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PFi'nnTS or M ASOXIC M KETI XGS : — PACE ( ¦ raft Masonry 41 Knvnl Arch 4 S Scotland 45 District Grand Lodge of Gibraltar 45 nrothcvlv I . OVC 1 6 /' finis to the Educational Institutions 4 °
The Oriental Order of the Temple 4 " The Benevolent Institution Festival 47 The He . iHIi of Prince Leopold 47 ( oiiRES ™ xiiE N'eE : — The Degrees of Mark Master and Excellent Master 47 Masonic Jurisprudence 47 Presentation lo the Marquis of Ripon 47
Masonic Notes and Queries 47 Annual Festival of tlie Koyal Masonic Benevolent Institution 4 S OiiniiARv : — Thc late Countess of Carnarvon » 49 |! ro . Cowley , P . M 49 ! 3 ro . Wm . Ibbotson 49 Lodge Meetings for next Week jo Advertisements i . ii . iii . iv . y . vi .
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Gn A NO MASTER ' LOIIGE ( NO . 1 ) . —This ancient lodge , thc mother lodge of England , met on Monday , the iSth inst ., a numerous and distinguished company of brethren , amongst others Bros . Sir I " . W . Truscott , Alderman Paterson , It . 11 . Giraud , Sandeman , Case , Rawson , Muggeridge , and others , being present . Bro . W . A . Colls , W . M ., opened thc proceedings by initiating Mr . G . R . Steel and thc
llev . John Condor and passing Bros . Sir J . 11 . Glover and H . !¦• Freeman . He then requested Bro . W . S . Gover , P . M . No . 1 , to . perform thc remainder of the duties , which consisted in raising Bro . Douglas Straight , and in instnllin "* the new "Worshipful Master , Bro . G . Payne , and which were performed by Bro . W . S . Gover with his usual ability and to thc great satisfaction of thc brethren . After work
the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet . Covers were laid for eighty . COWES . —MEDINA LODGE ( No . 35 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge , which is the most ancient in thc Province nfl lampshire and thc Isle of Wight , was held on Thursday 14 th inst ., at thc lodge rooms , in 1 ligh Street . Thc brethren isscmblcil at about i , p . m ., for the purpose of assisting in
the installation of Bro . T . W . Faulkner . Bro . Faulkner has already filled thc chair on one or two occasions , but thc brethren knowing his zeal for Freemasonry again selected dim as the Master for the year 1875 . The lodge having been opened in the three degrees , thc ceremony was carried out by Bro . J . G . Wheeler , the retiring Master , assisted by the other Past Masters of the lodge . The Master having
been duly installed , proceeded to thc appointment of his oflicers , when Bro . J . G . Wheeler was invested with thc collar and jewel as I . P . M ., and Bros . J . Hall Smith , S . W . -, J . C . Airs , J . W . ; G . Muni , S . D . -, E . Wyatt , J . D . ; S . Benzie , I . G . j J . Wallace , D . C . The business of thc lodge having been concluded , the brethren retired to the Fountain Hotel , when Bro . Jones again served a splendid banquet .
The chair was taken by thc W . M ., and the vice-chair by liro . J . Hall Smith , P . M . and S . W . ; each chair was well supported by the officers and brethren of the lodge . Thc various dishes having been partaken of and thoroughly enjoyed , the cloths were removed , when thc chairman rose and proposed "The Health of thc Queen , " remarking on tlie many virtues of Her Majesty , and asking what country
could boast of so good a Queen and mother . Music— " God save Ihe Queen . " The ncxt toast was "The Prince of Wales , and thc rest of the Royal Family . " The W . M . remarked that although thc retirement of the Marquis of Hipon from Freemasonry altogether might be considered hy the outer world as a blow to the Craft , it was no such thing , for our distinguished brother , the Prince of Wales ,
had most nobly come forward and would in a short lime lie installed in the chair as Grand Master of England . Other remarks worthy of our Grand Master elect were made aud the toast was drunk with much enthusiasm . Music" God bless thc Prince of Wales . " The next toast that followed was " Grand Lodge of England , nnd the Officers of the same . " This was also well received . The chairman then
proposed " The I lealth of the Provincial Grand Master , and the Officers ofthe Provincial Grand Lodge , " coupling with il the name of Bro . J . Hall Smith , the P . P . G . J . Deacon , remarking upon the zest that the P . G . M ., Bro . W . W . Beach , had for Masonry , that he was always ready to do anything to further its objects , and to promote its welfare . All knew lhat Bro . Beach was a life governor of the charities ,
and Ihcy stood out in a most prominent way , showing to the world what Freemasonry . did . The toast was well received , and Bro . Smith responded to the same . "The 1 kalthsof thc I . P . M ., the Past Masters , and Officers of the Lodge , " was given , and drunk wilh a deal of good feeling . A most pleasant evening was passed , and as the hour of eleven drew on the brethren separated .
A unanimous vote of thanks was passed with . Masonic honours to the landlord for his preparations , and the evening concluded . We must not omit to remark lhat some capital souys were sung , and Bro . Scadding presided nt the pianoforte . BATH . —ROYAI . CUMIIEIII . AM ) LODGE ( No . 41 ) . —Thc monthly meeting was held on Thursday , Jan . 7 th , at the
Masonic Nail . The lodge was opened at 7 . 30 by Bro . Major Preston , W . M ., assisted by Bros . R . Carey , I . P . M . ; Clark , S . W . ; Brown , J . W . ; Ashley , Treasurer ; Everinghani , Secretary , Falkner , S . D . ; C . Wilkinson , J . D . ; Braham , I . G .-, Gazz . trd , acting as Tyler ; and many other members of the lodge . The following also were present
as visitors : Bros . Tate , 170 ; G . 11 . Cooke , S . W . 279 ; J . ¦ uiir . psion , J . D . 53 ; B . W . Watts , S . W . 626 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for the admission of Bro . Dr . II . Hop . kins , P . Prov . G . S . W . for Warwickshire , as a joining member , which proved unanimous in his favour , and the
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W . M . announced receipt of a note from him expressive of regret at his unavoidable absence from thc meeting * , owing to severe indisposition . Mr . Jacob Smith was reported as having presented himself , after thc usual notice of a month , as a candidate for Freemasonry , and the ballot proving favourable , he was duly initiated by thc W . M ., who also gave him thc charge in thc first degree . Subsequently the newly-initiated brother addressed thc W . M ., Officers ,
and brethren , very neatly and feelingly , expressing his appreciation of thc honour he had received , and his desire to prove himself worthy of it . The only other'busincss which remained , was the election of W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . To the latter office Bro . Ashley was rc-appointed , and the ballot for W . M . resulted in thc election of Bro . Clark , S . W . Thc lodge was finally closed soon after ten o ' clock .
ROCHDALE . —HOPE LODGE ( No ^ 4 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , January 13 th , at the Spread Eagle Inn , Rochdale , nnd there was a good attendance of thc brethren , all officers being present—Bros . Richard Simpson , W . M . ; Ab . Barker , S . W . ; James Barnish , J . W ., ; Dan Mitchell , P . M ., Secretary ; ( Treasurer , being very ill , could not attend ); R .
Collingwood , S . D . ; O'Dhorty , J . D . ; Bincliffc , I . G ., ; James Midgley , P . M ., Tyler . The lodge was opened in dueform , and with solemn prayer , at 5 . 15 p . m ., and the minutes of the former lodges were read and confirmed ; after which Mr . J . T . Worth , and Mr . J . Clegg , candidates for Freemasonry , were balloted for and approved . On account of business , Mr . J . T . Worth could not attend . Mr . J . Clegg
was then initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by Bro . Dan Mitchell , P . M ., assisted by C . M . Jones , P . M ., and T . B . Ashworth , P . M ., after which he retired . The lodge was then opened in the second degree . Bro . Hutchinson , after having given proofs of his proficiency in the former degrees , was then entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in thc third degree .
The candidate was then admitted and duly raised by T . B . Ashworth , P . M ., assisted by W . Davies , P . M . Thc lodge was then closed , and the brethren then adjourned to refreshment , which was well provided by thc host and hostess . After thc cloth was removed , the brethren partook of the cup of cheerfulness , and thc usual toasts were then given , amongst which C . M . Jones , P . M ., gave " Our Three
Deceased Brethren , " who had all departed this life within a few days of each other . It was given in solemn silence . " The Initiate " was ncxt given , and was suitably responded to . Thc usual closing toast was then given , and the brethren departed in peace . BEDFORD LODGE ( NO . 157 ) . —The members of this old lodge met on the 1 ^ th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall ,
and disposed of a large amount of Masonic business , ( he W . M ., Bro . Briggs , initiating , passing , and raising several gentlemen and brethren into thc various degrees in a very able manner , and which was much appreciated by the members and visitors . Bro . J . R . Stacey , P . M ., installed Bro . James Lear Drew into the Master ' s chair , with his usual care . Thc W . M .
then made very judicious appointments to the several offices : Bros . Walton , S . W . ; Poole , J . W . ; and Creak , S . D . There was a good muster of P . M . ' s of the lodge to do honour to the W . M ., among them we noticed Bros . P . M . Cubitt Millis , Holland , Mills , Smith and Brander . Among the attendance of visitors were Bros . Farthing , W . M . ' ; Boyd , P . M . ; Beard , P . M . ; Helping , P . M . ; Pope ,
P . M . ; Darke , P . M . ; Nicholls , P . M . ; Millis , P . M . ; G . 11 . Stacey , P . M . ; and T . Butler . The usual P . M . ' s jewel was unanimously awarded lo the retiring W . M . An excellent banquet followed , thc W . M . presiding with much ability . Thc evening ' s entertainment was much enhanced by the excellent singing of Madame Coiistantin , Mr . G . T . Carter , and Mr . Beale , Mr . J . D . Cunster presiding at thc
pianoforte . ST . J AMES ' S UNION LODGE ( NO . 1 S 0 ) . —Thc usual monthly meeting of , this large and important lodge was held at the Freemasons' Nail on Tuesday , the 13 II 1 inst ., under the presidency of the esteemed W . M ., Bro . Gallico , assisted by the whole of his officers . The meeting was called for half-past three o'clock , when Bro . Uadbury was
duly raised to the third degree . Bro . Kasper passed to the second degree , and Messrs . Balestra , Raimo , Thompson , and Pavitt , were initiated into thc mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . Parsons , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . Smithett , I . P . M ., to receive from Bro . Gallico , W . M ., the benefit of installation . A board of Installed Masters having been formed , he was inducted into
the chair in a most able manner by Bro . Gallico . The W . M . then appointed and invested Bros . Gallico , l . PM . ; Gillard , S . W . ; Annett , J . W . ; Robinson , P . M ., Treasurer ; II . A . Stacey , P . M ., Secretary ; Pillin , S . D . ; Smith , | . D . ; Harrison , I . G . ; Herf , P . M ., and Farwig , W . S . ; | . It . Stacey , P . M ., D . C ., ; and Gilbert , Tyler . The addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren , were given
by Bro . Gallico in a most eloquent and impressive manner . Thc W . M . then invested Bro . Gallico with thc Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted at thc previous meeting , accompanying the investment with a short speech expressing his own and the brethren ' s feelings towards the W . M . Bro . Gallico having returned thanks , thc W . M . rose , and announced , in feeling terms ,
the decease of Bros . Archard , P . M ., and Thorn . Bros . H . A . Stacey , P . M ., Cameron , P . M ., and Parsons , W . M ., having announced their intention of becoming Stewards for the Aged Freemasons ' , Girls ' , and Boys' Institutions respectively , at the forthcoming festivals , the lodge was closed , and the brethren ( 104 in number ) adjourned to a
most enjoyable banquet , which was presided over by the W . M . with intelligent ability . The various toasts were duly honoured , and some excellent singing by members and visitors—of whom there were thirty-seven—enlivened the evening . The brethren , amongst whom were many highly-distinguished , as Boyd , Cottebrune , Wilkinson , Binckes , and others , were loud in their praise of Bro ,
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Gallico for the very able and eloquent manner in which l : c had mastered the difficulties of tlie English language , and performed thc various ceremonies and thc installation . The brethren dispersed about eleven o ' cl' -ck , after beingreminded by thc W . M . that thc thirteenth annual ball , would take place , on the 4 th February , at thc Freemasons ' Hall .
DEVONPORT . —LODGE SINCEIIITY ( No . 189 ) . —The members of the Lodge Sincerity held their annual banquet at the Royal Hotel , Devonport . The banquet was an excellent one , and was exceedingly well served . Bro . J . E . Curteis , W . M . of the lodge , presided ; and there were present , Bros . I . Latimer , I . P . M ., and P . G . ' . W . ; R . R . Rodd , P . Prov . G . S . W . of Cornwall , and P . Prov . G . R . of
Devon ; Colonel Elliott , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Vincent Bird , P . Prov . G . T . ; S . Jew , P . Prov . G . T . ; the Rev . J . E . Risk , P . Prov . G . C . ; G . Shanks , P . Prov . G . J . W . ; C . Leigh , P Prov . G . Secretary ; T . W . Lemon , P . G . Chaplain ; ] . Sadler , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; Aubrey Thomas , P . G . S . D . ; Fowler , W . M . 1212 ; J . J . Avery , W . M . 70 ; ] . M . Blackell , W . M . 1099 ; F . Hall , W . M . isf >; f . Rendle , W . M . 1247 ;
A . Latimer , S . W . 18 9 ; T . W . How , J . W . 189 ; R . H . Rae , Secretary , 18 9 ; and P . Prov . G . S . D . ; J . E . '; Moon , J . D . 189 ; J . T . Fouracre , C . Croydon , Lieut .-Col . Fitzgerald , A . S . Hendy , J . Lewis , R . J . Laity , R . B . Oram , G . Barrett , G . II . Evans , II . Horton , " ] . Dampney , P . M ., P . J . Pilditch , T . W . Mussey , Organist ; G . Davis , G . H . Emery , Organist , 120 . 1 ;; C . Mutton , S . S . 120 *;; and J .
Rogers , P . M ., P . G . A ., Tyler . After dinner the W . M . proposed the usual toast , commencing with " The Queen and the Craft . " This was followed b y " The Health of I lis Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master of England , " and the W . M . in proposing thc toast remarked that the Masonic events with which his Royal Highness had been connected during the past year
had been great and important . He now occupied the proud position of being Master of all thc Masons of England , and he was quite sure the Prince was loved and respected by every one of his brother Masons . In proposing " The Right Worshipful thc Earl of Carnarvon , D . G . M ., and the other Grand Officers past and present , " the W . M . said there were a great many people who thought Masonry
would suffer when thc Marquis of Ripon resigned the Grand Mastership , but subsequent events had proved how mistaken this idea wns ; and , while he should be exceedingly sorry to say anything that might bc considered offensive , he could not refrain from expressing as his opinion that when a man forgot his country for the sake of a religion which fettered him hand and foot , rendering him a
bondsman without mind of his own and compelling him to obey the dictates of a foreign potentate who had denounced Freemasonry in the most bitter terms , he was better out of Masonry than in it . Ne could not understand why it was that they had not more Grand Officers elected in thc country . It seemed to him that brethren in the provinces holding Grand Offices were in a large minority , and that
most of those offices were held b y brethren in London . He presumed this arose from the fact th at those who had the disposal of these offices saw more of their London brethren , but at the same time there were many worthy Masons in the country who had fairly earned such a distinction , and in this respect there was room for improvement . The healths of the P . G . M . and D . P . G . M . of Devon , Bros .
Huyshe and Metham , were next drunk with enthusiasm , and that of the G . M . of Cornwall , the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , followed . The W . M ., in proposing these toasts , referred in eulogistic terms to the merits of the three worshipful brethren mentioned , and expressed a hope that many years would pass before any changes were , made in the high offices held by them . The Worshipful Master ncxt
proposed " 1 he Prov Grand Officers of Devon , past and present . " He said those brethren were near and dear to them as Masons , and all lodges alike , to a very great extent , looked up to them for guidance and advice . Thos *; offices were not given to them unless they first worked hard for them ; they did their work thoroughly well , and their hearts and souls were in Masonry . Bro . Latimer , Prov . G . J . W .,
returned thanks . During the few years that he had been connected with the Order , a very great advance had been made , both in point of numbers and influence , and recent events had tended to show that this advance had been accompanied by the most admirable feeling existing amongst all Masons . They had evidence of this in the generous and liberal response which was made , not only
m this province , but over every part of thc country , to the nppeal of Bro . Metham for special funds in aid of the excellent institution with which he had been so long connected . During thc time that Bro . Metham had been the D . P . G . M . of Devon , the affiliated societies connected with this great Order had taken a position , mainly through his activity , which they had never taken before . As an
instance of the great cordiality of feeling existing amongst Masons , he would mention that not long since he received an invitation to attend a meeting of Mark Master Masons in Lincolnshire . That invitation was extended , he believed , to every part of the country , and he had since ascertained that no less than 250 Mark Masons were entertained by the Grand Master of the province on that
occasion . This showed how wide and extensive was Ihe feeling of brotherhood existing amongst all Masons ; and it was a great pride to him to bc connected with such a fraternity , distinguished alike for its honour , nobility , and benevolence . Bro . Latimer ncxt proposed " The Health of the W . M . of Sincerity , " Bro . Curteis . It was , he said , a great pleasure to him lo be succeeded by a brother who
was so competent to discharge the duties of the responsible office which he now filled , and who carried them out in a manner which reflected honour upon the lodge . Bro . Curteis was assiduous in the discharge of his duties , and he brought to bear upon them an amount of intelligence and accuracy which was exceedingly gratifying to all who had the pleasure of listening to him . He commanded the respect and esteem of all his brethren , and he ( Bro ! Latimer ) hoped
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PFi'nnTS or M ASOXIC M KETI XGS : — PACE ( ¦ raft Masonry 41 Knvnl Arch 4 S Scotland 45 District Grand Lodge of Gibraltar 45 nrothcvlv I . OVC 1 6 /' finis to the Educational Institutions 4 °
The Oriental Order of the Temple 4 " The Benevolent Institution Festival 47 The He . iHIi of Prince Leopold 47 ( oiiRES ™ xiiE N'eE : — The Degrees of Mark Master and Excellent Master 47 Masonic Jurisprudence 47 Presentation lo the Marquis of Ripon 47
Masonic Notes and Queries 47 Annual Festival of tlie Koyal Masonic Benevolent Institution 4 S OiiniiARv : — Thc late Countess of Carnarvon » 49 |! ro . Cowley , P . M 49 ! 3 ro . Wm . Ibbotson 49 Lodge Meetings for next Week jo Advertisements i . ii . iii . iv . y . vi .
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Gn A NO MASTER ' LOIIGE ( NO . 1 ) . —This ancient lodge , thc mother lodge of England , met on Monday , the iSth inst ., a numerous and distinguished company of brethren , amongst others Bros . Sir I " . W . Truscott , Alderman Paterson , It . 11 . Giraud , Sandeman , Case , Rawson , Muggeridge , and others , being present . Bro . W . A . Colls , W . M ., opened thc proceedings by initiating Mr . G . R . Steel and thc
llev . John Condor and passing Bros . Sir J . 11 . Glover and H . !¦• Freeman . He then requested Bro . W . S . Gover , P . M . No . 1 , to . perform thc remainder of the duties , which consisted in raising Bro . Douglas Straight , and in instnllin "* the new "Worshipful Master , Bro . G . Payne , and which were performed by Bro . W . S . Gover with his usual ability and to thc great satisfaction of thc brethren . After work
the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet . Covers were laid for eighty . COWES . —MEDINA LODGE ( No . 35 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge , which is the most ancient in thc Province nfl lampshire and thc Isle of Wight , was held on Thursday 14 th inst ., at thc lodge rooms , in 1 ligh Street . Thc brethren isscmblcil at about i , p . m ., for the purpose of assisting in
the installation of Bro . T . W . Faulkner . Bro . Faulkner has already filled thc chair on one or two occasions , but thc brethren knowing his zeal for Freemasonry again selected dim as the Master for the year 1875 . The lodge having been opened in the three degrees , thc ceremony was carried out by Bro . J . G . Wheeler , the retiring Master , assisted by the other Past Masters of the lodge . The Master having
been duly installed , proceeded to thc appointment of his oflicers , when Bro . J . G . Wheeler was invested with thc collar and jewel as I . P . M ., and Bros . J . Hall Smith , S . W . -, J . C . Airs , J . W . ; G . Muni , S . D . -, E . Wyatt , J . D . ; S . Benzie , I . G . j J . Wallace , D . C . The business of thc lodge having been concluded , the brethren retired to the Fountain Hotel , when Bro . Jones again served a splendid banquet .
The chair was taken by thc W . M ., and the vice-chair by liro . J . Hall Smith , P . M . and S . W . ; each chair was well supported by the officers and brethren of the lodge . Thc various dishes having been partaken of and thoroughly enjoyed , the cloths were removed , when thc chairman rose and proposed "The Health of thc Queen , " remarking on tlie many virtues of Her Majesty , and asking what country
could boast of so good a Queen and mother . Music— " God save Ihe Queen . " The ncxt toast was "The Prince of Wales , and thc rest of the Royal Family . " The W . M . remarked that although thc retirement of the Marquis of Hipon from Freemasonry altogether might be considered hy the outer world as a blow to the Craft , it was no such thing , for our distinguished brother , the Prince of Wales ,
had most nobly come forward and would in a short lime lie installed in the chair as Grand Master of England . Other remarks worthy of our Grand Master elect were made aud the toast was drunk with much enthusiasm . Music" God bless thc Prince of Wales . " The next toast that followed was " Grand Lodge of England , nnd the Officers of the same . " This was also well received . The chairman then
proposed " The I lealth of the Provincial Grand Master , and the Officers ofthe Provincial Grand Lodge , " coupling with il the name of Bro . J . Hall Smith , the P . P . G . J . Deacon , remarking upon the zest that the P . G . M ., Bro . W . W . Beach , had for Masonry , that he was always ready to do anything to further its objects , and to promote its welfare . All knew lhat Bro . Beach was a life governor of the charities ,
and Ihcy stood out in a most prominent way , showing to the world what Freemasonry . did . The toast was well received , and Bro . Smith responded to the same . "The 1 kalthsof thc I . P . M ., the Past Masters , and Officers of the Lodge , " was given , and drunk wilh a deal of good feeling . A most pleasant evening was passed , and as the hour of eleven drew on the brethren separated .
A unanimous vote of thanks was passed with . Masonic honours to the landlord for his preparations , and the evening concluded . We must not omit to remark lhat some capital souys were sung , and Bro . Scadding presided nt the pianoforte . BATH . —ROYAI . CUMIIEIII . AM ) LODGE ( No . 41 ) . —Thc monthly meeting was held on Thursday , Jan . 7 th , at the
Masonic Nail . The lodge was opened at 7 . 30 by Bro . Major Preston , W . M ., assisted by Bros . R . Carey , I . P . M . ; Clark , S . W . ; Brown , J . W . ; Ashley , Treasurer ; Everinghani , Secretary , Falkner , S . D . ; C . Wilkinson , J . D . ; Braham , I . G .-, Gazz . trd , acting as Tyler ; and many other members of the lodge . The following also were present
as visitors : Bros . Tate , 170 ; G . 11 . Cooke , S . W . 279 ; J . ¦ uiir . psion , J . D . 53 ; B . W . Watts , S . W . 626 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for the admission of Bro . Dr . II . Hop . kins , P . Prov . G . S . W . for Warwickshire , as a joining member , which proved unanimous in his favour , and the
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W . M . announced receipt of a note from him expressive of regret at his unavoidable absence from thc meeting * , owing to severe indisposition . Mr . Jacob Smith was reported as having presented himself , after thc usual notice of a month , as a candidate for Freemasonry , and the ballot proving favourable , he was duly initiated by thc W . M ., who also gave him thc charge in thc first degree . Subsequently the newly-initiated brother addressed thc W . M ., Officers ,
and brethren , very neatly and feelingly , expressing his appreciation of thc honour he had received , and his desire to prove himself worthy of it . The only other'busincss which remained , was the election of W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . To the latter office Bro . Ashley was rc-appointed , and the ballot for W . M . resulted in thc election of Bro . Clark , S . W . Thc lodge was finally closed soon after ten o ' clock .
ROCHDALE . —HOPE LODGE ( No ^ 4 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , January 13 th , at the Spread Eagle Inn , Rochdale , nnd there was a good attendance of thc brethren , all officers being present—Bros . Richard Simpson , W . M . ; Ab . Barker , S . W . ; James Barnish , J . W ., ; Dan Mitchell , P . M ., Secretary ; ( Treasurer , being very ill , could not attend ); R .
Collingwood , S . D . ; O'Dhorty , J . D . ; Bincliffc , I . G ., ; James Midgley , P . M ., Tyler . The lodge was opened in dueform , and with solemn prayer , at 5 . 15 p . m ., and the minutes of the former lodges were read and confirmed ; after which Mr . J . T . Worth , and Mr . J . Clegg , candidates for Freemasonry , were balloted for and approved . On account of business , Mr . J . T . Worth could not attend . Mr . J . Clegg
was then initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry by Bro . Dan Mitchell , P . M ., assisted by C . M . Jones , P . M ., and T . B . Ashworth , P . M ., after which he retired . The lodge was then opened in the second degree . Bro . Hutchinson , after having given proofs of his proficiency in the former degrees , was then entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in thc third degree .
The candidate was then admitted and duly raised by T . B . Ashworth , P . M ., assisted by W . Davies , P . M . Thc lodge was then closed , and the brethren then adjourned to refreshment , which was well provided by thc host and hostess . After thc cloth was removed , the brethren partook of the cup of cheerfulness , and thc usual toasts were then given , amongst which C . M . Jones , P . M ., gave " Our Three
Deceased Brethren , " who had all departed this life within a few days of each other . It was given in solemn silence . " The Initiate " was ncxt given , and was suitably responded to . Thc usual closing toast was then given , and the brethren departed in peace . BEDFORD LODGE ( NO . 157 ) . —The members of this old lodge met on the 1 ^ th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall ,
and disposed of a large amount of Masonic business , ( he W . M ., Bro . Briggs , initiating , passing , and raising several gentlemen and brethren into thc various degrees in a very able manner , and which was much appreciated by the members and visitors . Bro . J . R . Stacey , P . M ., installed Bro . James Lear Drew into the Master ' s chair , with his usual care . Thc W . M .
then made very judicious appointments to the several offices : Bros . Walton , S . W . ; Poole , J . W . ; and Creak , S . D . There was a good muster of P . M . ' s of the lodge to do honour to the W . M ., among them we noticed Bros . P . M . Cubitt Millis , Holland , Mills , Smith and Brander . Among the attendance of visitors were Bros . Farthing , W . M . ' ; Boyd , P . M . ; Beard , P . M . ; Helping , P . M . ; Pope ,
P . M . ; Darke , P . M . ; Nicholls , P . M . ; Millis , P . M . ; G . 11 . Stacey , P . M . ; and T . Butler . The usual P . M . ' s jewel was unanimously awarded lo the retiring W . M . An excellent banquet followed , thc W . M . presiding with much ability . Thc evening ' s entertainment was much enhanced by the excellent singing of Madame Coiistantin , Mr . G . T . Carter , and Mr . Beale , Mr . J . D . Cunster presiding at thc
pianoforte . ST . J AMES ' S UNION LODGE ( NO . 1 S 0 ) . —Thc usual monthly meeting of , this large and important lodge was held at the Freemasons' Nail on Tuesday , the 13 II 1 inst ., under the presidency of the esteemed W . M ., Bro . Gallico , assisted by the whole of his officers . The meeting was called for half-past three o'clock , when Bro . Uadbury was
duly raised to the third degree . Bro . Kasper passed to the second degree , and Messrs . Balestra , Raimo , Thompson , and Pavitt , were initiated into thc mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . Parsons , S . W ., and W . M . elect , was then presented by Bro . Smithett , I . P . M ., to receive from Bro . Gallico , W . M ., the benefit of installation . A board of Installed Masters having been formed , he was inducted into
the chair in a most able manner by Bro . Gallico . The W . M . then appointed and invested Bros . Gallico , l . PM . ; Gillard , S . W . ; Annett , J . W . ; Robinson , P . M ., Treasurer ; II . A . Stacey , P . M ., Secretary ; Pillin , S . D . ; Smith , | . D . ; Harrison , I . G . ; Herf , P . M ., and Farwig , W . S . ; | . It . Stacey , P . M ., D . C ., ; and Gilbert , Tyler . The addresses to the Master , Wardens , and brethren , were given
by Bro . Gallico in a most eloquent and impressive manner . Thc W . M . then invested Bro . Gallico with thc Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted at thc previous meeting , accompanying the investment with a short speech expressing his own and the brethren ' s feelings towards the W . M . Bro . Gallico having returned thanks , thc W . M . rose , and announced , in feeling terms ,
the decease of Bros . Archard , P . M ., and Thorn . Bros . H . A . Stacey , P . M ., Cameron , P . M ., and Parsons , W . M ., having announced their intention of becoming Stewards for the Aged Freemasons ' , Girls ' , and Boys' Institutions respectively , at the forthcoming festivals , the lodge was closed , and the brethren ( 104 in number ) adjourned to a
most enjoyable banquet , which was presided over by the W . M . with intelligent ability . The various toasts were duly honoured , and some excellent singing by members and visitors—of whom there were thirty-seven—enlivened the evening . The brethren , amongst whom were many highly-distinguished , as Boyd , Cottebrune , Wilkinson , Binckes , and others , were loud in their praise of Bro ,
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Gallico for the very able and eloquent manner in which l : c had mastered the difficulties of tlie English language , and performed thc various ceremonies and thc installation . The brethren dispersed about eleven o ' cl' -ck , after beingreminded by thc W . M . that thc thirteenth annual ball , would take place , on the 4 th February , at thc Freemasons ' Hall .
DEVONPORT . —LODGE SINCEIIITY ( No . 189 ) . —The members of the Lodge Sincerity held their annual banquet at the Royal Hotel , Devonport . The banquet was an excellent one , and was exceedingly well served . Bro . J . E . Curteis , W . M . of the lodge , presided ; and there were present , Bros . I . Latimer , I . P . M ., and P . G . ' . W . ; R . R . Rodd , P . Prov . G . S . W . of Cornwall , and P . Prov . G . R . of
Devon ; Colonel Elliott , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Vincent Bird , P . Prov . G . T . ; S . Jew , P . Prov . G . T . ; the Rev . J . E . Risk , P . Prov . G . C . ; G . Shanks , P . Prov . G . J . W . ; C . Leigh , P Prov . G . Secretary ; T . W . Lemon , P . G . Chaplain ; ] . Sadler , P . Prov . G . S . B . ; Aubrey Thomas , P . G . S . D . ; Fowler , W . M . 1212 ; J . J . Avery , W . M . 70 ; ] . M . Blackell , W . M . 1099 ; F . Hall , W . M . isf >; f . Rendle , W . M . 1247 ;
A . Latimer , S . W . 18 9 ; T . W . How , J . W . 189 ; R . H . Rae , Secretary , 18 9 ; and P . Prov . G . S . D . ; J . E . '; Moon , J . D . 189 ; J . T . Fouracre , C . Croydon , Lieut .-Col . Fitzgerald , A . S . Hendy , J . Lewis , R . J . Laity , R . B . Oram , G . Barrett , G . II . Evans , II . Horton , " ] . Dampney , P . M ., P . J . Pilditch , T . W . Mussey , Organist ; G . Davis , G . H . Emery , Organist , 120 . 1 ;; C . Mutton , S . S . 120 *;; and J .
Rogers , P . M ., P . G . A ., Tyler . After dinner the W . M . proposed the usual toast , commencing with " The Queen and the Craft . " This was followed b y " The Health of I lis Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master of England , " and the W . M . in proposing thc toast remarked that the Masonic events with which his Royal Highness had been connected during the past year
had been great and important . He now occupied the proud position of being Master of all thc Masons of England , and he was quite sure the Prince was loved and respected by every one of his brother Masons . In proposing " The Right Worshipful thc Earl of Carnarvon , D . G . M ., and the other Grand Officers past and present , " the W . M . said there were a great many people who thought Masonry
would suffer when thc Marquis of Ripon resigned the Grand Mastership , but subsequent events had proved how mistaken this idea wns ; and , while he should be exceedingly sorry to say anything that might bc considered offensive , he could not refrain from expressing as his opinion that when a man forgot his country for the sake of a religion which fettered him hand and foot , rendering him a
bondsman without mind of his own and compelling him to obey the dictates of a foreign potentate who had denounced Freemasonry in the most bitter terms , he was better out of Masonry than in it . Ne could not understand why it was that they had not more Grand Officers elected in thc country . It seemed to him that brethren in the provinces holding Grand Offices were in a large minority , and that
most of those offices were held b y brethren in London . He presumed this arose from the fact th at those who had the disposal of these offices saw more of their London brethren , but at the same time there were many worthy Masons in the country who had fairly earned such a distinction , and in this respect there was room for improvement . The healths of the P . G . M . and D . P . G . M . of Devon , Bros .
Huyshe and Metham , were next drunk with enthusiasm , and that of the G . M . of Cornwall , the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , followed . The W . M ., in proposing these toasts , referred in eulogistic terms to the merits of the three worshipful brethren mentioned , and expressed a hope that many years would pass before any changes were , made in the high offices held by them . The Worshipful Master ncxt
proposed " 1 he Prov Grand Officers of Devon , past and present . " He said those brethren were near and dear to them as Masons , and all lodges alike , to a very great extent , looked up to them for guidance and advice . Thos *; offices were not given to them unless they first worked hard for them ; they did their work thoroughly well , and their hearts and souls were in Masonry . Bro . Latimer , Prov . G . J . W .,
returned thanks . During the few years that he had been connected with the Order , a very great advance had been made , both in point of numbers and influence , and recent events had tended to show that this advance had been accompanied by the most admirable feeling existing amongst all Masons . They had evidence of this in the generous and liberal response which was made , not only
m this province , but over every part of thc country , to the nppeal of Bro . Metham for special funds in aid of the excellent institution with which he had been so long connected . During thc time that Bro . Metham had been the D . P . G . M . of Devon , the affiliated societies connected with this great Order had taken a position , mainly through his activity , which they had never taken before . As an
instance of the great cordiality of feeling existing amongst Masons , he would mention that not long since he received an invitation to attend a meeting of Mark Master Masons in Lincolnshire . That invitation was extended , he believed , to every part of the country , and he had since ascertained that no less than 250 Mark Masons were entertained by the Grand Master of the province on that
occasion . This showed how wide and extensive was Ihe feeling of brotherhood existing amongst all Masons ; and it was a great pride to him to bc connected with such a fraternity , distinguished alike for its honour , nobility , and benevolence . Bro . Latimer ncxt proposed " The Health of the W . M . of Sincerity , " Bro . Curteis . It was , he said , a great pleasure to him lo be succeeded by a brother who
was so competent to discharge the duties of the responsible office which he now filled , and who carried them out in a manner which reflected honour upon the lodge . Bro . Curteis was assiduous in the discharge of his duties , and he brought to bear upon them an amount of intelligence and accuracy which was exceedingly gratifying to all who had the pleasure of listening to him . He commanded the respect and esteem of all his brethren , and he ( Bro ! Latimer ) hoped