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. O 076 ; G . Randell , VV . M . 40 ; C . E . Botley , P . M . beC . ' J M- Jenkins , P . M . 341 ; F . T . Foster , 2163 ; and f ' H . Blair , S 4 . In consequence of the holidays the attendance vvas not so od as ' ne attractions of the evening merited . After the S ° ' 1 duties had been performed , the Secretary , Bro . Huirhes , read a very able paper on " The Legend of the Third Degree , " vvhich proved intensely interesting and

eceived the closest attention from the brethren . A sketch r . ade by Bro . Lamborn appropriately illustrated one portion " f the paper and served to increase the interest in the subject . At the close of the lecture the W . M . invited criticism and narks from jne brethren and visitors , vvhich was responded Jo by several ( including Bros . Randell , Botley , Jenkins , lordari an < ^ others ) , all being unanimous in complimenting

, A . Hug hes on the ability and research displayed . Bro . g , \ V . Speth said he had no intention of criticising the paper , f ° r on me V * ' ' thought it vvas a remarkably alile production , placing the matter in a general light , vvhich rould not fail to be of interest and evoke thought in those lvho had listened to it . He desired merely to add a few notes by way of commentary , vvhich he trusted might add

to the interest of the evening . He then proceeded to favour the lodge with some very able observations , which afforded rauch instruction and information to the brethren , but many 0 ( his remarks and quotations are naturally not of a nature to be reproduced here . Suffice it to say the brethren vvho listened to him had a rare intellectual treat , which was much appreciated . After traversing various points in the paper ,

and th rowing much additional light upon the subject , Bro . Speth concluded by touching upon the sun-myth theory ( which had received Bro . Hughes' attention in the paper ) , and incidently supplied an explanation of the Masonic paradox based upon this theory , vvhich differed considerably from the usual one , which he called a quibble . Bro . Hughes , in responding to a hearty vote of thanks , expressed his

indebtedness for much of his paper to the very valuable and interesting papers read before the Quatuor Coronati Lodge and circulated among the Correspondence Circle , of which he vvas one of the earliest members . A very cordial vote , of thanks vvas also passed to Bro . G . W . Speth for

favouring the lodge with his attendance , and for the instructive speech he had made in further illustration of the legend . The transaction of another interesting detail of lodge business brought a very enjoyable evening to a close . We understand that Bro . Hughes has promised to read his paper at the June meeting of the Wellington Lodge , Rye . BURSLEM .

St . Martin ' s Lodge ( No . 98 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Municipal Buildings on Thursday , the 21 st instant , when Bro . John Mason , W . M ., vvas supported by Bros . VV . Garner , I . P . M . ; J . Scarratt , S . VV . ; A . Boulton , J . W . ; Rev . L . C . A . Edgeworth , M . A ., LL . D ., Chap . ; T . K . Pedley , P . P . G . S . of VV ., Sec . ; James Beech , S . D . ; Robt . Wilkinson ,

J . D . ; F . Weston , P . P . G . S . B ., D . C ; R . Dain , P . P . A . G . D . C ., Treas . ; J . B . Davis , Org . ; R . Owen , I . G . ; F . C . Gill and H . W . Critchlow , Stewards ; and H . Boardman , Tyler . Visitor : Bro . D . Heath , 418 , and a good attendance of brethren . The lodge being opened , and the minutes of the previous

meeting read and confirmed , Bros . Robt . Kelsall and S . I ' ointon were passed to the Degree of F . C . in an able and impressive manner by the W . M ., the working tools being I explained by Bro . J , Scarratt , S . W ., with his usual ability , [ and the work of all the officers vvas carried through in a highly creditable manner . Letters of apology were read ; ( ram several brethren for non-attendance from various

causes . The business ended , the brethren adjourned to Bro . W . Dentley ' s , Roebuck Hotel , for a social hour , the W . M . presiding , when the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts vvere P ~ . ^ honoured , and a pleasant evening was spent . The intervals between the toasts vvere enlivened by some capital music and songs by Bros . J . B , Davis , Organist ; trnery , Critchlow , and Heath .

GA TESHEA D-ON- TYNE . Industry Lodge ( No . 48 J . —The first meeting under the new Master ' s sway was held on the 25 th inst ., wen there was a goodly gathering of members and visitors . m" ? » ^ m attendance vvere Bros . M . R . VVright , »••»¦; M . Corbitt , P . M ., Treas . ; Robt . Whitfield , P . M . ; Wm . Brown ,. P . M .,-D . C ; W . J . Jobson , S . VV . ; G .

A ^ SMI . J . W . ; VVm . Stafford , Sec ; A . Dodds , S . D . ; ' •W . Bagnall , J . D . ; H . Jackson , LG . ; R . Ferry , "«•; W . Douglass and W . Campbell , Stivds . ; J . T . '¦ agnell , | , R . Bunn . Tom Smith , W . H . Denton , A . ¦"" ipson , ] . J . Bowman , R . Brason , C . Graham , VV . 'lolt / apfel , G . Hibbert , and G . C Potts . Thc visiting retlian were strongly represented , and we noticed present iu A ' : * Johson , I . P . M . 1 GG 4 ; T . Purvis , W . M . 4 S 1 ; \\ f ,-A " •JUWUII I i . niiu JUU ^ 1 , 1 uivia , * v .: u . 401 ;

, I * Outhwaite , P . M . 1712 ; F . VV . Sykes , W . M . 1342 ; « m . Cooper , LP . M . 1342 ; T . Wright , S . W . 1342 ; W . * Mera 0 n , Sec . 1342 ; J . VV . Robson , P . M . 1342 ; J . f " «* * n , I . G . 1342 ; V . Raven , S . W . 1427 ; H . Geipel , A * ' r-7 ; T . E . Barnfather , W . M . 541 ; J . Macgregor , AA / i Jas . Shaw , W . M . 424 ; and others . : . , f , "allot was taken for Mr . John Armstrong , vvho being ^ f- 'endance was duly initiated by the W . M ., Bro . M . R . Wri I L " * vv . ivi ., Dro . ivi . R .

, man commenced his j ear ' s work in a very satisfactory |) w * , ^ * J- R . Bunn vvas then raised by Bro . Brown , tlie n ' ~ ?'' er some minor matters had been disposed of to ^ " ^ dmgs terminated , and an adjournment vvas made . [ . " < - refreshment room . form , 1 J 0 l'l < of the lodge throughout the evening was perils ,, i * t concerned in a highly creditible style , and 1 "te up to the old prestige of this flourishing society .

HAMPTON COURT . the dP 1 Sey L ° dge ( No . 1656 ) . —This lodge met for Htl , j n ' ! j " ° business at the Greyhound Hotel , on the San «„ . „ ,, ' Amongst those in attendance vvere Bros . II . : j P . > or h , |* . M- > WM T _ G SAV Bond JW \ V , n ^' . '" s-one , P . M .. P . P . G . P .. Treas .: Caot . V . C .

I ' D , ' , * ' F . P . G . W ., Sec ; Spooner , S . D . ; W . T . '•P . M ¦ : '"'_ v ^ B . Org . ; Simpson , Stwd . ; K . Dare , 1 1 A \ | . olh (; rs . v ' ° us inni ' r '" keen opened , and the minutes of the pre-Mr . , 1 S read and confirmed , a ballot vvas taken for Bm ' 1 ' " i nen , whfllv . l <; imnri >< : i ; ivi . lv Inifialivl hv l-hi . \ V M

! . "athekf nt was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . J . f 'V'er . 7 ? u' rreasurer ; and Bro . J . Gilbert , P . G . T ., i ast Master ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Henry

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Sapsworth , W . M . A vote of condolence vvas passed tothe family of the late Bro . VV . Hammon 1 , vvhi was the founder and first Master of the lodge . A sum of money was voted to the Thrupp Testimonial Fund . The petition to the Board of Benevolence of a widow of a deceased brother vvas signed by the members . The Audit Committee having been appointed to audit the accounts before the next regular

meeting , apologies for non-attendance vvere received from Bros . H . I-I . Room , P . G . Sec . Middx . ; J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . S . B . ; T . VV . Ockenden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; F . Chandler , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; and others . The lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . On the removal of the cloth a lew toasts followed .

_ Bro . Capt . Walls responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " Bro . E . Dan * , in proposing ' * ' The Health of the VVorshipful Master , " paid a high tribute of praise to the Masonic and personal ' qualities of Bro . Sapsworth .

"The Initiate" followed , and , in response to this toast , Bro . Lornen made an excellent speech . "The Health of the W . M . elect" came next in order , and drew from Bro . T . Grant some very interestingremarks . The brethren then separated .

HARROW . Citadel Lodge ( No . 1897 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Railway Hotel , Harrow Station , on Saturday the iGth inst . Present : Bros . VV . VVright , P . P . G . Org ., W . M . ; VV . Davison , S . VV . ; P . Young , J . W . ; J . Osborne , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M ., Sec ; O . J . Von Holtorp , Prov . G . D . C , P . M . ; J . Gaskin , P . M . ;

W . VV . Lee , S . D . ; Horace Banks , J . D . ; Wrathall , I . G . ; Gray , Stwd . ; and others . Visitors , Bros . R . J . Harris and C . J . Andrews , 1 G 25 . Lodge wasopened , and minutes confirmed . Bros . S . Wright and L . A . Bourquin vvere raised to the Degree of Master Mason , and Bros . Holborow , Janetzky , and C . J . Andrews , 1625 , vvere passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony

being impressively rendered by Bro . Von Holtorp , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C , The elections vvere proceeded with , and resulted as follows : Bros . Davison , VV . M . ; Hurran ( reelected ) , Treasurer ; and Very ( reelected ) , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel vvas unanimously voted to Bro . W . Wright , P . P . G . Org ., W . M ., in recognition of his services as

Worshipful Master during the past year . Bro . Von Holtorp , P . M . vvas elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee , and other business having been transacted the lodge vvas closed . After dinner the usual complimentary toasts vvere given , and a pleasant evening vvas spent under the genial presidency of the Worshipful Master .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) , —This lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the 13 th instant , Among those present were Bros . A . Toulmin , jun ., W . M . j Lieut .-Col . R . Cuming , S . VV . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas ., acting J . W . ; Capt . Walls , ' P . P . G . W ., Sec . ; Davis , S . D . ; and Harrison , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and

confirmed . The vote oi five guineas to the R . M . B . I ., per Bro . the Rev . S . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., vvas unanimously confirmed , as also a sum of money to the Raymond Thrupp Testimonial Fund . Apologies for non-attendance vvere received from Bros . W . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; W . H . Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; and others . The lodge vvas then closed . Refreshment followed , the VV . M . presiding most genially . A few toasts vvere duly honoured .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Jerusalem Chapter ( No . 185 ) . —This old chapter met at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Oueen-street , on the 12 th inst . Among those in attendance vvere Comps . C . A . Harris , M . E . Z . ; Hardy , II . ; Francis Smith , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . Cheshire , J . j G . Davis , P . Z ., S . E . ; Dr . Frye , P . S . ; Capt . T . C Walls , VA / .., P . P . G . P . S ., J . elect ; Ellborn , P . / .. ; Cleghoine , P . Z . ; Staley , P . Z . ; Dehane

P . Z . ( visitor ) , and others . 'The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Comp . G . Davis impressively installed Comp . Hardy as First Principal , and respectively inducted Comps . F . Smith , P . Z ., and T . C . Walls , P . Z ., as Second and Third Principals . The following investitures took place : —Comps . G . Davis , S . E . ; Dr . Frye , P . S . ; and E ,

Mallett , P . Z . 1623 , as Janitor . The other investitures were postponed . A Past Principal ' s jewel vvas presented to Comp . E . A . Harris , who suitably acknowledged the compliment . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Nathan Moss , L . C . C , P . Z . ; Rivers , S . N . ; and others . The report of the Audit

Committee vvas received and adopted . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts received full justice . An excellent programme of music vvas furnished by Comp . F . Smith , the vocal abilities of Miss Smith , a contralto , being greatly admired .

Lion and Lamb Chapter ( No . 192 V--A meeting of this chapter vvas held on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , when there were present Comjis . H . Hughes , M . E . Z . ; Dr . VV . A . Dingle , P . Z ., H . ; J . Taylor , J . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; Charles Arkell , P . Z ., S . E . ; Tl . M . Read

P . S . ; Ihos . Cohu , P . Z ., Stwd . ; F . D . IL Copestick , P . Z . ; T . S . Holland , P . Z . ; G . Grant , and John Kent . Visitors * . Comps . James Copestick and George Ward Verry . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . There being no further business the chapter was closed , the comjianions afterwards dining together .

Kennington Chapter ( No . 1381 ) . — This prosperous chapter met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 12 th inst . Among those present were Comps . Salter , M . E . Z . ; Dowling , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; G . Gardner , P . Z ., acting J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , S . E . ;

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Sims , S . N . ; George Everett , P . Z ., G . Treas ., Treasurer ; Smith , P . S . ; Dennis , ist Asst . Soj . ; Cipt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj . ; C . H . KMer , P . Z . ; H . I . Uolner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; VV . VV . Westley , P . Z . ; James Terry , VA / .., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ( Hon . Member ); and Reinardt , Janitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , Comp . James Verry respectively installed Comps . Dowling and Sims as First and Third Principals , the ceremony being 111 ) st impressively performed . Comp . Austin , IT . elect , vvas unavoidably prevented from attending to be installed . The following investitures took place : Comps . Higgins , VA / ., S . IC . ; Smith , S . N . ; G . Everett , P . Z ., G . Treas .. Treasurer ; Dennis , P . S . ; Colwell , ist

Asst . Soj . ; and Reinardt , Janitor , the report ol the Audit Committee vvas received and adopted . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp . James Terry , P . G . Std . Mr ., for his services as Installing Principal—a position which he has courteously and ably filled , with one or two exceptions , sines the foundation of the chapter . A Past Principxl ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Sims , I . P . Z . The sum of £ 555 . was voted to the R . M . I , for Boys . Apologies for

nonattendance were received from Comps . W . P . Webb , P . Z . ; E . Ayling , P . Z . ; Austin , H . elect ; and many others . The chapter vvas then closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet , most ably served by Comp . Buxton . The customary toasts received full justice . Comps . Geo . Everett and J . Terry responded in eloquent terms to the toast of " The Grand Ofiicers . "

During the evening Comps . Arter , George Everett , G . Gardner , and others instrumentally and vocally entertained the companions .

TODMORDEN . Justice Chapter ( No . 219 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter vvas held at the Masonic Hall on the 14 th inst ., when there present Comps . Chas . Crabtree , / . ; John Holt , H . j W . W . Stanslield , S . E . ; VV . VV . Moss , P . S . ; and Jno . Marshall , P . Z ., Janitor . Visitors : Comps . J . Marshall , P . Z . Gt and 12 S 3 , P . P . G . P . S .

West Yorkshire ; W . Cockroft , P . Z . 307 ; W . Crossley , P . Z . 2 SSj James Fielden , 2 SS ; and A . K . Shackleton , 2 SS . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation vvere read and confirmed . Comps . J . Holt and VV . W . Stanslield were then duly installed into their respective chairs . In consequence of Comp . T . Wilkinson being unavoidably absent , it vvas decided to postpone his

installation until the next regular convocation in July . The fallowing companions vvere then invested as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . T . H . Crossley , S . E . ; Priestley Alderson , P . S . ; J . L . Bourds , ist A . S ., * W . VV . Moss , 2 nd A . S . ; C Crabtree , P . Z ., Treas . ; and J . Marshall , P . Z ., Janitor . Comp . John Holt proposed a vote of thanks

to Comp . John Marshall , P . Z ., P . G . Reg ., for his great kindness in attending and giving the various ceremonies from time to time . This was seconded by Comp . Chas . Crabtree , P . Z ., and carried unanimously . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the companions visiting from Nos . Gi , 2 SS , 307 , and 12 S 3 , and the chapter vvas closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BARNSLEY . Portal Lodge ( No . 127 ) . —The installation meeting of this nourishing lodge wis held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall . The lodge vvas opened by Bro . VV . R . Massic , P . M ., the W . M . being unable to be present . The Prov . Grand Master then entered , and was duly saluted . ! After formal business , Bro . T . W . Embleton

vvas presented , and installed in the chair by the Prov . G . M . in a very impressive manner . 'The investiture of ollicers was proceeded vvith as follows : Bros . C . Lingard , S . VV . ; J . Sutton , J . VV . ; Fountain , M . O . ; F . C . Browne , S . O . ; J . VVood , J . O . ; VV . R . Massie , P . M ., Chap . ; 1 . H . Gration , P . M ., G . Stwd ., Treas . ; E . J . Massie , P . M .,

Sec ; E . Bilhngton , P . M ., D . C . and R . of M . ; Squire , S . D . ; Braithwaite , J . D . ; VV . Senior , Org . ; F . VV . Gration , I . G . ; Smith and Fox , Stewards ; and Rogers , Tyler . 'The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the supper room , when the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

CLARE . NCt . LODGE ( No . 26 . **) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at l . v , Fitzroy-square , when the following brethren were present : Bros . D . D . West , W . M . ; H . S . Wellcome , S . W . ; VV . H . Bourke , J . VV . ; W . 11 . Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Baker , Sec ; I . Hart , S . D . ; C . F . Cox , J . O . ; D . G . Imlay , LC ; Jas . Corp , A . Leighton , Henry Sidler , and F . Crohn .

'The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot vvas taken for Bros . F . Mecey and C . A . Cox as joining members , and declared unanimous in their favour . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . A . Leighton , acting as candidate , vvas examined , and retired whilst the lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raisingwas rehearsed excellently bythe W . M .

Thc lodge vvas resumed into the First Degree , and Bro . Corp assisted in working the Gth Section of the First Lecture . Bro . H . S . Wellcome vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his ollicers , and announced that the work would be the first ceremony , the charge , and the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . Kirby proposed , and it was duly carried , that a very hearty vote of thanks and congratulation be given to Bro . VVest , and that

the same be noted on the minutes ot the meeting , for the excellent way he had presided over the lodge , and worked the ceremony of the evening , this being the lirst occasion on which Bro . VVest had occupied the chair of W .. VL , and he had done so in a way that reflected the greatest credit not only ujion himself , but also on the Clarence Lodge of Instruction , where Bro . West had proved such a constant member . Bro . VVest returned suitable thanks , and the lodge was closed .