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supplied by Bro . Cleniow , and personally superintended by Bro . G . Smith , and at its conclusion honoured the customary toasts with their usual fervour . About 90 brethren partook of the banquet , and among them were P . M . ' s H . rotter , H . Thompson , H . Elmes , J . Simpson , M . Haydoi ) . AV . Carpenter , T . Marshall , and Joseph Smith . Several visitors were also present , and Bros . R
AA'entworth . Little and F . AA alters were among the number . Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Terminus Hotel , Cannonstreet , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., Bro . E . King , AV . M ., in the chair . The officers present were Bros . E . Roberts , J . AV ., as S . AV . ; Geo . Newman , as J . AV . ; AV . Goodyer , P . M ., Treas . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Trott , J . D ., as
S . D . ; G . Abbott , I . G . There were also present , amongst a large number of other members , Bros . E . Lacy , P . M ., H . Cates , P . M ., Charles Hosgood , P . M . ; George Kenning , P . J . AV ., H . Davis , E . Raffe , Chas . Arkell , It . E . Bright , C . D . Page , E . Taylor , T . Cohu , J . Glinnan , A . J . Dickenson , S . Haynes , J . R . France , AV . R . Baker , AV . Younger , J . Kent , J . Elliott , E . L . Roberts , B . Marsland , H . Legg .
J . Harvey , P . M ., AV . Harwood , Chas . Cann , J . McKiernan , Dr . Briugloe , and George Parker . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the lodge was duly opened in the first and second degrees . Bro . J . AA . Marsdeu , being present , underwent the usual examination ; the lodge was then opened in the third degree and the said brother was duly raised to the sublime degree
of M . M . The lodge was then resumed in the first degree , aud Messrs . H . Griffiu and Thos . Fisher , being present , ( after having been ballotted for and approved ) , were initiated into ancient Freemasonry . A ballot was also taken for Mr . A . F . Isleton for initiation , which was also unanimous . The ceremonies of raising and initiation were worked by Bro . J . G . Marsh , P . M . and Sec , iu an
impressive manner . A ballot was then taken for two joining members , viz ., Bro . George Parker ( Angel Lodge ) and Bro . Dr . Briugloe ( late member of the Lion aud Lamb ) , which proved to be an unanimous election . The lodge then proceeded to the election of Master and Treasurer for the ensuing year hy ballot , when Bro . Ebenezer Roberts , J . AV ., was elected to the high and responsible
office of AV . M ., and Bro . AA \ Goodyer , P . M ., ( who has filled the ollice for many years ) , was re-elected Treasurer . Bro . J . G . Marsh , P . M ., who has discharged the duties of Secretary , under the sigu-mauual of the AV . M ., during the last twelve months , was formally invested by the AV . M . with the collar and jewel of that office . Some minor business having been disposed of , the lodge was
closed in ample form and adjourned . The brethren then retired from the well-spent labours of the lodge aud parcook of a banquet of the most recherche" description , served in Bro . Sydney Spencer ' s usual good style , for which the Cannon street Termiuus Hotel so deservedly recommends itself . The Lion and Lamb , as usual , was honoured with tho presence of several distinguished visitors ,
including llros . Magnus Ohren ( 33 ) , W . C . Miller ( 7 GG ) , U . T . Thompson ( P . M . HZ ) , A . Prince ( IJ . 'Jil ) , C . AV . Ohitts ( 831 ) , T . W . Tucker ( 933 ) , A . Bryant ( P . M . 192 and S . D . 12 ) , It . AV . AVilliams ( 73 ) , T . H . Hick (!)) , II . II . Hall ( 200 ) , and J . W . . Uirsden . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and elicited some very excellent speeches from the brethren of the lodgo and the
visitors , the W . M . not forgetting the toast on behalf of the Masonic Charities , which also met with a hearty response from the brethren hy their subscribing a sum of upwards of £ > 0 in support of the funds of the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and their AVidovvs at the forthcoming festival . Between the toasts Bros . Harviy , Ohren , Abbott , and others greatly
contributed to the pleasures of the evening by singing several very excellent songs . The proceedings at the festive beard terminated with the Tyler ' s Toast , when tho brethren , after having spent a delightful evening , retired in peace and hai inony . Lodge of Stability , No . 217 . —The lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel . Fleet-street , on Tuesday , 7 th inst ., at 5 . 45
p . m . Bro . Edward Hughes , W .. AL , in the chair . The business before the lodgo was the initiation of Mr . Thomas Goodman Clapcott and the election of AV . M . and Treasurer for 1 S 70 . The former was satisfactorily performed by the AV . M . and his officers , and Bro . James , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . Brodey , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year . The
" Stability Charities Fund " was inaugurated , and tho first ballot fell to the lot of Bro . Thorpe , who gave his subscription to the Annuities Fund on Bro . P . M . Taylor ' s list , Bros . James , S . W . ; Brodey , P . M . an 1 Sillifant , P . M . each gave i' 5 on Bro . Taylor ' s list and ho announced that tho Mount Zion Chapter , No . 22 , had also given him £ 5 , which with the lodge and other subscriptions had
now brought his list up to about £ 35 , and he expressed his acknowledgments for the support he had received on this the ( iist occasion of a steward going up from the lodge , Bros . James and Brodey returned thanks for the election . Tho petition of tho daughter of thu lato Bro . Brown was signed iu open lodgo by the W . M . and brethren . Nothing further being offered for the good of Freetnasonrv in
general or of Stability , No . 217 , iu particular , the lodgo was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . A'isitors , Bros . Mackey and Williams . There was no banquet . Montrfiorc Lodge , No . 1017 . —The installation meeting of this select lodge was held on Wednesday , December 8 , at the Freemasons' Hall , AV . C . The AV . M ., Bro . Rev . M . B . Levy , opened the lodge at half-post three , assisted by his officers Bros . S . Pollitzer , S . W ., and AV . M .-elect ; F . S . D .
Phillips , J . AV . ; Braham , S . D . ; Bloom , J . D . ; J . L . Rosenthal , 1 . 0 . ; E . Palbert , P . M . Sec . ; L . Jacobs , Treas . ; S . V . Abraham ? , P . M . ; Eskell , P . M . ; De Solla , P . M . ; Brandon , P . M . The minutes of tho last lodge were read and confirmed ; Messrs . Knight and Zweigler were then balloted for , as also Mr . Julius Spier , aud each ballot being unanimous in their favour , they were severally introduced and admitted into the mysteries and secrets of Freemasonry in that impressive manner usual with tho
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Rev . AV . M . Bro . Beck likewise received his second degree . The Grand Secretary , Bro . John Hervey , having been announced , he was admitted and received moat heartily by the W . M . and the brethren . Bro . S . V . Abrahams , I . P . M ., then presented Bro . S . Pollitzer , S . AV . and , W . M .-elect to the AV . M ., Bro . the Rev . M . B . Levy , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The usual
charges having been read over by the Secretary , the brethren below the chair retired , and a board of installed Masters was formed . AVhen the brethren were again admitted Bro . S . Pollitzer was proclaimed AV . M . of the Moutefiore Lodge , and saluted in the three degrees . The charges and tho entire ceremony were delivered by Bro , the Rev . M . B . Levy , in a manner which elicited the
greatest admiration from many old P . M . 's present , who observed it was seldom that the beautiful exhortations were so impressively aud solemnly rendered . The officers were then appointed as follows : Bro . Phillips , S . AV ; Braham , J . W . ; Bloom , S . D . ; Rosenthal , J . D . ; Ehrman , I . G . ; De Solla , D . C . ; E . Palbert , P . M . Sec , re-invested ; L . Jacobs , Treas ., re-elected . Immediately after the
installation ceremony was completed , Bro . S . V . Abrahams , rose and said a most pleasing duty had devolved on him , which he would have preferred to have seen done by a more able speaker than himself , but as the brethren were all thorougly satisfied and highly giatified with the talented and efficient manner iu which the new I . P . M ., Bro . the Rev . M . B . Levy , had performed the duties of
AVorshipful Master during the past two years , it needed but little for him to add , except to those who were unaware of the fact that the Rev . Bro .-was the first who thought of a benevolent fund attached to the lodge , and who had succeeded by dint of perseverance and great zeal in establishing that fund , to assist members of the lodge in time of need ; and he was happy to say it received
the hearty support ot the members , and was now in a most flourishing condition . He concluded by presenting him with a magnificent P . M . jewel of fine gold and adorned with three lustrous brilliants which had been subscribed for by the brethren . The Rev . Bro . returned his thauks iu a feeling speech , and assured the brethren that he would snare no trouble or labour to assist in the
good working and harmony of the lodge , and it was to him a source of great pleasure that throughout his term of office the brethren had all vied with each other in carrying out the busiuess of the lodge with perfect harmony aud unanimous good feeling . The lodge was then called off , aud the brethren retired to the banqueting room where a sumptuous bauquet was provided by Bro .
Gosden . Ihe musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . E . P . Van Noorden , who was assisted by Bro . F . Elmore , Miss Mabel Brent , and others . The visitors were Bros . John Hervey , Grand Secretary ; Holbrook , AV . M . ( 185 ); Lazarus , P . M . ; Coote , P . M . ; J . Lazarus , P . M . ; Littaur , P . M ., and several other eminent P . M . 's . Among the brethren present were Bros . M . A .
Loewenstark , AVerthuuer , Kisch , •Jrunobaum , Rev . h . Dangger , L . Moore , Curelbock , Frankenstein , and Kegnart . After the usual toasts had been disposed of , tho lodge was resumed and several candidates proposed for initiation . Tho lodge was then closed . C'ipncr Lodge , No . 1070 . —This excellent working lodge held its first meeting under its AVorshipful Master
liro . Henry G . Sisley , at the Marine Hotel , Victoria Docks , on Thursday the 9 th inst ., supported by Bros . Gaskell , S . W . ; Pincombe , J . W . ; Ashdown , S . D . ; Brown , J D . ; Braysbaw , l . Q . ; Park , Treas . ; J . Henderson , P . M ., aud Secretary ; with S . Watkins , E . P . M . ; Page , P . M . ; and li . West , P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and with solemn prayer . The minutes and
cash accounts were read aud unanimously confirmed . The ballot was taken for Messrs . Schramm , Smith , Dix , aud Harrison , candidates for initiation , which proved unanimous in each of their favour , and with tho exception of Mr . Harrison , were duly received into Freemasonry . Bro . Crab tree being a candidate for the 2 nd degree , waa examined , received further instruction and retired .
The lodgo was opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bro . Crabtreo was introduced and duly passed to tho degree of a Fellowcraft Mason . Bros . Steel and Jenkins , candidates for the 3 rd degree , went through tho usual examination and retired . Tho lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree and they were admitted and duly raised to the sublime degree of M . Masons . Tho lodgo was resumed in tho
1 st degree . It was then proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried , that a vote of thanks bo placed upon the minutes of the lodge to Bro . Edward West , P . M ., for tho very able and efficient manner ho performed tho ceremony of installation at the last meeting of the lodge . Tho sanction of tho lod ge having been some time passed , granted to hold a lodge of instruction under ita warrant ,
it was proposed that the samo bo held iu future at liro . AVest ' s , tho Three Crowns , North AVoolwich , on every Thursday evening , except tho 2 nd , which was put to the lodgo and carried , and that tho first meeting bo held on Thursday the 10 th inst . All Masonic busiuesa being ended , the lodge was closed in due form , amongst tho visitors wo noticed the following : —Bros , the Rev .
AV . Smith , Chaplain to the Cornwall Lodge , 1107 ; AV . Noot , 1107 , P . M . Smith , 109 , Baker , 200 , Adamsou , 81 , aud several others . Marquis of Dalhousie Lodge , No . 1159 . —Tho monthly meeting was held at tho Freemason ' s Hall on Monday , Bro . Cuptain Harby Barber , AV . M ., in the chair . Bro . Captain Arthur Tulloh ( Madras Army ) was passed to tho second degrco , and two joining members were proposed .
Macdonald Lodge , No . 1210 . —This lodge met at the head-quarters of the First Surrey Rifles at Camborwell , on Wednesday , tho 8 th instant , and was very fully attendod by both members and visitors . Amongst thoso present during the evening were Bros . Major A . L . Irvino , tho AV . M . ; James Stevens , P . M ., S . AV . ; J . H . Hastie , as J . W . ; F . Dubois , S . D . ; S . AVagstaffe , J . D . ; O . AVaterall , I . G . ; J . J . Curtis , Sec ; Dr . Cronin , Treas . ; H . Pucklo and AV . J . Messenger , Stewards ; AV . AVorrell , Organist ; E .
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Ball , A . Scruby , AV . V . Bedolfe , M . S . Larlham , H . Francis , AV . H . Thomas , D . Fourdrinier , Thos . Meggy P . M . ; J . A . Patton , and numerous other members . The attendance of visiting brethren was also large , and included Bros . E . H . Patten , P . G . S . B . ; H . E . Levander , P . M . ; Mortlock , P . M . ; Henley , P . M ., and many others . In the temporary absence of the AV . M ., the lodge wa 3
opened by the S . AV . m the three degrees , and Bros . AScruby and AV . V . Bedolfe were raised to the degree of M . M . On the arrival of the AV . M . the ceremonies were further completed by him , and the lodge having been closed down to the first degree , was called off for theusual refreshment . On the resumption of business , Mr . Daniel Alexander Ross was duly initiated into
Freemasonry , and the lodge was then closed in due form . We were much gratified by the new arrangement made by this lodge for perfecting its musical accessories . The opening and closing hymns have been arranged by the Hon . Asst . Organist to the lodge , Bro . AV . AVorrell , and published in
very handsome style for the use of members and visitors by Bro . Kenning , of Little Britain . The assistance which this arrangement gave to the musical accompaniment was very great , and was highly appreciated by all present on the above occasion . The ensuiug meeting of the lodge is appointed for AVeduesday , the 12 th January .
PROVINCIAL . IPSWICH . —St . Luke ' s Lodge , No . 225 . —On the 8 lh inst . tho usual monthly meeting took place . Present , Bros . P . AVhitehead , AV . M . ; J . AV . Kobb , S . AV . ; J . Turner , P . M ., as J . AV . ; C . B . yford , S . D . ; G . S . Golding , J . D . ; T . Prentice , I . G . ; Syer , Tyler . P . M . ' s J . AVhitehead , AVestgate , King , Davy , and A . Barber ; Bros . Baker , Jackson , R .
Dance , Skinner , Lewis Favre , aud G . Dance . Visitors , Bros . Pedgrifc , AV . M . 3 S 8 , and AV . Parsons . 959 . The first business was the installati M of the AV . M . ( the lodce having previously been opened with solemn prayer in the three degrees ) . A Board of Installed Masters , was formed , and Bro . J . AV . Robb was most ably installed into the chair of K . S ., by P . M . Jos . AVhitehead ; proclaimed , and
saluted . He at once proceeded to appoint and invest his officers , viz ., Bros . Golding , S . W . ; By ford , J . W . ; Prentice , S . D . ; Lewis , J . D . ; Skinner , I . G . ; Barber , Sec . ; and Syer , Tyler . The lodge was resumed iu the second degree . Bros . U . Dance , Jackson , and Favre , were then examined retired and re-admitted , and raised to the degree of M . M . The ceremony , charge , aud workiug tools being
given by P . M . ' s J . AVhitehead , J . B . King , Davy , and AVestgate . The lodge was closed in harmony . Business being ended the brethren placed themselves under the the J . AAVs gavel for refreshment , and a pleasant hour or two passed most successfully under the presidency of the AV . M ., loyal , Masonic , aud other toasts , being interspersed with song and recitation . During the evening a
handsome silver salver , suitably inscribed , was presented to the lodge by S . AV . Golding , to receive the alms of poor brethren in the first degree . BATH . —Lodge of Honour , No . 379 . —This lodge met at the Masonic Hall , Old Orchard-street , Bath , on Monday , the 13 th inst , for the purpose of installing the newly-elected Worshipful Master . A tolerable attendance
of brethren took part in the proceedings , amongst whom were several Provincial Graud Officers . The lodge was opened at fivo o ' clock p . m ., by the AV . M . Bro . Clement Smith Barter , and after confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting had been made , Bro . Charles Edward Davis , was duly presented as AV . M .-elect , and was installed by his predecessor in a very admirable
manner . Tho brethren then adjourned to tho Castle Hotel , whero a most recherche banquet was provided for them , after doing amplo justice to which , the AV . M . called upou the brethren to honour the usual Masonio toasts . In replying to that of tho " Visitors , " Bro . James Stevens , P . M . and S . W . of a London Lodge , Macdonald 121 ( 3 , took occasion to refer to tho resolution of last Graud Lodge on
his motion for securing greater Uniformity of Ritual . His remarks were received with much cordiality , aud the co-operation of many members of this lodgo in tho efforts he is making was heartily accorded . 'Ihe new song , " AVhat better theme than Masonry , " by Bro . Stevens , was with several others , sung in the course of tho evening , and after one of the most pleasant meetings we have had the
privilege to attend , the brethren separated . IIAUTLE I ' . — St . Helen ' s Lodge , No . 531 . — On Thursday , December 2 nd , tho members of the St . Helen's Lodge celebrated tho Festival of St . John , aud performed the ceremony of installing the Worshipful Master-elect for the ensuing year . For this purpose they assembled at the Masonic Hall , Begeut squaro . The
Mayor of Hartlepool ( Dr . G . Moore , P . M ., P . I ' . J . U . W . ) in a very efficient and Impressive manner duly installed in office the Worshipful Master-elect , liro . James Johnson Armstrong , assisted by Bros . T . Forbes , I . P . M . ; J . Groves , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; AV . J . Swiwright , P . M . ; S . Armstrong , P . M . ; J . B . AVatt , W . M ., Harbour of Refuge Lodgo and Simon , Blyth Lodge . Tho AVorshipful Master
appointed his officers as follows ; Bros . 11 . Ropner , S . AV . ; C . Coul 8 on , J . AV . ; J . Hunter , jun ., Sec . ; T . Proctor , Tres . ; AV . II . Carter , S . D . ; AV . Pearson , J . D . ; AV . Covordale , I . G . ; J . Mowbray , Tyler ; Uleudinning and Fleetham . Stewards : Bros . S . Annstoiig , P . M ., D . C , and J . H . Atley , Organist . After tho ceremony tho brethen assembled at Bro . C . llumblo ' s , Cleveland Hotel , where
a most sumptuous banquet was prepared . Nearly forty brethren sat down , amongst whom wero tho following visitors : Bros . J . B . AA ' att , AVorshipful Master ; Cameron , S . AV . ; Bros . Coxou , Sadler , and Gallon , from the Harbour of Refuge Lodge , AVest Hartlepool ; Bros . Simon , T . Marshall , and R . Michio . AVith tyled doors the Masonio
toasts wero duly honoured , and tho brethren Bpent a most agreeable evening . MANCUESTKII . —Blair Lodge , No . 815 . —On Friday evening , tho 10 th inst ., this lodge metatthe llulmo Town Hall , and was honoured hy the presenco of Bros . Stephen Blair , the U . AV . P . G . M . of this Provinco of E . Lancashire ;
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supplied by Bro . Cleniow , and personally superintended by Bro . G . Smith , and at its conclusion honoured the customary toasts with their usual fervour . About 90 brethren partook of the banquet , and among them were P . M . ' s H . rotter , H . Thompson , H . Elmes , J . Simpson , M . Haydoi ) . AV . Carpenter , T . Marshall , and Joseph Smith . Several visitors were also present , and Bros . R
AA'entworth . Little and F . AA alters were among the number . Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Terminus Hotel , Cannonstreet , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., Bro . E . King , AV . M ., in the chair . The officers present were Bros . E . Roberts , J . AV ., as S . AV . ; Geo . Newman , as J . AV . ; AV . Goodyer , P . M ., Treas . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M ., Sec . ; F . Trott , J . D ., as
S . D . ; G . Abbott , I . G . There were also present , amongst a large number of other members , Bros . E . Lacy , P . M ., H . Cates , P . M ., Charles Hosgood , P . M . ; George Kenning , P . J . AV ., H . Davis , E . Raffe , Chas . Arkell , It . E . Bright , C . D . Page , E . Taylor , T . Cohu , J . Glinnan , A . J . Dickenson , S . Haynes , J . R . France , AV . R . Baker , AV . Younger , J . Kent , J . Elliott , E . L . Roberts , B . Marsland , H . Legg .
J . Harvey , P . M ., AV . Harwood , Chas . Cann , J . McKiernan , Dr . Briugloe , and George Parker . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the lodge was duly opened in the first and second degrees . Bro . J . AA . Marsdeu , being present , underwent the usual examination ; the lodge was then opened in the third degree and the said brother was duly raised to the sublime degree
of M . M . The lodge was then resumed in the first degree , aud Messrs . H . Griffiu and Thos . Fisher , being present , ( after having been ballotted for and approved ) , were initiated into ancient Freemasonry . A ballot was also taken for Mr . A . F . Isleton for initiation , which was also unanimous . The ceremonies of raising and initiation were worked by Bro . J . G . Marsh , P . M . and Sec , iu an
impressive manner . A ballot was then taken for two joining members , viz ., Bro . George Parker ( Angel Lodge ) and Bro . Dr . Briugloe ( late member of the Lion aud Lamb ) , which proved to be an unanimous election . The lodge then proceeded to the election of Master and Treasurer for the ensuing year hy ballot , when Bro . Ebenezer Roberts , J . AV ., was elected to the high and responsible
office of AV . M ., and Bro . AA \ Goodyer , P . M ., ( who has filled the ollice for many years ) , was re-elected Treasurer . Bro . J . G . Marsh , P . M ., who has discharged the duties of Secretary , under the sigu-mauual of the AV . M ., during the last twelve months , was formally invested by the AV . M . with the collar and jewel of that office . Some minor business having been disposed of , the lodge was
closed in ample form and adjourned . The brethren then retired from the well-spent labours of the lodge aud parcook of a banquet of the most recherche" description , served in Bro . Sydney Spencer ' s usual good style , for which the Cannon street Termiuus Hotel so deservedly recommends itself . The Lion and Lamb , as usual , was honoured with tho presence of several distinguished visitors ,
including llros . Magnus Ohren ( 33 ) , W . C . Miller ( 7 GG ) , U . T . Thompson ( P . M . HZ ) , A . Prince ( IJ . 'Jil ) , C . AV . Ohitts ( 831 ) , T . W . Tucker ( 933 ) , A . Bryant ( P . M . 192 and S . D . 12 ) , It . AV . AVilliams ( 73 ) , T . H . Hick (!)) , II . II . Hall ( 200 ) , and J . W . . Uirsden . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and elicited some very excellent speeches from the brethren of the lodgo and the
visitors , the W . M . not forgetting the toast on behalf of the Masonic Charities , which also met with a hearty response from the brethren hy their subscribing a sum of upwards of £ > 0 in support of the funds of the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and their AVidovvs at the forthcoming festival . Between the toasts Bros . Harviy , Ohren , Abbott , and others greatly
contributed to the pleasures of the evening by singing several very excellent songs . The proceedings at the festive beard terminated with the Tyler ' s Toast , when tho brethren , after having spent a delightful evening , retired in peace and hai inony . Lodge of Stability , No . 217 . —The lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel . Fleet-street , on Tuesday , 7 th inst ., at 5 . 45
p . m . Bro . Edward Hughes , W .. AL , in the chair . The business before the lodgo was the initiation of Mr . Thomas Goodman Clapcott and the election of AV . M . and Treasurer for 1 S 70 . The former was satisfactorily performed by the AV . M . and his officers , and Bro . James , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bro . Brodey , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year . The
" Stability Charities Fund " was inaugurated , and tho first ballot fell to the lot of Bro . Thorpe , who gave his subscription to the Annuities Fund on Bro . P . M . Taylor ' s list , Bros . James , S . W . ; Brodey , P . M . an 1 Sillifant , P . M . each gave i' 5 on Bro . Taylor ' s list and ho announced that tho Mount Zion Chapter , No . 22 , had also given him £ 5 , which with the lodge and other subscriptions had
now brought his list up to about £ 35 , and he expressed his acknowledgments for the support he had received on this the ( iist occasion of a steward going up from the lodge , Bros . James and Brodey returned thanks for the election . Tho petition of tho daughter of thu lato Bro . Brown was signed iu open lodgo by the W . M . and brethren . Nothing further being offered for the good of Freetnasonrv in
general or of Stability , No . 217 , iu particular , the lodgo was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . A'isitors , Bros . Mackey and Williams . There was no banquet . Montrfiorc Lodge , No . 1017 . —The installation meeting of this select lodge was held on Wednesday , December 8 , at the Freemasons' Hall , AV . C . The AV . M ., Bro . Rev . M . B . Levy , opened the lodge at half-post three , assisted by his officers Bros . S . Pollitzer , S . W ., and AV . M .-elect ; F . S . D .
Phillips , J . AV . ; Braham , S . D . ; Bloom , J . D . ; J . L . Rosenthal , 1 . 0 . ; E . Palbert , P . M . Sec . ; L . Jacobs , Treas . ; S . V . Abraham ? , P . M . ; Eskell , P . M . ; De Solla , P . M . ; Brandon , P . M . The minutes of tho last lodge were read and confirmed ; Messrs . Knight and Zweigler were then balloted for , as also Mr . Julius Spier , aud each ballot being unanimous in their favour , they were severally introduced and admitted into the mysteries and secrets of Freemasonry in that impressive manner usual with tho
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Rev . AV . M . Bro . Beck likewise received his second degree . The Grand Secretary , Bro . John Hervey , having been announced , he was admitted and received moat heartily by the W . M . and the brethren . Bro . S . V . Abrahams , I . P . M ., then presented Bro . S . Pollitzer , S . AV . and , W . M .-elect to the AV . M ., Bro . the Rev . M . B . Levy , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The usual
charges having been read over by the Secretary , the brethren below the chair retired , and a board of installed Masters was formed . AVhen the brethren were again admitted Bro . S . Pollitzer was proclaimed AV . M . of the Moutefiore Lodge , and saluted in the three degrees . The charges and tho entire ceremony were delivered by Bro , the Rev . M . B . Levy , in a manner which elicited the
greatest admiration from many old P . M . 's present , who observed it was seldom that the beautiful exhortations were so impressively aud solemnly rendered . The officers were then appointed as follows : Bro . Phillips , S . AV ; Braham , J . W . ; Bloom , S . D . ; Rosenthal , J . D . ; Ehrman , I . G . ; De Solla , D . C . ; E . Palbert , P . M . Sec , re-invested ; L . Jacobs , Treas ., re-elected . Immediately after the
installation ceremony was completed , Bro . S . V . Abrahams , rose and said a most pleasing duty had devolved on him , which he would have preferred to have seen done by a more able speaker than himself , but as the brethren were all thorougly satisfied and highly giatified with the talented and efficient manner iu which the new I . P . M ., Bro . the Rev . M . B . Levy , had performed the duties of
AVorshipful Master during the past two years , it needed but little for him to add , except to those who were unaware of the fact that the Rev . Bro .-was the first who thought of a benevolent fund attached to the lodge , and who had succeeded by dint of perseverance and great zeal in establishing that fund , to assist members of the lodge in time of need ; and he was happy to say it received
the hearty support ot the members , and was now in a most flourishing condition . He concluded by presenting him with a magnificent P . M . jewel of fine gold and adorned with three lustrous brilliants which had been subscribed for by the brethren . The Rev . Bro . returned his thauks iu a feeling speech , and assured the brethren that he would snare no trouble or labour to assist in the
good working and harmony of the lodge , and it was to him a source of great pleasure that throughout his term of office the brethren had all vied with each other in carrying out the busiuess of the lodge with perfect harmony aud unanimous good feeling . The lodge was then called off , aud the brethren retired to the banqueting room where a sumptuous bauquet was provided by Bro .
Gosden . Ihe musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . E . P . Van Noorden , who was assisted by Bro . F . Elmore , Miss Mabel Brent , and others . The visitors were Bros . John Hervey , Grand Secretary ; Holbrook , AV . M . ( 185 ); Lazarus , P . M . ; Coote , P . M . ; J . Lazarus , P . M . ; Littaur , P . M ., and several other eminent P . M . 's . Among the brethren present were Bros . M . A .
Loewenstark , AVerthuuer , Kisch , •Jrunobaum , Rev . h . Dangger , L . Moore , Curelbock , Frankenstein , and Kegnart . After the usual toasts had been disposed of , tho lodge was resumed and several candidates proposed for initiation . Tho lodge was then closed . C'ipncr Lodge , No . 1070 . —This excellent working lodge held its first meeting under its AVorshipful Master
liro . Henry G . Sisley , at the Marine Hotel , Victoria Docks , on Thursday the 9 th inst ., supported by Bros . Gaskell , S . W . ; Pincombe , J . W . ; Ashdown , S . D . ; Brown , J D . ; Braysbaw , l . Q . ; Park , Treas . ; J . Henderson , P . M ., aud Secretary ; with S . Watkins , E . P . M . ; Page , P . M . ; and li . West , P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and with solemn prayer . The minutes and
cash accounts were read aud unanimously confirmed . The ballot was taken for Messrs . Schramm , Smith , Dix , aud Harrison , candidates for initiation , which proved unanimous in each of their favour , and with tho exception of Mr . Harrison , were duly received into Freemasonry . Bro . Crab tree being a candidate for the 2 nd degree , waa examined , received further instruction and retired .
The lodgo was opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bro . Crabtreo was introduced and duly passed to tho degree of a Fellowcraft Mason . Bros . Steel and Jenkins , candidates for the 3 rd degree , went through tho usual examination and retired . Tho lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree and they were admitted and duly raised to the sublime degree of M . Masons . Tho lodgo was resumed in tho
1 st degree . It was then proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried , that a vote of thanks bo placed upon the minutes of the lodge to Bro . Edward West , P . M ., for tho very able and efficient manner ho performed tho ceremony of installation at the last meeting of the lodge . Tho sanction of tho lod ge having been some time passed , granted to hold a lodge of instruction under ita warrant ,
it was proposed that the samo bo held iu future at liro . AVest ' s , tho Three Crowns , North AVoolwich , on every Thursday evening , except tho 2 nd , which was put to the lodgo and carried , and that tho first meeting bo held on Thursday the 10 th inst . All Masonic busiuesa being ended , the lodge was closed in due form , amongst tho visitors wo noticed the following : —Bros , the Rev .
AV . Smith , Chaplain to the Cornwall Lodge , 1107 ; AV . Noot , 1107 , P . M . Smith , 109 , Baker , 200 , Adamsou , 81 , aud several others . Marquis of Dalhousie Lodge , No . 1159 . —Tho monthly meeting was held at tho Freemason ' s Hall on Monday , Bro . Cuptain Harby Barber , AV . M ., in the chair . Bro . Captain Arthur Tulloh ( Madras Army ) was passed to tho second degrco , and two joining members were proposed .
Macdonald Lodge , No . 1210 . —This lodge met at the head-quarters of the First Surrey Rifles at Camborwell , on Wednesday , tho 8 th instant , and was very fully attendod by both members and visitors . Amongst thoso present during the evening were Bros . Major A . L . Irvino , tho AV . M . ; James Stevens , P . M ., S . AV . ; J . H . Hastie , as J . W . ; F . Dubois , S . D . ; S . AVagstaffe , J . D . ; O . AVaterall , I . G . ; J . J . Curtis , Sec ; Dr . Cronin , Treas . ; H . Pucklo and AV . J . Messenger , Stewards ; AV . AVorrell , Organist ; E .
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Ball , A . Scruby , AV . V . Bedolfe , M . S . Larlham , H . Francis , AV . H . Thomas , D . Fourdrinier , Thos . Meggy P . M . ; J . A . Patton , and numerous other members . The attendance of visiting brethren was also large , and included Bros . E . H . Patten , P . G . S . B . ; H . E . Levander , P . M . ; Mortlock , P . M . ; Henley , P . M ., and many others . In the temporary absence of the AV . M ., the lodge wa 3
opened by the S . AV . m the three degrees , and Bros . AScruby and AV . V . Bedolfe were raised to the degree of M . M . On the arrival of the AV . M . the ceremonies were further completed by him , and the lodge having been closed down to the first degree , was called off for theusual refreshment . On the resumption of business , Mr . Daniel Alexander Ross was duly initiated into
Freemasonry , and the lodge was then closed in due form . We were much gratified by the new arrangement made by this lodge for perfecting its musical accessories . The opening and closing hymns have been arranged by the Hon . Asst . Organist to the lodge , Bro . AV . AVorrell , and published in
very handsome style for the use of members and visitors by Bro . Kenning , of Little Britain . The assistance which this arrangement gave to the musical accompaniment was very great , and was highly appreciated by all present on the above occasion . The ensuiug meeting of the lodge is appointed for AVeduesday , the 12 th January .
PROVINCIAL . IPSWICH . —St . Luke ' s Lodge , No . 225 . —On the 8 lh inst . tho usual monthly meeting took place . Present , Bros . P . AVhitehead , AV . M . ; J . AV . Kobb , S . AV . ; J . Turner , P . M ., as J . AV . ; C . B . yford , S . D . ; G . S . Golding , J . D . ; T . Prentice , I . G . ; Syer , Tyler . P . M . ' s J . AVhitehead , AVestgate , King , Davy , and A . Barber ; Bros . Baker , Jackson , R .
Dance , Skinner , Lewis Favre , aud G . Dance . Visitors , Bros . Pedgrifc , AV . M . 3 S 8 , and AV . Parsons . 959 . The first business was the installati M of the AV . M . ( the lodce having previously been opened with solemn prayer in the three degrees ) . A Board of Installed Masters , was formed , and Bro . J . AV . Robb was most ably installed into the chair of K . S ., by P . M . Jos . AVhitehead ; proclaimed , and
saluted . He at once proceeded to appoint and invest his officers , viz ., Bros . Golding , S . W . ; By ford , J . W . ; Prentice , S . D . ; Lewis , J . D . ; Skinner , I . G . ; Barber , Sec . ; and Syer , Tyler . The lodge was resumed iu the second degree . Bros . U . Dance , Jackson , and Favre , were then examined retired and re-admitted , and raised to the degree of M . M . The ceremony , charge , aud workiug tools being
given by P . M . ' s J . AVhitehead , J . B . King , Davy , and AVestgate . The lodge was closed in harmony . Business being ended the brethren placed themselves under the the J . AAVs gavel for refreshment , and a pleasant hour or two passed most successfully under the presidency of the AV . M ., loyal , Masonic , aud other toasts , being interspersed with song and recitation . During the evening a
handsome silver salver , suitably inscribed , was presented to the lodge by S . AV . Golding , to receive the alms of poor brethren in the first degree . BATH . —Lodge of Honour , No . 379 . —This lodge met at the Masonic Hall , Old Orchard-street , Bath , on Monday , the 13 th inst , for the purpose of installing the newly-elected Worshipful Master . A tolerable attendance
of brethren took part in the proceedings , amongst whom were several Provincial Graud Officers . The lodge was opened at fivo o ' clock p . m ., by the AV . M . Bro . Clement Smith Barter , and after confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting had been made , Bro . Charles Edward Davis , was duly presented as AV . M .-elect , and was installed by his predecessor in a very admirable
manner . Tho brethren then adjourned to tho Castle Hotel , whero a most recherche banquet was provided for them , after doing amplo justice to which , the AV . M . called upou the brethren to honour the usual Masonio toasts . In replying to that of tho " Visitors , " Bro . James Stevens , P . M . and S . W . of a London Lodge , Macdonald 121 ( 3 , took occasion to refer to tho resolution of last Graud Lodge on
his motion for securing greater Uniformity of Ritual . His remarks were received with much cordiality , aud the co-operation of many members of this lodgo in tho efforts he is making was heartily accorded . 'Ihe new song , " AVhat better theme than Masonry , " by Bro . Stevens , was with several others , sung in the course of tho evening , and after one of the most pleasant meetings we have had the
privilege to attend , the brethren separated . IIAUTLE I ' . — St . Helen ' s Lodge , No . 531 . — On Thursday , December 2 nd , tho members of the St . Helen's Lodge celebrated tho Festival of St . John , aud performed the ceremony of installing the Worshipful Master-elect for the ensuing year . For this purpose they assembled at the Masonic Hall , Begeut squaro . The
Mayor of Hartlepool ( Dr . G . Moore , P . M ., P . I ' . J . U . W . ) in a very efficient and Impressive manner duly installed in office the Worshipful Master-elect , liro . James Johnson Armstrong , assisted by Bros . T . Forbes , I . P . M . ; J . Groves , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; AV . J . Swiwright , P . M . ; S . Armstrong , P . M . ; J . B . AVatt , W . M ., Harbour of Refuge Lodgo and Simon , Blyth Lodge . Tho AVorshipful Master
appointed his officers as follows ; Bros . 11 . Ropner , S . AV . ; C . Coul 8 on , J . AV . ; J . Hunter , jun ., Sec . ; T . Proctor , Tres . ; AV . II . Carter , S . D . ; AV . Pearson , J . D . ; AV . Covordale , I . G . ; J . Mowbray , Tyler ; Uleudinning and Fleetham . Stewards : Bros . S . Annstoiig , P . M ., D . C , and J . H . Atley , Organist . After tho ceremony tho brethen assembled at Bro . C . llumblo ' s , Cleveland Hotel , where
a most sumptuous banquet was prepared . Nearly forty brethren sat down , amongst whom wero tho following visitors : Bros . J . B . AA ' att , AVorshipful Master ; Cameron , S . AV . ; Bros . Coxou , Sadler , and Gallon , from the Harbour of Refuge Lodge , AVest Hartlepool ; Bros . Simon , T . Marshall , and R . Michio . AVith tyled doors the Masonio
toasts wero duly honoured , and tho brethren Bpent a most agreeable evening . MANCUESTKII . —Blair Lodge , No . 815 . —On Friday evening , tho 10 th inst ., this lodge metatthe llulmo Town Hall , and was honoured hy the presenco of Bros . Stephen Blair , the U . AV . P . G . M . of this Provinco of E . Lancashire ;