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and give evidence to the members of the outside world , as well as to the brethren in Freemasonry , that I have endeavoured to profit by the solemn injunctions I received in the several ceremonies I have gone through as Master , and that to the latest hour I shall look to my connection with this lodge in deepest gratitude . For your kindness towards me , and for the support I shall receive during my

short remainder of office , I thank you with all my heart . ( Cheers . )—Bro . W . Carpenter responded for "The Visitors , " and the other toasts having been disposed of , the brethren separated on the closing of the lodge . The brethren present were : Bros . W . E . Haycock , W . M . ; John Child , S . W . ; James Devlin , J . W . ; A . Griffith , S . D . : E . Sisson , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Lewis , J . D . ; J . P .

Poncione , I . G . ; J . Gibson , P . M . ; S . Osmond , P . M . ; E . Salisbury , P . M . ; S . Gary , J . Laurence , P . Greenwood , H . Geddes , J . T . Lucas , \ V . L . Rubhardt , H . J . Stich , John Miiison , G . Darcy , Treas . ; II . Darcy , Morton Edwards , No . 144 , 1293 ; F . W . Koch , No . 820 ; W . Carpenter , P . M . No . 177 ; and John Denton , Nos . 837 and 1001 , and P . P . G . P . West Yorkshire .

Stanhope Lodge , 1269 . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , on Tuesday , tlie 13 th September . This being the meeting for the election of W . M ., Treasurer , & c ., and the first occasion on which the members have had theopportunity of electinga W . M ., more than usual interest was excited in the proceedings . There were present the following officers and members

viz .: Bros . H . W . Lindus , W . M ., in the chair ; James Kench , J . W ., acting as S . W . ; Hardy , J . D ., acting as J . W . ; Hart , S . D . ; Ring , I . G . ; Seymour Smith , Org . ; Webster , Goddard , Croydon , Sanders , Linneld , Wood , Marriott , Stevens , Norton , Lassam , Ellis , and Waygood . Among the visitors were Bros . H . Massey , P . M . 619 ; Goodman , and Rabson , East Surrey Lodge of Concord ,

463 . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , the minutes were read and confirmed ; after which Bro . Wood , a candidate for passing , having given proofs of proficiency , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Wood was passed to the degree of F . C . The Lodge having been opened in the third degree , Bro . Rabson , of the East

Surrey Lodge of Concord , was , at the request of the W . M . of that lodge , raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The election of W . M . was then proceeded with , and the ballot proving unanimous in favour of Bro . Kench , he was declared duly elected W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M .-elect returned thanks in an appropriate speech for the distinction conferred upon

him . The next business was the election of Treasurer , and the ballot being unanimous in favour of the present W . M ., he was declared duly elected Treasurer of the lodge . The W . M ., in thanking the brethren for electing him , said , he appreciated very highly the confidence which the lodge reposed in him , and he trusted at the end of next year the members would have reason to be

satisfied with the manner m which he had managed their affairs . The Audit Committee was then elected , and there being no further business , the W . M . rose for the first time , -whereupon the W . M . -elect proposed a vote for a P . M . 's jewel , and in doing so , said it had been his good fortune to be associated with the present W . M . since the formation of the lodge , and he could bear testimony to

his great exertions and industry in connection with the lodge . He was pleased to see that the lodge had attained a large amount of success under his auspices during the period ( fifteen months ) he had presided over them . ' The W . M . had never failed to be present at any of their meetings , and was always ready to give advice and assistance to the brethren . Of the manner in which he fulfilled

the duties of the chair it was needless for him lo speak on the present occasion . The members had all witnessed his efficiency in Craft working , and he could only say he trusted he would remain among them for many years to come to give them the benefit of his experience . He thought that the brethren ought to vote a handsome jewel to him as a mark of the estimation

in which he was held by the lodge , " and he moved a resolution accordingly , which was seconded by Bro . T . E . Hardy , ( Acting J . W ., ) and carried unanimousl y . The W . M . in response said , it was impossible tor him to express how much he felt the generosity of the lodge in rendering what service he had had the privilege of doing as the first Master , and founder of the lodge . I le conceived

that he had only fulfilled his duty , and he had endeavoured to discharge that duty from a pure love of the Craft , and without desire of reward . lie was extremely gratified to see the lodge so successful , though forth . it result they were indebted to many members of the lodge more than to himself . For himself he could assure the brethren lhat if his services had merited their good-will and approbation

he was amply repaid , aud in the future he might say that his assistance should always be at the service of the lodge , and he trusted that it might be his lot , as it was his ardent Wish , to sec the lodge attain an even greater amount of prosperity , and lo become one of the most important , if not one of the most numerous , lodges in London . —There being no further business the lodge was closed , and the

brethren adjourned lo an excellent banquet , provided by llro . Lassam , in his best style . When lhe cloth was removed , the W . M . proposed tlie usual toasts , "The Queen and the Craft , " "The Right lion , the Ear ) de Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M ., " " His Roval Highness the Prince of Wales , the Right lion , the ' Karl of Carnarvon , D . G . M ., and the rest of the ( hand Officers . " Hie next toast was that of "The W . M .. " which was

proposed in very eloquent terms by Bro . Massey , P . M ., and received with the utmost favour . —The W . M . responded in fitting phrases . He then proposed "'flic health of the W . M .-elect , " and in so doing , congratulated the brethren on having so distinguished a Mason to preside over them , lhe W . M .-elect was the present W . M . of the Lodge La Tolerance 53 S , and had discharged the duties of the chair in tha : lodge with great ability . 1 lis zeal for Free-

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masonry was so well known and acknowledged that he had no doubt , under his presidency the business of the lodge would he conducted with the greatest possible gratification to the members . ( This toast was received with enthusiasm . )—Bro . Kench in responding , expressed his obligation to the W . M . for the very handsome manner in which he had proposed his health . He was very happy to

feel that he had been unanimously elected to preside over the lodge ; he esteemed it a very high honour , and one which he should study to merit . It was true , that as the Master of another lodge he had already discharged the duties of the chair , and he would not say therefore that he felt any diffidence as to his competency to undertake the duties ; however , if he should be at a loss , he was quite sure

that Bro . Lindus , as the I . P . M ., would be willing to afford him any assistance . In conclusion , he could only say , that it would be his constant effort to preserve that harmony and good feeling which now happily existed , and to promote feelings of brotherly love among the brethren to the utmost of his power . The toast of " The P . M . ' s" was responded to by Bro . Massey , who also

returned thanks for the next toast , "The Visitors . " The toast of "The Officers " was responded to by Bros . T . E . Hardy , Acting J . W . ; Hart , S . D , ; and Ring , I . G . In the course of the evening some excellent vocal and instrumental music was given under the auspices of Bro . S . Smith , Org ., assisted by the brethren . The Tyler ' s toast brought the banquet to a happy conclusion .

Burdett Coutts Lodge , A o . 1278 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Approach Tavern , Victoria Park . The R . W . Bro . Col . F . Burdett , Prov . G . M . Middlesex , and the Grand Secretary , Bro . John Hervy , who were elected honorary members at the consecration meeting of the 23 rd September , 1869 , were present on this occasion . After

the lodge was opened , Mr . C . Ewens was initiated into Freemasonry . The lodge was opened in the second degree . Bro . Col . Burdett then presented Bro . John Saunders , the W . M .-elect , to receive the benefit of installation . The ceremony was very beautifully performed by the W . M ! ., Bro . Terry . After the completion of the ceremony , the W . M . invested as his officers Bros . W . S .

Shenton , S . W . ; Henry Lloyd , J . W . ; James Terry , P . M ., Treas . ; Ashburner , S . D . ; Balcombe , J . D . ; Harris , I . G . ; Crutch , D . C . ; and Gilchrist , Tyler . Bro . H . Gustavus Buss , Prov . G . Treas . Middlesex , one of the founders of the lodge , was unanimously elected an honorary member . The lodge was resumed to the first degree , and a candidate having been proposed for initiation at the next lodge

meeting , it was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , which was served up in Bro . T . Lloyd ' s best style . The usual loyal toasts were given , Col . Burdett responding for the Grand Officers . The health of the newly-initiated brother was then drank and responded to . The great event of the evening then took place , the W . M ., Bro . John Sauuders ,

saying he had a most pleasing duty to perform—viz ., to propose the health of Bro . James Terry , the first W . M . of the lodge , to whose indefatigable exertions its great success may be mainly attributed . In addition to a P . M . ' s jewel presented by the lodge , the brethren also presented him with a very valuable gold watch , the inscription was as follows , " Presented by the

members of the Burdett Coutts Lodge , No . 1278 , to Bro . James Terry , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . B . for Herts , the first W . M ., as a mark of respect and esteem , and in recognition of his great and valuable services , and the zeal and ability displayed by him in the formation of the lodge . " This presentation was received by Bro . Terry with very great feeling , and in reply , he thanked the

members for having so highly valued his services , and assured them that although he had retired from the chair of K . S ., he would always be found at the proper time in his place as P . M ., to give that assistance and advice to his successors , so necessary in the well ruling and governing of a lodge . Bro . Saunders , W . M , volunteered to act as Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the Aged

Freemasons' Institution , in compliment lo the R . W . Bro . Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . Middlesex , who will upon that occasion presided as chairman . The health of "The Visitors " WM then proposed and responded to by Bro . J . J . Wilson , W . M . 1237 , Prov . G . D . Middlesex . The Officers' health having been also proposed was responded

to by Bro . Shenton , Si . W ., and the Tyler ' s toast brought this very successful meeting to a close . The visitors who honoured lhe lodge with their company were , Bros . J . J . Wilson , Prov . G . D . Middlesex : J Wright , P . M ., 781 ; John Newton , P . M ., 174 ; Wm . Clouston , P . M . 33 ; Motion , Miles , Wickcns , King , Felton , II . John Ingram , Bassett and Berrv .

PROVINCIAL . M . lXCHESTKit . — - Caledonian Lodge , No . 204 . —Wc had much pleasure in being present at tlie regular meeting of this lodge on Wednesday , 141 I 1 inst . Among other brethren we saw present were Bros . Hartley , W . M . ; Rains , S . W . ; Clay , J . W . ; Petty , J . 1 ) . Brocklchurst , IJ . Nathan , John JSrocklehuisl , Mountain , & c , & . C ., P . M . ' s , and

visitors , Bros . C . Fitz-Gerald Matier , Grand Steward , Scotland ; Child , I' . M . ; Hopkins , W . M ., Varborough Lodge : anil many others . The ceremonies , consisting of a passing and two raisings , were excellently well done , and the various officers were thoroughly up to their work . About fifty brethren sat down to . 1 substantial supper , after which the usual loyal and Masonic formal toasts were duly proposed and honoured . A highly accomplished glee party ,

consisting of Bros . Peason , N . Dumville , Standcn , and W . 1 lumville , rendered the following glees in a manner , which judging from the applause they deservedly evoked , was most satisfactory to the brethren : " . Strike the Lyre , " "The Isles of Greece , '' "Stand , who goes there ?" " Mighty Conqueror , " and last but not least , "O , Willie brewed a peck o' maut . " The brethren separated at an early hour , much pleased and edified . Bro . Richard Seed , P . M ., presided at the pianoforte with his accustomed skill .

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LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 . —The first meeting of this lodge , after the summer recess , was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst ., when , in the absence from town of the W . M ., Bro . Stanley , the chair was taken by the I . P . M ., Bro . Kelly , P . G . M . Bro . R . W . Wuldowson , I . G ., was elected unanimously for recommendation to the P . G . M . for

appointment as a Grand Steward in the Provincial Grand Lodge . Two gentlemen having been proposed as candidates , the lodge was closed for refreshment , and the brethren separated at an early hour . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude , No . 281 . —On Wednesday evening , September 14 th , the brethren of this lodge held their regular meeting at the Masonic Rooms ,

Athenseum . There were present : The W . M ., Bro . John Hatch ; Bros . Christopher Hartley , S . W . ; W . Heald , as J . W . ; Edward Storey , I . P . M . ; Edmund Simpson , P . M . and Secretary ; Benj . Mills , as S . D . ; William Hall , as J . D . ; W . J . Sly , I . G . ; Watson , Tyler ; George Kelland , P . M . ; R . Stanton , P . M . ; J . Daniel Moore , P . M . and Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; Wm . Hall ( W . M .

1051 ) , Bateson , Budd , E . Airey , Bailey , Beesley , John Dickenson ( E . A . P . ) , Bell , Acton , R . Taylor , Masheder , J . Harrison , and Beeley . The lodge was opened and usual business transacted , when the ballot was taken for Bro . Neil G . Mercer , M . D ., S . W . 1051 ; . Bro . Edward G . Paley , 1051 ; Bro . Thomas Mason , P . M . 1051 ; and Bro . the Rev . F . A . C . B . Cave , M . A ., P . P . G . S . W .

Oxfordshire ; all of whom were declared to be unanimously elected . Mr . John Tilley , who had been elected as a candidate for initiation at the last meeting of the lodge , was duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . M ., the working tools being presented by the S . W . Four brethren were proposed as joining members by the W . M . and Past Masters Simpson and Moore . After regular proclamation the lodge was closed in due form .

STOWMARKET . —PIMIIIX Lodge , No . 516 . —On Friday week the usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place , Bros . J . W . Sheridan , W . M ., and Francis Betts , S . W . The usual business having been transacted , a ballot was taken for Mr . Albert Tillctt , when he was introduced and initiated , the ceremony being ably performed by the W . M . After closing the lodge the brethren adjourned to

refreshment , and a very pleasant evening was spent . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., which was numerously attended , all the officers being in their places except the J . W ., the Rev . Dr . Haycroft , who was absent from the town . The W . M ., Bro . Buzzard , presided , and

was supported by P . M . ' s Kelly ( P . G . M . ) , Toller , Smith , Hodges , and C . Johnson , The business was to raise Bro . Rowlett , to pass Bros . Howard ( a native Syrian of Beyrout ) and Bunney , and to initiate Mr . James Kealey and Mr . Charles Bernard Lange ( a native of Leipsic ) , which was done , after which the brethren adjourned to refreshment . On Thursday , the 15 th inst ., the first regular meeting of the session was held , the attendance

being unusually small , owing doubtless to the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge taking place on the following morning , at Market Harborough . Bros . Lulhavm and Charlesworth were raised , and Bro . Wynn was duly passed as Fellow-Craft . Bro . Baincs , Secretary , was elected for nomination to the P . G . M . as a Provincial Grand Steward to represent this lodge . After some further business , the lodge was closed for refreshment .

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ULVERSTOX . —Chapter of Furness , No . 995 . —The quarterly convocation of thisyoung and flourishing chapter was held at the Masons' Temple , Theatre-street , on Monday , the 19 th inst . The chapter was opened by Comps . Case , M . E . Z . : James Porter , J . ; assisted by Comps . Thos . Wylin , Prov . G . Reg . ; and James Hamer , Prov . G . Treas . Comp . Dodd , II ., was unavoidably absent , the

other officers being Comps . Robert James , Scribe E . ; Thos . Dodgson , Scribe N . ; Roger Hodgson , Treas . ; Reuben Pearson , Prin . Soj . ; John II . Matthews , Org . ; Thos . Roper and T . Ashburner , Asst . Soj . ' s ; and and John Robinson , Janitor . This being the second meeting of the chapter , all the Companions were present . The minutes of the consecration of the chapter and the

first meeting were read and confirmed , the ballot was then taken for Bros . George Remington , P . M . and D . C . 995 ; II . W . Schneider , P . M . 995 , Prov . G . J . W . West Lancashire ; Wm . Whiteside 995 , J . 1 $ . McGuire 995 , and Myles Kennedy , P . M . 995 , which proved in each case unanimous ; the ballot was also taken for Comps . John Barrow , Rowley Chapter , No . 1051 , and J . Bell , Kendal

Castle Chapter , No . 129 , which were unanimous . The beforementioned brethren being in attendance , were exalted to the supreme degree by Comp . Wylie , Prov . G . Reg ., Comp . Hamer , Prov . G . Treas ., kindly giving two of the lectures . Bro . W . J . A . Baldwin , of No . 995 , was proposed for exaltation . Letters of apology for non-attendance were received from Comps . Sir Patrick Colquhoun , and

others . Hearty good wishes for the welfare of the chapter were received from the visiting Companions , after which the chapter was finally and formally closed , and the Companions , to the number of thirty , adjourned to the house of lfro . Clayton , ( Queen ' s Hotel , ) who had provided an excellent supper . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts , & c , were given and responded to ; a few of the choir of Trinity Church , under the direction of the worthy Organist ,

( Comp . Matthews , ) greatly added to the enjoyment of the evening , by singing numerous songs and glees . This chapter now numbers amongst its members some of the most distinguished Craft Masons in this part of the country . The beautiful clothing , jewels and banners , supplied by Comp . Kenning , have been admired by all who have seen them , and in the course of a few years this chapter will stand second to none in the province of West Lancashire for efficiency in working this supreme degree .