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Northern Counties Lodge , No . 406 . —Tho installation meeting of this old and flourishing Lodge , took placo on the 29 th April , at tho Masonic Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . The Lodgo was opened at 3 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . T . Halliday , assisted by the following Officers : —Bros . T . J . Armstrong W . M . 1020 S . W ., R . L . Armstrong AV . M . elect J . W ., J . Ridsdale P . M . Treas ., J . Page

Sec , R . G . Salmon S . D ., G . W . Lax J . D ., S . M . Hnrri ; : I . G ., and G . S . Sims Tyler . After the usual formalities had been gone through , Bro . E . D . Davis P . M . Prov . G . D . C . took the choir , and Bro . Robert Lamb Armstrong was presented to him to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . Tho W . M . elect having conformed to the Ancient Charges , all beloAV tho rank of P . M . left the Lodge . A

Board of * Installed Masters was thou formed , numbering nineteen , nnd tho ceremony was most beautifully pevfovmed by Bro . Davis . Upon the brethren returning to the Lodge , they were infoimod that during their absence Bro . Armstrong had been regularly installed into the chair of King Solomon . Tho new Muster was then dulv proclaimed and saluted . He appointed and

invested his Officers as follow . —Bros . T . Halliday I . P . M ., J . Pago S . AV ., R . G . Salmon J . W ., J . Ridsdale P . M . Treasurer , G . W . Lax Secretary , Rev . S . IT . Havris P . M . Chaplain , W . Munday P . M . D . C , S . M . Harris S . D ., G . Dumford J . D ., J . S . B . Bell I . G ., Macdonald and E . Clark StcAvnrtls , G . S . Sims Tyler , no other business ofFei ing itself , the Lodgo Avas closed , and the brethren , numbering over seventy ,

adjourned to tho Crown Hotel , Clayton-street , were they sat down to a banquet provided by Bros . Bell and Bolom . Tho Chaplain having said grace , the W . M . rose to give tho first toast , and said that ho never had greater anxiety than at tho present moment , nnd he hoped he mifiht havo n speedy relief ; ho therefore called on the brethren to drink toller Maiostv the Queen . The next toast was that of tho Prince

of Wales M . W . G . M ., in submitting which the W . M . said he Avas ono Avho not only knoAvs Freemasonry in thcoiy , but also in practice . The W . M . then gavo tho Earl of Carnarvon and Officers of Grand "Lodge , which was duly honoured . The W . M . then IT so to propose the health of the Right Honourable tho Earl of Percy Prov . G . M . nnd Officers of tho Prov . Grand Ledge , coupling the name of Bro . Challcr . or P . M .

Past Provincial G . S . W . with the toast , and expressed his pleasure at seeing him amongst them . Brother Challener in reply said he Avas startled at having to reply to the toast , but nevertheless thanked all the brethren for tho compliment done the P . G . Lodge . Tho toast of the Prov . G . Lodge of Durham AVIIS then submitted , and acknowledged bv Bro . John Hopper P . P . G . S . W .,

and W . 'E . Franklin P . P . G . Superintendent of Works . Bro . Halliday I . P . M . then rose to propose the health of the W . M . It Avas with feelings of pleasure and regret that he rose to propose this toast ; pleasure in having tho opportunity of paying a tribute of respect to the W . M ., but regret that he Avas not endued with more eloquence to do justice to it . Ho was sure all tho brethren were

aware of his excellent working in tho Lodge , ho Avould therefore simply give his health , wishing him long life nnd every prosperity . The toast was received most enthusiastically . The W . M ., in answering , thanked Bro . Halliday and the brethren for their kind expression of feeling towards him ; it Avas only five years sinco he Avas initiated , and he then thought , on looking at tho Master in the chfiir , how

long it would he before ho could do ns he did . He should at present only thank them for placing him in that proud position , nnd hoped to merit a continuance of their good opinion . Before sitting down ho Avould give them the health of the I . P . M ., and hoped ho might follow in Bro . ITalliday ' s footsteps ; ho would be hard to beat , but if ho only came up to hint ho would bo satisfied . Bro . Hallidnv expressed his

thanks to the brethren for the kind way they had received the toa-t ; it was the greatest delight to him to bo of use in Masonry , and he should continue to try to be so if his life should bo spared . The W . M ., on rising , said he never approached a toast with greater difficulty Hum he did the one lie now had the pleasure to submit , namely , that of the Installing Master . He had only known Bro . Davis , he was

sorry to sny , a short time , but sinco he had had the advantage of his advice , he had endeavoured to profit by it ; ho prayed that he might be long spared , his namo was so dear to every Mason in tho Province . He could only onco more thank him most heartily for installing him . Bro . E . D . Davis , in most feeling terms , thanked the Master nnd brethren for all the kindness shown to him , and heartily prayed for

their prosperity . Tlio WM . in submitting the toast , of tlio P . M . ' s , spoke in high terms of the services rendered by Bro . W . S . Hughes in the Lodge of Instruction , and also of tlio regret he felt at losing the services of Bro . . P . M . Harris , AVIIO at all times gavo them much instruction , whether in or out of Lodge . Tho toast was acknowledged by P . M . Hughes . The Officers received similar compliments ,

and each responded . The Visitors AVIIS given by Bro . Rev . S . II . Ham ' s P . M ., and replied to by Bro . Bolom W . M . 21 . Tho Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . Some splendid harmony was rendered by Bros . Nntal ( of Durham Cathedral ) , Kcenoy , and Gibbings , as well as by other brethren . The Visitors were Bros . E . D . Davis P . P . G . S . W . 095 , J . Hopper P . P . G . S . W . 481

Challener P . P . G . S . W . Durham , G . Thomson P . P . G . S . W . 481 , W . E . Franklin P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Durham 481 , J . Bolom W . M . 24 , R , Eynon W . M . 181 , T . Armstrong W . M . 1620 , G . I . Dean W . M . 541 , J . Fishburn W . M . 1557 , W . M . Bell S . W . 1557 , G . Cockbnrn P . M . 24 , Dr . Luke Armstrong S . W . 1020 , J . Boll J . W . 1020 , R , Simons Sec . 1020 ,

J . Wood J . W . 48 , Ord S . W . 541 , W . Smith I . G . 1020 , and J . John son J . S . 1557 . The Past Masters of the Lodge present were Bros W . Monday , W . S . Hughes , R . Knox , Rev . S . IT . Harris , and J Ridsdale . Each brother had a beautifnl button hole bouquet , snp plied by Bro . Chorlfon , of South View Nnrserv .

Upton Lodge , No . 1227 . —The nsnal assembly of tho brethren of this Lodgo was hold on Thursday last at tho rendezvous , the Spotted Dog , Upton , Bro . George Brown , tho W . M ., presiding , and ho was supporred by P . M . ' s Bros . It . Bolton , A . Holtham , and David Posener ; Lyon S . W ., W . Webster J . W ., J . A . Wayland P . M . Treas ., aud Vincombe Sec , A . Oldroyd S . D ., J . Andrews J . D ., and Bro .

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Lane acting as I . G . There wero also present Bros . T . Simpson , A . Lund , W . Pearcy , A . Austin , A . W . Fenner , A . Clark , D . Tegg , & c . The visiting brethren included J . F . Fvsh P . M . 1364 , Geo . Hino 1687 , J . Gunii 398 , J . Wootton 933 , II . Townsend 1366 , Geo . Parker 177 , Isaac Quiitoy 1178 , W . G . Kent 1297 , and J . W . Wilson 1155 . Tho Lodgo having been opened in due form , and tho minutes of the

previous meeting crnlii mod , Bros . C . J . Sievei's , John Stroud , and W . Mason Paxton were raised to the sublime degree , and tho Lodgo having resumed , Messrs . M . F . Collins , Robert Hamed Dnrie , W . Sergeant and Charles Gieseke wero initiated ; the ceremonies in each instance being most admirably worked by the W . M . and his Officers . Somo slight discussion arose as to the placo whero the Summer Banquet

should bo held , and eventually the brethren decided that it should be held in the month of July , at Broxbonrne or clscwhcro , as the W . M . and tho two Stewards appointed might decide and report to the next Lodge . Tho business over , the brethren adjourned to tho banquet room , whero ample justice was done to an excellent repast , and tho brethren separated afc an early hour , after having spent a most enjoyablo evonim " .

Lebanon Lodge , No-1326 . —An emergency meeting of tho members of this Lodge Avas held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at tho usual place of meeting , viz ., the Lion Hotel , Hampton , and dospito the last line on the summons intimating to tho brethren that there would bo " no banquet , " there was a large muster . Bro . Cox tho W . M ., opened the Lodgo in due form , aud thero were present Bros . Williams

S . W ., J . Hammond J . W ., Baldwin S . D ., nnd J . Marsh I . G . Tho work , which was admirably done throughout , consisted of initiating three gentlemen , namely , Messrs . S . Allen , McDowell , and Patrick Brown , the chair being ably assisted by P . M . ' s Hammond and Gilbert . Bro . Williams was raised ; and . by request , tho W . M . courteously vacated tho chair , that Bro . P . M . Walker might havo tlio pleasuro of initiating two old and valued personal friends .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642 . —Tho bi-monthly meeting of the above Lodgo was held at Ladbroko Hall , Notting Hill , on tho 9 th instant , and was attended by a large number of members and visitors , upwards of ; 0 members of the Vestry of Kensington were present . Tlio Officers were—Bros . George Penn W . M ., Samuel II . Parkhouse S . W ., Samuel Smont J . W ., Wm . Stephens P . M . Treasurer ,

W . J . Murlis P . M . Secretary , Rev . Darby Reade Chaplain , E . M . Lander S . D ., Reuben Charlo 3 Given J . D . Atkins I . G ., Dolovante Organist . Bros . Roberts , Wliittlesea , Rowland and Dewynter were raised to tho third degree . Bros . Dr . Pocock , Heath , and Rogers wero passed to the second degree . Throe candidates Avoro initiated , viz ., Messrs . J . Henry Riitherglon ( Clerk to Kensington Guardians ) , C .

Manchester , and John II . May . I ho three ceremonies wero Avorked by tho W . M . in a most able and impressive manner . At the close of tho business the brethren sat down to a magnificent banquet , admirably served by Bro . Liuseott . Tho W . M . gavo the usual Loyal toasts , with a few brief remarks to each . Bro . Murlis the I . P . M . gave tho health of tho W . M . who lie complimented as a good and true

Mason , who AVIIS fulfilling his duties faithfully and zealously . Tho W . M . replied , stating how earnest his wish and desire was that tho Lodge shonld go on and prosper , and not only think of themselves bnt of our noble Charities which were tho brightest ornaments in Freemasonry . Bro William Stephens , in responding to tho toast of the Charities , thanked the brethren for the snpport given to him as their

Steward . Ho onco thought if he got £ 100 he should be satisfied ; ho reached that very quickly , then he thought ho would raise £ 200 , now he was pleased to say he had over £ 250 , one member of the Lodge had that evening given him £ 25 to mako np that snm . ( Cheers . ) Tho W . M . then gave the Visitors , and said ho was pleased to see so many present , although he expected a larger number , ho called npon Bros .

Locock Webb Q . C . P . G . D ., Sir Charles Dilko M . P ., J . Jordan P . G . S ., and Cunningham Glen to respond . Bro . Locock Webb congratulated tho W . M . on his work , and the prosperity of tho Lodge . . Bro Sir Charles Dilke followed , thanking the brethren for their hospitality ; ho enjoyed himself so much on a former occasion that he was very gratified to receive an invitation to attend this meeting . Bros . Jordan and Cunningham Glen also responded . Among the Visitors

present wero Bros . Locock Webb Q . C . P . G . D ., Sir Charles Dilko M . P ., J . Jordan P . M . 4 , Cunningham Glen P . G . S . 197 , Rev . G . K . Kendall 10 , Roberts P . M . 180 , Bayley ISO , Manchester 120 . 1 , Adkins 773 , S . J . C . Watson 719 , F . Ridford 1190 , Smith 1425 , . Tubal Webb 55 ^ dial font 1425 , Handover P . M . St , Lnko ' s , Robert Harvey 1196 , Geo N . Watts P . M . 194 , S . Fnllitor P . M . 1017 , Fisher P . M . 831 , . 1 . Michael W . M . 1732 , Gillion WM . 1125 . J . Flood 201 , Holding 173 , Tarrant 834 , Hy . Stevens 1732 , Fisher 773 , & c ., & a .

Perseverance Lodge , No . 1643 . - A Meeting was held on the 8 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Ilebburn-mi-Tyne . Present Bros . Jas . McCnlloch W . M ., Geo . Hardy S . W ., Jas . Mitchell J . W ., A . Campbell Secretary , P . J . Jackson Treasurer and W . M . 424 ' w ' Eckford S . D ., A . Brodio J . D .. . 1 . Marehant D . C . and P . M ., W . Bewick Steward , J . Stark I . G ., 11 . Council Tyler ; T . S . Wraith I . P . M .

Visitors—Bros . Mirldlemiss . Holland , ive . Business—The ballot was taken for Mr . J . R , F razor for initiation , and it being successful , ho was initiated in a most impressive style , after which Bro . Forster passed the examination and retired for preparation . The Lorlo-e being opened in the second degree , ho was re-admitted , and passed . The Lodge was thou reduced to the first , when , on the motion of Bro . Jackson , seconded by Bro . T . S . Wraith tho

W . M . was unanimously and by acclamation elected to represent this Lodge ou the Charity Committee about to be formed in the Province of Durham . Several motions being carried , the new clothing was handed to tho Officers , making a handsome completion to the other beautiful furnishings of this Lodge . After business was over , an adjournment was made to the banqneting hall , whero a very agreeable evening was spent .

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Northern Counties Lodge , No . 406 . —Tho installation meeting of this old and flourishing Lodge , took placo on the 29 th April , at tho Masonic Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne . The Lodgo was opened at 3 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . T . Halliday , assisted by the following Officers : —Bros . T . J . Armstrong W . M . 1020 S . W ., R . L . Armstrong AV . M . elect J . W ., J . Ridsdale P . M . Treas ., J . Page

Sec , R . G . Salmon S . D ., G . W . Lax J . D ., S . M . Hnrri ; : I . G ., and G . S . Sims Tyler . After the usual formalities had been gone through , Bro . E . D . Davis P . M . Prov . G . D . C . took the choir , and Bro . Robert Lamb Armstrong was presented to him to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . Tho W . M . elect having conformed to the Ancient Charges , all beloAV tho rank of P . M . left the Lodge . A

Board of * Installed Masters was thou formed , numbering nineteen , nnd tho ceremony was most beautifully pevfovmed by Bro . Davis . Upon the brethren returning to the Lodge , they were infoimod that during their absence Bro . Armstrong had been regularly installed into the chair of King Solomon . Tho new Muster was then dulv proclaimed and saluted . He appointed and

invested his Officers as follow . —Bros . T . Halliday I . P . M ., J . Pago S . AV ., R . G . Salmon J . W ., J . Ridsdale P . M . Treasurer , G . W . Lax Secretary , Rev . S . IT . Havris P . M . Chaplain , W . Munday P . M . D . C , S . M . Harris S . D ., G . Dumford J . D ., J . S . B . Bell I . G ., Macdonald and E . Clark StcAvnrtls , G . S . Sims Tyler , no other business ofFei ing itself , the Lodgo Avas closed , and the brethren , numbering over seventy ,

adjourned to tho Crown Hotel , Clayton-street , were they sat down to a banquet provided by Bros . Bell and Bolom . Tho Chaplain having said grace , the W . M . rose to give tho first toast , and said that ho never had greater anxiety than at tho present moment , nnd he hoped he mifiht havo n speedy relief ; ho therefore called on the brethren to drink toller Maiostv the Queen . The next toast was that of tho Prince

of Wales M . W . G . M ., in submitting which the W . M . said he Avas ono Avho not only knoAvs Freemasonry in thcoiy , but also in practice . The W . M . then gavo tho Earl of Carnarvon and Officers of Grand "Lodge , which was duly honoured . The W . M . then IT so to propose the health of the Right Honourable tho Earl of Percy Prov . G . M . nnd Officers of tho Prov . Grand Ledge , coupling the name of Bro . Challcr . or P . M .

Past Provincial G . S . W . with the toast , and expressed his pleasure at seeing him amongst them . Brother Challener in reply said he Avas startled at having to reply to the toast , but nevertheless thanked all the brethren for tho compliment done the P . G . Lodge . Tho toast of the Prov . G . Lodge of Durham AVIIS then submitted , and acknowledged bv Bro . John Hopper P . P . G . S . W .,

and W . 'E . Franklin P . P . G . Superintendent of Works . Bro . Halliday I . P . M . then rose to propose the health of the W . M . It Avas with feelings of pleasure and regret that he rose to propose this toast ; pleasure in having tho opportunity of paying a tribute of respect to the W . M ., but regret that he Avas not endued with more eloquence to do justice to it . Ho was sure all tho brethren were

aware of his excellent working in tho Lodge , ho Avould therefore simply give his health , wishing him long life nnd every prosperity . The toast was received most enthusiastically . The W . M ., in answering , thanked Bro . Halliday and the brethren for their kind expression of feeling towards him ; it Avas only five years sinco he Avas initiated , and he then thought , on looking at tho Master in the chfiir , how

long it would he before ho could do ns he did . He should at present only thank them for placing him in that proud position , nnd hoped to merit a continuance of their good opinion . Before sitting down ho Avould give them the health of the I . P . M ., and hoped ho might follow in Bro . ITalliday ' s footsteps ; ho would be hard to beat , but if ho only came up to hint ho would bo satisfied . Bro . Hallidnv expressed his

thanks to the brethren for the kind way they had received the toa-t ; it was the greatest delight to him to bo of use in Masonry , and he should continue to try to be so if his life should bo spared . The W . M ., on rising , said he never approached a toast with greater difficulty Hum he did the one lie now had the pleasure to submit , namely , that of the Installing Master . He had only known Bro . Davis , he was

sorry to sny , a short time , but sinco he had had the advantage of his advice , he had endeavoured to profit by it ; ho prayed that he might be long spared , his namo was so dear to every Mason in tho Province . He could only onco more thank him most heartily for installing him . Bro . E . D . Davis , in most feeling terms , thanked the Master nnd brethren for all the kindness shown to him , and heartily prayed for

their prosperity . Tlio WM . in submitting the toast , of tlio P . M . ' s , spoke in high terms of the services rendered by Bro . W . S . Hughes in the Lodge of Instruction , and also of tlio regret he felt at losing the services of Bro . . P . M . Harris , AVIIO at all times gavo them much instruction , whether in or out of Lodge . Tho toast was acknowledged by P . M . Hughes . The Officers received similar compliments ,

and each responded . The Visitors AVIIS given by Bro . Rev . S . II . Ham ' s P . M ., and replied to by Bro . Bolom W . M . 21 . Tho Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . Some splendid harmony was rendered by Bros . Nntal ( of Durham Cathedral ) , Kcenoy , and Gibbings , as well as by other brethren . The Visitors were Bros . E . D . Davis P . P . G . S . W . 095 , J . Hopper P . P . G . S . W . 481

Challener P . P . G . S . W . Durham , G . Thomson P . P . G . S . W . 481 , W . E . Franklin P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Durham 481 , J . Bolom W . M . 24 , R , Eynon W . M . 181 , T . Armstrong W . M . 1620 , G . I . Dean W . M . 541 , J . Fishburn W . M . 1557 , W . M . Bell S . W . 1557 , G . Cockbnrn P . M . 24 , Dr . Luke Armstrong S . W . 1020 , J . Boll J . W . 1020 , R , Simons Sec . 1020 ,

J . Wood J . W . 48 , Ord S . W . 541 , W . Smith I . G . 1020 , and J . John son J . S . 1557 . The Past Masters of the Lodge present were Bros W . Monday , W . S . Hughes , R . Knox , Rev . S . IT . Harris , and J Ridsdale . Each brother had a beautifnl button hole bouquet , snp plied by Bro . Chorlfon , of South View Nnrserv .

Upton Lodge , No . 1227 . —The nsnal assembly of tho brethren of this Lodgo was hold on Thursday last at tho rendezvous , the Spotted Dog , Upton , Bro . George Brown , tho W . M ., presiding , and ho was supporred by P . M . ' s Bros . It . Bolton , A . Holtham , and David Posener ; Lyon S . W ., W . Webster J . W ., J . A . Wayland P . M . Treas ., aud Vincombe Sec , A . Oldroyd S . D ., J . Andrews J . D ., and Bro .

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Lane acting as I . G . There wero also present Bros . T . Simpson , A . Lund , W . Pearcy , A . Austin , A . W . Fenner , A . Clark , D . Tegg , & c . The visiting brethren included J . F . Fvsh P . M . 1364 , Geo . Hino 1687 , J . Gunii 398 , J . Wootton 933 , II . Townsend 1366 , Geo . Parker 177 , Isaac Quiitoy 1178 , W . G . Kent 1297 , and J . W . Wilson 1155 . Tho Lodgo having been opened in due form , and tho minutes of the

previous meeting crnlii mod , Bros . C . J . Sievei's , John Stroud , and W . Mason Paxton were raised to the sublime degree , and tho Lodgo having resumed , Messrs . M . F . Collins , Robert Hamed Dnrie , W . Sergeant and Charles Gieseke wero initiated ; the ceremonies in each instance being most admirably worked by the W . M . and his Officers . Somo slight discussion arose as to the placo whero the Summer Banquet

should bo held , and eventually the brethren decided that it should be held in the month of July , at Broxbonrne or clscwhcro , as the W . M . and tho two Stewards appointed might decide and report to the next Lodge . Tho business over , the brethren adjourned to tho banquet room , whero ample justice was done to an excellent repast , and tho brethren separated afc an early hour , after having spent a most enjoyablo evonim " .

Lebanon Lodge , No-1326 . —An emergency meeting of tho members of this Lodge Avas held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at tho usual place of meeting , viz ., the Lion Hotel , Hampton , and dospito the last line on the summons intimating to tho brethren that there would bo " no banquet , " there was a large muster . Bro . Cox tho W . M ., opened the Lodgo in due form , aud thero were present Bros . Williams

S . W ., J . Hammond J . W ., Baldwin S . D ., nnd J . Marsh I . G . Tho work , which was admirably done throughout , consisted of initiating three gentlemen , namely , Messrs . S . Allen , McDowell , and Patrick Brown , the chair being ably assisted by P . M . ' s Hammond and Gilbert . Bro . Williams was raised ; and . by request , tho W . M . courteously vacated tho chair , that Bro . P . M . Walker might havo tlio pleasuro of initiating two old and valued personal friends .

Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642 . —Tho bi-monthly meeting of the above Lodgo was held at Ladbroko Hall , Notting Hill , on tho 9 th instant , and was attended by a large number of members and visitors , upwards of ; 0 members of the Vestry of Kensington were present . Tlio Officers were—Bros . George Penn W . M ., Samuel II . Parkhouse S . W ., Samuel Smont J . W ., Wm . Stephens P . M . Treasurer ,

W . J . Murlis P . M . Secretary , Rev . Darby Reade Chaplain , E . M . Lander S . D ., Reuben Charlo 3 Given J . D . Atkins I . G ., Dolovante Organist . Bros . Roberts , Wliittlesea , Rowland and Dewynter were raised to tho third degree . Bros . Dr . Pocock , Heath , and Rogers wero passed to the second degree . Throe candidates Avoro initiated , viz ., Messrs . J . Henry Riitherglon ( Clerk to Kensington Guardians ) , C .

Manchester , and John II . May . I ho three ceremonies wero Avorked by tho W . M . in a most able and impressive manner . At the close of tho business the brethren sat down to a magnificent banquet , admirably served by Bro . Liuseott . Tho W . M . gavo the usual Loyal toasts , with a few brief remarks to each . Bro . Murlis the I . P . M . gave tho health of tho W . M . who lie complimented as a good and true

Mason , who AVIIS fulfilling his duties faithfully and zealously . Tho W . M . replied , stating how earnest his wish and desire was that tho Lodge shonld go on and prosper , and not only think of themselves bnt of our noble Charities which were tho brightest ornaments in Freemasonry . Bro William Stephens , in responding to tho toast of the Charities , thanked the brethren for the snpport given to him as their

Steward . Ho onco thought if he got £ 100 he should be satisfied ; ho reached that very quickly , then he thought ho would raise £ 200 , now he was pleased to say he had over £ 250 , one member of the Lodge had that evening given him £ 25 to mako np that snm . ( Cheers . ) Tho W . M . then gave the Visitors , and said ho was pleased to see so many present , although he expected a larger number , ho called npon Bros .

Locock Webb Q . C . P . G . D ., Sir Charles Dilko M . P ., J . Jordan P . G . S ., and Cunningham Glen to respond . Bro . Locock Webb congratulated tho W . M . on his work , and the prosperity of tho Lodge . . Bro Sir Charles Dilke followed , thanking the brethren for their hospitality ; ho enjoyed himself so much on a former occasion that he was very gratified to receive an invitation to attend this meeting . Bros . Jordan and Cunningham Glen also responded . Among the Visitors

present wero Bros . Locock Webb Q . C . P . G . D ., Sir Charles Dilko M . P ., J . Jordan P . M . 4 , Cunningham Glen P . G . S . 197 , Rev . G . K . Kendall 10 , Roberts P . M . 180 , Bayley ISO , Manchester 120 . 1 , Adkins 773 , S . J . C . Watson 719 , F . Ridford 1190 , Smith 1425 , . Tubal Webb 55 ^ dial font 1425 , Handover P . M . St , Lnko ' s , Robert Harvey 1196 , Geo N . Watts P . M . 194 , S . Fnllitor P . M . 1017 , Fisher P . M . 831 , . 1 . Michael W . M . 1732 , Gillion WM . 1125 . J . Flood 201 , Holding 173 , Tarrant 834 , Hy . Stevens 1732 , Fisher 773 , & c ., & a .

Perseverance Lodge , No . 1643 . - A Meeting was held on the 8 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Ilebburn-mi-Tyne . Present Bros . Jas . McCnlloch W . M ., Geo . Hardy S . W ., Jas . Mitchell J . W ., A . Campbell Secretary , P . J . Jackson Treasurer and W . M . 424 ' w ' Eckford S . D ., A . Brodio J . D .. . 1 . Marehant D . C . and P . M ., W . Bewick Steward , J . Stark I . G ., 11 . Council Tyler ; T . S . Wraith I . P . M .

Visitors—Bros . Mirldlemiss . Holland , ive . Business—The ballot was taken for Mr . J . R , F razor for initiation , and it being successful , ho was initiated in a most impressive style , after which Bro . Forster passed the examination and retired for preparation . The Lorlo-e being opened in the second degree , ho was re-admitted , and passed . The Lodge was thou reduced to the first , when , on the motion of Bro . Jackson , seconded by Bro . T . S . Wraith tho

W . M . was unanimously and by acclamation elected to represent this Lodge ou the Charity Committee about to be formed in the Province of Durham . Several motions being carried , the new clothing was handed to tho Officers , making a handsome completion to the other beautiful furnishings of this Lodge . After business was over , an adjournment was made to the banqneting hall , whero a very agreeable evening was spent .

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