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REPORTS or MASONIC M EETINGS : — Craft Masonry 3 ' 3 Instruction 3 4 Royal Arch 3 'S Mark Masonry 31 $ Red Cross of Constantine 3 10 Grand Chapter of Prince Masons in Ireland 310 Reviews 31 ?

Masonic Notes and Queries 3 * 7 Obituary 3 ' 7 Notes on Art , & c 3 > 7 The Recent Proceedit gs of the Scrutineers 318 The Secretarial Election of the Oirls' School 318 A Quid Pro Quo 318 The Consecration of the Lodge of Perseverance 318 The French Grand Orient and the French Grand Lodge 319 Our Late Brother the King of Hanover 319 CORRESPONDENCE : — Returns to Grand Lodge 319

Pilgrimage of American Knights Templar to Europe 319 A Masonic School 3 l 9 Bro . R . Wentworth Little , Decrased , : 3 « 9 Consecration ofthe Lodge ofPerseverauce , No , 1543 319 Grand Lodge of Peru 321 Grand Masonic Fete in Dublin 321 Public Halls at Rothesay 3 * 3 Masonic and General Tidings 33 3 Royal Masonic Institution for Girls 324 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 324 Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi ., vii ., viii .

REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion in current number , should reach the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by 12 o'clock noon , on Wednesdays .

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Craft Ulasonra .

MIDDLETON . — Imperial George Lodge ( No . 78 ) . —A meetingof this lodge was held atthe Assheton Arms Hotel . Bro . W . Percival , W . M ., presided , being assisted by Bros . F . Fothergill , S . W . ; J . Hatton , J . W . ; G . Bradbuiy , I . P . M . j H . Heywood , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Hewitt , Sec . ; P . Lawton , J . D . ; J . Eckersley , I . G . ; and

J . Kent , Tyler . The lodge having been opened in due form the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary and received confirmation . Mr . W . S . "Whittaker was proposed as a candidate , and the ballot being unanimous in bis favour , he was accordingly initiated into the mysteries of the First Degree by the W . M .,

Bro . W . Percival . The working tools were presented by Bro . J . Hutton , J . W . ; and the ancient charge was delivered by Bro . F . Fothergill , S . W . The ceremony throughout was of a very impressive character . Since the last meeting of the lodge , Past Master David Reid has been bereft of his partner in life , the companion of his joys and sorrows .

The sleep of death does separate but for a season ; may the awakening joy unite them in Grand Lodge on high . A vote of condolence and sympathy with Bro . Reid was proposed by Bro . J . Wood , P . M . ; seconded , Bro . H . Heywood , P . M . ; supported by the W . M ., Bro . Peicival , and cariied

unanimously . Instructions having been given for the same to be forwarded to Bro . Reid , P . M ., the lodge was closed in the usual manner , and the brethren retired to the social board . The usual Masonic toasts were honoured and the brethren separated shortly before ten .

SLAID BURN . —Royal Forest Lodge ( No . 401 ) . —The annual festival of St . John the Baptist was celebrated at the house of Bro . Stead , the Haik to Bounty Inn , on Friday last , and was well attended . There were present , Bros . Col . Parker , P . P . S . G . W . ; Lofthouse , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; Landless , P . P . G . S . B . ; Thomas Ainsworth ,

P . G . R . Whewell , P . P . G . S . B . ; F . Thomas , P . P . G . R . Oxfordshire , P . P . J . G . D . East Lancashire ; and numerous other brethren , members of the lodge and of other lodges in the neighbourhood . A more than ordinary number of P . M . ' s were present . Bro . J . E . Anderton , of Clitheroe , having been elected W . M . for the next year , was

installed in a most impressive manner by Bro . F . Thomas , of Blackburn . At the conclusion of the ceremony of installation , the brethren adjourned to the large courtroom , where an excellent banquet had been provided by Bro . Stead , who tray be complimented upon his catering , The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed the dinner , and the visiting brethren were enabled to leave Slaidburn

at an early hour . Bro . Anderton appointed as his officers Bros . Jas . Dewhurst , S . W . ; Rev . R . L . Jones , J . VV . ; Rev . S . H . Ireson , Chap . ; J . Livesey , S . D . ; John Higson , J . D . ; George Lofthouse , D . C . ; Bro . John Slaiter , Sec . ; and John Frankland , I . G . Bro . Henry Harrison , who has for many years acted as Tyler , was unanimously re-appointed by the members .

GATESHEAD . —Borough Lodge ( N 0 . 424 ) . —A regular meeting was held on the 17 th inst ., at the Half Moon Hotel . There were present Bros . P . J . Jackson , W . M . ; J . W . Lowick , S . W . ; Jno . Mackay , J . W . ; E . A . Gibscn , Secretary ; J . Marchant , P . M ., Treas . and D . C ; G . J . Dean , P . M ., acting S . D . ; Jas . Bryan , J . D . ; Jno .

Redpath , Steward ; T . S . Miller , I . G . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . J . Cook , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Ridsdale , P . P . G . J . W . ; Lorck , P . G . S . D . ; M . Corbitr , W . M . 48 ; J . Scott , P . M . 1342 ; G . J . Dean , W . M . 541 ; T . Halliday , P . M . 406- ; T . S . Wraith , P . M . 424 ; W . Hartig , P . M . 424 ; J . Marchant , P . M . 424 ; J . Mitchell , J . W . 1643 ; J . < JOSS i 54 ' i S . Harris , I . G . 406 , and others . ^ odge hav .

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ing been opened , Bro . R . Ramsey was passed to the F . C , Degree , the tools being explained by the S . W . Bro . W . F . Poad was raised to the Sublime Degree by the W . M . in a most impressive manner , who explained the tracing board , the tools being explained by the J . W . The lodge was then closed to the First Degree , when some propositions

were made , and the congratulations of many lodges were tendered . The business being all finished , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent a very happy evening , which was greatly enhanced by the harmony of Bros . Gee , Ferry , Hartig , P . M . ; Poad , Cook , and others . The Tyler being called for , gave his toast , and the brethren dispersed till the 15 th prox .

SPALDING . —Hundred of Elloe Lodge ( No . 469 ) . —On Friday , the 14 th inst ., the brethren of the above lodge enjoyed a sort of supplemental outing , which had the advantage of breaking up new ground , whilst , contrary to invariable rule , business formed no pait of the

programme . On this occasion , under the auspices of the W . M . of the lodge—Bro . Barrell—the brethren paid a visit to the ancient castle of Belvoir , so noted in story , and the day proving beautifully fine , the picnic resulted in one of the happiest reunions ever remembered by Masons in the Province of Lincolnshire . In addition to the brethren of

the Hundred of Elloe , visitors from many other lodges were also invited by the W . M ., and by the time of arrival at the Angel , at Grantham , the party hadswollen toa considerable number . From this royal hostelry the brethren were driven in wagonettes to the Castle , where they were met by Bro . Ingram , the well-known head gardener , whose affability at- fc . ntlemanly bearing are proverbial throughout & '

district . Accordingly , under thc auspices of Bro . Ingram , and the direction of an accredited guide , the whole company viewed the stores of wealth which are literally piled up within the walls of Belvoir—the costly tapestry , the valuable paintings by the old masters , the rich and delicate articles of virtu , the unique furniture , the massive gold and silver plate ,

as well as the ancient armour , alike coming in for minute inspection . Then followed the gardens , rich in untold and indescribable beauties , wiih their magnificent beds of choice flowers , and thickly studded with noble forest trees , standing upon acre after acre of undulating ground , which in many instances rises to an altitude of several hundred feet . In this Delightful manner upwards of four hours were

sper . t , when the whole of the company adjourned to the Peacock Hotel , on the estate , where a most abundant dinner had been provided , and to which one and all were prepared to do ample justice . In accordance with custom , Bro . Barrell , W . M ., occupied the chair , and Bro . T . Hilldred ( Harmony ) , Boston , the vice-chair . After the usual

Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , Bro . Robinson proposed "TheOfficcrs of the Neighbouring Province , " coupling the name of Bro . Ingram , who was received with enthusiasm , and a cordial vote of thanks given hitn for the happy day he had been the means of affording the brethren of the Province of Lincolnshire . A similar

reception met the toast of "The Worshipful Master , " proposed by Bro . Samuel Kingston , the former being the chief promulgator of the picnic . Bro . Ingram then escorted the company over the kitchen gardens , and to some other points of interest on the estate , when seven o ' clock having arrived , they took their departure for Grantham , arriving at Spalding by the mail train . So far as we can learn , the prevailing desire is that the Masonic picnic should be made an annual event .

WORKINGTON . —Sun and Sector Lodge ( No . 9 62 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Wednesday , the 19 th inst . The members assembled at their lodge room , Portland-square , at halt-past three , there being present : Bros . J . Wood , W . M . ; Geo . Kirkwood , S . W . ; G . McMillen , J . W . ; Geo . Brooker , P . M . and Treasurer , P . P . G . Purst . ; H . Irving , Secretary ; D . Reece , I . G . * , W . Wagg , Tyler ; G . T . Archibald , P . M . ;

J . J . Beattie , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . "W . ; J . A . Salkeld , W . M . elect ; "W . B . Gibson , P . M . 119 and 962 , P . G . Secretary ; G . W . Kenworthy , P . M . 119 , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . W . Young , P . M . 1400 , P . G . Purst . ; W . Jackson , I . Evening , D . B . Winstone , S . W . Bradbury , R . Thomas , T . Atkinson , J . Blackburn , jun ., F . Whitehead , J . Burnett , * W Whitehead , J . P . Burnett , W . Carlyle , P .

Wedgwood , James Ruth , J . J . Coverdale , W . Selkirk , and J . J . Little . The visitors were Bros . W . B . Cowman , P . M . 872 ; T . Carey , P . M . 371 ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . 1002 , P . G . Org . ; W . F . Lamonby , P . M . 1002 , P . G . Reg . ( Freemason ); G . W . Smith , 872 ; J . Johnston , W . M . 1400 ; W . Hice , 79 , St . David ' s , Dundee ; T . Coulthead , 1400 ; J . Sheridan , 177 , Old Monkland , N . B . ; W .

Balderstow , 1400 ; E . J . Fletcher , 119 ; R . Bailey , 1002 ; J . Halloway , 1002 ; G . Hirschfeld , 1 , Mary ' s Chapel , Edinburgh ; T . Mandle , P . M . 371 ; F . Hodgson , S . W . 872 ; G . W . Thompson , 371 ; J . T . Ray , J . W . 872 ; W . Gaspey , 1073 ; J . H . Raven , 371 , and others . The lodge room presented a brilliant appearance , having been recently redecorated ; whilst it may be mentioned that the bible belonging to the

old Sun and Sector Lodge , of ninety years ago , has been handsomely and appropriately rebound in morocco , through the kindness of Bro . Evening . The W . M . having opened the lodge , the minutes were read and confirmed , including the election of Bro . G . W . Kenworthy as an honorary member , in recognition of his services at installation festivals . Subsequently , Bro . W . B . Gibson , the oldest P . M . of the lodge , took thc chair , and installed Bro . J . A .

Salkeld into the chair ol K . S . After the admission of the brethren generally , and the salutations and proclamations , the officers were appointed and invested as follow : —Bros . Joseph Wood , I . P . M . ; Henry living , S . W . ; Rowland Hill , J . W . ; George Brooker , Treasuier ( re-elected ) ; J . J . Coverdale , Secretary ; D . Reece , S . D . ; W . Jackson , J . D . ; W . Whitehead , I . G . ; P . Burnett , Steward ; T . Whitehead , Steward ; S . W . Bradbury , D . C . ; J . Little , Organist ; W .

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Wagg , re-elected Tyler . The addresses to the W . M . and Wardens were delivered by Bro . Kenworthy , and that to the members generally by Bro . W . B . Gibson , after which Bro . Brooker , the Treasurer , read a most satisfactory balance sheet of the affairs of Sun and Sector Lodge . The lodge was then closed in form . An adjournment was then made to the Assembly Room , where an excellent and

wellserved banqjet was provided by Bro . W . A . Smith , of thc Lowther Arms Hotel , Workington . Bro . J . A . Salkeld , W . M ., presided , supported light and left by the Provincial Officers present , and faced by the two newly-appointed Wardens . After dessert had been placed upon the tables , the Chairman proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were received with musical honours . Bro . Brooker , in a very

patriotic speech , proposed " The Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces , " which he coupled with the name of the Chairman , who returned thanks . The Chairman next proposed " Thc Health of the M . W . Grand Master of England , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " which was drunk with full Masonic honours . Bro . Kirkwood also gave " The R . W . Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , " which was duly honoured .

Bro . W . B . Gibson proposed 'The R . W . Provincial Grand Master of Cumberland and Westmorland , the Earl of Bective , M . P . " Masonry had progressed in an unparalleled degree since his lordship became ruler of the province , in fact he was Ai of the provincial Grand Masters of the country . The toast was drunk with all the honours of the Craft . Bro . Philip Wedgwood gave "The R . W .

Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Colonel Whitwell , M ** . P ., and the Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present . " He said that Col . V'bitw-U , though a Freemason of so high a standing , showed the grand principles on which the Order was based in his everyday life , and was a pattern for every man to follow . He coupled the toast with the name of Bro . Lamonby , P . G . Registrar . Bro .

Lamonby , after acknowledging the toast on behalf of his brother provincial officers and himself , took occasion to thank Bro . Wood and the brethren ol the Sun and Sector Lodge for their kindness in allowing him to search through the minute books of the old Sun and Sector Lodge , which was founded in 1774 . A perusal of thosevaluable documents had proved more than ordinarily in

teresting , and one fact had been established , that the brethren of that day were not a whit behind the brethien of the present day in the practice of benevolence and charity , in comparison with the value of money and the circumstances of the two periods . Again , the bye-laws of the old lodge , though over a centuiy since they were written , proved in a remarkable degree that the Masons of those times

were thoroughly constitutional , and a pattern to their descendants in working . Would it also be believed that nearly a hundred years ago , though the brethren of Sun and Sector Lodge were a social and charitable body of men , they were- neveitheless advocates of temperance , for he ( Bro . LamonSy ) found it duly iccorded that the Tyler

was to be paid sixpence p ; r night and no d . ink . Again , in the exercise of their charily to a distressed orother it was on record that the lodge had acted the part of what was sometimes vulgarly called , " my uncle , " for they advanced a brother £ 4 5 s . on his watch , entered the said watch as one of thc lodge effects , and kept it till they in turn had to sell it . He should also like tn add that Sun

and Sector Lodge was many years ago removed to thc Green Dragon Hotel , kept at that time by the great grandfather of their newly-installed Master of that day , Bro . Salkeld . Again thanking the brethren for their kindness , hc also returned thanks for the Provincial Grand Officers . Bro . Jos . Wood , I . P . M ., next proposed , in very complimentary terms , " The Health of the Newly-in * talle . l Master of

Sun and Sector Lodge , Bro . J . A . Salkeld . " He spoke in high terms of Bro . Salkcld's diligence and character as a Mason , and said he had gone up every rung in the ladder of office , from I . G . to S . W ., two years ago , when he waited patiently till , being called on by his brethren to assume the highest office in the power of a lodge to b ; stow on any of its members , he had

that day been installed W . M . He anticipated a prosperous year of office for Bro . Salkeld , and promised to afford him all the assistance in his power . The Chairman replied in a brief and modest speech . Bro . Gibson , as the oldest Past Master of Sun and Sector Lodge , then rose to perform what he termed a very pleasing duty , that ot proposing " The Health of the Immediate Past Master , " and

at the same time presenting Bro . Wood with a mark of the esteem of his brethren in the shape of a Past Master ' s jewel . Bio . Wood , he knew , had rilled the chair of Sun and Sector Lodge with the utmor-t credit to himself and advantage to the lodge , and the Past Mastu's jewel he now presented him with he was sure Bro . Wood had fairly earned , and might he live long to wear it . Bro .

Wood returned thanks , not only . to the brethren generally for their handsome recognition of his humble services , but to his officers who had so ably assisted him during his year of office . The Chairman then proposed , in most complimentary terms , "The Installing Masters , Bros . Gibson and Kenworthy , " who had so kindly and ably performed the office of installation ever since the Sun and

Sector Lodge was re-established . Bro . Gibson replied for Bro . Kenworthy , who had been obliged to leave by an early train , and as regarded himself he hoped to be long spared to attend on a similar occasion . The Chairman having given "The Newly-invested Officers , " and "The Past Masters and Retiring Officers " which were duly responded to , Bro . Wood proposed " The Visiting Brethren . " Bro . Gibson gave " The Masonic Charities , " and

in doing so , mentioned that a widow of one of their Whitehaven brethren had recently been elected an annuitant of the Royal Benevolent Fund . Extraoidinary efforts , however , had been made to accomplish the old lady ' s election , and they had borrowed 400 votrs from the neighbouring province of Northumbeiland , which would have to be paid back . It only showed , therefore , that no effort should be relaxed to increase the voting stiength of Cum-