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( Craft irHasonrg . NEW CONCORD LODGE ( No . S 13 ) . —The above lodge met on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , E . C . Lodge was duly opened at four o'clock by Bro . Lewis C . Haslip , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . H . Tiddcman , S . W . ; j . Stilwell , J . W . ; Rev . C . P . Stevens , Chaplain ; J . Boulton , Treasurer ; R . R . Harper , P . M ., Secretary ; A . Potter , S . D . ; P . Harnett ,

I . D . ; Aperl , D . C . ; C . Wccdon , I . G . ; S . George , P . M . ; W . Pierpoint , I . P . M . ; J . E . Chubb , F . Willcocks , G . Mustoe , A . Fauques , R . Tedman , F . W . Swales , J . J . Pilley , J . B . Smith , and C . T . Speight , P . M ., lyler . Visitors : Bros . S . R . Priestley , 659 ( I . C . ) and G . H . Stephens , J . W . 1 C 23 , 13 S 2 , and SgS ( Freemason ) . The first business was , after the observance of necessary

formalities , the balloting for Messrs . J . J . Pilley and J . B . Smith as candidates for admission into the Order , and this proving highly satisfactory those gentlemen were admitted , and received the benefit of initiation at the hands of the W . M ., Bro . Haslip , in a truly masterly and impressive manner . The other business , that of conferring the Third Degree upon a brother , was not performed , the

candidate not arriving . Lodge was closed in due form and the brethren repaired to the adjoining saloon , where a neat and unpretentious repast was served , and gave every satisfaction to the brethren . At the conclusion of the repast Bro . Haslip gave in brief terms the toasts of the " Queen and the Craft" ( National Anthem , Bro . Perls ) , "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ,

M . W . G . M ., " "The Pro G . M ., Lord Carnarvon , and D . G . M ., Earl of Lathom , and other Grand Officers Present and Past . " Bro . Pierpoint , I . P . M ., having assumed the gavel gave the toast of "TheW . M ., " one which he said would be drunk not only with pleasure but with enthusiasm . They had all seen how arduously he had performed the duties of

his ofiice , and he was sure that the New Concord Lodge had never had a better W . M . ln replying , Bro . Haslip thanked the brethren for receiving the toast so cordially which had been proposed in such flattering terms by the I . P . M . Whilst he had been their W . M . he had certainly endeavoured to do his duty , and as long as he remained their W . M . should still strive

to do so . He would say no more after that , but would be content for the brethren to judge b y his acts . The W . M . next gave "The initiates , " quoting the truism that without the admission of new members from time to time the Order must gradually but surel y die out . Lodges therefore were glad to receive into their midst new members , and the New Concord were especially pleased to

welcome such an addition to their numbers as the two gentlemen initiated that evening . He ( the W . M . ) believed they had in them the germs of good Masons , and he therefore with great pleasure asked the brethren to be upstanding and drink to the health of the two initiates , whom he hoped would go away deeply impressed with what they had seen , and which , with the knowledge they would afterwards gain ,

would , he hoped , inspire them with the resolve to become good men and Masons . Bro . Pilley said , proud as he was to become a member of the Order , he , from the shortness of his experience , must claim that indulgence as to the terms he might use . He had to thank Bros . Perl for proposing and seconding him , the brethren for so kindly electing him , and the W . M . for

superintending his initiation as a Mason . As he knew more about mathematics than he did of Masonry , he would express the wish that their numbers would increase by addition , would not suffer subtraction , that division would always be unknown in their Order , and that they would greatly multiply their numbers by addition , as on that occasion . . _

Bro . J . B . Smith also returned thanks ; but asked the brethren to kindly excuse him making a lengthened reply , as he had recently sustained a heavy loss in his family . He trusted on a future occasion to say something more to the purpose . " The Treasurer and Secretary " were next honoured , Bro . Haslip dwelling upon the merits of the Treasurer and Secretary . The help he received from the Secretary , Bro .

Harper , was particularly valuable , that brother keeping him constantly advised as to the financial position of the lodge , and thereby enabling him , as W . M ., to proceed to the advantage ot the lodge . Both those ofiicers responded to the toast , which was heartily received . "The Visitors " were next toasted ; Bro . Haslip remarking that it was seldom that the New Concord Lodge had so

lew visitors ; however , the want of members was made up for by quality . Bro . Priestley had been highly recommended to the iodge , and they hoped to know more of him in the future . As a brother hailing from the sister isle , he was heartily welcome to No . S 13 . Of Bro . G . H . Stephens he had need say but little . He was well known as an earnest worker , and he ( Bro . Haslip ) had personally known

him as such for some yeais . The W . M . concluded by offering a hearty welcome to both visitors , and the toast was cordially received . After suitable replies , "The Ofiicers" were honoured m well-deserved terms of praise , and the S . W . ably responded , congratulating the brethren upon the prosperity which attended the Lodge S 13 at the end of the year of grace 1 SS 2 , and auguring from its excellent Mastership , its ofiicersand the two newly-initiated brethren , a prosperous

, and happy future . He trusted , to continue the metaphor employed by the W . M ., that those two brethren would germinate into good Masons , and that in view of that bright fulfilment of their hopes , and upon the auspicious close of the year , the officers of the New Concord Lod ge might fittingly lay their congratulations at the W . M . 's feet . The Tyler ' s toast ended the proceedings .

CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No- 13 S 2 ) . —This large and influential lodge held its last regular meeting on the 20 th inst ., at the George Hotel , Millwall Docks , when a numerous array of brethren lent considerable eclat to the

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proceedings . The principal feature of the gathering , however , was the re-appearance of the esteemed W . M ., Bro . G . T . Limn , who for some four months past has been unwell and that so seriously as to cause great alarm to his numerous circle of friends and wcllwishers . Under the blessing of G . A . O . T . U . the attendances of Dr . Crosse ( 13 S 2 ) have resulted in a restoral in great measure , and Bro . Limn opened the lodge in person , assisted by Bros . G . B "

Smith , S . W . ; W . Stapleton , J . W . ; W . Carnaby , P . M . Treas . ; Dr . C . Wyatt-Smith , P . M . Sec ; Morrison , Deacon ; C . Searell , P . M ., D . C . and W . S . ; and about fifty other brethren . Among the visitors were : Bros . Abseil , 7 S 1 ; Russell , S 71 ; S . G . Bonner , 127 S ; G . W . Trickey , 1923 ; W . Perkins , 1923 ; and G . H . Stephens , 1 C 23 , 1382 and S 9 S ( Freemason ) . After performance of the ordinary preliminary business ,

the ballot was put . into requisition for the admission of Messrs . Edward Peniston , Wm . Gould and George Hy . Leggett into the Order , and with a favourable result in each instance . Bro . Limn accordingly initiated those gentlemen into the mysteries of the Craft in a highly impressive manner , the other candidates for the second and third degrees were not in attendance , but the situation of the Corinthian

Lodge in its riverain position and closely surrounded on all sides by shipping centres , oftimes affords an opportunity of conferring a degree in favour of a brother hailing from a far-away lodge working under the English Constitution . Two such brethren presenting themselves , and being duly vouched for , the one , Bro . G . XV . Trickey , of the United Brethren Lodge , No . 1923 , Malta , was examined and passed to the F . C . Degree , by Bro . W . Millington , I . P . M .,

who has capitally carried out the W . M . ' s duties during his absence as related above . Bro . Wm . Perkins , 1923 , was next kindly raised to thedegce of M . M ., by Bro . W . Delves , P . M ., and the indefatigable Preceptor of the Corinthian Lodge of Instruction , in his usual manner , the ofiicers rendering efficient assistance at their respective posts . Several items of lodge business were next under discussion , and included a grant of five guineas to a distressed

P . M . of the Lodge , which again testified to the active spirit of charity which always actuates the brethren of the Corinthian Lodge . All business being happily at an end , the brethren were regaled by Bro . W . Clarke , the worthy host , with a capital repast , quite in keeping with the festive period of the year . After the cloth had been removed Bro . Limn gave the toasts of "The Oueen and the Craft , " "H . R . H . the M . W . G . M ., " " The Pro G . M ., the Earl of Carnarvon , " and " The Dep .

G . M ., the Earl of Lathom , with the other Grand Officers , Present and Past . " These were cordially honoured . Bro . Millington , I . P . M ., then proposed in feeling terms the health of Bro . Limn , W . M ., whom they were all so thankful to see among them once more , in a fair way of recovery from his late severe illness . Bro . Limn , in replying , was evidently overcome by the warmth and spontaneity of the reception of the toast . He

was doubly indebted to Bro . Milhngion , who had so kindly proposed his health , and had during his absence rendered every service that could have been required of him . He also must express his sincere thanks to the brethren for their kind sympathy during his long illness , and for the hearty welcome back that they had just given him . A word of thanks to Bro . Crosse he thought to be also due . That brother had been unremitting in his professional services , morn , noon , and

night , and he ( the W . M . ) had to thank his exertions , under the favour of T . G . A . O . T . U ., for being there that evening . Before sitting down Bro . Limn gave " The Health of the Past Masters , " thanking Bros . Millington , I . P . M ., and Delves for their kind and eflicient services to the lodge whilst he had been away ill , and on that evening for having relieved him of the strain of working the Second and Third ceremonies . The lodge might well be proud , as he

was , at having brethren so able and willing to advance the interests of the lodge . In replying , the I . P . M . said he felt deeply indebted to the W . M . and to the brethren for the kindness with which the toast had been proposed and received . He had taken great pleasure in rendering what assistance the lodge from time to time had required . He should feel only too proud whilst their W . M . was getting quite well to perform all his

duties for him , feeling quite content with the honour of having him present in the lodge . Bros . Delves , Carnaby , and Searell also replied for the Past Masters , dwelling upon the great satisfaction they all felt , with the lodge , upon the recovery of Bro . Limn . "The Initiates" were next toasted , and suitably acknowledged . " The Visitors " came in for the usual warm expression

of welcome which distinguishes No . 13 S 2 ; and Bros . Abseil , Bonner , Perkins , and others responded , testifying to their high appreciation of the working and hospitality of the Corinthian Lodge . The W . M . next gave " The Host , " to which Bro . Clark replied , saying he felt pleased his endeavours for their comforts had been to their satisfaction . " The Masonic Press , " coupled with the . name of Bro .

G . H . Stephens , was next given . After a response from that brother , " The Officers " were toasted ; and Bros . G . B . Smith , S . VV ., and W . Stapleton , J . W ., respectively returned thanks ; Bro . C . Searell , P . M ., adding some forcible remarks upon the return of the W . M . among them . The intervals between the speeches were capitally filled in with excellent songs , and were much enjoyed , till the Tyler's toast was given , and a happy meeting ended .

ARUNDEL .-4-Howard Lodge of Brotherly Love ( No . 56 ) . —On Thursday the annual installation meeting of the lodge was held at the Town Hall , when Bro . H . K . Thompson , the W . M . elect , was installed by Bro . Thomas Francis , Prov . G . Std ., who during the past year has filled the chair with conspicuous ability . The W . M . afterwards appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . G . Light , P . M ., S . W . ; H . W . Mardon , J . W . ; Thomas Mitchell , Sec . ; I learn , Treas . ; the Rev . \ V . B .

Dunlop , Chap . ; A . Ceal , S . D . ; C . Burnell , J . D . ; Chamberlain , P . M .. 1 . G . j R . Garwood , P . M ., Std . ; J . Robertson , Tyler . The brethren afterwards sat down to a banquet , served in first-rate style by Bro . C . Barkshirc , at the Norfolk Hotel , being joined by several visitors , including Bros . V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec ; Harrison , P . P . G . Supt . of Works Hants , W . M . 1 S 29 ; Daniell , W . M . 732 ; Butt , P . M . ; VV . L . Thomas , W . M . 1141 ; J . H . Ilawcs , Std . 2 S ; and others , ihe brethren of No . 5 G

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present included Bros . Evcrshed , P . P . G . D . ; A . H . Smith , P . M . ; K . K . Street , P . M . ; Bro . Francis , Prov . G . Std ; and most of the newly-invested officers . SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . — On the 14 th inst ., the officers and brethren of this lodge met at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , upon the occasion of the installation as W . M . of Bro . C . McNamaraS . W .

, riie Iodge was duly opened by Bro . 1 . Henry Leech , W . 1 V 1 ., who was supported by Bros . G . " Lord , VV . Beattic , T . Sharp , H . Tonkinson , G . C . Watson , P . M . ' s ; 1 . C . Smith , W . M ., D . Sinclair , P . M ., P . G . A . D . of C , Ferry , and Richardson , 4 S ; R . de Clare Yeld , W . M ., J . Lowes , P . M ., J . E . Nelson , S . W ., and J . Deans , S . D ., So ; C . H . Drury , W . M . S 5 ; J . Hudson , W . M ., M . Frampton ,

P . M ., J . R . Smart , I . P . M ., Aid . Potts , P . M ., J . Riscborcugh , P . M ., R . B . Lutert , P . P . G . D ., P . M ., J . Dixon , S . W ., and J . Rainbow , J . W ., 94 ; T . Shepherd , W . M ., H . W . Emerson , P . M ., J . Scurficld , S . W ., and E . Atkinson , J . W ., GGi ; G . Porteous , P . G . O ., W . M ., A . T . Munroc , I . P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., J . G . Kirtley , J . W ., and XV . Liddell , P . P . G . D ., P . M . 949 ; II . Colder , W . M . my ; Dr . Murphy , W . M . and VV . BrandtP . M . 13 S 9 and

, ; others . Bro . McNamara was introduced by Bro . Geo . Lord , P . M ., to the Installing Master , Bro . G . C . Watson , P . M ., who performed the ceremony in an able and impressive manner . The W . M . having been duly installed in the chair of K . S ., and proclaimed and saluted by the brethren , he proceeded to appoint and invest his officers for the

ensuing year as follows : Bros . J . Henry Leech , I . P . M . ; J . C . Moor , S . W . ; J . R . Pattison , J . W . ; R . Singleton , Hon . Sec ; T . Twizell , P . M ., Treas . ; J . J . Clay , " P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., D . of C ; E . CIarkson . S . D . ; C . M ! Wake , J . D . ; J . G . Nasbet , I . G . ; J . Thompson , Tyler ; J . Kirkley and R . Turnbull , Stewards ; W . A . Sutcliffe and H . E . Mendelssohn , Auditors .

Upon the motion of Bro . J . j . Clay , P . M ., seconded by Bro . j . H . Leech , I . P . M ., and supported by Bro . II . Tonkinson , P . M ., a number of donations to local charities were passed , including the Eye Infirmary , the Infirmary , the Shipwrecked Mariners' Widows and Orphans' Society , the Blind Institute , the Sick Children ' s Hospital , the Orphan Asylum , & c .

Alter the investiture of ofiicers , Mr . William Birch was introduced , and being properly prepared as a candidate , was initiated into Masonry by Bro . VV . Beattie , P . M . The lodge was afterwards duly closed . The annual festival was afterwards held in the banqueting hall , Bro . C . McNamara , W . M ., in the chair , the vice-chairs being filled by Bro . J . C . Moor , S . W . (

Freemason ) , and Bro . J . R . Pattison , J . W . There were nearly eighty brethren sitting down , and the gathering was of a most enthusiastic character . Grace having been said , The Chairman , in proposing the toast of the " Queen , " said the toast was one that was given in every well regulated Society as the first toast of thfi evpninrr . anH vvac m \ , „ r > ,-ir .

less as a tribute of regard to Her Majesty than for her love and veneration for that constitution under which this country has flourished , and he had no doubt it was the wish of every Freemason that the constitution might continue to flourish amid , the tumults of the hour for ages yet to come . Of this he was sure , that in no society was this toast ever drank with greater satisfaction than among Free and

Accepted Masons . Her Majesty is not a Mason , because she cannot be one by the laws of the Craft , but she is the daughter of one who was an illustrious Prince , the Grand Alaster of our Order , and the splendid impersonification of all those virtues which . ' are the distinguishing ornarrtents of the Craft . She has imbibed these principles frOm ^ hV earliest childhood , and he was happy to state that she had

carried that out in the affairs of this great country . Had she been born in the rougher instead ot the gentler sex she would certainly have been a Mason , for one of the first wishes she was known to express on her marriage with that excellent man , "Albert the Good , " was that he should become ^ a I'recmason , but her uncle , the then Grand Master of the Order , the Duke of Sussex , obiected on the < rrnund

that as Royal husband , the Prince could have no secrets from the Oueen . She urged the point , but in vain ; the old duke was inflexible . She answered if her husband could not be a l-rcemason , should she ever have any sons , her first-born should be a Freemason . Her first born son is now out-Grand Master . He , therefore , asked them to drink heartily with him long life and happiness to one who was the mind

daughter of a good father ; the good wife of a good husband ; the good mother of our good Grand Master ; the Patron of our Order ; an example to her sex , and the beloved by the Craft . The Chairman next proposed the toast of "H . R . H . the Prince cf Wales , M . W . G . M . of England . " Every

Freemason , he said , must have a feeling of interest in him whom their suffrages placed at their head . We at the present lime are in the happy position of having at our head one in whom every man , woman , and child throughout the land must feel interest—no less a personage than our future king . He asked them to say with him , ill the words of an esteemed brother :

Heaven crown his path with glory , And guide that mighty hand , Our Grand Master , Albeit Edward , The Prince of our brave land . Should kingly powers await him , From God , who reigns above , Oh , may he rule his subjects

With justice , truth , and love . May his banner float the highest O ' er the forest of the sea ; Before the throne of justice The humblest may he be . 'Ihe nation ' s prayers arisinsr

lo God , the King of all , If he be our sure foundation , The sceptre cannot fall . Then toast him left and right , As he weathers Time's rough gales , May his life be long and bright ,

" God bless the Prince of Wales . " , ™ ° Chairman next proposed "The Earl of Lathom , D . G . M ., and Ollicers of Grand Lodge of England " n Kindly terms . a ' 'Ihe Chairman next gave the toast of " The Marquis of Londonderry , R . W . P . G . M . of Durham . " In givin g the toast , the Chairman said that during the short time he had