United Strength Lodge, No. 228.

been said , tho AV . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , with a few remarks appropriate to each . These wero severally honoured . In speaking to Bro . Initiate , tho W . M . said ho hoped Brother Green would in time become one of tho shining lights in Freemasonry , and a credit to his mother Lodge . In reply , Bro , Gieen was very proud in becoming a member of tho Lodgo , and

hoped he might be amongst the most respected of its brethren . Bro . Hnlford , iu proposing the health of the W . M ., felt sure Bro . Pearcy would have tho interest of the Ledge at heart , he had known him over twenty years ; six years ago that night he was initiated into Freemasonry . Though not gigantic in stature , tho W . M . had a largo heart , and it was one of the proudest moments of his ( Bro .

Halford ' s ) lifo when ho placed him in the position of W . M . of this Lodge ; all sincerely hoped he would live many years to enjoy the honour of tho office . Tho W . M ., in replying , thanked Bro . Halford for his flattering remarks ; ho assured the brethren ho would devote his energies to promote the success of tho Lodge . The next toast was the health of the I . P . M . ; they all knew how he had per .

formed the duties of tho chair , and tho manner in which ho hod conducted the installation ceremony was sufficient to prove to the brethren how worthy he was to receive tho P . M . ' s jewel voted by the Lodge , also a collar and jewel presented by the members , which the speaker had now tho pleasure of presenting him with ; ho also expressed tho hope that , he would live long to enjoy the fruits of his

labours . Bro . Halford could hardly find words sufficient to express his feelings at the kindness shown him . He was very proud of these marks of their approbation ; ho thanked tho W . M . and brethren vory cordially , and assured them ho would do all that lay in his power to further their interests . The Visitors' toast was responded to by Bro . A . Grace P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Hants , who thanked tho W . M . and

brethren for the honour dono tho Visitors ; he congratulated the members in having such a AV . M . to preside over them , and also on tho excellent manner in which tho business of the Lodgo was conducted . Tho Charities , Officers , and Tylers' toasts brought a pleasant evening to a close . Tho following contributed to the enjoyment of tho evening : —Bros . Parry , Jackson , C . Halford ,

Hickman , Davies , and Pearcc , with songs and recitations . Iho following were tho Visitors , twenty in number : —Bro . S . Andrews , Combermere , N . S . Wales , A . Grace P . M . P . G . D . C . Hants ., Harmony 309 , W . Underwood P . M . Dalhousie 860 , Cundick P . M . 1241 , H . W . Parker AV . M . Pomfrct 360 , J . Stock AV . M . Perfect Ashlar 1178

Hunter AV . M . Crusaders 1677 , A . W . Fenner S . D . Upton 1227 , J . Garrod D . C . High Cross 754 , A . T . Pearco Carnarvon 1572 , W . F . Garrod Crusaders 1677 , A . Henson Asaph 1319 , AV . A . Shaw Islington 1471 , C . T . Smith The Great City 1426 , J . S . Lear Villiors 1174 , H . Parry Crusaders 1677 , B . Jackson Crusaders 1677 , J . G . Tongue Polish National 534 , H . N . Mills Globe 23 , Thos . H . Cox Ivy 1441 .

Windsor Castle Lodge, No. 771

WINDSOR CASTLE LODGE , NO . 771

THE annual meeting took place at tho Masonic Hall , St . Alban ' sstreet , Windsor , on Tuesday tho 11 th of February . The events celebrated were H IP installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Fleck S . AV ., and the re-opening of I hi .- - I cautiful hall after the recent restoration and rc-dccorutiou , and the general business of tho Lodsre as set forth in the agenda . It may be mentioned that tho original fabric was

constructed by tho famous Bro . Sir Christopher AVren , the builder of St . Paul's Cathedral , in the latter part of the 17 th century , and who was the leading Freemason of his time . The outer walls aro considered fine specimens of brickwork ( at least in the Province of Berks and Bucks ) . Tho beantiful curves and niches being at tho present time as finely pointed and as sharply defined as when ( more than two

hundred years ago ) the building was pronounced as finished by its fflustrious architect . The fabric originally was built for schools in connection with the parish church of New Windsor , and continued to be used as such until about the year 1 S 59 or I 860 . In the year 1863 , the freehold was purchased by the brethren of the AVindsor Castle Lodge , under the auspices of Bro . Devereux P . M ., who was supported

by the subscriptions of numerous and influential brethren of tho Lodge . The plans and decorations , to utilize the fabric as a Masonic Hull , submitted by tho late Bro . Edgington P . P . G . S . W . Berks and Bucks , were approved of by tho appointed committee . The work proceeded , and , in 1864 , the beautiful temple was opened and re-consecrated by the then Acting Grand Mastcrof the Province , Bro . . / Eneas

J . Mclntyre , the Grand Eegistrar of England , nnd during the Mastership of our late respected AV . M . Bro . Captain VV . Fairer , of AVillowbrook , Eton . Since that period the Lodge has held its meetings . But time will fade and dim tho fairest of structures ; so , after the lapse of fourteen years , our W . M . Bro . AV . A alentino Brown , con . ceived tbe idea ( hot the Hall should be renovated nnd rp-rWorntpfl

during his year of office . He aecoidingly appealed totho !> ' < tL > ' •i ; . f his Lodge , who responded with hand ^ omo riorat r , n <; T " . cw ? ^ r ) also by subscriptions from the Windsor Castle liiininiM-, 771 . »«•< 'no brethren of the Etonian Lodge , who hi ld thp ' r tn e HI •. ! t . roof , the work was completed , and has secund t" li . . " '<»

warmest thanks and congratulations . A leading ft a ' ureit !* ' •••¦ !••(••¦ ntion , is the sunlight in the centte of the buildincr , in wi irh is represented the letter " G ., " which , by its light , reflects the beautiful tessflated pavermut , and the stalls for the brethren , with their miniature columns on either side . Eising higher , is the overhanging cornice which supports tho ribbed roof , and which in its turn represents

the blue ethereal sky , dotted with golden stars ; the W . M . ' s chair stands in a stately niche , while two grand columns , arched canopy and emblematic keystone , form the central attraction of the bijou hull . Bros . Wm . and J . Goddard contracted for the work , and the artist , Mr . Bell , of Reading , superintended the samp , and to him thanks

must bo accorded . The Lodge was opened at 3 . 30 . Mr . Francis Bowyer Kitto , of Slough , wns dnly initiated , and Bros . A ogel and Spooner raised to the sublime degree , while Bro . Dr . W . Brown Holderuess , of the Socrates Lodge , No . 373 , was unanimously elected a joining member . The installation of the AV . M . elect , Bro . Fleck , was

performed by Bro . John S . Tolloy , P . M . and Sec , assisted by Bro . Powell . The AV . M . Bro . Fleck then appointed his Officers for the ensuing year as follow : —Bros . W . S . Cantrell S . AV ., J . S . Barton J . AV ., J . White , honse Treas ., J . S . Tolley Sec ., F . Mauley S . D ., E . G . Barton J . D ., J . Goddard I . G ., G . II . Powell D . C , E . Hauuis A . D . C ., J . Ashby 1 st Steward , F . Willett 2 nd Steward , C . AV . Seymour 3 rd Steward , Chas . Nowell Tyler . The following brethren wero present : —Bros . AV . V .

Brown P . M ., AV . H . Cutler P . P . G . S . W ., E . Grisbrook P . P . G . D ., W . H . Bingham P . P . G . D , J . S . Tolley P . M . P . Z . 771 P . P . G . D ., L . M . Nixon W . M . 1501 , G . H . Powell P . M . 209 , C Jones , T . V . Davison , J . Spooner , AV . Yogel , Ralph Thorowgord , Welham Clarke , AV . D . Goerfcz , J . Johnson , T . Kemsley , AV . Goddard , J . Whitehouso , F . Willett , J . Ashby juu ., Thorpe Briggs . A isitors—J . Wilson P . M . 209 , E . Eoberts AV . M . 209 , E . C . Hallowas 33 , AV . Seward 1612 , W . Wheeler P . M . 60 , H . Norman , T . Smith , J . Thornton , P .

Lovogrove 209 , AV . Mason 771 , aud Granville AVilkin 209 . At tho con . elusion of tho ceremonies , the AV . M . presented , iu tho name of the Lodge , a beantiful jewel to Bro . W . V . Brown , the I . P . M ., in recognition of his services as AV . M ., and as a mark of tho esteem and regard of the brethren of tho Lodge . After Lodge was closed , the brethren

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —At Bro . Spurgin ' s , the Sportsman , City-road , on Monday , the 17 th instant . Present—Bro . Stock W . M ., W . Eowley S . W ., H . Hall J . AV ., Tolmie Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Willison S . D ., AV . Burtle J . D ., AVilson I . G ., also Bros . Isaac , J . AV . Smith , Sillis , Spurgin , Pelikau , Hallam sen ., Gush , Simpson , AVeedon , Fox , Pearcy , Hyland , Trewinnard , Hallam inn ., King , Killick , AV . AV . Morgan jun . Lodge was opened to the

third degree , and tho ceremony of raising rehearsed by the W . M . in an excellent manner , Bro . Pelikau ns candidate . The Traditional History was given . Bro . Isaac worked the first , Bro . Tolmie the second , tho W . M . tho third sectious of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge resumed , and Bros . Fox and Simpson , of tho Jordan Lodgo No . 201 , were elected members . Bro . Eowloy was elected AV . M . for next Monday .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , 18 th February . Bros . Daniel AV . M ., Hollands S . W ., Maidwell J . AV ., King S . D ., Hammond I . G ., Richards , Moss , Robarts , Eudderforth , AViseman . The third degree was rehearsed , Bro . Robarts candidate ; also tlie ceremony of passing , Bro . Moss

candidate . Bro . AVisemau of No . 65 was elected a member of this Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Hollands was appointed AV . M . for the ensuing Tuesday . A voto of thanks was recorded on the minutes to Bro , Sparrow for his kindness and attention to the Brethren for tho short time he was Preceptor to this Lodgo of Instruction .

Northern Counties Lodge , No . 406 . — A meeting of thin Lodge took place on the Gth , at the Masonic Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne , Bro . It . L . Armstrong P . G . P . in the chair , supported by AV . Monday I . P . M ., J . Page S . AV ., E . G . Salmon J . AV ., J . Eidsdale P . M . Treasurer , G . VV . Lax Secretary , S . M . Harris S . D ., G . Dnmford J . D ., J . S . B . Bell I . G ., McDonald and Hume Stewards , G . S . Sims Tyler .

Tho Lodge being opened , and all formalities gone thr < ugh , three brethreu were passed to tho degree of F . C . by the AV . M ., most impressively . On the motion of the Treasurer , £ 5 5 s was voted to the Local Distress Fund . No other business offering itself , tho Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . Tho Visitors wero Bros . Bell S . AV . 1626 , E . Simons J . W . 1626 , and J . Wood

S . D . 48 . A complimentary benefit to Bro . Professor Sinclair , the magician and ventriloquist , was given on Wednesday evening , the 12 th , at tho Town Hall , Newcastle-on-Tyne . A very largo audience being present , the entertainment , which was of an unusually select and varied character , was under the patronage of the Eight Hon .

Earl Percy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Aid . Eobinson the Mayor ot Newcastle , and the Mayoress , Bro . J . G . Yonll the Sheriff of the town , the AVorshipful Master , Officers , and Brethren of tho Lodges in the Province . The concert was altogether of a refined kind , and the audience expressed its gratification in a hearty manner ,

Lodge Of Union , No . 414 , —Held an emergency meeting on Tuesday , tho 11 th of February , at tho Masonic Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . Charles Oades W . M ., R . Bradley P . M . acting S . W . ) Charles Stephens J . AV ., M . J . Withers Sec , E . C . Mount I . P . M .

adjourned to the Castlo Hotel , whero a banquet was most elosjantly served by Bro . T . Kemsley , the proprietor , who more than pleased his guests , 43 in number , by the elegant repast provided for them . After tho usual Loyal and Masouic toasts , tho brethren separated at an early hour , after having celebrated a most enjoyable Masonic festival .

132 * S . D ., F . J . Ferguson J . D ., A . AV . Parry D . C , F . Blackwell S "w . nt' 1 , S . Who'der jun . I . G ., VV . Hemmings Tyler ; Past Masters * r— p . vnfk , M-rric Yctts ; Bros . D . AVebb , C G . Buller , AV . Hart , ¦ •' ¦ '' ¦¦ ¦ wk'i-i . •' , '" Martin , J . E . Sydenham , H . . OicErs , VV . C .

\ i . ... tfc . Visitors—] vos . J . G . Shanks P . M . 189 , P . P . G . VV . Devon , > V . i \ Ivy P . M . Sec . ; . 101 , J . H . Hawkes Steward 1101 , E . Dowsetfc J . D ' 10 ! . Mr . Bduard Davis and Mi . C . G . Field were initiated , th- ceremonies being performed by the AV . M . in a clear and correct manner ; tho charge after initiation was beautifully given . Lodgo was closed according to ancient form .

Ihis Lodge held it i regular monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 18 th of February , at the Ifasonic Hall as above . Present—Bros . Charles O . des W . M ., Samue Bradley S . W ., Charles Stephens J . W ., M . J . Withers See ., F . Bh . -kwell Steward ( acting ) S . D ., F . J . Ferguson J . D ., A . VV . Parry D . C , D . H . AVitheringtou aud G . C . Butler

Stewards , S . AVhec cr juu . I . G ., AV . Hemmings Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . E . Balor I . P . M ., S . A . Pocock , A . M . Yetts , J . Loug 663 , R . Bradley Pro . G . Sec . Berks and Bucks , G . S . Stallwood 558 , J . AVeightman . Members—Bros . C . G . Hawkes , P . McDowell , D , AVebb , H . G . Armstrong , AV . C . Mofi ' atfc , H . Higgs , W . Donaldson ,