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Craft JHasonrjL GRESHAM LODaE ( No . 869 ) . —The regular meeting of the lodge on the gth inst ., was what is called the " ladies' day , ' " ' that is , one of those pleasant diversions from the regular routine of Masonic life when the lady

friends of the brethren honour them with their presence at the banquet , not only gracing the meeting with their smiles , merry laughter , and cheerful chit-chat , but materially adding to the enjoyment and digestion of all the of the time

good things provided . Considering how much of the executive officers is taken up in preparing and providing for the success of these meetings that would otherwise be spent in the family circle , it was thought to be a most appropriate time to present the Treasurer with a testimonial to mark the appreciation of the brethren of his untiring exertions in the interest of the lodge . Bro . Thomas S . Holland , W . M ., in presenting Bro . F .

D . R . Copestick , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Herts , with a handsome illuminated address , beautifully framed , together with a gold jewel , took occasion to remark that it had been spontaneously subscribed for by the officers and brethren of the lodge in token of their esteem for the zeal he had displayed in promoting the best interests of the lodge ior a period of over iS years , the last 10 of which he had been Treasurer , and , while acknowledging the many services he

had rendered to the lodge , remarked that the labour and pains he had bestowed in compiling the " History of the Cheshunt Great House , " in which they were assembled , and which they were privileged to call the home of the Gresham Lodge entitled him to their warmest thanks , and he trusted he would long be spared to continue those services , and retain the confidence and affection of his brethren and friends .

Bro . Copestick acknowledged in suitable terms the handsome present , and kindly expressions of appreciation and goodwill that accompanied it . His heart was too full to say much more than to reiterate the feelings that animated him towards the lodge , of which he had ever endeavoured to give practical proof . Both jewel and address were the work of Bro . George Kenning , and admitted by all to be well executed and of full value . ——

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 4 S ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Industry Masonic Hall on Monday , the 25 th inst . The attendance of brethren was below the average , owing to the extreme heat , and absence from home of holiday makers . The chair was occupied by Bro . John Wood , P . M ., D . C , P . G . J . W ., assisted and supported bv Bros . Robt . Whitfield , as I . P . M . ; David Sinclair ,

P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , as S . W . ; J . G . Smith , P . M ., as T . W . ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; E . Shcwbrooks , Sec ; VV . Dalrymple , S . D . ; W . Brown , J . D . ; A . Simpson , as I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Thos . Thompson , S . S . ; VVm . Stafford , J . S . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; W . F . Brown , C . Case , J . XV . Porter , W . F . Carmon , W . Whitfield , T . Shepherd , G . Dunn , J . Patterson , XV . Richardson , T . Slack , Robt . Hudson , P . G . Sec ; I- S . Wilson , P . M .

240 , P . P . G . S . W . ; Thos . Coulson , P . M . 240 , P . P . G . J . IS . ; G . Haidy , P . M . 1643 , P . G . A . D . C . ; Jos . Cook , P . M . 4 S 1 , P . P . G . S . W . Northumberland ; H . S . Bird , LP . M . 1664 , P . G . R . Northumberland ; J . A . Witter , P . M . 1119 ; J . S . Sedcole , S . W . and W . M . elect 1119 ; A . M . Loades , P . M . 24 ; J . W . Robson , 1342 ; Jas . Liddle , 1676 ; and others . After the preliminary proceedings the ballot was taken

for Mr . Thomas Slack , who was duly elected . The candidate being in attendance was regularly initiated by Bro . ' John Wood , the acting W . M ., and the working tools were explained by the acting J . VV . The lodge was honoured with an official visit from several of the Prov . Grand Officers , as above enumerated . The brethren adjourned to the refreshment room , and spent the remainder of the evening in a most agreeable manner .

SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 14 th inst ., Bro . John C . Moor , W . M ., presiding . Among those present were Bros . B . Levy , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., acting LP . M . ; J . R . Pattison , S . W . ; R . Singleton , J . VV . ; G . C . Watson , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., Sec ; Edwin Clarkson , S . D . ; Christopher M . Wake , J . D . ; John George Nasbet , LG . ; John I . Clay , P . M ., P . P . G . S .

of W ., D . of C . ; E . G . Watson , Org . ; Wm . A . O . butcliffe , Stwd . ; Wm . Birch , Auditor ; J . Brown , Tyler ; C . J . Banister , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . P . G . S . D . Durham , P . P . G . D . C . West Lane , P . P . G . P . Northumberland , & c . ; John Wood , P . M . 48 , W . M . 1712 , P . G . J . W . ; R . Hudson , P . G . Sec . ; John Page , P . M . 406 , P . G . J . W . Northumberland ; Wm . Liddell , P . M . 949 , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . S . Cumberland , P . M . 1611 , P . P . G . J . W . ; R . A . Dodds ,

"W . AL 1626 ; J . G . Kirtley , W . M . 949 ; Ihos . Dinning , W . M . 4 S 1 ; John Hudson , I . P . M . 94 ; S . M . Harris , P . M . 40 G , P . G . A . D . C . Northumberland , R . Kinneard , P . M . So , P . G . P . ; M . H . Dodd , P . M . 48 and 1119 ; A . Gray , P . M . 949 ; Robt . Whitfield , P . M . 48 ; A . T . Munroe , P . M . 949 , P . P . G . S . B . , * Mark Douglas , P . M . So ; J . Whitter , P . M . 1119 , P . G . P . ; James Sedcole , S . W . 1119 ; M . Frampton , P . M . 94 , P . G . S . B . ; J .

Hewson , S . W . 949 ; J . B . Wells , P . M . 661 ; James Hudson , 80 ; John J . Wilson , S . D . So ; H . Weberhng , 04 ; H . A . Simpson , J . D . 949 ; T . Smith , So ; T . W . Heppell , 80 ; R . Belton , 481 ; J . B . Spiers , 173 ( Largs St . John ); D . VV . James , Chap 661 j Alexander Anderson , 94 ; John H . Irwin , 13 S 9 ; H . Fenner , 1095 , Greenlaw , ( Burmah ); A . Todd , 1065 ( Alexandria ); T . G . Garrick , J . VV . 94 ; S . W . Backley , S . S . So ; Robert Stewart , 94 ; E . Turnbull , J . D . 4 S 1 ; Horace Crisp , LG .

949 ; F . Leddicoat , S . S . 4 S 1 ; James H . Nisbet , 949 ; T . Atkinson , I . G . St . John ; P . Maddison , 13 S 9 ; G . S . Sims , 1342 , P . G . Tyler Northumberland ; E . D . Davis , P P . G . | . W . ; J . E . Nelson , W . M , 80 ; F . Maddison , P . P . G . D . ; J . Riseborough , P . M . 94 , P . P . G . P . ; T . M . Watson , P . M . 97 ; W . Beattie , P . M . 1389 ; and a number of the members of the lodge , the attendance being the largest seen in the lodge room at a regular meeting for some years past .

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The lodge was duly opened , and , after the minutes of last meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Hartley Campbell , who was unanimously elected . Mr . Campbell being in attendance , was introduced and initiated into Masonry by Bro . W . Beattie ,

P . M . Bro . Moor , W . M ., drew the attention of the brethren to the fact that the consecration of the Londonderry Lodge , No . 2039 , would take place on Saturday , the 30 th inst . Bro . P . Hudson , Prov . G . Sec , afterwards briefly addressed the lodge , and acknowledged the help he had at all times received from the numerous provincial brethren , and

he trusted that , while he should stand in their midst as the Secretary of the Grand Lodge , 'of Durham , he should ever have their hearty support and continue to be held in their their high esteem . The W . M . expressed a hearty welcome to the provincial officers and numerous brethren who had visited the lodge , all of whom he thanked for their attendance .

The lodge was afterwards closed , and an adjournment made to the banqueting hall . The chair was taken by Bro . J . C . Moor . The toasts of "The Queen " and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " were cordially received . "The Pro G . M . and Officers of the Grand Lodge" was next given , to which Bro . Banister suitably responded .

Bro . Moor then gave the toast of "The R . W . P . G . M ., the Marquess of Londonderry , and Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge-of Durham , " which was enthusiastically received . Bro . J . Wood , P . G . J . W ., and Bro . R . Hudson , P . G . Sec , responded the latter referring to the deep interest the P . G . M . took in all the affairs of the province .

Bro . T . N . Watson then proposed "The Newly-initiated Candidate , Bro . H . Campbell , " which was duly honoured . Bro . J . J . Clay next gave " The Visiting Brethren from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland , and the Provincial Grand Lodge of North and East Yorkshire , " to which Bros . Page and Harris , Northumberland , and Bro . J . S . Cumberland , Vcrk , responded . and the Visitors from

" The Visitors from other towns , the Sister Lodges in the town , " were next proposed and suitably honoured . Bro . R . A . Dodds , W . M . 162 G , and other W . Ms , and brethren replied , and the proceedings afterwards terminated . ———BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —This lodge met on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Masonic Hall ,

among those present being the W . M ., Bro . B . H . Thorpe , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M ., and Bros : Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap ., S . W . ; T . Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M ., acting J . W . ; C . F . Bonny Hawkins , M . A ., Chap . ; Robert Hughes , Sec ; H . G . F . Wells , Prov . G . A . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; T . Walder , I . G . ; Jesson , Tyler ; C . Martin , VV . C . Till , W . T . Jordan , R . T .

Davison , M . D . ; H . Drucquer , Major Robertson , H . Foster , W . A . Raper , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a lengthened discussion took place on the proposed alteration of bye-laws , which will be brought forward at the next meeting . There being no further business , lodn-e was closed . The brethren adjourned to a well served collation , the usual toasts being given and responded to .

ELLAND . —Saville Lodge ( No . 1231 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., when the lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Lawson Savile , supported and assisted by the following brethren , viz .: Bros . S . Dyson , S . W . ; J . Rhodes , S . W . ; J . Smithers , Sec ; J . Mills , Stwd . ; Emsley , I . W .: Dr . Hoyle , I . G . ; Buckland , J . Dodgson , I . P . M . ;

S . North , J . W . ; Dr . Whalley , 1 J . C . ; L . North , and Walker , P . M . , „ , „ r . After the minutes were read and confirmed , Bro . Lewis North , having answered the necessary questions , was duly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The ceremony was performed in a very satisfactory manner by the W . M ., Bro . Emsley giving the south-east corner , and Walker ,

P . M ., the working tools . Bro . Dr . Whalley then gave the charge and also fully explained the tracing board , or the historical part of the Second Degree . Lodge was now suspended for refreshment , and then resumed in the Third Degree . Bye-laws were read . It was then moved and seconded and carried , that £ 21 be sent from the lodge to the annuity fund of the Charities . It was also carried to build private rooms .

WALTHAM CROSS . —King Harold Lodge ( No . 1327 ) . —The installation of the above lodge took place at the Four Swans , on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., Bro . John Robinson , the W . M ., in the chair . The lodge was opened and the minutes read and confirmed . Bros . Edwards and Barnes were raised , and Bro . P . L . Blackmore was balloted for and received as a joining member .

Bro . W . A . Rogers , the W . M . elect , P . G . J . L > . Herts , was presented and duly installed in the chair of K . S . The ceremony of installation was ably performed by Bro . John Robinson , the VV . M ., assisted by Bro . West , P . M ., as D C The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . John Robinson , P . G . J . W . Herts , I . P . M . ; Wm . Lewis . P . G . S .. S . W . ; Wm . Andrew Sproxt , P . G . S .,

J . W . ; Edward West , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Herts , Treas . ; Thomas Rielly , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Sec . ; Geo . Holdsworth , S . D . ; Frederick Montague Bilby , J . D . ; W . Gilbert , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., D . C ; Thomas Brewster , I . G . ; Osmand and Blackmore , Stwds . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . John Robinson , and Bro . Robinson returned thanks . The

jewel , which was a very handsome one , was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . A donation of two guiness was voted to the Convalescent Home at St . Leonards-on-Sea . The lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to a very excellent banquet , provided by the host , Bro . Tydeman , in

his usual style . There were nearly sixty sat down , and amongst the visitors were Bros . Black , Perry , Dr . Mavoer , Rev . C . H . Roberts , P . P . G . C . Essex ; J . Childs , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , and others . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were well received , and the Tyler's toast brought a pleasant evening to a close .

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 1402 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 22 nd inst ., when there was a large gathering of the Craft , amongst whom were the following -. Bros . W . J . Hughan , P . G . D . England ; G . J . Pepprell , W . M . ; J . Lane ,

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I . P . M . j J . Murray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; W . Bradnee , P . M ., Prov . G . S . D . ; J . Dodge , P . M . ; A . T . Blarney , P . M . ; B . Knight , S . VV . ; S . Garcia , J . W . ; and others of No . 1402 ; with Bros . W . Taylor , W . M . 32 S ; 1 . Bradford , W . M . 1328 , P . P . G . S . B . Oxon ; F . Palk , P . M . 153 S ; H . P . Jarman , P . M . 135 S ; C Atkins , P . M . 24 S ( late of London ); W . Atherton , W . M . 248 ; W . J . McLean , P . M . 24 S ; J . Constable , P . M . 797 ; and others .

The lodge having been duly opened in the Second Degree , the W . M . elect , Bro . Benjamin Knight , S . W ., was presented by Bro . J . Lane , I . P . M ., when a Board of Installed Masters having been opened , Bro . Knight was duly and regularly installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom by the W . M ., Bro . G . J . Pepprell , in a genial manner , the charges being given by Bro . A . T . Blarney , P . M ., in his usual able and impressive manner .

The W . M . invested the following as ' his officers , viz .: Bros . G . J . Pepprell , I . P . M . ; S . Garcia , S . W . ; F . S . Hex , J . W . ; A . T . Blarney , P . M ., Chap . ; T . Dodge , P . M ., Treas . ; M . T . Wicks , Sec ; T . Prust / S . D . ; R . Letheren , J . D . ; J . W . McKellar , D . of C . ; T . Brooks , Org . ; G . Rowland , I . G .,- VV . Hill , S . S . ; T . H . Wills , J . S . ; and J . E . Newton , Tyler ; accompanying tho respective investments with appropriate instructions as to their several

duties . Bro . J . Murray , P . M ., P . Prov . D . of C , then in the name and on behalf of the members of the lodge , presented the retiring W . M ., Bro . G . J . Pepprell , with a very handsome Past Master's jewel , suitably inscribed , as a mark of the appreciation and esteem of the brethren , which Bro . Pepprell suitably acknowledged . Bro . J . Dodge , P . M ., Treas ., was elected to represent the lodge on the

Committee of Petitions ( Devon . ) Subsequently the brethren and visitors , numbering nearly 50 , partook ' of an excellent banquet at Bro . H . C . Bolt ' s Royal Hotel . The W . M ., Bro . B . Knight , ably presided , and after the usual loyal toasts had been honoured he proposed "The Officers of Grand Lodge , " coupling with it the name of Bro . W . J . Hughan , P . G . S . D . England , who , in response to a very hearty reception ,

addressed the brethren on some of the distinctive features of the Grand Lodge in its working and prog-ress , together with very interesting information as to the antiquity of the Order . Bro . VV . Bradnee , P . M ., Prov . G . S . D ., suitably acknowledged the toast of " The Provincial Grand Lodge , " and , alluding to the compliment recently paid to him in his appointment as G . S . Deacon of the provincehe assured

, the brethren he considered it also an honour conferred on the Jordan Lodge , of which he was proud to be a member . Bro . J . Murray , P . M ., P . P . D . of C , next proposed the toast of "The Newly-Installed W . M ., " and referring to the manner in which Bro . Knight had that day commenced his duties , he felt confident that the brethren would have an efficient and zealous Master during the year .

The Worshipful Master , in acknowledging the toast , thanked the brethren for their kindness , and assured them that , although he felt a considerable amount of diffidence in looking back over the roll of his predecessors who had so ably filled the chair as Masters , he , nevertheless , should endeavour to the best of his ability to perform the duties of his high office in such a manner as to maintain the dignity of the chair , and give satisfaction to the brethren .

Bro . W . Bradnee , P . M ., Prov . G . S . D ., in proposing "The I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . G . j . Pepprell , " congratulated the lodge on the possession of a brother so diligent in the performance of his important duties . Bro . Pepprell , in reply , assured the brethren that he had sought to the utmost of his power ( as time and opportunity afforded ) to discharge his duties satisfactorily , and to maintain the honour and reputation of the lodge .

Bro . S . Garcia , S . W ., proposed " The Past Masters of the Jordan Lodge , " and responses were severally made by Bros . G . J . Pepprell , Jno . Lane , A . T . Blarney , J . Dodge , VV . Bradnee , and J . Murray . "The Visitors '" toast was next proposed by Bro . J . Lane , P . M ., who expressed his gratification , and the pleasure of the brethren of 1402 in seeing so many present , and impressed on them all the desirability of visiting other

lodges from time to time , especially for work . The toast was heartily received , and gratefully acknowledged by Bros . J . Bradford , W . M . 1358 , P . P . G . S . B . Oxon , H . P . Jarman , P . M . 1669 ; W . Taylor , W . M . 328 ; D . J . Allams , P . M . 32 S ; and Harding ( Bristol ); each of them expressing their hearty appreciation of the kindly reception they had met with . "The Oflicers of the Lodge" having been proposed by the W . M ., and duly responded to ,

Bro . G . J . Pepprell , I . P . M ., who had served as Steward to each of the three great Charities in 1 S 84 , proposed " Success to the Masonic Charities , " and , referring to the large amounts contributed during recent years towards the support of these Institutions , called on Bro . Jno . Lane , P . M ., to respond . Bro . Lane , in reply , desired to remind the brethren of the very great importance of personally supporting these

deserving Institutions , which had done , and were doing so , much real good for the members of the Order , and their widows and children , and as to-day they might be on the top of fortune's wheel , still later on they might be in less favoured circumstances , and therefore , whilst they could , he urged them to do all in their power for the benefit of the Charities , whose claims were growing with the increase of the Fraternity . Having acted as Steward to each of the

three great Charities in 1 S 83 , as representing the lodge ( which Bro . Pepprell had done this year , and Bro . J . Chapman , P . M ., & c , previously ) , he had very great pleasure in stating that he intended next year to serve as Steward to the Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons ; & c , as representing the Province of Devon , and should ask for , and

doubtless receive , the general support of the brethren . He also strongly pressed on them the claims of the " Devon Masonic Educational Fund , " the usual collection for which had been made at the table . The Tyler's toast brought to a close a very pleasant evening .

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PROSPERITY LODGE ( No . 65 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at Bio . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , when the following were present * . Bros . Rich , W . M . ; Haynes , S . W . ; Walker , J . W . and Hon . Sec ; Dyson , S . D . ;