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bis brethren of the lodge , for which he again and again could only and did thank them . Some Go portraits of Lord Holmesdale , Prov . G . M . of Kent , were then distributed to the subscribers to his lordship ' s late testimonial , and five guineas were voted to Bro . Butt ' s , P . M . 700 , list for the Boys' School Stewardship . The lodge was then closed , and after supper the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and some excellent harmony helped to pass away a few hours in brotherly love and good fellowship .
CLEATOR MOOR . — Stirling Lodge ( No . igSg ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this , the junior lodge of the province , was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., Bro . J- j . Robinson , VV . M ., P . G . S . D ., presided , supported by the following officers , members , and visitors : Bros . D . Bell , S . W . ; J . Bewlay , J . W . ; E . Clarke , P . M . 1267 , P . P . G . J . D ., Treas . ; Chas . Gowan , Sec . j T . Watson , J . D . j J . D . Welsh , I . G . ; J . Caffery , Tyler ,
J . F . Kirkconel , P . M . 1267 , P . G . Reg . ; K . Baxter , P . M . ; P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Walker , J . Johnston , J . Nixon , J . Leathes , E . Irvin , H . Ward , J . Boundy , J . McHarry , J . Kelley , J . Vingo , J . Dickinson , C S . Pearson , and Geo . Dalrymple , P . M . 872 , iGGo , P . P . G . D . C . The following were visitors : Bros . \ V . J . Tyson , 119 ; W . T . Beetinson , P . M . 024 j Thos . Atkinson , P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . D . C ,- F . Hodgson , P . M . ; J . Jackson , J . W . ; J . McGowan , J . D . ; Thomas
Brackenndge , Thos . Rawhngs , H . Hartley , 12 G 7 ; J . Dickson , 1 C 60 , and others . On the confirmation of the minutes the election for W . M . was proceeded with , when Bro . J . J . Robinson was re-elected by a unanimous vote , the great success that has attended this lodge during Bro . Robinson's Mastership rendering it highly desirable no change should be made for another year . Bro . Edward Clarke was
reelected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Caffry , Tyler . The ballot was taken for Bro . Mordaff as a joining member , and proved favourable . Bro . Pearson was raised to the Third Degree . One proposition was made , and with " Hearty good wishes" from the many visitors the lodge was closed in form and good harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall , were a very agreeable evening was spent .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —At the weekly meeting on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., there were present Bros . Dutton , W . M . ; Lovegrove , S . W . ; Forscutt , J . W . j Cotlcbrune , P . M . j Eastgate , S . D . ; Mount , J . D . j Chapman , l . G . _ ; Cross , Sec . ; Bull , Dairy , Bond , Stamp , Von Joel , G . F . Edwards , Coop , Stroud , Harris , J . V . May , F . C . May , Cox , and Power . Lod h'C was opened in due form and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Power being candidate . Lodge was opened on the
square . Bro . Cox answered the questions for the Third Degree and was duly entrusted . Lodge was opened on the centre and the ceremony of raising rehearsed by the W . M . in his fluent and impressive way . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bros . J . Vcnables May and Frank C . May were elected members of the lodge . The S . W . was unanimously elected VV . M . at the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Lodge was duly closed according to ancient form .
JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , Highstreet , DeuiforJ . Present : Bros . B . R . Banks , W . M . ; Stringer . S . W . ; Penrose , J . W . ; S . R . Speight , P . M ., Sec ; Fisher , S . D . ; Catt , J . D . ; Smith , I . G . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Good , P . " . \ l . j Ingrain , P . M . ; J . Bedford Williams , Greener , and II . E . Freeman .
I he lodge was opened in the First Degree , and after the confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , was advanced to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . J . Bedford Williams personating the candidate . The lodge was then called off , and on resuming the brethren respectively saluted Ihe W . M . in the Three
Degrees . Lodge was then closed down to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Greener being the candidate , after which lodge was closed down to the First Degree , and Bro . Stringer , S . W . of the Royal Oak Lodge , was elected W . M . for the first Thursday in April , and the lodge was closed .
BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —This lodge of instruction , which has lor some time past met at Bro . Austin's , Victoria Hotel , 25 , Charterhouse-street , Earringdon-road , every Wednesday , at seven p . m ., is apparently appreciated by members of the Craft , if the increase in the attendance may be accepted as an index . On Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., the chair was occupied by Bro .
Uundy , the W . M . of the . mother lodge for the year 1 SS 4 , who ably worked the Third Degree , and subsequently followed that by the First , to the satisfaction of all the brethren present . This lodge of instruction possesses in their Preceptor , Bro . Frost , P . M ., P . / .., a most able and intelligent teacher . . .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 24 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , VV . Present Bros . J . Webb , W . M . ; W . J . Mason , S . W . ; F . Chandler , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas ., Preceptor ; If . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; VV . Middleweek , S . D . j VV . H . Chalfont , VV . M . 142 c . I . D .: 1 . CruttennVn . I . G .: I .
Laurence , Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , I . P . M . 1974 ; H . Purdue , VV . M . 834 ; W . Craig , P . M . 1425 ; C H . Wood , R . P . J . Laundy , G . Laundy , C . S . Mote , M . J . Green , I . Eventt , VV . Death , H . Robinson , and J . Chapman . Visitor : Bro . A . G . Dixon , 19 S 7 . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last lodge meeting read and confirmed . The Iodrre wes called
olr and on , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Purdue being the candidate . Bro . Mason , at the request of the VV . M ., then took the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Dixon being the candidate , who then answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The First Section of the Lecture was \ vnrU „ , \ h „
Bro . Read , and the Second by Bro . Chalfont . Bro . Dixon was elected a joining member , and Bro . Mason VV . M . for next meeting . A unanimous vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minuties , was voted to Bro . Webb for the able manner in whehhe had presided as W . M . for the first time , and the lodge was closed in perfect hatmony .
Instruction.
NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1695 ) . —At the meeting on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., there were present Bros . Edmunds , VV . M . ; Gush , as Preceptor ; Moon , S . W . ; Mercer , J . W . ; Berry , Sec ; Snelling , S . D . ; Haynes , J . D . ; Oldis , I . G . ; Charley , Tremere , and Knights . The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last meeting read confirmed . The lodge wasopened in the Second and Third
Degieesand the First Section of the Third Lecture was worked by Bro . Snelling . Lodge was resumed in the Second Degree and Bro . Tremere , the candidate for raising , answered questions and was entrusted . Lodge resumed in the 'Third Degree and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . This being the day for the appointment of
officers , Bro . Gush was unanimously elected as Preceptor , and Bro . Berry re-elected as Secretary , the election of Treasurer being deferred . The lodge was closed and adjourned to Tuesday next . We have no doubt then , under the able Preceptorship of Bro . Gush , this lodge of instruction will take a prominent position in the Craft .
LEICESTER . —Leicester Union Lodge . —The annual festival of this lodge ( formed b y the union of Lodges 2 79 > 5 3 > ' 30 ' i and 15 G 0 , under the joint Preceptorship of VV . Bros . S . Cleaver , P . M . 279 , Prov . G . S . D . ; J . T . Thorpe , P . M . 523 , Prov . G . S' . VV . ; Edward Watson , VV . M . 1391 , Prov . G . J . D . ; and Miles J . Walker , P . M . 12 G 5 ) was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Halford-street , on the 14 th inst ., under the presidency of the R . W . Bro . William
Kelly , F . S . A ., F . R . Hist . Society , P . P . G . M . for Leicestershire . The attendance was large , and included , in addition to the above-named , VV . Bros . George 'Toller , jun ., D . P . G . M . ; S . S . Partridge , P . G . S . j Joseph Young , P . G . D . of C . ; C Gurdin , P . G . A . D . of C . ; Clement E . Stretton , Rev . C . Henton Wood , M . A ,, Rev . VV . A . Langley , M . A ., Edward Mason , R . Michie , and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in the First Degree by the R . W . Bro . Kelly , the acting officers being Bros . I . L . West , as
S . W . ; J . VV . Willson , J . W . ; J . B . Waring , S . D . ; R . B . Starkey , J . D . ; and Geo . Jessofj , I . G . The minutes of the last lodge were read by Bro . E . P . Steeds , the Secretary , and confirmed . W . Bro , Edward Watson was appointed Installing Officer for the next lodge , and Bro . J . L . West , as acting W . M ., after which Bro . Kell y briefl y introduced W . Bro . James Stevens , of London , P . M ., P . / .., who had been specially invited to deliver his lecture , entitled " Knobs
and Excrescences , " explanatory of the rituals and ceremonies of the First Degree , and referred to his ( Bro . Kelly ' s ) pleasing acquaintance with Bro . Stevens , which was formed many years ago . Bro . Stevens , after a few preparatory remarks on the desirability of unity of working the ceremonies of the Craft , proceeded with his lecture , which was listened to with great attention for over two hours . 'The able and eloquent lecturer commenced with theopeningof the lodge ,
and continued through the whole ceremony of initiation , explaining many points of interest , showing divergencies in the rituals as practised b y different lodges , and giving good and substantial reasons for correcting fallacies therein . At the conclusion of the lecture Bro . Toller alluded to the pleasure he had derived from listening to the able exposition by the lecturer , of the many interesting points on which he had treated , and approved of the ureal
desirability of uniformity in working as suggested by the lecturer , and considered that the lecture should be heard by the Craft generally . Bro . Thorpe proposed and Bro . Wood seconded a complimentary vote of thanks to the lecturer , the latter brother regretting that time would not permit of many interesting enquiries being then pursued , but hoped the brethren would not lose sight of them hereafter . Bros . Young
and Cleaver having also spoken , the vote was carried by acclamation , and Bro . Stevens in responding said he felt amply repaid for the little service he had rendered by the enthusiasm displayed , and expressed his intention of not failing to again visit Leicester and give further illustrations of his views as to the Second and Third Degrees , on which he had for some time been engaged . In conclusion the lecturer presented to the lodge a chart of the lodges in
England and VVales , and stated that he had Freemasonry so much at heart that he would willingl y visit any lodge desiring to have the information and explanation viVikVi VvVs lecture afforded . On the lodge being closed the brethren adjeurned to the magnificent banqueting room connected with the hall , where supper was served under the presidency of VV . Bro . Ed . Watson , at the close of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ROYAL ALBERT CHAPTER ( No . 907 ) . — An excellent gathering of this prosperous chapter was held at the White Hart Hotel , Abchurch-lane , on the 13 th inst . Among those present were Comps . Griffiths , P . '/ .., acting M . E . Z ., in the absence of Comp . Coleman , Farnfield , P . Z ., 'Treas ., acting H ., in the absence of Comp . Barr , F . White , P . Z ., acting J . ; H . J . Lardner , S . N ., J . elect ; T . Burne , S . E . ; Couston , 1 st Asst . ; and Van der Pant ,
2 nd Asst . The visitors were Comp . T . C Walls , P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . Z . ; Lott , II . 1507 ; B . Turner , 157 ; andStrugnell , 1044 . The minutes of- the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Comp . Lardner was duly installed into the chair of J ., and Comp . Lyon invested as S . N . The ballot having been taken upon behalf of Bro . E . G . Brewer , 165 , he was duly exalted by the acting M . E . Z ., ably assisted by his officers . The working throughout was admirable .
1 he historical and symbolical addresses were well given by Comp . Lardner , and the mystical portion of the Degree was delivered by the M . E . Z . in a manner that left little to be desired . The bye-laws having been read and approved of and _ several other important matters disposed of , the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was excellent . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed and were duly honoured . The chair was occupied by Comp . White , P . Z ., most effectively and genially .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 181 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , on the 19 th inst . Among those present were Bros . T . C . Walls , Prov . G . S . B ., Prov . G . J . W . Middx . and
Mark Masonry.
Surrey , in the chair , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Handel ; VV . Hammond , Prov . G . Sec , acting S . W . ; Sanders , P . P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , acting J . W . ; Briggs , M . O . ; H . Higgins , J . O . ; Kohler . S . D . ; Raymond Thrupp , Prov . CO ., acting J . D . ; W . Taylor , P . P . G . D . Middx . and Surrey , & c , P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Wm . Bailey , 1732 , was duly balloted for and
advanced to the degree of M . M . M . The bye-laws having been read a vote of condolence was passed and directed to be sent by the Secretary to Bro . Henry Handel , W . M ., who for some time past has been seriously indisposed . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . Bros . Thrapp and W . Hammond responded upon behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and Bro .
Sanders replied to the toast of" The Prov . Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was given by Bro . Sanders , coupled with the name of Bro . Walls , who acknowledged the compliment . "The Advancee " followed , Bro . Bailey in reply expressing himself as being highly gratified with the ceremony and hoped in due time to take an active part in the working of the Mark Degree . " The Officers " brought the proceedings to a conclusion . This toast was acknowledged by Bros . Hammond , Briggs , and Kohlcr . The proceedings then terminated .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
YORK . —Ancient Ebor Preceptory ( No 101 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this preceptory took place on the 10 th inst . The chair was taken at six o ' clock b y E . Sir Kt . T . B . Whytehead , P ., the E . P . Sir Kt . M . Millington , being present ; as also Sir Knts . Rev . J . E . M . Young , P ., as Chaplain ; J . Marshall , Const . ; A . T . B . Turner , Marshal ; J . S . Cumberland , P ., Sub-Marshal ; VV . Brown , Capt . of Guards ; W . II . Cowper , and other members .
Soon after the opening of the preceptory it was announced that the Provincial Prior of Staffordshire and VVarwickshire was in attendance , and accordingly V . K . Sir Kt . C Fendelow was admitted and received with the honours due to his rank , and was thereafter welcomed by the acting P ., and subsequently responded . Comps . J . T . Belk , Middesbro ; and J . A . Banks , of the 5 th Dragoon Guards , were then received as knights of the Order , after which Sir Kt . J . Marshall , the E . P . elect , was presented and
installed in the chair by the acting E . P ., and was saluted and proclaimed . The officers for the year were appointed as follows : Sir Kts . A . T . B . Turner , Constable j Christopher Palliscr , Marshal j VV . Brown , Sub-Marshal j M . M . Reynard , Std . Br . ; VV . B . Dyson , Swd . Br . ; VV . H . Cowper , Herald ; J . T . Seller , Captain of Guards ; and T . B . Whytehead , Tieas . and Reg . The E . P . and visitors baying retired under the arch of steel , the sir knights adjourned and partook of supper .
His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales And The Lifeboat Work.
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE LIFEBOAT WORK .
The annual general meeting of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution was held on the 15 th inst ., at Willis ' s Rooms , St . James's , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., in the chair . The meeting was most numerously and influential !) attended . There were present , amongst others , including
many ladies , Bros . Lord Sufficld , Lord Chas . Beresfordi R . N ., Sir Thomas Brassey , K . C . B ., M . P ., Lord Rubartes , the Rt . Hon . the Lord Mayor , M . P ., & c The sixtieth annual report stated that the number of lifeboats under the management of the Institution last year was 271 , which were launched on service 2 S 3 times between the 1 st of January and the 31 st of December , and saved no less than 725 lives
and 30 vessels . Besides this , 230 lives were saved from shipwreck by shore-boats and other means , all of which services were rewarded b y the institution , making up a grand total of 955 lives rescued during the year , for which 14 silver medals and clasps , 25 votes of thanks on vellum , and £ 5397 were granted by the Committee , including grants to widows and orphans of lifeboatmen killed on duty . Altogether from
its foundation the institution had voted 97 gold medals , 964 silver medals , and £ 77 , 9 ^ 4 in cash for saving 30 , 50 3 lives from ship wrecks on our coasts . The subscriptions , donations , dividends , & c , amounted during the past year to £ 40 , 230 , which sum included £ 3767 in special gifts for expenses connected with seven lifeboats , and £ 2000 for the endowment of two lifeboats . Several legacies were also received .
The total expenditure was ^ 45 , Sl 7 . The PRINCE OF VVALES in the course of his speech said : There is no institution in the country which is of greater importance , or which more demands our sympathy and assistance . ( Cheers . ) From our geographical position as a sea-girt isle , and from the vast colonies we have acquired , the mass of ships that travel to and from our ports
is almost too vast even to count , but they encounter many shipwrecks , the result of which is in many ca ^ cs great loss of life . The risks too , that our fishermen run must be known to all of you . It was specially to save their lives—and to save the lives of all who travel on the sea and maybe shipwrecked on our coast—that this noble institution was founded . It must be patent to all of you that a society of this kind is an
absolute necessity . ( Cheers ) . Since its existence , nearly 31 , 000 lives have been saved , and already this year more than 300 have been rescued by the lifeboats . ( Cheers . ) While 1 need say nothing of the ability and courage disp layed by the crews of the boats , there is one thing of _ which I must remind you : though we all admit that this is a national institution , it is entirely supported by voluntary
contributions . Therefore 1 must urgently ask you to ponder well this fact , and to remember that the annual cost of maintaining a lifeboat station is about £ 70 a year . The report has told you that the Princess of Wales —( cheers)—has become a patroness of the institution . I need hardly tell you she shares with me the views 1 hold on this important matter , and it was a great gratification to her quite
recently to present medals to two most deserving coxswains who had distinguished themselves in saving life . —In responding to a vote of thanks for presiding , the Prince of Wales said he was only . too glad to take the chair at the annual meeting of that institution . He need not say how much his heart was with the gallant men who undertook the rescue of their fellow creatures in danger .
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bis brethren of the lodge , for which he again and again could only and did thank them . Some Go portraits of Lord Holmesdale , Prov . G . M . of Kent , were then distributed to the subscribers to his lordship ' s late testimonial , and five guineas were voted to Bro . Butt ' s , P . M . 700 , list for the Boys' School Stewardship . The lodge was then closed , and after supper the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and some excellent harmony helped to pass away a few hours in brotherly love and good fellowship .
CLEATOR MOOR . — Stirling Lodge ( No . igSg ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this , the junior lodge of the province , was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., Bro . J- j . Robinson , VV . M ., P . G . S . D ., presided , supported by the following officers , members , and visitors : Bros . D . Bell , S . W . ; J . Bewlay , J . W . ; E . Clarke , P . M . 1267 , P . P . G . J . D ., Treas . ; Chas . Gowan , Sec . j T . Watson , J . D . j J . D . Welsh , I . G . ; J . Caffery , Tyler ,
J . F . Kirkconel , P . M . 1267 , P . G . Reg . ; K . Baxter , P . M . ; P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Walker , J . Johnston , J . Nixon , J . Leathes , E . Irvin , H . Ward , J . Boundy , J . McHarry , J . Kelley , J . Vingo , J . Dickinson , C S . Pearson , and Geo . Dalrymple , P . M . 872 , iGGo , P . P . G . D . C . The following were visitors : Bros . \ V . J . Tyson , 119 ; W . T . Beetinson , P . M . 024 j Thos . Atkinson , P . M . S 72 , P . P . G . D . C ,- F . Hodgson , P . M . ; J . Jackson , J . W . ; J . McGowan , J . D . ; Thomas
Brackenndge , Thos . Rawhngs , H . Hartley , 12 G 7 ; J . Dickson , 1 C 60 , and others . On the confirmation of the minutes the election for W . M . was proceeded with , when Bro . J . J . Robinson was re-elected by a unanimous vote , the great success that has attended this lodge during Bro . Robinson's Mastership rendering it highly desirable no change should be made for another year . Bro . Edward Clarke was
reelected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Caffry , Tyler . The ballot was taken for Bro . Mordaff as a joining member , and proved favourable . Bro . Pearson was raised to the Third Degree . One proposition was made , and with " Hearty good wishes" from the many visitors the lodge was closed in form and good harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall , were a very agreeable evening was spent .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —At the weekly meeting on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., there were present Bros . Dutton , W . M . ; Lovegrove , S . W . ; Forscutt , J . W . j Cotlcbrune , P . M . j Eastgate , S . D . ; Mount , J . D . j Chapman , l . G . _ ; Cross , Sec . ; Bull , Dairy , Bond , Stamp , Von Joel , G . F . Edwards , Coop , Stroud , Harris , J . V . May , F . C . May , Cox , and Power . Lod h'C was opened in due form and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Power being candidate . Lodge was opened on the
square . Bro . Cox answered the questions for the Third Degree and was duly entrusted . Lodge was opened on the centre and the ceremony of raising rehearsed by the W . M . in his fluent and impressive way . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bros . J . Vcnables May and Frank C . May were elected members of the lodge . The S . W . was unanimously elected VV . M . at the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Lodge was duly closed according to ancient form .
JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , Highstreet , DeuiforJ . Present : Bros . B . R . Banks , W . M . ; Stringer . S . W . ; Penrose , J . W . ; S . R . Speight , P . M ., Sec ; Fisher , S . D . ; Catt , J . D . ; Smith , I . G . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Good , P . " . \ l . j Ingrain , P . M . ; J . Bedford Williams , Greener , and II . E . Freeman .
I he lodge was opened in the First Degree , and after the confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , was advanced to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . J . Bedford Williams personating the candidate . The lodge was then called off , and on resuming the brethren respectively saluted Ihe W . M . in the Three
Degrees . Lodge was then closed down to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Greener being the candidate , after which lodge was closed down to the First Degree , and Bro . Stringer , S . W . of the Royal Oak Lodge , was elected W . M . for the first Thursday in April , and the lodge was closed .
BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —This lodge of instruction , which has lor some time past met at Bro . Austin's , Victoria Hotel , 25 , Charterhouse-street , Earringdon-road , every Wednesday , at seven p . m ., is apparently appreciated by members of the Craft , if the increase in the attendance may be accepted as an index . On Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., the chair was occupied by Bro .
Uundy , the W . M . of the . mother lodge for the year 1 SS 4 , who ably worked the Third Degree , and subsequently followed that by the First , to the satisfaction of all the brethren present . This lodge of instruction possesses in their Preceptor , Bro . Frost , P . M ., P . / .., a most able and intelligent teacher . . .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 24 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , VV . Present Bros . J . Webb , W . M . ; W . J . Mason , S . W . ; F . Chandler , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas ., Preceptor ; If . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; VV . Middleweek , S . D . j VV . H . Chalfont , VV . M . 142 c . I . D .: 1 . CruttennVn . I . G .: I .
Laurence , Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , I . P . M . 1974 ; H . Purdue , VV . M . 834 ; W . Craig , P . M . 1425 ; C H . Wood , R . P . J . Laundy , G . Laundy , C . S . Mote , M . J . Green , I . Eventt , VV . Death , H . Robinson , and J . Chapman . Visitor : Bro . A . G . Dixon , 19 S 7 . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last lodge meeting read and confirmed . The Iodrre wes called
olr and on , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Purdue being the candidate . Bro . Mason , at the request of the VV . M ., then took the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Dixon being the candidate , who then answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The First Section of the Lecture was \ vnrU „ , \ h „
Bro . Read , and the Second by Bro . Chalfont . Bro . Dixon was elected a joining member , and Bro . Mason VV . M . for next meeting . A unanimous vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minuties , was voted to Bro . Webb for the able manner in whehhe had presided as W . M . for the first time , and the lodge was closed in perfect hatmony .
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NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1695 ) . —At the meeting on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., there were present Bros . Edmunds , VV . M . ; Gush , as Preceptor ; Moon , S . W . ; Mercer , J . W . ; Berry , Sec ; Snelling , S . D . ; Haynes , J . D . ; Oldis , I . G . ; Charley , Tremere , and Knights . The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last meeting read confirmed . The lodge wasopened in the Second and Third
Degieesand the First Section of the Third Lecture was worked by Bro . Snelling . Lodge was resumed in the Second Degree and Bro . Tremere , the candidate for raising , answered questions and was entrusted . Lodge resumed in the 'Third Degree and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . This being the day for the appointment of
officers , Bro . Gush was unanimously elected as Preceptor , and Bro . Berry re-elected as Secretary , the election of Treasurer being deferred . The lodge was closed and adjourned to Tuesday next . We have no doubt then , under the able Preceptorship of Bro . Gush , this lodge of instruction will take a prominent position in the Craft .
LEICESTER . —Leicester Union Lodge . —The annual festival of this lodge ( formed b y the union of Lodges 2 79 > 5 3 > ' 30 ' i and 15 G 0 , under the joint Preceptorship of VV . Bros . S . Cleaver , P . M . 279 , Prov . G . S . D . ; J . T . Thorpe , P . M . 523 , Prov . G . S' . VV . ; Edward Watson , VV . M . 1391 , Prov . G . J . D . ; and Miles J . Walker , P . M . 12 G 5 ) was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Halford-street , on the 14 th inst ., under the presidency of the R . W . Bro . William
Kelly , F . S . A ., F . R . Hist . Society , P . P . G . M . for Leicestershire . The attendance was large , and included , in addition to the above-named , VV . Bros . George 'Toller , jun ., D . P . G . M . ; S . S . Partridge , P . G . S . j Joseph Young , P . G . D . of C . ; C Gurdin , P . G . A . D . of C . ; Clement E . Stretton , Rev . C . Henton Wood , M . A ,, Rev . VV . A . Langley , M . A ., Edward Mason , R . Michie , and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in the First Degree by the R . W . Bro . Kelly , the acting officers being Bros . I . L . West , as
S . W . ; J . VV . Willson , J . W . ; J . B . Waring , S . D . ; R . B . Starkey , J . D . ; and Geo . Jessofj , I . G . The minutes of the last lodge were read by Bro . E . P . Steeds , the Secretary , and confirmed . W . Bro , Edward Watson was appointed Installing Officer for the next lodge , and Bro . J . L . West , as acting W . M ., after which Bro . Kell y briefl y introduced W . Bro . James Stevens , of London , P . M ., P . / .., who had been specially invited to deliver his lecture , entitled " Knobs
and Excrescences , " explanatory of the rituals and ceremonies of the First Degree , and referred to his ( Bro . Kelly ' s ) pleasing acquaintance with Bro . Stevens , which was formed many years ago . Bro . Stevens , after a few preparatory remarks on the desirability of unity of working the ceremonies of the Craft , proceeded with his lecture , which was listened to with great attention for over two hours . 'The able and eloquent lecturer commenced with theopeningof the lodge ,
and continued through the whole ceremony of initiation , explaining many points of interest , showing divergencies in the rituals as practised b y different lodges , and giving good and substantial reasons for correcting fallacies therein . At the conclusion of the lecture Bro . Toller alluded to the pleasure he had derived from listening to the able exposition by the lecturer , of the many interesting points on which he had treated , and approved of the ureal
desirability of uniformity in working as suggested by the lecturer , and considered that the lecture should be heard by the Craft generally . Bro . Thorpe proposed and Bro . Wood seconded a complimentary vote of thanks to the lecturer , the latter brother regretting that time would not permit of many interesting enquiries being then pursued , but hoped the brethren would not lose sight of them hereafter . Bros . Young
and Cleaver having also spoken , the vote was carried by acclamation , and Bro . Stevens in responding said he felt amply repaid for the little service he had rendered by the enthusiasm displayed , and expressed his intention of not failing to again visit Leicester and give further illustrations of his views as to the Second and Third Degrees , on which he had for some time been engaged . In conclusion the lecturer presented to the lodge a chart of the lodges in
England and VVales , and stated that he had Freemasonry so much at heart that he would willingl y visit any lodge desiring to have the information and explanation viVikVi VvVs lecture afforded . On the lodge being closed the brethren adjeurned to the magnificent banqueting room connected with the hall , where supper was served under the presidency of VV . Bro . Ed . Watson , at the close of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ROYAL ALBERT CHAPTER ( No . 907 ) . — An excellent gathering of this prosperous chapter was held at the White Hart Hotel , Abchurch-lane , on the 13 th inst . Among those present were Comps . Griffiths , P . '/ .., acting M . E . Z ., in the absence of Comp . Coleman , Farnfield , P . Z ., 'Treas ., acting H ., in the absence of Comp . Barr , F . White , P . Z ., acting J . ; H . J . Lardner , S . N ., J . elect ; T . Burne , S . E . ; Couston , 1 st Asst . ; and Van der Pant ,
2 nd Asst . The visitors were Comp . T . C Walls , P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . Z . ; Lott , II . 1507 ; B . Turner , 157 ; andStrugnell , 1044 . The minutes of- the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Comp . Lardner was duly installed into the chair of J ., and Comp . Lyon invested as S . N . The ballot having been taken upon behalf of Bro . E . G . Brewer , 165 , he was duly exalted by the acting M . E . Z ., ably assisted by his officers . The working throughout was admirable .
1 he historical and symbolical addresses were well given by Comp . Lardner , and the mystical portion of the Degree was delivered by the M . E . Z . in a manner that left little to be desired . The bye-laws having been read and approved of and _ several other important matters disposed of , the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was excellent . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed and were duly honoured . The chair was occupied by Comp . White , P . Z ., most effectively and genially .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 181 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , on the 19 th inst . Among those present were Bros . T . C . Walls , Prov . G . S . B ., Prov . G . J . W . Middx . and
Mark Masonry.
Surrey , in the chair , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Handel ; VV . Hammond , Prov . G . Sec , acting S . W . ; Sanders , P . P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , acting J . W . ; Briggs , M . O . ; H . Higgins , J . O . ; Kohler . S . D . ; Raymond Thrupp , Prov . CO ., acting J . D . ; W . Taylor , P . P . G . D . Middx . and Surrey , & c , P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Wm . Bailey , 1732 , was duly balloted for and
advanced to the degree of M . M . M . The bye-laws having been read a vote of condolence was passed and directed to be sent by the Secretary to Bro . Henry Handel , W . M ., who for some time past has been seriously indisposed . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . Bros . Thrapp and W . Hammond responded upon behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and Bro .
Sanders replied to the toast of" The Prov . Grand Officers . " "The Health of the W . M . " was given by Bro . Sanders , coupled with the name of Bro . Walls , who acknowledged the compliment . "The Advancee " followed , Bro . Bailey in reply expressing himself as being highly gratified with the ceremony and hoped in due time to take an active part in the working of the Mark Degree . " The Officers " brought the proceedings to a conclusion . This toast was acknowledged by Bros . Hammond , Briggs , and Kohlcr . The proceedings then terminated .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
YORK . —Ancient Ebor Preceptory ( No 101 ) . — The annual installation meeting of this preceptory took place on the 10 th inst . The chair was taken at six o ' clock b y E . Sir Kt . T . B . Whytehead , P ., the E . P . Sir Kt . M . Millington , being present ; as also Sir Knts . Rev . J . E . M . Young , P ., as Chaplain ; J . Marshall , Const . ; A . T . B . Turner , Marshal ; J . S . Cumberland , P ., Sub-Marshal ; VV . Brown , Capt . of Guards ; W . II . Cowper , and other members .
Soon after the opening of the preceptory it was announced that the Provincial Prior of Staffordshire and VVarwickshire was in attendance , and accordingly V . K . Sir Kt . C Fendelow was admitted and received with the honours due to his rank , and was thereafter welcomed by the acting P ., and subsequently responded . Comps . J . T . Belk , Middesbro ; and J . A . Banks , of the 5 th Dragoon Guards , were then received as knights of the Order , after which Sir Kt . J . Marshall , the E . P . elect , was presented and
installed in the chair by the acting E . P ., and was saluted and proclaimed . The officers for the year were appointed as follows : Sir Kts . A . T . B . Turner , Constable j Christopher Palliscr , Marshal j VV . Brown , Sub-Marshal j M . M . Reynard , Std . Br . ; VV . B . Dyson , Swd . Br . ; VV . H . Cowper , Herald ; J . T . Seller , Captain of Guards ; and T . B . Whytehead , Tieas . and Reg . The E . P . and visitors baying retired under the arch of steel , the sir knights adjourned and partook of supper .
His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales And The Lifeboat Work.
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE LIFEBOAT WORK .
The annual general meeting of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution was held on the 15 th inst ., at Willis ' s Rooms , St . James's , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., in the chair . The meeting was most numerously and influential !) attended . There were present , amongst others , including
many ladies , Bros . Lord Sufficld , Lord Chas . Beresfordi R . N ., Sir Thomas Brassey , K . C . B ., M . P ., Lord Rubartes , the Rt . Hon . the Lord Mayor , M . P ., & c The sixtieth annual report stated that the number of lifeboats under the management of the Institution last year was 271 , which were launched on service 2 S 3 times between the 1 st of January and the 31 st of December , and saved no less than 725 lives
and 30 vessels . Besides this , 230 lives were saved from shipwreck by shore-boats and other means , all of which services were rewarded b y the institution , making up a grand total of 955 lives rescued during the year , for which 14 silver medals and clasps , 25 votes of thanks on vellum , and £ 5397 were granted by the Committee , including grants to widows and orphans of lifeboatmen killed on duty . Altogether from
its foundation the institution had voted 97 gold medals , 964 silver medals , and £ 77 , 9 ^ 4 in cash for saving 30 , 50 3 lives from ship wrecks on our coasts . The subscriptions , donations , dividends , & c , amounted during the past year to £ 40 , 230 , which sum included £ 3767 in special gifts for expenses connected with seven lifeboats , and £ 2000 for the endowment of two lifeboats . Several legacies were also received .
The total expenditure was ^ 45 , Sl 7 . The PRINCE OF VVALES in the course of his speech said : There is no institution in the country which is of greater importance , or which more demands our sympathy and assistance . ( Cheers . ) From our geographical position as a sea-girt isle , and from the vast colonies we have acquired , the mass of ships that travel to and from our ports
is almost too vast even to count , but they encounter many shipwrecks , the result of which is in many ca ^ cs great loss of life . The risks too , that our fishermen run must be known to all of you . It was specially to save their lives—and to save the lives of all who travel on the sea and maybe shipwrecked on our coast—that this noble institution was founded . It must be patent to all of you that a society of this kind is an
absolute necessity . ( Cheers ) . Since its existence , nearly 31 , 000 lives have been saved , and already this year more than 300 have been rescued by the lifeboats . ( Cheers . ) While 1 need say nothing of the ability and courage disp layed by the crews of the boats , there is one thing of _ which I must remind you : though we all admit that this is a national institution , it is entirely supported by voluntary
contributions . Therefore 1 must urgently ask you to ponder well this fact , and to remember that the annual cost of maintaining a lifeboat station is about £ 70 a year . The report has told you that the Princess of Wales —( cheers)—has become a patroness of the institution . I need hardly tell you she shares with me the views 1 hold on this important matter , and it was a great gratification to her quite
recently to present medals to two most deserving coxswains who had distinguished themselves in saving life . —In responding to a vote of thanks for presiding , the Prince of Wales said he was only . too glad to take the chair at the annual meeting of that institution . He need not say how much his heart was with the gallant men who undertook the rescue of their fellow creatures in danger .