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song , "No dull faces , the W . M . and brethren accompanied by Bro . Knappe ; " The Treasurer and Secretary , " song , "Das Vaterhaus , " Bro . Metger ; thanks were returned ; solo piano , " Souvenir de Don Giovani , " Bro . Chevalier Antoine de Kontzki ; " The Senioi Officers , " song , Bro . Mackney ; "The Junior Officers , " song , " John Barleycorn ; " " The Tyler ' s Toast . " The
brethren , were then called from refreshment to labour , when three candidates were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the lodge was closed in form and with solemn prayer , and adjourned . We must add that the various speeches were in good taste and very appropriate , especially those ofthe new Master , and Bro . A Levy , P . M . Israel Lodge , No . 205 . —This flourishing lodge met at
Radley ' s Hotel , on Tuesday , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . M . I . Emanuel , supported by his able officers Bros . H . N . Harris , S . W . ; T . W .-Turner , J . W . ; A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Vander Bosch , S . D . ; Hogard , J . D . ; Aymer , D . C . ; H . Emanuel , I . G . ; with P . M . 's Chamberlain , S . M . Harris , J . Lazarus , Littaur , and H . M . Harris ; when in first rate style thc W . M .
initiated Messrs . Pingston , Hawthorn , Bowden , Moye , and Trebleo ; conferred the second degree upon thirteen brethren , and raised to the third degree Bros . Deacon , Donald , and Collins , after which the lodge was called from labour to refreshment , and the brethren adjourned to Bro . Hart ' s hospitable board , where a capital banquet was well served by his nephew and assistant . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to ,
and a touching appeal on behalf of the " Lodge of Israel Benevolent Fund , was made by the worthy and energetic Hon . Sec , and the respected P . M . the W . Bro . A . M . Cohen , and all business being concluded , the lodge was closed and adjourned to the fourth Tuesday in March . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Sutton , of 207 U . S . A . ; Loewenstark , P . M . 548 and 733 ; A . Loewenstark , S . W . 73 ; and Walters , W . M . S 71 .
New Concord Lodge , No . 813 . —This flourishing lodge held their monthly meeting at the Rosemary Branch , Hoxton , on Friday evening , the iSth inst . Bro . J . Hart , W . M ., opened his lodge , assisted by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Bartlett , S . W . ; M . J . Atkins , J . W . ; J . J . Wilson , P . G . D . Middlesex , I . P . M . ; John Bertram , P . M . ; W . H . Main , P . M . and Hon . Sec .
Salisbury , S . D . ; J . Blyth , J . D . ; McDavitt , Org . ; Phillips , Cusworth , Gain , Hofbauer , Faucquey , Gabb , Hill , Taylor , Townsend , Wassertrudinger , Cain , Spratt , Whaley , Crabb , E . Walker , Gallant , " Denny , Shellard , Mountford and Brustlin . The visitors were Bros . Terry , P . M . 228 , W . M . 1278 ; Beard , P . M . 101 ; Osborn Harper , J . D . 766 ; Cook , S . W . 65 . The minutes of the
previous lodge were read and confirmed ; ballott was taken for Bro . Cusworth to become a joining member , and was unanimous in his favour . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . Taylor and Phillips being candidates for the third degree , answered and retired , and the lodge having been opened in the third degree , both brethren were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The
lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and Bros . Wassertrudingcr , Shellard and Gallant , being candidates for the second degree , answered , were entrusted and retired , and the lodge being resumed to the second , they were passed to thc degree of F . C . The lodge was again resumed to the first degree , and Mr . Carl Rheim , who had been previously baUottcd for , being in attendance , was
initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The W . M . reported that in accordance with thc bye-laws , Bro . Bartlett , S . W ., had been examined at a Board of Installed Masters and most ably worked the whole of the ceremonies , and he being ballotled for and unanimously approved by the lodge , was declared W . M .-elect . Bro . J . J . Wilson was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Speight ,
Tyler . Bros . Sprattand Mountford , were elected Auditors . It was resolved that a P . M . jewel be presented to Bro . Hart , W . M ., upon his retirement , for his very excellent working and attention to thc interest ofthe lodge during the past year . Bro . Bertram , P . M ., called thc attention of the members to the fact of his having undertaken the duties of Steward for thc Boys' School at the ensuing
festival ; and having headed his list with the munificent donation of fifty guineas , was voted five guineas from the lodge funds , and was promised the support of many ofthe brethren . Bro . Main , P . M ., solicited the assistance of the Benevolent Fund on behalf of the widow of a P . M . ofthe lodge , who he was sorry to say , was in very distressed circumstances through her late husband having
been for some time deprived of his reason , and been an inmate of a lunatic ayslum . The lodge awarded £$ , and recommended an application to Grand Lodge . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation next lodge , and the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to a very capital supper , to which the brethren did ample justice . After the usual loyal and Masonic
toasts , Bros . Terry and Bertram replied for the charities , and congratulated the W . M . for the arduous task he had so perfectly performed , having worked the whole of thc ceremonies . In replying , he thanked thc oflicers , and expressed his satisfaction for their assistance . After some excellent harmony from Bros . McDavitt , Blyth , Hubbard and others , and a vote of lhanks to Bro . Gabb , the worthy
host , the brethren separated . Dalhousie Lodge , No . 860 . —The regular meeting of this well-known lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , Ihe 10 th inst . In the unavoidable temporary absence of the W . M ., Bro . Littell , thc lodge was opened by Bro . W . Bristo , P . M . and Treas ., who occupied the chair . There were present , Bros .
Williams , S . W . ; Hardy , J . W . : II . St . John Ingram , Sec . ; Thomson , S . D . ; Dal wood , I . G . ; Wallington , W . S . ; Burn , Taylor , Perry , Bristo , Kynaston , Roots , S . D . Warren , Wm . Bristo , sen ., and others . Amongst a numerous body of visitors wc noticed , Bros . Warren , 14 ; Dalton , 15 ; C . R . Sloman , 25 ; Vink , P . M . 66 ; Wright , P . M . 504 ; F . Walters , W . M , 871 ; B .
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Thomas , 119 ; Humphries , 1056 ; and a few more , whose names we were unable to ascertain . Each candidate in . the degrees were introduced separately , which added to the beauties of the ceremonies . Bro . Seymour Smith presided over the musical portion of the lodge work and
as usual charmed all who were present by the excellent and superior style in which he gave his part as Organist . Bro . Bristo passed to the second degree Bros . Taylor , F . Skinner , Hermann , Simpson and France . Bro . Lemuel F . Littel , W . M ., initiated Mr . Thomas- Parker and Mr . Knox . All the ceremonies were rendered in an
impressive , correct , and beautiful manner , which called forth the praise of all present , more especially the visitors . Every officer was well up in his part , which added to the beauty of the work . Four hours and upwards having been spent in work , the lodge was closed . The banquet followed , which , as usual , kept up the reputation of the house , as it was well served and good wines were provided . The usual toasts were given , thc visitors were
responded to by Bro . Warren for the Irish lodges , Bro . F . Walters for the English Lodges , P . M . 's by Bro . Bristo , P . M . Treas ., officers by Bro . Williams , S . W ., the finish being the toast from the Tyler , Bro . Bradley . The evening ' s amusement was increased by the excellent songs of Bros . Charles Sloman . ( who accompanied all the singers on the piano ) , W . Bristo , P . M ., Knox , B . Thomas , Hermann , Wallington , L . F . Littell , and others .
Royal Albert Lodge , A o . 907 . —The brethren of this lodge assembled on Monday afternoon , under the presidency of their respected W . M . Bro . Henry J . Lewis , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Lewis was supported by his officers : Bros , thc Rev . J . M . Vaughan , S . W . ; T . Morton , J . W . ; A . E . T . Worley , S . D ., and J . Dennis , I . G . ; and the following P . M . ' s , Bro . J . Smith , Treasurer ; T .
Lewis , P . G . Purs . ; J . A . Farnfield , W . II . Farnfield , and C . Chard . The lodge having been duly opened , Bros . T . Griffiths and R . J . Webber , having shown themselves proficient in the F . C . ' s degree , were by the W . M . raised to the * sublime degree of Master Mason . Working downwards , Bro . Joseph Pratt was examined in the E . A . 's degree , and having answered satisfactorily , he
was then hythe W . M . advanced to the grade of F . C . Ballots having proved unanimous in favour of Mr . Henry Searle and Mr . Henry Byrne , these gentlemen were then admitted in due form and received the benefit of initiation , also from the W . M ., he having carried out the three degrees in one evening . A ballot was then taken for thc election of a W . M . for the year ensuing , and the choice
fell upon Bro . Vaughan , S . W ., the Chaplain to thelodge , Bro . Joseph Smith , P . M ., , vas again unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . Daly , was again appointed Tyler . A vole having been carried by acclamation for presenting the retiring W . M . with a P . M . 's collar and jewel , as a small token of recognition of his services lo the lodge , the brethren with true Masonic custom adjourned from labour
lo refreshment , where the banquet table was graced with the presence of the undermentioned visitors , Bros . Terrv , W . M . 1278 ; W . Knight , P . M . 162 ; Feimer , 162 ; C . G Greene , 256 , and W . Rathbone , St . John ' s . The usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to amid hearty applause , especially the one referring to the W . M .-elect . Some excellent singing added considerably to tlie
enjoyment of the evening , and the brethren departed to their respective homes . Camper Led » c , No . 1076—This excellent working lodge held its regular monthly meeting at the Marine Hotel , Victoria Docks , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . Bro . II . J . Sisley , W . Master , supported by Bros . P . M . West ; Gaskell , S . W . ; Fincombc , j . W . ; Park , Treasurer
Ashdown , S . D . ; Brown , J . D . ; and Brayshaw , I . G . Thc lodge was opened in due form , with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and adopted . The ballot was taken for four gentlemen for initiation , and resulted in their being unanimously received . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . Schramm and Smith being candidates for the third degree
were examined as lo their proficiency , received further instruction and retired . The lodge was opened in the third degree , and they were admitted , and duly raised to thc sublime degree of M . Masons . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , and Bros . Fisk , Jones , and Candler , of the Union Malta Lodge , No . 407 , were examined , entrusted , and rctiicd . The lodge was
resumed in the second degree , and they were admitted and duly passed to the degree of Fcllowcraft Masons . The lodge was resumed in thc first degree , and Messrs . Stokes , Chambers , Adamson , Knox , and Lawrence , were duly received into thc mysteries of Freemasonry . Nothing further being offered for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The brethren partook of refreshment
and parted iu harmony . Great Northern Lodge , No . 12 S 7 . —This young lodge met for the second time since the consecration , at the Great Northern Hotel , King ' s Cross , on Thursday , February 17 th . The W . M ., Bro . Samuel Webb , in thc chair , supported by his officers , Bros . Edward Moody , S . W . ; II . T . Reed , J . W . ; J . II . Staton , S . D . ; R .
Bescoby , J . D . ; George Hooper , I . G . The lodge was opened in the first degree , thc minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed , and Bros . Elliott , Lancaster , Verdon Back man , and Hartley , having proved their proficiency , were entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the second degree and they were then passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and the following gentlemen were ballottcd
for , elected , and duly initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry—Messrs . P . G . Jupc , J . Freeman , II . Caution , and J . Wrighlson . —A letter was read from Bro . J . Terry , P . M . 228 , P . G . S . B . Herts , thanking the members of the lodge for having elected him an honorary member , and apologising for his absence . Bro . Alexander , P . M ., 167 , was unanimously elected a joining member . There being no further business thc lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned lo thc third Thursday
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in March . The banquet which followed was served a la Kusse , and reflected great credit on the manager of the hotel , Mr . C . Shumann . The usual toasts were given , " The Initiates " was received with enthusiasm , and was responded to in a very agreeable manner by Bro . Wrightson . In proposing the health of the visitors , the W . M . said , I have very much pleasure in coupling with this
toast the name of Bro . Lee , the present W . M . of a lodge of which I am a P . M ., and in which I had the honour of initiating nearly all my present officers , who are still members of that lodge . —In responding , Bro . Lee said : W . M . and brethren , I thank you for the very kind manner in -which I have been received on this my second visit to your young and evidently prosperous lodge . I feel here
almost as much at home as 111 my own lodge , and I am indeed gratified to see young Masons who have , in consequence of its large numbers , no prospect of advancement in my own and their mother lodge , taking here those positions their zeal and ability entitle them to . In proposing the health of the W . M ., Bro . Lee said that it would be superfluous for him to dilate upon the W . M . ' s
many excellent qualities , they were so well known to the whole of the brethren present , and the working wrs perfect , the ceremonies having been gone through in the able manner which had gained for the W . M . such a reputation while W . M . of 193 . —The W . M . then responded in a feeling and eloquent manner . The toast of " The Officers " was responded to by Bro . Edward
Moody , S . W . The Tyler s toast brought to conclusion a very pleasant evening , which was much enlivened by the excellent singing of Bros . S , Webb , Thorpe , Freeman , Lancaster , and recitations by Bros . Bescoby , and Moody . The other brethren present were Bros . Forbes , Sec , pro . tem ., Ritchie , Holyoake , Klein , Emanuel , and visitors : Bro . R . Lee , W . M . Confidence 193 , and Bro . Thorpe , of a Derby lodge .
PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . —A regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 17 th instant , which was well attended by members and visitors . The W . M . Bro . Toller , was in the chair , and the other officers present were Bros . Duff , I . P . M . ; W . B . Smith , P . M .
and Treasurer ; Rev . John Spittal , P . M . and Chaplain ; Buzzard , S . W . ; Sculthoi-pe , J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , S . D . ; Partridge , J . D . ; C . Johnson , P . M ., Organist ; Atkins , Steward ; Lewin , I . G . The lodge having been opened and the minutes of the last regular lodge and of a lodge of emergency for the initiation of Sir Hemy St . John Halford , Bart ., and Mr . Albert Pell , MP ., read
and confirmed , a lodge of F . C . s was opened and the Rev . W . Targett Fry , passed an examination in that degree . The lodge was then opened in thc third degree , and Bro . Fry was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The ceremony was most impressively performed by the W . M ., and their respective duties most efficiently discharged by the other officers . On the conclusion of the ceremony the
W . M . called the attention of thc brethren to the presence among them for the first time since * . his installation , of the P . G . M ., and called upon them to saUitc him with the honours , which was accordingly done . —Bro . Kelly in acknowledging his cordial reception , said that while he did not wish the dignity ofthe oflice to be lowered whilst in his hands , and therefore on stale occasions by all means
let the usual honours be accorded to the office he held , but on all other occasions it would be more in consonance with his feelings if the brethren would consider his attendance to be in his private capacity as one of their Past Masters . —The lodge was then lowered down to the first degree , and the Rev . John Frederick Halford was examined as to his proficiency in that degree . He was
then entrusted and retired , and the lodge having been resumed in the second degree , he was passed a Fellow Craft ; after which thc W . M . gave the lecture on the tracing board . The F . C . ' s lodge was then closed . A ballot look place for Mr . Richard James Lulham , commercial traveller , and for Mr . William Penn Cox , newspaper proprietor , both of whom were unanimously elected
but neither was in attendance for initiation . Bro . C , Whitaker was due for the third degree , but was also prcvenled being present . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Buzzard , S . W ., for his very active and efficient services as Hon . Sec . to the committee for the Masonic Ball on the 10 th inst . thc result of which , it was reported , would be a surplus of about I 60 to divide between the
two charities in aid of which it was held . Three gentlemen having been proposed for initiation , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . FILEY , YORKSHIRE . —Royal Lodge , No . 643 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Ford ' s Hotel , on Monday , the 14 th February . The business was , the installation of Bro . Taylor , the W . M .-elect , and
investment of officers . Thc lodge was opened at five o ' clock , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . J . W . Woodall , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., now took the chair as Installing Master . The lodge was opened in the second degree ; Bro . Hanks presented Bro . Taylor , the W . M .-elect , for the benefit of installation ; the Installing Master then recited thc qualifications necessary in every candidate
for the Master s Chair , when the Secretary read thc summary of ancient charges and regulations , to all of which the W . M .-elect gave his assent ; the ceremony was then proceeded with , and the Board of Installed Masters , consisting of Bros . W . F . Rooke , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; H . C . Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; W . T . Farthing , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; II . A . Williamson , P . M . ; R . II . Peacock ,
W . M . 200 ; W . Peacock , P . M . ; S . II . Armitage , W . M . 1248 ; J . Long , P . M . ; W . Hanks , P . M . ;\> . Dobson , P . M . ; I ' orrill , P . M . The Installing Master then proceeded with the ceremony , which was performed iu a most impressive and correct manner ; in fact this is a duly that Bro . Woodall , P . M ., & c , always feels a very great pleasure in performing , and in which he has been for some years past a very valuable person in this particular
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song , "No dull faces , the W . M . and brethren accompanied by Bro . Knappe ; " The Treasurer and Secretary , " song , "Das Vaterhaus , " Bro . Metger ; thanks were returned ; solo piano , " Souvenir de Don Giovani , " Bro . Chevalier Antoine de Kontzki ; " The Senioi Officers , " song , Bro . Mackney ; "The Junior Officers , " song , " John Barleycorn ; " " The Tyler ' s Toast . " The
brethren , were then called from refreshment to labour , when three candidates were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the lodge was closed in form and with solemn prayer , and adjourned . We must add that the various speeches were in good taste and very appropriate , especially those ofthe new Master , and Bro . A Levy , P . M . Israel Lodge , No . 205 . —This flourishing lodge met at
Radley ' s Hotel , on Tuesday , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . M . I . Emanuel , supported by his able officers Bros . H . N . Harris , S . W . ; T . W .-Turner , J . W . ; A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Vander Bosch , S . D . ; Hogard , J . D . ; Aymer , D . C . ; H . Emanuel , I . G . ; with P . M . 's Chamberlain , S . M . Harris , J . Lazarus , Littaur , and H . M . Harris ; when in first rate style thc W . M .
initiated Messrs . Pingston , Hawthorn , Bowden , Moye , and Trebleo ; conferred the second degree upon thirteen brethren , and raised to the third degree Bros . Deacon , Donald , and Collins , after which the lodge was called from labour to refreshment , and the brethren adjourned to Bro . Hart ' s hospitable board , where a capital banquet was well served by his nephew and assistant . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to ,
and a touching appeal on behalf of the " Lodge of Israel Benevolent Fund , was made by the worthy and energetic Hon . Sec , and the respected P . M . the W . Bro . A . M . Cohen , and all business being concluded , the lodge was closed and adjourned to the fourth Tuesday in March . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Sutton , of 207 U . S . A . ; Loewenstark , P . M . 548 and 733 ; A . Loewenstark , S . W . 73 ; and Walters , W . M . S 71 .
New Concord Lodge , No . 813 . —This flourishing lodge held their monthly meeting at the Rosemary Branch , Hoxton , on Friday evening , the iSth inst . Bro . J . Hart , W . M ., opened his lodge , assisted by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Bartlett , S . W . ; M . J . Atkins , J . W . ; J . J . Wilson , P . G . D . Middlesex , I . P . M . ; John Bertram , P . M . ; W . H . Main , P . M . and Hon . Sec .
Salisbury , S . D . ; J . Blyth , J . D . ; McDavitt , Org . ; Phillips , Cusworth , Gain , Hofbauer , Faucquey , Gabb , Hill , Taylor , Townsend , Wassertrudinger , Cain , Spratt , Whaley , Crabb , E . Walker , Gallant , " Denny , Shellard , Mountford and Brustlin . The visitors were Bros . Terry , P . M . 228 , W . M . 1278 ; Beard , P . M . 101 ; Osborn Harper , J . D . 766 ; Cook , S . W . 65 . The minutes of the
previous lodge were read and confirmed ; ballott was taken for Bro . Cusworth to become a joining member , and was unanimous in his favour . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . Taylor and Phillips being candidates for the third degree , answered and retired , and the lodge having been opened in the third degree , both brethren were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The
lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and Bros . Wassertrudingcr , Shellard and Gallant , being candidates for the second degree , answered , were entrusted and retired , and the lodge being resumed to the second , they were passed to thc degree of F . C . The lodge was again resumed to the first degree , and Mr . Carl Rheim , who had been previously baUottcd for , being in attendance , was
initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The W . M . reported that in accordance with thc bye-laws , Bro . Bartlett , S . W ., had been examined at a Board of Installed Masters and most ably worked the whole of the ceremonies , and he being ballotled for and unanimously approved by the lodge , was declared W . M .-elect . Bro . J . J . Wilson was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Speight ,
Tyler . Bros . Sprattand Mountford , were elected Auditors . It was resolved that a P . M . jewel be presented to Bro . Hart , W . M ., upon his retirement , for his very excellent working and attention to thc interest ofthe lodge during the past year . Bro . Bertram , P . M ., called thc attention of the members to the fact of his having undertaken the duties of Steward for thc Boys' School at the ensuing
festival ; and having headed his list with the munificent donation of fifty guineas , was voted five guineas from the lodge funds , and was promised the support of many ofthe brethren . Bro . Main , P . M ., solicited the assistance of the Benevolent Fund on behalf of the widow of a P . M . ofthe lodge , who he was sorry to say , was in very distressed circumstances through her late husband having
been for some time deprived of his reason , and been an inmate of a lunatic ayslum . The lodge awarded £$ , and recommended an application to Grand Lodge . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation next lodge , and the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to a very capital supper , to which the brethren did ample justice . After the usual loyal and Masonic
toasts , Bros . Terry and Bertram replied for the charities , and congratulated the W . M . for the arduous task he had so perfectly performed , having worked the whole of thc ceremonies . In replying , he thanked thc oflicers , and expressed his satisfaction for their assistance . After some excellent harmony from Bros . McDavitt , Blyth , Hubbard and others , and a vote of lhanks to Bro . Gabb , the worthy
host , the brethren separated . Dalhousie Lodge , No . 860 . —The regular meeting of this well-known lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , Ihe 10 th inst . In the unavoidable temporary absence of the W . M ., Bro . Littell , thc lodge was opened by Bro . W . Bristo , P . M . and Treas ., who occupied the chair . There were present , Bros .
Williams , S . W . ; Hardy , J . W . : II . St . John Ingram , Sec . ; Thomson , S . D . ; Dal wood , I . G . ; Wallington , W . S . ; Burn , Taylor , Perry , Bristo , Kynaston , Roots , S . D . Warren , Wm . Bristo , sen ., and others . Amongst a numerous body of visitors wc noticed , Bros . Warren , 14 ; Dalton , 15 ; C . R . Sloman , 25 ; Vink , P . M . 66 ; Wright , P . M . 504 ; F . Walters , W . M , 871 ; B .
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Thomas , 119 ; Humphries , 1056 ; and a few more , whose names we were unable to ascertain . Each candidate in . the degrees were introduced separately , which added to the beauties of the ceremonies . Bro . Seymour Smith presided over the musical portion of the lodge work and
as usual charmed all who were present by the excellent and superior style in which he gave his part as Organist . Bro . Bristo passed to the second degree Bros . Taylor , F . Skinner , Hermann , Simpson and France . Bro . Lemuel F . Littel , W . M ., initiated Mr . Thomas- Parker and Mr . Knox . All the ceremonies were rendered in an
impressive , correct , and beautiful manner , which called forth the praise of all present , more especially the visitors . Every officer was well up in his part , which added to the beauty of the work . Four hours and upwards having been spent in work , the lodge was closed . The banquet followed , which , as usual , kept up the reputation of the house , as it was well served and good wines were provided . The usual toasts were given , thc visitors were
responded to by Bro . Warren for the Irish lodges , Bro . F . Walters for the English Lodges , P . M . 's by Bro . Bristo , P . M . Treas ., officers by Bro . Williams , S . W ., the finish being the toast from the Tyler , Bro . Bradley . The evening ' s amusement was increased by the excellent songs of Bros . Charles Sloman . ( who accompanied all the singers on the piano ) , W . Bristo , P . M ., Knox , B . Thomas , Hermann , Wallington , L . F . Littell , and others .
Royal Albert Lodge , A o . 907 . —The brethren of this lodge assembled on Monday afternoon , under the presidency of their respected W . M . Bro . Henry J . Lewis , at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Lewis was supported by his officers : Bros , thc Rev . J . M . Vaughan , S . W . ; T . Morton , J . W . ; A . E . T . Worley , S . D ., and J . Dennis , I . G . ; and the following P . M . ' s , Bro . J . Smith , Treasurer ; T .
Lewis , P . G . Purs . ; J . A . Farnfield , W . II . Farnfield , and C . Chard . The lodge having been duly opened , Bros . T . Griffiths and R . J . Webber , having shown themselves proficient in the F . C . ' s degree , were by the W . M . raised to the * sublime degree of Master Mason . Working downwards , Bro . Joseph Pratt was examined in the E . A . 's degree , and having answered satisfactorily , he
was then hythe W . M . advanced to the grade of F . C . Ballots having proved unanimous in favour of Mr . Henry Searle and Mr . Henry Byrne , these gentlemen were then admitted in due form and received the benefit of initiation , also from the W . M ., he having carried out the three degrees in one evening . A ballot was then taken for thc election of a W . M . for the year ensuing , and the choice
fell upon Bro . Vaughan , S . W ., the Chaplain to thelodge , Bro . Joseph Smith , P . M ., , vas again unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . Daly , was again appointed Tyler . A vole having been carried by acclamation for presenting the retiring W . M . with a P . M . 's collar and jewel , as a small token of recognition of his services lo the lodge , the brethren with true Masonic custom adjourned from labour
lo refreshment , where the banquet table was graced with the presence of the undermentioned visitors , Bros . Terrv , W . M . 1278 ; W . Knight , P . M . 162 ; Feimer , 162 ; C . G Greene , 256 , and W . Rathbone , St . John ' s . The usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to amid hearty applause , especially the one referring to the W . M .-elect . Some excellent singing added considerably to tlie
enjoyment of the evening , and the brethren departed to their respective homes . Camper Led » c , No . 1076—This excellent working lodge held its regular monthly meeting at the Marine Hotel , Victoria Docks , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . Bro . II . J . Sisley , W . Master , supported by Bros . P . M . West ; Gaskell , S . W . ; Fincombc , j . W . ; Park , Treasurer
Ashdown , S . D . ; Brown , J . D . ; and Brayshaw , I . G . Thc lodge was opened in due form , with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and adopted . The ballot was taken for four gentlemen for initiation , and resulted in their being unanimously received . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . Schramm and Smith being candidates for the third degree
were examined as lo their proficiency , received further instruction and retired . The lodge was opened in the third degree , and they were admitted , and duly raised to thc sublime degree of M . Masons . The lodge was resumed in the first degree , and Bros . Fisk , Jones , and Candler , of the Union Malta Lodge , No . 407 , were examined , entrusted , and rctiicd . The lodge was
resumed in the second degree , and they were admitted and duly passed to the degree of Fcllowcraft Masons . The lodge was resumed in thc first degree , and Messrs . Stokes , Chambers , Adamson , Knox , and Lawrence , were duly received into thc mysteries of Freemasonry . Nothing further being offered for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The brethren partook of refreshment
and parted iu harmony . Great Northern Lodge , No . 12 S 7 . —This young lodge met for the second time since the consecration , at the Great Northern Hotel , King ' s Cross , on Thursday , February 17 th . The W . M ., Bro . Samuel Webb , in thc chair , supported by his officers , Bros . Edward Moody , S . W . ; II . T . Reed , J . W . ; J . II . Staton , S . D . ; R .
Bescoby , J . D . ; George Hooper , I . G . The lodge was opened in the first degree , thc minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed , and Bros . Elliott , Lancaster , Verdon Back man , and Hartley , having proved their proficiency , were entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the second degree and they were then passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and the following gentlemen were ballottcd
for , elected , and duly initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry—Messrs . P . G . Jupc , J . Freeman , II . Caution , and J . Wrighlson . —A letter was read from Bro . J . Terry , P . M . 228 , P . G . S . B . Herts , thanking the members of the lodge for having elected him an honorary member , and apologising for his absence . Bro . Alexander , P . M ., 167 , was unanimously elected a joining member . There being no further business thc lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned lo thc third Thursday
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in March . The banquet which followed was served a la Kusse , and reflected great credit on the manager of the hotel , Mr . C . Shumann . The usual toasts were given , " The Initiates " was received with enthusiasm , and was responded to in a very agreeable manner by Bro . Wrightson . In proposing the health of the visitors , the W . M . said , I have very much pleasure in coupling with this
toast the name of Bro . Lee , the present W . M . of a lodge of which I am a P . M ., and in which I had the honour of initiating nearly all my present officers , who are still members of that lodge . —In responding , Bro . Lee said : W . M . and brethren , I thank you for the very kind manner in -which I have been received on this my second visit to your young and evidently prosperous lodge . I feel here
almost as much at home as 111 my own lodge , and I am indeed gratified to see young Masons who have , in consequence of its large numbers , no prospect of advancement in my own and their mother lodge , taking here those positions their zeal and ability entitle them to . In proposing the health of the W . M ., Bro . Lee said that it would be superfluous for him to dilate upon the W . M . ' s
many excellent qualities , they were so well known to the whole of the brethren present , and the working wrs perfect , the ceremonies having been gone through in the able manner which had gained for the W . M . such a reputation while W . M . of 193 . —The W . M . then responded in a feeling and eloquent manner . The toast of " The Officers " was responded to by Bro . Edward
Moody , S . W . The Tyler s toast brought to conclusion a very pleasant evening , which was much enlivened by the excellent singing of Bros . S , Webb , Thorpe , Freeman , Lancaster , and recitations by Bros . Bescoby , and Moody . The other brethren present were Bros . Forbes , Sec , pro . tem ., Ritchie , Holyoake , Klein , Emanuel , and visitors : Bro . R . Lee , W . M . Confidence 193 , and Bro . Thorpe , of a Derby lodge .
PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . —A regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 17 th instant , which was well attended by members and visitors . The W . M . Bro . Toller , was in the chair , and the other officers present were Bros . Duff , I . P . M . ; W . B . Smith , P . M .
and Treasurer ; Rev . John Spittal , P . M . and Chaplain ; Buzzard , S . W . ; Sculthoi-pe , J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , S . D . ; Partridge , J . D . ; C . Johnson , P . M ., Organist ; Atkins , Steward ; Lewin , I . G . The lodge having been opened and the minutes of the last regular lodge and of a lodge of emergency for the initiation of Sir Hemy St . John Halford , Bart ., and Mr . Albert Pell , MP ., read
and confirmed , a lodge of F . C . s was opened and the Rev . W . Targett Fry , passed an examination in that degree . The lodge was then opened in thc third degree , and Bro . Fry was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The ceremony was most impressively performed by the W . M ., and their respective duties most efficiently discharged by the other officers . On the conclusion of the ceremony the
W . M . called the attention of thc brethren to the presence among them for the first time since * . his installation , of the P . G . M ., and called upon them to saUitc him with the honours , which was accordingly done . —Bro . Kelly in acknowledging his cordial reception , said that while he did not wish the dignity ofthe oflice to be lowered whilst in his hands , and therefore on stale occasions by all means
let the usual honours be accorded to the office he held , but on all other occasions it would be more in consonance with his feelings if the brethren would consider his attendance to be in his private capacity as one of their Past Masters . —The lodge was then lowered down to the first degree , and the Rev . John Frederick Halford was examined as to his proficiency in that degree . He was
then entrusted and retired , and the lodge having been resumed in the second degree , he was passed a Fellow Craft ; after which thc W . M . gave the lecture on the tracing board . The F . C . ' s lodge was then closed . A ballot look place for Mr . Richard James Lulham , commercial traveller , and for Mr . William Penn Cox , newspaper proprietor , both of whom were unanimously elected
but neither was in attendance for initiation . Bro . C , Whitaker was due for the third degree , but was also prcvenled being present . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Buzzard , S . W ., for his very active and efficient services as Hon . Sec . to the committee for the Masonic Ball on the 10 th inst . thc result of which , it was reported , would be a surplus of about I 60 to divide between the
two charities in aid of which it was held . Three gentlemen having been proposed for initiation , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . FILEY , YORKSHIRE . —Royal Lodge , No . 643 . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Ford ' s Hotel , on Monday , the 14 th February . The business was , the installation of Bro . Taylor , the W . M .-elect , and
investment of officers . Thc lodge was opened at five o ' clock , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . J . W . Woodall , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., now took the chair as Installing Master . The lodge was opened in the second degree ; Bro . Hanks presented Bro . Taylor , the W . M .-elect , for the benefit of installation ; the Installing Master then recited thc qualifications necessary in every candidate
for the Master s Chair , when the Secretary read thc summary of ancient charges and regulations , to all of which the W . M .-elect gave his assent ; the ceremony was then proceeded with , and the Board of Installed Masters , consisting of Bros . W . F . Rooke , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; H . C . Martin , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; W . T . Farthing , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; II . A . Williamson , P . M . ; R . II . Peacock ,
W . M . 200 ; W . Peacock , P . M . ; S . II . Armitage , W . M . 1248 ; J . Long , P . M . ; W . Hanks , P . M . ;\> . Dobson , P . M . ; I ' orrill , P . M . The Installing Master then proceeded with the ceremony , which was performed iu a most impressive and correct manner ; in fact this is a duly that Bro . Woodall , P . M ., & c , always feels a very great pleasure in performing , and in which he has been for some years past a very valuable person in this particular