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Lodge of Friendship , No . 20 G . — This old and prosperous lodge met on Thursday , May 13 th , at four p . m . precisely , at the Ship and Turtle Hotel , Leadenhall-street ; Bro . Henry Maun Collier , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge being opened and the
minutes of tbs last meeting read aud confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Charles Towusend Parsons , the well-known Govern mentcontractor , which proved unanimous for his admission , aud the W . M . proceeded to initiate his first candidate , which ceremony he performed in the most masterly manner ,
being ably assisted by his officers , Bro . Alfred Harris , S . W ., pro . tern . ; Geo . Collier , J . W . ; and F Henry Earles , J . D ., who conducted his candidtwJ admirably . Pursuant to notice , the brethren then proceeded to make arrangements for the " summer dinner , " and it was finally resolved that
it shall be held at the King ' s Head Hotel , Chigwellj Essex , on the last Thursday in June . After reading and discussing the Grand Lodge and other letters and communications , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served in Bro . Geo . Painter ' s usual superb style ; then the loyal and Masonic toasts
enlivened by harmony , the National Anthem being executed by the Bros . W . and J . Rumsey , and Bro . A . Turner . Several other breth ren also contributed , and after passing an evening in such delightful fellowship as is only known to the Craft in general , and this lodge in particular , the proceedings were brought to a close .
Merchant Navy Lodge , Ao . 781 .- —This lodge held its usual and last monthly meeting for this season , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Silver Tavern , Burdett Road , Limehouse . The officers present were Bros . E . T . Read , W . M . ; Helps , S . W . ; Bradbury , J . W . ; Armstrong , S . D . ; I Jeeves , J . I ) . ; Daniell ,
P . M ., I . G . pro . tern . ; Wright , P .. V . and Treasurer ; Medland , Sec . ; and Kellich , Davies , and Branbridge , P . Masters ; and many brethren and visitors , amongst whom were Barlow , P . M ., Sincerity ; Stevens , P . M ., Yarborough ; Schofield , P . M ., Zetland ; and Toole , Neptune . The minutes ot the
last regular lodge were read and confirmed , and the lodge opened in the second degree , and Bros . Evans , Delalle , and Laslilt ( of the Zetland Lodge ) being candidates for the third degree were instructed aud withdrew . Lodge was then opened in the third degree , and the three brethren were raised to the
sublimed ; . reeot Muster Masons . Lodge resumed to the second degree , and Bro . Newport passed to degree of F . C . Lodge resinned to the first degree , and the ballot having proved unanimous in favour of Mr . \\ . Hallclt and Mr . Wakehain , they were duly initiated into Freemasonry . It was then
proposed by Bro . Killiek , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Daniell , P . M ., that a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to Bro . Bracebridge , I . P . M ., which was carried unanimously . A recommendation was put to , and signed by the officer and members of the lodge , to a petition for relief fur a willow of a deceased sea-faring
brother . Lodge , was thru elos . nl , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and the repast was served in ' a manner which our Bro . Jlolt is so deservedly proverbial for , and with which every brother expressed himself as well pleased . Alter the removal
of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to . Bro . Bracebridge , I . P . M ., then proposed the health of tlieir W . M ., and in doing so expressed the great pleasure lie experienced iu seeing him in his present position , and the admirable manner in which lie had rendered
the whole ol the ceremonies 1 Ins evening , lie felt assured the lodge would prosper under his rule . This toast having bjcu enthusiastically responded to by all the brethren present , the W . M ., Bro . Head , then said be thanked 1 'ro . Bracebridge , and the brethren generally , for this mark of their
approval , and he trusted that when his year of office had expired , he should carry with him the same kind and fraternal feelings that he had at all times experienced from the brethren of Merchant Navy Lodge . "The Newly Initiated Brethren , " was then given , and responded to by Bro . ifullett ,
who expressed his gratification iu having been initiated into Masonry by Bro . Read , whom he had known for many years . '" The Health of the P . Masters , " w .-. s given and responded to by Bro . Bracebridge . The visitors' toast was then given , aud briclly responded to by Br ., n . Barlow , Barry , Schofield , Toole , and Stevens ; the latter took
occasion to express the gratification he lelt at seeing the W . M . restored to health , and augured a prosperous year to the Merchant Navy Lodge under his presidency . The " Treasurer and Secretary" was then given , and ( the W . M ) took occasion to express the great respect he had for their Treasurer , Bro . Wright , which ho was sure was shared in by every
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brother of the lodge ; he felt it was only due to him to say that whatever knowledge of the rituals of Freemasonry be ( the W . M . ) possessed , he was mainly indebted to Bro . Wright for . The W . M . concluded by passing a hig h enconium upon his many excellent qualities as a Mason , a friend , and a father ; to
which Bro . Wrig ht replied in very feeling and suitable terms . The officers' and Tylers' toasts brought this very pleasant evening to a close .. Several brethren contributed much to the evening ' s enjoyment bj' some excellent songs , particularly by Bros . Stevens , Toole , Wri ght , Bradbury , oic .
Lily Lodge , No . 820 . —On Wednesday se ' nnight the installation of Bro . George Towusend as W . M . took pl .-. ce at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , the Installing Master being Bro . Wm . Cooper , assisted by Bro . Rogers . After the ceremony the brethren presented the immediate P . M , Bro . Thomas James
Carless , with a jewel bearing the following inscription : — " Presented May L 2 th 1869 , by the Lily Lodge , Richmond , No . 820 , to Bro . Thomas Carless , I . P . M ., as a slig ht acknowledgment of the valuable aud efficient services rendered by him to the lodge , during his past year of office , 186 S-18 G 9 . " At seven o ' clock an
adjournment was made to the new Banqueting Hall , where a most recherche dinner was served to thebrethern by Bro . Noyce . The chair was ably occupied by the Worshipful Master , Bro Towusend . During dessert , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Amongst the visitors was Bro . Colonel
F . Burdett , Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland at the ( Jrand Lodge of England , and who , in responding to the toa t of the Grand Officers , spoke in warm language of the good Freemasonry had wrought in Ireland . . There ( he said ) may be seen men of ever } ' shade of political feeling mixing
and fraternising as only that brotherly love which fills the heart of every true Mason can understand . In alluding to tho manifesto of Cardinal Cullen interdicting the presence of those under h s jurisdiction at the grand Masonic ball in Dublin , the gallant brother said he considered it should be called au
" Irish bull , " for it had done more good than harm to the Craft . —The evening was enlivened by some choice music and singing under the direction of Bro . John Tolley ( musical director of the lodge ) assisted by Bros . Marriott aud Briggs , from the Chapel Royal , Windsor .
Montefiore Lodge , No . 1017 . —This new but increasing lodge met on Wednesday , 12 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , the W . M ., Bro . the Rev . M . B . Levy , in the chair . A ballot was taken for the admission of the following gcntlenic :, namely , L . H . Moore , Charles Wertheimer , M . De Grout , and J .
Carlubach , and being unanimously in their favour , they were regularly initiated into the mysteries of the Order liro . George Moore was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M ., by the W . M ,, in a very solemn and impressive manner ; indeed the lodge may congratulate themselves on having so efficient
and excellent working officers . The brethren then fat down to a very splendid banquet provided by Bro . Gosden . After the usual formal toasts , the W . M . gave the health of the newly-initiated , to which Bro . Wertheimer responded . Bro . Eskell , P . M ., proposed the W . M ., expressing the great pleasure it
gave linn to propose the health of one for whom he had so great a respect , and who had filled that important office for two successive years to the great satisfaction of the brethren . —Tho W . M . responded in eloquent terms , and then gave " The health of the Visitors , " who were Bros . Mann ( P . M . 180 ) , Henri
Drayton , Le Casaso ( . 1911 ) , K . Kclley ( 22 ) , A . S . Pennoyer ( U . S . ) , H . M . Levy ( P M . IBS ) , Worrell ( J . W . 795 ) , Pierce ( 25 ) . D . II . Jacobs ( P . M . 27 ) . C . Gammon ( W . M . 79 . 1 ) , CI usher ( P . M . 382 ) , Coote ( P . M . 205 ) , ami lieiss ( Batavin ) . —Bro . Mann returned thanks for the visilin '' brethren in a few
but expressive sentence . * . —There was some excellent harmony by Bros Henri Drayton , Kelley , II . De Solla , and 11 . M . Levy , a delightful evening being spent by all present . Perfect . Ashlar W « , 1178 . —On the 6 th inst ., Bro . G . Wrapper ' s ( Gregorian Arms , Jamaica-street ,
Beruiondscy ) , this young and prosperous lodge held its regular meeting . In consequence of the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . H . F . Kbsworlh , the lodge was opened by Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M . 73 , and Secretary of this lodge . There were present Bros . J . W . Avery , P . M ., S . W . ; . 1 . Donkin . LP . M . :
G . J . Grace , I . G . ; J . W . Dudley , D . O . ; J . 11 Harinsworih , W . S . ; J . II . Fudge , G . Drnpper , P . Fry , L . Ashton , J . Joseph , T . W . Cox , J . A Axtell , and several othi . ru . Amongst the visitors were Urn C . R . Slomaii ( 25 ) , M . A . Loewenstark ( J . W . 73 ) , G J . Sayer ( 105 ( f ) , and others . The minutes of the last lodge , as well as those of the two emergency
meetings , were read and unanimously confirmed . Bra . Charles Deakiu , after going through the usual formalities was raised to the degree of M . M ., the entire ceremony being given , including a lecture on the tracing-board ' of the third degree . Inconsequence of his arduous duties as secretary , Bro . Walters solicited Bro . J . W . Avery , PM . 61 !) and S . W . of this lodge , to occupy the Solomonic chair ,
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which he did by initiating Mr . Frederick Ware into the mysteries ofcm : cieut Freemasonry . As might be expected , all inie ceremonies wt re well ar . d ably rendered by tJe'r two P . M . ' s who did the work . One gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting of the lodge . An apology was received
from the candidate for passing , and also from the candidate for initiation Then eame the all-important event of the evening , which was the presentation to Bro . John Donkin , the I . P . M ., first with a twelveguinea Past-Master ' s jewel , and secondly with a Past-Master ' s collar aud jewel , which wrs done by
the acting W . M . in an able and fluent manner . Bro . Donkin , in suitable terms , acknowledged these handsome presents . The first-named jewel is of clegaut design and superior workmanship ; made ot , 18-caratgold and hall-marked , it is about the size of a crown-piece , and bears in front the motto .
"Merit alone commands esteem , " in a border of raised letters ou a frosted ground , and enclosed within a twisted cordon . In the centre is the Euclid and square , surmounted by the five points of fellowship on an enamelled ground . The inscription , unlike those of the majority of presentation jewels ,
is brought , in this instance , in the front , so as to be seen and read easily , and is introduced on the two hangers , or suspenders , in raised letters , as follows : "Presented by the Perfect Ashlar Lodge to Bro . John Donkin , the first W . M . ; 1868 , " and , in order to make the jewel more effective and render it
emblematical , the Perfect Ashlar , exquisitely mounted and finished , is attached to the ribbon between the suspenders , and is an exact representative in every respect ; and , to make it complete , on the front ot the Ashlar is the square and compasses enclosing the number of the lodge , 1178 . It was
manufactured by Bros . Loewenstark & Sons , Devereuxstreet , Strand , and is a splendid specimen of their workmanship . On the silver Past Masters' jewel is this inscription , viz . : "Presented by the Brethren of the Perfect Ashlar Lodge , No . 1178 , to tlieir first W . M ., Bro . John Donkin , as a token of their esteem
and respect , together with a gold jewel . " Bro . John William Dudley , D . O , having withdrawn and resigned as being the steward to represent this lodge at tho anniversary festival of the Girls' School , which was to be held on Wednesday , May 12 , Bro . F . Walters , P . M . and Sec ., proposed , and it was
duly seconded mid carried unanimously in favour of its being confirmed , that Bro . John Donkin be elected and accepted as the steward to represent this lodge at the Girls' School Anniversary Festival . All the business being ended the lodge was closed , and it was ordered to be summoned to meet on
July 1 st , at six o clock p . m . After labour followed refreshment , and the amusement of the evening was increased by the capital improvised verses of Bro . Charles R . Slomaii . After a few hours of mutual enjoyment the brethren separated to enjoy " Tired nature ' s sweet restorer , balmy sleep . "
PROVINCIAL . IIKRTFORDSIIIIIK . - Gresham Lodge , No . S 69 . —Th first regular meeting of this lodge took place at the " Four Swans , " Waltham Cross , on Satur day , the 8 th instant , at which a large number of brethren attended , amongst whom were Bros . R
Mitchell , W . M . ; W . E . Gomperby , S . W . ; Dr . R . Bruce , J . W . ; II . J . Thompson , P . Ni ., and a founder of the lodge ; also , Bros . O . F . Vallentin , Treasmer ; C . Swan , Secretary ; W . II . Warr , P . P . S . Wks ., D . C . ; & c . The Judge was opened , and the ballot being iu favour of Mr . J . Lewis , lie was initiated
by the W . M . in a manner that reflected great credit upon the lodge for his assiduous attention to the duties of the chair ; after which Bro . Etherington was duly passed to the degree of F . C . This being thn period of election for the W . M ., a ballot wan taken , and passed unanimousl y iu favour of Brother
Compel-by , S . W ., as W . M . elect , and Brother O . F . Vallentin was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the eighth time . The brethren then retired to a very nicely prepared banquet , presided over by the W . M ., who gave the usual toasts , & c , and every one returned to town evidently pleased by the day « enjoyment .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge , No . 1051 . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Friday last , the Lull inst , at the Masonic Rooms , Athenajuni . The chair of lv . S . was occupied ( in the unavoidable absence from home of the W . M . ) by W . Bro Dr . MooreP . M . Prov . ( J . Sup . ot
, , Works , who was supported by the following officers and brethren :-Bro . Ungual ! , P . M ., as LP . M . ; Bros . Hall , S . W . ; Mercer , J . W . ; J . Hatch , S . W . 281 , as S . D . ; Ley as J . D . ; Taylor , I . G . ; Armistead ; W . . 1 . Sly , E . A . I ' . ; Watson , Tyler . The
circular convening the meeting having been read , aud other business transacted , Bro . W . J . Sly va » passed to the degree of F . C . by the Acting W . M . Other business connected with the lodge was t ' : eu transacted , and the lodge closed in due form .
Bisuor AUCKLAND , DURHAM . — Wear Valley Lodge , No . 1 , 121 . —The regular meeting of thi » lodge was held at the Savings' Bank on Friday
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Lodge of Friendship , No . 20 G . — This old and prosperous lodge met on Thursday , May 13 th , at four p . m . precisely , at the Ship and Turtle Hotel , Leadenhall-street ; Bro . Henry Maun Collier , W . M ., in the chair . The lodge being opened and the
minutes of tbs last meeting read aud confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Charles Towusend Parsons , the well-known Govern mentcontractor , which proved unanimous for his admission , aud the W . M . proceeded to initiate his first candidate , which ceremony he performed in the most masterly manner ,
being ably assisted by his officers , Bro . Alfred Harris , S . W ., pro . tern . ; Geo . Collier , J . W . ; and F Henry Earles , J . D ., who conducted his candidtwJ admirably . Pursuant to notice , the brethren then proceeded to make arrangements for the " summer dinner , " and it was finally resolved that
it shall be held at the King ' s Head Hotel , Chigwellj Essex , on the last Thursday in June . After reading and discussing the Grand Lodge and other letters and communications , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served in Bro . Geo . Painter ' s usual superb style ; then the loyal and Masonic toasts
enlivened by harmony , the National Anthem being executed by the Bros . W . and J . Rumsey , and Bro . A . Turner . Several other breth ren also contributed , and after passing an evening in such delightful fellowship as is only known to the Craft in general , and this lodge in particular , the proceedings were brought to a close .
Merchant Navy Lodge , Ao . 781 .- —This lodge held its usual and last monthly meeting for this season , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Silver Tavern , Burdett Road , Limehouse . The officers present were Bros . E . T . Read , W . M . ; Helps , S . W . ; Bradbury , J . W . ; Armstrong , S . D . ; I Jeeves , J . I ) . ; Daniell ,
P . M ., I . G . pro . tern . ; Wright , P .. V . and Treasurer ; Medland , Sec . ; and Kellich , Davies , and Branbridge , P . Masters ; and many brethren and visitors , amongst whom were Barlow , P . M ., Sincerity ; Stevens , P . M ., Yarborough ; Schofield , P . M ., Zetland ; and Toole , Neptune . The minutes ot the
last regular lodge were read and confirmed , and the lodge opened in the second degree , and Bros . Evans , Delalle , and Laslilt ( of the Zetland Lodge ) being candidates for the third degree were instructed aud withdrew . Lodge was then opened in the third degree , and the three brethren were raised to the
sublimed ; . reeot Muster Masons . Lodge resumed to the second degree , and Bro . Newport passed to degree of F . C . Lodge resinned to the first degree , and the ballot having proved unanimous in favour of Mr . \\ . Hallclt and Mr . Wakehain , they were duly initiated into Freemasonry . It was then
proposed by Bro . Killiek , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Daniell , P . M ., that a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to Bro . Bracebridge , I . P . M ., which was carried unanimously . A recommendation was put to , and signed by the officer and members of the lodge , to a petition for relief fur a willow of a deceased sea-faring
brother . Lodge , was thru elos . nl , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and the repast was served in ' a manner which our Bro . Jlolt is so deservedly proverbial for , and with which every brother expressed himself as well pleased . Alter the removal
of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to . Bro . Bracebridge , I . P . M ., then proposed the health of tlieir W . M ., and in doing so expressed the great pleasure lie experienced iu seeing him in his present position , and the admirable manner in which lie had rendered
the whole ol the ceremonies 1 Ins evening , lie felt assured the lodge would prosper under his rule . This toast having bjcu enthusiastically responded to by all the brethren present , the W . M ., Bro . Head , then said be thanked 1 'ro . Bracebridge , and the brethren generally , for this mark of their
approval , and he trusted that when his year of office had expired , he should carry with him the same kind and fraternal feelings that he had at all times experienced from the brethren of Merchant Navy Lodge . "The Newly Initiated Brethren , " was then given , and responded to by Bro . ifullett ,
who expressed his gratification iu having been initiated into Masonry by Bro . Read , whom he had known for many years . '" The Health of the P . Masters , " w .-. s given and responded to by Bro . Bracebridge . The visitors' toast was then given , aud briclly responded to by Br ., n . Barlow , Barry , Schofield , Toole , and Stevens ; the latter took
occasion to express the gratification he lelt at seeing the W . M . restored to health , and augured a prosperous year to the Merchant Navy Lodge under his presidency . The " Treasurer and Secretary" was then given , and ( the W . M ) took occasion to express the great respect he had for their Treasurer , Bro . Wright , which ho was sure was shared in by every
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brother of the lodge ; he felt it was only due to him to say that whatever knowledge of the rituals of Freemasonry be ( the W . M . ) possessed , he was mainly indebted to Bro . Wright for . The W . M . concluded by passing a hig h enconium upon his many excellent qualities as a Mason , a friend , and a father ; to
which Bro . Wrig ht replied in very feeling and suitable terms . The officers' and Tylers' toasts brought this very pleasant evening to a close .. Several brethren contributed much to the evening ' s enjoyment bj' some excellent songs , particularly by Bros . Stevens , Toole , Wri ght , Bradbury , oic .
Lily Lodge , No . 820 . —On Wednesday se ' nnight the installation of Bro . George Towusend as W . M . took pl .-. ce at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , the Installing Master being Bro . Wm . Cooper , assisted by Bro . Rogers . After the ceremony the brethren presented the immediate P . M , Bro . Thomas James
Carless , with a jewel bearing the following inscription : — " Presented May L 2 th 1869 , by the Lily Lodge , Richmond , No . 820 , to Bro . Thomas Carless , I . P . M ., as a slig ht acknowledgment of the valuable aud efficient services rendered by him to the lodge , during his past year of office , 186 S-18 G 9 . " At seven o ' clock an
adjournment was made to the new Banqueting Hall , where a most recherche dinner was served to thebrethern by Bro . Noyce . The chair was ably occupied by the Worshipful Master , Bro Towusend . During dessert , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Amongst the visitors was Bro . Colonel
F . Burdett , Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland at the ( Jrand Lodge of England , and who , in responding to the toa t of the Grand Officers , spoke in warm language of the good Freemasonry had wrought in Ireland . . There ( he said ) may be seen men of ever } ' shade of political feeling mixing
and fraternising as only that brotherly love which fills the heart of every true Mason can understand . In alluding to tho manifesto of Cardinal Cullen interdicting the presence of those under h s jurisdiction at the grand Masonic ball in Dublin , the gallant brother said he considered it should be called au
" Irish bull , " for it had done more good than harm to the Craft . —The evening was enlivened by some choice music and singing under the direction of Bro . John Tolley ( musical director of the lodge ) assisted by Bros . Marriott aud Briggs , from the Chapel Royal , Windsor .
Montefiore Lodge , No . 1017 . —This new but increasing lodge met on Wednesday , 12 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , the W . M ., Bro . the Rev . M . B . Levy , in the chair . A ballot was taken for the admission of the following gcntlenic :, namely , L . H . Moore , Charles Wertheimer , M . De Grout , and J .
Carlubach , and being unanimously in their favour , they were regularly initiated into the mysteries of the Order liro . George Moore was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M ., by the W . M ,, in a very solemn and impressive manner ; indeed the lodge may congratulate themselves on having so efficient
and excellent working officers . The brethren then fat down to a very splendid banquet provided by Bro . Gosden . After the usual formal toasts , the W . M . gave the health of the newly-initiated , to which Bro . Wertheimer responded . Bro . Eskell , P . M ., proposed the W . M ., expressing the great pleasure it
gave linn to propose the health of one for whom he had so great a respect , and who had filled that important office for two successive years to the great satisfaction of the brethren . —Tho W . M . responded in eloquent terms , and then gave " The health of the Visitors , " who were Bros . Mann ( P . M . 180 ) , Henri
Drayton , Le Casaso ( . 1911 ) , K . Kclley ( 22 ) , A . S . Pennoyer ( U . S . ) , H . M . Levy ( P M . IBS ) , Worrell ( J . W . 795 ) , Pierce ( 25 ) . D . II . Jacobs ( P . M . 27 ) . C . Gammon ( W . M . 79 . 1 ) , CI usher ( P . M . 382 ) , Coote ( P . M . 205 ) , ami lieiss ( Batavin ) . —Bro . Mann returned thanks for the visilin '' brethren in a few
but expressive sentence . * . —There was some excellent harmony by Bros Henri Drayton , Kelley , II . De Solla , and 11 . M . Levy , a delightful evening being spent by all present . Perfect . Ashlar W « , 1178 . —On the 6 th inst ., Bro . G . Wrapper ' s ( Gregorian Arms , Jamaica-street ,
Beruiondscy ) , this young and prosperous lodge held its regular meeting . In consequence of the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . H . F . Kbsworlh , the lodge was opened by Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M . 73 , and Secretary of this lodge . There were present Bros . J . W . Avery , P . M ., S . W . ; . 1 . Donkin . LP . M . :
G . J . Grace , I . G . ; J . W . Dudley , D . O . ; J . 11 Harinsworih , W . S . ; J . II . Fudge , G . Drnpper , P . Fry , L . Ashton , J . Joseph , T . W . Cox , J . A Axtell , and several othi . ru . Amongst the visitors were Urn C . R . Slomaii ( 25 ) , M . A . Loewenstark ( J . W . 73 ) , G J . Sayer ( 105 ( f ) , and others . The minutes of the last lodge , as well as those of the two emergency
meetings , were read and unanimously confirmed . Bra . Charles Deakiu , after going through the usual formalities was raised to the degree of M . M ., the entire ceremony being given , including a lecture on the tracing-board ' of the third degree . Inconsequence of his arduous duties as secretary , Bro . Walters solicited Bro . J . W . Avery , PM . 61 !) and S . W . of this lodge , to occupy the Solomonic chair ,
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which he did by initiating Mr . Frederick Ware into the mysteries ofcm : cieut Freemasonry . As might be expected , all inie ceremonies wt re well ar . d ably rendered by tJe'r two P . M . ' s who did the work . One gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting of the lodge . An apology was received
from the candidate for passing , and also from the candidate for initiation Then eame the all-important event of the evening , which was the presentation to Bro . John Donkin , the I . P . M ., first with a twelveguinea Past-Master ' s jewel , and secondly with a Past-Master ' s collar aud jewel , which wrs done by
the acting W . M . in an able and fluent manner . Bro . Donkin , in suitable terms , acknowledged these handsome presents . The first-named jewel is of clegaut design and superior workmanship ; made ot , 18-caratgold and hall-marked , it is about the size of a crown-piece , and bears in front the motto .
"Merit alone commands esteem , " in a border of raised letters ou a frosted ground , and enclosed within a twisted cordon . In the centre is the Euclid and square , surmounted by the five points of fellowship on an enamelled ground . The inscription , unlike those of the majority of presentation jewels ,
is brought , in this instance , in the front , so as to be seen and read easily , and is introduced on the two hangers , or suspenders , in raised letters , as follows : "Presented by the Perfect Ashlar Lodge to Bro . John Donkin , the first W . M . ; 1868 , " and , in order to make the jewel more effective and render it
emblematical , the Perfect Ashlar , exquisitely mounted and finished , is attached to the ribbon between the suspenders , and is an exact representative in every respect ; and , to make it complete , on the front ot the Ashlar is the square and compasses enclosing the number of the lodge , 1178 . It was
manufactured by Bros . Loewenstark & Sons , Devereuxstreet , Strand , and is a splendid specimen of their workmanship . On the silver Past Masters' jewel is this inscription , viz . : "Presented by the Brethren of the Perfect Ashlar Lodge , No . 1178 , to tlieir first W . M ., Bro . John Donkin , as a token of their esteem
and respect , together with a gold jewel . " Bro . John William Dudley , D . O , having withdrawn and resigned as being the steward to represent this lodge at tho anniversary festival of the Girls' School , which was to be held on Wednesday , May 12 , Bro . F . Walters , P . M . and Sec ., proposed , and it was
duly seconded mid carried unanimously in favour of its being confirmed , that Bro . John Donkin be elected and accepted as the steward to represent this lodge at the Girls' School Anniversary Festival . All the business being ended the lodge was closed , and it was ordered to be summoned to meet on
July 1 st , at six o clock p . m . After labour followed refreshment , and the amusement of the evening was increased by the capital improvised verses of Bro . Charles R . Slomaii . After a few hours of mutual enjoyment the brethren separated to enjoy " Tired nature ' s sweet restorer , balmy sleep . "
PROVINCIAL . IIKRTFORDSIIIIIK . - Gresham Lodge , No . S 69 . —Th first regular meeting of this lodge took place at the " Four Swans , " Waltham Cross , on Satur day , the 8 th instant , at which a large number of brethren attended , amongst whom were Bros . R
Mitchell , W . M . ; W . E . Gomperby , S . W . ; Dr . R . Bruce , J . W . ; II . J . Thompson , P . Ni ., and a founder of the lodge ; also , Bros . O . F . Vallentin , Treasmer ; C . Swan , Secretary ; W . II . Warr , P . P . S . Wks ., D . C . ; & c . The Judge was opened , and the ballot being iu favour of Mr . J . Lewis , lie was initiated
by the W . M . in a manner that reflected great credit upon the lodge for his assiduous attention to the duties of the chair ; after which Bro . Etherington was duly passed to the degree of F . C . This being thn period of election for the W . M ., a ballot wan taken , and passed unanimousl y iu favour of Brother
Compel-by , S . W ., as W . M . elect , and Brother O . F . Vallentin was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the eighth time . The brethren then retired to a very nicely prepared banquet , presided over by the W . M ., who gave the usual toasts , & c , and every one returned to town evidently pleased by the day « enjoyment .
LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge , No . 1051 . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Friday last , the Lull inst , at the Masonic Rooms , Athenajuni . The chair of lv . S . was occupied ( in the unavoidable absence from home of the W . M . ) by W . Bro Dr . MooreP . M . Prov . ( J . Sup . ot
, , Works , who was supported by the following officers and brethren :-Bro . Ungual ! , P . M ., as LP . M . ; Bros . Hall , S . W . ; Mercer , J . W . ; J . Hatch , S . W . 281 , as S . D . ; Ley as J . D . ; Taylor , I . G . ; Armistead ; W . . 1 . Sly , E . A . I ' . ; Watson , Tyler . The
circular convening the meeting having been read , aud other business transacted , Bro . W . J . Sly va » passed to the degree of F . C . by the Acting W . M . Other business connected with the lodge was t ' : eu transacted , and the lodge closed in due form .
Bisuor AUCKLAND , DURHAM . — Wear Valley Lodge , No . 1 , 121 . —The regular meeting of thi » lodge was held at the Savings' Bank on Friday