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AA'hite , P . M . ; Bro . James Hamer , Prov . G . Treas ., acting as Deacon . On Monday last the regular meeting for November was hold . The AV . M ., Bro . John Bowes , was well supported by his officers , and there was a good attendance of brethren . After the lodge was open and the minutes confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Abel Keimington as a candidate for the mysteries , which proved unanimous in his favour , and he was initiated by the W . M . — -the charge being given by Bro . II . B .

AA'hite , P . M . The ballot was then taken for the AV . M . for the ensuing year , which proved unanimous in favour of Bro . Gilbert Greenall , M . P ., S . AV . Bro . H . B . AVhite , P . M ., was reelected Treasurer . It was then decided to hold the Festival of St . John the Evangelist on Tuesday , Dec . 27 th , by adjournmeuF from the previous evening . The installation was fixed to take place at two p . m ., and the banquet at four . A large attendance is anticipated , as the W . M . elect is held in high esteem in the

Craft . Auditors were then appointed , and three gentlemen proposed as fit and proper persons to be made Masons . The lodge was then closed in solemn form , aud the brethren separated in perfect harmony .

SUFFOLK . Z Irswicit . —Perfect Friendship Lodge ( No . 370 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the White Horse Hotel on the 19 th ult ., aud from tho press of business was summoned for six o'clock . The lodge was opened in usual form , and Mr . F . AValler , F . AA illiams , and A . Sterne were then severally balloted for and unanimously elected . The W . M . initiated the .

candidates in his usual able manner , all of whom expressed themselves highly pleased with the ceremony . Tho next business was the election of the W . M . for the ensuing year , when the present S . W ., Bro . G . A . Turner , was unanimously elected , between forty and fifty brethren being present , which augurs well for a successful year of office . The Treasurer . Dr . Mills , was then balloted for and elected . Tho lodge numbers nearly one hundred . Some of its old members some two or three years

ago partially seceded , and formed themselves into a new lodge ; yet , since their partial secession , the old lodge , like a wellpruned tree , has shown itself more vigorous and flourishing than before . Previous to the closing of the lodge , the Treasurer reminded the brethren that about three years ago Bro . Woolnough , a respected member of the lodge , died , leaving a widow and several young children ; soon after , the widow died also ;

the children were thus left to the tender mercies of the wide world . Their present AV . M ., Bro . Lull ' , very kindly intes-psted himself on behalf of the orphans , and succeeded in procuring the election of the eldest girl to the Masonic School ; he serving the office of Steward to further his good object . He also , after much assiduity , succeeded in having the second child elected to the same school ; and so convinced were tho relations of the poor children of the valuable assistance that Bro . Luff had

rendered to them at a great sacrifice of both time and money , that they requested him ( Dr . Mills ) to present in open lodge a P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Luff , as a slight mark of their gratitude for his exertions on their behalf . On the reverse of tho medal was engraved , "Presented to Mr . II . Luff , W . M . of Lodge 376 , by the relatives of the late Bro . H . Woolnough , for his valuable services in securing the election of two of the deceased brother ' s children to the Royal Masonic Girls' SchoolOct . 13

, , 18 G 4 . " The AV . M . requested Bro . Mills to present his best thanks to the donors , and wished him to assure them that he felt he had only done the duty of a Mason in assisting the distressed children of a deceased brother , which was not his duty only , but that also of every Freemason . Tho lodge was then duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to a very pleasant and agreeable banquet .

YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OE A MASONIC HALL AT ECCLESHILL . On Saturday , the 19 th ult ., the corner-stone of the Freemasons' Hall was laid at the above place . This building is being erected by the founders of the Eccleshill Lodge ( No . 1 , 034 ) , who have hitherto belonged to the Lodge of Hope

( No . 302 ) , at Bradford . AVe are informed that the plans have been very carefully conceived , and the building is constructed with particular regard for the comfort and convenience of some fifty brethren . The entire responsibility of the undertaking rests upon the founders , and they furnish a worthy example of Masonic enterprise , which will in proper season bring its own reward . AA e sincerely wish them God speed , and commend

their action to the consideration and emulation of the Craft . Three o ' clock in the afternoon was the time appointed for the important and interesting ceremony to commence , when Bro . Joshua Armitage , the first S . AV . of the lodge , presented the first W . M ., Bro . Christopher Pratt , with a very handsome silver trowel , on which were exquisitely engraved the names of the founders of the Eccleshill Lodge , and then impressively said : — Worshiful SirOfficersand Brethren—It seems to have been

p , , , the custom in all ages to make some demonstration on laying the foundation or corner stone of public buildings , and I have every reason to believe that the body , of which we only form a unit , has always been very prominent in this respect . The founder . ; of this lodge thought that they would be somewhat remiss in their duty if they did not put apart some portion , at leastif not a whole daj r to mark it a red-letter day in the

, , history of this lodge . Worshipful Sir , —An eminent brother thousands of years ago was engaged in erecting , dedicating , and consecrating a magnificent temple to Almighty God . In it there was gold , silver , and precious stones , indeed everythingthat wealth could afford or art adorn was employed in its erection . Although , brethren , we cannot boast of our little temple possessing these treasureswe do hope that it will

, possess those higher treasures that adorn our Order , and which wo hope and trust will be ever inculcated within these walls . AA orshipful Sir , —The founders of the lodge have commissioned me to present to you in their names this beautiful trowel , not only as being tho tool used on this interesting occasion , but also as a token of esteem and high appreciation of tho many eminent qualities possessed by yontheir first Worshipful

, Master , and that it may remain as a heirloom in your family for long generations is the fervent wish of us all . May the Great Architect of the Universe assist yon in the undertaking , for without His aid all human efforts are of no avail . Bro . Armitage concluded his speech amidst much cheering .

Bro . William Beauland , the first S . D ., then presented to the AA . M . a somewhat substantial mall , made from dark pollard oak , with very well-timed and appropriate remarks . The W . M . accepted the gift , and at once proceeded , with the dexterity of a good working Mason , to duly and properlv lay the corner stone of the Freemasons' Hall . This was " done faithfully and well , and to the satisfaction of all assembled , and appropriately concluded by the worthbrother making the

y following remarks : —Brethren of the Eccleshill Lodge , —Allow me to thank you for the handsome present , and for this mark of respect and confidence . Be assured that it shall he my constant duty to merit your good opinion . This act of kindness , and the object to be promoted , I highly appreciate , and in both of them I shall ever feel a deep interest . Brethren and visiting brethren , we are met on an occasion fraught with

no ordinary interest . We ave met together to celebrate laying the stone of a building which shall hereafter be dedicated to Masonry , and I trust the influence to be exercised by the erection of this building may not only be conducive to the interests of Freemasonry in general , but calculated to benefit this localit y in particular . I hope it may be the means of bringing within our ranks highly qualified men of sound judgment and strict morals

, and who will not only add lustre on our Order , bat conduce to the benefit of society in general . When our operative friends have completed their building , I trust that we , as speculative Masons , may commence to build . May we lay many good foundations and raise superstructions perfect in their parts and honourable to the builders . Visiting brethren , in the name of the Eccleshill LodgeI thank for The

, you your presence . countenance of so many distinguished brethren to-day is a sure indication that our project has your high approval , as well as your best wishes , giving us a clear proof that it is a step in the right direction . Without any further remarks , I will conclude with Longfellow ' s very appropriate words : " For the structure that we raise

lime is with material filled ; Our to-days and yesterdays Are the block's with which we build . " After the ceremony had been completed , the assembled brethren adjourned to the mansion of Bro . Chris . Pratt , and there further celebrated the auspicious occasion by dinino- together . Amongst the guests we noticed the Rev . Mr . Mercer , Bros . R . It . Nelson . Prov . G . Sec ; Michael Bogerson , John Dodd , C . II . Taylor , James Lumb , II . O . Man-son , Alexander Hunter , Thomas Hill , Manoah Rhodes , & c . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a very agreeable meeting was closed at 10 p . m .