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R ETORTS OF MASO . VIC MEETINGSVratt Masonry 379 Roval Arch 3 S 0 Ancient and Accepted Rite 3 S 0 Masonic Notes and ( Jneries 3 S 0 provincial Grand Loelge of Cheshire 3 S 0 The Constitutions of the Freemasons 381 Freemasonry in the East 3 K 2 - » nt . l-1 lt ! i ( I ^ VU ,. tl j
jMasun" - — -, - Cabul 3 ° *** CoRREsl'ON ,, ENCF - :- Freemasonry ia Roumania 3 S 3 Reviews 3 S 3 Freemasonry in the East 3 S 3 Presentation to Bro . iHiuntaine , Lodge 94 S 3 S 3 Roy . il Masonic Institution for Girls 383
Pisttict Grand Lodge ol Malta 384 Royal Ark Mari . iers 3 S 4 Royal and Select Masters 384 Obituary 3 S 4 Masonic and General Tidings 384 Concert at the Girlb * School 384 Public Amusements » iii . Lodge Meetings for Next Week iii . Advertisements i „ ii .. iv .. v ., vi .
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Craft fHasonrjr . WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 * ) . —The first meeting for this season was held on Wednesday , the 17 th inst . The rendezvous vvas thc Lecture Hall , Sc . John ' s-hill , New Wandsworth , the brethren having lately had occasion to remove the lodge . The usual formal business having been concluded , the W . M . elect ( Bro . A . Newens ) was impressively installed by Bro . Past Master
E . H . Boddy , to whom a vote of thanks was afterwards passed . Among the brethren present were Bros . H . R . Jones , P . M . ; Vf . A . Morgan , P . M . ; J . G . Carter , P . M . ; J . E . Frances , P . M . ; George Hovvick , P . M . ; R . Walker , H . T . Bell , J . Tucker , W . Marshall , J . Springett , T . Arnison , A . A . Denham fMid Surrey Standard ) , and others .- The following officers were appointed by the
W . M .: Bros . J . B . Walker , S . W . ; W . J . Huntley , J . W . ; J . J . Holland , S . D . , * F . W . Wardroper , J . D . ; S . C . Landon , I . G . ; F . Reed , AV . S . ; and A . A . Denham , D . C . The Secretary , Bro . John Frost , and Treasurer , Bro . H . Wilson , were reappointed . The banquet was afterwards held at the Railway Hotel , Putney , were a very pleasant evening was spent .
BUHDETT-COtJTTS LODGE ( No . 1278 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled in full force on Thursday , the iSth inst ., at the Approach Tavern , Victoria Park , and , exercising the usual hospitality , there was as usual a goodly number of visitors . The lodge having been opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . Charles Kerr Crouch , the ordinary business was disposed of , and the W . M . proceeded
to raise Bro . J . W . R . Hammond , which he did in a most impressive manner . A notice affixed to the summons urged brethren to be punctual , failing to observe which , Bro . W . J . Bonner , who came late , did not receive the Sublime Degree , to which he would have been entitled . Punctually at five o ' clock the W . M . proceeded to instal his successor ( Bro . Abraham Lazarus ) into the chair of K . S ,
and his admirable working of the ceremony elicited the warm approbation antl encomiums of thc brethren and visitors present . Consiileriiigthat Bro . Crouch hadtofoliowsuch experienced and able workers as Bros . Terry , C . Musto , and others , it is the more creditable to him that he should have worked the ceremony , not only to the satisfaction of those present , but have received so warm an approval of his
exertions . The W . M . invested his oflicers as follows Bros . Dr . Defries , S . W . ; Sturtevant , J . W . ; Prestage , S . D . ; A . Jones , J . D . ; Chitson , I . G . ; and G . W . Verry , P . M ., P . Z ., as Honorary Secretary . The Approach Tavern , Victoria Park , where the lotlge is held , was never
more full than on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., and Bro Lloyd , the host , placed an excellent banquet before the brethren , to which they did ample justice . After the labours of the lodge the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with enthusiasm , and the brethren separated after a very enjoj able evening having been spent .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 162 . ?) . — On Thursday , the i 8 ih inst ., at Bro . T . Butt ' s , New Market Hotel , West Smithfield , the installation meeting was held . Bro . G . S . Elliott , W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by his officers . The minutes of the last regular and an emergency meeting were real , unanimously con . firmed , and signed by thc W . M . The report of the Audit
Committee was received , adopted , and entered on the lod ge minute book . The W . M . raised Bros . King and J-ong . Bro . T . W . Adams , I . P . M ., presented Bro . | oshta Howes , P . M ., S . W ., and W . M . elect , for installation , when he was installed . The officers are * Bros . W . Penncfather , S . W . ; W . Malthouse , J . W . ; G . S . Klliott , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Mallett , P . M ., Sec ; H . M . Butt , S . D . ; H . I . Lardner ,
J-D- ; G . 11 . Stephens , I . G . ; J . ] . Howes , P . C . ; W . - ™ ow , W . S . ; W . Dclafous , C . S . ; E . Roberts , Organic ; -smyth , Tyler . Tiic work was so well rendered that a Vote of thanks was given to the I . P . M ., Bro . G . S . Elliott , for doing the installation ceremony so well , and the same Ordered to be entered on thc lodge minute book . Bro . G . S . Elliott , LP .:, ! ., Treasurer , had the usual ten guinea ast Master's jewel given to him . Although entering on
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his third apurenticeship in Masonry , this was the first lodge Bro . G . S . Elliott has passed the chair in . When the lodge was founded , Bro . F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx .. P . M ., selected him for first J . W ., and stuck by him until he had completed his year of office . He resigned the Treasurership , and had the happiness of seeing Bro . G . S . Elliott unanimously elected to succeed him . As Bro . G . S .
Elliott , P . M ., now holds office in other lodges , we hope in time to have to chronicle how well he will do his work in other lodges as he has done here . Bro . J . Howes , P . M . 765 , W . M ., a well-known worker of the Fifteen Sections , commenced his duties . The ballot proved unanimous in favour of the admission of Mr . Alfred Silcorn , and being present , he was initiated into Freemasonry . The work vvas
well done . Br « . Frederick Walters , P . P . J . D . Middx ., P . M ., late Treasurer and Secretary , resigned his membership ; his health being so bad , and living in Leicestershire , precluded him from coming up to town . His resignation was accepted with regret . Some candidates were proposed for initiation . Business ended , the lodge was closed . There were present also Bros . G . S . Wintle , P . M . ;
Greenwood , Smith , T . Butt , King , Rose , W . Butt , Cork , antl many others . The visitors were Bros . W . A . Barrett , P . P . G . Org . Oxon , P . M . 1706 , e \ : c . ; Pearson , P . M . 315 ; Dr . Hunter , P . M . 1677 ; Sheadd , P . M . 720 ; Gootlde , P . M . 1228 ; Silvester , W . M , 463 ; Elliott , 749 ; Page , 1 S 21 ; Rumball , 3 TW . 141 , and others . The usual good banquet
and tlessert followed , which reflected the greatest credit on Bro . T . Butt and his two sons , all of whom were unremitting in their exeitions to make all present happy and comfortable , in which they succeeded . The usual toasts were given and responded to . Songs and recitations brough ! a happy meeting to a pleasant close .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —On the 20 th inst ., the first anniversary eif this lodge was celebrated at the new rooms , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , High-street , Kensington , the original intention of meeting at the Courtfield Hotel , Earl ' s Court Station , having been abandoned . The business of the day consisted in the submission of minutes of last lodge for confirnlation , the passing of one
brother to the Second Degree , and the installation of a W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . By a unanimous vote , Bro . Charles Etlvvard Williams had been elected to that important position ( rendered more so than usual in the case of a young lodge ) , than whom no more suitable person could have been chosen , uniting , as he does , to a thorough knowledge of his duties , the assiduity of a
successful man of business , and the amiability and cordiality of an English gentleman . The preliminary matters having been gone into , the ceremony of installation was performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . George Read , in so accurate , distinct , and irrpressive a manner as to call forth the sincere congratulations of the brethren , accustomed , as they are so fortunate as to be , old auditors of his excellent working .
The Rev . Bro . Ambrose W . Hall , P . M ., & c , Chaplain to the lodge , assisted with his usual powerful aid in rendering the ceremony one which for excellency may have been equalled , but has , undoubtedly , never been surpassed . Having been duly installed , the W . M . proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . T . Hancock , S . W . ; J . Barker , J . W . ; Rev . Ambrose William Hall , P . M ., P . P . G . C , P . P .
S . G . W . Surrey , Chaplain ; A . Barfield , P . M ., Treas . ; C . J . Foakes . P . M ., Sec . ; J . H . Taylor , S . D . ; G . Bidgood , J . D . ; E . R . Baugh , D . C . ; F . J . Oliver , Org . ; J . Swanson , I . G . ; Metcalfe and Hayes , Stewards . The Worshipful Master their announced that one of the first , and , certainly , one of the most pleasurable duties he should ever have to perform as Master of the Kensington Lodge , would then
be , in the name of the Kensington Lodge , to present to Bro . Read the P . M . jewel , in token of the affectionate regard and high appreciation which he had gained on all sides , both during his tenure of office as well as during the many years of his residence in Kensington . The VV . M . then initiated Mr . Joseph King Hurrell into the mysteries of Freemasonry , and , if we may judge by a
slight example of good workmanship , the lodge will lose none of its excellence under thc administration of Bro . Williams . There was a large attendance of brethren , and the following visitors honoured the lodge with their company : —Bros . W . M . Stiles , W . M . 1732 ; H . Stiles , / . W . 1732 ; H . Blunden , J . D . 86 5 ; J . C ' ayson , 1489 ; Walter Goodall , 142 ; S . Millas , P . M . 157 and 8 34 ; R . J .
Gaubert , W . M . 172 ; M . Cobham , P . M . 141 ; J . Avery , W . M . 511 ; T . Broughton , C . G . Gumpcl , I . G . 1257 * > C . Holland , 1681 ; D . Wetherell , 1681 ; W . Honeyball , J . D . 1681 * , and many others . Banquet was served in the new lodge-room by Bro . G . P . Cook , and the menu placed upon the table wc venture to believe could not have been improved upon by the most ambitious " Cordon bleu , " whilst the dinner on
closer acquaintance did not belie that in which the prospect is always good , viz ., the prospectus . The banquetingroa . n had been magnificently decorated , the walls being of a pale blue tint , thc mouldings picked out in gold , and the ceilings enriched with Masonic ribantls and insignia , the whole affording an effect of lightness and consistency of colour unequalled by that of any salon in the
Metropolis , lhe table was brilliant with flowers , the glitter of many a well-earned jewel lent sparkle to the scene , and the cordiality and friendship of the company lit up the whole ciicle . After banquet the usual toasts were proposed and received with acclamation , whilst in each successive interval Bro . Oliver , assisted by a number of musical associates , admirably rendered the well known and appropriate national antl patriotic songs . In response to
the toast of " The W . M ., " Bro . Williams said he had exercised much caution in accepting the exalted honour the brethren offered him , firstly , on account [ of a not unnatural diffidence , and secondly , because , in having to succeed such a perfect example of excellence as the I . P . M . he wnuld be placed at a disadvantage . He hoped , however , by following , as far as in him lay , in the footsteps of his predecessor , he at least might chance to deserve some favour
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at the hands of the brethren . He asked that during his year of office Bro . Read would favour him with his advice and assistance , the value of which was so well recognised , not only by himself but by the Kensington Lodge . After the toast of " The Initiate" had been given and responded to in appropriate terms , the W . M . then rose to propose " The Health of the I . P . M ., " antl said the next toast he
hatl 10 propose vvas really the toast of the evening—it was to their " Immediate Past Master . " Brethren , Bro . George Read antl the Kensington Lodge are so closely allied to our old mother lodge , the Zetland , No . 511 , that I feel it quite impossible to speak of one without alluding to the other . The Zetland is in fact the mother cf the Kensington , anil as one of the founders , and I may say one of the
sponsors , of the Kensington Lodge , I trust that the child may be worthy of the parent . There is no question but that the great success which has attended the Zetland for many years has been mainly due to the zeal and consistent exertions of Bro . Read , as P . M . ofthe Zetland , loyally and faithfully supported by our Treasurer , Bro . Past Master Barfield , also of the Zetland Lotlge . And then , as the
accomplished Preceptor of our lodge of instruction which is held in this room , Bro . Read will be ever gratefully remembered forthekind , brotherly , atid painstaking manner he eneleavours to impart to others that knowledge of Freemasonry which he is so eminently qualified to do . As an example of his working I am sure that every brother here must have been struck with
the faulticss manner the ceremony of installation has been performed by Bro . Read this evening , and socially I will say of Bro . Read that those who know him best , either in or out i : f Freemasonry , are those who most admire him , for all those great , good , and sterling qualities that make a man what a man ought to be . Brethren , such is the man , such is the Mason , that the founders of this
lodge selectel and solicited to become their first Master . I feel quite unable to express in fitting terms how much we owe Bro . Read for the distinguished and finished manner he has organised thc woiking , presided at our meetings , and governed the lodge during his year of office , but of all this I need not say one word—you , brethren , have anticipated mc ; you have in the most graceful and
spontaneous manner already marked your appreciation of those well directed labours , and your esteem for him individually and Masonically , by unanimously voting him the highest honour it is in your power to award , the P . M . 's jewel of the lodge . Bro . Read , may you live many years to assist the lodge with your valuable counsel and advice , and to wear that jewel you have so honourably earned . The I . P . M ., on
rising to respond , was enthusiastically welcomed . He said he had never known a greater satisfaction than that which he experienced in successfully , as he hoped and believed , ending his year as W . M . He had , at all events , satisfied the brethren that he had done his best , for the beautiful jewel he had received was a warrant of their favour . He was very grateful for the mark of esteem , and said the
jewel would rank in his mind no less high than that jewel he had earned in the mother lodge , Zetland , 511 . He was glad to find so earnest a man in the chair he had vacated , and he would be proud if any atl vice or assistance of his should be accepted by the W . M . The position of the Kensington Lodge was now assured , and he thanked all those who had helped , in perfecting its establishment .
All the toasts having been passed , the evening was brought to a close with harmony and good fellowship . We add our cordial gootl wishes for this lodge that in . years to come it may lose none of its pristine lustre : that it will rival the fame and hospitality cf many larger and older lodges in London is the sincere hope of all who attended the first anniversary of thc Kensington Lodge , 1767 .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., at No . 34 , Denmarkstreet , Gateshead . The lodge was opened in due form shortly a'ter seven o ' clock p . m ., by the W . M ., Bro . Robert Whitfield , assisted by the officers as follows : Bros . M . Corbiit , I . P . M . ; D . Sinclair , P . M . ; John Wood , S . W . ;
f . G . Smith , J . W . ; W . Brewis Elsdon , Treasurer ( also as | D . j ; E . Liddell , Sec . ; E . W . Middlemast , S . D . ; Jas . Boyatt , I . G . ; Hubert Ferry , Org . ; J . C . S . Liddell , S . S . ; J . W . A . Boyatt , A . S . ; and Joshua Carry , Tyler . The following members were also present : Bros . J . E . Robson , P . M . ; B . P . Ore ) , P . M . ; H . N . Ground , Jacob Matthews , Matthew Swinburne , Thomas Swan , Wm . Richardson ,
W . B . Bolland , and others . Amongst the visiting brethren were Bros . John Prfge , W . M . 40 &; Wir . Healey , 405 ; W . H . Dunn , 1676 ; U . Mein , P . M . 5 + 1 ; J . R . S . Baker , 541 ; M . H . Dodds , J . W . mo- R . Smailes , P . M . 541 ; jus . Cook , P . M . 481 , P . P . G . S . W . Northumberland ; Wm . Cooper , W . M . 1342 ; James Cooper , 1342 ; G . S . Sims , 1 342 ; T . S . Miller , 424 ; and Thos . Foster , 406 . After
the minutes were confirmed the ballot was taken respectively for Mr . Wm . Mark Pybus , Mr . Henry Bewsher Slee , and Mr . Edwd . Shewbrooks , who were duly elected . Mr . H . B . Slee being in attendance , and properly prepared , was then initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry by the W . M . ; the S . W . explained the working tools , and the | . W . gave thc charge . Thc lodge was alterwards opened
in the Second Degree , when Bro . M . Swinburne received the test of merit and retired . The loc ' ge was then raised to the Third Degree , when Bro . Swinburne was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., who also explained the tracing board . The working tools were given by the S . W . The lodge was then closed down to the First Degree , when the W . M . received the " Hearty
good wishes" of the visitors . During the evening the W . M . announced that the next Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham would be held at Gateshead on the 21 st October , under the joint banners of Lodges 48 and 424 , and requested the attendance of all M . M . ' s who could make it convenient to attend . The lodge was closed at 9 . 30 p . m ., when the brethren retired to the refreshment-room , where
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
R ETORTS OF MASO . VIC MEETINGSVratt Masonry 379 Roval Arch 3 S 0 Ancient and Accepted Rite 3 S 0 Masonic Notes and ( Jneries 3 S 0 provincial Grand Loelge of Cheshire 3 S 0 The Constitutions of the Freemasons 381 Freemasonry in the East 3 K 2 - » nt . l-1 lt ! i ( I ^ VU ,. tl j
jMasun" - — -, - Cabul 3 ° *** CoRREsl'ON ,, ENCF - :- Freemasonry ia Roumania 3 S 3 Reviews 3 S 3 Freemasonry in the East 3 S 3 Presentation to Bro . iHiuntaine , Lodge 94 S 3 S 3 Roy . il Masonic Institution for Girls 383
Pisttict Grand Lodge ol Malta 384 Royal Ark Mari . iers 3 S 4 Royal and Select Masters 384 Obituary 3 S 4 Masonic and General Tidings 384 Concert at the Girlb * School 384 Public Amusements » iii . Lodge Meetings for Next Week iii . Advertisements i „ ii .. iv .. v ., vi .
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REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion in current number , should reach the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by Six o'clock p . m ., on Wednesdays .
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Craft fHasonrjr . WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 * ) . —The first meeting for this season was held on Wednesday , the 17 th inst . The rendezvous vvas thc Lecture Hall , Sc . John ' s-hill , New Wandsworth , the brethren having lately had occasion to remove the lodge . The usual formal business having been concluded , the W . M . elect ( Bro . A . Newens ) was impressively installed by Bro . Past Master
E . H . Boddy , to whom a vote of thanks was afterwards passed . Among the brethren present were Bros . H . R . Jones , P . M . ; Vf . A . Morgan , P . M . ; J . G . Carter , P . M . ; J . E . Frances , P . M . ; George Hovvick , P . M . ; R . Walker , H . T . Bell , J . Tucker , W . Marshall , J . Springett , T . Arnison , A . A . Denham fMid Surrey Standard ) , and others .- The following officers were appointed by the
W . M .: Bros . J . B . Walker , S . W . ; W . J . Huntley , J . W . ; J . J . Holland , S . D . , * F . W . Wardroper , J . D . ; S . C . Landon , I . G . ; F . Reed , AV . S . ; and A . A . Denham , D . C . The Secretary , Bro . John Frost , and Treasurer , Bro . H . Wilson , were reappointed . The banquet was afterwards held at the Railway Hotel , Putney , were a very pleasant evening was spent .
BUHDETT-COtJTTS LODGE ( No . 1278 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled in full force on Thursday , the iSth inst ., at the Approach Tavern , Victoria Park , and , exercising the usual hospitality , there was as usual a goodly number of visitors . The lodge having been opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . Charles Kerr Crouch , the ordinary business was disposed of , and the W . M . proceeded
to raise Bro . J . W . R . Hammond , which he did in a most impressive manner . A notice affixed to the summons urged brethren to be punctual , failing to observe which , Bro . W . J . Bonner , who came late , did not receive the Sublime Degree , to which he would have been entitled . Punctually at five o ' clock the W . M . proceeded to instal his successor ( Bro . Abraham Lazarus ) into the chair of K . S ,
and his admirable working of the ceremony elicited the warm approbation antl encomiums of thc brethren and visitors present . Consiileriiigthat Bro . Crouch hadtofoliowsuch experienced and able workers as Bros . Terry , C . Musto , and others , it is the more creditable to him that he should have worked the ceremony , not only to the satisfaction of those present , but have received so warm an approval of his
exertions . The W . M . invested his oflicers as follows Bros . Dr . Defries , S . W . ; Sturtevant , J . W . ; Prestage , S . D . ; A . Jones , J . D . ; Chitson , I . G . ; and G . W . Verry , P . M ., P . Z ., as Honorary Secretary . The Approach Tavern , Victoria Park , where the lotlge is held , was never
more full than on Thursday , the 18 th inst ., and Bro Lloyd , the host , placed an excellent banquet before the brethren , to which they did ample justice . After the labours of the lodge the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with enthusiasm , and the brethren separated after a very enjoj able evening having been spent .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 162 . ?) . — On Thursday , the i 8 ih inst ., at Bro . T . Butt ' s , New Market Hotel , West Smithfield , the installation meeting was held . Bro . G . S . Elliott , W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by his officers . The minutes of the last regular and an emergency meeting were real , unanimously con . firmed , and signed by thc W . M . The report of the Audit
Committee was received , adopted , and entered on the lod ge minute book . The W . M . raised Bros . King and J-ong . Bro . T . W . Adams , I . P . M ., presented Bro . | oshta Howes , P . M ., S . W ., and W . M . elect , for installation , when he was installed . The officers are * Bros . W . Penncfather , S . W . ; W . Malthouse , J . W . ; G . S . Klliott , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Mallett , P . M ., Sec ; H . M . Butt , S . D . ; H . I . Lardner ,
J-D- ; G . 11 . Stephens , I . G . ; J . ] . Howes , P . C . ; W . - ™ ow , W . S . ; W . Dclafous , C . S . ; E . Roberts , Organic ; -smyth , Tyler . Tiic work was so well rendered that a Vote of thanks was given to the I . P . M ., Bro . G . S . Elliott , for doing the installation ceremony so well , and the same Ordered to be entered on thc lodge minute book . Bro . G . S . Elliott , LP .:, ! ., Treasurer , had the usual ten guinea ast Master's jewel given to him . Although entering on
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his third apurenticeship in Masonry , this was the first lodge Bro . G . S . Elliott has passed the chair in . When the lodge was founded , Bro . F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx .. P . M ., selected him for first J . W ., and stuck by him until he had completed his year of office . He resigned the Treasurership , and had the happiness of seeing Bro . G . S . Elliott unanimously elected to succeed him . As Bro . G . S .
Elliott , P . M ., now holds office in other lodges , we hope in time to have to chronicle how well he will do his work in other lodges as he has done here . Bro . J . Howes , P . M . 765 , W . M ., a well-known worker of the Fifteen Sections , commenced his duties . The ballot proved unanimous in favour of the admission of Mr . Alfred Silcorn , and being present , he was initiated into Freemasonry . The work vvas
well done . Br « . Frederick Walters , P . P . J . D . Middx ., P . M ., late Treasurer and Secretary , resigned his membership ; his health being so bad , and living in Leicestershire , precluded him from coming up to town . His resignation was accepted with regret . Some candidates were proposed for initiation . Business ended , the lodge was closed . There were present also Bros . G . S . Wintle , P . M . ;
Greenwood , Smith , T . Butt , King , Rose , W . Butt , Cork , antl many others . The visitors were Bros . W . A . Barrett , P . P . G . Org . Oxon , P . M . 1706 , e \ : c . ; Pearson , P . M . 315 ; Dr . Hunter , P . M . 1677 ; Sheadd , P . M . 720 ; Gootlde , P . M . 1228 ; Silvester , W . M , 463 ; Elliott , 749 ; Page , 1 S 21 ; Rumball , 3 TW . 141 , and others . The usual good banquet
and tlessert followed , which reflected the greatest credit on Bro . T . Butt and his two sons , all of whom were unremitting in their exeitions to make all present happy and comfortable , in which they succeeded . The usual toasts were given and responded to . Songs and recitations brough ! a happy meeting to a pleasant close .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —On the 20 th inst ., the first anniversary eif this lodge was celebrated at the new rooms , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , High-street , Kensington , the original intention of meeting at the Courtfield Hotel , Earl ' s Court Station , having been abandoned . The business of the day consisted in the submission of minutes of last lodge for confirnlation , the passing of one
brother to the Second Degree , and the installation of a W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . By a unanimous vote , Bro . Charles Etlvvard Williams had been elected to that important position ( rendered more so than usual in the case of a young lodge ) , than whom no more suitable person could have been chosen , uniting , as he does , to a thorough knowledge of his duties , the assiduity of a
successful man of business , and the amiability and cordiality of an English gentleman . The preliminary matters having been gone into , the ceremony of installation was performed by the I . P . M ., Bro . George Read , in so accurate , distinct , and irrpressive a manner as to call forth the sincere congratulations of the brethren , accustomed , as they are so fortunate as to be , old auditors of his excellent working .
The Rev . Bro . Ambrose W . Hall , P . M ., & c , Chaplain to the lodge , assisted with his usual powerful aid in rendering the ceremony one which for excellency may have been equalled , but has , undoubtedly , never been surpassed . Having been duly installed , the W . M . proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . T . Hancock , S . W . ; J . Barker , J . W . ; Rev . Ambrose William Hall , P . M ., P . P . G . C , P . P .
S . G . W . Surrey , Chaplain ; A . Barfield , P . M ., Treas . ; C . J . Foakes . P . M ., Sec . ; J . H . Taylor , S . D . ; G . Bidgood , J . D . ; E . R . Baugh , D . C . ; F . J . Oliver , Org . ; J . Swanson , I . G . ; Metcalfe and Hayes , Stewards . The Worshipful Master their announced that one of the first , and , certainly , one of the most pleasurable duties he should ever have to perform as Master of the Kensington Lodge , would then
be , in the name of the Kensington Lodge , to present to Bro . Read the P . M . jewel , in token of the affectionate regard and high appreciation which he had gained on all sides , both during his tenure of office as well as during the many years of his residence in Kensington . The VV . M . then initiated Mr . Joseph King Hurrell into the mysteries of Freemasonry , and , if we may judge by a
slight example of good workmanship , the lodge will lose none of its excellence under thc administration of Bro . Williams . There was a large attendance of brethren , and the following visitors honoured the lodge with their company : —Bros . W . M . Stiles , W . M . 1732 ; H . Stiles , / . W . 1732 ; H . Blunden , J . D . 86 5 ; J . C ' ayson , 1489 ; Walter Goodall , 142 ; S . Millas , P . M . 157 and 8 34 ; R . J .
Gaubert , W . M . 172 ; M . Cobham , P . M . 141 ; J . Avery , W . M . 511 ; T . Broughton , C . G . Gumpcl , I . G . 1257 * > C . Holland , 1681 ; D . Wetherell , 1681 ; W . Honeyball , J . D . 1681 * , and many others . Banquet was served in the new lodge-room by Bro . G . P . Cook , and the menu placed upon the table wc venture to believe could not have been improved upon by the most ambitious " Cordon bleu , " whilst the dinner on
closer acquaintance did not belie that in which the prospect is always good , viz ., the prospectus . The banquetingroa . n had been magnificently decorated , the walls being of a pale blue tint , thc mouldings picked out in gold , and the ceilings enriched with Masonic ribantls and insignia , the whole affording an effect of lightness and consistency of colour unequalled by that of any salon in the
Metropolis , lhe table was brilliant with flowers , the glitter of many a well-earned jewel lent sparkle to the scene , and the cordiality and friendship of the company lit up the whole ciicle . After banquet the usual toasts were proposed and received with acclamation , whilst in each successive interval Bro . Oliver , assisted by a number of musical associates , admirably rendered the well known and appropriate national antl patriotic songs . In response to
the toast of " The W . M ., " Bro . Williams said he had exercised much caution in accepting the exalted honour the brethren offered him , firstly , on account [ of a not unnatural diffidence , and secondly , because , in having to succeed such a perfect example of excellence as the I . P . M . he wnuld be placed at a disadvantage . He hoped , however , by following , as far as in him lay , in the footsteps of his predecessor , he at least might chance to deserve some favour
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at the hands of the brethren . He asked that during his year of office Bro . Read would favour him with his advice and assistance , the value of which was so well recognised , not only by himself but by the Kensington Lodge . After the toast of " The Initiate" had been given and responded to in appropriate terms , the W . M . then rose to propose " The Health of the I . P . M ., " antl said the next toast he
hatl 10 propose vvas really the toast of the evening—it was to their " Immediate Past Master . " Brethren , Bro . George Read antl the Kensington Lodge are so closely allied to our old mother lodge , the Zetland , No . 511 , that I feel it quite impossible to speak of one without alluding to the other . The Zetland is in fact the mother cf the Kensington , anil as one of the founders , and I may say one of the
sponsors , of the Kensington Lodge , I trust that the child may be worthy of the parent . There is no question but that the great success which has attended the Zetland for many years has been mainly due to the zeal and consistent exertions of Bro . Read , as P . M . ofthe Zetland , loyally and faithfully supported by our Treasurer , Bro . Past Master Barfield , also of the Zetland Lotlge . And then , as the
accomplished Preceptor of our lodge of instruction which is held in this room , Bro . Read will be ever gratefully remembered forthekind , brotherly , atid painstaking manner he eneleavours to impart to others that knowledge of Freemasonry which he is so eminently qualified to do . As an example of his working I am sure that every brother here must have been struck with
the faulticss manner the ceremony of installation has been performed by Bro . Read this evening , and socially I will say of Bro . Read that those who know him best , either in or out i : f Freemasonry , are those who most admire him , for all those great , good , and sterling qualities that make a man what a man ought to be . Brethren , such is the man , such is the Mason , that the founders of this
lodge selectel and solicited to become their first Master . I feel quite unable to express in fitting terms how much we owe Bro . Read for the distinguished and finished manner he has organised thc woiking , presided at our meetings , and governed the lodge during his year of office , but of all this I need not say one word—you , brethren , have anticipated mc ; you have in the most graceful and
spontaneous manner already marked your appreciation of those well directed labours , and your esteem for him individually and Masonically , by unanimously voting him the highest honour it is in your power to award , the P . M . 's jewel of the lodge . Bro . Read , may you live many years to assist the lodge with your valuable counsel and advice , and to wear that jewel you have so honourably earned . The I . P . M ., on
rising to respond , was enthusiastically welcomed . He said he had never known a greater satisfaction than that which he experienced in successfully , as he hoped and believed , ending his year as W . M . He had , at all events , satisfied the brethren that he had done his best , for the beautiful jewel he had received was a warrant of their favour . He was very grateful for the mark of esteem , and said the
jewel would rank in his mind no less high than that jewel he had earned in the mother lodge , Zetland , 511 . He was glad to find so earnest a man in the chair he had vacated , and he would be proud if any atl vice or assistance of his should be accepted by the W . M . The position of the Kensington Lodge was now assured , and he thanked all those who had helped , in perfecting its establishment .
All the toasts having been passed , the evening was brought to a close with harmony and good fellowship . We add our cordial gootl wishes for this lodge that in . years to come it may lose none of its pristine lustre : that it will rival the fame and hospitality cf many larger and older lodges in London is the sincere hope of all who attended the first anniversary of thc Kensington Lodge , 1767 .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., at No . 34 , Denmarkstreet , Gateshead . The lodge was opened in due form shortly a'ter seven o ' clock p . m ., by the W . M ., Bro . Robert Whitfield , assisted by the officers as follows : Bros . M . Corbiit , I . P . M . ; D . Sinclair , P . M . ; John Wood , S . W . ;
f . G . Smith , J . W . ; W . Brewis Elsdon , Treasurer ( also as | D . j ; E . Liddell , Sec . ; E . W . Middlemast , S . D . ; Jas . Boyatt , I . G . ; Hubert Ferry , Org . ; J . C . S . Liddell , S . S . ; J . W . A . Boyatt , A . S . ; and Joshua Carry , Tyler . The following members were also present : Bros . J . E . Robson , P . M . ; B . P . Ore ) , P . M . ; H . N . Ground , Jacob Matthews , Matthew Swinburne , Thomas Swan , Wm . Richardson ,
W . B . Bolland , and others . Amongst the visiting brethren were Bros . John Prfge , W . M . 40 &; Wir . Healey , 405 ; W . H . Dunn , 1676 ; U . Mein , P . M . 5 + 1 ; J . R . S . Baker , 541 ; M . H . Dodds , J . W . mo- R . Smailes , P . M . 541 ; jus . Cook , P . M . 481 , P . P . G . S . W . Northumberland ; Wm . Cooper , W . M . 1342 ; James Cooper , 1342 ; G . S . Sims , 1 342 ; T . S . Miller , 424 ; and Thos . Foster , 406 . After
the minutes were confirmed the ballot was taken respectively for Mr . Wm . Mark Pybus , Mr . Henry Bewsher Slee , and Mr . Edwd . Shewbrooks , who were duly elected . Mr . H . B . Slee being in attendance , and properly prepared , was then initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry by the W . M . ; the S . W . explained the working tools , and the | . W . gave thc charge . Thc lodge was alterwards opened
in the Second Degree , when Bro . M . Swinburne received the test of merit and retired . The loc ' ge was then raised to the Third Degree , when Bro . Swinburne was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., who also explained the tracing board . The working tools were given by the S . W . The lodge was then closed down to the First Degree , when the W . M . received the " Hearty
good wishes" of the visitors . During the evening the W . M . announced that the next Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham would be held at Gateshead on the 21 st October , under the joint banners of Lodges 48 and 424 , and requested the attendance of all M . M . ' s who could make it convenient to attend . The lodge was closed at 9 . 30 p . m ., when the brethren retired to the refreshment-room , where