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next proposed , and acknowledged by Bro . Spooner . —The AA . M . said tbe Masonic charities were always well supported by the lodge . To those glorious institutions the Festivalsproducedlast year ovenSGO 00 . AA'itli the toast he should connect the name of the Senior AVarden , who at the next Festivalfor the Boys' School ivould represent the lodge as Steward . —Bro . SWAN explained to the younger brethren the ' principles that governed the institution , and to show their earnestness in the toast , ancl the cause connected with it , he

hoped to receive contributions to his list from every member . — Tbe AV . M . then said it was his duty to acknowledge the services of the Master of Ceremonies , whose attention so much contributed to the comfort of everyone ; and he only hoped that Bro . Arliss derived as much satisfaction in the performance of his duties as they did in receiving them . —Bro . Arliss having replied , tbe brethren soon after separated . IOBGE or FEIENDSHIP ( NO . 248 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was

held at the Ship ancl Turtle Tavern , leadenhall-street , on Thursday , the 10 th of January . The lodge met at three o'clock ; two gentle men were balloted for , introduced , ancl admitted into Freemasonry . Bros . Rosser ancl Archer were passed to the third degree , tbe ceremony being performed by Bro . John Rumsey , P . M ., the AV . M . being absent from illness . These ceremonies finished , the AV . M . ' s chair was taken by Bro , D . S . Potts , P . M ., when Bro . John Rumsey was presented as the AV . M . electhe havmg passed the chair some

, years ago , the ceremony of installation being performed by Bro . Potts in an impressive manner . The following brethren were appointed ancl invested as his officers : —Bros . AV . Watson , S . AV . ; Ford , J . AV . ; Bramston , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; Stams , I . G . A jewel having been voted to the AV . M ., Bro . AVilliam Rumsey , the Treas ., was deputed to convey it to Bro . Stokes , with the sympathy of the brethren , ancl a sincere wish that he might speedily recover , and

meet again with them , wearing the jewel for many years . Bro . AV . Rumsey was invested as Treasurer for the seventeenth time . The brethren then adjourned to banquet . After the usual toasts , Bro . J . Archbellproposecl "Thellealthof theAA . M ., " and stated that , having filled that high office before , the manner in which be had discharged his duty on the former occasion was a sufficient guarantee for the present ; his acquirements as a good working Mason were well known . —Bro . John Rumsey , in returning thanks , said be felt tbe

honour conferred upon him for the second time , and he would endeavour to reflect credit on the lodge , ancl prove himself worthy of the trust reposed in him . — " The Health of the newly-initiated Brethren" was then proposed by the AV . M . Bro . Collyer , in returning thanks ; expressed his gratification , in being admitted amongst them . He was much pleased with his mysterious introduction , ancl assured the brethren tbey should never have cause to regret his initiation . — " Tbo Health of the Alsitors " was next proposed . The

AV . M . said amongst them was an old member of the lodge , who was well known for his Masonic working , as tbey bad witnessed that clay , namely , —Bro . Potts . He had been acquainted with him for nearly a quarter of a century , nineteen years of which he had been a Mason , and he hoped tbey might often have the pleasure of his company and assistance as well as that of the other visitors , among whom were Bros . E . Guest , M . D .,- Bowles , P . Prov . D . and Bros . WranghamBowlHerveyancl others . —The visitors

, y , , expressed themselves well pleased with their visit , and trusted the brethren ivould continue to exhibit the good feeling displayed on this occasion . —Other toasts followed and . were responded to . The brethren separated after having spent a very happy evening . Among- tbe P . M . 's present were Bro . Stuart Gibbons , Dr . Prampton , Arcbbell , Wiggins , Turner , Allen , and the goodumoured Treasurer .

NEW CONCOHD IOBGE ( NO . 1115 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , Jan . 18 , at the Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , ancl was as usual very numerously attendee ! Bro . Emmens , AV . M ., presided ; Bro . Bertram , S . W ., and Bro . Swinnock , J . AV . The following visitors were present—Bros . Dixon , No . 201 ; Boyle , No . 7 S ,- Aubin , No . 281 ; Amos , No . 1044 ; lexton , No . 12 ; B . Jones , No . 25 ; H . Thompson , No . 206 . The lodge having- been openedBros . GoddardSoulBakerand

, , , , Fowkes ( the latter of the Crystal Palace lodge ) , were most , impressively raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., Bro . Fell passed to the degree of F . C , aud Messrs . Robert Marshall , Thomas Edwards , and Jas . Suter initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry . Some routine business having been disposed of , the lodge was closed , and ihe brethren adjourned for refreshment . The cloth being drawn , the AV . M ., after the usual loyal toasts , gave

" The Health of tbe Earl of Zetland , M . AV . Grand Master of Masons , " whom he described as a most amiable nobleman , and one who deserved their especial attention . The toast was drunk with all due honours , as was that of " The Earl of Dalhousie , and the rest of the Grand Officers . "—Tho AV . M . said , tbe next was a toast that be was sure they would all join in drinking cordially ancl with good feeling , it being the health , of three gentlemen whom tbey bad that night initiated into Freemasonry ; and from the attention which

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they hacl paid to the ceremony , bo felt sanguine that they would prove most excellent members of the Now Concord lodge . — Bro . Marshall returned thanks . —Tbe AA . M . said the next toast was one also that be was sure they ivould receive with great pleasure on that as they did on every other occasion , ancl it must be highly gratifying to the brethren of the New Concord lodge , that they were

that night honoured by tbe presence of six or seven visitors . He hoped that they should have the pleasure of seeing them on other occasions . —Bro . 1 EXTO 3 T , in responding for the visitors , stated how deeply he was impressed with the value ancl importance of Freemasonry , and mentioned , in illustration of this , that on a previous evening he had been present at the meeting of the Royal Geographical Society , when a paper was read by Bro . Stewart , who hacl travelled for upwards of 2000 miles in Central Australia .

On one occasion , he stated that he was in great danger , being surrounded by a large body of natives , when an aged chieftain made the sign of a Freemason , which Bro . Stewart being able to reciprocate , the chieftain immediately recognised him , and he was safe from alljdangor . Such was an important fact , as showing the value of Freemasonry even in the centre of Australia , as it inculcated the true principles of brotherly love , ancl made them citizens of the world , which was the real spirit of Freemasonry . —Bro . JONES said ,

although he had not been to Australia , he bad travelled over the whole of England and AA ales , and had attended many lodges , but he had never seen the paraphernalia so complete and unique as in that Concord lodge ; ancl as its name was " Concord , " he trusted they would ever all accord , so that there might be no discord . ( A laugh . ) —The AV . M . said , he considered that the New Concord lodge was very fortunate , as he seldom knew airy other lodge to have two chaplains . Of their Bro . laughlin be believed be might say that

no man was ever more respected ; and he regretted his absence that night , andlie should now ask them to drink to " The Health of their other respected Chaplain , Bro . Shaboe , W . M . of the Yarborough lodge . " ( Drunk with great cordiality . )—Bro . the Rev . J . SHABOE said the AV . M . hacl done him the honour of bringing him as chaplain before the lodge , ancl he must congratulate his rev . brother laughlin on beingtheAA' " . M . of the Old Concord lodge . Hebelievedit

to be something wonderful in Freemasonry for two chaplains of a lodge to be each installed AV . M . of other lodges . His Bro . laughlin was installed on the lirst- day of the year , and ho was installed on the third ,- and the pleasure of that evening was greatly enhanced by one of his parishioners being initiated in that lodge , whom he hacl known six years ago , and who had only recognised him by his voice in the pulpit . Now he ( Bro . Shaboe ) had beensixyearsa . Mason , and ho could truly say he had never regretted it , for never hacl he

met with a Mason who had acted either dishonestly or dishonourably . During the whole of his experience he hacl never met with one , and , therefore , in the words of the song they hacl heard that night , he would say , " Speak of a man as you find him , "— and he spoke of Freemasonry as be found it . Had lie found anything in it that was objectionable he would not recognise himself as a Mason ; but he was more delighted to meet in the world men who were Masons above all others . He hoped that when their brother

initiates had been six years in Freemasonry they would be able to say the same . Bro . Sharboe said , thoir AV . M . was so honoured in the Craft , that no words could add one iota to his praise ; but tliei'e was one fact that he would mention , and that was , that the New Concord lodge hacl only been established eight months , and yet they had admitted more brethren than any other lodge could have done , liavinginitiatedno lessthautliirty-fivecluring that period . Hebelieved that no more honest or more honourable man existedand therefore

, it was with pleasure that he gave the toast , " Health , AVealth , and Prosperity to their AV . M . "—The AV . M . thanked Bro . Shaboe for the . courteous manner in which be had proposed bis health , and the brethren for having so cordially responded to ifc . Tie had merely done bis duty to the best of his ability , but he couid not have discharged the duties of the lodge , had he not been so well supported by his officers , for he believed he was particularly blessed over many other lodges in having officers who were capable of supporting

him ; and he trusted the same goodwill ivould always attend him as he enjoyed at the present time . He had great pleasure in proposing " The officers of the New Concord lodge . " —Bro . SWINNOCK , J . AV ., returned thanks , and said it was the desire of the officers to attend regularly and discharge their duties to the best of their ability . The proceedings then terminated .

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HAMPSHIRE . SoumAMPTON . —Southampton Lodge ( No . 555 ) . —This lodge met at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , Jan . 17 th , Bro . George lungley in the chair , when , after the initiation of Bro . HenryAslatt , ably conducted by the AV . M ., Bro . AVm . Hickman , and P . G . Sec , was unanimously elected AA . M . for the ensuing year , and Dr . Henry Clark , Treasurer .