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others from 195 , Campsie . A deputation was appointed to seek for a new hall , or for the ground on which to build one for themselves , as the Lodge is in possession of considerable funds . At the request of the R . W . M ., Bro . G . W . Wheeler of 73 passed Bro . E . Cowrie to the F . C .

degree , for which he received the thanks of the Lodge . The R . W . M . was about to raise a brother to the 3 rd degree , but owing to the time spent on the Hall business and a pro est of Bro . Tnrnbnll , train time had nearly arrived , and it was resolved to hold an emer . geney meeting , on Tuesday , to raise him .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Held at the Old Rodney ' s Head , 12 Old-street , Goswell-road , on Monday , 4 th inst . Present—Bros . Bissett W . M ., R . Pearoy S . W ., Trewinnard J . W ., Ross S . D ., Tolmie acting Preceptor , Fennor Sec , Harvey J . D ., Gibbs I . G ., Christopher Tyler , Hunter , Morgan jnn ., & c . Lodge opened in the 1 st degree , minutes of last meeting wero read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the 1 st section of tho lecture , assisted by

the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed by the W . M" ., Bro . Millward acting as candidate . Bro . Harvey worked the 4 th , Bro . Tolmie the 5 th section , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Tolmie worked the 6 th section , assisted by Bro . Harvey . Bro . Tolmie worked the 7 th section , assisted by the brethren . A snm of £ 1 was voted from tho Lodge funds to a distressed brother Mason . A vote of thanks was cordially passed to the W . M . for his conduct in the chair . Lodge was then closed in due form , and adjourned .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —Held afc Bro . Maidwell's , Heronles Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on 6 th June . Present—Bros . Posener W . M ., Daniel S . W ., Saver J . W ., Walker S . D ., Gieberman J . D ., West I . G ., Hollands , Harris , Maidwell , J . Posener , Ac .

Bro . Posener worked the three ceremonies in a very able manner , thereby rendering instruction to all present . Brethren wishing to perfect themselves in the ceremonies are given every opportunity of holding office at this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Daniel was elected W . M . for the . ensuing Tuesday .

Doric Lodge , No . 81 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 6 th of June , at Private Lodge Rooms , Doricplace , Woodbridge , Suffolk . Present—Bros . Benjamin Gall I . P . M . W . M . pro tern , Benjamin David Gall Treas . S . W . pro tern ., C . F . Browne J . W ., W . Wilmshurst Secretary , F . Bradbrook S . D ., E . Fitzgerald D . of C , Richard Allen I . G ., G . Hall Tyler . Past Masters

Bros . B . Dove , W . P . T . Phillips and J . Cullingford . Visitor—Bro . H . E . Roe 555 . Business—The minutes of the previous Lodge were read and affirmed . An application from a distressed brother , a member of this Lodge , for relief from the Provincial Lodge , was recommended ; also an application signed for a candidate for the Boys' School .

Fellow Craft J . Roe having been questioned and entrusted , retired , and , on re-admission , was duly raised to the third degree . The Lodge was adjourned to the first Wednesday in September next . The brethren retired to their banqueting room ( adjoining the Lodge ) , to refreshment , and spent a few hours agreeably , in the usual Masonic style .

Lodge Of Joppa , No . 188 . —This Lodge met on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , City . Bros . L . Lazarus W . M ., Miller S . W ., M . Spiegel J . W ., L . M . Auerhaan Treas ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Seo ., H . Hymans S . D ., A . J . Campion J . D ., R . Baker I . G ., H . P . Isaac D . C , P . E . Van Noorden Org ., P . M . 's Bros . Israel Abrahams , L . Alexander , M . Alexander , H .

Berkowitz , H . M . Levy , S . Hickman , A . Dodson I . P . M . After the formal opening of the Lodge , and the preliminary business had been disposed of , a letter was read from the W . M . of the Lodge of Israel , requesting that Bro . De Silva , who had been passed to the 2 nd degree in that Lodge , be raised to the 3 rd degree . This request was readily complied with . After which Bro . Cogwill was passed to tho

2 nd degree . The Lodgo was then closed until October , and the brethren , 108 in number , sat down to a very sumptuous banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . W . G . Jennings , and superintended by Bro . M . Silver . Grace having been said by the Rev . Bro . H . Berkowitz P . M . ancl Chaplnin , the W . M . proposed the toast of Her Majesty the Qneen , ancl the Craft . The National Anthem was then sung . Miss

Pattie Laverne and Miss Florence Levander singing the solo parts . The toasts of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . GM ., the Pro Grand Master , tho Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers successively followed , and with the latter was coupled the name of Bro . E . P . Albert , who in a very appropriate speech returned thanks . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Benevolent Fund , and

coupled with ifc the name of Bro . L . Alexander P . M ., President , who said the fund was instituted in 1849 , by Bro . N . Canstatfc P . M . Since then there had been given to brethren eligible to receive ifc various sums , even up to £ 100 , With pride we can say we yet have £ 1300 in hand , and in the course of the next eight months we shall have £ 100 more . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Campin gave 21 s , and Miss May F .

Auerhaan ( a granddaughter of the Treasurer ) also gave 21 s to the Fund . Bro . A . Dodson I . P . M . then proposed the toast of the W . M ., which was received with loud cheers . When silence had been restored , Bro . Dodson said he could scarcely find words sufficiently eulogistic of his working , which was perfect , and was fully appreciated by every Bro . and Visitor . Of his capability in presiding they had a specimen , and ho was sure they would give the toast the hearty welcome it

deserved . The W . M . said the words uttered by Bro . Dodson , and the heart y response the brethren had given , would never be effaced from nis memory . He was pleaged his efforts had been successful . Whatever ho had done , or would do in Freemasonry , would be for the good of the Craft in general , and this Lodge in particular . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Visitors , said they were honoured by the presence of several distinguished in tho Order .

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The Lodge was always pleased to see them , and he boped the breth . ren would drink the toast as ifc merited . Bro . Major Shadwell Clerke P . P . G . S . W . Devon ; P . M . 1383 , returned thanks ; iu the course of his remarks ho said it was a great amount of pleasure to him to be present . He had been a Past Master for twenty years , and had never heard better working , not only from the W . M ., but from the

several officers ; the brethren may congratulate themselves on their selection . Another great and noble attribute you possess ; your Benevolent Fund , which would be a credit to any Lodge , and ia worthy of imitation throughout tho Craft . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Past Masters , and mentioned their names seriatim . He spoke of their Masonio qualifications , and the services they had

rendered to the Lodge . The toast having been responded to by Bro . A lexander , the W . M . proposed the health of the Wardens . He was sure no better selection could have been made ; those who had witnessed their working would agree with bin * that , in the ordinary course , they would be selected to occupy the chair . Bros . Miller and Speigel severally returned thanks . Tho W . M . next proposed the toast

of the Treasurer and Secretary . Those brethren aro a host in themselves ; it is to them that tho success of the Lodgo is to be attributed . This having been responded to , the Tyler ' s toast wa 3 given . The W . M . provided a very excellent concert , under the direction of Bro . P . E . Van Noorden , the Organist of the Lodgo , who accompanied the following talented artistes—Miss Pattie Laverne ,

Miss Florence Levander , Miss Kate Vere , and Messrs . Prenton and White , who wero deservedly applauded and encored . Tho visitors wero Bros . Major Shadwell Clerke P . P . G . S . W . Devon , P . M . 1383 , G . S . States P . G . S . P . M . 145 , H . Leah J . W . 193 , Austin P . M . Dorio , E . Williams , E . Behrends , "W . Russoll , W . R . Phillips 975 , 1 . Botibol 1201 , C . Ochse 16 f 58 , A . Naas 27 , J . H . CummingaW . M . 534 , Anshell 1464 , N . Moseley 228 .

Hayle Chapter , No . 450 . —The Annual Meeting was held afc Freemasons' Hall , Hayle , on Tuesday , when the retiring Z ., Ex . Comp . John Coombe , ably installed Comp . John P . Smith as Z ., F . H . Pool as H ., and James Poole as J ., after which Comp . Smith appointed as his officers' Comp . Joseph G . Osborn E ., Dr . Mudge N ., G . H . Eus . tice P . S ., John J . Taylor and G . B . Pearce First and Second Assist ; Sojourners , and I . V . Bray Janitor . A capital supperwas laid in the banqueting-hall , and a very agreeable evening waa spent .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Tuesday , the 5 th June , afc Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangle , Haokney . Present—Bros . Hewlett W . M ., Barker S . W ., Davies J . W ., E . T . Worsley Seoretary , W . J . Smith S . D ., Johnson J . D ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor , Pullen I . G . ; also Bros . Saunders , Haine , Lovelock , Dallas , Dendy , Lorkins , & c

Business—Tho Lodgo was opened with solemn prayer , the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Saunders acting as candidate . Bro . Hewlett worked the 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 fch sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Barker was unanimously elected W . M . for next Tuesday , and

appointed his officers in rotation . The proceedings will commence punctually at 7 . 30 . Bros . Lorkins , of 1524 , and Dendy , of 1 H 62 , were unanimously elected members of this Lodge of Instruction . We should like to see a good muster next Tuesday , to support ; Bro . Barker , as ifc will be the first time of his working the 2 nd degree .

Asaph Lodge , No . 1319 . —This Lodge held its usual moetinsf on Monday , 4 th June , afc Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Present—Bros . W . Tinney W . M ., G . McLow , St . Dunstan 1580 S . W ., G . Buckland J . W ., Stanton Jono 3 Sec , E . Swanborough S . D ., J . Wellard J . D ., Harry Cox I . G ., J . Gilbert Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . Chamberlain , C . Coote sen ., and Jekyll . Visitors—Bros . H . Hall 541 , T . Webb 392 , Cutler , Andrews J . W . 231 , Chearn 145 . Bros . Soutar ,

MacLean , Barnett , Delevante , Saunders , Pearson , Poulter , Cilcotfc , Fogarty , W . Smith , Carter , Henson , Rogers , Egerton , Ball , and Gittons . The minutes of the last Lodge meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . H . J . Calcotfc was elected a joining member . Bros . W . B . Fair , P . le C . Castell , 0 . B . Powell , and C . F . Tinney were raised to the sublime degree . Bros . Bell , Hatcher , Kent and Beveridge were passed to the second degree ; the working being perfectly rendered . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren separated .

Wolsey Lodge , No . 1656 , Hampton Wick . —Although comparatively of recent formation , the province of Middlesex has , under the genial sway of its esteemed Grand Master , tho Right Worshipful Bro . Colonel Burdett , mado rapid strides . Lodge after Lodge has been added to the roll call , which now numbers , we believe , twenty-four , but any mere accession of numerical strength is by no

means a criterion of Masonic success . The Middlesex brethren are however fully alive to their responsibilities . Amongst them may be found thoso who rank second to none throughout the Craft in the effective rendering of the Ritual , while , what is of equal importance , they are not unmindful of their duty to the sacred cause of charity , as a reference to any of tho Festival lists of our three Metropolitan

Institutions in late years will amply verify . Tho Wolsey Lodge , tho last offshoot of the province , although only then consecrated ton weeks , was represented by Bro . Bond , as Steward , afc the recent \ Girls ' Festival , tho resnlt being most creditable to that worthy brother ' s efforts , especially when , in the first , place , we bear in mind tho short time at his disposal to canvass the brethren , and in

the second , that most of them , being members of a neighbouring Lodge , were already pledged to fulfil prior promises for the same excellent Institution . When a Lodge is thus mindful of its charitable obligations , it is not likely to be unsuccessful in other matters , and we are pleased to record there is every prospect of future prosperity . The bye-laws limit the number of members to thirty , of these ten are founders , thirteen have enrolled , either as initiates or joining mem .