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Rooms , Ramsey , on Tuesday , the 15 th inst . There were present at tbe opening , besides Bro . the Rev . W . Kermode , W . AI ., Bros . Laeghlin , S . W . ; Tantman , J . W . ; Higgins , Treas . ; Rothwell , Dir . of Cers . ; Miller , Sce . ^ Kerruish , S . D . ; AVilde , J . D . ; Allen , Cleator , Sivinnerton , Hannay , & c . Tbe lodge being opened in due form and with solemn prayer , the minutes of tbe past meeting were , as usual , read by tho Secretary , and put for confirmation by the brethren ; after whichAir . AA . H . Rowewho
, , bad passed the ballot at a former lodge , was impressively initiated , and Bros , the Rev . C . Swinnerton aud J . Hainday . having been first examined as to their proficiency , were duly entrusted and passed to tbe second degree . A communication from Bro . the editor of the Freemason ' s Magazine was read to the lodge by the AV . M . on the subject of the subscriptions to the projected "Masonic Lifeboat Fund" which the ledge regretted
, to find had not been taken up with that degree of spirit by the Craft in general ivhich might have been expected from the great importance of the object . A very beautiful banner was presented to the lodge , and the business of the evening being ended , the lodge was closed with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment .
LANCASHIRE ( EAST ) . TODMOEDEN . —Lodge Harmony ( No . 288 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge took place on AVednesday , the 16 th inst . at the Masonic Hall , Bro . E . Lord , W . M ., in the chair , supported by bis officers , Bros . Buckley , S . AV . ; J . Hamer , J . AV . ; AV . Pilling , S . D . ; T . Schofield , J . D . ; J . Greenlcas , I . G . ; AV . SutcliffeTler . The following brethren were present : — Bros . M .
, y Helliwell , T . Schofield , and J . Chambers , P . M . ' s ; J . Watson , I . P . M . ; J . Lord , Sec . ; B . Stephenson , AV . E . Thornley , AV . Riley , S . AVilson , T . Priestley , and G . VYhiteley . Visitors : — Bros . T . Law ( P . AI ) , S . Barnes , J . Elsivortb , and S . Fielden , all of 219 . The lodge having been opened in due form and with solemn prayer , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot was then taken for Mr . H . Mitchell ,
which which was unanimous in bis favour . The next business was the passing of five brethren , viz .: —Bros . Thornley , Riley , Wilson . Priestley , and AVhiteley . The ceremonies wero performed by Bro . AV . Pilling , P . M ., with that skill and ability for which be is famed . Air . H . Alitcbell was then initiated by Bro . T . Law , P . AI ., in his usual able manner . One proposition was made for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed in due form and with solemn prayer , and . brethren sat down to supper provided at tbe hall .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . PRESTON . —Concord Lodge ( No . 343 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Hotel . The AV . AI ., Bro . Jas . Porter , opened the lodge at seven , and was supported by the following officers and brethren , viz .: Bros . Quayle , P . AI . iis S . AV . ; Pritt , P . AI . ; Heap , J . AV . ; Rev . Taylor , Sec . and Chap . ; Cockshott ,
S . D . ; Farmer , J . V . ; Robinson , P . AI . Treas . ; AVilson , I . G . ; T . A . Smith , P . AI . ; Marshall ; G . AV . Dawson ; AV . H . Stevenson ; R . Hall ; Bee ; II . Steib , P . AI . ; Nicholson , Jiilues , Sanderson , Poole , Clitheroe , Weights , T . H . Myres , J . T . Myres , jnn ., Foster , Tunnicliffe , Brown , P . AI ., Moss , ' Asbton , Bilsbrough , AA oodhotise , Clark , Harkness , Gibson , 314 , Nettlefold , Clegg , D . AVilson , 333 Dunn 51 II . P . AVatsonP . M . Manning . Tbe minutes
, , , , , of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Dunn , Lodge Angel , 51 , and Turner , Lodge Harmony , 5 S 0 , were balloted for as joining members and accepted . 'The ballot was then taken for Air . Thos . Benson and Air . P . Kerfoot , the former being in attendance was dul y initiated into the mysteries ot the first degree . Bro . Nettlefold was afterwards raised to the sublime degree of AI . AI . bthe AVMwith his usual abilitytho
y .. , working tools , being admirably given by Bro . Quayle , P . M . The AV . AI . then announced that owing to the pressure of business a lodge of emergency would be held on Saturday week . One gentleman was proposed as a candidate for initiation . After which the lodge was solemnly closed according to antient custom at ten o ' clock . The brethren then adjourned fo an excellent supper prepared in Bro . Robinson ' s usual manner . The usual
loyal and Alasonic toasts were given , and some very excellent speeches made by tbe brethren . Altogether this was one of the most numerously attended , and highly edifying meetings on record in connection with this lodge . The toast "to all poor and distressed Masons , " having been given the brethren left sorry to part , happy to meet again .
Craft Masonry.
LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge ( No . 523 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled at tbe Freemasons '' Hall for their usual monthly meeting on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., the W . AI ., Bro . Toller , presiding . There were also present : Bros . Kelly , Prov . G . AI . and Senior P . AI . ; Dull ; I . P . M . ; \ V . Beaumont Smith , P . AI . and Treas .- Good P . M . ; Charles JohnsonP . M . and Org . ;
, yor , , Buzzard , S . AV . ; Scultborpe , J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , S . D . ; Partridge , J . D . ; Atkins , Steward ; Lewin , I . G . ; Bembridge , Tyler ; Sir II . Halford , Hart . ; Albert Pell , M . P . ; Rev . AV . Targett Fry , Barwell , Richardson , C . A . Spencer , Afoore , AVhitaker , Fletcher , and others . The visitors present were : Bros . Stanley , W . AI ., Crow , J . AV ., Halford , Stannard , Barber , OvertonWilliamsand J . F . Smithof St . John ' s Lodge , No .
, , , 279- Tbe lodge having been opened and the minutes read and confirmed , a dispensation for the initiation of a Lewis of the age of twenty years , granted by the Prov . G . AI ., was read and ordered to be entered in the minutes ; the candidate being Air . Charles Stuart Thomson , the son of a former member of the lodge . A ballot was then taken for him , and also for Air . Frederick Toone , and Mr . Alexander Ross , who were duly elected . Sir Henry St ,
John Halford , Bart ., and Albert Pell , M . P ., were then examined in the first degree and entrusted , after which they retired . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . AVhitaker was examined as a F . C , after which , a M . M . 's lodge having been opened , he was raised to that sublime degree . The lodge having been lowered to the second degree , Bros . Sir IT . Halford , and Pell were severally introduced , and were passed to that degree . The lodge was again lowered to the first degree
, when Alessrs . Charles Stuart Thomson , AVilliams Penn Cox , ( elected at the last lodge ) , Frederick Toone , and Alexander Ross , were severally initiated into our mysteries . A fifth candidate was absent . The ceremonies throughout the evening were most efficiently performed by the Master and other officers . Bros . Charles Johnson , and Crow , conducted the musical chants . An elegant cigar casesilver mountedwas presented on behalf of
, , the committee of the late Alasonic ball , to Bro . Buzzard , S . AV ., for his valuable services as hon . sec , ; and which that brother suitably acknowledged . After the transaction of some further business , the lodge was closed , and after a long evening's labour , the brethren spent a couple of hours in refreshment , and in social intercourse and harmony , the usual loyal and Masonictoasts being duly honoured .
MIDDLESEX . ITXEEIDGE . —Tloyal Union Lodge ( No . 382 ) - INSTALLATION OE AA' . AI . The second meeting for the year 1870 of the Royal Unirn . Lodge took place at the new Alasonic HallUxbridgeon tbe
, , 21 st inst ., and the occasion was rendered peculiarly interesting owing to the expected visit of Bro . Colonel Francis Burdett to ^ this the oldest lodge in the County of Middlesex , of which newly-created province Bro . Burdett was recently appointed the first Prov . Grand Alaster by the M . W . the Earl of Zetland . The lodge was opened at the early hour of half-past two p . m ., in order to get through the l-. uge amount of business before it ,
including the ceremonies of initiation and passing , the reception of the A . W . tho new first Prov . Grand Master , and the installation of Bro . AA . H . Coulton . the AV . AI . elect . As to this , it may be stated that hitherto the installation of the AA . AI . elect has taken place at the meeting in January , but by an appropriate alteration in the by-laws , moved by Bro . C . Horsley , and carried by the lodge unauanimously , the recent and future ceremonies
of installation were performed , and will henceforth take place at the first meeting in the spring quarter of the year . The ledge was opened by the retiring AV . M ., Bro . Fehrenbneb , and after the minutes of the preceding lodge and the alteration of the by-laws above referred to had been confirmed , and then read to the lodge , Bro . Hawkins was passed by the retiring AV . AI . lo the degree of F . C . A deputation from the lodgeconsisting of tiie AV . AI . and Bros . AV . Coombcs and Horsley
, , then proceeded to meet and introduce the new Prov . G . M ., who shortly afterwards entered the hall , and was very enthusiastically received by the AA . AL , P . AI . ' s , and brethren present , who had assembled in large numbers to welcome their fust Prov . G . AI ., who was placed at the right of the AV . M . The installation of Bro . AV . H . Coulton as W . AI ., was then very admirably performed by Bros . Thos . Alexr . Adams , P . G . Ft
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Craft Masonry.
Rooms , Ramsey , on Tuesday , the 15 th inst . There were present at tbe opening , besides Bro . the Rev . W . Kermode , W . AI ., Bros . Laeghlin , S . W . ; Tantman , J . W . ; Higgins , Treas . ; Rothwell , Dir . of Cers . ; Miller , Sce . ^ Kerruish , S . D . ; AVilde , J . D . ; Allen , Cleator , Sivinnerton , Hannay , & c . Tbe lodge being opened in due form and with solemn prayer , the minutes of tbe past meeting were , as usual , read by tho Secretary , and put for confirmation by the brethren ; after whichAir . AA . H . Rowewho
, , bad passed the ballot at a former lodge , was impressively initiated , and Bros , the Rev . C . Swinnerton aud J . Hainday . having been first examined as to their proficiency , were duly entrusted and passed to tbe second degree . A communication from Bro . the editor of the Freemason ' s Magazine was read to the lodge by the AV . M . on the subject of the subscriptions to the projected "Masonic Lifeboat Fund" which the ledge regretted
, to find had not been taken up with that degree of spirit by the Craft in general ivhich might have been expected from the great importance of the object . A very beautiful banner was presented to the lodge , and the business of the evening being ended , the lodge was closed with solemn prayer . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment .
LANCASHIRE ( EAST ) . TODMOEDEN . —Lodge Harmony ( No . 288 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge took place on AVednesday , the 16 th inst . at the Masonic Hall , Bro . E . Lord , W . M ., in the chair , supported by bis officers , Bros . Buckley , S . AV . ; J . Hamer , J . AV . ; AV . Pilling , S . D . ; T . Schofield , J . D . ; J . Greenlcas , I . G . ; AV . SutcliffeTler . The following brethren were present : — Bros . M .
, y Helliwell , T . Schofield , and J . Chambers , P . M . ' s ; J . Watson , I . P . M . ; J . Lord , Sec . ; B . Stephenson , AV . E . Thornley , AV . Riley , S . AVilson , T . Priestley , and G . VYhiteley . Visitors : — Bros . T . Law ( P . AI ) , S . Barnes , J . Elsivortb , and S . Fielden , all of 219 . The lodge having been opened in due form and with solemn prayer , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot was then taken for Mr . H . Mitchell ,
which which was unanimous in bis favour . The next business was the passing of five brethren , viz .: —Bros . Thornley , Riley , Wilson . Priestley , and AVhiteley . The ceremonies wero performed by Bro . AV . Pilling , P . M ., with that skill and ability for which be is famed . Air . H . Alitcbell was then initiated by Bro . T . Law , P . AI ., in his usual able manner . One proposition was made for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed in due form and with solemn prayer , and . brethren sat down to supper provided at tbe hall .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . PRESTON . —Concord Lodge ( No . 343 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this prosperous lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Hotel . The AV . AI ., Bro . Jas . Porter , opened the lodge at seven , and was supported by the following officers and brethren , viz .: Bros . Quayle , P . AI . iis S . AV . ; Pritt , P . AI . ; Heap , J . AV . ; Rev . Taylor , Sec . and Chap . ; Cockshott ,
S . D . ; Farmer , J . V . ; Robinson , P . AI . Treas . ; AVilson , I . G . ; T . A . Smith , P . AI . ; Marshall ; G . AV . Dawson ; AV . H . Stevenson ; R . Hall ; Bee ; II . Steib , P . AI . ; Nicholson , Jiilues , Sanderson , Poole , Clitheroe , Weights , T . H . Myres , J . T . Myres , jnn ., Foster , Tunnicliffe , Brown , P . AI ., Moss , ' Asbton , Bilsbrough , AA oodhotise , Clark , Harkness , Gibson , 314 , Nettlefold , Clegg , D . AVilson , 333 Dunn 51 II . P . AVatsonP . M . Manning . Tbe minutes
, , , , , of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Dunn , Lodge Angel , 51 , and Turner , Lodge Harmony , 5 S 0 , were balloted for as joining members and accepted . 'The ballot was then taken for Air . Thos . Benson and Air . P . Kerfoot , the former being in attendance was dul y initiated into the mysteries ot the first degree . Bro . Nettlefold was afterwards raised to the sublime degree of AI . AI . bthe AVMwith his usual abilitytho
y .. , working tools , being admirably given by Bro . Quayle , P . M . The AV . AI . then announced that owing to the pressure of business a lodge of emergency would be held on Saturday week . One gentleman was proposed as a candidate for initiation . After which the lodge was solemnly closed according to antient custom at ten o ' clock . The brethren then adjourned fo an excellent supper prepared in Bro . Robinson ' s usual manner . The usual
loyal and Alasonic toasts were given , and some very excellent speeches made by tbe brethren . Altogether this was one of the most numerously attended , and highly edifying meetings on record in connection with this lodge . The toast "to all poor and distressed Masons , " having been given the brethren left sorry to part , happy to meet again .
Craft Masonry.
LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge ( No . 523 ) . —The brethren of this lodge assembled at tbe Freemasons '' Hall for their usual monthly meeting on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., the W . AI ., Bro . Toller , presiding . There were also present : Bros . Kelly , Prov . G . AI . and Senior P . AI . ; Dull ; I . P . M . ; \ V . Beaumont Smith , P . AI . and Treas .- Good P . M . ; Charles JohnsonP . M . and Org . ;
, yor , , Buzzard , S . AV . ; Scultborpe , J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , S . D . ; Partridge , J . D . ; Atkins , Steward ; Lewin , I . G . ; Bembridge , Tyler ; Sir II . Halford , Hart . ; Albert Pell , M . P . ; Rev . AV . Targett Fry , Barwell , Richardson , C . A . Spencer , Afoore , AVhitaker , Fletcher , and others . The visitors present were : Bros . Stanley , W . AI ., Crow , J . AV ., Halford , Stannard , Barber , OvertonWilliamsand J . F . Smithof St . John ' s Lodge , No .
, , , 279- Tbe lodge having been opened and the minutes read and confirmed , a dispensation for the initiation of a Lewis of the age of twenty years , granted by the Prov . G . AI ., was read and ordered to be entered in the minutes ; the candidate being Air . Charles Stuart Thomson , the son of a former member of the lodge . A ballot was then taken for him , and also for Air . Frederick Toone , and Mr . Alexander Ross , who were duly elected . Sir Henry St ,
John Halford , Bart ., and Albert Pell , M . P ., were then examined in the first degree and entrusted , after which they retired . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . AVhitaker was examined as a F . C , after which , a M . M . 's lodge having been opened , he was raised to that sublime degree . The lodge having been lowered to the second degree , Bros . Sir IT . Halford , and Pell were severally introduced , and were passed to that degree . The lodge was again lowered to the first degree
, when Alessrs . Charles Stuart Thomson , AVilliams Penn Cox , ( elected at the last lodge ) , Frederick Toone , and Alexander Ross , were severally initiated into our mysteries . A fifth candidate was absent . The ceremonies throughout the evening were most efficiently performed by the Master and other officers . Bros . Charles Johnson , and Crow , conducted the musical chants . An elegant cigar casesilver mountedwas presented on behalf of
, , the committee of the late Alasonic ball , to Bro . Buzzard , S . AV ., for his valuable services as hon . sec , ; and which that brother suitably acknowledged . After the transaction of some further business , the lodge was closed , and after a long evening's labour , the brethren spent a couple of hours in refreshment , and in social intercourse and harmony , the usual loyal and Masonictoasts being duly honoured .
MIDDLESEX . ITXEEIDGE . —Tloyal Union Lodge ( No . 382 ) - INSTALLATION OE AA' . AI . The second meeting for the year 1870 of the Royal Unirn . Lodge took place at the new Alasonic HallUxbridgeon tbe
, , 21 st inst ., and the occasion was rendered peculiarly interesting owing to the expected visit of Bro . Colonel Francis Burdett to ^ this the oldest lodge in the County of Middlesex , of which newly-created province Bro . Burdett was recently appointed the first Prov . Grand Alaster by the M . W . the Earl of Zetland . The lodge was opened at the early hour of half-past two p . m ., in order to get through the l-. uge amount of business before it ,
including the ceremonies of initiation and passing , the reception of the A . W . tho new first Prov . Grand Master , and the installation of Bro . AA . H . Coulton . the AV . AI . elect . As to this , it may be stated that hitherto the installation of the AA . AI . elect has taken place at the meeting in January , but by an appropriate alteration in the by-laws , moved by Bro . C . Horsley , and carried by the lodge unauanimously , the recent and future ceremonies
of installation were performed , and will henceforth take place at the first meeting in the spring quarter of the year . The ledge was opened by the retiring AV . M ., Bro . Fehrenbneb , and after the minutes of the preceding lodge and the alteration of the by-laws above referred to had been confirmed , and then read to the lodge , Bro . Hawkins was passed by the retiring AV . AI . lo the degree of F . C . A deputation from the lodgeconsisting of tiie AV . AI . and Bros . AV . Coombcs and Horsley
, , then proceeded to meet and introduce the new Prov . G . M ., who shortly afterwards entered the hall , and was very enthusiastically received by the AA . AL , P . AI . ' s , and brethren present , who had assembled in large numbers to welcome their fust Prov . G . AI ., who was placed at the right of the AV . M . The installation of Bro . AV . H . Coulton as W . AI ., was then very admirably performed by Bros . Thos . Alexr . Adams , P . G . Ft