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his own case lasting some 18 months , during which he had only been able by correspondence to keep himself in touch with the various lodges throughout the province . He was the more pleased because of such a large muster , and he owned it might be to his own shame that he had not until now renewed his acquaintance with Stranton Lodge , which he made at its consecration 11 years ago as Director of Ceremonies . He remembered his cordial reception at that time ,

and he could only hope that a similar function misrht occur before long to bring them together again . He would take that opportunity of saying how g lad he was that there were so many connected with Stranton and the other lodges in the locality to take the lively interest that they did in the welfare of the Boys ' Institution , for although they might in the past have found themselves dragging-, so to speak , at the end of the rope ,

they had of late taken up a more prominent position in the province in that respect , and he had no doubt that they would all do their part to take two hundred guineas to the support of the Boys' School when next they reported on the state of the funds , the brethren in this county contributing , he should think , from twenty to twenty-five guineas for that object . Thus far , Stranton and the other lodr / es as well as individual brethren , had done well hitherto ,

and he had no doubt but that in course of time they would realise upwards of a thousand guineas towards free education in their Institutions , and that , without interfering with the admirable cause so ably represented by Bro . Bradley . He knew indeed one lodge in particular that was going to send eighty guineas , and with such an example he had no fear of the result generally . They counted 2400 subscribing members . Thev were especially strong in the

Provinces of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire . The largest number , he believed , was seventy-five per lodge , whilst in the other great provinces , they ranged about forty . Nor could he doubt that the brethren of this district would continue to contribute a loyal share of this truly charitable work . He had the less doubt on this point since they were about to erect a new hall , and might surely rely on the fraternal co-operation of the mother lodge ( the

Harbour of Refuge ) . Now that he had been spared to come out again , he trusted at no distant day to be able to repeat his visit to West Hartlepool . It was by pure accident that he chose Stranton on this occasion , but he desired to bear equal testimony to the fidelity of all the lodges , and expressed a hope that they might all go on and prosper . Subsequently Bro . Bennett proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Provincial Grand Secretary for

his timely visit and encouraging remarks . He also wished on the part of the brethren to offer their sincerest congratulations to Bro . Hudson on his restoration to health , and to express an earnest hope that he might be long spared to direct the affairs of this important province . He moved further that a minute to that effect be recorded on the books . Bro . Matthew Harrison seconded . They all knew the immense services which their honoured brother rendered

to the Brotherhood , and they truly rejoiced at his restoration . Bro . Hudson , in response , said he assured the brethren that he felt deeply the kind remarks that had been made , and especially the complimentary allusions of the seconder . He certainly felt extremely glad to be present amongst them , and to receive their congratulations . He anticipated at one time the presence of Bro . Canon Tristram , D . P . G . M . of Durham , but that good brother was

unfortunately prevented by having to be in Alanchester that evening . He was sure they all regretted his absence , as he was personall y known to many in that hall , but he ( Bro . Hudson ) would take care to inform him of the gratifying position of Freemasonry in their locality . Subsequently the brethren dined together to the number

of 70 , under the presidency of the Worshipful Alaster , when the usual loyal , Alasonic , and patriotic toasts were proposed and duly honoured , interspersed with musical harmony , contributed by Bros . Thompson , Woolley , Holt , Braybrook , and others , Bro . J . E . R . Hurworth playing the accompaniments .

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Mark Masonry .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill , on the 2 Gth ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . S . H . Parkhouse , VV . Al . j Huish , S . W . ; Monson , J . VV . ; Wadham , ALO . ; Dr . Kiallmark , S . O . ; 1 . N . Frye , P . AL , Treas . j Capt . T . C . Walls , P . AL , P . G . S . B ., Sec ; G . W . Larter , S . D . j F . C Pocock

M . D ., I . P . AL j and Skinner , P . AI . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Bear , 1 G 42 , and it being unanimous , he was ably advanced to the Degree of a M . M . by the I . P . M . The resolution as to the removal of the lodge to Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , was unanimously confirmed , and the dates of meeting amended as follow : February and November , instead of January

and October . The Secretary was directed to obtain the approval of Grand Alark Lodge to these important alterations . The W . M . having reported that Bro . G . Gardner , J . O ., was very unwell , a vote of sympathy was passed , and the Secretary was requested to forward same to Bro . Gardner . Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Bros . Rickwood , P . M . ; J . Taylor , P . AL ; F . C . Frye , P . M . ; D . P . Cama , P . AL j G . Gardner , J . O . ; and others . The lodge was then closed and adjourned till November

next . Refreshment followed labour , the toasts were ably given by the W . AL , whose genial efforts to make the proceedings interesting and convivial were successful to a degree .

HULL . Humber Lodge ( No . 182 ) . —On Thursday , the 19 th instant , at the Freemasons' Hall , Osbornc-street , Bro . John Clark , who had been unanimously elected as W . AL for the ensuing year of the above lodge , was

duly installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . G . Wilson , P . AL , ably assisted by Bro . E . Corris , P . AL A large number of the brethren of the lodge were present , as well as representatives from the sister lodges . The ceremony of installation having been performed , Bro . Clark appointed and invested the following brethren for the ensuing year : Bros . John Walton , I . P . M . ; R . J . AIcLeavy , S . W . ; J . Henderson , J . W . ; H . J . Oldroyd , Al . O . ; F . Eustace , S . O . j G . Lamb , J . O . j E . Corris , P . M ., Chap . j G .

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Wilson , P . M ., Treas . j J . R . Ansdell , P . AL , Lecture Master j J . Thyer , Sec . ( re-appointed for the eighth year ); Dr . J . W . Mason , R . of AL ; H . Classman , S . D . ; E . Kenningham , J . D . ; W . C Bradley , D . C . ; J . R . Stringer , Org . ; Thos . Hart , I . G . ; Peter Atkinson , Stwd . ; and D . Swallow , Tyler .

The lodge was then closed , and the usual banquet was afterwards held , a choice menu having been prepared by the Steward , Bro . P . Atkinson , and at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , being interspersed by songs , & c , contributed by several of the brethren .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at IA , Fitzroy-square , when the following brethren were present : Bros . J . Hart , W . M . ; Jas . Corp , S . W . ; C . J . Frost , J . W . ; VV . H . Kirby , Preceptor ,- W . Baker , Sec ; M . M . Taylor , S . D . ; A . Leighton , J . D . j R . C . Edwards , LG . ; J . H . Passmore , H . Neville , J . Tidmarsh , F . W . CrohnD . D . West , AI . B . Evans , and H . Jay . Visitors :

, Bros . J . Liscombe , 1 S 1 S ; A . Goodinge , 1 S 1 S ; and T . Davison , 200 . The lodge-was opened in due form , and the minutes of the fast meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . West having volunteered to act as candidate , the W . M . very ably rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , and delivered the charge . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and

Bro . Jas . Corp , S . W ., worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bros . J . Liscombe , A . Goodinge , and T . Davison were proposed and seconded as joining members . Bro . Jas . Corp was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . He appointed his officers , and announced that the work would be the

ceremonies of passing and installation . Upon the proposal of Bro . Kirby , a very hearty vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Hart , upon the occasion of his first occupying the Alaster's chair , for the admirable manner in which he had performed the work and conducted the meeting . Bro . Hart returned thanks , and the lodge was closed .

The Committee are glad to be able to announce that , with the exception of a few dates , the future meetings of this lodge will be held in the large dining room at IA , Fitzroysquare , and they trust this additional comfort and convenience to the members will ensure well-attended meetings during the summer months .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 10 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when the officers of the mother lodge occupied their respective offices as follows : Bros . J . F . Williams , W . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., S . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., J . W . j D . S . Long . Sec . ; R . Reid , S . D . ; R . Phillips , J . D . j J . Banks , I . G . j F . Craggs , I . P . M . ;

H . Scharien , C . Woods , H . Wake , and G . C Stafford ( visitor ) . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro ; Stafford acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Wake offering himself as a candidate for raising , was entrusted .

The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . having risen , it was announced that Bro . J . Banks had been duly elected W . AL for the ensuing meeting at the previous one . After " Hearty good wishes " had been ( riven , the lodge was closed .

SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( No . 1158 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at the Sir Sidney Smith , Chester-street , Kennington-road , S . E . Present : Bros . Knight , VV . M . ; Green , S . W . ; Witney , J . W . ; Wise , P . AL , Treasurer and Preceptor j Wooll , Secretary j Caley , S . D . j Alann , J . D . j Aloss , I . G . j Burton , and Whiting . tne minutes ot

1 he lodge was opened in due torm , anu the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . Burton answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Burton officiating as candidate . Bro . Witney worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture , and the 2 nd Section was

worked by Bro . Wise . The lodge having been closed in the Second Degree , the VV . AL rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . Al . rose for the second time , and Bro . Green was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting , and having returned thanks , appointed his officers . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and all Alasonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Alilkwood Tavern , Alilkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Alonday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Turner , W . M . j Barr , S . W . ; Telling , J . W . ; F . Hilton , P . AL , Preceptor ; Stone , Sec . ; Rice , Asst . Sec . ; Dawson , S . D . ; Clarke , J . D . ; Beecroft , I . G . j Lake , Tyler ,- Alex . Martin , P . M . ;

Stunt , P . AL ; Hooper , Hill , Niblett , Youens , Sly , Dr . Raw , and H . G . Martin . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting we .-e read and confirmed . Bro . Niblett having offered himself as candidate , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Niblett was passed to the Degree ot F . C . The lodge was called off and on . The VV . A 1 .

vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hooper , who worked the installation ceremony . Bro . Dr . Raw being installed into the chair of K . S ., invested his officers . The addresses were ably rendered by Bro . Hooper . Bro . Niblett , 1 G 22 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Barr , S . W ., was elected W . M . for next meeting . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Hooper for so ably rehearsing the installation ceremony with the addresses . The lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of liastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . J . C Conway , W . AL ; W . Hillier , S . W . ; Major E . J . Reed , J . W . ; VV . J . Ferguson , P . M . 177 , Deputy Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; li . T . Cinder , S . D . j

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

W . Edlestein , J . D . ; J . Bartlett , LG . ; T . M . Lamble , Steward ; J . J . Thomas , P . M . 753 ; W . J . Mason , P . M . 1328 ; C . S . Mote , P . M . 1732 ; G . Davies , P . M . 167 ; S . Stretch , P . M . 753 ; VV . J . Stretton , P . M . 753 ; W . Chappie , H . Campbell , W . L . James , G . Weaver , and T . S . Franklin . The lodge was . opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Campbell acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the usual preliminaries having been observed , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Chappie acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Hillier was elected W . M . for the next meeting—officers to be in

rotation . Bros . Thomas and Alason thanked those brethren of the lodge who so materially assisted them in their election on the Board of General Purposes . " Hearty good wishes " were given to Bro . Stretch , who is about leaving to reside in America , which compliment he feelingly acknowledged . Votes of condolence were passed with the widows and families of the late Bros . Cruttenden , P . M . 1425 , and Major E . F . Ferris . After " Hearty good wishes " to the W . Al ., the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 2 nd instant , at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , W ., when there were present Bros . J . Brown , P . M ., W . M . ; T . Kington , S . W . ; W . G . Jennings , J . W . ; John Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . E . Higginson , Deputy Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . j F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ( pro tem . );

R . N . Larter , S . D . j G . W . T . Kirkham , J . D . ; H . R . Elkin , I . G . ; H . Gane , Leonard Cox , Louis Lee , A . W . R . Atkins , J . Sims , P . M . ; and E . VV . Scolding . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Atkins having

offered himself as a candidate for passing , he was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Kington was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Cox was elected Asst . Secretary , and the lodire was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . T . C . Dyer , W . M . j E . Clare , S . W . j C . G . Halt , J . W . j Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor j F . Craggs , P . AL , Sec .,- Joseph Cox , S . D . j C E . Betts ,

J . D . j S . Sidders , I . G . j W . C Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . j C . C Barber , T . E . P . Bell , E . J . Gibbs , P . Howard , and T . W . Lightfoot . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Barber then offered himself as a candidate for raising , and proving proficient

on examination , was entrusted . Bro . Dyer vacated the chair of VV . M . in favour of Bro . Clare . The lodge was opened in the Thud Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and closed in that Degree . Bro . Clare rehearsed the investiture of

officers , and the addresses incident to the ceremony of installation were delivered by Bro . W . C . Williams . Bro , Dyer was elected VV . AL for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Clare for the excellent manner in which he had conducted the duties of W . M . for the first time in this lodge . _ The lodge was then closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the loth inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop'sroad , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . 1 ' . C . Edmonds , P . Z . 1507 , M . E . Z . j J . Cruttenden , 779 , H . ; A . J . Turner , istA . b ., 119 G , J . j H . Dehane , P . Z . 890 , S . E . j J . C Tilt , P . S . S 62 , S . N . j W . Hillier , P . S . j J . H . Cuff , P . Z . 8 G 2 j and J . Bailey , H . 1602 .

The chapter was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Bailey benu * the candidate . Votes of thanks were passed to Comps . Edmonds and Bailey , who both acknowledged the compliment . The Al . E . Z . having risen the usual number of times , " Hearty good wishes " were accorded , and the chapter was closed .

Red Cross Of Rome And Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome and Constantine .

Premier Conclave . — This distinguished conclave met at Mark Alasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 7 th inst ., when there were present ~ Sir Knights Nelson Prower , M . A ., F . G . S ., Al . P . S . ; C . E . Keyser , J . P ., Al . P . S . elect j Purrott , S . G . j Robinson , J . G . ; JAlason , P . G . Gen ., P . ALP . S ., Recorder ; H . H . Shirley , ALA ., P . ALP . S ., G . C . j Dr . Alickley , P . ALP . S ., P . GGen . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . M . P . S ., P . G . Gen . ; H . J-

Lardner , P . ALP . S ., G . C ; Heard , P . M . P . S ., G . C ; Scurrah , L . Steele , and others . The minutes of the previous conclave having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . G . Ingleto " Phillips , 225 , and he being in attendance , was impressively installed a knightof the Order . Sir Knights H . H . Shirley , P . M . P . S ., at the special request of the M . P . S ., ably installed Sir Knight C . E . Keyser as Most Puissant

Sovereign , and inducted Sir Knight Purrott as V . E . Among the sir knights appointed and invested as officers were Sir Knights Robinson , Senior General ; Pakes , Junior General ; Thomas Cubitt , Treas . ; John Mason , Recorder j Scurrah , Prefect ; George Graveley , Lawrence Steele , the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., G . J . Phill'P ' and Frater Reinhardt , Sentinel . A . vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Sovereign . A vote of condolence

was passed to Lady Burdett and family on the great toss they have suffered by the sudden death of Sir Knight Col-Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., who was a member of the Premier Conclave and Grand Sovereign of the Order . Before the vote was taken Sir Knights John Mason , 1 ~' Walls , C E . Keyser , H . II . Shirley , and others i " J .. una , ^ .. , j , iibjwi , ... . 1 . . jiuiicy , auu uiuvi . 1

touching allusions to the social qualities of the late revereo chief of the Order , and the interest he took in all brancM * of l-Yeeinasonry . Apologies for non-attendance wer . received from Sir Knights T . Cubitt , P . G . Gen . ; J-J ' Pakes , the Rev . R . C Fillingham , ALA ., W . LaH «' P . M . P . S ., and others .