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princes in much the same light as other men , yet he thought that H . R . H . had not only discharged his duties as a P . G . M . in an efficient manner , but had shown by the interest he took in the Masonic charities that he had the welfare of the Craft at heart . —After the enthusiasm which this toast excited had subsided , the W . M . gave the next toast of "The D . G . M . " , which obtained the usual
howiwcs . —The next toast , that ot The health of the W . M . " , was proposed by Bro . Wilson , P . M ., in an eloquent speech , and was received with much cheering . — The XV . M ., in responding , said that he was deeply grateful for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . It was not alone a great source of pride that he had been , elected to that
distinguished position , but that he still enjoyed the confidence of the brethren . At the same time he was well aware that he had the exceptionably good fortune to be supported by officers who were not only willing , but zealous and anxious to uphold the integrity of La Tolerance in all its beauty . It was , indeed , to the hearty co-operation of all the brethren that he owed whatever lustre might attach
tohisreign . Thebrethren might easily conceive , therefore , that the part he had taken in advancing the interests of the lodge had been a labour of love . He could not disguise from the brethren that , at times , he might have been mistaken in some of his views—he referred to the recent alteration of the bye-laws . He might not be gifted with great foresight , but he thought he might say
that if those alterations had not met with the result which was anticipated , they would doubtless be taken into consideration , with a view to amendment , by his successor , and he would promise his own hearty co-operation in the work ; but , for his own part , he would not yield to any one either in zeal for the welfare of the lodge or in earnestness of purpose to fulfil with unswerving fidelity the
duties , the trust , the dignity , and honour of the proud position which he at present occupied ; and , in conclusion , he begged to assure the brethren that he should ever continue to take the deepest interest in the prosperity of Lodge La Tolerance . ( The W . M . sal down amid loud cheering . )—The next toast , "The Visitors , " was proposed by the W . M . in very felicitous terms , and was responded
to by Bro . Bubb in an able speech . The W . M . then proposed "The P . M . ' s " , to which Bro . Wilson , P . M ., eloquently replied . "The Officers" was responded to by Bro . Hardy , on behalf of himself and the junior officers , in an admirable speech . The Tyler's toast brought the banquet to an end . In the course of the evening some excellent vocal and instrumental music was
given by the brethren . Panmure Lodge , A o . 715 . —This prosperous and flourishing lodge held its usual meeting on Saturday , the 19 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Bro . J . P . Kibble , W . M ., presided , and there were present ; Bros . J . H . Townend , S . W . and W . M .-elect ; XV . Bennett , J . W . ; Myers , P . M . and Treas . ; H .
Muggeridge , P . M . and Sec . ; Crossfield , S . D . ; Birdseye , T . D . ; Jonas , I . G . ; G . Smith , P . M . and Tyler ; Fielder , P . M . ; Paddle , P . M-. ; Wecdon , P . M ., antl others . The work on the agenda paper was all gone through , viz ., raising Bro . Casey , passing Bro . Harris , and initiating Messrs . Jules Lucqtiin and Moses Bennett . The ceremonies were beautifully rendered , and Bro . II . Muggeridge , P . M . antl
Sec , by desire and request , gave the charge in his usual faultless manner . It was announced that the lotlge would send a Steward to the anniversary festival of the Girls' School , to be held next May on a day to be fixed by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , who will preside as chairman . The usual Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted lo the retiring W . M ., and the election of
W . M . for the ensuing year was unanimous in favour of Bro . J . II . Townend , S . W ., occupying that exaltetl position . Bro . Myers , P . M ., was again unanimously elected Treasurer , and G . Smith , P . M ., unanimously re-elected Tyler . The lodge was then closed , when the usual firstrate banquet was sewed . After ihe cloth was drawn , the W . M . gave "The Queen and tho Craft , " Bro .
Wecdon , assisted by Bro . Birdscyc , singing "God Save the Queen . "—The next toast , "The Karl tie Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M ., " was proposed by the W . M ., who said : Wc have all had good experience of his zeal in Masonry . We have not seen lum preside many times as G . M ., but we all know from past experience how great his attainments arc . I therefore call upon vou with all
earnestness and zeal to drink his health . ( This , lilce all the other toasts , was well received . )—The third toast was " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales antl the Earl of Zetland , Past Grand Masters , " which , the W . M . said , he was sure would be received with pleasure by them . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales was to be Chairman at the Girls' School Festival , which , after the great success
that ensued from his having presided as such at ihe last festival of the B ys' School , would endear him as a Mason to all present , lie was sure they would also receive with pleasure the name of the Earl of Zetland , as on many occasions they had his health proposed as Grantl Master . Hclhcrcforccalled upon them lodrink thehcalthsofthe Past Grand Masters . —The XV . M . then proposed "The healths
of the D . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , antl the rest of the Grand Officers , Past and Present , " saying : 1 am sure , with me , you will receive with great pleasure this toast , because to-night we are particularly fortunate in having the presence of liro . A . M'l . ntyre . G . K ., amongst us , who is a gootl Mason , anil deservedly respected by all who know him . 1 give you that toast , coupled with the name of Bro . M'Int ' yre . —Bro . J .
Clcmmans , in good style , sang " Beautiful Mrs . Crop , " when Bro . M'intyre responded . — "The health of the newly-initiated brethren" having been given , Bro . II . Muggeridge sang "The Entered Apprentice . "—The initiates responded . —liro . Wecdon , P . M ., proposed "The health of the W . M . " . saying : The W . M has entrusted me with the use of his gavel , and I regret that it is for the last time , as I shall after this meeting be separated from him . He has done his duty well , antl it adtls to my satisfaction
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to know his efforts have been appreciated ( or else a jewel would not have been voted to him ) , because I had the pleasure of introducing him to C . z lodge ; and at our next meeting he will occupy the position I now hold . Brethren , I propose "The hea !; li of our W . M . " —The W . M . responded , and then gave the toast of " The Past Masters , " to which Bro . Weedoa responded . —The next
toast was "The Visitors , whom , the W . M . said , the lodge was at all times most pleased to see . They had several highly-distinguished visitors amongst them that evening , viz ., the Grand Registrar , Bro . M'intyre , whom they had just honoured as a Grand Officer , and many others . He mentioned all present , and gave them a hearty welcome . —Bvo . Bryant sang " The Englishman , "
when . Bros . Walters ( W . M . 1309 ) and Nancy responded for the visitors . —The W . M . gave "The W . M .-elect , Bro . J . H . Townend , "in a suitable manner ; after which Bro . Weedon , P . M ., sang " The Pilgrim of Love , " and Bro . Gale "Building Castles in the Air . " — The W . M .-elect responded . — "The Officers , " coupled with the S . D ., was the next toast , after wliieh Bro . Harris
sang a French song , when Bro . Crossleld , S . D ., responded . Bros . Birdseye then sang a duel , " Larboard Watch , " in an admirable manner . The Tyler's toast brought an agreeable evening ' s entertainment to a pleasant close . —Bro , Harris , by desire and request , gave an account of the usefulness of Freemasonry whilst on his travels in various parts of the globe during the past three
years . He mentioned one instance of what he had to endure when shipwrecked with others on a wild and inhospitable coast , 300 miles from any town . No water was to be had anywhere , but that from the sea . Providentially lie saved a burning-glass , and with its aid he set fire to dry seaweed which they collected ; boiled the salt water , held their clothes over it till they were
saturated with the steam from the boiling water , and then wrung out the water thus obtained from their clothes , which supplied their wants until , after a weary travel of thirty-three days , they reached a town . —His remarks were listened to with great attention . Before separating the George Tedder Fund was increased by £ 5 being voted and collected , viz ., two guineas from lodge fund and the
remainder collected round the table . Visitors : Bros . A . M'intyre , G . R . ; F . Walters , W . M . 1309 ; A . Bryant , P . M . 192 ; Harris , J . 192 ; G . A . F . Nonis , 243 ; J . Nancy , J . Bain , and others . It was announced during the evening that on Friday , Dec . 9 th , a tripe supper would be given after the working of the Stability Lodge of Instruction . We may here mention that it is held
every Friday evening from six to eight o ' clock , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City . Bro . II . Muggeridge , P . M . 192 , is the Preceptor ; he is the most experienced instructor wc have in Masonry . We can with great confidence recommend this , the oldest lodge of instruction , to all who may wish to obtain genuine learning in Craft Masonry , and the fact of this lodge having
met for fifty-three ycavs proves how well it has been conducted and managed . IVcslliournc Lodge , No . 733 . —A great meeting was held at this well-known lotlge on the 10 th instant , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Lewis Ascott . The object
was the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler , and to appoint an Audit Committee . As the S . W . declined acceptance of the W . M . ' s chair a ballot ensued , the result being the election of Bro . Reed , P . M ., to that honourable position . A sumptuous banquet followed , and the usual toasts were given and responded to .
Capper Lodge , No . 1076 . —The annual meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Marine Hotel , Victoria Docks , on Thursday , the loth inst ., presided over by the very respected XV . M ., Bro . II . G . Sislcy , who was supported by P . M . ' s Page West , Walkins , antl Abbott , and officers . The lotlge was opened in due form , antl the minutes of previous lodge meeting were read and
continued . Ballots were taken for three candidates for initiation , also for two joining members , the result in each case being unanimously favourable . The initiates were duly received into Freemasonry , Bros . Peskett and Pullen passed to the second degree , and Bros . Ginman , Russell and Magan raised to the third degree . The ledge , which had been opened in each degree , was then resumed in the
second , antl Bro . J . Gaskell , W . M .-elect , was presented to the W . M . for the benefit of installation . The lodge was resumed in the third degree , a Board of Installed Masters opened , and Bro . Gaskell was installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom ; he then invested the I . P . M ., and the Board was closed . Thebrethren were then re-admitted in each degree , antl the W . M . was
proclaimed and saluted . The lotlge having been resumed in the first degree , the W . M appointed his officers as follows : Bros . 1 'incombe , S . W . ; Ashdown , J . W . ; Henderson , Sec . ; Brown , S . D . ; Brayshaw , J . D . ; Knox , I . G . ; Batts , D . C . ; antl Martin , W . S . The Treasurer , Bro . Park , and the Tyler , Bro . Alison , were re-elected . The officers were invested with their collars , & c , by the
Installing Master , Bro . Sisley , who also delivered the usual addresses . A vote of thanks to Bro . Sislcy for the very efficient maimer he performed the installation ceremony was ordered to be recorded on the minutes , and it was also unanimously resolved that a Treasurer ' s jewel of the value of six guineas be presented to Bro . G . Park for past services rendered to the lotlge . Two guineas were
voted to the Tedder Fund , antl two candidates for initiation were proposed . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was duly closed , antl the brethren ( over a hundred in number ) partook of an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Old , the worthy host . The usual loyal anil Masonic toasts were given and responded to , Bros . Marriott , Hunt
and Barnliy , of the Chapel Royal , Windsor , delighting the brethren during the evening by their superior singing . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Terry , G . Davics , D . W . May , Rove , \ V . Graham , Scim-, G . Stevens , Mortlake , Ovitts , Shivir , T . Smith , Rev . W . Smith , English , Barnes , Watts , Pain , Taylor , & c , & c .
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PROVINCIAL . SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Lodge , No . 200 . —This old-established lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Globe-street . The following brethren were present : —Bros . R . H . Peacock , W . M . ; D . Fletcher , S . W . ; G . H . Walshaw ,
J . W . ; J . W . Woodall , J . ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; W . F . Rooke , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., the Worshipful the Mayor of Scarborough ; J . F . Spurr , P . M . ; H . A . Williamson , P . M . ; W . Peacock , P . M . ; H . C . Martin , P . M . Sec , P . P . G . Dir . Cer . ; H . Grover , S . D . ; H . McKinley , J . D . ; W . Milner , I . G . ; T . Ash , Tyler . Visitors : — XV . H . Smyth , ( P . M ., D . P . G . M . Lincoln ) , E . Locock
( P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Lincoln ) , A . Brockweu ( P . M ., P . P . G . Dir . Cer . ) , A . Fricour ( J . D . 124 S ) , J . Knight ( 124 S ) , Stanhope ( P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Oxon ) , Woollon ( 208 ) , and a very large attendance of members . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . J . S . Cook , of 1248 , was elected as a joining member , and Messrs . J . V Anson and \ V . Garbutt , for initiation , and
who were initiated in the first degree . Bro . Fletcher , S . W ., gave the charge , in a very impressive manner . The W . M . announced that Bro . Inskip had presented a very handsome album to the lodge for the brethren to p lace their carles in . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Inskip for this act of kindness . Three
guineas were voted from the lodge funds , in aid of a distressed brother . One gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The W . M . invited all visiting brethren to partake of refreshments , according to the usual custom of this lodge , and the lodge was closed in due form with prayer .
CHIU . TI-. NIIAM . —Royal Union Lodge , No . 246 . —Ihe regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., presided over by Bro . W . W . Forth , P . G . R . Gloucester , W . M ., and was assisted by Bros . XV . Stapley , S . W . ; J . Robertson , J . W . ; Rev . J . Brooksmilh , P . P . G . S . W . Gloucestershire , Chaplain ; W . L . Brain , Treasurer ; XV . R . Holman , Sec . ; E . Allen ,
J . D . ; Dixon , I . G . A number of other brethren were also present . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . Perrett ( formerly a member of this lodge ) , as a joining member ; also for Mr . Walter Charles Court and Mr . John Balcomb , for initiation . The voting in each case proved to be unanimous , and ihe two last-named
gentlemen were accordingly initiated into the first step of our ancient mysteries , the ceremony being most ably performed by the XV . M . The business of the lodge being ended , the brethren adjourned to refreshment . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , viz ., for " The P . G . Officers" by Bro . Ricketts ; for "The P . P . G . Officers , " by Bro . Brooksmith ; for "The Initiates" Bro . C . Court responded in
a very able and telling speech ; and the visitors ( Bros . D . Davis , 141 , and Train , 1001 ) were eloquent in thanks for their reception . The evening was enlivened by songs and recitations , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a most happy and agreeable evening to a close . It may not be out of place to observe that the working of this lodge is conducted in a manner which leaves nothing to be desired , and many London as well as provincial lodges would do well to take pattern by the Royal Union , No . 246 .
HERTFORD . —Hertford Lodge , No . 403 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., the brethren present were , C . Drummond , W . M . ; H . B . Hodges , S . W . ; J . D . Medcalf , J . XV . ; E . A . Simson , Hon . Sec . ; J . R . Cocks , P . M ., Treas . ; O . 11 . Wagner , S . D . ; T . S . Carter , J . D . ; C . P . Wyman , O ., and M . C . ; C . B . Jones , I . G . ;
Austin , P . M . ; H . Muggeridge , P . M . ; XV . H . Nicholls , S . Neale , L . Harvey , J . Boatwright , and H . G . Rowell . Visitors : Bros . J . H . Cox , Dr . lies , Prov . G . S . W ., and Moginie XV . M . ( Grosvenor . ) Bro . Muggeridge in his usual effective manner installed Bro . Hodges as W . M . for the ensuing year , the W . M . then appointed and
invested his officers as follows , Bros . J . D . Medcalf , S . W . ; A . H . Wagner , J . W . ; J . R . Cocks , Treas . ; T . S . Carter , Hon . Sec . ; C . B . Jones , S . D . ; XV . II . Nicholls , J . D . ; C . P . Wyman , I . G ., and Org . ; and S . Neale , M . C . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Salisbury Arms Hotel , and partook of a sumptuous banquet , antl separated at an early hour .
LI ; ICI : STKK . —John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . —The brethren of this lodge assembled for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday week ( under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . Buzzard ) , at the Freemasons' Hall , Halfordstreet . The business on the summons , in addition to the confirmation of the minutes and of the revised by-laws , comprised two initiations , a passing , and four raisings . Of
the candidates for the third degree , one only , Bro . Lange , was present in time , and he was duly raised to that sublime degree . A ballot was taken for Mr . Edward Wood and Mr . J . T . Thorp , which being in their favour , they were severally introduced and initiated . Bro . Hewlett presided at the organ during the ceremonies , and , with the assistance of several of the brethren , gave the musical
chants . The Prov . G . M . brought before the lodge a case of distress , which received ihe sympathy of the brethren , and on his proposition , seconded by the Treasurer , Bro . W . B . Smith , P . M ., temporary relief was voted from the lodge funds until the members of St . John ' s Lodge could have the subject brought before them , in the hope that the combined efforts of the two lodges might secure more permanent assistance . The W . M . brought forward
a proposition for a Masonic ball , in connection wilh the two lodges , lo lake place timing the winter ( the 10 th of January being the day suggested as the day ) , and it was resolved that the members of this lodge meet the brethren of St . John ' s to make the necessary arrangements . The lodge was then closed , aud the brethren adjourned lo refreshment . There were present , in addition to the W . M ., Bro . Buzzard , Bros . Kelly , Prov . G . M . ; W . B . Smith , Duff , Toller , and Johnson , P . M . ' s ; Sculthorpe , S . W . ;
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princes in much the same light as other men , yet he thought that H . R . H . had not only discharged his duties as a P . G . M . in an efficient manner , but had shown by the interest he took in the Masonic charities that he had the welfare of the Craft at heart . —After the enthusiasm which this toast excited had subsided , the W . M . gave the next toast of "The D . G . M . " , which obtained the usual
howiwcs . —The next toast , that ot The health of the W . M . " , was proposed by Bro . Wilson , P . M ., in an eloquent speech , and was received with much cheering . — The XV . M ., in responding , said that he was deeply grateful for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . It was not alone a great source of pride that he had been , elected to that
distinguished position , but that he still enjoyed the confidence of the brethren . At the same time he was well aware that he had the exceptionably good fortune to be supported by officers who were not only willing , but zealous and anxious to uphold the integrity of La Tolerance in all its beauty . It was , indeed , to the hearty co-operation of all the brethren that he owed whatever lustre might attach
tohisreign . Thebrethren might easily conceive , therefore , that the part he had taken in advancing the interests of the lodge had been a labour of love . He could not disguise from the brethren that , at times , he might have been mistaken in some of his views—he referred to the recent alteration of the bye-laws . He might not be gifted with great foresight , but he thought he might say
that if those alterations had not met with the result which was anticipated , they would doubtless be taken into consideration , with a view to amendment , by his successor , and he would promise his own hearty co-operation in the work ; but , for his own part , he would not yield to any one either in zeal for the welfare of the lodge or in earnestness of purpose to fulfil with unswerving fidelity the
duties , the trust , the dignity , and honour of the proud position which he at present occupied ; and , in conclusion , he begged to assure the brethren that he should ever continue to take the deepest interest in the prosperity of Lodge La Tolerance . ( The W . M . sal down amid loud cheering . )—The next toast , "The Visitors , " was proposed by the W . M . in very felicitous terms , and was responded
to by Bro . Bubb in an able speech . The W . M . then proposed "The P . M . ' s " , to which Bro . Wilson , P . M ., eloquently replied . "The Officers" was responded to by Bro . Hardy , on behalf of himself and the junior officers , in an admirable speech . The Tyler's toast brought the banquet to an end . In the course of the evening some excellent vocal and instrumental music was
given by the brethren . Panmure Lodge , A o . 715 . —This prosperous and flourishing lodge held its usual meeting on Saturday , the 19 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Bro . J . P . Kibble , W . M ., presided , and there were present ; Bros . J . H . Townend , S . W . and W . M .-elect ; XV . Bennett , J . W . ; Myers , P . M . and Treas . ; H .
Muggeridge , P . M . and Sec . ; Crossfield , S . D . ; Birdseye , T . D . ; Jonas , I . G . ; G . Smith , P . M . and Tyler ; Fielder , P . M . ; Paddle , P . M-. ; Wecdon , P . M ., antl others . The work on the agenda paper was all gone through , viz ., raising Bro . Casey , passing Bro . Harris , and initiating Messrs . Jules Lucqtiin and Moses Bennett . The ceremonies were beautifully rendered , and Bro . II . Muggeridge , P . M . antl
Sec , by desire and request , gave the charge in his usual faultless manner . It was announced that the lotlge would send a Steward to the anniversary festival of the Girls' School , to be held next May on a day to be fixed by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , who will preside as chairman . The usual Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted lo the retiring W . M ., and the election of
W . M . for the ensuing year was unanimous in favour of Bro . J . II . Townend , S . W ., occupying that exaltetl position . Bro . Myers , P . M ., was again unanimously elected Treasurer , and G . Smith , P . M ., unanimously re-elected Tyler . The lodge was then closed , when the usual firstrate banquet was sewed . After ihe cloth was drawn , the W . M . gave "The Queen and tho Craft , " Bro .
Wecdon , assisted by Bro . Birdscyc , singing "God Save the Queen . "—The next toast , "The Karl tie Grey and Ripon , M . W . G . M ., " was proposed by the W . M ., who said : Wc have all had good experience of his zeal in Masonry . We have not seen lum preside many times as G . M ., but we all know from past experience how great his attainments arc . I therefore call upon vou with all
earnestness and zeal to drink his health . ( This , lilce all the other toasts , was well received . )—The third toast was " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales antl the Earl of Zetland , Past Grand Masters , " which , the W . M . said , he was sure would be received with pleasure by them . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales was to be Chairman at the Girls' School Festival , which , after the great success
that ensued from his having presided as such at ihe last festival of the B ys' School , would endear him as a Mason to all present , lie was sure they would also receive with pleasure the name of the Earl of Zetland , as on many occasions they had his health proposed as Grantl Master . Hclhcrcforccalled upon them lodrink thehcalthsofthe Past Grand Masters . —The XV . M . then proposed "The healths
of the D . G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , antl the rest of the Grand Officers , Past and Present , " saying : 1 am sure , with me , you will receive with great pleasure this toast , because to-night we are particularly fortunate in having the presence of liro . A . M'l . ntyre . G . K ., amongst us , who is a gootl Mason , anil deservedly respected by all who know him . 1 give you that toast , coupled with the name of Bro . M'Int ' yre . —Bro . J .
Clcmmans , in good style , sang " Beautiful Mrs . Crop , " when Bro . M'intyre responded . — "The health of the newly-initiated brethren" having been given , Bro . II . Muggeridge sang "The Entered Apprentice . "—The initiates responded . —liro . Wecdon , P . M ., proposed "The health of the W . M . " . saying : The W . M has entrusted me with the use of his gavel , and I regret that it is for the last time , as I shall after this meeting be separated from him . He has done his duty well , antl it adtls to my satisfaction
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to know his efforts have been appreciated ( or else a jewel would not have been voted to him ) , because I had the pleasure of introducing him to C . z lodge ; and at our next meeting he will occupy the position I now hold . Brethren , I propose "The hea !; li of our W . M . " —The W . M . responded , and then gave the toast of " The Past Masters , " to which Bro . Weedoa responded . —The next
toast was "The Visitors , whom , the W . M . said , the lodge was at all times most pleased to see . They had several highly-distinguished visitors amongst them that evening , viz ., the Grand Registrar , Bro . M'intyre , whom they had just honoured as a Grand Officer , and many others . He mentioned all present , and gave them a hearty welcome . —Bvo . Bryant sang " The Englishman , "
when . Bros . Walters ( W . M . 1309 ) and Nancy responded for the visitors . —The W . M . gave "The W . M .-elect , Bro . J . H . Townend , "in a suitable manner ; after which Bro . Weedon , P . M ., sang " The Pilgrim of Love , " and Bro . Gale "Building Castles in the Air . " — The W . M .-elect responded . — "The Officers , " coupled with the S . D ., was the next toast , after wliieh Bro . Harris
sang a French song , when Bro . Crossleld , S . D ., responded . Bros . Birdseye then sang a duel , " Larboard Watch , " in an admirable manner . The Tyler's toast brought an agreeable evening ' s entertainment to a pleasant close . —Bro , Harris , by desire and request , gave an account of the usefulness of Freemasonry whilst on his travels in various parts of the globe during the past three
years . He mentioned one instance of what he had to endure when shipwrecked with others on a wild and inhospitable coast , 300 miles from any town . No water was to be had anywhere , but that from the sea . Providentially lie saved a burning-glass , and with its aid he set fire to dry seaweed which they collected ; boiled the salt water , held their clothes over it till they were
saturated with the steam from the boiling water , and then wrung out the water thus obtained from their clothes , which supplied their wants until , after a weary travel of thirty-three days , they reached a town . —His remarks were listened to with great attention . Before separating the George Tedder Fund was increased by £ 5 being voted and collected , viz ., two guineas from lodge fund and the
remainder collected round the table . Visitors : Bros . A . M'intyre , G . R . ; F . Walters , W . M . 1309 ; A . Bryant , P . M . 192 ; Harris , J . 192 ; G . A . F . Nonis , 243 ; J . Nancy , J . Bain , and others . It was announced during the evening that on Friday , Dec . 9 th , a tripe supper would be given after the working of the Stability Lodge of Instruction . We may here mention that it is held
every Friday evening from six to eight o ' clock , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City . Bro . II . Muggeridge , P . M . 192 , is the Preceptor ; he is the most experienced instructor wc have in Masonry . We can with great confidence recommend this , the oldest lodge of instruction , to all who may wish to obtain genuine learning in Craft Masonry , and the fact of this lodge having
met for fifty-three ycavs proves how well it has been conducted and managed . IVcslliournc Lodge , No . 733 . —A great meeting was held at this well-known lotlge on the 10 th instant , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Lewis Ascott . The object
was the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler , and to appoint an Audit Committee . As the S . W . declined acceptance of the W . M . ' s chair a ballot ensued , the result being the election of Bro . Reed , P . M ., to that honourable position . A sumptuous banquet followed , and the usual toasts were given and responded to .
Capper Lodge , No . 1076 . —The annual meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Marine Hotel , Victoria Docks , on Thursday , the loth inst ., presided over by the very respected XV . M ., Bro . II . G . Sislcy , who was supported by P . M . ' s Page West , Walkins , antl Abbott , and officers . The lotlge was opened in due form , antl the minutes of previous lodge meeting were read and
continued . Ballots were taken for three candidates for initiation , also for two joining members , the result in each case being unanimously favourable . The initiates were duly received into Freemasonry , Bros . Peskett and Pullen passed to the second degree , and Bros . Ginman , Russell and Magan raised to the third degree . The ledge , which had been opened in each degree , was then resumed in the
second , antl Bro . J . Gaskell , W . M .-elect , was presented to the W . M . for the benefit of installation . The lodge was resumed in the third degree , a Board of Installed Masters opened , and Bro . Gaskell was installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom ; he then invested the I . P . M ., and the Board was closed . Thebrethren were then re-admitted in each degree , antl the W . M . was
proclaimed and saluted . The lotlge having been resumed in the first degree , the W . M appointed his officers as follows : Bros . 1 'incombe , S . W . ; Ashdown , J . W . ; Henderson , Sec . ; Brown , S . D . ; Brayshaw , J . D . ; Knox , I . G . ; Batts , D . C . ; antl Martin , W . S . The Treasurer , Bro . Park , and the Tyler , Bro . Alison , were re-elected . The officers were invested with their collars , & c , by the
Installing Master , Bro . Sisley , who also delivered the usual addresses . A vote of thanks to Bro . Sislcy for the very efficient maimer he performed the installation ceremony was ordered to be recorded on the minutes , and it was also unanimously resolved that a Treasurer ' s jewel of the value of six guineas be presented to Bro . G . Park for past services rendered to the lotlge . Two guineas were
voted to the Tedder Fund , antl two candidates for initiation were proposed . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was duly closed , antl the brethren ( over a hundred in number ) partook of an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Old , the worthy host . The usual loyal anil Masonic toasts were given and responded to , Bros . Marriott , Hunt
and Barnliy , of the Chapel Royal , Windsor , delighting the brethren during the evening by their superior singing . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Terry , G . Davics , D . W . May , Rove , \ V . Graham , Scim-, G . Stevens , Mortlake , Ovitts , Shivir , T . Smith , Rev . W . Smith , English , Barnes , Watts , Pain , Taylor , & c , & c .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
PROVINCIAL . SCARBOROUGH . —Old Globe Lodge , No . 200 . —This old-established lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Globe-street . The following brethren were present : —Bros . R . H . Peacock , W . M . ; D . Fletcher , S . W . ; G . H . Walshaw ,
J . W . ; J . W . Woodall , J . ., P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; W . F . Rooke , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., the Worshipful the Mayor of Scarborough ; J . F . Spurr , P . M . ; H . A . Williamson , P . M . ; W . Peacock , P . M . ; H . C . Martin , P . M . Sec , P . P . G . Dir . Cer . ; H . Grover , S . D . ; H . McKinley , J . D . ; W . Milner , I . G . ; T . Ash , Tyler . Visitors : — XV . H . Smyth , ( P . M ., D . P . G . M . Lincoln ) , E . Locock
( P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Lincoln ) , A . Brockweu ( P . M ., P . P . G . Dir . Cer . ) , A . Fricour ( J . D . 124 S ) , J . Knight ( 124 S ) , Stanhope ( P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Oxon ) , Woollon ( 208 ) , and a very large attendance of members . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . J . S . Cook , of 1248 , was elected as a joining member , and Messrs . J . V Anson and \ V . Garbutt , for initiation , and
who were initiated in the first degree . Bro . Fletcher , S . W ., gave the charge , in a very impressive manner . The W . M . announced that Bro . Inskip had presented a very handsome album to the lodge for the brethren to p lace their carles in . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Inskip for this act of kindness . Three
guineas were voted from the lodge funds , in aid of a distressed brother . One gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The W . M . invited all visiting brethren to partake of refreshments , according to the usual custom of this lodge , and the lodge was closed in due form with prayer .
CHIU . TI-. NIIAM . —Royal Union Lodge , No . 246 . —Ihe regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., presided over by Bro . W . W . Forth , P . G . R . Gloucester , W . M ., and was assisted by Bros . XV . Stapley , S . W . ; J . Robertson , J . W . ; Rev . J . Brooksmilh , P . P . G . S . W . Gloucestershire , Chaplain ; W . L . Brain , Treasurer ; XV . R . Holman , Sec . ; E . Allen ,
J . D . ; Dixon , I . G . A number of other brethren were also present . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bro . Perrett ( formerly a member of this lodge ) , as a joining member ; also for Mr . Walter Charles Court and Mr . John Balcomb , for initiation . The voting in each case proved to be unanimous , and ihe two last-named
gentlemen were accordingly initiated into the first step of our ancient mysteries , the ceremony being most ably performed by the XV . M . The business of the lodge being ended , the brethren adjourned to refreshment . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , viz ., for " The P . G . Officers" by Bro . Ricketts ; for "The P . P . G . Officers , " by Bro . Brooksmith ; for "The Initiates" Bro . C . Court responded in
a very able and telling speech ; and the visitors ( Bros . D . Davis , 141 , and Train , 1001 ) were eloquent in thanks for their reception . The evening was enlivened by songs and recitations , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a most happy and agreeable evening to a close . It may not be out of place to observe that the working of this lodge is conducted in a manner which leaves nothing to be desired , and many London as well as provincial lodges would do well to take pattern by the Royal Union , No . 246 .
HERTFORD . —Hertford Lodge , No . 403 . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., the brethren present were , C . Drummond , W . M . ; H . B . Hodges , S . W . ; J . D . Medcalf , J . XV . ; E . A . Simson , Hon . Sec . ; J . R . Cocks , P . M ., Treas . ; O . 11 . Wagner , S . D . ; T . S . Carter , J . D . ; C . P . Wyman , O ., and M . C . ; C . B . Jones , I . G . ;
Austin , P . M . ; H . Muggeridge , P . M . ; XV . H . Nicholls , S . Neale , L . Harvey , J . Boatwright , and H . G . Rowell . Visitors : Bros . J . H . Cox , Dr . lies , Prov . G . S . W ., and Moginie XV . M . ( Grosvenor . ) Bro . Muggeridge in his usual effective manner installed Bro . Hodges as W . M . for the ensuing year , the W . M . then appointed and
invested his officers as follows , Bros . J . D . Medcalf , S . W . ; A . H . Wagner , J . W . ; J . R . Cocks , Treas . ; T . S . Carter , Hon . Sec . ; C . B . Jones , S . D . ; XV . II . Nicholls , J . D . ; C . P . Wyman , I . G ., and Org . ; and S . Neale , M . C . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Salisbury Arms Hotel , and partook of a sumptuous banquet , antl separated at an early hour .
LI ; ICI : STKK . —John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . —The brethren of this lodge assembled for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday week ( under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . Buzzard ) , at the Freemasons' Hall , Halfordstreet . The business on the summons , in addition to the confirmation of the minutes and of the revised by-laws , comprised two initiations , a passing , and four raisings . Of
the candidates for the third degree , one only , Bro . Lange , was present in time , and he was duly raised to that sublime degree . A ballot was taken for Mr . Edward Wood and Mr . J . T . Thorp , which being in their favour , they were severally introduced and initiated . Bro . Hewlett presided at the organ during the ceremonies , and , with the assistance of several of the brethren , gave the musical
chants . The Prov . G . M . brought before the lodge a case of distress , which received ihe sympathy of the brethren , and on his proposition , seconded by the Treasurer , Bro . W . B . Smith , P . M ., temporary relief was voted from the lodge funds until the members of St . John ' s Lodge could have the subject brought before them , in the hope that the combined efforts of the two lodges might secure more permanent assistance . The W . M . brought forward
a proposition for a Masonic ball , in connection wilh the two lodges , lo lake place timing the winter ( the 10 th of January being the day suggested as the day ) , and it was resolved that the members of this lodge meet the brethren of St . John ' s to make the necessary arrangements . The lodge was then closed , aud the brethren adjourned lo refreshment . There were present , in addition to the W . M ., Bro . Buzzard , Bros . Kelly , Prov . G . M . ; W . B . Smith , Duff , Toller , and Johnson , P . M . ' s ; Sculthorpe , S . W . ;