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and stated in what high standing he was held as a ruler in the Craft and respected ; they all look up to him in this and every other lodge in the district that he might favour with his visits . The band played the air , " Let us be happy together . " Wor . Bro . Borrow , in replying to the toast , remarked that this was the third occasion on which he had acted as Installing
Officer in Lodge Truth . It had afforded him peculiar pleasnre to place Wor . Bro . Rowe in the Master ' s chair , not only because he felt sure that , under thc able management of that most zealous and hardworking Mason , the prosperity of tbe lodge , which for some time past has been declining , would return , but because Wor . Bro . Rowe was one of his ( Wor . Bro . Barrow ' s ) most valued friends , and
merited the support and respect of all who desired to see Freemasonry in Borahay flourishing . Wor . Bro . Rowe was not only well-known in Craft Masonry , but as head if a prececptory , and of an Eig hteenth Degree chapter , was looked upon as one of the most careful and successful Principals in the presidency . As they were aware , Wor . Bro . Rowe had lately had conferred on him the high
honour of the English 3 0 th Degree , and no other Craft lodge in Bombay had at its head a man who united in his own person more administrative experience in the office of Master . The W . M . then rose and said . —Worshipful Sir and Brethren . The next toast he ( the W . M . ) had to ask the officers and b rethren to join him in—one that was always so well received in Truth—was that of "The
Visitors . " He could assure them one and all that at any time they would favour the lodge with their presence he could ensure them a hearty reception both at working up stairs and at their festive board below , and hoped that he would have the pleasure of their company during the ensuing year as he had had in the past in other lodges which he had been ruling over for the past year . The band played
the air , " Let us be happy together . " Wor . Bro . F . Council , on rising to respond on behalf of the visitors , was loudly applauded , and said he had great pleasure at being present at tbe installation of their W . M . It was one of those elections that they had all looked forward to with great interest , knowing how Truth had been situated for the past two years ; but he was pleased to say that he
believe the brethren had selected one to rule over them for the ensuing year that would do his work in that Masterly styir which he was noterf for , and had seen him carrying out in the lodge he had been ruling over for the past year , and he was sure that the members of Truth had made a wise choice in securing him as their W . M . for the ensuing year , and from what he had seen of Wor . Bro .
Rowe ' s working he would this time next year prove to the members that he had done his duty to the lodge , and thought he could speak of all the visitors present , as well as himself , that they would only be pleased to visit the lodge again on some future occasion when opportunity offers , and thanked the brethren of Truth for the kind way the toast of their health had been received and responded
to . The next toast was that of " The Newly-appointed Officers of Truth . " The W . M . said that he hoped that the selection he had made would prove beneficial to the lodge , as he had taken every care in the selection , and had given his reason for choosing the brethren he had done , and stated the claims he thought earth one had to the post he had appointed him to , and hoped he would find them
punctual in their attendance , as they were quite aware unless the Master had the hearty co-operation of his officers it was impossible for the lodge to work in that efficient way which he hoped they would do during the current year . Thc band plaved the air , " Happy are we to-night . Boys . " Bro . C . Tudball , S . W ., on behalf of himself and brother officers , said that he could assure the
W . M . that they would give him their hearty support , and attend their duties regularly , and give him that assistance they knew he was deserving of , and that nothing should be wanting on their parts to carry out the duties of the offices which thev had been appointed to that evening , and thanked the W . M . and brethren for the kind way their health had been received . The W . M . then introduced the
toast of " The Past Officers , " and in doing so mentioned the services of Pro . C . Tudball as thc Secretary of the past year ; also those of Bro . Capt . S . Babington , as S . D . ; * lso the valuable services rendered by their I . P . M ., Wor . Bro . C . E . Mitchell , and those of Wor . Bro . W . H . Hussey , D . G . S ., th'ir late Treas ., who had to retire from his old post ( which he had so worthily filled for the past few
years ) on account of his health and the heavy duties he had to { perform as D . G . S .. which was received with applause . The band played the air , " Life let us Cherish . " Bro . Capt . Babington , on behalf of the Past Officers , said what little they had done during the past year they had done with a good will , but he hoped that those that were appointed to office during the ensuing year would
endeavour to do better than they had done in the past , and thanked the brethren for ftbe cordial way they had received the toast of their health . The remainder of the evening was spent in harmony by the brethren , many good songs being ' sung , the choruses of which were accompanied by the band . The W . M . called the attention of the brethren to the approaching hour , and the last toast
of the evening was that of "The Poor Masons , " and took leave of each other at 11 . 15 p . m . Thus ended the merry installation night of Lodge Truth . The band played the air , " To all Poor and Distressed Brother Masons , " after which , to close the proceedings , " God Save the Queen , " in which all the brethren joined . JThe above appeared in our second edition of last week ] .
HAMPTON COURT . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , 12 th February , 1876 , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Hampton Court . Present : Bros . J . Baldwin , W . M . ; E . H . Thiellay , S . W . ; J . B . Langley , J . W . ; T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B ., Middlesex , P . W ., Trcas . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec ; E . W . Deveraux , S . D . ; S . Wolff ,. J . D . ; A . F . Loos , I . G . ; B . Wright , D . C . ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Mid-
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dlesex , Tyler . Past Masters : Bros . J . T . Moss , P . P . G . R . Middlesex ; H . A . Dubois , P . P . G . A . D . C Middlesex ; W , Hammond , P . P . J . D . Middlesex . Visitors : Bros . J . Hawker , P . M . 871 ; W . A . Lochhead , 871 ; T . Horton , 871 ; A . G . Dobson , W . M . 118 ; T , Kingston , W . M . 862 ; W . Stead , I . G . 813 ; T . Painter , P . M . 749 ; H . R . Harker , 79 ; J . M . Kendcr , 1512 ; F . W . Clark , 1348 ; J . W .
Hiscox , 1512 ; and others . After the minutes of previous meeting had been dulv read and confirmed , balloting took place , and resulted unanimously in favour of the admission ot Bro . G . S . Elliott , 749 and 1375 , as a joining member and Mr . Wingate for initiation . Messrs . Beckwith and Wingate were then initiated by Bro . T . J . Moss , P . P . G . R . Middlesex , P . M . Bro . J . B . Langley was
installed by the W . M ., who received a vote of thanks for performing the ceremony , and it was directed that the vote should be recorded in the minutes . Bro . Langley appointed thc following brethren to the various offices for the ensuing" year : —Bros . E . H . Thiellay , P . P . A . G . P . Middlesex , W . M . 145 , S . W . ; T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M . 73 , W . M . 1 : 40 , J . W . ; H . A , Dubois ,
P . P . A . G . D . C , Middlesex , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P ., Middlesex , P . M ., Sec . ; ( Bro . Walters was reinvested Secretary for the fourth time ); E . VV . Deveraux , S . D .-S . Wolff , J . D . ; A . F . Loos , I . G . ; J . Mason , W . M . Elliot . Lodge . Org . ; B . Wright , A . S . ; J . Johnson , D . C ; M . Underwood . W . S . ; H . Faija , C . S . ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middlesex Tyler . The following motions were unanimously agreed to :
To present thirty guineas to Masonic Charities , and a ten guinea testimonial to the Secretary . The usual twelve guinea Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . J . W . Baldwin . The proceedings then terminated with the proposition of several gentlemen for initiation , and tbe passing of some new bye-laws , and were followed by a banquet . FELTHAM . —Elliot Lodge ( No . 1567 ) . —The
second meeting of this promising young lodge was held on Saturday , the 8 th inst ., Bro . J . Mason , W . M . in the chair , snpported bv Bros . H . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treas , acting as I . P . M . ; F . ' Green , S . W . ; W . Dunham , J . W . ; J . R . Nicholls , S . D . ; A . ] . Ireton . J . D . ; J . H . Pearson , I . G . ; S . L . Green , D . C . ; T . W . Clarke , W . S . ; W . T . Hone , Prov . G . Purst ., Treas . ; and J . Elliott . Sec . The lodge
was opened , and the minutes of the consecration and emergency meetings having been read and approved , the ballot was taken for five gentlemen as candidates for initiation , this being unanimous in each case . Four of them being in attendance , were introduced , and received the benefits of the First Degree . Thc lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bros . Pearse and Nicholls were duly
advanced to the degree of Fellow Craft . The S . W . presented the lodge with a very handsome volume of the Sacred Law , which , for elegance of design and material , we have seldom seen surpassed . The present was duly received and acknowledged on behalf of the lodge by the W . M ., who said he trusted that not only would the members look upon it as a gift to the lodge for the mere
routine business thereof , but that they , by careful study and strict adherence to its precepts , may be guided to that Grand Lodge above , where he was sure it was the earnest desire of everyone present they may at last meet , when this life and its meetings shall have passed away . Bro . Hone proposed , and Bro . F . Green seconded , a motion that Sir G . Elliot , having kindly given his consent for the
lodge to use his crest for all lodge purposes , that this become at once a banner lodge , which , being carried unanimously , the banner of Bro . Mason , as first W . M ., was at once unfurled , and was much admired by all present . Several gentlemen being proposed for initiation , and one as joining member at the next meeting , brought the lodge meeting to a close , after
which about 30 of the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet supplied by Bro . Harris , who was assisted by the well-known caterer , Bro . Stone , of Halliford . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the usual Masonic toasts , which were well received ; and in proposing that of "The M . W . G . M ., " he referred to his visit to India , and thought that if anything was needed to prove the
high estimation in which he was held , both in and outside the Craft , he was sure that need had been well supplied . He tiusted that the Great Architect of the Universe would guard and shelter him from every danger , that he may be enabled to return safely to his native land , when every member of the Craft would rejoice to find him once more amongst us . The lodge was honoured by a visit
from Bros . H . Buss , Prov . G . Treas . ; R . W . Little , Prov . G . S . W . ; J . Coutts , P . G . P . ; E . M . Haigh , P . G . S . ; B . Swallow , Prov . G . S . ( W . M . 1563 ); J . Green , G . Townsend , J . Barfield , and A . Glover . Each of the toasts were given and responded to in a truly Masonic manner , the Tyler ' s toast bringing to a close a'most enjoyable evening ,
We wish the lodge that success which it deserves , and which is evidently attending its every movement , as we understand that a list is always to be found lying on the festive board for contributions to the Girls' School , which already amount to nearly £ 40 , and we think this should stimulate other Provincial Lodges to greater exertions on behalf of the forthcoming festival .
INSTRUCTION . LEICESTER . —Union Lodge—The annual festival of this lodge , which is held under the joint sanction of the local lodges , took place on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at Leicester , and was attended by a large number of the members of the town lodges . The Twelve Sections of the first and second lectures were worked as under : —
1 'IHST LECTURE . 1 st Sec . by Bro . S . S . Partridge , I . P . M . 523 , D . ofC , 1560 2 nd „ „ T . A . Wykes , J . W ., 523 . 3 .. ,. W . Sculthorpe , P . M ., 523 , Std ., 1560 . 4 » 1 . J . M . M'AUister , W . M . 279 . Jtfh „ „ E . Mason , S . W . 1391 . 6 th „ „ J . T . Thorp , W . M . 23 . 7 'h „ „ c . W . Statham , S . W . 279 .
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SECONP LECTUBE . 1 st Sec by Bro . W . C . Shout , S . D ., 523 . 2 nA " . t J . Ewing , Sec , 1391 . ' 3 rd ,, „ W . T . Rowlett , S ' . W ., 523 . 4 th „ „ T . Worthington , W . M ., jo . 5 th „ „ H . Meadows , ngr . The questions were given by Bro . G . TollerP . M . ; ZJ
, , 1 . 1 . M . 1560 , who occupied the chair . At the conclusion of the work R . W . Bro . W . Kelly , P . P . G . M ., referred in laudatory terms to the excellent manner in which all concerned had performed their tasks , there being hardly a single slip throughout , and proposed that a cordial vote of
thanks be given to those concerned , which was seconded by Bro . C Johnson , P . M ., and carried unanimously . Bro . Toller responded in suitable terms on behalf of those engaged m the work , and after the transaction of some routine business the lod ge was closed , and the members adjourned to refreshment .
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JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 1 S 3 )—Thc last convocation of this excellent and old established chapter was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Tuesday , the 8 th inst . The jchapter was opened by Comps . Smith , M . E . Z . ; Holbrook , I . P . Z . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., " . Treas . ; Davage , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; W . Hammond , P . G . P . S . Middx ., H . ; Elsam , J . ; Wagner
, N . ; Robinson , P . S . ; Mander , 2 nd A . S . There were also present Comps . Whitley , Bond , Webb , Walls . Sumner and Stewart . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the companions proceeded to elect the office-bearers for the year ensuing , as follows : Comps . Hammond , M . E . ; Elsam , H . ; Wagner , J . ; Robinson , N . ; Harfeld , Treas . ; Davage , S . E . ; and Mander , P . S . In
every case the ballot was unanimous , and at the conclusion of the election the companions severally returned thanks for tbe honour done them . A letter of resignation having been read from Comp . Honnewell , who held the office of 1 st Assist ., which was accepted with great regret , Comp . ( Harfeld , P . Z . arose and proposed that some fitting tribute of respect and esteem was due to their worthy
M . E ., Comp . Smith , who had presided over them for two consecutive years , and who had on all occasions discharged his duties with unremitting zeal , excellent ability , and invariable urbanity . I le went on to say that the last proof of the M . E . 's interest in his mother chapter that could be adduced , was the fact of his coming at all seasons so many miles to preside over them , namely , from Chester .
In conclusion he hoped that tbe chapter would , in consideration of his great services , vote Comp . Smith a very handsome jewel , and he would suggest that | it should be at least twice thc money value of that usually voted to those who had discharged the onerous duties of First Principal , the Jerusalem Chapter . Comp . Holbrook , P . Z . in seconding the proposition endorsed
the remarks of the last speaker most warmly . The proposition , having been neatly put by Comp . Hammond , was unanimously carried , and the M . E . in a very modest speech acknowledged his gratitude for the kind manner in which thc proposition had been moved and seconded , and also for the hearty way in which the vote had been received and carried by the chapter at large . Comp . Mander
having proposed a member for exaltation at tbe next meeting , viz ., Bro . Pratt , of the Mount Edgcumbe , which was seconded by Comp . Stewart , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the M . E . gave the usual loyal toasts , which were warmly received . In proposing " The Health of Comps . Lords Skelmersdale and De Tabley ,
G . H . and G . L . of England , " the M . E . dwelt at length upon the eminent services rendered by those justly esteemed noblemen , not only to the supreme degree of the R . A ., but to Freemasons generally . In speaking of the latter peer , the M . E . stated that as Lord de Tabley held the position of G . M . and G . S . of Cheshire he had frequent opportunities of observing the manner in which he discharged his
Masonic duties , and he could only say that he was a most excellent working Mason in all degrees of the science , and that his lordship personally took a great interest in the doings of every chapter and lodge in his province , and in private life he was most justly and deservedly esteemed by all classes of thc community . In conclusion , the M . E . expressed his opinion that while Freemasonry was supported by such
noblemen as those whose health he had had the honour of proposing , and he was proud to think that there were many such , it would continue to flourish , and eventually become so powerful that its most bitter enemies would have reason to believe that the Craft and its degrees were something more than mere empty names . It is needless to say that this toast and
the remarks that accompanied it was most cordially received by thc companions . Comp . Walls having recited the " Charge of the Light Brigade , " the I . P . Z ., Comp . Holbrook , proposed " The Health of the M . E ., " in which he stated that after the encomiums which had been passed upon Comp . Smith in the chapter that evening , and which were well merited , it would be perhaps in bad taste for
him to further enlarge upon the good qualities and working abilities of Ihe M . E ., who for two years had occupied that exalted position , and in conclusion he would ask the companions to join with him in wishing Comp . Smith a long life and the enjoyment of every domestic blessing . The toast having been duly honoured , the M . E . responded . In tl > e course of his speech he touched feelingly
upon the kind remarks that had been passed upon him that evening by Comps . Harfeld and Holbrook , which he felt he did not deserve in their entirety . It was true be had striven to do his duty , with the hope that by so doing he should merit the approval of the companions , but he considered that no one should aspire to fill thc chair of a First Principal unless he was prepared to devote every en-
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and stated in what high standing he was held as a ruler in the Craft and respected ; they all look up to him in this and every other lodge in the district that he might favour with his visits . The band played the air , " Let us be happy together . " Wor . Bro . Borrow , in replying to the toast , remarked that this was the third occasion on which he had acted as Installing
Officer in Lodge Truth . It had afforded him peculiar pleasnre to place Wor . Bro . Rowe in the Master ' s chair , not only because he felt sure that , under thc able management of that most zealous and hardworking Mason , the prosperity of tbe lodge , which for some time past has been declining , would return , but because Wor . Bro . Rowe was one of his ( Wor . Bro . Barrow ' s ) most valued friends , and
merited the support and respect of all who desired to see Freemasonry in Borahay flourishing . Wor . Bro . Rowe was not only well-known in Craft Masonry , but as head if a prececptory , and of an Eig hteenth Degree chapter , was looked upon as one of the most careful and successful Principals in the presidency . As they were aware , Wor . Bro . Rowe had lately had conferred on him the high
honour of the English 3 0 th Degree , and no other Craft lodge in Bombay had at its head a man who united in his own person more administrative experience in the office of Master . The W . M . then rose and said . —Worshipful Sir and Brethren . The next toast he ( the W . M . ) had to ask the officers and b rethren to join him in—one that was always so well received in Truth—was that of "The
Visitors . " He could assure them one and all that at any time they would favour the lodge with their presence he could ensure them a hearty reception both at working up stairs and at their festive board below , and hoped that he would have the pleasure of their company during the ensuing year as he had had in the past in other lodges which he had been ruling over for the past year . The band played
the air , " Let us be happy together . " Wor . Bro . F . Council , on rising to respond on behalf of the visitors , was loudly applauded , and said he had great pleasure at being present at tbe installation of their W . M . It was one of those elections that they had all looked forward to with great interest , knowing how Truth had been situated for the past two years ; but he was pleased to say that he
believe the brethren had selected one to rule over them for the ensuing year that would do his work in that Masterly styir which he was noterf for , and had seen him carrying out in the lodge he had been ruling over for the past year , and he was sure that the members of Truth had made a wise choice in securing him as their W . M . for the ensuing year , and from what he had seen of Wor . Bro .
Rowe ' s working he would this time next year prove to the members that he had done his duty to the lodge , and thought he could speak of all the visitors present , as well as himself , that they would only be pleased to visit the lodge again on some future occasion when opportunity offers , and thanked the brethren of Truth for the kind way the toast of their health had been received and responded
to . The next toast was that of " The Newly-appointed Officers of Truth . " The W . M . said that he hoped that the selection he had made would prove beneficial to the lodge , as he had taken every care in the selection , and had given his reason for choosing the brethren he had done , and stated the claims he thought earth one had to the post he had appointed him to , and hoped he would find them
punctual in their attendance , as they were quite aware unless the Master had the hearty co-operation of his officers it was impossible for the lodge to work in that efficient way which he hoped they would do during the current year . Thc band plaved the air , " Happy are we to-night . Boys . " Bro . C . Tudball , S . W ., on behalf of himself and brother officers , said that he could assure the
W . M . that they would give him their hearty support , and attend their duties regularly , and give him that assistance they knew he was deserving of , and that nothing should be wanting on their parts to carry out the duties of the offices which thev had been appointed to that evening , and thanked the W . M . and brethren for the kind way their health had been received . The W . M . then introduced the
toast of " The Past Officers , " and in doing so mentioned the services of Pro . C . Tudball as thc Secretary of the past year ; also those of Bro . Capt . S . Babington , as S . D . ; * lso the valuable services rendered by their I . P . M ., Wor . Bro . C . E . Mitchell , and those of Wor . Bro . W . H . Hussey , D . G . S ., th'ir late Treas ., who had to retire from his old post ( which he had so worthily filled for the past few
years ) on account of his health and the heavy duties he had to { perform as D . G . S .. which was received with applause . The band played the air , " Life let us Cherish . " Bro . Capt . Babington , on behalf of the Past Officers , said what little they had done during the past year they had done with a good will , but he hoped that those that were appointed to office during the ensuing year would
endeavour to do better than they had done in the past , and thanked the brethren for ftbe cordial way they had received the toast of their health . The remainder of the evening was spent in harmony by the brethren , many good songs being ' sung , the choruses of which were accompanied by the band . The W . M . called the attention of the brethren to the approaching hour , and the last toast
of the evening was that of "The Poor Masons , " and took leave of each other at 11 . 15 p . m . Thus ended the merry installation night of Lodge Truth . The band played the air , " To all Poor and Distressed Brother Masons , " after which , to close the proceedings , " God Save the Queen , " in which all the brethren joined . JThe above appeared in our second edition of last week ] .
HAMPTON COURT . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , 12 th February , 1876 , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Hampton Court . Present : Bros . J . Baldwin , W . M . ; E . H . Thiellay , S . W . ; J . B . Langley , J . W . ; T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B ., Middlesex , P . W ., Trcas . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec ; E . W . Deveraux , S . D . ; S . Wolff ,. J . D . ; A . F . Loos , I . G . ; B . Wright , D . C . ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Mid-
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dlesex , Tyler . Past Masters : Bros . J . T . Moss , P . P . G . R . Middlesex ; H . A . Dubois , P . P . G . A . D . C Middlesex ; W , Hammond , P . P . J . D . Middlesex . Visitors : Bros . J . Hawker , P . M . 871 ; W . A . Lochhead , 871 ; T . Horton , 871 ; A . G . Dobson , W . M . 118 ; T , Kingston , W . M . 862 ; W . Stead , I . G . 813 ; T . Painter , P . M . 749 ; H . R . Harker , 79 ; J . M . Kendcr , 1512 ; F . W . Clark , 1348 ; J . W .
Hiscox , 1512 ; and others . After the minutes of previous meeting had been dulv read and confirmed , balloting took place , and resulted unanimously in favour of the admission ot Bro . G . S . Elliott , 749 and 1375 , as a joining member and Mr . Wingate for initiation . Messrs . Beckwith and Wingate were then initiated by Bro . T . J . Moss , P . P . G . R . Middlesex , P . M . Bro . J . B . Langley was
installed by the W . M ., who received a vote of thanks for performing the ceremony , and it was directed that the vote should be recorded in the minutes . Bro . Langley appointed thc following brethren to the various offices for the ensuing" year : —Bros . E . H . Thiellay , P . P . A . G . P . Middlesex , W . M . 145 , S . W . ; T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M . 73 , W . M . 1 : 40 , J . W . ; H . A , Dubois ,
P . P . A . G . D . C , Middlesex , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . P ., Middlesex , P . M ., Sec . ; ( Bro . Walters was reinvested Secretary for the fourth time ); E . VV . Deveraux , S . D .-S . Wolff , J . D . ; A . F . Loos , I . G . ; J . Mason , W . M . Elliot . Lodge . Org . ; B . Wright , A . S . ; J . Johnson , D . C ; M . Underwood . W . S . ; H . Faija , C . S . ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middlesex Tyler . The following motions were unanimously agreed to :
To present thirty guineas to Masonic Charities , and a ten guinea testimonial to the Secretary . The usual twelve guinea Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . J . W . Baldwin . The proceedings then terminated with the proposition of several gentlemen for initiation , and tbe passing of some new bye-laws , and were followed by a banquet . FELTHAM . —Elliot Lodge ( No . 1567 ) . —The
second meeting of this promising young lodge was held on Saturday , the 8 th inst ., Bro . J . Mason , W . M . in the chair , snpported bv Bros . H . G . Buss , Prov . G . Treas , acting as I . P . M . ; F . ' Green , S . W . ; W . Dunham , J . W . ; J . R . Nicholls , S . D . ; A . ] . Ireton . J . D . ; J . H . Pearson , I . G . ; S . L . Green , D . C . ; T . W . Clarke , W . S . ; W . T . Hone , Prov . G . Purst ., Treas . ; and J . Elliott . Sec . The lodge
was opened , and the minutes of the consecration and emergency meetings having been read and approved , the ballot was taken for five gentlemen as candidates for initiation , this being unanimous in each case . Four of them being in attendance , were introduced , and received the benefits of the First Degree . Thc lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bros . Pearse and Nicholls were duly
advanced to the degree of Fellow Craft . The S . W . presented the lodge with a very handsome volume of the Sacred Law , which , for elegance of design and material , we have seldom seen surpassed . The present was duly received and acknowledged on behalf of the lodge by the W . M ., who said he trusted that not only would the members look upon it as a gift to the lodge for the mere
routine business thereof , but that they , by careful study and strict adherence to its precepts , may be guided to that Grand Lodge above , where he was sure it was the earnest desire of everyone present they may at last meet , when this life and its meetings shall have passed away . Bro . Hone proposed , and Bro . F . Green seconded , a motion that Sir G . Elliot , having kindly given his consent for the
lodge to use his crest for all lodge purposes , that this become at once a banner lodge , which , being carried unanimously , the banner of Bro . Mason , as first W . M ., was at once unfurled , and was much admired by all present . Several gentlemen being proposed for initiation , and one as joining member at the next meeting , brought the lodge meeting to a close , after
which about 30 of the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet supplied by Bro . Harris , who was assisted by the well-known caterer , Bro . Stone , of Halliford . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M . gave the usual Masonic toasts , which were well received ; and in proposing that of "The M . W . G . M ., " he referred to his visit to India , and thought that if anything was needed to prove the
high estimation in which he was held , both in and outside the Craft , he was sure that need had been well supplied . He tiusted that the Great Architect of the Universe would guard and shelter him from every danger , that he may be enabled to return safely to his native land , when every member of the Craft would rejoice to find him once more amongst us . The lodge was honoured by a visit
from Bros . H . Buss , Prov . G . Treas . ; R . W . Little , Prov . G . S . W . ; J . Coutts , P . G . P . ; E . M . Haigh , P . G . S . ; B . Swallow , Prov . G . S . ( W . M . 1563 ); J . Green , G . Townsend , J . Barfield , and A . Glover . Each of the toasts were given and responded to in a truly Masonic manner , the Tyler ' s toast bringing to a close a'most enjoyable evening ,
We wish the lodge that success which it deserves , and which is evidently attending its every movement , as we understand that a list is always to be found lying on the festive board for contributions to the Girls' School , which already amount to nearly £ 40 , and we think this should stimulate other Provincial Lodges to greater exertions on behalf of the forthcoming festival .
INSTRUCTION . LEICESTER . —Union Lodge—The annual festival of this lodge , which is held under the joint sanction of the local lodges , took place on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at Leicester , and was attended by a large number of the members of the town lodges . The Twelve Sections of the first and second lectures were worked as under : —
1 'IHST LECTURE . 1 st Sec . by Bro . S . S . Partridge , I . P . M . 523 , D . ofC , 1560 2 nd „ „ T . A . Wykes , J . W ., 523 . 3 .. ,. W . Sculthorpe , P . M ., 523 , Std ., 1560 . 4 » 1 . J . M . M'AUister , W . M . 279 . Jtfh „ „ E . Mason , S . W . 1391 . 6 th „ „ J . T . Thorp , W . M . 23 . 7 'h „ „ c . W . Statham , S . W . 279 .
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SECONP LECTUBE . 1 st Sec by Bro . W . C . Shout , S . D ., 523 . 2 nA " . t J . Ewing , Sec , 1391 . ' 3 rd ,, „ W . T . Rowlett , S ' . W ., 523 . 4 th „ „ T . Worthington , W . M ., jo . 5 th „ „ H . Meadows , ngr . The questions were given by Bro . G . TollerP . M . ; ZJ
, , 1 . 1 . M . 1560 , who occupied the chair . At the conclusion of the work R . W . Bro . W . Kelly , P . P . G . M ., referred in laudatory terms to the excellent manner in which all concerned had performed their tasks , there being hardly a single slip throughout , and proposed that a cordial vote of
thanks be given to those concerned , which was seconded by Bro . C Johnson , P . M ., and carried unanimously . Bro . Toller responded in suitable terms on behalf of those engaged m the work , and after the transaction of some routine business the lod ge was closed , and the members adjourned to refreshment .
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JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 1 S 3 )—Thc last convocation of this excellent and old established chapter was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Tuesday , the 8 th inst . The jchapter was opened by Comps . Smith , M . E . Z . ; Holbrook , I . P . Z . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., " . Treas . ; Davage , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; W . Hammond , P . G . P . S . Middx ., H . ; Elsam , J . ; Wagner
, N . ; Robinson , P . S . ; Mander , 2 nd A . S . There were also present Comps . Whitley , Bond , Webb , Walls . Sumner and Stewart . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the companions proceeded to elect the office-bearers for the year ensuing , as follows : Comps . Hammond , M . E . ; Elsam , H . ; Wagner , J . ; Robinson , N . ; Harfeld , Treas . ; Davage , S . E . ; and Mander , P . S . In
every case the ballot was unanimous , and at the conclusion of the election the companions severally returned thanks for tbe honour done them . A letter of resignation having been read from Comp . Honnewell , who held the office of 1 st Assist ., which was accepted with great regret , Comp . ( Harfeld , P . Z . arose and proposed that some fitting tribute of respect and esteem was due to their worthy
M . E ., Comp . Smith , who had presided over them for two consecutive years , and who had on all occasions discharged his duties with unremitting zeal , excellent ability , and invariable urbanity . I le went on to say that the last proof of the M . E . 's interest in his mother chapter that could be adduced , was the fact of his coming at all seasons so many miles to preside over them , namely , from Chester .
In conclusion he hoped that tbe chapter would , in consideration of his great services , vote Comp . Smith a very handsome jewel , and he would suggest that | it should be at least twice thc money value of that usually voted to those who had discharged the onerous duties of First Principal , the Jerusalem Chapter . Comp . Holbrook , P . Z . in seconding the proposition endorsed
the remarks of the last speaker most warmly . The proposition , having been neatly put by Comp . Hammond , was unanimously carried , and the M . E . in a very modest speech acknowledged his gratitude for the kind manner in which thc proposition had been moved and seconded , and also for the hearty way in which the vote had been received and carried by the chapter at large . Comp . Mander
having proposed a member for exaltation at tbe next meeting , viz ., Bro . Pratt , of the Mount Edgcumbe , which was seconded by Comp . Stewart , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the M . E . gave the usual loyal toasts , which were warmly received . In proposing " The Health of Comps . Lords Skelmersdale and De Tabley ,
G . H . and G . L . of England , " the M . E . dwelt at length upon the eminent services rendered by those justly esteemed noblemen , not only to the supreme degree of the R . A ., but to Freemasons generally . In speaking of the latter peer , the M . E . stated that as Lord de Tabley held the position of G . M . and G . S . of Cheshire he had frequent opportunities of observing the manner in which he discharged his
Masonic duties , and he could only say that he was a most excellent working Mason in all degrees of the science , and that his lordship personally took a great interest in the doings of every chapter and lodge in his province , and in private life he was most justly and deservedly esteemed by all classes of thc community . In conclusion , the M . E . expressed his opinion that while Freemasonry was supported by such
noblemen as those whose health he had had the honour of proposing , and he was proud to think that there were many such , it would continue to flourish , and eventually become so powerful that its most bitter enemies would have reason to believe that the Craft and its degrees were something more than mere empty names . It is needless to say that this toast and
the remarks that accompanied it was most cordially received by thc companions . Comp . Walls having recited the " Charge of the Light Brigade , " the I . P . Z ., Comp . Holbrook , proposed " The Health of the M . E ., " in which he stated that after the encomiums which had been passed upon Comp . Smith in the chapter that evening , and which were well merited , it would be perhaps in bad taste for
him to further enlarge upon the good qualities and working abilities of Ihe M . E ., who for two years had occupied that exalted position , and in conclusion he would ask the companions to join with him in wishing Comp . Smith a long life and the enjoyment of every domestic blessing . The toast having been duly honoured , the M . E . responded . In tl > e course of his speech he touched feelingly
upon the kind remarks that had been passed upon him that evening by Comps . Harfeld and Holbrook , which he felt he did not deserve in their entirety . It was true be had striven to do his duty , with the hope that by so doing he should merit the approval of the companions , but he considered that no one should aspire to fill thc chair of a First Principal unless he was prepared to devote every en-