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The Grand Lodges Of England And Quebec.
° nly from the nature of its contents , but from the status and authority of the Grand Master of Quebec—considers one of the arguments hardly worthy of the Grand Master's great ability—but recommends his readers to study the pamphlet . " The Canadian Craftsman , referring to the same , says : " Our limited space prevents us publishing in full one of the most able documents on exclusive Grand Lodge
Sovereignty that has ever been written , proving conclusively that the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland both upheld the thenrv . " Vermont Foreign Correspondence : "AU hail to Quebec , was the language of the heart and thc utterance of the lips , as the intelligence came to us of the final and happy settlement of the long pending question between her and the Grand Lodge of Scotland , again confirming
the American doctrine of Grand Lodge jurisdiction . Art honour to her advocate , the Grand Master of Quebec , for his earnest and persistent labours , his able and eloquent advocacy of the cause of Quebec , yea . the common cause oi Freemasonry on this continent . He has made a record that shall be inscribed upon the pages of the history of Masonry in this land that shall last as long as thc Institution has an existence on this continent . "
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
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GRAND MASTER'S LODGE ( No . i ) . —The usual meeting of Grand Master ' s Lodge was held at Freemasons' Tavern on Monday last . Among those present were Bros . J . M . Case , VV . M . ; the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor , Alderman Ellis , > . W . ; Richard Herve Giraud , P . M ., Treas . ; Dr . R . Gooding , P . M ., Sec ; Alfred Brookman , W . M . elect , Aldersgate Lodge , 1657 ; and visitors : Bros . Col Sir Francis Burdett , P . G . M
Middx . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . ; Majot-Gen . the Hon . Somerset Calthorpe , P . G . W . ; Capt . N . G . Philips P . G . D . ; Sergeant Robinson , P . M . ; W . Lake , P . M ., and others . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the brethren proceeded lo the election of thc VV . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . With regard to the VV . M .,
this lodge is fortunate in possessing members of high civic position , who have also found time to pursue their Masonic careers and attain high honour in the Craft . Two years ago our distinguished Bro . Sir F . Wyatt Truscott was elected W . M ., and now his popular successor , Alderman l-. llis , takes the same position . The balloting , it will readily be understood , was only a necessary formality , and resulted in
the unanimous election of the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , Bro . Ellis . The election of Treasurer was marked by a rare event , which , as the Worshipful Master remarked , was unique , he believed , in thc history of Masonry , the election ' for the fiftieth successive year of Bro . Richard Herve Giraud , P . M ., Treasurer , and it was proposed that a committee of thc lodge should take into consideration the
question of making a presentation to their esteemed brother at the next meeting . Bro . Shadwell H . Clerke then handed to the Worshipful Master a volume of the old minutes of the Grand Masters' Lodge from June , 1 S 07 , to October , 1 S 09 , which had been found in the munimentroom of the Grand Lodge , and which he had great pleasure in restoring to the rightful owners . Bro . Case , W . iw ., then
referred in graceful terms to the uniform courtesy and Masonic suppoit that bad been accorded to Wm during Ws year of office , and , after a vote of thanks to the Grand Secretary for thc trouble he had taken in obtaining for them the missing records , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was presided over by thc W . M ., Bro . Case , who was supported by the
Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , as Senior Warden , and the other officers . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts iverc proposed and duly responded to , that of " Grand Officers " by Col . Sir Francis Burdett , and "The Visitors" by Bro . Sergt . Robinson . The W . M . announced that he had received a communication from the Secretary of the Boys' School ,
Bro . Binckes , to the effect that their W . M . elect , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor had consented to take the chair at their next festival , and also from Bro . Hedges , Secretary of thc Girls' School , that H . R . H . the Duke o * Connaught would preside at the anniversary of that institution . They bad already a Steward for the Benevolent Institution , and no doubt their W . M . elect and the Duke of Connaught would be properly supported by the lodge .
CONFIDENCE LODGE ( No . 193 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Present : Bros . Bedford Lemere , VV . M . ; I . E . Fells , S . W . •J . Smith , J . W . ; Walter Wood , S . D . ; W . Cubitt , *( . D . ; J . Saint , I . G . ; J . Shackell , P . M . -ec . ; G . F . S . Warne , P . M . Treas . ; P . M . ' s Biddle , M . T . Reed , Kershaw and numerous brchren Bro . W . Kedge wasraised by the W . M . in an impressivemanner ; after which Mr . J . G . Desaveu-as balloted
for , and being unanimously elected , was thereupon duly initiated . The W . M . announced that he would act as Steward at the festival of the Benevolent Association in February , and asked the brethren to assist his endeavours to present a good list . The bye laws having been read bv the Secretary , the lodge proceeded to the election of
VV . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler . The votes of . the brethren were unanimous in favour of Bro . Fells , S . W ., who will be installedon 9 th January , 1 SS 2 . by P . M . Bro . Sam . Webb . Bro . Warne received an additional proof of the esteem in which he is held by the brethren , in his re-election as Treasurer , a post he has now held for many years . The lodge was then adjourned in usual form .
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 7 81 ) . —A well attended meeting of the above lodge was held at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , E ., on the 14 th inst . Bro . B . C . Rawe , W . M ., opened the lodge in good time , Ihe business on the agenda being very heavy , and was supported by Bros . R . F . Ould , S . W . ; W . B . Daniells , P . M ., as J . W . ;
John Wright , P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; E T . Read , * P . M ., Sec . ; 1 . Lax , S . D . ; !• * . Robinson , J . D . ; J . H . Pringle I . G . ; C . Breden , P . M . ; J . W . Reeves , P . M . ; A . Scheerboom , I . P . M . ; H . J . Dickson , A . Clements , Bull , M . Abseil , J . Harris , F . G . Varcoe , J . P . Kisney , T . Hudson , A . Robertson , H . Webb , G . Simmonds , B . Spurgin , E . Gregory , Richardson , Timson , J . W . Chapman , F . W .
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Jeyes , and other brethren . Visitors : Bros . S . L . Turquand , P . M . SgG ; E . M . Money , 1707 ; A . Westcott , W . M . 1365 ; and G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1623 ( Fricmas n ) . Bro . Rawe being called away on urgent business , Bro . Scheerboom , I . P . M ., undertook the duties of the chair , which he discharged most ably . Bro . A . Clements was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Bro . F . G .
Varcoe was raised to the Degree of F . C . Two gentlemen who were balloted for , Messrs . J . Mutch and Nunn , were not in attendance , owing to being away at sea . Thc remainder of the , evening was devoted in the lodge to a somewhat protracted discussion upon matters of lodge interest . From the warm interest for its welfare evinced by tne brethren ¦ generally , there can be no room to doubt but that the future
of the Merchant Navy Lodge will fully maintain the prestige attained by the lodge in the past . Cairyingon the good work this lodge has done for the Masonic Charities , Bro . F . Robinson , J . D ., kindly offered his services as Steward for the ensuing festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in February next . We trust Hro . Robinson will be well supported . In connection with this ,
Bro . Turquand , P . M ., Treasurer of the I hantable Association held in connection wiih tne lodge of instruction , stated he hoped by the time the money was required to be able to devote forty guineas from the Association , if the members would only remember and keep their payment-: up regularly . The business of the lodge being concluded , lodge was
closed , and the brethren responding to an invite of the W . M ., spent an hour in social barmen *)* and intercourse . Bros . F . Robinson , J . H . Pringle , J . Wright , Gregory , A . Scheerboom , E . Gregory , and Stephens contributed some enjoyable songs , and Bros . Stephens and Keeble some recitat'ons , all of which in great measure served to render the evening a success .
JOHN HERVEY LODGE ( No . 1260 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . Orlando L . M . Latreille , W . M . ; A . Rosenthall , S . W . ; H . Evans , J . W . ; Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., Treas . ; C . Atkins , P . M ., Sec ; J . B . Sorrell , P . M ., asS . D . ; F . Beeton , J . D . ; H . Dean , Org . ; J . H . Southwood , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Heaton ,
I . G . ; J . K . Cox , Steward ; Czarnecki , Nisbet , Taylor , Frost , Baker , Ryan , Lowes , G . Martin , John M . Martin , Langley , A . A . Renson , Hooker , Hooper , Gibbs , Hart , Bedford , and Larberg . Visitors : Bros . H . F . Whitford , 1364 ; D . Miller , 174 ; G . D . Edmunds , 1695 ; Moore , 1260 ; L . G . Bailey , P . M . 257 ; J . Finch , P . M . 173 ; H . I . Bertrand , 142 G ; J . Hill , 15 : 4 ; W . Youngblood , 409 , New York . Tne lodge was opened in due form , and after the minutes
of previous meeting were read , the following gentlemen were initiated into the mysteries of JJrcemasonry : G . VV . Pragnell , W .-Harris , F . Dangerfie . 'd , jun ., and Fredk . W . Chant Hobrow . The sum of £ 10 ios . was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institulion , to be placed on the list of Bro . Southwood , P . M ., Steward , for the festival in February next . The brethren subsequently banqueted at Freemasons' Tavern .
EARL OF ZETLAND LODGE ( No 1364 ) . — The members of the above prosperous lodge assembled at the Old Town Hall , Mare-street , Hackney , on the 17 th inst . Lodge was opened promptly at six o ' clock by Bro . J . Edward Cockett , VV . M ,, who was unanimously suppoited by Uro-. Humphreys , S . W . ; Fitzgerald , J . W . ; Green , S . D . ; Pope , J . D . ; Hegaity , I . G . ; H . T . Lowe , P . M .,
D . or L ; Cooper and Lowe , jun ,, Wine stewards ; Dr . Haskins , Org . Amongst the Past Masters were Bros . Bristo , Maples , E . Wright , R . A . Wright , Treas ., E . J . Anning , Sec , and other brethren . Visitors : Bros . H . Forss , 554 ; Stephen Crane , J . W . 933 ; and G . H . Stephens , S . I ) . 1623 ( Freemason . ) After the opening of the lodge in ancient forrri , the minutes
of the meeting held on the 19 th ult . were submitted by Bro . Past Alaster E . J . Anning , Secretary , and received confirmation . The ballot having previonsly being taken in favour of the admission of Mr . John Maughan , that gentlewas initiated into the mysteries of the Order in an impressive manner . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Bo . Cockett added to the effect already created by giving the
newly-made brother the benefit ot the ancient charge , to the great gratification of the brethren assembled . This concluded the whole of the business on the agenda paper , and lodge wasclosed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the adjoining chamber , where it is customary to honour the usual loyal and Craft toasts , and spend a social hour in harmony after lodge . On that occasion Bro . Cockett , W . M ., announced the sad news he had
received of the death of their late esteemed Bro . Maddever , Prov . Grand Senior Deacon , Herts , and a member of the lodge The sudden death of this highly respected brother cast a deep gloom over the brethren , and the only toast given was that to the memory of our late esteemed Bro . Maddever , which was drunk in solemn silence , lt was also decided to send a letter in the name of the lodge to the family of thc late brother , condoling with them on their loss . The brethren shortly afterwards separated at an early hour .
KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 13 S 1 ) . —This lodge met on the Gth inst-. at . the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , when there were in attendance Bros . Speedy , W . M . ; Webb , S . W . ; Marston , J . W . ; VV . Stuart , P . M . 141 , Secretary ; VV . Mann , P . M ., Treasurer ; Stokes , S . D . ; £ > ranger , J . D . ; Koch , P . M . ; George Everett , P . M . ; H . Higgings , P . M . ; and Reinhardt , Tyler .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Davis was raised ; Bros .-Loyesay , Cole , and I- ' oale paised ; and Mr . Frank Meredith initiated into Craft mysteries , by the W . M ., the three arduous ceremonies being well performed . It having been reported that Bro . Drysdale , P . M ., one of the founders of the lodge , had died suddenly , since the last meeting of the lodge , and shortly after his return from a lodge of
instruction , a vote of condolence was unanimously passed and ordered to be -ent to his widow . The deceased had passed three score years and ten , and was highly respected both in social and Masonic life . He was a Mason of many years' standing , and although not a Past Master of thc Kennington Lodge , yet , as one of its founders he had always taken a most Iiv . ly interest in its welfare , and his genial presence , kind voice , and courtly bearing of " the old English gentleman" type will be sadly missed by his confreres . Previously to the lodge being closed a resolu-
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tion was passed that the members out of respect for departed merit should appear in mourning at the next meeting . There was no banquet . FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 150 . - 1 ) . — An emergency meeting of this Provincial Lodge was held on the 1 Gth inst ., at the Albany Hotel , when there were preser . t Bros . Ashley , I , P . M . in the chair ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; W . H . SaundersTreasurer
, acting as J . W . ; W . Wigginton , P . P . G . S . of Works Sc , Sec ; Powell , S . D . ; Williams , j . D . ; Briggs , P . M ., I . G . ; S . Saunders , Org . ; Harrison , T yler . Messrs . Gurney and Jenkyns being in attendance were duly balloted for and initiated into Craft mysteries by Bio . Ashley , the ceremony being well performed .
The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to anexcellent collation . The usual toasts followed . VV . Bro . Wiirginton resoonded on behalf of . " The Provincial Grand Officers . " " The Initiates " followed , and drew fr < in Bro . Gurney and Jenkyns suitable re-plies . " The Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Walls , who responded , terminated the proceedings .
CRICHTON LODGE ( No . 164 O .-A meeting of this lodge lvas held on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Tamberwell New-road , at three o ' clock p . m . Present : Bros . R . J . Voisey , VV . M . ; S . H . Goldschmidt , S . W . ; Thos . E . Heller , J . W . ; D . D . Mercer , Treas . and S . D . ; Thos . Weeks , Sec ; W . H . Baker , J . D . ; Perceval A . Mairne , P . M ., D . C ; R .
Greenwood , I . G . ; IL A . Stunt and R . Stokoe , Stewards ; G . Harrison , Tyler ; T . Gardiner , P . M . ; C . Griffiths , P . M . ; A . Middlemass P . M , ; l-i . J . Vincent , C . Stone , W . H . Kirby , H . Hardman , F . Kerry , G . Girling , R . Sykes , W . Wellington Cooper , V . T . Murche , G . Hamilton , E . Janan , E . Ballantine , W . Briant , VV . T . Pink , Alphonse Eshoclet , J . Dailison , H . R . Baker , H . Maunder , H . Maidment ,
F . Calmady Richardson , T . Nettlcship , G . Nettleship , J . Cross , G . Gill , M . Neville , and Thos . Roc . Visitors : Bros . T . Bone , P . M . ; J . Hawkins , P . M . ; VV . C . Thue , P . M . ; J . Sugden , P . M . ; A . Runaires , P . M . ; A . C . Bradley , P . M . ; B . Lyon , P . M . ; Peter Parsons , P . M . ; J . Garnar , P . M . ; J . R . Richards , VV . M . ; T . Edmondston , and others . , The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the
last meeting confirmed , the auditors' report was presented by Bro . Vincent , and adopted . Bro . George Nettleship was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Bro . Gardiner , P . M ., then presented ~ Bro . Goldschmidt , S . W ., to the VV . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and he was duly installed into the chair or K .- ** ., the ceremony
being entirely performed by the W . M ., Bro . Voisey , in an able and most affecting manner . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . Heller , S . W . ; D . D . Mercer , J . W . and Treas . ; I . Weeks , Sec . ; W . H . Baker , S . D . ; R . Greenwood , J . D . ; H . A . Stunt , I . G . ; R . Stokoe and G . Hamilton , Stewards ; H . Maunder , Org . ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . The ceremony of fnitiation then took place ,
and Mr . Charles Bird vas admitted to the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , the nevviy-irlstalled Master proving that the lodge had been wise in its '' selection ot himself by the highly finished style of his working . Before the lodge was closed a very interesting ceremony took place , when the W . M . presented the Secretary , Bro . Weeks , in the name of the lodge with a chaste and elegant jewel , to
mark their appreciation of his valuable services to the lodge from the time it was founded . 1 he brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent dinner in the large hall , supplied by Hro . Venables . A most enjoyable evening was spent , in the course of which the W . M . took a suitable opportunity of p-esenting the I . P . M ., Bro . Voisey , with a Past Master's jewel , in recognition of his services to the lodge during his successful year of office .
WOLSEY LODGE ( No . 1656 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst ., at the White Hait Hotel , Hampton Wick . Among those present were Bros . W . Hammond , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., acting W . M ., in the absence of Bro . Aston ; Ockenden , P . G . S . Middx ., Sec , acting S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; Nutall , IVeas . ; John Bond , P . P . G . P . Surrej ' ,
I P M . ; Featherstone , S . D . ; Bonell , acting I . G . ; the Rev . C . De Cresr . igny , P . P . G . C . Middx ., Chap ., P . M . ; and Gilbert , P . G . T ., "l yler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Uro . ' 1 * . W . Ockenden delivered the interesting -lecture on the Second Tracing Board in a manner that left but little to be desired . Several communications
having been read , and a vote passed to Bro . Ockenden for his lee' ure , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given . Bro . Walls responded u * Jon behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was
genially proposed by Bro . Bond , I . P . M . Bro . Hammond having replied , then gave in well-chosen terms , the toast of * ' Ihe Treasurer and the Secretary . " Bros . Nutall and Ockenden having acknowledged the compliment , " The Health of thc Officers , " responded to by Bro . Featherstone , terminated the proceedings .
LONDESBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 16 S 1 ) . — The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 15 th inst ., at thc Masonic Hall , Air-street , Regent-street . Bro . Robert Burleton , VV . M ., presided , supported by his officers , members , an I the following visitors : Bros . J . C . Stateley , P . M . 1624 ; E . B . Edmiston , 181 S ; J . Slock , P . M . Ranelagh ; 1 . Pirn , S'O ;
H . Lipson , S 60 ; G . Foster , 190 ; J . Lawrence , 186 ; K .. Dairy , P . M . 140 ; H . Thompson , 142 G , and P . M . 177 and u S . M . E . Z . 619 ; J . M'Leod , P . M . 1634 ; G . Draper , I . P . M . 130 ; W . G . Dickens , P . M . 86 d ; J . B . Dodson , P . M . SGo ; W . Vincent , P . M . 1614 ; G . Biggs , P . M . 43 s ; K . W . Davis , P . M . 172 ; W . H . Gray , P . M . 704- ; T . H . Ock , P . M . 222 ; and W . Clarke , 114 , P . G . P . and
P . D . C . Suffolk . The ordinary business had been disposed of at a lodge of emergency , and nothing remained to be done that day but to install Bro . Duncan II . Harrison , the VV . M . elect . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Harri-on was presented to receive from his predecessor the benefit of installation . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Burleton , VV . M ., most ably rendered the ceremony of installation , and for which he received the unanimous approval
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The Grand Lodges Of England And Quebec.
° nly from the nature of its contents , but from the status and authority of the Grand Master of Quebec—considers one of the arguments hardly worthy of the Grand Master's great ability—but recommends his readers to study the pamphlet . " The Canadian Craftsman , referring to the same , says : " Our limited space prevents us publishing in full one of the most able documents on exclusive Grand Lodge
Sovereignty that has ever been written , proving conclusively that the Grand Lodges of England and Scotland both upheld the thenrv . " Vermont Foreign Correspondence : "AU hail to Quebec , was the language of the heart and thc utterance of the lips , as the intelligence came to us of the final and happy settlement of the long pending question between her and the Grand Lodge of Scotland , again confirming
the American doctrine of Grand Lodge jurisdiction . Art honour to her advocate , the Grand Master of Quebec , for his earnest and persistent labours , his able and eloquent advocacy of the cause of Quebec , yea . the common cause oi Freemasonry on this continent . He has made a record that shall be inscribed upon the pages of the history of Masonry in this land that shall last as long as thc Institution has an existence on this continent . "
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Craft iflasonrjj .
GRAND MASTER'S LODGE ( No . i ) . —The usual meeting of Grand Master ' s Lodge was held at Freemasons' Tavern on Monday last . Among those present were Bros . J . M . Case , VV . M . ; the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor , Alderman Ellis , > . W . ; Richard Herve Giraud , P . M ., Treas . ; Dr . R . Gooding , P . M ., Sec ; Alfred Brookman , W . M . elect , Aldersgate Lodge , 1657 ; and visitors : Bros . Col Sir Francis Burdett , P . G . M
Middx . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . ; Majot-Gen . the Hon . Somerset Calthorpe , P . G . W . ; Capt . N . G . Philips P . G . D . ; Sergeant Robinson , P . M . ; W . Lake , P . M ., and others . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the brethren proceeded lo the election of thc VV . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . With regard to the VV . M .,
this lodge is fortunate in possessing members of high civic position , who have also found time to pursue their Masonic careers and attain high honour in the Craft . Two years ago our distinguished Bro . Sir F . Wyatt Truscott was elected W . M ., and now his popular successor , Alderman l-. llis , takes the same position . The balloting , it will readily be understood , was only a necessary formality , and resulted in
the unanimous election of the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , Bro . Ellis . The election of Treasurer was marked by a rare event , which , as the Worshipful Master remarked , was unique , he believed , in thc history of Masonry , the election ' for the fiftieth successive year of Bro . Richard Herve Giraud , P . M ., Treasurer , and it was proposed that a committee of thc lodge should take into consideration the
question of making a presentation to their esteemed brother at the next meeting . Bro . Shadwell H . Clerke then handed to the Worshipful Master a volume of the old minutes of the Grand Masters' Lodge from June , 1 S 07 , to October , 1 S 09 , which had been found in the munimentroom of the Grand Lodge , and which he had great pleasure in restoring to the rightful owners . Bro . Case , W . iw ., then
referred in graceful terms to the uniform courtesy and Masonic suppoit that bad been accorded to Wm during Ws year of office , and , after a vote of thanks to the Grand Secretary for thc trouble he had taken in obtaining for them the missing records , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was presided over by thc W . M ., Bro . Case , who was supported by the
Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , as Senior Warden , and the other officers . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts iverc proposed and duly responded to , that of " Grand Officers " by Col . Sir Francis Burdett , and "The Visitors" by Bro . Sergt . Robinson . The W . M . announced that he had received a communication from the Secretary of the Boys' School ,
Bro . Binckes , to the effect that their W . M . elect , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor had consented to take the chair at their next festival , and also from Bro . Hedges , Secretary of thc Girls' School , that H . R . H . the Duke o * Connaught would preside at the anniversary of that institution . They bad already a Steward for the Benevolent Institution , and no doubt their W . M . elect and the Duke of Connaught would be properly supported by the lodge .
CONFIDENCE LODGE ( No . 193 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Present : Bros . Bedford Lemere , VV . M . ; I . E . Fells , S . W . •J . Smith , J . W . ; Walter Wood , S . D . ; W . Cubitt , *( . D . ; J . Saint , I . G . ; J . Shackell , P . M . -ec . ; G . F . S . Warne , P . M . Treas . ; P . M . ' s Biddle , M . T . Reed , Kershaw and numerous brchren Bro . W . Kedge wasraised by the W . M . in an impressivemanner ; after which Mr . J . G . Desaveu-as balloted
for , and being unanimously elected , was thereupon duly initiated . The W . M . announced that he would act as Steward at the festival of the Benevolent Association in February , and asked the brethren to assist his endeavours to present a good list . The bye laws having been read bv the Secretary , the lodge proceeded to the election of
VV . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler . The votes of . the brethren were unanimous in favour of Bro . Fells , S . W ., who will be installedon 9 th January , 1 SS 2 . by P . M . Bro . Sam . Webb . Bro . Warne received an additional proof of the esteem in which he is held by the brethren , in his re-election as Treasurer , a post he has now held for many years . The lodge was then adjourned in usual form .
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 7 81 ) . —A well attended meeting of the above lodge was held at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , E ., on the 14 th inst . Bro . B . C . Rawe , W . M ., opened the lodge in good time , Ihe business on the agenda being very heavy , and was supported by Bros . R . F . Ould , S . W . ; W . B . Daniells , P . M ., as J . W . ;
John Wright , P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; E T . Read , * P . M ., Sec . ; 1 . Lax , S . D . ; !• * . Robinson , J . D . ; J . H . Pringle I . G . ; C . Breden , P . M . ; J . W . Reeves , P . M . ; A . Scheerboom , I . P . M . ; H . J . Dickson , A . Clements , Bull , M . Abseil , J . Harris , F . G . Varcoe , J . P . Kisney , T . Hudson , A . Robertson , H . Webb , G . Simmonds , B . Spurgin , E . Gregory , Richardson , Timson , J . W . Chapman , F . W .
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Jeyes , and other brethren . Visitors : Bros . S . L . Turquand , P . M . SgG ; E . M . Money , 1707 ; A . Westcott , W . M . 1365 ; and G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1623 ( Fricmas n ) . Bro . Rawe being called away on urgent business , Bro . Scheerboom , I . P . M ., undertook the duties of the chair , which he discharged most ably . Bro . A . Clements was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . Bro . F . G .
Varcoe was raised to the Degree of F . C . Two gentlemen who were balloted for , Messrs . J . Mutch and Nunn , were not in attendance , owing to being away at sea . Thc remainder of the , evening was devoted in the lodge to a somewhat protracted discussion upon matters of lodge interest . From the warm interest for its welfare evinced by tne brethren ¦ generally , there can be no room to doubt but that the future
of the Merchant Navy Lodge will fully maintain the prestige attained by the lodge in the past . Cairyingon the good work this lodge has done for the Masonic Charities , Bro . F . Robinson , J . D ., kindly offered his services as Steward for the ensuing festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in February next . We trust Hro . Robinson will be well supported . In connection with this ,
Bro . Turquand , P . M ., Treasurer of the I hantable Association held in connection wiih tne lodge of instruction , stated he hoped by the time the money was required to be able to devote forty guineas from the Association , if the members would only remember and keep their payment-: up regularly . The business of the lodge being concluded , lodge was
closed , and the brethren responding to an invite of the W . M ., spent an hour in social barmen *)* and intercourse . Bros . F . Robinson , J . H . Pringle , J . Wright , Gregory , A . Scheerboom , E . Gregory , and Stephens contributed some enjoyable songs , and Bros . Stephens and Keeble some recitat'ons , all of which in great measure served to render the evening a success .
JOHN HERVEY LODGE ( No . 1260 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . Orlando L . M . Latreille , W . M . ; A . Rosenthall , S . W . ; H . Evans , J . W . ; Jabez Hogg , P . G . D ., Treas . ; C . Atkins , P . M ., Sec ; J . B . Sorrell , P . M ., asS . D . ; F . Beeton , J . D . ; H . Dean , Org . ; J . H . Southwood , P . M ., D . C . ; J . Heaton ,
I . G . ; J . K . Cox , Steward ; Czarnecki , Nisbet , Taylor , Frost , Baker , Ryan , Lowes , G . Martin , John M . Martin , Langley , A . A . Renson , Hooker , Hooper , Gibbs , Hart , Bedford , and Larberg . Visitors : Bros . H . F . Whitford , 1364 ; D . Miller , 174 ; G . D . Edmunds , 1695 ; Moore , 1260 ; L . G . Bailey , P . M . 257 ; J . Finch , P . M . 173 ; H . I . Bertrand , 142 G ; J . Hill , 15 : 4 ; W . Youngblood , 409 , New York . Tne lodge was opened in due form , and after the minutes
of previous meeting were read , the following gentlemen were initiated into the mysteries of JJrcemasonry : G . VV . Pragnell , W .-Harris , F . Dangerfie . 'd , jun ., and Fredk . W . Chant Hobrow . The sum of £ 10 ios . was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institulion , to be placed on the list of Bro . Southwood , P . M ., Steward , for the festival in February next . The brethren subsequently banqueted at Freemasons' Tavern .
EARL OF ZETLAND LODGE ( No 1364 ) . — The members of the above prosperous lodge assembled at the Old Town Hall , Mare-street , Hackney , on the 17 th inst . Lodge was opened promptly at six o ' clock by Bro . J . Edward Cockett , VV . M ,, who was unanimously suppoited by Uro-. Humphreys , S . W . ; Fitzgerald , J . W . ; Green , S . D . ; Pope , J . D . ; Hegaity , I . G . ; H . T . Lowe , P . M .,
D . or L ; Cooper and Lowe , jun ,, Wine stewards ; Dr . Haskins , Org . Amongst the Past Masters were Bros . Bristo , Maples , E . Wright , R . A . Wright , Treas ., E . J . Anning , Sec , and other brethren . Visitors : Bros . H . Forss , 554 ; Stephen Crane , J . W . 933 ; and G . H . Stephens , S . I ) . 1623 ( Freemason . ) After the opening of the lodge in ancient forrri , the minutes
of the meeting held on the 19 th ult . were submitted by Bro . Past Alaster E . J . Anning , Secretary , and received confirmation . The ballot having previonsly being taken in favour of the admission of Mr . John Maughan , that gentlewas initiated into the mysteries of the Order in an impressive manner . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Bo . Cockett added to the effect already created by giving the
newly-made brother the benefit ot the ancient charge , to the great gratification of the brethren assembled . This concluded the whole of the business on the agenda paper , and lodge wasclosed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the adjoining chamber , where it is customary to honour the usual loyal and Craft toasts , and spend a social hour in harmony after lodge . On that occasion Bro . Cockett , W . M ., announced the sad news he had
received of the death of their late esteemed Bro . Maddever , Prov . Grand Senior Deacon , Herts , and a member of the lodge The sudden death of this highly respected brother cast a deep gloom over the brethren , and the only toast given was that to the memory of our late esteemed Bro . Maddever , which was drunk in solemn silence , lt was also decided to send a letter in the name of the lodge to the family of thc late brother , condoling with them on their loss . The brethren shortly afterwards separated at an early hour .
KENNINGTON LODGE ( No . 13 S 1 ) . —This lodge met on the Gth inst-. at . the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , when there were in attendance Bros . Speedy , W . M . ; Webb , S . W . ; Marston , J . W . ; VV . Stuart , P . M . 141 , Secretary ; VV . Mann , P . M ., Treasurer ; Stokes , S . D . ; £ > ranger , J . D . ; Koch , P . M . ; George Everett , P . M . ; H . Higgings , P . M . ; and Reinhardt , Tyler .
The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Davis was raised ; Bros .-Loyesay , Cole , and I- ' oale paised ; and Mr . Frank Meredith initiated into Craft mysteries , by the W . M ., the three arduous ceremonies being well performed . It having been reported that Bro . Drysdale , P . M ., one of the founders of the lodge , had died suddenly , since the last meeting of the lodge , and shortly after his return from a lodge of
instruction , a vote of condolence was unanimously passed and ordered to be -ent to his widow . The deceased had passed three score years and ten , and was highly respected both in social and Masonic life . He was a Mason of many years' standing , and although not a Past Master of thc Kennington Lodge , yet , as one of its founders he had always taken a most Iiv . ly interest in its welfare , and his genial presence , kind voice , and courtly bearing of " the old English gentleman" type will be sadly missed by his confreres . Previously to the lodge being closed a resolu-
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tion was passed that the members out of respect for departed merit should appear in mourning at the next meeting . There was no banquet . FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 150 . - 1 ) . — An emergency meeting of this Provincial Lodge was held on the 1 Gth inst ., at the Albany Hotel , when there were preser . t Bros . Ashley , I , P . M . in the chair ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; W . H . SaundersTreasurer
, acting as J . W . ; W . Wigginton , P . P . G . S . of Works Sc , Sec ; Powell , S . D . ; Williams , j . D . ; Briggs , P . M ., I . G . ; S . Saunders , Org . ; Harrison , T yler . Messrs . Gurney and Jenkyns being in attendance were duly balloted for and initiated into Craft mysteries by Bio . Ashley , the ceremony being well performed .
The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to anexcellent collation . The usual toasts followed . VV . Bro . Wiirginton resoonded on behalf of . " The Provincial Grand Officers . " " The Initiates " followed , and drew fr < in Bro . Gurney and Jenkyns suitable re-plies . " The Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Walls , who responded , terminated the proceedings .
CRICHTON LODGE ( No . 164 O .-A meeting of this lodge lvas held on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Tamberwell New-road , at three o ' clock p . m . Present : Bros . R . J . Voisey , VV . M . ; S . H . Goldschmidt , S . W . ; Thos . E . Heller , J . W . ; D . D . Mercer , Treas . and S . D . ; Thos . Weeks , Sec ; W . H . Baker , J . D . ; Perceval A . Mairne , P . M ., D . C ; R .
Greenwood , I . G . ; IL A . Stunt and R . Stokoe , Stewards ; G . Harrison , Tyler ; T . Gardiner , P . M . ; C . Griffiths , P . M . ; A . Middlemass P . M , ; l-i . J . Vincent , C . Stone , W . H . Kirby , H . Hardman , F . Kerry , G . Girling , R . Sykes , W . Wellington Cooper , V . T . Murche , G . Hamilton , E . Janan , E . Ballantine , W . Briant , VV . T . Pink , Alphonse Eshoclet , J . Dailison , H . R . Baker , H . Maunder , H . Maidment ,
F . Calmady Richardson , T . Nettlcship , G . Nettleship , J . Cross , G . Gill , M . Neville , and Thos . Roc . Visitors : Bros . T . Bone , P . M . ; J . Hawkins , P . M . ; VV . C . Thue , P . M . ; J . Sugden , P . M . ; A . Runaires , P . M . ; A . C . Bradley , P . M . ; B . Lyon , P . M . ; Peter Parsons , P . M . ; J . Garnar , P . M . ; J . R . Richards , VV . M . ; T . Edmondston , and others . , The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the
last meeting confirmed , the auditors' report was presented by Bro . Vincent , and adopted . Bro . George Nettleship was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Bro . Gardiner , P . M ., then presented ~ Bro . Goldschmidt , S . W ., to the VV . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and he was duly installed into the chair or K .- ** ., the ceremony
being entirely performed by the W . M ., Bro . Voisey , in an able and most affecting manner . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . Heller , S . W . ; D . D . Mercer , J . W . and Treas . ; I . Weeks , Sec . ; W . H . Baker , S . D . ; R . Greenwood , J . D . ; H . A . Stunt , I . G . ; R . Stokoe and G . Hamilton , Stewards ; H . Maunder , Org . ; and G . Harrison , Tyler . The ceremony of fnitiation then took place ,
and Mr . Charles Bird vas admitted to the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , the nevviy-irlstalled Master proving that the lodge had been wise in its '' selection ot himself by the highly finished style of his working . Before the lodge was closed a very interesting ceremony took place , when the W . M . presented the Secretary , Bro . Weeks , in the name of the lodge with a chaste and elegant jewel , to
mark their appreciation of his valuable services to the lodge from the time it was founded . 1 he brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent dinner in the large hall , supplied by Hro . Venables . A most enjoyable evening was spent , in the course of which the W . M . took a suitable opportunity of p-esenting the I . P . M ., Bro . Voisey , with a Past Master's jewel , in recognition of his services to the lodge during his successful year of office .
WOLSEY LODGE ( No . 1656 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst ., at the White Hait Hotel , Hampton Wick . Among those present were Bros . W . Hammond , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., acting W . M ., in the absence of Bro . Aston ; Ockenden , P . G . S . Middx ., Sec , acting S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; Nutall , IVeas . ; John Bond , P . P . G . P . Surrej ' ,
I P M . ; Featherstone , S . D . ; Bonell , acting I . G . ; the Rev . C . De Cresr . igny , P . P . G . C . Middx ., Chap ., P . M . ; and Gilbert , P . G . T ., "l yler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Uro . ' 1 * . W . Ockenden delivered the interesting -lecture on the Second Tracing Board in a manner that left but little to be desired . Several communications
having been read , and a vote passed to Bro . Ockenden for his lee' ure , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given . Bro . Walls responded u * Jon behalf of " The Provincial Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was
genially proposed by Bro . Bond , I . P . M . Bro . Hammond having replied , then gave in well-chosen terms , the toast of * ' Ihe Treasurer and the Secretary . " Bros . Nutall and Ockenden having acknowledged the compliment , " The Health of thc Officers , " responded to by Bro . Featherstone , terminated the proceedings .
LONDESBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 16 S 1 ) . — The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 15 th inst ., at thc Masonic Hall , Air-street , Regent-street . Bro . Robert Burleton , VV . M ., presided , supported by his officers , members , an I the following visitors : Bros . J . C . Stateley , P . M . 1624 ; E . B . Edmiston , 181 S ; J . Slock , P . M . Ranelagh ; 1 . Pirn , S'O ;
H . Lipson , S 60 ; G . Foster , 190 ; J . Lawrence , 186 ; K .. Dairy , P . M . 140 ; H . Thompson , 142 G , and P . M . 177 and u S . M . E . Z . 619 ; J . M'Leod , P . M . 1634 ; G . Draper , I . P . M . 130 ; W . G . Dickens , P . M . 86 d ; J . B . Dodson , P . M . SGo ; W . Vincent , P . M . 1614 ; G . Biggs , P . M . 43 s ; K . W . Davis , P . M . 172 ; W . H . Gray , P . M . 704- ; T . H . Ock , P . M . 222 ; and W . Clarke , 114 , P . G . P . and
P . D . C . Suffolk . The ordinary business had been disposed of at a lodge of emergency , and nothing remained to be done that day but to install Bro . Duncan II . Harrison , the VV . M . elect . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Harri-on was presented to receive from his predecessor the benefit of installation . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Burleton , VV . M ., most ably rendered the ceremony of installation , and for which he received the unanimous approval