Grand Lodge Of Natal.

Bro . G . Russell ... ... ... Senior Warden Jesse Smith ... ... ... Junior Warden Rev . J . Reynolds ***} Chaplains Rev . A . Ikin , LL . D ., Mas . Doc . ) r A . C . Dulckin , Advocate ... Registrar T . J . Hill ... ... ... Pres . Board of Gen . Pur .

E . Homersham Wiltshier , Advocate Secretary A . J . Keeler ... ... ... Assistant ditto 8 . Marriott ... ... ... Treasurer J . Crowe ... ... ... Senior Deacon G . O . Matterson ... ... Junior Deacon S . Stranack ... ... ... Superintendent of Works W . A . Voysey .. ... Director of Ceremonies W . Sink ... ... ... Assistant ditto W . A . Smith ... ... ... Sword Bearer

D . Deeves and P . Cook ... Standard Bearers E . S . T . Stantial ... ... Organist W . H . Kinsman ... ... Pursuivant B . Ireland ... ... ... Assistant Ditto S . Ford , P . Flett , W . F . Stanton , ] . ewarda R . Willis , Crabb , and J . Sohnlz j Htewaras In the evening the members of the Order partook of a banquet , when the nsual Masonio toasts were honoured . —Natal Mercury .

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GREY FRIARS LODGE , No . 1101 . A REGULAR meeting of this spirited Lodge took place at the Masonio Hall , Reading , on Wednesday , 9 th ult ., when there were present : Officers—Bros . W . W . Ridley W . M ., Dowsett I . P . M ., Hawkes S . W ., Prickett J . W ., Stransom Treasnrer , Ivey P . M . Sec , Ravenscroft S . D ., Creed J . D ., Pulley P . M . D . C , Hickie Organist , CordreyI . G ., Vowles , Collins , and Sands Stewards ; P . M . 's Ferguson , Blackwell . Margrett , J . T . Brown ; Members—Bros . Coates , Ridley ,

Slaughter , Greenaway , Biggs , Rhind , Bailey , Hukins , Brown ; Visitors—S . Wheeler W . M . 414 , Mount I . P . M : 414 , Webb D . C . 414 , Tubbs 414 . Lodge having been formally opened , the minntes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second degree ; Bros . E . W . Ridley and S . Biggs being candidates for raising to tbe third , satisfactorily answered the questions ; they

were entrusted and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The first part of the ceremony was performed by the W . M ., the charge by the I . P . M ., and the explanation of the tracing board was given by Brother Blackwell . The whole of the imposing ceremony was admirably performed , and the effect considerably heightened by vocal and instrumental music , under the direction of Bro . Hickie Organist .

We cannot speak too highly of the plan of this Lodge in dividing the labour between the Master and Past Masters , an entire absence of monotony and dullness results , and we commend tbe practice for adoption in other Lodges . Lodge was resumed to the first degeee . The W . M . proposed that the report of the Permanent Committee of the 20 th March be received and passed , this waa seconded by Bro .

Margrett P . M ., and carried unanimously . A discussion then arose on the question of increased accommodation in the Lodge premises , for the Lodge of Union , No . 414 , when Brother Margrett P . M . gave notice of motion : " Thafc a gratuity be offered to the Lodge of Union as a contribution , from tbe funds of thia Lodge , towarda the expense incurred . " The W . M . read a communication from the Grand

Secretary , which orders that the Lodge be placed in mourning for three months from the 4 th of April , in consequence of the death of Prince Leopold Duke of Albany P . G . W . of England , Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire , K . G ., & c . The Worshipful Master also proposed that letters of condolence be sent to Her Majesty the Qneen , and Her Royal Highness the Dnchess of Albany , to be signed by the

Master and Secretary . The I . P . M . referred to the question of certificate of Bro . the Rev . Dr . Coleman , which he had received in duplicate from the Carbon LorTge , U . S . A . ; he now proposed him as a joining momber . Tbe W . M . seconded it . Another joining member was proposed and seconded . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed according to ancient form , and adjourned . j

St . GEORGE'S LODGE , No . 1723 . rpHE annual Festival and Installation of the W . M . was held on ¦ * - Wednesday , tbe 23 rd April , at the Commercial Hotel , Bolton , at 4 o ' clock in the afternoon . Present—Bros . Robert Latham W . M ., Barrett S . W ., Harwood J . W ., Ferguson Prov . G . S . of W . Treasurer , Nicholson P . M . Secretary , Cosgrave S . D ., Taylor P . Prov . G . Org . B . of C , Naylor and Derham Stewards , Smith Organist , Roiley Tyler . Past Masters Brockbank G . Steward of Scotland , Morris ,

Slain , Heywood , Court , Stead , Richardson , Bromley , Flitcroft ; also Bros . Brierley , Fielding Smith , Priestley , Whewell , Whitaker , Gonlborn , Hawkswortb , Collins , Parkinson , Forbes , T . Morris jun ., Fogg , Kershaw , Arden , Elliston , Pendlebtiry , Settle and Bolton . Visitors—Bros . Pope P . M . Northern Bar Lodge 1610 ( Recorder of Bolton ) , Booth W . M . 37 , Broughton W . M . 146 , Melrose 221 , Higson

318 , Mitchell Prov . G . Tyler , Marlow 1462 , Forrest 221 , Glover 1868 , Sillitoe P . Prov . G . D . of Cers ., Naylor 37 , Duxberry 146 , Nicholson P . Prov . G . S . B ., Veevers 430 , Sefton 1773 ( Pendleton ) , Rimmer 146 . Lod ge was opened by the W . M . punctually at the appointed time , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Mr . Magee was balloted for as a candidate for initiation and unanimously

elected . Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Harwood was presented by Bro . Heywood P . M . and obligated by the W . M . as to the government of tbe Lodge . After the Lodge had been opened in the third degree tho brethren nofc duly qiialt'hVd retired , and a Board of Installed Masters was opened , under the presidency of Brother Brockbank , and the W . M . elecfc was duly obli gated , proclaimed , and saluted as Master for the ensuing twelve

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months in ancient form , the honours being ; given by Bro . Taylor P . Prov . Grand Organist , and tho musical portion of the ceremony rendered by the members of St . George ' s Lodge choir , Bros . Collins , Smith , Hawkswortb , Whitaker , Gonlborn . The following brethren were appointed as Officers for the year 1881-5 : —Bros . Barrett S . W ., Cosgrave J . W ., Ferguson P . M . Treasnrer , Nicholson P . M . Secretary ,

Tong S . D ., Bardsley J . D ., Taylor P . Prov . G . Organist D . of C , Smith Organist , Whitaker Assistant Organist , Derham I . G ., Naylor and Hawkswortb Stewards , Roiley Tyler . Theso brethren wero invested by Bro . Nicholson P . M ., who explained the symbolic meaning of their respective jewela ; the final addressea to the W . M ., Officers and brethren waa delivered by Bro . Brockbank , the Senior Past Master

of the Lodge . Before closing the Lodge the W . M . proposed a resolation welcoming the illustrious Visitor , Bro . Pope , Q . C , Recorder of Bolton , who remained in Bolton at tbe conclusion of the Quarter Sessiona in order to attend the meeting of the Lodge , and be present at the installation of Bro . Harwood , who is serving the office of Mayor of Bolton for a second year . Bro . Harwood referred to the

honourable position filled in the Masonio world by the learned brother , and expressed the pleasure hia timely visit had afforded the brethren . The motion waa cordially agreed to , and ordered to be in . sorted on the minntes of proceedings . Bro . Pope , in acknowledging the compliment paid him , expressed his gratification in attending a Lodge in a town whore he had been officially connected for very

many years ; where everything seemed to bo worked so well , and where all the needful arrangements had been carried out with such zeal and precision . He conld not help referring to the great courtesy and kindness extended to him by the Magistrates generally , and the Mayors of the Borough in particular , who were always ready and willing to afford him every possible assistance and anticipate every

wish . The Mayor , the W . M . of to-day , waa the youngest Magistrate on the Bench , but hia acquaintance with him had been snch aa to satisf y him that be was a true type of an Englishman ; frank , open , and straightforward ; ifc had afforded him great satisfaction to be present to welcome hia admission amongat the rulers of the Craft . The Lodge-room waa most tastefully decorated , and adorned with

many banners , the property of private members of tbe St . George ' s and other Lodges , with their respective arms and crests elegantly embroidered thereon . These were arranged under the direction of Bro . Blain , an old Mason , and a Past Master of this Lodge . Hearty good wishes were expressed by tbe visiting brethren , and tbe Lodge closed in form and with harmony , at 6 p . m . Banquet was prepared

under the able supervision of Bro . and Mrs . Priestley , whose efforts were heartily appreciated and gave the greatest satisfaction . The musical brethren mustered in force , and contributed materially to tho success of tbe meeting , wbich was the most successful gathering in Bolton for some years , and will be long remembered by those who had the privilege of being present .

Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147—On Thursday , 1 st May , at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Bros . B . II , Banks W . M ., Penrose S . W ., Smith J . W ., Speight P . M . Secretary . Greener S . D ., Dale J . D ., Catt I . G ., P . M . ' s Hutchings Preceptor , Ingram , and Good ; ancl Broa . J . Bedford Williams , Stringer , Pitfc ,

After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro , Williams candidate . Lodge waa then called off , and on resuming was opened in the second and third degrees , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Stringer personating the candidate . After resuming in the first degree , Bro . Penrose was elected W . M . for the ensuing Thursday . Lodgo was then closed in due form .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 85 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday last , ab Bro . Maidwell's , Hercules Tavorn , Leadenhall-street . Present—Bros . Bentley Haynes W . M ., Salute S . W ., Walker J . W . and Secretary , Wall S . D ., Roberts J . D ., Rich I . G ., Moss Preceptor ; also Bro . Webb . The minutes were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro .

Rich answered questions nnd , being intrusted , was duly raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . in a most efficient manner . Lodge closed in third and second degrees , when Bro . Moss gave a lecture , explanatory of the moral tendencies of the jewels . Bro . Sainte was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , Lodge was closed and adjonmecl .

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MAY ELECTION 188 4 . To the Governors and Subscribers of the Eoyal Masonie Benevolent Institution . YOUR VOTES and INTEREST are earnestly solicited on behalf of WILLIAM HENRY MAIN , AGED 64 YEARS . . W . II . MAIS was initiated in 1861 in New Concord Lodsre , 'No . 813 , served all offices ; joined the Fitzroy Lodge in 1868 ; was exalted in New Concoi-d . Ch-i . pter , 813 ; served as Steward for the Benevolent Institution in 1872 , nnd is it Life Governor of all the Charities . Owing to defective sight and rheumatism he is unable to follow his business as a decorator , and is dependent upon his relatives for maintenance . The case is strongly recommended ly : THE NEW CONCORU LODC-H , 813 . Bro . H . T . TIDDEMAS W . M . 813 , Bro . JNO . BERTRAM . P . M . 712 , 813 , P . Z . 50 Finsbury Square . 25 , V . P . Institution , Newport Villa . Bro . It . R . H ARPBR P . M . 813 , 86 Clifton TJppev Norwood , S . E . Street , Finsbury . Bro . J . LINZEH , P . M . 751 , 1237 , 1579 , Bro . J . SMITH W . M . 193 , 21 Russia P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , P . Z . 1237 , Lano , Victoria Park . Talbot House , Tottenham . j Bro . A . TRANTER , 55 Medland Street , Bro . J . W . Loso P . M . 569 , 212 , P . Z . 22 , I RatclifE . 31 Finsbury Square . I Bro . H . PITCHER 860 , 2 and 3 Warwick Bro . H . J . GABB P . M . 813 , P . Z . 813 , I Lane , City . 23 Holywell Row , Finsbury . Bro . F . W . SWAI . ES 813 , 61 Spencer Bro . T . HAMMOND P . M . 212 , 232 Cable Road , Heme Hill . Street , E . Bro . S . S . PHILIPS P . M . 173 , 10 Baker Bro . H . COCKING , 31 Camden Square . Street , Portman Square . By whom Proxies will be thankfully received , and by the Petitionjr , 9 Little Trinity Lane , E . O ,