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inst . at the Swan Inn . Present , Bros . Francis , AA ' . M . ; lork , S . XV- ; Wiseman , J . W . and Sec ; Clarey , P . M . and Treas . ; Sake , I . P . M . ; Winter , S . D Dove , J . D . ; Bragg , S . G . ; also the following P . M . ' s , Bros . Blyth , Bishop , Coppin , AA alfbrd , Ames , R . Salmon , and Bros . Parker , Stammers , Pudney , G . Riches , D . Griggs . Visitors , Bros . AVright , P . M . 576 , 959 , Ipswich , Suffolk , and Prov . S . G . D . Tho lodge was opened in duo form , the minutes of previous meetings wore read and

confirmed , the ballot was then taken for Mr . Charles Randall , who had been regularly proposed , and on the return of tbe box to the east he was declared to be unanimously elected , the chair was now assumed by Bro . Blyth , P . M ., and the candidate was then introduced in solemn and impressive manner , so characteristic of the working of Bro . Blyth , initiated info the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry ; it was then . proposed by our AA . M . and seconded by Bro . Ames that a

Lodge of Instruction be held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on Wednesday , 'the 7 th Nov . ; several other propositions were taken and the lodge was then closed , the brethren adjourned for refreshment . At the banquet the AV . M . gave " The Health of tho newly Initiated . " Bro . Charles Randall in responding expressed his thanks for the honour that had been conferred upon him , and said he hoped that his future career would be such as would not onlbring credit to his own name

y but that of the Order of which he was now a member . The AV . M . then asked the brethren to fill bumpers for the toast of the evening , which was " The Health of the Visitors , Bros . Cook and AVright , " the toast was draniv with all honours . Bro . Wright , in responding , said , on behalf of the AV . M . and brethren of the following lodges , viz ., 576 and 969 , I invite you all , and I can only say we shall be delighted to see you when you can make it convenient to pay us a visit at Ipswich .

Various other toasts followed and a very happy evening , was spent , the harmony of the meeting was enhanced by the admirable vocal powers displayed by Bros . Bragg , AVinter , Closson , Blyth , AValford , Griggs , Randall , and the W . M .

ISLE OF MAN . RA 3 ISEY . —St . Maughold Lodge ( No . 1 , 075 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the lodge was held in their large and commodious rooms , on Thursday , tho 18 th ult ., Bro . II . Rothwell , AV . M ., presiding , ably assisted by Bro . M'AYhannell as S . AA ., and Bro . AA . Hunter as J . AV . ; " the other officers and brethren present being Bros . Laughlin , Sec . ; H . P . AA'ebb , S . D . ; G . II . AValker , as J . D . ; R , B . Henderson , I . G . ; Rev . P . Henrey ,

Rev . J , E . Pattison , Robert Peare , Thomas Allen , E . M . Tankman , J . J . Cleator , A . B . Skeoch , and E . Tibbits , visitor ( 721 ) . P . M . Peare , Jun ,, M . D ., proposed by letter , being about to proceed to America , was ballottcd for ; and , it being unanimous in his favour , was duly initiated , the ceremony being performed in a very impressive manner by the AV . M . Bro . Kermode was then raised to the third or M . M . degree , the ceremony being also performed bBro . RothwellW . M . after

y , , which Bro . Kermode was invested with the collar and jewel of chaplain , the AA . M . at the same time complimenting him on the interest and ability ho had brought to bear on all lodge matters since his initiation . Several gentlemen were proposed as candidates . Two brethren were then appointed to purchase

a harmonium for tho use of the lodge . An amount sufficient for the purpose having been khuA ' iy presented by a few rf the members . The Brethren then retired to slight refreshment ; when , after the usual loyal and masonic toasts , the W . M . proposed , tho health of the initiate Bro . Dr . Peare , who replied suitably when tho health of the Rev . Chaplain who had been raised and invested that night was proposed , which elicited from tho Rev . Brother a very earnest response , in which was

set forth very strikingly and impressively tho necessity and advantage of practising that first of our grand principles"Brotherly Love . " The health of our Visiting Brother , Bro . E . Tibbits , being proposed , he , in reply , complimented the Lodge on tho efficiency of its officers , and congratulated them on being in such a prosperous condition . lie found that , although the St . Maughold Ledge had not been a year in existencethat they miht with justice takerank with much

, g , older lodges with regard to numbers , and also , what was of more importance , intelligence and respectability . Ho could observe that the the three learned professions were well represented near him ; and ho concluded by recommending the Brethren present to take the initiative in organising an educational scheme on the island for the benefit of children of

deceased Masons , similar to some in England . The last toast being given , the lodge separated in love and harmony . KENT . GRAVESEND . —Freedom Lodge of Instruction ( No . 77 ) . —This lodge held a meeting' on Thursday evening , October 25 th , in the lodge room , Clarendon Hotel , under the presidency of Bro , Thomas NettleinghamP . Prov . S . G . AV . The lodge being

, opened in due form , the seven sections of the first lecture were severally answered by the following brethren : —Bro . White , 1 st ; Moore , 2 nd ; Pottinger , 3 rd ; Barczinsky , 4 th ; Bennett , 5 th ; Wright , 6 th ; and Hills , 7 th . The five sections of the second lecture by Bro . Holliiigum , 1 st ; Harvey , 2 nd ; Sheen , 3 rd ; Relph , 4 th ; and Hilder , 5 th . The third lecture by Bro . Hart , 1 st ; Troughton , 2 nd ; and Hicks , 3 rd ; all of whom are

members of the lodge , and did their work in a most impressive manner , yet we cannot refrain from mentioning the names of Bros . Pottinger , Hills , Hilder , and Harvey , whose distinction of enunciation elicited merited commendation . Too much praise cannot be awarded to the presiding officer for his untiring efforts in bringing the Lodge of Instruction to such high state of proficiency , a vote of thanks being recorded in his favour previous to closing the lodge . AYe counted upwards of fifty brethren

present , among whom were Bros . AYates , P . G . S . ; Ashdown , AV . M . 184 ; Quait , P . M . 229 ; Busbridge , S . W . 1063 ; Stone , 311 ; Brandt , 23 . After closing the lodge the brethren partook of refreshment , and a very agreeable evening was spent .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . ASHTON-IN-MAE : EREIEED . —Lodge of Faith ( No . 484 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Gerrard Arms Hotel , at seven o ' clock , p . m ., the following brethren were present , viz .: Bros . J . Stone , P . M . ; Sumner , P . M ., S . AV . ; Cooper , as J . AY . ; Yates , Ainsworth , T . Fairhurst , AYood , Tyler . Visitor : Bro . J . Bowes , P . M . 148 , Prov / G . Dir . of Cers . ( who by special request of the W . M . Bro .

T . Stone , who was unavoidably absent ) , occupied the chair of K . S . The lodge was opened in due form with solemn prayer , ancl the minutes of the last regular lodge meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . T . Fairhurst , of Douglas , Isle of Man , being a candidate for advancement , and having proved his claims , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the third degree , Bro . Fairhurst admitted in due form and raised to the sublime degree

of a M . M ., under the able deaconate of Bro . J . Stone . The lodge was then closed down to the first degree , and no business offering , it was finally closed with tho usual solemnities at a quarter to nine o'clock , and the brethren separated in harmony .

AATAERijrGTON . —LODGE OE LIGHTS ( NO . 148 ) . The regular monthly meeting of the lodge was held on Monday , the 29 th ult ., at the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street , at half-past six o'clock . The lodge was opened by Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., & , c , who-was supported by the following brethren viz .: Bros . AY . Smith , S . W ; R . Stevenson , J . XV . ; H . B . White , P . M ., Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; D . Finney , J . D . ; C . Ekkerfc , Org . ; J . HamerP . M . Prov . G . Treas . ; J . IlepherdR . GibbonsJ .

, , , , Pierpoint , Capt . Reynolds , A . AYaring , B . P . Coxon , C . E ., AV . Mossop , II . Cunningham , G . Blackhursf , XV . A \ oods , J . Warrington AYood , C . AA ood , J . Plinston , II . Syred , AV . Richardson , J . Johnson , Dr . Pennington , Dr . Spmks , M . WaAljer , W . "H . Spring , J . Bancroft , J . Auderton , AA . Savage . Visitors : Bros . W . R . Bainbridge , 314 , 343 , and AV . M . 721 ; E . C . Cooper J . D . 4 S 4 ; T . Ainsworth , I . G . 4 S 4 ; Captain R , Paterson , St .

Andrew ' s Lodge , 437 , Dunedin , New Zealand , S . C . ; T . Domvillc , 203 ; Dr . Cooper , 75 S ; J . G . Hughes , and D . Shaw , 1055 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last regular meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Hamer , Prov . G . Treas ., now took the chair , when Bro . M . AValker sought advancement , and having proved his claim was entrusted , and retired . Tho lodge was opened in the second degree , when

Bro . AA alker was admitted and passed . The chair was now assumed by £ Bro . J . Bowes , when Bros . C . AYood and John AVarrington Wood applied for preferment , and having proved , their efficiency , were entrusted and retired . Tho lodge was opened in the third degree , the two brethren re-admitted and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The lodge was closed down to the first degree , when the routine business was transacted , among which Bros . AV . R . Bainbridge , AV . M . 721 , and J . G . Hughes , were proposed as joining members . The acting W . M ., Bro . Bowes now stated that tho next business was