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IU VORTS or M ASONIC M EETINGSCraft Masonry 557 Instruction - = Rov . il Arch " » Mirk Masonry 55 l Th ,. Northern Masonic Mutual Benevolent Institution SS 9 Freemasonry in New Zealand 560 Dramatic Notes 5 " ° Oeneral l
Masonic anel inings - s" ~ Uniteel Grand Loelffe . ' . " . . " * . *" . " . '" . ' . * . ' 561 SeT Consecradon ^ . ortne ' Ethd ^^ Croix , at Freemasonry in New South Wales 5 <» Notes on Art , & c S « The Next Grand Lodge S" * Masonic Iconoclasts S " The temperance Movement 5 ° 3
CORBSSPONDSNOE . — The Mark Degree S ° 3 The London Masonic Charity Association 503 A Case of Distress 563 Thc Fele of the Trocadero S ° 3 Freemasonry in India 5 <> 4 Freemasonry in Ceylon 5 ^ 4 Freemasonry in Australia . ' . 504 Masonic News from America 565 An American " . In Memorian " 56 S Obituary 566 Lodff e Meetings for Next Week : — .-.-. . S °° Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi .
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CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1075 ) . —On Thursday , the 14 th inst ., Bro . 'Francis ^ Brien , ' W . M . elect , was duly installed in the chair of the above lodge as W . M . for the ensuing year , in the presence of some ninety odd brethren of the lodge and visitors , among whom were Bro . Terry , the honoured and esteemed Secretary of the aged Freemasons' Institution , who had especially attended to give
eclat to the proceedings . Among the visitors were Bros . H . Balls , 77 ; E . Benjamin , 1766 ; C . Reeve , 1437 ; S . Clapp , 1437 ; E . F . Catcheside , 1063 ; Thos . Wren , 50 ; T . E . Ives , 781 ; C H . Stevens , C Jolly , 913 ; ( Freemason ) and others . The Past Masters of the lodge present were Bros . J . Dorton , I . P . M . i E . West , E . Gaskell , T . G . F . Day , H . B . Holliday , anil A . Knox . The lodge vvas opened by
Bro . J . White , W . M ! ., soon after 2 p . m ., and after the minutes of the last meeting had been confirmed , Past Master Dorton presented Bro . E . Brien to Bro . White , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . Nothing coulel exceed the masterly manner in which Bro . White carried out the important duties entrusted to his charge , and the effect vvas most satisfactory . Bro . Brien then
proceeeled to invest his officers as follows . P . McCarthy , S . W . ; H . Tapley , J . W . ; B . B . Bragshaw , P . M ., Treasurer ; ( reelected ) , James Mitchell , Secretary ; J . K . Job , S . D . ; W . Dorton , J . D . ; W . Nevans , I . G . ; M . Sherwin , Org . ; A . Mason , D . C ; R . Brown and Harris , Stewards ; and B . Norman , O . S . ; ( re-elected ) . The charges were most effectively given by Bro . White , and on their conclusion , a
handsome ten-guinea Past Masters jewel was presented to that brother , as a token of the regard and esteem he is held in by the lodge , as well as to note their admiration of the manner in which he has conducted the business of it during his year of office . After a suitable teply from Bro . White , it vvas unanimously resolved , that the thanks of thc loelge should be inscribed on vellum and presented to
Bro . White for the excellent manner in which he had that day carried out the eluties of Installing Officer , and the proposition was carried with acclamation . Upon the W . M . rising for thc serond time , Bro . White said : For the good of Freemasonry in general and this lodge in particular , I would like W . M . to say something further about the lodge becoming a V . P . of the Aged
Freemasons' Charity . I would like each brother to give me 7 s . Cd . between this and January next , either 2 S . 6 d , in this month , 2 s . Cd . next month , and 2 s . 6 d . in January , or the whole now , or his promise to pay . For this small sum , brethren , this lodge will become V . P . of the Royal Benevolent Institution . Reflect on this , for 7 s . Od . each of you who might require them , would have ten votes , whereas ,
for a member to get two votes only , it would cost five pound ; . Ten votes every year at the disposal of this lodge I Brethren , you remember my speaking to you , and asking fur votes anel interest on behalf of the child of Mrs . Priestly . How many votes do you think I obtained from this lodge ? I ' vvo from our W . M . and one from our J . W . ; but three votes from this large lodge . I know that Bro . Holliday ,
P . M ., is a thrice told Governor , that Bro . Dorton , P . M ., is thc same , that the wife of one of our P . M ' s . has given five pounds for a Life Governorship . Now , I joined the London Masonic Charity Association to further Mrs . Priestly's child ' s case . After I had laid it before the Committee , I noticed that a brother on my left stated that although pled ged to support the Committee ' s " last chance "
selections , still he could not give up some 300 votes , he wielded . On this he was assured that if he lent those votes , his case should be carried on to the next election . Now , brethren , what votes could I promise ? None I At the Board , or Loelge of Benevolence , there is no case comes before it but the question crops up , « What has the brother done for our Chanties , " you may be sure that there is a considerable
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difference made between the one who has done something and the one who has done nothing . Now , I want you not only to give me these three half-crowns , but to give me one each quarter elay , until such time as this lodge is Vice-President of each of our great Charities . Only think , brethren , that there are now nearly 1800 lodges , and of lodges . and chapters , but 200 of them who rank as V . P . ' s . In
our years wc should have cleared them all off , and by lhat time , I venture to think , we should count our Life Governors by the score . Vour good example may ultimately be followed by other lodges , in fact , it might be possible to build a Vice-President ' s wing to the Royal Masouic Benevolent Institution by such an effort , anil the time time may come when the candidate for our Order might
qualify for the " Three Degrees " more fully by taking up three Life Governorships . The effort can hardly be elevated into the rank of a sacrifice , the sum being so trifling , yet how noble thc result . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , at host Hillier ' s town business , the City Restaurant , in Milk-street , Cheapside , where a superb banquet
awaited them . That having been discussed , the W . M . gave " The Queen and the Craft , " Bro . Sherwin sang one verse of the National Anthem . " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , G . M . of England , " God Bless the Prince of Wales . "The Health of Lord Carnarvon , D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers" was cordially responded to , and then Bro . White rose to propose "The
Health of their W . M . Bro . Brien , and expressed the extreme pleasure it gave him to have the toast in his hands . He proposed ' . it , he felt sure , with the unanimous wish of them all . He wished him no higher position than the Master of the Capper Lodge , and the wish of every individual member of the lodge vvas that he might have a prosperous and good year of office . ( Cheers ) . He had stepped into the breach
at a time when the want of good officers vvas felt deeply . Bro . Day had given him his first steep , and now it was his ( the speaker ' s ) privilege to place him in the highest position that was attainable in the lodge . ( Cheers ) . Their Bro . Brier , was not known to them only as a good Mason , a good i working Mason he meant , but a good charitable mason . He had given ten guineas towards the
steward ' s list for the Old Men ' s Chanty , and would , he knew , so support the honour and elignity of the position they had placed him in , as to be a credit to the Capper Lodge and its members . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Brien briefly replied , and hoped he should be all to them that Bro . White had represented him to be . The toast of "The Past Masters of and belonging to the Capper
Loelge" feillowed , and Past Master ' s White , West , Gaskill , Day , Hollielay , and Dorton , severall ) responded . The next toast was one which the W . M . justly elesignatcd a most important one , it vvas " success to the Masonic Charities . " Without those Charities Freemasonry would be a myth , and totally unworthy of the splendid traditions connected with its name . He felt it a great honour to have so
distinguished a brother as Bro . Ferry with them that night , and be should couple his name with the toast . ( Applause . ) Bro . Terry , in the course of a long and exhaustive speech , in which he eloquently advocated the claims of the Aged Freemasons' Charity , urged the brethren to assist it by every means in their power . He told of the many claims made upon its resources , and of the many poor , old , and
deserving Masons now tlegible for its benefits , many of whom woulel never participate in its advantages , because of ther not being funds enough to go further than they are going at present . He pointed out how every lodge might assist by small sacrifices , and instanced the Capper Lodge , taking its numbers as 150 , he said the payment of eight shillings per year per member meant £ 60 , which would
make the W . M . a V . P . of the Institution , a member of the Committee of Management , and place him in a position to do good for , and influence good for , any ot their members who requited aid and assistance from them . And as they went on year after year , they would not only make their W . M ., but S . W ., J . W ., Deacons , and , in fact , every member , a voice and a
power in the great institutions of the Masonic Charities . ( Great applause . ) He then showed how 2 S . 6 d . per week would be from each of them a great help to the Charities , and even 2 d . a week , just the price of one glass of bitter , meant 10 s . a year . He asked them to avail themselves of this great privilege offered them , and by their earnestness , show the world that charity was one of the brightest jewels
in the crown of Freemasonry . His speech vvas loudly applauded , and the outcome of it vvas a collection of £ 30 made in the room , and as Bro . Dorton had consented to stand as Steward at the next festival of the Aged Freemasons' Charity , it was placed at once to his list , which will , no doubt , be Worthy of Bro . Terry ' s eloquence and the
lodge . The toast of " The Visitors " followed , and most of those brethren remaining responded . " The Oflicers " gave an opportunity for Bro . McCarty to express his , and his brother officers'desire to c ! o all they could to support the dignity of the Master and the best interests of the lodge , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the business and pleasures of the meeting .
BURDETT COUTTS LODGE ( No . 1278 ) . — A meeting of the brethren of this prosperous lodge was held on Thursday last , the 21 st inst ., under the presidency of Bro . C . K . Crouch , W . M ., who was supported most ably by Bros . Sayers , S . W . ; Dr . Dcfrics , J . W ., and the rest ol his oflicers . The muster of members and visitors was large , numbering in all thirty-four , the majority of whom were in
time for the opening ceremony . The business consisted of initiating two gentlemen , Messrs . Johnson , and Harrison , and this over , the brethren adjourned . Among the guests present were Bro . Brayshaw , P . M . ; Brooks , P . M . ; Finch , P . M . ; Robertson , Hodges , Hughes , Anglis , Tarillgrove , Hogarth , and Edwards . The lodge unanimously agreeel to a petition for a warrant for a new lodge to be created at the Victoria Tavern , who will be its nearest neighbour .
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Thc banquet to which thc brethren adjourned vvas done ample justice to and the usual toasts given and heartily responded to .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thuisday , November 21 st ., at Bro . T . Butt ' s , New Market Hotel , West Smithfield . Bro . G . S . Elliott , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers , Bros . J . Howes , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Johnson , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Treasurer
E . Mallctt , P . M ., Secretary ; W . Pennefathcr , P . M ., S . D . ; W . Malthouse , J . D . ; T . McButt , I . G . ; H . Lard . ner , D . C ; G . Stephens , W . S ., and others . He , in an able manner , initiated three gentlemen into the Order . It was unanimously resolved to present the Treasurer , Bro . F . Walters , with a ten-guinea testimonial from the lodge funds . Banquet was well served . There were twelve visitors .
SIR HUGH MYDDLETON LODGE , ( No . 1702 ) . —Thc regular meeting of this lodge took place at the Agricultural Hall , Islington , on Friday last , when there were present Bros . E . G . Sim , I . P . M . ; A . F . Rowley , S . W . ; J . Weston , J . W . ; J . Osborne . Sec ; W . E . Poulton , J . D . ; H . Field , I . G . ; R . G . Thomas , Tyler ; J . G .
Rimell , W . S . ; also , Bros . E . Somers , P . M . ; W , H . Lee , P . M . ; E . Payne , E . J . Pcrely , J . Greenfield , J . Kitchener , L . Hollidgc , R . Allison , W . Payne , W . Francis , J . Francis , and E . Pelikan . The visitors were Bros . A . H . Chisholm , 159 ; W . B . Clarke , 186 and 1507 ; W . H . Rohu , S . D . 946 ; W . Rowley , S . D . 917 ; W . Hirst , 15 ;
A . W . Fenner , S . D . 1227 and 1673 ; E . W . Braine , W . M . 1471 ; and H . S . Godolphin , I . G . 1349 . In thsunavoielable absence of Bro . T . J . Coombes , the W . M ., who was detaineel on business in the country , thc I . P . M ., Bro . E . G , Sim , acted as W . M . L . idgc was opened and the minutes reael and confirmed . Bro . Hollidgc was raised and Bros .
Kitchener and Pelikan passed to the Seconel Degree . Bro . Greenfield vvas clccteel Treasurer to the lodge . The sum of two guineas was voted out of the funds on behalf of the children of the late Bro . Wyatt . Some other business having been disposed of , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren aeljourned to a light repast . The usual loyal
and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . On the toast of " The Visitors " being acknowledged , all expressed themselves highly gratified , anil Bro . Godolphin expressed his intention of joining the lodge . On an appeal being maele on behalf of the Charities , to assist Bro . Norris ,
S . D ., who is Steward fur the R . M . B . I ., and Bro . Weston , J . W ., Steward for the Girls' School , several subscriptions were placed on the lists . The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent singing by several of the brethren , and brought to a close at an early hour by the Tyler ' s toast , after a very pleasant and enjoyable evening .
TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 1728 ) , —A meeting of this lodge vvas held at thc London , Fleet-street , on Thursday , 21 inst ., when there were present Bros . Dixon , W . M . j Butcher , S . W . ; Bush , J . W . ; Adamson , Treasurer ; Reed , Secretary ; Staley , S . D . ; Harris , J . D . ; Buckworth , I . G . ; Knapton , W . S . ; also Bros . Rexworthy ,
Recknell , Goodwin , Chapman , Lchany , Kcmpton , Mackrell , Blackmore , Charles , and Buckworth . Visitor Bro . Richardson , Organist i 0 ^ 8 . Bro . Bush . J . W ., waselected W . M . for thc ensuing year , Bro . Aelamson , Treasurer , and Bro . Church , Tyler . The installation will take place on Thursday , ldth January .
DERBY . — Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . — The regular meeting of this loelge vvas held on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Derbyshire Masonic Hall , present Bros , G . Pipes , W . M ., ; J . O . Marston , Secretary , as J . W . ; W , B . Hextall , J . W . ; M . H . Bolart , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G , Warden , Treasurer , as Secretary ; S . Steele , S . D . ; G .
Arnold as J . D . ; W . L . Dodd as Organist , W . Butterfield , I . G . } J . Worsnop , P . M ., & c , Hart , Wallis , Coulthurst , Heepplewcll , Walters , Lane , Carr , Belficld . Visitor Bro . Hudson . The ballot vvas taken in favour of Bro . Richardson , of the Philanthropy Loelge , Stockton-on-Tees , Bro . Cadman of the Calendar Lodge , Rusheilnie ; Bro .
Wagstaff , of the University Ledge , Penrith , and Mr . Charles Osborne , a London resident , but frequent visitor to Derby . Bros . Belfielel and Carr were advanced to the Second and Third Degrees respectively , the able work of the W . M , being excellently supported by his officers . A supplementary grant from the lodge funds was votcel to the nearly
enhausted funds of the Town Almoners . Sundry communications were read , and other business disposed of , after which the brethren adjourned to the banquet mom , there , in the Fourth Degree , to promote the genuine good fellowship which exists among them , and to welcome a continuance of visiting brethren to the mysteries of the advanced step .
LIVERPOOL—Lodge of Israel ( No . 1 . 502 ) . — As we- briefly announced in a previous number of our journal , the annual installation meeting of the meinbeis connected with the Leidye ol Israel , No . 1502 , tneik place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , 011 Monday , the 18 th inst ., when and where there was a very large and
influential muster of the Craft , including several P . G . Lodge Oflicers , and about a senre of W . M . 's ., P . M . ' s ., and other chiefs in the Ciaft . The W . M . elect vvas Bro . Sigisniunel Kchdnshadt , and the numerous gathering of the fraternity not only clearly evinced the populaiity of his unanimous election to his high and honourable office , but
also served to elemonstrate that | dunng its several years existence the Lodge of Israel has deservedly secured a most honourable position in the extensive province which s so genially and courteously ruled by Bro . Lorel !• l'clmersdale , D . G . M . of England . There were altogether about ninety brethren present on this interesting occasion—a yearly event which invariably has a strong drawing power for
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CONTENTS .
IU VORTS or M ASONIC M EETINGSCraft Masonry 557 Instruction - = Rov . il Arch " » Mirk Masonry 55 l Th ,. Northern Masonic Mutual Benevolent Institution SS 9 Freemasonry in New Zealand 560 Dramatic Notes 5 " ° Oeneral l
Masonic anel inings - s" ~ Uniteel Grand Loelffe . ' . " . . " * . *" . " . '" . ' . * . ' 561 SeT Consecradon ^ . ortne ' Ethd ^^ Croix , at Freemasonry in New South Wales 5 <» Notes on Art , & c S « The Next Grand Lodge S" * Masonic Iconoclasts S " The temperance Movement 5 ° 3
CORBSSPONDSNOE . — The Mark Degree S ° 3 The London Masonic Charity Association 503 A Case of Distress 563 Thc Fele of the Trocadero S ° 3 Freemasonry in India 5 <> 4 Freemasonry in Ceylon 5 ^ 4 Freemasonry in Australia . ' . 504 Masonic News from America 565 An American " . In Memorian " 56 S Obituary 566 Lodff e Meetings for Next Week : — .-.-. . S °° Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi .
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CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1075 ) . —On Thursday , the 14 th inst ., Bro . 'Francis ^ Brien , ' W . M . elect , was duly installed in the chair of the above lodge as W . M . for the ensuing year , in the presence of some ninety odd brethren of the lodge and visitors , among whom were Bro . Terry , the honoured and esteemed Secretary of the aged Freemasons' Institution , who had especially attended to give
eclat to the proceedings . Among the visitors were Bros . H . Balls , 77 ; E . Benjamin , 1766 ; C . Reeve , 1437 ; S . Clapp , 1437 ; E . F . Catcheside , 1063 ; Thos . Wren , 50 ; T . E . Ives , 781 ; C H . Stevens , C Jolly , 913 ; ( Freemason ) and others . The Past Masters of the lodge present were Bros . J . Dorton , I . P . M . i E . West , E . Gaskell , T . G . F . Day , H . B . Holliday , anil A . Knox . The lodge vvas opened by
Bro . J . White , W . M ! ., soon after 2 p . m ., and after the minutes of the last meeting had been confirmed , Past Master Dorton presented Bro . E . Brien to Bro . White , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . Nothing coulel exceed the masterly manner in which Bro . White carried out the important duties entrusted to his charge , and the effect vvas most satisfactory . Bro . Brien then
proceeeled to invest his officers as follows . P . McCarthy , S . W . ; H . Tapley , J . W . ; B . B . Bragshaw , P . M ., Treasurer ; ( reelected ) , James Mitchell , Secretary ; J . K . Job , S . D . ; W . Dorton , J . D . ; W . Nevans , I . G . ; M . Sherwin , Org . ; A . Mason , D . C ; R . Brown and Harris , Stewards ; and B . Norman , O . S . ; ( re-elected ) . The charges were most effectively given by Bro . White , and on their conclusion , a
handsome ten-guinea Past Masters jewel was presented to that brother , as a token of the regard and esteem he is held in by the lodge , as well as to note their admiration of the manner in which he has conducted the business of it during his year of office . After a suitable teply from Bro . White , it vvas unanimously resolved , that the thanks of thc loelge should be inscribed on vellum and presented to
Bro . White for the excellent manner in which he had that day carried out the eluties of Installing Officer , and the proposition was carried with acclamation . Upon the W . M . rising for thc serond time , Bro . White said : For the good of Freemasonry in general and this lodge in particular , I would like W . M . to say something further about the lodge becoming a V . P . of the Aged
Freemasons' Charity . I would like each brother to give me 7 s . Cd . between this and January next , either 2 S . 6 d , in this month , 2 s . Cd . next month , and 2 s . 6 d . in January , or the whole now , or his promise to pay . For this small sum , brethren , this lodge will become V . P . of the Royal Benevolent Institution . Reflect on this , for 7 s . Od . each of you who might require them , would have ten votes , whereas ,
for a member to get two votes only , it would cost five pound ; . Ten votes every year at the disposal of this lodge I Brethren , you remember my speaking to you , and asking fur votes anel interest on behalf of the child of Mrs . Priestly . How many votes do you think I obtained from this lodge ? I ' vvo from our W . M . and one from our J . W . ; but three votes from this large lodge . I know that Bro . Holliday ,
P . M ., is a thrice told Governor , that Bro . Dorton , P . M ., is thc same , that the wife of one of our P . M ' s . has given five pounds for a Life Governorship . Now , I joined the London Masonic Charity Association to further Mrs . Priestly's child ' s case . After I had laid it before the Committee , I noticed that a brother on my left stated that although pled ged to support the Committee ' s " last chance "
selections , still he could not give up some 300 votes , he wielded . On this he was assured that if he lent those votes , his case should be carried on to the next election . Now , brethren , what votes could I promise ? None I At the Board , or Loelge of Benevolence , there is no case comes before it but the question crops up , « What has the brother done for our Chanties , " you may be sure that there is a considerable
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difference made between the one who has done something and the one who has done nothing . Now , I want you not only to give me these three half-crowns , but to give me one each quarter elay , until such time as this lodge is Vice-President of each of our great Charities . Only think , brethren , that there are now nearly 1800 lodges , and of lodges . and chapters , but 200 of them who rank as V . P . ' s . In
our years wc should have cleared them all off , and by lhat time , I venture to think , we should count our Life Governors by the score . Vour good example may ultimately be followed by other lodges , in fact , it might be possible to build a Vice-President ' s wing to the Royal Masouic Benevolent Institution by such an effort , anil the time time may come when the candidate for our Order might
qualify for the " Three Degrees " more fully by taking up three Life Governorships . The effort can hardly be elevated into the rank of a sacrifice , the sum being so trifling , yet how noble thc result . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , at host Hillier ' s town business , the City Restaurant , in Milk-street , Cheapside , where a superb banquet
awaited them . That having been discussed , the W . M . gave " The Queen and the Craft , " Bro . Sherwin sang one verse of the National Anthem . " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , G . M . of England , " God Bless the Prince of Wales . "The Health of Lord Carnarvon , D . G . M ., Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers" was cordially responded to , and then Bro . White rose to propose "The
Health of their W . M . Bro . Brien , and expressed the extreme pleasure it gave him to have the toast in his hands . He proposed ' . it , he felt sure , with the unanimous wish of them all . He wished him no higher position than the Master of the Capper Lodge , and the wish of every individual member of the lodge vvas that he might have a prosperous and good year of office . ( Cheers ) . He had stepped into the breach
at a time when the want of good officers vvas felt deeply . Bro . Day had given him his first steep , and now it was his ( the speaker ' s ) privilege to place him in the highest position that was attainable in the lodge . ( Cheers ) . Their Bro . Brier , was not known to them only as a good Mason , a good i working Mason he meant , but a good charitable mason . He had given ten guineas towards the
steward ' s list for the Old Men ' s Chanty , and would , he knew , so support the honour and elignity of the position they had placed him in , as to be a credit to the Capper Lodge and its members . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Brien briefly replied , and hoped he should be all to them that Bro . White had represented him to be . The toast of "The Past Masters of and belonging to the Capper
Loelge" feillowed , and Past Master ' s White , West , Gaskill , Day , Hollielay , and Dorton , severall ) responded . The next toast was one which the W . M . justly elesignatcd a most important one , it vvas " success to the Masonic Charities . " Without those Charities Freemasonry would be a myth , and totally unworthy of the splendid traditions connected with its name . He felt it a great honour to have so
distinguished a brother as Bro . Ferry with them that night , and be should couple his name with the toast . ( Applause . ) Bro . Terry , in the course of a long and exhaustive speech , in which he eloquently advocated the claims of the Aged Freemasons' Charity , urged the brethren to assist it by every means in their power . He told of the many claims made upon its resources , and of the many poor , old , and
deserving Masons now tlegible for its benefits , many of whom woulel never participate in its advantages , because of ther not being funds enough to go further than they are going at present . He pointed out how every lodge might assist by small sacrifices , and instanced the Capper Lodge , taking its numbers as 150 , he said the payment of eight shillings per year per member meant £ 60 , which would
make the W . M . a V . P . of the Institution , a member of the Committee of Management , and place him in a position to do good for , and influence good for , any ot their members who requited aid and assistance from them . And as they went on year after year , they would not only make their W . M ., but S . W ., J . W ., Deacons , and , in fact , every member , a voice and a
power in the great institutions of the Masonic Charities . ( Great applause . ) He then showed how 2 S . 6 d . per week would be from each of them a great help to the Charities , and even 2 d . a week , just the price of one glass of bitter , meant 10 s . a year . He asked them to avail themselves of this great privilege offered them , and by their earnestness , show the world that charity was one of the brightest jewels
in the crown of Freemasonry . His speech vvas loudly applauded , and the outcome of it vvas a collection of £ 30 made in the room , and as Bro . Dorton had consented to stand as Steward at the next festival of the Aged Freemasons' Charity , it was placed at once to his list , which will , no doubt , be Worthy of Bro . Terry ' s eloquence and the
lodge . The toast of " The Visitors " followed , and most of those brethren remaining responded . " The Oflicers " gave an opportunity for Bro . McCarty to express his , and his brother officers'desire to c ! o all they could to support the dignity of the Master and the best interests of the lodge , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the business and pleasures of the meeting .
BURDETT COUTTS LODGE ( No . 1278 ) . — A meeting of the brethren of this prosperous lodge was held on Thursday last , the 21 st inst ., under the presidency of Bro . C . K . Crouch , W . M ., who was supported most ably by Bros . Sayers , S . W . ; Dr . Dcfrics , J . W ., and the rest ol his oflicers . The muster of members and visitors was large , numbering in all thirty-four , the majority of whom were in
time for the opening ceremony . The business consisted of initiating two gentlemen , Messrs . Johnson , and Harrison , and this over , the brethren adjourned . Among the guests present were Bro . Brayshaw , P . M . ; Brooks , P . M . ; Finch , P . M . ; Robertson , Hodges , Hughes , Anglis , Tarillgrove , Hogarth , and Edwards . The lodge unanimously agreeel to a petition for a warrant for a new lodge to be created at the Victoria Tavern , who will be its nearest neighbour .
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Thc banquet to which thc brethren adjourned vvas done ample justice to and the usual toasts given and heartily responded to .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thuisday , November 21 st ., at Bro . T . Butt ' s , New Market Hotel , West Smithfield . Bro . G . S . Elliott , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers , Bros . J . Howes , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Johnson , J . W . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Treasurer
E . Mallctt , P . M ., Secretary ; W . Pennefathcr , P . M ., S . D . ; W . Malthouse , J . D . ; T . McButt , I . G . ; H . Lard . ner , D . C ; G . Stephens , W . S ., and others . He , in an able manner , initiated three gentlemen into the Order . It was unanimously resolved to present the Treasurer , Bro . F . Walters , with a ten-guinea testimonial from the lodge funds . Banquet was well served . There were twelve visitors .
SIR HUGH MYDDLETON LODGE , ( No . 1702 ) . —Thc regular meeting of this lodge took place at the Agricultural Hall , Islington , on Friday last , when there were present Bros . E . G . Sim , I . P . M . ; A . F . Rowley , S . W . ; J . Weston , J . W . ; J . Osborne . Sec ; W . E . Poulton , J . D . ; H . Field , I . G . ; R . G . Thomas , Tyler ; J . G .
Rimell , W . S . ; also , Bros . E . Somers , P . M . ; W , H . Lee , P . M . ; E . Payne , E . J . Pcrely , J . Greenfield , J . Kitchener , L . Hollidgc , R . Allison , W . Payne , W . Francis , J . Francis , and E . Pelikan . The visitors were Bros . A . H . Chisholm , 159 ; W . B . Clarke , 186 and 1507 ; W . H . Rohu , S . D . 946 ; W . Rowley , S . D . 917 ; W . Hirst , 15 ;
A . W . Fenner , S . D . 1227 and 1673 ; E . W . Braine , W . M . 1471 ; and H . S . Godolphin , I . G . 1349 . In thsunavoielable absence of Bro . T . J . Coombes , the W . M ., who was detaineel on business in the country , thc I . P . M ., Bro . E . G , Sim , acted as W . M . L . idgc was opened and the minutes reael and confirmed . Bro . Hollidgc was raised and Bros .
Kitchener and Pelikan passed to the Seconel Degree . Bro . Greenfield vvas clccteel Treasurer to the lodge . The sum of two guineas was voted out of the funds on behalf of the children of the late Bro . Wyatt . Some other business having been disposed of , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren aeljourned to a light repast . The usual loyal
and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . On the toast of " The Visitors " being acknowledged , all expressed themselves highly gratified , anil Bro . Godolphin expressed his intention of joining the lodge . On an appeal being maele on behalf of the Charities , to assist Bro . Norris ,
S . D ., who is Steward fur the R . M . B . I ., and Bro . Weston , J . W ., Steward for the Girls' School , several subscriptions were placed on the lists . The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent singing by several of the brethren , and brought to a close at an early hour by the Tyler ' s toast , after a very pleasant and enjoyable evening .
TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 1728 ) , —A meeting of this lodge vvas held at thc London , Fleet-street , on Thursday , 21 inst ., when there were present Bros . Dixon , W . M . j Butcher , S . W . ; Bush , J . W . ; Adamson , Treasurer ; Reed , Secretary ; Staley , S . D . ; Harris , J . D . ; Buckworth , I . G . ; Knapton , W . S . ; also Bros . Rexworthy ,
Recknell , Goodwin , Chapman , Lchany , Kcmpton , Mackrell , Blackmore , Charles , and Buckworth . Visitor Bro . Richardson , Organist i 0 ^ 8 . Bro . Bush . J . W ., waselected W . M . for thc ensuing year , Bro . Aelamson , Treasurer , and Bro . Church , Tyler . The installation will take place on Thursday , ldth January .
DERBY . — Hartington Lodge ( No . 1085 ) . — The regular meeting of this loelge vvas held on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Derbyshire Masonic Hall , present Bros , G . Pipes , W . M ., ; J . O . Marston , Secretary , as J . W . ; W , B . Hextall , J . W . ; M . H . Bolart , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G , Warden , Treasurer , as Secretary ; S . Steele , S . D . ; G .
Arnold as J . D . ; W . L . Dodd as Organist , W . Butterfield , I . G . } J . Worsnop , P . M ., & c , Hart , Wallis , Coulthurst , Heepplewcll , Walters , Lane , Carr , Belficld . Visitor Bro . Hudson . The ballot vvas taken in favour of Bro . Richardson , of the Philanthropy Loelge , Stockton-on-Tees , Bro . Cadman of the Calendar Lodge , Rusheilnie ; Bro .
Wagstaff , of the University Ledge , Penrith , and Mr . Charles Osborne , a London resident , but frequent visitor to Derby . Bros . Belfielel and Carr were advanced to the Second and Third Degrees respectively , the able work of the W . M , being excellently supported by his officers . A supplementary grant from the lodge funds was votcel to the nearly
enhausted funds of the Town Almoners . Sundry communications were read , and other business disposed of , after which the brethren adjourned to the banquet mom , there , in the Fourth Degree , to promote the genuine good fellowship which exists among them , and to welcome a continuance of visiting brethren to the mysteries of the advanced step .
LIVERPOOL—Lodge of Israel ( No . 1 . 502 ) . — As we- briefly announced in a previous number of our journal , the annual installation meeting of the meinbeis connected with the Leidye ol Israel , No . 1502 , tneik place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , 011 Monday , the 18 th inst ., when and where there was a very large and
influential muster of the Craft , including several P . G . Lodge Oflicers , and about a senre of W . M . 's ., P . M . ' s ., and other chiefs in the Ciaft . The W . M . elect vvas Bro . Sigisniunel Kchdnshadt , and the numerous gathering of the fraternity not only clearly evinced the populaiity of his unanimous election to his high and honourable office , but
also served to elemonstrate that | dunng its several years existence the Lodge of Israel has deservedly secured a most honourable position in the extensive province which s so genially and courteously ruled by Bro . Lorel !• l'clmersdale , D . G . M . of England . There were altogether about ninety brethren present on this interesting occasion—a yearly event which invariably has a strong drawing power for