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were passed to the degree of F . C . A proposition was brought forward that the lodge should purchase the views of the Boys ' and Girls' Schools , published by Messrs . Lewis and Mason , and that they should be framed and hung in the entrance hall , which was carried . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in ancient form .

DURHAM . CB - ESTER-LE-STI-EET . —TEarl of Durham Lodge ( No . 1 , 274 ) . — On Tuesday evening , the lOtb inst ., a regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Lambton Arms Hotel , under tbe presidency of tbe W . M ., Bro . AA . Brignall , jun . Tbe minntes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken with a favourable result for Messrs . Robert Oliver , George

Ridley , and Oliver Angus . The first and last named gentlemen being in attendance , were introduced into Freemasonry , strictly in accordance with the rites of the ceremony of the first degree . Bros . T . H . Murray , J . A . Jackson , J . Stevenson , and R . F . Gibson having sewed tbe period requisite previous to taking higher honours , were regularly introduced and passed to the F . C . degree . Several propositions having been made and duly recorded , the lodge was closed in the accustomed form until Wednesday , the 8 th prox ., on which occasion the annual festival will be held .

ESSEX . GEEAT IOTOKD . —TDe Grei / and TRipon Lodge ( No . 903 ) . —The last regular meeting of this summer lodge u ' -as held at ( be Angel Hotel on the 26 th ult under tbe presidency of Bro . E . J . Applebee , W . M ., ably supported by Bros . Burke , S . W ., Driver , J . AV ., Salmon , S . D ., Taylor , as J . D ., Smith , I . G ., J . Coward , G . Org . and P . M ., and not forgetting Bro . T . Wescombe , P . M . and whose

Treasurer , geniality always gives a pleasure to the brethren of the lodge . There was also a large number of tbe brethren present . One gentleman was initiated , and a brother passed to the second degree , both ceremonies being very ably performed by the W . M , after which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Tha evening was enlivened by some most excellent music by Bro . James Coward , G . Org ., and Bro . H . F . Taylor , P . Prov . G . Org ., and also some singing by several of the brethren .

LANCASHIRE ( BAST ) . MAHCIIESTEI -. — Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . —The re-Uila . monthly meeting of this prosperous lod ge was held on AVeuncsday the 10 th inst ., at the Freemason ' s Hall , Cooper-street . The lodge was opened at six o'clock by the AV . M . Bro . Mountain assisted by his officers , Bros . Hartley , S . W .: Raids , 3 I . D . ' , J . W . CloyS . D . & e . After tbe minutes of the previous meeting

, , were read and continued , the lodge was opened i n tho second degree , aud an E . A . passed to F . C . The lodge was resumed in tbe first degree , and tbe brethren proceeded to elect a AV M for the ensuing twelve months . On the ballot beiu ° - taken ' it was found there were 34 votes for Bro . Hartley S W ¦ and for Bro . Mountain . W . M . Bro . Hartley was then declared duly elected . The W . M in the name of the lodge , then presented tne IPMBroJohn Brocklehurst with

..., . a splendid eWitcc . ii carat gold P . M . ' s jewel , and a large photographic lil _ enc = s ° Bro Brocklehurst then returned thanks in a most ai . prorri-iie and graceful manner . There being no further business before the lodge , it was closed in due form with solemn prayer and the brethren proceeded to refreshment . After the lianmiet ' tlie ns . nl loya and masonic toasts were duly proposed and honored bv the brethrenIhebealth of the visiting brethren

. was responded to by Bros _ Iders . m , Colville , and Mayle . Bro . Mountain then proposed the health of W . M . elect , Bro . Hartley , and met with an unexpected amount of enthusiasm , tbe brethren all simultaneously rising to their feet , and cheering the W . M . elect with hearty goodwill . Bro . Hartley thanked the lodge iu a few short but apropoii remarks . The evening was enlivened by songs and recitations from several of the brethren

, and Bro . Seed prided at the piano with his accustomed skill . Among the P . M . 's and W . M . 's present were :- Bros . Gouldthorn , P GO ¦ J L Hinr-II- ft \ f' ^ - - - Affl < * vp . p . a £ ; niiofE « t IZ : i nKv ^ , ^ r " ' - P-G-S . B ., Cheshire ; C . H . Coates , W . M ., TOTO r n ° ' - \ 4 ' ^ < ™ ; 1 . 004 ; Alderso ,, P . M 1 , 009 ; Lofthouse , P . M ., 1 , 004 ; Edge , P . AI HCIDS PU John Darley Brocklehurst , P . M . ' ; Jofii ' Brickikiurst P . M . ' C .

Pit . zgera . a Matter ; Guttridge , P . M ., 1 , 055 ; Bennett , AV . M ., 1219 ; E . Nathan , P . M . ; J . C . Hind , P . AI . ; J . AV . Petty , P . M . ; Rev . E . Lang , Chaplain , 1 , 219 ; and many others whoso names it was impossible to procure . LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . KIEKDALE—Prince of Wales ' s Lod ( No 1035 )—This lodge

. ge . . , held at St . Mary ' s Schoolrooms , Kirk dale , mot on Thursday , the 11 inst ., at half-past six p . m . Bro . T . Foggard , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by G . Morgan , S . W . ; F . Jones , J . W . ; J . AV . Turley , Sec , and the other officers . Thc business of the evening included the initiation of Messrs . Edward Clarke , Thos . Athorton , and John Ti . ylor , and the passing to the degree of Fellow Craft Bros . John Morgan , Thomas McAllister , and John Morrison .

BAEitow-ijr-FiTKXESS . —Har / , ingto : i Lodge ( No . 1 , 021 ) . —Ou Monday , the Sth inst ., the brethren met at the Royal Hotel , Strand , at 7 p . m . Bro . IT . Conk . P . M . in the chair , supported by Bros . W . F . Cox as S . W . ; J . C . Johnson as J . W .: Henry Paget , Hon . Sec ; Allison , P . M ., and a goodly number of the members . Several Hind pool brethren were present as visitors . Aiessrs . Davies and Williams were duly initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry , tbe ceremony being ably performed by Bro . Cook , P . M . The ordinary businc . s being concluded , the lodge was closed in due form .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . PONTTPOOD . — Kennard Lodge ( No . 1 , 258 ) . — The usual monthly meeting took place ou Monday , the loth inst ., nt the lodge-room , nt the Clarence Hotel , Bro . C . H . Oliver , P . M . 471 , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers ., in thy chair . There was a good muster , and nearly all ivero members of 1 , 258 . Tito minutes of tbe last meeting having been read and confirmed , the Secretary , Bro . Williams

, read a letter which he had received from the W . M ., Bro . Bartholomew Thomas , apologising for his absence and stating his inability to attend through the death of his mother , and throwing ; himself entirely on the kind sympathy and indulgence of bis biother members . The ballot took place , when Bros . Howard ; John Kennard , of Clevel-. ind- _ quare , London ; Arthur Challis Kennard , of Falkirk , Scotland ; and William AVilliamsjnnof Abergavenny unanimousladmitted

, ., , wore y as joining members . Bros . Llewellen , AVood , ' . Fowler , and Herbert being iu attendance , were severally examined in open lodge as to the progress each liad made as E . A . Freemasons , and their answers proving satisfactory , those brethren retirfd . ' Tbe lodge was then opened in tbe second degree , when the last four brethren ivere passed as F . C . Freemasons , tbe ceremony being most ably aud correctly rendered bthe acting AVALBro

y , . Oliver . This worthy brother also favoured the brethren with a lecture on the second tracing-board , which was listened to with much attention . The lod ge was then closed down to tho first degree , ivlirci the S . W ., Bro . Marfcyu Kennard , in a truly moved

eloquent speech , " that an address of sympathy with our beloved W . M . and of condolence with bim and his ' family in their bereavement bo presented to Bro . Thomas . " This , being seconded by the J . AV , was carried unanimously . The S . W . then stated tbey were much indebted to » ro . Oliver for coming up specially from Newport that evening to preside over them in the absence and at the request of their W . M ., and be proposed "that a cordial vote of thanks be accorded to BroOliver for

. bis kindness . " This being seconded by the Treasurer , was carried by acclamation . Bro . Oliver suitably responded for the compliment thus paid him , aud assured the brethren of his readiness at any moment to help and assist the Kennard Lodge at any of their meetings . Some routine business was then transacted , and one or two joining members having been proposed , tlie lodge was closed in harmony at 7 . 45 p . m . Wo cannot omit

mentioning our veiy groat pleasure at seeing and hearin" - the Masonic music published at the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE office , so ably carried out b y the talented Organist , Bro . Haskins . This brother has not been a Mason six mouths , and yet he has trained up a capital choir in the lodge-room . He has a splendid harmonium , and tbe musical parts of the ceremonies as rendered at Pontypool , in our opinion are exactly as thev ought to be . And so mote it be . AVe bear it is contemp lated to get up a Masonic ball at the Town Hall , Pontypool , to come off the first or second week in February , most probably Valentine ' s Day .