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REPORTS or M ASONIC MEETIXOS : — Craft Masonry x S Roval Arch * S Provincial Grand Chapter of West Lancashire rS 2 Consecration of the Provincial Grand Mark Loelgc of Monmouthshire r S Con « cci-ation of a Mark Lodge at Burnley 153 s-,, 1 Accident to a Brother in Liverpool i $ 3
Roval Masonic Institution lor ( jirls 154 Roval Masonic Institution for Boys IJ 4 1 oi ' lgc of Benevolence IS < Masonic and General Tidings 155 Movements of our Royal Grand Master 156 I ast Quarterly Court of the Boys * School 156 The City Guilds 156 Ridiculous Excuses ' 57
War or Peace I 57 The Result of the Elections 157 C ORRESPONDENTS : — Receipt Stamp Duty on Lodge Dues r ^ The Installation at ' Aherdare 158 Masonic Notes and Queries 158
Reviews iav The Henry Muggeridge Testimonial 'SO Consecration of the Prince Leopold Lodge 156 Obituary 159 I odite Meetings for Next Week I 59 Advertisements ! rt > o , i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .
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Craft tSteaorctB . LODGE OF UNITED STRENGTH . —( No . 228 ) . —The last regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , on Tuesday , the 10 th inst . The following brethren were present-. Bros . James Hill , W . M . ; Snare , S . W . ; Halford , J . W . ; I'iercy , S . D . ; Todd , J . D . ; Flaws , I . G . ; Davies , P . M ., Asst . Sec ; Hartv , P . M ., Org . ; J . Terry , P . M ., D . C . The minutes of
the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Bros . Quartly and Sarrol . Bro . J . Terry , P . M ., then brought forward the case of a brother in distress , and proposal a grant from the Benevolent Fund of the lodge . It was seconded by Bro . Piercy , S . W ., and carried unanimously . Bro . Davies , P . M ., Assistant Secretary , announced with regret that the
father of the lodge , Bro . Joseph Crump , P . M ., and Bro . Winsland , P . M ., Treasurer , were absent from this , the last meeting , on account of severe illness ; and Bro . Terry , P . M ., proposer ! , seconeled by the W . M ., and unanimously carried , that a . \ vAe o 5 sympathy VjeiccoideA in the minutes , anel the Assistant Secretary bc reejucsted to communicate the same to the brethren in question . The lodge having
been formally closed until the second 1 ucsday in October next , the brethren adjourned to bantiuet , to which ample justice was done . On the removal of the cloth the toasts were given , " The Queen and the Craft , " followed by the National Anthem , " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales" was drank with enthusiasm , the W . M . remarking that he was glad to see that H . R . H . had
recovereel from his late indisposition , and trusted with the help of T . G . A . O . T . U ., the change of climate will restore H . R . H . again to good health . The usual Masonic toasts followed , that of " The Visitcrr " being resp onded to by Bro . Dr . Whitmore , who took the opportunity to state that it was over thirty years since he had the pleasure cf visiting the Lodge of United Strength , but even in that space of
time it had not lost its reputation for good working , as he had witnessed that evening the Third Degree worked by the W . M . in the best possible manner . Several capital songs enlivened the proceedings of the evening . Among the visitors present we noticed Bros . Dr . Whitmore , J . D Lovereto , C . | . Milliard , S . S . Bacon , and others . WOOLWICH . — Union Waterloo Lodge
( No . 13 ) . —Under the presidency of our esteemed Bro . F . G . Pownall , W . M ., this good old lodge , the mother and most respecteel of all the lodges in the district , is steadily increasing , not only in years but in strength and position , and we feel sure that no one could have seen the splendiel working of the ceremonies on Wednesday , the nth inst ., without feeling both pleasure and pride at the opportunity
of being present where such gooel Masonic work was so well and ably done . The business before the lodge consisted of the balloting for and approval of Messrs . Debraclair , Jones , and Deans , which being effected , those gentlemen were duly initiated into Masonry , and Bro . Girdlestone icccived the Sublime Degree from the hands of the W . M . The following officers were present beside
theW . M .-. Bros . G . Davies , P . M . ; G . W . Heed , S . W . ; J . P . Moore , J . W . ; J . Henderson , P . M . and Treas . ; H . Syer , Sec . ; T . Hutton , S . D . ; W . Brown , J . D . ; H . Harding , Org . ; B . Norman , Tyler . Bro . Masters , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Reilly , acted as I . G . The visitors included Bros . C . Coupland , P . M . 913 , and P . G . J . W . for Kent : W . Weston , W . M . ISJ 6 ; T . ' Butt , W . M .
700 ; W . T . Vincent , W . M . 913 -, A . Jessup , Treas . 913 ; J . Chapman , J . D . 913 ; J . Sevenake , 1255 ; J . W . Miller , 700 ; J . Frankling , 913 ; C . J . Bowden , 299 ; W . Halierman , 153 O ; W . Taylor , 153 6 ; S . Standing , 133 d ; C . W . Harris , ' S 71 ;! W . A . Watkins , 153 6 ; W . Cobb , 700 ; G . W . King , 77 ; and C . Jolly , 913 . The whole of the work uemg finished , and charity , the mainspring of all Masonry , not forgotten , the brethren re-assembled for refreshment .
The eloquent W . M . put the usual toasts in good and effective style , and the brethren as loyally rcsponeled , and a rare flow of harmony conduced to the comfort of this huly happy gathering . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — 'I ' he regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , April 5 th . All the officers were present , namely , Bros . F . Wilkinson , W . M . ;
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Brown , I . P . M . ; Falkner , S . W . ; C . Wilkinson , J . W . ; Ashley , P . M . and Treas . ; Braham , Sec . ; "Wilton , P . M . and Dir . of Cers . ; Carey , P . M . and Assist . Dir . of Cers . ; Gummer , S . D . ; Hunt , J . D . ; Radway , I . G . ; Robinson , Stwd . ; Bigwood , Tyler ; as P . M . ' s of No . 41 , Bros . Cooper , Clark , Rubie , and Mitchell ; also Dr . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W . for Warwickshire , and P . M . 43 and 95 8 ;
and many members . The visitors were Bros . Gore , W . M ., and Dickenson , J . W . 379 ; Col . Ford , P . M . ; Edwards , W . M . ; C . Collins , Sec ; W . Collins , Rolfe , Marillier , Hughes , all of No . 53 ; Tucker , 70 ; Bedford , P . M . 304 ; Watts , P . M . 626 ; Forckler , 35 ; Pegler , P . M . 304 , 32 , 578 , 102 C ; Reynolds , Fuller , and Sumsion . After the lodge had been opened by the W . M ., the minutes of the
previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for five candielates , which proving unanimously favourable , they will be initiated at the next meeting . The subject of the exclusion of Jews from Masonry in Germany was considered , and the W . M . was commissioned to sign the petition in their favour on behalf of the members of No . 41 . Messrs . Harris , Peach , Davis , and Baldwin ,
previously balloted for , were presented for initiation , and the ceremony was very creditably performed for the first time by the W . M ., Bro . Cooper , as usual , giving the charge , and Bro . Falkner the explanation of the working tools . A printed copy of the Treasurer ' s annual report was presented to every member , which , notwithstanding
some heavy expenses during the past year , showed a satisfactory balance of nearly £ 60 . A proposition to reduce the subscription by one half to members , not being officers , who reside more than fifty miles from Bath , having been recommended by the permanent committee , it was carried unanimously . In the course of the evening , considering that there were four initiations , a ballot for five candidates ,
and proposition of two others , Bro . Ashley , P . M ., took advantage of an interval to impress on the members , especially the younger ones , the importance of strict inquiry and perfect satisfaction as to the eligibility of candidates as regards character , and strongly to urge that in no case should a name be brought openly before the lodge until it had been privately mentioned to the W . M . and Wardens , and had received their sanction . A vote of thanks for
their attendance was passed to the visiting brethren by acclamation , and responded to by Bros . Gore , Edwards , Bedford , and Pegler . Bro . Mercer proposed a joining member , and Bro . Brown a candidate for initiation . The lodge was closed at a quarter to ten . TRURO . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 131 ) . —The regular meeting of this ancient lodge was held on Tuesday ,
the 10 th inst ., and was rendered an especial one from the fact that the members decided to add to the list of their honorary members the name of Bro . C . Eugene Meyer , of Philadelphia , U . S . A . Bro . Meyer is well-known to the members of every legal Masonic degree in America , from the First to the Thirty-third , and much respected by the leading brethren , especially of the Grand Lodge and Grand
Chapter ( R . A . ) of Pennsylvania . As Chairman of the Library Committee of the former , and Past Grand High Priest of the latter , his services on behalf of the Craft especially have been most continuous and valuable for years , and certainly are " beyond all praise . " The members of the Lodge of Fortitude had , however , before their minds not only a certain handsome gift lie had made to
them , in appreciation of the literary labours in connection with Freemasonry by one of their Past Masters ( Bro . William James Hughan ) , but remembered with evident gratitude the kind assistance he had rendered to an unfortunate member of their lodge , and they intend , by the special honour thus conferred , to mark their warm approval of his Masonic career generally , and as they have
witnessed it particularly . The only other brother so honoured is the Right Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , Prov . G . M . of Cornwall . The lodge possesses a centenary warrant , and numbers on its roll some of the best " workers " in the country . We trust that Bro . Meyer will long live to enjoy the deserved honour thus bestowed upon him by an English lodge . of
LANCASTER . —l ^ odge Fortitude ( No . 2 S 1 ) . —This lodge held its regular meeting in the Masonic Rooms , Athenajum , on the evening of the nth inst . There was a gooel attendance both of members and visiting brethren , Bro . Richard Taylor , the W . M ., presiding . The lodge having been opened with the usual formalities pertaining to the Craft , the minutes of the previous meeting
were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . William Melrose , engineer , which proving unanimous , he was duly admitted into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by the W . M ., the E . A . charge being given by Bro . Geo . Kelland , P . M . A candidate was then proposed for admission at next meeting , and the usual proclamation made , which elicited hearty good
wishes from the visitors , and the lodge was subsequently closed in love , peace , and harmony . BRADFORD . — Shakespeare Lodge ( No . 1018 ) . —On Wednesday evening , the nth inst ., the installation of Bro . R . G . Latimer as the W . M . of the above lodge took place in the Masonic Rooms , Salem-street , Bradford , Yorkshire , in the presence of a large number of
members , and also of W . M . ' s , P . M . ' s , and visitors from other lodges in the town and neighbourhood . Bro . Wm . Morgan , P . M ., went through the preliminaries , and the degree was bestowed by Bro . Monkman , P . M . On the re-assembling of the Master Masons , Bro . W . Morgan presented the W . M . elect with the implements of our profession , which are emblematical of our conduct in life . A
well-merited compliment was paid to the W . M . elect , who is highly respected in the town , and he received the hearty good wishes of all present . The other officers were appointed as follows : Bros . R . F . Harrison , I . P . M . ; Wm . Longley , S . W . ; G . H . Swithenbank , J . W . ; I . M . Thorpe , Treas . ; F . Ronnfeldt , P . M ., Sec ; Henry Harrison , S . D . ; Ed . Farrand , J . D . ; Wm . Hy . Haley , I . G , ; Samuel Bulmer , Tyler ; Ed . Misdale , Org . ; H . Tordoff , John Jolly ,
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and F . S . Garner , Stewards ; and Thornton Wood , S . of W and M . C . After the close of the lodge a grand banquet was held , and on the removal of the cloth the W . M . elect gave the following toasts , which were drunk with full Masonic honours : "The Queen , " "The Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " " The Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master of
England , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , " The following toasts were likewise heartily received and duly honoured : " Bro . Lieut-Col . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., J . P . D . L ., Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire , " "The Worshipful Bros . Thos . W . Tew , Deputy Prov . Grand Master of "West Yorkshire , and the rest of the Officers of the Provincial
Grand Lodge , " " The Retiring Master , Bro . R . F . Harrison , " "The Worshipful Master . " "The Worshipful Masters of the Visiting Lodges , " " The Worshipful Past Masters and Brethren of Visiting Lodges . " " The Worshipful Past Masters of the Shakespeare Lodge , " and " The Officers of the Lodge , " From the speeches it was gathered that the lodge is in a satisfactory financial
position ; that the members evince much earnestness in the pursuit of knowledge , and that complete harmony prevails amongst the whole of them . During the evening several songs were well rendered , and some classical music was performed on the grand pianoforte by Bros . Misdale and Atkinson . Throughout the proceedings were most successful , instructive , and enjoyable .
WESTERHAM . —Amherst Lodge ( N 0 . 1223 ) . —This lodge held held its second meeting of the season on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., at their lodge house , the King ' s Arms Hotel . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Newsom , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Alfred Sydney O wen was then advanced to the
sublime degree of a M . M . Bro . Steele , of the SS . Peter and Paul Lodge , 1 4 10 , Newport Pagnell , was elected as a joining member , and Mr . Jno . Carr , jun ., was initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . This business being con ^ pleted , Bro . MortlocV , P . M . Industry , 186 , proceeded to instal the W . M . elect , Bro . Edw . J . Dodd . The ceremony was performed in that able and impressive manner
for which he is so thoroughly appreciated . The following officers were then invested by the W . M .: —Bros . A . W . Duret , S . W . ; W . C . Banks , J . W . ; R . Durtnell , Treas . ; J . H . Jewell , Sec . ; C . J . Dodd , S . D . ; Jno . Webb , J . D .: Smeeman Smith , I . G . ; T . Baker , D . C ; Owen , Std . ; and Fullager , Tyler . Bro . Jewell brought under the notice of the lodge the petition emanating from the
Monteflore Lodge , No . 1017 , respecting the obnoxious law enforced in the German lodges in respect to the exclusion of the Jews from the privileges of Freemasonry , on his proposition , seconded by Bro . Webb , the feeling and of the lodge was signified by an unanimous wish that the same should be signed by the W . M . on behalf of the lodge , and forwarded to Bro Abrahams for presentation to Grand
Lodge . The lodge was then closed in due form , and marshalled by the D . C . to the banquet-room , where a splendid repast was served . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the W . M ., in a neat address , presented the retiring Master , Bro . R . Durtnell , with a very elegant and handsome jewel , bearing the Amherst Arms exquisitely enamelled in colours , and bearing the following inscription
" Presented by the members of the Amherst Lodge to Bro . Richard Durtnell , P . M ., as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of the efficient manner in which he discharged the duties of W . M . during the years 1875 and 1876 . " The call for the Tyler brought a very pleasant evening to a close . GREAT STANMORE . — Abercorn Lodge
( No . 1549 ) . —This summer lodge commenced its third season on the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of Bro . J . W . Garrod , W . M ., assisted by Bros . Vincent , S . W . ; Ledcombe , J . W . ; Ebbs , J . D . ; Llewellyn Winter , Organist ; Rogers , Treas . ; Veal , Hon . Sec . ; Bros . Best , Peach , Linton ; and visitors : Bros . Tickle , P . M . 1196 ; Hawksley , 1196 ; Hunt , F . C . 1425 ; and Garrod , 889 . Thelodge
was opened in the First Degree at 4 . 45 , and disposed of the only business on the summons , viz ., to confirm the previous lodge miuutes and read the bye-laws according to annual custom . At the last meeting in October the brethren discussed and agreed that the day of meeting for various good reasons should be altered from the first Tuesday to the first Wednesday in the respective months ,
which was fully confirmed at this meeting , and instructions given to apply for permission to the M . W . G . M ., and if possible to be procured by the next meeting in May . A petition was also presented by Bros . Tickle and Hawksley , asking the recommendation of the brethren in support of a new summer lodge , to be holden at the same hotel , by various members of the Urban and other London lodges , proposed to be called the " Sub-Urban , " which met with
the hearty support and good wishes of all present . The lodge was closed in the usual form at S 40 , one new member being proposed for next meeting . The usual banquet followed , to the satisfaction of all . The musical contributions of the brethren , and the hearty reception of the usual Masonic toasts ably ( and appropriately given by the W . M . ) were , as usual at this lodge , very enjoyable , many remaining after the Tyler's toast had disposed of all ceremony , and each contributing to the harmony of the occasion .
PUTNEY . — -Royal Commemoration Lodge ( No . 158 . O . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , 4 th inst ., under the gavel of P . M . Bro . J . Wright . There were also present Bros . Robinson , Morphew , Holland , Boehr , Coliings , Watkins , P . M . ' s Smith
and Stacey , and a large number cf visitors and brethren , including P . M . ' s Terry , Swallow , Scott , Wise , Wright , Burrell , and others . The retiring W . M ., having raised Bro . Stokes and passed Bro . Hunt , proceeded to instal Bro . Robinson , the W . M . elect . On the re-assembling of the brethren the newly-installed W . M . was proclaimed in the
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CONTENTS .
REPORTS or M ASONIC MEETIXOS : — Craft Masonry x S Roval Arch * S Provincial Grand Chapter of West Lancashire rS 2 Consecration of the Provincial Grand Mark Loelgc of Monmouthshire r S Con « cci-ation of a Mark Lodge at Burnley 153 s-,, 1 Accident to a Brother in Liverpool i $ 3
Roval Masonic Institution lor ( jirls 154 Roval Masonic Institution for Boys IJ 4 1 oi ' lgc of Benevolence IS < Masonic and General Tidings 155 Movements of our Royal Grand Master 156 I ast Quarterly Court of the Boys * School 156 The City Guilds 156 Ridiculous Excuses ' 57
War or Peace I 57 The Result of the Elections 157 C ORRESPONDENTS : — Receipt Stamp Duty on Lodge Dues r ^ The Installation at ' Aherdare 158 Masonic Notes and Queries 158
Reviews iav The Henry Muggeridge Testimonial 'SO Consecration of the Prince Leopold Lodge 156 Obituary 159 I odite Meetings for Next Week I 59 Advertisements ! rt > o , i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .
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Craft tSteaorctB . LODGE OF UNITED STRENGTH . —( No . 228 ) . —The last regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , on Tuesday , the 10 th inst . The following brethren were present-. Bros . James Hill , W . M . ; Snare , S . W . ; Halford , J . W . ; I'iercy , S . D . ; Todd , J . D . ; Flaws , I . G . ; Davies , P . M ., Asst . Sec ; Hartv , P . M ., Org . ; J . Terry , P . M ., D . C . The minutes of
the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Bros . Quartly and Sarrol . Bro . J . Terry , P . M ., then brought forward the case of a brother in distress , and proposal a grant from the Benevolent Fund of the lodge . It was seconded by Bro . Piercy , S . W ., and carried unanimously . Bro . Davies , P . M ., Assistant Secretary , announced with regret that the
father of the lodge , Bro . Joseph Crump , P . M ., and Bro . Winsland , P . M ., Treasurer , were absent from this , the last meeting , on account of severe illness ; and Bro . Terry , P . M ., proposer ! , seconeled by the W . M ., and unanimously carried , that a . \ vAe o 5 sympathy VjeiccoideA in the minutes , anel the Assistant Secretary bc reejucsted to communicate the same to the brethren in question . The lodge having
been formally closed until the second 1 ucsday in October next , the brethren adjourned to bantiuet , to which ample justice was done . On the removal of the cloth the toasts were given , " The Queen and the Craft , " followed by the National Anthem , " The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales" was drank with enthusiasm , the W . M . remarking that he was glad to see that H . R . H . had
recovereel from his late indisposition , and trusted with the help of T . G . A . O . T . U ., the change of climate will restore H . R . H . again to good health . The usual Masonic toasts followed , that of " The Visitcrr " being resp onded to by Bro . Dr . Whitmore , who took the opportunity to state that it was over thirty years since he had the pleasure cf visiting the Lodge of United Strength , but even in that space of
time it had not lost its reputation for good working , as he had witnessed that evening the Third Degree worked by the W . M . in the best possible manner . Several capital songs enlivened the proceedings of the evening . Among the visitors present we noticed Bros . Dr . Whitmore , J . D Lovereto , C . | . Milliard , S . S . Bacon , and others . WOOLWICH . — Union Waterloo Lodge
( No . 13 ) . —Under the presidency of our esteemed Bro . F . G . Pownall , W . M ., this good old lodge , the mother and most respecteel of all the lodges in the district , is steadily increasing , not only in years but in strength and position , and we feel sure that no one could have seen the splendiel working of the ceremonies on Wednesday , the nth inst ., without feeling both pleasure and pride at the opportunity
of being present where such gooel Masonic work was so well and ably done . The business before the lodge consisted of the balloting for and approval of Messrs . Debraclair , Jones , and Deans , which being effected , those gentlemen were duly initiated into Masonry , and Bro . Girdlestone icccived the Sublime Degree from the hands of the W . M . The following officers were present beside
theW . M .-. Bros . G . Davies , P . M . ; G . W . Heed , S . W . ; J . P . Moore , J . W . ; J . Henderson , P . M . and Treas . ; H . Syer , Sec . ; T . Hutton , S . D . ; W . Brown , J . D . ; H . Harding , Org . ; B . Norman , Tyler . Bro . Masters , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Reilly , acted as I . G . The visitors included Bros . C . Coupland , P . M . 913 , and P . G . J . W . for Kent : W . Weston , W . M . ISJ 6 ; T . ' Butt , W . M .
700 ; W . T . Vincent , W . M . 913 -, A . Jessup , Treas . 913 ; J . Chapman , J . D . 913 ; J . Sevenake , 1255 ; J . W . Miller , 700 ; J . Frankling , 913 ; C . J . Bowden , 299 ; W . Halierman , 153 O ; W . Taylor , 153 6 ; S . Standing , 133 d ; C . W . Harris , ' S 71 ;! W . A . Watkins , 153 6 ; W . Cobb , 700 ; G . W . King , 77 ; and C . Jolly , 913 . The whole of the work uemg finished , and charity , the mainspring of all Masonry , not forgotten , the brethren re-assembled for refreshment .
The eloquent W . M . put the usual toasts in good and effective style , and the brethren as loyally rcsponeled , and a rare flow of harmony conduced to the comfort of this huly happy gathering . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — 'I ' he regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , April 5 th . All the officers were present , namely , Bros . F . Wilkinson , W . M . ;
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Brown , I . P . M . ; Falkner , S . W . ; C . Wilkinson , J . W . ; Ashley , P . M . and Treas . ; Braham , Sec . ; "Wilton , P . M . and Dir . of Cers . ; Carey , P . M . and Assist . Dir . of Cers . ; Gummer , S . D . ; Hunt , J . D . ; Radway , I . G . ; Robinson , Stwd . ; Bigwood , Tyler ; as P . M . ' s of No . 41 , Bros . Cooper , Clark , Rubie , and Mitchell ; also Dr . Hopkins , P . P . G . S . W . for Warwickshire , and P . M . 43 and 95 8 ;
and many members . The visitors were Bros . Gore , W . M ., and Dickenson , J . W . 379 ; Col . Ford , P . M . ; Edwards , W . M . ; C . Collins , Sec ; W . Collins , Rolfe , Marillier , Hughes , all of No . 53 ; Tucker , 70 ; Bedford , P . M . 304 ; Watts , P . M . 626 ; Forckler , 35 ; Pegler , P . M . 304 , 32 , 578 , 102 C ; Reynolds , Fuller , and Sumsion . After the lodge had been opened by the W . M ., the minutes of the
previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for five candielates , which proving unanimously favourable , they will be initiated at the next meeting . The subject of the exclusion of Jews from Masonry in Germany was considered , and the W . M . was commissioned to sign the petition in their favour on behalf of the members of No . 41 . Messrs . Harris , Peach , Davis , and Baldwin ,
previously balloted for , were presented for initiation , and the ceremony was very creditably performed for the first time by the W . M ., Bro . Cooper , as usual , giving the charge , and Bro . Falkner the explanation of the working tools . A printed copy of the Treasurer ' s annual report was presented to every member , which , notwithstanding
some heavy expenses during the past year , showed a satisfactory balance of nearly £ 60 . A proposition to reduce the subscription by one half to members , not being officers , who reside more than fifty miles from Bath , having been recommended by the permanent committee , it was carried unanimously . In the course of the evening , considering that there were four initiations , a ballot for five candidates ,
and proposition of two others , Bro . Ashley , P . M ., took advantage of an interval to impress on the members , especially the younger ones , the importance of strict inquiry and perfect satisfaction as to the eligibility of candidates as regards character , and strongly to urge that in no case should a name be brought openly before the lodge until it had been privately mentioned to the W . M . and Wardens , and had received their sanction . A vote of thanks for
their attendance was passed to the visiting brethren by acclamation , and responded to by Bros . Gore , Edwards , Bedford , and Pegler . Bro . Mercer proposed a joining member , and Bro . Brown a candidate for initiation . The lodge was closed at a quarter to ten . TRURO . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 131 ) . —The regular meeting of this ancient lodge was held on Tuesday ,
the 10 th inst ., and was rendered an especial one from the fact that the members decided to add to the list of their honorary members the name of Bro . C . Eugene Meyer , of Philadelphia , U . S . A . Bro . Meyer is well-known to the members of every legal Masonic degree in America , from the First to the Thirty-third , and much respected by the leading brethren , especially of the Grand Lodge and Grand
Chapter ( R . A . ) of Pennsylvania . As Chairman of the Library Committee of the former , and Past Grand High Priest of the latter , his services on behalf of the Craft especially have been most continuous and valuable for years , and certainly are " beyond all praise . " The members of the Lodge of Fortitude had , however , before their minds not only a certain handsome gift lie had made to
them , in appreciation of the literary labours in connection with Freemasonry by one of their Past Masters ( Bro . William James Hughan ) , but remembered with evident gratitude the kind assistance he had rendered to an unfortunate member of their lodge , and they intend , by the special honour thus conferred , to mark their warm approval of his Masonic career generally , and as they have
witnessed it particularly . The only other brother so honoured is the Right Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , Prov . G . M . of Cornwall . The lodge possesses a centenary warrant , and numbers on its roll some of the best " workers " in the country . We trust that Bro . Meyer will long live to enjoy the deserved honour thus bestowed upon him by an English lodge . of
LANCASTER . —l ^ odge Fortitude ( No . 2 S 1 ) . —This lodge held its regular meeting in the Masonic Rooms , Athenajum , on the evening of the nth inst . There was a gooel attendance both of members and visiting brethren , Bro . Richard Taylor , the W . M ., presiding . The lodge having been opened with the usual formalities pertaining to the Craft , the minutes of the previous meeting
were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . William Melrose , engineer , which proving unanimous , he was duly admitted into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by the W . M ., the E . A . charge being given by Bro . Geo . Kelland , P . M . A candidate was then proposed for admission at next meeting , and the usual proclamation made , which elicited hearty good
wishes from the visitors , and the lodge was subsequently closed in love , peace , and harmony . BRADFORD . — Shakespeare Lodge ( No . 1018 ) . —On Wednesday evening , the nth inst ., the installation of Bro . R . G . Latimer as the W . M . of the above lodge took place in the Masonic Rooms , Salem-street , Bradford , Yorkshire , in the presence of a large number of
members , and also of W . M . ' s , P . M . ' s , and visitors from other lodges in the town and neighbourhood . Bro . Wm . Morgan , P . M ., went through the preliminaries , and the degree was bestowed by Bro . Monkman , P . M . On the re-assembling of the Master Masons , Bro . W . Morgan presented the W . M . elect with the implements of our profession , which are emblematical of our conduct in life . A
well-merited compliment was paid to the W . M . elect , who is highly respected in the town , and he received the hearty good wishes of all present . The other officers were appointed as follows : Bros . R . F . Harrison , I . P . M . ; Wm . Longley , S . W . ; G . H . Swithenbank , J . W . ; I . M . Thorpe , Treas . ; F . Ronnfeldt , P . M ., Sec ; Henry Harrison , S . D . ; Ed . Farrand , J . D . ; Wm . Hy . Haley , I . G , ; Samuel Bulmer , Tyler ; Ed . Misdale , Org . ; H . Tordoff , John Jolly ,
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and F . S . Garner , Stewards ; and Thornton Wood , S . of W and M . C . After the close of the lodge a grand banquet was held , and on the removal of the cloth the W . M . elect gave the following toasts , which were drunk with full Masonic honours : "The Queen , " "The Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " " The Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master of
England , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , " The following toasts were likewise heartily received and duly honoured : " Bro . Lieut-Col . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart ., J . P . D . L ., Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Master of West Yorkshire , " "The Worshipful Bros . Thos . W . Tew , Deputy Prov . Grand Master of "West Yorkshire , and the rest of the Officers of the Provincial
Grand Lodge , " " The Retiring Master , Bro . R . F . Harrison , " "The Worshipful Master . " "The Worshipful Masters of the Visiting Lodges , " " The Worshipful Past Masters and Brethren of Visiting Lodges . " " The Worshipful Past Masters of the Shakespeare Lodge , " and " The Officers of the Lodge , " From the speeches it was gathered that the lodge is in a satisfactory financial
position ; that the members evince much earnestness in the pursuit of knowledge , and that complete harmony prevails amongst the whole of them . During the evening several songs were well rendered , and some classical music was performed on the grand pianoforte by Bros . Misdale and Atkinson . Throughout the proceedings were most successful , instructive , and enjoyable .
WESTERHAM . —Amherst Lodge ( N 0 . 1223 ) . —This lodge held held its second meeting of the season on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., at their lodge house , the King ' s Arms Hotel . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Newsom , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Alfred Sydney O wen was then advanced to the
sublime degree of a M . M . Bro . Steele , of the SS . Peter and Paul Lodge , 1 4 10 , Newport Pagnell , was elected as a joining member , and Mr . Jno . Carr , jun ., was initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . This business being con ^ pleted , Bro . MortlocV , P . M . Industry , 186 , proceeded to instal the W . M . elect , Bro . Edw . J . Dodd . The ceremony was performed in that able and impressive manner
for which he is so thoroughly appreciated . The following officers were then invested by the W . M .: —Bros . A . W . Duret , S . W . ; W . C . Banks , J . W . ; R . Durtnell , Treas . ; J . H . Jewell , Sec . ; C . J . Dodd , S . D . ; Jno . Webb , J . D .: Smeeman Smith , I . G . ; T . Baker , D . C ; Owen , Std . ; and Fullager , Tyler . Bro . Jewell brought under the notice of the lodge the petition emanating from the
Monteflore Lodge , No . 1017 , respecting the obnoxious law enforced in the German lodges in respect to the exclusion of the Jews from the privileges of Freemasonry , on his proposition , seconded by Bro . Webb , the feeling and of the lodge was signified by an unanimous wish that the same should be signed by the W . M . on behalf of the lodge , and forwarded to Bro Abrahams for presentation to Grand
Lodge . The lodge was then closed in due form , and marshalled by the D . C . to the banquet-room , where a splendid repast was served . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the W . M ., in a neat address , presented the retiring Master , Bro . R . Durtnell , with a very elegant and handsome jewel , bearing the Amherst Arms exquisitely enamelled in colours , and bearing the following inscription
" Presented by the members of the Amherst Lodge to Bro . Richard Durtnell , P . M ., as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of the efficient manner in which he discharged the duties of W . M . during the years 1875 and 1876 . " The call for the Tyler brought a very pleasant evening to a close . GREAT STANMORE . — Abercorn Lodge
( No . 1549 ) . —This summer lodge commenced its third season on the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of Bro . J . W . Garrod , W . M ., assisted by Bros . Vincent , S . W . ; Ledcombe , J . W . ; Ebbs , J . D . ; Llewellyn Winter , Organist ; Rogers , Treas . ; Veal , Hon . Sec . ; Bros . Best , Peach , Linton ; and visitors : Bros . Tickle , P . M . 1196 ; Hawksley , 1196 ; Hunt , F . C . 1425 ; and Garrod , 889 . Thelodge
was opened in the First Degree at 4 . 45 , and disposed of the only business on the summons , viz ., to confirm the previous lodge miuutes and read the bye-laws according to annual custom . At the last meeting in October the brethren discussed and agreed that the day of meeting for various good reasons should be altered from the first Tuesday to the first Wednesday in the respective months ,
which was fully confirmed at this meeting , and instructions given to apply for permission to the M . W . G . M ., and if possible to be procured by the next meeting in May . A petition was also presented by Bros . Tickle and Hawksley , asking the recommendation of the brethren in support of a new summer lodge , to be holden at the same hotel , by various members of the Urban and other London lodges , proposed to be called the " Sub-Urban , " which met with
the hearty support and good wishes of all present . The lodge was closed in the usual form at S 40 , one new member being proposed for next meeting . The usual banquet followed , to the satisfaction of all . The musical contributions of the brethren , and the hearty reception of the usual Masonic toasts ably ( and appropriately given by the W . M . ) were , as usual at this lodge , very enjoyable , many remaining after the Tyler's toast had disposed of all ceremony , and each contributing to the harmony of the occasion .
PUTNEY . — -Royal Commemoration Lodge ( No . 158 . O . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , 4 th inst ., under the gavel of P . M . Bro . J . Wright . There were also present Bros . Robinson , Morphew , Holland , Boehr , Coliings , Watkins , P . M . ' s Smith
and Stacey , and a large number cf visitors and brethren , including P . M . ' s Terry , Swallow , Scott , Wise , Wright , Burrell , and others . The retiring W . M ., having raised Bro . Stokes and passed Bro . Hunt , proceeded to instal Bro . Robinson , the W . M . elect . On the re-assembling of the brethren the newly-installed W . M . was proclaimed in the