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Smith has obtained the summit of his Masonic ambition at one bound , having never served the office of warden in a regular lodge , but never has such signal favour been more worthily bestowed . A young mason , Bro . Smith , early distinguished himself b y constant devotion to lodges of instruction , and no duty attached to

the chair in which he will be found unprepared or incompetent . The chair of the " Ivy " lodge is now filled by a diligent masonic Scholar and a courteous gentleman , wdio will , we are confident set a good example to those who will succed him in his high office , which they will do well to study and imitate .

The W . M ., having been installed , at once proceeded to appoint his officers as follows . —Bros . Geo . Mattock , S . W . ; Josiah T . Cantle , J . W ., pro . tern ., consequent on the absence of Bro . Louis Hirsch , J . W ., Designate ; Edward Thurkle , Treasurer : Charles T . Jolly , Secretary ;

Charles J . Poupard , S . D . ; Louis Corneilssen , J . D . ; Ashwell , l . G . and C . Fox ; Tyler . Past Master , John Noke , No . S 7 , undertook the P . M . ' s duties until a regular successor should be appointed . After the final addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren had been finely

delivered by Bro . Ter . y , anel the formal duties of the day had been completed , the W . M . rose anel said : — " That the first duty that devolved upon him as W . Master of the " Ivy " lodge , was to him a very pleasing one . It was to propose that a vote of thanks be tendered to Bro . Terry , for

the manner in which he had so efficiently performed the arduous duties impofed on him by the M . W . G . M , as consecrating and installing officer . He was confident that a deep and lasting impression had been made upon the minds of all who had witnessed the solemn

services of the day ; the brethren ot the " Ivy lodge felt profoundly grateful to Bro . Terry , and he had been requested by them to enquire if he would be good enough to accept an honorary life

membership of the " lodge . Bro . Terry having expressed his sense of the compliment , the motion was put from the chair , carried unanimously , and acknowledged by the Consecrating Officer in appropriate terms .

The W . M . then stated that he had anotner duty to perform of an equally pleasing character , it was to propose Bro . Cottebrune as an honorary member of the lodge .

This motion was put , and carried with tinani mity equal to the former . After Bro . Cottebrune had expressed his acK nowlcdgemeiits , thanks were tendered to Bro

Bilby for his services as Organist , and to the brethren generally for their kind assistance at that day ' s ceremonial . Several candidates for initiation having been proposed , the lodge was closed with solemn prayer .

After a cold collation had been served to the brethren , presided over by the W . M ., the following toasts were propssed and duly honoured , " Her Most Gracious . Majesty the Queen and the Craft ; " "The M . W . G . M . ' , the Most Noble

the Marquess of Ripon , K . G . ; ' "The M . W . P . G . M ., His Royal Highness Ihe Prince of Wales , K . G . ; " The R . W . D . P . G . M ., the Karl of Carnarvon , and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Past and Present . "

This toast was acknowledged by Bro . Cottebrune , G . P . The toast of "The Worship ful Marker" was proposed by Bro . Terry , in graceful and eloquent terms , he stated that the newly constituted lodge enjoyed the advantage of being presided

over by one who was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word , and eminently qualified by his Masonic attainments for the post to which he had been appointed . He sincerely wished every prosperity to the Ivy Lodge , and hoped that it would lunar clin < r to the tree of

Freemasonry . The toast was drank villi great enthusiasm and replied U > by the W-M . in suit .. Lie language and in a manw-r which showed that lie iully apj . r - ciat . e ! the kind sentiments of his L ; , ihn . ii . The \ i-i ; ..-r .- ' . replied seriatim u > the toast of their luailh , all of them exi-ve ' :-: ing h-vari .- good

wishes fsr tile : prospt rily ol the i . e , v lodes' anel re- ; gard , and alllcLoa for its W . M . Bra . T . li . Men- j dii . li , P . M ., in his reply incidentall y staled that 1 e : had iniuaieil Bro . Sniilh , into me Order , and i fait a natural pride in witnessing the position ho |

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now occupied in the Craft , there were four brethren whom he introduced into Freemasonry now occupying the position of W . M ., a fact which he need hardly say was exceedingly

gratifying to him . After the health of " The Officers" had been proposed and responded to , the T yler ' s toast was given and the brethren separated shorly after six o ' clock .

Amongst' the brethren present on this interestoccasion beyond those already designated were : — Bros . G . Ashwell , P . M . 22 ; C . Wingham , P . M . 15 ; W . Y . Laing , P . M . 45 ; E . Harris , P . M . and Treasurer 73 , Collector of Institution for Boys ; G . T . Fox , P . M . and late Treasurer

73 , P . Z . r . 3 ; C . Hartley . W . M . : C . Nolt , H Wright , and J . Welsh , 87 ; H . jlarflett , W . M . 147 ; G . F . Swan , P . M . 504 ; Dombtirg , 511 ; It . Welsford , P . M . and Treasurer ; anel It . Foster , 548 ; R . Gans , P . M . 632 ; J . N . Gailant , l . G . S 13 - , F . H . Meredith , P . M . 1257 ; T . Laxton , W . M . 1 32 T ; and manv others .

Consecration Of The Etruscan Chapter, Longton.

CONSECRATION OF THE ETRUSCAN CHAPTER , LONGTON .

The consecration of the Etruscan Chanter of Royal Arch Masons , took p lace , at the Masonic Hall , Longton , on Thursday , July 17 th . The ceremony was most efficiently performed by the G''and Superintendent of Sta'rhrdsbire , M . E . Comp ., Geo . S . Tudor , assisted by M . K . Comp . Lewis and several oilier P . ' /' s .

The musical arrangements were under the direction of M . E . Comp . E . Shanrool and were very \ vi 11 rendered . Comp . John Pratt delivered a most excellent

oration on Masonry . After the chapter had been consecrated the following companions were regularl y installed —Morton Yates , Z . ; A . Patterson , H . ; F . S .

Wright , J . At the close of the ceremonies the companions sat down to a most sumptuous banquet at the Portland Hotel , provided b y Bro . J . Meigh , M . E . Comp ., Alfred Glover , presided , supported

by M . E . Comji ., G . S . l ' udor , and M . E . Comp . Lewis , and other companions . The usual lova ! and Masonic toasts were dul y honoured . The whole of the arrangements were everything that could be desired .

The hirmtvnv , which gave great satisfaction , was supplied by iiro . George Kenning , of Londonand Liverpool .

Here's Health To The Prince!

HERE'S HEALTH TO THE PRINCE !

Mere ' s a health to the 1 ' rince who now graces the dais , A Prince and a Mason united in one , lint a Prince though lie is , we all meet on ( he level . MY ll : 5 o . WII . I . IVM C . \ Ri-i :. \ ri : i :, P . M . and P . Z ,

May the tie that unites ns be never uiii ' mie ! May his home be as happy as true love- can make it , Mav domesiie alliicfi ; i : i ne ' er ruliie its calm .

May Hie Wile an-l : he Children w ; : o sh :: re his advc ' iion J } ' . ' preserved with hhiisvlf from all ( hat ran harm I

May he see all tile peoples over whom lee may 1 rei < rn , l . ' n ' ued and haiijjy--atlaeiied to th . e ll-. rone ; Remembering ever that all blessings must come j I'Vom our Father in heaven—and from Ilim alone !

1 'lie-n Ifere ' s to the Prince who now si .:-, on the dais , To v . 'i :. ' : m we ' re uniti d bv bi ' ntl : rly hue ,

May his life he a I :,- ' r . v . e . a :: d ]^ y , r , as h ' . r . s --Lndo ' iV d v . lilt all wisdom , e . iul : rr :. ee from Above !

L-atlier , lor all ages : ; esl cii . ire . i ' , , i , e < t-. witii niet . tllie lij : s , wliic ' n never wear out at i ' . e 1 . 1 ; , me ,, ' eehad . it ttiost slue dc-Ueis . Insist on ^ iiiag these a lnal , . ini ! judge nil the . r merits .

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NOTICE . "MASONIC HISTORIANS , No . J , " by Bro . Hughan , the Masonic Historiographer , will be completed in all probability in our nexc issue .

Its delay is consequent on the " History of Freemasonry and the Lodge of Edinburgh" by Bro . [ D . Murray Lyon , not having yet made its appearance , although confidently expected last week . Bro . Hughan wrote the first portion of his interesting' article from advanced sheets

kindlysent him by the publishers , and as the work itself is almost certain to be issued during the coming week , wc hope the friendly review will be concluded in " The Freemason , " for the 2 nd August .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .

For the Week ending Friday , August 1 st , 1873 . 'i'hc Kditor will be glad to have notice from Secretaries of Lodges and Chapters of miy change in place or time of meeting .

Salurd . iv , July 26 . Lily Lodge of Instruction ( S 2 o ) , Greyhound Hotel , Rich , mond , Surrey , at 7 . Star Lodge of Instiuction ( 1275 ) , Marquis of Granb j jVcvv Cross-road , ; it 7 ; Bro . C . S . Dilley , Preceptor . Monday , July 28 . Ledge 81 t , British . ' eat . Bank of FticiKlsluyi ,

Bancvottp ! ace , MMC I . nd-roau . Snree . f Man Ledge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem Vnvcri ! , St . John'a-gate , Clcrkemvcll , at 8 ; lire . l ' . cvMctt . I'teceptor . -sr . octity lodge of hat ruction ( 174 ) , Haihvay Tavern , I- ' enchm'ch-. ' -t .-ci-t Station , at 7 . Crondeu Ledge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern ,

! laverstork-hill . at ! i : Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . K . e . rcni S ' tnr I .. dge 1 / Instruction ( 05 ) , Koyal II jtel , Mile . end-road , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . li . Gotlhcil , Preceptor . la Irish Oak lodge of Instruction , Bank ot tiier . dsl ' . ir Tavern , j \ iile-e : id , at 7 for H . St . James ' s Union Lodge of Instruction ( 180 ) , Horse ai . o Groom Tavern , Kinsley-street ( opposite the Pantheon ) ,

Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro . J . ft . Stacey , Preceptor . Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Dcptford , at 8 ; Bro . C . G . Dilley , P . M . 1155 , Preceptor . St . John of Wnpping Lodge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun

r .-i' . cin , Iligii-sticet , Yiappnig , at 8 ; Bro . T . Mortlock Prce'eptor . West Kent Lodge of Improvement ( 1297 ) , St . Saviour ' s Col lege , Stan ' stc . 'l-road , Forest-hill , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . H . W l . indns . Preceptor .

Tuesday , July 20 . . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Portugal Hotel Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . Hematic Lodge of Instruction , Palmerston Tav ., Grosvenorpark , Camhenvell , at 8 ; Bro . John Thomas , Preceptor . i ' aitii Lodge of lustiiirtii . u , liefresbmcnt Hoons , Victoria-st . ( opposite Westminster Palace : I . 'otel ) , at 8 ; Bro . C . A .

LutteUrune , lOcceplor . Piince Fiedk . William Lodge of Instruction ( 753 , / , Knights of St . John '; nvcni , St . Jului's-wood ; Bro . F . G . Baker , Prccjr-tor . iJalliousie Lodge of Instruction , King Edward , Triangle , Hackney , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . J . Saunders , Preceptor . Florence Nightingale Lodgeof Instruction , Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , at 7 . 30 , Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , Gladstone Tavern ,

Hishopsgatc-st . Uithm , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . Bolton ( W . M . 1 2-J ) , Precept . < r . St . Marylebooe Ledge oi Instruction ( 130 ;) , British Stores Ta ' . 'in , j ' . ' c ' . i-street , St . John's \ wud , at 8 ; lira . T . A . /¦ dams , Preceptor . Consottaii-ual Lodge of Instruction ( 33 ) , Whealslieaf I Intel , Iland-couit , . ioihorn , at 7 ; liro . J . K . Stacey , ( P . M . 1 So ) , Preceptor .

Vt cducstlay , July 30 . Lodge ' , ' ¦ , < , ' , ' -, Temperance in tile lia ^ t , 6 , Newby-place Poplar . ' ;¦ 1 ' ;•; . ¦ u ,,: I . e Ige of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange ( LsMiv . ieh , e . t I !; Bro . , | . liobt . Nash , Preceptor . Loelol Stter . gth Lodge of Instruction ( 22 S ) , the Graftcn Anas , I ' I iv . ee of Wales's-road , K / mtish-town , at 8 ,

Uro . J . N . Frost , Preceptor , Israel Lodge of instruction , Rising Sun Tavern , Globe-road , ul 7 . 30 ; iW- ' . v Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Tavern , lloxtou , at f ! Ccaifideiice Lodge of Induction , Haihvay Tav ., Londonstreet , City , at 7 . 30 . Unyal Union Lodge of Instruction , Horse and Groom

j lee . trn , \ . in .-ley-stieet , Oxfoid-street , at 8 ; Bro . t . A . j Aeeo ' . r ,, Prccep ' . il . , ! 'c . '' , ha"i I . 's i . ;" .-ol is : t'lic ' . irai , M . iismore Arms , Park-road , i ' n !! :, !! ,: , e . t . ' !; loo . L ' avid Ilo . ' e , Preceptor . ; !' , .: ; .: ; e , e :: ee in toe I . ' .- e . t Lodge of Instruction , George the I oaita , t ' et ' eeiiee- ' -ueet , Poplar . - ' , ' .: ! ,. ' „ , e 1 . 11 . . c ; ' jo r . >•—; . "¦ -u . T . ' . ieVet Hotel , Anerley , at 7 .. o ] sm , ; ' ; . e . I ! . V- ' . l . ' msus , Preceptor .

I _ ' ; :. assay , July 31 . j General Committee , ( . nils' School , Fie-eniasons' Hall , at 4 . j ' . - ' uklity Lodge : oi Instruction ( 3 ; , Volksliire Grey , London-( st ., Tottenham Court-road , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , I Preceptor .