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that during lhe past 2400 years the Craft had been the finding power of all good actions , every line of the workin ? tools of the Order having its mode of teaching men to ' improve themselves , and that the Great Architect of the Universe had made mankind one mighty brotherhood , with Himself as Mentor . SOUTHEND . —Priory Lodge ( No . 100 ®) . —

The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Middleton Hotel , Southend , on 'Thursday , the 1 ith inst . In tlie absence of the W . M ., Bro . Rev . S . R . Wigram , Past Grand Chaplain , lhe I . P . M ., Bro . Dr . E . E . Phillips , P . M . _ 5 Q , P . P . G . D ., presided , supported by the following officers and brethren : —Bios . A . Lucking , P . M . 160 , P . M . and M . E . Z . 1000 , Prov . G . D . C , as I . P . M . ; VV . Chaplin , S . W . j

S Cox , P . M , as J . VV . ; J . A . Wardell , P . M . 160 and 1000 , P . P . G . D ., Sec . ; J . C . Johnstone , P . M . 20 ( I . C ) , S . D . ; VV . Allen , jun ., S . W . 160 , as J . D . ; G . F . Jones , IG . ; Mountain , 'Tyler ; J . C . Hcmman , P . M ., P . P . G . D . W . S . Cox , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; H . Rowley , P . M ., P . P . G . D . VV . H . Lockey , J . Girling , VV . Waterhouse , H . Hassalb T . Barrett , G . Berry , T . Hales , H . Hicks , VV . H .

Norman-Visitors : W . Bro . J . Tyrrell Leith , P . M . 549 and 1118 . W . M . 1709 , D . D . G . M . of Bombay ; Bios . E . Hicks , 1 ( I . C . ); Dr . S . W . Fisher , M . D ., ^ e , ; J . Wilkinson , P . M . 1248 , P . P . G . O . N . and E . York ; H . W . Hcmswoith , P . M . 190 aid 1193 ; H . Beecher , " 360 . After the preliminary business , lhe VV . M . raised Bros . A . Cole , E . Birkett , ant ! B . McMay Johnstone to the Third Degree , and

the ballot having proved favourable , he afterwards initiated Messrs . O . Ben'all and VV . Griffin into the mysteries of Ficcmasonry . 'The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment ; the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and heartily reet ived , the Tyler ' s toast

bringing the proceedings and a very pleasant evening to a close . WESTERHAM . —Amherst Lodge ( 1123 ) . — The last meeting of this lodge for the present season took place on Saturday , the 6 th inst ., at the King's Arms Hotel . Bro . E . J . Dodd , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros .

W . C . Banks , J . W . ; C . J . Dodd , S . D . ; J . Webb , J . D . ; H . Jewell , Secretary ; Smalman Smith , I . G . ; T . J . Baker , D . C . ; Owen , Steward ; and in the absence of the S . W ., Bro . C . C . Petley , P . M ., officiated in that capacity . The VV . M . was honoured by the attendance of several visiting brethren , among whom we noticed Bro . J . Dawburn , P . M ., Perseverance , 21 3 , P . G . S . B . Norfolk ; Bro . F . W .

Greenville , Royalty , 243 , Island of Guernsey ; Bro . E . Cox , P . M . Canonbury , 657 ; Bro . VV . Crcssell , Enoch , 11 ; Bro . T . C . Newson , Hervey , 1692 ; Bro . Damcr Cape , Athenaeum , 1491 ; and several other brethren . The work consisted of passing two brethren , which was performed in good style by the VV . M ., and Bro . R . N . Newson , P . M ., gave an oration on the principles and tenets of the Craft ,

in his usually terse and forcible language , which was listened to with much attention by the brethren present , after which the lodge was closed in due fcrm , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room . After the cloth was cleared , the VV . M . proposed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , and in response to that of the visitors , Bro . Dawburn spoke most warmly of the kind reception lie had

met with by the brethren of the Amherst Lodge , and especially by the W . M ., whom he had known from a little child , and the pleasure it gave him to see the progress he had made in Masonry , and the efficient manner in which he performed his duties . Bros . Greenville , Newson , Cox , Crcssell , and Cape also responded , and the harmony and enjoyment of the evening was enhanced by the excellent

singing of Bro . hnialmnn Smith , and the quaint and harmonious songs of Pro . Damcr Cape . The Tylers' toast was given , and the brethren separated , after the enjoyment of a very pleasant evening . MANCHESTER . ' —Lodge of Truth ( No . 1458 ) . — On Saturday , October 6 th , the members of this lodge assembled at their private rooms , Newton Heath ,

at 3 . 30 p . m . The Master , Bro . James Batchelder , took up his position , supported by his officers ; the gavel having been cctiaa-rl , the business commenced . All having been proved cis ' •' ¦ erne and trusty , " the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for two candidates for initiation , viz ., Mr . VV . II . Flynne and Mr . J . A . Vincent , and in each case a

unanimous election was the result . Mr . James Smith , who vas not able to present himself for initiation at the ¦ September mciting , was announced and admitted , and received the E . A . Degree from the hands of his proposer , Bro . Batchelder , VV . M . Mr . VV . H . Flynne was unavoidably absent ; and the next business on the circular was therefore proceeded with , it being the initiation of Mr . J . A .

Vincent , who was admitted into the mysteries of the First Degree by his friend , Past Master Rogers , of Strangeways Lodge , 1219 . Several brethren having been communicated with since the last meeting with regard to their ovirdue subscriptions , and no response having been given , ihey were , piior to the closing of the lodge , excluded therefrom , in accordance with notice supplied to them . In

passing , we shall not be deemed out of place in commenting upon ovirdue subscriptions ; it is a circumstance unfortunately ni t uncommon , but we must not charge this negligence to brethren who are Masons at heart . For all who possess Masonry in the hidden spring of life will naturally assist the working of their respective lodges by paying their contributions when due—as we all know

doubtless that old adage , " It ' s money makes the mare to go . " Money also is required in Masonic ranks ; and if only paid when due it would save Secretaries an enormous amount of trouble , and also assist Treasurers in discharging their respective engagements . Some , however ,

put off their payments from time to time ; the amount increases , and , as a consequence , that desire of " to have and to hold" increases with it ; and exclusion is the result . Such a course however , is unnecessary with those who look upon Masonry in that high and exalted manner which its teachings demand , and therefore exclusion may

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justly be termed the refiner of our Craft , separating the tares from the wheat . Bro . Kleinmann , through unavoidable circumstances , tendered his resignation , which vvas accepted . Bro . Taylor , J . D ., proposed a candidate for initiation . "Hearty good wishes" were given from Lodges 295 , 317 , 521 , 1161 , 1219 , and Revere Lodge , Boston , U . S . A . Charity was next exercised ; after which

the lodge was closed according to ancient custom . The brethren then retired to the social board , where the usual Masonic toasts were heartily honoured . In due course came the last toast of the evening , and the brethren separated at 8 . 4 T p . m . TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —A strong gathering of the members of this

lodge took place at the Albany Hotel , on the 9 th inst . Amongst the principal officers present were Bros . W . H . Saunders , P . G . S . of Middlesex , VV . M . ; S . H . Knaggs , S . W . ; Court J . VV . ; Wigginton , P . P . G . S . of Works , t . P . M . and Sec ; Tomlinson , P . P . G . D . of Norfolk , Treas . ; Taylor , S . D . ; Ashley , I . G . j C . Horsley , P . P . G . R . of Middlesex , etc ., D . C . The minutes of the previous meeting

having been read and confirmed , the W . M . raised Bro . Clarke to the degree of M . M . with his accustomed verve and impressiveness . This being election night , Bro , S . H . Knaggs , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing , and Bro . Tomlinson was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Bro . Hanison was re-appointeil Tyler , and the Library Committee re-appointed . The members and

visitors then adjourned to a well-served collation . The \ isitors were Bros . Cama , P . M . Dalhousie Lodge ; Pcdlcr , P . M . ^ Dalhousie Lodge ; Court , VV . M . Phoenix , Hants ; King , Dobic Lodge . The preliminary toasts were given from the chair briefly but pertinently . "The D . P . G . M . and the rest of the P . Grand Officers , Past and Present , " was acknowledged by Bros . Wigginton , Horsley , and

Walls . " The Health of the VV . M . " followed , and having been warmly received , was immediately responded to . " The Past Masters" met with a response by Bro . Wigginton , I . P . M . "The Health of the Visitors" afforded Bros . Pcitler and Court an opportunity of congratulating the lodge upon the excellent " working" manifested that evening , and for the hospitable manner in which they

had been received . "The W . M . Elect" came next in order . Bro . Knaggs , in acknowledging the compliment , said it was a very proud moment to him . He was scarcely a Mason of three years' standing , and consequently he was indeed fortunate at being elected to fill so high and responsible a position as Master , but he hoped , with the assistance of the Past Masters , to do credit to the position .

" The Officers " followed , and it was acknowledged by Bro . Tomlinson and Ashley HAMPTON COURT . —Era Lodge ( No . 1423 ) . —The election meeting of this well-established lodge was held at the Island Hotel , on Saturday , the 13 th inst . Bro . E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ,, P . M . 145 , W . M ., being absent , Bro . H . A . Dubois , P . P . G . D . Mieldx ., P . M ..

initiated Messrs . Morton and Wheeler , the elections being unanimous . Bro . T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., S . W , W . M . elect ; Bros . H . A . Dubois , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ) ,- J . Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middx ., Tyler . The usual twelve-guinea Past Master's jewel was voted to Bio . E . H . Thiellay ,. Bro . T . G . Tagg , 1326 , elected joining member . The work was well done . There were

present Past Masters Bros . J . VV . Baldwin , P . G . P . Middx . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; F „ Walters , P . P . G . D . ; Middx ., Secretary ; the officers , and a large majority of the members . The only visitor was Bro T . C . Walls , P . G . Org , Middx . Refreshment followed labour . WALTHAMSTOW . — Beaconsfield Lodge ( No . 1662 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at the

Chequers , Marsh-street , on Saturday , the 6 th inst , when there were present Bros . VV . J . Christian , W . M . ; Groome , S . VV . ; VV . B . Brand , J . W . ; J . Punier , P . M . ; F . Hallows , Hon . Sec ; T . Franklin , S . D . ; J . H . Cambridge , J . D .-, VV . G . Hallows , acting I . G . j Delvalli , W . S . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last regular lodge and emergency meetings were read

and confirmed . Bros . Rubery and Stockwell , the candidates for passing , answered the usual questions . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the above brethren were passed . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the ballot taken for two gentlemen which proved unanimous in their favour . Being present , were initiated into Freemasonry , according to

ancient rite . In consequence of a vacancy in the office of S . D . having occurred since the last meeting , the W . M . conferred the collar on the S . D ., Bro . T . Franklin , that of J . D . upon Bro . J . Cambridge , and that of W . S . upon Bro . Delvalli . The remaining business having been got through , the lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned until Saturday , the 3 rd November .

INSTRUCTION . LONDON MASONIC CLUB LODGE OF INSTRUCTION . —The above lodge met at 101 , Queen Victoria-street ( tbe Club ) , on Monday , at 6 o ' clock p . m . Among a large attendance were Bros . J . A . Reed , 1673 , W . M . ; Nelson Reed , S . W . ; C . E . Smith , J . W . ; Barnett , S . D . ; M . Turner , 157 , J . D . ; Triggs , I . G . ; Shand ,

Secretary , also Bros . Jos . Langton , 1673 , Langton Lodge ; Eilcll , London , 108 ; H . Woods , White , Bauman , Woolton , and others . Visiters : Bro . Smallpcice , P . M ., Secretary to Emulation Lodge of Improvement ; C . Sawyer , 1619 ; Eastgate , Ward , 1563 , and others . Lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meeting read and approved . The ceremony of initiation and the lectures of the degree

were worked respectively by the W . M . and Bro . Smallpcice . Bro . Langton proposed and Bro . Edell seconded that Bro . Smallpcice be elected hon . member of the Lodge of Instruction , which was carried . This being the occasion of selecting officers , Bro . Shand proposed that Bro . Smallpcice be elected Preceptor for the ensuing 12 months , which was seconded by Bto . S . W . Nelson Reed , and carried unanimously .

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Bro . Reed proposed that Bro . Hogg bc re-elected Treasurer , which was duly seconded and carried . Bro . Langton proposed that Bro . J . R . Shand be re-elected Secretary . In doing so he paid compliments for the energy , assiduity , and punctual attendance of Bro . Shand during the past 12 months . Bro . Edell , seconded , with some few well chosen words , expressive of appreciation , for the trouble and attention of the Secretary . Bro . S . VV . Reed was elected W . M . fe . rnext

meeting , and the lodge will close till Monday , Nov . 12 th , at 6 p . m . WELLINGTON LODGE ( No . 548 ) . —There vvas a numerous assemblage of brethren at the White Swan , Deptford , on Monday , the 15 th inst ., to hear the working of the Fifteen Sections . The duty of Interrogator was undertaken b y Bn \ Govan Macdonald , P . M . 1158 , who appears to have quite recovered from his recent severe illness , while the answers were distributed hrtwrrn

Bros . Catterson , Gibson , Waterman , Hutchings , Millburn , Shaw , Glr . ster , C . Nash , Griffin and Church . This powerful cast is a sufficient guarantee of the excellence of the working , and each brother was warmly applauded at the completion of his task . Bro . Shaw coming in for the lion's share both of work and applause . 'The usual complimentary vote of thanks to the Interrogator , and a brief reply from Bro . Macdonald , brought an instructive evening to a- clnsr .

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INDUSTRY CHAPTER ( No . 186 ) . — On Tuesday , 16 th inst ., the newly-elected Principals of this successful chapter were installed in their chairs , the ceremony being performed by Comp . Noehmcr , P . Z . Chapter was opened by Comps . Tallcnr , Z . ; Seex , H . ; and Dyer , J . ; after which the two last companions were installed as Z . and H . respcctivel y . and Comp . Black was installed as J . The

other companions who received the honour of appointment to office were Comp =. G . Kelly , P . Z ., Treasurer ; W . Mann , P . Z ., S . E . ; S . E . Poore , S . N . ; B . Taylor , P . S . ; W . H . Hook , ist A . S . ; Kew , 2 nd A . S . ; Johnson , D . C ; and Longstaff , Janitor . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned from Freemasons' Hall , where the ceremonies took place , to Freemasons' Tavern ,

where an elegant banquet was provided . Among ' the visitors were Comps . E . J . Harty , P . S . 452 ; E . Wilson , 77 ; W . Wirrcll , P . Z . 766 ; and H . Massey , P . Z . 6 iq ( Freemason ) . The customary toasts followed the banquet . Comp . Tallent , P . Z ., in proposing the toast of "The M . E . Z , " said although he could not do full justice to the toast , he was spared the necessity of giving utterance to h s

feel-ngs by the companions being as fully aware as he was of the abilities of Comp . Seex . All the companions knew that he would go through his year of office with peifect satisfaction to the chapter , not only to those Royal Arch Masons present , but to all Roy ? l Arch Masons , and biing credit on the degree . Comp . Seex was one of his offspring , and consequently , he was proud of Comp . Secx ' s

attainments . It gave him great pleasure to see one of his own children in Masonry in the chair of M . E . Z ., and he was sure whin Comp . Seex had completed his year of office the companions would wish to see him in the chair for a still longer period . However , there were other companions to follow him who would equally do honour to the chapter , and lhe companions while wishing to retain Ce . mp . Seex ,

would not wish to deprive the other officers of the opportunity of obtaining for themselves that lustre which was sure to be attendant on the working of Comp . Seex . The M . E . Z . responded , and siid that it was a convenient po .-ition for a First Principal or a W . M . to be placed in to have a Past Principal or a P . M . to sound his praise , because it required very little exertion on the part of the

person extolled to return thanks , and the toast was sure of a hearty reception . It relieved a First Principal of a great deal of trouble if he found that his endeavours and his desires to please were thoroughly appreciated by the companions , and that those companions were determined to support him by all the means in their power . Comp . Seex next proposed " The Visitors , " and each of those

companions was called upon to reply . The M . E . then proposed " The Assistant Chairs , H . and J . " He was spared saying much of Comp . Dyer , because the companions had seen his work . Comp . Black , however , was a new Principal ; but when they considered the way in which he performed his duties as W . M . of Lodge 186 , and also those of the subordinate offices in the chapter , they could feel

no doubt that his occupation of the J . chair would be marked by equal efficiency . Both Comp . Dyer and Comp . Black had the confidence of the whole of the chapter , or they would not have been elected to the chairs they now filled . He could not doubt that the ability with which Comp . Noehmer had installed them must have impressed them with the dignity of their offices . Comp . Dyer in

reply said he felt that the position in which he was placed was one of very great importance , and which required an immense amount of study fairly to appreciate and also to carry out its duties . The way in which his installation had been worked out had impressed on his mind the mysterious character of Royal Arch Masonry . The degree did possess a mysterious character , as he believed its

prototype was the old Jewish inner circle or centre , from which all our belief and aspirations had sprung . There was a great deal more in Arch Masonry than at first sight appeared . As Craft Masons wc acquired an appreciadon of charity ; but when wc entered Arch Masonry we reached a higher sphere , and began to understand

somewhat of the circumstances surrounding that very great Order of human brotherhood called Masons . He would not enter , or attempt to enter , upon any dissertation on what might be considered to be the characteristics of Freemasonry . It was an Order above nationalities ; it was a universal brotherhood , and in this respect he believed it had exercised a great influence on the destinies of mankind .