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. , i „ n scarcely thank you in the manner I ought to IfC t d \ £ handsome testimonial you have presented to A ° ' nd not onTy " or the g ift and for the kindly feelings me ; \ T towards myself , but also for your apprccia-^ Tmv humble effects on behalf of the lodge as W . AI . niy
HOll OI »» . dnft / iriniTformc in which I 10 " Lt thank you for the very flattering terms m which ou have presented mc with this cup I looked upon it as y barter of congratulation to myself when I was asked at ^ formation of the lodge to come down , amongst a '" mber of other Alasons residing _ in he neighbourhood U and also againwhen I
" l assist in its formation ; , was » " ked to occupy the proud position which you , as Wortnioful Master , occupy at the present time . I never missed n oDPortunity of attending the meetings when it was ssible to be there , and though I have missed one or two , those who know me best know that the reason was J I Could not , and not because I would not . I feel I cannot say what I ought to do , but I thank ycu
verv much , and I shall look on this gift you have presented me with as one of the brightest gifts I ever received , d shall always look upon it as associated and carrying with it , not only the regard of the Morecambe Lodge " t If but of every member connected with it , and of you as Worshipful Master . The cup , which was a vcry
handsome silver one , beautifully and chastely engraveel , standing- about a foot in height , bore the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . J . D . Aloore , P . G . S . B . of England , by the brethren of the Morecambe Lodge , No . 1561 , as a token of their esteem , and in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge . Feb . 16 th . 1877 . " At a later period
of the evening Bro . Aloore proposed " Success to the Alorecambe Lodge , " and asked the brethren to drink it out of the cup just presented to him , which he should always look upon as a loving cup , and a bond of brotherhood between himself and the Morecambe Lodge . Thc cup was then filled with champagne and passed round the table . Other toasts followed , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
INSTRUCTION . PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —On Wednesday evening the brethren of this Lodge of Instruction , held their annual meeting at Lord ' s Hotel , St . John ' s Wood . It was a festival night , and there was no lodge work ; but a
handsome supper was provided , to which over fifty of the brethren sat down . The chair was occupied by Bro . Blyth , and the post of S . W . by Bro . Davis . Bro . J . Austen , P . AL , 753 , took the chair of J . W . Among the other brethren present were Helson , P . AI . 733 , P . G . P . of of Aliddlesex ; Healing , P . AI . 59 ; Treadwell , P . AI . 177 ;
Garrod , W . M . 1549 ; Ivy , W . AL 733 ; Hill , P . M . Eastern Star ; Austen , I . P . M ., P . AL 753 ; H . Stacey , P . AL 733 ; T . C . Walls , S . D . 1381 , & c . ; Braun , P . AI . 766 ; G . Pringle , S . W . 753 ; Stacey ; W . Smith , 1319 ; Greenhill , 1319 ; and H . Alassey ( Freemason ) . Thc brethren took this opportunity of presenting to Bro . F . G . Baker , the
Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction , with a handsome testimonial in the shape of a massive gold locket and watch chain , and to add to the pleasure of the evening , Bros . W . Smith , 1319 , and Greenhill , 1319 , gave their services at the piano and harmonium , and brought up Bro . Greenhill ' s choir of boys to sing . Alessrs . Chappell ,
of Bond-street , lent the harmonium . Alter the supper had been partaken of , grace was sung by the choir , and the loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed . The chainv . an then rose to propose the toast of the evening , which was " The Health of Bro . Baker . " In doing so he said it had been thought by many of the brethren of the Prince
Frederick William Lodge of Instruction that their Preceptor was worthy of some great mark of their favour for the untiring way in which he had carried out his duties for so many , many years . He ( the Chairman ) as well as many others , had benefited by the zeal which Bro . Baker had shown , not only in Freemasonry generally , but
towards individual Freemasons . Alany there were who could thoroughly re-echo those words , and to mark their sense of his services they had assisted in getting up a testimonial to him , as a token of their esteem . It afforded him ( the chairman ) much pride and pleasure to be in that position thatevening , and being the medium through which
the testimonial was offered . He felt that Bro . Baker was justly entitled to this testimonial , for he had for many years been the Preceptor of the lodge . He hoped he would live long to wear and enjoy it , and that it would never be tarnished ; and he also hoped that all the brethren would live long to benefit by the instruction which Bro . Baker
was so well able to impart . Bro . Baker , in reply , said that the saying had come down to us that " out of the fulness of heart the mouth speaketh . " On this occasion his heart was too full for him to express his sentiments rightly . The kind way in which the W . AI . had proposed his health was deserving of better thanks than he could
give . Still , he would endeavour to render himself worthy ° f it . The way in which the brethren had responded to the toast shewed that they reciprocated the W . AI . ' s expressions . He needed not this testimonial to impress on his mind thc duties he owed to thc brethren , but he had always endeavoured to perform his duties , and this testimonial was more than a sufficient rewartl . It hatl been
got up entirely unknown to him , but he should look upon " as a token and emblem of the brethren ' s good feelings towards him . Seven years ago , when thc lodge was held at the Knights of St . John , a silver tankard was presented to him , and that testimonial was got up entirely
unknown to him , and it was , as the present testimonial was an incentive to him to go on in thc future as he had gone ° u in the past . This lodge of instruction was established in 18 58 , and ever since then he had been a member ° f it . There were 54 brethren present at the meeting in ' 858 , and it had ever since been carried on in strict ac-
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cordance with Alasonic rule The brethren had always shown towards , him good feeling , , and had conducted their proceedings with order and regularity , so il was a great pleasure to preside over them . There had never been any discussion , and the brethren had always paid due deference to their Presiding Officer . Every brother present could bear him out
in that . Among the brethren whom he had taught the duties of Freemasonry , he had seen brethren go through their work in their regular lodges and instal their successors . It was a gratification to him to have trained such Masons , and it amply repaid him for the time he had devoted to their instruction . He had made " it his study to give the rituals as correctly as they could be
given . He wished to see every brother carry out the same object . As regarded thc lodge dues they hail given nearly 60 guineas to the charities of the Order , and five guineas more were voted last night . He hoped to make it up to 20 guineas shortly . The testimonial the brethren hatl just given him would spur him on to fresh efforts , and he hoped with the W . AI . to be spared many years to come
to meet the brethren in that Lodge of Instruction . If he had health and strength he should alwa > s continue in the same path . It was a great pride to him to see so many brethren around the table , but he could not help feeling that he was not deserving of so much consideration . As long as hc had the testimonial hc should remember the happy evening he had spent . He hoped they would all
keep in the same path of rectitude as hitherto , and anything he could do in the future to keep them in that path , whether by private instruction or in the lodge , he should always do with pleasure both in the Craft and in the Royal Arch . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Baker , before silling down , thanked the brethren again for the handsome present they had made to him . The S . W . proposed " The Health of the
W . M ., " and the W . M . having replied , the other toasts were given in regular order , and the brethren separated . STAR LODGE ( No . 1275 ) . —It may be remembered that some three months ago this lodge wound up the autumn series of section workings ; on Saturday last they inaugurated what may be termed the February celebrations . The fact of the lodge being the first to work
the Sections at the present season in the neighbourhood it was thought would produce a larger attendance than upon the last occasion , when the Star boys " whipped in " the Wellington , Union Waterloo , and others . But alas ! the muster at the A 5 arquis was a poor one . There were great tloings at Andcrton ' s in town , and the presentation of a testimonial to a local brother ( F . Walters ) had the effect of taking many members of the lodge off to
Fleetstreet , Soon after seven oclock Bro . Govan Alacdonald , W . AI . 1158 , Preceptor of the lodge , entered lotlge , and at once repaired to thc chair of K . S . anel appointed bis officers as follows : — Bros . Davison , W . M . 99 , S . W . ; Ernest E . Smith , J . W . ; Alillburn , S . D . ; Reade , J . D . ; Grummant , I . G . ; Church , Assist . Sec ; and Christopher , Tyler . The lodge was then opened in the First Degree , and the First Lecture worked thus : —
FIRST LECTURE . ist Section , by Bro . T . Grummant , 1559 . 2 nd „ „ Able . 3 rd ,, ., Read . 4 th „ „ Alillburn , it .
5 th „ „ G . Alacdonald , W . AI . 1158 . 6 th „ „ Shaw , W . AI . Pythagorean . 7 th „ „ ditto ditto . All below the degree of Fellow Craft Alasonry retired . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the following brethren assisted the W . M . in working the
SECOND LECTURE . 1 st Section , by Bro . Ernest Smith , 1559 . 2 nd „ ,, Waterman , J . W . 147 . 3 rd „ „ Davison , W . AI . 99 . 4 th „ „ Sadler , P . M . jth „ „ Speight , W . M . 147 . All but M . M . ' s having been dismissed , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the last Lecture worked as follows : —
TIIIHD LI-XTUIIE . ist Section , by Bio . Hutchings , W . M . 147 . 2 nd „ „ J . Griffin , P . AL 3 rd „ „ Church , S . W . 147 . The lodge having been resumed in the First Degree , the W . AI . rose for the first time , and three brethren were elected joining members of the lodge . At the third rising
thc customary vote of thanks was passed to the W . AI . for presiding , and the lodge was closed at 10 . 30 . LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Lodge ( No . 1356 ) . —The annual meeting of the members of the Lodge of Instruclion attached to the "De Grey and Ripon , " which meets at the Alasonic Hall , North Hill Street , Liverpool , took place on Wednesday evening , the
7 th inst ., when Bro . T . Home , W . AL of 1356 , was duly inducted into the chair of the Preceptor , by Bro . Joseph Bell , LP . AL , the former Preceptor . There was a good gathering of the Instruction Lodge , which has proved a valuable seminary for many of its members , and after thc short business connected with the induction had been transacted , the assembled brethren sat down to a splendid
dinner provided by Bro . Burgess , 1356 . Alter the loyal toasts , given by Bro . Home , the health of the newlychaired Worshipful Preceptor was proposed by Bro . J . Bell , Past Preceptor , who referred to the pleasure it gave him to submit this toast . He had no doubt that Bro . Home would fulfil the important duties of Preceptor with credit to himself , and with great advantage to those connected with
the Lodgeof Imtruction . He was sure that everyone round that table would echo the desire that Bro . Home might be long spared to fulfil the duties of the office he had that evening assumed . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . In acknowledging the compliment , Bro . Home said he considered it indeed a high honour which had been conferred upon him that evening . With the example of emi-
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nent brethren who had filled the Preceptor's office before him , he assured those present that he would entleavour to follow in their footsteps . He now asked for the cordial support of thc brethren , and he assured them that at all times he would do his utmost to fulfil his duties to their
entire satisfaction , and for their benefit , getting the vcry best information on all Alasonic points which might arise . Bro . Home next proposed " The Past Preceptors , " and spoke highly of the manner in which they had fulfilled their duties in connection with office . Bros . J . Bell , I . P . P ., and T . Evans , P . M ., P . P ., responded in suitable terms , the
former thanking the brethren for the support they had given him , the latter dwelling especially on the necessity and usefulness of the lod ge of instruction as a training school for future officers . During the evening excellent songs were given by Bros . Squire , Woolrich , Bell , Evans , Bromley , Nickson , McVickcr , & c .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Havelo .-k Tavern , Albion Road , Dalston , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at 8 p . m . Present : Bro >* . Brasted , W . AL ; R . Coombs , S . W . ; Anshall , J . W . ; Hewlett , S . D . ; J . Lorkin , J . D . ; Dignam , I . G . ; Fieldwicke , Preceptor ; and Bros . Hill , George , G . Ferrar , Appleby , C . Lorkin , O .
Dietrich , J . Lowe , Polack , Shackelton , B . Aleyer , G . Streeton , Bonner , and others . Business : Lodpe opened in due form with prayer ; minutes read and confirmed . Bro . O . Dietrich was interrogated and entrusted . Lodge opened in Second Degree . Bro . Dietrich was passed to degree of a Fellow Craft . Thc First Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Shackelton , assisted by the
brethren , the Second , Third , Fourth , ami Fifth by Brc . Hewlett , assisted by the brethren . Lodge closed in the Second Degree . The First and Second Sections of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Hewlett , assisted by the brethren ; Bro . Appleby , S . W . 174 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Coombs was elected W . AI . for the the ensuing week .
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JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —A meeting of the members of this chapter took place at Ihe Fieemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst . Amongst those present were Comps . Loewenstark , P . Z ., acting as M . E . Z . ; Elsam , H . ; Wagner , J . ; Davage , P . Z ., S . E . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Robinson , S . N . ; Mander , P . S . ; Walls , 2 nd Ass . Soj . ; Holbrook
P . Z . The minutes of the December convocation having been read and confirmed , the election of officers took place , which resulted unanimously in favour of Comps . Elsam , as AI . E . Z . ; Wagner , H . ; Robinson , f . ; Alander , S . N . ; Walls , P . S . ; Davage , S . E . ; Harfeld , Treas . ; Bentley , Janitor . The chapter shortly afterwards closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the
withdrawal of the cloth the customary Royal Arch toasts were given and duly honoured . "The Health of the acting AI . E . Z . " was proposed by Ccmp . Holbrook , P . Z ., who in ihe course cf his remarks said that although Comp . Loewenstark that evening had had no work to elo yet had the candidates been present he was positive he would have carried out the ceremony of exaltation well . In conclusion
he hoped that their acting ALE . would be spared many years to come amongst them . This toast having been duly honoured the AI . E . Z . replied by thanking Comp . Iltlbrook fe » r thc honour he had done him by proposing his hta th . The Jerusalem Chapter was in a veiy flourishing condiiitin , antl long might it continue so . As an old Past Principal he felt pleased at occupying the chair that
evening , and the companions might always depend upon his being present—health permitting—to a . sist in the labours of the chapter . " The Health of the AI . E . Z . elect" followed , in which the ALE . slated that he had witnessed with pleasure thc working of Comp . Elsam in the minor offices of the cha * ter . He had done good suit and service in many other ways , and he , Comp . Loewenstark , looked forward
with favourable anticipation to his year of office . Comp . Elsam in reply expressed his thanks to the M . E . for the kind and cordial manner in which he had proposed his health . He hail endeave . ured to discharge the duties of the respective inferior offices well , and he hoped to carry out the important responsibilities of the Firsl Principal's chair to the satisfaction of the companions . In conclusion
he stated that no time or trouble would be spared by him during the recess to master the ritual appertaining to his position . " Thc Health of the Second and Third Principal-elect" was then proposed . The ALE . in the course of his remarks stated that Comps . Wagner and Robinson were capital officers . The first-named would carry out the duties of II . zealously , faithfully , and impartially .
The latter had not been so long connected with the R . A . Degree as he , Comp . Wagner , had , but he was equally as zealous , and he was certain that the work of the Third Principal ' s chair woultl not suffer in his hands . The companions thus honoured Hiving briefly expressed their thanks , the ALE . gave "The Past Principals , " "The Treasurer and S . E ., " and " Thc Officers , " which toasts
were acknowledged by Comps . Holbrook , P . Z . ; HarfelC , Treas . ; Davage , S . E . ; and Alander , S . N . elect , for themselves and absent colleagues . During the evening Comps . Alander , Robinson , Walls , Davis , and otheis entertained the companions , who separated at an advanced hour , until the second Tuesday in April next , when Comp . Elsam will be duly installed AI . E . Z . PANMURE CHAPTER ( No . 720 ) . —This
chapter held its regular quarterly meeting on Monday , thc 12 th inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kenningt in , S . E . Present Ex . Comps . the Rev . W . B . Church , AI . E . Z . ; Newington Bridges , H . ; George Waterall , J . ; James Stevens , P . Z . ; and Scribe E . ; M . S . Larlham , Scribe N . ; Thomas Poore , P . S . ; R . N . Field , ist A . S . ; A . C . Burrell , 2 nd A . S . ; John Gilbert , Janilor . Also Past First Principals , Charles Hammerton , Henry Smith , and R . H , Harvey , ap . d Comps ,
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. , i „ n scarcely thank you in the manner I ought to IfC t d \ £ handsome testimonial you have presented to A ° ' nd not onTy " or the g ift and for the kindly feelings me ; \ T towards myself , but also for your apprccia-^ Tmv humble effects on behalf of the lodge as W . AI . niy
HOll OI »» . dnft / iriniTformc in which I 10 " Lt thank you for the very flattering terms m which ou have presented mc with this cup I looked upon it as y barter of congratulation to myself when I was asked at ^ formation of the lodge to come down , amongst a '" mber of other Alasons residing _ in he neighbourhood U and also againwhen I
" l assist in its formation ; , was » " ked to occupy the proud position which you , as Wortnioful Master , occupy at the present time . I never missed n oDPortunity of attending the meetings when it was ssible to be there , and though I have missed one or two , those who know me best know that the reason was J I Could not , and not because I would not . I feel I cannot say what I ought to do , but I thank ycu
verv much , and I shall look on this gift you have presented me with as one of the brightest gifts I ever received , d shall always look upon it as associated and carrying with it , not only the regard of the Morecambe Lodge " t If but of every member connected with it , and of you as Worshipful Master . The cup , which was a vcry
handsome silver one , beautifully and chastely engraveel , standing- about a foot in height , bore the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . J . D . Aloore , P . G . S . B . of England , by the brethren of the Morecambe Lodge , No . 1561 , as a token of their esteem , and in recognition of his valuable services to the lodge . Feb . 16 th . 1877 . " At a later period
of the evening Bro . Aloore proposed " Success to the Alorecambe Lodge , " and asked the brethren to drink it out of the cup just presented to him , which he should always look upon as a loving cup , and a bond of brotherhood between himself and the Morecambe Lodge . Thc cup was then filled with champagne and passed round the table . Other toasts followed , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
INSTRUCTION . PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —On Wednesday evening the brethren of this Lodge of Instruction , held their annual meeting at Lord ' s Hotel , St . John ' s Wood . It was a festival night , and there was no lodge work ; but a
handsome supper was provided , to which over fifty of the brethren sat down . The chair was occupied by Bro . Blyth , and the post of S . W . by Bro . Davis . Bro . J . Austen , P . AL , 753 , took the chair of J . W . Among the other brethren present were Helson , P . AI . 733 , P . G . P . of of Aliddlesex ; Healing , P . AI . 59 ; Treadwell , P . AI . 177 ;
Garrod , W . M . 1549 ; Ivy , W . AL 733 ; Hill , P . M . Eastern Star ; Austen , I . P . M ., P . AL 753 ; H . Stacey , P . AL 733 ; T . C . Walls , S . D . 1381 , & c . ; Braun , P . AI . 766 ; G . Pringle , S . W . 753 ; Stacey ; W . Smith , 1319 ; Greenhill , 1319 ; and H . Alassey ( Freemason ) . Thc brethren took this opportunity of presenting to Bro . F . G . Baker , the
Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction , with a handsome testimonial in the shape of a massive gold locket and watch chain , and to add to the pleasure of the evening , Bros . W . Smith , 1319 , and Greenhill , 1319 , gave their services at the piano and harmonium , and brought up Bro . Greenhill ' s choir of boys to sing . Alessrs . Chappell ,
of Bond-street , lent the harmonium . Alter the supper had been partaken of , grace was sung by the choir , and the loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed . The chainv . an then rose to propose the toast of the evening , which was " The Health of Bro . Baker . " In doing so he said it had been thought by many of the brethren of the Prince
Frederick William Lodge of Instruction that their Preceptor was worthy of some great mark of their favour for the untiring way in which he had carried out his duties for so many , many years . He ( the Chairman ) as well as many others , had benefited by the zeal which Bro . Baker had shown , not only in Freemasonry generally , but
towards individual Freemasons . Alany there were who could thoroughly re-echo those words , and to mark their sense of his services they had assisted in getting up a testimonial to him , as a token of their esteem . It afforded him ( the chairman ) much pride and pleasure to be in that position thatevening , and being the medium through which
the testimonial was offered . He felt that Bro . Baker was justly entitled to this testimonial , for he had for many years been the Preceptor of the lodge . He hoped he would live long to wear and enjoy it , and that it would never be tarnished ; and he also hoped that all the brethren would live long to benefit by the instruction which Bro . Baker
was so well able to impart . Bro . Baker , in reply , said that the saying had come down to us that " out of the fulness of heart the mouth speaketh . " On this occasion his heart was too full for him to express his sentiments rightly . The kind way in which the W . AI . had proposed his health was deserving of better thanks than he could
give . Still , he would endeavour to render himself worthy ° f it . The way in which the brethren had responded to the toast shewed that they reciprocated the W . AI . ' s expressions . He needed not this testimonial to impress on his mind thc duties he owed to thc brethren , but he had always endeavoured to perform his duties , and this testimonial was more than a sufficient rewartl . It hatl been
got up entirely unknown to him , but he should look upon " as a token and emblem of the brethren ' s good feelings towards him . Seven years ago , when thc lodge was held at the Knights of St . John , a silver tankard was presented to him , and that testimonial was got up entirely
unknown to him , and it was , as the present testimonial was an incentive to him to go on in thc future as he had gone ° u in the past . This lodge of instruction was established in 18 58 , and ever since then he had been a member ° f it . There were 54 brethren present at the meeting in ' 858 , and it had ever since been carried on in strict ac-
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cordance with Alasonic rule The brethren had always shown towards , him good feeling , , and had conducted their proceedings with order and regularity , so il was a great pleasure to preside over them . There had never been any discussion , and the brethren had always paid due deference to their Presiding Officer . Every brother present could bear him out
in that . Among the brethren whom he had taught the duties of Freemasonry , he had seen brethren go through their work in their regular lodges and instal their successors . It was a gratification to him to have trained such Masons , and it amply repaid him for the time he had devoted to their instruction . He had made " it his study to give the rituals as correctly as they could be
given . He wished to see every brother carry out the same object . As regarded thc lodge dues they hail given nearly 60 guineas to the charities of the Order , and five guineas more were voted last night . He hoped to make it up to 20 guineas shortly . The testimonial the brethren hatl just given him would spur him on to fresh efforts , and he hoped with the W . AI . to be spared many years to come
to meet the brethren in that Lodge of Instruction . If he had health and strength he should alwa > s continue in the same path . It was a great pride to him to see so many brethren around the table , but he could not help feeling that he was not deserving of so much consideration . As long as hc had the testimonial hc should remember the happy evening he had spent . He hoped they would all
keep in the same path of rectitude as hitherto , and anything he could do in the future to keep them in that path , whether by private instruction or in the lodge , he should always do with pleasure both in the Craft and in the Royal Arch . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Baker , before silling down , thanked the brethren again for the handsome present they had made to him . The S . W . proposed " The Health of the
W . M ., " and the W . M . having replied , the other toasts were given in regular order , and the brethren separated . STAR LODGE ( No . 1275 ) . —It may be remembered that some three months ago this lodge wound up the autumn series of section workings ; on Saturday last they inaugurated what may be termed the February celebrations . The fact of the lodge being the first to work
the Sections at the present season in the neighbourhood it was thought would produce a larger attendance than upon the last occasion , when the Star boys " whipped in " the Wellington , Union Waterloo , and others . But alas ! the muster at the A 5 arquis was a poor one . There were great tloings at Andcrton ' s in town , and the presentation of a testimonial to a local brother ( F . Walters ) had the effect of taking many members of the lodge off to
Fleetstreet , Soon after seven oclock Bro . Govan Alacdonald , W . AI . 1158 , Preceptor of the lodge , entered lotlge , and at once repaired to thc chair of K . S . anel appointed bis officers as follows : — Bros . Davison , W . M . 99 , S . W . ; Ernest E . Smith , J . W . ; Alillburn , S . D . ; Reade , J . D . ; Grummant , I . G . ; Church , Assist . Sec ; and Christopher , Tyler . The lodge was then opened in the First Degree , and the First Lecture worked thus : —
FIRST LECTURE . ist Section , by Bro . T . Grummant , 1559 . 2 nd „ „ Able . 3 rd ,, ., Read . 4 th „ „ Alillburn , it .
5 th „ „ G . Alacdonald , W . AI . 1158 . 6 th „ „ Shaw , W . AI . Pythagorean . 7 th „ „ ditto ditto . All below the degree of Fellow Craft Alasonry retired . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the following brethren assisted the W . M . in working the
SECOND LECTURE . 1 st Section , by Bro . Ernest Smith , 1559 . 2 nd „ ,, Waterman , J . W . 147 . 3 rd „ „ Davison , W . AI . 99 . 4 th „ „ Sadler , P . M . jth „ „ Speight , W . M . 147 . All but M . M . ' s having been dismissed , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the last Lecture worked as follows : —
TIIIHD LI-XTUIIE . ist Section , by Bio . Hutchings , W . M . 147 . 2 nd „ „ J . Griffin , P . AL 3 rd „ „ Church , S . W . 147 . The lodge having been resumed in the First Degree , the W . AI . rose for the first time , and three brethren were elected joining members of the lodge . At the third rising
thc customary vote of thanks was passed to the W . AI . for presiding , and the lodge was closed at 10 . 30 . LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Lodge ( No . 1356 ) . —The annual meeting of the members of the Lodge of Instruclion attached to the "De Grey and Ripon , " which meets at the Alasonic Hall , North Hill Street , Liverpool , took place on Wednesday evening , the
7 th inst ., when Bro . T . Home , W . AL of 1356 , was duly inducted into the chair of the Preceptor , by Bro . Joseph Bell , LP . AL , the former Preceptor . There was a good gathering of the Instruction Lodge , which has proved a valuable seminary for many of its members , and after thc short business connected with the induction had been transacted , the assembled brethren sat down to a splendid
dinner provided by Bro . Burgess , 1356 . Alter the loyal toasts , given by Bro . Home , the health of the newlychaired Worshipful Preceptor was proposed by Bro . J . Bell , Past Preceptor , who referred to the pleasure it gave him to submit this toast . He had no doubt that Bro . Home would fulfil the important duties of Preceptor with credit to himself , and with great advantage to those connected with
the Lodgeof Imtruction . He was sure that everyone round that table would echo the desire that Bro . Home might be long spared to fulfil the duties of the office he had that evening assumed . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . In acknowledging the compliment , Bro . Home said he considered it indeed a high honour which had been conferred upon him that evening . With the example of emi-
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nent brethren who had filled the Preceptor's office before him , he assured those present that he would entleavour to follow in their footsteps . He now asked for the cordial support of thc brethren , and he assured them that at all times he would do his utmost to fulfil his duties to their
entire satisfaction , and for their benefit , getting the vcry best information on all Alasonic points which might arise . Bro . Home next proposed " The Past Preceptors , " and spoke highly of the manner in which they had fulfilled their duties in connection with office . Bros . J . Bell , I . P . P ., and T . Evans , P . M ., P . P ., responded in suitable terms , the
former thanking the brethren for the support they had given him , the latter dwelling especially on the necessity and usefulness of the lod ge of instruction as a training school for future officers . During the evening excellent songs were given by Bros . Squire , Woolrich , Bell , Evans , Bromley , Nickson , McVickcr , & c .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Havelo .-k Tavern , Albion Road , Dalston , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at 8 p . m . Present : Bro >* . Brasted , W . AL ; R . Coombs , S . W . ; Anshall , J . W . ; Hewlett , S . D . ; J . Lorkin , J . D . ; Dignam , I . G . ; Fieldwicke , Preceptor ; and Bros . Hill , George , G . Ferrar , Appleby , C . Lorkin , O .
Dietrich , J . Lowe , Polack , Shackelton , B . Aleyer , G . Streeton , Bonner , and others . Business : Lodpe opened in due form with prayer ; minutes read and confirmed . Bro . O . Dietrich was interrogated and entrusted . Lodge opened in Second Degree . Bro . Dietrich was passed to degree of a Fellow Craft . Thc First Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Shackelton , assisted by the
brethren , the Second , Third , Fourth , ami Fifth by Brc . Hewlett , assisted by the brethren . Lodge closed in the Second Degree . The First and Second Sections of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Hewlett , assisted by the brethren ; Bro . Appleby , S . W . 174 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Coombs was elected W . AI . for the the ensuing week .
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JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —A meeting of the members of this chapter took place at Ihe Fieemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday , the 13 th inst . Amongst those present were Comps . Loewenstark , P . Z ., acting as M . E . Z . ; Elsam , H . ; Wagner , J . ; Davage , P . Z ., S . E . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Robinson , S . N . ; Mander , P . S . ; Walls , 2 nd Ass . Soj . ; Holbrook
P . Z . The minutes of the December convocation having been read and confirmed , the election of officers took place , which resulted unanimously in favour of Comps . Elsam , as AI . E . Z . ; Wagner , H . ; Robinson , f . ; Alander , S . N . ; Walls , P . S . ; Davage , S . E . ; Harfeld , Treas . ; Bentley , Janitor . The chapter shortly afterwards closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the
withdrawal of the cloth the customary Royal Arch toasts were given and duly honoured . "The Health of the acting AI . E . Z . " was proposed by Ccmp . Holbrook , P . Z ., who in ihe course cf his remarks said that although Comp . Loewenstark that evening had had no work to elo yet had the candidates been present he was positive he would have carried out the ceremony of exaltation well . In conclusion
he hoped that their acting ALE . would be spared many years to come amongst them . This toast having been duly honoured the AI . E . Z . replied by thanking Comp . Iltlbrook fe » r thc honour he had done him by proposing his hta th . The Jerusalem Chapter was in a veiy flourishing condiiitin , antl long might it continue so . As an old Past Principal he felt pleased at occupying the chair that
evening , and the companions might always depend upon his being present—health permitting—to a . sist in the labours of the chapter . " The Health of the AI . E . Z . elect" followed , in which the ALE . slated that he had witnessed with pleasure thc working of Comp . Elsam in the minor offices of the cha * ter . He had done good suit and service in many other ways , and he , Comp . Loewenstark , looked forward
with favourable anticipation to his year of office . Comp . Elsam in reply expressed his thanks to the M . E . for the kind and cordial manner in which he had proposed his health . He hail endeave . ured to discharge the duties of the respective inferior offices well , and he hoped to carry out the important responsibilities of the Firsl Principal's chair to the satisfaction of the companions . In conclusion
he stated that no time or trouble would be spared by him during the recess to master the ritual appertaining to his position . " Thc Health of the Second and Third Principal-elect" was then proposed . The ALE . in the course of his remarks stated that Comps . Wagner and Robinson were capital officers . The first-named would carry out the duties of II . zealously , faithfully , and impartially .
The latter had not been so long connected with the R . A . Degree as he , Comp . Wagner , had , but he was equally as zealous , and he was certain that the work of the Third Principal ' s chair woultl not suffer in his hands . The companions thus honoured Hiving briefly expressed their thanks , the ALE . gave "The Past Principals , " "The Treasurer and S . E ., " and " Thc Officers , " which toasts
were acknowledged by Comps . Holbrook , P . Z . ; HarfelC , Treas . ; Davage , S . E . ; and Alander , S . N . elect , for themselves and absent colleagues . During the evening Comps . Alander , Robinson , Walls , Davis , and otheis entertained the companions , who separated at an advanced hour , until the second Tuesday in April next , when Comp . Elsam will be duly installed AI . E . Z . PANMURE CHAPTER ( No . 720 ) . —This
chapter held its regular quarterly meeting on Monday , thc 12 th inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kenningt in , S . E . Present Ex . Comps . the Rev . W . B . Church , AI . E . Z . ; Newington Bridges , H . ; George Waterall , J . ; James Stevens , P . Z . ; and Scribe E . ; M . S . Larlham , Scribe N . ; Thomas Poore , P . S . ; R . N . Field , ist A . S . ; A . C . Burrell , 2 nd A . S . ; John Gilbert , Janilor . Also Past First Principals , Charles Hammerton , Henry Smith , and R . H , Harvey , ap . d Comps ,