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credit to himself and advantage to his country . -He was therefore about to return to his family and friends , and would take with him a strong seal for Masonry , which he was very desirous of encouraging iu the Ottoman Empire , and the good wishes and fraternal regards of his brother Masons in this country . The AVorshipful Master then called npen Bro . Hunt , P . AI , to read a memorial , which had been written on vellum , for presentation to Bro . Kadri , and signed by the members of the Lodge .

" To Bro . Col . Kadri Be } -, of tho Imperial Service of Turkey , a Master Mason of tho Lodgo of Sincerity , No . 224 in tho register of the Grand Lodge of England , Royal Arch Mason of the Chapter of Sincerity , and a Mark Master Mason of tho Lodge of Sincerity , No . 35 in the register of the Grand Ledge of England and AValcs , aud the colonics and possessions of the British crown .

. " AVorthy and osteomed Bro . Kadri—Wc , officers and members of the Lodge of Sincerity , Chapter of Sincerity , and Mark Masters' Lodge of Sincerity , having heard of your expected departure for Constantinople , entertaining a high sense of the excellence of your Alasonic and personal character during your sojourn amongst us , desire to express to you our fraternal regard for you as a Brother Freemason , and our esteem for you as a man . Our acquaintance with you as an earnest and zealous brother has induced us more warmly than ever to appreciate the

universal character of our antient Order , which most truly ' is the centre of union between good men and true , anil the happy means of conciliating friendship amongst those who must otherwise have remained at a perpetual distance . ' In saying farewell , Bro . Kadri , believe that most sincerely do wo wish you well . That the Most High may continue to overshadow with his protection and blessing wherever you may bo , and render your life a pleasure to yourself and of advantage to others , is the fraternal and hearty desireworthand esteemed brotherof

, y , your brethren in the bonds of Freemasonry . " A short aud appropriate speech by Bro . Hunt , testifying to the worthiness of tho brother who received , and of the sincerity of the feelings of those who presented , the testimonial , was received with loud ' applause . Bro . Cave , AVAL , of tho Lodge of Fortitude , No . 122 , said ho was quite certain that many of the members of tho Lodge over which he had the honour to preside , if they had been aware of tho intended proceedings , would have been present on that day to do honour to a

brother who had very often attended their Lodge , and had won tho esteem of the brethren . Bro . Kadri , in a few words , returned thanks forthe unexpected honour which had been conferred upon him , but which , on that account , was not tho less appreciated by him . Ho begged to thank them all for their present kindness , as well as for that which he had universally received since he had been in England . Bro . Spence Bate proposed " Success to Masonry in Turkey . " He thought this toast one that was very appropriate to the present occasionwhen

, they were met together to do honour to a brother who was not only a zealous Ma-son but was about to return to his native country whero Masonry at this present time was at a very low ebb , and whore it was Bro . Kadri ' s desire not only to inculcate the principles of Freemasonry , but also to increase the number of brethren . The

speaker believed that he was correct when he said that there were only two Lodges in Turkey , one in Constantinople , tho other in Smyrna ; and it was not very long since that they had been cautioned against tho one established in the latter city , as a spurious innovation . It was therefore very desirous under these circumstances , that brethren holding fromregularly constituted Lodges , should use their influence to prevent any irregular Masonry from taking root , which must be detrimental to the universality of the Craft . In trying to encourage Masonry

in Turkey , they were not only cementing the alliance between the two countries , but were giving them some return for the advantages which the Christian had received from the Alahomodan . The historical studies of their school days told them of tho great wars and fights that occurred between the two religions ; but often historians , while they told them of their prowess and conquests , unwisely kept them in the dark as to the merits o [ their enemies , and it was not so universally known as it ought to be than many of their common benefits came to them from the

Mussulmans . The Alahomedans were a warlike race of men ; they soon spread their conquests throughout the north of Africa ; jthey then crossed over into Europe at the ancient Calpe , which had ever after retained tho name of one of their generals , Gibel-Tarik ( theRock of Tarik ) , now' known as Gibraltar . Here their victorious arms subjugated the whole of Spain , where they founded the dynasty of the Omiades , and had it uot been for the bloody battles of Poitiers and Narbonne , gained by the renowned Charles Abirtcl

, it was not impossible but that they might in this country have been wearing the turban . At that time theAIahomedans were the acknowledged protectors of learning , and at their colleges many Christians sought instruction . It was from them that they obtained the knowledge of making paper and gunpowder , the science of agriculture , and the art of navigation aud manufactures . Their carpets , their embroidery of gold and silver cloth , their silk , leather , and steel maintained for years a celebrity and perfection unknown amongst the othar nations of Europe .

It was from them thoy procured the knowledge of the use of the present musical characters . And in architecture , tho excellence of the Alhambra was a standing wonder of their skill . Christian nations having been so much indebted to Mahomedans for so many benefits , it should be a matter of congratulation to them if they could repay it back by encouraging that union of the men of all nations inculcated in the doctrines of Freemasonry . The speaker then proposed "Success

to Masonry in Turkey ; " which having been drunk , tho AVorshipful Master proposed the " The Health of the Visiting Brethren , " which was briefly responded to by Brother Vowel , of the Dublin City Alilitia . The meeting broke up about ten o ' clock . DURHAM . TROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE AT GATESHEAD . ON Monday , the 14 th of November , the Provincial Grand Lodge was

holden in the rooms of tho Lodgo of Industry , No . 56 , and Borough Lodgo , No . 014 , Gateshead , under tho presidency of the R . AV . Provincial Grand Master , Bro . John Fawcett . Tho meeting was well attended by the brethren of the province , who assembled in the committee room at half-past twelve o'clock , under the presidency of tho R . AV . D . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Henry Feuwiek , M . P ., to receive the various petitions for relief . At two o ' clock the Provincial Grand Lodgo was opened in due form

with solemn prayer . The R . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster was assisted by the Provincial Grand Officers , two only being absent , and they had written to the R . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster explaining the cause . A deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodgo of Northumberland was then admitted and saluted , consisting of the representative of the II . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster , Bro . Benjamin Thompson , Prov . G . Sec . ; J . S . Challoncr , P . Prov . S . G . AV ; J . AVeatherhead , Prov . S . G . AV . ; John BarkerProvGTreasHHothamProv . J . G . YV . ; Septimus Boll

, . . . ; . , , Prov . S . G . D . ; J . B . Franklin , P . Prov . S . G . D . ; J . P . Ludwig , Prov . G . Reg . ; A . Gillespie , Prov . G . S . B . ; It . J . Banning , Prov . G . Steward ; J . Logge , Prov . G . Steward . Tho minutes of the last Provincial Grand Lodgo being road and confirmed , the R . AV . Prov . Grand Master called tho attention of the brethren to several communications he had received , which wore duly discussed , and he expressed his views , which were kindly received and duly appreciated .

The roll of Lodges was then called , and the AVorshipful Alastor of each Lodge gave a satisfactory account , which was very gratifying aud proved that Masonry was increasing under the able rule of the R . AV . Prov . Grand Master and his deputy . The R . AV . Prov . Grand Master , after stating that it was his intention to confer as many honours as lay in his power amongst the distinguished Masons within tho province , believing that it would bo to the advantage of the Craft proceeded to invest the following officers : —Bros . Henry

Fenwick , M . P ., D . Prov . G . M . ; J . AVilliamson , Prov . S . G . AV . ; E . D . Davies , Prov . J . G . AV . ; Rev . — De Pledge , Prov . G . Chaplain ; George Smith Anson , Prov . G . Reg . ; Rev . — Cnnliffe , Prov . G . Treas . ; AV . H . Crooks , Prov . G . Sec ; C . J . Banister , Prov . S . G . D . ; Mark Douglas , Prov . J . G . D . ; Middlemas , Prov . G . Supt . of AVorks ; Gillies , Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; Heslop , Prov . G . Purs . ; Laws , Prov . G . Tyler ; aud six Grand Stewards . The Prov . Grand Lodgo was then closed in antient form with solemn

prayer . At four o ' clock nearly one hundred brethren dined at Bro . Love ' s , the Queen ' s Head Hotel . At the conclusion tho R . AV . Prov . Grand Alaster gave tho health of "Her Alajesty the Queen , " which was drunk with enthusiasm . The rest of the loyal and Alasonic toasts followed , when the R . AV . Prov . Grand Master ' s health wa . s proposed ; the brethren received it as they always do , with the greatest enthusiasm ; liko honour was done to the Deputy , the Present and Past Grand Officers , aud the

different Lodges of the province , which were responded to with true Masonic spirit . The last toast being given , brought the festival to a close , and the brethren separated at nine o'clock .

SOUTH SHIELDS . —St . Hilda ' s Lodge ( No . 292 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was holden on Monday evening , the 14 th inst . / Bro . Oliver , AV . At ., presiding , supported by Bros . Forster , Toshach , Ridley , Hewison , and Tulloch , P . Ms . ; Hindo , S . AV . ; Buckhnd , J . AV . ; and the other officers . After a ballot had been taken , and three gentlemen initiated by the AV . AI ., the brethren proceeded to ballot for AV . AI . for the ensuing year , when the choice of tho brethren unanimously elected Bro . J . Hindo , S AV . Bro . J . D . Leslie ( was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . J .

Deuchar appointed Tyler . Three brethren were nominated to audit the accounts for the year . The Lodge afterwards adjourned to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given , and duly responded to . After some other business the Lodge was cfosed in due form .

GLOUCESTERSHIRE . DURSLET . —St , John ' s Lodge ( 1 , 090 ) . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening , the 15 th inst ., at the Old Bell Hotel . Bro . Rev . G . A . M . Little , AV . AI . ; Bro . C . Partridge , S . AV . ; Bro . AV . Hcseltino , J . AV . Tho Lodge was duly opened in the first degree , and the minutes read and confirmed . A circular of Grand Lodge , respecting certain spurious Lodges in London , and elsewhere , of the so called " Reformed Order of Afemphis , " was also read , and ordered to be entered . and AVaut

The Lodge was then opened in the second degree , Bros . AV . P . and Rev . T . Boggis passed . Afterwards the Lodge was closed in harmoii }' , and tho brethren retired to refreshment , and spent a very p leasant evening . ISLE OF MAN . PEEL . -Lodrjc of St . Germans ( I . C . )—A Lodge of Instruction was held on the 27 th October , when the AV . M , worked the first section , aud