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BIM W . 0 » MA » H . C ME . TIHO . i- Craft Masonry . . 43 I instruction ¦ « + Roval Arch «<
p = S _ S _ l Gind Lodge of Cheshire 434 f „ , inental Freemasonry 435 9 , ° T ,, We Presentation to an Esteemed Br other 435 lYfrine Foundation of New Docks at Ayr t 3 S ifon-fed Central Masonic Hall for Glasgow 436 Moonie Demonstration at Grangemouth 436 SK »* Genera . Tidings ; •••;•••••;;;•;;—•;;•" ; % \ P ?* I ^ ' ;'_ tV " f ort-Visit of the P 7 i _ --. it W-iesVoGiasgow- 43 .
Papal Utterances 43 » inn-itualism 4- ° ultramontane Violence 43 « The "' Philadelp hia Keystone 439 Tie Concordia Institute 439 The Girls' School Election in October 439 Thr " Saturday Review" 44 °
The __ »_ un - - CoR _ " *' ** DEN ' ? ! T , Freemasonry in Venezuela 440 The Widow of the Late Bro . Farnfield 4 + ° Dedication of a Masonic Hall at Havant 440 Masonic Meetings for next Week 441 Advertisements i . H . Hi- iv . v . vi .
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CLAPTON LODGE ( No . 1365 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this successful lodge was held on the 2 ist inst ., at the White Hart Hotel , Clapton . Thc brethren present nn the occasion were very numerous , and among the visitors were several well-known members of thc Craft . The VV . M ., Bro . Richard Wyatt , presided , having Bro . Wm . Ktenhens . P . M ., in the S . W . chair , and Bro . George R .
Soper , W . M . elect , in that of the J . W . Of thc other brethren present were Bros . Vine , P . M . 173 ; W . Murlis , W . M . 1489 ; Somcrs , W . M . ifioz ; Cusworth , S . W . 813 ; Hobbs , S . W . 749 ; Felton , S . W . 161 . 3 ; H . J . felton , Herold , and Cockrane , 1056 ; Papmaugh , 9 ; Withers , 299 ; Vcrdon , 188 ; Allen , 733 ; Keast , 813 ; Green . 861 : Pcrrin . ** 6 e .: Glaskin , coo and 1480 ;
Humphreys , 1364 ; Hawthorn , 1489 ; and Collier , 1314 . After thc opening of the lodge , thc confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , and the disposal of some other lodge business , the W . M . elect , Bro . Geo . It . Soper , J . W ., was presented to Bro . Wyatl , who formally installed him as Master of the lodge . Thc ceremony was very imoressivclv rendered bv thc retirinsr W . M . Thc brethren
appointed and invested as officers were Bros . J . Bodkin , S . W . ; Cogan , J . W . j Murlis , Treas . ; W . I . utwychc , Sec ; Simms , S . D . ; A . McMillan , J . D . ; Finch , I . G . ; and Verry , Sec . The brethren afterwards closed down , and adjourned to banquet , which was admirably served , and after the cloth was cleared thc usual toasts were given and honoured with the greatest enthusiasm . " The H . alth nf the . W . M . " was cordiallv drunk and elonuentlv
responded to . Bro . Wyalt , P . M ., experienced the gratification of being thc recipient of an elegant Past Master ' s jewel , a gift which was feelingly acknowledged by him . Bro . Wm . Stephens , P . M ., responded for the toast of "i he Masonic Charities . " All the visitors replied in turn for the toast of " The Visitors . " Thc gathering was a most happy and successful one , and will be long remembered by all who had the opportunity and pleasure of being present .
CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —A" emergency meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Friday , . 2 nd September , at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Bro . T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B ., Middlesex , P . M ., W . M ., presided . He raised Bro . G . Newman to the Third Degree , passed Bros . Paul Levy , W . N . Phillips , T . Harding , and fl . WinsranW In the Second Decree . Bro . T . I .
Hooper Wilkins , P . M ., initiated his friends Messrs . Charles Stephen Hodges an * William Carter into thc mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . All the work was well done . Agreeably to the notice of motion given by Bro . T . J . Hooper Wilkins , the sum of twenty guineas was unanimously voted from the lodge funds towards the testimonial to he presented to Bro . T . I . Sabinein
recognition of his services as the first W . M . and one of its founders , it being understood the vote of the lodge funds would be supplemented by private donations of the members . Business being ended the lodge was closed and adjourned to Saturday , October 21 st , to meet early in the afternoon . There were present besides those named Bros . . (¦ C Mason , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; E . S . Stidolph ,
J . W . j Rev . H . J . Hatch , Chaplain ; F . Walters , P . G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ; G . H . Wright , P . M ,, as S . D . ; C . W . Hudson , J . D . ; H . Faija , C . E ., I . G . ; A . J . Hawkes , D . C . ; C . T . Sparks , W . Klingenstein , ^ . Graham , H . Levy , H . Blackwell , R . C . Harrison , «• H , Willats , and others . Thc visitors were Bros . Leonard Van Boolen . 12 . e : L . Beck . S . D . Ken * . L .
Alexander , P . M . 188 ; C . H . McKay , 97 ; P . Brandy , 20 ; Walter Downing , P . M . 20 ; Joseph Blenn , W . M . I 0 » 7 l C . G . Rushworth , W . M . 1309 ; W . T . Lover , J-W . and W . M . elect 1 J 78 ; Maik Van Boolen , Mount Lebanon , American Constitution ; and others whose names We regret we could not ascertain . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . Ihe regular meeting- of this lodge was held in the
Masonic rooms , at the Athen-eum , on the 13 th inst . Bro . ¦ { . nomas Atkinson , the W . M ., occupied the chair of K . S . br M * a r" ? umerous attendance of members and visiting ,. 'F - The lodge was opened with solemn prayer in intr ' Def » rce - after which the minutes of previous meetg were read and confirmed . There being no special y -siness before the lodge , Bro . Dr . Moore , P . G . S . B . of _ 7 , th * " request of the W . M . kindly gave an address on now to prove a Mason , " and in the cour . e of hi . re-
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marks the worthy and eminent brother forcibly urged upon his younger brethren in the Craft the necessity of never allowing the person whom they were proving to learn anything from them , but to let the stranger give the initiative in the signs , & c . He said further , that though a person might by chance give a correct answer to some of the questions that would necessarily be put to him , they should
not be satisfied with that , but proceed further , till it was proved beyond any doubt that the person was a Mason before being admitted to a lodge . The address was listened to with much attention by those present , and was rendered additionally interesting by Bro . Moore relating several instances that had come under his own personal observation , showing the necessity for adopting the course
which he . advocated , A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Dr . Moore at the conclusion of his remarks , and thc usual proclamations having been made , the lodge was closed with thc formalities of the Craft . DEPTFORD . — -Royal Oak Lodge ( No . 871 ) . —An emertrencv meetinc of this prosperous lodee was
held on Thursday , 21 st September , at the White Swan Hotel , 217 , High-street , Deptford . Bro . H . J . Tuson , W . M ., assisted by Bros . F . Walters , P . G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec ; G . Andrews , P . M ., D . C ; J . J . Pakes , S . W . ; H . J . Fisher , Org . ; J . G . Vohmann , I . G . ; H . W . F . Fellows , F . H . Burr , W . O . Lockhead , W . Simmons , E . James , R . Mason , W . H . Truelove , J . G .
Thomas , W . Abbott , W . White , A . Maeers , G . Eve , L . Michaels , and others . The visitors were Bros . G . H . Kitson , 54 §; David Smith , 1326 ; and some more , whose names we were unable to ascertain . Thc work done was passing Bros . L . Michaels , W . White , and W . Abbott to the Second Degree , initiating Messrs . Gustav Wildermuth , John Buchelc , and Joel Davis into Freemasonry .
Bro . G . Andrews , in an admirable manner , gave the Lecture on the Tracing Board in thc Second Degree , also the charge to thc newly-initiated members . All business being ended , the lodge was closed , and adjourned until Thursday , October 26 th , to meet at five o ' clock p . m . As there was not any banquet or refreshment , the brethren separated directly the lodge was closed , and adjourned .
PLUMSTEAD . —United Military ( No . 1536 ) . The regular monthly meeting of this Urge and prosperous lodge took place on Friday last , the 8 th inst ., at Bro . Plaisted ' s fine Hall on Anglcsca Hill , a great number of thc brethren of thc lodge as well as visitors being present . Bro . W . Weston , thc W . M ., presided , supported by thc following officers : G . Spinkcs , S . W . ; Picken , J . W . ; W .
Murphy , Treas . ; I . Cooper , Sec . ; H . Shaw , S . D . ; J . Mc Caffery , J . D . ; D . Deevcs , D . C . ; Harding , Org . ; Ritchie , I . G . ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . The P . M . ' s present were Bro . F . G . Pownall and Bro . R . Croisdalc . The lodge being duly opened two brethren were passed to thc Second Degree and three received the benefit of the Third degree . The lodge was then resumed and the
W . M . presented Bro . Cooper , thc Secretary , with a very handsome Secretary ' s jewel , as a mark of respect from thc lodge and as a recognition of thc valuable services rendered to it by him since its formation . Bro . Cooper icturned thanks , and assured the W . M . and lodge of his intention , if possible , of doing still more for the prosperity of it , and thanked them cordially for their splendid present .
The lodge was then closed , and refreshments partaken of , the usual toasts being duly honoured . The visitors included T . Butt , W . M . 700 ; T . Ward , P . M . 700 ; T . D . Hayes , J . W . 913 ; A . Jessup , Treas . 913 ; A . Wallis , 9 ' 3 i J . W . Virgo , 70-j ; C . Morton , 700 ; E . T . Robertson , 398 ; J . Brewster , 398 ; G . Shultz , 13 ; G . H . Baker , 1 * 1 ; VV . McDaniel , 13 ; W . Osborne , 1428 ; A . Brookson ,
1424 ; G . Fraser , 700 ; W . G . Douglas ., 1463 ; B . Norman , 13 ; C . Jolly , 913 ; and others . HATFIELD . —Cranbourne Lodge ( No . 1580 ) . —Thc first season of this lodge came to a termination on Tuesday , 19 th inst ., when the brethren met at thc Red Lion , Hatfield , to select a Master , elect a Treasurer , and , as Hertfordshire summer Masons , to close their lodge until
the flowers next May again welcome them to Hatfield . The weather last Tuesday was all that could he desired for a country ramble , but the brethren resisted all temptations , and opened lodge in the old coaching inn which stands near thc Hatfield Station . The brethren welcomed back to his chair Bro . Bowyer , who is still suffering from the effects of an accident , which had necessitated his absence at
the previous meeting , and the Senior Warden's chair was filled by Bro . Mather , P . M . of the Upton Lodge , Bro . Bonsor occupying the J . W . 's chair . There were also present Bro . E . Massey , Prov . G . S . ot Herts , as P . M . ; Bro . J . Terry , as Sec . Bro . P . M . Cook , as Treas . ; Bro . Cox , S . D . ; Bro . Halford , J . D . ; and Bro . Killich , as I . G ., Bro . Hillier being absent through illness . The first business was the
balloting for a joining member , Bro . Crutch , W . M . of the Burdett-Coutts Lodge , and the ballot being clear the elected brother acknowledged the kindness shown him , while the lodge congratulated itself upon having won to its ranks another good man and brother equal to its high standard ; for all , or nearly all , in it can at least work the three decrees , while not a few can also instal . The
election then proceeded for the Master for the ensuing year , and Bro . Mather was unanimously elected to that high position . Bro . Cook was then re -elected Treasurer , and Bro . Steadman again chosen Tyler . The business of adopting a set of bye-laws was discharged under thc advice of the able and experienced Secretary , and the lodge then closed in the usual manner . The brethren were
indulged with the time for a short walk , and then sat down to a pleasant dinner . The Chief of the State was with all loyalty toasted , and the chiefs of the Craft received the honours ever accorded to them by the brethren , not forgetting the provincial dignitaries in the Craft , Bro . Murray responding . The W . Master and the W . M . elect had their high merits acknowledged , and responded to the toasts of their health . The hospitality of the lodge
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was spoken to by the visitors—Bro . J . While ( "Freemason" ) , P . M . of 228 ; Bro . Dobson , of Newstead , No , 47 ( Nottingham ) ; and Bro . Burdors , J . D . of the Highgate Lodge . During the evening Bro . Bedell , Bro . Matthews , Bro . Briggs , and others gave some interesting selections of music and poetry , and so passed the time pleasantly until the trains for London were nearly due .
when the brethren left the red-brick town behind them . STAINES . —Musgrave Lodge ( No . 1597 ) . —A meeting of this promising lodge was held on Saturday , the 16 th inst ., at the Angel and Crown , Staines . Present : Bros . J . M . Levick , W . M . ; F . Keily , Prov . G . Treas . Middlesex , S . W . ; E . Amphlett , J . W . ; T . H . Edmands , P . G . S ., S . D . ; R . Sindall , actin _ T . D .: I . Dunn . I . G .:
Gillard ; Wilson , P . M . ; E . Fairlic , and several other brethren . The business consisted of the passing of Bro . H . F . Bing , the initiation of Messrs . A . Paterson and R . G . Jewell , which ceremonies were rendered in that excellent manner for which the brethren of this young lodge are gaining so high a reputation in the Province of Middlesex . Thc next business was to consider the bve-laws .
which were submitted , and after one or two trifling alterations were adopted . The period having arrived for the election of the W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for 1877 , the ballots proved unanimous in favour of the following brethren : —Bros . F . Keily , as W . M . ; J . M . Levick , as Treas . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel was voted to the W . M . on his retiring from the chair : aim
that a recommendation should be forwarded to the Prov . Grand Master for Middlesex for the same brother ' s advancement to Provincial Grand Lodge . Other Masonic business having been brought before the lodge , it was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet under the presidency of the W . M . The usual Masonic and loyal toasts having been duly honoured , the London brethren returned to town at an early hour .
HERVEY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .-The members of the above lodge met in large numbers at thc Clifton Arms , Fulham-road on Thursday evening , Sept . 21 , in response to a circular inviting their attendance to consider the proposition ( of the Secretary and Preceptor of the lodge , Bro . G . King , jun . ) that the lodge should be removed to a more central oosition . as the at .
tendance for many months past had materially decreased , and greatly impeded the object for which the lodge was formed—viz ., to afford members of thc mother lodge ( i 260 ) an opportunity of acquiring a thorough knowledge of thc workings of thc degrees , and fit themselves to fill any office they might be appointed to . Thc lodge was opened at eight p . m ., and on being resumed to Ihe Third
Degree , the W . M . ( Bro . G . Harrison , W . M . 1260 ) rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Cox kindly volunteering as a candidate . On resuming the lodge to the First Degree , and thc W . M . rising foi the third time , Bro . ; King rose to lay before thebrethren his proposition that the lodge be removed to a more central position , and informed the brethren that Bro . Beeton , oi
the Punch Tavern , Fleet-street , had offered to accommodate them with a room that was in every way suitable for the purpose , and as the majority of the brethren of thr Hervey Lodge resided in localities to which the present lodge-room was a long distance removed , he felt confident that if his proposition was carried it would be for the comfort and convenience of all the members connected
withit . There was also another consideration , and that was an intimation from Mr . Gordon , the landlord of the Clifton Arms , that as the attendance had been so small he would have lo make a charge for the room , to recoup himself for the cost of g . s , firing , & c . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Spalding , and alter some remarks from Bros . Ward . Bicwood .
and King ( senior P . M . ) the W . M . put it to the lodge , and it was earned unanimously . Bro . King , jun ., brgged to thank the brethren for their unanimity of opinion , and before the matter was done with would propose that the nights of meeting be altered from Thursday to Friday , that alteration to take place on removing to the new lodge quarters . This proposition having been seconded by Bro .
Burley , was put and carried unanimously . Bro . Withers then rose to propose that , as an inducement for the members of the lodge to attend in large numbers , the Fifteen Sections should be worked on a convenient day , and , after some desultory remarks , it was eventually decided that Bro . G . King , jun ., be invited to work them on the last Friday in October . The Secretary having informed the brethren that an opening supper would take place in
October at Bro . Beeton ' s , and he would be glad to take the names of those brethren who intended to be present . This ending thc business'for the evening , the lodge was closed in due form . Among the brethren present were Bros . King , sen ., P . M . 1260 ; G . King , jun , P . M . 1260 ; Harrison , W . M . 1260 ; Goodane , as S . W . ; Portway , as J . W . ; Withers , S . D . ; Ward , I . G . ; and Bros . Salmon , Steward , Cox , Gonier , Spalding , Burley , Bigwood , Butter , Ballard , Alexander , and others .
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TORQUAY . —St . John's Chapter ( No . 328 ) . — The quarterly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , September 19 th , at 5 p . m . The principal chairs were taken by Ex . Comps . Perry , Z . ; Murray , H . ; Warren , J . There were also present Ex . Comps . Rev . R , Bowden , Dr . Hopkins , Harland , P . Z . ' s ; Comps . Bradnee
E . ; Hurrell , N . ; Pigott , Pr . Soj . ; Fullwood , S . Soj . ; Morgan , as J . Soj . ; and several others . Thc Board of Installed Principals having been opened , the companions were admitted , and the chapter was opened . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for the following as candidates for exal - ation , which proved unanimous in their favour : Bros . G .
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
BIM W . 0 » MA » H . C ME . TIHO . i- Craft Masonry . . 43 I instruction ¦ « + Roval Arch «<
p = S _ S _ l Gind Lodge of Cheshire 434 f „ , inental Freemasonry 435 9 , ° T ,, We Presentation to an Esteemed Br other 435 lYfrine Foundation of New Docks at Ayr t 3 S ifon-fed Central Masonic Hall for Glasgow 436 Moonie Demonstration at Grangemouth 436 SK »* Genera . Tidings ; •••;•••••;;;•;;—•;;•" ; % \ P ?* I ^ ' ;'_ tV " f ort-Visit of the P 7 i _ --. it W-iesVoGiasgow- 43 .
Papal Utterances 43 » inn-itualism 4- ° ultramontane Violence 43 « The "' Philadelp hia Keystone 439 Tie Concordia Institute 439 The Girls' School Election in October 439 Thr " Saturday Review" 44 °
The __ »_ un - - CoR _ " *' ** DEN ' ? ! T , Freemasonry in Venezuela 440 The Widow of the Late Bro . Farnfield 4 + ° Dedication of a Masonic Hall at Havant 440 Masonic Meetings for next Week 441 Advertisements i . H . Hi- iv . v . vi .
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CLAPTON LODGE ( No . 1365 ) . —Thc installation meeting of this successful lodge was held on the 2 ist inst ., at the White Hart Hotel , Clapton . Thc brethren present nn the occasion were very numerous , and among the visitors were several well-known members of thc Craft . The VV . M ., Bro . Richard Wyatt , presided , having Bro . Wm . Ktenhens . P . M ., in the S . W . chair , and Bro . George R .
Soper , W . M . elect , in that of the J . W . Of thc other brethren present were Bros . Vine , P . M . 173 ; W . Murlis , W . M . 1489 ; Somcrs , W . M . ifioz ; Cusworth , S . W . 813 ; Hobbs , S . W . 749 ; Felton , S . W . 161 . 3 ; H . J . felton , Herold , and Cockrane , 1056 ; Papmaugh , 9 ; Withers , 299 ; Vcrdon , 188 ; Allen , 733 ; Keast , 813 ; Green . 861 : Pcrrin . ** 6 e .: Glaskin , coo and 1480 ;
Humphreys , 1364 ; Hawthorn , 1489 ; and Collier , 1314 . After thc opening of the lodge , thc confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , and the disposal of some other lodge business , the W . M . elect , Bro . Geo . It . Soper , J . W ., was presented to Bro . Wyatl , who formally installed him as Master of the lodge . Thc ceremony was very imoressivclv rendered bv thc retirinsr W . M . Thc brethren
appointed and invested as officers were Bros . J . Bodkin , S . W . ; Cogan , J . W . j Murlis , Treas . ; W . I . utwychc , Sec ; Simms , S . D . ; A . McMillan , J . D . ; Finch , I . G . ; and Verry , Sec . The brethren afterwards closed down , and adjourned to banquet , which was admirably served , and after the cloth was cleared thc usual toasts were given and honoured with the greatest enthusiasm . " The H . alth nf the . W . M . " was cordiallv drunk and elonuentlv
responded to . Bro . Wyalt , P . M ., experienced the gratification of being thc recipient of an elegant Past Master ' s jewel , a gift which was feelingly acknowledged by him . Bro . Wm . Stephens , P . M ., responded for the toast of "i he Masonic Charities . " All the visitors replied in turn for the toast of " The Visitors . " Thc gathering was a most happy and successful one , and will be long remembered by all who had the opportunity and pleasure of being present .
CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —A" emergency meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Friday , . 2 nd September , at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Bro . T . J . Sabine , P . P . G . S . B ., Middlesex , P . M ., W . M ., presided . He raised Bro . G . Newman to the Third Degree , passed Bros . Paul Levy , W . N . Phillips , T . Harding , and fl . WinsranW In the Second Decree . Bro . T . I .
Hooper Wilkins , P . M ., initiated his friends Messrs . Charles Stephen Hodges an * William Carter into thc mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . All the work was well done . Agreeably to the notice of motion given by Bro . T . J . Hooper Wilkins , the sum of twenty guineas was unanimously voted from the lodge funds towards the testimonial to he presented to Bro . T . I . Sabinein
recognition of his services as the first W . M . and one of its founders , it being understood the vote of the lodge funds would be supplemented by private donations of the members . Business being ended the lodge was closed and adjourned to Saturday , October 21 st , to meet early in the afternoon . There were present besides those named Bros . . (¦ C Mason , S . W ., and W . M . elect ; E . S . Stidolph ,
J . W . j Rev . H . J . Hatch , Chaplain ; F . Walters , P . G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ; G . H . Wright , P . M ,, as S . D . ; C . W . Hudson , J . D . ; H . Faija , C . E ., I . G . ; A . J . Hawkes , D . C . ; C . T . Sparks , W . Klingenstein , ^ . Graham , H . Levy , H . Blackwell , R . C . Harrison , «• H , Willats , and others . Thc visitors were Bros . Leonard Van Boolen . 12 . e : L . Beck . S . D . Ken * . L .
Alexander , P . M . 188 ; C . H . McKay , 97 ; P . Brandy , 20 ; Walter Downing , P . M . 20 ; Joseph Blenn , W . M . I 0 » 7 l C . G . Rushworth , W . M . 1309 ; W . T . Lover , J-W . and W . M . elect 1 J 78 ; Maik Van Boolen , Mount Lebanon , American Constitution ; and others whose names We regret we could not ascertain . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . Ihe regular meeting- of this lodge was held in the
Masonic rooms , at the Athen-eum , on the 13 th inst . Bro . ¦ { . nomas Atkinson , the W . M ., occupied the chair of K . S . br M * a r" ? umerous attendance of members and visiting ,. 'F - The lodge was opened with solemn prayer in intr ' Def » rce - after which the minutes of previous meetg were read and confirmed . There being no special y -siness before the lodge , Bro . Dr . Moore , P . G . S . B . of _ 7 , th * " request of the W . M . kindly gave an address on now to prove a Mason , " and in the cour . e of hi . re-
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marks the worthy and eminent brother forcibly urged upon his younger brethren in the Craft the necessity of never allowing the person whom they were proving to learn anything from them , but to let the stranger give the initiative in the signs , & c . He said further , that though a person might by chance give a correct answer to some of the questions that would necessarily be put to him , they should
not be satisfied with that , but proceed further , till it was proved beyond any doubt that the person was a Mason before being admitted to a lodge . The address was listened to with much attention by those present , and was rendered additionally interesting by Bro . Moore relating several instances that had come under his own personal observation , showing the necessity for adopting the course
which he . advocated , A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Dr . Moore at the conclusion of his remarks , and thc usual proclamations having been made , the lodge was closed with thc formalities of the Craft . DEPTFORD . — -Royal Oak Lodge ( No . 871 ) . —An emertrencv meetinc of this prosperous lodee was
held on Thursday , 21 st September , at the White Swan Hotel , 217 , High-street , Deptford . Bro . H . J . Tuson , W . M ., assisted by Bros . F . Walters , P . G . J . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec ; G . Andrews , P . M ., D . C ; J . J . Pakes , S . W . ; H . J . Fisher , Org . ; J . G . Vohmann , I . G . ; H . W . F . Fellows , F . H . Burr , W . O . Lockhead , W . Simmons , E . James , R . Mason , W . H . Truelove , J . G .
Thomas , W . Abbott , W . White , A . Maeers , G . Eve , L . Michaels , and others . The visitors were Bros . G . H . Kitson , 54 §; David Smith , 1326 ; and some more , whose names we were unable to ascertain . Thc work done was passing Bros . L . Michaels , W . White , and W . Abbott to the Second Degree , initiating Messrs . Gustav Wildermuth , John Buchelc , and Joel Davis into Freemasonry .
Bro . G . Andrews , in an admirable manner , gave the Lecture on the Tracing Board in thc Second Degree , also the charge to thc newly-initiated members . All business being ended , the lodge was closed , and adjourned until Thursday , October 26 th , to meet at five o ' clock p . m . As there was not any banquet or refreshment , the brethren separated directly the lodge was closed , and adjourned .
PLUMSTEAD . —United Military ( No . 1536 ) . The regular monthly meeting of this Urge and prosperous lodge took place on Friday last , the 8 th inst ., at Bro . Plaisted ' s fine Hall on Anglcsca Hill , a great number of thc brethren of thc lodge as well as visitors being present . Bro . W . Weston , thc W . M ., presided , supported by thc following officers : G . Spinkcs , S . W . ; Picken , J . W . ; W .
Murphy , Treas . ; I . Cooper , Sec . ; H . Shaw , S . D . ; J . Mc Caffery , J . D . ; D . Deevcs , D . C . ; Harding , Org . ; Ritchie , I . G . ; and J . Lackland , Tyler . The P . M . ' s present were Bro . F . G . Pownall and Bro . R . Croisdalc . The lodge being duly opened two brethren were passed to thc Second Degree and three received the benefit of the Third degree . The lodge was then resumed and the
W . M . presented Bro . Cooper , thc Secretary , with a very handsome Secretary ' s jewel , as a mark of respect from thc lodge and as a recognition of thc valuable services rendered to it by him since its formation . Bro . Cooper icturned thanks , and assured the W . M . and lodge of his intention , if possible , of doing still more for the prosperity of it , and thanked them cordially for their splendid present .
The lodge was then closed , and refreshments partaken of , the usual toasts being duly honoured . The visitors included T . Butt , W . M . 700 ; T . Ward , P . M . 700 ; T . D . Hayes , J . W . 913 ; A . Jessup , Treas . 913 ; A . Wallis , 9 ' 3 i J . W . Virgo , 70-j ; C . Morton , 700 ; E . T . Robertson , 398 ; J . Brewster , 398 ; G . Shultz , 13 ; G . H . Baker , 1 * 1 ; VV . McDaniel , 13 ; W . Osborne , 1428 ; A . Brookson ,
1424 ; G . Fraser , 700 ; W . G . Douglas ., 1463 ; B . Norman , 13 ; C . Jolly , 913 ; and others . HATFIELD . —Cranbourne Lodge ( No . 1580 ) . —Thc first season of this lodge came to a termination on Tuesday , 19 th inst ., when the brethren met at thc Red Lion , Hatfield , to select a Master , elect a Treasurer , and , as Hertfordshire summer Masons , to close their lodge until
the flowers next May again welcome them to Hatfield . The weather last Tuesday was all that could he desired for a country ramble , but the brethren resisted all temptations , and opened lodge in the old coaching inn which stands near thc Hatfield Station . The brethren welcomed back to his chair Bro . Bowyer , who is still suffering from the effects of an accident , which had necessitated his absence at
the previous meeting , and the Senior Warden's chair was filled by Bro . Mather , P . M . of the Upton Lodge , Bro . Bonsor occupying the J . W . 's chair . There were also present Bro . E . Massey , Prov . G . S . ot Herts , as P . M . ; Bro . J . Terry , as Sec . Bro . P . M . Cook , as Treas . ; Bro . Cox , S . D . ; Bro . Halford , J . D . ; and Bro . Killich , as I . G ., Bro . Hillier being absent through illness . The first business was the
balloting for a joining member , Bro . Crutch , W . M . of the Burdett-Coutts Lodge , and the ballot being clear the elected brother acknowledged the kindness shown him , while the lodge congratulated itself upon having won to its ranks another good man and brother equal to its high standard ; for all , or nearly all , in it can at least work the three decrees , while not a few can also instal . The
election then proceeded for the Master for the ensuing year , and Bro . Mather was unanimously elected to that high position . Bro . Cook was then re -elected Treasurer , and Bro . Steadman again chosen Tyler . The business of adopting a set of bye-laws was discharged under thc advice of the able and experienced Secretary , and the lodge then closed in the usual manner . The brethren were
indulged with the time for a short walk , and then sat down to a pleasant dinner . The Chief of the State was with all loyalty toasted , and the chiefs of the Craft received the honours ever accorded to them by the brethren , not forgetting the provincial dignitaries in the Craft , Bro . Murray responding . The W . Master and the W . M . elect had their high merits acknowledged , and responded to the toasts of their health . The hospitality of the lodge
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was spoken to by the visitors—Bro . J . While ( "Freemason" ) , P . M . of 228 ; Bro . Dobson , of Newstead , No , 47 ( Nottingham ) ; and Bro . Burdors , J . D . of the Highgate Lodge . During the evening Bro . Bedell , Bro . Matthews , Bro . Briggs , and others gave some interesting selections of music and poetry , and so passed the time pleasantly until the trains for London were nearly due .
when the brethren left the red-brick town behind them . STAINES . —Musgrave Lodge ( No . 1597 ) . —A meeting of this promising lodge was held on Saturday , the 16 th inst ., at the Angel and Crown , Staines . Present : Bros . J . M . Levick , W . M . ; F . Keily , Prov . G . Treas . Middlesex , S . W . ; E . Amphlett , J . W . ; T . H . Edmands , P . G . S ., S . D . ; R . Sindall , actin _ T . D .: I . Dunn . I . G .:
Gillard ; Wilson , P . M . ; E . Fairlic , and several other brethren . The business consisted of the passing of Bro . H . F . Bing , the initiation of Messrs . A . Paterson and R . G . Jewell , which ceremonies were rendered in that excellent manner for which the brethren of this young lodge are gaining so high a reputation in the Province of Middlesex . Thc next business was to consider the bve-laws .
which were submitted , and after one or two trifling alterations were adopted . The period having arrived for the election of the W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for 1877 , the ballots proved unanimous in favour of the following brethren : —Bros . F . Keily , as W . M . ; J . M . Levick , as Treas . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel was voted to the W . M . on his retiring from the chair : aim
that a recommendation should be forwarded to the Prov . Grand Master for Middlesex for the same brother ' s advancement to Provincial Grand Lodge . Other Masonic business having been brought before the lodge , it was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet under the presidency of the W . M . The usual Masonic and loyal toasts having been duly honoured , the London brethren returned to town at an early hour .
HERVEY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .-The members of the above lodge met in large numbers at thc Clifton Arms , Fulham-road on Thursday evening , Sept . 21 , in response to a circular inviting their attendance to consider the proposition ( of the Secretary and Preceptor of the lodge , Bro . G . King , jun . ) that the lodge should be removed to a more central oosition . as the at .
tendance for many months past had materially decreased , and greatly impeded the object for which the lodge was formed—viz ., to afford members of thc mother lodge ( i 260 ) an opportunity of acquiring a thorough knowledge of thc workings of thc degrees , and fit themselves to fill any office they might be appointed to . Thc lodge was opened at eight p . m ., and on being resumed to Ihe Third
Degree , the W . M . ( Bro . G . Harrison , W . M . 1260 ) rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Cox kindly volunteering as a candidate . On resuming the lodge to the First Degree , and thc W . M . rising foi the third time , Bro . ; King rose to lay before thebrethren his proposition that the lodge be removed to a more central position , and informed the brethren that Bro . Beeton , oi
the Punch Tavern , Fleet-street , had offered to accommodate them with a room that was in every way suitable for the purpose , and as the majority of the brethren of thr Hervey Lodge resided in localities to which the present lodge-room was a long distance removed , he felt confident that if his proposition was carried it would be for the comfort and convenience of all the members connected
withit . There was also another consideration , and that was an intimation from Mr . Gordon , the landlord of the Clifton Arms , that as the attendance had been so small he would have lo make a charge for the room , to recoup himself for the cost of g . s , firing , & c . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Spalding , and alter some remarks from Bros . Ward . Bicwood .
and King ( senior P . M . ) the W . M . put it to the lodge , and it was earned unanimously . Bro . King , jun ., brgged to thank the brethren for their unanimity of opinion , and before the matter was done with would propose that the nights of meeting be altered from Thursday to Friday , that alteration to take place on removing to the new lodge quarters . This proposition having been seconded by Bro .
Burley , was put and carried unanimously . Bro . Withers then rose to propose that , as an inducement for the members of the lodge to attend in large numbers , the Fifteen Sections should be worked on a convenient day , and , after some desultory remarks , it was eventually decided that Bro . G . King , jun ., be invited to work them on the last Friday in October . The Secretary having informed the brethren that an opening supper would take place in
October at Bro . Beeton ' s , and he would be glad to take the names of those brethren who intended to be present . This ending thc business'for the evening , the lodge was closed in due form . Among the brethren present were Bros . King , sen ., P . M . 1260 ; G . King , jun , P . M . 1260 ; Harrison , W . M . 1260 ; Goodane , as S . W . ; Portway , as J . W . ; Withers , S . D . ; Ward , I . G . ; and Bros . Salmon , Steward , Cox , Gonier , Spalding , Burley , Bigwood , Butter , Ballard , Alexander , and others .
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TORQUAY . —St . John's Chapter ( No . 328 ) . — The quarterly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , September 19 th , at 5 p . m . The principal chairs were taken by Ex . Comps . Perry , Z . ; Murray , H . ; Warren , J . There were also present Ex . Comps . Rev . R , Bowden , Dr . Hopkins , Harland , P . Z . ' s ; Comps . Bradnee
E . ; Hurrell , N . ; Pigott , Pr . Soj . ; Fullwood , S . Soj . ; Morgan , as J . Soj . ; and several others . Thc Board of Installed Principals having been opened , the companions were admitted , and the chapter was opened . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for the following as candidates for exal - ation , which proved unanimous in their favour : Bros . G .