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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 459 Roval Arch 4 < ' = Mark Masonry 462 Scotland 462 Grand Lodge of Quebec 46 *! Lodge of Benevolence 46 4 Masonic and General Tidings 4 G 4
Masonic Banqnet to liro the Hon . I ' . I ' . Bailee 4 ' . The Freemasons and the Railway Jubilee 46 S The Grand Orient of I- ' rance " 4 ^ Onr Royal Grand Master ' s Visit to India 466 West Yorkshire 466 Masonic Egotism 46 G Coloured Lodges in thc United States 46 7 Another Masonic Persecution 4 <> 7 Ailizans' Dwellings 467
International Exhibition at Philadelphia in 1 S 76 46 S CoRRESI-OXDEXCE : — nvA Ouotation 4 6 S The Mark Degree 4 t > 8 Masonic jewels 4 ( 18 A List of Provincial Grand Masters 4 GS Masonic Tokens 4 < iS Fretmasonry in Canada 4 & 8 Masonic Jurisprudence 41 VS
West Yoikshirc and thc Boys' School 4 'iQ Masonic Notes and Queries ... * 4 6 9 Consecration ofthe Duke of Cunn . v . ight Lodge , No . 155 S ... 470 Reviews ; ~ 47 i New Royal Arch Chapter in India 471 Provincial Grand Lodge of Jersey 471 Provincial Grand Lodge of Warwickshire 471 Masonic Meetings lor next week 471 Advcrtisem-: nts i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .
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METROPOLITAN . LODGE OF TRANQUILLITY ( No . 185 ) . —The resumption of business after thc vacation took place in this lodge at the City Terminus Motel , Cannon-street , on Monday , the 18 th inst ., under thc presidency of the W . M ., Bro . John II . Ross , assisted by thc following brethren : —J . D . Barnett , S . W . -, D . Posener , J . W . ; G . S . Pare , S . D . ' : W .
D . Bozley , J . D . ; 1 * . Croaker , I . G . ; and J . Hawks acting * as Tyler . The summons convening thc meeting contained the names of four gentlemen for initiation , viz ., Messrs . Saillard , Sadlier , Bush , and Cohen , who , being in attendance , were initiated by the W . M . with all his accustomed ability . Notice of motion was given " That the sum of £ _ paid by the W . M ., as Steward , for thc Royal Installation jewel be
refunded from loilge funds . " The lodge was closed , and thc brethren , upwards of fifty in number , repaired to the banquet room , where they partook of such viands as the Terminus Motel can provide , and upon this occasion they were neither too numerous or recherche . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were gone through by thc W . M . in regular form , and commendable brevity , and responded
to in like manner , saving in the instance of Bro . Lean , P . M . 1087 , who , replied for "The Visitors " iu most eloquent terms , and pointed out generally the relative duties of P . M . ' s and brethren , and descanted fully upon the beneficent effects of our principles , and hoped the initiates would emulate thc example of many old veterans in the Craft , to whom he could point with intense satisfaction for
their integrity , probity , anil faithful allegiance to Craft tenets . Bro . Terry replied for " The Charities , " anil , as a matter of course , had sonic interesting intelligence to lay before the members ; he said he was much pleased to hear recorded on thc minutis of the lodge the large sums collected by thc members of thc Tranquillity Lodge this year on behalf of thc Masonic Charities , amounting to upwards
of £ 470 . 'I his , added to the amount of thc past year , aggregated a sum of nearly £ 1000 , the production from a single lodge , a circumstance unprecedented in the annals of thc Craft , and he hoped that thc mere record , simple as it was , but a stubborn histoiical fact , would bc an incentive to others to go and do likewise . Me further stated that i " : 7 , 000 had been produced hy the last three
festivals , but such sum was required to keep thc institutions in working order , and urged upon the members not to lack in their exertions , for as tlie numerical strength of the Cra ' l increased , so would the claims upon thc charities run hand in hand . Bro . Terry called attention to the fact that thc W . M . had offered to represent the lodge at the next festival of the benevolent
Institution , provided Ihe lodge headed hu list with £ 10 . 1 le ventured lo express his belief that Bro . Ross's exertions would be a large addition to the funds of the charily . "The Tranquillity Benevolent Fund " was given , and responded to by Bro . S . Solomon , P . M ., whose winning ways drew forth from his initiates a guinea each . Thc " Tyler ' s " toast concluded the evening , which was enlivened with
harmony by the W . M ., Bros . Child , and Bayley , wlio were never iu better voice , and Bro . W . W . Morgan gave the " Balaklava Charge " with accuracy and great dramatic effect . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Lean , P . M . 10 S 7 ; P' . u-nmer , 1 / 7 ; I i ,- ! , l , 1 ¦*¦ ¦*¦•; Brown , 1426 ; Terry , P . P . G . J . W . Huts , Sec . R . M . B . I . ; Reed , 7 6-5 ;
Atkins , 55 ; Frost , i ; , 47 ; ILrold , io , *; fi ; W . W . Morgan , > 38-ii Biker , 102 . Amongst the members we noticed Bros . Cu-. i- 'tnUr , I . P . M .: M , * , * -. * , P . M . ; II . Blooniiielil , P . M . ; Moll-rook , P . M . ; Sidney , P . M . ; Haikld , P . M . ; S . Solomon , P . M . ; Child , I ' ai kinson , Broeksopp , and others .
WHITTINGTON LODGE ( No . 862 ) . —This lodge met on Monday evening at Anderton ' s 1 lotel , and was very well attended . Bro . Alfred 11 . Haley , W . M ., presided , and raised Bro . Cole to the Third Degree . 1 le also initiated Messrs . Thomas Smith , Thomas Richardson , and Win . D . Viuc . The rlcctiin of W . M ., which followed , nsuited iu the unanimous crn . ice of Bro . Thomas Kingsto n , S . W . Tlie Treasurer , Bro . Uuiily , was also unanimousl y re-elected , as was likewise Bro . James Weaver ,
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Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund , and Bro . Gilbert , Tyler . A P . M . ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Haley in token of thc brethren ' s appreciation of his able conduct as W . M , during thc past year . The brethren then partook of banquet , and afterwards honoured thc ordinary list of toasts . Bro . Hurlstone , P . M ., proposed " The Health of thc W . M ., "
and in doing so descanted on the great virtues and merits of Freemasonry . As a noble system of virtue and morality , the more it was considered , developed , and practised , both in public life and in private lodges , the more would the general public benefit by it . Why ther system was condemned by any religious body he could r , ot understand , and he presumed that if the head of the Church which
denounced it only knew its real sentiments he would bc the first man to support it . Instead of being condemned it ought to bc prized . Look at the charity of the Order , which was not confined to one country , but was intended for all the world . Enough , however , of that theme . To come to the W . M . No other Master since the
consecration of thc lodge had progressed in the ceremonies of Freemasonry so rapidly or so satisfactorily as Bro . Haley . To him therefore was especial honour due . He had done everything that was required of a W . M . with advantage to the lodge ani-1 credit to himself , and in drinking his health the brethren would do it with sincere enthusiasm , and with earnest wishes for his happiness and prosperity
in his retirement when he left the chair . The W . M . responding , said that he believed Brother Hurlstone , although sincere in his expressions , had said of him ( the W . M ., " ) -far more than he was entitled to ; but still he had said no more that he ( the W . M . ) wished to deserve . He had hoped to do better than he had , and he still desired
when he should have left the chair to support and assist his successors in any emergency . While on his legs he would propose "Thc Initiates . " They had three that night who he thought would be a credit to thc body . Two of them he was personally acquainted with . He hoped they would study Freemasonry , many parts of which required and would repay the closest study , and the more
they studied it , he could promise them , the more they would appreciate its advantages . It was a beautifully arranged system : it pointed out many moral virtues , and was in fact like the Bible—they could be always studying it and yet not know it all . He hoped the initiates would study it , avoiding the little , unimportant , formal , and unnecessary parts , but keeping in view its grand unequalled
principles . Bros . Devine , Smith , and Richardson severally icspondeil . The W . M . proposed " Bro . W . F . Smith , I . P . M ., " who , having been obliged to leave , was represented by Bro . Jones , P . M . This was followed by the toast of " The Visitors , " and regret expressed that they were but few on that occasion . Bro . Hubbard replied , congratulating himself on his visit to a lodge so distinguished in
thc Craft both for its numerical strength , the ability with which its ceremonies were known to be performed , and the good will which existed among its members . Although he had had much pleasure in attending , and meeting such old friends as Bros . Hurlstone , Smith , Jones , Kingston , Moore , and others , he greatly regretted the absence of Bro . Little , by whom he had been invited , and whom he had fully
expected to meet . A week ago he had seen him in his room in very poor health ; but since then he had been so desirous of attending to his duties at Freemasons' Hall that he went out and had thrown himself back . I le hoped , however , that he would now stay at home for a little while , and endeavour to bring himself round again . Bros . Ross and Weist also responded , the latter informing thc
brethren of thc pleasure he had in seeing the W . M . perform the ceremonies so fluently . Thc W . M ., in giving "Thc Officers of thc Lodge , " reminded the brethren that Bro . Weist had been his preceptor . Hro . Kingston having replied , the W . M . next proposed " The W . M . Elect , " for whom he had very great respect . It wns particularly gratify ing to him that Bro . Kingston had been unanimously
elected that night , lt just proved what his own ideas had previously been , that there was not a breath against Bro . Kingston . Bro . Kingston said he felt so highly elated at the compliment that lie really did not know what to say . He would only thank thc brethren for their unanimity in electing him as their W . M . for the ensuing year , and he assured them he would do his utmost to di-charge his
duties lo the satisfaction of cveiyliady . The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and the brethren separated by ten o'clock . Among the brethren present were A . R . Harley , W . M . ; T . Kingston , S . W . ; C . Walker , J . W . ; A . Moore , I . G . ; W . | . II . | ones , P . M . ; W . F . . Smith , P . M . ; J . S . Brown , R . P . 'late , S . ( Sodden , F . M . Roberts , 11 . W . Evans , J . K . Ward , F . L . Prior , E . Sedgwick , and K . It . II . Mackenzie .
PROVINCIAL . CANTERBURY . —USITKU INDI-STHIOCS LODGE ( NO . 3 ) . —The first regular meeting of the winter session of the lodge the oldest but one in thc province of Kent , was held on Thursday week at the Guildhall Concert-ioom , for the purpose of installing Bro . John Green Dallas W . M . for thc ensuing year , when a numerous assemblage of the
brethren was present , thc beautifully solemn ceremony of installation being ably and impressively performed by Bro . Higham , P . M . At its conclusion thc following brethren were appointed and invested with the respective collars and jewels of their offices : —Bros . B . Browning , S . W . ; Willsh-. r , J . W . ; Higham , P . M ., Treas . ; John R . Hall , P . M ., P . P . Assistant G . Sec , Hon . Sec ; Plant ,
S . D . ; Dean , J . D . ; Tice , I . G . ; Longhurst , Organist ; Pringuer , Tyler . After the lodge was closed the brethren sat down to the customary annual banquet at the Rose Hotel . FALMOUTH . —Lovr . AND IIONOUII LOIHIT ( No 75 ) ,
—A large number of members of thc Lodgeof Love and Honour , No . 75 , Falmouth , assembled on Monday , the 11 th October , to di-patch the regular business of the lodge , but more especially to witness the initiation of their esteemed townsman , Richard C . Richards , Mayor of the Ancient Borough of Falmouth . Many visitors being present
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added to the attendance and pleasing sight , for the capacity of the old hall has never been more tested to its utmost as one announcement after another was made of brethren seeking admission . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., William H . Dunstan , Prov . G . S . of Works , shortly after the time named on thc summons , and the two Wardens , Bro . Thomas Webber , J . P ., S . W ., and Bro . Dr . Arthur
B . I Iarris , J . W ., with the other ofiicers , were most exact in the performance of their duties . Amongst the Past Masters we noticed Bros . John Vivian , Walter F . Newman , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; Francis Dennis , Prov . G . Purst . ; Timothy C . Polglazc , and Michael Little . Thc ballot being , as was expected , unanimously in favour of the candidate , the Mayor of Falmouth was soon ushered into
the lodge , and was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry in an effective manner by the W . Master , who is an old Past Master of the lodge . Ills worship paid a maiked attention to the ceremony , and was most observant throughout . In fact we never remember being present at the initiation of a candidate who was evidently so desirous of understanding the cere . Tionics and
appreciating the spirit of thc " old charges " as the representative of this ancient borough . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to a banquet at thc Royal Hotel , served in a most agreeable way by the host , Bro . Richard Castle , P . S . W . 121 , and at which thc W . M . presided . The W . Bro . William James Hughan , Past Senior Grand Deacon of England and P . Prov . G . Sec . of
Cornwall ( who had also attended the lodge . of which he is an honorary member ) , was present and responded on behalf of the Grand Lodge , receiving from the brethren a most hearty reception . The maiden Masonic speech of the Mayor , Bro . R . C . Richards , was a model of its kind , and this ancient centennial lodge has added another polished stone to its old building .
IPSWICH . —BiiiTisn UNION Lonnn ( No . 114 ) . —The members of this old lodge met after their summer recess at thc Masonic Hall , Ipswich , when , owing to the stormy weather no doubt , there was a much smaller attendance than is usual at " the gentlemen ' s lodge , " as an old Mason tells us it has been called for some time past . The brethren present were Bros . A D . George , W . M . ; I . J .
Burton , P . P . G . D . C . Cambs ., S . W . ; S . Wright , acting J . W . ; W . Boby , . P . G . S . W . ; Emra Holmes , P . P . G . Reg . and P . G . D . C ; W . Spalding , P . M ., Sec ; II . Miller , S . D . ; J . Casley , acting J . D . ; P . Cornell , P . P . G . S . D . Veiling Bro . Newson Garrett , P . P . G . Reg . The lodge having been opened in due form and with solemn prayer , the minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed . The
Secretary announced that he had received letters from Viscount Mahon , M . P ., and the Rev . A . W . G . Moore , J . W ., regretting their inability to attend . Bro . Harry Ribbans being a candidate for the Second Degree wis duly passed , the ceremony being performed by thc W . M . with liis customary ability . The other business of thc evening having been disposed of , and two or three brethren having
been proposed as joining members , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for refreshment . Supper was served in the committcc-room , the dining hall undergoing repairs , nnd ample justice was done to the excellent repast provided by Bro . G . Spalding . On thc cloth being removed , the usual toasts were given from thc chair . The W . M . in proposing that of " The Prince of Wales , "
alluded to his visit to India , and expressed a hearty wish that he might return to us safe and sound , a wish to which all good Masons will say , Amen , so mote it be . In giving thc toast of " The Visitors , " Bro . George remarked that they had a very distinguished brother amongst them , one who had done a great deal for Masonry , and one who was known for his charity and generosity everywhere in
the province . Bro . Garrett , in responding , said he thanked the brethren very much for drinking his health . Thank God , he enjoyed very good health , and he hoped he mivjht long continue to do so . I le had heard a good deal of thc British Union Lodge , and had been anxious to visit it , but he regretted that there was not a larger attendance on the occasion of his visit . I le was very much obliged for the
hospitable reception he had met with , and again thanked the brethren for so cordially responding to thc toast . Our worthy and esteemed brother has long b ; cn a notable Mason in Suffolk , and his generous entertainment of the Provincial Grand Lodge at his residence at Aldeburgh some years ago will not soon be forgotten . Thc W . M . expresssed great regret that the un propitious weather had
kept so many brethren away , and hoped that Bro . Garrett would visit the lodge again at the installation of thc W . M . or thc Feast of Roses , when they could assure him a very hearty reception . Bro . Garrett afterwards asked leave to propose a toast , that of "Their W . M . " He said that he could sec Bro . George was " one of thc right sort . " A lodge such as the British Union should be always careful
to have " one of the right sort" as Maslcr . Thc toast was cordially drunk , and Bro . George modestly responded , Bros . Miller and Emra Holmes contributed to the harmony of the evening by singing two or three songs , and thc brethren , loth to part , separated at a reasonable hour , after enjoying as usual a very pleasant evening together . A history of this interesting old ledge will appear shortly
in the " Masonic Magazine . " WINDSOR . —ETONIAN LODIM ; or ST . J ( No 209 ) . —The first monthly meeting of the session was held on the . - . tli iust ., at the Masonic Hall . The W . M ., Bro . John O . Carter , presided , supported by Bros . Denne , S . W . ; Canvin , j . W . ; Hume , | . D . ; Roberts , I . G . ; Nicholcs , S . ; Dixon , P . G . D . C , I . P . M . ; J . Wilson , P . M .: Reid , P . M .:
Mclllwham , P . M . ; Hiscock , Bladon , Woods , Webster , Prince , Kerry , Legge , and others . Visitors—Bros . Devereux , P . M . 771 ; Bingham , P . M . 771 ; Johnson , 771 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed . Bro . Legge was passed to the Second Degree . The Ballot was then taken for Messrs . Day , Waterson , an : l Cousins , as candidates humiliation , and proved to bc unanimous in each ca < e ; the
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 459 Roval Arch 4 < ' = Mark Masonry 462 Scotland 462 Grand Lodge of Quebec 46 *! Lodge of Benevolence 46 4 Masonic and General Tidings 4 G 4
Masonic Banqnet to liro the Hon . I ' . I ' . Bailee 4 ' . The Freemasons and the Railway Jubilee 46 S The Grand Orient of I- ' rance " 4 ^ Onr Royal Grand Master ' s Visit to India 466 West Yorkshire 466 Masonic Egotism 46 G Coloured Lodges in thc United States 46 7 Another Masonic Persecution 4 <> 7 Ailizans' Dwellings 467
International Exhibition at Philadelphia in 1 S 76 46 S CoRRESI-OXDEXCE : — nvA Ouotation 4 6 S The Mark Degree 4 t > 8 Masonic jewels 4 ( 18 A List of Provincial Grand Masters 4 GS Masonic Tokens 4 < iS Fretmasonry in Canada 4 & 8 Masonic Jurisprudence 41 VS
West Yoikshirc and thc Boys' School 4 'iQ Masonic Notes and Queries ... * 4 6 9 Consecration ofthe Duke of Cunn . v . ight Lodge , No . 155 S ... 470 Reviews ; ~ 47 i New Royal Arch Chapter in India 471 Provincial Grand Lodge of Jersey 471 Provincial Grand Lodge of Warwickshire 471 Masonic Meetings lor next week 471 Advcrtisem-: nts i . ii . iii . iv . v . vi .
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METROPOLITAN . LODGE OF TRANQUILLITY ( No . 185 ) . —The resumption of business after thc vacation took place in this lodge at the City Terminus Motel , Cannon-street , on Monday , the 18 th inst ., under thc presidency of the W . M ., Bro . John II . Ross , assisted by thc following brethren : —J . D . Barnett , S . W . -, D . Posener , J . W . ; G . S . Pare , S . D . ' : W .
D . Bozley , J . D . ; 1 * . Croaker , I . G . ; and J . Hawks acting * as Tyler . The summons convening thc meeting contained the names of four gentlemen for initiation , viz ., Messrs . Saillard , Sadlier , Bush , and Cohen , who , being in attendance , were initiated by the W . M . with all his accustomed ability . Notice of motion was given " That the sum of £ _ paid by the W . M ., as Steward , for thc Royal Installation jewel be
refunded from loilge funds . " The lodge was closed , and thc brethren , upwards of fifty in number , repaired to the banquet room , where they partook of such viands as the Terminus Motel can provide , and upon this occasion they were neither too numerous or recherche . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were gone through by thc W . M . in regular form , and commendable brevity , and responded
to in like manner , saving in the instance of Bro . Lean , P . M . 1087 , who , replied for "The Visitors " iu most eloquent terms , and pointed out generally the relative duties of P . M . ' s and brethren , and descanted fully upon the beneficent effects of our principles , and hoped the initiates would emulate thc example of many old veterans in the Craft , to whom he could point with intense satisfaction for
their integrity , probity , anil faithful allegiance to Craft tenets . Bro . Terry replied for " The Charities , " anil , as a matter of course , had sonic interesting intelligence to lay before the members ; he said he was much pleased to hear recorded on thc minutis of the lodge the large sums collected by thc members of thc Tranquillity Lodge this year on behalf of thc Masonic Charities , amounting to upwards
of £ 470 . 'I his , added to the amount of thc past year , aggregated a sum of nearly £ 1000 , the production from a single lodge , a circumstance unprecedented in the annals of thc Craft , and he hoped that thc mere record , simple as it was , but a stubborn histoiical fact , would bc an incentive to others to go and do likewise . Me further stated that i " : 7 , 000 had been produced hy the last three
festivals , but such sum was required to keep thc institutions in working order , and urged upon the members not to lack in their exertions , for as tlie numerical strength of the Cra ' l increased , so would the claims upon thc charities run hand in hand . Bro . Terry called attention to the fact that thc W . M . had offered to represent the lodge at the next festival of the benevolent
Institution , provided Ihe lodge headed hu list with £ 10 . 1 le ventured lo express his belief that Bro . Ross's exertions would be a large addition to the funds of the charily . "The Tranquillity Benevolent Fund " was given , and responded to by Bro . S . Solomon , P . M ., whose winning ways drew forth from his initiates a guinea each . Thc " Tyler ' s " toast concluded the evening , which was enlivened with
harmony by the W . M ., Bros . Child , and Bayley , wlio were never iu better voice , and Bro . W . W . Morgan gave the " Balaklava Charge " with accuracy and great dramatic effect . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Lean , P . M . 10 S 7 ; P' . u-nmer , 1 / 7 ; I i ,- ! , l , 1 ¦*¦ ¦*¦•; Brown , 1426 ; Terry , P . P . G . J . W . Huts , Sec . R . M . B . I . ; Reed , 7 6-5 ;
Atkins , 55 ; Frost , i ; , 47 ; ILrold , io , *; fi ; W . W . Morgan , > 38-ii Biker , 102 . Amongst the members we noticed Bros . Cu-. i- 'tnUr , I . P . M .: M , * , * -. * , P . M . ; II . Blooniiielil , P . M . ; Moll-rook , P . M . ; Sidney , P . M . ; Haikld , P . M . ; S . Solomon , P . M . ; Child , I ' ai kinson , Broeksopp , and others .
WHITTINGTON LODGE ( No . 862 ) . —This lodge met on Monday evening at Anderton ' s 1 lotel , and was very well attended . Bro . Alfred 11 . Haley , W . M ., presided , and raised Bro . Cole to the Third Degree . 1 le also initiated Messrs . Thomas Smith , Thomas Richardson , and Win . D . Viuc . The rlcctiin of W . M ., which followed , nsuited iu the unanimous crn . ice of Bro . Thomas Kingsto n , S . W . Tlie Treasurer , Bro . Uuiily , was also unanimousl y re-elected , as was likewise Bro . James Weaver ,
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Treasurer of the Benevolent Fund , and Bro . Gilbert , Tyler . A P . M . ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Haley in token of thc brethren ' s appreciation of his able conduct as W . M , during thc past year . The brethren then partook of banquet , and afterwards honoured thc ordinary list of toasts . Bro . Hurlstone , P . M ., proposed " The Health of thc W . M ., "
and in doing so descanted on the great virtues and merits of Freemasonry . As a noble system of virtue and morality , the more it was considered , developed , and practised , both in public life and in private lodges , the more would the general public benefit by it . Why ther system was condemned by any religious body he could r , ot understand , and he presumed that if the head of the Church which
denounced it only knew its real sentiments he would bc the first man to support it . Instead of being condemned it ought to bc prized . Look at the charity of the Order , which was not confined to one country , but was intended for all the world . Enough , however , of that theme . To come to the W . M . No other Master since the
consecration of thc lodge had progressed in the ceremonies of Freemasonry so rapidly or so satisfactorily as Bro . Haley . To him therefore was especial honour due . He had done everything that was required of a W . M . with advantage to the lodge ani-1 credit to himself , and in drinking his health the brethren would do it with sincere enthusiasm , and with earnest wishes for his happiness and prosperity
in his retirement when he left the chair . The W . M . responding , said that he believed Brother Hurlstone , although sincere in his expressions , had said of him ( the W . M ., " ) -far more than he was entitled to ; but still he had said no more that he ( the W . M . ) wished to deserve . He had hoped to do better than he had , and he still desired
when he should have left the chair to support and assist his successors in any emergency . While on his legs he would propose "Thc Initiates . " They had three that night who he thought would be a credit to thc body . Two of them he was personally acquainted with . He hoped they would study Freemasonry , many parts of which required and would repay the closest study , and the more
they studied it , he could promise them , the more they would appreciate its advantages . It was a beautifully arranged system : it pointed out many moral virtues , and was in fact like the Bible—they could be always studying it and yet not know it all . He hoped the initiates would study it , avoiding the little , unimportant , formal , and unnecessary parts , but keeping in view its grand unequalled
principles . Bros . Devine , Smith , and Richardson severally icspondeil . The W . M . proposed " Bro . W . F . Smith , I . P . M ., " who , having been obliged to leave , was represented by Bro . Jones , P . M . This was followed by the toast of " The Visitors , " and regret expressed that they were but few on that occasion . Bro . Hubbard replied , congratulating himself on his visit to a lodge so distinguished in
thc Craft both for its numerical strength , the ability with which its ceremonies were known to be performed , and the good will which existed among its members . Although he had had much pleasure in attending , and meeting such old friends as Bros . Hurlstone , Smith , Jones , Kingston , Moore , and others , he greatly regretted the absence of Bro . Little , by whom he had been invited , and whom he had fully
expected to meet . A week ago he had seen him in his room in very poor health ; but since then he had been so desirous of attending to his duties at Freemasons' Hall that he went out and had thrown himself back . I le hoped , however , that he would now stay at home for a little while , and endeavour to bring himself round again . Bros . Ross and Weist also responded , the latter informing thc
brethren of thc pleasure he had in seeing the W . M . perform the ceremonies so fluently . Thc W . M ., in giving "Thc Officers of thc Lodge , " reminded the brethren that Bro . Weist had been his preceptor . Hro . Kingston having replied , the W . M . next proposed " The W . M . Elect , " for whom he had very great respect . It wns particularly gratify ing to him that Bro . Kingston had been unanimously
elected that night , lt just proved what his own ideas had previously been , that there was not a breath against Bro . Kingston . Bro . Kingston said he felt so highly elated at the compliment that lie really did not know what to say . He would only thank thc brethren for their unanimity in electing him as their W . M . for the ensuing year , and he assured them he would do his utmost to di-charge his
duties lo the satisfaction of cveiyliady . The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and the brethren separated by ten o'clock . Among the brethren present were A . R . Harley , W . M . ; T . Kingston , S . W . ; C . Walker , J . W . ; A . Moore , I . G . ; W . | . II . | ones , P . M . ; W . F . . Smith , P . M . ; J . S . Brown , R . P . 'late , S . ( Sodden , F . M . Roberts , 11 . W . Evans , J . K . Ward , F . L . Prior , E . Sedgwick , and K . It . II . Mackenzie .
PROVINCIAL . CANTERBURY . —USITKU INDI-STHIOCS LODGE ( NO . 3 ) . —The first regular meeting of the winter session of the lodge the oldest but one in thc province of Kent , was held on Thursday week at the Guildhall Concert-ioom , for the purpose of installing Bro . John Green Dallas W . M . for thc ensuing year , when a numerous assemblage of the
brethren was present , thc beautifully solemn ceremony of installation being ably and impressively performed by Bro . Higham , P . M . At its conclusion thc following brethren were appointed and invested with the respective collars and jewels of their offices : —Bros . B . Browning , S . W . ; Willsh-. r , J . W . ; Higham , P . M ., Treas . ; John R . Hall , P . M ., P . P . Assistant G . Sec , Hon . Sec ; Plant ,
S . D . ; Dean , J . D . ; Tice , I . G . ; Longhurst , Organist ; Pringuer , Tyler . After the lodge was closed the brethren sat down to the customary annual banquet at the Rose Hotel . FALMOUTH . —Lovr . AND IIONOUII LOIHIT ( No 75 ) ,
—A large number of members of thc Lodgeof Love and Honour , No . 75 , Falmouth , assembled on Monday , the 11 th October , to di-patch the regular business of the lodge , but more especially to witness the initiation of their esteemed townsman , Richard C . Richards , Mayor of the Ancient Borough of Falmouth . Many visitors being present
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added to the attendance and pleasing sight , for the capacity of the old hall has never been more tested to its utmost as one announcement after another was made of brethren seeking admission . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., William H . Dunstan , Prov . G . S . of Works , shortly after the time named on thc summons , and the two Wardens , Bro . Thomas Webber , J . P ., S . W ., and Bro . Dr . Arthur
B . I Iarris , J . W ., with the other ofiicers , were most exact in the performance of their duties . Amongst the Past Masters we noticed Bros . John Vivian , Walter F . Newman , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; Francis Dennis , Prov . G . Purst . ; Timothy C . Polglazc , and Michael Little . Thc ballot being , as was expected , unanimously in favour of the candidate , the Mayor of Falmouth was soon ushered into
the lodge , and was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Ancient Freemasonry in an effective manner by the W . Master , who is an old Past Master of the lodge . Ills worship paid a maiked attention to the ceremony , and was most observant throughout . In fact we never remember being present at the initiation of a candidate who was evidently so desirous of understanding the cere . Tionics and
appreciating the spirit of thc " old charges " as the representative of this ancient borough . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to a banquet at thc Royal Hotel , served in a most agreeable way by the host , Bro . Richard Castle , P . S . W . 121 , and at which thc W . M . presided . The W . Bro . William James Hughan , Past Senior Grand Deacon of England and P . Prov . G . Sec . of
Cornwall ( who had also attended the lodge . of which he is an honorary member ) , was present and responded on behalf of the Grand Lodge , receiving from the brethren a most hearty reception . The maiden Masonic speech of the Mayor , Bro . R . C . Richards , was a model of its kind , and this ancient centennial lodge has added another polished stone to its old building .
IPSWICH . —BiiiTisn UNION Lonnn ( No . 114 ) . —The members of this old lodge met after their summer recess at thc Masonic Hall , Ipswich , when , owing to the stormy weather no doubt , there was a much smaller attendance than is usual at " the gentlemen ' s lodge , " as an old Mason tells us it has been called for some time past . The brethren present were Bros . A D . George , W . M . ; I . J .
Burton , P . P . G . D . C . Cambs ., S . W . ; S . Wright , acting J . W . ; W . Boby , . P . G . S . W . ; Emra Holmes , P . P . G . Reg . and P . G . D . C ; W . Spalding , P . M ., Sec ; II . Miller , S . D . ; J . Casley , acting J . D . ; P . Cornell , P . P . G . S . D . Veiling Bro . Newson Garrett , P . P . G . Reg . The lodge having been opened in due form and with solemn prayer , the minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed . The
Secretary announced that he had received letters from Viscount Mahon , M . P ., and the Rev . A . W . G . Moore , J . W ., regretting their inability to attend . Bro . Harry Ribbans being a candidate for the Second Degree wis duly passed , the ceremony being performed by thc W . M . with liis customary ability . The other business of thc evening having been disposed of , and two or three brethren having
been proposed as joining members , the lodge was closed , and the brethren retired for refreshment . Supper was served in the committcc-room , the dining hall undergoing repairs , nnd ample justice was done to the excellent repast provided by Bro . G . Spalding . On thc cloth being removed , the usual toasts were given from thc chair . The W . M . in proposing that of " The Prince of Wales , "
alluded to his visit to India , and expressed a hearty wish that he might return to us safe and sound , a wish to which all good Masons will say , Amen , so mote it be . In giving thc toast of " The Visitors , " Bro . George remarked that they had a very distinguished brother amongst them , one who had done a great deal for Masonry , and one who was known for his charity and generosity everywhere in
the province . Bro . Garrett , in responding , said he thanked the brethren very much for drinking his health . Thank God , he enjoyed very good health , and he hoped he mivjht long continue to do so . I le had heard a good deal of thc British Union Lodge , and had been anxious to visit it , but he regretted that there was not a larger attendance on the occasion of his visit . I le was very much obliged for the
hospitable reception he had met with , and again thanked the brethren for so cordially responding to thc toast . Our worthy and esteemed brother has long b ; cn a notable Mason in Suffolk , and his generous entertainment of the Provincial Grand Lodge at his residence at Aldeburgh some years ago will not soon be forgotten . Thc W . M . expresssed great regret that the un propitious weather had
kept so many brethren away , and hoped that Bro . Garrett would visit the lodge again at the installation of thc W . M . or thc Feast of Roses , when they could assure him a very hearty reception . Bro . Garrett afterwards asked leave to propose a toast , that of "Their W . M . " He said that he could sec Bro . George was " one of thc right sort . " A lodge such as the British Union should be always careful
to have " one of the right sort" as Maslcr . Thc toast was cordially drunk , and Bro . George modestly responded , Bros . Miller and Emra Holmes contributed to the harmony of the evening by singing two or three songs , and thc brethren , loth to part , separated at a reasonable hour , after enjoying as usual a very pleasant evening together . A history of this interesting old ledge will appear shortly
in the " Masonic Magazine . " WINDSOR . —ETONIAN LODIM ; or ST . J ( No 209 ) . —The first monthly meeting of the session was held on the . - . tli iust ., at the Masonic Hall . The W . M ., Bro . John O . Carter , presided , supported by Bros . Denne , S . W . ; Canvin , j . W . ; Hume , | . D . ; Roberts , I . G . ; Nicholcs , S . ; Dixon , P . G . D . C , I . P . M . ; J . Wilson , P . M .: Reid , P . M .:
Mclllwham , P . M . ; Hiscock , Bladon , Woods , Webster , Prince , Kerry , Legge , and others . Visitors—Bros . Devereux , P . M . 771 ; Bingham , P . M . 771 ; Johnson , 771 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed . Bro . Legge was passed to the Second Degree . The Ballot was then taken for Messrs . Day , Waterson , an : l Cousins , as candidates humiliation , and proved to bc unanimous in each ca < e ; the