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W . M . is univerally liked . In responding the W . M . addressed himself principally to the candidates , giving them kindly advice on the

new life they had just entered upon . The W . M . wave tlie P . M . ' s of the Great Northern Lodge . The I P . M ., Bro . Reed , responded on behalf of lvmself , and Bros . Webb and Moody for the kind manner they had always been received , and

for the substantial marks they all wore . He also gave "kindly advice as to what the new members mig ht become , should they be spared , as there was no doubt that Great Northern rule would always be carried out , and that worth y men only would be called to fulfil the duties of

officers . The " Officers of the Great Northern Lodo * e " was then given and responded to in a very humorous speech . The evening was very much enlivened by several songs and recitations from Bros . Webb , Owen , Lancaster , Schmerl , Moodv , Bescoby , Harper , and Arkell , and was

brought to a closs with the Tyler ' s toast . HAMPTON COURT . —Burdett Lodge ( No . 1293 ) . —The October meeting of the above lodge was held on Saturday last , at the Mitre Hotel . Hampton Court , present Bros . Henry Phythian , W . M . ; Kelly , S . W . ; Pearce , J . W . ; Buss , Secretary ;

Little , Treasurer ; Berne , S . W . ; R . W . Colonel Francis Burdett , P . G . M . ; R . W . * J . C . Parkinson , D . PG . M . ; Sanders , Baxter , Sissons , Wiles , HiU , Shaboe , Kenning , Massa , Sadler and others . Visitors Bros . White , P . G . S . ; Arkell , 192 ; Mallam , Phythian and others ; the business

of the evening included initiations , passing and raisin 1 **** , all of which were most ably performed b \* the W . M ., after which the lodge proceeded to the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler , the whole being unanimously in favor of Bro . Keily , W . M . ; Bro . Little , Treasurer ; Gilbert ,

Tyler . An Audit Committee was also appointed . The lodge was then closed , after which the brethren adjourned to a well spread dinner , provided by Bro . Sadler in his usual satisfactory manner , toasts , speeches and songs closing a very successful and happy meeting .

ALDERSHOT . — Aldershot Camp Lodge ( No . ] 1331 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , Aldershot , on the ' 3 rd ultimo , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . A . McKenzie , P . G . P . Hampshire and Isle of Wight , who was supported by the following

officers and a good attendance of brethren , ; including several visitors , viz .: Bro . Capt . Richardson , P . M . and Treasurer , P . G . S . D . ' Hampshire and Isle of Wight ; Bro . White , S . W . ; — Bennett , JsW . — Anderson , S . D . ; T . Walton Mayer , J . D . ; —Lucas , Secretary

I . G . pro tem ; and — Burns , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . ' Bartram , a candidate for initiation , which proved unanimous ; and he , with Mr . Ash , balloted for at the previous meeting , but not then able to

attend , were duly admitted to the mysteries and privileges of the Order , the charge of the Degree being ably given by the S . W ., Bro . White . Bros . Phelps and Davis , candidates for passing , having given proof of their proficiency iu the former degree , were entrusted , and retired .

The lodgo was opened in the Second Degree , and they were admitted and duly passed as F . C . ' s ; it was then closed to thc First Degree . The next duty upon the agenda paper was the consideration of Bro . Captain Richardson ' s notice of motion , that the lodge be removed to the

Assembly Rooms , Hi gh Street , Aldershot . This was seconded by Bro . Walton Mayer , J . D ., accompanied by suitable remarks . Bro . Richardson , who at the previous meeting had so full y explained to the brethren the motives which actuated him in submitting th . ? proposition , thought

it unnecessary to reiterate the sentiments then expressed by him upon the subject , as no doubt the majority of the brethren were present when the notice of motion was given , and tlie remainder hatl be .-n in possession of the summons for the regulated period , tie would , however , for the

inlormation of those brethren who were absent from the last meeting , and unable to confer with oilier brethren respecting the motion , briefly explain the objections held , not only by himself , but by many other brethren , to the meetings of Masonic lodges at hotels , and I'ointed out the great efforts now , being made

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in various parts of the kingdom to withdraw our lodges from hotel influences and the temptations the brethren are subjected to ; notably in an adjoining province , where a large Masonic hall was in course of erection for the

convenience of lodge meetings . He hoped each brother had given the motion his unbiassed and conscientious consideration , and would readily acquiesce in the resolution of the majority . He likewise trusted that from the fact of his beinsr

a founder and P . M . of that lodge , the brethren would give him credit for having no personal motive to serve in this matter , as the motion he had made was submitted to them solely with a view to the advancement of the interests of the

lodge , and from his heartfelt desire to see it prosper . An amendment was proposed and seconded to the effect that a committee be appointed to report upon the accommodation afforded at the Assembly Rooms before taking any step in the matter ; but this information

was at once furnished by Bro . Richardson in detail , he being in possession of a plan of the building . The majority of the brethren were likewise fully aware how admirably the rooms were adopted for Masonic meetings , the P . G . Lodge of Hampshire and Isle of

Wight having been held there so recently as the 24 th July last ; consequentl y the amendment which was only supported by four brethren , was lost , and the original motion duly carried . A brother having been proposed and seconded as a joining member ,

hearty good wishes from Panmure Lodge No . 7 * 23 , given by Bro . Hacker , its W . M . and P . G . J . D ., were received , and the lodge closed with solemn prayer at quarter to nine o ' clock p . m . At the meeting on ist inst ., the above minutes were confirmed , one brother

unanimously elected as a joining member , two brethren passed , and three raised ; this being the night for the annual election of oflicers by the lodge , there was a strong muster ofthe members . Bro . White , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Captain Richardson , re-elected

Treasurer for the third time , and Bro . Burns reelected Tyler . The elections being ended , it was proposed by Bro . Richardson , seconded by Bro . Mayer , and unanimously approved that ' the retiring W . M ., Bro . McKenzie , be presented with a P : Master ' s gold jewel , from the lodge funds , in recognition of his services during his year of

! office . A lodge of emergency will be summoned for 29 th inst ., to receive the report of the Audit Committee , and clear off any work requiring to be performed , prior to the installation meeting , which will take place in the Assembly Rooms , at three o ' clock p . m ., on the first Thursday in November .

: IVY LODGE ( NO . 1441 ) . —Since its consecration and dedication last July twelvemonth , we have had frequent occasion in these columns to record , and to record with feelings of the most sincere gratification , the continued health y progress ofthe Ivy Lodge ; its perfect mode of

working ; and the continued and unbroken love and harmony which reign throughout from the opening ofthe lodge until the T yler ' s signal for departure . But , moreover , the Ivy Lodge is entitled to the highest regard , in respect to the large amount set aside from every payment made

to its funds from every source ; and devoted to purposes of active and quiescent Masonic charity . We confess , therefore , that we entertain the highest esteem for the ivy lodge , although we have not the honour of its membership , and we are ever pleased to be present at its meetings .

On I uesday ; the 20 th inst ., the lodge was called to hold an emergency meeting by the W . M ., at its usual rendezvous , the Windsor Castle Tavern , Southwark-brid ge-road . The hour named was , seven p . m ., and punctual to the time appointed , there were present in their places Bros . Chas

Smith , W . M . ; G . Mattock , S . W . ; J . ] . Cantle , J . W . ; J . Noke , P . M . S , acting ' P . M . ; E . Thurkle , Treasurer ; C . F . Putipard , S . D . ; L . Cornelissen , J . D . ; C . S . Jolly , Secretary ; and G . T . Fox , P . M . 73 , Tyler ; the only officer

prevented from attending his duties Bro . Ashwell , I . G . In thc course of the evening two brethren , Bros . J . Barwick and J . Coker were passed to the second degree ; and Bros . C . Cook and R . Giles were raised Master Masons ; a

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third candidates , Bro . W . G . Silcock , from unavoidable circumstances , was unable to be present The working of the W . M . fully sustained his high character as a thoroughly intellectual Mason , and the ceremonies were given in ? H their entirety without the slightest curtailment

very much to the benefit of the respective candidates . When the lodge was closed the brethren sat down to refreshment of the simplest order , but which was partaken of with a relish and good humour which could not have been exceeded had soup , fish , entrees , and all the

other enticements of the table crowded the board . The W . M . afterwards explained why he had called that especial meeting . It was not alone , he said , for the purpose of conferring the degrees on the brethren whom he had advanced in the science that evening , because that business

could have been held over until a future occasion , but he had felt it imperative on him to call tbe brethren together that they might express the fraternal affection with which they regarded a brother now present , but whom it was within the bounds of possibility , they might never meet

again in the Ivy lodge . He alluded to Bro . Charles Nott , one of their earliest associates , who , from combined motives of consideration of health and flattering commercial prospects , was about in a few days to leave England for Sydney ; New South Wales . He assured Bro . Nott that

he would carry with him the sincere regrets of his brethren of the Ivy Lodge at losing him , and their heartiest good wishes for his future welfare . Bro . Nott replied in feeling terms , and stated that in leaving the Ivy Lodge he hoped that he was not severing himself from Freemasonry ; he

intended as soon as he was settled in his new home , to be affiliated to another lodge under the English Constitution , of which his brethren now present would have due notice ; he thanked them fervently for the kind wishes expressed towards him . " Auld lang-syne" was sung by the

brethren , a ^ l'Ecssaise , in verity " with heart and voice . " A very happy and interesting evening was passed by the brethren , and the W . M . may feel satisfied that his kind purpose in holding this meeting was amply justified by the result ;

and that Bro . Nott , in his long and anxious progress through the Southern seas—will have many an hour lightened b y the happy memory of his connection with Freemasonry , and his final parting with Bro . Smith , and the good men and true ofthe Ivv Lodge .

INSTRUCTION . STRONG MAN LODGE or * INSTRUCTION ( No . 4 . *)) - —The members of the Strong Man Lodge of Instruction worked the Fifteen Sections on Sept . 28 th , at the St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , being their last time of meeting in that venerable

hostelry , the following brethren taking part in the working : —Bro . Beckett in the chair ; Solmie , S . W . ; Pearcy , J . W . ; Bros . Gilchrist , Sadler , Bently , Saul , Defriez , and Turner . The following brethren were present : Bros Maples , P . M . ; Arnold , W . M . ; Byng , Williams , Burke ,

Holford , Taylor , and Foxcroft . The working of Bros . GHchrist , Sadler , and Turnet was very highly commended by the brethren . The lodge will meet in future at Bro . Maples , P . M ., the Crown , Clerkenwell Green , every Monday evening throughout the year at ei ght p . m ., over the meeting-place of the parent lodge .

BURGOYNE LODGE ot INSTRUCTION ( NO . 902 ) . —The annual supper was held by the members on Friday evening , October 16 th , at the Grafton Arms , Prince of Wales ' -road , Kentish-town . Bro . R . N . Field , W . M . of the mother lodge , was a most able president , and

was assisted by Bro . P . M . Wuest , the much respected Preceptor ; also by Bro . P . M . Frost . There were several distinguished visitors , and amongst them Bro . Layland , the able Preceptor of the United Pilgrims and Domatie Lodges of Instruction . The usual Masonic toasts were given , and most heaitily responded to ,

particularly that of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . Several of the brethren contributed to the harmony of the evening , and a very fine recitation was given b y the W . M . from " As you like it . *' It onl y remains to add that the wines , & c , were supplied by Bro . Green , and gave great satisfaction , and a most -Kijoyable evening was spent .