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Metropolitan.
was held on Monday , Jlay 21 sfc , at the Eyot Tavern , Twickenham , Bro . H . Garrod , AA . JL , when Bro . F . Binckes ( P . JL , No . 11 , ) was elected AA ' . JI . for the ensuing season , and Bro . C . Row-laud ( S . D . ) Treasurer . Jlr . H . E . TreiA-hella was initiated into Masonry , aud Bro . JI . De Solla raised to the sublime degree of JIaster JIason . Some joining members were elected , and several neiv members for initiation and joining ivere put on the list for the meeting on the third AA ednesday iu June . After receiving the report of the committee appointed to revise the by-laws ,
the Lodge was closed in due form aud with solemn prayer , and the members retired for refreshment , served up in JRs . Mayo ' s usual style of comfort , and enlivened by the vocal powers of Bros . De Solla , C . AA atson , & c .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
BERKS AND BUCKS . AvLESbURr . —EuclcingJiam Loilge ( No . SGI ) . —The members of this Lodge met on Tuesday , May 29 , at the Royal AVhite Hart Hotel , tho Rev . Bro . S . C . AVharton , AV . M ., when Dr . Henry Lovell , of AVinslow , was initiated into JIasonry . At the request of the AA ' . JI ., Bro . Jeremiah HOAV then passed to the second degree the Rev . Bro . G . S . Finden , and raised to the third degree the Rev . Bro . AV . J . Tillbrook . Bro . G . States
then presented the AV . JI . elect , Rev . Bro . Oliver James Grace , and he ivas duly installed in the presence of eight Past JIasters , and saluted and proclaimed in the several degrees . The W . M . then invested Rev . Bro . H . AVharton , P . JL ; Bro . Thomas Horwood , S . AA . ; Bro . J . AA illiams , J . AA . ; Rev . Bro . Reade , Chap . ; Rev . Bro . Farmborough , Sec . In consequence of illness and professional engagements , the brethren selected to fill the other offices Averenot present , and the appointments are reserved for the next Lodge , which is to meet ou the third Tuesday iu July . Bro . AA \ AA atson , No . 25 , Bro . F . Shugar S . G . AV ., of Herts , Bro . Goodyear of No . 580 , and Bro . Jlosley , of No . 539 , ivere visitors . The brethren , afterwards dined together .
BRISTOL . BRISTOL . —Colston Lodge ( No . 886 ) . —The anniversary festival of this Lodge AA'as celebrated on Friday , the 25 th ult ., afc the Montague Hotel , KingsdoAvn , ivhen nearly fifty brethren dined together under the presidency of the AA . M ., Bro . C . Fryer . After " Non nobis Domine " had been admirably sung by Bros . Browning , Stooke , France , and Fisherthe usual loyal and JIasonic toasts folloAvedThe ProvGM
, . . . was prevented attending by the state of his health , the Lodge , however , was favoured with the presence of the very excellent and indefatigable D . Prov . G . JI ., Bro . AV . Powell , who in returning thanks for the toast of " The Prov . Grand Lodge , " expressed his regret at the unavoidable absence of the Prov . G . JI ., for the reason stated . He congratulated the Lodge on its flourishing condition and hoped it might long continue to prosper . " The health of the AA . JL , Bro . C . Fryer , " in terms of
was proposed eulogy by the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . AA . POAVCII , and was responded to by him in suitable terms , concluding by impressing on the younger brethren the importance and necessity of attending the Lodge of Instruction to qualify them to fill the chair ivith credit to themselves and dignity to the Lodge . The various Lodges of the province were duly proposed and responded to by the folloiA-ing brethren : " The Royal Clarence Lodge , No . SI , " by Bro . Rice , AA . JI . " The Beaufort Lodge , No . 120 , " by Bro . Powell , AAUI . "The Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 221 , " by the only member present , Bro . Dr . Bird Herapath , who regretted the absence of the AA . Ji . and his officers . " The Jloira
Lodge , No . 408 , " by the AA . JL , Bro . T . Bell . "The Jerusalem Lodge , No . 986 , " by the immediate P . M ., Bro . Dr . Bird Herapath . " The Lodge of Instruction , " by Bro . Linton , P . Prov . G . Steward . The toast of "The Visitors" ivas acknowledged by Bro . Dr . Pope , W . JI . of the Pilgrim ' s Lodge , No . 1071 , Glastonbury , who stated that the anniversary festival of his Lodge would be celebrated iu Glastonbury , in July , Avhen he hoped to see all the brethren then present , and as many more as they liked to bringand they ivould meet ivith heartand fraternal ivclcome
, a y , in addition to ivhich the far famed Abbey and " Thorn of Glastonbury , and the beauty of the surrounding scenery ii-ould amply repay a visit . Among the visitors wc ivere pleased to notice that admirable JIason and excellent brother , Dr . J . , J Evans , P . JI ., No . 120 , to whom the Lodgo is so much indebted for valuable JIasonic assistance . It may not be out of place to say that the installation of the AV . JI . elect , Bro . AA . A . Scottwill take lace at the Lodmeeting to be held at the JIasonic
, p ge Hall , on AA ednesday , the 20 th instant , and wo believe the ceremony will bo performed by Bro . Dr . Evans . The last toast , " To all poor and distressed Jlasons" having been drunk , the AV . JI . vacated the chair , and Bro . AA . A . Scott , the AA . Jl " . elect , was formally inducted into it , and after spending a pleasant and happy evening the brethren retired to their respective homes . The Lodge is much indebted to the musical brethren before named for some admirable glees and songs betiveen the
intervals of the toasts , and AA-e must not omit to mention Bro . Tavlor ivho played tAA-o or three beautiful pianoforte pieces in a style to elicit tho warm applause of the brethren . GLOUCESTERSHIRE . DUUSLEY . —St . John's Lodge ( So . 1 , 063 ) . —This Lodge held its usual monthl y meeting on the loth inst ., afc the Old Bell Hotel , when Bro .
Ltewellen AAliite was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The ceremony was performed by the W . M . ( the Rev . G . A . JI . Litle ) , in his usual impressive maimer . The business of the Lodge having been closed , tlie brethren retired to refreshment , and spent a very pleasant evening .
HAJIPSHIRE . AVINCHESTEU . —Lodge of ( Economy ( No . 90 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on AA ednesday evening last , at tho JIasonic Rooms adjacent to the Black SAvan Hotel . There were present at the opening of the Lodge : Bro . J . L . Hasleham , P . JI . ( AV . JI . pro tern . ); C . Sherrv , P . JI . ( S . AA . pro tern . ); H . Butcher , J . AV . ; and Bros . Everitt , P . JL ; " Jacob , P . JI . ; Cowen , P . JL ; Oakshot , P . JL ; Smith , Hnggins , Hatherty , & c . The AV . JI . Bro . La Croix was subsequently in
attendance . The Lodge having been duly opened , the AV . JI . pro tern . read the printed programme of the business for transaction at the quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge , on AA ' ednesday , the 6 th June . Bro . SHERRY , P . JL , addressing the Lodge , said he rose with tho intention of moving a resolution for their adoption that evening . It was Avith very much pleasure he found that Bro . J . Rankin Stebbing had given notice of a resolution of a very important character , as given in the printed programme just read bthe AA . JI . It was as folloivs : — "That
y the Board of General Purposes be instructed to take into consideration the desirability of amending Sec . 1 , p . 29 , Book of Constitutions , so that whenever the office of Grand JIaster shall , from any cause , hereafter become vacant , other thau by the annual expiration of office as respects the present Jf . AA . and distinguished Grand JIaster , no future candidate for that high position shall be eligible for re-election beyond three successive years , excepting in the case of a priuce of royal blood , the restriction then to applto the Pro-Grand JIaster . " He ( Bro . Sherry )
y vieAA'ed this resolution as affirming a principle Avhich must tend to benefit the Craft generally throughout the country . They all kneiv thafc Bro . Stebbing had done much toivavils assisting the progress of Masonry , and he hoped that his motion would meet with the approbation of the Grand Lodge ivhen it came before them . AAlthoufc further comment , therefore , he begged to move the folloAA-iug resolution [ AA e give it as amended ] : — " That this Lodge has observed with much satisfaction the notice of
motion given by bro . J . Rankin Stebbing proposed to be discussed at the Grand Lodge , in respect to the period for which future Grand JIasters shall hold office , and urges upon the members of Grand Lodge connected with the Lodge of ( Economy approving of tho said notice of motion , to attend at the next quarterly communication and support the same . " A short discussion ensued betAveen the brethren present , in which AA ' . JI . LA CROIX expressed his univillingness to bind himself to support any stated course without first hearing the discussion which might arise
upon the subject . Bro . HASLEHAM , P . JL , said he seconded the motion of Bro . Sherry with much pleasure . After some discussion the motion AA-as carried neni . con . in an amended form as given above . Some matters of benevolence were then duly attended to by the Lodge , and among other matters Bro . OAKSHOT brought to the attention of the Lodge the case of the ividoAv of a deceased brother named Short . Deceased Avas a Serjeant of the 60 th Rifles , and had been stationed at "Winchester some years ago . Some feiv weeks since he had died , and his
widow not being entitled to any pension ( her husband not falling in action ) , she AA-as at present in distressed circumstances . Bro . Oakshot concluded by moving thafc the sum of one guinea be appropriated from the funds of tho Lodge to the temporary relief of the said widow , which Avas seconded and duly carried Avithout a dissentient voice . In addition to thisgrant , a subscription was at once entered into by the members of the Lodge in attendance , aud a liberal sum was collected and handed over to Ilro . Oakshot , with the guinea from the Treasurer , for the person
alluded to , I ' oting hy proxy .- —Bro . SHBRHT , P . M ., gave notice of motion , that at the next monthly meeting of the Lodge to bo held on the 27 th June , tho subject of voting by proxy in Grand Lodge be again discussed , with the vieiv of furthering the movement , and that the Secretary be requested to insert a notice thereof in the summons for such meeting . The Lodge was then duly closed , and the members adjourned for refreshment , and passed an hour in harmony and conviviality . LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . LIVEIU'OOL . —Merchants Lodge of Instruction ( No . 29-1 ) , —At the
regular meeting on Tuesday , the 2 . 9 fch of Jlay , Bi-o . Yoimghusbaud ( AV . JI . 291 ) , in the chair , Bro . Kearne ( S . AA . 294 ) , as S . AA ., Bro . Jl'Comian , J . AA ., the fifteen sections wore worked by the members generally , iu a manner that elicited the warm admiration of the visitors present , tho whole of the questions being put by the AA . JI . It is believed that this is the first time the fifteen sections have ei-er been Avorked at one meeting in this province , or indeed anywhere out of London . Pursuant to notice of motion given at tho previous meetingBro . Younghusband
, was unanimously elected Preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction , of ivhich he was the founder . OXFORDSHIRE , PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE AT OXFORD . The annual gathering of the Ancient Free and Accepted Jlasons of Oxfordshire took place ou Tuesday , Jlay 20 th , when the R .. AA . Prov . G . JI . Captain Bowyerof Steeple Aston Houseattended and appointed
, , , his officers for the year , as folloivs : —Bros , the Rev . A . H . Faber , M . A . New College , Prov . S . G . AV . ; E . Bevors , Prov . J . G . AV . ; the Revs . W . F . Short and Mortimer , Prov . G . Chaplains ; T . Randall , JIayor of Oxford , Prov . G . Treas . ; Sir G . Grant , Earl ., Christ Church , Prov . G . Reg . ; Viscount Adair , Christ Church , Prov . G . Sec ; Dr . Caparn , Banbury ,
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Metropolitan.
was held on Monday , Jlay 21 sfc , at the Eyot Tavern , Twickenham , Bro . H . Garrod , AA . JL , when Bro . F . Binckes ( P . JL , No . 11 , ) was elected AA ' . JI . for the ensuing season , and Bro . C . Row-laud ( S . D . ) Treasurer . Jlr . H . E . TreiA-hella was initiated into Masonry , aud Bro . JI . De Solla raised to the sublime degree of JIaster JIason . Some joining members were elected , and several neiv members for initiation and joining ivere put on the list for the meeting on the third AA ednesday iu June . After receiving the report of the committee appointed to revise the by-laws ,
the Lodge was closed in due form aud with solemn prayer , and the members retired for refreshment , served up in JRs . Mayo ' s usual style of comfort , and enlivened by the vocal powers of Bros . De Solla , C . AA atson , & c .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
BERKS AND BUCKS . AvLESbURr . —EuclcingJiam Loilge ( No . SGI ) . —The members of this Lodge met on Tuesday , May 29 , at the Royal AVhite Hart Hotel , tho Rev . Bro . S . C . AVharton , AV . M ., when Dr . Henry Lovell , of AVinslow , was initiated into JIasonry . At the request of the AA ' . JI ., Bro . Jeremiah HOAV then passed to the second degree the Rev . Bro . G . S . Finden , and raised to the third degree the Rev . Bro . AV . J . Tillbrook . Bro . G . States
then presented the AV . JI . elect , Rev . Bro . Oliver James Grace , and he ivas duly installed in the presence of eight Past JIasters , and saluted and proclaimed in the several degrees . The W . M . then invested Rev . Bro . H . AVharton , P . JL ; Bro . Thomas Horwood , S . AA . ; Bro . J . AA illiams , J . AA . ; Rev . Bro . Reade , Chap . ; Rev . Bro . Farmborough , Sec . In consequence of illness and professional engagements , the brethren selected to fill the other offices Averenot present , and the appointments are reserved for the next Lodge , which is to meet ou the third Tuesday iu July . Bro . AA \ AA atson , No . 25 , Bro . F . Shugar S . G . AV ., of Herts , Bro . Goodyear of No . 580 , and Bro . Jlosley , of No . 539 , ivere visitors . The brethren , afterwards dined together .
BRISTOL . BRISTOL . —Colston Lodge ( No . 886 ) . —The anniversary festival of this Lodge AA'as celebrated on Friday , the 25 th ult ., afc the Montague Hotel , KingsdoAvn , ivhen nearly fifty brethren dined together under the presidency of the AA . M ., Bro . C . Fryer . After " Non nobis Domine " had been admirably sung by Bros . Browning , Stooke , France , and Fisherthe usual loyal and JIasonic toasts folloAvedThe ProvGM
, . . . was prevented attending by the state of his health , the Lodge , however , was favoured with the presence of the very excellent and indefatigable D . Prov . G . JI ., Bro . AV . Powell , who in returning thanks for the toast of " The Prov . Grand Lodge , " expressed his regret at the unavoidable absence of the Prov . G . JI ., for the reason stated . He congratulated the Lodge on its flourishing condition and hoped it might long continue to prosper . " The health of the AA . JL , Bro . C . Fryer , " in terms of
was proposed eulogy by the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . AA . POAVCII , and was responded to by him in suitable terms , concluding by impressing on the younger brethren the importance and necessity of attending the Lodge of Instruction to qualify them to fill the chair ivith credit to themselves and dignity to the Lodge . The various Lodges of the province were duly proposed and responded to by the folloiA-ing brethren : " The Royal Clarence Lodge , No . SI , " by Bro . Rice , AA . JI . " The Beaufort Lodge , No . 120 , " by Bro . Powell , AAUI . "The Royal Sussex Lodge , No . 221 , " by the only member present , Bro . Dr . Bird Herapath , who regretted the absence of the AA . Ji . and his officers . " The Jloira
Lodge , No . 408 , " by the AA . JL , Bro . T . Bell . "The Jerusalem Lodge , No . 986 , " by the immediate P . M ., Bro . Dr . Bird Herapath . " The Lodge of Instruction , " by Bro . Linton , P . Prov . G . Steward . The toast of "The Visitors" ivas acknowledged by Bro . Dr . Pope , W . JI . of the Pilgrim ' s Lodge , No . 1071 , Glastonbury , who stated that the anniversary festival of his Lodge would be celebrated iu Glastonbury , in July , Avhen he hoped to see all the brethren then present , and as many more as they liked to bringand they ivould meet ivith heartand fraternal ivclcome
, a y , in addition to ivhich the far famed Abbey and " Thorn of Glastonbury , and the beauty of the surrounding scenery ii-ould amply repay a visit . Among the visitors wc ivere pleased to notice that admirable JIason and excellent brother , Dr . J . , J Evans , P . JI ., No . 120 , to whom the Lodgo is so much indebted for valuable JIasonic assistance . It may not be out of place to say that the installation of the AV . JI . elect , Bro . AA . A . Scottwill take lace at the Lodmeeting to be held at the JIasonic
, p ge Hall , on AA ednesday , the 20 th instant , and wo believe the ceremony will bo performed by Bro . Dr . Evans . The last toast , " To all poor and distressed Jlasons" having been drunk , the AV . JI . vacated the chair , and Bro . AA . A . Scott , the AA . Jl " . elect , was formally inducted into it , and after spending a pleasant and happy evening the brethren retired to their respective homes . The Lodge is much indebted to the musical brethren before named for some admirable glees and songs betiveen the
intervals of the toasts , and AA-e must not omit to mention Bro . Tavlor ivho played tAA-o or three beautiful pianoforte pieces in a style to elicit tho warm applause of the brethren . GLOUCESTERSHIRE . DUUSLEY . —St . John's Lodge ( So . 1 , 063 ) . —This Lodge held its usual monthl y meeting on the loth inst ., afc the Old Bell Hotel , when Bro .
Ltewellen AAliite was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The ceremony was performed by the W . M . ( the Rev . G . A . JI . Litle ) , in his usual impressive maimer . The business of the Lodge having been closed , tlie brethren retired to refreshment , and spent a very pleasant evening .
HAJIPSHIRE . AVINCHESTEU . —Lodge of ( Economy ( No . 90 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on AA ednesday evening last , at tho JIasonic Rooms adjacent to the Black SAvan Hotel . There were present at the opening of the Lodge : Bro . J . L . Hasleham , P . JI . ( AV . JI . pro tern . ); C . Sherrv , P . JI . ( S . AA . pro tern . ); H . Butcher , J . AV . ; and Bros . Everitt , P . JL ; " Jacob , P . JI . ; Cowen , P . JL ; Oakshot , P . JL ; Smith , Hnggins , Hatherty , & c . The AV . JI . Bro . La Croix was subsequently in
attendance . The Lodge having been duly opened , the AV . JI . pro tern . read the printed programme of the business for transaction at the quarterly communication of the Grand Lodge , on AA ' ednesday , the 6 th June . Bro . SHERRY , P . JL , addressing the Lodge , said he rose with tho intention of moving a resolution for their adoption that evening . It was Avith very much pleasure he found that Bro . J . Rankin Stebbing had given notice of a resolution of a very important character , as given in the printed programme just read bthe AA . JI . It was as folloivs : — "That
y the Board of General Purposes be instructed to take into consideration the desirability of amending Sec . 1 , p . 29 , Book of Constitutions , so that whenever the office of Grand JIaster shall , from any cause , hereafter become vacant , other thau by the annual expiration of office as respects the present Jf . AA . and distinguished Grand JIaster , no future candidate for that high position shall be eligible for re-election beyond three successive years , excepting in the case of a priuce of royal blood , the restriction then to applto the Pro-Grand JIaster . " He ( Bro . Sherry )
y vieAA'ed this resolution as affirming a principle Avhich must tend to benefit the Craft generally throughout the country . They all kneiv thafc Bro . Stebbing had done much toivavils assisting the progress of Masonry , and he hoped that his motion would meet with the approbation of the Grand Lodge ivhen it came before them . AAlthoufc further comment , therefore , he begged to move the folloAA-iug resolution [ AA e give it as amended ] : — " That this Lodge has observed with much satisfaction the notice of
motion given by bro . J . Rankin Stebbing proposed to be discussed at the Grand Lodge , in respect to the period for which future Grand JIasters shall hold office , and urges upon the members of Grand Lodge connected with the Lodge of ( Economy approving of tho said notice of motion , to attend at the next quarterly communication and support the same . " A short discussion ensued betAveen the brethren present , in which AA ' . JI . LA CROIX expressed his univillingness to bind himself to support any stated course without first hearing the discussion which might arise
upon the subject . Bro . HASLEHAM , P . JL , said he seconded the motion of Bro . Sherry with much pleasure . After some discussion the motion AA-as carried neni . con . in an amended form as given above . Some matters of benevolence were then duly attended to by the Lodge , and among other matters Bro . OAKSHOT brought to the attention of the Lodge the case of the ividoAv of a deceased brother named Short . Deceased Avas a Serjeant of the 60 th Rifles , and had been stationed at "Winchester some years ago . Some feiv weeks since he had died , and his
widow not being entitled to any pension ( her husband not falling in action ) , she AA-as at present in distressed circumstances . Bro . Oakshot concluded by moving thafc the sum of one guinea be appropriated from the funds of tho Lodge to the temporary relief of the said widow , which Avas seconded and duly carried Avithout a dissentient voice . In addition to thisgrant , a subscription was at once entered into by the members of the Lodge in attendance , aud a liberal sum was collected and handed over to Ilro . Oakshot , with the guinea from the Treasurer , for the person
alluded to , I ' oting hy proxy .- —Bro . SHBRHT , P . M ., gave notice of motion , that at the next monthly meeting of the Lodge to bo held on the 27 th June , tho subject of voting by proxy in Grand Lodge be again discussed , with the vieiv of furthering the movement , and that the Secretary be requested to insert a notice thereof in the summons for such meeting . The Lodge was then duly closed , and the members adjourned for refreshment , and passed an hour in harmony and conviviality . LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . LIVEIU'OOL . —Merchants Lodge of Instruction ( No . 29-1 ) , —At the
regular meeting on Tuesday , the 2 . 9 fch of Jlay , Bi-o . Yoimghusbaud ( AV . JI . 291 ) , in the chair , Bro . Kearne ( S . AA . 294 ) , as S . AA ., Bro . Jl'Comian , J . AA ., the fifteen sections wore worked by the members generally , iu a manner that elicited the warm admiration of the visitors present , tho whole of the questions being put by the AA . JI . It is believed that this is the first time the fifteen sections have ei-er been Avorked at one meeting in this province , or indeed anywhere out of London . Pursuant to notice of motion given at tho previous meetingBro . Younghusband
, was unanimously elected Preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction , of ivhich he was the founder . OXFORDSHIRE , PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE AT OXFORD . The annual gathering of the Ancient Free and Accepted Jlasons of Oxfordshire took place ou Tuesday , Jlay 20 th , when the R .. AA . Prov . G . JI . Captain Bowyerof Steeple Aston Houseattended and appointed
, , , his officers for the year , as folloivs : —Bros , the Rev . A . H . Faber , M . A . New College , Prov . S . G . AV . ; E . Bevors , Prov . J . G . AV . ; the Revs . W . F . Short and Mortimer , Prov . G . Chaplains ; T . Randall , JIayor of Oxford , Prov . G . Treas . ; Sir G . Grant , Earl ., Christ Church , Prov . G . Reg . ; Viscount Adair , Christ Church , Prov . G . Sec ; Dr . Caparn , Banbury ,