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GREAT NORTHERN LODGE ( No . 1 , 287 ) . —This young lodge met for tho second time since the consecration , on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., at the Great Northern Hotel , King's Cross , the "W . M ., Bro . S . Webb , P . M . 193 , in the chair , supported by his officers , Bro . E . Moody , S . AV . ; H . T . Reed , J . W . ; J . H . Staton , S . D . ; R , Beseoby , J . D . ; G . Hooper , I . G . ; and Goddard , Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form , the minutes ot last meeting were read and confirmedBros . ElliottLancasterVerdon

, , , , Buckman , and Hartley having proved their proficiency , were entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in ihe second degree , and they were then passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the following gentlemen balloted for , elected , and initiated in the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry : —Messrs . P . G . Jupe , J . Freeman , II . Caulton , and J . Wrightson . A letter was read from Bro . Jas .

Terry , P . M . 228 , and P . G . S . B . Herts , thanking the members of the lodge for having elected him an honorary member . Bro . Alexander , P . M . 167 , was elected a joining member . There being no further Masonic business , the lodge was then closed in due form and adjourned till the third Thursday in March . The banquet which followed , was served a la R : isse , and reflected great credit on tbe able manager of the hotel , Mr . C . Schumann , and his chef . The usual toasts followed ; that of " The Initiates " was responded to in a very able manner by Bro . Wrightson . In proposing "The Visitors , " the AV . M . said : " I have very much pleasure in coupling with this toast the name Bro . Lee , the

present AV . M . of a lodge of which I am a P . M ., and in which I had the pleasure of initiating nearly all my present officers , and who are still members of that lodge . " In responding , Bro . Lee said : " I thank you for the very kind manner in which I have been received on this , my second , visit to this young but evidently prosperous lodge ; I feel here almost as much at home as in my own lodge , and I am indeed gratified when I see young Masons who have , in consequence of its large numbers , no

prospect of advancement in my own and their mother lodge , taking here those positions their zeal and ability so much entitle them to . " In proposing " The Health of the AV . M ., " Bro . Lee said it would be superfluous for him to dilate upon the AV . M . ' s many excellent qualities either as a man or Mason—they were so well known to all the brethren present—and as for the -working , it was simply perfect , the ceremonies having been gone through in the able manner which bad gained for the AV . M . such a

reputation while W . M . of 193 . Tlie AV . M . responded iu a feeling and eloquent manner . In proposing " The Health of tbe Officers , " the W . M . remarked upon the great assist . mce afforded by officers who were like his , so perfect in their work . Bro . E . Moody , S . AV ., responded . The Tyler ' s toast brought to conclusion a very pleasant evening , which was much enlivened by the really excellent singing of Bros . AVebb , Thorpe , Ileeil , Freeman , and

Lancaster , and recitations by Bios . Bescohy and Moody . The other brethren present were : —Bros . Forbes , Sec . pro tern . ; Ritchie , Holyoake , Klein , and Emanuel . Visitors : —Bros . It . Lee , W . M . 193 ; and Thorpe , of a Derby lodge .

CONSECRATION or TUB ROYAL STANDARD LODGE ( NO . 1 , 298 ) . — -A great gathering- of Freemasons took place on tbe 21 st ult ., on the occasion of the consecration of the new Royal Standard Lodge ( No . 1 , 298 ) , at tbe Marquess Hotel , Canonbury , for which a warrant had been recently granted by the M . AV . the G . M ., the E : irl of Zetland . Bro . J . H . Younghusband , P . M ., P . Z ., and P . Prov . J . G . VV . for AA'cst Lancashire , was the officer nominated by the Grand Master to perform the ceremony

of consecration and installation . Bro . Major William Wigginton , P . M . 902 , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., was nominated as the first AV . M . Amongst those present were Bros . J . Hervey , G . Sec ; the Rev . J . R . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; Dibdin , E . "VVilloughby , J . Hastings , United Mariners ; . 1 . Savage , P . G . D . ; , J . Stevens , Philip Green , 1 , 150 ; H . Gabb , 72 ; L . G . Foxall 742 : Codner , 45 ; J . Barlow , 117 ; G . Carter . 282 ; EE , des , 2 S 2 ;

Shallen , 193 ; Walter Nelson , 700 ; Hcinans , 141 ; AV . Conard , G . Org . ; W . Driscoll , 30 ; Charles Roberts , 057 ; C . J . Jekyll , 85 ; J . W . Diatin , 175 ; II . Holies , 167 ; AV . Roebuck , 043 , P . G . S . B . Surrey ; T . Scott , 704 ; A . Taylor , 181 ; L . A . Hart , P . Prov . S . G . D . Kent ; Kershaw , I « . i 3 ; Thomas Payne , 27 ; Bees , 193 ; Thomas AV right , 902 ; E . H . Lambert , 382 ; H . Bethel ! 30 ; C . Hosgood 152 ; C . E . Thompson 177 and T . AA

, , , , , I , c 58 ; M'Kiernan , & c The brethren assembled in the lodge room at five o ' clock , and the lodge was opened in the three degrees by Bro . Younghusband , tho presiding officer , and a piece of solemn music was performed . Having gone through some other formalities , Bro . John Hervey , tlie Grand Secretary ,

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stated the wishes of the brethren and the proceedings they bad taken with respect to the formation of the new lodge ; after which Bro . tbe Rev . R . J . Simpson , P-G . Chaplain delivered an oration on tbe great principles of Freemasonry , which was listened to with deep attention . Several anthems were sung , and the business of consecration was brought to a close . The presiding officer then proceeded with tho ceremony of installationand in due form installed Bro . Major Wigginton into the

, chair of K . S ., as first W . M . of ( he ledge . He appointed his officers as follow : —Bros . J . Povnter , S . W . ; R . Lee , J . AV . ( AV . M . of the Confidence Lodge ); J . F . Wilson , S . D . ; AV . J . Woodman , 209 , J . D . ; J . Morris , I . G . ; E . Lloyd , Dir . of Cers . ; Shackells , Sec . ( P . G . Purst . Hants ) . Bro . il . J . Simpson accepted the Chaplaincy of the lodge for the ensuing year . Bro . J . Savage was asked to take the Trcasurership , but in consequence of his

present numerous engagements he was compelled to decline . that honour . It was proposed and carried unanimously' that tho Installing Master ( Bro . Yonngbusband ) , and Bros . Hervey and Simpson should he honorary members , for which those brethren returned thanks in very appropriate terms , Bro . Savage and other brethren complimented the Installing Master on the excellent way in which he bad gone through the consecration and installationall concurring in the opinion that those important

, ceremonies had never been better performed . The workingtools and jewels , were supplied by Bro . M'Kiernan , of St . John ' ssquare , and they excited general admiration , it being evidently the determination of the members to have the lodge furnished in a style that shall do honour to the Craft . There was no banquet on this occasion , and the brethren separated , highly pleased at the proceedings of the day , as they were conducted throughout in the true spirit of Masonry .

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BERKS AND BUCKS . ABINGDON . —Alley Lodge ( No . 945 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met at the Council Chamber , on Thursday , the 10 th ult . There were present : — Bro . J . B . Jenkins , AV . M . ; J . T . Morland , W . Belcher , and II . D'Almaiue , P . M . ' s . Bio . J . Wootten , 340 , was present as a visitor . Bros . AV . Morland and E . Shepherd were passed to the second degree . The explanation of the second tracing board was given by Bro . D'Almaiue , P . M . One candidate and one joining member were proposed bv the AV . M .

CUMBERLAND AND AVESTMORELAND . CAKIBEE . — " Union , Lodge ( No . 3101 . —The members were summoned to attend a lodge of emergency ou Friday , the 18 th ult ., at seven o'clock , when the following brethren made their appearance : —Bros . F . \ V . Hay ward , AA' . M ., P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . AV ., occupied tho chair , being ably supported by Bros . G . Murchie , S . AV . ; J . Gibson , J . AV . ; W . Johnson , I . P . M ., Prov .

G . S . ; A . AVoodhouse , Sec , P . M . 412 ; A . Taylor , S . D ., Steward ; W . Court , J . D . and Treas . ; R . Melcali ; I . G . ; J . Ircdale , P . M ., P . D . Prov . G . M .,- AV . Murray , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Assist . Sec ; G . G . Hay ward , P . M ., P . PI-JV . G . S . B . ; J . Slack , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . D , ; J . Brown , W . Nansion , W . Pratchitt , P . Milborne , T . Corbett , Steward , E . Harrison , John Barnes , Tvlc-r . Visitors : Bros . S . Halifax , P . M . 327 , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; J . Kay , Q . C . Isaac Newton University Lod 859 ; John T . Goldney

, ge , , Prince of AAliles Lodge , 259 . The lodge was opened in due form , the ballot was taken for Mr . John Henry Fawcett , of the Temple , London , and Petrill Bank House , Carlisle , which was found to be unanimous . He was then prepared and initiated into the order by the W . M ., in a very impressive manner , after which the working tools were illustrated and the charge given . No other business being before the brethrenthe lodge was

, closed with prayer , and the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room to spend a couple of hours in conviviality , Bro . Iredale acting as chairman . The usual loyal and Masonic toaals were drank , interspersed with songs and recitations . The chairman proposed " The Health of the Initiate " ( Bro . J . H . Lnwcett ) and said he was glad to see him come amongst them , and from the attention he had paid tc the ceremony he ( Bro . Iredale ) had uo

doubt but that the candidate would become a good Mason in addition to being a good man . He ( the chairman ) hoped that all present would respond to the toast with a bumper and musical honours . The toast was drank with enthusiasm . Bro . J . II . Fawcett rose amid applause to thank Bro . Iredale in proposing his health , and also the brethren for responding so