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carried out there . If a man only showed he was an English Mason he was received with open arms , and was introduced into society which he was not likely to enter otherwise . Bro . Smith concluded by showing that Masonry was not a benefit society , and impressing upon the brethren the duty of setting their faces against any such incorrect notion . The toast of " The Visitors " and " The
Officers" having been duly honoured and responded to , Bro . Joseph Smith gave " The Secretary ( Bro . Walters ) , the Host ( Bro . Butt ) , and the Press ( Bro . Massey ) . " He eulogised Bro . Walters for his efforts on behalf of Freemasonry , and stated that he always felt a pleasure in taking the office of Treasurer when he found Bro . Walters was the Secretary . Of the host , Bro . Butt , he said the
brethren were very fortunate in meeting under his roof , because Bro . Butt was always most anxious to do the best he could for them , and was not governed by thc principle of seeing how much he could get out of them . Concerning the press , Bro . Smith said he was as a rule opposed to the presence of reporters , more particularly in Masonry ;
but he had always felt a pleasure in seeing the Frccmaso " represented , because the brethren who reported for that publication observed a discretion in their reports which rendered their work satisfactory to the Craft . Bros . F . Walters , Butt , and Massey replied , and shortly afterwards the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated .
HENRT MUGGERIDGE LODGE ( No . 1679 ) . —The third regular meeting of this prosperous new lodge was held on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Prince George Hotel , Park-road , Dalston . Officers present : — Bros . H . Muggeridge , W . M . ; F . Fellows , S . W . ; E . F . Storr , J . W . ; J . Lorkin , S . D . ; H . Johns , j . D . ; and the following brethren : —Bros . Sack , Dyer , Clark , Crichton ,
Brown , Stampfer , Haines , Arnold , and others . The visitors were Bros . Thomas White , P . M . 22 ; C . Lorkin ( Duke of Connaught Lodge ); W . M . Wilmshurst , P . M . 8 r , P . Prov . G . S . B . Suffolk ; Geo . Brown , W . M . Upton 1227 ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and Bros . Sack , Dyer , and Brown were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . ' s , after which Bros ,
Clark , Stampfer , Haines , and Arnold were passed . The W . M . appointed Bro . A . Sack Secretary . The lodge was closed , and the members partook of a supper , well served by the worthy host , Bro . Crichton . We were very pleased to sec such brotherly love ; all seemed to desire to please , and the reru ' t was a very jolly evening . The veteran Bro . Henry Muggeridge was as
proficient as ever , not only in his working of the lodge , but in his short but effective speech at the table . In response to thc toast , of W . M ., Bro . Muggeridge gave some excellent advice to young Masons as to the necessity of attention to Masonic duties , advising that a Mason should not take office without he determined to endeavour to carry out the duties to the best of his ability . He advocated
that officers should go on by rotation , without some good cause should be shewn for deviating from the rule . All Masons could not be stars of first magnitude . Men do not excel in all things , they have different talents—some are clever thinkers and not talkers , and therefore if a Mason is a good man ( as he should be ) he ought not to be passed over because he cannot work so well as his predecessor .
Bro . Muggeridge advised that great care should be taken in the introduction of candidates for Masonry , and no man should be proposed without his worth being known to his introducer and seconder , and then he should be proposed only in open lodge . Bro . Muggeridge said : I also wish to advise young Masons to bear in mind one thing . Lodges are for Masonic duties only , therefore
always prevent the lodge becoming a debating club ; introduction of other than Masonic subjects for discussion is very wrong . It is done in French lodges , but I trust it will never be allowed in England . I thank Bro . White for speaking so kindly of me in proposing my health , and you , brethren , for the cordial manner in which you received it . If I may be allowed 1 will say how pleased 1 felt
on the opening of the " . Stability Lodge of Instruction " at Guildhall Tavern ( where we meet every Friday at 6 o ' clock precisely ) , in seeing the majority of the members of the Henry Muggeridge Lodge present for the purpose of joining . I will tell you I was initiated in the Lion and Lamb Lodge in 1839—therefore you will know I have great experience in the working of Masonry . My son
( alas I 1 have no son now ) was also initiated in the lodge , and was a past J . W . I little thought that at my time of life I should again be W . M . of a lodge , and that lodge bearing my name . Bro . Frarcis Fellows was really thc founder of the lodge , and entitled to the position of W . M ., but that brother would insist on my being the first Master . In conclusion , I can only say that I am grateful
for the honours conferred upon me ; first , in the lodge bearing my name , and secondly , in being the first Master . I am an old man , in thc sere and yellow leaf , and cannot be expected to render much service , but I trust and feel assured the lodge will be a great success and live long after my departure . Let the W . M . look to the comfort of all members , and if anything happens
to displease a member let him come at once to me or my successor , and get the matter put right—no petty pique , let us be brothers indeed . You all know Bro . Fellows , who in the ordinary way will be my successor , and what an active Mason he is ; therefore the interest of the lodge will be perfectly safe in his hands , and he shall have every assistance from me . The other toasts were given and
responded to , and the brethren departed about 11 o ' clock , expressing hearty good wishes to each other . LIVERPOOL . —Ancient Union Lodge ( No . 203 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 20 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall .
Present : Bros . Julius Frank , W . M ., in the chair , Jas . Winsor , I . P . M ., acting as S . W . ; Alexander Barton , J . W . ; John Parsons , P . M . ; Edw . Johnstone , P . M . ; Thos . Sargcant , P . M . ; C . Bromley , P . M ., 'Treas . ; and about 50 brethren and visitors . The lodge was opened by the W . M . in solemn form , when three bretl ren were raised , in a
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very able manner . A notice of motion was given by Bro . Sergeant , P . M ., that this lodge subscribe the sum ol £ 10 towards the Indian Famine Fund . Likewise a notice oi motion was given by Bro . J . Winsor , I . P . M ., that Bye-law 7 be altered , and the W . M . and Treasurer in future be elected in December instead as hitherto in February . Two cases from Lodges 1035 and 1320 were then attended
to and relieved . The lodge was then closed with solemn prayer . Refreshments were served in the large banquetting room , where the usual toasts were duly proposed and honoured . BIRKENHEAD . —Zetland Lodge ( No . 537 ) . —The first meeting of the winter session of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Argyle-street , Birkenhead ,
on Wednesday , 19 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . W . S . Sutton , W . M ., when Bro . H . R . C . Dawson was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Three gentlemen were also proposed as candidates for initiation at the next meeting in October , and the sum of 20 guineas was devoted to the Liverpool fund for the relief of the sufferers by the Indian Famine . Among the guests present at tbe
lodge and banquet were Bros . W . Horner , P . G . S . W . of West Lancashire ; E . H . Griffiths , P . G . Secretary ; C . Dutton , P P . S . G . W . Cheshire , Schultz , & c , & c . WHITEHAVEN . —Lewis Lodge ( No . 872 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge after the summer vacation was held on Monday , the 17 th instant . The Third Degree was gone through in a masterly style by the
worthy W . M ., Bro . W . B . Cowanan , in raising Bro . Hogaith , after which Bro . Bell , S . W ., presented to the lodge a life-sized protrait of Bro . Salisbury , P . M ., who is held in the highest esteem by every member of tfe lodge for his extreme usefulness , and willingness to assist in all that concerns the welfare of the lodge . Bro . Salisbury , who has past the allotted span of life , is a wonderful
man for activity , holding a position which demands his attention from 4 a . m . till late in the evening , which he accomplishes with perfect ease and without the least sign of fatigue , although exposed to all weathers . Bro . Salisbury thoroughly appreciates the honour conferred by placing his portrait in a conspicuous part of the lodgeroom , and feelingly replied to the kind expressions of
several brethren . The portrait was executed by Bro . Brunton , P . M ., of Whitehaven , and was elaborately framed . The lodge was well attended . After labour all adjourned to the banquet-room , and there spent a jovial two hours , which will not be forgotten for some time . COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held
on Monday evening , the 24 th inst . There were present Bros . W . F . Lamonby , P . ill . and Secretary ( Freemason ) , in the chair ; W . Shilton , P . M ., as S . W . ; A . Taylor , P . M . 310 , Carlisle , as J . W . ; R . Robinson , P . M . and Treasurer ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . and Organist ; Dr . Dodgson , P . M ., as S . D . ; G . Brash , J . D . ; W . M'Quhae , Steward ; F . R . Sewell , T . Bird , W . Rule , I . Evening , T .
C . Robinson , H . Peacock , the Rev . Canon Hoskins , M . A ., W . Potts ( Tyler ) , and Dr . Fox , from Lodge 371 , Maryport . The lodge having been opened in form , Bro . the Rev . Canon Hoskins , M . A ., gave proof of his proficiency , was intrusted , and retired , when the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hoskins , being re-admitted , was passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . iu the
chair . Bro . Robinson , P . M ., subsequently explained the tracing board , and also delivered the lecture appettaining to the degree , after which the lodge was closed in form . WALTHAM . —King Harold Lodge ( No . 132 ;) . —The monthly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Britannia Hotel , Waltham New Town , Herts , on Thursday , the 20 th September , 1877 ; Bro . Thomas
Reilly , P . P . G . P . Herts , the W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Joseph Tydeman , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . Essex , S . W . ; Andrew Malcolm , P . P . G . S . Herts , J . W . ; Edward West , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Herts , Treasurer ; J . K . Young , P . P . A ., G . D . C . Herts , P . M . and Secretary ; . William Gilbcit . I . P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Herts ; Edward Parker , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Herts ; Joseph Gaskell , P . M . 1076 ; Jacobs , S . D . ; Knight ,
J . D .-, Noyes , I . G .-, W . Bradstock , W . S . ; J . Robinson , W . S . ; Steadman , Tyler ; W . C . Bradstock , W . F . Cox , J . Kent , J . Sheldon , W . A . Rogers , S . J . Woolley , and M . J . O'Flanagan . Visitor : Bro . Osgathorp . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting confirmed . Mr . George Holdsworth was initiated . and Bros . O'Flanagan and Woolley were raised . Bro . Joseph Tydeman , the S . W „
was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Tydeman thanked the brethren in suitable terms for the honour they had conferred upon him . Bro . Edward West , P . M ., Sec , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . W . Steadman re-elected Tyler . It was proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried , that a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to Bro . Reilly , the W . M ., on his retiring
from office in October , for the able manner in which he has filled the ' office during the past year . Bro . Reilly returned thanks to the lodge in suitable terms for the great kindness that had been shown to him during his year of office . The business o [ the evening was now brought to a close , and the brethren retired for refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given
and duly honoured , and the brethren broke up after spending a very pleasant evening . The installation meeting will be held on Thursday , the 18 th proximo . STAINES . —Musgrave Lodge ( No . 1597 ) . — The last regular meeting of the year of this prosperous young lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., at the Angel and Crown Hotel , Staines . The members present were Bros . F . Ke ' -ly , P . P . G . Treas . Middlesex , W . M . ; E . Amphlett ,
S . W . ; W . H . Stevens , acting J . W . ; J . G . Dunn , S . D . ; G . P . Gillard , J . D . ; H . F . Ring , I . G . ; J . Gilbert , Tyler ; F . G . Hubburd , A . S . Paterson , J . Wilson , E . Fairlre . Visitors : Bros . C . D . Hume , W . M . 209 ; P . Bullock , 214 ; R . Roberts , W . M . 742 ; and E . Cobbett , 129 ? . Lodge was opened punctually at three o ' clock , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed the ballot was taken for Mr . William Cock , with
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a favourable result , and that gentleman being in attend ance he was duly admitted to the light of Freemasonr Bro . F . G . Hubburd underwent his examination in a mcfi satisfactory manner , and was advanced to the Sccoml Degree . The time having arrived for the election of the W . M ,, Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensning year , the bal
let was declared unanimous in fav < ur of Bro . E . Amphlett as W . M ., J . M . Levick , P . M ., as Treasurer , and J . Gilbert ' as Tyler . A vote was then passed for the usual P . M . ' s jewel to the W . M ., Bro . Keily , and was supplemented by a proposition to present that esteemed brother with a rinn-I-. ..:.: — ~ e u : _ .. , r ,. t _ . *>' in recognition of his great and valuable services
tow ? rcls the prosperity of the lodge since its consecration . , \] business being ended , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom with solemn prayer . The usual banquet followed , after which the brethren separated until the next ( installation ) meeting in March , 1878 .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH . —St . Augustine ' s Chapter ( No . 779 ) . —The convocation of this chapter was held at tbe Town Hall , on the 13 th inst . Among those present were Comps . W . Kelly , P . G . Superintendent ; Rev . John Denton and H . Etherington Smith , J . P ., P . Z . 's ' . Edward D . Mammatt , H . ; W . Carrick Crofts , J . ; Walter T . Allen , E . ; Edward Faulkner , N . j Henry Blood , A . S .,
and others . The chapter having been opened , the first business was to install the Principals , the following being the officers elected for the ensuing year : Comps . Marrmatt , M . E . Z . ; Crofts , H . ; Faulkner , j . ; Allen , E . and Treasurer ; Rev . John Denton ( P . Z . ) , N . ; Blood , P . S . The ceremony of installation was performed by the Grand Superintendent , Comp . Kelly , the Senior P . Z .
of the chapter . A ballot having been taken for two candidates , who were duly elected , and one of whom , Bro . Balmforth , of Lodge No . 779 , being in attendance , he was duly exalted , the newly appointed P . S ., Comp . Blood , discharging his duties very efficiently , and the other ceremony and lectures of the Order being , given by M . E . Comp .
Kelly , to whom a vote of thanks was accorded for his presence and services on the occasion . A vote of condolence with the fairily of the I . P . Z . of the chapter , Comp . Love , on his recent lamented decease , was adopted , and a copy of which was ordered to be transmitted to thc family , he having been a man greatly respected , a very zealous Mason and P . P . G . S . W . The chapter was then closed .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
PROVINCIAL PRIORY OF WEST YORKSHIRE . The De Furnival Preceptory met on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at four o ' clock p . m ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Sheffield , when there were present Sir Knights W . Roddewig , P . P ., as Preceptor ; S . B . Ellis , Marshal ; H . J . Garnett , P . P ., Treas . and Registrar ; T . Collinson , as Captain of the Lines ; P . P ' s . Sir Knights E . Drury , R .
Arnison , and W . H . Brittain , and several other Sir Knights . Comp . the Rev . Fielding Arthur Wolfe Hamilton Gell , M . A ., Mus . Bac , was admitted and duly installed a Knight of the Order . Sir Knight S . B . Ellis was duly elected as Em . Preceptor for the ensuing year ; Sir Knight Garnett was re-elected Treasurer ; Comp . George Wilkinson was re-elected Serving Frater . The Provincial Prior of
West Yorkshire , V . L . Sir Knight John Fisher , and his officers were then received under the Arch of Steel , when the Provincial Priory of West Yorkshire was duly opened in ample form . The muster roll was called . Amongst those present we noticed the following Sir Knights—Thos . Hill , Sub-Prior of West Yorkshire ; Isaac Booth , Prov . Chancellor ; Thos . Perkinton , and many others . The
minutes of the Provincial Priory held at Bradford were taken as read ( having been printed and circulated ) , and were confirmed . Sir Knight 11 . Arnison , of Sheffield , was elected Prov . G . Treasurer . Thc Provincial Prior then proceeded to appoint and invest his Prov . G . Officers for the ensuing year . The reports of thc bye-laws and clothing committee were adjourned until the next provincial
meeting , to be held in Leeds in February , 1878 . The Provincial Priory was then duly closed . The De Furnival Preceptory was also duly closed . The Sir Knights then adjourned to the banqueting-room , where they paitook of tea « lafoitrchctlc and other refreshments , to which they were entertained by the members of the De Furnival Preceptory . The usual
toasts were given and duly honoured , there was so me capital singing , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . The meeting was altogether a most enthusiastic one , and promises well for the future of the Order of the Temple in West Yorkshire . The new hall , and appointments of the Sheffield brethren were much admired . Thc Provincial Grand ( Craft ) Lodge met in Sheffield last July , and we
understand that the Sheffield brethren have invited the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter and the Provincial Grand Maik Lodge to hold early meetings in their new hall , and so go the round of all the Provincial Grand Bodies of West Yorkshire . Their invitation to the Provincial Priory ( Knights Templar ) seems to have had a very salutary effect on that august body , and we trust that in
the impetus that has been given may be maintained , which case the Order of the Temple in West Yorkshire has indeed a brilliant future , for the energy and thoroughness of West Yorkshire Masonry is too well known to require any further comment at our hands . The arrangements of the Sheffield Sir Knights were complete , and deservedly ensured one of the most successful meetings it has ever been our pleasure to record .
INSTRUCTION . LONDON MASONIC CLUB LODGE O * INSTRUCTION , held at ( The Club ) , 101 , Su" *" Victoria-street , E . G ., met on Monday , the 24 th inst ., at
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carried out there . If a man only showed he was an English Mason he was received with open arms , and was introduced into society which he was not likely to enter otherwise . Bro . Smith concluded by showing that Masonry was not a benefit society , and impressing upon the brethren the duty of setting their faces against any such incorrect notion . The toast of " The Visitors " and " The
Officers" having been duly honoured and responded to , Bro . Joseph Smith gave " The Secretary ( Bro . Walters ) , the Host ( Bro . Butt ) , and the Press ( Bro . Massey ) . " He eulogised Bro . Walters for his efforts on behalf of Freemasonry , and stated that he always felt a pleasure in taking the office of Treasurer when he found Bro . Walters was the Secretary . Of the host , Bro . Butt , he said the
brethren were very fortunate in meeting under his roof , because Bro . Butt was always most anxious to do the best he could for them , and was not governed by thc principle of seeing how much he could get out of them . Concerning the press , Bro . Smith said he was as a rule opposed to the presence of reporters , more particularly in Masonry ;
but he had always felt a pleasure in seeing the Frccmaso " represented , because the brethren who reported for that publication observed a discretion in their reports which rendered their work satisfactory to the Craft . Bros . F . Walters , Butt , and Massey replied , and shortly afterwards the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated .
HENRT MUGGERIDGE LODGE ( No . 1679 ) . —The third regular meeting of this prosperous new lodge was held on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Prince George Hotel , Park-road , Dalston . Officers present : — Bros . H . Muggeridge , W . M . ; F . Fellows , S . W . ; E . F . Storr , J . W . ; J . Lorkin , S . D . ; H . Johns , j . D . ; and the following brethren : —Bros . Sack , Dyer , Clark , Crichton ,
Brown , Stampfer , Haines , Arnold , and others . The visitors were Bros . Thomas White , P . M . 22 ; C . Lorkin ( Duke of Connaught Lodge ); W . M . Wilmshurst , P . M . 8 r , P . Prov . G . S . B . Suffolk ; Geo . Brown , W . M . Upton 1227 ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and Bros . Sack , Dyer , and Brown were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . ' s , after which Bros ,
Clark , Stampfer , Haines , and Arnold were passed . The W . M . appointed Bro . A . Sack Secretary . The lodge was closed , and the members partook of a supper , well served by the worthy host , Bro . Crichton . We were very pleased to sec such brotherly love ; all seemed to desire to please , and the reru ' t was a very jolly evening . The veteran Bro . Henry Muggeridge was as
proficient as ever , not only in his working of the lodge , but in his short but effective speech at the table . In response to thc toast , of W . M ., Bro . Muggeridge gave some excellent advice to young Masons as to the necessity of attention to Masonic duties , advising that a Mason should not take office without he determined to endeavour to carry out the duties to the best of his ability . He advocated
that officers should go on by rotation , without some good cause should be shewn for deviating from the rule . All Masons could not be stars of first magnitude . Men do not excel in all things , they have different talents—some are clever thinkers and not talkers , and therefore if a Mason is a good man ( as he should be ) he ought not to be passed over because he cannot work so well as his predecessor .
Bro . Muggeridge advised that great care should be taken in the introduction of candidates for Masonry , and no man should be proposed without his worth being known to his introducer and seconder , and then he should be proposed only in open lodge . Bro . Muggeridge said : I also wish to advise young Masons to bear in mind one thing . Lodges are for Masonic duties only , therefore
always prevent the lodge becoming a debating club ; introduction of other than Masonic subjects for discussion is very wrong . It is done in French lodges , but I trust it will never be allowed in England . I thank Bro . White for speaking so kindly of me in proposing my health , and you , brethren , for the cordial manner in which you received it . If I may be allowed 1 will say how pleased 1 felt
on the opening of the " . Stability Lodge of Instruction " at Guildhall Tavern ( where we meet every Friday at 6 o ' clock precisely ) , in seeing the majority of the members of the Henry Muggeridge Lodge present for the purpose of joining . I will tell you I was initiated in the Lion and Lamb Lodge in 1839—therefore you will know I have great experience in the working of Masonry . My son
( alas I 1 have no son now ) was also initiated in the lodge , and was a past J . W . I little thought that at my time of life I should again be W . M . of a lodge , and that lodge bearing my name . Bro . Frarcis Fellows was really thc founder of the lodge , and entitled to the position of W . M ., but that brother would insist on my being the first Master . In conclusion , I can only say that I am grateful
for the honours conferred upon me ; first , in the lodge bearing my name , and secondly , in being the first Master . I am an old man , in thc sere and yellow leaf , and cannot be expected to render much service , but I trust and feel assured the lodge will be a great success and live long after my departure . Let the W . M . look to the comfort of all members , and if anything happens
to displease a member let him come at once to me or my successor , and get the matter put right—no petty pique , let us be brothers indeed . You all know Bro . Fellows , who in the ordinary way will be my successor , and what an active Mason he is ; therefore the interest of the lodge will be perfectly safe in his hands , and he shall have every assistance from me . The other toasts were given and
responded to , and the brethren departed about 11 o ' clock , expressing hearty good wishes to each other . LIVERPOOL . —Ancient Union Lodge ( No . 203 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 20 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall .
Present : Bros . Julius Frank , W . M ., in the chair , Jas . Winsor , I . P . M ., acting as S . W . ; Alexander Barton , J . W . ; John Parsons , P . M . ; Edw . Johnstone , P . M . ; Thos . Sargcant , P . M . ; C . Bromley , P . M ., 'Treas . ; and about 50 brethren and visitors . The lodge was opened by the W . M . in solemn form , when three bretl ren were raised , in a
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very able manner . A notice of motion was given by Bro . Sergeant , P . M ., that this lodge subscribe the sum ol £ 10 towards the Indian Famine Fund . Likewise a notice oi motion was given by Bro . J . Winsor , I . P . M ., that Bye-law 7 be altered , and the W . M . and Treasurer in future be elected in December instead as hitherto in February . Two cases from Lodges 1035 and 1320 were then attended
to and relieved . The lodge was then closed with solemn prayer . Refreshments were served in the large banquetting room , where the usual toasts were duly proposed and honoured . BIRKENHEAD . —Zetland Lodge ( No . 537 ) . —The first meeting of the winter session of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Argyle-street , Birkenhead ,
on Wednesday , 19 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . W . S . Sutton , W . M ., when Bro . H . R . C . Dawson was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Three gentlemen were also proposed as candidates for initiation at the next meeting in October , and the sum of 20 guineas was devoted to the Liverpool fund for the relief of the sufferers by the Indian Famine . Among the guests present at tbe
lodge and banquet were Bros . W . Horner , P . G . S . W . of West Lancashire ; E . H . Griffiths , P . G . Secretary ; C . Dutton , P P . S . G . W . Cheshire , Schultz , & c , & c . WHITEHAVEN . —Lewis Lodge ( No . 872 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge after the summer vacation was held on Monday , the 17 th instant . The Third Degree was gone through in a masterly style by the
worthy W . M ., Bro . W . B . Cowanan , in raising Bro . Hogaith , after which Bro . Bell , S . W ., presented to the lodge a life-sized protrait of Bro . Salisbury , P . M ., who is held in the highest esteem by every member of tfe lodge for his extreme usefulness , and willingness to assist in all that concerns the welfare of the lodge . Bro . Salisbury , who has past the allotted span of life , is a wonderful
man for activity , holding a position which demands his attention from 4 a . m . till late in the evening , which he accomplishes with perfect ease and without the least sign of fatigue , although exposed to all weathers . Bro . Salisbury thoroughly appreciates the honour conferred by placing his portrait in a conspicuous part of the lodgeroom , and feelingly replied to the kind expressions of
several brethren . The portrait was executed by Bro . Brunton , P . M ., of Whitehaven , and was elaborately framed . The lodge was well attended . After labour all adjourned to the banquet-room , and there spent a jovial two hours , which will not be forgotten for some time . COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held
on Monday evening , the 24 th inst . There were present Bros . W . F . Lamonby , P . ill . and Secretary ( Freemason ) , in the chair ; W . Shilton , P . M ., as S . W . ; A . Taylor , P . M . 310 , Carlisle , as J . W . ; R . Robinson , P . M . and Treasurer ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M . and Organist ; Dr . Dodgson , P . M ., as S . D . ; G . Brash , J . D . ; W . M'Quhae , Steward ; F . R . Sewell , T . Bird , W . Rule , I . Evening , T .
C . Robinson , H . Peacock , the Rev . Canon Hoskins , M . A ., W . Potts ( Tyler ) , and Dr . Fox , from Lodge 371 , Maryport . The lodge having been opened in form , Bro . the Rev . Canon Hoskins , M . A ., gave proof of his proficiency , was intrusted , and retired , when the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hoskins , being re-admitted , was passed to the Degree of F . C . by the W . M . iu the
chair . Bro . Robinson , P . M ., subsequently explained the tracing board , and also delivered the lecture appettaining to the degree , after which the lodge was closed in form . WALTHAM . —King Harold Lodge ( No . 132 ;) . —The monthly meeting of the above lodge was held at the Britannia Hotel , Waltham New Town , Herts , on Thursday , the 20 th September , 1877 ; Bro . Thomas
Reilly , P . P . G . P . Herts , the W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . Joseph Tydeman , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . Essex , S . W . ; Andrew Malcolm , P . P . G . S . Herts , J . W . ; Edward West , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Herts , Treasurer ; J . K . Young , P . P . A ., G . D . C . Herts , P . M . and Secretary ; . William Gilbcit . I . P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Herts ; Edward Parker , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Herts ; Joseph Gaskell , P . M . 1076 ; Jacobs , S . D . ; Knight ,
J . D .-, Noyes , I . G .-, W . Bradstock , W . S . ; J . Robinson , W . S . ; Steadman , Tyler ; W . C . Bradstock , W . F . Cox , J . Kent , J . Sheldon , W . A . Rogers , S . J . Woolley , and M . J . O'Flanagan . Visitor : Bro . Osgathorp . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting confirmed . Mr . George Holdsworth was initiated . and Bros . O'Flanagan and Woolley were raised . Bro . Joseph Tydeman , the S . W „
was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Tydeman thanked the brethren in suitable terms for the honour they had conferred upon him . Bro . Edward West , P . M ., Sec , was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . W . Steadman re-elected Tyler . It was proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried , that a P . M . ' s jewel be presented to Bro . Reilly , the W . M ., on his retiring
from office in October , for the able manner in which he has filled the ' office during the past year . Bro . Reilly returned thanks to the lodge in suitable terms for the great kindness that had been shown to him during his year of office . The business o [ the evening was now brought to a close , and the brethren retired for refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given
and duly honoured , and the brethren broke up after spending a very pleasant evening . The installation meeting will be held on Thursday , the 18 th proximo . STAINES . —Musgrave Lodge ( No . 1597 ) . — The last regular meeting of the year of this prosperous young lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., at the Angel and Crown Hotel , Staines . The members present were Bros . F . Ke ' -ly , P . P . G . Treas . Middlesex , W . M . ; E . Amphlett ,
S . W . ; W . H . Stevens , acting J . W . ; J . G . Dunn , S . D . ; G . P . Gillard , J . D . ; H . F . Ring , I . G . ; J . Gilbert , Tyler ; F . G . Hubburd , A . S . Paterson , J . Wilson , E . Fairlre . Visitors : Bros . C . D . Hume , W . M . 209 ; P . Bullock , 214 ; R . Roberts , W . M . 742 ; and E . Cobbett , 129 ? . Lodge was opened punctually at three o ' clock , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed the ballot was taken for Mr . William Cock , with
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a favourable result , and that gentleman being in attend ance he was duly admitted to the light of Freemasonr Bro . F . G . Hubburd underwent his examination in a mcfi satisfactory manner , and was advanced to the Sccoml Degree . The time having arrived for the election of the W . M ,, Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensning year , the bal
let was declared unanimous in fav < ur of Bro . E . Amphlett as W . M ., J . M . Levick , P . M ., as Treasurer , and J . Gilbert ' as Tyler . A vote was then passed for the usual P . M . ' s jewel to the W . M ., Bro . Keily , and was supplemented by a proposition to present that esteemed brother with a rinn-I-. ..:.: — ~ e u : _ .. , r ,. t _ . *>' in recognition of his great and valuable services
tow ? rcls the prosperity of the lodge since its consecration . , \] business being ended , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom with solemn prayer . The usual banquet followed , after which the brethren separated until the next ( installation ) meeting in March , 1878 .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH . —St . Augustine ' s Chapter ( No . 779 ) . —The convocation of this chapter was held at tbe Town Hall , on the 13 th inst . Among those present were Comps . W . Kelly , P . G . Superintendent ; Rev . John Denton and H . Etherington Smith , J . P ., P . Z . 's ' . Edward D . Mammatt , H . ; W . Carrick Crofts , J . ; Walter T . Allen , E . ; Edward Faulkner , N . j Henry Blood , A . S .,
and others . The chapter having been opened , the first business was to install the Principals , the following being the officers elected for the ensuing year : Comps . Marrmatt , M . E . Z . ; Crofts , H . ; Faulkner , j . ; Allen , E . and Treasurer ; Rev . John Denton ( P . Z . ) , N . ; Blood , P . S . The ceremony of installation was performed by the Grand Superintendent , Comp . Kelly , the Senior P . Z .
of the chapter . A ballot having been taken for two candidates , who were duly elected , and one of whom , Bro . Balmforth , of Lodge No . 779 , being in attendance , he was duly exalted , the newly appointed P . S ., Comp . Blood , discharging his duties very efficiently , and the other ceremony and lectures of the Order being , given by M . E . Comp .
Kelly , to whom a vote of thanks was accorded for his presence and services on the occasion . A vote of condolence with the fairily of the I . P . Z . of the chapter , Comp . Love , on his recent lamented decease , was adopted , and a copy of which was ordered to be transmitted to thc family , he having been a man greatly respected , a very zealous Mason and P . P . G . S . W . The chapter was then closed .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
PROVINCIAL PRIORY OF WEST YORKSHIRE . The De Furnival Preceptory met on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at four o ' clock p . m ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Sheffield , when there were present Sir Knights W . Roddewig , P . P ., as Preceptor ; S . B . Ellis , Marshal ; H . J . Garnett , P . P ., Treas . and Registrar ; T . Collinson , as Captain of the Lines ; P . P ' s . Sir Knights E . Drury , R .
Arnison , and W . H . Brittain , and several other Sir Knights . Comp . the Rev . Fielding Arthur Wolfe Hamilton Gell , M . A ., Mus . Bac , was admitted and duly installed a Knight of the Order . Sir Knight S . B . Ellis was duly elected as Em . Preceptor for the ensuing year ; Sir Knight Garnett was re-elected Treasurer ; Comp . George Wilkinson was re-elected Serving Frater . The Provincial Prior of
West Yorkshire , V . L . Sir Knight John Fisher , and his officers were then received under the Arch of Steel , when the Provincial Priory of West Yorkshire was duly opened in ample form . The muster roll was called . Amongst those present we noticed the following Sir Knights—Thos . Hill , Sub-Prior of West Yorkshire ; Isaac Booth , Prov . Chancellor ; Thos . Perkinton , and many others . The
minutes of the Provincial Priory held at Bradford were taken as read ( having been printed and circulated ) , and were confirmed . Sir Knight 11 . Arnison , of Sheffield , was elected Prov . G . Treasurer . Thc Provincial Prior then proceeded to appoint and invest his Prov . G . Officers for the ensuing year . The reports of thc bye-laws and clothing committee were adjourned until the next provincial
meeting , to be held in Leeds in February , 1878 . The Provincial Priory was then duly closed . The De Furnival Preceptory was also duly closed . The Sir Knights then adjourned to the banqueting-room , where they paitook of tea « lafoitrchctlc and other refreshments , to which they were entertained by the members of the De Furnival Preceptory . The usual
toasts were given and duly honoured , there was so me capital singing , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . The meeting was altogether a most enthusiastic one , and promises well for the future of the Order of the Temple in West Yorkshire . The new hall , and appointments of the Sheffield brethren were much admired . Thc Provincial Grand ( Craft ) Lodge met in Sheffield last July , and we
understand that the Sheffield brethren have invited the Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter and the Provincial Grand Maik Lodge to hold early meetings in their new hall , and so go the round of all the Provincial Grand Bodies of West Yorkshire . Their invitation to the Provincial Priory ( Knights Templar ) seems to have had a very salutary effect on that august body , and we trust that in
the impetus that has been given may be maintained , which case the Order of the Temple in West Yorkshire has indeed a brilliant future , for the energy and thoroughness of West Yorkshire Masonry is too well known to require any further comment at our hands . The arrangements of the Sheffield Sir Knights were complete , and deservedly ensured one of the most successful meetings it has ever been our pleasure to record .
INSTRUCTION . LONDON MASONIC CLUB LODGE O * INSTRUCTION , held at ( The Club ) , 101 , Su" *" Victoria-street , E . G ., met on Monday , the 24 th inst ., at