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nouncement that during his year of office he would never trouble the brethren with long speeches , hut should rely upon his officers to rally round him , so as to render the loelge , if not the largest , one of the most prosperous in the Craft , " The Past Masters" was next given , for which Bros . Cackett and Dann sincerely returned thanks . The next toast was that of " The Visitors , " for which Bro .
Lailharo , P . M . 1 , 316 , returned than ' ts , and expressed the pleasure he had experienced in seeing the W . Master so ably install his officers ; indeed , in so able a manner as ivas seldom witnessed in any lodge , and he felt sure that he would have a successful year of office . " The Press " was next g iven , for which Bro . H . Thompson responded , and remarked upon the great benefits which frequency resulted
to mankind from its agency . It was the most powerful engine in the state , and it was but rare indeed , that the power it possessed was abused . Some other toasts vvere given , and the evening was a happy one throughout , a number of the brethren filling up the intervals between the toasts with some choice ballads , which were highly app lauded . The brethren separated at about eleven o ' clock , in the true spirit of Freemasonry .
ST . JOHN OF -WAPPING LODGE . —( No . r ^ ofi . —This lodge held its regular meeting at the Gun Hotel , Wapping , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst . Present William Power , W . M .-, Bros . Rae , S . W .-, Coleman , J . W . ; Hayward , J . D . ; Tyer , I . G . ; Longstaff , Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form , minutes read and confirmed . The lodge was then raised to Third Degree , and
Bro . Frayley was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by thc W . M . in his usual impressive manner . Present Bros . Pallet , Cox , McDougal , J . W . Coleman , Hartman , and several others . KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —The first meeting of the season of this prosperous lodge was held on the 2 nd inst . at the Surrey Club Hcuse , Kennington Oval ,
when there were present , amongst others , Bros . H . Higgins , W . M . ; H . Reeves , S . W . ; T . Walls , P . G . O . Middx ., J . W . ; Kohler , S . D . ; Speedy . J . D ; Webb , I . G . ; Robinson , D . C ; Marsden , W . S . ; Stokes , A . W . S . ; Honeywell , P . M ., Dobie , Asst . Org . ; G . Everett , P . M . Domatic , I . P . M . ; and Past Masters Warren , Koch , Stuart ( Secretary ) , Dryselale , and Pope . The minutes of the previous meeting having
been read and confirmed , the bye-laws were read , anel the ballot taken for Bro . Timewell as a joining member , and which proved unanimous . The W . M . stated that since the last meeting of the lodge , in April last , they had lost one of their oldest members , namely , Bro . Sirgooel , whose genial and other qualities had emieared him to every member of the lodge , and that he ( the W . M . ) had upon
behalf of thc " Kenningtcn , " forwarded a letter of condolence to Mrs . Sirgood and family upon their heavy bereavement . Previously to the lodge being closed , Bro . VV Mann , P . M ., gave notice of motion for the next meeting •—that a Royal Arch Chapter should be founded in connection with No . 1381 . The visitors were Bros . Vickins , W . M . 164 , P . M . 1329 ; Downie , 186 ; Davison ,
733 j B . Cooper aud Taylor , 1441 ; Burrows and Rayner , 1305 ; Cox , 1314 ; and Kohler , 1585 At the conclusion of the banquet the usual Royal and Craft toasts vvere eluly honoured . In proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " Bro . Everett said that he considered the subject travt a very pleasing one . Bro , Higgin ' s whole heart and soul was in tbe work of Masonry , and he also had the interests
of the lodge in sound keeping" He was pleased to see so large and happy a gathering assembled there on the fvst night after this long recess , which pleasant state of things he hoped would continue to the end of the season . In conclusion , he stated that although the W . M . had had no " work " to do that evening , yet he wished to assure their visitors that no brother was better qualified to carry out
the Masonic ceremonies than Bro . Higgins , The W . M ., in reply , biiefly thanked the I . P . M . for the kinel manner in which he hael proposed his health , and the hrethren for Ihe hearty way that they had received it . His year of office hael commenced well , and he believed it would enel well , and he felt pleased that so many members and friends hael attended that night , and by their genial faces
and manner had so enhanced the success cf thc proceedings . " The Visitors" followed , and it was acknowledged rat length by Brrs , Vockins and Burrows . In introducing "The Health of the Past Masters , " the W . M . took the occasion to remark that the toast embraced not only the actual brethren who had passed the chair of the Kenningtonlut also those members who had gained past rank in
, other lodges , and who had rendered very great assistance to the lodge in many ways . This toast having been duly honoured , Bros . Everett , Mann , and Koch responded on behalf of the former , and Bro . W . Pope for the latter . " Thc Masonic Charities " and " The Officers " followed quickly , and were briefly responded to . During the evening instrumental and other selections were given by
Bros . Honeywell , Walls , and Sleigh . MIZPAH LODGE ( No . 1671 ) . —The regular meeting of this loelge was held at the Albion Hote ) , Aldersgate-street , on Saturday last , when the following brethren wire present : —Bros . Nelson Reed , W . M . ; D . R . Still , S . W . ; W . W . Medcalf , J . W . ; J . J . Avery , Treas . ; H . G . Buss , Sec ; J . Bergmann , S . D . ; F . Morgan ,
W . S . 1572 , acting J . D .-, R . A . Morgan , acting I . G . ; G . Coppard , D . Wright , C . Sissons , H . H . Wills , W . Klotgen , J . H . Wiles , H . Warden . P . Alpeter , R . Nelson , G . Lewis , H . Shaw , Tyler . Visitors-. —Bros . W . S . Whittaker , W . M . 1572 ; A . Brookman , 1657 ; C . W . Thompson , W . M . 1601 ; J . L . Jones , VV . M . 1670 ; Hyde Pullen . P . G . S . B . ; C . Sopsett , W . M . elect , 1527 ; J .
Kimpton , 1 C 01 ; C . Atkins , P . M . 27 ; W . H . Allen , 619 ; J . Chaney , 180 . The minutes ofthe regular meeting , held April 14 th , were read and confirmed . The minutes of the lodge of emergency , held June 2 nd , and September 29 th , were read and confirmed . Bros . Alpeter , Nelson , and Warden were passed to the Second Degree . Mr . John Bedford Tidmarsh , having been unanimously elee'ed ,
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was initiated according to ancient custom ; two gentlemen were proposeel for initiation , after which the loelge was closed , and tho brethren then adjourned to a well sir veil banquet , provided by Bro . Jennings , who has made thc Albion so famous . Thc usual toasts were given by the W . M . Pro . Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B ., replied for the Grand O ( Heirs ; Bros . Whittaker , W . M . i ;? 2 ; Thompson , W . M .
1601 ; and J . L . Junes , W . M . 1670 , re ; ll-el for the Vi-itors . "Thc Health ofthe W . M . " was given by Bro . H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Sec . The W . M . inailc an appeil to the I rethreu present on brrhilf of the Indian Famine Relief Fund , resulting in the c illcet on of £ 5 , wi ich was handed to thc Treas-. 'rcr to be forwarded to the Lerr . l Mayor . The remaining toasts having been given , the brethren departed
at the early hour of 8 o ' clock , f his is a speciality ( early hours ) with the Mizpah Loelge . ; fhe proceedings vvere greatly enhanced by the good singing of Bros . Avery , Whittaker , Medcalf , Morgan , Warden , Bergmann , anil Alpeter , Bro . Bergmann presiding at the pianoforte very efficiently . THE " CRUSADERS LODGE . —( No . 1677 . )—
The first regular meeting of this new lodge was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., at St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , Bro . Jarvis Maples , W . M ., presiding , assisted by his officers , Simmonds , S . W . ; Dr . Hunter , J . W . ; Thomas Goode , S . D . ; Freelerick Rothschild , S . D . ; Dr . Defriez , Secretary ; Samuel Rushton , Organist ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having beqn confirmee ) , the lorljre
was opened in the Second Degree , and the feillowing brethren having shown their efficiency , were eluly passetl ; W . J _ . Goode , Frederick Gooele , Alfreel Goode , Thomas Taylor , James J . Stockall , S . Rushton , Beetham , Jickson , William F . Garroel , and Moorhnuse . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , when the following gentlemen vvere initiated into the mysteries of the
fraternity : —Messrs . Ulric J . Upton , W . H . Jackson , anil William W . Chandler . The working , rather exhaustive , W-. S 'lone in a masteily manver , and great credit is due to the Master and officers of the l-rdge for the efficiency . A handsome carved oak chair was presented to the lodge by the above nine brethren just passed , and by Bro . Thomas M . K . Gilbert . A unanimous vote of lhanks was passed
for the gift . Bro . Calderwood also presentee ! the lodge with a rare old Crusaders' seal , of some value , and a similar compliment was paid to him by the lodge . The leidge closed in due form , ihe brethren aeljourned to the banquet , prepareil by the host , Bro . Gay , in his usual liberal style . The ch th removed , the usual Masonic toasts were observed . Bro , Tv . vell replvinjj for the visitors .
Some capital singing by Bros . Rushton , Jackson , Millward , and Rothschild brought a happy evening to a close . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —The first regular meeting of this ancient lodge since the recess was held at the Masonic Hall , Bath , on Oct . 4 th , Bro . F . Wilkinson , W . Ni ., in the chair ; Bres . F . J . Brown ,
I . P . M . ; Reeves , P . M ., P . Z ., & c , kindly ofripialing at the organ ; Ashley , P . M ., Treas ., and acting as Cluplain , George Falkner , S , W . ; Chas . Wilkinson , J . W . ; P . Br . ihan , Sec . ; Guinmer , S . D . ; Willi im Hunt , J . D . ; Capt . Robinson ar . d Jacob Smith , Stewards ; C . VV , ItadA-ay , I . G . ; Bigwood , Tyler ; Bro . T , Moutrie , P . M ., & c , acting as Dir . of Ceremonies . The lodge being eluly former ! anrl
opened at 7 . 35 , the minutes of the lodge of emergency , held on Sept . 13 th , and of the lart regular loelge , were duly cnnfirmcil . After some minor loelge business the canelic ' ate for initiation , Mr . VV . li . Gregory , was duly admitted and initiated—the working tools vvere presetted by the S . W ., the charge being given by Bro . Ashley—afn r which the lodge was openeel in the Second Degree , anil
Bro . R . Mann was passed to the degree of F . C . in due form , the ceremony being impressively performed by thc W . M ., assisted by the I . P . M . and Bro . Ashley , P . M ., etc ., the working tools being again presented hy the S . W . The lodge was then closed down to First Degree , and several letters from absent brethren on ordinary subjects were read . Bro . Ashley , P . M ., put a motion on the notice
paper that in future all officers taking collars should pay a small fee to the lodge , it being the custom in other lodge . ; . The grant of ten guineas to the Indian Famine Fund was duly confirmed by unanimous vote . A new candidate Mr . T . Wilton , jun , well known to the brethren , son of arr old P . M . of this lodge , was proposed by Uro , Thos . Ames . —also a proposal for the purchase and use of gauntlets
for the W . M . and Wardens was carried unanimously . A question as to inviting Grand Lodge of Somerset to Bath was mooted for further consideration . Members present , Bros . Major Preston , P . M ., & c , Balelwin , Davirs , Holmes , Rubie , P . M ., & c , Peach , Mercer , Stiles , Ames , Clark , P . M ., Murlis , and Brewer . Visitors : Bro . Edwards , W . M . Royal Sussex , and others . The brethren all missed the familiar
face and impressive tones of Bio . Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., & c , who is absent in Warwickshire . An arrangement was made for a Lodge of Instruction to be held on the third Thursday in each month . After some discussions on minor importance the lodge was closed in perfect harmony at 9 . 50 . WINDSOR—Etonian Lodge of St . John , ( No ,
209 . )—The first meeting of the season was helel at the Masonic Hall , Windsor , on Tuesday the 2 nd . inst . The W . M ., Bro . C . D . Hume , P . G . S , presided , supported by Bros . Roberts , P . G . S ., S . W . ; Schiemann , J . W . ; Wilson , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . O . Carter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Secretary Dick Radclyffe , S . D . ; Cousins , I . G . ; Tolley , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Organist ; Evans , Steward ; Dixon , P . M .,
P . P . G . D . C . ; Mclllwham , P . M .-, Hopwood , P . M . ; Denne , P . M . ; Bryttt , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; Reid , P . M . There was a large muster of members and visitors , amongst the latter were Bros . Keily , of 1293 , P . P . G . Treas . Middlesex ; Cede , 742 ; Gillard , 6 57 ; Nash , P . M . 865 ; Lyon , J . W . 8 G 5 ; F . H . Johnson , 903 ; Bingham , P . M . 771 ; J . Johnson , 771 ; Ford , 771 . The chief duties of the evening were initiating Mr . H . Perks and raising Bro . Crawshay , both
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ceremonies were most ably performed by the W . M . to the great satisfaction of the brethren present . One candidate for initiation anil two as joining members were proposeel . The Sr-crctary announced that the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Sir D . Gooch , Bart , M . P ., hael appointed Bro . the
Venerable Arthur Percival Purey-Cust , Archdeacon of Buckingham , as Deputy Provincial Gram ! Master . The sum of five guineas was voted to the testimonial , now being raised in the Province , to be presented to Bro . Biggs , P . Prov . Grand Secretarv . After some further business
hael been transacteel the loelge was closet ! in due form . HOLYHEAD . —St . Cybi Lodge ( No . . 1 . 97 ) . — A lodge of emergency was held at the Masonic Rooms , Town Hall , on Monday , the Sth of October , for the purpose of forming a processir . n to attend the funeral cf their late Brother , Capt . Robert Williams , of the Liverpool Arms Hotel . In t' . ic absence of the VV . M ., the lodge was opened by P . M ., Bro . John Peters , P . P . G . S . W . The
following brethren were also present , P . M . William Lewis , M . P . ; J . P . Griffiths , S . W . ; R . J . Edwards , J . . ; W . P . Elliett , Organist ; Parry , | . tf . j Jones , Tyler ; W . Williams , H . T . Barirer , Dr . O , 'I , Williams , Jas . Wells , Owen Edwards , Thos . Crispin , Wm . J . C . Riva , Wm . Aniccry Hughes Roberts
O . , W . , Capt . John Owen , John Huehe * ' E . Jones , J . Dooling , & c . Thc remains were cariied from the church gates into the . church , and thence to the grave by the P . M . sand officers of the lodge , after payin-J this ia :-t tribute of respect to their .. '( -parted brother , the brethieu again formed a procession , and nturned to their lod . re room , ° '
„^ A * J CASTER .-Lodge of Fortitude .- ( No u ' ,, loelge held its meeting on tiie roth inst , iii the Masonic Rooms , Athena ? um .. ' The W . M ., ( B 10 . R . Taylor ) , presideel , anel there was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , with solemn prayer , and the minutes of previous meeting read anil confirmed , Bro , John VV
Simpson having given proficiency as an Entered Apprentice was entrusted and retired , and the loelge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Simpson was then re-admitted , and passed to the Degree of F . C . by thc W . M . Bro . Phyzackcrley having answered the requisite interrogatories was entrusted and retired , when the lodge was raised to the I hird Degree . Bro . Ph yzackcrley was readmitted and
raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., the working being well gone through by Bro . John Hatch , W . M . and Secretary . The lod ge was then closed down , and thc usual proclamations having been matte , the lodge was closeel in , peace , love , and harmony . YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 534 ) . —The reunion of the brethren of this lodge took place on Thurs .
elay sennight , at that noted old Fast End Hostclrie the Green Dragon Tavern , Stepney , where for the past twenty years the requirements of the fraternity havo ever been cheerfully stuelicel and well-met by Bro . Host Walters . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . W . Allen , and he was ably supported by Bros . II . Cotter , S . W ., and F . Taylor , J . ., whilst the responsibilities of thc junior positions
vvere well si'stained b y Bros . E . Walters , S . D . ; W . Cross , J . D . ; W . Taylor , I . G . ; and Lcvermore , W . S . Amongst the Pat Masters were Bros . Berry , Wymcs , Sieves , Moseley , Hood , and Hamilton , and a goodly array of visitors , including Bros . Lavrit , 1185 ; Allen , Dawson , and Snelling , 1171 . A numerous assemblage of the brethren attendee ! to greet the W . M . on his return to office , anel the
never failing salutary effect that the efficient delivery of the ceremony of raising a brother to the degree cf M . M ., has upon the minels of all worthy brothers ' in thc Craft , was peculiarly noticeable on this occasion , while the rendering of the ritual lost little of its fence in the hands ofthe W . M . anil his subordinates . The business of the evening was unfortunately of a painful anil prolonged character , mainlv
arising from thc necessities of those who sought in affliction that relief they vvere themselves unable to obtain , anel thc question arose , in argument , whether it would not be in such instances better to refer and determine thc relative merits of either unknown supplicant , than to rashly relieve or unkindly deny . A member of the Board of Benevolence took exception to any unrepresented case being at all entertalned
, and remarked how misdirected were the influences oftentimes exerted that caused Masonic charity to flow into channels whence the itinerant Mason oftentimes benefited ; anel exemplified this idea by a retrospect of the working of the Board of Benevolence whilst he had been privilegeel to sit at the same , where , in several instances the promptings of the heart outweigheel the dictates of pruelcnceant !
, rather than refuse any , aiel was given without sufficient enquiry and discrimination . The opinion prevailed that if such lack of discernment vvere found at the Board thc interests of lodges through their representatives vvere but ill cared for , if it be possible for the undeserving to prey with success , continually on funds placed at the Board ' s disposal for the relief only of the too manv who are
unfortunately reduced to the distressing condition of worthy penury . Bis dat qui cito dat , but be careful least in rashly distributing bounty nothing remains when the really necessitous apply in their need , for that aid which blest charity so mercifully furnishes . These respective applications having been satisfactorily elisposed of , the brethren aeljourned to the banquet table , and after the usual loyal
toasts hail been drunk , Bro . P . M . Jno . Stevens in responding for the charities , remarket ! that Bro . T . Taylor , who would represent the lodge as Steward at the ensuing festival for the Masonic Institutions , already had upon his list an amount excceeling £ 60 , and that the efforts of the Secretaries of thc respective Institutions resulted last year
in the accumulation of an amount approaching £ 40 , 000 . The Tyler's toast was given at ten o ' clock , and a generally satisfactory evening terminated . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 . ) —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the ist inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athcnamm , Bro . T . Jackson , W . M ., presiding . There was not a large attendants
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nouncement that during his year of office he would never trouble the brethren with long speeches , hut should rely upon his officers to rally round him , so as to render the loelge , if not the largest , one of the most prosperous in the Craft , " The Past Masters" was next given , for which Bros . Cackett and Dann sincerely returned thanks . The next toast was that of " The Visitors , " for which Bro .
Lailharo , P . M . 1 , 316 , returned than ' ts , and expressed the pleasure he had experienced in seeing the W . Master so ably install his officers ; indeed , in so able a manner as ivas seldom witnessed in any lodge , and he felt sure that he would have a successful year of office . " The Press " was next g iven , for which Bro . H . Thompson responded , and remarked upon the great benefits which frequency resulted
to mankind from its agency . It was the most powerful engine in the state , and it was but rare indeed , that the power it possessed was abused . Some other toasts vvere given , and the evening was a happy one throughout , a number of the brethren filling up the intervals between the toasts with some choice ballads , which were highly app lauded . The brethren separated at about eleven o ' clock , in the true spirit of Freemasonry .
ST . JOHN OF -WAPPING LODGE . —( No . r ^ ofi . —This lodge held its regular meeting at the Gun Hotel , Wapping , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst . Present William Power , W . M .-, Bros . Rae , S . W .-, Coleman , J . W . ; Hayward , J . D . ; Tyer , I . G . ; Longstaff , Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form , minutes read and confirmed . The lodge was then raised to Third Degree , and
Bro . Frayley was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by thc W . M . in his usual impressive manner . Present Bros . Pallet , Cox , McDougal , J . W . Coleman , Hartman , and several others . KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 1381 ) . —The first meeting of the season of this prosperous lodge was held on the 2 nd inst . at the Surrey Club Hcuse , Kennington Oval ,
when there were present , amongst others , Bros . H . Higgins , W . M . ; H . Reeves , S . W . ; T . Walls , P . G . O . Middx ., J . W . ; Kohler , S . D . ; Speedy . J . D ; Webb , I . G . ; Robinson , D . C ; Marsden , W . S . ; Stokes , A . W . S . ; Honeywell , P . M ., Dobie , Asst . Org . ; G . Everett , P . M . Domatic , I . P . M . ; and Past Masters Warren , Koch , Stuart ( Secretary ) , Dryselale , and Pope . The minutes of the previous meeting having
been read and confirmed , the bye-laws were read , anel the ballot taken for Bro . Timewell as a joining member , and which proved unanimous . The W . M . stated that since the last meeting of the lodge , in April last , they had lost one of their oldest members , namely , Bro . Sirgooel , whose genial and other qualities had emieared him to every member of the lodge , and that he ( the W . M . ) had upon
behalf of thc " Kenningtcn , " forwarded a letter of condolence to Mrs . Sirgood and family upon their heavy bereavement . Previously to the lodge being closed , Bro . VV Mann , P . M ., gave notice of motion for the next meeting •—that a Royal Arch Chapter should be founded in connection with No . 1381 . The visitors were Bros . Vickins , W . M . 164 , P . M . 1329 ; Downie , 186 ; Davison ,
733 j B . Cooper aud Taylor , 1441 ; Burrows and Rayner , 1305 ; Cox , 1314 ; and Kohler , 1585 At the conclusion of the banquet the usual Royal and Craft toasts vvere eluly honoured . In proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " Bro . Everett said that he considered the subject travt a very pleasing one . Bro , Higgin ' s whole heart and soul was in tbe work of Masonry , and he also had the interests
of the lodge in sound keeping" He was pleased to see so large and happy a gathering assembled there on the fvst night after this long recess , which pleasant state of things he hoped would continue to the end of the season . In conclusion , he stated that although the W . M . had had no " work " to do that evening , yet he wished to assure their visitors that no brother was better qualified to carry out
the Masonic ceremonies than Bro . Higgins , The W . M ., in reply , biiefly thanked the I . P . M . for the kinel manner in which he hael proposed his health , and the hrethren for Ihe hearty way that they had received it . His year of office hael commenced well , and he believed it would enel well , and he felt pleased that so many members and friends hael attended that night , and by their genial faces
and manner had so enhanced the success cf thc proceedings . " The Visitors" followed , and it was acknowledged rat length by Brrs , Vockins and Burrows . In introducing "The Health of the Past Masters , " the W . M . took the occasion to remark that the toast embraced not only the actual brethren who had passed the chair of the Kenningtonlut also those members who had gained past rank in
, other lodges , and who had rendered very great assistance to the lodge in many ways . This toast having been duly honoured , Bros . Everett , Mann , and Koch responded on behalf of the former , and Bro . W . Pope for the latter . " Thc Masonic Charities " and " The Officers " followed quickly , and were briefly responded to . During the evening instrumental and other selections were given by
Bros . Honeywell , Walls , and Sleigh . MIZPAH LODGE ( No . 1671 ) . —The regular meeting of this loelge was held at the Albion Hote ) , Aldersgate-street , on Saturday last , when the following brethren wire present : —Bros . Nelson Reed , W . M . ; D . R . Still , S . W . ; W . W . Medcalf , J . W . ; J . J . Avery , Treas . ; H . G . Buss , Sec ; J . Bergmann , S . D . ; F . Morgan ,
W . S . 1572 , acting J . D .-, R . A . Morgan , acting I . G . ; G . Coppard , D . Wright , C . Sissons , H . H . Wills , W . Klotgen , J . H . Wiles , H . Warden . P . Alpeter , R . Nelson , G . Lewis , H . Shaw , Tyler . Visitors-. —Bros . W . S . Whittaker , W . M . 1572 ; A . Brookman , 1657 ; C . W . Thompson , W . M . 1601 ; J . L . Jones , VV . M . 1670 ; Hyde Pullen . P . G . S . B . ; C . Sopsett , W . M . elect , 1527 ; J .
Kimpton , 1 C 01 ; C . Atkins , P . M . 27 ; W . H . Allen , 619 ; J . Chaney , 180 . The minutes ofthe regular meeting , held April 14 th , were read and confirmed . The minutes of the lodge of emergency , held June 2 nd , and September 29 th , were read and confirmed . Bros . Alpeter , Nelson , and Warden were passed to the Second Degree . Mr . John Bedford Tidmarsh , having been unanimously elee'ed ,
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was initiated according to ancient custom ; two gentlemen were proposeel for initiation , after which the loelge was closed , and tho brethren then adjourned to a well sir veil banquet , provided by Bro . Jennings , who has made thc Albion so famous . Thc usual toasts were given by the W . M . Pro . Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B ., replied for the Grand O ( Heirs ; Bros . Whittaker , W . M . i ;? 2 ; Thompson , W . M .
1601 ; and J . L . Junes , W . M . 1670 , re ; ll-el for the Vi-itors . "Thc Health ofthe W . M . " was given by Bro . H . G . Buss , Asst . G . Sec . The W . M . inailc an appeil to the I rethreu present on brrhilf of the Indian Famine Relief Fund , resulting in the c illcet on of £ 5 , wi ich was handed to thc Treas-. 'rcr to be forwarded to the Lerr . l Mayor . The remaining toasts having been given , the brethren departed
at the early hour of 8 o ' clock , f his is a speciality ( early hours ) with the Mizpah Loelge . ; fhe proceedings vvere greatly enhanced by the good singing of Bros . Avery , Whittaker , Medcalf , Morgan , Warden , Bergmann , anil Alpeter , Bro . Bergmann presiding at the pianoforte very efficiently . THE " CRUSADERS LODGE . —( No . 1677 . )—
The first regular meeting of this new lodge was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., at St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , Bro . Jarvis Maples , W . M ., presiding , assisted by his officers , Simmonds , S . W . ; Dr . Hunter , J . W . ; Thomas Goode , S . D . ; Freelerick Rothschild , S . D . ; Dr . Defriez , Secretary ; Samuel Rushton , Organist ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having beqn confirmee ) , the lorljre
was opened in the Second Degree , and the feillowing brethren having shown their efficiency , were eluly passetl ; W . J _ . Goode , Frederick Gooele , Alfreel Goode , Thomas Taylor , James J . Stockall , S . Rushton , Beetham , Jickson , William F . Garroel , and Moorhnuse . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , when the following gentlemen vvere initiated into the mysteries of the
fraternity : —Messrs . Ulric J . Upton , W . H . Jackson , anil William W . Chandler . The working , rather exhaustive , W-. S 'lone in a masteily manver , and great credit is due to the Master and officers of the l-rdge for the efficiency . A handsome carved oak chair was presented to the lodge by the above nine brethren just passed , and by Bro . Thomas M . K . Gilbert . A unanimous vote of lhanks was passed
for the gift . Bro . Calderwood also presentee ! the lodge with a rare old Crusaders' seal , of some value , and a similar compliment was paid to him by the lodge . The leidge closed in due form , ihe brethren aeljourned to the banquet , prepareil by the host , Bro . Gay , in his usual liberal style . The ch th removed , the usual Masonic toasts were observed . Bro , Tv . vell replvinjj for the visitors .
Some capital singing by Bros . Rushton , Jackson , Millward , and Rothschild brought a happy evening to a close . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . —The first regular meeting of this ancient lodge since the recess was held at the Masonic Hall , Bath , on Oct . 4 th , Bro . F . Wilkinson , W . Ni ., in the chair ; Bres . F . J . Brown ,
I . P . M . ; Reeves , P . M ., P . Z ., & c , kindly ofripialing at the organ ; Ashley , P . M ., Treas ., and acting as Cluplain , George Falkner , S , W . ; Chas . Wilkinson , J . W . ; P . Br . ihan , Sec . ; Guinmer , S . D . ; Willi im Hunt , J . D . ; Capt . Robinson ar . d Jacob Smith , Stewards ; C . VV , ItadA-ay , I . G . ; Bigwood , Tyler ; Bro . T , Moutrie , P . M ., & c , acting as Dir . of Ceremonies . The lodge being eluly former ! anrl
opened at 7 . 35 , the minutes of the lodge of emergency , held on Sept . 13 th , and of the lart regular loelge , were duly cnnfirmcil . After some minor loelge business the canelic ' ate for initiation , Mr . VV . li . Gregory , was duly admitted and initiated—the working tools vvere presetted by the S . W ., the charge being given by Bro . Ashley—afn r which the lodge was openeel in the Second Degree , anil
Bro . R . Mann was passed to the degree of F . C . in due form , the ceremony being impressively performed by thc W . M ., assisted by the I . P . M . and Bro . Ashley , P . M ., etc ., the working tools being again presented hy the S . W . The lodge was then closed down to First Degree , and several letters from absent brethren on ordinary subjects were read . Bro . Ashley , P . M ., put a motion on the notice
paper that in future all officers taking collars should pay a small fee to the lodge , it being the custom in other lodge . ; . The grant of ten guineas to the Indian Famine Fund was duly confirmed by unanimous vote . A new candidate Mr . T . Wilton , jun , well known to the brethren , son of arr old P . M . of this lodge , was proposed by Uro , Thos . Ames . —also a proposal for the purchase and use of gauntlets
for the W . M . and Wardens was carried unanimously . A question as to inviting Grand Lodge of Somerset to Bath was mooted for further consideration . Members present , Bros . Major Preston , P . M ., & c , Balelwin , Davirs , Holmes , Rubie , P . M ., & c , Peach , Mercer , Stiles , Ames , Clark , P . M ., Murlis , and Brewer . Visitors : Bro . Edwards , W . M . Royal Sussex , and others . The brethren all missed the familiar
face and impressive tones of Bio . Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., & c , who is absent in Warwickshire . An arrangement was made for a Lodge of Instruction to be held on the third Thursday in each month . After some discussions on minor importance the lodge was closed in perfect harmony at 9 . 50 . WINDSOR—Etonian Lodge of St . John , ( No ,
209 . )—The first meeting of the season was helel at the Masonic Hall , Windsor , on Tuesday the 2 nd . inst . The W . M ., Bro . C . D . Hume , P . G . S , presided , supported by Bros . Roberts , P . G . S ., S . W . ; Schiemann , J . W . ; Wilson , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . O . Carter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Secretary Dick Radclyffe , S . D . ; Cousins , I . G . ; Tolley , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Organist ; Evans , Steward ; Dixon , P . M .,
P . P . G . D . C . ; Mclllwham , P . M .-, Hopwood , P . M . ; Denne , P . M . ; Bryttt , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; Reid , P . M . There was a large muster of members and visitors , amongst the latter were Bros . Keily , of 1293 , P . P . G . Treas . Middlesex ; Cede , 742 ; Gillard , 6 57 ; Nash , P . M . 865 ; Lyon , J . W . 8 G 5 ; F . H . Johnson , 903 ; Bingham , P . M . 771 ; J . Johnson , 771 ; Ford , 771 . The chief duties of the evening were initiating Mr . H . Perks and raising Bro . Crawshay , both
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ceremonies were most ably performed by the W . M . to the great satisfaction of the brethren present . One candidate for initiation anil two as joining members were proposeel . The Sr-crctary announced that the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Sir D . Gooch , Bart , M . P ., hael appointed Bro . the
Venerable Arthur Percival Purey-Cust , Archdeacon of Buckingham , as Deputy Provincial Gram ! Master . The sum of five guineas was voted to the testimonial , now being raised in the Province , to be presented to Bro . Biggs , P . Prov . Grand Secretarv . After some further business
hael been transacteel the loelge was closet ! in due form . HOLYHEAD . —St . Cybi Lodge ( No . . 1 . 97 ) . — A lodge of emergency was held at the Masonic Rooms , Town Hall , on Monday , the Sth of October , for the purpose of forming a processir . n to attend the funeral cf their late Brother , Capt . Robert Williams , of the Liverpool Arms Hotel . In t' . ic absence of the VV . M ., the lodge was opened by P . M ., Bro . John Peters , P . P . G . S . W . The
following brethren were also present , P . M . William Lewis , M . P . ; J . P . Griffiths , S . W . ; R . J . Edwards , J . . ; W . P . Elliett , Organist ; Parry , | . tf . j Jones , Tyler ; W . Williams , H . T . Barirer , Dr . O , 'I , Williams , Jas . Wells , Owen Edwards , Thos . Crispin , Wm . J . C . Riva , Wm . Aniccry Hughes Roberts
O . , W . , Capt . John Owen , John Huehe * ' E . Jones , J . Dooling , & c . Thc remains were cariied from the church gates into the . church , and thence to the grave by the P . M . sand officers of the lodge , after payin-J this ia :-t tribute of respect to their .. '( -parted brother , the brethieu again formed a procession , and nturned to their lod . re room , ° '
„^ A * J CASTER .-Lodge of Fortitude .- ( No u ' ,, loelge held its meeting on tiie roth inst , iii the Masonic Rooms , Athena ? um .. ' The W . M ., ( B 10 . R . Taylor ) , presideel , anel there was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , with solemn prayer , and the minutes of previous meeting read anil confirmed , Bro , John VV
Simpson having given proficiency as an Entered Apprentice was entrusted and retired , and the loelge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Simpson was then re-admitted , and passed to the Degree of F . C . by thc W . M . Bro . Phyzackcrley having answered the requisite interrogatories was entrusted and retired , when the lodge was raised to the I hird Degree . Bro . Ph yzackcrley was readmitted and
raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., the working being well gone through by Bro . John Hatch , W . M . and Secretary . The lod ge was then closed down , and thc usual proclamations having been matte , the lodge was closeel in , peace , love , and harmony . YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 534 ) . —The reunion of the brethren of this lodge took place on Thurs .
elay sennight , at that noted old Fast End Hostclrie the Green Dragon Tavern , Stepney , where for the past twenty years the requirements of the fraternity havo ever been cheerfully stuelicel and well-met by Bro . Host Walters . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . W . Allen , and he was ably supported by Bros . II . Cotter , S . W ., and F . Taylor , J . ., whilst the responsibilities of thc junior positions
vvere well si'stained b y Bros . E . Walters , S . D . ; W . Cross , J . D . ; W . Taylor , I . G . ; and Lcvermore , W . S . Amongst the Pat Masters were Bros . Berry , Wymcs , Sieves , Moseley , Hood , and Hamilton , and a goodly array of visitors , including Bros . Lavrit , 1185 ; Allen , Dawson , and Snelling , 1171 . A numerous assemblage of the brethren attendee ! to greet the W . M . on his return to office , anel the
never failing salutary effect that the efficient delivery of the ceremony of raising a brother to the degree cf M . M ., has upon the minels of all worthy brothers ' in thc Craft , was peculiarly noticeable on this occasion , while the rendering of the ritual lost little of its fence in the hands ofthe W . M . anil his subordinates . The business of the evening was unfortunately of a painful anil prolonged character , mainlv
arising from thc necessities of those who sought in affliction that relief they vvere themselves unable to obtain , anel thc question arose , in argument , whether it would not be in such instances better to refer and determine thc relative merits of either unknown supplicant , than to rashly relieve or unkindly deny . A member of the Board of Benevolence took exception to any unrepresented case being at all entertalned
, and remarked how misdirected were the influences oftentimes exerted that caused Masonic charity to flow into channels whence the itinerant Mason oftentimes benefited ; anel exemplified this idea by a retrospect of the working of the Board of Benevolence whilst he had been privilegeel to sit at the same , where , in several instances the promptings of the heart outweigheel the dictates of pruelcnceant !
, rather than refuse any , aiel was given without sufficient enquiry and discrimination . The opinion prevailed that if such lack of discernment vvere found at the Board thc interests of lodges through their representatives vvere but ill cared for , if it be possible for the undeserving to prey with success , continually on funds placed at the Board ' s disposal for the relief only of the too manv who are
unfortunately reduced to the distressing condition of worthy penury . Bis dat qui cito dat , but be careful least in rashly distributing bounty nothing remains when the really necessitous apply in their need , for that aid which blest charity so mercifully furnishes . These respective applications having been satisfactorily elisposed of , the brethren aeljourned to the banquet table , and after the usual loyal
toasts hail been drunk , Bro . P . M . Jno . Stevens in responding for the charities , remarket ! that Bro . T . Taylor , who would represent the lodge as Steward at the ensuing festival for the Masonic Institutions , already had upon his list an amount excceeling £ 60 , and that the efforts of the Secretaries of thc respective Institutions resulted last year
in the accumulation of an amount approaching £ 40 , 000 . The Tyler's toast was given at ten o ' clock , and a generally satisfactory evening terminated . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 . ) —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the ist inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , Athcnamm , Bro . T . Jackson , W . M ., presiding . There was not a large attendants