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son , an energetic member of the Lodge . The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , Lodge was advanced to secoud and third decrees , whpn Pro . Neil was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason by the acting W . M ., who , in a most efficient and eloquent manner , conducted tho ceremonv . The Lodge

was lowered to the first deirre " , and tho ballot taken for Messrs . W . Gosling and Henry J . P . Wakeman ; fti each caso it proved unanimous , and these gentlemen wero prepared and initiated in duo form and excellent style by Bro . Newman , tho working tools in the degroe were presentod by Bro . Vincent S . W ., who explained their nses at

longth and tn a most impressive manner . Several propositions wero then made , and a report from a Committee appointed to consider alteration of Bye-Laws was read by Bro . Bois , an indefatigable Past Master of this Lodge , and for several years its efficient Seoretary . Hearty good wishes were then expressed from a

number of visiting brethren from sister Lodges of Jersey , and from a visiting brother from the Province of East Lancashire . The Lodge was then closed in dne form , and with solemn prayer by Brother H . M . Bartlett P . M ., who very cordially invited the visiting brethren to refreshment . This was served in the

large dining-hall of the Temple , aud ably catered for by Bro . G . Rogers P . M ., Tyler of this Lodge , with a good staff of assistants . The formal Loyal and Masonio Toasts having boen proposed and enthusiastically accepted , Bro . H . M . Bartlett P . M ., acting W . M . at tho festive board , proposed , in a few well-chosen words ; tho toast of the

Visitors , and called upon the brother from England to respond . Bro . Darbyshire , in reply , said : —W . M . and Brethren , —Landing in Jersey at noon to-day , I discovered that the steward ( who had taken so much care of me during the passage ) was a Mason , that ho belonged to a Lodge bearing the name of onr Grand Master , and that

the members assembled that night . To that meeting he very kindly invited me , and I can assure yon the visit has given me groat pleasure . Your working has been excellent ; every Officer deserves praise , and your W . M . should be , and no doubt is , proud of such a staff . It has been my good fortune and privilege to visit many

Lodges , in all parts of England , but I havo rarely ever met with such a large aud efficient Lodge as this , the Prince of Wales . Now that you havo so many visitors from sister Lodges , it speaks volumes in your favour to see such harmonious gatherings , and it will be a pleasing recollection in my Masonic career that I visited this island of

Jersey and made tho acquaintance of so many efficient and kindly brethren as I see before me to-night . I thank you sincerely for tho great Masonic treat , and for tho kindly manuer in which you , Sir , have mentioned my name . 1 shall not fail on futnre occasions to

refer to the visit with great delight , and I wish all good things to Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 1003 . During the eveniug songs were given in good style , and a most enjoyable meeting waa brought to a close at 11 o ' clock .

SAVILE LODGE , No . 1231 . THIS very prosperous Lodge held its regular meeting at Elland , on tho 5 th instant , under the presidency of the W . M . Bro . E . Farnoll , supported by Bro . Emsley S . W ., Smithies J . W ., Sutcliffe J . D ., Dr . Whalley D . C , Savilo I . P . M ., Walker P . M ., Rhodes I . G ., Green Tyler : J . Radcliffe , F . RadclifFe , Hallas , Lewis North , & o .

Visitors—Bros . Lee , Bolton , and others . Lodge was opened , and the minutes were read . Mr . Sutton was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . M ., the working tools being explained by Bro . Emsloy ; the north-east corner by Bro . Walker ; tho charge by

Bro . Hallas . The ceremony was completed by a description of tho tracing board and historical part of this degree , which was given by Bro . Dr . Whalley D . G ., in his usnal finished style . His fame as an elocutionist and dramatic reader is a great attraction , and amply repays a visit to this prosperous Lodge .

SAINT LEONARD LODGE , No . 1766 . THE usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at tho Town Hall , Shoreditch , on Wednesday , the 4 fch inst . Bro . James Funston W . M . presided , there being also present Bros . A . A . Clement I . P . M ., L . Stean P . M ., E . Benjamin P . M ., J . A . Jones P . M ., E . Walker S . W ., F . Matthews J . W ., Rev . H . G . Henderson Chaplain ,

J . Cox Sic , R , Drysdalo S . D ., H . J . Thrower J . D ., L . Harrison I . G ., W . Beasley D . C , E . T . Clark , T . Douglass , Stewards , and J . Very Tyler . Thero was also a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . A ballot was taken for Mr . W . H . Jones and Mr . W . E . Johnson , who being unanimously elected were impressively initiated

into tho mysteries of tho Craft by the W . M . and his Officers . Bro . Funston intimated that the Chaplain and himsolf would represent tho Lodge as Stewards afc the forthcoming Festival in aid of tho Royal Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . Tho entire proceedings were of tho most harmonious character , and tho new W . M . was heartily congratulated on the success of the occasion .

Loughborough Lodge of Instruction , TTo . 22 . —The now session of this Lodge was commenced on Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Cambria Tavern , Cambria Road , Coal Harbour Lane , under the Preceptor-ship of Brother Johnson W . M . 1320 . Tho ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed by Brother Banks 115 , and the first

and fourth sections of tho lecture worked by Brother Wesfcley 136 ' Brethren residing in this district aro o-rdiully invited to attend the meetings of this Lodrjc , whioh aro hold every Monday eveniug throughout the year , at 7 ' 30 p . m .

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United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , No . 30 . — The prosperity of this Lodge of Instruction , which was founded a little over a year ago , is evidenced by the increasing numbers who attend the weekly meetings held at the Lugard Tavern , Peckham . On Wednesday evening there was a most satisfactory attendance , when Bro . Garland occupied the chair , aud was supported by Bros .

Dutton 960 as S . W ., Webster J . W ., Lampen Treasurer , Tokoly Secretary , Wimble S . D ., Belchamber J . D ., Nomico I . G ., and many other members and visitors . The usual preliminaries having been gone through , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , with Bro . Pierpoinfc W . M . 177 as candidate . The working was most

creditable to Bro . Garland , this being the first time in which he had essayed the duties of W . M . Whilst in tho second degree the first section of the lectnre was worked by Bro . Belchambei-, and the second by Bro . Tokely , and at the conclusion Bro . W . Dutton was unanimously chosen as W . M . for the next meeting . A cordial vote

of thanks was passed to Bro . Garland for the manner in which he had sustained the duties of the ohair on his dibut in that capacity , and as the worthy Preceptor , Bro . Martin , observed , he had given such satisfaction to tho Lodge of Instruction that greater things might be expected of him as he should make progress in the Craft .

On the Wednesday preceding the meeting above referred to , the Fifteen Sections were worked at this Lodge of Instruction , when there was a literally crowded attendance of members and visitors , under the presidency of Bro . Martin S . W . 879 , aud tho esteemed Preceptor of the United Mariners Lodge of Instruction . By the way we under .

stand that Bro . Martin has been appointed Preceptor of the Star-Lodge of Instruction , held on Saturday evening , at the Five Bells , New Cross . No better successor to our esteemed Bro . Andrews could have been found . On the occasion to which we refer , the first section was worked by Bro . Giddens , the second by Brother Wimble , the third

by Bro . Bevis W . M . 879 , the fourth by Bro . Belchamber , the fifth and sixth by Bro . Milbourn , and the seventh by Bro . Beavis . Lodgt having been opened in tho second degree , tho first section was worked by Bro . Giddons , the second by Bro . Tokely , the third by Bro . Milbourn , and the fourth and fifth by Bro . Beavis . Lodge was

then called from labour to refreshment , and on resuming in the third degree , the remainder of the sections were worked by Bros . Eedle , Tokely , and Milbourn . A most enjoyable evening was passed ,

and at tho close of the proceedings a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . ' Martin for the valuable aid he had lent as Preceptor , and for the interest he so continuously manifests iu this growing and vigorous Lodge of Instruction .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —A meeting waa held on Wednesday , 4 th instant , at Bro . Maidwell's , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street . Present : —Bros . J . Egan W . M ., Little S . W ., Norman J . W ., Brown J . D ., Foster I . G . ; P . M . 's Bros . Hollands , Webb , Maidwell ; Visitors—Bro . Fearnley , & c . Lodge opened in due

form aud the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Maidwell acting as candidate . Lodge was called off and on , and then opened in the second and third degrees . Lodge was resumed in the second degree , when Bro . Maidwell P . M . worked that part of the installation ceremony which was convenient for the instruction

of tho brethren . Bro . Fearnley was elected a member . On Weduesday , 11 th instant , Bros . Little W . M ., Saint S . W ., Egan J . W ., Pitt Secretary , Gildersleve J . D ., P . M . ' s Bros . Webb , Maidwell , Smith . Visitors—Bros . Pearce , Clare , & c . After preliminaries , the minutes of the two previous meetings wero read

and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees and resumed , when Bro . Clare offered to act as candidate for initiation and the ceremony was rehearsed , to the satisfaction and profit of the

brethren . Bro . Webb Preceptor worked the first section , assisted by the brethren ; and the second by Bro . Pitt ; and third by Bro . Saint S . W . Bro . Clare was elected a member . Bro . Saint S . W . was elected to occupy the ohair on Wednesday next , at 7 " 30 .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —A meeting was hold on Friday , 6 th instant , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Present—Bros . Thomas W . M ., Botley S . W ., Sperring J . W ., Botley Secretary , Sherring S . D ., Wing J . D ., Andrews Treasurer and Preceptor , Caramell I . G . ; Bros . Norton , Turner , Botley . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were

read , confirmed , and signed . Lodge was opened in the second , and resumed to the first . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Turner candidate . Bro . Botley and tho brethren then worked the first section of the first lecture . Lodge was resumed , and opened in

tho third degree . Bro . Andrews asked the questions . Lodge was closed in tho third and second degrees . Bro . F . Botley was elected W . M . for 13 th February . The Benevolent Association is now iu full operation ; the Secretary will be glad to receive names of brethren who are willing to join .

The constitution of tho Portsmouth Temperance Lodge , No . 2003 , will bake place nb the Soldiers' Institute , Highstreet , Portsmouth , on Monday , 10 th inst . The brethren will assemble at four o'clock p . m ., and the Lodge will be

closely tylecl punctually at 4 . 30 p . m . Ihe ceremonies of consecration and installation will be conducted by tho R . W . W . "W . B . Beach , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master ,

assisted by Brother J . E . Le Peuvre D . P . G . M . and the Provincial Grand Officers . A banquet will be held at the Officers' "House , Parade , Portsaiou'h , at six o ' clock , after- the Lorlr / e has been closed .