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( Craft Jlasourg . HENRY MUGGERIDGE LODGE ( No . 1679 ) —An ordinary meeting of the above lodge was held at the Masons' Hall Tavern , Coleman-street , on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., when Bro . Alfred Sack , W . M ., presided , supported by Bro . Charles Arnold , S . VV . ; S . Stampfer , J . W . j Henry Sluggeridge , P . M . and Sec . ; with several other officers and brethren . Minutes having been read and confirmed , Mr . Alfred James Readand Mr . Geore William

Lock were initiated into the rites and mysteries of an E . A . In accordance with a proposed notice of motion given by Bro . Muggeridge , P . M . and Sec , at the last meeting of the lodge , it was unanimously resolved that the lodge subscribe one guinea annually to each of the four Masonic Charities . There being no further business the Iodge was closed in due form .

G ATESHEAD-ON-TYNE .-Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the 24 th inst ., at the Industry Masonic Hall , Gateshead , when there was a good muster of brethren . In the absence of the VV . M . the chair was occupied by Bro . J . G . Smith , I . P . M ., supported by the following members and visitors : Bros . Robt . Whitfield

P . M . ; M . Corbett , P . M ., Treasurer ; Wm . Garbutt , S . W . ; A . Rhagg , J . W . ; VV . M . Pybus , Sec ; E . Shewbrooks , S . D . ; Wm . Dalrymple , J . D . ; VV . W . Brown , l . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; W . F . Raeburn , S . S . ; T . Thompson , J . S . ; Joshua Curry , T y ler ; Geo . Dunn , VV . F . Carmon , VV . Whitfield , S . Jopling , John Davison , John Bulmer , C . R . Gourlay , Jas . Bacon , J . T . Harrison ,

E . Liddell , VV . Stafford , G . H . Dexter , E . W . Middlemast , C . Green , John Todd , C . McNamara , VV . M . 97 ; I . Spearman , P . M . 4 S 1 ; Jos . Cook , P . M . 4 S 1 ; 1 . McKay , W . M . 4 S 1 ; H . S . Bird , VV . M . 1664 ; J . T . Hooner , 1664 ; VV . H . Dix , 431 ; J . Braithwaite , P . M . 1427 " ; T . A . Moffitt , I . G . 424 ; R . VV . Klyne , 1119 ; F . Graham , 1342 ; J . Armstrong , J . W . 1119 ; W . Mathieson ,

481 ; F . Leddicoat , 481 ; M . Watson , 481 ; and J . VV . Robson , 1342 . The preliminary business having been gone through , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Walton Lee and William Richardson , who were duly elected . Both candidates being in attendance , they were formerly initiated by the acting Master , Bro . J . G . Smith , who also delivered the ancient

charge . The working tools were explained by the J . VV . Bros . J . Bulmer , C . R . Gourlay , and James Bacon were afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by Bro . 1 . G . Smith , I . P . M ., who also explained the tracing board . The lodge was closed in the usual way , after two propositions for initiation had been made . An adjournment was made to the refreshment room , where the remainder of the evening was spent in harmony .

DERBY . —Arboretum Lodge ( No . 731 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . J . Bland , VV . M . ; Geo . Cay , I . P . M . ; C . Webster , S . VV . ; A . Frazer , P . M ., as J . VV . ; W . Cooper , P . M ., Sec ; Edgar Home , S . D . ; A . Woodiwiss , jun ., J . D . ; Thos . Day , as D . of C . j S .

Taylor , as I . G . ; J . Walker , Steward ; J . W . Brigg , Org . ; E . Holden , Tyler ; G . T . Wright , P . M . ; John Smith , P . M . ; J . C . Merry , P . M . ; Henry Burn , P . M . ; J . Brown , P . M . ; James Taylor , P . M . ; VV . Knight , Thos . Jordan , H . Goodall , VV . W . Heywood , VV . Forman , Geo .

Sutherland , VV . Humber , and L . J . Greensmith . Visitors : Bros . C . D . Hart , S . W . 1085 ; H . Carr , S . D . 10 S 5 ; J . Monck , 802 ; VV . J . Piper , J . W . S 02 ; and S . Morley , Steward 1729 . Bro . Thomas Roe , the junior M . P . for Derby ( who is a member of this lodge , and P . M . of 802 ) , was also present . The officers who were absent from various causes

sent apologies for non-attendance . The minutes of the last lodge were first read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Charles Field , a candidate for Freemasonry , who was duly elected . Bro . W . Forman was next duly raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the VV . M ., whose working called forth great praise from the brethren generally . A candidate for

initiation was proposed . Attention was called to a circular received by Bro . J . C . Merry , P . M ., from the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , No . 837 , respecting the picnic to be held at Fountains Abbey . The circular was read by the VV . M . A letter wasalso read by tbe W . M . with respect to Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., & c ., of London , having offered to attend and give his lecture on the Third Degree . It was

unanimously decided by the brethren to invite Bro . Stevens during October , the arrangements being left to the W . M . and Wardens . " Hearty good Wishes" having been given by the visiting brethren , and nothing further offering , the lodge was closed . The brethren shortly after assembed in the lower hall for supper , at which the W . M . presided . Grace having been

said , The Worshipful Master gave the toast of " The Queen and the Craft . " The National Anthem having been sung by Bro . Brigg , Org ., The toast of " The M . W . the Grand Master " was then

briefly proposed by Bro . John Smith , P . M ., after which the Worshipful Master gave " Thc Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the other Officers of Grand Lodge , " announcing his intention of his being present at the December meeting of Grand Lodge and trusting all those qualified to attend would endeavour to do so on that

. Bro . George Cay , I . P . M ., then proposed the toast of "The Prov . G . M ., the Deputy Prov . G . M ., and the other officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , " to which liros . A . Frazer , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., and John Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., very suitably responded .

Bro . C . Webster , S . VV ., then in brief but suitable terms proposed "The Health of theW . M . " which was received with three times three . The Worshipful Master in response again assured the brethren of his great anxiety to keep up the prestige of the lodge ; also the pleasure it gave him that his efforts thus far had met with their approbation .

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The toast of " The Past Masters " was then given by the Worshipful Master , who expressed the pleasure it gave him at once again seeing their esteemed Bro . Henry Burn amongst them ; also that Bro . Thomas Roe had again , after a long interval , been able to be present , hoping also that during the Parliamentary recess they would frequently have him at the lodge .

To this toast , Bros . G . T . . Wright , H . Burn , and T . Roe replied , the latter expressing his great pleasure at having again had an opportunity of visiting his lodge and witnessing the admirable working of the W . M . and his officers . " The Visitors" was then proposed by the Worshipful Master , who referred to the fact that last lodge night this

toast had to be omitted , owing to there being no visitor present to respond , and he trusted such an event would never again occur , as the Arboretum brethren always cordially welcomed visitors amongst them , and strongly recommended the practice of visiting to become more general . In response to this toast admirable replies were made by Bros . W . I . Piper , I . W . 802 , and Henry Carr , S . D . 10 S 5 .

The Worshipful Master in proposing the toast of " The Officers , " spoke in high praise of them all . A better set it would be almost impossible to get together . He greatly regretted that their Bro . Maxey , I . G ., was still too ill to a . tend . Bro . J . Walker , Steward , had also met with an accident , and although able to be driven down to attend lodge , was too lame to remain . He sincerely trusted both

brethren would soon be restored to their former health and strength . The officers present responded , one and all expressing the pleasure it gave them to work with the W . M . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very successful meeting to a close at the usual hour . Some excellent songs were given by Bros . W . J . Piper , „ E , Home , W . Forman , J . VV . Brigg , and N . Burn .

WHITEHAVEN . —Lewis Lodge ( No . 872 . )—The first meeting for the season of the above lodge was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., when there was a large gathering . _ Bro . Thomas Glessal , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers : Bros . H . Burns , S . W . ; W . Carmichael , J . VV . ; J . Jackson , S . D . ; J . S . Wilson , J . D . ; Robert Twentyman , Sec . ; F . Hodgson , P . M ., I . G . ; W .

Selkirk , Tyler ; R . D . Metcalf and T . F . Mayson , Stwds . ; C . Morton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Thomas Atkinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; VV . Cowman , P . M . ; J . J . Robinson , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., W . M . 1089 ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . D . C , VV . Beetenson , P . M . 637 ; R . Baxter , P . M . 1267 ; W . Lewis , J . Sewell , J . M . Clarke , J . Jacgues , J . Dixon , J . McGowan , J . Townson , G . W . Smith , I " . F . Braythwaite ,

119 ; VV . A . Davis , David Bell , S . W . 1660 ; Charles Gowan , Edward Irven , 1389 ; and others . On the confirmation ofthe minutes the chief business was to raise Bro . Henry Jackson , which ceremony was performed by the W . M . in a faultless manner . On the

proposition of two candidates and other general business having been disposed of , with " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed in harmony and the brethren adjourned for an hour or two , to do honour to the loyal and Masonic toasts , and with a few capital songs from Bros . Bell , Irven , and Hodgson a very pleasant evening was spent .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 20 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . The attentfance was very small , in consequence of many of the brethren being away from home . Bro . VV . Lamborn , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., presided , in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . A .

D . Womersley , being supported by Bros . J . B . Sargent , P . M . ; CW . Till , acting S . W . j T . J . Walder , acting J . VV . ; R . Hughes , Sec . ; Jordan , acting S . D . ; C . Martin , acting J . D . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; R . Davison , M . D ., acting I . G . ; Jesson , Tyler ; and H . Foster . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the lodge afterwards closed .

NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE . —Walker Lodge ( No . 1342 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this successful and promising lodge vvas held on Wednesday evening , the 12 th inst ., in the lodge rooms , Freemasons' Hall , Grainger-street , W ., when a good many members and visitors ( between 50 and 55 ) were present . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . William Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works .

The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was ^ aken for Bro . John Patterson , 48 , as a joining member , and he was declared duly elected . The ballots were taken for Quartermaster Sergt . William Eagle , and Quartermaster Sergt . Adam Hutton , and they were duly elected and being in attendance were initiated into the Craft by theW . M ., Bro .

William Swan Armstrong explaining the working tools . Bros . Jurgensen , Fletcher , Taylor , Urwin , and Smales were next passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft by the W . M . Bro . Dixon Cowie , S . W ., explained the working tools . Two candidates were then proposed , and the Treasurer having intimated that he had received theleasc oi the lodge rooms , taking possession from the May meeting ,

" Hearty good wishes were tendered from several lodges and the lodge was closed in love and harmony , thebrethren adjourning to the festive board , where a light repast was provided by the W . M ., who occupied the chair , being supported in the vice-chair by the S . VV . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , The Worshipful Master proposed the toast of "The

Visitors , " to which Bro . Richard Symonds , P . M . Percy Lodge , and Bro . Cummins , P . M . St . Nicholas Lodge , in their usual affable manner , ably responded . The Worshipful Master also thanked Bros . Roope , acting Org . ; VV . T . Clarke , acting I . G . ; John Taylor Schollar , J . S . ; Wm . Vartyand W . F . Carman for their very valuable assistance . The Worshipful Master proposed the toast of " The Newly-Initiated Candidates , " whose remarks were supplimented by Bros . M . Blackett , William Cooper , I . P . M . ;

and Jcseph Cook , P . M . The newly-initiated candidates suitably responded , and remarked that as they had worked their way up step by step in her most gracious Majesty's service they would also endeavour to work harmoniously and in unison with a society with which it had for a considerable time been their hope and wish to be connected . Several other toasts were given and a most enjoyable and harmonious evening was brought toa close bythe Worshipful Master requesting Bro . Joshua Curry , P . P . G . Tyler , to give the usual Tyler ^ toast .

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Amongst the brethren present were Bros . William Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works , W . M . ; William Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D ., I . P . M . ; Dixon Cowie , S . W . ; Wm . Swan Armstrong , J . D . ; Alderson Barker , P . M ., Treas . ; Josep Purvis , Sec . ; John Donald Annan , P . M ., D . of C ; Henry Spittle , S . D . ; Thomas Palmer Bennett , J . D . ; W . T . Clarke , acting l . G . ; Jethro William Mathers , S . S .

John Taylor Schollar , acting J . S . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; George McDonald , Archibald Irwin , Robert Smales , Isaac Taylor , Robert Fletcher , Matthew Blackett , Joseph Cook , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ; Christian Jurgensen , George Brown , John William Robson , Frank Graham , J . McKay , W . M . 481 ; William Varty , Alexander Simpson , John Brown

P . S . VV . ; John Patterson , and others . Visitors : Bros . C E . Pattison , 44 ; J . D . Maughan , 1643 ; John Clarke , 240 ; VV . T . Clarke , 315 , 1829 , & c . ; Charles Roope , S . W . 24 ; Wm . F . Carman , J . W . 4 S 1 ; J . Dempsey , 836 , Bengal ; R . VV . Cummins , I . P . M . 1676 ; Richard Symonds , P . M . 1427 and 1626 , P . P . G . Purst . ; Charles Purdan , 36 ; M . Watson , 4 S 1 ; and others .

DUNMOW . —Rosslyn Lodge ( No . 1543 ) . —The first meeting this season of this lodge took place on the 18 th inst ., at the Saracen ' s Head Hotel . Present : Bros . H . Dehane , P . P . G . S . D ., W . M . ; A . Rattray , S . W . ; G . D . Clapham , P . P . G . R ., J . VV . ; F . J . Snell , P . M ., Treas . ; F . W . Warner , Sec ; C . J . Rhind , J . D . ; W . Rowe , I . G . ; R . Russell , Tyler ; E . F . Ferris , and C .

Bint . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bros . Ferris and Bint were raised to the Third Degree , the ceremony being performed b y the VV . M . in his usual able manner . Bro . Rattray was elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . Snell , Treas . ; and Bro . Russell , Tyler . After the usual routine business

had been completed the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment provided by the host . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and complimented the VV . M . elect , wishing him a prosperous year of office . Bro . Clapham in proposing "TheHealth of the W . M . "

eulogised Bro . Dehane on the manner he had conducted the business of the lodge during the two years he had been in the chair . The Worshipful Master suitably replied , and mentioned that he was going to represent the lodge as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The Tyler ' s toast concluded . a very pleasant evening .

HEBBURN-ON-TYNE . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 1643 ) . —On Wednesday week the usual meeting of the brethren of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Ellison House , Hebburn Quay , when there was a numerous attendance of members and visitors . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Geo . Hardv . assisted bv Bros .

J . McCulloch , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., acting I . P . M . ; S . Chadwick , S . W . ; C . VV . Newlands , J . W . j F . Pittuck , Sec , and others . Bros . Marley and Johnson were raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason by Bro . Geo . Hardy , VV . M . There being no other business the lodge was closed in love and harmony .

CROYDON . —Old England Lodge ( No . 1790 . ) —The regular monthly meetingof this lodge was held no Monday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , New Thornton Heath . The attendance list was as follows : Bros . E . Whittaker , W . M . ; J . Sargeant , S . W . ; T . Baber , J . W . F . Ridpath , Sec . ; T . Ranson , S . D . ; C Tarry , J . D . j C . Steng , I . G . ; J . Bavin , Tyler ; F . C Pascall , P . M . ; R . I

Smith , W . Best , C . Wordsworth , C Daniel , P . M . 65 , Geo . K . Pugh , J . Kilvington , Hugh M . Hobbs , Harry Hollands , James Clarke , R . F . S . Hodge , William Horton , and Alfred Haskins . Visitors : Bros . Geo . Tarran , 1928 ; and J . Brunker , 1360 . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . Ridpath read the minutes of the last meeting , which were confirmed . Bro . Harry Hollands having been raised to the

Second Degree , Bros . Horton and Hodge were raised to the Third Degree , the ceremony of raising being performed for the first time by Bro . Whittaker , W . M ., whose working and delivery of the exhortations , & c , elicited the warmest congratulations from Bro . Pascall , I . P . M ., and the other Past Masters present and the members of the Iodge generally . It was decided on the motion of Bro .

Kilvington , seconded by Era . Ranson , S . D ., that the lodge meetings be held on the third Thursday in the month instead of the second Monday , the necessity for the change ariiing from the fact that several members of the lodge had been elected members of the newly-formed Croydon Town Council . Before the Iodge separated " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by Bros . Daniel , P . M . 65 ; Brunker , P . M . 1360 ; and Geo . Tarran , 1928 .

NORTH WALSHAM Suffield Lodge ( No . 180 S ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Angel Hotel , on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., under very auspicious circumstances . Many distinguished brethren assembled to do honour to the newly elected VV . M ., Bro . D . G . F . Gaul , who is universally respected in Masonry . The lodge was opened by the retiring W . M .,

Bro . G . W . Rogers , who was assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . D . G . F . Gaul , VV . M . elect , S . W . ; Horace Randall , J . W . ; A . Woolbright , I . P . M . ; John Boyce , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; A . Bullard , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; N . B . Webster , S . D . ; J . Lovelace , J . D . j Rev . Geo . Sharley , Chap . ; John Dixon , Org . ; Chas . Barnes , Sec . ; Geo . Baxter , l . G . ; and E . Hollidee , Tvler . There

were also present Bros . F . B . Quinton , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , P . P . G . R . ; Edward Pugh , F . H . Lann , L . E . Rump , T . R . Newman , Horace B . Green , W . T . Sturgess , W . R . Anthony , Rob . Palmer , Fred Bullard , E . Powlson , W . Churchyard , R . Bacon , A . M . Burrows , B . Seaman , W . F . Stratford , Josiah Cooke , and R . N . Palmer . Among the visitors were Bros . H . Bullard , C . P . Coller , and Thomas Watson , of 52 ; J . 1 . Commins . P . M .. P . P . G . P .: F . C .

Atkinson , P . M . 16 48 , P . G . Org . ; H . Thonlt-ss , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; Thos . Breeze , | . H . Brockbank , P . G . S . ; C . L . Holden and H . J . Brookes , 93 ; John Etheredge , I . P . M . 305 , P . M . 100 , P . P . G . J . D . ; G . T . Parr , W . M . 102 ; James Dunsford , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Chas . E . Sexton , W . M ., andC . W Bacon , P . G . S ., 213 ; George Baxter , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , P . P . G . D . C ; George Hammond , A . Sidell , J . R . Buddon , H . S . Howlett , G . K . Crowe . P . M . 305 , 313 , I . P . M . 975 , 1631 , P . P . G . P . Suffolk ; E . Wilkins , 988 ; S . J . Carman , W . M . j Thos . Lord , P . M ., P . P . G . S .