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1869 , had contributed handsomely to the Charities , and on the ist of January , 1 SS 3 , was presented , as a token oi their eiteem and appreciation of his services , with the jewel of a Prov . G . Deacon . The other survivor , their newlyinstalled W . M ., Bro . Wm . F . Smithson , was initiated in Lodge Harrogate and Clato , 1001 , May , 1 S 67 , and passed and raised in succeeding months . He filled with zeal

and ability a number of offices in the lodge , and was installed W . M . in April , 1872 . For many years he was Provincial Charity Member , and the amounts placed to the credit of that lodge and its members in the books of the Masonic Institutions are a standing record of his conscentious and successful fulfilment of the duties of that onerous office . The year 1 SS 0 calls for special note , he

having sent up contributions from Lodge 1001 between , £ 400 and £ 500 . In January , 1 S 73 , whilst in the chair of Lodge IOOI , he received Prov . G . Lodge , and afterwards entertained them at a banquet , followed by a ball . Whilst bestowing all the attention on that lodge the most critical could desire , he was yet awhile working hard in the interests of Lodge Gooodrich , 1211 , of which , as

previously stated , he was a founder in 1 S 6 S . On March 7 th , 1870 , he was elected for the time Treasurer of No . 1211 . On the 3 rd of February , 18 79 , he received a cordial vote of thanks for preparing their codes of bylaws . By his irresistible energy in the cause of their Masonic Charities he infused a large amount of zeal , not only in his own lodges , but through the province generally ,

and that he had continued unwearingly to the present day . At his instance a special meeting of West Yorkshire Provincial Charity members was called under the banner of their lodge , which resulted , on Sir Henry Edwards , then Prov . G . M ., taking the chair at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , in the contribution of the largest sum we have recorded as going up from that

province on any accasion connected with the Masonic Charities . On the 6 th of April , 1 SS 1 , he was appointed Prov . G . S . D ., in recognition of bis many and valuable services to the Craft . At the first meeting held during 1 SS 1 , of the Provincial Charity Committee , he was elected Vice-Chairman of that body , and having fulfilled with distinction the important duties of that honourable and

responsible position for five years , he was elected Chairman in 1 S 86 , and had continued in that office by annual reelection . Whilst drawing the attention of the brethren to the duty and necessity of supporting their Charitable Institutions , he had himself contributed munificently , having three time taken Stewardships for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , three times for the Bovs '

School , and also qualified as Vice-President for the Girls School . In 1 S 86 he became founder and first Senior Warden of the United Northern Counties Lodge , No . 212 S , in London , and was installed VV . M . in 1 S 87 . On his retirement from that office a few weeks ago he was presented by the lodge with a superb gold P . M . ' s jewel , and a massive silver cup , as a mark of the high esteem the brethren

entertained for him personally , and the distinguished manner in which he had discharged his duties as Master The Goderich Lodge could claim many brethren of nobility of heart amongst its members , while the rank and file were of a solid and respectable character , enthusiastically attached to their lodge and the principles of the Craft . By their splendid donations to the Charities , their industry and

application in perfecting the ceremonial of their Order , their loyalty to their Masonic rulers and true appreciation of brotherly feeling towards each other , the members of that lodge might be said to have laid a sound and enduring basis on which to raise a future superstructure of prosperity . Might the lodge continue a temple of harmony , and its members the bearers of that Divine message which

proclaims " peace on earth and goodwill towards men until time shall be no more . Apologies from about 60 brethren having been announcd , the lodge was closed , and the brethren , to the number of nearly So , adjourning to the banquet hall , were entertained at a sumptuous dinner , served in a highly creditable manner by Bro . Barrand , Hall-keeper and Tyler .

" The Health of Her Mcst Gracious Majesty the Queen " having been duly honoured , " The M . W . G . M ., the R . W . Pro G . M ., the R . W . D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was proposed by Bro . the Rev . Canon Bullock , and responded to by Bro . Rev . Dr . Smyth , G . Chap . Bro . A . W . Youings , P . M ., proposed " The R . W . Prov .

G . M ., the W . D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bros . Tew , Prov . G . M ., & c , and Bingham , P . S . G . W ., responded . The toast of "The Masonic Charities" was proposed by Bro . Crowe , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., and responded to by Bro . Harrop , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Vice-Chairman of West

Yorkshire Charity Committee . "The Worshipful Master and Prosperity to the Goderich Lodge" was proposed in eloquent terms by Bro . Tew , Prov . G . M ., and most enthusiastically received by the brethren . A most feeling and heartfelt response was given by Bro . W . F . Smithson , W . M .

Bro . the Rev . A . B . Coombe , Chap ., proposed the toast of "The Installing Master and Past Masters of Goderich Lodge . " Bros . Bradford , I . P . M . ; Jaques , P . M . ; and Crowe , P . M ., responded . "The Newly-Initiated Brethren" was proposed by Bro . Jaques , P . M ., and responded to by Bros . Boston and

reatherstone . Bro . Fourness , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas ., proposed the toast of "The Visiting Brethren . " Bros . Broughton , 302 , P . P . G . W ., and Trevor , W . M . 2069 , responded . "The Officers of the Lodge" was proposed by Bro .

Scriven , P . M ., and responded to by Bro . Smith , S . W . The Tyler ' s toast , proposed by Bro . Barrand , brought a long but enjoyable festival to a close . Mention should not be omitted that the brethren were treated to brilliant performances on the violoncello by Bro . Giessing , and on the pianoforte by Bro . Max Blume , both well-known and highly taiented musicians .

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , on the 10 th instant , wben Ihere were present , with others , Bros . T . Prust , W . M . ; T . W . Morgan , P . M ., S . W . ; T . H . Wills , J . W . ; J . McKellar , S . D . ; S . Wills , D . of C ; J . Taylor , Stwd ., as l . G . j F . Hex , I . P . M ., Sec ; j . Dodge , P . P . G . Treas ., Treasurer ; J . Lane , P . P . G . Reg . ;

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A . T . Blarney , P . G . Stwd . ; Hersey , Bubb , W . H . Snell , and Guy . Visitors : Bros . ] . Barker , P . P . G . S . of W . West Yorks ; and J . Salter , P . M . 32 S . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., when the minules were read , confirmed , and signed . B ; os . Holman , Hill ,

and Pickard were then passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . in his usual able manner , the working t-ols being explained in their fullest detail by Bro . A . T . Blarney , Bro . J . Taylor giving the lecture on the tracing board . The usual questions were asked , and after " Hearty good wishes " from the visitors , the lodge was closed .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the nth instant . Among those in attendance were Bros . E . Jenkins , W . M . ; Capt . Bunn , S . W . ; H . Jenkins , J . VV . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., P . M ., Treas . ; T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M ., Sec ; Toulmin , S . D . ; Lieut-Col . Cuming . 1 . 0 . ; Lieut . Perry , I . G .

Davison , D . of C ; VV . H . Saunders , P . P . G . D ., P . M . ; J . T . Briggs , P . G . S . D ., P . M . ; and A . Gurney , P . M . Bro . Major-General Cuming , R . A ., was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting was read and confirmed . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that the sum of five guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and placed on the list of the

W . M ., as Steward at the next Anniversary Festival of that Institution , to be held on the 27 th day of June . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed . Bro . J . T . Briggs responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers ; " Bro . VV .

H . Saunders , P . M ., "The Past Masters ; " Bro . Major-General Cuming , on behalf of "The Visitors ; " Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , for "The Treasurer and Secretary ; " and Bro . Bunn and H . Jenkins , for "The Officers . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 153 6 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the Lord Raglan Assembly Rooms , Burrage-road . Bro . R . Gooding , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported bv the following officers and brethren : Bros . Capt . W . Weston , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; G . Kenneday ,

P . M ., P . G . Stwd . ; W . Maule , P . M . ; VV . Moulds , P . M . ; C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ); A . Murdock , J . VV . ; A . Ware , Sec . ; W . Seager , S . D . ; VV . Musquin , I . G . ; G . Wheeler and W . Sale , Stewards ; J . Warren , P . M . 700 ; VV . Webber , J . VV . 700 ; C . Wood , iJ . VV . 1472 ; J . T . Jarvis , S . W . 912 ; W . G . Lloyd , S . D . 913 ; J . Freer , S . W . 193 6 ; W . Sandle , 1936 ; H . De Gray , 13 ; Capt .

Trapaud , 17 S 9 ; and R . Laird , 17 S 9 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read , Bro . McLaughlin was passed , and the VV . M . gave the lecture on the tracing board in this Degree splendidly . The lodge was then closed , and after supper the usual loyal , Grand Lodge , Provincial Grand Lodge , and personal toasts were duly honoured , and the brethren spent the remainder of the evening in harmony .

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INSTRUCTION .

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . r . ( 7 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the I 2 ' . h inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Leng , W . M . ; Dandridge , S . W . ; Whibley , I . W . ; Speight , P . M ., Sec ; Penrose , S . D . ; Prior , J . D . ; Mansiield , I . G . ; ilutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Couldrey , P . M . ; furpin , Dealer , J . J . Faulkner , Borrett , Downer , and Wright . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The usual questions leading to the Second Degree were then ably answered

by Bro . lurpin . ihe lodge was opened in the second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was called otF , and , on resuming , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony ot raising rehearsed , Bro . Borrett personating the candidate . The W . M . rendered the ceremony , including the traditional history , in a very able manner . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Dandridge , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . ) £ 3 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Cli £ toiwoad , Maida Hill , W . Present : Bros . C . J . Biorn , W . M . ; R . Dillon , S . W . ; J . Millier , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; W . J . Stratton , Sec . ( pro tem . ) ; C . Hunt , S . D . ; J . W . Manktelow , J . D . ; and N . Turner , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meetina were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the

Second Degree . Bro . Mankteldw , having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and ihe ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Manktelow candidate . The lodge was called otF and on , and resumed to the First Degree , The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Manktelow candidate . Bro . Dillon was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in

rotation . A letter was received from Bro . Wells stating that his absence was caused by a sudden and serious domestic allliction . A vote of sympathy was passed by the members , and entered on the minutes , a copy of which the Secretary was instructed to forward to Bro . Wells , expressing the regret of the members at his sudden bereavement . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . ] . Petch , W . M . j Yates , S . W . ; Duncan , J . W . ; CM . Coxon , Sec ; Scarlett , S . D . ; Sheffield , J . D . ; Hiller , I . G . ; Kilsby , Loomes , and Boyden . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Coxon answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of hearsed candidate Miller

passing was rt , Bro . Coxon . Bro . answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Loornes candidate . The lodge was again opened in the Second Degree , and afteiwards in the Third Degree . The ceremony o £ raising was rehearsed , Bro . Kilsby candidate . Bro . Coxon proposed , and Bro . Sheffield seconded , that Bro . Yates be elected W . M . for the next meeting—carried unanimously . The officers were appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekl ) meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 13 th inst . Present : Bros . F . M . Noakes , W M . ; J . D . Graham , S . W . ; H . G . Marsden , J . W . ; ] . Woodward , S . D . ; J . Russell , J . D . ; R . E . Cm-sons , I . G . ; W , C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . Ii . Weeks , Tvlcr ; A . Lyons , 654 , New York , U . S . A . ; II . C ,

Instruction.

Chevalier , V . Smith , T . C . Seary , W . B . Fendick , G . F . Swa „ „ J . FUrnell , A . E . Gladwell , A . Clark , W . Proudfoot , G . S R „ V ?• \ V . Wingham , H . J . Pellatt , and A . Wingham . SSl : ! 1 > The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the 1 meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith worker ! n ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . V . Smith offering hi-, "' as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the cerem f Bro . W . C . Smith wr-rked the 4 th Section of the First Leu ^ Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . VV . C . Smith Wrti ;

, tht » T « t Slfrtirm i . f fl-. . , TII . 1 1 *> .-....., » 1 « . I ~ . > « l « n ... l . » ... ur Mitl the ist Section of the 2 nd Lecture . Lodge closed down n rising for the first time , Bro . A . Wingham , 25 , was unariirriouVi " elected a joining member . On rising for the second time Ft * W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . ] . D . Graham , S . W ., he eW . ' ° W . M . for the 26 th inst . —seconded by the | . W ., and carried una mously . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation n rising for the third time , Bro . W . C . Smith , on behalf of the ' lod wisneci i \ York

uro . . Lyons , or ew , a sate return to his mti land , wilh the "Hearty good wishes" of the lodge , and ' to sorry he could not be with them on Thursday next , when Hr James Terry , P . G . S . B ., and Secretary to the R . M . Ben . Ins , would rehearse the ceremony of consecration ; to which iiro T Lyons made a suitable reply , ' thanking the brethren for the heart reception they had given him . Nothing further offering fot ! P good oi Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 176 M .-A meeting was held „„ Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-snua , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Keene , W . M . ; W . C . Wil'iam ' S . W . ; Swan , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , Treas . ; Hubbard S I Wildes , j . D . ; bims , I . G . ; Read , P . M . ; Doggett , and Payers . ' Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the ] M meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Doggett having answered the questions leading to the Second entrusted

Degree , was I ofe was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of pa ' ssi ,,,, rehearsed . Bro . Hubbard having answered the questions levins to the Third Degree , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in " die Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Lodre \ va « resumed to the First Degree . Bro . W . C . Williams was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation Lodge was then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the ifiih instant . Present : Bros . W . C . Williams , W . M . ; I . Worth S . VV . ; W . Fayers , J . W . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor : H ' Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; G . Swann , S . D l >' Skar . J . D . ; and C . Woods , I . G . >•¦ , ¦ . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and resumed to the

Second Degree . Bro . Skar having answered the questions leadiim to the Third Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Skar being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First De < ro Bro . J . Worth was duly elected W . M . for the next meeting . ° The revised by-laws were read and confirmed , and it was resolved lhat they be printed . The ballot for a Life-Subscribership to a Masonic Charity was taken , and resulted in favour of Bro . G . Swann .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 201 a ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday the 14 th inst . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . ; j . Sims , P . M ' S . W . j J . H . Wood , P . M ., J . W . ; Ayling , P . M ., " Preceptor ; G Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; Lingley , S , D ,: Purdue , P . M ., J . D . ; D . S . Long , I . G . ; M . Speigel , P . M . Cattnol , Arlidge , Woodard , and R . H . Wimpey . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were then worked by the brethren , under the direction o £ Bro . J . Sims , P . M . Bro . C . Woodard offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony . The . W . M . rose for Ihe first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , A vote of thanks

hearty was accorded to Bro . F . Craggs for his excellent working in the chair for the first time in this lodge . Bro , Craggs suitably replied . The fourth Wednesday in May was appointed for the annual supper of the lodge , and the brethren present were elected a Committee for that purpose . Itwasarrangcd to work the Fifteen Sections on the 12 th and 19 th of May . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 203 o ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the 131 b . inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Mann , W . M . ; Hayler , S . VV . ; Hobbs , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Hume , S . D . ; Molony , J . D . ; Harvey , I . G . ; Mason , P . M . ; Green , jun ., P . M . ; Coleman , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Edwards , Stutlield , Arnold , Blades , Piper , Dottrell , Hayes , Robinson , Roberts , and Badderly .

Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Robinson being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Hume . Bro . Stutlield , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second The

Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . chair was re-occupied by the W . M ., who resumed the lodge to the First Degree . Bro . Boulton , assisted by the brethren , worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . Bro . Haynes , 144 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Hayler was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

TORQUAY . —J ORDAN LODGE ( NO . 1402 ) . —The regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., when there were present among others Bros . T . Prust , W . M . I 4 03 i , [• Dodge , Precepior ; | . T . Blarney , P . G . S . ; W . Hill , S . W . i = Wilis , J . VV . ; Jno . Lane , P . P . G . Reg ., as S . D . ; W . Winger , I . G , ; and John Taylor , Secretary . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes were confirmedIn the absence of Bro BroI Taylor was

. . Hersey , . . called to the chair and requested to do the work on the ageim * paper . Bro . Blarney acting as a candidate for passing , the usiia questions were asked and answered , and he was entrusted an » retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when je ceremony of passing was worked , Ero . Taylor also giving »> Lecture on the tracing board . The work for the ntxt mei : l '' = being appointed , and the usual questions asked , the lodge v . * closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

OLD KING'S ARMS CHAPTER ( No . 28 ) . 7 ; The installation meeting of this chapter was held at tti Freemasons' Tavern , on the nth inst . There were prese Comps . Money , M . li . Z . ; H . Pritchard , H . ; VV . 1 f > Treas . ; A . C . Craven , P . S . ; H . T . Gordon , istAS £

boj . j W . Hicltlin , A . Coombes , Farnfield , V . L- ; ^ \' P . Z . ; Maudsley , P . Z . ; Ebner , P . Z . ; Baron 1 « Ferrieres , P . Z . ; E . VV . Parkes , H . elect ; and other * Visiters : Comps . T . Fenn , P . P . C . G . P . ; Collings , ° 5 . J Levander , 142 ; C . F . Hogard , P . D . G . D . C ; J-Jr .,, . Thomas , P . G . S . B . ; Col . James Peters , 2 ; James lenr . P . G . Std . Br . ; Rev . I . Studholme Brownrig ^ ' .

Chap . ; G . L . Kennaby , 766 ; Rushton , 771 i i ° ' . S 2 ; VV . Lake , P . P . G . Keg . Cornwall ; Bassano , Causw 907 ; and Jennings . . rca d The minutes of the last convocation having neei and confirmed , the M . E Z . exalted Bro . Green jV 0 I ^ ,, Arch Masonry , Comp . Sudlow giving the Historical . j a i Pritchard the Symbolical ; and the M . E . Z . the Mys"