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Creaton Lodge , No . 1791 . —This new Lodge , named after the respected Grand Treasurer , was held on Thursday , tho 11 th inst . at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bros . Lt .-Col . Creaton W . M ., H . J . Johnson S . W ., J . Williams J . W ., E . Thnrklo Treasurer , J . I . Cantle P . M . Secretary , J . Nielson S . D ., J . H . Buck J . D ., W . Carrington I . G ., J . Kift Organist , W . Williams Steward . Visitors—Bros .

. / Eneas Mclntyre , Q . C ., » G . E ., S . Euoker P . G . D ., S . Pierce P . G . S ., Vincent W . M . 1624 , S . Carrington 1314 , W . E . Davis GOG , Jas . Terry P . P . G . J . W . nerts , Finch P . M . 173 , ISO , IT . A . Dubois P . G . W . Middlesex , Phillips P . M . 173 , Peter Do Lando Long P . G . D ., C . Taylor 1629 , T . L . Coulton P . M . 382 , A . Burden 11 , Walmsley 1624 , Kelley 1524 , T . Cross 1194 , Cruse 1441 , Eay 102-1-, R . Palowkor 1512 ,

Edgington 1321 , McLeod P . M . 1624 , Davis 157 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , and several others . The Lodgo was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . William 3 and Johnson were , by tho courtosy of tho W . M ., raised to the third degree by Bro . J . I . Cantle P . M . and Secretary , who performed tho ceremony very impressively . Ballots were taken for the admission of Messrs . Long , Sanll , and Hensman ,

and being unanimously in their favour , these gentlemen wero duly initiated into the Order by the W . M . Bro . Lt .-Col . Creaton , who also passed Bros . Hancock , Pink and O'Dea . Both ceremonies wero porfectly and impressively rendered by the Officers , who well snstained the opinion formed as to their ability . The eleotion for W . M . then took place , and Bro . H . J . Johnson S . W . was unanimously chosen to fill

that important office . Tho W . M . stated tho members were assured the duties of the chair would be ably carried out . Personally , bo ( Bro . Lt .-Col . Creaton ) congratulated the Lodgo on their excellent selection . Bro . Johnson , in suitable terms , thanked tho W . M . for his kind expressions , and the brethren for electing him . Bro . Thurklo P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Woodstock P . M . Tyler . Bros Fergu .

son , Colvill , and Shute wero elected Auditors . Bro . Cantle asked the W . M . for permission for a Lodge of Instruction to be held , under the sanction of the Lodge , at the Albert Hotel , Notting Hill . The W . M . said he would do all in his power to further that object , knowing it was for the good of the Lodoro . Hearty good wishes wore given from the various Visitors , and the Lodge was closed until the

second Thursday in February . The brethren , sixty-two in number , adjourned to the Crown Eoom , where a very sumptnous and re ' cherche ' banquet and dessert was provided by Bro . A . Best . Grace having been sung , the W . M . proposed tho toast of the Queen and tho Craft . The National Anthem was sung , and then was offered the toast of H . E . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . This was received most

enthn-Biastically . Bro . Cantle P . M . sang the solo verses of " God Bless the Prince of Wales . " The W . M . then proposed tbo toast of the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , aud the rest of the Grand Officers . He said—We are honoured to-night with tho company of distinguished members of Grand Lodge ; they are not only distinguished in Freemasonry , but hold also a very high social positiou . As a Lodge , we are proud to receive them . Bro . iEneas Mclntyre

Q . C ., G . E ., responded , and in speaking of tho qualifications of Bro . Lieut .-Col . Creaton , remarked that he was capable of performing his duties in the chair perfectly ; thoy had witnessed that this evening . The office he held in Grand Lodgo was tho only oue where tho candidate was chosen by election ; he ( the speaker ) had been associated with Bro . Lieut .-Col . Creaton for many years . He had gained their esteem and regard by his connection with the three Charities of the Order . On bohalf of

the Visitors , he begged to return his sineero thanks . Bro . W . G . Eeynolds gave a very excellent recital , entitled "Revenge . " Bro . Cantle I . P . M . said ho had , for the last timo in his present capacity , to propose the toast of the W . M . All knew how they were indebted to him for taking the helm . As a Lodge they were only ton months old , and they had made it almost a rule that every year a

Steward shonld represent tho Lodge at the Charities . He ( Bro . Cautle ) had taken up 238 guineas for the Girls' School , and as Bro . Johnson W . M . elect is a Steward for the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , ho hoped and was sure he would bo well supported ; he would ask tho brethren to drink the health of their W . M . The W . M ., who , on rising , was loudly cheored , said he felt very much flattered by the

remarks of Bro . Cantle , and the hearty response of tbe brethren . Tho Lodgo , since its consecration , had experienced continual sunshine . Although this was tho last time ho should preside over them at a banquet , his heart would always bo with them . Tho W . M . then proposed tho toast of the newly-initiated brethren . He hoped the impression thoy had received of the ceremony would never be effaced

from their memory , and he trusted the members would give the toast the reception it merited . Bro . Saull , in a very pertinent speech , returned thanks . Bro . J . Kift sang a humorous song , and then the W . M . proposed " The Masonic Charities . " He would ask them to drink tho toast with the heartinoss it merited . Bro . Terry was

present , and he would respond . Bro . Cantle sang , splendidly , " In days of old . " Bro . Terry , in returning thanks to tlio W . M . for proposing the toast of tho Masonic Charities . romarked that no one could give moro timo to the cause of charity than tho W . M . Many distinguished members of tho House Committoes of the varions Institutions wero present . Lieut-Col . Creaton is ono who gives tho Institutions all the support in

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his power . He also devotes much time to their management . Wlna this Lodge was consecrated , their W . M . was a P . G . D ., and now In is Grand Treasurer , ne was Chairman of the Girls' F ^ tival during tho vear of his office as W . M . of tho Croaton Lodge . This redounded not only to his credit , but to tho credit of the Lodgo . Bra . Tarrythen spoke eloquently of the other two Charities , but ho was moat

urgent in his advocacy of the clainvsof the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , tho Festival for whioh is fixed for February next . Bro . Johnson , tho W . M . elect , would aot as a Steward , an I reprnont their Lodgo . Bro . Cantlo had takon up the largo sum of 238 guinea ? for the Girls' School . Bro . Terry was suro Bro . Johnson would emulate his predecessor . Bro . Terry then reoonnted what was being

done by the three Institutions , and thanked tho brethren for tha attention they had paid to his remirks . Tho W . M . then proposed the health of tho Visitors , coupling with tho toast the niuio of Bro . Rucker P . G . D ., who , in an oxcellent speech , responded for tho oompliment . The noxfc toast was that of the W . M . elect . Tho brethren had mado a good selection . Bro . Johnson would carry out ovoryduty

tho Lodgo required of him , and ho ( tho W . M . ) would ask them to givo tho toast a hearty reception . Bro . Johnson returned thanks . Ho was pleaso . l with evory speech that had boon mado that evening , but ho was mo 3 t deeply impressed with that of Bro . James Terry ; it created groat confidence in him . With pn'da ho could say he had now 130 guineas on his list . lie would go to tho Lodge aud ask tha

brethren to assist him , not only to emulate Bro . Cantle ' s list , but also to enable him to surpass it . As a founder of tho Lodgo , it had been a pride to servo under the rulo of the Grand Treasurer , Bro Croaton . As a Steward , ho would not bo satisfied without a goodly sum . Ho thanked tho W . M . for his kind expressions , and tho brotUron for the enthusiastic manner in whioh thoy had responded to the

toast . Bro . Collins sweetly sang " My swe 3 thoart when a boy . " The W . M . then proposed the toast of tho OfHcors of tho Lodgo , to all of whom he waa speoially indebted , but to none moro than to Bro . Cantle P . M . ; he would ask him to re 3 poud . Bro . Cantlo was pleasod to hear such praise . Ho was sure it was earnest . It showed he had " performed his dntie 3 satisfactorily . The Officers of the Lodge had formed themselves iuto a private Lodge of Instruction ,

and had qualified themselves to assist at any Lodge , but thoir principal object had boon to givo satisfaction to tho membors of thoir own Lodge . After a humorous song , tho toast of the Ma 3 onio Press was given , and Bros . Kelly and H . M . Levy responded . Tho Tyler waa then summoned , and he gave tho parting toast . The Visitors wore much indebted to Bro . William 3 for his oxertiou 3 to make them comfortable .

St . David ' s Lodge , No . 1147 , Manchester . —The regular monthly maeting of this Lodge was hold at tho Masonio Hall , Cooperstreet , on Thursday , tho 11 th inst . Present : —Bro 3 . Ishmael Davis W . M ., Thomas Elliott I . P . M ., William Taylor S . W ., William Iladden J . W ., T . Griffin Treasurer , R . Beubow S . D ., J . B . Seal J . D ., T . R . Williams P . M . D . C ., J . McLean I . G ., A . Ebrenbaoh Organist , Jame 3

Sly Tyler , T . R . Pool P . M ., Thomas Gibson P . M ., Ellis Jones P . M ., M . Fairweather , William Paliu , S . Naphtali , F . J . Brora , J . 0 . Gill , & o . ; Visitors—Bros . H . T . Warren P . M . 41 , D . A . Davis W . M . 625 J . W . 1793 , H . S . Shatter 1219 , D . Worthingtou 73 , P . Walsh 7 S . Tho Lodgo was opened at 6 p . m ., and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Tho ballot was then taken for Messrs . Edwin Raborts

and George Kiuloch , and having proved unanimous in thoir favour , thoso candidates wero introduced and initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . M . aud Bro . Ellis Jone 3 P . M ., in their usual excellent aud impressive manner . After somo other business had been despatched , hearty good wishes were expressed , aud tho

Lodgo was closed at 8 p . m . The brethren adjournod to banquet , and on the removal of the cloth , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero proposed and duly honoured . It is with much pleasure we visit this Lodge , as we find real brotherly love , and general goodwill existing amongst its members , while a cordial reception is given to visiting brethren .

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