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Paamure , " were also given and honoured . The W . M . in giving ' •' Thoir newly initiated brethren , " said it must be to him , as AV . M ., a great pleasure that evening to receive five gentlemen whom he could now call brethren , who had selected the Old Concord Lodge as the one in which they were to be brought into tho light of Freemasonry , and he trusted that they would never regret having done so . Although theirs was a numerous Lodge , there were plenty of opportunities afforded to enable the brethren nt no distant period to occupy the position which ho then had the honour to fill

J but to enable them to do so they must-be frequent in their attendance at Lodges of Instruction . He was highly gratified that thoy had selected this Lodge , where they would meet with that good feeling and brotherl y lore which . should at all times characterize Freemasons . _ Bro . Alfred Meddick returned thanks on behalf of himself and brother initiates . ' ¦ ' The Visitors " was given and responded to by Bros . Hughes and H . Thompson . The AVorshipful Master in giving the ' health of Bro , the Rev . J . Laughlin , J . W ., said he had had the pleasure of

introducing two clergymen into their Order , and he should bo happy to see every Lodge have its Chaplain . He did not think if they went from the Archbishop of Canterbury down to the poorest curate they could find a more worthy man than their Bro . Laughlin . Bro . the Rev . J . Laughlin said that their present AV . M . was the sixth he had seen in the chair , and he could sincerely say that he never regretted having joined Freemasonry , for he admired the Order in general , and had the utmost esteem for that Lodin particular . He joined from favourable opinion

ge Freemasonry a , preconceived , of the institution , having inherited that idea from his father , who told him that to be a good Mason he must be a good man , ancl since he had joined it he had spent in it many happy hours . In the Old Concord Lodge he had never seen anything ' but peace , and he could < mtirely join with the AV . AI . in thinking that the initiates had made a good selection in joining that Lodge . He could not sit down without addressing a word or two to those brethren who had newljoined tbem

y , aut ' . he agreed with their W . M . that he was glad to see ministers of religion join their Craft . Ignorant persons might speak against Freemasonry and attempt to excite a prejudice against it , calling it a secret society and not a religious body , but persons who know nothing about such things bad no right to talk about them . It was true they did not initiate them into any particular dogma of faith , either as Christians or

Jews , but they admitted till who had a belief in tbe . Supreme Being , and who also believed in future rewards aud punishments , as given to 'them in the revelation contained in the volume of the Ssicred Law . They admitted no one who did not believe in the Great and Supremo Power who was the source of all li ght , and through whom they wore joined together by a bond of love and charity . There was a time when Freemasonry possessed all the light of religion which then existed—when Freemasons only lived in the lovo and unitof Godbelieving in rewards and

y , punishments , but which doctrines it was dangerous to avow , and that led to their being bound together as a secret fraternity . Those times were happily past , and now thoy had the light . spread , east , north , west , and south , aud he hoped soon would be realized the wish of the G . A . O . T . U ., that the world might become oue great Alasonic Lodge , bound together by the sacred ties of brotherl y love , relief ; and truth . Their object waste secure these advantages to worthy men , and worthy men alone ; and he ht their newl

thoug y initiated brethren would do well to take the advice of one of their visitors , to attend Lodges of Instruction for they could not be cognizant from what they heard in the Lodge-room of the science which they would hear explained to them in their beautiful sections and lectures ; for there they would hear explained the divine revelation calculated to mako them look at it with awo and wonderwhich they never had done before . AVhether they took the lights thrown them

upon by tho Old or New Testament , thoy all acknowledged and rejoiced in the work they were promoting . He hoped that they would be regular in their attendance at their Lodges , and be frequent visitors at Lodges of Instruction , by which they would be furthered in their

progress in their Masonic duties . A Masonic Lodge was , in its making , the best form of government , the officers paving a willing obedience to the Master , who was also himself liable to another control . The Master of the Lodge , could not be a despot , because his duties were limited bv the Book oi Constitutions . The more they advanced in peace , so would the happiness of the world be promoted ; and unlike those who engaged in political controversy , which only set men together by the ears , their object was to make them subjects of Godof loveof and order

, , peace , . Long might the Old Concord Lodge flourish , and bo what it professed to be , a Lodge of concord and unity . The AV . AI . then gave the Past Masters of the Lodge , for whicli Bro . Emmens returned thanks , and said ho would at all times be most happy to carrv out the duties of the Lodge . Bro . Jackson , P . M ., in giving the health o " f the AV . AL , said little eulogy of thoir AV . AI . was needed from him , as they all knew what he was as a Alason in the Lodge as ivell as a- private friend , and in either case they kuew much about him

as as lie did . As to tho working of the Lodge , it must have met their approbation ; and whether in or out of the Lodge , lie was at all times ready to carry out their views and increase their comforts . The AV . AI . said if he carried out the duties of the Lodge to their satisfaction , it would in future times be a great comfort to him to know that he had merited the good opinion of the brethren of that Lodge . Since he had presided , he had endeavoured to keep up their of Concordand he

name " , " should always do so as long as the G . A . O . T . U spared him to be a member of the Old Concord Lodge , and do all he could to promote its interests . Tbe AV . Af . next rave ' ' The Officers of the Lodge , ' to which Bro , Swainston responded . " The pleasures of the

evening wero greatly enhanced by some excellent singing by Bros . AVoollatns , Meddick , - and Emmens . MAXCHESTEB LODGE ( NO . 209 ) . —At a meeting of this Lodge held at Bvo . Clemow ' s , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , October 20 th , Bro . Dr . John Hunt , W . AL , presided , supported by Bro . Norman , P . AL , as S . AV . ; Bro . Hopelcirk , J . AA . ; Bros . Collard , Levinson , and Izod , P . Als ., and many other brethren . Bro . Underwood was passed to the degree of Fellow Craftand Bro . Clemow was elected a joining member .

, At the conclusion of business the brethren adjourned to banquet , aud the evening was spent in the utmost harmony , INSTRUCTION . JUBILKK LODGE ( NO . 85 ) . —A meeting of this Lodge was held on Sunday evening , at Bro . Ireland ' s , the Alasonic Hall , Fetter-lane . About

sixty brethren were present , —the occasion beiug the working of the fifteen sections . Bro . Anslow presided ; Bro . Rogers acted as S . AA ., and Bro . Cottebrune as J . AV . The sections were worked as follows : —First lecture—first section , Bros . Hoode ; second , Hales ; third , Rogers ; fourth , Bertram ; fifth , Ireland ; sixth , Moor ; seventh , J . T * . Warren . Second lecture—first section , Bros . Handford ; second , Drukher ; third , De Solla ; fourth , Fisher ; fifth , Rogers . Third lecture—first section , Bros . Cottebrune ; secondIreland ; thirdBrett . A vote of thanks was

, , passed to Bro . Anslow for presiding and putting the questions , who expressed tho high gratification he experienced in seeing so many brethren present that evening to aid him in working the lectures . . Some new members were elected , and the Lodge adjourned at ten o'clock .

PROVINCIAL . BERKSHIRE . MAIDEXHEAD . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 1097 ) . —The names of the initiates , at the opening meeting , given iu our last number incorrectly , are Henry AVilley AVilliams ; George Bowyer ; Henry Howard Hodges ; AVilliam Skindie . jun . ; William Harding Merrittand Thomas

Green-, half as a serving brother . DURHAM . GATESHEAD . —Borough Lodge ( No . 014 ) . —A Lodge of emergency was held at the Grey Horse Inn , on AVednesday eveuing , October 2 Gth , when the Lodge was opened by the AA . Alaster , Bro . P . S . Gillies , assisted by Bro . Thomas Cummins , P . AL , and the officers of the Lodge , in the presence of a good attendance of members . Sir . August Ferdinand

Rosenberg , Air . Ernst Biosterfeldt , and Air . James Nelson , who were balloted for and approved at the last regular meeting , were admitted and initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry in antient form by the AV . AL , iu his usual impressive manner . The Lodge was visited by . Bi-o . J . T . Al . Harrison , P . M ., who kindly presided at the harmonium , and Bro . Furst , of Lodge No . oSti . The Lodge having been closed in harmony , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed aud responded to . The health of the newly initiated brethren was proposed , after which Bro . Dickson sang the " Entered Apprentice ' s Song . " There was some good singing by Bros . Weyergang , Nelson , and other . ? .

ESSEX . ROMFOP . D . —Lodge , of Hope and Unity ( No . 259 ) . —The regular meeting of this Lodge took place at the AVhite Hart Inn , on Thursday , the 27 th instant , at two o ' clock P . M ., the AA . AL , Bro . AV . Pulteney Scott , P . S . G . D ., presiding . The Lodge ivas opened in the three degrees , and Bros . Rev . AV . Field , A . M ., and E . S . Tudor , were raised to the sublime degree of AI . AL Lodge was then resumed in the first degree , and two gentlemen ably initiated by the AV . AI . into Freemasonry . Bro . I . G . Matthews

was then elected AV . AL for the ensuing year , ancl Bro . Adlard , P . M ., reelected Treasurer . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to dinner , which was presided over by the AV . M ., Bro . Scott , P . S . G . D . ; Bro . A . U . Thiselton ( Secretary to the Boys School , aud Secretary of tbe Lodge ) occupying the vice-chair . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and responded to , and the brethren separated at an early hour , after spending a very happy evening . Bro . T . P . Tate , Treasurer . No . 77-1 , Hartlepool , and three other brethren , were visitors .

GLOUCESTERSHIRE . Dur . SLEY . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 1063 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of the brethren of the above Lodge was held on Tuesday , Oct . IS , at the Old Bell Hotel , at which the Rev . G . A . AL Little , AV . AI . presided . The Lodge was opened iu the three degrees , and Bros . AV . Vizard and E . Gazard were raised to the sublime degree of Alaster Alason . The ceremony was performed by the Worshipful Alaster in a most impressive manner . The business beiug concluded , the Lodge was closed in harmony , and the brethren retired to refreshment , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

HAMPSHIRE . SOUTHAMPTON . —Jloi / al Gloster Lodge ( No . 152 ) . —The brethren held their usual meeting at Freemasons Hall , Bugle-street , on Thursday , the Kith of October , Bro , Abraham ' . ' P . M ., filled the chair , and raised Bro * ,