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Metropolitan.
I . G . 177 , who keeps the City Arms Tavern , AVcst-square , Southwark , where this lodge of instruction has been held , has signified his intention of reorganising it on Monday , the 2 nd of September , when a . banquet will be provided . Bi-o . Mavgerison is so well known and respected in the Crystal Palace , Domatic , and Southern Star Lodges , that a very large attendance of the brethren is expected . Tlie Crystal Palace Lodge of
Instruction is about the best on the south side of the water where brethren may obtain that information so necessary to aspirants for rank in Masonry . The worthy host has made some alterations in tlie house , which will contribute largely to the comfort of the brethren ; and it is hoped that such efforts will meet with the success they deserve . The lodge will moot at seven o ' clock and close at nine , and Bro . Hanslow , the indefatigable Preceptor , will again occupy his position as Secretary and Treasurer , a post lie has so ably filled for years past .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
DURHAM . HA - RTLEFOOL . —St . Helen's Lodge ( No . 531 ) . —The ordinary monthly meeting of this loclge was held at the Masonic Hall , Regent ' s-square , on Thursday , the 1 st inst . There was & n unusually large muster of the brethren , about forty being present , including Bros . Sivewriglit , AA . M . ; A . Nathan , I . P . M . ; RankP . M . ; Geo . MooreM . D . P . Prov . J . G . W . S . AV . ; G .
, , , , Kirk , M . D ., P . Prov . J . G . W . ; W . C . Ward-Jackson , W . M . of Harbour of Refuge Lodge ; S . Armstrong , P . M ., J . AV . ; T . Stamp , J . P . Jewson , Organist to the Tees Lodge and Loclge of Philanthropy , Stockton on Tees ; & c . The lodge being opened , and Bro . Ropner having been examined , and proved efficient , was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , tho lodge being previously raised to that degree . It being closed down
again to the iirst degree , Mr . Edward Alexander , who had been balloted for and unanimously elected , was admitted and initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Tlie ceremony was made more impressive by tbe introduction of music , Bro . J . P . Jewson kindly presiding over the musical arrangements during the evening . Bro . Ward-Jackson was called upon by the W . M . to deliver the E . A . charge , whicli ho
gave with good oratorical effect . Upon the conclusion of this interesting ceremony , and Bro . Nathan having given the final charge of fidelity , the lodge was closed , by command of the "W . M ., with solemn prayer , and tho brethren retired to refreshment . Upon this occasion a banquet was held in the lodge room , to which tlie AV . M . had invited the brethren of the Harbour of Refuge Lodge and many other visitors , amongst
whom we were glad to see three or four Stockton brethren , who rendered good service in tho vocal department . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in the usual manner , and the evening was very agreeably spent , thanks to the assistance of several brethren , whoso vocal abilities were put to the test . Bro . Moore gave an admirable recitation . Bro . A \ ard-Jackson sang "The Pilot" and "The Englishman "
with considerable effect , and Bros . Hart and Harwood , of Stockton ; Stamp , Willmott , and others proved to us that there was a very considerable amount of vocal ability to be found within tho four walls of St . Helen ' s Lodge , whicli might do good service elsewhere if occasion required . The brethren did not separate till a late hour .
HAMPSHIRE . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . The annual Provincial Grand Lodge for this province assembled at the King's Rooms , Southsea , Portsmouth , on Monday , the 28 th ult ., under tlie presidency of the Right AVorshipful the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Sir Lucius Curtis , Bart ., K . C . B ., Admiral of the Fleet , who was supported by Bro . J . R . Stebbing ,
P . G . D . of England , officiating as D . Prov . G . M ., in tho absence , through illness , of the D . Prov . G . M . of the province , Bro . C . E . Deacon , P . G . D . of England ; Hyde Pullen , D . Prov . G-. M . Of the Isle of Wight ; A . P . Fabian , P . M . 487 , Prov . S . G . AV . ; and R . S . Hulbert , P . M . 694 , P . Prov . J . G . AA ., officiating in the absence of Bro . G . A . Gale , the Prov . J . G . W . of the province . The R . W . Prov . G . Master was also supported by several Past Wardens of the province , including Bro . Colonel Median , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Captain Hooper , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; H . M , Emanuel , P . Prov . S-G . W . ; C . Sherry , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; J . L . Eastrick ,
P . Prov . J . G . AA " . ; Joseph Ogburn , P . Prov . J . G . W ., and several other past and present Provincial officers , and there was a numerous attendance of the brethren . The King's Piooras bad been kindly placed at tbe disposal of tho brethren by Bro . A . Hollingsworth , AA . M . Portsmouth Lodge , No . 487 . The loclge was opened in clue form , ancl tho minutes of tho last provincial meeting having been read and confirmed , The Prov . G . M . took occasion to remark on the fact of
persons residing iu this province , in which there are so many lodges , going away to obscure lodges in London to bo initiated , and afterwards attending the meeting of a Provincial Grand Loclge to which they did not in any way belong . He condemned the practice as being entirely un-Masonic ancl reprehensible in the highest degree , and said he should take an early opportunity of bringing the subject under the notice of the Board of General Purposes .
The usual business of the province was then transacted , and the following special grants made to those excellent institutions whicli add so much lustre to Freemasonry , viz ., the sum of twenty guineas to the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and their AVidows , aud a like sum to the Royal Masonic Institution for the education of the sons of decayed and deceased Fremasons .
The R . W . Prov . G . M . then appointed his officers for the ensuing year , and thev were duly invested , as follows : —Bros . C . E . Deacon , Prov . D . G . M . ; B . Emory ( P . M . 342 and 928 ) , Prov . S . G . AV . ; T . Cousins ( P . M . 487 ) , Prov . J . G . W . ; Eev . Dr . Bradshaw ( 319 ) , re-appointed Prov . G . Chap . ; Eev . A . H . Roxburgh ( 257 ) , Prov . Assist . G . Chap . ; M . E . Frost ( P . M . 4 S 7 and 1 , 069 ) , re-appointed Prov . G . Treas . ; Fowler ( 694 ) , Prov . G .
Reg . ; W- Hickman ( P . M . 130 ) , re-appointed Prov . G . Sec . ; II . P . Aslatt ( W . M . 394 ) , Prov . S . G . D . ; F . L . M . Dyer ( W . M . 257 ) , Prov . J . G . D . ; D . Harris ( W . M . 309 ) , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; J . F . Kunnard ( 928 ) , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Stopher ( 76 ) , Prov . Assist . G . Dir . of Cers . ; J . Wilson ( WM . 903 ) , Prov . G . S . B . ; R . Sharpe ( 130 ) , re-appointed Prov . G . Oig . ; J . It . AVilson ( S . AV . 342 ) Prov . G . Purst . ; C . C . Michell ( I . G . 4 S 7 ) E . S- Main ( S . W .
, , 903 ) , R . Soames ( 928 ) , E . G . Holbrook ( Sec . 309 ) , Lemon ( 394 ) , and H . J . Guy ( D . C . 342 ) , Prov . G . Stewards ; Hawkins ( 394 ) , and Biggs ( 130 ) , re-appointed Prov . O . Tylers .. The remaining business having been transacted , the loclge was closed . A banquet subsequently took place in a pavilion erected in the gardens adjoining the King ' s Rooms , at which nearly 100 were
present , including a fair sprinkling of the gentler sex . Tho R . AV . Prov . G . M . presided , supported by Bros . Hyde Pullen , J . R . Stebbing , — Wood , Colonel Median , M . E . Frost , and tho principal oflicers of the province . At the conclusion of the banquet tho Prov . G . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft , " and "Tho Prince and Princess of AA ' ales , aud tho rest of tho Eoyal Family , " which were received
with the customary honours . The Prov . G . M . then gave "The Most AVorshipful the Grand Master of England , " the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , stating that his being annually elected to preside over them was sufficient proof that the brethren fully appreciated his lordship ' s attention to tho interests of tho Craft . Bro- J . E . Stebbing , in proposing " The Right AVorshipful the
Provincial Grand Master of Hants , " said it was an extremely difficult task to propose his ( SirLucius ' s ) health in his presence , because be was liable to be suspected of too much laudation , although bearing only faint testimony to his many excellent qualities . He was sure it was a great boast and pride to the Freemasons of Hampshire that their Grand Master was the senior officer in her Majesty ' s navy , and that his whole career
had been a most glorious one , his life having been spent in devotion to his sovereign and his country . Referring to his Masonic career , he said that during the time Sir Lucius Curtis had been tho Provincial Grand Master the lodges in this province had been doubled in number , trebled in members , and increased tenfold in brotherly love and friendship . And these happy results were mainly attributable to the zeal of their Grand Master .
In conclusion be proposed the health of Sir Lucius Curtis . Tlio toast was received with great etithusiasm-by the brethren , and Sir Lucius Curtis , on rising to respond , was greeted with several rounds of hearty cheering . Ho expressed his sincere and heartfelt thanks to the brethren for the manner in which the toast of his health had been received , and referring to bis naval career said ho trusted that from his first entrance into tho
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Metropolitan.
I . G . 177 , who keeps the City Arms Tavern , AVcst-square , Southwark , where this lodge of instruction has been held , has signified his intention of reorganising it on Monday , the 2 nd of September , when a . banquet will be provided . Bi-o . Mavgerison is so well known and respected in the Crystal Palace , Domatic , and Southern Star Lodges , that a very large attendance of the brethren is expected . Tlie Crystal Palace Lodge of
Instruction is about the best on the south side of the water where brethren may obtain that information so necessary to aspirants for rank in Masonry . The worthy host has made some alterations in tlie house , which will contribute largely to the comfort of the brethren ; and it is hoped that such efforts will meet with the success they deserve . The lodge will moot at seven o ' clock and close at nine , and Bro . Hanslow , the indefatigable Preceptor , will again occupy his position as Secretary and Treasurer , a post lie has so ably filled for years past .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
DURHAM . HA - RTLEFOOL . —St . Helen's Lodge ( No . 531 ) . —The ordinary monthly meeting of this loclge was held at the Masonic Hall , Regent ' s-square , on Thursday , the 1 st inst . There was & n unusually large muster of the brethren , about forty being present , including Bros . Sivewriglit , AA . M . ; A . Nathan , I . P . M . ; RankP . M . ; Geo . MooreM . D . P . Prov . J . G . W . S . AV . ; G .
, , , , Kirk , M . D ., P . Prov . J . G . W . ; W . C . Ward-Jackson , W . M . of Harbour of Refuge Lodge ; S . Armstrong , P . M ., J . AV . ; T . Stamp , J . P . Jewson , Organist to the Tees Lodge and Loclge of Philanthropy , Stockton on Tees ; & c . The lodge being opened , and Bro . Ropner having been examined , and proved efficient , was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , tho lodge being previously raised to that degree . It being closed down
again to the iirst degree , Mr . Edward Alexander , who had been balloted for and unanimously elected , was admitted and initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Tlie ceremony was made more impressive by tbe introduction of music , Bro . J . P . Jewson kindly presiding over the musical arrangements during the evening . Bro . Ward-Jackson was called upon by the W . M . to deliver the E . A . charge , whicli ho
gave with good oratorical effect . Upon the conclusion of this interesting ceremony , and Bro . Nathan having given the final charge of fidelity , the lodge was closed , by command of the "W . M ., with solemn prayer , and tho brethren retired to refreshment . Upon this occasion a banquet was held in the lodge room , to which tlie AV . M . had invited the brethren of the Harbour of Refuge Lodge and many other visitors , amongst
whom we were glad to see three or four Stockton brethren , who rendered good service in tho vocal department . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to in the usual manner , and the evening was very agreeably spent , thanks to the assistance of several brethren , whoso vocal abilities were put to the test . Bro . Moore gave an admirable recitation . Bro . A \ ard-Jackson sang "The Pilot" and "The Englishman "
with considerable effect , and Bros . Hart and Harwood , of Stockton ; Stamp , Willmott , and others proved to us that there was a very considerable amount of vocal ability to be found within tho four walls of St . Helen ' s Lodge , whicli might do good service elsewhere if occasion required . The brethren did not separate till a late hour .
HAMPSHIRE . PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . The annual Provincial Grand Lodge for this province assembled at the King's Rooms , Southsea , Portsmouth , on Monday , the 28 th ult ., under tlie presidency of the Right AVorshipful the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Sir Lucius Curtis , Bart ., K . C . B ., Admiral of the Fleet , who was supported by Bro . J . R . Stebbing ,
P . G . D . of England , officiating as D . Prov . G . M ., in tho absence , through illness , of the D . Prov . G . M . of the province , Bro . C . E . Deacon , P . G . D . of England ; Hyde Pullen , D . Prov . G-. M . Of the Isle of Wight ; A . P . Fabian , P . M . 487 , Prov . S . G . AV . ; and R . S . Hulbert , P . M . 694 , P . Prov . J . G . AA ., officiating in the absence of Bro . G . A . Gale , the Prov . J . G . W . of the province . The R . W . Prov . G . Master was also supported by several Past Wardens of the province , including Bro . Colonel Median , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Captain Hooper , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; H . M , Emanuel , P . Prov . S-G . W . ; C . Sherry , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; J . L . Eastrick ,
P . Prov . J . G . AA " . ; Joseph Ogburn , P . Prov . J . G . W ., and several other past and present Provincial officers , and there was a numerous attendance of the brethren . The King's Piooras bad been kindly placed at tbe disposal of tho brethren by Bro . A . Hollingsworth , AA . M . Portsmouth Lodge , No . 487 . The loclge was opened in clue form , ancl tho minutes of tho last provincial meeting having been read and confirmed , The Prov . G . M . took occasion to remark on the fact of
persons residing iu this province , in which there are so many lodges , going away to obscure lodges in London to bo initiated , and afterwards attending the meeting of a Provincial Grand Loclge to which they did not in any way belong . He condemned the practice as being entirely un-Masonic ancl reprehensible in the highest degree , and said he should take an early opportunity of bringing the subject under the notice of the Board of General Purposes .
The usual business of the province was then transacted , and the following special grants made to those excellent institutions whicli add so much lustre to Freemasonry , viz ., the sum of twenty guineas to the Royal Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and their AVidows , aud a like sum to the Royal Masonic Institution for the education of the sons of decayed and deceased Fremasons .
The R . W . Prov . G . M . then appointed his officers for the ensuing year , and thev were duly invested , as follows : —Bros . C . E . Deacon , Prov . D . G . M . ; B . Emory ( P . M . 342 and 928 ) , Prov . S . G . AV . ; T . Cousins ( P . M . 487 ) , Prov . J . G . W . ; Eev . Dr . Bradshaw ( 319 ) , re-appointed Prov . G . Chap . ; Eev . A . H . Roxburgh ( 257 ) , Prov . Assist . G . Chap . ; M . E . Frost ( P . M . 4 S 7 and 1 , 069 ) , re-appointed Prov . G . Treas . ; Fowler ( 694 ) , Prov . G .
Reg . ; W- Hickman ( P . M . 130 ) , re-appointed Prov . G . Sec . ; II . P . Aslatt ( W . M . 394 ) , Prov . S . G . D . ; F . L . M . Dyer ( W . M . 257 ) , Prov . J . G . D . ; D . Harris ( W . M . 309 ) , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; J . F . Kunnard ( 928 ) , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Stopher ( 76 ) , Prov . Assist . G . Dir . of Cers . ; J . Wilson ( WM . 903 ) , Prov . G . S . B . ; R . Sharpe ( 130 ) , re-appointed Prov . G . Oig . ; J . It . AVilson ( S . AV . 342 ) Prov . G . Purst . ; C . C . Michell ( I . G . 4 S 7 ) E . S- Main ( S . W .
, , 903 ) , R . Soames ( 928 ) , E . G . Holbrook ( Sec . 309 ) , Lemon ( 394 ) , and H . J . Guy ( D . C . 342 ) , Prov . G . Stewards ; Hawkins ( 394 ) , and Biggs ( 130 ) , re-appointed Prov . O . Tylers .. The remaining business having been transacted , the loclge was closed . A banquet subsequently took place in a pavilion erected in the gardens adjoining the King ' s Rooms , at which nearly 100 were
present , including a fair sprinkling of the gentler sex . Tho R . AV . Prov . G . M . presided , supported by Bros . Hyde Pullen , J . R . Stebbing , — Wood , Colonel Median , M . E . Frost , and tho principal oflicers of the province . At the conclusion of the banquet tho Prov . G . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft , " and "Tho Prince and Princess of AA ' ales , aud tho rest of tho Eoyal Family , " which were received
with the customary honours . The Prov . G . M . then gave "The Most AVorshipful the Grand Master of England , " the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , stating that his being annually elected to preside over them was sufficient proof that the brethren fully appreciated his lordship ' s attention to tho interests of tho Craft . Bro- J . E . Stebbing , in proposing " The Right AVorshipful the
Provincial Grand Master of Hants , " said it was an extremely difficult task to propose his ( SirLucius ' s ) health in his presence , because be was liable to be suspected of too much laudation , although bearing only faint testimony to his many excellent qualities . He was sure it was a great boast and pride to the Freemasons of Hampshire that their Grand Master was the senior officer in her Majesty ' s navy , and that his whole career
had been a most glorious one , his life having been spent in devotion to his sovereign and his country . Referring to his Masonic career , he said that during the time Sir Lucius Curtis had been tho Provincial Grand Master the lodges in this province had been doubled in number , trebled in members , and increased tenfold in brotherly love and friendship . And these happy results were mainly attributable to the zeal of their Grand Master .
In conclusion be proposed the health of Sir Lucius Curtis . Tlio toast was received with great etithusiasm-by the brethren , and Sir Lucius Curtis , on rising to respond , was greeted with several rounds of hearty cheering . Ho expressed his sincere and heartfelt thanks to the brethren for the manner in which the toast of his health had been received , and referring to bis naval career said ho trusted that from his first entrance into tho