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one of the finest recorded in the annals of the Royal Alfred Lodge , No . S 77 . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — The duties of this lodge were transacted at the regular meeting held on the 3 rd inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , at the Athenamm , Bro . George Taylor , W . M ., occupying the chair of King Solomon . The lodge having he-en opened
with solemn prayer , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed ,. Bro . Arthur Stanley was then questioned as to his proficiency as an Entered Apprentice , and his answers proving satisfactory , he was entrusted and retired , and on being re-admitted was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft by the W . M ., the working tools being- given
by the S . W ., Bro . Aldous . The working was well gone through . After the transaction of some routine business , the usual proclamations were made , which elicited "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , after which the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony , and with solemn prayer .
HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge . ( No . 1326 ) . —The first meeting of the year and season of this , the largest and most prosperous lodge in the Province of Middlesex , was held on Saturday . May 15 th , at the Red I . ion Hotel , Thames-street . Punctually at half-past ( hreeo ' clock p . m ., the VV . M ., Bro . J . B . Shackleton , P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . 1524 , opened the lodge . The minutes of the last regular
lodge , held on August lfith , 1 S 79 , and of the emergency meeting , held on Friday , August 29 th . were read , unanimously confirmed , and signed by the W . M . The ballots , taken separately , were unanimous in favour of the admission of Messrs . Robbins , Ward , Sullivan , Robertson , and A . J . Smith . In a most impressive manner the VV . M . first passed Bro . A . P . Driver to the Second Degree , and
he initiated Messrs . John Henry Ewen , 'Thomas Brise Robbins , Arthur James Smith , Isaac Sullivan , and Alexander Robertson , each candidate being introduced separately , and the arduous task was wound up b } ' raising Bro . Louis Cohen to the Master Mason ' s Degree . The notices of motion on the agenda paper fell through in consequence of the proposer being absent . Bros . J . C . Woodrow . P . M .,
was elected Steward for the festival of the Boys' School , 1 SS 1 , and Samuel Page Steward for the Girls' School , 1 SS 1 . Notice of motion was given to vote ten guineas to the Boys' School , and seven guineas for a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . J . B . Shackleton . A large number of names were given in for initiation . 'The lodge was closed . Banquet followed . Present , besides those named : Bros . J . Hammond , P . G . J . D . Middx ., P . M ., S . W . ; 1 . W .
Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M ., J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M .. Sec ; H . Cluster , W . M . 1 , 31 , S . D . '; D . Steinbauer , I . G . ; F . Knight , D . C ; II . Potter , P . M . 11 , VV . S . ; ] . J . Marsh , Organist ; W . R . Vassila , C . S . ; J . T . Moss , P . P . G . R . Middx ., P . M . ; C . VV . Fox , P . M . ; VV . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . ; T . W . Adams , P . M . ; and some thirty members . Visitors Bros . S . Watson , 749 ; Smith , 15 G 6 ; and VV . Johnson , P . M . S 65 , P . M . 94 » -
PLUMSTEAD — United Military Lodge ( No . 153 O ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at ( he Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , Bro . If . Shaw , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers and visitors : Bros . IL Picken , l . P . M . ; W . Weston , P . M . ; 1 ) . Deeves , S . W . : W . Welding , J . W . ; A . Morris , Treas .: G . Kennedy , Sec ;
VV . Holleyman , S . D . ; II . Harding , Org . ; VV . A . Watkins , I . G . ( the latter brother , in the unavoidable absence of the J . 1 ) ., filled his place admirably ); J . ' . Warren , VV . M . 700 ; ' J . McDougall , P . M . 013 ; W . Archer . S . W . and W . M elect 10 S 9 ; G . Beaver , S . D . 700 ; | . II . Roberts , | . D . 700 ; T . Hosgood , J . D . 13 ; O . C Summers , 35 ; F . W . Oldstock , Si 1 I E . Griss , 1307 ; VV . Rees , <) i 3 ; 'W . M . Stockviss ,
1076 ; R . Beaver , 700 ; J . Aillud , 015 ; C Bishop , 615 ; G . Hill , I . G . 1437 ; and C Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been opened in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . A . Hill , 17 6 , as a joining member , which proving unanimous , that brother was received into fellowship . The following candidates
were then balloted for : Serjeant J . Tough , Staff-Serjeant C . Portch , and Serjeant S . Horton , and the ballot proving unanimous , those gentlemen were , with Mr . Saml . Baker , who had been balloted for and approved of at a previous meeting , duly , and with the usual solemnity , initiated into Masonry . Bros . Williams , Wishart , and VVeller were then passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Collett , Wright ,
Newberry , and Cosser were raised to the Sublime Degree . The whole of this extraordinary night ' s work was done by the VV . M . and his officers in a most admirable manner , very favourably impressing the large circle of visitors present . A stirring appeal was then made by the W . M . on behalf of a distressed brother , who had been a serjeant-m . ijor of the Royal Artillery , and taken his discharge in India , bill was
compelled ( o return home on account of ill-health ; he was now appointed to a position in Scotland , but was hard-up in funds . He ( the VV . M . ) had given a guinea out of the charity box fund , and Bro . Warren , VV . M . of the Nelson Lodge , No . 700 , had promised him another from his box . Now , he should pass round the charity box when ( hey went to the social board , and see if they could not make up a
sum sufficient to help their distressed brother on his way . Bro . Joll y said he had no doubt that the W . M . of the Pattison Lodge , Bro . Lloyd , would give another guinea . Bro . McDougall , P . M ., said he would be answerable for I hat . Bro . Weston then spoke of a meeting he bad attended in Kent , where arrangements were made ( o present a testimonial to their esteemed Grand Master , Lord Amhiir-t , the
particulars of which he gave , and the announcement wa ^ received most enthusiastically . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned tn a pretty little collation , prepared by Bro . 'Tucker with excellent taste and judgment . On re-assembling around the sxial board , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to heartily . Bro . Weston , in the unavoidable absence of the I . P . M ., who was compelled lo retire , briefly
proposed the toast of "The VV . M ., " who , he said , had showed them that night , by the careful and impressive manner in which be bad worked the three Degree-., what he was capable of doing . He had that night done more work , that was In say in respect to numbers , than had ever been done by a VV . M . in a lodge since its consecration , and it rnust | bc a . gratifying to him ? . o it was to them tn jc-e l hst under hi ? 2 uidsn <*» the lr > ff ?» wai « . < - ¦ r-nr ' n i . ii-r /> o » i r , £
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in strength and efficiency . When they took into consideration that just at this time of the year Bro . Shaw was busy fitting out the district staff , Royal Artillery Band , and others , they might conceive that his mind was fully occupied during ' thc day , and only one who had a real and true love for Masonry could stand the work that Bro . Shaw had so admirably gone through that night . 'Their W . M . worked both
late ami early for the good of the lodge , and they ought tu be , and he was sure they were , proud of him . In reply , the W . M . thanked them for their hearty reception of the toast , and must confess that he had tried to do his best for the lodge . If he had pleased them that was his reward . As Bro . Weston had alluded to his duties outside the lodge , he must say that they were just now exceedingly heavy ; so
much so that he had not been able to have a single rehearsal of the ceremony for more than a month past , and those who were Masters or Past Masters knew what that meant . He trusted that those who knew him , both in Masonry and . out of it , in India , or elsewhere , would always find Harry Shaw the same as he had been for the last ten or fifteen years—willing to do his duty and help a friend . ' 1 he toast
of " 'The Initiates" followed , and Bro . I lorton modestly and briefly relumed thanks . " 'The Visitors" were next toasted , and Bros . Warren , McDougall , Hosgood , and Archer responded . 'The charity box was then passed round , and the sum of three guineas collected , which sum , the . Master announced , amid cheers , would be placed in the ; hands of the
brother above spoken of , together with the two guineas promised by Bros . Warren ami McDougall . 1 he loast ol "The Past Masters" was coupled with the name of Bro . Weston , who briefly responded . " The Officers " followed , and Bro . Deeves returned thanks , and then the 'T yler ' s ( oast concluded the proceedings .
GREAT STANMORE . —Abercorn Lodge ( No . 134 ' )) . —The second regular meeting of the season was held at the Abercorn Hotel , on the 3 th inst ., Bro . VV . Shury Marshall , ( he VV . M ., in tht chair of K . S ., supported by his principal officers and many of the members , and Bro . ( i . Tidcombe , l . P . M . Visitors : Bros . Kdis , 115 S : Dicketts , 103 ; Ewerby , 13 S 5 , Ginncy , 733 ; Westerby , 1013 . The
lodge was opened in solemn prayer by the VV . M . at 4 . 45 , and after confirming in due course the minutes of the preceding meeting , he called upon Bro . l . oe to be examined prior to being passed , in which he acquitted himself in a highly satisfactory manner , and the VV . M . haying further opened ( he lodge in ( he Second Degree , enlightened the worthy brother and entrusted him with ( he privileges ol a Follow
Craft . 'This being the . onl y business ofthe meeting , and "Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 5-4 . v The usual quiet banquet passed off wilh even more than the customary cnjoymcnl , ( he charm of spring combined with alovelyeveningenhancmgthenatur . il beauty of this delightful although somewhat remote part of Middlesex .
LEICESTER . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 1560 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on 'Tuesday , the nth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . Rev . F If . Richardson , M . A ., VV . M . ; J . F . L . Rolleston , S . W . ; Clement E . Stretton , as J . VV . ; Capt . Goodchild , 'Treas . Capt . R . S , Toller ., S . D . ; J . D . Harris . J . D . ; S . S . Partridge , P . M ., D . C : Albert ' Stretton . I . C , ' . ; W . Sculthorpe .
P . M ., Stewd .: Dunn and Tanser . 'T ylers ; VV . Kelly , P . P . G . M ., P . M . ; T . Maiviiil .-iv , W . M . 1 ^ 0 , I ' .. VI . ; Kev . J . Bird . P . M . ; Clement Stretton . P . M . ; T . A . VVvkes . P . M . S 23 , P . M . ; G . 'Toller , jun ., P . M . 523 ; Miles , J . Walker , VV . J . Freer , Capt . Miilican . Visitors : Bros . Potter , 523 ; Lieut . Pickering , 323 ; and Dr . Johnston , 271 ) . After the minutes were read and confirmed , Mr . Samuel WiJJcox and Mr . 'Thomas Carter , LL . B ., both of whom
were elected at a previous meeting , were duly initiated into the mysteries of the Order , the ceremony being most carefully and impressively rendered by the VV . M ., and ably assistedby his officers . A resolution , congratulating Bro . G . Toller , jun ., on his appointment as Deputy Provincial Crand Master , was passed bv acclamation . An application for relief having received aitcniion , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
MOKECAMBE .-Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) •—The monthly meeting of ( he above lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Edward-street , on the 7 th inst ., Bro . Win . I . ongmire , W . M ., presiding , supported by his respective officers . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , after which the ballot was taken for the W . M . for the ensuing year , when the choice of the members unanimously fell on Bro . A . K .
StansfeM , the Senior Warden . Bro . R . Hartley was reelected 'Treasurer , and Hro . Wilkinson 'Tyler . I ( was decided to hold the installation meeting on the day fixed for the next regular lodge meeting , namely , Friday , the 4 th of June . The Installing Officer will ' be- Bro . Dr . Moore , P . G . S . B . of K ., P . M . ; ttc . The usual proclamations being made , the lodge was closed with the formallies of the Craft .
MANCHESTER . —Avon Lodge ( No . ifi . u ) . — Theusiial monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Denmark Hotel , Greenheys , on Wednesday , April 2 St . l 1 . 'The brethren assembled at 7 . 1 s , amongst whom were Bros . A . Painter , W . M . ; A . B . Whit ' triker , S . W ,: G . Macfarlane , J . W . ; S . I ) . McKcllen , S . D . ; W . Brawn , J . D . ; li . Bracewell , I . G . ; G . Yates . Sec ; VV . Bo-rock . P . M .,
Trcas . : W . Leigh . P . M . ; VV . Byway . S . S .: P . I lavhurst , J . S . ; J . Huriows , 'T yler ; James Sleven-on , VV . R . Walerhousc , VV . Craven , j . Crowlhcr , VV . Robsnn . | . Aitchison , B . Peacock , " W . Steven on . A . F . Forrest , VV . Lynn . Visitors : John Roberts . P . M ., 204 : J . Dawson , P . M . ' . -, i ;; II . W . il , „ s | ,- , | . W ., 317 : B . Mc Crick , W . M ., 3 y' > : G . I- ' . Luton , i . 'i ' ; i ; " G . Oinicrod . mil ; I .
Squirrel , 13 S 7 : 11 . Jones , 1490 ; J . Mc-yer , 17 S 0 ; and J . Little . -After the lodge- had been duly opened and the minuL-s ol the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bros . Robson and Aitchison gave proofs of their proficiency in the Second Degree , and were severally raised to Ihe Sublime Degree of M . M ., by Bro . Wm . Rostock . P . M . Bro . VVhitlaker . S . W .. delivered the charge to Bio . Robson , and
Bro . McCrirk to Bro . Aitchison . 'The VV . M . then resumed his duties , and the lodge having been lowered " Hearty good \ -, i-lies "' wen- expressed by I IM ; visit' us , and it was closed in peace and harmony at o .. ; o . At the social board " a ftcr I iir-u ami fo . in .-dit'f . "The Ilulth . of the Nw .-iy-raued coloured Brethren ( rein Lace " , Western AfriVj , '' . V . V * . rropnt ^ 'i in r wir ) 2 / tf r ^ hv P o r - D
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McKcllen , and heartily responded lo . Bros . Robson and B . Aitchison suitably acknowledged the compliment , and "The Health of Bro . J . Crowther , " who had not made his appearance in the lodge for two years , was drunk with great enthusiasm , and replied to by that worth ) - brother in appropriate terms . The meeting after a pleasant re-union was brought to a close at 10 . 50 .
BOLTON . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1723 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 Sth ult ., at Commercial Hotel , Town Hall-square . ' There were present Bros . N . 'ith . Nicholson , W . M .: William Blain , S . W . ; J . VV . Hey wood , J . W .: George Ferguson , Treas . ; J . Martin Rutrer . Sec : William Court , S . D . ; Robert Latham , J . D . ; J . VV . Taylor . P . Prov . CO ., M . C . ; I .
Barrett , I . G . ; J . T . Holt , Org . ; J . W . Roilcv , Tyler ; | . H . Grccnhalph , P . M . ; G . " P . Brockbank , " P . Prov . ' S . G . IL . 'P . M . ; John Priestley , E . G . Harwood , Thos . Naylor . "Cosgrave , Tong , Rimmer , fi _{ f >; and Mather . 163 . Visitors : Bros . J . VVnikcr , P . M . ; Johnson Mills , W . M . ; Rorke Pennington , S . W . 37 ; RobMoir , 152 ( 1 ; J . Dovev , VV . M . 141 ' .: J . Boolhroyd , J . VV . 221 ; li . Stead , W . M .
221-, O . Crompton , 191 ; McMillan , K \ - -, Moil , 1354 ; and Burgess , 1101 . The lodge was opened at four o'clock , and the minutes of the former meetingwere confirmed . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , under the presidency of the VV . M ., and Bro . lleywood , VV . M . elect , was presented by Bro . G . P . Brockbank , P . M ., and installed , proclaimed , and saluted
as VV . M . for the ensuing year . 'The following brethren were appointed officers : Bros . W . Blain , S . W . ; ' Court . | . W . ; N . Nicholson . Sec ; G . Ferguson . 'Treas . ( re-elected ) ; | . VV . 'Taylor , M . C . ; Rob Latham , S . D . ; John Barred , J . ' l ) . ; E . G . Harwood , I . G . ; T . T . Holt , Org . ; Cosgrave and Tong , Stewards ; and | . VV . Roilcv , Tyler .
'The charge to the VV . M ., officers , and brethren was given by Bro . Brockbank . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Nicholson , in token of approval of his services during the past year as VV . M . A cordial vote of thanks was awarded to Bro . J . M . Rutler for his services as Secretary during the formation of the lodge , and continued up to the present lime , and the resolution ordered to be engraved and presented to Bro . Rutter . A silver square
and compasses were presented to the lodge b y Bro . Harwood , I . G . ; a splendidly-bound volume of S . L . by Bro . Cosgrave , Steward ; and a beautiful case of working tools , jointly presented by Bros . Priestley and Naylor . Bro . Ferguson was appointed charity representative . " Hearty good wishes " were offered by the respective visitors , and the lodge was closed at six o ' clock , and proceeded to banquet .
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MOUNT LEBANON ^ CHAPTER ( No . 73 ) . — 'The regular convocation and installation meeting of this chapter was held on 'Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge . Comps . J . E . Mason , M . E . / .. ; M . D . Loewenstark , H . ; A . \ . Ireton , J . ; F . Walters , P . / .., S . E- ! J . T . Moss , P . Z . ; J . VV . Baldwin , P . / ..: J . Stevens , P . Z . ; T . W . Adams , / . ' . Comp . E .
Jacobs , P . / ., opened the chapter . The companions were then admitlcd . 'The mimiles of the election meetingwere read , unanimously confirmed , and signed by the M . E . Z . The report of the Audit Committee was received , adopted , and agreed to be entered upon the chapter minute book . The ballots , taken separately , were declared lo be unanimous in favour of Bros . Walter Williams , idr , S , and Chas .
Patrick , 1227 , as candidates for exaltation ; also for Comp . Edward Jacobs , P . Z . 134 S , P . M . 1614 , VV . M . 134 S , as a joining member . 'The father of the chapter , Comp . Fred . Walters , P . P . G . 1 st A . S . Middx ., P . Z . and S . E ., assuring Ihe companions he felt too ill to do ( as was his Usual cu .-ilom for so many years past ) the all-important ceremonies of installations . Comp . James Stevens , in the kindest
manner , yielded lo the solicitations of that companion ( who is now in bis twenty-fifth year of Royal Arch Masonry ) and others who were present by carrying out their unanimous wishes b y doing the ceremonies of installations . 'This was indeed a very . great tn-a I , for , in a manner not to be surpassed , he installed Comps . Marcus David Loewenstark , M . E . Z . ; Arthur John Ireton , II . ; and
John Bairstow Shackleton , J . So pleased were all the companions with his admirable working , that on motion made by Comp . F . Walters , P . Z .. seconded by Comp . J . VV . Baldwin , it was unanimously resolved , " 'That ( he best thanks of the chapter be voted and given , as well as honorary membership , ( o Comp . James Stevens , P . Z ., for his correct rendering of installation ceremonies , and the many
essential services he had rendered to the chapter . " Comp . James Stevens , P . Z ., in a suitable speech , thanked the companions for these voles . 1 laving other important business at another lodge he withdrew , carrying with him the "Hearty good wishes" of all who were present . The business was then proceeded with . Bro . Walter . Williams was exalted into Royal Arch Freemasonry , ( hi-ceremony
being In autifully rendered . 'The officers appointed and invested were Comps . | . VV . Baldwin , P . Z ., 'Treasurer ( reappointed ); F . Walters , P . Z ., S . E . ( reappointed ) ; B . Isaacs , S . N . ( re-appoinled ); VV . II . Good . il ] , P . S . ; W . Pennefariier , 1 st A . S . ; E . Jacobs , 2 nd A . S .: J . S . Sweasey , W . S . ; and C . T . Speight , Janitor ( re-invested ) . 'The usual P . Z . 's jewel , of the value of ten guineas , was presented , by Ihe M . E . Z .. Comp . M . I ) . Loewenstark , on
behalf of the . chapter , (<> Comp . J . C Mason , P . Z ., who in an efficient manlier acknowledged this unanimous gift from the chapter funds to him . Several names of candidates for exaltation werr given in to the S . E . This ended the bu-. ine : f ( he chapter , the vi-. ilors present being Comps . 'T . W . Adams , Z . 10 . ;;; A . II . 'Tattersiiall , P . Z . 140 ; VV . T . Lover . 17 ( 1 ; S . Pounceby , II . 157 ; II . Keeblc , P . Z . 1275 ; A . I ) . Loewenstark , P . Z . 73 ; and others . Banquet and dessert followed .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Chapter ( No . 41 ) - — 'The membersof I he above chapter assembled at the Masonic Hall , on 'Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at 7 . W . Present : Ex . Comp ; . Ilearne , / .. ; Williamson , ]! . ; Howes , | . ; Hill , LP . / .. ; Past Principals Rubio , Reeves , . ind Mou ' trie : Dr . Hop ! -in-. P . Z . , -..-S . -, s-. 7 , 0 ; Sim key , E . ; Beckel , P . / ., . ' - N ' . j Radwd . y , P . ' -oj . ; Mercfr , Lien , Soi-: VV . II . V CJp . j-, a ; Jun . Snj . ; Bi ^ wc-od , laritor ; Comp ? , F , Rrown , 0 ! "V « r , T ? r , jr ) ftftn
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one of the finest recorded in the annals of the Royal Alfred Lodge , No . S 77 . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . — The duties of this lodge were transacted at the regular meeting held on the 3 rd inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , at the Athenamm , Bro . George Taylor , W . M ., occupying the chair of King Solomon . The lodge having he-en opened
with solemn prayer , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed ,. Bro . Arthur Stanley was then questioned as to his proficiency as an Entered Apprentice , and his answers proving satisfactory , he was entrusted and retired , and on being re-admitted was passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft by the W . M ., the working tools being- given
by the S . W ., Bro . Aldous . The working was well gone through . After the transaction of some routine business , the usual proclamations were made , which elicited "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , after which the lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony , and with solemn prayer .
HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge . ( No . 1326 ) . —The first meeting of the year and season of this , the largest and most prosperous lodge in the Province of Middlesex , was held on Saturday . May 15 th , at the Red I . ion Hotel , Thames-street . Punctually at half-past ( hreeo ' clock p . m ., the VV . M ., Bro . J . B . Shackleton , P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . 1524 , opened the lodge . The minutes of the last regular
lodge , held on August lfith , 1 S 79 , and of the emergency meeting , held on Friday , August 29 th . were read , unanimously confirmed , and signed by the W . M . The ballots , taken separately , were unanimous in favour of the admission of Messrs . Robbins , Ward , Sullivan , Robertson , and A . J . Smith . In a most impressive manner the VV . M . first passed Bro . A . P . Driver to the Second Degree , and
he initiated Messrs . John Henry Ewen , 'Thomas Brise Robbins , Arthur James Smith , Isaac Sullivan , and Alexander Robertson , each candidate being introduced separately , and the arduous task was wound up b } ' raising Bro . Louis Cohen to the Master Mason ' s Degree . The notices of motion on the agenda paper fell through in consequence of the proposer being absent . Bros . J . C . Woodrow . P . M .,
was elected Steward for the festival of the Boys' School , 1 SS 1 , and Samuel Page Steward for the Girls' School , 1 SS 1 . Notice of motion was given to vote ten guineas to the Boys' School , and seven guineas for a Past Master ' s jewel to Bro . J . B . Shackleton . A large number of names were given in for initiation . 'The lodge was closed . Banquet followed . Present , besides those named : Bros . J . Hammond , P . G . J . D . Middx ., P . M ., S . W . ; 1 . W .
Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M ., J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M .. Sec ; H . Cluster , W . M . 1 , 31 , S . D . '; D . Steinbauer , I . G . ; F . Knight , D . C ; II . Potter , P . M . 11 , VV . S . ; ] . J . Marsh , Organist ; W . R . Vassila , C . S . ; J . T . Moss , P . P . G . R . Middx ., P . M . ; C . VV . Fox , P . M . ; VV . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . ; T . W . Adams , P . M . ; and some thirty members . Visitors Bros . S . Watson , 749 ; Smith , 15 G 6 ; and VV . Johnson , P . M . S 65 , P . M . 94 » -
PLUMSTEAD — United Military Lodge ( No . 153 O ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at ( he Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , Bro . If . Shaw , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers and visitors : Bros . IL Picken , l . P . M . ; W . Weston , P . M . ; 1 ) . Deeves , S . W . : W . Welding , J . W . ; A . Morris , Treas .: G . Kennedy , Sec ;
VV . Holleyman , S . D . ; II . Harding , Org . ; VV . A . Watkins , I . G . ( the latter brother , in the unavoidable absence of the J . 1 ) ., filled his place admirably ); J . ' . Warren , VV . M . 700 ; ' J . McDougall , P . M . 013 ; W . Archer . S . W . and W . M elect 10 S 9 ; G . Beaver , S . D . 700 ; | . II . Roberts , | . D . 700 ; T . Hosgood , J . D . 13 ; O . C Summers , 35 ; F . W . Oldstock , Si 1 I E . Griss , 1307 ; VV . Rees , <) i 3 ; 'W . M . Stockviss ,
1076 ; R . Beaver , 700 ; J . Aillud , 015 ; C Bishop , 615 ; G . Hill , I . G . 1437 ; and C Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been opened in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . A . Hill , 17 6 , as a joining member , which proving unanimous , that brother was received into fellowship . The following candidates
were then balloted for : Serjeant J . Tough , Staff-Serjeant C . Portch , and Serjeant S . Horton , and the ballot proving unanimous , those gentlemen were , with Mr . Saml . Baker , who had been balloted for and approved of at a previous meeting , duly , and with the usual solemnity , initiated into Masonry . Bros . Williams , Wishart , and VVeller were then passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Collett , Wright ,
Newberry , and Cosser were raised to the Sublime Degree . The whole of this extraordinary night ' s work was done by the VV . M . and his officers in a most admirable manner , very favourably impressing the large circle of visitors present . A stirring appeal was then made by the W . M . on behalf of a distressed brother , who had been a serjeant-m . ijor of the Royal Artillery , and taken his discharge in India , bill was
compelled ( o return home on account of ill-health ; he was now appointed to a position in Scotland , but was hard-up in funds . He ( the VV . M . ) had given a guinea out of the charity box fund , and Bro . Warren , VV . M . of the Nelson Lodge , No . 700 , had promised him another from his box . Now , he should pass round the charity box when ( hey went to the social board , and see if they could not make up a
sum sufficient to help their distressed brother on his way . Bro . Joll y said he had no doubt that the W . M . of the Pattison Lodge , Bro . Lloyd , would give another guinea . Bro . McDougall , P . M ., said he would be answerable for I hat . Bro . Weston then spoke of a meeting he bad attended in Kent , where arrangements were made ( o present a testimonial to their esteemed Grand Master , Lord Amhiir-t , the
particulars of which he gave , and the announcement wa ^ received most enthusiastically . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned tn a pretty little collation , prepared by Bro . 'Tucker with excellent taste and judgment . On re-assembling around the sxial board , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to heartily . Bro . Weston , in the unavoidable absence of the I . P . M ., who was compelled lo retire , briefly
proposed the toast of "The VV . M ., " who , he said , had showed them that night , by the careful and impressive manner in which be bad worked the three Degree-., what he was capable of doing . He had that night done more work , that was In say in respect to numbers , than had ever been done by a VV . M . in a lodge since its consecration , and it rnust | bc a . gratifying to him ? . o it was to them tn jc-e l hst under hi ? 2 uidsn <*» the lr > ff ?» wai « . < - ¦ r-nr ' n i . ii-r /> o » i r , £
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in strength and efficiency . When they took into consideration that just at this time of the year Bro . Shaw was busy fitting out the district staff , Royal Artillery Band , and others , they might conceive that his mind was fully occupied during ' thc day , and only one who had a real and true love for Masonry could stand the work that Bro . Shaw had so admirably gone through that night . 'Their W . M . worked both
late ami early for the good of the lodge , and they ought tu be , and he was sure they were , proud of him . In reply , the W . M . thanked them for their hearty reception of the toast , and must confess that he had tried to do his best for the lodge . If he had pleased them that was his reward . As Bro . Weston had alluded to his duties outside the lodge , he must say that they were just now exceedingly heavy ; so
much so that he had not been able to have a single rehearsal of the ceremony for more than a month past , and those who were Masters or Past Masters knew what that meant . He trusted that those who knew him , both in Masonry and . out of it , in India , or elsewhere , would always find Harry Shaw the same as he had been for the last ten or fifteen years—willing to do his duty and help a friend . ' 1 he toast
of " 'The Initiates" followed , and Bro . I lorton modestly and briefly relumed thanks . " 'The Visitors" were next toasted , and Bros . Warren , McDougall , Hosgood , and Archer responded . 'The charity box was then passed round , and the sum of three guineas collected , which sum , the . Master announced , amid cheers , would be placed in the ; hands of the
brother above spoken of , together with the two guineas promised by Bros . Warren ami McDougall . 1 he loast ol "The Past Masters" was coupled with the name of Bro . Weston , who briefly responded . " The Officers " followed , and Bro . Deeves returned thanks , and then the 'T yler ' s ( oast concluded the proceedings .
GREAT STANMORE . —Abercorn Lodge ( No . 134 ' )) . —The second regular meeting of the season was held at the Abercorn Hotel , on the 3 th inst ., Bro . VV . Shury Marshall , ( he VV . M ., in tht chair of K . S ., supported by his principal officers and many of the members , and Bro . ( i . Tidcombe , l . P . M . Visitors : Bros . Kdis , 115 S : Dicketts , 103 ; Ewerby , 13 S 5 , Ginncy , 733 ; Westerby , 1013 . The
lodge was opened in solemn prayer by the VV . M . at 4 . 45 , and after confirming in due course the minutes of the preceding meeting , he called upon Bro . l . oe to be examined prior to being passed , in which he acquitted himself in a highly satisfactory manner , and the VV . M . haying further opened ( he lodge in ( he Second Degree , enlightened the worthy brother and entrusted him with ( he privileges ol a Follow
Craft . 'This being the . onl y business ofthe meeting , and "Hearty good wishes" having been expressed by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 5-4 . v The usual quiet banquet passed off wilh even more than the customary cnjoymcnl , ( he charm of spring combined with alovelyeveningenhancmgthenatur . il beauty of this delightful although somewhat remote part of Middlesex .
LEICESTER . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 1560 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on 'Tuesday , the nth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . Rev . F If . Richardson , M . A ., VV . M . ; J . F . L . Rolleston , S . W . ; Clement E . Stretton , as J . VV . ; Capt . Goodchild , 'Treas . Capt . R . S , Toller ., S . D . ; J . D . Harris . J . D . ; S . S . Partridge , P . M ., D . C : Albert ' Stretton . I . C , ' . ; W . Sculthorpe .
P . M ., Stewd .: Dunn and Tanser . 'T ylers ; VV . Kelly , P . P . G . M ., P . M . ; T . Maiviiil .-iv , W . M . 1 ^ 0 , I ' .. VI . ; Kev . J . Bird . P . M . ; Clement Stretton . P . M . ; T . A . VVvkes . P . M . S 23 , P . M . ; G . 'Toller , jun ., P . M . 523 ; Miles , J . Walker , VV . J . Freer , Capt . Miilican . Visitors : Bros . Potter , 523 ; Lieut . Pickering , 323 ; and Dr . Johnston , 271 ) . After the minutes were read and confirmed , Mr . Samuel WiJJcox and Mr . 'Thomas Carter , LL . B ., both of whom
were elected at a previous meeting , were duly initiated into the mysteries of the Order , the ceremony being most carefully and impressively rendered by the VV . M ., and ably assistedby his officers . A resolution , congratulating Bro . G . Toller , jun ., on his appointment as Deputy Provincial Crand Master , was passed bv acclamation . An application for relief having received aitcniion , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
MOKECAMBE .-Morecambe Lodge ( No . 1561 ) •—The monthly meeting of ( he above lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Edward-street , on the 7 th inst ., Bro . Win . I . ongmire , W . M ., presiding , supported by his respective officers . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , after which the ballot was taken for the W . M . for the ensuing year , when the choice of the members unanimously fell on Bro . A . K .
StansfeM , the Senior Warden . Bro . R . Hartley was reelected 'Treasurer , and Hro . Wilkinson 'Tyler . I ( was decided to hold the installation meeting on the day fixed for the next regular lodge meeting , namely , Friday , the 4 th of June . The Installing Officer will ' be- Bro . Dr . Moore , P . G . S . B . of K ., P . M . ; ttc . The usual proclamations being made , the lodge was closed with the formallies of the Craft .
MANCHESTER . —Avon Lodge ( No . ifi . u ) . — Theusiial monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Denmark Hotel , Greenheys , on Wednesday , April 2 St . l 1 . 'The brethren assembled at 7 . 1 s , amongst whom were Bros . A . Painter , W . M . ; A . B . Whit ' triker , S . W ,: G . Macfarlane , J . W . ; S . I ) . McKcllen , S . D . ; W . Brawn , J . D . ; li . Bracewell , I . G . ; G . Yates . Sec ; VV . Bo-rock . P . M .,
Trcas . : W . Leigh . P . M . ; VV . Byway . S . S .: P . I lavhurst , J . S . ; J . Huriows , 'T yler ; James Sleven-on , VV . R . Walerhousc , VV . Craven , j . Crowlhcr , VV . Robsnn . | . Aitchison , B . Peacock , " W . Steven on . A . F . Forrest , VV . Lynn . Visitors : John Roberts . P . M ., 204 : J . Dawson , P . M . ' . -, i ;; II . W . il , „ s | ,- , | . W ., 317 : B . Mc Crick , W . M ., 3 y' > : G . I- ' . Luton , i . 'i ' ; i ; " G . Oinicrod . mil ; I .
Squirrel , 13 S 7 : 11 . Jones , 1490 ; J . Mc-yer , 17 S 0 ; and J . Little . -After the lodge- had been duly opened and the minuL-s ol the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bros . Robson and Aitchison gave proofs of their proficiency in the Second Degree , and were severally raised to Ihe Sublime Degree of M . M ., by Bro . Wm . Rostock . P . M . Bro . VVhitlaker . S . W .. delivered the charge to Bio . Robson , and
Bro . McCrirk to Bro . Aitchison . 'The VV . M . then resumed his duties , and the lodge having been lowered " Hearty good \ -, i-lies "' wen- expressed by I IM ; visit' us , and it was closed in peace and harmony at o .. ; o . At the social board " a ftcr I iir-u ami fo . in .-dit'f . "The Ilulth . of the Nw .-iy-raued coloured Brethren ( rein Lace " , Western AfriVj , '' . V . V * . rropnt ^ 'i in r wir ) 2 / tf r ^ hv P o r - D
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McKcllen , and heartily responded lo . Bros . Robson and B . Aitchison suitably acknowledged the compliment , and "The Health of Bro . J . Crowther , " who had not made his appearance in the lodge for two years , was drunk with great enthusiasm , and replied to by that worth ) - brother in appropriate terms . The meeting after a pleasant re-union was brought to a close at 10 . 50 .
BOLTON . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 1723 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 Sth ult ., at Commercial Hotel , Town Hall-square . ' There were present Bros . N . 'ith . Nicholson , W . M .: William Blain , S . W . ; J . VV . Hey wood , J . W .: George Ferguson , Treas . ; J . Martin Rutrer . Sec : William Court , S . D . ; Robert Latham , J . D . ; J . VV . Taylor . P . Prov . CO ., M . C . ; I .
Barrett , I . G . ; J . T . Holt , Org . ; J . W . Roilcv , Tyler ; | . H . Grccnhalph , P . M . ; G . " P . Brockbank , " P . Prov . ' S . G . IL . 'P . M . ; John Priestley , E . G . Harwood , Thos . Naylor . "Cosgrave , Tong , Rimmer , fi _{ f >; and Mather . 163 . Visitors : Bros . J . VVnikcr , P . M . ; Johnson Mills , W . M . ; Rorke Pennington , S . W . 37 ; RobMoir , 152 ( 1 ; J . Dovev , VV . M . 141 ' .: J . Boolhroyd , J . VV . 221 ; li . Stead , W . M .
221-, O . Crompton , 191 ; McMillan , K \ - -, Moil , 1354 ; and Burgess , 1101 . The lodge was opened at four o'clock , and the minutes of the former meetingwere confirmed . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , under the presidency of the VV . M ., and Bro . lleywood , VV . M . elect , was presented by Bro . G . P . Brockbank , P . M ., and installed , proclaimed , and saluted
as VV . M . for the ensuing year . 'The following brethren were appointed officers : Bros . W . Blain , S . W . ; ' Court . | . W . ; N . Nicholson . Sec ; G . Ferguson . 'Treas . ( re-elected ) ; | . VV . 'Taylor , M . C . ; Rob Latham , S . D . ; John Barred , J . ' l ) . ; E . G . Harwood , I . G . ; T . T . Holt , Org . ; Cosgrave and Tong , Stewards ; and | . VV . Roilcv , Tyler .
'The charge to the VV . M ., officers , and brethren was given by Bro . Brockbank . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Nicholson , in token of approval of his services during the past year as VV . M . A cordial vote of thanks was awarded to Bro . J . M . Rutler for his services as Secretary during the formation of the lodge , and continued up to the present lime , and the resolution ordered to be engraved and presented to Bro . Rutter . A silver square
and compasses were presented to the lodge b y Bro . Harwood , I . G . ; a splendidly-bound volume of S . L . by Bro . Cosgrave , Steward ; and a beautiful case of working tools , jointly presented by Bros . Priestley and Naylor . Bro . Ferguson was appointed charity representative . " Hearty good wishes " were offered by the respective visitors , and the lodge was closed at six o ' clock , and proceeded to banquet .
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MOUNT LEBANON ^ CHAPTER ( No . 73 ) . — 'The regular convocation and installation meeting of this chapter was held on 'Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge . Comps . J . E . Mason , M . E . / .. ; M . D . Loewenstark , H . ; A . \ . Ireton , J . ; F . Walters , P . / .., S . E- ! J . T . Moss , P . Z . ; J . VV . Baldwin , P . / ..: J . Stevens , P . Z . ; T . W . Adams , / . ' . Comp . E .
Jacobs , P . / ., opened the chapter . The companions were then admitlcd . 'The mimiles of the election meetingwere read , unanimously confirmed , and signed by the M . E . Z . The report of the Audit Committee was received , adopted , and agreed to be entered upon the chapter minute book . The ballots , taken separately , were declared lo be unanimous in favour of Bros . Walter Williams , idr , S , and Chas .
Patrick , 1227 , as candidates for exaltation ; also for Comp . Edward Jacobs , P . Z . 134 S , P . M . 1614 , VV . M . 134 S , as a joining member . 'The father of the chapter , Comp . Fred . Walters , P . P . G . 1 st A . S . Middx ., P . Z . and S . E ., assuring Ihe companions he felt too ill to do ( as was his Usual cu .-ilom for so many years past ) the all-important ceremonies of installations . Comp . James Stevens , in the kindest
manner , yielded lo the solicitations of that companion ( who is now in bis twenty-fifth year of Royal Arch Masonry ) and others who were present by carrying out their unanimous wishes b y doing the ceremonies of installations . 'This was indeed a very . great tn-a I , for , in a manner not to be surpassed , he installed Comps . Marcus David Loewenstark , M . E . Z . ; Arthur John Ireton , II . ; and
John Bairstow Shackleton , J . So pleased were all the companions with his admirable working , that on motion made by Comp . F . Walters , P . Z .. seconded by Comp . J . VV . Baldwin , it was unanimously resolved , " 'That ( he best thanks of the chapter be voted and given , as well as honorary membership , ( o Comp . James Stevens , P . Z ., for his correct rendering of installation ceremonies , and the many
essential services he had rendered to the chapter . " Comp . James Stevens , P . Z ., in a suitable speech , thanked the companions for these voles . 1 laving other important business at another lodge he withdrew , carrying with him the "Hearty good wishes" of all who were present . The business was then proceeded with . Bro . Walter . Williams was exalted into Royal Arch Freemasonry , ( hi-ceremony
being In autifully rendered . 'The officers appointed and invested were Comps . | . VV . Baldwin , P . Z ., 'Treasurer ( reappointed ); F . Walters , P . Z ., S . E . ( reappointed ) ; B . Isaacs , S . N . ( re-appoinled ); VV . II . Good . il ] , P . S . ; W . Pennefariier , 1 st A . S . ; E . Jacobs , 2 nd A . S .: J . S . Sweasey , W . S . ; and C . T . Speight , Janitor ( re-invested ) . 'The usual P . Z . 's jewel , of the value of ten guineas , was presented , by Ihe M . E . Z .. Comp . M . I ) . Loewenstark , on
behalf of the . chapter , (<> Comp . J . C Mason , P . Z ., who in an efficient manlier acknowledged this unanimous gift from the chapter funds to him . Several names of candidates for exaltation werr given in to the S . E . This ended the bu-. ine : f ( he chapter , the vi-. ilors present being Comps . 'T . W . Adams , Z . 10 . ;;; A . II . 'Tattersiiall , P . Z . 140 ; VV . T . Lover . 17 ( 1 ; S . Pounceby , II . 157 ; II . Keeblc , P . Z . 1275 ; A . I ) . Loewenstark , P . Z . 73 ; and others . Banquet and dessert followed .
BATH . —Royal Cumberland Chapter ( No . 41 ) - — 'The membersof I he above chapter assembled at the Masonic Hall , on 'Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at 7 . W . Present : Ex . Comp ; . Ilearne , / .. ; Williamson , ]! . ; Howes , | . ; Hill , LP . / .. ; Past Principals Rubio , Reeves , . ind Mou ' trie : Dr . Hop ! -in-. P . Z . , -..-S . -, s-. 7 , 0 ; Sim key , E . ; Beckel , P . / ., . ' - N ' . j Radwd . y , P . ' -oj . ; Mercfr , Lien , Soi-: VV . II . V CJp . j-, a ; Jun . Snj . ; Bi ^ wc-od , laritor ; Comp ? , F , Rrown , 0 ! "V « r , T ? r , jr ) ftftn