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The Paris Freemasons.
Masonry has ever flourished in times of peace , and been always injured by war , bloodshed , and confusion . ' " The Paris Freemasons have covered themselves with obloquy and ridicule , and are without the pale of the Order . But the murky cloud which has
settled upon Freemasonry in Pans is not without its silver lining . H . Hamel , of the Lodge L'Avenir , protests in the Steele against ' individuals arrogating to themselves the right of committing a corporation which numbers adherents in both camps to acts which , not being purely those of fraternal conciliation , are unfaithful to the
primordial law of Masonry . ' " But what concerns me is the averment that the Paris Freemasons who threw in their lot with the insurgents have been influenced by a latent feeling of opposition to the Roman Catholic priesthood . I am afraid this can be verified . Still they
stand condemned , as H . Hamel testifies . " The great element in Freemasonry , and which has ever recommended it to my warmest sympathies , is ( Communistic let it be ) that we labour to bring together upon a common platform of social intercourse men of all religious creeds , and of
varied shades of political opinion , to work in the cause of charity and for the alleviation of human suffering . ' Thus Masonry is the centre of union between good men and true , and the happy means of conciliating friendship amongst those who must otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance . '
" I am , dear sir , yours truly , "HENRY J EFFS "Gloucester , May 4 , 1871 . "
Consecration Of The Blackheath Lodge, No. 1320.
CONSECRATION of the BLACKHEATH LODGE , No . 1320 .
After a long time , as the number will indicate , has elapsed since the warrant of this lodge has been granted ( througha combination of unforeseen events , which unavoidably caused the lodge to remain unopened , notably among them being the alteration
of place of meeting ) , the consecration of this lodge took p lace on Wednesday , May 10 th , at the Crown Hotel , Blackheath Village , Blackheath . The lodge was opened by that veteran consecrating officer Bro . H . Muggeridge , P . M . 192 , the officer appointed for the purpose by the M . W .
Grand Master , the Earl de Grey and Ripon ( and who has so frequently done this all-important ceremony , and we are pleased to note him again resuming his labours in that capacity ) , who appointed as his officers Bros . J . Hamilton Townend , W . M . 715 , as S . W . ; Henry Birdseye , S . D . 715 , as J . W . ; James
Clemmans , 715 , S . D . 1309 , as Organist . The ceremony of the consecration was most beautifully rendered , and the entire long programme was regularly carried out . Bro . Muggeridge then installed Bro . Henry Collington , P . M . 140 , P . M . and Treasurer S 7 i , as the first W . M ., who appointed
as his officers Bros . E . M . Hubbuck . P . G . S ., P . M . 58 , P . M . 140 . S . W . ; Walter Noak , P . M . 140 , J . W . ; E . W . Pook , P . M . 140 , S . D . ; Webster , Sec . The usual charges were then given by Bro . H . Muggeridge in his well-known and superior style . At the conclusion of the ceremonies the
usual vote of thanks and other compliments were given to Bro . H . Muggeridge for his kind assistance as the consecrating officer , and we are pleased to bear cur testimony that he never rendered the ceremonies any better than what he did on this occasion . It was most pleasing to all who were
fortunate enough to be present to listen to him doing his work so well . Several joining members and candidates for initiation were proposed . The lodge was closed . We congratulate the brethren who have undertaken with such success the formation of this new
lodge . Several residents of Blackheath and its vicinity have from time to time made attempts at doing so . Meetings have been held for such a purpose , but nothing has been carried out . Now , we have a body of energetic brethren , well-known in the locality , and we have no doubt they will
make this lodge a great success . They have carried into effect what they have undertaken , and no doubt amongst the large number of brethren who reside at Blackheath , very many will avail themselves ofthe opportunity of joining the local lodge , which has the speciality of being a summer lodge .
The brethren adjourned to a good banquet . Amongst the large number of brethren present we noticed Bros . Col . Perkins , W . M . 5 : T . H . Brankston , P . G . S ., 46 I W . E . Jackson , P . G . S . ; C . J . Hogg , P . G . S . ; W . Kibble , P . M . 715 ; H . Pook , late 766 ; and several other brethren .
" MORE than a year ago one of my children was attacked with bronchitis , and , after a long illness , was given up by my physician as 'past cure . ' I was then induced to try your Vegetable Pain Killer , and from the time 1 began the use of it the child rapidly got better , and is now strong and healthy . — J WINSTANLEY , 10 , Whittli-st ., L'pool , Jan . 1869 . —To P . D . & Son . ''
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Reports of Masonic Meetings .
THE CRAFT .
METROPOLITAN . Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 . —The last meeting of the season of this celebrated old lodge was held on Thursday , the 4 th instant , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Bro . T . Sheppard , W . M ., opened the lodge . There were also present : Bros . J . Palmer , S . W . ; Atkins , J . W . ; B . P . Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; H . G . Buss , P . G . T . of
Middlesex , P . M , Sec ; F . Harrison , S . D , ; Lambell , T . D . ; Donald M'Ree , I . G . ; T- B . Poole , I . P . M . ; J . Coutts , G . P ., P . M . ; H . Jacobs , D . G . Berri , W . H . Libbis , P . M . ' s ; and a large number of the brethren . After the lodge was opened , and the minutes of the preceding meeting had been unanimously confirmed , the W . M ., Bro . T . Sheppard , in a correct , impressive , and
superior manner , raised Bros . J . Gheek and G . F . Payne to the third degree , passed Bros . L . Benjamin and J . Bangs to the second degree , and initiated Mr . J . Soldini into Masonry . The officers , as usual in this lodge , were perfect in their work . It was then unanimously agiecd to hold a summer banquet at Kew in July , and the lodge was duly closed . There was no banquet , and the brethren separated .
Lodgeof Unity , No . 1 S 3 . —This old lodge held its last meeting of the session on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., at the London Tavern , City . Iiro . Wad ling , W . M ., opened the lodge , and there were present Bros . Garrett , S . W . ; Broombridge , J . W . ; Moore , S . D . ; Collins , J . D . ; Spencer , I . G . ; Rev . Shaboe , P . M ., Chaplain ; G . Thompson , I . P . M . ; Spelh , P . M ., Treas . ; Taylor , P . M . ; Vascy ,
P . M . ; and others . The much respected Secretary , Bro . Doggett , P . M ., was absent through ill-health , greatly to lhe regret of the brethren . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the newly-inslallcd W . M . made his maiden effort at work by raising Bro . Dixie to the third degree , and was highly complimented on the correct and highly impressive manner in which he went
through the ceremony , the othtr officers adding to its beauty by the perfect style in which each performed his part . TheW . M ., on behalf of the lodge presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Thompson , with a massive gold P . M . ' s jewel , bearing a suitable inscription . In so doing , the W . M . expatiated at some length on the services rendered by that brother during his Mastership of the lodge .
Bro . Thompson acknowledged the gift in very appropriate terms . A vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Todd , P . M ., for his efficient services as Installing Master at the previous meeting . Some formal business having been disposed of , lhe lodge was closed . A superior banquet followed , the usual toast were duly honoured , and with the good singing of some of the
brethren , a few hours were most agreeably spent . Bros . F . Walters , M . H . Winder , and T . W . Rogers were present as visitors . Beadon Lodge , No . 619 . —This lodge met on Wednesday , at the Greyhound , Dulwich . Bro . Saul Wells , W . M ., occupied the chair . Bro . J . Daly , Tyler , having died since the last meeting , and lhe Treasurer having resigned ,
the brethren elected Bro . W . Y . Laing to the former , and Bro . Charles Totter , P . M ., to the latter office . On lhe transfer of the duties from the late to the present Trcasurer . an Audit Committee was , at the late Treasurer ' s request , appointed ; and Bro . Lccuw then proposed , and Bro . Captain Smith seconded , the names of Messrs . Edward Wright , W . Lockett , and William Angus for
initiation at next meeting . An excellent dinner was afterwards partaken of , and the brethren spent a most happy evening together . Panmure Lodge , No . 720 . —This lodge held its installation meeting on Monday the 15 th inst ., at the Balham Hotel , when were present Bros . James M . Young , W . M . ; Henry F . Huntley , S . W . ; II . F . Hodges , J . W . ; J .
Poore , S . D . ; Paine , J . D . ; li . Pulman , I . G . ; John Thomas , P . M ., Treas . ; J . B . Wolpert , P . M . ; R . W . Huntley , Lilley , Maddern , Duck , Lane , and Withall . The visitors were Bros . James Stevens , P . M . 121 G , and P . M . of Ibis lodge ; Edward Worthington , P . M . 507 ; W . Simmons and lid ward Bye . The loilge having been duly opened , Bro . Lane was examined , entrusted , and
subsequently raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . John Thomas , P . M ., then occupied the chair of K . S ., and in his usual effective and impressive manner , installed Bro . II . F . Huntley as W . M . for the ensuing year , and completed the full ceremony by delivering the addresses to officers and brethren . The newly-installed Master at once commenced his work by initiating in very perfect
style Mr . W . Truslcr , and then closed his lodge . The new officers of the lodge are : Bros . II . F . Huntley , W . M . ; James M . Young , I . P . M . ; II . F . Hodges , S . W . ; J . Poore , J . W . ; John Thomas , P . M ., Treas . ; James M . Young , P . M ., Sec . ; Paine , S . D . ; C . Pulman , J . D . ; Withall , I . G . ; Maddern , D . C . ; and Duck , W . S . The usual installation banquet followed labour , the provision
for which and the attention given throughout to the comfort of the brethren , amply merited the oft-repeated acknowledgment accorded to Bro . Lilley , at whose hotel the lolge holds ils meetings . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to ; that of "The I . P . M . " calling up Bio . James Young , who expressed his thanks both for lhe handsome jewel with which the lodge had presented him , and lhe enthusiastic
reception of his name . The initiate and the visitors respectively replied when called upon , and Bio . Worthington sang , in good style , Bro . Stevens' Masonic song , " What better theme than Masonry ? " Song followed song , and harmony prevailed until the "time for trains" arrived , when the brethren separated well satisfied with their successful meeting . Macdonald Lodge , No . 1216 . — A meeting of this pros-
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perous lodge took place at the head quarters of 'the 1 st Surrey Rifles , Camberwell-road , on Wednesday , the loth inst . Bro . James Stevens , W . M ., opened the lodge at the appointed hour , and was ably supported by his officers . This being the installation night , Bro . S . H . Wagstaff was presented , and received the benefit of that ceremony , which was worked in an admirable manner by Bro . J . Stevens .
The new W . M . gave a specimen of his ability by working the ceremony of initiation . It was proposed by Bro . Dubois , and resolved , that an inscription on vellum be presented to Bro . J . Stevens as a testimony of respect and esteem , and as an acknowledgment of the manner in which he had exerted himself for the welfare of the lodge . A magnificent banquet , served a la Russe , followed , and
after the cloth was drawn , the usual toasts were given and duly honoured . The W . M ., in proposing the health of the I . P . M ., eulogised Bro . Stevens for the manner in which he had carried out the duties of W . M . for the past year , and presented him with a splendid iS-carat gold diamond mounted P . M . jewel It bears the following inscription : —" 1871 . Presented to Bro . James Stevens ,
P . M ., by lhe brethren of the Macdonald Lodge , No . 1216 , in earnest appreciation of his valuable services as principal founder of the lodge , and as W . M . during the past year . " —Bro . Stevens returned thanks , and said that he looked upon the Macdonald Lodge as he did on his own children ; he felt a father's feelings towards the lodge in general , and as a brother to every individual member . He hoped they should go on and prosper , and allow no dissensions to
disturb their harmony . —Among the visitors were Bros . Bridges , P . G . S . B . ; Parsons , P . S . G . W . Surrey ; Jordan , P . M . of an Indian Lodge ; and Jesse Owens , Finsbury , S 61 . Several members were present , including Bros . Meggy , John Thomas , Curtis , Sec , & c . —Bro . Stevens sang his celebrated song "What belter theme than Masonry ? " and olher brethren contributed to the harmony of a most cnjovable evening .
PROVINCIAL . RINGWOOD , HANTS . —Unity Lodge , No . 132—The usual meeting of this ancient lodge took place on the 9 th inst ., W . Bro . Budden , W . M . 622 , officiating as W . M . The only ceremony worked was the passing of Bro . Lawrence , which was done by the W . M . in his usual correct and impressive manner . The charge was delivered
by W . Bro . Edsall , W . M . Amity , 137 , and the lecture on the tracing board given by Bio . Reade , S . W ., 132 . Several members of the lodge were absent , but all who were present were much impressed by the correct working ofthe W . M . After the lodge was closed , a banquet followed with the usual toasts . The health of "The W . M . and Lodge 622 " ( St . Cuthberga , \ Vimborne ) was proposed
by Bro . Reade . —Bro . Budden , in responding , expressed his willingness to assist 132 in every way , and his pleasure al seeing so old and good a lodge resuscitated . —Bro Low , the Treasurer , announced a good balance in hand , a state of things to which 132 for some years has been a stranger . Bro . Reade alluded to this , and hoped that the lodge would subscribe to all the charities— it at present
possessing only a life vote for the Boys' School—a suggestion which met with unanimous approval . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the iSth inst ., the W . M ., Bro . T . H . Buzzard , in the chair , and lhe following brethren also being present : W . Kelly , P . M . and R . W . P . G . M . ; George
Toller , jun ., I . P . M . and P . G . Sec ; W . B . Smith , P . M . and P . P . G . J . W ., Treasurer ; C . Tohnson , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W . Jersey , Org . ; W , Sculthorpe , S . W . ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , P . G . C , j . W . ; F . J . Baines , Sec . : S . S . Partridge , P . G . Reg ., S D . ; J . G . F . Richardson , J . D . ; G . B . Atkins and A . Sergeant , Stewards ; K . Mace , I . G . ; C . Bembridge , Tyler ; C . S . Thomson , A . Ross , W . T .
Rowlett , F . Parsons , C . A . Spencer , Dr . Clifton , and C . Whitaker . Visitors : Bros . C . Stretton , P . P . G . Reg ., W . M ., and W . Weare , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M . and Treas ., No . 279 ; and Dr . Loughnan , No . 724 . On the minutes of the last meeting being read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for the W . M . for the ensuing year , which resulted in the unanimous election of the S . AV ., Bro . W .
Sculthorpe , who returned thanks to the brethren for the honour conferred upon him . It was arranged that the annual festival should take place on Friday , June 23 rd , in lieu of Saturday , St . John ' s Day . A vote of thanks for past services was unanimously accorded to Bro . Thomas Cooper , P . P . G . S . W ., a retired P . M . ofthe lodge , and he was nominated as an honorary member . Two gentlemen
having been proposed as candidates for Masonry , it was resolved to take their initiation at an emergency meeting . The Prov . G . M ., on behalf of Bro . W . J . Hughan , of Truro , presented to the library of the hall four curious photo-lithographic Masonic plates , a tracing-board , and
the " Report of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Columbia" for the past year , for which the thanks of the lodge were voted lo the W . Bro . Hughan for these additions to his former donations . There being no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
LIVERPOOL . —Temple Lodge , No . 1094 . —This lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 101 I 1 inst ., being opened in due form by Bros . David Watt Winstanley , W . M . ; William Crane , P . M . ; Smith , P . M . ; Dawson , S . W . ; Gilbert , J . W . ; Jos . Wood , Treas , ; Marsh . Sec , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C . ; Sweeting , S . D . ; Martin . J . D . ; Washington , M . C ; J . Deacon , Organist ; and Pickup and Yelland , Stewards . Visitors : Bros .
General Dines , New York ; Vines , W . M . 1299 ; & c . Minutes of installation , & c , having been read , and the ballot taken for Mr . William Lupton , barrister-at-law , he was declared duly elected for initiation . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bros . Duff and Walters were duly passed to the degree of F . C . by the W . M ., which ceremony he performed in admirable style , the working tools being given by Bro . Dawson ,
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The Paris Freemasons.
Masonry has ever flourished in times of peace , and been always injured by war , bloodshed , and confusion . ' " The Paris Freemasons have covered themselves with obloquy and ridicule , and are without the pale of the Order . But the murky cloud which has
settled upon Freemasonry in Pans is not without its silver lining . H . Hamel , of the Lodge L'Avenir , protests in the Steele against ' individuals arrogating to themselves the right of committing a corporation which numbers adherents in both camps to acts which , not being purely those of fraternal conciliation , are unfaithful to the
primordial law of Masonry . ' " But what concerns me is the averment that the Paris Freemasons who threw in their lot with the insurgents have been influenced by a latent feeling of opposition to the Roman Catholic priesthood . I am afraid this can be verified . Still they
stand condemned , as H . Hamel testifies . " The great element in Freemasonry , and which has ever recommended it to my warmest sympathies , is ( Communistic let it be ) that we labour to bring together upon a common platform of social intercourse men of all religious creeds , and of
varied shades of political opinion , to work in the cause of charity and for the alleviation of human suffering . ' Thus Masonry is the centre of union between good men and true , and the happy means of conciliating friendship amongst those who must otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance . '
" I am , dear sir , yours truly , "HENRY J EFFS "Gloucester , May 4 , 1871 . "
Consecration Of The Blackheath Lodge, No. 1320.
CONSECRATION of the BLACKHEATH LODGE , No . 1320 .
After a long time , as the number will indicate , has elapsed since the warrant of this lodge has been granted ( througha combination of unforeseen events , which unavoidably caused the lodge to remain unopened , notably among them being the alteration
of place of meeting ) , the consecration of this lodge took p lace on Wednesday , May 10 th , at the Crown Hotel , Blackheath Village , Blackheath . The lodge was opened by that veteran consecrating officer Bro . H . Muggeridge , P . M . 192 , the officer appointed for the purpose by the M . W .
Grand Master , the Earl de Grey and Ripon ( and who has so frequently done this all-important ceremony , and we are pleased to note him again resuming his labours in that capacity ) , who appointed as his officers Bros . J . Hamilton Townend , W . M . 715 , as S . W . ; Henry Birdseye , S . D . 715 , as J . W . ; James
Clemmans , 715 , S . D . 1309 , as Organist . The ceremony of the consecration was most beautifully rendered , and the entire long programme was regularly carried out . Bro . Muggeridge then installed Bro . Henry Collington , P . M . 140 , P . M . and Treasurer S 7 i , as the first W . M ., who appointed
as his officers Bros . E . M . Hubbuck . P . G . S ., P . M . 58 , P . M . 140 . S . W . ; Walter Noak , P . M . 140 , J . W . ; E . W . Pook , P . M . 140 , S . D . ; Webster , Sec . The usual charges were then given by Bro . H . Muggeridge in his well-known and superior style . At the conclusion of the ceremonies the
usual vote of thanks and other compliments were given to Bro . H . Muggeridge for his kind assistance as the consecrating officer , and we are pleased to bear cur testimony that he never rendered the ceremonies any better than what he did on this occasion . It was most pleasing to all who were
fortunate enough to be present to listen to him doing his work so well . Several joining members and candidates for initiation were proposed . The lodge was closed . We congratulate the brethren who have undertaken with such success the formation of this new
lodge . Several residents of Blackheath and its vicinity have from time to time made attempts at doing so . Meetings have been held for such a purpose , but nothing has been carried out . Now , we have a body of energetic brethren , well-known in the locality , and we have no doubt they will
make this lodge a great success . They have carried into effect what they have undertaken , and no doubt amongst the large number of brethren who reside at Blackheath , very many will avail themselves ofthe opportunity of joining the local lodge , which has the speciality of being a summer lodge .
The brethren adjourned to a good banquet . Amongst the large number of brethren present we noticed Bros . Col . Perkins , W . M . 5 : T . H . Brankston , P . G . S ., 46 I W . E . Jackson , P . G . S . ; C . J . Hogg , P . G . S . ; W . Kibble , P . M . 715 ; H . Pook , late 766 ; and several other brethren .
" MORE than a year ago one of my children was attacked with bronchitis , and , after a long illness , was given up by my physician as 'past cure . ' I was then induced to try your Vegetable Pain Killer , and from the time 1 began the use of it the child rapidly got better , and is now strong and healthy . — J WINSTANLEY , 10 , Whittli-st ., L'pool , Jan . 1869 . —To P . D . & Son . ''
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THE CRAFT .
METROPOLITAN . Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 . —The last meeting of the season of this celebrated old lodge was held on Thursday , the 4 th instant , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Bro . T . Sheppard , W . M ., opened the lodge . There were also present : Bros . J . Palmer , S . W . ; Atkins , J . W . ; B . P . Todd , P . M ., Treas . ; H . G . Buss , P . G . T . of
Middlesex , P . M , Sec ; F . Harrison , S . D , ; Lambell , T . D . ; Donald M'Ree , I . G . ; T- B . Poole , I . P . M . ; J . Coutts , G . P ., P . M . ; H . Jacobs , D . G . Berri , W . H . Libbis , P . M . ' s ; and a large number of the brethren . After the lodge was opened , and the minutes of the preceding meeting had been unanimously confirmed , the W . M ., Bro . T . Sheppard , in a correct , impressive , and
superior manner , raised Bros . J . Gheek and G . F . Payne to the third degree , passed Bros . L . Benjamin and J . Bangs to the second degree , and initiated Mr . J . Soldini into Masonry . The officers , as usual in this lodge , were perfect in their work . It was then unanimously agiecd to hold a summer banquet at Kew in July , and the lodge was duly closed . There was no banquet , and the brethren separated .
Lodgeof Unity , No . 1 S 3 . —This old lodge held its last meeting of the session on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., at the London Tavern , City . Iiro . Wad ling , W . M ., opened the lodge , and there were present Bros . Garrett , S . W . ; Broombridge , J . W . ; Moore , S . D . ; Collins , J . D . ; Spencer , I . G . ; Rev . Shaboe , P . M ., Chaplain ; G . Thompson , I . P . M . ; Spelh , P . M ., Treas . ; Taylor , P . M . ; Vascy ,
P . M . ; and others . The much respected Secretary , Bro . Doggett , P . M ., was absent through ill-health , greatly to lhe regret of the brethren . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the newly-inslallcd W . M . made his maiden effort at work by raising Bro . Dixie to the third degree , and was highly complimented on the correct and highly impressive manner in which he went
through the ceremony , the othtr officers adding to its beauty by the perfect style in which each performed his part . TheW . M ., on behalf of the lodge presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Thompson , with a massive gold P . M . ' s jewel , bearing a suitable inscription . In so doing , the W . M . expatiated at some length on the services rendered by that brother during his Mastership of the lodge .
Bro . Thompson acknowledged the gift in very appropriate terms . A vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Todd , P . M ., for his efficient services as Installing Master at the previous meeting . Some formal business having been disposed of , lhe lodge was closed . A superior banquet followed , the usual toast were duly honoured , and with the good singing of some of the
brethren , a few hours were most agreeably spent . Bros . F . Walters , M . H . Winder , and T . W . Rogers were present as visitors . Beadon Lodge , No . 619 . —This lodge met on Wednesday , at the Greyhound , Dulwich . Bro . Saul Wells , W . M ., occupied the chair . Bro . J . Daly , Tyler , having died since the last meeting , and lhe Treasurer having resigned ,
the brethren elected Bro . W . Y . Laing to the former , and Bro . Charles Totter , P . M ., to the latter office . On lhe transfer of the duties from the late to the present Trcasurer . an Audit Committee was , at the late Treasurer ' s request , appointed ; and Bro . Lccuw then proposed , and Bro . Captain Smith seconded , the names of Messrs . Edward Wright , W . Lockett , and William Angus for
initiation at next meeting . An excellent dinner was afterwards partaken of , and the brethren spent a most happy evening together . Panmure Lodge , No . 720 . —This lodge held its installation meeting on Monday the 15 th inst ., at the Balham Hotel , when were present Bros . James M . Young , W . M . ; Henry F . Huntley , S . W . ; II . F . Hodges , J . W . ; J .
Poore , S . D . ; Paine , J . D . ; li . Pulman , I . G . ; John Thomas , P . M ., Treas . ; J . B . Wolpert , P . M . ; R . W . Huntley , Lilley , Maddern , Duck , Lane , and Withall . The visitors were Bros . James Stevens , P . M . 121 G , and P . M . of Ibis lodge ; Edward Worthington , P . M . 507 ; W . Simmons and lid ward Bye . The loilge having been duly opened , Bro . Lane was examined , entrusted , and
subsequently raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . John Thomas , P . M ., then occupied the chair of K . S ., and in his usual effective and impressive manner , installed Bro . II . F . Huntley as W . M . for the ensuing year , and completed the full ceremony by delivering the addresses to officers and brethren . The newly-installed Master at once commenced his work by initiating in very perfect
style Mr . W . Truslcr , and then closed his lodge . The new officers of the lodge are : Bros . II . F . Huntley , W . M . ; James M . Young , I . P . M . ; II . F . Hodges , S . W . ; J . Poore , J . W . ; John Thomas , P . M ., Treas . ; James M . Young , P . M ., Sec . ; Paine , S . D . ; C . Pulman , J . D . ; Withall , I . G . ; Maddern , D . C . ; and Duck , W . S . The usual installation banquet followed labour , the provision
for which and the attention given throughout to the comfort of the brethren , amply merited the oft-repeated acknowledgment accorded to Bro . Lilley , at whose hotel the lolge holds ils meetings . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to ; that of "The I . P . M . " calling up Bio . James Young , who expressed his thanks both for lhe handsome jewel with which the lodge had presented him , and lhe enthusiastic
reception of his name . The initiate and the visitors respectively replied when called upon , and Bio . Worthington sang , in good style , Bro . Stevens' Masonic song , " What better theme than Masonry ? " Song followed song , and harmony prevailed until the "time for trains" arrived , when the brethren separated well satisfied with their successful meeting . Macdonald Lodge , No . 1216 . — A meeting of this pros-
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perous lodge took place at the head quarters of 'the 1 st Surrey Rifles , Camberwell-road , on Wednesday , the loth inst . Bro . James Stevens , W . M ., opened the lodge at the appointed hour , and was ably supported by his officers . This being the installation night , Bro . S . H . Wagstaff was presented , and received the benefit of that ceremony , which was worked in an admirable manner by Bro . J . Stevens .
The new W . M . gave a specimen of his ability by working the ceremony of initiation . It was proposed by Bro . Dubois , and resolved , that an inscription on vellum be presented to Bro . J . Stevens as a testimony of respect and esteem , and as an acknowledgment of the manner in which he had exerted himself for the welfare of the lodge . A magnificent banquet , served a la Russe , followed , and
after the cloth was drawn , the usual toasts were given and duly honoured . The W . M ., in proposing the health of the I . P . M ., eulogised Bro . Stevens for the manner in which he had carried out the duties of W . M . for the past year , and presented him with a splendid iS-carat gold diamond mounted P . M . jewel It bears the following inscription : —" 1871 . Presented to Bro . James Stevens ,
P . M ., by lhe brethren of the Macdonald Lodge , No . 1216 , in earnest appreciation of his valuable services as principal founder of the lodge , and as W . M . during the past year . " —Bro . Stevens returned thanks , and said that he looked upon the Macdonald Lodge as he did on his own children ; he felt a father's feelings towards the lodge in general , and as a brother to every individual member . He hoped they should go on and prosper , and allow no dissensions to
disturb their harmony . —Among the visitors were Bros . Bridges , P . G . S . B . ; Parsons , P . S . G . W . Surrey ; Jordan , P . M . of an Indian Lodge ; and Jesse Owens , Finsbury , S 61 . Several members were present , including Bros . Meggy , John Thomas , Curtis , Sec , & c . —Bro . Stevens sang his celebrated song "What belter theme than Masonry ? " and olher brethren contributed to the harmony of a most cnjovable evening .
PROVINCIAL . RINGWOOD , HANTS . —Unity Lodge , No . 132—The usual meeting of this ancient lodge took place on the 9 th inst ., W . Bro . Budden , W . M . 622 , officiating as W . M . The only ceremony worked was the passing of Bro . Lawrence , which was done by the W . M . in his usual correct and impressive manner . The charge was delivered
by W . Bro . Edsall , W . M . Amity , 137 , and the lecture on the tracing board given by Bio . Reade , S . W ., 132 . Several members of the lodge were absent , but all who were present were much impressed by the correct working ofthe W . M . After the lodge was closed , a banquet followed with the usual toasts . The health of "The W . M . and Lodge 622 " ( St . Cuthberga , \ Vimborne ) was proposed
by Bro . Reade . —Bro . Budden , in responding , expressed his willingness to assist 132 in every way , and his pleasure al seeing so old and good a lodge resuscitated . —Bro Low , the Treasurer , announced a good balance in hand , a state of things to which 132 for some years has been a stranger . Bro . Reade alluded to this , and hoped that the lodge would subscribe to all the charities— it at present
possessing only a life vote for the Boys' School—a suggestion which met with unanimous approval . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the iSth inst ., the W . M ., Bro . T . H . Buzzard , in the chair , and lhe following brethren also being present : W . Kelly , P . M . and R . W . P . G . M . ; George
Toller , jun ., I . P . M . and P . G . Sec ; W . B . Smith , P . M . and P . P . G . J . W ., Treasurer ; C . Tohnson , P . M . and P . P . G . S . W . Jersey , Org . ; W , Sculthorpe , S . W . ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , P . G . C , j . W . ; F . J . Baines , Sec . : S . S . Partridge , P . G . Reg ., S D . ; J . G . F . Richardson , J . D . ; G . B . Atkins and A . Sergeant , Stewards ; K . Mace , I . G . ; C . Bembridge , Tyler ; C . S . Thomson , A . Ross , W . T .
Rowlett , F . Parsons , C . A . Spencer , Dr . Clifton , and C . Whitaker . Visitors : Bros . C . Stretton , P . P . G . Reg ., W . M ., and W . Weare , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M . and Treas ., No . 279 ; and Dr . Loughnan , No . 724 . On the minutes of the last meeting being read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for the W . M . for the ensuing year , which resulted in the unanimous election of the S . AV ., Bro . W .
Sculthorpe , who returned thanks to the brethren for the honour conferred upon him . It was arranged that the annual festival should take place on Friday , June 23 rd , in lieu of Saturday , St . John ' s Day . A vote of thanks for past services was unanimously accorded to Bro . Thomas Cooper , P . P . G . S . W ., a retired P . M . ofthe lodge , and he was nominated as an honorary member . Two gentlemen
having been proposed as candidates for Masonry , it was resolved to take their initiation at an emergency meeting . The Prov . G . M ., on behalf of Bro . W . J . Hughan , of Truro , presented to the library of the hall four curious photo-lithographic Masonic plates , a tracing-board , and
the " Report of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Columbia" for the past year , for which the thanks of the lodge were voted lo the W . Bro . Hughan for these additions to his former donations . There being no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
LIVERPOOL . —Temple Lodge , No . 1094 . —This lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 101 I 1 inst ., being opened in due form by Bros . David Watt Winstanley , W . M . ; William Crane , P . M . ; Smith , P . M . ; Dawson , S . W . ; Gilbert , J . W . ; Jos . Wood , Treas , ; Marsh . Sec , P . M ., P . G . A . D . C . ; Sweeting , S . D . ; Martin . J . D . ; Washington , M . C ; J . Deacon , Organist ; and Pickup and Yelland , Stewards . Visitors : Bros .
General Dines , New York ; Vines , W . M . 1299 ; & c . Minutes of installation , & c , having been read , and the ballot taken for Mr . William Lupton , barrister-at-law , he was declared duly elected for initiation . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bros . Duff and Walters were duly passed to the degree of F . C . by the W . M ., which ceremony he performed in admirable style , the working tools being given by Bro . Dawson ,