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Earl , trusting he might long be spared to preside over them , and participate in the deliberations of Grand Lodge . The W . M . next said he believed that good Masters were of little use without good officers , therefore he should propose the health of the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers . The W . M . then rose , and proposed the health of the P . M . 's , Bros . E . Farthing and J . H . Wynne , which was ably responded to by BroFarthingwho proposed the health of the W . M . coupling

. , , with it the success of the Masonic Charities , and he really must add the name of Bro . Binckes , for tbe noble manner in which he had worked for the Boys' School . The toast was drank with great cordiality . The W . M . responded in his usual able manner , and , as he said before , that good Masters were of little use without good officers , be proposed " The Health of the Officers of the City of London Lodge" and

, returned his heartfelt thanks for their kind support for the past year , as the lodge was left in a condition seldom known in Masonrv . Therefore he wished the brethren to rise and drink the health of all the Officers of the City of Loudon Lodge . Bro . Collier , S . W . rose , and said he had to return thanks for himself and brother officers , for the kind manner their names Lad been introduced and honoured . It was his , as well as his

brother officers' extreme pleasure to render the AV . M . every assistance that lay in their power . He wished also to call the attention of the visitors to the lodge of instruction , as some of the visiting brethren might not be aware that so good a lodge of instruction as the City of London , was open on Sundays , Tuesdays , and Thursdays , at eight during the year , and he hoped they would communicate the same to brothers of other lodges .

He was proud to say that the much respected Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson , P . G . D ., was a constant attendant on Tuesdays , and always willing to impart information to the brethren , as a Masonic Instructor . The W . M . then passed round the subscription list for the Boys' School , which was liberally responded to by the brethren , and the lodge also voted a handsome donation . The lodge was then closed in due form , aud the

proceedings were brought to a happy conclusion , the harmony of tbe evening being much enhanced by the musical exertions and vocal abilities of Bro . E . Farthing , P . M . 118 , and Treasurer of the City of London Lodge .

PriHAGOErAN LODGE ( NO . 93 ) . —The installation meeting of this select lodge took place on Monday , February 23 rd , at tbe Globe Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich ( Bro . Moore's ) . The lodge was opened by Bro . J . C . Peckham , W . M ., assisted by Bros . Orchard , Hasler , Penny , Collington , and Vinten . After electing some joining members to the lodge , Bro . H . A . Collington , P . M ., took the chair . Bro . W . C . Penny , P . M ., presented Bro . W . OrchardS . W . and W . M . electto receive the

, , benefit of installation , and when a large board of installed masters , consisting of thirteen , was formed , Bro . H . A . Collington , in a superior manner , installed Bro . W . Orchard into K . S . 's chair .. The board of installed masters being closed , and the W . M . duly saluted , he appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers : —Bros : J . C . Peckham , P . M . ; J . Hasler , S . W . ; F . Ward , J . W . ; Potter , P . M ., re-elected Treas . ; W . C .

Penny , P . M ., reappointed See . ; Vinten , S . D . ; H . Newton , J . D . ; Seaton , I . G . Tbe next business was unanimously voting the immediate P . M . a jewel , on account of the very numerous presents of furniture to the lodge , the two last presents ( in use for the first time ) being tbe Secretary ' s desk and a handsome P . M . ' s jewel . The desk is certainly one ofthe most unique and handsome designs we have ever seen in any lodge room out of

London , and reflects the greatest credit on our worthy and esteemed Brb . Peckham , P . M ., for his great skill , talent , and judgment in having designed such a useful piece of furniture . We must congratulate Bro . Peckham in having , during his year of office , been able to effect such a beautiful renovation of the lodge furniture , and also , by his urbane , gentlemanly manner , succeeding in procuring the hearty co-operation of the rest of

the brethren in carrying out this important change . Every brother in the lodge ' contributed his mite towards having the furniture renovated and renewed , and now they have the proud satisfaction of knowing that they possess as good a set of furniture as any other lodge out of London . We must also congratulate the lodge in having at last a member of their own bodto perform the installation . It is a long time since

y we saw a member of this lodge perform an installation , and we hope to see this good example speedily followed , and as there is now such a good lodge of instruction held at this lodge , under the able presidency of our learned Bro . H . A . Collington , P . M ., there is no excuse for any brother remaining in ignorance

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of any of the ceremonies . The lodge being closed , the brethren , about twenty iu number , sat down to an excellent banquet , replete with every comfort , and prepared in Bro . Moore ' s well-known excellent style . Amongst a large body of visitors we noticed—Bros . Tattersball , 13 ; F . Walters , W . M ., 87 ; W . Scott , W . M ., 164 and 1173 ; Ryder , P . M . ancl Treas ., 164 ; Bolton , P . M ., 172 and 198 ; Tibbais , P . M ., 198 ; F . Dunant , 172 ; Hodgson , 1173 , & c .

DE GBEY AND RIPON LODGE ( N O . 1207 ) . —The brethren of this little lodge held their installation meeting at the Angel Hotel , Ilford , on Monday the 23 rd inst . Present . —Bros . Capt . King , W . M . ; De Cetto , S . W . ; Halton , J . W . ; Matthew Cooke , Sec . ; Ibbetson , Treas . ; Burnett , Pogue , W . Watson , P . M ., and Ashmole . Bro . Russell , P . M ., 13 , was the visitor . The business before the lodge was that of a raisingand the

installation , all of which was kindly undertaken by Bro . Watson . The new W . M ., Bro . De Cetto , was then pleased to invest his officers as follows : — Bros . Halton , S . W . ; Glynes , J . W . ; Matthew Cooke , reinvested Sec . ; Ibbetson , reinvested Treas ., and Burnett , S . D . A very elegant little P . M . ' s jewel , subscribed for by the membersof the lodge , was presented , bearing the following inscription : — "Presented to Brother Captain Augustus Henry and Lod

King , founder and first W . M . of the De Grey Ripon ge , No . 1207 , as a token of the sincere and fraternal esteem of thebrethren , and for his ability and courtesy during his year of office . 1862-3 . " All business having been disposed of , the brethren adjourned to banquet , after which the . speeches were short , sharp , and to the point , and the evening was most agreeably spent amidst good humour , good cheer , good songs , good words , and good wishes .

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BERKS AND BUCKS . AYIESBUKY . —Hnckingham Lodge ( No . 861 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , 7 th inst ., at the White Hart Hotel , Aylesbury , when there were present Bros . John Williams , W . M . ; T . Horwood , P . M . ' , Prov . G . Reg . ; RevOJGraceP . M . as S . W . ; H . A . P . CooperJ . W . ; Rev . J . B .

. . . , , , Reads , P . M ., Chaplain , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; Rev . J . Crane Wharton , P . M ., Prov . G . Chap ., and other brethren . The lodge was opened in ancient and solemn form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . J . E . McConneil , Dep . Prov . G , M ., as a joining member , which appearing unanimous in his favour , he was declared duly elected . The W . M . then informed the brethren that the subject of the

founding of a new lodge at Linslade would he brought before them by Bro . Gotto , who attended for that purpose ; when that brother fully entered into and explained tbe probable advantages of a lodge being establisbad in the above-named town , and informed the brethren present that , from the names attached to the petition , and the number of Masons resident in the neihbourhoodhe had great hopes of the St . Barnabus

ultig , mately becoming a prosperous lodge . The information was received with applause and hearty good wishes were given to the promoters . It was then unanimously resolved , on the proposition of Bro . W . H . Baker , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Rev . J . B . Beale , that the petition for the new lodge should be officially recommended by the W . M . and officers of the lodge in accordance with the constitutionsThe W . M . read a

communi-. cation from the Secretary of the Girls' School , requesting the nomination of a Steward for the Festival , when Bro . T . Horwood , P . M ., Prov . G . Reg ., kindly volunteered to represent the loelge on that occasion . No other business of importance being brought forward the brethren adjourned from labour to refreshment , and spent a pleasant and agreeable evening .

DURHAM . GATESHEAD . — Lodge of Lndustry ( No . 56 ) . — Monday , February 23 rd , being the regular monthly meeting , the lodge was opened at the Grey Horse Inn , by the W . M . Bro . R . JBanning , Prov . G . J . W ., assisted by Bro . W . Bryden , P . M . Bro . J . Heaword , S . W ., Bro . C . J . Banister , P . Prov . G . S . Das J . W . ; Bro . Emmerson , Sec . ; Bro . Michelson , S . D . ; P . M . ' s , Bros . W . Morrow , A . Clapham , Loades , & c , & c , and a good attendance of members and visitors . Mr . Robt . Wanless was initiated into the mysteries of the order by the W . M . Bro .