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lodge had been read and confirmed , the brethren proceeded to the election of a AV . M . for the ensuing year , aud the choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . Alfred " Pnlley , the S . W ., by an unanimous vote , Bvo . J . AV . Barrett , P . M ., was re-elected T ' rea . surer , Upon the motion of Bro . Pulley , S . AV ., seconded b y Bro . Marshall , , T . AA ., and carried unanimously . A jewel of the value of five guineas was voted to Bro . John Thomas Moss , the retiring AV . M ., and after the appointing of a day for auditing the

accounts , the lodge ivas closed . The brethren adjourned to refreshments . Tqe AA M ., Bro . John Thomas Moss quickly disposed of the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . George Brown , P . M ., proposed the AV . M ., which was received with more than usual applause . The AA ' . M . in acknnowled g ing the compliment said , if he had done his dut y to the satisfaction of the lodge ho was amply repaid , and he thanked the officers , especially the Past Master ? , for the assistance they had rendered him during his

year of office . The W . M . in most suitable terms proposed the health of the AA ' . M . Elect , Bro . Alfred Pulley , and expressed the satisfaction it gave him and the brethren of the lodge on his election . Bvo . Alfred Pulley replied in one of those bursts of enthusiasm foa wliich he is famous , and the brethren separated . LODGE OF TEAXQUILITY ( NO . 185 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Radley ' s Hotel , New-Bridge Street ,

Blackfriars , on Monday 19 th inst . In the absence of Dr . Biegel , the AA . M ., who 1 ms been called to join the German Army , the duties were undertaken by Bro . Harfeld , and Ilolbrook , Past Masters , with Bros . Burnett , S . AV . ; Bloomfield , J . AV . ; AV . Abrahams , S . D . ; Peartree , Treas . ; P . Levy , Hon . Sec ; Knnppe , Org . ; Dr . Sclmitzler , I . G . ; S . H . Moss , P . M . ; Harris , P . M . ; Algeron Sydney , P . M . Messrs . Henry Lyon , John Constable , and J . Horth Ross were initiatedBro . Mi ' nuto was passedand

, , Bro . Kliixtiic was raised . A'isitors present : —Bros . Gannon . AV . M . 705 , Jacob Cohen , 174 ; A . L . Lazarus , ( late ) 184 ; H . M , Levy , P . M . 188 ; Bass , 141 ; Mill , J . D . 1203 were present as visitors . Six members were elected to serve on the Committee of the Benevolent Fund of the lodge .

LODGE OE JOPPA , ( No . 188 . )—The brethren of this lodge met on Monday , 5 th . inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-streel . City . Present : —Bros . Ii . AV . Aaron , AV . M . ; Lvons , P . M ., S . AV . M . Alexander , J . AV . ; J . Abrahams , P . M . Tresis . ; E . P . Albert , P . JI ., Hon . Sec ; 0 . Roberts , I . G . ; P . E . A ' an Noorden , Org . ; A . Swanborough , D . C ; Hickman , D . C ; and Past Masters J . Abrahams , F . P . Albert , M . Van Diepeuheim , II . M . Levy , It . Alexander , and L . Lyons . The Lod was openedand the

ge , minutes were confirmed . A ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . Israel Ilyma-. i , which proved favourable , and Mr . F . Hunt , who had previousl y been accepted candidates , were duly initiated into the oider . Bro . L . Goldsmid was raised to the degree of M . M . Bros . C . Engel and Hyman were passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts . The brethren then proceeded with the ejection of the AA ' . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Mam-icc Alexander ,

J . AA ' ., was declared dul y elected . Bro . EJksm , Treas ., and Bro . Woodstock , Tyler . Bros . Joel Phillips , P . M . ; 3 . Abrahams , P . M . ; and A . AA ' atrstalV were elected Trustees of the Benevolent Fund attached to the Lodge ; Bros . L . Lyons , P . M . ; Iloffeiibneh and Spiegel were elected members of the Committee ; and Bros . S . Lyons and C . Niihan were elected auditor :--. Two gentlemen Were proposed for initiation on the next meeting . Adistressed brother was relieved with the sum of two griiiics . At the close of the business the lirethreu partook of slight refreshment . The usual toasts followed .

NEW CONCOUD LODGE ( NO . 813 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this . lmn-i . hins . lodge was hel hold on Friday evening , 15 th inst ., at Bro . Gahb ' s Rosemary Branch Tavern . Islinaton , and the following officers aud brethren were present-. —Bros . ' !' . Bartlett , AA ' . M . ; Atkins , S . W .: Sah ' simiv , . J . W . ; Hart , I . P . M . ; J . J . AVilson , P . M ., and Treas . ; AV . IL Main , P . M ., and Soe . ; Denny , . 1 . 1 ) . ; A . Iii ]] , IG . ; Hill , Steward ; Townsend . Brvisttm , Hc ' memami , Gallant , H . J . Gubh , Hollauer , J . Meyers ,

C . J . Fancquy , Harris . ? , King , Mountl ' ord , Cain , AVagner , and Treble . Bro . lioddes , Victoria , was the only visitor present . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . Schweitzer as a joining member , and he was unanimousl y elected . ^ The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bros . King , Meyers , and C . J . Meyers were passed lo the degree of Fellow Craft . The lodge was opened in the third degree , " . iiid the AV . M . very abl y delivered the traditionary history , aiid closed

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down . The lodge being closed , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet prepared by the host , Bro . Ga ' bb , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , aud a very pleasant evening was passed enlivened by some capital singingby Bros . Mountfbrd , Myers , Salisbury , and Hill . SOUTH NORWOOD LODGE , ( NO . 1139 . )— The brethren of this " lodge met at tbe Masonic HallSouth Norwoodon Thursday

, , the 15 th inst . Present : —Bros . Chandler , AV . M . ; Porter , S . AV . ; Duffell , J . AV . ; Paine , S . D . j Edmund Hunt , J . D . ; Saunders , I . G . ; there were also present Bros , Evans , P . M . ; Jennings , P . M . ; Roberts , P . M . ; Reneli , Rogers , Steere , and Clarke . Bros . Case , Prime , and Musklin , were , after undergoing the usual examination , passed to the second degree , and Bro . P . Mester Jennings was presented with the Past Master ' s jewel of the

lodge . AVhen the Bros . Fellow-Crafts returned to the lod ge the AV . M . explained the second tracing board in very able manner , after which the brethren adjourned to a very sumptuous banquet , which was conducted in peace , and closed in harmony .

GHEAT NOBTHEBN LODGE ( No . 128 /) . —The brethren of this lodge met at the Great Northern Hotel on Thursday , December 15 th , when there were present Bros . S . AVebb , AV . M . ; E . Mood ) -, S . W . ; Reed , J . AA ' . ; Staton , S . W . ; Bescoby , J . W . ; Hooper , I . G . ; Forbes , Sec ; also Bros . Elliott , Holyoake , Verdun , AA'ilkie , AA ' est , Bowen , Headon , Marsh , Arkell , AVri ghtson , Jupe , Ritchie , and as a visitor , Bro . Bull , Royal York . The lodge was opened in due form , minutes were read and confirmed .

Bros . West , Headon , Marsh , Bowen , and Arkell , were raised to the sublime degree . Bro . Moody was unanimously elected AV . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . S . Webb , treasurer , Goddard , Tyler . Bro . Bull and another were proposed as joining members . Bro . Moody gave notice that he intended to propose that Bro . Caulton , now in Hungary , be continued on the lodge-books , on payment of five shillings annually during his absence from this country . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed with

solemn prayer , and adjourned to the third Thursday in January , when the installation is intended to take place . We hear that it is intended at this lodge , to make arrangements to enable the brethren to spend a social hour together after the business at each meeting , in place of having a regular banquet . This was wo believe mooted ou this occasion , and met with the warm approval of the brethren present .

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DURHAM . SUSDEEI . AND . —SI . John Lodge , ( No . 80 . )—A regular meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Park Terrace , on Tuesday , tiie 13 th inst . The lodge was opened in due form , with solemn prayer . A great assemblage occupied the hall ; the AV . Ms . and a number of the brethren from the sister lodges in the borough , ( the Phoenix , the Palatine , and the AA'illianison , ) were present ,

aud also the AA' . M . and several brethren of the St . Hilda's Lodge , South Shields , paid a visit on this occasion . After confirming the minutes of the last lodgo meeting , admitting to the mysteries of Freemasonry , in the E . A . degree Mr . Emanuel Fryde , and passing to the degree of F . C . Bvo . Robert AA'illianison , the AV . M . announced that the time had arrived for installing the AA . M . for the ensuing year , and called upon Bro . S . J . AVade , P . M . requesting him to presentbefore the pedestal in tbe east

, , , Bro . Martin AA ' iener , S . AA ., who had been elected to fill the high office ; the presentation was dul y and appropriately made , and on Bro . AYi . ner being reminded of the onerous and important duties ho would he called upon to perfonn iu aspiring to the situation , he declared his willingness to accept them , aud iu the discharge of ihose duties solemnly pledged himself to observe constitutionally all tho ancient usuages , and landmarks of the

Order ; the whole of the brethren beneath the grade of P . M . were then requested to withdraw . And in due time the brethren re-entered , according to degree , while the anthems , & c , prepared for the occasion , were most effectively given by the choir , rendering the scene , to a high degree , imposing . The brethren were next called upon to salute Bio . AA'iener as AA ' . M . of St . John's Lodge , No . SO , ou the registry of the Grand Lodge of England for the ensuing year , or until such time as a successor shall be appointed and installed in his stead . The ceremony on this occasion was inaugurated by Bro . Robt . Dixon , I . P . M ., and