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courtesies with their brethren of the Mark Grand Lodge of England , " to which we reply , " Thank you , Bro . Moore , a heatty welcome always awaits American brethren in English lodges and chapters . "

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Craft Hfosonvg . CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND

CUMISKRLAXD . —The IVIiilwcll Lodge , ( No . 1390 ) . —This lodge-s i held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 17 th inst . The lodge was opened at 2 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro Roger

Dodgson , supported by Bro . Whiteside , acting S . W . ; Mills , J . W . ; Bro Rev . G . Brown , Chaplain , and others ; Bro . Rev . G . Brown very ably presiding at the harmonium . The minutes of last communication were read and confirmed . The

ballot was then taken for two joining members , which proved unanimous in their favour . H . Myers Meakin , Esq ., solicitor , being in attendance , was regularly initiated into Freemasonry , by the W . M . Bro . Meakin then retired , and Bros . Scott , Crooks , and Holloway , being

present , and proving the proficiency , were entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when the three brethren above named were severally passed to the degree of F . C . by the W . M ., the working tools in each degree being given by the Acting S . W . A very

pleasing letter was read from Bro . Whitwell , J ) . P . G . M ., expressing his approbation of the arrangement and furniture of the- lodge . The W . M . announced that the Right Worshipful P . G . M . had signified his intention of appoint ,

ing him P . G . S . B ., at a Provincial Grand Lodge to be holden at Wigton . on the 20 th inst . One candidate for initiation , and a brother as joining member were proposed , and the lodge was finally closed , according to ancient custom , and with solemn prayer , at 4 . 4 ? p . m .

HERTFORDSHIRE .

WAI . TIIAM . —King Harold Lodge ( Ao . 1 . 327 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held on the 17 th inst ., at the Brittannia , Waltham New Town . Bro . James Terry , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Herts , very ably occupied the chair . The Wardens' chairs were filled by Bros . E . Parker , S . W .,

P . G . P . Herts , and Bro . Young , J . W . The minutes of the List regular and emergency meetings were read ami confirmed . Bro . E . Parker , S . W ., P . G . P , Herts , was elected W . M . for the ensuing year . "Bro . James Barwick was re-elected

Treasurer , and Bro . William Allison , Tyler . There was a good muster of the members , and after the transaction of the remaining business , the lodge was closed in harmony , and the brethren retired for refreshment .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST . ) LAXCASTIIR . — -Lodge of Fortitude ( . No . 282 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the irth September , at the Masonic Rooms , Athenauiui . The W . M ., Bro . William Hall , was supported by the I . P . M ., Bro .

| . Daniel Moore , M . D ., P . G . S . B ., England ; Bro . W . J . Sly , as S . W . ; E . Airey , J . W . ; James Hatch , P . M . and Treasurer ; Edmund Simpson , P . M . and Secretary , J . J . Whimpray , P . M . ; T . j fargreaves , and a number of brethren . After the formal business had been transacted , the W . M . announced the death of the Grand Master

of jtlie Province , Sir Thomas George Fcrmoi Ilcskcth , Bart ., MP ., on which account the lodge had been put into Masonic mo . lining for three months ; a resolution was passed , expressive of the regret of the brethren at his untimely death , and of sympathy and condolence with his family . A vote of similar character

¦ was passed to Bro . Bagwell , P . M ., on the death of his wife . After the proclamation had been made , the lodge was closed in due form . Pr . r . scoT . —Lodge of Loyally ( No . 86 ) . —The ordinary meeting of the brethren of this ancient lodge wa .-i held on Wednesday evening , the 1 1 th

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mst ., at the Royal Hotel , Prescot . Ihe brethren present were Bros . S . Morris , AV . M . ; J . T . Birchall , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Fowler , P . Prov . A . D . C ., P . M . Treas . ; J as . W . J . Fowler , S . W . ; Henry Scott , J . W . ; Reginald Young , Sec ; R . D . Simpson , J . D . ; C . Corke , I . G . ; W . Jameson ,

S ., W . Tyner , M . C . ; T . Septibon , Tyler ; Bros . W . Mercer , T . V . Dc Denne , J . Ellis , J . Kitchin , G . H . Turner , N . B . Vidiano , and H . S . Gurney , No 8 97 . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . P . M . Fowler , after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed .

Bros . S . Morris W . M ., and P . M . Fowler stated their intention of attending the meeting of the committee of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , Liverpool , on the 13 th inst ., for the

purpose of supporting the application of the Lodge of Loyalty in aid of the education of David Webster , son of an old member of " 86 . " Subscriptions were then received from the brethren in aid of the West Lancashire Masonic

Educational Institution , and a considerable sum was raised , the brethren expressing their desire to stand as well on the list of subscribing lodges as in previous years . A circular was read by the Secretary from Bro . T . Wylie , P . Prov . G . Reg ., West Lancashire , suggesting the desirability ot

the members wearing crape on their masonic clothing as a mark of respect for the memory of the Prov . G . M . ( Sir Thomas George Fermor , Hecketh ) . The lodge unanimously agreed that the request should be acceded to ; Bro . P . M . Fowler paying a high tribute , in the course of a

short speech , to the many excellencies of the distinguished brother . It was also agreed to record on the minutes of the lodge an expression of the deep regret which the members felt at the loss of their P . G . M . The lodge was afterwards closed in solemn form , and the brethren

adjourned to a well served and excellent repast , provided by the host of the " Royal . " During the evening the brethren cordially drank the health and happiness of their newly married Bro . Sec . ( R . Yotintrf . nronosed in hannv terms

by Bro . Fowler , P . M ., and acknowledged with much warmth b y Bro . Young , who spoke of his continued attachment to his mother ledge . The brethren of " 86 " parted after spending an exceedingly pleasant evening .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . BKADI-ORJ ) —Pciilhalpa Lodge ( No . 974 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Goodwin-street , Bradford , 011 Thursday , the 29 th ult ., Bro . Robert Richardson , W . M ., presided . There was not

any , except the usual routine business to transact . This evening being fixed for receiving visits from the Hope Lodge , 302 , and the Eceleshill Lodge , 10 , 34 , the lodge was opened in the first degree , the minutes of last lodge meeting read and eonfirmed , business transacted , and the lodge closed ,

the W . M . going through the work in admirable style ; after which he invited all present to partake of supper , which was served in the refreshment room . The W . M . occupied the chair at supper , being supported 011 his right by Bro . Evans , I . P . M . ; Bros . W . W . Barlow , W . M .

Hope , , 302 ; Edward Smith , W . M . Eceleshill , 10 . 34 5 J ^ - Hunter , P . M . Hope , , 302 ; A . M . Matthews . P . M . Hope , 302 : H . O . Mawson , P . M . Hope , . 302 ; S . Walmsley , P . M . Pcntalpha , 974 ; J . Lceson , P . M . 974 ; and on his left b y Bro . Rev . J . Thomas , Chaplain of the lodge , and

Prov . G . C . ; Bros . T . Hill , P . M . Hope , 302 ; M . Rhodes , P . M . Hope , . 302 ; | . Shacppi , P . M . P . M . Hope , 502 ; Prov . S . G . D . W . Ibbitson , P . M . Hope , 302 ; Prov . J . G . D . ; J . Armitago , P . M . Hope , 302 ; C . If . Taylor , P . M . Hope , 302 ;

J . D . Sugden , P . M . Hope , . 302 . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , after which he proposed in very eulogistic terms , what he designated the toast of the evening , the "Health of the Visiting Brethren , " coupling with it the names of W . W . Barlow , W . M . of the 1 lope , . 302 , and Edward Smith , W . M . of the

Eceleshill , 1034 . Bro . Barlow , W . M ., replied on behalf of the brethren of the Hope Lodge , so well represented by the presence of ten P . M . ' s , and some fifteen other brethren . 1 le look occasion , in thanking the brethren ol' the Ivnlalpha for their kind reception and hospitable entertainment , to compliment them uponihehighslaudiiig which

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the lodge had obtained in the province during its short history , and expressed the hope and belief that it would not only continue to maintain that high position , but attain one still more elevated . He also invited the W . M . and brethren of the Pcntalpha , to favour the Lodge of Hope with a

return visit , when all would be done to make their visit enjoyable . Bro . Edward Smith , W . M ., made a few happy remarks in acknowled ging the toast on behalf of the brethren of the Eceleshill Lodge , 1034 , stating this was his first visit to the Pcntal pha , but hoped to pay it another visit , he had been so much pleased by

all that he tiad witnessed that evening , and trusted the bretluen of the Penthalpa would pay his lodge a visit . Several other speeches were made , interspersed with excellent harmony , by members of the Pcntal pha , Hope , and Eceleshill Lodges , which greatly enhanced the pleasure of a very enjoyable evening .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

LANCASHIRE , WARRIXGTOX . —Chapter ofElias As / imole ( No . 148 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Chapter Rooms , on Monday last . The M . E . Z ., Comp . Finney , was supported b y Comps . Monop , H . ; W . Richardson , J . ; John BowesP . Z ., Prov . G . S . B . ; W . S . Hawkins ,

E . ; James Dickson , N ., and a goodly number of members . The ballot was taken for Bros . J . W . Thorp . 148 , and J . L . Wihon , and being in their favour , they were exalted by Comp . Bowes , the Symbolic Lecture being delivered by the M . E . Z . A brother having been proposed for exaltation , the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

LANCASHIRE . CoXSlll RATION' OF Til 1-1 MoORK LoDOM AT LAXCASTKU . We have of late had frequent opportunities of noticing the increased popularity of the Mark Master Mason , notabl y so in the northern provinces , and have now to report the formal

consecration and constitution ot a lodge in Lancaste styled the Moore Lodge , in compliment to its founder and first W . M ., Bro . Dr . Moore , whose zeal and energy in the cause of Freemasonry is so well known . The meetings of the Moore l . odge , are .. proposed to be held at the Masonic

Rooms , A thena'tim , Lancaster , on the third Mondays in the months of March , June , September , and December , and the lodge itself was consecrated on Thursday September 12 th inst ., by the R . W . Provincial Grand Master of the County Palatine , Bro . W . Romaine Callender ,

who was attended on the occasion by the following Grand and Provincial Grand Oilicers . Bros . Frederick Binekes , G . S . and P . G . S . W . of England ; Lieut .-ColonelThomas Birchall , P . G . J . W England ; Thomas Hargraves , J . G . D . England ;

W . R . Goepcl , P . G . S . () . ; W . ( . ) . Walker , Prov . G . M . O . ; | ohn Dnflield , Prov . G . Treasurer ; | ohn Chadwick , Prov . G . Secretary ; W . H . Prince , Prov . G . S . D . ; William Roberts , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; William Ashworth , Prov . G . J . D . ; John Watson , Prov . G . S . B ; and others .

The brethren having assembled in the lodge room , received the R . W . Prov . G . M . in due form , who commenced the duties of the day by calling upon the W . M . 'dcsignate , Bro Dr . Moore , to state what proceedings had been taken with reference to the formation of the lodge , and what

was the desire of the brethren upon the present occasion . The W . M . designate , having replied to the directions of the Prov . G . M ., requested in the name of the petitioners that he would formally constitute the lodge according to ancient custom .

The warrant of constitution was read by Bro . Chadwick , Prov . G , Secretary . The petitioners si'i ' nifii'd their .-is-seiil . to the oilicers named

therein , and the ceremony was proceeded with , the duties of Chaplain being ably and elfectively rendered by Bro . Outfield , Prov . ( j . Treasurer .,