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the welfare of the lodge during his year of office The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet , served by Bro . Hunt , and although the inclement nature of the weather prevented the brethren from enjoying the beautiful wardens attached to the hotel , a good

display of flowers and fruits gathered therein , in some measure compensated . The cloth being removed , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were . proposed by the W . M ., and heartily responded to by the brethren , intermixed with some capital songs . Among the visiting

brethren were : —Bros . Thos . Rae , Lodge 3 ** :, America ; W . Kibble , P . M . 71 ^; G . Bilby . P . M . 517 ; Cardwell , P . M . 3 ; R . Wright , P . M . $ 04 j P . Prov . G . S . D ., Herts ; Cummings , 5 * 54 Hill , 45 ; C . C . Taylor , W . M . 141 ; G . Maby ,

820 ; Wallinton , J . D . 860 , LI . Birdseye , J . W . / iy , Knevill , 49 ; Wagstaff , P . M . 1216 ; H . W . Gompertz , 136 4 ; Henry Muggeridge , P . M . 192 and 715 ; Sherville , 25 ; Dunthorne , 141 Altogether , the meeting was a most enjoyable one .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 . )—The regular monthly communication of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday evening , the 5 th inst ., Bro . E . J . Crow , Mus . Bac , W . M ., piesiding , assisted by the

following officers and brethren : —Bros . C . Stretton , P . Prov . G . R ., P . M . ; S . S . Partridge P . Prov . G . R ., S . W . ; R . W . Widdowson , J . W . ; Wm . Weare , P . M ., Treasurer ; ) . Halford , J . D . ; C . E . Stretton , J . G . ; and Bro .

Toller , P . G . S ., P . M . ; AVm . Sculthorpe , W . M . ; F . J . Baines , J . W . j W . B . Smith , P . G ., Treasurer , members of the John O'Gaunt Lodge ; and J . B . Hall , W . M . ; C . J . Wilkinson , S . W . ; A . Cooper , Secretary ; J . II . Johnstone , P . M . ;

S . P . Ekin , P . M . ; Rev . W . T . Fry , and W . Wilkinson , S . D ., visitors from the Commercial Lodge , No . 1391 . The chief feature in the business of the meeting was the passing of Bros . S . Tebbutt , and J . Edmonds , to the degree

of Fellow Craft , The candidates received the explanation of the principles of the degree from the AVorshi pful Master , who earnestly endeavoured to impress their minds with the serious truths which are illustrated b y the tools and

instruments of architecture , and other symbolic emblems transmitted to us through succeeding ages , and strongly recommended to their attention the study of the liberal arts—that valuable branch of education which tends so effectively

to polish and adorn the mind . On the motion of Bro . Stretton , I . P . M ., the sum of fifty pounds was unanimously voted to the Masonic Hall building fund . Other unimportant business having been disposed of , the lotlge was closctl in resrular form for thc ? summer recess .

LKICESTHK . —Commercial Lodge ( No . 1391 ) . — The fifth meeting of this new lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Halford Street , on June 8 th . The following ollicers were present : •—Bros . James B . Hall , W . M . j Samuel Prob y

Ekins , S . W . and P . M . ; John Halford , "J . W . ; J II . Johnston , P . M . ; W . T . Fry , M . A ., Chap .: George Clifton , Sec . ; Arthur Cooper , Asst . See ., Walter Wilkinson , S . D . ; A . J . Chamberlain . J . D . j L . L . Atwood , Dir . of Cers . ; C .

Johnson , ( P . M . 461 ; , Org . ; G . T . Cable , I . G . ; Jas . H . Ward , Steward , and other members of the Lodge . Tlie Lodge was opened in due form , when Bros . Mason , and Alfred Chamberlain , were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons ,

also Bros . James George Crofts , Benjamin Moore and J . M . Brown , were passed to the degree of Fellow-Craft . A good number of visitors were present ; not only the W . Masters , and the several brethren of the two sister lodges of

the town , but also many brethren from Birmingham , amongst whom were Bios . W . Primde , AV . M . 02 .- AV . Hale , P . M . 1031 ; AV . LapcCte , S . AV . 925 ; James Lakin , J . AV . 02 e- T . Walker ,

Sec . 925 ; Win . White , l . G . 92-j ; C . D . Taylor , 925 ; AV . G . Aloore , 1031 ; E . T . Brewton , 11 S 0 ; E . A . Webster , Sec . 117 , 0 ; Benjamin Fulwood , Thomas Lcavey , 925 ; and Thomas Corbett , 1016 .

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YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST . ) At a special Provincial Grand Lodge of the N . and E . Ridings of Yorkshire , held in the York Lodge 236 , at York , on AVednesday , 23 rd May , 1872 . The AVorshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master then proposed that the following address be presented to Her Majesty : — To the Queen ' s Most Excellent Majesty . May it please your Majesty ,

AVe , the Freemasons ofthe North and East Ridings of the County of York , in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled , beg leave humbly to approach your Majesty with every feeling of duty and devotion to your Majesty ' s Royal

Throne and Person , and to offer our most heartfelt congratulations upon the recovery of His Royal Highness the Prince of AVales from his late dangerous illness . "Whilst entertaining the deepest sense of

gratitude to The Almighty Disposer of all events , that , in answer to a Nation ' s Prayers , He has been graciously pleased to restore His Royal Highness to health and strength , we earnestly pray that He will shower down His choicest

blessing , upon your Majesty and the Royal Family , and that yourMajesty may belong spared to reign over a loyal prosperous , and contented people . AVhich was seconded by Bro . J . Malam- P . M , 1248 , and carried unanimously .

The AVorshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master then proposed that the following address be presented to his Royal Highness the Prince of AVales : —

To His Royal Highness the Prince of AVales , Most AVorshi pful Past Grand Master of Freemasons of England . May it please your Royal Highness ,

AVe , the Freemasons of the North and East Ridings of the County of York , in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled , desire to offer to your Royal Highness our sincere and cordial congratulations upon your happy recovery from your late severe and protracted illness . AVhilst renderine * onr heartfelt thanks to the

Supreme Ruler ol the Universe that He has graciously listened to a Nation ' s Prayer , and has mercifully restored your Royal Highness to health and strength , we fervently supplicate Him that your valuable life may long be spared to be

an honour and ornament to our order , and a blessing to this great Nation . AVhich was seconded by AV . Bro . Holland , Provincial Grand Treasurer , and carried unanimously .

The AVorshi pful Deputy Provincial Grand Master then proposed lhat these Addresses be engrossed on vellum , signed , and presented to her Majesty and His Royal J Ugliness the

Prince of \\ tiles by the Grand . Master , which was seconded by AV . Bro . Rev . II . \' . Palmer , ALA . Provincial Grand Chaplain , and carried unanimously .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST . ) BKAIII-ORH . —Shakespeare Lodge , ( No . 1018 . ) ¦ —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Salem Street , on AVednesday , J une J 2 th , at 7 o ' clock . The lodge

was opened inthe first degree , by Bro . A . Nicholson , AV . M ., when the minutes of the last lodge meeting Mere reatl and confirmed . The balance sheet lor the year was also passed , and other business done . Bro . 15 . Broughton , S . AV . 302 ,

who had kindly acceded to the request of the brethren of the Shakespeare Lodge to do so , delivered a lecture on the " principles and advantages ol Freemasonry , " and it was gratifying to see the interest felt bv the numerous attendance

of the brethren , as well as by the many visiting brethren from other lodges . The lodge-room was quite full , and we noticed amongst those present : —Bros . Bannister , P . M . 1018 , P . G . S . B . ; S . O . Bailey , P . M . 600 , P . Prov . S . of AV . ; C . H . Taylor , P . M . 302 , P . Prov . G . S . D . ; AV .

Mawson , P . M . 302 , P . Prov . S . of AV . ; Rev . Loosemore , 974 j AVilliam AV . Barlow , AA ^ . M . 303 ; R . Richardson , AV . M . 974 ; Rev . Chute , 974 j Taylor , P . M . 600 ; M . O . Mawson , P . M . 302 ; Booth , AV . M . 3 S 7 ; and Rev . Webb , 974 . ' Bro . B . Broughton commenced his lecture at 8 . 15 . and was most attentively listened to b y . the

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brethren , who were seemingly spell-bound for the fifty minutes occupied by him in its delivery . The lecture ( which must have taken much time and care in preparation ) was most interesting and instructive , and was greatly appreciated , and applauded , by all present . At

its conclusion , a vote of thanks was proposed by Bro . Jno . AVard , P . M . 600 , P . Prov . G . D ., in eulogistic terms , he stating that as an old Mason he had felt greatly edified and deli ghted by it , and was sure that every brother present shared the same sentiments . Bro . Ed . Clifton , P . M .

IOI 8 , seconded the proposition , also bearing testimony to the great advantages to be derived from such able brethren devoting the time requisite for the preparation and delivery of such lectures . Bro . Broughton , in thanking the brethren for their kindly feeling displayed towards him ,

took occasion to state that he had been actuated by a desire to stimulate others to imitate him in doing what they could for their respective lodges ; and that should his address have that effect , he should feel amply repaid for the time he had devoted to the subject . The brethren afterwards

adjourned to their refreshment room , on the invitation of Bro . A . Nicholson , the AV . M ., and there partook of a very recherche supper provided for them . The AV . M . presided , and went through the duties devolving upon him at the festive board , as he had done those of the Lodge , in a

very efficient and laudable manner . He was supported on his ri ght by the Rev , Bros . Loosemore , and Chute , 974 ; and Bros . H O . Mawson , P . M . 302 ; Henry Ward , P . M . IOIS B . Broughton , S . A \ . 302 ; AV . AVroe , P . M . IOIS ; and on his . left by Bros . Edward Clifton , P . M .

1018 ; William W . Barlow , AV . M . 302 ; R . Richardson , AV . M . ; Pentalpha , 974 ; AV . Mawson , P . M . 303 , P . Prov . S . of W . j and C . H . Taylor , P . M . 302 , P . Prov . G . S . D . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , including that of the Visiting Brethren , coupled with the names of Bros . William AV . Barlow , AV . M . 302 ;

R . Richardson , AA . M . 974 ; and B . Broughton , S . A \\ 302 ; each of whom respectively , felicitously responded . At eleven o ' clock the proceedings of this most enjoyable evening were brought to a close , by the AA ^ . M . giving the Tyler ' s toast , and we can congratulate this young , but flourishing and united lodge on its great prosperity .

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CHANNEL ISLANDS . J ERSEY . —Cesaree Chapter ( No . 590 . )—The anniversary convocation of this chapter was held at the -Alasonic Temple , on Thursday , the 13 th inst . Com ]) . Jn . Oatley , M . E . Z . opened the chapter , assisted by Comps . A Viel , H . ; Ph . B ' mck . P . Z . as I . ; A . Schmitt , P . Z ., P . G . S . E ., E .

cVc . Amongst the visitors , we noticed Comps , P . N . Benzam , P . Z . 244 ; AV . Adams , P . Z . 244 . After the confirmation of the minutes , a conclave of Installed First Principals was formed under the the direction of Comp . A . Schmitt , assisted by Comps . Jn . Oatley , Adams , Benham .

AA ' . H . Manuel , and Ph . Bim * .- ! , when Comp . A . A'iel was installed in due form as M . E . Z ., and Comp . J . Oatley , P . Z ,, was inducted into the chair of J . On the re-admission of the Companions , the S . E . invested the following Companions as ollicers for the year ensuing , viz .,

G . J . Renouf , N . ; AV . T . Carrington , P . S . ; Ph . Binet , ist A . S . ; Jn . AVakcham , 2 nd A . S . ; Jn . J . Durell , P . Z ., Treas . ; D . Le Geyt , Ast . S . E . ; H . Du _ Jardin , Jan .. ; Comp . Jos . Gregg ' s , installation as H . was deferred to Thursday , next , owing to his unavoidable absence ; The

annual report of Audit Committee was presented by the S . E ., which was approved . Moved by the S . E ., seconded by Comp . J . Oatley , and resolved unanimously ; that another donation of g £ ^ -js . be granted to Royal . Masonic Institution for Boys . On the motion of Comp . A . Schmitt ,

seconded b y Comp . J . Oatley , the following resolution was adopted unanimously and by acclamation , viz : —Considering that our talented Bro . anti Comp . AVm . J . Hughan , is one of the most indefatigable and efficient expounders of the intrinsic value of our institution by gathering and dissecting the still remaning scattered Masonic