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EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . —The last regular meeting of this lodge for the year was held at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., and a goodly number ot officers and brethren put in an appearance to mark the event . Bro . VV . Englefield , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . R . A . Kirkaldy , I . P . M . ; W . R . Bayell , S . W . ; H . Esling ,

J . W . ; W . B . Fendick , P . M ., Treas . ; ' R . G . Cooper , P . M ., Sec ; J . H . Price , S . D . ; F . J . Potter , J . D . ; I . Newns , I . G . ; R . H . Davies , Org . ; W . G . Kent , Stwd . ; H . S . Hunter , P . M . ; W . J . Forrest , P . M . ; F . T . Edgington , P . M . ; and G . Willson , P . M . The visitors included Bros . F . T . Redpath , W . M . 2096 ; H . Hamiyn , P . M . 1622 ; H . A . Mitten , VV . M . 765 ; T . C . Lamer , P . M .

18 S 6 ; A . Georgel , 1563 ; R . Andrews , 36 ; T . Howard , 451 ; M . Clark , 21 S 2 ; W . Goldstein , 1572 ; G . Harrington , 1563 ; and T . H . Roberts , 153 S . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The following brethren were raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason—Bros . Browne , Williams , and Gifford—and

Bros . Marshall and Hartley were passed to the Degree of F . C . in due form . A ballot was then . taken for Mr . John Baxter , and was declared unanimous in his favour ; he was then initiated into the ancient mysteries of Freemasonry in the W . M . ' s impressive style , the musical accompaniment being effectively rendered by the Organist , Bro . Davies . The brethren then proceeded to elect a W . M ., Treasurer ,

and Tyler for the ensuing year . Bro . R . Boyell , S . W ., was elected W . M . ; Bro . Fendick , P . M ., Treas . ; and Bro . Swan , P . M ., Tyler . Before the close of the lodge a P . M . 's gold jewel was voted by the brethren , to be presented to Bro . Englefield on his retiring from the chair . The brethren then adjourned to a substantial banquet , and a very pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent under

the presidency of the VV . M ., who carried out the duties of the chair in the banquet room with the same success that had marked his efforts in the lodge . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . During the evening a good programme of music was rendered by Bros . Merton Clark , VV . Goldstein , T . H . Roberts . W . G . Mulford , and others .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., when there were present Bros . T . A . Dickson , VV . M . ; Bowers Solomon , S . W . ; G . Reynolds , Sec . 2191 , J . W . ; E . Jacobs , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Bourne , P . M ., Sec ; A . Bullen , acting S . D . ; S . Hewett , J . D . ; G . Stacey , P . M .,

Org . ; G . H . Foan , acting I . G . ; G . H . Reynolds , Stwd . ; J . Jacobs , P . M . ; C . Kedgley , P . M . ; Jas . Brusey , A . Temple , J . Potter , J . Bassett , W . G . Green , G . C . Howard , C . J . Shannon , Turner Wilson , W . Unwin , Jas . Woodward , 2191 ; W . VV . Cousins , J . Pullen , G . C . Bond , R . Potter , VV . R . Faulkes , and A . Trow . Visitors : Bros . W . Hancock , 1056 ; P . J . Clausen , 134 S ; G . Gilby ,

2048 ; D . R . Caithness , H . Randall , 1319 ; F . L . Chandler , 1656 ; W . C . Smith , W . M . 1563 ; R . Kirk , 1 GS 1 ; W . Bailey , jun ., 879 ; G . Hamilton , 1350 ; and F . M . Noakes , 214 S . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Arthur Trow was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., and Bro . Jas .

Brusey passed to the Second Degree , both ceremonies being performed in a manner highly creditable to the W . M . A ballot was then taken for Mr . William Carlisle , which having proved unanimous he was initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry in a most impressive manner , the beautiful ritual being rendered in a style which

appeared to make a great impiession on the candidate . A letter was read from Mrs . Cohen announcing the death of Bro , Cohen , a member of the lodge , upon which it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that the Secretary be instructed to send her a letter of condolence on the death of her hushand .

All Masonic business being ended , the brethren adjourned to an elegant banquet , served in the Princes Room , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Bertini . After the banquet the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the VV . M ., and received by the brethren in their usual hearty manner . Bro . E . Jacobs , in rising to propose "The Health of the

VV . M . " said , seeing him in that position , they would ] all know that it was for the purpose of proposing the health of their W . M ., whom they all so highly esteemed . . Their VV . M . was most painstaking in all he undertook , and performed his duties both in the lodge and out of it with a zeal and

assiduity that deserved the highest praise . They all knew that he must have worked very hard to gain his present position and to undertake the duties incident to the office , and he trusted that those that followed him would do the same , and fill the chair with equal grace . He gave them the health of their W . M .

The VV . M ,, in reply , thanked the brethren for the very kind way in which they had received the toast . He fully appreciated their kindness , and trusted that he might be spared to do all that was required of him . He was very pleased to see Bro . Jacobs there , as it was not often they had the pleasure of seeing him , and he appreciated his kindness in being there to support him . He again thanked the brethren for the very hearty manner in which they had drunk his health .

The toast of " The Initiate " was proposed by the VV . M ., who said he had entered on a career which he trusted he would pursue with credit to the lodge in which he had been initiated , and honour to himself . If he looked on his left he would see those who had passed honourably through the various offices , and whose position should act as an incentive to him to emulate their example . He trusted that the recent

ceremony had made a lasting impression on him , and would stimulate him to make himself master of their beautiful ritual . Bro . W . Carlisle , the initiate , in ' reply , thanked the W . M . for the very kind way in which he had spoken of him , and assured him that it had long been his wish to be a Freemason . That wish was now realised with an amount

of satisfaction he could scarcely express . He would do all in his power to merit the trust they had reposed in him . The W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " said it was always a pleasure to the Covent Garden Lodge to see visitors around their table , and long might it continue . One of their most cherished attributes was a feeling of hospitality , which he trusted . might never be found wanting in their members .

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Bro . VV . Smith , in reply , said he had been so long associated with them that he felt as much at home as in his own lodge . On looking around at their Past Masters , Secretary , and other officers , it was no wonder the lodge was such a success . He was sure that each and every one had done his utmost to bring it to the present flourishing condition in which it now was . He felt deeply grateful for the

opportunity they so constantly afforded him of being amongst them , where he would meet brethren with whom he was associated elsewhere , and where he could for a time cast aside the troubles and cares of the world . He trusted that he should be permitted to meet them on many future occasions . He again thanked them for the very cordial way in which his health had been drunk .

Bro . W . Hancock also replied for the "Visitors . " He thanked the J . W . for his very kind invitation . It was the first time he had the pleasure of attending , but not the first time he had met many ot the brethren whom he saw around the table , as he met them week by week at the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , whose indefatigable Secretary , Bro . G . Reynolds , he had known for many years ,

and to whose kind and courteous manner was in a great measure due its success . He was very pleased to be there that evening to interchange fraternal greetings with the brethren , to unite and cement the bonds of friendship which he trusted would always exist between them . At the time when the Anglo-American Lodge entertained their visitors from America there was a remark that he

heard made that struck him most forcibly , and that was that during the trying times of the late war between the North and South , there was one thing that was never forgotten , and that was the Brotherhood of Masonry . "The Health oE the Past Masters" was next proposed by the W . M ., whom he said were always so willing and courteous that it was a pleasure to ask them to do anything .

He looked forward with a great deal of pleasure to the time when he should have the honour of being numbered amongst them . He asked the brethren to drink their health in a bumper . Bro . Bourne returned his sincere thanks for the hearty manner in which the toast had been received . They were always willing to do the best they could for the welfare of

the lodge . He had only one thing to complain of , and that was he had too much to do . He could not sit down without mentioning the fact that Bro . Stacey , their highly esteemed Organist , had attained his Masonic jubilee , which he believed was an event of rare occurence . Bro . Stacey returned his sincere thanks for the kind words spoken of him . He trusted that he should be spared

for some years longer to be amongst them . He looked back with a great deal of pleasure on the 50 years he had been a member of their ancient Fraternity , and never regretted the step he had taken in becoming . a brother amongst them . The toast of "The Officers of the Lodge" was next given by the W . M ., who said they were as necessary to

the existence of a lodge as the W . M . himself , for without their assistance he could not hold sway . He was grateful for the excellent way ( in which he had been supported by them during his year of ofiice , and hoped that when their turn came to fill the chair they would be equally fortunate . Bro . Bowers Solomon , S . VV ., briefly responded to the toast .

Bro . G . Reynolds , J . VV ., in replying thanked the brethren most sincerely lor the very enthusiastic way in which they had drunk their health . He tried to do his duty in every way , and was pleased to hear that he had given satisfaction . He regretted that he was not able to be with them on the last occasion , but , as they no doubt knew , he was in the country recruiting his health . He had had the

pleasure of introducing two candidates , Bros . Brusey and Carlisle , whom he was sure would reflect credit on the lodge , and become good and useful members . He thanked the VV . M . for the very kind words he had spoken of him , and trusted that when his successor was elected he should be found assisting him with the same zeal as he did their present W . M . He had the best interests of the Covent

Garden Lodge at heart , and would endeavour to do his best in whatever office they might be pleased to put him . The toast was also responded to by Bro . G . H . Reynolds . The pleasure of the evening was increased by the vocal efforts of several brethren . Bro . Bassett much amused and mystified them by an exhibition of his marvellous card tricks .

ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . —The November meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday last , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . There were present Bros . Edward Anderton , W . M ; E . Y . Jolliffe , I . P . M . ; George Vickery , S . VV . ; Joseph Renals , J . VV . ; Alfred Brookman , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . M ., P . G . D ., Hon . Sec ; Arthur B . Hudson

S . D . ; Fredk . Crocklord , J . D . ; E . F . B . Fuller and George Rawlinson , Stewards ; George Kenning , P . M . ; Samuel White , P . M . ; Samuel Benton , P . M . ; Wm . H . Froom , P . M . ; E . C . Philpot , Thos . Benskin , and J . Shotter . Visitors : Bros . P . Riechelmann , P . M . 511 ; S . H . Soper , P . M . Royal Brunswick ; and C . Davis , 12 S 7 . The minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . Three brethren were elected on the Audit Committee . Bro .

E . Campbell Philpot was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . George Vickery was elected VV . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Alfred Brookman , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . fl . Thomas , Tyler . The brethren dined together under the gavel of the VV . M . Bro . Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , P . G . D ., responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers . " Bro . P . Riechelmann presided at the pianoforte .

MANCHESTER . — Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Present : Bros . J . Cliffe , W . M . ; M . Thomas , S . VV . ; H . Guthrie , Rev . P . Hains , Chap . ; John Roberts , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; G . T . Mullock , P . M ., Sec ; A . Burgon , S . D . ; Wilfred Bagnall

J . D . ; R . A . hldershaw , P . M ., D . C ; Jas . Varley , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; H . Paulden , P . M . ; J . C Hind , P . M . ; Wm . Bagnall , P . M . ; Joseph Hill , P . M . ; J . Parker , T . Guest , P . D . Apostolic , J . Allison , C Griffin , R . Steel , T . C . Broadbent , S . Ayland , S . N . Pothos , J . Tennant , VV . H . Ream , C . H . Normanton , M . Miller , and J . Sly , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . John Chandler , 355 ; R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , P . G . Stwd . ; and others .

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The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes o ( the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . James Watson , and being pronounced favourable , he was initiated into Freemasonry by the VV . M ., the J . W . ( Bro . H . Guthrie ) presenting the working tools . Bro . E . A . Bretey was passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M ., the S . VV . ( Bro . M . Thomas ) presenting the working tools . 'The J . VV . delivered the E . A . charge in the

First Degree to Bro . Watson . This being election night the choice of the brethren fell upon the S . VV ., Bro . Martin Thomas , who was declared elected , and who thanked the brethren for the honour conferred upon him . Bro . John Roberts , P . P . G . D . C , was elected Treasurer for the seventh time , and Bro . Sly-was elected Tyler . Bros . Rean ? : * . Tid Griffin were appointed Auditors , and after some lodge business had been transacted the lode was closed .

YORK . —York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . ~ A meeting of this lodge was held on the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , when there were present Bros . T . G . Hodgson , W . M . ; W . Smith , S . VV . ; S . Border ( Sheriff of York ) , J . VV . ; J . Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; E . W . Purnell , Sec ; CM . Forbes , S . D . ; J . B . Sampson , J . D . ; S . Crummack , D . C . ; L . T . Watkinson , l . G . ; E . Carte ,

Stwd . ; VV . G . Calvert , Tyler ; A . H . H . McGachen , P . M . ; G . Kirby , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . Draper , P . M . ; A . Buckle , B . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; G , " -lmtord , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; G . Garbutt , P . M . ; C . Anderson , M . Bryson . J . H . Evans , Dr . S . F . Gramshaw , H . L . Swift , L . Hick , Rev . H . A . Wilson , H . S . Hopton , Rev . C Linley , T . S . Brogden , A . Jones , G . H . Holmes , A . Proctor , T .

Carter-Clough , T . Acchery , andT . W . Wilson . Visitors : Bros . D . J . O'Donoghue , I . P . M . 57 , P . J . G . W . ; VV . Gillett , 2134 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; T . Oates , 250 , P . A . G . Sec . ; E . Corris , VV . M . 57 ; VV . Tesseyman , 57 , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Reynolds , 250 , P . G . Treas . ; W . H . A . Coates , 1611 ; M . C . Peck , 57 , 350 , 1010 , 1 5 , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . Sec , & c ; G . Peacock , 123 ; W . B . Dyson , VV . M . 1 O 11 ; and H .

Watson , S . W . 1040 , P . P . S . G . W . 'Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last regular lodge were read and confirmed , and a ballot for Bro . E . M . Taylor , 200 , as a joining member , taken successfully . Bro . Holmes was then raised to the Third Degree by the VV . M ., the working tools being explained by the J . W ., and the traditional history delivered

by Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., lreas ., P . P . S . G . W ., the whole of the working being most excellent , and receiving the cordial commendation ot the visitors . The VV . M . moved that Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., Treas ., be re-elected representative of the lodge on the Provincial Charities' Association . He eulogised Bro . Todd ' s past services in that capacity , and expressed his conviction that the lodge in Bro . Todd had ,

and would continue to have , an exceptionally good representative . Bro . G . Kirby , P . M ., seconded , and it was carried with acclamation . Bro . Todd acknowledged the pleasure his re-election gave him , and assured the brethren he always felt it a privilege to act for the lodge in that Association , which was doing a good work , and he was sure

would , with the organisation it possessed , increase its usefulness . " Hearty good wishes " from numerous lodges followed , and the lodge was closed in due form . The brethren retired to the banquet hall , and spent the remainder of the evening in social enjoyment and harmony , honour being done to the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , interspersed by vocal contributions .

BATH . —Lodge of Honour ( No . 379 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall on Monday , the 14 th instant , Bro . the Rev . John A . Lloyd , W . M ., in the chair . The minutes of the preceding emergency and regular lodges having been confirmed , the new by-laws were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Surgeon-General Ringer , P . M . 130 S , P . P . J . G . W . Wilts , and S . W . of

the lodge , was elected W . M . for the year ensuing . Bro . H . Cullilord Hopkins , P . M ., was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Bigwood , 'T yler . A committee was then appointed to make arrangements for the installation and banquet in December . Two new propositions for membership were announced , and the lodge having been closed by the W . M ., the brethren adjourned to a supper at the Castle Hotel .

SELBY . —St . Germain ' s Lodge ( No . 566 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the sSth ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , The Crescent . The VV . M ., Bro . W . N . Cheesman , was supported by the following officers and brethren of the lodge : Bros . T . G . P . Barlow , S . W . ; \ V . B . Bellerby , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., as J . W . ; Rev . T . Cheese , Chap . ; G . W . Hudson ,

Treas . ; W . Rawling , P . f . G . O ., Sec ; S . Webber , as S . D . ; C . Turner , J . U . ; H . Eggleshaw , I . G . ; E . Townend , Steward ; F . H . Mould , Org . ; M . Scott , P . M . ; J . Dunn , P . M . ; R . Hodgson , H . Anson , J . F . Watson , and others . St . Cuthberc ' s Lodge , 630 , was entertained , being represented by its W . M ., Bro . t < . Briggs ; Bros . Rev . G . L . M . Kees , J . W . ; N . Shaw , I . D .: Kev . R . Kennedy ,

P . M ., P . P . G . C ; G . H . Andenon , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; H . Green , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; J . J . Emmott , and others . The other visitors included Bros . W . Flock-ton , VV . M . 1042 ; VV . Brown , VV . M . 1611 ; G . L . Shackles , P . M . 1511 , P . P . S . G . D . ; E . Peirson , P . M . 1542 ; VV . Bingham , S . W . 1042 ; T . Thorp , Sec . 1042 ; J . bilson , S . D . 1010 ; VV . Storey , l . G . 1611 ; A . McK . Johnstun , Stwd . 250 ; G . F .

We . ls , D . C 250 ; R . J . Smith , 1042 ; and others . The lodge was opened in due ioim , and the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . G . L . bhackles , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., of Hull , then read a paper on Masonic Medals , which will be found on Page 637 .

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Shackles for his interesting and instructive address and exhibits . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed to the VV . Master , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the supper room , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . — Dobie Lodge ( No . SS 9 ) . —This lodge met at the Griffin Hotel , on Wednesday , the i 6 ih inst ., when there were present Bros . VV . Chapman , W . M . ; VV . Drewett , S . W . ; J . Drewett , P . A . G . P ., P . M . 16 39 , J . W . ; B . Colbron , P . M ., S . D . ;

l \ J . Hayward , I . G . ; and R . T . Elsam , P . M ., Sec . ine thick fog which had settled down over the district prevented many brethren from attending . Bro . Herbert Clifford pre * sented himself as a candidate for the F . C . Degree , and was passed thereto by the W . M . This was the meeting