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Bro . j . C . Hunter , P . M ., proposed the toast of " Ihe Masonic Charities , " which was responded toby Bro . Henry Bagot , P AL , P . P . G . S . of VV . 1 he toast of " The Ladies , " set down in the programme for Bro . Mcintosh to propose , was placed in the hands of Bro . Wilkinson , and responded toby Bro . Dr . Thomas . "The Host and Hostess" next followed , Bro . Hunter paying a high compliment to the catering of Bro . Hincks

who responded in suitable terms . The usual concluding toast being given by the Tyler , was drunk in the usual impressive manner . The proceedings throughout the evening were enlivened by musical selections , both vocal and instrumental , by Bros . Dr . Alurray , Dr . Booth , Scholield , D . AL Ross , C . Richards , G . S . Heath , and Nalder . Bio . Dr . Thomas also gave a recitation . The whole of the proceedings were characterised by a general display of good and harmonious feeling .

LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — The continued prosperity of this most successful lodge was again clearly illustrated on Monday evening , the iSth inst ., when , at the ordinary monthly gathering at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , there was an attendance of about eighty brethren attached to the " Israel " and visitors hailing from other lodges . The chair of honour was occupied by Bro .

M . Aronsberg , W . AL , who was supported by Bros . S . J Henochsberg " , I . P . AL ; A . Levy , P . AL ; H . A . Tobias , P . M . ; A . Jones , P . M . ; R . Robinson , P . M . ; M . Hart , P . M ., Treas . ; H . M . Silver , J . D . ; Al . Baum , I . G . ; P . S . Levy , S . ; H . Archer , S . ; E . Capstick , S . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present included Bros . Henry Gabriel , Dr . Stern , H . Ellis , A . Dear , B . Woolf , J .

Frank , P . M . ; M . Edwards , A . Kilpatnck , I . Phillips , O . Goldney , G . Robinson , M . Lyons , A . Lyons , F . Hooker , R . Abrahams , L . Jackson , H . Korlow , R . Johnson , H . de Frece , D . Stern , I . de Frece , T . Ehrman , A . Levy , H . Sagar , J . Shoeps , Professor Prag , P . Barnett , J . Dove , B . Levy , S . Jacobs , A . Cohen , J . Lazarus , J . Lipman , S . Simmons , E . Tate , and others . The list of visitors

included Bros . G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Tyson , Sec 11 S 2 ; R . Reader , P . AL 292 ; VV . Ladyman , I . P . M . 1547 ; D . Meek , 673 ; J . Brotherton , J . VV . 241 ; John Lecomber , P . M . 594 ; F . Barnett , P . AL 249 ; and others . The Third Degree was most admirably conferred on five candidates by the VV . AL , who was very ably assisted by his officers . At the close of this section of work , a vote of

condolence , moved by the \\ . M . in feeling terms , and seconded by Bro . Levy , P . AL , was passed to the widow and family of the late Bro . AL P . Tueski , one of the Wardens of the lodge , who had died since the previous meeting , and in respect to whose memory the brethren appeared in mourning . The brethren subsequently dined in the large banqueting-room , under the presidency of Bro . Aronsberg , VV . M .

BRIGHTON . —Atlingworth Lodge ( No . 1821 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge took place on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., in the Masonic'Room , Royal Pavilion . Those present , included Bros . G . S . Godfree , W . M . ; VV . Newsome , S . W . ; S . Peters , J . W .,- W . A . Tooth , Chap . ; G . Smith , Treas . ; B . Burfield , Sec . ; J . B . Hannay , S . D . ; R . Allison , J . D . ; T . Berry , D . C . ; H . Anscombe , I . G . ; I . Woodhead , Orp . ; R . Peirce ,

Steward ; T . Hughes , Tyler ; H . H . Hughes , Asst . Tyler ; J . Billinghurst , M . Lelu , W . C Newsom , H . Hart , H . J . bieldus , A . Loader , H . D . Frape , J . Sayers , P . Charge ' s , A . R . Baker , J . C . Buckwell , C . Fasola , S . P . Weston , A . Al . Aletherill , and F . Alarks . The visitors included Bros . John H . Scott , P . J . G . D .,

Deputy Prov . Grand Alaster ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec ; F . Noakes , P . AL 311 , 1303 , P . J . G . W . ; VV . Roe , 1636 , P . G . O . ; L . R . Styer , 315 ; W . H . Gibson , W . AL 315 ; H . Kemball Cook , VV . AL S 11 ; G . R . Lockyer , S . W . 315 ; 1 . M . Kidd , 732 , Prov . G . D . of C . ; W . Nell , S . D . 732 ; j . C . Chalk , P . AL Sn ; E . Martin , P . AL 732 ; F . Daniel , W . M . 732 ; T . Packham , W . M . 1820 , and P . M .

315 ; E . Burfield , 567 ; E . H . Bramley , S . W . 957 ; J . Brierly , 30 . 0 ; W . Lanham Thomas , W . M . it + ij L . H . VV . R . Burrell , S . D . 14 G 5 ; J . Eberall , P . M . 1636 , P . P . G . Purs . ; H . Davey , P . AL 732 ; J . Curtis , P . M . 315 , and 1797 ; Seymour Burrows , | . D . Su ; G . L . Fenner , I . G . 1636 ; H . Cheal , Sec . 182 * 9 ; Walter Smith , P . AI . 732 ; 1 . H . Stephens , 1636 ; J . Harper , VV . M . 22 ; 1 . Norman ,

P . AL 22 ; E . Broadbridge , W . AL 1636 ; H . Price , D . of C , 177 ; C . J . Smith , P . AL , P . P . G . W . ; and H . C . Davis , 73 . , The report of the Audit Committee , which was of a highly satisfactory character , showing the lodge to be in the gratifying position of having discharged every liability , and having no arrears of members' subscriptions ,

was unanimously adopted . Bro . VV . Newsome , W . M . elect , was then installed as W . AL by Bro . John Henderson Scott , P . J . G . D ., Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster . The following oflicers were invested by the VV . AL , viz ., Bros . S . Peters , S . W . ; B . Burfield , J . VV . ; VV . A . Tooth , Chap . ; G . Smith , Treas . ; J . B . Hannay , Secretary ; R . Alison , S . D . ; T . Berry , l . D . ; H . Anscombe , I . G . ;

R . Pearce , D . of C . ; II . J . Fieldus , Steward ; J . Woodhead , Steward ; and VV . C . Newsome , Organist . Bro . G . S . Godfree , P . AL , was elected a member of the Charities' Committee and of the Alasonic Rooms' Committee , and a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to him by the VV . M . on behalf of the lodge , in acknowledgment of the services he had rendered . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to

the banqueting-room , where they sat down to a banquet supplied by Bros . Sayers and Marks with even more than accustomed excellency . The newly-installed W . AL presided . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured , and were agreeably interspersed by vocal selections rendered by Miss Alice Smith , Mr . Balchin , and others . Bro . W . Roe , Prov . G . Org ., kindly accompanying with great ability .

SOUTH SHIELDS . — Hadrian Lodge ( No . 1970 ) . —On Tuesday night the first meeting of the above lodge , after the consecration , was held in the Freemasons ' Hall , Fowler-street , and was well attended . The first regularmeeting is not due until Tuesday next , but in order to take the ballot for over twenty joining members and candidates for initiation , who were proposed after the consecration of the lodge , on the 15 th inst ., it was deemed advisable to hold an emergency .

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The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Thomas Coulson , W . M ., P . J . G . W ., & c , assisted by Bros . Thos . Potter , I . P . M . ; J . Robertson , P . M ., D . of C ; J . J . Abbey , P . M . 240 , S . W . ; J . S . Thompson , S . W ., 240 , acting J . VV ., and other officers . There was a goodly array of brethren , among whom were Bros . T . G . Alabane , P . M . 240 , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . H . Alorton , P . AL 240 , Treas . ; G . Lawson , P . M . 240 ; Palliser , P . M . 1337 ; W . T .

Clarke , 315 , 1 S 29 ; and G . T . Lcatham , 124 . The circular calling the lodge having been read by the Secretary , Bro . J . Heppell , the ballot was taken for the several brethren and candidates named below , all of whom were declared duly elected : Bros . John Heppell , 240 ; Walter Ross , 240 ; Michael Jackson Wheatley , 240 ; Joseph Robertson , 240 ; James Renner Walker Hopper , 240 ; John Brown , 240 ; Collin Wawn , 240 ; William

Dalziel , 240 ; Thomas Young Tinmouth , 240 ; J . William Woolner , 240 ; George Johnson , 240 ; Thomas Jamieson Henderson , 240 ; D . f ameron , 1119 ; John Harper Penney , 4 S 1 ; Lawrence Inkster , 240 ; John Kirby , 1341 ; and Adam Alarshall , 240 ; as joining members . The candidates for initiation were : Alessrs . Alexander Scott , Thomas Kell , John T . Ross , Edward Taylor , and John Watt Henderson , The W . AL announced it was not intended to do any work

that night , as the intention was simply to ' clear the way for the first regular meeting night . Bro . T . G . Mabane , " P .. VL , & c , rose and said he thought it was due to their Worshipful Alaster that at that , their first meeting after the consecration , the members ought to testify their gratitude for the successful establishment of the Hadrian Lodge . He , therefore , had great pleasure in moving that the best thanks of the brethren be given to

Bro . lhos . Coulson , W .. VL , for his indefatigable exeitions and zeal shown in successfully establishing the Hadrian Lodge , No . 1970 , of Free and Accepted Alasons . But for the efforts put forth by Bro . Coulson the attempt to form a second lodge in South Shields must have been a failure . He had worked for months in the determination to bring the matter to a successful issue , and they had all seen how complete the success was . He had great pleasure in moving

the motion . Bro . D . H . Thompson , in seconding the motion , said he had seen how their W M . had worked for the promotion of the Hadrian Lodge , from the inception of the movement until its signally successful completion , and he could heartily endorse all said by the mover of the resolution . It was certainly only due to the services rendered by Bro . Coulson that the gratitude of the brethren should be tendered to him

and the fact recorded on the minutes . The motion was carried unanimously , amid applause . Bro . Coulson , VV . AL , in returning thanks , said the part he had taken in the formation of the lodge had been a pure labour of love . He had certainly worked hard and had travelled a good deal in the promotion of the movement , but he was from the first determined that the thing should be a success , and it was . He must confess on the

day of consecraiton he felt rather nervous , but , as they all saw , everything passed off smoothly and successfully . He heartily thanked them for their kindly vote of thanks . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned , and a pleasant evening was spent , Bro . G . T . Leatliam , 124 , of Durham Cathedral choir , contributing to the pleasure by singing a couple of ballads in his finished style . Bros . J . Stokoe , P . M . 48 , P . P . G . S . W . ; VV . Davidson , J . VV . ; G . Lawson , P . M , 240 ; J . J . Abbey , P . AL 240 , S . W ., also contributed acceptable music .

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ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 205 ) . —A well-attended meeting of the above old lodge was held at Bro . Yetton's , Rising Sun , Globe-road . Bro . Jones , P . AL , presided , supported by Bros . Aarons , S . W . ; Horley , J . W . ; Stephens , Hon . Sec ; Yetton , P . AL , Treas . ; J . Taylor , S . D . ; Shingfield , J . D . ; Dupree , I . G . ; also Bros . Job Price , Loane , Moss , Tyer , Barnes , P . M ., and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of

initiation was worked , Bro . Price being the candidate . Lodge was opened up , and Bro . Moss worked the First and Second Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Price was also practised in the questions leading to the Third Degree . Lodge was closed down , and the votes at the disposal of the lodge were voted in support of the case of the boy O'Doherty , which being a last application is in great need of support . Bro . Aarons was elected W . AL for next lodge meeting , and the lodge vvas closed .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — On Friday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Surrey Alasonic Hall , Camberwell , S . E ., there were present Bros . James Stevens , P . AL , P . Z ., VV . AL ; Thos . Poore , P . AL , P . Z ., S . W . I . W . Watts , P . M ., J . VV . ; J . N . Bate , S . D . ; J . Sarjeant , J . D . ; G . VV . Kni ght , I . G . ; John S . Terry , P . M ., Sec ; E . Francis , J . Willmor , Richard Poore , J . VV . Pooler , H . Stokes , and others .

The fourth Friday in each month is , in this lodge of instruction , placed at the disposal of the Preceptor , and on this occasion Bro . Stevens selected the working of thc Sections in the First Degree for the business of the evening . The lodge having been duly opened , tho first seven Sections were worked in the following order , viz ., ist and and by Bro . G . VV . Knight ; 3 rd by Bro . R . Poore ; 4 th

by Bro . J . W . Watts , P . M . ; 5 th by Bro . E . Francis ; an d Gth and 7 th by Bro . Thomas Poore , P . AL , P . Z . The work was eminently satisfactory , and gave much satsfaction to the members present . A vole of thanks to Bro . T . Poore for his attendance and valuable assistance was recorded on the minutes . The VV . AL stated his intention to rehearse the ceremony of installation on the followin "

Friday evening ( the 29 th inst . ) , placing Bro . Poore in the chair of K . S . He also , as Preceptor , and b y the request of several brethren , intimated that on the fourth Fridav evening in October ( the 27 th ) the F . C . and M . M . Section ' s would be worked in full . Thanks were voted to the " section workers" of the evening , and the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

PANMURE LODGE ( No . 720 ) . —There was a large attendance of members at the meeting of this lodge at the Balham Hotel , Balham , on VVednesday , the 27 th inst . About thirty brethren were present amongst whom

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were a large number of Past Masters . Bro . Thomas Poore , P . M ., in his customary style of effective working , rehearsed the ceremony of installation of VV . AL , Bro . George Lilley , W . AL of the Stuart Lodge , being the candidate . The VV . M . elect . Bro . James Stevens , P . AL , officiated as AI . C . After the ceremony and the closing of the lodge to the First Degree it was called off , and on the invitation of

Bro . Lilley , those present partook of slight refreshment . Lodge was called on , and after routine business was closed . A very agreeable hour was subsequently spent by the brethren in harmony , Bro . G . S . Graham affording valuable assistance to the entertainments of members and friends . At ten o ' clock the brethren separated expressing much satisfaction with the proceedings of a very instructive gathering .

MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 781 ) . —The brethren of the above lodge met in goodly numbers on VVednesday last at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , Bow . Present : Bros . Ellingford , W . AL ; Robinson , S . W . ; Bull , J . VV . ; Ould , Treas . ; Breden , P . AL , Sec ; Kennett , S . D . ; Harvey , P . AL , i . G . ; Scheerboom , P . AI . ; Smith , Davies , and others .

After the usual preliminaries lodge was opened up , and , on Bro . Scheerboom being satisfactorily tested , & c , thc ceremony of raising was carefully rendered . Lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing also worked ; Bro . Breden being the candidate .- Bro . Robinson was elected VV . AL for the ensuing Wednesday evening , and the lodge was closed .

DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . 860 ) . —This lodge met as usual on the 26 th inst ., at Bro . Smyth ' s hostelry , Sisters Tavern , Dalston . Present : Bros . Smyth , W . AL ; A . J . Clark , S . W . ; A . Jones , J . W . ; F . Carr , Hon . Sec ; Wardell , P . AL , S . D . ; T . Clark , J . D . j Chistian , I . G . ; VV . H . Wallington , P . AI . Preceptor . Also Bros . Robinson , Brasted , P . AL ; Lorkin , Dameff , and others .

Lodge was duly opened and minutes were submitted and confirmed . The evening was devoted to the working of the ceremonies of initiation and passing , Bros . Robinson and Darnell acting as candidates , and the working being characterised by that thoroughness which is to be found under Bro . P . AI . Wallington's Preceptorship . Bro . A . J . Clark was unanimously elected to preside on Tuesday next , and lodge was closed in harmony .

CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . —A capitally attended meeting of the above lodge was held on Tuesday last , at the Railway Tavern , Angel-lane , Stratford , the mother lodge being well and infiuentially represented . Bro . J . Alitchell , S . W . 1076 , was W . AL , and had the support of the following brethren : Bros . Alacarthy , P M ., S . W . ; Alears , J . W . ; F . Brien , P . AL , S . D . ; Watson , J . D . ; Treadwell , I . G . ; J . Dorton , P . AL , Preceptor ; Holhday , P . AL , Secretary ; lob , W . AL 1076 : C . Breden

P . AL ; VV . Dorton , Spencer , Temple , Tytheridge , Gallon , Crow , Benjamin , Hill , Stephens , and others . Lodge was dul y opened , and after the usual preliminaries the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Crow being candidate . Bro . Job next worked the First and Second Sections of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Bro . Alacarthy was elected to preside on Tuesday next . All business being disposed of lodge was closed .

DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE ( No . 1259 ) . —This capital lodge , which has successfully continued its meetings during the summer months , was well attended on Friday , the 22 nd inst . Bro . Chapman , VV . M . 8 9 S , presided , and was supported by Bros . L . Ettli-ig , as S . W . ; Wakefield , J . VV . ; Atkins , P . AL , Preceptor ; Buchan , P . M ., Sec . ; J . West , S . D . ; Rolfe , J . D . ; Ceeves . l . G . j also Bros . Hudson , Gumprecht , G . H . Stephensand

, others . Lodge was opened , and minutes submitted and confirmed , and afterwards opened in the Three Degrees . Bro . Hudson was interrogated as a candidate for the Sublime Degree , which was subsequently rendered in an able manner , affording great satisfaction . Some discussion er . sued upon the slight difference in the working ; and Bro . Chapman , by

request , kindly gave the addresses on the working tools . In fine , a very intellectual and instructive evening was passed , a vote of thanks being accorded to Bro . Chapman for his conduct in the chair , and for coming to the lodge and showing the working practised at the SqS lodge . Bro . Ettling was duly elected W . AL for the next meeting , and lodge was closed in harmony .

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . I 32 i ) .-The Fifteen Sections were very ably worked at this lodge on Wednesday , the 27 th inst ., at Bro . B . H . Swallow ' s , the Goat and Star , Swallow-street , Regent-street , VV . Bros . W . C . Smith , I . G . 15 G 3 , Preceptor , as VV . M . ; E . tarwig , P . AI . 1 S 0 , S . W . ; J . B . Docker , P . AL iGS , J . W . ; P . I . Brearey , P . M ., P . G . St ., 132 ., Treas . ; andG . V Swan , P . AL 1321 , Sec . The Sections were worked as follows :

l-irst Lecture . —First Section , Bro . R . A , Kirkaldy , I . G . 1321 ; Second , Bro . VV . B . Fendick , J . W . 1321 ; Third , D ? J li , ' , , S . 13-M ; Fourth , Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . M ., P . G P ., 733 ; Fifth , Bro . J . B . Docker , P . AL 1687 Sixth and Seventh , Bro . E . Farwig , P . M . iSo . Second Lecture . —First Section , Bro . C-. Festa , S . W . 1900 ; Second , Bro . VV . J . Burgess , P . AL 1472 ; Third , '

Bro . J . Hemming , 12 S 7 ; Fourth , Bro . I . W . hlvin , I . G 53 S ; and Fifth , Bro . C . Dairy , P . M . 141 . Third Lecture . —First Section , Bro . G . Willson , W . M . \ P ' '„ . econd > Bro * VV . H . Richardson , VV . AL 134 S ; and Bro . G . I \ Swan , P . M . 1321 . Besides the above-mentioned , the following brethren were also present : Bros . Captain A . Nicols , VV . AL 1974 ; W . I n rrinirl-. in 11 / 1 W .-... / - * * A nr t **» .. ¦¦^ ' ~ - ™^ 4 rt 1 tf

, _ ... „ , , » ., „ . IJI ,- r ^ . , vvooas , W . AI . 4 s , ; . C . Compton , P . AI . 1 G 15 ; G . VV . Reed , P . AL 13 ; I . Blundell P . AL 742 ; E . J . Scott , P . M . 749 . R . Blum , VV . Smallpiece , S . . W . 9 G 9 ; F . Deering , iSS ; J . Hemming , 12 S 7 j C . F . Compton , 1 G 15 ; C . Corby , 957 ; G . F . Aleads J . D . . 321 ; D . Belinfaute , 43 c ; X B . Richmond , S . D . 975 ; C . AL . Brandcr , 1563 , and G . Small , 1 . 3-1 .