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brethren subsequently adjourned to banquet , and during the evening the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Dixon , I . P . M ., proposed "Thc Health of the W . M . " in a very cordial maimer , and thc latter in reply thanked tlie brethren for the great honour they had conferred upon him in again electing him to the chair . He felt and realised the responsibilities of his office ,

but he could assure them that no effort would be spared ta perform its duties to their satisfaction . Other speeches followed , and the pleasures of thc social board were greatly enhanced by the efforts of Bros . J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; C . H . Jones , and others . GREENWICH . —STAR L ODGE ( NO . 1275 ) . —At the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on Friday , June , 4 th , the regular

meeting of this prosperous lodge was held . In consequence of the death of the W . M ., Bro . G . Pymm , Bro . J . Smith , P . G . P ., P . M ., Treasurer , presided over the lodge as W . M ., and there were present—Bros . J . J . Limebeer , S . W . ; II . J . Green , J . W . ; R . W . Williams , S . D . ; W . B . Woodman , D . C ; F . ' Walters , P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec ; C . J . Hogg , P . G . S ., P . M . ; I-I . Keeble , P . M . ; W . Aught , P . G . P . ;

P . M . ; and forty others . The lodge list of visitors included Bros . George Kenning , P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M . 192 , & c . ; Smith , 1326 } and others . The work , was raising Bros . E . H . Band and J . T . C . Brooks , and passing Bros . . Lindscy and W . Carter , 1309 , to the Second . The elections Were unanimous in favour of Bros . J . J . Limebeer , S . W ., for W . M . ; and J . Smith , P . G . P ., P . M ., being re-elected

Treasurer ; J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middlesex , re-elected Tyler . The Audit Committee was appointed . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation . The lodge was closed . The usual excellent banquet was served . LIVERPOOL . —STANLEY LODGE ( NO . 1325 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Kirkdale ,

Liverpool , where there was a large gathering of members and visitors . Bro . Crosby Leighton , W . M ., opened the proceedings in due form , supported by Bros . T . Leighton , P . M . ; H . Ashmore , S . W . ; F . Knight , J . W . ; James W . Burgess , S . D . ; G . Smith , J . D . ; J . W . Clurnside , I . G . ; P . Larsen , Tyler ; T . H . Bradshaw . ' S . Hill , S . Gordon , A . Samuells . W . Budge , G . D . Gilbert , E . Sykes , J . M . Cooper , C . Heden , J .

Jones , C . ^ Schmidt , and R . Buckingham . The visitors present were Bros . H . P . Price , S . W . * " 49 ; J- Williams , 249 ; W . J . Atkinson , 1303 ; J . Houlding , Sec , 823 ; P . li . Forshaw , W . M . 1403 ; W . Hiles , 1299 ; J . K . Callow , P . M . 673 ; T . Lloyd , 133 6 ; J . Holland , P . M . 823 ; E . Griffiths , 1483 ; J . W . Turley , P . G . J . D . W . L ., P . M . 103 s ; J . Hayes . W . M . 249 ; J . Hughes ,

iz _ 4 i W . P . Corlett , 249 ; Rev . Philip Hains , W . M . 204 ; I ) . Nelson , W . M . 1503 , P . M . 6 73 ; J . Goodman , S . W . 1 403 ; T . Shaw , S . W . 823 * ; D . R . Davies , 1264 ; D . Callow , 823 ; W . Archer , W . M . 1086 ; W . T . Worthington , 135 6 ; R . ' ll . Webster , 823 ; J . Chambers , 249 ; W . Cottrell , W . M . 823 ; ] . Skeef , P . G . O ., P . M . 216 ; W . G . Veale , Org . 249 ; I . Vaughan , J . W . 8 fi ; H . Vaughan , J . D . 86 ; J . Healing ,

P . M ., Treas . 264 ; W . Clements , 6 75 ; and W . Bolton , W . M , 823 . After the confirmation of thc minutes , the chair was taken by Bro . T . Ashmore , P . M . 823 , who installed Bro . H . Ashmore as the W . M . ofthe Stanley Lodge for the year , who invested the following as his officers : — Bros . Crosby Leighton , I . P . M . and D . C . ; F . Knight , S . W . ; James W . Burgess , J . W . ; T . Leighton , P . M . Treas . ; C .

Heden , Sec ; G . D . Davis , S . D . ; T . II . Bradshaw , J . D . ; Gilbert , I . G . ; Anderson , S . ; and P . Larsen , Tyler . Messrs . John Blackburn , Robert Upton , William Macnally , and John Twiss were subsequently initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order in a remarkably effective manner . Business being finished , the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , and during

thc evening a handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Crosby Leighton , I . P . M ., by the W . M ., in thc name of the members of the lodge , as a token of sincere regard and esteem—a presentation which was all the more valuable as thi « was the first jewel ever presented by the lodge . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed during the evening , and several p leasant hours were spent , with song ,

sentiment , aud pleasant fraternal intercourse . LIVERPOOL . —THE HAMEII LODGE , ( No . 1393 ) . —At the close of the last meeting of this lodge , a very cordial vote of thanks was proposed to the retiring W . M ., Bro . R . H . Evans , for the very able and courteous manner in which he had presided over the lodge during the past year . Bro . Jones , I . P . M ., in proposing the vote , spoke in high terms

of eulogy of thc very valuable services which had been rendered to thc lodge by Bro . Evans , and the sentiment was very heartily endorsed by all present . Bro . Jackson , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year ; Bro . Chas . Tyrer , was again elected Treasurer ; and Bros . Lecson , and ' 1 'hos . Brown were elected auditors for the ensuing year . The installation of Bro . Jackson will

take place on thc 24 th inst ., on which occasion Bro . Jones , P . M ., has given notice that he will propose a resolution to the effect that the sum of £ 10 be voted out of the funds of the lodge , for thc purpose of presenting Bro . Evans with a testimonial , as a mark of thc high esteem in which Bro .

Evans is held by the whole of the brethren , and of his services as W . M . Not only was the announcement of this notice received with much approval by thc lotlge , but we understand that Bro . M'Caithy ,. J . W ., at the request of numcrousbrethren , kindly took charge of a separate private subscription list , with the view to a considerable extension of the testimonial .

A large amount vvas at once subscribed , and we have no doubt thc presentation will be of a very gratifying character to Bro . Evans , who throughout his year of office has certainly done all that it was possible of a W . M . to do to maintain the very high character which the Hamer Lodge

has attained . MANCHESTER . —LODGE or TRUTH ( NO . 1458 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this flourishing lodge was heltl on Saturday , the 5 th ; the lodge was opened by thc W . M ., Bro . H . Smitb , at ten minutes past four . The minutes of last regular meeting having been read and confirmed ,

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the ballot was then taken for Mr . H . Jas . Oldham , and proved favourable . Mr . Thos . Brayshaw , who was approved at previous meeting , was regularly initialed into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . M . In thc absence of the S . W ., Bro . Tyers , P . M ., occupied the S . W . ' s chair . Thc charge was delivered by Bro . Kent , J . W ., in his usual efficient maimer . The motion by Bro . J . W . Turner ,

I . P . M ., for raising the subscription and initiation fee , will be taken into consideration at next regular meeting , and if passed will be a great benefit to the lodge financially . Business was concluded at half-past seven , when the brethren sat down to an excellent supper , provided by Bro . Potts , after which the usual toasts were drunk , and the brethren separated soon after nine o ' clock . Bro . Dottie

gave several recitations during the evening , which were highly appreciated by the brethren . HAMPTON COURT . — ERA LODGE ( NO . i 4 ** 3 ) - — Thc regular meeting of this well established and prosperous lodge was held at the King ' s Arms Hotel . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . W . Baldwin , W . M . ; E . H . Thiellay , S . W . ; J . T . Moss , P . G . Reg . Midx . ; P . P . G . S . D .

Midx ., P . M ., as J . W . ; T . J . Sabine , P . G . S . D . Midx ., P . M . Treas . ; F . Walters , P . G . P . Midx ., P . M . Sec . ; S . Wolff , S . D . ; E . W . Devercux , J . D . ; B . Weight , as I . G . ; W . A . Simmons , W . S ., and many others , besides a goodly number of visitors . The only work done was initiating Mr . Harvey into the privileges and mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The three new platforms and

three chairs , supplied by Bro . G . Kenning , Little Britain , were greatly admired and universally approved of . They were used for the first time at this meeting , having only been lately ordered and just supplied . The chairs are beautiful specimens of the upholsterers' art , and shew what can be done to turn out such splendid articles of useful furniture . They are both ornamental and useful .

Some gentlemen were proposed for initiation . Bro . Wm . Hammond , P . G . Steward , Midx ., P . M . 201 , W . M . 1326 , W . M . 1512 , was unanimously elected an honorary member of this lodge . The lodge was closed . The next regular meeting will be held on Saturday , August 14 th , at half past three o ' clock p . m . The usual banquet followed . A few hours having been spent in social intercourse , the members returned to town .

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IPSWICH . —ROVAI . SISSEX CHAPTER . —Thc quarterly convocation of thischaptcr was held on Wednesday the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Comps . P . Cornell , M . E . Z . ; N . Tracy , H . ; Rev . J . J . Farnham , Dr . Mills , P . Z . ; J . Pitcher , P . Z . Visiting Bro . Emra Holmes , M . E . Z . elect , St . Luke ' s Chapter , He . There being no candidates for exaltation thc business of thc evening was soon disposed

of . Comp . Tracy gave the oration from the Second Chair , after which the chapter was closed in ancient form , and the companions adjourned to an elegant supper in the banquetting room , provided by the worthy chef , Comp . G . Spalding , who catered in his usual excellent style . On thc removal of the cloth the M . E . Z . proposed thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts from the chair , remarking

with satisfaction on the manifest interest the Prince of Wales had already shewn in Royal Arch Masonry . In proposing the toast of The " Visitors , " Comp . Cornell said it gave him peculiar pleasure to couple with it thc name of Comp . Emra Holmes , who he was glad to hear that night was to be installed in the chair as M . E . Z . of the St . Luke ' s Chapter at the next regular convocation , at which meeting

he should make it his duty to attend to do honour to the occasion . Comp . Holmes , in responding , saitl that he trusted all the brethren would do him thc honour of being present at the St . Luke ' s Chapter , which met on the 23 rd inst . Comp . thc Rev . J . J . Farnham , P . P . S . G . W ., Bombay , and Comp . Dr . Mill , P . Z ., had kindly promised to assist in the ceremonies , and he anticipated a successful

meeting . A very agreeable hour or two having been passed , the brethren separated , evidently loth to leave the festive board . Thc Rev . J . J . Farnham introduced the subject of the restoration of the Parish Church of Westhorpe , Suffolk , of which he is " locum tenens" ( a good work in which he is anxious the Masons of Suffolk should assist him ) , and was assured of the sympathy and support

ofthe companions present . The Masons of Suffolk have not done much in thc way of church restoration , and an opportunity is now afforded them of helping a work which will redound to their honour . JERSEY . —LA CESAHEE CHAPTER , ( NO . 590 ) . —The anniversary convocation of this chapter took place on Thursday evening , June 10 th , at the Masonic Temple , to instal

the Principals elect and invest thc officers . There was a full chapter both of members and visitors . The chapter was opened by Comps . J . Oatlcy , Z . ; Geo . J . Rcnouf , IL ; and P . W . Binet , J . The other officers present were : — A . Schmitt , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . E ., E . ; J . Durell , P . Z ., Treas . ; Ed . Martel , J . 49 i . N . ; Jos . O'Flahcrty , P . S .-, Wm . H . Chapman , D . C . ; A . Viel , P . Z ., & c , and the following

visiting companions . —Wm . Adams , P . Z . 244 ; P . W . Benham , P . Z . 491 ; R . Barrow , Z . 491 ; Dr . T . J . Aubin , P . S . 491 . The minutes ofthe previous meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . A conclave of Installed First Principals was formed , under the direction of Comps . Wm . Adams , and A . Schmitt , who then installed Comps . Geo . J . Renouf , as M . E . Z . ; P . W . Binct . as H . ; and Jos . O'Flaherty , as J . On the re-admission of thc companions , thc following were

invested by the S . E . as ofiicers for the ensuing year : — Ed . Martel , P . S . ; W . II . Chapman , N . ; J . Durell . Treas . ; H . Du Jardin , Jan . The S . E . presented the annual report of the proceedings of the audit committee , showing a satisfactory position of the chapter , without any liabilities to contend with . The S . E . with feeling and deep satisfaction expatiated on the Masonic worth of Comp . J . Oatley , I . P . Z . and offered a proposition , viz . —That a vote of cordial , and well deserved thanks be recorded in the minutes

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to Comp . J . Oatley , in recognition of his exceedingly valuable , faithful and ardent services he has rendered to the chapter during a long period of years , ami that the same be inscribed on vellum for his acceptance . The motion was seconded by Comp . A . Viel , and unanimously carried A cordial vote of thanks was also passed to Com ]) . Adams for his kind services in the ceremony of installation . TWo candidates for exaltation were proposetl , and thc chapter

closed 111 due form . Thc companions then adjourned to supper , when the usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to . However , otic toast proposed in sympathetic terms by the founder of the chapter , deserves to be speciall y particulariscd , viz . — " The Honorary Members of the Chapter Comps . Wm . J . Hughan , ( Truro ) , and Dr . II . Hopkins ( Bath ) . " The Janitor ' s toast followed . The companions separatctl before 10 o ' clock , after having spent a , very pleasant and happy evening .

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GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . MUNGO ( NO . 27 ) held its regular meeting in thc Masonic Hall , No . 213 , Buchanan street , on the 17 th ; the attendance of the members was very good , and visiting brethren were numerous . The business of thc evening was limited to initiation , raisinantl affiliation . The Secretary was unable to be present on account of private business , and the minutes of the

previous meeting were left over till next month . The R . W . M Bro . D . Butler , took thc chair , and proceeded to open the lodge , Bros . Dr . Mclnnes , S . W ., G . McCom . be , JAY . Among the brethren present we observed Bros . Bain , P . M . of No . 103 ; King , P . M . ( St . Mungo ); James Duthie , Z ., Chap . 67 ; Wilson ( Chaplain ) , W . B . Paterson , Albin , D . of Music , & c . Applications were laitl before the lodge for

thc admittance into Freemasonry of Messrs . Dugald Morrison , proposed by Bro . J . Taylor , seconded by Bro . A . Nevey , and Daniel Patrick , proposed by Bro . Taylor , seconded by Bro . G . McCombc . These gentlemen being approved of were initiated into the First Degree , Bro . Bain , P . M ., No . 103 , officiating . The lodge was then passed to the Second and raised

to the Third Degree , when proposals for affiliation into St . Mungo Lodge , of Bros . James McGibbon , St . James'Old Monklaud , No . 177 ; Hardic , O . G ., St . Mark ' s , No . 102 ; Anderson , of Royal Arch Lodge , Rutherglen , No . 116 . The proposals finding favour with the members of the lodge present , they were received members of the St . Mungo , in the usual manner , Bro .

Bain again officiating . Bros . Robert Scott , Wm . Symc , and John Stevenson Muir , all members of St . Mungo Lodge , were then raised 10 the sublime degree of M . M , Bro . Bain performing thc ceremony , which he did in his usual earnest and clear style . This closed the business of the evening , when the R . W . M . thanked Bro . Bain for Ihe kindness he had shown in coming among them to assist

in their work . T he lodge was then closed in due ami ancient form . GLASGOW . —LODGE THISTLE , ( NO . 87 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , 30 , Hope-street , on the 19 th inst ., at four o ' clock , for the purpose of receiving into Masonry Mr . Peter Johnston , who was very anxious to become a member of this lodge

before he took his departure from Scotland , for a time . All having been found satisfactory as to his character by the brethren , the lodge was opened by the R . W . M ., Bro . J . W . Burns , and his Wardens . Mr . Johnston was proposed by Bro . Wm . Wilson , J . W ., and seconded by lire . McLauchlane , I . G . Thc three degrees were given , but the work vvas nicely divided between Bro . the R . W . M ., Bro .

Miller , P . M ., and Bro . Wilson , J . W . The meeting was good for an emergency , anti the degrees well given by tie above worthy and respected brothers , after which the lodge was closed in due form . GLASGOW . —LODGE ST . MARK ( No . 102 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held prompt at eight o ' clock , within their hall , situated at 213 , Buchanan-street , on Mond . ir ,

the 14 th inst . The R . W . M ., Bro . J . F . Mitchell , filled the chair , and was ably supported by his Wardens ant ! tinother officers . There was a good attendance for the season of thc year . The Secretary , Bro . J . Smith , read thc minutes of the previous regular meeting , and several emergencies , all of which were approved of and confirmed . Application ' for affiliation were laid before the lodge from Bros . John

Leckie , of Lodge bt . John ' s , Kilwinning , Kilmarnock , f > o-22 ; and Neil N . Currie . of Lodge Shakespeare , No . 101 ! . E . C ., Bradford . They were unanimously approved of and admitted members of the lodge , Bro . Mitchell , R . VV .. U , gracefully performing the ceremony . A very pleasant subject was then brought before the lodge by the K . W .. ' viz .: The desirability of paying off the bund of £ 300 , up ""

their property , where the lodge is situated . At present the )' are paying five per cent , interest on this £ 300 . A number of the original trustees , in whose name thc property hatl bet " entered , having died , this , in thc opinion of the law ofii ' _ r of the lodge , presented a favourable opportunity of adilin » some of the younger members of the lodge to the list "' trustees , and to carry out the proposal of Bro . Paters- " ;

that the £ 300 debt should be taken up by the members <¦' the lodge in £ 1 shares , bearing interest at five per cent ., ''' such other sum as could be arranged for , which won ' ' result in the members of the lodge themselves being 1 } only creditors . They would thus have the same security as the original bondholders , besides being part proprieto '' of tlie property . Thc state of lodge funds at present wou '

not permit of them paying off the debt , but this l ' - " would bring the whole debt among themselves , until t' - funds of the lodge would enable them to pay the wh" ' debt . The scheme was very favourably received by l "' members , and the R . W . M . requested them to think can * fully over the matter till the next meeting , when the tu ^ details would be laid before them . This brought the bud ness of the meeting to an end , and the lodge was cl" - * in due and ancient form .