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favour of the admission of Messrs . G . S . Streeton , G . Mayer , P . From , and F . Jensen , as candidates for initiation into Freemasonry , and members of this lodge . The heavy agenda paper of work was then commenced by the introduction of Mr . John Johnson , who was

duly initiated into Freemasonry . He was followed by Mr . G . S . Streeton , who likewise was initiated into the Order . The W . M . having arrived , he took the chair , and initiated Mr . H . Mayer , who was followed by Mr . P . From . The fifth and last candidate for initiation , Air . F .

Jensen , was then introduced , and the ceremony was gone through . I'he W . M . then requested the veteran Secretary , Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M ., to take the chair , who at once acceded to the request . He proceeded to interrogate the applicants frr the second degree , and finding

them proficient , he opined tlie lodge in the sec . md degree . Bros . J . Wallis , T . S . Lewi > ( 'Joy ) , and J . J . Cullman ( 1 . 309 ) were propeily introduced anil passed to the Crallsman ' s . degree ' 1 he candidates fur racing parsed a success ! ul examination , showing that llu-y had been

carefully instructed , and had profited by their studies . 'Ihe lodge was opened in the third d . gree . Bro . J . Decks , J . W . George , 1 . 309 , C . W . Williams , 1275 and " !' . Spinr . 201 , being in a tendance were ringed to ihe subline decree of Master Mason . It is needless to remark that .

with such < . x ;» 'ritnced Masons 111 the chair , each spent more than usual c . tre over the cer .-monii-s , that they were most imprtssivi ly given , anil correctl y done . The agenda paper being cleared of a portion ol the woik , the propriety of altering the d ? y of meeting was moved and discussed .

It was unanimously agreed that the regular meetings uf thelmlgeshould be held on the third Saturdays of Ma ; , J uiv , J uly , and August ; and emergencies lo be held on the lliiid 'I hursdays of the other months . On motion , d . ly made and seconded , it was unanimously resolved tlv . it , in

addition to the names alread y sent lor Provincial honours , Bro . John ' 1 nomas Moss be recommended for higher honours , and Bro . Frederick Walters , P . M ., and Sec , for rank in the Provincial Grand Lodge . It was announced thai the following meinuers of the lodge had been Steward ., at ihe Girls' School festival , on

Wednesday , May 14 , viz .: —Bros . J . 'I . Moss W . M . ' ; H . A . Dubois , S . W . : F . Walters , P . M .. See ; W . Hammond , P . M ., S . D . ; H . Cluster H . Goodwin , W . Nell , It . Limpus , ] . W .

Baldwin , E . H . Thiellay , E . Hopwood , P . M ., and Moore , but as all were not pre .-int , the amounts could not be g iven . It was ascertained that Bros . J . T . Moss , H . A . Dubois , F . Walters , and W . Hammond had each sent in a lir-t of not

less than fifty guineas . Bros . H . Green , 1275 , and R . W . Williams , 1275 , were , with others , proposed as joining members . The usual large number of candidates were proposed for initiation . Some additional names were given for the proposed new chapter . Other important business

having been disposed of , the lodge was closed at a few minutes to eight o ' clock p . m . It was arranged that the next meeting should be held on Saturday , June 21 st , at half-past three o ' clock p . m . There were present during the afternoon and evening—Bros . J . T . Moss ,

P . G . S . D . Middlesex , P . M ., W . M . ; H . A Dubois , S . W . ; J . W . Jackson , J . W . F Walters , P . M ., Sec ; W . Hammond , P . M . S . D . ; E . Gilbert , J . D . ; E . Hopwood , P . M . R . G . Sprules , W . 11 . Livett , A . W . Dray . T Archer , J . Deeks , W . H . Cox , J . Wall is , E . II

Thiellay , G . S . Haines , and others . Amongst the large number of visitors were Bros . J . Abrahams , P . M . 188 ; T . Spurr , 201 ; C . II . Murr , P . M . 504 ; W . Nicholson , S . W . 811 ; T . Jenkins , 38 . ); H . Green , 1275 ; c - w Williams , J 275 ; J . W . George , 1 . 300 ; T . S ,

Lewis , 1309 ; J . J . Coltman , 1309 , and others . Refreshment followed labour . borne time was agreiably sp < nt , and the brethren separated . ' 1 In d . ath ol the hail of Zetland was leilillgl , alluded to . Cieat expressions of sy inpailn Were made for the Provincial Grand Master ( who

had met with an accident ) , which gate piool how much Bro . Colonel Francis Burdett is respected and beloved in the Province over which he rules . Strong hopes were expressed for . his recovery , and if hearty good wishes could »« 5 tore him JJ health , he would be well

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indeed , for they were spontaneously given for him . The members appeared , and the lodge was p laced in deep mourning , in consequence of the death of the lamented Earl of Zetland , M . W . Past Grand Master .

MILI . OM .- —Wnilwell LodgeASa . 1390 ) .- —lhis lodge held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday , May 20 , 187 . 3 , at the Masonic Rooms . The lodge was opened at 7 . 30 , p . m . by the W . M .,

Bro . Roger Dodgson , P . G . S . B ., supported by Bro . J . Dodgson , P . M . 99 . 5 , S . W . ; Bro . J . Mills , P . G . Steward , J . W ., and others . Minutes of last regular communications were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken fcr Mr .

D . Lancy , which proved unanimous in his favour , he being in attendance was , at the request of the W . M ., initiated into Freemasonry by Bro . | . Dodgson . 1 ) 11 Bro . Lancy retiring , the lodge was opi ned in the second degree and Bro . Beck , a candidate for the third degree , proving his

profirii 11 cy was entrusted and retired . Lodge open d in the third degree , when the W . M . again assumed the chair , and rose Bro . Beck , who r . tired . The lodge was then closed downto thelirst degree , when the W . M . very feelingly alluded to

the great loss the lodge was about to sustain through the removal of the Chaplain to a distant town , and proposi d that a letter be forwarded to Bro . Brown , Chaplain , expressing the regret of the brethren at his removal . This was

seconded by the S . W ., and carried unanimously . Heaity good wishes were given from No . 119 , liy Bro . MacKelvie . and from 995 , b y Bro . I . ockitt . The lodge was finally closed about 10 , o ' clock by the W . M . with solemn prayer .

HAMPTON COURT . — Camplell Lodge ( No . 1415 ) . — The second meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on the 21 st inst ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Sir Gilbert E . Campbell , Bart . A large number of members an J \ isitors attended . Several new members were

elected . and five gentlemen balloted for as candidates for initiation . Among the brethren present were Bros . Cu ' l . Burdett , Prov . G . M . ; K . W . Little . Prov . G . Sec ; J . Boyd , P . G . Purs . ; 'P . Ctihitt , A . G . Purst . ; F . Binckes , Sec Boys' School ; 11 . Colls , G . Stwd . ; W . Roebuck , li . Kimber , S . W ¦ D . M . Dewir , | . W . pro . tern ., and many

others . The W . M . invested Bros . Cubitt , Treas . ; li . C . Levander , Sec ; T . Keene , S . D . ; A . Codner , | . D . ; K . S . Jones , Org . W . R . Woodman , Siwd . ; Col . Peters , D . C . ; and F . W . Levander , I . G . On the conclusion Masonic business , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and , alter a very pleasant evening , separated at an earl y hour .

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TORQUAY . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . . 328 ) . — This chapter held its first anniversary meeting at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 19 th inst . on which occasion Excellent Comp . Dr . H . Hopkins , Past 'Z . of several chapters , was installed First Principal ; Comp . T . Oliver , H . ; and D .

Watson , J . Ex-Comp . the Rev . R . Bowden , P . Z ., acted as Installing Master for the first chair , and Ex-Comp . JJr . Hopkins for the other two . Letters of regret were received from several companions at their inability to honour the occasion by their presence . Bro . Hughan , of Truro , an

honorary mcmUr of the chapter , was unavoidabl y absent , but wro ' . e in his usual felicitous style , congratulating the chapter on having succeeded in inducing his valued friend Dr . Hopkins to occupy the First Principal ' s chair , as it was impossible for the chapter to confer any additional

honour , beyond tl . ose already acquired b y his Itiends in his long Masonic career . 'I'he business of the chapter having been disposed of , Comp . Dr . Hopkins , the i . evvl y installed Z ., proceeded to deliver an address to the companions , from which the following are extracts : —

Companions : —It has been my custom whenever I have hem p laced at the head of any Masonic body , u > g ive a short ad . lress to those by whose favour 1 have been appointed to so high a position , lor several reasons . 1 st . To

acknowledge with gratitude the confidence which has teen reposed in me . 2 nd . To pledge myself to efforts not to disappoint the reasonable expectations which have been formed as to my competency . 3 rd . To solicit the kind and heartv

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indulgence and co-operation of those who have evinced their regard and confidence by accepting office under my rule . 4 th . To request from all that fraternal assistance , that ready acquiescence in the decisions of the majority , that regard for the feelings and scruples of others , which is so

essential to the promotion of harmony , and to efficiency in the working of our ceremonies ; that desire , in cases of difference of opinion , to g ive others credit for the same uprightness and devotedness to the cause which' we claim for ourselves ; and lastly , to make some sli ght

general allusions to the objects and principles of that branch of the Craft in connection with which we are now assembled . Companions , we have this day arrived at the termination of the first year of existence of this chapter , during wheh none of us can deny that we have been skilfully and

efficientlv ruled by our Ex .-Comp . the Rev . R . Bowden , whose kind and genial manners and urbane conduct , under even trying circumstances , have won for him a high p lace in the estimation of brethren and companions ; moreover , whose acknowledged ! Masonic reputation and acquirements are

such as to guarantee important requisites towards pn sperity . And though we have had difficulties and differences of opinion , which are necessarily inherent in all human institutions , where the passions and prejudices of fallible men

prevail , iven in Masonry , but where all should be smooth and tranquil , yet we may congratulate ourselves that the existence of a good spirit has led to concessions which have prevented serious disturbance . Let me entreat of vou to endeavour

lo promote harmeny , and as a chief means thereto to indulge no thoughts which may assign sinister motives to others , and to practice fuibearance , not onl y through the second year on which we are enterinsr . in which I am more

personall y inteiested , but also during the terms of oilice of my successors for many years , lhat nothing may occ . ir which is not in accordance with the sublime and solemn rites peculiar to this branch of Freemasonry . Companions : — 1 feel that I almoiit ouo to you an apology for

assuming the first chair on this day . As most of you know I joined St . John ' s Chapter on the urgent solicitation of its founders , not with a view to any additional rank it could bring to that already acquired , but in deference to the desire lliat 1 should give you the benefit of such

experknc" . as 1 hue had the opportunity of gaining during a long Masonic career . I think I may confidentl y say that during a quarter of a century I have never refused such an appeal for assistance , whether b y taking office or by giving private instruction . At the same time I admit ,

that in Masonry , as in everything else , jealousies and misapprehensions of actions and motives will arise , of which I have more than once been the victim , perhaps naturally , on becoming associated with Masons and Lodges to whom J was a stranger . But I have always felt that .

straightforward and honourable course would in the end lead to a vindication of my conduct and to an appreciation of such efforts as I have been capable of making , and I am happy to say that in the end all false impressions have been removed , and that whenever I revisit the scenes

of my former labours , I have a most hearty welcome from all parties . To you , Masons of Torquay , my thanks are especiall y due . Coming amongst you as a stranger , a few years ago I have received at your hands the most uniform

kindness , and your evidences of fraternal regard and appreciation will ever be cherished in my memory . 1 have said that I almost owe you an apology for assuming your first chair to day , because I have to some extent , at your earnest desire , violated one ol the rules I have laid down

lor my guidance , that is never to take any Masonic oilice whenever one vote was hostile to me , To tliis determination I came earl y in my Masonic career , owing to my observation of ths difficulties encountered by some Masters of Lodges and Piincipals of Chapters who had but

a small majority , and hence had much to conte-iiJ with from the formation of two parties among those under their rule . You kindl y proposed n second ballot on the ground that my election had been nearly unanimous , and with an assurance that no hostile feeling towards me was intended , but rather an expression of compliment and unbounded attachment to him who is noV