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ject of our attention , and of our cultivation , the latter must not , cannot be neglected , without detriment to the interests and welfare of the

order . Where the peculiar work of a lodge is done in a loose , slovenly , and inaccurate manner the spirit of Masonry suffers also , and ere long dissensions or some source of weakness is sure to

appear . Having the interests of Freemasonry at heart , I should like to see a generous emulation between the lodges of the Province in all that concerns

Freemasonry . Let every lodge , and every officer of every lodge , yes , and every member , be proud of his lodge , be jealous of its honour , and do all that in him lies to contribute to its prestige ,

and advancement , and usefulness . One word to correct a mistake which I fear is prevalent , viz . with regard to the relationship existing between Freemasonry and Christianity . It

itoften said that Masonry knows nothing of Christianity , and that it ignores religion—This is a great calumny . The prominent position which

the Volume of the Sacred Law occupies in all our lodges proves the contrary . True it is that Masonry knows nothing of sectarian religion still less of sectarian bitterness . She is catholic

in the true sense of the word . But in Christian countries our venerable institution assumes that the Brethren are Christians , though it is not absolutely required . Nevertheless Masonry expects

every Brother to live up to the religion which he professes . Lastly let us be proud of the traditions of our lodges , and let us seek to add to them , and to

adorn them , and may the G . A . O . T . U . bless the work for which we have met this day . May this lodge , which dates its existence from this hour , be an honour and a credit to Freemasonry ,

may its members be endowed with and reflect in their lives every Masonic Virtue . May its Master now , and in successive years preside over it with firmness , courtesy , and zeal—then it will

not only be honourable to Freemasonry , but useful to this town , and will contribute to the Glorv of God , andthegood of men—the purposes for which it is founded and to which it is dedicated .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

BRITISH , FOREIGN , AND COLONIAL . The brethren of the Fidelity Lodge of Instruction work will the fifteen sections at the Burgoyne Lodge of Instruction , on Friday , May 3 rd instead of on April 26 th , as previouslv announced .

The inaugural meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Middlesex , will take place at the Grotto Hotel , Twickenham , this day ( Saturday ) at half past four .

The St . Hubert Lodge ( No . 1373 ) , will be constituted and consecrated by the Ri g ht Worshipful Grand Master of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight on Saturday , the 20 th

April , 1872 , at 12 ocloek at the Foresters' Hall , Andovtr . Bro . J . Rankin Stebbing is the W Master Designate .

BREAKFAST . —Epps ' s COCOA . —GRATEFUL AND COM - foRTisc . — " By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern tiie operations of digestion and nutrition , and by a careful application of the fine propeities of wcll-seiected cocoa , Air . Epps has provided our bicakfast tables with a delicately-flavouied beveiage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills . " —Civil Service Gazette . Made simply with Boiling Water or Milk . Each packet is labelled"J AMBS EPPS & Co ., Homoeopathic Chemists , London . "

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft Ijptanrg . METROPOLITAN .

PANMURE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( NO . 720 ) . —This Lodge of Instruction held its first annual meeting at the Balham Hotel , Balham , on Thursday last , when the ceremony of installation was performed . The able Preceptor , Bro . John Thomas , P . M . 720 , and P . Z . 720 , being Installing

Master , and Bro . H . F . Huntley , W . M . 720 , being the W . M . The ceremony was attended by a good mu ter of brethren , and the W . M . appointed as his officers . Bros . G . Lilley , S . W . and Treasurer 5 C . Pulman , J . W . and Secretary ; John Thomas , I . P . M . and Preceptor ; G . Lindner , S . D . ; J . Trussler , J . D . ; M . Larlham , I . G . ;

and as visiting brethren , Bros . Taylor , P . M . 22 , and 2 x 7 ; B . Wolpert , 720 ; Lovatt , and Rose . The labours of the evening being concluded , the brethren adjourned to banquet , and the remainder of the evening was spent in perfect harmony . The lodge meets every Thursday evening , and the members will be glad to receive the visits of brethren in search of instruction .

Cambridgeshire.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE .

CAMBRIDGE . — Lodge of the Three Grand Principles ( No . 441 ) . — On Monday , the 1 st inst ., the brethren of the above lodge , which is held at the Red Lion Hotel , Petty Cury , held their usual monthly meeting , at which Bro . J . Massey , P . Prov . G . S . W ., and Bro . Martin

Page , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Sect ., were , b y unanimous vote of the lodge , elected Life Members in consideration of the high esteem in which they are held , and for the unwearied services they have performed to the interest of the Craft , during the long period of thirty-six years . Several

visiting brethren honoured the lodge with their presence , including Bro . R . K . Miller , W . M . of the Isaac Newton University Lodge ; Bro . the Rev . J . King , Prov . G . Chaplain for Cambridgeshire ; and Bro . the Rev . Carter Browne , Prov . G . Chaplain for Lincolnshire . Bro . A . F .

Donagan , I . P . M ., gave the lecture in the second degree , followed by Bro . J . Massey , P . M ., who worked the fourth section . Two candidates were proposed for initiation . The W . M ., Bro . Robinson , presided with his usual ability , over

this nourishing lodge , and at the conclusion of business , forty brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , served b y the respected host , Bro . A . Moyes . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was spent .

ESSEX . UPTON . —Upton Lodge ( No . 1227 ) . —If our ancient brethren were obliged to meet on " High hills , in low vales , and in other secret places , " because they had not the advantages of the conveniences we now enjoy , the Upton Lodge , although provided with all necessary modern

appliances , holds its meetings in a place quite as secret as our ancient predecessors need to have done j for the Spotted Dog , at Upton , in Essex , at which the lodge is held , is a delightful retreat , surrounded on every side with foliage of all kinds , and nestles in a nook , seemingly

miles removed from the great world of London , whose busy hum is just dimly audible in these suburban groves . The Upton is what is technically known as a summer lodge , and their first meeting took place on Thursday , the nth inst ., at which Bro . Richard Bolton , the W . M .,

presided , assisted by Bros . English , S . W . ; Bratten , J . . ; Mather , I . P . M . ; Wavland , Treasurer ; Goddard , P . M ., Secretary ; Posner ( in the absence of Bro . Chidley ) as S . D . ; Levick , J . D . ; Dee , I . G . ; Sly , W . S . ; Pickering , P . M ., D . C ; and Woodstock , Tyler . The business before

the lodge comprised the conferring of the second degree on Bros . Brown , Farnham , Taylor and Morris , and the third degree on Bros . Harlow and Anderson . The W . M . performed his duties most creditably , and among the minor officers , Bro . Posner , who is but a very young Mason , distinguished himself by a correctness and effi-

Cambridgeshire.

ciency of working , rarely attained to by some brethren , even after many years experience . It is needless to describe the enjoyments of the banqueting-table , as the great care with which Bro . Vase , the worthy host , looks after the comfort of his guests is well-known and

acknowledged ; the various toasts were briefly given and responded to , and the speech of Bro . Mather , the I . P . M ., was frequently applauded . Several visitors was present , some of whom did their best to enliven the evening with a variety of songs and recitations .

KENT . ROCHESTER . —Gundulph Lodge ( No . 1048 ) . —The installation of Bro . George Watson , as Worshipful Master of Lodge Gundulph took p lace at the King ' s Head Hotel , Rochester , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst . The proceedings were not restricted to the usual privacy of the

Order . By the kind permission of the Mayor , the Gundulph flag floated from the Gundulph tower of the castle during the day , and this conspicuous object did much to render the event of the occasion more universally known in the neighbourhood than would otherwise have been

the case . The formalities of the installation itself were conducted with a spirit that older lodges would do well to imitate . Formed in 1865 , the career of Gundulph Lodge has been one of great prosperity , rapidl y approaching a reputation highly complimentary to the Order .

The ceremony of installing the Master was most ably and efficiently performed by Bro . G . Ashdown , P . Prov . G . P . S ., Bro . Ransom , P . M ., assisting . There has never been such a numerous gathering of Provincial Grand Officers and Past Masters since the formation

of the lodge . Bro . George Watson was the first initiated in Gundulph Lodge at its consecration , and we most heartily wish him a successful year of office , for by the officers selected there can be no doubt all will go on well for the prosperity of the lodge . The following are the officers appointed

for the ensuing year : Bros . Ransom , I . P . M . j Nicholls , S . W . ; Newton , J . W . ; Moore , Treas . ; T . Watson , Secretary ; G . H . Curel , S . D . ; Colson , J . D . ; Bryant , Organist ; Griffin , I . G . ; W . R . Curel , D . C . ; Abbott , and Herbert , Stewards . Bro . Ransom , P . M . then presented the brethren

of the lodge with a most exquisite gavel , with a suitable mahogany box to keep it in , bearing a silverplatewith inscription . Bro . Ashdown , P . M ., then handed to tiie W . M . a morocco case containing a Past Master' sjewel of exquisite workmanship , to be presented to Bro . Ransom , I . P . M ., for

thezealous manner in which he had discharged his duties to the lodge . The jewel had been subscribed for by the members ofthelodge generally . The W . M ., Bro . Watson , in affixing the jewel to the breast of Bro . Ransom , passed some very high and flattering remarks as to the efficient way in which the duties had been carried out

during the past vear . Afterwards there was a grand banquet , at which fifty sat down to do honour to the newly-installed Worshipful Master , who it is but just to add spared no pains to carry out the proceedings with an eclat , that was truly satisfactory . The banquet was exceedingly well served , and reflected the hi ghest credit on Mr . Fisher , the host of the King ' s Head Hotel .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonicrooms , Athenaeum . The W . M ., Bro . William Hall , presided , there were also present : —Bros . Dr . Moore , G . S . B ., I . P . M . ; W . Fleming , S . W . ;

Edward Airey , J . W . ; E . Simpson , P . S . and Sec . ; W . J . Sly , S . D . ; J . Harrison , J . D . ; R . Taylor , I . G . ; J . Taylor , Organist ; with several Past Masters , and a goodly number of members and visitors . The usual business having been transacted , a reply which had been received in answer to the address of congratulation to the

Queen on the recovery of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , was read . The ballot was taken for Mr . Duff , gas manager , who was declared to be unanimously elected , and who was dul y initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , in an efficient manner by the W . M ., the working tools being presented by the S . W . Bro . Moore , G . S . B ., stated that he was about to represent the lodge