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followed the names of the members of the lodge . The inscription on the back of the jewel , which was a very handsome one , was as follows : " Presented to Bro . Archie Bullard , P . M ., by the officers and brethren of the Walpole Lodge , No . 1500 , in token of their respect and esteem , and in recognition of his services as W . M . during the past twelve months . June 1 SS 1 . " Bro . A . Bullard ,
in response to the toast , thanked the brethren for their kind expressions and gifts , and stated that he should always wear the jewel with an immense amount of pleasure , " remembering the vei y many happy days he had spent amongst them , not only as their VV . M . for the past year , but from the day he first saw the light of Masonry in this
his mother lodge . Bro . Bullard resumed his seat amidst great applause . Several other important toasts were proposed and responded to , and were interspersed with some excellent singing rendered by Bros . T . C . Atkinson , H . Thouless , J . Id . Brockbank , E . Wilkin , and others , and the brethren separated , having enjoyed a most pleasant
evening . PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Lord Raglan , Maxey-road , on Friday , the gth inst ., Bro . W . Weston , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Kent , in the chair , the esteemed LP . M . and VV . M ., pro tem ., Bro . H . Shaw , being unable to attend , through illness . Among
those present , besides Bro . Weston , were Bros . H . Picken , P . M . ; XV . Welding , S . W . ; W . Holleyman , J . W . ; G . Kennedy , S . D . ; A . Saunders , J . D . ; XV . Mould , I . G . ; J . Purnell , W . S . ; B . D . Porterlield , 17 S 9 ; 'T . Smith , 1210 ; T . Hill , 1210 ; C . H . Bishop , 615 ; G . Scott , 224 ; R . Rish , 1010 ; and C Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Porterlield was
passed to the Second Degree , that being Ihe only ceremony before the lodge . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year then took place , and Bro . Welding , S . W ., was elected , and returned thanks . Bro . J . VV . Gee was then elected from among a list of nominations for the post of 'Treasurer ; Bro . Lackland was elected 'T yler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned
to refreshment . We have had the pleasure of sitting under Bro . Weston upon many occasions , but never have we heard him in better form than upon this occasion . His allusions to the illness of Bro . Shaw , and to the admirable manner in which that worthy brother had for thc last six months carried out the duties of VV . M ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Deeves , who had- lo leave England for the Transvaal
at a week's notice , were admirable . His genial manner when referring to both Bros . Deeves and Spinks , P . M . ( both in South Africa ) , and to the strong hope he had that , under the rule of Bro . Welding , the lodge would be worthy of its prestige , was warmly received by the brethren , and left a good impression on all . He eloquently alluded to the Freemason , and wished our representative and it many long years of prosperity ; and then , in glowing lauguage ,
dwelt upon the fact that the lodge had not foi gotten the grand Charities of the Older , and also paid a high compliment to the W . M . elect and officers , in fact , the spirit of thc man and Mason was diffused throughout thc lodge ; and it was , without doubt , one of thc best , largest , and most enthusiastic meetings the lodge has held throughout the year . We heartily wish it many such meetings , and long continued prosperity .
MORECAMBE , —Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The installation of Bro . Wm . W . Wilde as W . M . of this lodge took place in the Masonic Hall on the 27 th ult ., Bro . John Hatch , P . M . and Sec . 2 S 1 , being the Installing Officer , and who went through the ceremony in a very able and impressive manner . At its conclusion the W . M . proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . Bannister , S . W .
A . Poole , J . VV . ; R . Hartley , Treas . ; Atkinson , Sec ; Bingham , S . D . ; Brown , J . D . ; Thornton , I . G . ; Mutton and Gorton , Stewards ; and Wilkinson , Tyler . In the evening the annual banquet took place at the West View Hotel , when upwards of thirty brethren sat down to one of those sumptuous repasts for which the host
and hostess are famous . The newly-installed W . M . occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Capt . Garnett , P . M . ; H . Longman , P . M . ; James Hatch , P . M . ; John Hatch , P . M . ; Mawson , Hall , " XV . Duff , P . M . ; and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ancl responded to , and the evening spent in a most enjoyable manner .
NEWARK-ON-TRENT . —Newton Lodge ( No . 1 OC 1 ) . — 'The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 10 th inst ., at the Savings' Bank . A goodly number of brethren were present to celebrate the fourth anniversary of this very prosperous lodge , amongst whom wei £ Bros . Sir Henry Bromley , Bart ., W . M . ; R . F . II . King , I . P . M . ; XV . Curtis , S . W . ; I . H .
Tomlinson , J . VV . ; Rev . F . V . Bussell , Chaplain ; VV . Newton , P . P . G . S . W ., Treasurer ; 11 . O . Lucas , Secretarv ; F . II , Appleby , J . D . ; T . Thorpe , D . C ; IL R . Smith , I . G . ; A . Wildsmith , Organist ; R . Chatterton , J . Doolcy , C . Heppinstall , VV . N . Nicholson , M . P . ; J . M . Walker , J . Harvev , Rev . A . C . Radcliffe , Rev . A . VV . VVood , I ' I . George , W . Hirst , W . Kelly , J . Crossley , VV . S . Woodcock , J . L . Matthews , S . IronmongerG . WilsonG .
, , Perfect , H . Walton , L . Job , P . M . ; G . H . Gamble , C . Johnson , P . M . ; J . M . Davis , C . P . Newcome , VV . Mather , E . Liddell , J . Castle , and VV . Lilley . Amongst the visitors were Bro . XV . Ironmonger , 1 C 0 , S . C ; Wm . Shepherd , P . M . 2 S 7 ; Arthur Stubbs , 402 , P . P . G . R . Derby , and others . The lodge was opened at three p . m . by Bro . Sir Henry Bromley , Bart ., W . M ., and Bro . J . L .
Matthews was , according to ancient custom , raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason ; after which the installation ceremony was performed in a very able manner by Bro . the Rev . F . V . Bussell , P . G . C . of Nottinghamshire , and Bro . W . Curtis , P . G . S . B . Nottinghamshire , was placed in the chair of King Solomon , who invested as his officers for the ensuing vear Bros . Sir Henry Bromley ,
Bart ., I . P . M . ; J . II . Tomlinson , S . VV . ; F . II . Appleby , J . W . ; H . Walton , S . D . ; II . George , J . I ) . ; 'T . Thorpe , LG . ; Rev . A . J . Ratcliffe , Chaplain " ; W . Newton , P . P . G . S . W . Notts , Treasurer ; J . M . Walker , Secretary ; C . Johnson , D . C . ; J . M . McLeod , C . lleppcnstal , and J . Harvey , Stewards ; J . Doolcy , 'Tyler ; and li . Liddell
and J . Castle , Almoners . Before closing the lodge no less than five gentlemen were proposed as tit and proper persons to receive the mystic rites of Freemasonry . , The banquet took place at the Town Hall , and was provided by Bro . IL Walton , S . D . During the evening several loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a very agreeable evening was passed .
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GREAT ST ANMORE .-Sub-Urban Lodge ( No . 1702 ) . —What a delightful coincidence it is when duty is a pleasure . How pleasant for the members of the Sub-Urban Lodge to have to perform their Masonic duties in the month of June at such a lovely spot as Great Stanmore . Thc lodge , we believe , is a small one ; not so the gathering of brethren . The brethren of the lodge are hospitable ;
the Abercorn Arms is a model of a country hotel—thanks to the good management of Bro . Veal , the host , it is replete with comfort ; it is surrounded with picturesque scenery , has a beautiful garden gay with flowers and green with trees and grass . Under such circumstances it is very pleasant to receive a cordial invitation from a member of the lodge , and few brethren worried and
wearied with the toil and turmoil of the great City would find it possible , if they could by any means spare the time for the outing , to resist so tempting an offer . What though thc directions about trains given on the summons for Friday , the ioth inst ., were a little obscure , and we , in consequence , attempted to "change at Finsbury Park , " and risked our valuable neck in recovering our seat , after
leaving a train that went straight to Edgware ; what though upon arriving in due course at the latter station , we found that , through some unintentional mishap , the statement on the summons that " conveyances will meet the trains at Edgware and convey to Abercorn Arms , " proved a delusion and a snare ; the day was fine , and the country was beautiful , the road was good , as well as the
company we fell in with , and we enjoyed our four miles ' walk thoroughly . But the Editor reminds me that he has no space to spare for the beauties of nature , & c , and that I must stick to business . Well , it is business to note as evidence W the respect entertained for the VV . Master ' s outgoing and incoming—for it was an installation meeting —that there were no less than twenty W . M . 's and P . M . ' s
in the lodge room at one time : pretty well for so small a lodge as the Sub-Urban . Among the visitors present were Bros . P . Dickenson , 1290 ; T . Vincent , 1 S 61 ; F A . S . Ecksten , U 9 G ; R . Gilford , 7 S 0 ; W . J . Fosky , 19 ; H . A . Dubois , 142 ; A . G . Buck , 453 ; J . J . Bell , 1170 ; H . T . Bailey , 1719 ; E . C . Garnham , 27 ; F . Turner , 534 ; R . Larchin , 1541 ; C . C . Lockitt , 1426 ; H . J . Dutton ,
170 G ; H . 1 hompson , 177 ; P . Balme , 1 S 04 ; W . S . Whitaker , 1572 ; George Kenning , 1 G 57 , & c ; Nelson Reed , 1572 ; J . C . VV . Raff , 95 ; M . Tlubbard , 22 ; E . C . Barrett Kidder , 12 ; H . C . Levander , Grand Deacon ; W . C . Maddever , 504 , & c ; and E . C . Massey , 1297 ( Freemason ) . 'Ihe business of the lodge included three initiations , thc initiates being Mr . John Alartin Draper , Mr . Nicholas
Lawtence Tindell , and Mr . William John Child Rea , besides the formal business of confirming the proceedings of the previous meeting and the adoption of the report of the Audit Committee . The installation ceremony was very ably performed by Bro . Tickle , the respected Treasurer of the lodge , and the addresses at its conclusion were delivered—that to the W . M . by Bro . Dickenson , that to the Wardens by Bro .
Maddever , and that to thc lodge in general by Bro . lickle . Bro . VV . T . Buck , the newly installed W . M ., then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Hepburn , S . W . ; Buck , J . VV . ; Tickle , Treas . ; Hawksley , Sec . ; Carter , S . D . ; Shutt , J . D . ; Rober , I . ' G . ; Kelsey , W . S . ; Winstanley , Steward ; Watson , Org . ; and Middleton , Tyler . Before proceeding to close the lodge , the VV . M . said that ho had been intrusted by Bro . Tickle with the task of
announcing to the lodge that he ( Bro . Tickle ) , their esteemed Treasurer , had presented to the lodge the handsome volume of the Sacred Law which they saw on the pedestal before the VV . M . Bro . Tickle had done this in gratitude to the G . A . O . T . U . to commemorate his recovery from the dangerous illness with which he had recentl y been afflicted . Bro . Radford , I . P . M ., proposed that the thanks of the brethren to Bro . Tickle be recorded on the
minutes of the lodge . 1 bis was seconded by the S . W ,, and carried unanimously . Bro . Roberts , P . M ., proposed that the vote of thanks to Bro . Tickle should be engrossed on vellum and presented to him . This was seconded by Bro . Rober , LG ., who suggested that the minute should
embrace a record of thc satisfaction of the lodge that Bro . Tickle had been restored to them ; and the suggestion being accepted , the resolution ivas carried nem . con . The W . AI . having received the " Hearty good wishes " of his numerous visitors , the lodge was then closed with due
ceremony . The business in lodge having occupied a longer time than was expected , the brethren did not meet at the banquet table until considerably after the time specified , and consequently the toasts after dinner had to be got through in a very short space of time . In fact , the W . M . was compelled to restrict himself to merely proposing the toasts ,
and was debarred from enlarging on the subject of any of them . It must , therefore , suffice to say that all the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , Bros . Levander and Maddever returning thanks for " The Grand Officers , and each of the three candidates replying for himself . Time , however , was found for some very good vocal music between the toasts ; the musical arrangements being under the direction of Bro . Hanson , of St . Paul's Cathedral .
INSTRUCTION . JOPPA LODGE ( No . 188 ) . —The brethren of the above lodge of instruction held their inauguration banquet at the Champion Hotel , Aldersgate-street , on Thursday , the 2 Gth ult ., at 7 . 30 p . m ., Bro . A . G . Dodson , P . M . iSSand Preceptor of this lodge of instruction , in the chair , thirty brethren sitting down to an excellent repast . Amongst the
visitors present were Bros . L . Alexander , sen ., P . M . iSS ; G . Church , Elliot , 15 G 7 , Hart , James , and others . After the usual Masonic toasts , Bro . Dodson , P . M ., proposed " The Continued Prosperity of the Lodge of Joppa , No . iSS , the Mother Lodge . " Bro . Alexander , P . M ., replied , and expressed his best wishes towards the lodge of instruction , and during his remarks referred to the fact that the
present was a resuscitation of the original lodge of instruction , and said great credit was due to those brethren who had assisted in restoring it . Bro . G . Edwards responded to the toast of " Prosperity to the Joppa Lodgeof Instruction , No . iSS , " proposed by Bro . Alexander . Bro . Nightingale then gave "The Health of the President , " which
was very heartily received by all present , and to which Bro . Dodson , P . M ., icplied in an able speech . The President then proposed "The Health of Ihe Secretary and Treasurer , " to which Bros . Dodds ancl Chillingworth responded . During the evening several excellent songs and recitations were given by Bros . Dodson , Blanks , Hughes , Hicks , Benjamin , . VeKinley , Lewis , and Lion . Bro . Dodson read a letter which he had received from Bro . R . Baker , W . M ,
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iSS , expressing his great regret that he was unable to be present at the dinner . GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Masons' Hall Tavern , E . C , on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., Bro . VV . H . Paddle , W . M . of the Ewell Lodge , 1 S 51 , as W . M ., supported by Bros . King , S . W . ; Dunkley , J . W . ; Youens , S . D . ; H . H . Room , J . D . ;
Sibley , I . G . ; Saul , P . M . Preceptor ; Goodenough , Sec ; and a large number of brethren . The ceremonies of the First , Second , and Third Degrees were impressively rendered by the VV . M . After the lodge had closed a meeting of the Benevolent Association took place ( which has been formed in connexion with the lodge of instruction ) , and the first ballot was disposed of . The association has fifty ten-guinea shares taken up , so that in about four years the Charities will thereby be benefited to the extent of five hundred guineas .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER ( No . 1589 ) . — This chapter met for the dispatch of business on the 26 th ult ., when there were present Comps . J . H . Dodson , M . E . Z . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middlesex , H . ; W . Lake , P . P . G . R . Cornwall , J . ; H . Dalwood , I . P . Z . ; Turner , S . N . ; A . Tisley , S . E . ; Farrington , jun ., Org . ; F . Clemow , 2 nd Asst . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . The minutes
of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Harding , Isaac Newton Lodge , was balloted for , and subsequently duly inducted into the Royal Arch Degree . A notice of motion having been given by Comp . Turner" That the nights of meeting be changed " —the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet .
Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary preliminary toasts were duly proposed and honoured . Comp . Dalwood gave in fluent terms "The Health of the M . E . Z . " Comp . Dodson having replied , then proposed "The Exaltee . " In the course of his remarks , he congratulated the chapter upon the advent among them of a member so distinguished in the scholastic world as Comp . Harding , who ,
he hoped , would never regret the step he had taken that evening . In concluding his remarks , he ( the M . E . Z \) trusted that in the course of time their exaltee would fill the distinguished position of First Principal in the chapter . The toast having been warmly drank , Comp . Harding made a very modest speech in response . He said that he was exceedingly gratified in having received the Degree in No .
1589 , a chapter so well known in the district , and one which possessed a number of highly distinguished Masons . From what he had seen that evening , he felt confident that Royal Arch Masonry was a most beautiful Degree ; and he hoped in due time to become fully conversant with its various details . In conclusion , he could only reiterate the wish so kindly expressed by the M . E . Z . —that he at some future
date might be fortunate enough to occupy the chair of First Principal in his mother chapter . "The Si . cond and Third Principals " followed . The toast having been dul y acknowledged by Comps . Walls and Lake , "The Health of the Past Principals , " coupled with the name of Comp .
Dalwood , came next in order . The I . P . Z . having said a few words in reply , "The Scribe Ii . and Treasurer , " responded to by Comp . Tisley , and "The Officers , " coupled with the respective names of Comps . Turner , S . N . ; Clemow , and Farrington , jun ., who replied , brought the proceedings to a conclusion .
NORWICH . —Perseverance Chapter ( No . 213 ) . — 'The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at 23 , St . Giles-street , on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Comps . Joseph Stanley , M . E . Z . ; George Baxter , H . ; James E . H . Watson , J . ; C . II . Capon , I . P . Z . ; Robert Baldrey , E . ; Thomas Isley , N . ; G . XV . G . Barnard , P . S .. ; F . Linging , ist A . S . ; Jas . J . Hunt , 2 nd A . S . ; James Dumford , P . G . D . C , M . of C , and
Treas . ; S . N . Berry , Z . S 07 , P . G . O ., Org . ; W . Murrell , Janitor . There were several other companions present . The chapter being opened , the minutes of thc previous convocation read and confirmed , and there being no further business , it was closed in due form . The companions then adjourned to supper , after which the usuil Royal Arch loyal and complimentary toasts were given and duly acknowledged .
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT AUCKLAND . The knowledge that the Masons of the Auckland ar . d neighbouring districts intended to signalise the laying of the foundation stone of a local Freemasons' Hall by a full representation of its strength awakened the liveliest curiosity in the public mind , and directly led to the imparting
of a gala character to the day . It is but natural that such an exceptional and unusual occurrence should secure public notice , the more so , too , when the antiquity of the Order , its impregnability to attack , its beneficent objects and its vast resources are considered . The undertaking which the ceremony was designed to suitably celebrate was of some local importance , even if divested of its Masonic
signification , for the erection of another hall in such a populous locality as that of Princes-street , cannot fail to be a matter of congratulation to all patriotic citizens . The Masons , however , will more generally appreciate the conveniences which this building is intended to supply them with . Previously they were fain to content themselves with public-house parlours as meeting places , and many
brethren chose rather to deny themselves the privilege of frequent communication with their lodges than incur the disrepute of seeming to give colourable approval to the practice of making the tavern a place of resort for entertainment and sociability . The new hall will also serve to remind strange brethren from other shores lhat they are
not among aliens , and that they have only to avow themselves in order to receive a gracious welcome . From an early hour it must have been apparent even to the careless pedestrian that something unusual was afoot . A large proportion of thc business people who streamed into the city from . the suburbs had denned their holiday attire , flags were speedily run up to the mastheads of the
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followed the names of the members of the lodge . The inscription on the back of the jewel , which was a very handsome one , was as follows : " Presented to Bro . Archie Bullard , P . M ., by the officers and brethren of the Walpole Lodge , No . 1500 , in token of their respect and esteem , and in recognition of his services as W . M . during the past twelve months . June 1 SS 1 . " Bro . A . Bullard ,
in response to the toast , thanked the brethren for their kind expressions and gifts , and stated that he should always wear the jewel with an immense amount of pleasure , " remembering the vei y many happy days he had spent amongst them , not only as their VV . M . for the past year , but from the day he first saw the light of Masonry in this
his mother lodge . Bro . Bullard resumed his seat amidst great applause . Several other important toasts were proposed and responded to , and were interspersed with some excellent singing rendered by Bros . T . C . Atkinson , H . Thouless , J . Id . Brockbank , E . Wilkin , and others , and the brethren separated , having enjoyed a most pleasant
evening . PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Lord Raglan , Maxey-road , on Friday , the gth inst ., Bro . W . Weston , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Kent , in the chair , the esteemed LP . M . and VV . M ., pro tem ., Bro . H . Shaw , being unable to attend , through illness . Among
those present , besides Bro . Weston , were Bros . H . Picken , P . M . ; XV . Welding , S . W . ; W . Holleyman , J . W . ; G . Kennedy , S . D . ; A . Saunders , J . D . ; XV . Mould , I . G . ; J . Purnell , W . S . ; B . D . Porterlield , 17 S 9 ; 'T . Smith , 1210 ; T . Hill , 1210 ; C . H . Bishop , 615 ; G . Scott , 224 ; R . Rish , 1010 ; and C Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Porterlield was
passed to the Second Degree , that being Ihe only ceremony before the lodge . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year then took place , and Bro . Welding , S . W ., was elected , and returned thanks . Bro . J . VV . Gee was then elected from among a list of nominations for the post of 'Treasurer ; Bro . Lackland was elected 'T yler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned
to refreshment . We have had the pleasure of sitting under Bro . Weston upon many occasions , but never have we heard him in better form than upon this occasion . His allusions to the illness of Bro . Shaw , and to the admirable manner in which that worthy brother had for thc last six months carried out the duties of VV . M ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Deeves , who had- lo leave England for the Transvaal
at a week's notice , were admirable . His genial manner when referring to both Bros . Deeves and Spinks , P . M . ( both in South Africa ) , and to the strong hope he had that , under the rule of Bro . Welding , the lodge would be worthy of its prestige , was warmly received by the brethren , and left a good impression on all . He eloquently alluded to the Freemason , and wished our representative and it many long years of prosperity ; and then , in glowing lauguage ,
dwelt upon the fact that the lodge had not foi gotten the grand Charities of the Older , and also paid a high compliment to the W . M . elect and officers , in fact , the spirit of thc man and Mason was diffused throughout thc lodge ; and it was , without doubt , one of thc best , largest , and most enthusiastic meetings the lodge has held throughout the year . We heartily wish it many such meetings , and long continued prosperity .
MORECAMBE , —Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) . —The installation of Bro . Wm . W . Wilde as W . M . of this lodge took place in the Masonic Hall on the 27 th ult ., Bro . John Hatch , P . M . and Sec . 2 S 1 , being the Installing Officer , and who went through the ceremony in a very able and impressive manner . At its conclusion the W . M . proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . Bannister , S . W .
A . Poole , J . VV . ; R . Hartley , Treas . ; Atkinson , Sec ; Bingham , S . D . ; Brown , J . D . ; Thornton , I . G . ; Mutton and Gorton , Stewards ; and Wilkinson , Tyler . In the evening the annual banquet took place at the West View Hotel , when upwards of thirty brethren sat down to one of those sumptuous repasts for which the host
and hostess are famous . The newly-installed W . M . occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Capt . Garnett , P . M . ; H . Longman , P . M . ; James Hatch , P . M . ; John Hatch , P . M . ; Mawson , Hall , " XV . Duff , P . M . ; and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ancl responded to , and the evening spent in a most enjoyable manner .
NEWARK-ON-TRENT . —Newton Lodge ( No . 1 OC 1 ) . — 'The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 10 th inst ., at the Savings' Bank . A goodly number of brethren were present to celebrate the fourth anniversary of this very prosperous lodge , amongst whom wei £ Bros . Sir Henry Bromley , Bart ., W . M . ; R . F . II . King , I . P . M . ; XV . Curtis , S . W . ; I . H .
Tomlinson , J . VV . ; Rev . F . V . Bussell , Chaplain ; VV . Newton , P . P . G . S . W ., Treasurer ; 11 . O . Lucas , Secretarv ; F . II , Appleby , J . D . ; T . Thorpe , D . C ; IL R . Smith , I . G . ; A . Wildsmith , Organist ; R . Chatterton , J . Doolcy , C . Heppinstall , VV . N . Nicholson , M . P . ; J . M . Walker , J . Harvev , Rev . A . C . Radcliffe , Rev . A . VV . VVood , I ' I . George , W . Hirst , W . Kelly , J . Crossley , VV . S . Woodcock , J . L . Matthews , S . IronmongerG . WilsonG .
, , Perfect , H . Walton , L . Job , P . M . ; G . H . Gamble , C . Johnson , P . M . ; J . M . Davis , C . P . Newcome , VV . Mather , E . Liddell , J . Castle , and VV . Lilley . Amongst the visitors were Bro . XV . Ironmonger , 1 C 0 , S . C ; Wm . Shepherd , P . M . 2 S 7 ; Arthur Stubbs , 402 , P . P . G . R . Derby , and others . The lodge was opened at three p . m . by Bro . Sir Henry Bromley , Bart ., W . M ., and Bro . J . L .
Matthews was , according to ancient custom , raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason ; after which the installation ceremony was performed in a very able manner by Bro . the Rev . F . V . Bussell , P . G . C . of Nottinghamshire , and Bro . W . Curtis , P . G . S . B . Nottinghamshire , was placed in the chair of King Solomon , who invested as his officers for the ensuing vear Bros . Sir Henry Bromley ,
Bart ., I . P . M . ; J . II . Tomlinson , S . VV . ; F . II . Appleby , J . W . ; H . Walton , S . D . ; II . George , J . I ) . ; 'T . Thorpe , LG . ; Rev . A . J . Ratcliffe , Chaplain " ; W . Newton , P . P . G . S . W . Notts , Treasurer ; J . M . Walker , Secretary ; C . Johnson , D . C . ; J . M . McLeod , C . lleppcnstal , and J . Harvey , Stewards ; J . Doolcy , 'Tyler ; and li . Liddell
and J . Castle , Almoners . Before closing the lodge no less than five gentlemen were proposed as tit and proper persons to receive the mystic rites of Freemasonry . , The banquet took place at the Town Hall , and was provided by Bro . IL Walton , S . D . During the evening several loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a very agreeable evening was passed .
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GREAT ST ANMORE .-Sub-Urban Lodge ( No . 1702 ) . —What a delightful coincidence it is when duty is a pleasure . How pleasant for the members of the Sub-Urban Lodge to have to perform their Masonic duties in the month of June at such a lovely spot as Great Stanmore . Thc lodge , we believe , is a small one ; not so the gathering of brethren . The brethren of the lodge are hospitable ;
the Abercorn Arms is a model of a country hotel—thanks to the good management of Bro . Veal , the host , it is replete with comfort ; it is surrounded with picturesque scenery , has a beautiful garden gay with flowers and green with trees and grass . Under such circumstances it is very pleasant to receive a cordial invitation from a member of the lodge , and few brethren worried and
wearied with the toil and turmoil of the great City would find it possible , if they could by any means spare the time for the outing , to resist so tempting an offer . What though thc directions about trains given on the summons for Friday , the ioth inst ., were a little obscure , and we , in consequence , attempted to "change at Finsbury Park , " and risked our valuable neck in recovering our seat , after
leaving a train that went straight to Edgware ; what though upon arriving in due course at the latter station , we found that , through some unintentional mishap , the statement on the summons that " conveyances will meet the trains at Edgware and convey to Abercorn Arms , " proved a delusion and a snare ; the day was fine , and the country was beautiful , the road was good , as well as the
company we fell in with , and we enjoyed our four miles ' walk thoroughly . But the Editor reminds me that he has no space to spare for the beauties of nature , & c , and that I must stick to business . Well , it is business to note as evidence W the respect entertained for the VV . Master ' s outgoing and incoming—for it was an installation meeting —that there were no less than twenty W . M . 's and P . M . ' s
in the lodge room at one time : pretty well for so small a lodge as the Sub-Urban . Among the visitors present were Bros . P . Dickenson , 1290 ; T . Vincent , 1 S 61 ; F A . S . Ecksten , U 9 G ; R . Gilford , 7 S 0 ; W . J . Fosky , 19 ; H . A . Dubois , 142 ; A . G . Buck , 453 ; J . J . Bell , 1170 ; H . T . Bailey , 1719 ; E . C . Garnham , 27 ; F . Turner , 534 ; R . Larchin , 1541 ; C . C . Lockitt , 1426 ; H . J . Dutton ,
170 G ; H . 1 hompson , 177 ; P . Balme , 1 S 04 ; W . S . Whitaker , 1572 ; George Kenning , 1 G 57 , & c ; Nelson Reed , 1572 ; J . C . VV . Raff , 95 ; M . Tlubbard , 22 ; E . C . Barrett Kidder , 12 ; H . C . Levander , Grand Deacon ; W . C . Maddever , 504 , & c ; and E . C . Massey , 1297 ( Freemason ) . 'Ihe business of the lodge included three initiations , thc initiates being Mr . John Alartin Draper , Mr . Nicholas
Lawtence Tindell , and Mr . William John Child Rea , besides the formal business of confirming the proceedings of the previous meeting and the adoption of the report of the Audit Committee . The installation ceremony was very ably performed by Bro . Tickle , the respected Treasurer of the lodge , and the addresses at its conclusion were delivered—that to the W . M . by Bro . Dickenson , that to the Wardens by Bro .
Maddever , and that to thc lodge in general by Bro . lickle . Bro . VV . T . Buck , the newly installed W . M ., then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Hepburn , S . W . ; Buck , J . VV . ; Tickle , Treas . ; Hawksley , Sec . ; Carter , S . D . ; Shutt , J . D . ; Rober , I . ' G . ; Kelsey , W . S . ; Winstanley , Steward ; Watson , Org . ; and Middleton , Tyler . Before proceeding to close the lodge , the VV . M . said that ho had been intrusted by Bro . Tickle with the task of
announcing to the lodge that he ( Bro . Tickle ) , their esteemed Treasurer , had presented to the lodge the handsome volume of the Sacred Law which they saw on the pedestal before the VV . M . Bro . Tickle had done this in gratitude to the G . A . O . T . U . to commemorate his recovery from the dangerous illness with which he had recentl y been afflicted . Bro . Radford , I . P . M ., proposed that the thanks of the brethren to Bro . Tickle be recorded on the
minutes of the lodge . 1 bis was seconded by the S . W ,, and carried unanimously . Bro . Roberts , P . M ., proposed that the vote of thanks to Bro . Tickle should be engrossed on vellum and presented to him . This was seconded by Bro . Rober , LG ., who suggested that the minute should
embrace a record of thc satisfaction of the lodge that Bro . Tickle had been restored to them ; and the suggestion being accepted , the resolution ivas carried nem . con . The W . AI . having received the " Hearty good wishes " of his numerous visitors , the lodge was then closed with due
ceremony . The business in lodge having occupied a longer time than was expected , the brethren did not meet at the banquet table until considerably after the time specified , and consequently the toasts after dinner had to be got through in a very short space of time . In fact , the W . M . was compelled to restrict himself to merely proposing the toasts ,
and was debarred from enlarging on the subject of any of them . It must , therefore , suffice to say that all the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , Bros . Levander and Maddever returning thanks for " The Grand Officers , and each of the three candidates replying for himself . Time , however , was found for some very good vocal music between the toasts ; the musical arrangements being under the direction of Bro . Hanson , of St . Paul's Cathedral .
INSTRUCTION . JOPPA LODGE ( No . 188 ) . —The brethren of the above lodge of instruction held their inauguration banquet at the Champion Hotel , Aldersgate-street , on Thursday , the 2 Gth ult ., at 7 . 30 p . m ., Bro . A . G . Dodson , P . M . iSSand Preceptor of this lodge of instruction , in the chair , thirty brethren sitting down to an excellent repast . Amongst the
visitors present were Bros . L . Alexander , sen ., P . M . iSS ; G . Church , Elliot , 15 G 7 , Hart , James , and others . After the usual Masonic toasts , Bro . Dodson , P . M ., proposed " The Continued Prosperity of the Lodge of Joppa , No . iSS , the Mother Lodge . " Bro . Alexander , P . M ., replied , and expressed his best wishes towards the lodge of instruction , and during his remarks referred to the fact that the
present was a resuscitation of the original lodge of instruction , and said great credit was due to those brethren who had assisted in restoring it . Bro . G . Edwards responded to the toast of " Prosperity to the Joppa Lodgeof Instruction , No . iSS , " proposed by Bro . Alexander . Bro . Nightingale then gave "The Health of the President , " which
was very heartily received by all present , and to which Bro . Dodson , P . M ., icplied in an able speech . The President then proposed "The Health of Ihe Secretary and Treasurer , " to which Bros . Dodds ancl Chillingworth responded . During the evening several excellent songs and recitations were given by Bros . Dodson , Blanks , Hughes , Hicks , Benjamin , . VeKinley , Lewis , and Lion . Bro . Dodson read a letter which he had received from Bro . R . Baker , W . M ,
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iSS , expressing his great regret that he was unable to be present at the dinner . GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Masons' Hall Tavern , E . C , on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., Bro . VV . H . Paddle , W . M . of the Ewell Lodge , 1 S 51 , as W . M ., supported by Bros . King , S . W . ; Dunkley , J . W . ; Youens , S . D . ; H . H . Room , J . D . ;
Sibley , I . G . ; Saul , P . M . Preceptor ; Goodenough , Sec ; and a large number of brethren . The ceremonies of the First , Second , and Third Degrees were impressively rendered by the VV . M . After the lodge had closed a meeting of the Benevolent Association took place ( which has been formed in connexion with the lodge of instruction ) , and the first ballot was disposed of . The association has fifty ten-guinea shares taken up , so that in about four years the Charities will thereby be benefited to the extent of five hundred guineas .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER ( No . 1589 ) . — This chapter met for the dispatch of business on the 26 th ult ., when there were present Comps . J . H . Dodson , M . E . Z . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middlesex , H . ; W . Lake , P . P . G . R . Cornwall , J . ; H . Dalwood , I . P . Z . ; Turner , S . N . ; A . Tisley , S . E . ; Farrington , jun ., Org . ; F . Clemow , 2 nd Asst . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . The minutes
of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Harding , Isaac Newton Lodge , was balloted for , and subsequently duly inducted into the Royal Arch Degree . A notice of motion having been given by Comp . Turner" That the nights of meeting be changed " —the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet .
Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary preliminary toasts were duly proposed and honoured . Comp . Dalwood gave in fluent terms "The Health of the M . E . Z . " Comp . Dodson having replied , then proposed "The Exaltee . " In the course of his remarks , he congratulated the chapter upon the advent among them of a member so distinguished in the scholastic world as Comp . Harding , who ,
he hoped , would never regret the step he had taken that evening . In concluding his remarks , he ( the M . E . Z \) trusted that in the course of time their exaltee would fill the distinguished position of First Principal in the chapter . The toast having been warmly drank , Comp . Harding made a very modest speech in response . He said that he was exceedingly gratified in having received the Degree in No .
1589 , a chapter so well known in the district , and one which possessed a number of highly distinguished Masons . From what he had seen that evening , he felt confident that Royal Arch Masonry was a most beautiful Degree ; and he hoped in due time to become fully conversant with its various details . In conclusion , he could only reiterate the wish so kindly expressed by the M . E . Z . —that he at some future
date might be fortunate enough to occupy the chair of First Principal in his mother chapter . "The Si . cond and Third Principals " followed . The toast having been dul y acknowledged by Comps . Walls and Lake , "The Health of the Past Principals , " coupled with the name of Comp .
Dalwood , came next in order . The I . P . Z . having said a few words in reply , "The Scribe Ii . and Treasurer , " responded to by Comp . Tisley , and "The Officers , " coupled with the respective names of Comps . Turner , S . N . ; Clemow , and Farrington , jun ., who replied , brought the proceedings to a conclusion .
NORWICH . —Perseverance Chapter ( No . 213 ) . — 'The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at 23 , St . Giles-street , on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Comps . Joseph Stanley , M . E . Z . ; George Baxter , H . ; James E . H . Watson , J . ; C . II . Capon , I . P . Z . ; Robert Baldrey , E . ; Thomas Isley , N . ; G . XV . G . Barnard , P . S .. ; F . Linging , ist A . S . ; Jas . J . Hunt , 2 nd A . S . ; James Dumford , P . G . D . C , M . of C , and
Treas . ; S . N . Berry , Z . S 07 , P . G . O ., Org . ; W . Murrell , Janitor . There were several other companions present . The chapter being opened , the minutes of thc previous convocation read and confirmed , and there being no further business , it was closed in due form . The companions then adjourned to supper , after which the usuil Royal Arch loyal and complimentary toasts were given and duly acknowledged .
New Zealand.
New Zealand .
LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT AUCKLAND . The knowledge that the Masons of the Auckland ar . d neighbouring districts intended to signalise the laying of the foundation stone of a local Freemasons' Hall by a full representation of its strength awakened the liveliest curiosity in the public mind , and directly led to the imparting
of a gala character to the day . It is but natural that such an exceptional and unusual occurrence should secure public notice , the more so , too , when the antiquity of the Order , its impregnability to attack , its beneficent objects and its vast resources are considered . The undertaking which the ceremony was designed to suitably celebrate was of some local importance , even if divested of its Masonic
signification , for the erection of another hall in such a populous locality as that of Princes-street , cannot fail to be a matter of congratulation to all patriotic citizens . The Masons , however , will more generally appreciate the conveniences which this building is intended to supply them with . Previously they were fain to content themselves with public-house parlours as meeting places , and many
brethren chose rather to deny themselves the privilege of frequent communication with their lodges than incur the disrepute of seeming to give colourable approval to the practice of making the tavern a place of resort for entertainment and sociability . The new hall will also serve to remind strange brethren from other shores lhat they are
not among aliens , and that they have only to avow themselves in order to receive a gracious welcome . From an early hour it must have been apparent even to the careless pedestrian that something unusual was afoot . A large proportion of thc business people who streamed into the city from . the suburbs had denned their holiday attire , flags were speedily run up to the mastheads of the