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WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodge of St . John ( No . 209 ) . —The usual monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Windsor , on Tuesday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . Deane , W . M . ; Canvin , S . W . ; Hume , T -vv .: Carter , I . P . M ., Sec . ; Wilson , P . M . ; Roberts , C ' •W . S . Nicholes , I . G . ; Pears , S . ; Strange , p ' jf " P . P . G . D ., D . C ; Dixon , P . M ., P . G . D . C . ; Reid ,

P . M . ; Pu ' lin > p - -5 Melllwham , P . M . ; Bryett , P . M . ; stedwell , P . M . ; Webster , Hiscock , Legg , Stollery , Cousins , Woods , Blizard , Day , Waterson , Bladen , Terry , Lovegrove , and others . Visitors : Bros . Berry , P . M . g ( je , Munday , 23 ; Hopwood , P . M . 141 ; Tolley , P . M . 77 > Terry , 63 ; Smith , i 22 r ; Lee , 570 ; Whittaker , 73 ( I . C . ); Hammond , P . M . 201 , 1326 and

11512 ; Wilkins , 1181 ; Sharpies , 348 ; Johnson , 771 ; and others . The chief business of the evening was conferring the benefit of the Third Degree upon Bros . Day , Waterson , and Blizard . The Auditors' report and balance sheet were submitted , which shewed that the financial position of the lodge is in a prosperous condition . Bro . H . Briggs , P . M . 865 , P . P . G . Reg . Middlesex , was

unanimously elected as a joining member . Two candidates for initiation were proposed . SHEFFIELD . — Royal Brunswick Lodge ( No . 29 6 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Sheffield , on the evening of Monday , the 13 th inst . Bro . Henry Ecroyd , W . M ., occupied the chair , and passed Bros . Howell , Tasker , and Binsrham

to the Fellow Craft Degree . Two propositions were on the circular , and both were duly discussed and carried . The first was in the hands of Bro . Walter Nicholson , J . W ., who was ably seconded by Bro . John F . Moss , P . M . It was to the effect that the Royal Brunswick Lodge should take up twenty-five additional shares in the Sheffield Masonic Hall Company , Limited , and thus make up the

number of shares held by the lodge to fifty . 1 he second proposition was moved by Bro . P . M . Arnison , and seconded by Bro . S . B . Ellis . It was , "That the Royal Brunswick Lodge do subscribe the sum of five guineas towards the formation of a Masonic library for Sheffield . " After this amount had been urflrnimously voted , Bro . Ellis rose and thanked his brethren for their donation . He congratulated

them upon the unanimity with which the Library Committee had been supported on all sides , and he read several communications received from distinguished brethren connected with the town and province , who have promised rare and valuable books , as well as pecuniary assistance . Amongst others , he read letters from the R . W . Prov . Grand Master of West Yorks ., Bro . Sir Henry Edwards , Bart . ;

the W . Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Tew ; and from the M . E . Provincial Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masons of West Yorks , Bro . Bentley Shaw . The Sheffield jMasonic Library lias for its President Bro . Past Master Henry Seebohm ( 30 ° ) , F . Z . S ., whilst its Hon . Sec . is Bro . Samuel Bram hall Ellis , whose zeal in the cause of the Craft , and of his Sheffield brethren in particular , is

well known and appreciated . The more general establishment of Masonic libraries in connection with Masonic lodges and clubs is a thing much to be desired . Sheffield in this matter is setting an example to other Masonic communities which is worthy of especial commendation . Brethren in London and in other [ parts of the kingdom who possess duplicates of rare editions of books suitable for a

Masonic library will , we are sure , gladly forward presentation copies to the Sheffield Committee ( addressed to the care of Bro . S . B . Ellis , Brocco Bank , Sheffield ) , who will take care that the names oi the generous donors are duly inscribed in the books so presented . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry in general , or of the Royal Brunswick Lodge of Sheffield in particular , it was

closed in due form by Bro . Ecroyd . On this occasion the brethren separated without partaking of the usual supper , owing to the want of suitable accommodation , pending the reconstruction of the Masonic Hall on a greatly extended scale . The woik of demolition is now in full progress , and it is hoped that before winter sets in the brethren of Sheffield will be in possession of commodious and well

ventilated premises , suited to the wants of the rapidly increasing Masonic community who dwell in that busy hive of industry . OXFORD . —Churchill Lodge ( No . 478 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 6 th inst ., for the purpose of electing a Worshipful Master and Treasurer for the ensuing year , and for other business . The

present Master , Bro . H . R . Cooper Smith , B . A ., of Magdalen College , and Provincial Junior Grand Warden of Oxfordshire , presided , and amongst the brethren present were the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . R . Bird , M . A ., Magdalen College ) , the P . D . Prov . G . Master ( Bro . R . J . Spiers ) , the Junior Grand Warden of England ( Bro . F . P . M ^ rrell , M . \ . ) , the

Worshipful Master of the Alfred Lodge ( Bro . Jules Bue , M . A . ) , and Past Masters W . Harrison , M . A ., W . Thompson , and Captain Ferrier , R . E . Bro . H . Oftley Wakeman , B . A ., Fellow of All Souls' College , and Junior Warden of the lodge , was unanimously elected as Worshi pful Master , and Bro . F . P . Morrell as Treasurer for the ensuing year . It was agreed that the installation of the

new Master and annual festival should take place on the 1 st of May . At the close of the proceedings in lodge the brethren supped together . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt ( No . 52 ?) . — Phis lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday " , the « 6 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , the W . M ., J . T . Thorpe , presiding , supported by S . S . Partridge , I . P . M . ; W . T . Rowlett , S . W . ; T . A . Wykes , J . W . ; R . TaylorSec

, ; W . C . Shout , S . D . ; E . Odell , J . D . ; J . Young , I . G . \ and a number of the lodge members . Amongst the visiting brethren were Bros . T . Worthington , W . M . so ; I Smith , I . P . M . 279 ; J . M . McAllister , W . M . 279 ; R . B . Smith , P . M . 1007 and 1560 ; R . A . Barber , W . M . ' 39 ' ; Luke Riley , W . M . 1130 ; and others . Tne lodge having been duly opened , and minutes of preceeding meeting confirmed , Bro . Henry Eagle was examined

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and subsequently passed to the Degree of Felknv Craft . Upon resuming in the i , Bro . Partridge , I . P . M ., rose , and said it afforded him great pleasure to lake this opportunity of presenting to the Hall Library , through the John of Gaunt Lodge , six volumes ( bound ) of the "Freemason , " being the complete scries of that very useful record of Masonic events , with the exception of vol . 1 , which he had

no doubt , some other brother would be able to supply . The W . M . moved that the hearty thanks of the lodge bs accorded to Bro . Partridge , for his very generous and most useful gift , which was ably seconded by Bro . Rowlett , S . W ., and carried unanimously . In acknowledging the same , Bro . Partridge intimated his intention of presenting a volume of the journal in question annually . Letters

of apology for absence having been received from R . W . Bro . Kelly , P . P . G . M . ; Bro . Toller , P . M . ; and Bro . W . B . Smith , P . M . and Treasurer ; and after hearty good wishes from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . RUNCORN . —Ellesmere Lodge ( No . 758 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , March 8 th , 1876 .

It was opened at 6 . 30 by Bro . E . Aston , W . M ., and the following officers and brethren were present : —Bros . J . Warburton , S . W . ; W . Wass , J . W . ; C . Gerrard , S . D . ; J . Coxshill , l . D . 5 W . Lyon , Treas . ; Geo . Moss , Sec ; T . Gregson , Org . ; W . Mellor , I . G . ; G . Purver , Tyler ; R . Rigby , I . P . M . ; C . C . Simson , P . M . ; J . Fothergill , P . M . ; R . Roberts , 1 . Price , J . L . Jones . Visitors : Bros . J . R .

Diggs . W . M . of St . John ' s , 673 . Bros . T . Kingston and Alex . Day having been proposed at a previous meeting as joining members , were balloted for and duly elected . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge being raised to the Second Degree , Bro . James Collier was passed to the Fellow Craft Degree . Mr . John

Waterworth being a candidate , was balloted for and unanimously elected . The lodge was lowered , and Mr . J . Waterworth was initiated in the Firi-t Degree . The efficient working of the two degrees reflected the highest credit upon the officers . Bro . E . Aston , W . M ., proposed , and J . Warburton seconded , that Bro . Jonathan Wilson be received as

a joining member . Other important business being done , the lodge closed in harmony , and adjourned to Bro . Wilson ' s to an excellent banquet , prepared in Bro . Wilson ' s usual style . A very pleasant evening was spent . DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 1083 ) . — The monthly meeting of this 1 idge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday evening , March 1 st . Tne

lodge was opened at 7 . ^ 0 p . m . Present : Bro . ; . S . Pipes , W . M . ; H . T . Bobart , I . P . M . ; F . Iliffe , P . M . ; W . Heathcote , S . W . ; T . Gadsby , J . W . ; M . H . Bobart , P . M ., Treas . ; Geo . Pipes , Sec ; T . Hills , S . D . ; J . Heathcote , J . D . ; E . Taylor , as I . G . ; G K . Edwards , Org . ; T . Sliar , Tyler . Bros . Mariton , liippon , Mills , Whales , Parkins , Hcpworth . Visitors : Bros . J Smith ,

P . P . I . G . W ., P-M- 7 Vi Whittaker , 731 ; Strafford , 731 ; Burton , 731 ; T . Cox , P . G . Treas ., P . M . 233 Butel . The minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Geo . Hill , who was duly elected . Mr . J . Parkinson was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry in solemn form by the W . M . Mr . Geo . Johnson was proposed as a

candidate for initiation , which concluded the husiness of the evening . After the lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a substantial supper was provided , after which the usual toasts were given . Bro . G . F . Edwards very ably presided at the pianoforte . Several songs were sung , and a very enjoyable evening was spent . WEST DERBY . —Pembroke Lodge ( No .

1299 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., at Rawlinuu ' s Hotel , West Derby , and the popularity of the W . M . elect ( Bro . Richard Bennett ) was clearly shown by a lar ger attendance of influential brethren than at any previous meeting of the " Pembroke . " Not only was it the most weighty in Masonic influence , but it was also moic numerously attended

than we ever remember . Business commenced with the opening of the lodge about three o ' clock by Bro . William ) ones , W . M ., who was supported by Bro . P . Mactnul' drow , P . G . S ., P . M . ; W . Vines , P . M . ; J . Sellar , P . M . ; R . Bennett , S . W . ; G . Aspinall , J . W . ; II . Liversage , Treas . ; A . E . Kirkpatrick , Sec ; J . Capell , S . D . ; W . S . Bennett , J . D . ; J . Holme , I . G . ; W . Hiles , S . ; T . B .

Bramhan , S . ; and Robinson , Tyler . The attendance numbered altogether between seventy and eighty , and amongst the prominent visitors were Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; J . Lunt , P . G . D . C ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; C . Coleman , 786 ; G . Welsby , 786 ; T . Fozzard , P . M . 1035 ; W . G . Vealc , Org . 133 6 , & c . ; E . O . C . Roth well , P . M . I « 6 J W . | . Lunt , P . M . 82 r . S . Millikiu , 82 ? ; W .

Thomason , J . D . 1182 ; R . Jones , P . M . 220 ; J . Hayes , P . M . 249 ; R . C . Yelland , W . M . 1094 ; G . Fowler , 216 ; J . Busfield , 216 ; Parker , Sec . 1347 ; and others . After the transaction of some routine business , Bro . R . Bennett was installed as W . M . by Bro . W . Jones , his immediate predecessor in the chair ; and the following brethren were invested as the officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . W .

Jones , I . P . M . and Treas . ; W . Vines , P . M ., D . C . ; G . Aspinall , S . W . ; J . Capell , J . W . ; J . II . Townley , Sec ; A . S . Howarth , S . D . ; J . Holmes JL ) . ; F . Bramham , l . G . ; T . B . Griffin , S . S . ; Fisher , J . . ( by proxy ); and J . Robinson , Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony , which was admirably performed by Bro- . Jones , " hearty good wishes " for the new Master ' s success

were expressed by the representatives of more than a dozjn lodges . Several applications for relief were responded to by grants from the funds of the lodge , which , according to the balance sheet , are at present ir . a healthy condition . The brethren subsequently banqueted at the hotel , under

the presidency of Bro . R . Bennett , W . M ., and during the evening Bro . Wm . Jones , I . P . M ., was presented with a very handsome timepiece , bearing the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Win . Jones , P . M ., by the Pembroke Lodge , 1299 , as a tokc 1 of esteem . March 16 th , 18 7 6 . "

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ECCLE 3 . —Victoria Lodge ( No . 1343 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge under the presidency of the newly-instalbd VV .. VL , Bro . Rudman , was held at the Cross Keys Hotel , Eccles , W . L ., on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., the following officers and brethren being present : — Bros . Rurlrnnn , W . M . ; Wright , I . P . M . ; Lowndes , S . W . ; Harper , J . W . ; Buxton , P . M . " , Treas . ; Barker , P . M .. Sec ;

Steel , S D . ; Aiusworth , | . D . ; Pearson , I . G . ; Gillman , P . M ., P . G . S . D . W . ; Macher , Goering , Metcalf , Wilson , Overend , Pendlebury . Visitors : Bros . Menzies , W . M . 792 ; Diggle , 1134 . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the lodge was opined in the Second and Third Degrees by the W . M . Bro . Ashton was raised to the degree of

M . M . by Bro . Wright , I . P . M ., in a manner that called forth praise from every one present . The W . M . then assumed the chair , and the lodge was closed down in regular form , and the brethren spent a pleasant and enjoyable evening . BIRMINGHAM . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1474 ) . — lhc installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , at the Masonic Hall , Birmingham

( Old Synagogue ) . There was a very large attendance of brethren , including the Very W . D . P . G . M . of Warwickshire , Lieut . Colonel Machin , and most of the P . G . Officers , and a long list of P . M . ' s . Bro . Pursall , P . P . G . S . W ., who 16 years ago initiated Bro . Lyon , S . W ., in the same lodge-room , now installed him in his usual splendid manner . Thi following brethren were appointed to office :

—Bros . J . Silverston , S . W . ; B . Lazarus ( President of the Benevolent Fund ) , J . W . ; J . Myers , Treas . ; J . G . Emanuel , B . A ., Chaplain ; D . Lavenstein , Sec . ; W . Hairis , S . D . ; P . Roberts , J . D . ; Wood , I . G . ; G . Baker , sen . P . M ., D . C ; E . Marks , A . D . C ; A . Vigers , Organist ; A . Silverston and D . Lawrence , Stewards . The W . M . then rose , and addressing Bro . P . M . Davis ,

said : Having been placed in the position of Master of this lodge it falls to my lot to have to discharge a very pleasant duty , and I feel proud to discharge that duty in the presence of so many distinguished Masons and your fellow townsmen . The duty I allude to is that in the name of the lodge of presenting you with a P . M .. jewel , in token of the regard , esteem , and admiration in which you are held

by every member of the lodge . Our worthy Treasurer , who ever has a care for the funds of the lodge , has asked for a very modest sura , but many of the brethren , in order to show their gratitude to a Master who has so faithfully served this lodge for two years , have privately subscribed in order to render this jewel worthy of your acceptance . The jewel , which was set with diamonds value so guineas ,

bears the following inscription : — " A mark of esteem and regard t » Bro . Davis from the brethren of the Israel Lodge , No . 1474 , on retiring from the chair which was worthily occupied by him for the first two years of the lodge's existence . March 13 th , 1876 . " In placing this jewel on your breast I have every confidence in knowing you will feel as much pride in wearing it as I have in the name of

the lodge , in presenting it to you , and hope it will be treasured in your family as an heirloom , not for its intrinsic value , but when you have gone to that Grand Lodge above your children will look at it with feelings of satisfaction and pride that they had a father who was held in such high estimation amongst the Masonic brethren with whom it was his lot to associate . The W . M . then shook him by

the hand , placed the jewel on his breast , and said : I congratulate you , and may the Great Architect of the Universe give you a long and happy life to wear this jewel . Bro . P . M . Davis , who was much affected , very feelingly thanked the W . M . for the flattering manner he had spoken of him for what he had felt a pleasure in doing for the lodge ; he also thanked the brethren for their

very handsome present , assuring them that the jewel would be highly prized by him as long as he lived . The W . M . then received the many congratulations from the Masters of the other lodges present , and closed the lodge , but not before many propositions of new members to commemorate his installation . The W . M . also presented the lodge with three handsome silver inlaid malletts ,

having on a former occasion given a very magnificent bible . The brethren then adjourned to the newly-decorated banquet-room , where a grand banquet was served . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in a very efficient manner . Bro . I . G . Emanuel , B . A ., proposed "The Visitors , " Bro . J . Silverston , S . W ., proposed "The W . M ., " who , in a very suitable and feeling manner ,

responded . Bro . B . Lazarus , in his usual humorous and witty way , proposed "The I . P . M ., " who responded , and proposed " Success to the Benevolent Fund . " TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This lodge held its last regular meeting on the 8 th inst ., at the Albany Hotel . Present : Bros . W . Wigginton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C of Worcestershire , P . G . S .

of Middleser , W . M . ; Saunders , S . W . ; Tomlinson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . of Norfolk , J . W . ; C . Horsley , P . M ., P . P . G . R . of Middlesex , acting I . P . M . ; Knaggs , Treas ., S . D . ; N . Court , senior , Secretary ; Taylor , J . D . ; Court , jun ., acting I . G . ; Rogers , S . ; Palmer , W . S . ; Sugg , A . O . The minutes of the previous meeting having been rearl and confirmed the W . M . proceeded to initiate

Mr . Benjamin Alfred Corber . The W . M . then gave the First Lecture on . the Tracing Board with excellent effect , and at its conclusion , upon the motion of Bro . Horsley , P . M ., the lodge unanimously passed a vote of thanks to the W . M ., which was ordered to bs entered on the minutes . The S . W . then proposed , which was seconded by the Treasurer , "That from the 10 th of May , 18 7 6 , alteration be made in bye-law 14 , substituting £ 2 2 s . for £ 1 is .

( annual sjbscription ) . " This proposition called forth considerable discussion . The motion was carried . Two other propositions followed , viz , " That from the aforesaid date alteration be made in Bye-law 10 , substituting £ 7 7 s . for £$ 5 s ., ( initiation fee ) ; and alteration be made in Bye-law 12 , substituting £ 5 5 s for £ 2 2 s . ( joining fee ) . " These resolutions were passed . It was decided that the W . M . should represent the lodge as Steward for the Girls'