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Bro . Dr . Moore , P . G . S . B . of E . gave a short lecture on " The Ethics of Freemasonry , " which was listened to with much interest by the members present . At the close , a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Moore . Thc usual proclamation having been made , thc lodge was closed in eluc form .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 153 6 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge took place on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at Bro . Plaisted's fine Hall aeijeiining the "Sir Robert Peel , " Anglesea Hill , and was well attended by the brethren and visitors of the district . Bro . G . Spinks , W . M ., presided , and was supported by the following officers : Bros . W . Weston , I . P . M . ; H . Picken ,

S . W . ; — Show , J . W . ; T . Pownall , P . M . and P . G . S . W . Kent , Secretary ; I . McCaffery , S . D . ; W . Hollyman , I . G . ; H . Harding , Organist ; J . Lackland , O . G ; Coupland , P . M . 913 , and P . P . S . W . Kent , and Bro . Pryce , 013 , who are honorary members of the lodge , were also present . Among the visitors vvere J . F . Randall , P . S . D , 1089 ; A . Jessop , Treas . 913 ; D . Capon , 913 ; W . G .

Batchelor , 54 8 ; L . J . Russell , 160 ; G . Hand , 215 ; W . Menzies , 15 . 31 ; H . Dana , 1531 ; W . Keen , 1604 ; J . Harper , 1604 ; T . Hassell , 13 ; G . Fraser , 700 ; H . Carty . 913 ; E . Spinks , 15 8 ; E . Tappenelen 781 ; W . Wray , 700 ; A . Upperton , 913 ; and C . Jolly , ( Freemason ) , 913 . The business before the lodge consisted of the balloting for of Sergt . James Steedman , of the Royal Engineers ,

and after approval that gentleman was initiated into Masonry . Bro . J . P . Earle was then raised to the Sublime Degree , both ceremonies being most impressively rendered by the W . M ., who was as well ably assisted by his officers . The W . M . ' s report of the proceedings of Prov . Grand Charity Committee was then received with much satisfacion , and it was then proposed and unanimously carried

thatthesumof five guineas he subscribed towards the testimonial to Bro . the Rev . A . Hill , Prov . G . Chaplain , Kent , and that the XV . XI ., Bro . Spinks , be appointed as a delegate fiom that loelge to serve upon the Committee formed ft > r the purperse of carrying out the presentation . Bro . Pownall , then in most eloquent terms made an appeal on behalf of the widow of a military brother ( not a member

of the lotlge ) who was in most adverse circumstances , and the W . M . Aindly promised the proceeds erf that evenings ' charity box , which , by-the-bye , amounted on the first round to £ 1 12 s ., but one of the brethren humorously suggested that now all the silver was in , it might be as wedl to try for the copper , anil the sum was ultimately made up to £ 2 2 S . Before closing the lodge the W . M .

calleel the initiate lo the pedestal , and recited the E . A . charge in rare style . The lotlge was then ilulv closed and the brethren partook of retrcshments , honouring the usual lojal Masonic toast as gallant soldiers and true Masons shoulel do . Bre > . Coupland briefly returned thanks or the Grand Officers Past and Present , observing , that at he present lime , his light was obscured by the

greater brilliancy of Bro . Pownall , who hatl just taken Provincial honours . Thi-y would have been pleased had they heard the P . G . M ., Lord Holmesdale , compliment their distinguished breither when he was invested with the collar of lus office at Erith ( cheers ) . It was an honour to have as a member of the leidge so excellent a man anil Mason among them ( loud cheers ) . Bro . Weston in proposing the

health of the W . M ., said he had shown all the tact and resource of a skilled general in leading his little army , not in the iield of battle , but in the search afler the hidden mysteries of natural science ( applause ) . Dr . Spinks , in reply , trusted that he should always cany out the eluties of his high position in such a manner as to meiit their confidence and deserve their esteem ( applause ) .

After the health of the initiate had been proposed ane ! responeled to , " The Visitors" received a very flattering reception at the hands of the W . M ., who said they , as military men , vvere very liable to be called away at the blast of the bugle to serve their country , to do duty cither at home or abroad , and it was a most gratifying reflection for themboth here anil when away , to know that

be-, tween them and all other lodges around them the utmost good feeling prevailed . ( Applause . ) He looked upon th > s a * the teiast of the evening , and one that always was , and he hoped ever woulel be , highly honoured in the United Military Loelge . No matter what lodge they visitcel , they were sure to meet military brethren there , -mil when he saw the many smiling faces around him ,

and gathered from that that there existed a true bond of goorl " feeling amongst them , he hoped long to see it prevail , for in it was the surest foundation of all gooel anel worthy Masonry . ( Louel cheers . ) He coupleel the toa-t with the name of Bro . Jessup , of the Pattison Lodge , anel Bros . Batcheler , Wray , Hassell , Cobb , and Menzies , who severally returned thanks . The toast of " Thc Past Masters " followed , and Bro . Weston replied , saying that

it would ever be the task of the P . M ' s . to promote brotherly love , peace , anil harmony in the lodge , as well as earnestly assist any aspiring brother in his upward course . "The Officers" followed , and Bros . McCaffery and Welding replied ; and after a " God speed " had been given to Bro . Stevens , who is about proceeding to India with his baltery , and a feeling reply from that brother , the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .

" EALING— "West MiddlesexLodge ( No . 1612 ) . -phis lodge , which is now twelve moeitbs old , held its first anniversary meeting at the Ealing Institute , Ealing , on Saturday last , Bro . A . Beaslcv , the first W . M ., presiding . This lodge is a brig ht example of what may be effected in a short space of time hy a combination of energy , to visit

concord , anel skill ; anel it is a great pleasure a loelge vvheie the machinery is w such perfect working order that the thought at once forces itself on the mine ! of the visitor that here is a loelge where everyone conctriieel has caucht the true spirit of Masonic association , as each one contributes his quota of work with that precision and case which so enhances the beauty oi the ceremonies , an

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proves that these are not merely gala day Mason- ! , but that they must have a good lodge of instruction amongst themselves , where each may help thc other to become perfect in those duties which they have undertaken . The greatest praise is'due to the W . M ., Bro . Beasley , the Secretary , Bro . J . Chambers Roc , P . M . of the Prince of Wales Lotlge , to Bro . T . Brown , acting f . P . M . and Treasurer ,

and , indeed , to all concernctl , for thc hearty co-operation in bringing a lodge , now only a year old , to its present successful state . The lodge numbers now about fortythree subscribing members , and has initiated eighteen candidates during the first year . There has also been formed in connection with it a lodge of instruction , by the aid of which the working of the lotlge has been rendered as

perfect as we remember to have seen it in any lodge . They have also instituted that most admirable feature in a lotlge—a benevolent fund , upon a sure and well defined basis . During the first year they hael an income of over £ 200 , vvhich has been well anel economically managed , so that after paying for every item of outlay , and contributing to at least one of the Masonic Charities , they

commenced their new year with a very hanelsome balance 111 hand . All who know Bro . Beasley know well what an excellent worker he is ; and we are not surprised that the brethren should have re-elected him to the Master's chair for the ensuing year ; for there can be no doubt that a far deeper impression is produced upon a candidate when the Master is not only perfect but also successful in

conveyng the spirit of the words to the candidate s mine ! . With such a Master presiding the members of the lodge can bring forward their friends as candidates with the full conviction that the favourable conviction pre-conceived of the institution will not be lowered by the manner in vvhich the ceremonies are worked . On Saturday the business before the lodge was very heavy . After the confimia'ion

of thc minutes of the last ordinary loelge meetinj , a-d of a lodge of emergency , Bro . T . C . Jenkin was taUed to the Subiime Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., who afterwards passed Bro . Mating to the degree of Fellow Craft . The W . M . then left the chair , which was t eken by Bro . T . Kingston , P . M ., S . W ., by whom Bro . Jones was passed to ihe Seconel Degree . Bro . Kingston then vacated the

chair , which was thereupon occupied by Bro . Roe , P . M ., Secretary , who conferred the Second Degree on Bro . Clarke . At the conclusion of this ceremony the VV . M . returnee ! to the lodge , and resuming the chair , performer ! the ceremony of passing for Bro . Etienne . Thus four initiates we . e passetl to tne Second Degree The lodge was then resuincil in the First Degree ,

and the ballot was taken for the fol'owing candidates r Mr . Richard Henry Day , proposed by Bro . Kasner , J . W ., seconded by Bro . Fernee ; Mr . William Nye , proposed by Bro . Tucker , seconded by Bro . Beasley , VV . M . ; and Mr . George Samuel Wright , proposed by Bro . Kasner , J . W ., seconded by Bro . Tucker . The ballot having been successful , the canelielates were

ordered to be prepared , and while the preparation was in progress , the report of the Audit Committee was read , and was of a most satisfactory nature , anel it conclueled with an encomium upon the admirable manner in which the books hael been kept and the business of the loelge concluded by Bro . Roe , the Secretary , and a recommenelation by the Audit Committee that Bro . Roe ' s services should be

recognised by a vote of thanks to be entered in the minutes of the lodge . This recommendation was adopted in the heartiest manner , and a vote of thanks ordered to be recorded , a compliment that was acknowledged by Bro . Roc in a few appropriate words . The above mentioned candielates were then initiated by the W . M ., each being brought in separately anti the ceremony separately worked for each ,

in order that it might lose none of its impressiveness . As we have already stated Bro . Beasley has been electetl W . M . of thc lodge , for the ensuing year ; and therefore after the investiture of the candidates , the lotlge was resumed in the Seconel Degree , and Bro . Beasley vacated thc chair in favour of Bro . P . M . Roe as Installing Master , whereupon Bro . Kingston , S . VV ., presented the W . M .

Elect , who , having given his assent to the ancient landmarks of the Ordcr . which vvere read by Bro . Burr as acting Assistant Secretary , was duly obligated , after which a Board of Installed Masters was formed , to whom he was presented , and aftervvarels installed into the chair of K . S . It is needless to say that the ceremony lost none of its impressiveness through being worked by Bro . Roe , by whom

the orations were admirably delivered . The officers for the year are Bros . Kasner , S . W . ; Burr , J . W . ; J . Green , S . D . ; W . J . Compton , J . D . ; Tucker , I . G . j Dyer , D . C ; Bourne , Assistant D . C . ; Delavante , Organist ; Browne , P . M ., Treasurer ; Bro . J . Chambers Roe , P . M ., Secretary ; anti Harrison , Tyler . The heavy labours of the evening being thus concluded , the lodge was closed in due form ,

and the brethren adjourned to Browne s Hotel , whereabout fifty sat down to an excellent banquet , to which they elid ample justice . Among the visitors were Bro . E . F . Foot , 1260 ; R . E . Hanners , 771 ; J . Hambleton , 1319 , J . Fowlings , 780 ; Harry Barnes , 7 80 ; S . S . Phillips , 173 ; VV . Gardner , 780 ; E . N . Watts , 194 ; Morgan , 138 5 ; W . Gutteridge , 1305 ; B . E . Blasby , 780 ; C . S . Cottle ' ton . 780 ;

T . Prendergast , 5 63 ; G . W . Lay , 5 6 9 ; Geo . Wills , 780 ; G . C Sparrow , iej 2 ; Righton , 23 ; and Massey , 1297 , ( Freemason ) . On the removal of the cloth , the customary loyal and Masonic toasts vvere proposed by thc W . M . ; on account of the lateness of the hour the speeches iu reference to those toasts were made as brief as possible . On the conclusion of these toasts , acting I . P . M .,

Bro . Kingston , rose and said : —Brethren , the gavel being in my hand you know the toasl that I am about to propose to you , namely our W . M ., and 1 am sure you all coincielc with mc in congratulating him on being able to preside over us again . 1 need net say one word upon his excellencies as a Master ; in the lodge or out of the lodge you all know we could not have a better to preside over us . Brethren I give " Thc Health

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of our W . M . " Bro . Beasley in reply said , brethren , I los no time in responding to the toast which has beenso ' kintll proposed by Bro . Kingston and so cordially responded to ^ I think Bro . Kingston says I am to be congratulated on being able to preside here this ni ght . Since I presitletl here last I have gone through a serious—nay , a dangerous illness ; but the great Architect of the Universe has thought

fit to spare me , and I am able to preside here toni ght over the West Middlesex Lodge . Brethren , I thank you very much for the compliment you have paid me . The W . M concluded by proposing "The Health of Bro . Kingston " acting I . P . M ., Bro . Browne P . M ., Treasurer , and Bro . Roe ' P . M . and Secretary , and Installing Mister , all of whom ' responded . Bro . Beasley in proposing "The Health of the

Initiates , " said that it did not often fall to a Master's lot to propose the health of seven newly made brethren at one time ; that however was his present position . They had with them four brethren who hail taken their Second Degree that evening , whose health he had now to propose for the first time , because the lodge did not have a banquet when they vvere initiated , they hael also the three initiates

who had just been admitted into Masonry . These were very young Masons , whose experience was of a most limiteel character , but he hoped that what they had seen might lead them to effect great things in the future . Several other toasts were also drunk , including the " Visitors , " and the " Officers of the lodge . " These having been respontietl to

the W . M . proposed " Success to the Masonic Press , '' coupled with the name of Bro . Massey , of the Freemason , who in replying acknowledged the flattering terms in vvhich Bro . Beasley had referred to the paper he represented , and the manner in which pressmen ' s services were appreciated in the Craft .

INSTRUCTION . PYTHAGOREAN LODGE ( No 79 ) . —After a few years' sojourn at Bro . C Wall ' s , the Pi ince of Orange , London-street , Greenwich , this well-known Lodge has removed to new quarters , at the Portland Hotel , in the same street . The occasion of the removal was seized by the brethren to have the Ceremonies of Consecration anrl

Installation rehearsed , and in the person of Bro . Jas . Terry , the courteous Secretary of the R . M . B . I ., they were fortunate in obtaining an efficient expounder of those two beautiful ceremonies . On the lotli inst . nearly So brethren assembled at the new quarters to take part in the double event . With his proverbial punctuality Bro . Terry ascended the throne at 7 o ' clock , and appointed as his officers , Bros . Dr .

Gooding , as S W . ; C . Nash . P . M . 79 , J . W . ; Macdonald , P . M . 1158 , D . C ; Andrews , P . M . 8 71 , I . G . ; and Roberts , P . M . -7 i ) , as P . M . After the preliminary business had been observed , Bro . Terry delivered a forcible oration on Freemasonry in general and thc constitution of a loelge in particular , anel then in an unusually impressive manner duly consecrateel anil dedicated the lodge accoreling to

ancient custom . At the conclusion of this ceremony , Bro . J . Shaw , I . P . M . 79 and Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction , was presentee ! by the D . C . and regularly installed by Bro . Terry into the chair of K . S . Having been proclaimed and saluted , the new W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows ; Bro . Gooding S . W ., Nash , J . W . ; R Boncey , Treas . Roberts , Sec ; Gibson , S . D . ; Partridge , J . D . ; Andrews ,

I . G . ; and Macdonald , D . C The delivery of the charges to the Master , Wardens , and Brethren with Bro . Terry ' s well known force and eloquence , terminated the business proper . A complimentary vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . lorry for his kindness in officiating as Consecrating Officer , which that worthy brother suitably acknowledged . A larjje number of the visiting brethren having joined , the

lodge was closed and adjourned to the ensuing Wednesday evening . Great credit is due to Bros . Roberts-, Sec ; Shaw , Preceptor ; Macelonald , D . C . ; Andrews , I . G . ; through whose skilful arangemeuts the proceeelings vvere carried through without the slightest confusion , notwithstanding the crowded state ot the room . The musical arrangements were to have been under the direction of Bro . Kipps , P . G . O . Kent , but

domestic affliction preventing his attendance . His place was ably filled ( although at very short notice ) by Bro . G . Dowsett . After the lodge was closed the brethren partook of a cold collation , vvhich was served by their new host Bro . G . Boncey in a manner that called forth the encomiums of all present . Altogether thc proceedings of the evening vvere eminently successful , and thc 10 th October , 1877 , will long be remembered by those present as a red letter day .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , ( No . 1524 ) , held at the Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston E ., on Wednesday , 17 th inst . Present : Bros . Brasted , W . M . ; Maples , S . W . ; Dignam , J . W . ; C . larkin , S . D . ; Delafons , J . D . ; Brown , I . G . ; Fieleirouk , Preceptor , E , Dietrich , Sec ., and Bros . Marsh , G . Ferrar , Poole , Pollack , E . George , Watkins , R . Olley , Lee , Loelller , Norman , and others .

The lotlge was opened at 8 p . m . in ancient form , anil the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lotlge was operncd in the Second Degree , ant ! Bro Marsh answered the usual questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree , when Bro . Marsh was raised to

the Degree of M . M . hy the W . M . in his usual correct and impressive manner . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Lee worked the Sections of the Lecture , assistetl by the brethren . Bro . Loefrler and Norman became joining members . Bro . Maples was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

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MOUNT LEBANON CHAPTER ( No . 7 S ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday , October 1 lib , at the Bridge Mouse Hotel . There were present Comps . J . VV . Balelwin , M . E . Z . ; J . Mason , H . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . A . S . Middlesex , P . Z . as J . Apologies vvere received from absent candielates . A letter of condolence was ordered to be sent to the widow of the late Comp .