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COBORN LODGE ( No . 1 S 04 V— A meeting o this lodge xvas held at the Vestry Hall , Boxv , on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., xvhen the chair " of K . S . xvas occupied by Bro . F . J . Hunt , P . M ., in the absence of Bro . R . Logan , VV . M ., xvho is enjoying his annual vacation . Bro . Hunt xvas supported by Bros . J . T . Robey , S . W . ; Charles J . R . Tijou . J . W ., acting Secretary ; Edinger , Treas . ; A .

Souch , S . D . ; E . Johnson , J . D . ; Wheatley , I . G . ; C . Erlam , Stxvd . ; Harrison , ' lyler ; R . R . Green , C . Webster , and Paterson . Messrs . Thomas Osborne a . nd George Thompson xvere candidates for initiation . Thc visitors present xvere Bros . Reeve . W . M . iSifi ; H . B . Forbes , l . D . 1 S 05 ; Jas . HaU Brown , 933 ; C . B . Cutchey , 16 S 5 ; T . H . Dale , 127 S ; and G . Gilt 22 S . Bro . Reeve kindly

undertook the duties of the I . P . M ., and Bro . Cutchey acted as f . D . ; xvhile the duties of Organist xvere undertaken by Bro . Johnson , J . D ., in thc absence of Bro . Ellerton , Org ., xvhose absence xvas excused on this occasion in consequence of his having just entered into the state of connubial bliss . The officers lxaving entered the lodge room in procession , the W . M . opened the lodge , and after the customary

formal business proceeded to pass Bro . Charles F . Webster and Bro . Gilt , of the United Strength Lodge , 22 S ( of xvhich Bro . Hunt is Worshipful Master ) to the Second Degree ; and the ballot proving unanimously in favour of Messrs . Osborne and Thompson , they duly received the benefits of initiation . Letters of regret at absence xvere read from the W . M . and other

brethren , and votes of assistance having been granted to a distressed member of the lod » c and to a brother of a military lodge , xvho had gone through the Egyptian campaign , and had been sent home invalided , the lodge xvas closed in due form . Copies of the new Constitutions xvere presented to all the members of the lodge , the cost of same being defrayed out of the lodge funds . This , if carried

out in every lodge , xvould conduce to a better acquaintance xvith the regulations of the Order , on the part of lay brethren especially , many of xvhom xvould not take the trouble to obtain a copy of the revised Constitutions , but xx'ould , xvhen the book is placed in their hands , consider themselves bound to master its contents to some extent , and then xvould be more interested in the subject than they noxv often appear to be .

Liu lit refieshment having been partaken of , and the usu * l loyal and Masonic toasts being duly pix'en and received , including " The Initiates " and " Visitors , " the brethren separated after having spent a couple of hours in enjoyment of the Fourth Degree , notwithstanding the intense heat , and the fact of the Coborn being a nonbanqueting lodge , a principle xvhich is doubtless regretted even in these days by a fexv members of the Craft , although the Charities are thereby constantly better supported .

PENRITH . —Unanimity Lodge ( No . 339 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge xvas held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., xvhen Hugh Cecil Loxvther , the Right Hon . the Earl of Lonsdale , Loxvther Castle , xvas initiated , the ceremony beine performed by Bro . Win . Kirkbride , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . S . W .. Cumberland and Westmorland . A goodly number of the brethren xvere present to assist in the initiation .

YORK . —Princess Charlotte of Wales Lodge ( No . 570 , I . C . )—The regular meeting of this lodge , attached to the 5 th Regiment of Dragoon Guards , xvas held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 13 th inst . The VV . M ., Bro . Sergt .-Major W . Knights , xvas supported by Bros . Lieut . ] . A . Banks , P . M . ; Capt . Gifford , P . M . ; I . Todd . P . M . 2-16 ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . iGji ; I .

S . Cumberland , P . M . 1 C 11 ; Capt . Baldrey , S . W . ; and a number of officers and visitors , including Bro . Davison , of Chicago . .... The xvork consisted of an initiation , xvhich xvas admirably done by the W . M ., xvhose xvorking xvill bear comparison xvith most Masters of lodges . After the close of business , the lodge met at the table of refreshment , and many toasts xvere proposed and songs sung , amongst those xvho

contributed to the harmony being Bros . Capt . Gifford , J . Todd , and J . S . Cumberland . The toast of "The Visitors " xvas responded toby Bros . T . B . Whytehead and Davison ( Chicago ) , and a very pleasant evening xvas enjoyed by the party , the only regret , generally expressed , being that the regiment xvas so soon to leave its quarters at York . It is intended to hold an emergency meeting , in order to enable the military brethren to take a fareivell of their York friends .

ERITH . —St . John and St . Paul Lodge ( No . C 13 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Erith Avenue , xvhen Bro . J . Aillud , S . W . and W . M . elect , xvas , xvith the usual ritual , placed in the chair and saluted in due form . Bro . T . W . Knight , P . M . and Sec , P . P . G . D . C . Kent , xvas the installing officer , and

fulfilled the duties of that post admirably . The following officers xvere invested by the W . M .: Bros . H . King , S . W . ; G . Mitchell , J . VV . ; R . Stone , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Kent ., Treas . ; W . Hill ? , P . M ., Sec ; R . Bilby , S . D . ; E . Bilby , J . D . ; C . Barham , LG . ; J . Hutton , P . M ., Wine Stxvd . ; and G . Martin , Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks rexvarded the labours of Bro .

Knighi , and he xvas unanimously re-elected representative for the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee . A handsome jexvel xvas presented to liro . Hills , I . P . M . ; and he returned thanks , Bro . Aillud announced that he intended to serve as Stexvard at the next Festival of the Boys' School , and then the lodge xvas closed in due form .

At thc banquet , xvhich xvas served by Bro . Starling in good form , the folloxving brethren , beside the above enumerated , xvere present : Bros . G . Churchley , P . M ., P . P . G . S . Kent ; H . H . Poole , late Treas . ; B . R . Banks , W . M . 147 ; W . Ansell , P . M . 30 ; T . Butt , P . M . and Treas . 700 ; R . Anson , P . M . S 29 ; J . Coombes , P . M . S 29 ; G . Kennedy , P . M . 153 ( 1 ; R . H . Ferryman , 140 ; A . J . Mitchell , 700 ; and C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ) .

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The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been honoured , that of " Lord Holmesdale , P . G . M . of Kent , " xvas drunk xvith enthusiasm . The toist of " Bro . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " xVas coupled xvith the name of Bro . Knight , xvho , xvhile regretting that there xvas not a more xvorthy officer than himself present to respond , yet cordially thanked the brethren , and assured them of the earnest xvork done by both their Prov .

Grand Master and Deputy Prov . Grand Master , xvhile the rest of the Grand Ofiicers felt it their duty to emulate the industry of their leaders . The Immediate Past Master having briefly proposed the toast of " The VV . M ., " Bro . Aillud , after thanking them for the toast , said that it had been the object of his life to occupy the position he held that night ; for the last eight years he had xvorked hard for it , and noxv he had attained the summit of his ambition . Should he have health and

strength he xvould carry out the duties in such a manner as he trusted xvould xvin their approbation . As he xvas not at present in the best of health , he xvould ask them kindly to excuse him from making a long speech that night , but trusted to be xvith them and spend many a happy hour xvith them upon future occasions . The next toast xvas that of "The Installing Officer , " and in putting it the VV . M . spoke highly of the admirable

manner in which J 3 ro . Knight performed the ceremony . Having knoxvn Bro . Knight for many years , he , the VV . M ., xvas not only pleased , but felt it an honour to be installed by such a good Mason as Bro . Knight . Bro . Knight in reply could only say that at all times it xvas a pleasure for him to do anything he could for the benefit of the lodge , or the happiness of the brethren . He had not performed the ceremony since last year , and

hoped he should not have to do it again , but that for the future the outgoing Master xvould endeavour to install his successor . _ He cordially thanked them for tlxe toast , and resumed his seat amid cheers . Bro . Poole , one of thc oldest and most respected members of the lodge , had a very cordial toast drank to him as the LP . Treas ., a post he had held for many years past , and in response said he did not expect to receive at their hands

such an ovation ; it xvas true that he xvas one of the oldest members ofthe lodge , and , if he remembered rightly , Bro . Knight and he xvere two of the original members xvho took over the charter of the lodge in 1 S 72 , or 1 S 74 , he xvas not quite certain which ; hoxvever , he had held the post of Treas . since that date , but thought the time had noxv arrived xvhen he could fairly render the post up to some younger brother . They had kindly accepted his resignation and accepted

Bro . R . Stone as Treas ., than xvhom a better man and Mason they could not have . He congratulated them upon their choice , and also the W . M . upon arriving at the chair , and xvished both the lodge and its Master every prosperity . Bros . Butt , Kennedy , Anson , Coombes and others responded to the "Visitors , " and Bros . Churchley and Hills , lor the " Past Masters . " Bro . Mitchell replied for" The Officers , " and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , xvhich xvere most harmonious and agreeable .

WESTON . —Royal Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 906 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge since the installation of the present Worshipful Master xvas held on Wednesday evening , the 13 th inst ., xvhen there xvere present Bros . F . W . Dingle , VV . M . ; F . Glover , I . P . M . ; I . Knight , S . VV . ; VV . H . Young , J . W . ; T . B . Moutrie , P . M . and Treas . ; C . Beckett , P . M . and Sec ; L . Hoxves , P . M . and D . C ; [ . Banks , S . D . ; R . Bull , J . D . ; Cl 14 Rn .-lloll- -. / -Hnn . 1 ft . 'V VT 1 C . 1 " 1 / " > ! i xasiciioiexxiiiu

v .. ... "u , n » . n , « .,. < . » __ , . u ., ,. .. , - ; x ^ . Pinkett , Tyler ; E . L . Hill , P . M . ; T . S . Keene , P . M . ; J . Hayxvard , VV . Clemen's , W . Gayner , F . Greene , H . Humphries , T . R . Gill , E . W . Loveless , and T . Cross . Visitors : Bros . E . J . B . Mercer , I . P . M . 41 ; and Frank A . Smith , 1429 . The lodge having been opened in due form and the minutes of the last regular lodge read and confirmed , Bro . E . L . Hill , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Somersetroseand in the

, , most feeling and felicitous terms presented the I . P . M ., Bro . Francis Glover , xvith a Past Master ' s gold jexvel , xvith an inscription on the reverse stating the fact and date ofthe presentation by the members of the lodge . He stated that the manner in xvhich Bro . Glover had carried out the duties of his high ofiice during the past year ( which had been all of more than usual difficulty and anxiety ) had been such that it xvas the unanimous opinion of the brethren that he

xvas entitled to something more than the usual vote of thanks , and that some more lasting memorial of their appreciation of his services to the lodge , and regard for himself personally , should be ' given him , and they had therefore subscribed for the jexvel xvhich he then had the pleasure of presenting ; but , knoxving the native modesty of the I . P . M ., they felt that he xvould not be likely to proclaim the regard in xvhich he xvas held by the brethren of

the lodge by directing attention to the inscription on the jexvel , and they had therefore decided to also ask his acceptance of the illuminated address xvhich he then handed to him . This had been framed so that it might be hung up in his house , and indicate to those xvho saxv it the esteem in xvhich he xvas held b y his brethren in Freemasonry . The address , xvhich xvas beautifully illuminated and framed , was as folloxvs :

"This scroll , accompanied by a Past Master ' s gold jexvel , xvas presented by the members of the Royal Albert Edxvard Lodge of Freemasons , No . 906 ( meeting at Weston , near Bath ) , on the 13 th day of August , 1 SS 4 , to Worshipful Brother James Glover , I . P . M ., in acknoxvledgmcjit of the indefatigable zeal , tact , and urbanity shoxvnby him during his year of office as Worshipful Master . "Signed , on behalf of the brethren ,

" I ' KEDK . W . DINGLE , W . M . " Tnos . B . MOUTRIE , P . M ., Treasurer . " CHAS . BECKETT , P . M ., Secretary . " The presentation , xvhich elicited loud approbation from the brethren present , xvas acknoxvledged by Bro . Francis Glover , I . P . M ., xvho heartily thanked the officers and brethren lor their appreciation of his services , which , he assured them , had been freely placed at their disposal , and that , as

his desire to do right had been appreciated and so handsomely acknoxvledged , he xvas more than amply repaid for the trouble and anxiety he had undergone , and he very heartily thanked the members of the lodge for their handsome present , xvhich would be ever highly prized by him . Tne lodge xvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . ¦ COCKERMOUTH . — Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1003 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge xvas held

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in the Masonic Hall . The lodge xvas opened by Bro . T . Mason , W . M ., and xvas supported by the folloxving officers and brethren ; Bros . H . Peacock , P . M ., LP . M . ; Col . F . R . Sexvell , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Gardiner , P . M . 371 , P . P . G . J . W , ; T . Milburn , P . M . 371 ; H . Simpson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D , Wiltshire ; W . H . Lewthivaite , P . M ., P . P . fi , Org . ; W , Shilton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., asS . W . ; H . Carruthers , J . VV' . ; J . Fidler , Secretary ; F . A . Cooper ,

J . D . ; J . Sewell , S . ; J . Taylor , S . ; S . l-erguinson , K . Harrison , F . Smith , I . G ; T . Hexvson , Tyler , and others . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , the ballot xvas taken for Mr . Thomas Henry Carter , and also for Mr . Thomas Atkinson , proposed at the last regular lodge , and proved unanimous in both cases . The candidates being in attendance xvere duly initiated by the W . M ., the xvorking tools being presented by Bro . Shilton , P . M ., acting S . W ., and thc charge given by Bro , Peacock , P . M .,

LP . M . The lodge xvas afterxvards closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , spending the remainder of the evening in harmony .

LIVERPOOL—Duke of Edinburgh Lodge ( No . 11 S 2 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge xvas held on Thursday afternoon , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , xvhen there xvas a good attendance of members and visitors . The consecration of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge took place at Wavertree in 1 S 67 , and during its existence many xvorthy

brethren have occupied the chair of W . M ., foremost amongst xvhom is Bro . R . Martin , xvho at present occupies the onerous and honourable position of joint secretary of the VVest Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution . The chair at the opening of the lodge on Thursday xveek xvas occupied by Bro . John O . Rea , W . M ., and he xvas supported by Bros . Thomas O . Dutton , I . P . M . ; A . Barclay ,

P . M . ; R . Martin , P . M . ; John Williams , P . M . ; T . Davies , P . M ., P . G . P . ; Thomas Wareing , S . W . ; Jos . H . Tysan , J . W . ; G . B . Kirkland , S . D . ; J . Pittaxvay , J . D . ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M ., D . C ; Councillor Edxvard Paull , P . M . 1356 ; andothers . Among the numerous visitors xvere Bros . H . S . Alpass , Past G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec . ; ) . Ashley , VV . M . 1356 ; R . Brown , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . B .

Brvan , P . G . O . ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C ; S . VV . Halse , VV . M . 673 ; J . B . M'Kenzie , P . G . S . D . ; C . Robeson , J . W . 6 73 ; Isaac Turner , S . W . 594 ; R . H . Webster , I . W . ' S 23 ; G . Morgan , P . M . 155 ; R . Foulds , VV . M . 66 7 ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . T . ; John Tunstall , S . W . 1035 ; VV . Blunsum , J . W . 594 ; John Lees , J . W . 1356 ; P . M . Larsen , P . M . 594 ; H . H . Hughes , S . W . 1356 ; Dr . F .

J . Bailev , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Hughes , W . M . 1675 ; J . H . Pagen , J . D . 594 ; J . Evans , J . D . 10 S 6 ; W . Evans , P . M . 594 ; K . Washington , P . P . G . S . D . ; and H . H . Smith , P . M . 1505 . The chair xvas afterxvards taken by Bro . R . Martin , P . M ., to xvhom the W . M . elect , Bro . J . H . Tyson , xvas presented by Bros . J . O . Rea and A . Barclay , and the

ceremony xvas performed in an admirable manner . The folloxving officers xvere afterwards invested : Bros . J . O . Rea , I . P . M . ; T . VVright , S . W . ; G . B . Kirkland , J . W . ; A . D . Hesketh , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Pittaxvay , Sec ; W . Hudson , Org . ; J . B . Galloxvay , S . D . ; J . Edxvards , J . D . ; W . Raxvsthorne , I . G . ; A . Morris , S . S . ; G . Bramley , J . S . ; A . Barclay , P . M ., D . C ; and Bro . Peter Ball was unanimously re-elected Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks

was accorded to Bro . R . Martin for the admirable manner in xvhich he had performed the installation ceremony . After business , the brethren banqueted in the large dining hall , the catering of Bro . J . Casey , the House Stexvard , giving universal satisfaction . Bro . J . H . Tyson , the

nexvlyinstalled W . M ., presided , and during the evening he presented Bro . J . O . Rea , I . P . M ., xvith an exceedingly chaste and valuable P . M . 's jewel , in recognition of his services to the lodge . A capital musical selection xvas given in the course of the evening by Bros . Major Nicholls , J . A . Muir , W . Lewis , J . Busfield , A . Childs , W . Burnett , and Others .

FELTHAM . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . —The regular meeting of this xvell-established lodge xvas held at the Railxvay Hotel on Saturday , the 16 th inst ., xx-hen Bro . Joseph John Marsh , P . G . Std . Br . Middlesex . W . M ., opened the lodge punctually at 3 o'clock p . m ., there being present Bros . Fletcher Knight , S . W . ; W . R . Vassila , J . W . ; J . W . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M .,

Chap . ; E . Gilbert , P . P . G . Stxvd . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; Frederick Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., Sec ; J . Laurence , S . D . ; E . A . Smith , J . D . ; C . VV . Baker , I . G . ; R . Pooley , as D . C . ; VV . J . Babb , as A . D . C ; C Citroen , as Org . ; H . Potter , P . M ., VV . S . ; J . C Goslin , A . W . S . ; W . H . Walters , C . S . ; J . A . Wilson , Stxvd . ; I . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middx ., Tyler ; J . Mason , P . P . G . L ) . Middx .,

P . M . ; D . Steinhauer , P . M . ; F . Dunstan , G . H . Eaton , F . G . Mitchell , G . Verney , W . White , T . M . Prescott , and many others xvhose names xve xvere unable to ascertain . The very large list of visitors included Bros . H . Purdue , W . M . S 34 ; J . Sims , S . W . S 34 ; W . VV . Williams , S 34 ; H . Forss , S . W . 917 ; J . Rambert , 117 S ; and many others . The minutes of the last meeting xvere read and

unanimously confirmed . An excellent rule is adopted in this lodge in this respect . Before the ballot is taken for any candidate xvho xvishes to become a member of this lodge , both the proposer and seconder state all they know of the candidate . There xvere three gentlemen—Messrs . John St . Aubin Paul , Arthur Laxvton , and Charles Augustus Rambert—candidates for initiation , and to become members of

this lodge . The veteran Secretary , Bro . Fredk . Walters , stated that in his native toxvn , Deptford , he had knoxvn the great grandfather , grandfather , and father ( xvho xvas present ) of one of the candidates xvhom he had proposed , his friend coming from an old and highly respected family in Deptford . Similar statements xvere made about the other candidates , xvho xvere very xvell knoxvn to those xvho

xvere proposing and seconding them . The ballots taken separately , xvere unanimous in favour of their being admitted , all being present in single file ( as always is the custom in this lodge ) , and in this order they xvere admitted , Mr . Charles Augustus Rambert ( a Lexvis ) first , folloxved by Mr . John St . Aubin Paul , and lastly Mr . Arthur Laxvton . The candidates seemed deeply impressed with the

ceremony , and pleased all present xvith their marked attention to every detail . They then retired , and Bro . Thomas Mills Prescott xvas passed to the Second Degree ; Bros . G . H . Eaton , G . _ Verney , VV . White , F . Dunstan , and F . S . Mitchell , in order named , xvere each raised to the Third Degree . This being the first meeting since the installation , all the members xvere anxious to see hoxv the