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Article CONTENTS. Page 1 of 1 Article LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE. Page 1 of 1 Article THE CALEDONIAN LODGE SOIREE. Page 1 of 1 Article ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE METROPOLITAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION, No. 1507. Page 1 of 1 Article ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE METROPOLITAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION, No. 1507. Page 1 of 1 Article FREEMASONRY IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AND HUNTS. Page 1 of 2 →
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
Lodgeof Benevolence K Ihe Caledonian Lodge Soiree 59 Annual Dinner of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 n Freemasonry in Northamptonshire ami Hunts 79 The Allied Degrees of England and Wales So
Grand Lodgeof New Jersey oo Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite 80 Women and Masonry So Royal Arch 81 R EPORTS or MASONIC MEETINGSCraft Masonry . " . Si Instruction S <
Mark Masonry S 5 Obituary $$ L EADERS SG C ORRESPONDENCEThe Rose Croix Grade ' . 87 An Important Question 87 Query 8 .
The Meetings of Grand Chapter 85 The Masonic and Co-operative Bank 8 ) Masonic Thrift 83 The Boys'School 87 A Caution 87 The Jews and the High Grades 87
Reviews 87 Masonic Notes and Queries 87 Ireland 88 Literary , Art , and Antiquarian Notes 88 Masonic and General Tidings 89 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 90 Advertisements I .. II ., III ., IV ., V ., VI .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening- at Freemasons' Hall . The Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Masters was first held . Bro . J . M . Clabon , P . G . D ., President of the Lodge of Benevolence , occupied the President ' s chair ; Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., Senior Vice-President , held the Senior
Vice-President ' s chair ; and Bro . James Brett , Junior Vice-President , took the chair of Junior Vice- President . Thc other brethren present were Bros . Col . Shadwell Clerke , P . G . D ., Grand Secretary ; H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary ; A . A . Pendlebury , XV . Dodd , Charles Fred . Hogard , Henry Garrod , P . M . 7 6 9 ; James Kench , G . P . ; Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C . ; S . Rawson , P . D . G . M .
China ; Lieut .-Colonel H . Somerville Burney , G . J . D . ; J . D . Collier , P . M . 13 CG ; William Stephens , P . M . ; Charles Dairy , P . M . 141 ; Constable , P . M . 185 ; W . Mann , P . M . iSG ; J . M . Klench , P . M . 1339 ; W . H . Ferryman , P . M . 3 j Albert . Fish , W . M . 13 GG ; K . J . Taylor , W . M . 144 ; ThomasC Corpe , W . M . 1 S 39 ; George Boulton , W . M . 001 ; S . T . Catterson , W . M . 55 S ; Charles A . Smith , W . M .
1305 ; Frederick Brasted , W . M . 1524 ; H . Cristall , P . M , 1704 ; Capt . S . George Homfray , P . M . 109 S ; C . Wellard , W . M . 13 * 9 ; A . A . Richards , W . M . S ; Charles Nott , W . M . 87 ; Joseph Wright , P . M . 1158 ; F . J . Stohwasser , W . M . 5 G 9 ; G . M . A . Low , W . AI . 1 G 70 ; Frederick T . Edgington , W . M . 1321 ; S . Perkins , W . M . 749 ; Charles Atkins , W . M . 1260 ; Arthur E . Gladwell , W . M .
172 ; Charles J . Wasc , W . M . 1 S 0 ; J . II . Passmore , W . M . 260 ; Eugene Sweny , W . M . 70 G ; V . C Wcmyss , W . M . 1615 : George Britton , W . M . 22 ; James Abbott , P . M . and Sec , 9 ; J . H . Coulson , W . M . 27 ; B . R . Bryant , W . M . 132 G ; Robert J . Voisey , W . M . 1 G 41 ; H . I . Phillips , W . M . 205 ; F . Kearney , W . M . 1743 ; Thomas Morrison , W . M . 141 ; Ernest E . Smith , 1559 ; V . Jagielski , M . D ., W . M .
533 ; J . F . Van Raalte , W . M . 917 ; W . J . Edney , W . M . 933 ; lames Chapman , W . M . 913 ; G . C . Andrew , W . M , 92 ; VV . Carlton Kale , W . M . 1216 ; Percy F . Tatham , VV . M . 14 ; John C Lathbury , P . M . 320 ; Charles F . Pounard , P . M . 144 G ; John Edward Shand , VV . M . i . s _ 3 ; A . B . Baker , W . M . 1 S 2 S ; Aug . Darch , VV . M . 72 ; VV . Ashwell , W . M . 1441 ; T . I ..
Eames , P . M . 171 ; Bedford Lemcre , W . M . 193 ; Robert Ward , W . M . si 1 ; R . VV . Rickwood , VV . M . 192 ; Geo . Davis , W . M . 1 G 7 ; VV . Shury Marshall , P . M . 1549 ; H . Shaw , VV . M . S 34 ; Thos . VV . Mtirley , VV . M . 1257 ; H . Sadler , G . T . ; and H . Massey , P . M . G 19 ( Freemason ) . At the Board of Masters the brethren were informed of the business to be transacted at Grand Lodge Quarterly Communication on the 2 nd of March . When the Lodge of
Benevolence was opened , thebrethren first confirmed grants and recommendations of grants made at last meeting , to the amount of £ 235 , and afterwards proceeded with the new cases , of which there were forty-one on the list . Of these five were deferred through incompleteness , and one was dismissed . The remaining thirty-live were relieved
With thc following grants : One £ 150 ( £ 150 ); two £ 50 ( £ 100 ); two £ 40 ( £ So ); four £ 30 ( £ 120 ); three £ 35 J 475 ); seven £ 20 ( £ 140 ); two £ 15 ( £ 30 ); ten £ 10 IA 100 ); one £ 7 ( £ 7 ); one £ 5 ( £ 5 ); and two £ 3 ( £ 6 ); or a total sum of £ 813 . The lodge having sat nearly four hours was then closed .
The Caledonian Lodge Soiree.
THE CALEDONIAN LODGE SOIREE .
The members of this popular lodge organised a soiree and ball , which was brought to a most successful issue on Wednesday , Feb . 9 th , at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , under the presidency of Bro . Thomas Fairrie , W . M . Dancing commenced at 8 . 45 and continued uninterruptedly until 10 . 30 , when the company adjourned to supper ,
which was served in the lodge room . To those brethren who have been accustomed to see the lodge room on regular meeting nights , the brilliant assembly of some ninetyseven ladies and gentlemen must have been a gratifying spectacle , and contrasted favourably with its " ordinary sombre appearance . After the company had satisfied the cravings of hunger , thc Rev . Philip Hains rose , and in a humoursome and apropos speech , proposed " The Health
of the Ladies , " which was enthusiastically received , and responded to on their behalf by Bro . Hurrie . "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Thos . Fairrie , " was also proposed , duly honoured , and responded to , as was that of "The Stewards , " Bros . John Roberts , P . M . ; H . Paulden , Sec . ; R . Spencer , JAV . ; Bagnall , S . W . ; Sawer , J . D . ; Lawton , ( Steward ); Cliff , l . G ., and Duckworth ( Steward ) . Bros ; Roberts and Paulden responded . Shortly after twelve
o clock dancing was resumed , and kept up with unflagging spirit until four o ' clock , terminating with " Sir Roger de Covcrley , " in which nearly all the company took part , and thus ended a most enjoyable evening , of which all those who were fortunate enough to be present will retain a lively recollection . During tlie evening several songs were sung by Bro . J . H . Greenwood and Mr . Thos . Roberts . The highest praise
must be awarded to the "Stewards , " who did all in their power to promote the comfort of the company , whilst Bro . R . A . Eldershaw , the indefatigable D . of Cers ., rendered valuable assistance during the evening . A meed of praise must also be awarded to Bro . and Mrs . Phillips , successfully for catering at the supper table , and in the general arrangements . Amongst the company were : —Bros . T . Fairrie , W . M .,
and Mrs . Fairrie ; VV . Bagnall , S . W ., Mrs . and Masters W . and F . Bagnall ; R . L . Spencer , J . W ., and Mrs . Spencer ; Rev . Phillip Hains , P . M . Chap . ; J . C . Hind , P . M . Treas ., and Mrs . Hind ; H . Paulden , Sec , Mrs . and Miss M . J . Paulden ; T . Sawer , S . D . ; R . A . Elder , shaw , P . M ., D . of C , and Miss . Eldershaw ; J . Cliff , I . G ., and Miss Cliff ; S . Lawton , Steward , and Mrs . Lawton ; C . Duckworth , Steward ; J . Roberts , P . M ., ( Charity
representative ) , and Mrs . Roberts ; G . S . Mullock , I . P . M ., and Mrs . Mullock ; E . Clay , P . M ., and the Misses Clay , ( 2 ); M . Thomas , jun ., P . M ., Miss and Miss Bertha Thomas ; J . Hurry ; J . N . Harrop ; B . Taylor , and Mrs . Taylor ; A . B . Whittaker , VV . M ., 1 G 33 , and Mrs . Whittaker ; T . Naphtali , I . G . 1147 , and Mrs , Naphtali ; Lyon , Steward , 1 G 33 ; Miss J . Trafforis , Miss Watson , Miss Amy Watson , Miss Carter , Miss Walker , Miss
Griffiin , Miss Burrell , Miss Clara Smith , Miss Walker , Miss Mountain , Mr . and Miss Jennison , Mr . and Mrs . A . M . Mind , Mr . Cowen , jun ., and Miss Ida Cowen , Mr . and Miss Hopkins , Mr . and Miss G . F . Hind , Mr . and Mrs . Gledhill , Mr . Mrs . and Miss Heaps , Mr . N . Gooch , Mr . and Mrs . Pass , Mr . Mitchell , Mr . and Mrs . Pass , Mr .
Mitchell , Mr . and Mrs . F . W . Burn , Mr . Phillips , Mr . and Mrs . Thos . Roberts , Mr . and Mrs . John Siller , Mr . J . Wolfenden , Mr . Saml . Ayland , and Miss Aylana , Mr . Williams , Mr . James Lowe , Bro . Edward Smith , 317 , and Mrs . Smith , Mrs . John Elderton , Bro . R . R . Lisenden 317 ( Freemason ) , and Mrs . Lisenden .
Annual Banquet Of The Metropolitan Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1507.
ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE METROPOLITAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1507 .
The annual dinner of this popular lodge of instruction took place at The Moorgate , Finsbury-pavcment , on Monday last , under the presidentship of Bro . W . Side , VV . M ., who was supported on thc right by Bro . VV . M . Stiles , P . M .
1732 , & c , and on the left by Bro . James Willing , jun ., 1507 , & c . ; the Senior and Junior Wardens' chairs being occupied respectively by Bros . Henry Stiles , S . W ., and Edwin E . Barratt Kidder , J . W . The rest of thc company included Bros . E . J . Scales , I . P . M . ; Henry Lovegrove , P . M . 1777 ; George Clark , jun ., W . M . 1777 ; VV . Browne Kidder , P . M ., 12 ; Edwin
Storr , Sec ; Paul Storr , C . J . Smith , F . II . Sillis , Lewis Solomon , II . Kauffman , Leon Jacobs , J . B . Edwards , T . C . Edmunds , W . W . Morgan , jun ., VV . J . Ferguson , J . R . Thompson , S . Ileysc , Futcher Johnson , George 11 . Duller , G . Emblin , J . G . Humphrey , " ! '' . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) , and many others . After the dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were
proposed and heartily received . In response to thc toast of " The President , " proposed by Bro . SCALES , Bro . SIDE said he was very pleased to see so great an assembly present , more particularly when he considered the short existence of the lodge . 1 'hey were determined to make this lodge of instruction second to none in the Craft , and having the Preceptor that they had
( Bro . VV . M . Stiles ) it would not , he thought , be a difficult matter to do so . Bro . Side in kindly terms referred to the late Bro . Adams , their first Preceptor , and said it was pleasing to know that their present instructor was brought up by Bro . Adams . The next toast— " Success to the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction "—was proposed in genial terms by Bro . J AMES WILLING jun ., who said thatwhen the lodcre of instruction
Annual Banquet Of The Metropolitan Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1507.
was first established , just si * years to a week , they never anticipated anything like the success which had attended them . To Bro . VV . M . Stiles was due this great success . A more popular or more successful Preceptor few lodges could boast of . Bro . Willing then presented Bro . Stiles with a silver goblet and cigar case , handsomely chased and engraved . The former bears the following
inscription : Presented , with a cigar case , to Bro . W . M . Stiles , P . M ., by members of the S'letropolitan Lodge of Instruction ; No . 1507 , on his accepting the office of " Preceptor , as a token of their high esteem and regard , and in recognition of his valuable services while Secretary , 1 S 75-1 SS 0 . " Bro . WILLING , while presenting the testimonial , made some highly complimentary remarks to Bro . Stiles , which
elicited loud cheers from the brethren . The cheers were renewed with fresh vigour on Bro . STILES rising to respond , who said that he scarcely knew what to say in return for such a handsome present . It had been a labour of love on his part to perform his duties . He owed much to Bro . Willing , through whom mainly he had taken the Preceptorship . Hc felt highly gratified at so many of
his friends being present to witness the presentation , a favour he should always remember with pride . Bros . FERGUSON , W . BROWNE KIDDER , and others having responded on behalf of "The Visitors , " the toast of "The Ofiicers , " was given by the W . M ., who praised Bros . Stiles , Willing , and Edwin Storr for the attention they paid to the lod ge . They all knew the ability with
which Bro . Stiles , as Preceptor , worked the various ceremonies , and the care with which Bro . Willing , as Treasurer looked after the lodge funds . The courtesy and attention with which Bro . Edwin Storr performed his duties , as Secretary , were also well known and appreciated . Bro . WILLING , in reply , regretted that he was not able to be more regular in his attendance , living as he did so far
from town . Bro . STORR felt much pride in occupying the position of Secretary . His mother lodge was No . 167 , but No . 1507 possessed his friends , and those he most appreciated . Bro . Storr then referred to the p leasure it was to the brethren to see Bro . James Willing , jun ., amongst them again after his severe illness . During the evening some capital songs were sung by Bros . W . M . Stiles , Henry Stiles , E . Storr , and others .
Freemasonry In Northamptonshire And Hunts.
FREEMASONRY IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AND HUNTS .
Before the Union of 1 S 13 the attempts to establish Masonic lodges in this province appear to havebeen of an intermittent character , and far from enduring . Masonry , indeed , spread with marvellous rapidity into most of the counties of England , but there were a few exceptions , and among them
must be ranked the two which constitute the province for so many years presided over by the Duke of Manchester . Thus on the iGth January , 1730 , as will be seen in the Grand Lodge lists from 1730 to 1732 , was warranted a lodge , No . 62 , at the George , Northampton , which in the lists for 173 G-9 is described as being held at the George and Dragon . This lodge in the 1740 list will be found as " No . 64 , St .
George and Dragon , Northampton , January 12 , 1730 , " but Masonry cannot have proved a greit attraction to the working people of the county town , seeing that this lodge was erased from the Grand Lodge list on the 29 th November , 1754 , after an existence of less than a quarter of a century . Full thirty years elapsed ere we trace tne evidence of a revivde care for the principles of the Craft , for itjwas not till
the year 17 S 9 that the Lodge of Harmony , No . 544 , held at the White Hart , in the Drapery , Northampton , was constituted . At the alteration of numbers in 1792 this became No . 453 , but some time between this year and the year of the Union , the Lodge of Harmony migrated to Boston , in Lincolnshire . There , at all events , according to Bro . Hughan's " List of Lodges " at the time of the Union , we
find it was held , and thereit still continues to nourish , having at the several periodical revisions of numbers become in 1814 , No . 512 ; in 1 S 32 , No . 339 ; and in 1 S 68 , what it still is , namely , No . 372 . In 1 S 02 a lodge of St . Peter ' s , No . 59 G , was established in the cathedral city of Peterborough , but it had ceased working before 1 S 13 . The above came under thc category of " modern " lodges , but there was in
existence at the Union one ancient" lodge , namely , thc Good Intent Lodge , No . 87 , Stamford , which in 1 S 14 was renumbered 109 , and subsequently died out . So far , then , as wc have carried our researches , we find no trace in this province of any pr .-e-Union lodges , the solitary one which still remains having long since transferred its allegiance to Lincolnshire . Since 1 S 13 , however , Masonry has succeeded
in establishing itself firmly in thc most important places in Northamptonshire and Hunts , the county town of the latter having one lodge , while the other eight lodges all belong to the former , two of them , namely , Nos . 3 60 and 17 G 4 , meetingat Northampton , one at Peterborough , one at Kettering , one at Stamford , one at Towcester , one at Thrapstone , and one at Wellingborough . The premicrlodgein the province is
the Pomfret , No . 3 G 0 , of Northampton , which was warranted in 1 S 19 . Next in order of seniority is the Socrates Lodge , No . 373 , founded in 1 S 23 . After an interval of fourteen years , Masonry made a further and most satisfactory start , forin 1 S 37 two lodges were added to the list , namely St . Peter ' s , No . 442 , of Peterborough , and Fidelity , No . 445 , of
Towcester . Ihe year following a Lodge Perseverance , No . 455 , was established in Kettering , and in 1 S 40 the town of Stamford was again in a position to boast of having a lodge of Masons in its midst , namely , the Lodge of Merit , No . 4 66 . Then the Craft would seem to have rested somewhat , a rest which , considering that , in this brief period of
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
Lodgeof Benevolence K Ihe Caledonian Lodge Soiree 59 Annual Dinner of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 n Freemasonry in Northamptonshire ami Hunts 79 The Allied Degrees of England and Wales So
Grand Lodgeof New Jersey oo Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite 80 Women and Masonry So Royal Arch 81 R EPORTS or MASONIC MEETINGSCraft Masonry . " . Si Instruction S <
Mark Masonry S 5 Obituary $$ L EADERS SG C ORRESPONDENCEThe Rose Croix Grade ' . 87 An Important Question 87 Query 8 .
The Meetings of Grand Chapter 85 The Masonic and Co-operative Bank 8 ) Masonic Thrift 83 The Boys'School 87 A Caution 87 The Jews and the High Grades 87
Reviews 87 Masonic Notes and Queries 87 Ireland 88 Literary , Art , and Antiquarian Notes 88 Masonic and General Tidings 89 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 90 Advertisements I .. II ., III ., IV ., V ., VI .
Lodge Of Benevolence.
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening- at Freemasons' Hall . The Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Masters was first held . Bro . J . M . Clabon , P . G . D ., President of the Lodge of Benevolence , occupied the President ' s chair ; Bro . Joshua Nunn , P . G . S . B ., Senior Vice-President , held the Senior
Vice-President ' s chair ; and Bro . James Brett , Junior Vice-President , took the chair of Junior Vice- President . Thc other brethren present were Bros . Col . Shadwell Clerke , P . G . D ., Grand Secretary ; H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary ; A . A . Pendlebury , XV . Dodd , Charles Fred . Hogard , Henry Garrod , P . M . 7 6 9 ; James Kench , G . P . ; Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C . ; S . Rawson , P . D . G . M .
China ; Lieut .-Colonel H . Somerville Burney , G . J . D . ; J . D . Collier , P . M . 13 CG ; William Stephens , P . M . ; Charles Dairy , P . M . 141 ; Constable , P . M . 185 ; W . Mann , P . M . iSG ; J . M . Klench , P . M . 1339 ; W . H . Ferryman , P . M . 3 j Albert . Fish , W . M . 13 GG ; K . J . Taylor , W . M . 144 ; ThomasC Corpe , W . M . 1 S 39 ; George Boulton , W . M . 001 ; S . T . Catterson , W . M . 55 S ; Charles A . Smith , W . M .
1305 ; Frederick Brasted , W . M . 1524 ; H . Cristall , P . M , 1704 ; Capt . S . George Homfray , P . M . 109 S ; C . Wellard , W . M . 13 * 9 ; A . A . Richards , W . M . S ; Charles Nott , W . M . 87 ; Joseph Wright , P . M . 1158 ; F . J . Stohwasser , W . M . 5 G 9 ; G . M . A . Low , W . AI . 1 G 70 ; Frederick T . Edgington , W . M . 1321 ; S . Perkins , W . M . 749 ; Charles Atkins , W . M . 1260 ; Arthur E . Gladwell , W . M .
172 ; Charles J . Wasc , W . M . 1 S 0 ; J . II . Passmore , W . M . 260 ; Eugene Sweny , W . M . 70 G ; V . C Wcmyss , W . M . 1615 : George Britton , W . M . 22 ; James Abbott , P . M . and Sec , 9 ; J . H . Coulson , W . M . 27 ; B . R . Bryant , W . M . 132 G ; Robert J . Voisey , W . M . 1 G 41 ; H . I . Phillips , W . M . 205 ; F . Kearney , W . M . 1743 ; Thomas Morrison , W . M . 141 ; Ernest E . Smith , 1559 ; V . Jagielski , M . D ., W . M .
533 ; J . F . Van Raalte , W . M . 917 ; W . J . Edney , W . M . 933 ; lames Chapman , W . M . 913 ; G . C . Andrew , W . M , 92 ; VV . Carlton Kale , W . M . 1216 ; Percy F . Tatham , VV . M . 14 ; John C Lathbury , P . M . 320 ; Charles F . Pounard , P . M . 144 G ; John Edward Shand , VV . M . i . s _ 3 ; A . B . Baker , W . M . 1 S 2 S ; Aug . Darch , VV . M . 72 ; VV . Ashwell , W . M . 1441 ; T . I ..
Eames , P . M . 171 ; Bedford Lemcre , W . M . 193 ; Robert Ward , W . M . si 1 ; R . VV . Rickwood , VV . M . 192 ; Geo . Davis , W . M . 1 G 7 ; VV . Shury Marshall , P . M . 1549 ; H . Shaw , VV . M . S 34 ; Thos . VV . Mtirley , VV . M . 1257 ; H . Sadler , G . T . ; and H . Massey , P . M . G 19 ( Freemason ) . At the Board of Masters the brethren were informed of the business to be transacted at Grand Lodge Quarterly Communication on the 2 nd of March . When the Lodge of
Benevolence was opened , thebrethren first confirmed grants and recommendations of grants made at last meeting , to the amount of £ 235 , and afterwards proceeded with the new cases , of which there were forty-one on the list . Of these five were deferred through incompleteness , and one was dismissed . The remaining thirty-live were relieved
With thc following grants : One £ 150 ( £ 150 ); two £ 50 ( £ 100 ); two £ 40 ( £ So ); four £ 30 ( £ 120 ); three £ 35 J 475 ); seven £ 20 ( £ 140 ); two £ 15 ( £ 30 ); ten £ 10 IA 100 ); one £ 7 ( £ 7 ); one £ 5 ( £ 5 ); and two £ 3 ( £ 6 ); or a total sum of £ 813 . The lodge having sat nearly four hours was then closed .
The Caledonian Lodge Soiree.
THE CALEDONIAN LODGE SOIREE .
The members of this popular lodge organised a soiree and ball , which was brought to a most successful issue on Wednesday , Feb . 9 th , at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , under the presidency of Bro . Thomas Fairrie , W . M . Dancing commenced at 8 . 45 and continued uninterruptedly until 10 . 30 , when the company adjourned to supper ,
which was served in the lodge room . To those brethren who have been accustomed to see the lodge room on regular meeting nights , the brilliant assembly of some ninetyseven ladies and gentlemen must have been a gratifying spectacle , and contrasted favourably with its " ordinary sombre appearance . After the company had satisfied the cravings of hunger , thc Rev . Philip Hains rose , and in a humoursome and apropos speech , proposed " The Health
of the Ladies , " which was enthusiastically received , and responded to on their behalf by Bro . Hurrie . "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Thos . Fairrie , " was also proposed , duly honoured , and responded to , as was that of "The Stewards , " Bros . John Roberts , P . M . ; H . Paulden , Sec . ; R . Spencer , JAV . ; Bagnall , S . W . ; Sawer , J . D . ; Lawton , ( Steward ); Cliff , l . G ., and Duckworth ( Steward ) . Bros ; Roberts and Paulden responded . Shortly after twelve
o clock dancing was resumed , and kept up with unflagging spirit until four o ' clock , terminating with " Sir Roger de Covcrley , " in which nearly all the company took part , and thus ended a most enjoyable evening , of which all those who were fortunate enough to be present will retain a lively recollection . During tlie evening several songs were sung by Bro . J . H . Greenwood and Mr . Thos . Roberts . The highest praise
must be awarded to the "Stewards , " who did all in their power to promote the comfort of the company , whilst Bro . R . A . Eldershaw , the indefatigable D . of Cers ., rendered valuable assistance during the evening . A meed of praise must also be awarded to Bro . and Mrs . Phillips , successfully for catering at the supper table , and in the general arrangements . Amongst the company were : —Bros . T . Fairrie , W . M .,
and Mrs . Fairrie ; VV . Bagnall , S . W ., Mrs . and Masters W . and F . Bagnall ; R . L . Spencer , J . W ., and Mrs . Spencer ; Rev . Phillip Hains , P . M . Chap . ; J . C . Hind , P . M . Treas ., and Mrs . Hind ; H . Paulden , Sec , Mrs . and Miss M . J . Paulden ; T . Sawer , S . D . ; R . A . Elder , shaw , P . M ., D . of C , and Miss . Eldershaw ; J . Cliff , I . G ., and Miss Cliff ; S . Lawton , Steward , and Mrs . Lawton ; C . Duckworth , Steward ; J . Roberts , P . M ., ( Charity
representative ) , and Mrs . Roberts ; G . S . Mullock , I . P . M ., and Mrs . Mullock ; E . Clay , P . M ., and the Misses Clay , ( 2 ); M . Thomas , jun ., P . M ., Miss and Miss Bertha Thomas ; J . Hurry ; J . N . Harrop ; B . Taylor , and Mrs . Taylor ; A . B . Whittaker , VV . M ., 1 G 33 , and Mrs . Whittaker ; T . Naphtali , I . G . 1147 , and Mrs , Naphtali ; Lyon , Steward , 1 G 33 ; Miss J . Trafforis , Miss Watson , Miss Amy Watson , Miss Carter , Miss Walker , Miss
Griffiin , Miss Burrell , Miss Clara Smith , Miss Walker , Miss Mountain , Mr . and Miss Jennison , Mr . and Mrs . A . M . Mind , Mr . Cowen , jun ., and Miss Ida Cowen , Mr . and Miss Hopkins , Mr . and Miss G . F . Hind , Mr . and Mrs . Gledhill , Mr . Mrs . and Miss Heaps , Mr . N . Gooch , Mr . and Mrs . Pass , Mr . Mitchell , Mr . and Mrs . Pass , Mr .
Mitchell , Mr . and Mrs . F . W . Burn , Mr . Phillips , Mr . and Mrs . Thos . Roberts , Mr . and Mrs . John Siller , Mr . J . Wolfenden , Mr . Saml . Ayland , and Miss Aylana , Mr . Williams , Mr . James Lowe , Bro . Edward Smith , 317 , and Mrs . Smith , Mrs . John Elderton , Bro . R . R . Lisenden 317 ( Freemason ) , and Mrs . Lisenden .
Annual Banquet Of The Metropolitan Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1507.
ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE METROPOLITAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1507 .
The annual dinner of this popular lodge of instruction took place at The Moorgate , Finsbury-pavcment , on Monday last , under the presidentship of Bro . W . Side , VV . M ., who was supported on thc right by Bro . VV . M . Stiles , P . M .
1732 , & c , and on the left by Bro . James Willing , jun ., 1507 , & c . ; the Senior and Junior Wardens' chairs being occupied respectively by Bros . Henry Stiles , S . W ., and Edwin E . Barratt Kidder , J . W . The rest of thc company included Bros . E . J . Scales , I . P . M . ; Henry Lovegrove , P . M . 1777 ; George Clark , jun ., W . M . 1777 ; VV . Browne Kidder , P . M ., 12 ; Edwin
Storr , Sec ; Paul Storr , C . J . Smith , F . II . Sillis , Lewis Solomon , II . Kauffman , Leon Jacobs , J . B . Edwards , T . C . Edmunds , W . W . Morgan , jun ., VV . J . Ferguson , J . R . Thompson , S . Ileysc , Futcher Johnson , George 11 . Duller , G . Emblin , J . G . Humphrey , " ! '' . A . Kelly ( Freemason ) , and many others . After the dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were
proposed and heartily received . In response to thc toast of " The President , " proposed by Bro . SCALES , Bro . SIDE said he was very pleased to see so great an assembly present , more particularly when he considered the short existence of the lodge . 1 'hey were determined to make this lodge of instruction second to none in the Craft , and having the Preceptor that they had
( Bro . VV . M . Stiles ) it would not , he thought , be a difficult matter to do so . Bro . Side in kindly terms referred to the late Bro . Adams , their first Preceptor , and said it was pleasing to know that their present instructor was brought up by Bro . Adams . The next toast— " Success to the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction "—was proposed in genial terms by Bro . J AMES WILLING jun ., who said thatwhen the lodcre of instruction
Annual Banquet Of The Metropolitan Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1507.
was first established , just si * years to a week , they never anticipated anything like the success which had attended them . To Bro . VV . M . Stiles was due this great success . A more popular or more successful Preceptor few lodges could boast of . Bro . Willing then presented Bro . Stiles with a silver goblet and cigar case , handsomely chased and engraved . The former bears the following
inscription : Presented , with a cigar case , to Bro . W . M . Stiles , P . M ., by members of the S'letropolitan Lodge of Instruction ; No . 1507 , on his accepting the office of " Preceptor , as a token of their high esteem and regard , and in recognition of his valuable services while Secretary , 1 S 75-1 SS 0 . " Bro . WILLING , while presenting the testimonial , made some highly complimentary remarks to Bro . Stiles , which
elicited loud cheers from the brethren . The cheers were renewed with fresh vigour on Bro . STILES rising to respond , who said that he scarcely knew what to say in return for such a handsome present . It had been a labour of love on his part to perform his duties . He owed much to Bro . Willing , through whom mainly he had taken the Preceptorship . Hc felt highly gratified at so many of
his friends being present to witness the presentation , a favour he should always remember with pride . Bros . FERGUSON , W . BROWNE KIDDER , and others having responded on behalf of "The Visitors , " the toast of "The Ofiicers , " was given by the W . M ., who praised Bros . Stiles , Willing , and Edwin Storr for the attention they paid to the lod ge . They all knew the ability with
which Bro . Stiles , as Preceptor , worked the various ceremonies , and the care with which Bro . Willing , as Treasurer looked after the lodge funds . The courtesy and attention with which Bro . Edwin Storr performed his duties , as Secretary , were also well known and appreciated . Bro . WILLING , in reply , regretted that he was not able to be more regular in his attendance , living as he did so far
from town . Bro . STORR felt much pride in occupying the position of Secretary . His mother lodge was No . 167 , but No . 1507 possessed his friends , and those he most appreciated . Bro . Storr then referred to the p leasure it was to the brethren to see Bro . James Willing , jun ., amongst them again after his severe illness . During the evening some capital songs were sung by Bros . W . M . Stiles , Henry Stiles , E . Storr , and others .
Freemasonry In Northamptonshire And Hunts.
FREEMASONRY IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AND HUNTS .
Before the Union of 1 S 13 the attempts to establish Masonic lodges in this province appear to havebeen of an intermittent character , and far from enduring . Masonry , indeed , spread with marvellous rapidity into most of the counties of England , but there were a few exceptions , and among them
must be ranked the two which constitute the province for so many years presided over by the Duke of Manchester . Thus on the iGth January , 1730 , as will be seen in the Grand Lodge lists from 1730 to 1732 , was warranted a lodge , No . 62 , at the George , Northampton , which in the lists for 173 G-9 is described as being held at the George and Dragon . This lodge in the 1740 list will be found as " No . 64 , St .
George and Dragon , Northampton , January 12 , 1730 , " but Masonry cannot have proved a greit attraction to the working people of the county town , seeing that this lodge was erased from the Grand Lodge list on the 29 th November , 1754 , after an existence of less than a quarter of a century . Full thirty years elapsed ere we trace tne evidence of a revivde care for the principles of the Craft , for itjwas not till
the year 17 S 9 that the Lodge of Harmony , No . 544 , held at the White Hart , in the Drapery , Northampton , was constituted . At the alteration of numbers in 1792 this became No . 453 , but some time between this year and the year of the Union , the Lodge of Harmony migrated to Boston , in Lincolnshire . There , at all events , according to Bro . Hughan's " List of Lodges " at the time of the Union , we
find it was held , and thereit still continues to nourish , having at the several periodical revisions of numbers become in 1814 , No . 512 ; in 1 S 32 , No . 339 ; and in 1 S 68 , what it still is , namely , No . 372 . In 1 S 02 a lodge of St . Peter ' s , No . 59 G , was established in the cathedral city of Peterborough , but it had ceased working before 1 S 13 . The above came under thc category of " modern " lodges , but there was in
existence at the Union one ancient" lodge , namely , thc Good Intent Lodge , No . 87 , Stamford , which in 1 S 14 was renumbered 109 , and subsequently died out . So far , then , as wc have carried our researches , we find no trace in this province of any pr .-e-Union lodges , the solitary one which still remains having long since transferred its allegiance to Lincolnshire . Since 1 S 13 , however , Masonry has succeeded
in establishing itself firmly in thc most important places in Northamptonshire and Hunts , the county town of the latter having one lodge , while the other eight lodges all belong to the former , two of them , namely , Nos . 3 60 and 17 G 4 , meetingat Northampton , one at Peterborough , one at Kettering , one at Stamford , one at Towcester , one at Thrapstone , and one at Wellingborough . The premicrlodgein the province is
the Pomfret , No . 3 G 0 , of Northampton , which was warranted in 1 S 19 . Next in order of seniority is the Socrates Lodge , No . 373 , founded in 1 S 23 . After an interval of fourteen years , Masonry made a further and most satisfactory start , forin 1 S 37 two lodges were added to the list , namely St . Peter ' s , No . 442 , of Peterborough , and Fidelity , No . 445 , of
Towcester . Ihe year following a Lodge Perseverance , No . 455 , was established in Kettering , and in 1 S 40 the town of Stamford was again in a position to boast of having a lodge of Masons in its midst , namely , the Lodge of Merit , No . 4 66 . Then the Craft would seem to have rested somewhat , a rest which , considering that , in this brief period of