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after left . - On the 25 th ult ., an emergency meeting was held , pursuant to summons by the AV . M ., Bro . Horace B . Kent in their spacious and tastefully decorated lodge room , to ballot for and , if accepted , initiate Mr . James Hill Toms , proposed under the emergency clause , in consequence of his being about to leave the neighbourhood . The ballot proving clear , the AV . M . proceeded with the initiation of Mr . Toms , who expressed his wish to join the lodge . Business being over , the lodge was closed at nine o ' clock .

DURHAM . I-lARTEEPOOli . —St Helen'sLodge ( So . 531 ) . —The regular lodge was held on Thursday , the 2 nd , at half-past seven p . m . Present—Bros . Dr . Moore , W . M . ; S . Armstrong , P . M . ; B . Huntley , P . M . ; J . Groves , I . P . M . ; Nathan , S . W . ; Siveright , J . AV . ; Hill , S . D . ; S . Leigh , Sec . as J . D . ; Allen , I . G . ; Mowbray , Tyler ; J . Ariustrou " lorForbesMaginnessSaleTose & c . Visitors : Bi-03 .

, Tay , , , , , Harpley , J . W ., Harbour of Refuge Lodge ( Mo . 764 ); H . Loraine , Enoch Lodge ( So . 11 ); and Marshall . Tho lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the preceding lodges read and confirmed . Mr . Mark AVindross , West Hartlepool , was then balloted for and initiated into the mysteries of the Order . The lodge was opened in tho second degree , and Bro . Alexander Keir , coming properly qualified , was duly passed

to that degree . The W . M . performed the ceremonies in a solemn and impressive manner , and the charges were delivered by Bro . Leigh . The lodge was then closed down to the first degree , and the brethren called from labour to refreshment . To the toast of the visitors Bro . Loraine responded , and afterwards the brethren experienced a treat in his thrilling recitation of Tennyson ' s famous " Charge of the Six Hundred . " The

proceedings were further enlivened by the excellent singing of tho AA . M . and Bro . Marshall . On return to labour the lodge was finally closed with solemn prayer , and the brethren separated , highly gratified with the agreeable evening they bad spent .

LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . LIVERPOOL—Merchant ' s Lodge of Instruction ( No . 241 ) . — The sixth anniversary meeting of the above lodge of instruction was held in the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , on January 31 , 1865 . This lodge of instruction has prospered greatly since its commencement , and its beneficial influences

have been much felt and often acknowledged by those brethren , connected with various lodges in the town , who have formed its members . It has , however , been highly favoured in those who have been chosen to direct its operatious . Bro . Younghusband , whose great Masonic skill and zeal for tbe Craft are acknowledged throughout the province , was its first and late preceptor , and when his resignation ( in consequence of ill-health ) was tendered to the brethren , they accepted it with the deepest

regret . In its present preceptor , Bro . A . C . Mott , the lodge has , however , a worthy successor of Bro , Younghusband , and one whose devotion to the cause in general , and especially to the interests of the lodge of instruction ( So . 241 ) arc well known in this town and district . That the members of the lodge fully appreciate the worth and services of Bro . Preceptor Mott they gave a handsome proof during the evening by voting the sum of fifteen guineasto bo paid from the funds of the

, lodge into those of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , and thus to constitute Bro . Mott a Vice-President of that Institution . Bro . Mott , in very appropriate terms , acknowledged the handsomeness of the gift , and the high honour it conveyed , assuring the brethren that no manner of expressing their appreciation of his services could he moro consonant with his own feelings .

AViRRiNGTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 14 S ) . —The regular meeting of this ancient lodge was held on the last Monday in January , at the Masonic Rooms , Sankcy-street . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M . ( Bro . Gilbert Greenall , M . P . ) , the chair was occupied by the S . W ., Bro . H . B . AVhite , P . M . ; Bros . John Bowes , I . P . M ., as S . AV . ; AV . Smith , J . W . ; John Pierpoint , S . D . ; Dr . Spinks , J . D . ; the other officers , and an excellent attendance of brethren . Bro . llev . II . Garland ,

LL . B ., visited on the occasion . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Mr . John Brown , having been previously approved , was impressively initiated into tbe mysteries by Bro . AVhite . Bros . B . P . Coxon and AV . H . Spring were candidates for advancement , and , having given proof of their fitness , were entrusted ,

and retired . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . John Bowes having assumed the chair of K . S ., passed the candidates to the degree of F . C . 's . Bro . Dr . Pennington now presented himself for promotion , and , having given proof of his claims , was entrusted . The lodge was now opened in tbe third degree , and Bro . AVhite , having resumed the chair , raised Bro . Pennington to the sublime degree of a M . M . The lod"e was now closed down , and some routine business transacted , after which it was finally closed in love and harmony in ancient form , with solemn prayer .

NORFOLK . NORWICH . —Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 107 ) . —The meeting of this lodge for the installation of its W . M . for the ensuing year was held at the Globe Hotel , King ' s Lynn , on Monday , Feb . 6 The lodge assembled at four o ' clock , and after the requisite pre liminaries the ceremony of installation was performed in a very

able manner by Bro . James Daivbarn , P . M ., of Norwich , the W . M . elect ( Bro . George AVebster ) being presented by Bro . F . Colsey , P . M ., of Norwich . The new AV . M . was saluted by the brethren in the three degrees , according to ancient custom , and proceeded to appoint and invest bis officers , and also to invest those ( the Treasurer and Tyler ) who had been previous elected , as follows . —Bros . AV . R . Pridgeon , S . AV . ; C . T . Ives , J . AV . ;

G . G . Sadler , S . D . ; A . Sheriff , J . D . ; J . T . Banks , I . G . ; Charles Miller and Robert A \ eUs , Stewards ; R . Cruso , Treas . ; J . Green , Sec . ; and AA oolsey , Tyler . The business having been so far completed , the brethren were called from labour to refreshment , and at six o ' clock sab down to a sumptuous banquet , served in the best style by the host , Bro . Marshall . The W . Master presidedand was supported bBros . T . M . AVilkintbe I . P . M . ;

, y , Dawbarn , P . M . ; T . M . Kendall , P . M . ; R . AVhitwell , P . M . ; F . Colsey , P . M . ; tbe Rev . H . II . Bridgewater ; Garthwaite ( Long Sutton ) . ; Gidney ( East Dereham ); Hillyard ( London ) , together with the officers and members of the lodge , to the number , in all , of thirty-one . The repast , which included every delicacy of the season , was much enjoyed , and was accompanied and followed by an ample supply of excellent wines . Grace

was said by the Rev . II . H . Bridgewater . The cloth having been drawn , the AV . M . rose and expressed his gratification in being so numerously and well supported by members and visitors , and his regret at the unavoidable absence , from various causes , of the following brethren , who had expressed their intention or wish to attend the gathering : —Bros . R . Young ( AVisbech ) ; Pattrick ( AVisbech ); AYrighb ( March ); Richardson ( London ); Cole ( LongSutton ); H . Mason ( Norwich ); Barwell ( Dereham );

and the Hon . F . AValpole ( Norwich ) . He . then proposed , The Queen and the Craft , " the first toast , which was received with Masonic honours . The Secretary ' s toast was given with the accustomed ceremony , and was succeeded in rapid rotation by the following toasts : — " The Most AA orshipful the Grand Master of England , the Earl of Zetland , " by the AV . M . ; " The Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master of England , the Earl de Grey and Ripon" bthe AV . M . ; "The Right AVorshipful the

, y Provincial Grand Master , B . Bond Cabbell , " by the S . AV . ; " The A ery AVorshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Leades Fox , and the Officers , Past and Present , of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " by the J . W ., and responded to by Bro . Kendall , Prov . J . G . AV . ; "The AVorshipful Master , " by Bro . AVilkin , P . Prov . S . G . AV ., and duly responded to ; " The Installing MasterBro . Dawbarn" by the AV . M ., and duly

, , acknowledged ; "The Immediate Past Master and the Past Masters present , " by Bro . R . I-I . Household , P . S . AV ., and responded to by Bros . Wilkin , Kendall , and AVhitwell ; "The Visiting Brethren , " by Bro . Sheriff , J . D ., and responded to by Bro . Colsey , P . M . ; " The Officers of the Lodge , " by Bro . AVhitwell , and responded to by Bro . Pridgeon , S . AV . ; "The Treasurer , " by Bro . Dawbarn , and acknowledged by Bro .

Cruso ; "The Masonic Charities , " by Bro . Rev . H . II . Bridgewater ; "The Entered Apprentices , " by Bro . Garthwaite , and responded to by Bro . Mills ; and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the programme . These toasts were , in all appropriate cases , greeted with the honours of the Fraternity . Between the several addresses , a variety of Masonic and other songs and glees were excellently sung by Bros . Dr . Reed , Cruso , Green ,

Colsey , and Marshall ; and , after the toast of "The Charities , " the gift-box was circulated , and a collection made , amounting to £ 2 13 s ., in behalf of the Benevolent Fund of the lodge and the Charities to which it is applied . The brethren having been recalled to labour , and two candidates for installation

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THE THREE GRAND LODGES. Article 1
BRO. FRANZ ANTON MESMER. Article 3
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 5
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 7
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 7
PROVINCIAL. Article 9
ROYAL ARCH. Article 12
MARK MASONRY. Article 12
KNIGHTS OF CONSTANTINOPLE. Article 12
IRELAND. Article 12
TURKEY. Article 12
CEYLON. Article 14
INDIA. Article 15
BAHAMAS. Article 16
Obituary. Article 17
REVIEWS. Article 17
LITERARY EXTRACTS. Article 17
THE WEEK. Article 18
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Provincial.

after left . - On the 25 th ult ., an emergency meeting was held , pursuant to summons by the AV . M ., Bro . Horace B . Kent in their spacious and tastefully decorated lodge room , to ballot for and , if accepted , initiate Mr . James Hill Toms , proposed under the emergency clause , in consequence of his being about to leave the neighbourhood . The ballot proving clear , the AV . M . proceeded with the initiation of Mr . Toms , who expressed his wish to join the lodge . Business being over , the lodge was closed at nine o ' clock .

DURHAM . I-lARTEEPOOli . —St Helen'sLodge ( So . 531 ) . —The regular lodge was held on Thursday , the 2 nd , at half-past seven p . m . Present—Bros . Dr . Moore , W . M . ; S . Armstrong , P . M . ; B . Huntley , P . M . ; J . Groves , I . P . M . ; Nathan , S . W . ; Siveright , J . AV . ; Hill , S . D . ; S . Leigh , Sec . as J . D . ; Allen , I . G . ; Mowbray , Tyler ; J . Ariustrou " lorForbesMaginnessSaleTose & c . Visitors : Bi-03 .

, Tay , , , , , Harpley , J . W ., Harbour of Refuge Lodge ( Mo . 764 ); H . Loraine , Enoch Lodge ( So . 11 ); and Marshall . Tho lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the preceding lodges read and confirmed . Mr . Mark AVindross , West Hartlepool , was then balloted for and initiated into the mysteries of the Order . The lodge was opened in tho second degree , and Bro . Alexander Keir , coming properly qualified , was duly passed

to that degree . The W . M . performed the ceremonies in a solemn and impressive manner , and the charges were delivered by Bro . Leigh . The lodge was then closed down to the first degree , and the brethren called from labour to refreshment . To the toast of the visitors Bro . Loraine responded , and afterwards the brethren experienced a treat in his thrilling recitation of Tennyson ' s famous " Charge of the Six Hundred . " The

proceedings were further enlivened by the excellent singing of tho AA . M . and Bro . Marshall . On return to labour the lodge was finally closed with solemn prayer , and the brethren separated , highly gratified with the agreeable evening they bad spent .

LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . LIVERPOOL—Merchant ' s Lodge of Instruction ( No . 241 ) . — The sixth anniversary meeting of the above lodge of instruction was held in the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , Liverpool , on January 31 , 1865 . This lodge of instruction has prospered greatly since its commencement , and its beneficial influences

have been much felt and often acknowledged by those brethren , connected with various lodges in the town , who have formed its members . It has , however , been highly favoured in those who have been chosen to direct its operatious . Bro . Younghusband , whose great Masonic skill and zeal for tbe Craft are acknowledged throughout the province , was its first and late preceptor , and when his resignation ( in consequence of ill-health ) was tendered to the brethren , they accepted it with the deepest

regret . In its present preceptor , Bro . A . C . Mott , the lodge has , however , a worthy successor of Bro , Younghusband , and one whose devotion to the cause in general , and especially to the interests of the lodge of instruction ( So . 241 ) arc well known in this town and district . That the members of the lodge fully appreciate the worth and services of Bro . Preceptor Mott they gave a handsome proof during the evening by voting the sum of fifteen guineasto bo paid from the funds of the

, lodge into those of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , and thus to constitute Bro . Mott a Vice-President of that Institution . Bro . Mott , in very appropriate terms , acknowledged the handsomeness of the gift , and the high honour it conveyed , assuring the brethren that no manner of expressing their appreciation of his services could he moro consonant with his own feelings .

AViRRiNGTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 14 S ) . —The regular meeting of this ancient lodge was held on the last Monday in January , at the Masonic Rooms , Sankcy-street . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M . ( Bro . Gilbert Greenall , M . P . ) , the chair was occupied by the S . W ., Bro . H . B . AVhite , P . M . ; Bros . John Bowes , I . P . M ., as S . AV . ; AV . Smith , J . W . ; John Pierpoint , S . D . ; Dr . Spinks , J . D . ; the other officers , and an excellent attendance of brethren . Bro . llev . II . Garland ,

LL . B ., visited on the occasion . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Mr . John Brown , having been previously approved , was impressively initiated into tbe mysteries by Bro . AVhite . Bros . B . P . Coxon and AV . H . Spring were candidates for advancement , and , having given proof of their fitness , were entrusted ,

and retired . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . John Bowes having assumed the chair of K . S ., passed the candidates to the degree of F . C . 's . Bro . Dr . Pennington now presented himself for promotion , and , having given proof of his claims , was entrusted . The lodge was now opened in tbe third degree , and Bro . AVhite , having resumed the chair , raised Bro . Pennington to the sublime degree of a M . M . The lod"e was now closed down , and some routine business transacted , after which it was finally closed in love and harmony in ancient form , with solemn prayer .

NORFOLK . NORWICH . —Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 107 ) . —The meeting of this lodge for the installation of its W . M . for the ensuing year was held at the Globe Hotel , King ' s Lynn , on Monday , Feb . 6 The lodge assembled at four o ' clock , and after the requisite pre liminaries the ceremony of installation was performed in a very

able manner by Bro . James Daivbarn , P . M ., of Norwich , the W . M . elect ( Bro . George AVebster ) being presented by Bro . F . Colsey , P . M ., of Norwich . The new AV . M . was saluted by the brethren in the three degrees , according to ancient custom , and proceeded to appoint and invest bis officers , and also to invest those ( the Treasurer and Tyler ) who had been previous elected , as follows . —Bros . AV . R . Pridgeon , S . AV . ; C . T . Ives , J . AV . ;

G . G . Sadler , S . D . ; A . Sheriff , J . D . ; J . T . Banks , I . G . ; Charles Miller and Robert A \ eUs , Stewards ; R . Cruso , Treas . ; J . Green , Sec . ; and AA oolsey , Tyler . The business having been so far completed , the brethren were called from labour to refreshment , and at six o ' clock sab down to a sumptuous banquet , served in the best style by the host , Bro . Marshall . The W . Master presidedand was supported bBros . T . M . AVilkintbe I . P . M . ;

, y , Dawbarn , P . M . ; T . M . Kendall , P . M . ; R . AVhitwell , P . M . ; F . Colsey , P . M . ; tbe Rev . H . II . Bridgewater ; Garthwaite ( Long Sutton ) . ; Gidney ( East Dereham ); Hillyard ( London ) , together with the officers and members of the lodge , to the number , in all , of thirty-one . The repast , which included every delicacy of the season , was much enjoyed , and was accompanied and followed by an ample supply of excellent wines . Grace

was said by the Rev . II . H . Bridgewater . The cloth having been drawn , the AV . M . rose and expressed his gratification in being so numerously and well supported by members and visitors , and his regret at the unavoidable absence , from various causes , of the following brethren , who had expressed their intention or wish to attend the gathering : —Bros . R . Young ( AVisbech ) ; Pattrick ( AVisbech ); AYrighb ( March ); Richardson ( London ); Cole ( LongSutton ); H . Mason ( Norwich ); Barwell ( Dereham );

and the Hon . F . AValpole ( Norwich ) . He . then proposed , The Queen and the Craft , " the first toast , which was received with Masonic honours . The Secretary ' s toast was given with the accustomed ceremony , and was succeeded in rapid rotation by the following toasts : — " The Most AA orshipful the Grand Master of England , the Earl of Zetland , " by the AV . M . ; " The Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master of England , the Earl de Grey and Ripon" bthe AV . M . ; "The Right AVorshipful the

, y Provincial Grand Master , B . Bond Cabbell , " by the S . AV . ; " The A ery AVorshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Leades Fox , and the Officers , Past and Present , of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " by the J . W ., and responded to by Bro . Kendall , Prov . J . G . AV . ; "The AVorshipful Master , " by Bro . AVilkin , P . Prov . S . G . AV ., and duly responded to ; " The Installing MasterBro . Dawbarn" by the AV . M ., and duly

, , acknowledged ; "The Immediate Past Master and the Past Masters present , " by Bro . R . I-I . Household , P . S . AV ., and responded to by Bros . Wilkin , Kendall , and AVhitwell ; "The Visiting Brethren , " by Bro . Sheriff , J . D ., and responded to by Bro . Colsey , P . M . ; " The Officers of the Lodge , " by Bro . AVhitwell , and responded to by Bro . Pridgeon , S . AV . ; "The Treasurer , " by Bro . Dawbarn , and acknowledged by Bro .

Cruso ; "The Masonic Charities , " by Bro . Rev . H . II . Bridgewater ; "The Entered Apprentices , " by Bro . Garthwaite , and responded to by Bro . Mills ; and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the programme . These toasts were , in all appropriate cases , greeted with the honours of the Fraternity . Between the several addresses , a variety of Masonic and other songs and glees were excellently sung by Bros . Dr . Reed , Cruso , Green ,

Colsey , and Marshall ; and , after the toast of "The Charities , " the gift-box was circulated , and a collection made , amounting to £ 2 13 s ., in behalf of the Benevolent Fund of the lodge and the Charities to which it is applied . The brethren having been recalled to labour , and two candidates for installation

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