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Bro . T . W . Ockcndon S . W . was elected W . M . for tho year ensuing , and Bros . Hopwood and J . Gilbert re-elected Treasurer and Tyler respectively , tho rotes iu every caso being unanimous . Ten guineas was voted to Bro . Hurst ' s list for tho Eoyal Masonic Institution for Boys , and instead of presenting Bro . Jessett with a Past Master ' s jewel it

was unanimously resolved to voto anotner ten guineas to constitute him a Lifo Governor of whichever of tho threo Metropolitan Institutions ho liked to select . Bro . Hopwood in a few well-chosen words inado a touching allusion to tho death of tho lato Bro . Eow , formerly Treasurer of tho Lodge . Tho meeting was adjourned until tho third Thursday iu October next , aud tho brethren retired to supper .

Lord "Warden Lodgo , No . 1096 . —A Lodgo was hold in the Lodgo room , St . George ' s Hall , Park-street , Deal , on Friday , 18 th inst . Present—Bros . J . Lougotfc W . M . in tho chair ; T . J . Usher P . M . P . P . G . E . Sec , Eov . J . B . Harrison P . M . P . G . Chap ., T . Ayling P . M . p . P . G . D . C , E . Kirby P . M . and Treas ., H . E . Botting S . W ., G . Band as J . W ., W . Cartorfield S . D ., F . E . England J . D ., G . G . Thompson

Steward as I . G ., H . Abrahams Org ., S . Willey , W . T . Pritehard , W . Dunn , E . S . Davey , if . Chambers , T . E . Laurence , W . J . Norri 3 , J . Loughlin , G . C . Harding and S . Holgato Tyler . Tho Lodgo was opened with solemn prayer and the minutes of the last meeting were read and unanimously confirmed . Tho first business on tho agenda paper was to elect n , W . M . for tho year ensuing . Tho W . M ' . called on

Bro . Sec . to read tho names of tho brethren eligible to fill the chair , when tho choice of tho members was unanimous in favour of Bro . H . E . L . Botting S . W . Bro . E . Kirby P . M . was then unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . S . Holgate re-elected Tyler . Bro . Eov . J . B . Harrison P . M . proposed , and Bro . T . Ayling P . M . seconded , that

twenty guineas from tho Lodgo Funds bo placed on Bro . Kifby ' slisfc , ho having accepted tho ofiico of Stoward to tho E . M . Institution for Girls , which proposition was carried unanimously . Tho Lodgo was then closed in duo form , a mosfc pleasant and convivial hour being spent by the brethren . Tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk and heartily responded to .

Eboracnra Lodgo , No . 1611 . —On Monday , 8 th inst ., ft regular meeting of this Lodge was held afc York , when Bro . 0 . G . Fadel occupied the chair , supported by Bros . J . S . Cumberland I . P . M ., T . B . Whytehead P . M ., Geo . Bahnford P . M . Treas ., J . T . Seller S . W ., Geo . Simpson J . W ., J . Kay Sec , M . Millington S . D ., J . Yorko as J . D ., J . Blenkin I . G ., and other brethren . Successful ballots were taken for

a joining member and a candidate , and an accepted candidate was duly initiated . Bro . T . B . Whytehead then delivered an address on tho Study of Freemasonry , more epecially with regard to tho ancient landmarks , in which ho showed that no object of study offered so wide a scope for investigation , or embraced so many of the arts and sciences , as Freemasonry . Ifc was this that rendered ifc specially

cosmopolitan in its nature ; for thero was no brother of intelligence who could not find somo branch of Masonic science to fib his taste and suit his proclivities . Ho urged upon tho members tho advantage of becoming reading Masons . Ho had never met a stndious Mason yet who did not agreo that tho more ho knew of the science tho more he admired and loved its study ; and thoso brethren who were careless

of tho Order , and neglected its study , wero those who wore entirely ignorant of its natnro and objects . A hearty voto of thanks was accorded for tho paper , and a desire expressed to havo ifc printed for circulation amongst tho members . Tho Lodgo Committee announced that they had forwarded to the nowly-apoointed Dean of

York , Bro . tho Very Eev . A . P . Curey-Cusfc D . P . G . M . for Berks and Bucks , a congratulatory address , with a fraternal welcomo to York , and a reply to the Dean was also read , in which he acknowledged the graceful act in mosfc courteons terms , and expressed a hope that ho would be able to afford his aid to the Craft iu his new and high position . Tho Lodgo was then closed .

Crusaders , ITo . 1677 . —Tho cbovo Lodgo held its regular meeting on Wednesday , tho 10 th instant , at Bro . T . Butt ' s , New Market Hotel , West Smithfield , nnder the presidency of Bro . T . Good W . M ., J . W . Simmonds S . W ., F . Eothschild J . W ., J . Maples P . M . Treasurer , J . Defriez Sec , Millward S . D ., Calderwood J . D ., J . Pigotfc I . G ., Gay D . C , Hush ton Org ., Good Asst . W . S ., and Hunter I . P . M .

After preliminaries a letter of apology for non . attendance was read from Bro . Eor . Caseley , who was elected an hon . member afc the last meeting . Bro . Defriez read tho bye-laws of tho Lodge . Bros . W . Clark and Byass answered tho questions satisfactorily , and were raised to the third degree by tho W . M ., to whom great credit is duo for his working ; the Officers ably assisted him . The election for

W . M . then took place , and Bro . J . W . Simmonds S . W . was unanimously chosen . Bro . J . Maples P . M . was re-elected Treasurer . Bro . Very was elected Tyler . Bro . Hunter P . M . roso : Since tho formation of tho Lodge the members had always had a summer banquet ; ho now proposed that ono shonld tako place this year , and that a committee , consisting of tho W . M ., Wardens , and somo of tho brethren , bo

formed to make arrangements . This was seconded by tho S . W ., who suggested that a sum of £ 20 should be given from tho funds to carry out Bro . Hunter ' s proposal . This was carried unanimously . Bro . Hunter P . M . then proposed that the usual P . M . ' s jewel be presented to the W . M . on his retiring from tho chair , for tho zeal and ability he had displayed during his year of office . Tho Lodgo was then closed until October , and the brethren , forty-nine in number , sat clown to a

banquet and dessert . The W . M . proposed tho usual toasts . Bro . Hunter I . P . M . said it was a groat privilege to propose tho health of the W . M ., who was well qualified to fill the chair during his year of office . Although suffering greatly from indisposition , ho had come inanfull y before them and done every duty the Lodge required of aim . The W . M . thauked Bro . Hunter and tho brethren for tho manner in which the toast had been receired . This was the last time he should occupy the chair ; ho sincerely trusted the Lodgo would

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eonh ' nno to prosper . Beforo iwmmm !? his poaf . In wo't ! 1 as ! : the ; . i to drink tho toast of tho W . M . elect . ih \) . Siinr .-. o :-: ! -: was <> :-. o < f tho founders of their Lodge , and a P . M . of another ; ho l : o' > l tho brethren would givo him tho Fanin Mippoit ho ( iho speah ' . 'r ) had always received . Tho W . Master elect , in ivViy , Uoiud to follow in tho footsteps of t ' . niv . o v .-ho bid ' prr-iv ' ied

him . Tho toast of tho P . M . 's , Bros , llant-.-r a-ul sf . ipios , was next given . Tho W . M- hoped thoy would bo tuiwus lb aa for many years . Bro . Dr . J . E . Carpenter P . M . 1 HK > here sanj » a son-. ; of his own " com . position , that elicited loud r . ppluuso . Bro . Hunter I . P . M . now responded , and thanked tho brethren heartily for th . 'iv reoopi ion . Tho W . M . then proposed tho toast of tho Visitors ; thero woro a goodly number , and many distinguished members in tho Order ; he would

call on Bros . Hicks , Dr . Carpenter , If . M . Lory , and Paul Nfotr to respond . Aftnr tho brethren named hail responded , tho OlHcers wero complimented , and then tho Tyler gave- tho parting toast . During the evening , Bros . Millward , Woolf , Etishton , ' Kmil Bcyor , and Cartwrighfc contributed to tho harmony . Anion' . ; tho Visitors wero Bros . W . Hicks P . P . G . S . Kent , S . Lohmevor ' ll 9 f > , Thomas Argot 1002 , Paul Storr 107 and 1 111 , E . Borgor W ' . Tl .

pentcr P . M . 1196 , Fisher IG 2 ¦!¦ , Higgins 1238 , Baylor BJ'IU , Patrick 1227 , Cnrtwrhjht 917 , H . M . Levy P . M . 1 SS .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

St . Peter ' s Chapter , ITo . 31 , Bolton . —A mooting of this Chapter was held at Bolton on Saturday , tho 20 th March , afc four o ' clock in tho afternoon . Present : —Bros . Thos . Ciark IS M . W . S ., Win . Eomo 18 1 st General , Thos . Mori is 18 P . M . W . S n-i 2 nd General , A . Middleton 18 Marshal , John Thomson IS Eawhricl , III . Bro . Thomas Entwislo CO P . M . W . S . Treasurer , 111 . Bro . G . P .

Brockbank 31 P . M . W . S . as Recorder , 111 . Bro . E . Young P . M . W . S ., and many other members of tho Chapter , also 111 . DIM . C . J . Banister 33 Insp . Gen . Threo candidates , whoso names wero announced in tho Circular , wero balloted for and elected , and two of ihcmi being iu nttendanco wero introduced and perfected as Ee ? o Croix Masons by the M . W . S ., assisted by Bro . Banister . Bro . Vrilbam Hour . ) lsc

General elected M . W . S ; for tho ensuing year , ;• . ! : 'I Bro . Thomas Entwisle SO Treasurer . Bros . Brockbank and Korrocks wero appoiuted auditors of tho accounts for tho past year . A number of copie 3 of tho Eules and Regulations of tho Siiurcuie Council worn ordered to bo purchased , and ouo cony given to each member of tho Chapter . Ou tho motion of Bro . Brockbank 31 ir . was resolved : —

Tnnfc tho sum cf two guineas bo voted to tho fund being raised aa a testimonial to Illns . Bro . Shadwcll H . Clorko 3 'J , now (•' fraud Secrotary of England , in recognition of lus valuable and ttunaid services to tho Ancient and Accepted Eitc iu tho capacity of Secretary General to tho Supremo Council 33 for many years . Tho Chapter closed at six p . m . and adjourned to banqnot .

Cryptic Rite.

CRYPTIC RITE .

St . John ' s Council , No . 8 , Bolton . —A meeting cf this Conucil was hold on Saturday , tho 20 th March 1 SS 0 , ab 2 o ' clock p . m . Present : —P . M . Bro . Brockbank Grand Captain of Guards T . I . M ., P . M . Bro . Thos . Entwislo Grand Dep . Master E . I . D . M ., Bro . James Newton Eocorder , Bro . A . Middleton 0 . of G ., aud Bros . Clark ,

Young , and Thomson . After confirmation of tho minutes of tho preceding meeting , Bro . Thos . Clark was installed T . f . if . fur tho ensuing year , and appointed Bros . Reginald Young E . I . D . M ., John Thomson P . O . of W ., A . Middleton Capt . of Guards . Is w : v resolved that tho future meetings of tho Council bo held at Liverpool . Bros . Brockbank and Entwislo wero elected honorary members of tho Council . The Council closed at four p . m .

From tho Portsmoutn limes wo learn that tho now Lodge , to be held at Winchester , under the title of William of Wykeham , will bo consecrated next month , and that tho list of Officers will 1 ) 3 as under : — Bros . S . II . Everitt P . M . W . M ., E . D . Godwin P . M . S . W ., W . Giunon . P . M . J . W ., H . Warren Secretary , J . T . Burchatt Troisnver , Lumsden S . D ., Scaley J . D ., Pottle I . G ., E . Macklin S . S ., T . Bailey J . S ., W . II . Jacob D . C . Thero aro already funds enough to furnish tho Lodgo and provide various necessaries .

IIOLLOTTAT ' S Pii . r . 3 . —Indigestion . —Wow much thought has hoeu bestowed , and what ponderous volumes havo boon writreu upon this phguo of every household , which is with certainty and safety dispelled withor :. " , le . tr of relapse , l ) y a course of this purifying , soothing and tonic medicine . M act * directly O ; the stomach , liver and bowels—moro indirectly , though no !; 1 ; NK eii ' ociively on tho brain , nerves , vessels , aud glands , and commands such order throughout ; the entire system that harmony dwells between each organ and its limc : io'is . Dyspepsia can no longer be tho bngbear of the public , since JColliv . vp . y ' s I'ills are fully competent to subdue- the most enrou : " and distressing cases of . i impaired digestion , and to restore the miserable sufferer to health , slreugih , and I cheerfulness .

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