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DURHAM . GATESHEAD . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —This lodgo was opened on Monday , March 27 th , by Bro . AV . Bryden , assisted by Bros . Loades , P . M . as S . W . ; B . Hngal , J . W . ; and the rest of the officers . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The loclge was opened to the second degree , and the chair taken bBro . C . J . BanisterPMPGSBof

y , .., .... England , and the W . M . elect . Bro . B . Hugal was duly presented by Bros . AV . Bryden and Jamieson to the Installing Master , who explained to him the proper qualifications of those elected to the chair . The laws were also read to him ancl he promised obedience to them , and was duly obligated as W . M . elect to the chair . After the lodge had been opened to tho third degree a past master's lodge was opened , and in the

presence of Bros . R . J . Banning , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; E . P . Form , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; A . Clapham , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; J . Scott , Loades , Bryden , Jansen , Johnson , Lambton , Besterfelt , Smith , Heaword , & c , the W . M . was duly invested and installed into the chair of K . S . in ancient form and duly saluted . The brethren in each degree saluted the new master , ancl he was proclaimed in eacli degreeand appointed the following officers

, , investing each with the collar of their offices , viz .: Bros . AV . Bryden , I . P . M . ; J . Thompson , S . AV . ; Allen , J . W . ; J . Heaword , Treas . ; Newlands , Sec ; Hunter ancl Elliott , Deacons ; Newcastle , I . G . ; J . Curry , Tyler . After which the Installing Master delivered impressive charges to tlie WM ., the AVardens and to the brethren generally , which was listened to with marked attention by all . The ceremony of installation over ,

the business of the lodge consisting of three gentlemen who were proposed and seconded at last regular meetings , two joining- memhers were balloted for , and in each case was unanimous . The report of the finance committee showed a good balance in the hands of the treasurers , two-thirds of which was agreed to be deposited in the bank increasing their reserved funds to £ 50 , with a good balance in the hands of the treasurer for current expenses . The loclge was closed in solemn form and

the brethren adjourned to banquet which was served up in most excellent style and done justice to by the brethren , who numbered nearly 40 . After grace the loyal and Masonic toasts were done full justice to , Bro . A . Chapham responded to the toast of the Provincial Grand Master and his officers past ancl present , Bro . Lambton for the Provincial Grand Master and officers of Northumberland . The Installing Master in feeling terms proposed "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " one

of Alls Masonic children to whom he had given all the degrees , and had great pleasure in being present to place the cape-stone that day by placing him in that high position to rule over so great and deservedly respected loclge , the oldest in the province . This toast was received with full -Masonic honours . In a neat ancl suitable speech the \ A . M . returned thanks , assuring the members that if they would co-operate with him lie would do his best to merit their approbation at the end of his of

year office , thanking them kindly ancl proposing "The Health ofthe I . P . M . Bro . William Bryden , " who had twice served the office of master of this old loclge . This toast was done full justice to and replied to by Bro . Bryden in a truly Masonic speech . " The Officers of the Lodge and the Treasurer . " Bro . J . Heaword , responded for himself and brother officers . Tlie W . Master proposed "The Sister LoclgeNo . 424 and their W . M . " who had

, , , honoured them on this festive occasion . Bro . Besterfelt acknowledged the toast inviting the brethren of Lodge Industry to visit the Borough Lodge , of which he was Master , promising them a hearty reception . Bro . Thompson returned thanks for the visitors , Bro . Jansen for himself , and Bro . A . J . Banister for the Masonic Charities , explaining the claims of each to the sympathies of the brethren , ancl hoping that 43 Lodge would

still progress in the cause of charity . The last toast brought one of the most pleasant meetings to a close that has been held for a long time . The enjoyment of the evening was much enhanced by the capital songs of Bros . Martin , Simpson , Elliott , Pearson , Stottoe , and others , and the brethren separated at ten o'clock , most of them being present at the lodge when opened at four o ' clock .

NORFOLK . KING ' S LYSIS . —Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 107 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this ancient lodge was held at the Globe Hotel , Lynn , on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., being the second lodge held under the present W . M . There were present Bros . Webster , AV . M . ; Kennedy , P . M . ; II . Pridgeon , S . W . ; Chas . Ives , J . AV . ; G . Sadler , S . D * . ; A . Sherrefl * . J . D . ; and W . Banks , I . G .

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A isitors : —Bros . AAlgmore , P . M . 809 ; Rev . G . Thompson , Chap . 809 ; _ Pattrick , S . W . and W . M . elect 809 , AVisbech ; and Gai . thwaite 985 , Long Sutton . The loclge was opened in the first degree , when the minutes of the last lodge were read and con . firmed . A ballot was then taken for Mr . F . Beck , a candidate for initiation , which proved unanimous in his favour . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . Clarke

( who had already shown his proficiency ) was regularly passed to the degree of F . C . Bros . Walker and Mills , having shown their proficiency in the E . C . degree , were requested to retire , when the lodge was opened in the third degree , ancl Bros . AA ' alker and Mills were raised to the sublime degree of , M . M . The loclge was then resumed in the second degree , when Bro . Slierreff , J . D ., gave the tracing board in that degree in a verysuperior manner . The loclge having been lowered to the first

degree , Mr . Beck , being in attendance , was regularly initiated into the mysteries of Ereemasonry , tho whole of the work being done by the W . M . in a manner highly creditable to himself and pleasing to the brethren , who were present iu goodly numbers . After a gentleman had been proposed for initiation , the loclge , which had been conducted in peace , was closed in harmony , and the brethren retired from labour to refreshment , and an exceedingly pleasant evening was spent at the festive board .

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Cruris CnAETEit ( NO . 21 ) . —A convocation was held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at the London Coffee House , Ludg-ate Hill . Present—Comps . Harrison , M . E . Z . ; How , as H . ; Churchill , J . A ballot was taken for the admission of Bros . J . C . Bayley , of the Britannic Lodge , Richard Strong , ancl George Borlase Childs , of the May bury Loclge ; and Bros , Bay ley and Strong being in attendance they were received and exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . The entire ceremony was gone through ancl the

duties of the M . E . Z . and P . S . were most efficiently discharged by Comps . Harrison and Williams . There were several visitors present . The usual excellent banquet , under the good management of the Treasurer , Comp . Barringer , followed .

CUMBERLAND . CABLISLE . —Chapter of Union ( No . 310 ) . —This chapter was opened on the 29 th nit . at the Masonic Rooms , Barwise-court , by Comps . C . J . Banister , P . G . S . B . of England , 1 st Principal ; F . W . Hayward , 2 nd Principal ; ancl Routledge , P . M . E . Z ., as J , „ . in solemn form . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . G . Clark , E . Pearice , R . Hodgson , and T .

Wilson , being unanimously elected , were exalted to the H . R . A . Degree by tlie 1 st Principal with great care and earnestness . The lectures were delivered by each Principal ; Comp . G . G . Howard performed his part as P . S . most ably . Amongst those present were Comps . Rev . Cockett , Edwd . Busher , M . Fisher ,. G . Carrick , J . AVheatley , Lothian , Slack , Johnson , Dee , & c . Twenty certificates were signed in open chapter . The following companions were then elected Principals for the year ensuing :-. Comus . P . W . Haywood , to Z . ; L . Blocklock , toll . ; J . Morrow , to J . Business over , the chapter was closed at six o'clock ..

LANCASHIRE (« EST ) . LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Hose Croix Chapter , —This sovereignchapter was opened in the Temple , Hope-street , on Eiiday , the 31 st ult ., by the M . W . Sov ., Sir Knt . C . J . Banister , 30 ° , assisted by his officers . Sir Knts . Samuel White and Edward : Busher having presented a petition , were received and perfected into this sublime degree by the M . W . Sov . with his usual

care-Several letters of apology were received from members explaining cause of non-attendance . It was proposed by the High Prelate , Sov . Prince Blain , seconded by Sov . Prince Pierpoint , and carried unanimously that tho M . W . Sov . do continue in office for another year , that the Princes may have the benefit , of his experience , which was kindly accepted by him . The chapter was closed in solemn form , at six o ' clock .

THE LOVE OP MOSEY . —The love of money is a vertiginous pool , sucking all into it to destroy it . It is troubled and uneven , giddy and unsafe , serving no end but its own , and that also in a restless , uneasy motion .