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TABLE OF CONTENTS .

RKPORTSOF MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 1 S 7 Royal Arch 188 Mark Masonry 188 Red Cross of Constantine 188 Scotland 188

Consecration of a Melrose Lodge at Greenock ......... 189 Initiation of Prince Arthur 190 Our Masonic Charities 190 The Old Melrose Lodge and Grand Lodge of Scotland 191 Weekly Summary of News 191 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys' 191 Reviews ... ., 192 CORRESPONDENCE : —

Lodge 441 , the Melrose Masons and T . Stratford ... 193 Surrey Masonic Mall 193 Our Masonic Charities 193 Obituary 194 Cheshire Masonic Educational Institution 194 Freemasonry in Australia 194 Masonic Tidings .. ; 195 Lodge Meetings for next week 195 Advertisements 185 186 190 195 196

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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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ST . GEORGE ' LODGE ( NO . 141 ) . —The above lodge held its last meeting for the season on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., under the Mastership of Bro . Shalless , at the Trafalgar Hotel , Greenwich , the business of the evening being one initiation , and one passing . Arrangements were

also made for a summer festival , to be held at Maidenhead . After the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to a well-spread board , ably presided over by the W . M . and Wardens , the usual toasts being proposed , especial attention being paid to that of " The Visitors , " of whom

a considerable number were present , the Lion and Lamb Lodge 192 being represented by the W . M ., and two P . M . ' s , Bros . George Abbott , Francis Trott , and George Kenning , some songs and recitations bringing to a close a vary enjoyable evening .

ST . J AMES ' UNION LODGE ( NO . 182 . )—The last monthly meeting of the above lodge , previous to the summer recess , was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Tuesday , nth inst .. when a large number of members and visitors assembled . The lodge was opened shortly after

4 o ' clock , by Bro . Gallico , W . M ., assisted by his officers , all of whom were at their posts punctually . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , and the lodge opened in the several degrees , Bros . Fletcher , Golf , and Chaney were duly raised to the third

degree . The ceremony was performed in a most able and impressive manner by Bro . Gallico . Mr . Symonds was then initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , which ceremony was also worked in an admirable manner , Before the lodge closed , the W . M . rose and

reminded the brethren of the fact that the Boys ' Festival would take place on the following evening , and strongly urged those present to support him in as liberal a manner as possible , so that he might have the honour of handing in a list worthy of so large and influential lodge as he had

the honour of representing . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a most excellent banquet , which did great credit to Bro . Francatelli ( a member of this lodge ) , both for the quality of its wines and viands , but also for the excellent way in which it was served .

After the . usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given , the W . M ., in proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " regretted the unavoidable absence of Bros . Hervey , G . S . ; Binckes , P . M ., Secretary to the Boys' School ; Kenning , P . M ., etc ., yet had the pleasure of welcoming

distinguished brethren , who had honoured them with their presence that evening . Bro . Smith , W . M . 700 , returned thanks . Several of the brethren were enabled b y their vocal abilities to enhance the pleasures of a most enjoyable evening .

ETONIAN LODGE ( No . 209 . )—The usual monthly meeting of this lod ge was held at the Royal Adelaide Hotel , Windsor , on the 3 rd inst . There was a large attendance of the members . The W . M ., Bro . G . W . Dixon , was supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Reid , I . P . M . ; Bladon , S . W ; J . O .

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Carter , J . W . ; Pullen , P . M ., Treasurer ; Strange , P . M ., Secretary ; Stacey , P . M ., Organist ; Denne , S . D . ; Crowhurst , J . D . ; Cauvin . I . G . ; Hume , D . C ; Roberts and Schiemann , Stewards ; J . Wilson , P . M . ; Maclllwham , P . M . ; Bryett , Webster , and others . The minutes of the

previous lodge having been read and confirmed , the report of a committee appointed at the previous meeting , recommending the removal of the lodge from the above hotel to the Masonic Hall , in St . Alban ' s-street ( the property of the Windsor Castle Lodge ) , was submitted and adopted . The W . M . then initiated Mr . Thomas Hawker

into the lig ht of Freemasonry in a manner worthy of imitation . A P . M . ' s jewel was unanimously voted by the brethren to the I . P . M ., Bro . Reid . The sum of s £$ js . was ordered to be added to the W . M . ' s list , he having announced his intention of acting as Steward at the

approaching Festival in aid of the Masonic Institution for Boys . The W . M . proposed , and Bro . Bryett seconded the nomination of Mr . H . Clary as a candidate for initiation . The lodge was then closed , after which the brethren partook of

light refreshment . WHITTIKGTON LODGE ( No . 862 ) . —The last spring meeting of this lodge took place at Anderton ' s Hotel , on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at five o ' clock precisely . The business comprised the initiation of Mr . Louis Weber , who was

duly ballotted for and subsequently introduced to the lodge , the ceremony of E . A . P . being very impressively and accurately performed by Bro . Brett , P . G . P . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . E . Southwell , of the Burdett Lodge , No . 1293 , was examined ,

entrusted and re-admitted , upon which he was passed to the degree of a F . C . His proficiency was a matter of great admiration on tne part of the brethren assembled . The lodge was then closed down , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet , served in Messrs . Clemow ' s usual

admirable style . Thirty-four brethren of the lodge were present , and the visitors comprised the following brethren—Bros . J ohn Hogg , 190 ; R . Reiley , 1293 ; Edward Southwell , 1293 ; H . J . Dagleith , No . 392 , Scottish Constitution ; J . Prosser , of Jersey , No . 244 ; Sir Gilbert E .

Campbell , Bart ., 14 . 10 ; M . Hayden , 177 ; Capt . F . G . Irwin , 1222 ; and J . Ttotman , 834 . Several excellent speeches were made in reply to the various toasts , and Bro . Sir Gilbert E . Campbell stated his intention of becoming a joining member . Bro . Little proposed and Bro ,

Brett seconded , that Bro . Sir Gilbert Campbell be elected a joining member . It was announced by Bro . Wear that the last spring meeting of the Whittington Chapter would take place at Anderton ' s Hotel , on the fourth Friday in May next . The brethren separated at an

early hour after a most enjoyable evening . BURY ST . EDMUNDS . —Royal . St . Mdmitiitl ' s Lodge ( No . 1008 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge and installation of the Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , took place in the lodge room of the Angel Hotel , on Friday , 20 th inst . There

were between 30 or 40 brethten present , including several visitors from Stowmarket and Sudbury . Lodge having been opened in ancient form , a ballot was taken for a candidate for initiation , which resulted in a unanimous election . The choice of the brethren having on a previous

evening fallen on Bro . Capt . and Adjutant C . J . T . Oakes , to fill the Master ' s chair during the next year , he was duly presented by Bro . J . M . York , I . P . M ., and the W . M ., Bro . W . E . Bailey , then proceeded with the impressive ceremony of installation . The new W . M ., after having been

regularly inducted into the chair of K . S ., was saluted by the brethren in the several degrees , Bro . W . J . Nunn , Org ., presiding at the harmonium . The W . M . then appointed and invested his officers , and the charges were given b y the Installing Master . The officers appointed

were as follows : —Bros . W . E . Bailey , I . P . M . 5 J . Hedley Bevan , S . W . ; Major Huddleston , P . M ., J . W . ; F . Fearnside , S . D . ; W . G . Patrick , J . D . ; Rev . R . Evans , Chaplain ; W . J . Nunn , Organist ; W . Armstrong , D . C . ; W . H . Lucia

P . M ., Secretary ; W . Clarke , Steward ; H . Miller , I . G . The brethren re-elected Bro . Major Huddleston , P . M ., to the office of Treasurer , and Bro . Gooch , Tyler . A candidate having been proposed for election at the next meeting , lodge

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was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards sat down to an elegant banquet , prepared in Bro . W . G . Guy ' s best manner , and under the presidency of the W . M ., Captain Oakes , a most pleasant evening was spent . A liberal collection was made for the Masonic charities

during the evening . THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( NO . 1426 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , 14 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel . The lodge was opened at 4 o ' clock by the W . M ., Bro . James Stevens . Bro . A . Carter

was raised to the sublime degree , and Bro . W . Ramm passed in the second degree , The business of the evening was then proceeded with , and after a ballot , Bro . Senior Warden , N . B . Headon was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . The result of the ballot was

received with applause , and the W . M . took occasion to express his great gratification at having to announce to Brother Headon that he had been elected to fill the chair by the unanimous vote of the lodge . All the brethren knew that Bro . Headon was in fact the prime mover in the

formation of the Great City Lodge , and indeed without his help it never would have been formed . - He was beset with difficulties at every step , but his efforts had been crowned with success , and now that the lodge was fairly on its feet , the W . M . elect would step into the chair ,

conscious that he had got the hearty good-wul of every brother at his back , and he ( Bro . Stevens ) felt sure the Great City Lodge might look forward to a successful year under the work - ing of Bro . Headon . Several members tendered their congratulations , and Bro . Headon thanked the brethren for the high compliment

they had paid him . He would do his best to maintain , and , if possible , improve , the position of the Great City Lodge , but he could not help feeling somewhat diffident , as he had to follow in the wake of such an able Master as Bro . Stevens . He trusted , however , that the officers would continue to be as attentive to their duties

as they had hitherto been , then if they all worked together with a continuance of that harmony which had pervaded their past year ' s work , the position of the lodge would be something to be proud of . The question of holding the installation on the anniversary of the consecration ( 2 nd

May ) , was then discussed , but as it was found that the bye-laws would have to be altered to enable this to be done , it was ultimately decided that the installation should take place on the second Saturday in October , at the regular monthly meeting . Bro . Colmer then brought

up the report of the " Lodge of Instruction " Committee , which , after a few technical amendments , was adopted , and the sanction of the lodge , as required by the rules in the Book of Constitutions , was granted . It was announced that the first meeting would take place at 33 ,

Gutter-lane , Cheapside , on Thursday , March 19 , when Bro . Thomas Poore , W . M . 721 , would be proposed as Preceptor , and the fifteen sections would be worked by him . The W . M . congratulated the lodge on having been able to obtain the use of a room away from a public-house .

He was sure it would follow , as a natural consequence , that the Lodge of Instruction would be well supported . Bro . Preston moved , and Bro . Colmer seconded , the following motion : — " That a Past-Master ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas , be presented to Bro . James Stevens , on

the completion of his Mastership , and that he be asked to accept an honorary membership in the lodge . Beside the W . M . and S . W ., the following brethren were present : —J . H . Townshend , J . W . ; the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . C ,

Chaplain ; Moody , Secretary ; James Freeman , Treasurer j Seex , S . D . ; Stamway , J . D . ; Blackie , I . G . ; S . Preston , Colmer , Taylor , Boulton , Hooper , Hosker , Browne , Jackson , Partway , Hamer , Roberts , Jenkins , Kibble , Cox , and L . Barker , jun .

INSTRUCTION . The fifteen sections will be worked in the St . James ' s Union Lodge of Instruction , Winsley street , Oxford-street , on Monday , the 30 th of March , at 7 o ' clock , Bro . W . H . Coulton , P . M . 733 , in the chair ; Bro . J . R . Stacey , P . M . 180 , Preceptor .