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draft i'Easonru . CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 1382 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday last , at the George Hotel , " Cubitt Town , E . Bro . Wm . Millington , P . M ., occupied tbe chair , in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Limn , who is suffering from a severe illness , supported by Bros . Delves , P . M . ; Searell , P . M . ; Bennett , P . M . ; CarnabyP . M ., Treas . ; Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; G .

, Smith , S . W . ; VV . Stapleton , J . W . ; Doring , S . D . ; Raker , I . G . ; and several other brethren . Visitors : Bros . Gabriel Treadwell , 1076 , and Russell . Bro . Ramos was passed to the Fellow Craft , and Bro . Bowers to the M . M . Degree . Bro . Millington , P . M . proposed , and Bro . Delves , P . AL , seconded , " That the lodge go in mourning for the late Bro . Evans for three months . " Bro . Evans was much respected in the lodsre , having been one of the first initiated , in

also having held offices in the lodge . Bro . Millington - formed the brethren that it was with much regret he announced the severe and dangerous illness of their VV . M ., Bro . Limn , and that at the same time he felt much consolation when members of the lodge called to see him , but on the hint given by Bro . Dr . Crosse they were advised only to leave their cards . After a sumptuous repast , served by the energetic host , Bro . Clark , a happy evening was spent . About fifty brethren sat down .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE .-Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The usual monthly gathering of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the 25 th inst ., at the Industry Masonic Hall , Jackson-street , when there was a capital attendance of members and visitors . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . G . Smith , assisted by his officers and brethren as follows : Bros . John Wood , I . P . M . ;

John Maulr , S . W . ; A . Simpson , as J . W . ; D . Sinclair , " P . G . A . D . C , M . C ; M . Corbett , P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; A . Rhagg , Sec . ; VV . M . Pybus , S . D . ; E . Shewbrooks , J . D . ; W . Dalrymple , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; VV . F . Brown , S . S . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; Robt . Whitfield , P . M . ; R . L . Armstrong , P . M ., P . G . Reg . Northumberland ; J . F . Corbitt , VV . F . Carman , T . Thompson , J . T . Harrison , VV .

Whitfield , J . Ivison , G . Parker , and 1 . Shepherd . I here were many Prov . Grand Oflicers present , amongr . t whom wc saw Bros . Jas . AlcCulloch , P . M . 16 43 , P . G . J . W . ; R . Hudson , P . AI . 1389 , P . G . Sec . ; Thos . Coulson , P . G . J . D . ; Geo . Greenwell , P . M . 1360 , P . G . D . C ; R . F . Cook , P . M . 48 , P . P . G . S . D . ; and G . Robertson , P . M . 240 . P . P . G . P . The visitors comprised Bros . C . B . Ford , W . M . 4 S 1 ; T .

Dinning , I . W . 4 S 1 ; W . Mathieson , 4 S 1 ; A . Munro , S . W . 1342 ; VV . Eckford , I . P . M . 1 G 43 ; J . Probert , P . AL 424 ; J . Kirby , VV . M . 1341 ; T . Smith , 424 ; VV . Heaton , 1 G 43 ; R . Cranston , 1643 ; and others . Bro . J . F . Corbitt was passed as a F . C . by Bro . R . L . Armstrong , P . M . ( by special permission of the VV . M . ) , and the S . W . explained the working implements . Bro . Thos .

Shepherd was afterwards raised to the Degree of M . AI . by the W . M ., who explained the tracing board and the tools . The VV . M ., on behalf of Bro . J . Stokoe , P . M ., then presented to the lodge a Master Mason ' s apron , which was worn by a member prior to the union of the English lodges in 1813 . The apron is a large ore , and contains the

Masonic emblems on a satin ground , and has a border similar loa M . M . M . ' s apron of the presenttime . Communications from Grand Lodge respecting the increase of quarterage fees , and from Bro . Sir Cunliffe Owen , about the Academy of Music , were referred to the consideration of members of Grand Lodge . After receiving the good wishes of the visitors , the

proceedings terminated , wfien an adjournment followed to the banqueting room , where refreshments were supplied . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts followed each other . "The P . G . O . of Durham" was responded to by Bro . J . McCullock , P . G . J . W ., and by Bro . R . Hudson , Prov . G . Secretary . "The Visitors" included filenames of Bro . G . Ureenwell , P . G . D . C , and Bro . C . B . Ford , W . AL 4 S 1 , both of whom acknowledged the compliment .

Bro . J . VVood proposed "The VV . AL , " and Bro . Smith replied . The VV . AL gave "The Health ofthe P . AL's of the Lodge , " and Bros . John VVood and Robert Whitfield , replied , and advocated the benefits of the lodge of instruction attached to No . 4 S , which the members did not avail themselves of to the extent they ought . The brethren then separated .

CHINGFORD . —Chigwell Lodge ( No . 453 ) . — Thc lamented death of the Prov . G . M . of Essex , Lord Tenterden , on the previous morning imparted a melancholy interest to the proceedings at the annual festival of this lodge , which took place at the Forest Hotel , on the 23 rd inst . ; and the deep regret expressed at the sad and sudden event was , no doubt , the more keenly felt by the

members of the Chigwell Lodge , as scarcely six weeks had elapsed since his Lordship presided over Provincial Grand Lodge under their banner . On Saturday , lodge was opened at three o ' clock , Bro . A . Buck , W . AI ., presiding over a large assembly of brethren . The visitors , who numbered over thirty , including VV . Bros . F . A . Philbriek , O . C . the late D . P . G . M . ; T . J . Railing , Prov . G . Sec .

Essex ; A . Lucking , Prov . G . D . C . Essex ; and Bros . II . Moreton , 33 ; J . M . Ross , 78 ; J . Taylor , jun ., 1 G 0 ; E . Shedd , VV . M . ; J . Lucking , 27 GJ Walter Rowley , 2 S 9 ; Thomas VVest , 700 ; and others . The brethren were clothed in mourning . At the conclusion of the preliminary formalities , the ceremony of raising a brother was impressively performed by the W . AI . ; and

Bro . J . Child , thc VV . M . elect , was afterwards installed into tlie chair of K . S . by W . Bro . Philbriek , the following brethren being invested as oflicers : VV . Bro . Buck , I . P . AL ; Bros . J . Glass , S . W . ; Bro . John Corbie , J . W . ; Rev . C . H . Roberts , Chap . ; Alartin , Treas . ; Geo . Corbie , Sec ; Sibley , S . D . ; B . Pearson , J . D . ; F . Jesse , I . G . ; Kisker , M . C ; Floyd , S . S . ; Wiriser , J . S . ; and Bro . Goddard , Tyler .

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A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to W . Bro . F . A . Philbriek , for the perfect manner in which he had discharged the duties of Installing Master . In replying , VV . Bro . Philbriek said he regretted he could not acknowledge the compliment as D . P . G . AL , but only as a private member of the province , owing to the melancholy death of the P . G . AL , with whose demise his

functions as Deputy ceased . The W . AI . then moved , and Bro . J . Glass seconded , that a letter of condolence should be addressed to Lady Tenterden , expressing the heartfelt sorrow of the brethren at the loss her ladyship and her family had sustained by the death of the P . G . AL This resolution having been unanimously adopted , he

pleasing duty of presenting VV . Bro . Buck with the jewel of an I . P . M . was performed by thc VV . M ., and lodge was ultimately closed . The brethren then adjourned to the splendid dining hall , where a recherche banquet was excellently served by Messrs . Alexander Gordon and Co . The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " "H . R . H .

the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England ; the Pro G . AL , the Deputy G . M ., and Grand Officers , Present and Past , " having been proposed by the VV . M . and drunk with Masonic " fire , " VV . Bro . Philbriek , Q . C , who spoke with emotion , said , in responding for the Grand Officers , he rose with very mingled feelings—feelings of gratitude to them , feelings of

pride in having his name coupled witn the toast , but with feelings of regret when he remembered who , not six weeks since , was in that room , but whose voice never more would be heard in that Alasonry he loved and practised . When that afternoon their I . P . M . was uttering the glorious words of that grand old ritual which bound them together , he could not but think that they had had a most eloquent lesson on

the mutability of human life and human affairs ; and he could not but feel that they had met that evening under the shadow of great sorrow . As the inscrutable will of the Great Architect of the Universe had removed from them a life so valuable , a presence so beloved , it would ill become them , knowing what an enthusiastic Alason he was , not to attempt to carry out those principles which to him ( Lord

Tenterden ) were dear , and which they professed to admire and esteem . When he ( the speaker ) accepted their invitation he held an official position in the province ; now he was simply a Grand Officer of England , but whether he should ever serve the province in the same capacity again , or whether he should not , he should always rejoice in the prosperity and well-being of Alasonry in Essex . Having

congratulated the brethren upon the working of the lodge , he said he had been particularly struck with the thorough manner in which they kept up the Masonic virtue of hospitality , which brought brother to brother , and conduced to their individual and collective happiness . They had a W . M . in whose hands the reputation of the lodrre was safe , and thev had a jewel of a Secretary in

Bro . Corbie . In concluding a lengthy speech , the worthy brother informed the brethren that since the Prov . Grand Lodge was held there , he had received a letter from their dear friend and brother , Lord Tenterden , in which his lordship said his reception was most enthusiastic ; that the arrangements not only met his approval , but reflected the highest honour on all concerned in them ; that the meeting

was the most successful meeting the Prov . Grand Lodge had ever held , and that be felt that that was due lo the spirited reception given to the brethren by the members of the Chigwell Lodge . The VV . M . then rose to propose " The Provincial Grand Master , the Deputy Prov . Grand Alaster , and Prov . Grand OfficersPresent and Past ; " but in consequence of the

, sad circumstances to which VV . Bro . Philbriek had so feelingly alluded , he said they must omit the P . G . M . and D . P . G . M ., and drink only to the Present and Past Prov . Grand Officers . The toast having been drunk with " silent fire , " VV . Bro . Buck , I . P . M ., Prov . G . S . W ., responded ; and the other

toasts were then proposed in their usual order , W . Bro . Glass replying for the Past Masters , and Bro . Fletcher , No . 33 , for the visitors . The toast list was interspered with a varied selection of songs and gless , Bro . Walter Latter kindly officiating as accompanist ; whilst the general arrangements were very creditably carried out under the direction of Bro . Corbie , the energetic Secretary of the lodge . —Essex Weekly News .

STAFFORD Staffordshire Knot Lodge ( No . 72 G ) . —The September meeting of this lodge was held at the Swan Hotel on VVednesday evening , the 20 th inst ., when the W . M ., Bro . James Senior , was supporred by his officers and brethren as follows : Bros . T . VVood , P . P . G . R ., I . P . AL ; J . Baker , S . W . ; J . Mottram , J . W . ; Rev . E . C Perry , ALA ., Chap . ; F . Woolley , Sec . ; E . J .

Alousley , S . D . ; J . Wooldridge , J . D . ; J . Bervon , Org . ; T . Rigby , I . G . ; H . Thorn , Steward ; R . Tomlinson , Tyler ; H . Woodhouse , P . M . ; R . Booker , S . Yates , W . T . Aloss , S . Aloss , J . Nevitt , F . Espley , S . Scott , J . Taylor , A . C . Ward , J . Nutt , S . S . Plant , A . Ward , | . T . Cox , J . B . A ' cCallum , A . F . Whittome , and VV . P . Duncalfe . Visitors : Bro ,. VV . Blackshaw , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of Wks .

Cheshire , and J . C . Bradbury 533 . After the minutes of the previous lodge had . been read and confirmed , Bros . W . T . Moss and S . Moss were passed as F . C . ' s by the W . M ., the working tools being given by Bro . Baker , S . W . A candidate for initiation having been proposed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment-room , and spent the remainder of the evening in harmony .

HEATON NORRIS . —Egerton Lodge ( No . 1030 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge since the vacation took place on Alonday , the iSth inst ., at the George Hotel , when the following members were present -. Bros . J . B . Hamond , VV . M . ; George L . Vaughan , I . P . M .,-Abraham Pemberton , S . W . ; Wm . Hope , J . W . ; VV . H . Vaughan , Sec , and Acting I . G . ; Kenneth AlcLean , S . D . ; J . Aleadows , Tyler ; Jas . Wm . Abbott , P . AL ; T .

Meadows , P . M . ; A . K . Ferns , P . M . ; J . S . Staples , P . M . ; E . Hardon , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; C Wilkinson , William A . Vaughan , George Baker , Alfred Williamson , I . Cookson , and R . Basnett Preston . Visitors : Bros . J . E . Kenyon , 1009 ; Geo . VV . Barton , 323 ; Edward Smith , 317 , and R . R . Lisenden , J . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge was opened shortly before six o'clock , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bros . R . B . Preston and VV . A . Vaughan being present

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and desirous of taking the Third Degree , were interrogated as to their proficiency in the former , and severally raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . AI ., by the W . M ., with commendable exactitude . The W . M . also delivered the traditional history to the newly-raised brethren collectivel y , and the I . P . M ., Bro . Geo . L . Vaughan , gave the charge to them , whilst the S . W ., Bro . A . Pemberton , presented

and explained the working tools . The whole of the work was thoroughly well done by each officer who look part in it . There being no further business , " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards sat down to a supper , which

could scarcely have failed to please the most fastidious , and on the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , as was also that of " The Newly-Raised Brethren , " who suitably acknowledged the compliment . The brethren separated shortly before eleven o'clock .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 11 S 4 ) . —The above lodge met on l'hursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , Bro . C . W . Duke , VV . M ., P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . presiding , supported by the following officers and brethren . Bros . W . Lamborn , P . AL , as S . W . ; B . IL Thorpe , P . AI ., P . P . G . S . D ., as J . W . ; C . R . Chandler , P . AI ., P . G . P ., Sec . ; H . G . F . Wells , P . AI . Treas . S . D . ;

J . F . Richardson , J . D . ; J . Fielding , Org . ; H . Kimm , as I . G . ; Jesson , Tyler ; Charles Martin , Charles Armstrong , R . Al . Lambert , Walder , Hughes , Jordan . Visitor , Bro . Arthur Wells , P . AL 40 . The lodge was opened in the usual manner , and after confirmation of the minutes of the last regular meeting , the W . M . proceeded to initiate Air . VV . E . Skinner and Mr . Bolingbroke , the ceremony being performed in a most able manner . Some business of

importance having been disposed of , the lodge was then closed . The brethren sat down to a well-served supper . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been drank , the toast of "The VV . M . " was given by Bro . Chandler , who paid high tribute to the energy and excellence of Bro . Duke . The VV . M . responded in suitable terms , and thc evening was brought to a close .

BARROW-IN-FURNESS . —Hindpool Lodge ( 1225 ) . —The imposing ceremony of installation of Worshipful Master took place at the Alasonic Hall , in the Hartington Hotel , Duke-street , on the 19 th inst ., Bro . G . B . Nalder , who has previously passed the chair , being re-instated . There was a large gathering of Masons to take part in the ceremony , which was performed bv Bro . G .

Cornfield , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . West Lane , and Bro . Smyth . Among the brethren present were : Bros . Worrall , P . M . 1021 , P . P . G . S . B . Cheshire ; J . C . Hunter , P . M . 1225 ; H . Bagot , P . M . io 2 i , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; J . Case , P . M . 995 ; Rev . J . M . Alorgan , 139 S , P . P . G . Chap . ; Dr . Settle , P . AL 1225 ; G . S . Heath , VV . AL 1021 ; C P . Richards , I . P . M . 1021 ; G . B . Nalder , P . AL 1225 ; G .

Cornfield , P . M . 1225 , P . P . G . S . B . West Lane : H . J . Klyne , W . M . 1225 ; Dr . Booth , S . W . 1021 ; XV . fl . Mills , P . AL 1390 ; AL Haslam , P . M . 1021 ; D . Smyth , P . AL 1225 ; Dr . Alurray , S . S . 1021 ; J . Spedding , S . W . 995 ; J- VV- Schofield , J . W . 995 ; G . Nelson , J . W . 1021 ; Ur . Thomas , J . W . 1225 ; G . H . Parke , | . D . 1021 ; E . H . Barnett , Sec . 1225 ; Mitchell , 139 S ; VV . Turvey , S . D . 1225 ; D . Ross , 1225 ; G . VV . Roll , 1225 ; J . Stribley ,

1225 ; G . James , J . D . 1225 ; T . L . Philips , 1225 ; J . Steen , 1225 ; J . Timmins , 1225 ; F . Worrall , 1225 ; J . H . Wilkinson , 1225 ; VV . Ford , 1225 ; and C . Roberts , Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony , the business of appointing officers for the ensuing year took place . The following were the appointments made : Bros . H . J . Klyne , ( . P . M . ; Dr . Thomas , S . W . ; E . H . Barnett , j . VV . ;

G . Cornfield , P . M ., Treas . ; G . W . Roll , Sec ; VV . Turvey , S . D . ; G . James , J . D . ; D . AL Ross , I . G . ; J . Timmins , Org . ; B . Carruthers , D . C . ; J . Steen , S . S . ; and A . Naylor , J . S . The business concluded the brethren adjourned to the

Imperial Hotel , where a most recherche banquet awaited them . After due justice had been done to the good things provided , and the cloth removed , Bro . Nalder , W . M ., proposed the first toast on the list , "The Queen , " which was received right loyally , the brethren singing the National Anthem .

The toast of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Al . W . G . AL , the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family , " was also received with musical honours , the song of " God bless the Prince of Wales " being sung . The next toast on the list was that of " The Pro Grand Alaster , the Earl of Carnarvon , the D . G . AI ., the Earl of Latham , and the rest of the Grand and Provincial Grand

Officers , Present and Past . " The toast proceeded from the chair , and was responded to by Bro . the Rev . J . M . Morgan , P . P . G . Chaplain . At this point there was a slight divergence from the printed toast list in consequence of some of the brethren having to leave by train , and , therefore , the toast of " The Visitors" was proposed by Bro . Smyth , and responded to

by Bro . R . VV . Worrall , VV . Mills , and J . Case , P . M . Then followed the toast of the day , " i'he Newly-Elected Worshipful AIaster , " proposed by Bro . Dr . Settle , who spoke in most eulogistic terms of Bro . Nalder , enumerating his good qualities , and his assiduous attention and long connection with the lodge which so eminently fitted him for the high and proud position of Worshipful Alaster . The

toast was most heartily received by the whole ' assembly . Bro . Nalder , in response to the toast , expressed his appreciation of the high honour which , for the second time , had been done him in the proud position which he now held , and expressed himself pleased at the confidence thus placed in him . "The Health of Bro . Klyne , Immediate Past Alaster , "

was proposed by his successor , Bro . Nalder , in suitable terms , and was responded to by Bro . Klyne . Bro . C . P . Richards , I . P . AL 1021 , next proposed "The Oflicers of 1225 , " which was responded to by the Senior and Junior Wardens . The Worshipful Alaster then proposed " Thc Installing Ollicers , " which was responded to by Bros . Cornfield and Smyth , Past Alasters .

the next toast on thc list was " The Worshipful Master and Officers of Lodge 1021 , " which was proposed by Bro . Cornfield , and responded to by Bro . G . S . Heath , VV . M . 1021 .