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Mr . Charles Mawson was duly initiated , Bro . E . H . Allen was passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . J . T . Rogers , Edgar Wilson , and W . B . Bridge , all hailing from the Mariners Lodge , were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . ..
At the close of business the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and during the evening a most enjoyable entertainment was furnished by Bros . Constantino , Dr . iMacpherson , " Billy" Richardson , Edgar Wilson , R . Williams , Cook , and Allen , the accompaniments to the songs being played by Bros . Burgess and Monk .
YORK . — Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The rcrular meeting of this lodge was held at York on Monday . The W . M ., Bro . G . Simpson , piesided . The business consisted of the passing of Bro . Waters to the Second Degree . In the absence of the Deacons , through indisposition , Bro . C . G . Padel , P . M ., conducted the candidate . Before the close of the lodge , Bro . Stubbs presented a very curious old apron , which had come into his possession from
the descendants of a very old deceased brother in the East Riding . The apron is covered with emblems of various Degrees , and is a veritable antique . Bro . T . B . Why tehead presented a framed photograph of Masonic emblems and a bound volume of the " Voice of Masonry . " After the close of the lodge a pleasant party met round the social hoard , when a very pleasant evening was passed , enlivened by songs and recitations .
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INSTRUCTION .
SINCERITY LODGE ( No . 174 ) . —The regular meetings of the above lodge were continued on Monday last at " the Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , E . C . Bro . J . S . Fraser occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . T . Jones , S . W . ; W . Fraser , J . W . ; C . H . Webb . P . M ., Preceptor ; H . J . Cant , Sec ; L . C . Haslip , Deacon ; Sewell , I . G . ; Newton , P . M . ; and others . Lod-re was opened in due form , and the minutes read
and confirmed . Bro . Newton was tested , and on lodge being advanced , the ceremony of passing was worked . Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Jones was elected W . M . for the ensuing Monday evening . It was also arranged that Bro . Beadell , W . M . 1607 , should work the ceremony of installation , and , no doubt , this will attract a good muster of brethren for the 31 st inst .
UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) - —A meeting of this Lodge of Instruction , was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road , S . E ., on Friday , the 21 st inst ., Bro . Henry Baldwin , W . M . There was a good attendance of members and visitors , amongst whom were Bros . J . B . Sarjeant , S . W . ; Perks , J . W . ; G . Clark , jun ., S . D . ; Hooper , | . D . ; R . Pnore , I . G . ; James Stevens , P . M .,
Hon . Preceptor ' ; J . Bute , Hubbard , Cachetr , Ducher , 1 GS 7 ; Edmonds , 1507 ; and others . Bro . Baldwin opened the lodge in the three degrees , and the ceremony of raising was ably rehearsed , Bro . Bute acting as candidate , and afterwards delivering the charge in the M . M . degree . 'The lodge was closed down , and , instructed by the Preceptor , the brethren
had practice in " Entry Drill , " a novelty which is much appreciated in this lodge . Bros . Francois Ducher , 1 GS 7 , Edmonds , P . M ., 1507 , and Hooper , 1049 , were elected members . Bro . Bute was appointed M . VV . for the " Preceptor ' s night , " the 2 Sth inst ., when the three ceremonies will be worked . Lodge was then closed in due form .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) - —A highly successful meeting of the above lodge was held on Tuesday last at the Green Dragon , Stepney . Bro . A . VV . Ellingford , VV . M . S 34 , ably filled the chair , and had the support of the following brethren : Bros . A . Walter , S . W . ; Harper , J . VV . ; T . J . Barnes . P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . Cross , Sec ; J . R . Shingfield , Deacon ; G . Price , I . G . ; VV .
Evans , W . M . 12 G 0 ; VV . Howes , G . H . Stephens , and others . Lodge was duly opened , and the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Evans being the candidate . Bro . Evans was interrogated , and on lodge being advanced , the ceremony of passing was also verv creditably worked , giving great satisfaction . Bro . G . Price was examined as a F . C .
seeking the superior Degree , and the lodge was closed down in a careful manner . Bro . Barnes , P . M ., the veteran Preceptor , next introduced his motion to appoint Bro . J . Andrews , P . M ., who had been elected Assistant Preceptor some time ago , to the Position of the Preceptor cf the lodge jointly with himself , uro . Barnes explained how thoroughly satisfied he was with
Bro . Andrews' working , and that he felt that he should have the honour as well as the work . Bro . Barnes also promising that his kindly interest in the lodge would be unabated . Bro . W . Cross , the Hon . Sec . ( whom all were pleased to see again in the lodge ) , having stated his intention to be
regularl y in attendance , the other part of Bro . Barnes ' motion was dropped . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . G . H . Stephens for the kind and efficient manner in which he had kept the lodge minutes during the unavoidable absence of " rn . Cross , Sec ; and that brother having briefly acknowledged the compliment , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 7 § 0- — this lodge met as usual at the Silver Tavern , Burdettroad , E , on the 29 th inst . The W . M . of the mother lodge , Bro . Ould , presided , and was supported by Bros . Bull , p vi ' ^ ' nson » J-W . ; Breden , P . M ., Sec . ; Scheerboom , u ' S . D . ; Past Masters Harvey , Rawe , Ellingford , and "ra . J . H . Pringle , Preceptor , and others . Lodge having been duly opened and minutes read and confirmed , the lotltre was advanced , and Bro . Ellingford
jy tested and entrusted , and the ceremony of conferring jne Sublime Degree was very efficiently worked . Bro . Kobinson worked the first and Bro . Ould the third echem of the lecture , the brethren assisting . Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Bull was appointed to be W . M . for the . "suing meeting . The summer banquet was next under iscussion , and some arrangements made towards carrying nc , same out on 2 nd August . Lodge was closed and aa Journcd . ^ TEMPERANCE -IN-THE - EAST LODGE tk ° f , 5 s ) - —1 "his lodge met , as usual , at Bro . Brookson ' s " » e Ueorge IV ., Ida-street , Poplar , on the 19 th inst ., when
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there were present Bros . Pulsford , VV . M . ; Butcher , S . W . ; Byford , J . VV . ; Finch , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . Scrutton , P . M ., Sec ; Wilson , S . D . ; Boaz , J . D . ; Dewar , I . G . j Chapman , P . M . ; Brookson , P . M . ; Etling , Gravely , Carter , and Sidders , and , visitor : Bro . J . West , 93 ' ,.
Lodge was duly opened and minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Finch worked the whole of the Sections of the Second Lecture , assisted by the brethren , the work giving considerable satisfaction to all present . Bro . J . West was unanimously admitted a member of the lodge , and all other formal business being disposed of , lodge was closed in form and adjourned .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1307 ) . —This successful lodge met on Monday last , at Moorgate Tavern , 15 , Finsbury Pavement , E . C . Bro . R . Poore was W . M . ; and was ably supported by Bros . R . Knight , S . W . ; G . VV . Knight , J . W . ; VV . VV . Stiles , P . M . Preceptor ; Edwin Storr , Secretary ; C . J . Scales , P . M . Treasurer ; J . Collinson , S . D . ; A . E . Albert , J . D . ; A . Simner , I . G . ; and
Bros . Sillis , Mordcy , G . Emblin , Ward , Slater , Stephens , Smith , & c . Lodge was duly opened and the ceremony of initiation worked , Bro . Scales acting as candidate . Bro . Emblin was then questioned as a candidate for the Second Degree , and on lodge being opened up , that ceremony was carefully rendered . Lodge was opened up and the ceremony of
closing down regularly practised . Bro . R . Knight was elected W . M . for the next Monday evening . A hearty and cordial vote of thanks was duly passed to the VV . M ., for the able dischaage of the duties appertaining to the chair , for the first time in the lodge ; and this having been acknowledged , the lodge was solemnly closed and adjourned until the 31 st instant .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . This successful lodge met at the Champion Hotel , Aldersgate-street , on Monday last . Bro . J . VV . Hiscox occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . E . Moss , S . W . ; H . K . Clisby , J . W . ; VV . Pennefather , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Laurence , Hon . Sec . ; J . Young . S . D . ; J . F . Rumball , J . D . ; A . Giddings , I . G . ; H . Duneher , Tyler ; also Bros . H . J . Lardner , J . Davis , T . M . C . Butt , VV . M . C . Butt ,
R . B . Greenwood , and ethers . Lodge was formally opened , and the minutes submitted and confirmed . Bro . Hiscox worked the ceremony of initiation , after which Bro . Moss took the chair and having opened up the lodge , Bro . Hiscox , as candidate , was tested , & c . Lodge was advanced and the ceremony of raising was worked , Bro . R . B . Greenwood acting as S . D . Lodge was resumed , and after all business was concluded , closed and adjourned .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1 949 ) . —The usual meeting of this lod ge was held on Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Month ' s , Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , East Brixton , when there was a good attendance of brethren , including Bros . H . Hooper , ' W . M . ; R . Poore , S . W . ; G . VV . Knight , J . W . ; E . A . Francis , [' receptor ; II . M . Williams , Sec j A . E . Albert , S . D . ; R . R . Johnstone , J . D .:
J . Perry , I . G . ; E . Storr , G . Month , G . M . llen , VV . Millen , G . Flint , and H . Durham . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and the Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were unanimously confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M . in a most efficient manner , with Bro . Storr as candidate . By the permission of the VV . M .. Bro .
E . Storr worked the Second Degree , with Bro . Flint as candidate , to the great satisfaction of the brethren . The lodge being closed in the Second Degree , the following brethren were unanimously elected members , and duly returned thanks : Bros . H . Durham , 177 , and G . Flint , 12 S 7 . A resolution was unanimouslv passed , and ordered to be
inserted on the minutes , to the VV . M ., Bro . H . Hooper , thanking him for the able manner in which he had conducted the lodge that evening , for the first time in his Masonic career . Bro . R . Poore having been elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and other formal business concluded , the lodge was closed in due form .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Industry Chapter ( No . 4 S ) . —This new chapter which was consecrated by the P . G . Superintendent , the Marquis of Londonderry , in May last , held its first regular meeting at the Industry Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., when there was a good muster . Amongst those present were : Comps . R . B . Reed , M . E . Z . ; Robt . Hudson , P . Z ., P . G . Scribe
E ., asH . j John Wood , J . ; J . Moult , S . E . ; D . Sinclair , S . N . ; J . G . Smith , P . S . ; J . Duckett , 1 st A . S . ; VV . F . Carmon , as 2 nd A . S . ; J . Spearman , P . Z ., P . G . J . ( Northumberland ); M . H . Dodd , j . 1119 ; Jas . Montgomery , P . Z . 424 ; M . Corbitt , M . E . Z . 424 ; J . Curry , J . ; J . McLaren , and others . The ballot was taken for four candidates for exaltation
and they were all duly elected . Bro . Robt . Whitfield , P . M . 4 S , was then exalted by Comp . M . Corbitt , M . E . Z . 424 , who afterwards exalted Bro . A . Simpson , 4 S . Comp . Wood , J ., delivered the historical lecture , and Comp . Hudson explained the pedestal and gave the mystical oration . Committees for framing bye laws and for finances were appointed , and the chapter was closed in solemn form .
WHITEHAVEN .-Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 21 st inst . Present : M . E . Comps . 'Thomas Atkinson ' / ,., P . G . 1 st A . S ., George DalrympleH ., P . G . S . B . ; Ed . Clarke , J . ; J . T . Ray , S . E . ; VV . Sandwitb , P . Z ., S . N . ; F . Hodgson , P . S . ; J . S . Braithwaite and Ceo . Sparrow , Assist . S . ; VV . Bewlay ,
Treas . ; J . M . Salisbury , P . G . Janitor ; J . J . Casson , Steward ; J . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; Ed . " Tyson , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Rothery , J . Batt , R . Thomas , and Jas . Harper . 'The minutes of the former convocation were read and confirmed . There were two candidates for exaltation but
only one being in attendance , Bro . S . J . Newman , 119 , he was duly exalted . The Treasurer ' s statement of accounts were read and passed ; after which the election of principals and officers for the ensuing year was proceeded with , when the following were duly elected : Comps . Geo . Dalrymple , Z . ; Ed . Clarke , H . j F . Hodgson , J . ; J . T . Ray , S . E . ; J . S . Braithwaite , S . N . ; W . Bewlay , P . S . and
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Treas . ; and J . M . Salisbury , Janitor . After several propositions the chapter was closed with " Hearty Good Wishes " and in solemn form . SOUTH SHIELDS . —Hilda Chapter ( No . 240 ) . —On Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., the annual meeting of the above chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Fowler-street , when there was a large attendance of
companions . The chapter was opened indue form by M . E . Comp . 'Thos . Coulson , / ., and after the transaction of the ordinary business , M . E . Comp . Benjamin Levy , P . Z . and P . G . H ., was -onducted to the installing chair , and performed the interesting and imposing ceremony of installing M . E . Comp . J . S . Wilson , as Z . ; M . E . Comp . J . f . Wilson , as II . ; and M . E . Comp . M . Dodds , as J . The hirst then
Principal invested his officers as follows ; Comps . J . Hunter , S . E . ; G . S . Shotton , S . N . ; Thomas Coulson , P . Z ., Treas . ; John A . Hall , P . S . : George Robson and 'I homas Binks , A . S . ; George Wilson , Org . ; and John Brown , Janitor , It was resolved that the chapter subscribe £ 9 gs . to the Province of Durham Charity Education Scheme , after
which the chapter was closed in proper form . It is worthy of mention that opportunit y was taken of the satisfactory balance in the hands of the Treasurer at the end of the financial year to mark the occasion of the installation by renewing most of the furniture of the chapter and renovating the remainder , which through the use of many years had become the worse for wear . " The
appearance of the chapter when opened was strikingly beautiful , the newly-painted floor-cloth , candlesticks , altar , combined with the handsome new silk banners , gorgeous devices , sceptres , & c , produced a truly fine effectr and earned for M . E . Comp . Thos . Coulson , P . Z ., under whose direction and superintendence the change had been wrought , the hearty congratulations of the whole of the
companions . The new banners , sceptres , & c , were suplied by Comp . George Kenning , London . Having concluded the labours of the chapter , the companions , after enjoying a bracing stroll along the magnificent stone pier , which runs three-quarters of a mile o " ut to sea , adjourned to the pleasantly situated marine hotel , Mr . Wm . . Armstrong's , at the head of the pier , where the annual festival was held .
The banquet was served up in excellent style . Comp . J . E . Wilson occupied the chair , and was supported , right and left , by Comps . J . T . Wilson , M . Dodds , Benjamin Levy , Hudson , Thos . Coulson , and others . The vicechair was occupied by Comp . J . A . Hall . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were dul y honoured , and a pleasant and harmonious evening was enjoyed by the companions .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
YORK . —York Lod ge ( T . I . )—The regular meeting of this lodge was held at York on the iSth inst . In the unavoidable absence of the VV . M . ( Bro . J . S . Cumberland ) , Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., presided . There was very little business to be done . The lodge voted five
guineas to the list of the VV . M ., who represented the brethren at the annual festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund on the following day . A motion regarding alterations in the days of meeting was withdrawn , in consequence of the small attendance of members .
COCKERMOUTH—Faithful Lodge { No . 229 ) . —This lodge met on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the lodge-rooms , Station-street , the W . M ., Bro . Lewthwaite , in the chair . There were also presc . it : Bros . F . R . Sewell P . M ., D . P . G . M . M . ; R . Robinson , P . M ., as S . W . ; R . VV . Robinson , J . VV . ; H . Peacock , M . O . ; W . Shillon , S . O . ; 1 . Mason , J . O . ; T . C . Robinson , Sec ; H . Carruthers , I . G . ; and Hcwson , Tyler .
The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of W . M . for the ensuing year then took place , when the ballot proved in favour of Bro . R . VV . Robinson , and he will be installed into the chair on or about Wednesday , September the 7 th next . Bro . Black , was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Hcwson , Tyler . After " Hearty Good Wishes , " the lodge was closed in perfect peace and harmony and the meeting closed .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
ALDERSHOT . —William Stuart Preceptory ( No . 7 G ) . —The resuscitation of this Preceptory took place at the Imperial Hotel , on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at which meeting the V . E . Prov . G . Prior of Hampshire ( VV . W . B . Beach , M . P . ) presided , surrounded by his Prov . and Past Prov . Great officers . SirKnt . Richard Eve , E . P . elect was introduced to the Prov . G . Prior bv Sir Knt . Edear
Urewett , P . E . P . and received at his hands the benefit of installation . The Eminent Preceptor appointed the following Knights to their respective office for the ensuing year : E . Sir Knt . W . Hickman , Prov . G . Sub . Prior , as Prelate Sir Knts . J . E . Lc Feuvre , Past Prov . Constable , as Con . ; Edgar Drewett , P . E . P ., as Marshal ; Grovcr , as Sub .-Marshal ; R . L . Loveland , Past Great Sword Bearer , as Reg . ; R . P . Fitzgerald , as Captain" of the Guards .
Rosicrucian Society.
Rosicrucian Society .
METROPOLITAN COLLEGE . —The regular convocation of this college was held on 'Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at Freemasons' Tavern , when there were present V . W . Fraters J . L . Thomas , Celebrant ; VV . J . Ferguson Deputy ; II . G . Buss , Treas .-Gen . ; VV . Wynn Westcott , Medallist ; Fraters J . R . Foulger , C . E . Peek R H Giddy , S . L . Mathers , and F . Hollande .
A paper was read by Frater C . E . Peek on the " Thienle-Hui , " the great secret society of China , which was founded about the year 106 4 A . D ., in the reign of the Emperor Kang-Hi , with the avowed intention of overthrowing the Chheng dynasty and restoring the Beng to their empire . A drawing of the arrangements of a lodge of the society was also exhibited . There being no other business before the college , it was closed in due form , and the fraters adjourned to their banquet .
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Mr . Charles Mawson was duly initiated , Bro . E . H . Allen was passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . J . T . Rogers , Edgar Wilson , and W . B . Bridge , all hailing from the Mariners Lodge , were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . ..
At the close of business the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and during the evening a most enjoyable entertainment was furnished by Bros . Constantino , Dr . iMacpherson , " Billy" Richardson , Edgar Wilson , R . Williams , Cook , and Allen , the accompaniments to the songs being played by Bros . Burgess and Monk .
YORK . — Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The rcrular meeting of this lodge was held at York on Monday . The W . M ., Bro . G . Simpson , piesided . The business consisted of the passing of Bro . Waters to the Second Degree . In the absence of the Deacons , through indisposition , Bro . C . G . Padel , P . M ., conducted the candidate . Before the close of the lodge , Bro . Stubbs presented a very curious old apron , which had come into his possession from
the descendants of a very old deceased brother in the East Riding . The apron is covered with emblems of various Degrees , and is a veritable antique . Bro . T . B . Why tehead presented a framed photograph of Masonic emblems and a bound volume of the " Voice of Masonry . " After the close of the lodge a pleasant party met round the social hoard , when a very pleasant evening was passed , enlivened by songs and recitations .
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SINCERITY LODGE ( No . 174 ) . —The regular meetings of the above lodge were continued on Monday last at " the Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , E . C . Bro . J . S . Fraser occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . T . Jones , S . W . ; W . Fraser , J . W . ; C . H . Webb . P . M ., Preceptor ; H . J . Cant , Sec ; L . C . Haslip , Deacon ; Sewell , I . G . ; Newton , P . M . ; and others . Lod-re was opened in due form , and the minutes read
and confirmed . Bro . Newton was tested , and on lodge being advanced , the ceremony of passing was worked . Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Jones was elected W . M . for the ensuing Monday evening . It was also arranged that Bro . Beadell , W . M . 1607 , should work the ceremony of installation , and , no doubt , this will attract a good muster of brethren for the 31 st inst .
UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) - —A meeting of this Lodge of Instruction , was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road , S . E ., on Friday , the 21 st inst ., Bro . Henry Baldwin , W . M . There was a good attendance of members and visitors , amongst whom were Bros . J . B . Sarjeant , S . W . ; Perks , J . W . ; G . Clark , jun ., S . D . ; Hooper , | . D . ; R . Pnore , I . G . ; James Stevens , P . M .,
Hon . Preceptor ' ; J . Bute , Hubbard , Cachetr , Ducher , 1 GS 7 ; Edmonds , 1507 ; and others . Bro . Baldwin opened the lodge in the three degrees , and the ceremony of raising was ably rehearsed , Bro . Bute acting as candidate , and afterwards delivering the charge in the M . M . degree . 'The lodge was closed down , and , instructed by the Preceptor , the brethren
had practice in " Entry Drill , " a novelty which is much appreciated in this lodge . Bros . Francois Ducher , 1 GS 7 , Edmonds , P . M ., 1507 , and Hooper , 1049 , were elected members . Bro . Bute was appointed M . VV . for the " Preceptor ' s night , " the 2 Sth inst ., when the three ceremonies will be worked . Lodge was then closed in due form .
YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) - —A highly successful meeting of the above lodge was held on Tuesday last at the Green Dragon , Stepney . Bro . A . VV . Ellingford , VV . M . S 34 , ably filled the chair , and had the support of the following brethren : Bros . A . Walter , S . W . ; Harper , J . VV . ; T . J . Barnes . P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . Cross , Sec ; J . R . Shingfield , Deacon ; G . Price , I . G . ; VV .
Evans , W . M . 12 G 0 ; VV . Howes , G . H . Stephens , and others . Lodge was duly opened , and the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Evans being the candidate . Bro . Evans was interrogated , and on lodge being advanced , the ceremony of passing was also verv creditably worked , giving great satisfaction . Bro . G . Price was examined as a F . C .
seeking the superior Degree , and the lodge was closed down in a careful manner . Bro . Barnes , P . M ., the veteran Preceptor , next introduced his motion to appoint Bro . J . Andrews , P . M ., who had been elected Assistant Preceptor some time ago , to the Position of the Preceptor cf the lodge jointly with himself , uro . Barnes explained how thoroughly satisfied he was with
Bro . Andrews' working , and that he felt that he should have the honour as well as the work . Bro . Barnes also promising that his kindly interest in the lodge would be unabated . Bro . W . Cross , the Hon . Sec . ( whom all were pleased to see again in the lodge ) , having stated his intention to be
regularl y in attendance , the other part of Bro . Barnes ' motion was dropped . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . G . H . Stephens for the kind and efficient manner in which he had kept the lodge minutes during the unavoidable absence of " rn . Cross , Sec ; and that brother having briefly acknowledged the compliment , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 7 § 0- — this lodge met as usual at the Silver Tavern , Burdettroad , E , on the 29 th inst . The W . M . of the mother lodge , Bro . Ould , presided , and was supported by Bros . Bull , p vi ' ^ ' nson » J-W . ; Breden , P . M ., Sec . ; Scheerboom , u ' S . D . ; Past Masters Harvey , Rawe , Ellingford , and "ra . J . H . Pringle , Preceptor , and others . Lodge having been duly opened and minutes read and confirmed , the lotltre was advanced , and Bro . Ellingford
jy tested and entrusted , and the ceremony of conferring jne Sublime Degree was very efficiently worked . Bro . Kobinson worked the first and Bro . Ould the third echem of the lecture , the brethren assisting . Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Bull was appointed to be W . M . for the . "suing meeting . The summer banquet was next under iscussion , and some arrangements made towards carrying nc , same out on 2 nd August . Lodge was closed and aa Journcd . ^ TEMPERANCE -IN-THE - EAST LODGE tk ° f , 5 s ) - —1 "his lodge met , as usual , at Bro . Brookson ' s " » e Ueorge IV ., Ida-street , Poplar , on the 19 th inst ., when
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there were present Bros . Pulsford , VV . M . ; Butcher , S . W . ; Byford , J . VV . ; Finch , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . Scrutton , P . M ., Sec ; Wilson , S . D . ; Boaz , J . D . ; Dewar , I . G . j Chapman , P . M . ; Brookson , P . M . ; Etling , Gravely , Carter , and Sidders , and , visitor : Bro . J . West , 93 ' ,.
Lodge was duly opened and minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Finch worked the whole of the Sections of the Second Lecture , assisted by the brethren , the work giving considerable satisfaction to all present . Bro . J . West was unanimously admitted a member of the lodge , and all other formal business being disposed of , lodge was closed in form and adjourned .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1307 ) . —This successful lodge met on Monday last , at Moorgate Tavern , 15 , Finsbury Pavement , E . C . Bro . R . Poore was W . M . ; and was ably supported by Bros . R . Knight , S . W . ; G . VV . Knight , J . W . ; VV . VV . Stiles , P . M . Preceptor ; Edwin Storr , Secretary ; C . J . Scales , P . M . Treasurer ; J . Collinson , S . D . ; A . E . Albert , J . D . ; A . Simner , I . G . ; and
Bros . Sillis , Mordcy , G . Emblin , Ward , Slater , Stephens , Smith , & c . Lodge was duly opened and the ceremony of initiation worked , Bro . Scales acting as candidate . Bro . Emblin was then questioned as a candidate for the Second Degree , and on lodge being opened up , that ceremony was carefully rendered . Lodge was opened up and the ceremony of
closing down regularly practised . Bro . R . Knight was elected W . M . for the next Monday evening . A hearty and cordial vote of thanks was duly passed to the VV . M ., for the able dischaage of the duties appertaining to the chair , for the first time in the lodge ; and this having been acknowledged , the lodge was solemnly closed and adjourned until the 31 st instant .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . This successful lodge met at the Champion Hotel , Aldersgate-street , on Monday last . Bro . J . VV . Hiscox occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . E . Moss , S . W . ; H . K . Clisby , J . W . ; VV . Pennefather , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Laurence , Hon . Sec . ; J . Young . S . D . ; J . F . Rumball , J . D . ; A . Giddings , I . G . ; H . Duneher , Tyler ; also Bros . H . J . Lardner , J . Davis , T . M . C . Butt , VV . M . C . Butt ,
R . B . Greenwood , and ethers . Lodge was formally opened , and the minutes submitted and confirmed . Bro . Hiscox worked the ceremony of initiation , after which Bro . Moss took the chair and having opened up the lodge , Bro . Hiscox , as candidate , was tested , & c . Lodge was advanced and the ceremony of raising was worked , Bro . R . B . Greenwood acting as S . D . Lodge was resumed , and after all business was concluded , closed and adjourned .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1 949 ) . —The usual meeting of this lod ge was held on Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Month ' s , Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , East Brixton , when there was a good attendance of brethren , including Bros . H . Hooper , ' W . M . ; R . Poore , S . W . ; G . VV . Knight , J . W . ; E . A . Francis , [' receptor ; II . M . Williams , Sec j A . E . Albert , S . D . ; R . R . Johnstone , J . D .:
J . Perry , I . G . ; E . Storr , G . Month , G . M . llen , VV . Millen , G . Flint , and H . Durham . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and the Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were unanimously confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M . in a most efficient manner , with Bro . Storr as candidate . By the permission of the VV . M .. Bro .
E . Storr worked the Second Degree , with Bro . Flint as candidate , to the great satisfaction of the brethren . The lodge being closed in the Second Degree , the following brethren were unanimously elected members , and duly returned thanks : Bros . H . Durham , 177 , and G . Flint , 12 S 7 . A resolution was unanimouslv passed , and ordered to be
inserted on the minutes , to the VV . M ., Bro . H . Hooper , thanking him for the able manner in which he had conducted the lodge that evening , for the first time in his Masonic career . Bro . R . Poore having been elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and other formal business concluded , the lodge was closed in due form .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Industry Chapter ( No . 4 S ) . —This new chapter which was consecrated by the P . G . Superintendent , the Marquis of Londonderry , in May last , held its first regular meeting at the Industry Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., when there was a good muster . Amongst those present were : Comps . R . B . Reed , M . E . Z . ; Robt . Hudson , P . Z ., P . G . Scribe
E ., asH . j John Wood , J . ; J . Moult , S . E . ; D . Sinclair , S . N . ; J . G . Smith , P . S . ; J . Duckett , 1 st A . S . ; VV . F . Carmon , as 2 nd A . S . ; J . Spearman , P . Z ., P . G . J . ( Northumberland ); M . H . Dodd , j . 1119 ; Jas . Montgomery , P . Z . 424 ; M . Corbitt , M . E . Z . 424 ; J . Curry , J . ; J . McLaren , and others . The ballot was taken for four candidates for exaltation
and they were all duly elected . Bro . Robt . Whitfield , P . M . 4 S , was then exalted by Comp . M . Corbitt , M . E . Z . 424 , who afterwards exalted Bro . A . Simpson , 4 S . Comp . Wood , J ., delivered the historical lecture , and Comp . Hudson explained the pedestal and gave the mystical oration . Committees for framing bye laws and for finances were appointed , and the chapter was closed in solemn form .
WHITEHAVEN .-Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 21 st inst . Present : M . E . Comps . 'Thomas Atkinson ' / ,., P . G . 1 st A . S ., George DalrympleH ., P . G . S . B . ; Ed . Clarke , J . ; J . T . Ray , S . E . ; VV . Sandwitb , P . Z ., S . N . ; F . Hodgson , P . S . ; J . S . Braithwaite and Ceo . Sparrow , Assist . S . ; VV . Bewlay ,
Treas . ; J . M . Salisbury , P . G . Janitor ; J . J . Casson , Steward ; J . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; Ed . " Tyson , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Rothery , J . Batt , R . Thomas , and Jas . Harper . 'The minutes of the former convocation were read and confirmed . There were two candidates for exaltation but
only one being in attendance , Bro . S . J . Newman , 119 , he was duly exalted . The Treasurer ' s statement of accounts were read and passed ; after which the election of principals and officers for the ensuing year was proceeded with , when the following were duly elected : Comps . Geo . Dalrymple , Z . ; Ed . Clarke , H . j F . Hodgson , J . ; J . T . Ray , S . E . ; J . S . Braithwaite , S . N . ; W . Bewlay , P . S . and
Royal Arch.
Treas . ; and J . M . Salisbury , Janitor . After several propositions the chapter was closed with " Hearty Good Wishes " and in solemn form . SOUTH SHIELDS . —Hilda Chapter ( No . 240 ) . —On Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., the annual meeting of the above chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Fowler-street , when there was a large attendance of
companions . The chapter was opened indue form by M . E . Comp . 'Thos . Coulson , / ., and after the transaction of the ordinary business , M . E . Comp . Benjamin Levy , P . Z . and P . G . H ., was -onducted to the installing chair , and performed the interesting and imposing ceremony of installing M . E . Comp . J . S . Wilson , as Z . ; M . E . Comp . J . f . Wilson , as II . ; and M . E . Comp . M . Dodds , as J . The hirst then
Principal invested his officers as follows ; Comps . J . Hunter , S . E . ; G . S . Shotton , S . N . ; Thomas Coulson , P . Z ., Treas . ; John A . Hall , P . S . : George Robson and 'I homas Binks , A . S . ; George Wilson , Org . ; and John Brown , Janitor , It was resolved that the chapter subscribe £ 9 gs . to the Province of Durham Charity Education Scheme , after
which the chapter was closed in proper form . It is worthy of mention that opportunit y was taken of the satisfactory balance in the hands of the Treasurer at the end of the financial year to mark the occasion of the installation by renewing most of the furniture of the chapter and renovating the remainder , which through the use of many years had become the worse for wear . " The
appearance of the chapter when opened was strikingly beautiful , the newly-painted floor-cloth , candlesticks , altar , combined with the handsome new silk banners , gorgeous devices , sceptres , & c , produced a truly fine effectr and earned for M . E . Comp . Thos . Coulson , P . Z ., under whose direction and superintendence the change had been wrought , the hearty congratulations of the whole of the
companions . The new banners , sceptres , & c , were suplied by Comp . George Kenning , London . Having concluded the labours of the chapter , the companions , after enjoying a bracing stroll along the magnificent stone pier , which runs three-quarters of a mile o " ut to sea , adjourned to the pleasantly situated marine hotel , Mr . Wm . . Armstrong's , at the head of the pier , where the annual festival was held .
The banquet was served up in excellent style . Comp . J . E . Wilson occupied the chair , and was supported , right and left , by Comps . J . T . Wilson , M . Dodds , Benjamin Levy , Hudson , Thos . Coulson , and others . The vicechair was occupied by Comp . J . A . Hall . On the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were dul y honoured , and a pleasant and harmonious evening was enjoyed by the companions .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
YORK . —York Lod ge ( T . I . )—The regular meeting of this lodge was held at York on the iSth inst . In the unavoidable absence of the VV . M . ( Bro . J . S . Cumberland ) , Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., presided . There was very little business to be done . The lodge voted five
guineas to the list of the VV . M ., who represented the brethren at the annual festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund on the following day . A motion regarding alterations in the days of meeting was withdrawn , in consequence of the small attendance of members .
COCKERMOUTH—Faithful Lodge { No . 229 ) . —This lodge met on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the lodge-rooms , Station-street , the W . M ., Bro . Lewthwaite , in the chair . There were also presc . it : Bros . F . R . Sewell P . M ., D . P . G . M . M . ; R . Robinson , P . M ., as S . W . ; R . VV . Robinson , J . VV . ; H . Peacock , M . O . ; W . Shillon , S . O . ; 1 . Mason , J . O . ; T . C . Robinson , Sec ; H . Carruthers , I . G . ; and Hcwson , Tyler .
The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of W . M . for the ensuing year then took place , when the ballot proved in favour of Bro . R . VV . Robinson , and he will be installed into the chair on or about Wednesday , September the 7 th next . Bro . Black , was elected Treasurer , and Bro . Hcwson , Tyler . After " Hearty Good Wishes , " the lodge was closed in perfect peace and harmony and the meeting closed .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
ALDERSHOT . —William Stuart Preceptory ( No . 7 G ) . —The resuscitation of this Preceptory took place at the Imperial Hotel , on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at which meeting the V . E . Prov . G . Prior of Hampshire ( VV . W . B . Beach , M . P . ) presided , surrounded by his Prov . and Past Prov . Great officers . SirKnt . Richard Eve , E . P . elect was introduced to the Prov . G . Prior bv Sir Knt . Edear
Urewett , P . E . P . and received at his hands the benefit of installation . The Eminent Preceptor appointed the following Knights to their respective office for the ensuing year : E . Sir Knt . W . Hickman , Prov . G . Sub . Prior , as Prelate Sir Knts . J . E . Lc Feuvre , Past Prov . Constable , as Con . ; Edgar Drewett , P . E . P ., as Marshal ; Grovcr , as Sub .-Marshal ; R . L . Loveland , Past Great Sword Bearer , as Reg . ; R . P . Fitzgerald , as Captain" of the Guards .
Rosicrucian Society.
Rosicrucian Society .
METROPOLITAN COLLEGE . —The regular convocation of this college was held on 'Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at Freemasons' Tavern , when there were present V . W . Fraters J . L . Thomas , Celebrant ; VV . J . Ferguson Deputy ; II . G . Buss , Treas .-Gen . ; VV . Wynn Westcott , Medallist ; Fraters J . R . Foulger , C . E . Peek R H Giddy , S . L . Mathers , and F . Hollande .
A paper was read by Frater C . E . Peek on the " Thienle-Hui , " the great secret society of China , which was founded about the year 106 4 A . D ., in the reign of the Emperor Kang-Hi , with the avowed intention of overthrowing the Chheng dynasty and restoring the Beng to their empire . A drawing of the arrangements of a lodge of the society was also exhibited . There being no other business before the college , it was closed in due form , and the fraters adjourned to their banquet .