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of the deceased in their affliction was well nigh universal . The brethren separated shortl y after nine o'clock , after spending a most enjoyable evening . BY KER . —Walker Lodge ( No . 1342 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held in the lodge rooms , Hope and Anchor Inn , Catterick Buildngs , on Wednesday evening , the 10 th inst ., the Worshipful Master , Bro . William Smith in the chair . The

minutes of last regular meeting were read land confirmed . The ballotWas taken for Bro . Robert Younger , 4 Sr , and he was declared elected . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . Henry Birkett , James Huntly and John Hobson , and they were all duly declared elected . Messrs . Birkett and Hobson being in attendance and properly prepared , were duly initiated E . A . Masons by the W . M . ; Bro . Dixon Cowie explained the working tools . Bros . Davis , Harris

and Shillings were passed into the Fellow Craft Degree by the W . M . Bro . Arthur Munro , S . W ., explaining the working tools . The W . M . informed the brethren that he had received , signed , and would forward to the proper quarters the voting papers of the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . " Hearty Good Wishes " having been tendered from many visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in love and

harmony . The brethren then adjourned to the refreshment board , the W . M . in the chair and the S . W . in the vice-chair . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured and received . The W . M . proposed the toast of "The Visitors , " and in a brief , but hearty speech , welcomed and thanked them for their kindly attendance .

Bro . J no . P . Aman , [ . P . M ., proposed the toast of "The W . M . " The W . M . proposed the toast of "The Past Masters , " coupled with the name of Bro . J . D . Annan , I . P . M ., who ably responded , complimenting the W . M . on his working . Several brethren contributed to th ; harmony of the evening , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . Amongst the brethren and visitors present were Bros . VV . Smith , VV . M . ; John D . Annan , I . P . M . ; Arthur Munro ,

S . W . ; Dixon Cowie , J . W . ; Alderson Barker , P . M ., Treas . ; William Swan Armstrong , Sec . ; John Bywell , S . D . ; Joseph Purvis , J . D . ; William Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; T . P . Bennett , S . S ., acting I . G . ; G . S . Sim , Tyler ; William Varty , Joseph Cook , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Henry Harman , lidward Harris , T . Richardson , T . VVeatherall , Joseph Davis , George Skillings . Adam Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst . ; Henry Metcalfe , John Wood , I . P . M . 4 S ; John Bell , 991 ; William F . Carman , S . S .

4 S 1 ; Thos . Dinning , J . D . 4 S 1 ; Councillor George I . Dean , P . M . 541 , P . P . G . A . D . of C ; Thomas Todd , 541 j Edward Marston , J . W . 1676 ; R . W . Cummins , S . W ., W . M . elect 1 G 76 ; J . Wilson , 1676 ; William Gray , W . M , 1334 ; T . Birtley , 1676 ; John Hall Amers , 1427 ; A . Simpson , 40 G ; Thomas Lewens , 393 ; M . H . Dodds , P . M . 1119 ; James Montgomery , P . M . 991 and n 19 , P . P . G . Purst . Northumberland ; H . S . Bird , S . W . 1 G 64 ; J . Braithwaite , I . P . M . 1427 , P . P . G . S . D . ; George Senior , and John Meimell , 1 G 11 .

NORWICH . —Walpole Lodge ( No . 1500 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at No . 23 , St . Giles ' -street , on the 4 th inst ., when a large number of brethren assembled to witness the very pleasing ceremony of the presentation of a gold chronograph watch to Bro . R . H . Gissing , the indefatigable Secretary of the lodge . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . John Harper , who was assisted bv his officers as follows : Bros . A .

Buliard , I . P . M ., P . A . G . D . of C . ; G . B . Jay , S . W . ; S . D . Carman , ] . W . j M . J . Bailey , S . D . ; Charles E . Stevens , J . D . ; J . ' J . Hosken , I . G . ; Thomas Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., D . of C . ; R . A . Madge , S 07 , acting Org . ; R . H . Gissing , Sec . ; J . Weyer , C . VV . Bacon , P . G . Stwd ., and VV . W . Warner , Stewards ; and E . Hollidge , Tyler . Among the brethren present were Bros . Thomas Isley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C ; T . J . Mackley , P . M ., P . P . A . G .

D . of C . ; Quartermaster F . Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; D . Mannings , T . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Standingford , G . E . Smith , F . Crowe , James Hobrough , J . H . H . Cooper , Edward Ellis , VV . R . Tidnam , John Cox , A . N . Mann , Isaac Churchyard , VV . H . Keen , H . C . Ninham , and Snelling . Among the visitors were Bros . G . Bagge , 57 ( American Constitution ); John Henderson , 100 ; Chas . E . Sexton ,

21-, ; B . Ryan , 205 ; W . | Fieldson , W . M . 548 ; M . Seaward , 730 ; G . Baxte ? , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; J . VV . Browne , P . G . Stwd . ; F . A . Lloyd , G . Hammond , VV . F . Stratford , T . Winter , A . King , VV . N . Cooper , S 07 ; C . Payne , S 07 ; Captain Clements , 943 ; VV . Shorten , 943 J W . S . Wilson , 10 S 4 ; J . P . Batch , 1273 ; J . A . Atkinson , 1331 ; T . C . Freeman , 17 G 7 ; J . C . Firman , 1 S 08 ; E . Towlson , 1 S 0 S ; J . R . Wellington ( Doric ) , and others .

The business to be transacted included the election of a W . M . for the ensuing year , and to the satisfaction of the brethren , Bro . G . B . Jay received the honour . The brethren subsequently adjourned to the banqueting hall , which they found adorned by a handsome banner over the W . M . ' s chair , kindly presented by Bro . C . W . Bacon , and bearing the honoured name of "Walpole" and the arms and motto of the family . A " recherche" supper

was provided by the Steward of the lodge , Bro . Wilkin , at the close of which the brethren adjourned from refreshment to labour , and the W . M . performed the pleasing ceremony of initiating a new brother . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren re-assembled in the banqueting-room , where the usual loyal as Masonic toasts having been drunk , Bro . Gissing was conducted to the head of the table , amid applause , and the W . M .

addressing him , said during the time he had occupied the chair of that lodge , it had been his lot to perform many pleasing duties , but none were so pleasant as that which was imposed upon Uim that evening , namely , the presentation to Bro . Gissing , on behalf of the Walpole Lodge and the brethren of other lodges , of a handsome testimonial in token of their appreciation of the zeal and assiduity with which he had carried out his duties as secretary , and not

only so , but as an acknowledgment of the kindness and Masonic feeling he had extended to every brother , from the highest to the lowest . He begged to hand to Bro . Gissing a gold chronograph watch , and trusted he would be spared for many years to wear it . Bro . Isley then rose and said it was his proud duty to re-echo the remarks that the W . M . had made in referrence to Bro . Gissing , and also to supplement the gift that gentleman had received b y

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presentation of another , which he had no doubt he would equally prize . He had to hand to Bro . Gissing an illuminated address ( beautifully wrought by Bro . J . Harper ) , and trusted that their worthy brother ' s posterity would value it as a well-deserved testimonial to the admirable manner in which he had conducted the details of

Freemasonry . The address read as follows : — " Presented to Bro . R . H . Gissing , with a gold chronograph watch , by the W . M ., officers , and brethren of Walpole Lodge , supplemented by subscriptions from the undermentioned brethren , as a token of esteem , and in recognition of his several years ' valuable services as Hon . Secretary to the above named

lodge . May , iSS 2 . " The watch is a beautiful production . Bro . Gissing , in response , thanked the brethren for the kindly manner in which his name had been brought before the lodge , and said he felt quite incapable of finding words in which to thank his friends for the token of respect and esteem with which they had presented him . Six years had

j ust elapsed since he first saw thelight of Masonry , and he had had the honour of serving under four W . M . 's . Whatever he had done had been a" labour of love , since he had experienced so much kindness from the brethren . Since he took office as Secretary there had been twenty-four brethren initiated into the lodge , six members had resigned , and four died , and still the lodge numbered something like 105 or

106 members . He trusted that the G . A . O . T . U . would spare his brethren to see this lodge work for many years in amity and good feeling , as had always been the case in times gone by . The W . M . then gave "The Health of the W . M . elect , Bro . G . B . Jay , " alluding to the satisfactory manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the offices he had already passed through , and to the skill he had displayed

in the school of instruction . He was sure that the W . M . elect would in his new position maintain the prestige of the lodge . The W . M . elect , in responding , said he had observed the various difficulties that appertained to the office of W . M ., but this was the highest position of the lodge could confer , and though he was unworthy of the honour now conferred upon him , he relied upon the good feeling of the lodge to

assist him in carrying out the duties which they had imposed upon him . He trusted that any shortcomings he might evince would be overlooked by the brethren ; and he hoped that their children ' s children would enjoy such meetings as these , and thoroughly appreciate the working of Masonry generally . Bro . A . Buliard proposed "The Health of the W . M . " in eulogistic terms ; and jBro . Harper , in responding , expressed his gratitude for the kindly assistance that had been

alforded to him during his year of office . He especially thanked the I . P . M . and the Past Masters generally for their advice , and to his Stewards , Bros . J . Weyer , C VV . Bacon , and W . 'VV . Warner , he begged to tender his warmest thanks , while he assured the brethren that the past year had been the happiest of his life . The remainder of the evening was spent in the usual manner of Freemasons .

WARRINGTON . — Gilbert Greenall Lodge ( No . 1250 ) . —The last regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was unusually interesting , inasmuch as it was the election night . There was a goodly gathering of brethren and visitors present , including the following : Bros . S . Wallhead , W . M . ; T . Hutchinson , S . W . ; W . Taylor

I . W . j VV . Richardson , P . M . ; D . VV . Finney , P . M . ' P . Prov . G . D . C W . Lane ; VV . H . Jenkins , O'Brien , W . Bolton , T . Maguire , J . Farrington , C . Ashurst , H . Hoult , W . Reid , W . Pollitt . ' P . M . ; A . Potter , J . Barlow , A . G . Webster , C . Holland , J . H . Potter , J . Baird , G . Mackey , P . J . Eddleston , P . M . ; J . Pemberton , P . M ., P . P . S . of VV . ; J . Henshaw , J . Mountlield , 333 ; and J . Eastham , J . W .

JOO * Bro . Wallhead took the chair , and opened the lodge in the usual way . Some preliminary busines having been disposed of , Bros . Cleaves and Bellian were admitted to the knowledge of the Third Degree by the W . M ., assisted by

Bro . D . W . Finney , P . M ., the Secretary . This done , the lodge was lowered , and the election of W . M . proceeded with . Bro . T . Hutchinson , S . W ., was chosen W . M . and Bro . Richardson , P . M ., Treasurer . Bro . Hutchinson will be installed at the next regular meeting , in June .

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SINCERITY LODGE ( No . 174 ) . —The members of this old lodge met as visual on Monday last , the 14 th inst ., at the Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , E . C There were present Bros . L . C . Haslip , VV . M . ; T . Jones , S . W . ; VV . Eraser , J . W . ; A . H . Brown , Deacon ; Bennett , I . G . ; C . H . Webb , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . J . Cant , Hon . Sec . ; Richardson , Moss , and Gilroy . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes read . Lodge was then opened

up , and Bro Cant was tested , and subsequently the ceremony of conferring the Master Mason Degree was carefully worked . Bro . Moss worked the First and Third Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed and Bro . T . G . Gilroy , 1259 , was admitted a member . Bro . T . Jones was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and lodge was closed and adjourned until the 22 nd inst ., when the monthly meeting of the City Benevolent Association , in connection with the lodge , will be held .

, 'ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 205 ) . —This lodge met asjusual at Bro . Yetton ' s , Rising Sun , Globe-road , E . Bros . T . VV . Jones , P . M ., W . M . ; J . T . K . Job , S . W . ; D . Moss , J . W . ; W . j . Musto , Deacon ; Aarons , I . G . ; VV . Musto , P . M . Preceptor ; VV . Yetton , P . M ., Treas . ; G . H . Stephens , Hon . Sec . ; and others . Lodge having been duly opened and the minutes

regularly submitted and confirmed , Bro . Musto was questioned and entrusted . Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of passing capitally rendered , Bro . Musto candidate . The First Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Moss , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed , and Bio . Aarons , S . W . iGGS , was elected a member of the lodge and returned thanks . Bro Job , W . M . 107 G , was next elected VV . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting , and lodge was closed .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) , — A meeting of the above lodge of instruction was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camber > vell , S . E ., on Friday , the

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12 th inst , when there were present Bros . H . M . Williams , W . M . ; H . Goodwin , S . W . jK . Poore , 7 . W . ; C . H . Phillips , S . D . ; J . Bate , J . D . ; F . Thurston , I . G . ; James Stevens , P . M ., Hon . Preceptor ; John S . Terry , " P . M ., Sec . ; E . Francis , H . J . Sharp , and others . Lodge was opened in the Kiist and Second Degrees , and the ceremony of passing was very ably rehearsed , the

H . M ., Bro . Williams , who acted in that capacity for the first time , acquitting himself most creditably . Bro . J . Bate delivered the charge in the Second Degree , a novelty in instruction \ vorking which gave great satisfaction . The Second Section in the Second Degree was impressively recited by Bro . Stevens , Preceptor , who also , at " question time

, ' gave several explanations in respect of the ceremony which had been previously rehearsed . Lodge was closed down to the First Degree , when Bro . H . Goodwin was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and a vote of thanks was recorded in favour of Bro . Wi . liams for his excellent work of the evening . Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren separated .

YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —This old lodge met as usual on Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., at Bro . Walters , Green Dragon , Stepney , E . Present : Bros . A VV . Ellingford , VV . M . ; A . G . Clemens , S . W . ; VV . Hawes . J . VV . ; J . Taylor , S . D . ; G . H . Stephens , J . D . ; L . Etthng , I . G . ; J . Andrews , P . M . Preceptor ; T . J . Barnes , P . M . ; A . Walter , VV . Cross , Hon . Sec ; Evans , Price , and others .

Lodge was opened in due form , and the Secretary having submitted the minutes of the last meeting they were confirmed . Bro . Price was interrogated and entrusted , and the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing worked . Bro . Evans was next questioned and entrusted , and lodge was advanced and the ceremony of raising worked , Bro . ' Evans candidate . Lodi » e

was cosed in the Third Degree , and Bro . Price who recently received the F . C . Degree in the mother lodge answered the questions which will be required of him . Lodge was closed down and Bro . Clements was elected W . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting . Bro . P . M . Barnes congratulated the brethren upon the retention of the Secretaryship by Bro . Cross , and all business being ended lodge was closed and adjourned until Tuesday next .

MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 7 S 1 ) .-At the last meeting , held at the Silver Tavern , Burdettroad , E ., Bro . Scheerboom was the VV . M ., there being also present : Bros . A . Ellingford , S . W . ; Webb , J . W . ; Robinson , S . D . ; Bull , J . D . ; Gregory , I . G . ; Turquand , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . Breden , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Barnes , P . M . ; Ould , VV . M . 7 S 1 : Hall .

Robinson , Clements , Kennett , J . H . Pringle , Cooper , E . Gre-? , ° IT' ^ ! ' ' wyness , VV . Scanes , J . A . Keable , Rawe , P . M . ; Bull , Harvey , P . M . ; Job , Tribe , Hedges , Dixon , Haslip , S 13 ; Ellicott , 1339 ; and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 'The chair was then occupied by Bro . Frances , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Surreywho

, opened the lodge in the Three Degrees , and proceeded to work the ceremony of consecration , which was highly appreciated by all present . Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Frances also performed the ceremony of installing Brc Scheerboom into the chair of K . S ., and that brother appointed and invested his officers . The labours of Bro Frances were recognised by a vote of thanks , and

conferring upon him honorary membership of the lodge . Bro . Barnes , P . M ., gave the address to the officers , and afterwards worked the Seventh Section of the First Lecture , assisted by Bro . C . H . Webb , P . M . Bro 3 . L , C . Haslip , VV . M . S 13 , and Ellicoat , 1339 , were elected members . Bro . Ellingford was elected VV . M . for the meeting to be held on the 17 th inst ., and lodge was closed .

DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . 860 ) . —The usua meeting was held on the 16 th inst . : Present Bros . Wardell , VV . M . ; Edwards , S . W . ; Boyce , J . W . ; Marsh , S . D . ; A - C } f \\ J : }? - i Corbie , I . G . ; F . Carr , Hon . Sec ; o H 0 £ £ ' - - Preceptor ; Catling , Jones , Smyth , T . Clark , Christian , Webb , Dallas , and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the

previous meetings were read and confirmed . Lodge was advanced , and Bro . T . Clark was tested as to proficiency , and subsequently the ceremony of the Third Degree was carefully worked , Bro . Clark candidate . The illustration of that degree on the Tracing Board was given by the VV . M . Bro . Webb , P . M . worked the First Section of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Bro . Edwards was elected W . M . for next Tuesday , and lodge was closed .

DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —The usual meeting of the above lod ge was held on the 12 th inst ., at Bro . J . Clayton's , Duke ' s Head , 79 , Whitechapel-road , E . Present : Bros . VV . Richardson , W . M . ; R . Hirst , S . W . ; T . Loane , JAV . ; D . Moss , Deacon ; Musto , jun ., I . G . ; B . Cundick , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . Musto , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Gray , A . Hand , and Stephens . After lodge had been opened in due form , and the minutes

confirmed , Bro . Hand was interrogated and entrusted , and subsequently the ceremony of being passed to the Fellow JT ?? 1 ? was careful | y worked . The First , Second , and third Sections of the Lecture were also ably worked from the chair , the brethren assisting . Lodge was duly closed down , and Bro . Hirst elected VV . M . for the ensuing I ' riday evening , lodge to commence at eight o ' clock prompt . All business being ended , lodge was closed in due form .

BURDETT COUTTS LODGE ( No . 1278 ) . — This lodge met on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., at the Lamb Tavern , VV ilmot-street , Bethnal Green , opposite Bethnal Green Railway Station . The following were present : Bros . Sturtevant , VV . M . ; Hammond , S . W . ; Brittain , J . W . ; Clark , S . D . ; Chitson , J . D . ; Moss , I . G . ; \ V . Musto , P . M ., Preceptor ; Stewart , T . Decks , D'Ardenne , and others .

Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Decks was duly interrogated and entrusted , and on lodge being advanced that brother was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . IJ . Moss worked the First , Second and Third

, Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was clo : ed in the Second Degree , and Bro . J . R . Shingfield , J . D . 554 , and Bro . Deeks , 1349 , were unanimously admitted members of the lodge . Bro . Hammond was next elected W . M . for the meeting to be held on the