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Provincial Grand Lodge honours ) acted with his usual good taste as Master of Ceremonies . Bros . M . Wilson , P . Derbyshire , A . Cottam , Worrell . Clarke , and Bradley contributed much to the pleasure of the evening by the admirable style in which they rendered several choice songs .
GREAT STANMOKE .-Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —The instillation meeting of this prosperous summer lodge was held at the Abercorn Hotel , on the ist inst ., when Bro . E . Bamford for the last time took the chair of K . S ., under very distinguished support , ably assisted by his officers , all of whom were present . The W . M . opened his lodge at 4 . 45 . The minutes of the last regular lodge
having been duly confirmed , and also of the audit meeting , which showe a very favourable balance in the . hands of the Treasurer , the W . M . proceeded to examine Bros . Crosbie and Soames in the necessary requirements for passing to the Second Degree , which proving satisfactory they were sent forward for preparation . On presentation both received the distinction and benefits of Fellow Craits ,
and were entrusted accordingly . The VV . M . then vacated the chair in favour of their highly respected Bro . F . H . Wilson lies , D . P . G . M . Herts , who had kindl y attended to perform the ceremony of installation . Bro . G . Tidcombe , P . M ., presented Bro . T . J . Villiers , S . VV ., W . M . elect , to whom the usual address was given with the ancient charges ; all of which having been properly assented to ,
the worthy brother , in the presence of a Board of several Installed Masters , was placed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , and received the usual salutes and congratulations . After the investment ofthe I . P . M ., the following brethren were appointed as officers for the ensuing year , viz ., Bros . Dr . Rogers , S . W . ; R . C I-uckett , J . W . ; G . Tidcombe , Treas . and D . C . ; C . Veal , Sec . ; E . Dalzell ,
S . D . ; H . B . Didsbury , J . D . ; C . Tolman , I . G . ; H . VV . Schartau , Org . ; and J . Middleton , Tyler . The new VV . M . then appropriately addressed the I . P . M ., Bro . E . Bamford , and presented him with the handsome jewel voted by the lodge for his very effective services during the past year , which was feelingly responded to . Bro . lies delivered the addresses from the chair in his
usual masterly manner , for which and the very beautiful rendering of the whole ceremony a unanimous vote of thanks was given and graciously accepted . On the VV . M . making the usual enquiries he received "Hearty gool Wishes "from the following visitors : Bros , lies , Nonis and Ayres , 404 ; Reynolds and Wells , 1479 ; R . Hilton , 1310 ; Large , Rogers and Wilson , 19 S 4 ; and T .
Maidwell , 27 . After several letters of regret read by the Secretary from brethren unable to attend , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . A sumptuous banquet served with that liberality for which this lodsje is famous went off admirably . The VV . M . in giving the usual toasts carried all before him and most heartily were the responses given .
Bro . lies in replying for " The Visitors referred to the great improvement made in the working of the lodge since his previous visit two years before , and expressed the great satisfaction of himself and the other brethren from Hertfordshire in visiting their friends in Middlesex . The Prov . CM ., Sir Francis Burdett , was unavoidably compelled to be absent , but was ably represented by Bro . G . Tidcombe . The other visitors also returned thanks , and with the officers
all congratulated , and vowed allegiance , to the VV . M . As usual some very excellent music was given , the songs by Bros . Hilton and Dalzell ( a host in themselves ) met with great acclamation and tended to make the meeting in every respect a great success and one that will not soon be forgotten . The day was fine , the country and the locale lovely , making the prospects of this now well established lodge yet more prosperous in the future .
GREAT STANMORE . — The Unity Lodge ( No . 1 G 37 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Abercorn Hotel , on the nth inst ., when there w . re present Bros . J . S . Adkins , P . P . G R . Cornwall , VV . M . ; T . Walker Cooper , LP . M ., P . G . Stwd . Middx . ; G . Davis , P . M . 1 G 7 , acting S . W . ; J . Linscott , J . VV . ; Stephen A . Cooper , P . M ., Sec . ; D . Stroud , J . D . ; C . Webster , D . C . ; VV . Woodmason , I . G . ; V . W . Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp ,
A . G . D . C , D . P . G . M . Middlesex ; Bros . Jefferson , H . Parsons , and H . Dehane , W . M . 1543 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed . Uro . H . Slyman , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing 12 months , and Bro . W . Stephens , A . G . P ., P . M ., Treasurer . A Past
Master's jewel was voted to Bro . Adkins , and Bro . T . W . Cooper , P . M ., in proposing it eulogised the worth and many Masonic qualities possessed by the outgoing W . M . Bros H . Parsons and J . M . Jefferson . . were elected the Audit Committee . The lodge was closed in ancient form and the brethren then enjoyed an English old fashioned country hotel dinner , after which the usual Masonic toasts were given by the VV . M .
Bro . Thrupp , the D . Prov . G . M ., replied to the toast of "The Grand Officers . " In the course of an able speech he thanked the brethren for the way they had responded to the toast and said how much pleasure it afforded him to be Present among them and that it was his intention to visit all the lodges in the province . „ Bro . T . Walker Cooper replied for " The Prov . Grand
Officers , " saying the honour conferred upon him by their Prov . Grand Master proved that the Unity Lodge was held in good repute , and thanked the brethren for the way they had shown their appreciation of the manner he had carried out his duties in the lod ^ e . He then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " which was accorded right Alasonic-* % , and
ur .,. Adkins , VV . M ., in a very feeling and touching wanner , thanked the Past Masters , oflicers , and brethren all i „ r their cordial and most hearty support during his year ° c office . Ihc VVorshipful Master in proposing the toast of "The v'Sitirs " said that a brotherly and hearty welcome was always extended to them bv the Unity Lodge , and called
u Pon both visitors to reply . Wro . Davis regretted that he had been unable to attend tl . ' having had su many invitations ; but he now thanked 1 „ brethren for the hearty we come a-corded to the visitors . rit ' ' - ' lane advocated the support of the Masonic Chales , and hoped he should have the pleasure of meeting th " ^ n'ty Lodge as Steward at the annual festival of nc Koyal Masonic Benevolent Institution .
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'The Tyler ' s toast then followed . A few songs hy Bros . Woodmason and Davis tended to enliven the proceedings , Bro . Webster presiding at the piano . WHITSTABLE . —Graystone Lodge ( No . 1915 ) . —1 he installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the gth inst ., at the Foresters' Hall , High-street . The lodge was opened in due form by the VV . M ., Bro . R
boughton-binith , P . M . 511 , 540 , 1007 , 15 G 0 , P . P . G . S . D . Leicestershire and Rutland . The minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed , the chair was taken by Bro . Edwin Beer , P . M . 972 and 1449 , Prov . G . J . D . Kent , and Bro . John T . Reeves , S . W ., the VV . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . R . Boughton-Smith , acting as D . of C , duly obligated , and installed into the chair of K . S ., the
whole of the ceiemony being performed by Bro . Beer in a most impressive and effective manner . The VV . M . appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . VV . P . Coleman , S . W . ; Rev . H . M . Maughan , J . W . and Chap . ; A . Anderson , Treas . ; R . Boughton-Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; J . McCue , S . D . ; E . | . Lawson , J . D . ; G . Barton , D . of C . ; F . A . Johnson , Org . ; S . Saindcrs
and T . VV . Porter , Stewards ; and W . Gammon , Tyler . Votes of thanks were then passed to Bro . Beer for the veryable way in which the ceremony had been carried out , and tothe LP . M . for the excellent " way in which the duties of the lodge had been conducted b y him during the last two years . Both suitably responded . Letters of apology were read by the Secretary from the R W . P . G . M ., Viscount
Holmesdale ; Bros . J . S . Eastes , the D . P . G . M . ; H . Ward , P . M . 5 S 6 , G 22 , 1112 , P . P . G . J . W . Wilts , and others . The lodge was closed in form and the brethren adjourned to the supper room adjoining the lodge , and sat down to an excellent banquet , provided under the superintendance of the I . P . M ., where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , and a pleasant evening was spent .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —A capital meeting of the above old established lodge was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at Bro . Walter ' s , Green Dragon , Stepney . Bro . J . L . Anderson occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . VV . Richardson , S . W . ; G Price , J . W . ; A . Wellington ! , I . P . M . ; G . H . Stephens , acting Sec . ; A . Walter , Deacon ; McNish , I . G . ; J . J . Berry , P . M . ; Job , P . M . ; Bro . G . Brown , P . M . iGg , ( Visitor ); and
others . The ceremony of initiation was very carefully rendered , Bro . J . Marshall , acting candidate . Lodge was next opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and regularly closed down . Bro . G . Brown , P . M . 109 , was duly admitted a member of the lodge , and Bro . Richardson was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of condolence with the widow of the late Bro . J . Andrews , P . M . 1227 , was passed , the brethren deeply sympathising with the family in their deep affliction .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —The usual weekly mteting was held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington . I here were present Bros . G . Coop , W . M . ; I . J . Thomas , S . VV . ; VV . A . Vincent , | . W . ; C Bellerby , jun ., S . D . ; M . J . Green , J . D . ; T . C Keeble , I . G . ; G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . Dehane , W . M . 1543 , Sec ; R . E . Cursons , Stwd . ; C . J . Craig , E . R . 'Taylor , H . RobinsonVV .
, Honeyba ! l , C . J . Fox , VV . J . Stratton , 753 ; | . Reid , R . Fairclough , W . Death , W . Fieldson , LP . M . 548 . Lodge was opened in due form with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the first section of the lectuie . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ciaig being
cancidate . Uro . Read , P . M ., then worked the second and third sections of the lecture . Bro . VV . J . otratton , 753 , was unanimously elected a joining member , and Bro . J . j . Thomas , W . M . for next mcciing . An indigent brother applied for relief which was accorded by the brethren in a suitable manner , the lodge was closed and adjourned .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual weekly mee'ing was held on Tuesday evening last , the 14 th inst ., at the Prince Regent ( Bro . George Monk ' s ) , Dulwich-road , East Brixton , where there was a very good attendance of brethren considering the great heat and the many brethren away from town . The W . M ., Bro . Stephen Richardson , was supported by Bro . H . HooperS . W . ; A .
, Jones , J . VV . } E . A . Francis , Preceptor ; Henry M . Williams , Sec ; J . Harling , P . M ., S . D . ; Richard Poore , J . D . , * C . Ambrose , LG . ; also Bros . I homas Pojre , P . M . ; George Moss , P . M . ; T . C . Edmunds , G . W . Knight , J . Johnson , and J . H . Hudepohl . Lodge was opened in due form and the Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were
unanimously confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Edmunds as candidate , being interrogated , proved his proficiency , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising , including the traditional history , was rehearsed by the W . M . most impressively . Lodge having been regularly closed down to the First Degree , Bro . Hooper was
elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Richardson asked the lodge to accept from him the rough and perfect ashlars placed on the S . and J . W . pedestals that evening as a small mark of his esteem for the lodge and for the many kindnesses received from the brethren ; and a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bio . Richardson for his kind present .
"Hearty good wishes" hiving been expressed , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned in perfect harmony and brotherly love . Subsequently the monthly meeting of the Brixton Lodge of Instruction Benevolent Association was held , and Uro . George Monk and Mrs . Banks were each successful in securing on the ballot the sum of £$ 5 s . towards the Masonic Charities .
Houuw . iv ' s PILLS . —EM ) ' Digestion .--Theee admirable Pills caiin . it be too hi t -lily appreciated fi . r the wholesome power they exc t overall disorders of th , ; stomach , liver , bevels , ami kidneys They ii ... tantaneously reievc and ste . idil } work out a thorough cure , and in its course dispel headache , biliousness , flatulence , and
depression of spirits . It is wonderful to watch lhe daily improvement of the complexion , as I lollowav's Tills purifv the hi . iod and resiorc plumpiic s to lhe face which lias lost both flesh and colour . These Pills combine every excellence desirable in a domestic runedv . The most certain and benelicial results How from the occasional ' use oi this regulating medicine ; even persons in health , or when following sedentary occupation , will lind itan invaluable aperient , —[ AUVT . }
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
GREAT STANMORE . —Stanmore Chapter ( No . 1549 ) . —The installation meeting of this improving chapter , which combines the three lodges held at the Abercorn Hotel , viz ., 1549 , 16 37 , and 1702 , took place on the nth ult . In the unavoidable absence of Comp . H . Lovegrove the chair of M . E . Z . was occupied by Ccmp . F . Brown , P . Z . 53 S ; Comp T . Maidwell , 11 ., and Comp . C . H . Webb , J ., were in their respective chairs The chapter was
opened in due form at 4 . 30 . The minutes of last previous convocation and also of the audit meeting wcie duly confirmed , and the ballot taken unanimously in favour of the following brethren as candidates for exaltation , viz . : Bios . H . B . Didsbury , I . G . 1549 ; C . B . Todd , D . C . 27 ; and G . Jackson , M . M . S 60 . The ceremony of installation was then very ably rendered by Comps . Brown , Maidwell , and Webb , and the following officers were duly invested .
viz .: Bros . T . J . Maidwell , M . E . Z . ; C H . Webb , H . ; J . S . l ' raser , J . , G . Tidcombe , Treas . and D . C . ; C . Veal , S . E . ; E . B . Haynes , S . N . ; T . J . Villiers , P . S . ; and I . Middleton , Janitor . Bros . Didsbury and Todd afterwards received the benefit of exaltation which was most ably performed , andthey wereduly invested as R . A . Masons . On thc M . E . Z . making the usual enquiries , good wishes were expressed by the following visitors : Comps . F . Brown , / "
P . ' .. 538 ; D . H . Jacobs , P . Z . G 19 ; J . Green , P . Z . 975 . Comp . II . Lovegrove , P . Z ., had now joined the Companions , and Comps . Browne , Paten , Wilson , and Corrick , members of the chapter , were also present . A vote of thanks was heartily accorded to Comp . F . Brown , the well known and highly respected Preceptor , and in consideration of the valuable services always so kindly rendered he was unanimously elected an honorary member
of the chapter , which lhat worthy companion gratefully acknowledged . The S . E . having reported letters of apology from several members and companions regretting their absence , the chapter was duly closed . lhe companions then adjourned to a choice banquet , the M . E . Z . proving his efficiency in giving the customary toasts
, all of which were well responded to . Comp . Lovegrove , P . Z ., replied for the Prov . Grand Officers , and thc visitors also expressed their hearty congratu'ations . Many of the companions contributed to the musical enjoyment of the evening , and the M . E . Z . may well be proud of commencing his year of office under such favourable auspices .
Red Coss Of Constantine.
Red Coss of Constantine .
KINGSTON - UPON - HULL . — De-La-Pole Conclave ( No . 132 ) . —The regular assembly of this conclave took place in the Masonic Rooms , Charlotte-street , Hull , on the 27 th ult . The conclave was opened in due lorm under the presidency of Em . Sir Knight George Wilson , the M . P . S . ; Em . Sir Knight Thomas Thompson , P . S ., acting as Viceroy , with a fair number ot * Sir Knights in attendance . After the minutes of the last conclave had
been read by the Recorder and confirmed , the election by the knights of the Sovereign , Viceroy , Treasurer , and Sentinel for the ensuing twelve months took place , when Sir Knights William Gillett and A . P . Wilson were unanimously elected Sovereign and Viceroy respectively . Subsequently E . Sir Knight Henry Preston , P . S ., was elected Treasurer , and Sir Knight J . Burdall , Sentinel . The newly-ele < ted Sovereign will be enthroned , and the Viceroy
elect consecrated at the meeting of the conclave to be held in November next . At the close of the conclave the St . Mary ' s Sanctuary of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre and Commandery of St . John the Evangelist was opened , when Sir Knight William Gillett was elected the Right Reverend Prelate , and Sir Knight A . P . Wilson the Prior for the ensuing year .
Scotland.
Scotland .
CONSECRATION OF A NEW LODGE . The Viking Lodge , No . C 71 , was consecrated with full Masonic ceremonial , on the Sth inst ., at Lerwick , by Bro . Major Crombie , Aberdeen , acting by commission from Grand Lodge , assistedby Bros . j . Crichtin , R . W . M ., Lodge of Edmgburgh ( Mary ' s Chapel ) No . 1 , and R . S . Brown , P . M . 145 , Repre 5 entativeof the Grand Lodgeof Kentucky ,
acting Grand Secretary . There was a fu I attendance of the members of the lodge , and also a large deputation of the brethren of the Morton Lodge , No . S 9 . After the ceremony of consecration , the following office-bearers were installed ; Bros . J . Kirkland Galloway , R . W . M . ; Charles E . Leask , W . S . W . ; Alexander Macgregor , W . J . VV . ; Rev . A . R . Saunders , Chap . ; James Hunter , Treas . ; Jas .
-cott - smith , bee ; VV . ) . Adie , S . D . ; W . Cowie , I . D . ; R . D . Ganson , I . G . ; and R . Ratter , O . G . On I hursday evening the local lodges combined to entertain the deputation from Grand Lodge and other stranger brethren , in connection with laying the foundation-stone of the Harbour Works , to supper in the Queen ' s Hotel . After
doing ample justice to an excellent supper , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most harmonious and pleasant evening was spent . The chair was occupied by Bro . Thos . Johnston , R . W . M . Morton Lodge ; while Bro . J . K . Galloway , R . W . M . Viking Lodge , discharged the duties of croupier .
1 hursday was the anniversary ol the introduction of gas into London , . vhich took place on August 16 th , 1 S 07 . The International Electrical Exhibition at Vienna is ready for the opening ceremony , which takes p ' ace today ( Fiiday . ) The British Commissioners are thotoughly satisfied with their own section , which promises to make an excellent display .
The magnificent works now being carried on at Tilbury , viz ., the Tilbury Docks , has given rise to a new Masonic lodge , and a warrant has been granted for the Tilbury Foit Lodge , No . 2006 , which is to be held in the neighborhood of the docks , and of which one of the
contractors is to be the first Worshipful Master . The date for the consecration of the lodge has not yet been fixed . As all the great works of ancient times were executed by Freemasons , it is fitting that the greatest docks of the United Kingdom should be connected with a Masonic lodge .
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Provincial Grand Lodge honours ) acted with his usual good taste as Master of Ceremonies . Bros . M . Wilson , P . Derbyshire , A . Cottam , Worrell . Clarke , and Bradley contributed much to the pleasure of the evening by the admirable style in which they rendered several choice songs .
GREAT STANMOKE .-Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —The instillation meeting of this prosperous summer lodge was held at the Abercorn Hotel , on the ist inst ., when Bro . E . Bamford for the last time took the chair of K . S ., under very distinguished support , ably assisted by his officers , all of whom were present . The W . M . opened his lodge at 4 . 45 . The minutes of the last regular lodge
having been duly confirmed , and also of the audit meeting , which showe a very favourable balance in the . hands of the Treasurer , the W . M . proceeded to examine Bros . Crosbie and Soames in the necessary requirements for passing to the Second Degree , which proving satisfactory they were sent forward for preparation . On presentation both received the distinction and benefits of Fellow Craits ,
and were entrusted accordingly . The VV . M . then vacated the chair in favour of their highly respected Bro . F . H . Wilson lies , D . P . G . M . Herts , who had kindl y attended to perform the ceremony of installation . Bro . G . Tidcombe , P . M ., presented Bro . T . J . Villiers , S . VV ., W . M . elect , to whom the usual address was given with the ancient charges ; all of which having been properly assented to ,
the worthy brother , in the presence of a Board of several Installed Masters , was placed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , and received the usual salutes and congratulations . After the investment ofthe I . P . M ., the following brethren were appointed as officers for the ensuing year , viz ., Bros . Dr . Rogers , S . W . ; R . C I-uckett , J . W . ; G . Tidcombe , Treas . and D . C . ; C . Veal , Sec . ; E . Dalzell ,
S . D . ; H . B . Didsbury , J . D . ; C . Tolman , I . G . ; H . VV . Schartau , Org . ; and J . Middleton , Tyler . The new VV . M . then appropriately addressed the I . P . M ., Bro . E . Bamford , and presented him with the handsome jewel voted by the lodge for his very effective services during the past year , which was feelingly responded to . Bro . lies delivered the addresses from the chair in his
usual masterly manner , for which and the very beautiful rendering of the whole ceremony a unanimous vote of thanks was given and graciously accepted . On the VV . M . making the usual enquiries he received "Hearty gool Wishes "from the following visitors : Bros , lies , Nonis and Ayres , 404 ; Reynolds and Wells , 1479 ; R . Hilton , 1310 ; Large , Rogers and Wilson , 19 S 4 ; and T .
Maidwell , 27 . After several letters of regret read by the Secretary from brethren unable to attend , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . A sumptuous banquet served with that liberality for which this lodsje is famous went off admirably . The VV . M . in giving the usual toasts carried all before him and most heartily were the responses given .
Bro . lies in replying for " The Visitors referred to the great improvement made in the working of the lodge since his previous visit two years before , and expressed the great satisfaction of himself and the other brethren from Hertfordshire in visiting their friends in Middlesex . The Prov . CM ., Sir Francis Burdett , was unavoidably compelled to be absent , but was ably represented by Bro . G . Tidcombe . The other visitors also returned thanks , and with the officers
all congratulated , and vowed allegiance , to the VV . M . As usual some very excellent music was given , the songs by Bros . Hilton and Dalzell ( a host in themselves ) met with great acclamation and tended to make the meeting in every respect a great success and one that will not soon be forgotten . The day was fine , the country and the locale lovely , making the prospects of this now well established lodge yet more prosperous in the future .
GREAT STANMORE . — The Unity Lodge ( No . 1 G 37 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Abercorn Hotel , on the nth inst ., when there w . re present Bros . J . S . Adkins , P . P . G R . Cornwall , VV . M . ; T . Walker Cooper , LP . M ., P . G . Stwd . Middx . ; G . Davis , P . M . 1 G 7 , acting S . W . ; J . Linscott , J . VV . ; Stephen A . Cooper , P . M ., Sec . ; D . Stroud , J . D . ; C . Webster , D . C . ; VV . Woodmason , I . G . ; V . W . Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp ,
A . G . D . C , D . P . G . M . Middlesex ; Bros . Jefferson , H . Parsons , and H . Dehane , W . M . 1543 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed . Uro . H . Slyman , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing 12 months , and Bro . W . Stephens , A . G . P ., P . M ., Treasurer . A Past
Master's jewel was voted to Bro . Adkins , and Bro . T . W . Cooper , P . M ., in proposing it eulogised the worth and many Masonic qualities possessed by the outgoing W . M . Bros H . Parsons and J . M . Jefferson . . were elected the Audit Committee . The lodge was closed in ancient form and the brethren then enjoyed an English old fashioned country hotel dinner , after which the usual Masonic toasts were given by the VV . M .
Bro . Thrupp , the D . Prov . G . M ., replied to the toast of "The Grand Officers . " In the course of an able speech he thanked the brethren for the way they had responded to the toast and said how much pleasure it afforded him to be Present among them and that it was his intention to visit all the lodges in the province . „ Bro . T . Walker Cooper replied for " The Prov . Grand
Officers , " saying the honour conferred upon him by their Prov . Grand Master proved that the Unity Lodge was held in good repute , and thanked the brethren for the way they had shown their appreciation of the manner he had carried out his duties in the lod ^ e . He then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " which was accorded right Alasonic-* % , and
ur .,. Adkins , VV . M ., in a very feeling and touching wanner , thanked the Past Masters , oflicers , and brethren all i „ r their cordial and most hearty support during his year ° c office . Ihc VVorshipful Master in proposing the toast of "The v'Sitirs " said that a brotherly and hearty welcome was always extended to them bv the Unity Lodge , and called
u Pon both visitors to reply . Wro . Davis regretted that he had been unable to attend tl . ' having had su many invitations ; but he now thanked 1 „ brethren for the hearty we come a-corded to the visitors . rit ' ' - ' lane advocated the support of the Masonic Chales , and hoped he should have the pleasure of meeting th " ^ n'ty Lodge as Steward at the annual festival of nc Koyal Masonic Benevolent Institution .
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'The Tyler ' s toast then followed . A few songs hy Bros . Woodmason and Davis tended to enliven the proceedings , Bro . Webster presiding at the piano . WHITSTABLE . —Graystone Lodge ( No . 1915 ) . —1 he installation meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the gth inst ., at the Foresters' Hall , High-street . The lodge was opened in due form by the VV . M ., Bro . R
boughton-binith , P . M . 511 , 540 , 1007 , 15 G 0 , P . P . G . S . D . Leicestershire and Rutland . The minutes of the last lodge having been read and confirmed , the chair was taken by Bro . Edwin Beer , P . M . 972 and 1449 , Prov . G . J . D . Kent , and Bro . John T . Reeves , S . W ., the VV . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . R . Boughton-Smith , acting as D . of C , duly obligated , and installed into the chair of K . S ., the
whole of the ceiemony being performed by Bro . Beer in a most impressive and effective manner . The VV . M . appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . VV . P . Coleman , S . W . ; Rev . H . M . Maughan , J . W . and Chap . ; A . Anderson , Treas . ; R . Boughton-Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; J . McCue , S . D . ; E . | . Lawson , J . D . ; G . Barton , D . of C . ; F . A . Johnson , Org . ; S . Saindcrs
and T . VV . Porter , Stewards ; and W . Gammon , Tyler . Votes of thanks were then passed to Bro . Beer for the veryable way in which the ceremony had been carried out , and tothe LP . M . for the excellent " way in which the duties of the lodge had been conducted b y him during the last two years . Both suitably responded . Letters of apology were read by the Secretary from the R W . P . G . M ., Viscount
Holmesdale ; Bros . J . S . Eastes , the D . P . G . M . ; H . Ward , P . M . 5 S 6 , G 22 , 1112 , P . P . G . J . W . Wilts , and others . The lodge was closed in form and the brethren adjourned to the supper room adjoining the lodge , and sat down to an excellent banquet , provided under the superintendance of the I . P . M ., where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , and a pleasant evening was spent .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —A capital meeting of the above old established lodge was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at Bro . Walter ' s , Green Dragon , Stepney . Bro . J . L . Anderson occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . VV . Richardson , S . W . ; G Price , J . W . ; A . Wellington ! , I . P . M . ; G . H . Stephens , acting Sec . ; A . Walter , Deacon ; McNish , I . G . ; J . J . Berry , P . M . ; Job , P . M . ; Bro . G . Brown , P . M . iGg , ( Visitor ); and
others . The ceremony of initiation was very carefully rendered , Bro . J . Marshall , acting candidate . Lodge was next opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and regularly closed down . Bro . G . Brown , P . M . 109 , was duly admitted a member of the lodge , and Bro . Richardson was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of condolence with the widow of the late Bro . J . Andrews , P . M . 1227 , was passed , the brethren deeply sympathising with the family in their deep affliction .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —The usual weekly mteting was held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington . I here were present Bros . G . Coop , W . M . ; I . J . Thomas , S . VV . ; VV . A . Vincent , | . W . ; C Bellerby , jun ., S . D . ; M . J . Green , J . D . ; T . C Keeble , I . G . ; G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . Dehane , W . M . 1543 , Sec ; R . E . Cursons , Stwd . ; C . J . Craig , E . R . 'Taylor , H . RobinsonVV .
, Honeyba ! l , C . J . Fox , VV . J . Stratton , 753 ; | . Reid , R . Fairclough , W . Death , W . Fieldson , LP . M . 548 . Lodge was opened in due form with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the first section of the lectuie . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ciaig being
cancidate . Uro . Read , P . M ., then worked the second and third sections of the lecture . Bro . VV . J . otratton , 753 , was unanimously elected a joining member , and Bro . J . j . Thomas , W . M . for next mcciing . An indigent brother applied for relief which was accorded by the brethren in a suitable manner , the lodge was closed and adjourned .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual weekly mee'ing was held on Tuesday evening last , the 14 th inst ., at the Prince Regent ( Bro . George Monk ' s ) , Dulwich-road , East Brixton , where there was a very good attendance of brethren considering the great heat and the many brethren away from town . The W . M ., Bro . Stephen Richardson , was supported by Bro . H . HooperS . W . ; A .
, Jones , J . VV . } E . A . Francis , Preceptor ; Henry M . Williams , Sec ; J . Harling , P . M ., S . D . ; Richard Poore , J . D . , * C . Ambrose , LG . ; also Bros . I homas Pojre , P . M . ; George Moss , P . M . ; T . C . Edmunds , G . W . Knight , J . Johnson , and J . H . Hudepohl . Lodge was opened in due form and the Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were
unanimously confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Edmunds as candidate , being interrogated , proved his proficiency , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising , including the traditional history , was rehearsed by the W . M . most impressively . Lodge having been regularly closed down to the First Degree , Bro . Hooper was
elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Richardson asked the lodge to accept from him the rough and perfect ashlars placed on the S . and J . W . pedestals that evening as a small mark of his esteem for the lodge and for the many kindnesses received from the brethren ; and a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bio . Richardson for his kind present .
"Hearty good wishes" hiving been expressed , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned in perfect harmony and brotherly love . Subsequently the monthly meeting of the Brixton Lodge of Instruction Benevolent Association was held , and Uro . George Monk and Mrs . Banks were each successful in securing on the ballot the sum of £$ 5 s . towards the Masonic Charities .
Houuw . iv ' s PILLS . —EM ) ' Digestion .--Theee admirable Pills caiin . it be too hi t -lily appreciated fi . r the wholesome power they exc t overall disorders of th , ; stomach , liver , bevels , ami kidneys They ii ... tantaneously reievc and ste . idil } work out a thorough cure , and in its course dispel headache , biliousness , flatulence , and
depression of spirits . It is wonderful to watch lhe daily improvement of the complexion , as I lollowav's Tills purifv the hi . iod and resiorc plumpiic s to lhe face which lias lost both flesh and colour . These Pills combine every excellence desirable in a domestic runedv . The most certain and benelicial results How from the occasional ' use oi this regulating medicine ; even persons in health , or when following sedentary occupation , will lind itan invaluable aperient , —[ AUVT . }
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
GREAT STANMORE . —Stanmore Chapter ( No . 1549 ) . —The installation meeting of this improving chapter , which combines the three lodges held at the Abercorn Hotel , viz ., 1549 , 16 37 , and 1702 , took place on the nth ult . In the unavoidable absence of Comp . H . Lovegrove the chair of M . E . Z . was occupied by Ccmp . F . Brown , P . Z . 53 S ; Comp T . Maidwell , 11 ., and Comp . C . H . Webb , J ., were in their respective chairs The chapter was
opened in due form at 4 . 30 . The minutes of last previous convocation and also of the audit meeting wcie duly confirmed , and the ballot taken unanimously in favour of the following brethren as candidates for exaltation , viz . : Bios . H . B . Didsbury , I . G . 1549 ; C . B . Todd , D . C . 27 ; and G . Jackson , M . M . S 60 . The ceremony of installation was then very ably rendered by Comps . Brown , Maidwell , and Webb , and the following officers were duly invested .
viz .: Bros . T . J . Maidwell , M . E . Z . ; C H . Webb , H . ; J . S . l ' raser , J . , G . Tidcombe , Treas . and D . C . ; C . Veal , S . E . ; E . B . Haynes , S . N . ; T . J . Villiers , P . S . ; and I . Middleton , Janitor . Bros . Didsbury and Todd afterwards received the benefit of exaltation which was most ably performed , andthey wereduly invested as R . A . Masons . On thc M . E . Z . making the usual enquiries , good wishes were expressed by the following visitors : Comps . F . Brown , / "
P . ' .. 538 ; D . H . Jacobs , P . Z . G 19 ; J . Green , P . Z . 975 . Comp . II . Lovegrove , P . Z ., had now joined the Companions , and Comps . Browne , Paten , Wilson , and Corrick , members of the chapter , were also present . A vote of thanks was heartily accorded to Comp . F . Brown , the well known and highly respected Preceptor , and in consideration of the valuable services always so kindly rendered he was unanimously elected an honorary member
of the chapter , which lhat worthy companion gratefully acknowledged . The S . E . having reported letters of apology from several members and companions regretting their absence , the chapter was duly closed . lhe companions then adjourned to a choice banquet , the M . E . Z . proving his efficiency in giving the customary toasts
, all of which were well responded to . Comp . Lovegrove , P . Z ., replied for the Prov . Grand Officers , and thc visitors also expressed their hearty congratu'ations . Many of the companions contributed to the musical enjoyment of the evening , and the M . E . Z . may well be proud of commencing his year of office under such favourable auspices .
Red Coss Of Constantine.
Red Coss of Constantine .
KINGSTON - UPON - HULL . — De-La-Pole Conclave ( No . 132 ) . —The regular assembly of this conclave took place in the Masonic Rooms , Charlotte-street , Hull , on the 27 th ult . The conclave was opened in due lorm under the presidency of Em . Sir Knight George Wilson , the M . P . S . ; Em . Sir Knight Thomas Thompson , P . S ., acting as Viceroy , with a fair number ot * Sir Knights in attendance . After the minutes of the last conclave had
been read by the Recorder and confirmed , the election by the knights of the Sovereign , Viceroy , Treasurer , and Sentinel for the ensuing twelve months took place , when Sir Knights William Gillett and A . P . Wilson were unanimously elected Sovereign and Viceroy respectively . Subsequently E . Sir Knight Henry Preston , P . S ., was elected Treasurer , and Sir Knight J . Burdall , Sentinel . The newly-ele < ted Sovereign will be enthroned , and the Viceroy
elect consecrated at the meeting of the conclave to be held in November next . At the close of the conclave the St . Mary ' s Sanctuary of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre and Commandery of St . John the Evangelist was opened , when Sir Knight William Gillett was elected the Right Reverend Prelate , and Sir Knight A . P . Wilson the Prior for the ensuing year .
Scotland.
Scotland .
CONSECRATION OF A NEW LODGE . The Viking Lodge , No . C 71 , was consecrated with full Masonic ceremonial , on the Sth inst ., at Lerwick , by Bro . Major Crombie , Aberdeen , acting by commission from Grand Lodge , assistedby Bros . j . Crichtin , R . W . M ., Lodge of Edmgburgh ( Mary ' s Chapel ) No . 1 , and R . S . Brown , P . M . 145 , Repre 5 entativeof the Grand Lodgeof Kentucky ,
acting Grand Secretary . There was a fu I attendance of the members of the lodge , and also a large deputation of the brethren of the Morton Lodge , No . S 9 . After the ceremony of consecration , the following office-bearers were installed ; Bros . J . Kirkland Galloway , R . W . M . ; Charles E . Leask , W . S . W . ; Alexander Macgregor , W . J . VV . ; Rev . A . R . Saunders , Chap . ; James Hunter , Treas . ; Jas .
-cott - smith , bee ; VV . ) . Adie , S . D . ; W . Cowie , I . D . ; R . D . Ganson , I . G . ; and R . Ratter , O . G . On I hursday evening the local lodges combined to entertain the deputation from Grand Lodge and other stranger brethren , in connection with laying the foundation-stone of the Harbour Works , to supper in the Queen ' s Hotel . After
doing ample justice to an excellent supper , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most harmonious and pleasant evening was spent . The chair was occupied by Bro . Thos . Johnston , R . W . M . Morton Lodge ; while Bro . J . K . Galloway , R . W . M . Viking Lodge , discharged the duties of croupier .
1 hursday was the anniversary ol the introduction of gas into London , . vhich took place on August 16 th , 1 S 07 . The International Electrical Exhibition at Vienna is ready for the opening ceremony , which takes p ' ace today ( Fiiday . ) The British Commissioners are thotoughly satisfied with their own section , which promises to make an excellent display .
The magnificent works now being carried on at Tilbury , viz ., the Tilbury Docks , has given rise to a new Masonic lodge , and a warrant has been granted for the Tilbury Foit Lodge , No . 2006 , which is to be held in the neighborhood of the docks , and of which one of the
contractors is to be the first Worshipful Master . The date for the consecration of the lodge has not yet been fixed . As all the great works of ancient times were executed by Freemasons , it is fitting that the greatest docks of the United Kingdom should be connected with a Masonic lodge .