Eleanor Cross Lodge, No. 1764.

had been consecrated since the Prov . G . Master last presided , he would be present , particularly if the date could be so altered as to suit his convenience . Bro . Wilkins assured the brethren that , as the duties of his position called upon him to attend each of the Lodges in this widely-extended Province , he need not say that he experienced the

greatest pleasure in attending as often as possible those which were close at home . Bro . George Ellard , as Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies , replied on behalf of the rest of Provincial Officers . Bro . Rev . T . C . Beasley J . W ., in proposing the health of the Worshipful Master of the Eleanor Cross Lodge , did so with the recollection that at a time when he ( Bro . Beasley ) most required

the guiding hand of a brother , ifc was the hand of Bro . Spoor which was held out to him , and whioh led him in a path they knew of , since which time he had watched the Masonio horizon of the Worshipful Master , and saw there a shining light , the progress of which he had notice with admiration , and congratulated him on having afc length reached the zenith of his glory . Bro . Beasley was pleased to occupy

the position of one of his Wardens , and hoped he and his brother Warden would find themselves in the position he had once observed in a very beautiful phenomenon called mock suns , in which two bodies appeared , one on either side of the sun , but which , instead of detracting from its brightness , seemed only to add thereto . The Worshipful Master , in acknowledging fche flattering remarks of his

Brother Junior Warden , said that , as one untried in fche exalted position he found himself , he was fully aware of the responsibilities of the office , and the difficulties of the task he had undertaken , particularly in having fco follow brethren of such marked skill as those of his predecessors , bnt what he lacked in ability should be made np for in zeal , and his efforts shonld be devoted to

dispersing any little mists thafc might appear on the horizon , and to cement the harmony of fche Lodge . Brother Ellard P . M . 360 proposed in eloquent and flattering terms The Installing Master and the Past Masters of the Lodge , regretting that the engagements of the brother who undertook the chief portion of that day ' s work had called him away , but whose place was well supplied

by a brother whom they all liked , and were always glad to see and hear . Brother H . Brown P . M ., in responding , lamented thafc circumstances had removed from among them on this occasion all those , with the exception of his companion , Bro . Atkins , who had previously adorned the chair of that Lodge , to work for whioh was his pleasure and delight , and assured the brethren that , as in

the past , so in the future , loyalty to the Master would ever be the guiding principle of his actions , and that whoever might occupy the chair could rely on hia assistance and the exercise of his ability in promoting the welfare of the Eleanor Cross Lodge . Bro . Atkins P . M . gave The Masonic Charities , and as Provincial Charity Steward for the year hoped to be enabled to carry to the Festival

of the Boys' School such a list as would do credit to the Province of Norths and Hunts , and to that Lodge particularly ; a Lodge which , although so young , had already distinguished itself in the cause of charity , and had added to its voting power , by becoming a vice-president of fche Royal Masonio Institution for Aged and Decayed Freemasons . Brother F . Binckes , Secretary to the Royal

Masonio Institution for Boys , replied in a powerful and most eloquent appeal ou behalf of those three great Institutions , which were the pride of the Craft and the wonder of the uninitiated world , calling on each brother to remember thafc touching appeal to their hearts made when , at a peculiar moment , they promised , if in their power , to help , according to their means , those who , from

unforeseen circumstances , were reduced to the lowest ebb of poverty and distress , and as they had been reminded that day , there was a second phase of being happy—thafc was to communicate happiness . Bro . James L . Spoor proposed the Visiting Brethren , assuring them of the heartiness of the welcome always accorded to the members of other Lodges . Bro . Ward , St . John ' s Lodge , No . 1564 , suitably

acknowledged the toast , and complimented the Officers on the efficient manner in which everything connected with the Lodge was carried out . Bro . T . Emery gave the Sister Lodges of the Province , to which Bro . J . Hart S . W . Pomfret Lodge , and Bro . Michel Past Warden responded . The Worshipful Master proposed the Warden and Officers of the Lodge , and Bro . E . Morris having , in happy terms ,

replied , the Tyler gave the concluding toasfc , which brought to a close a very happy meeting , characterised throughout by thorough barmony and concord . The proceedings were enlivened by some capital singing , accompanied by Bro . R . Croft , the very efficient Organist . The principal vocalists were Bros . Hart , Jowett , Laycock , Atkins ,

Butcher , Ellard , Emery , How , Fletcher , and Binckes , the last-named also rendering with effect a scene from Othello . Great praise is due fco Bro . T . Emery for the transformation of the banquet room into a gala hall , by an artistic arrangement of flags , banners , shields , and plants .

Blackheath Lodge, No. 1320.

BLACKHEATH LODGE , No . 1320 .

A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge was held on the 18 th inst ., at tbe Tiafalsrar Hotel , Greenwich . The chair was occupied by Bro . A . Martin W . M . ; Bros . J . R . Johnson S . W ., H . A . Stunt J . W ., Hubbuck P . M . Treasnrer , R . A . Collington P . M . Secretary , H . D . Harfield P . G . S . S . D ., Sadler Wood as J . D ., Godden I . G ., Atkinson Tyler ; P . M . Morson . Visitors — Hampton 1-15 , Westley

I . G . 186 , J . W . Dewsnap S . W . 1839 , Bywater J . D . 419 , H . M . Levy P . M . P . Z . 188 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . J . Sadler Wood 177 was elecied a joining member . Bros . A . Lister , E . C . Lister , E . Morson and J . M . Buckley were passed to the second degree . The working of the W . M . and Officers was in every

respect perfect . The resignation of a Brother was accepted with regret . Bro . Johnson informed the brethren that he had undertaken a Stewardship at the next annual Festival for the Boys' School . The name of a candidate was handed in for initiation . Hearty good wishes were given by the brethren , and Lodge was closed until December . The brethren sat down to a very excellent dinner , pro .

Blackheath Lodge, No. 1320.

vided by tbe London , Windsor and Greenwich Company ( Limited ) , and superintended by Bro . J . C . Dowsing . The W . M ., in appropriate terms , proposed the Loyal and Masonio toast . In speaking of the joining member , Bro . Sadler Wood , the W . M . stated their Lodge was in a very flourishing condition ; Bro . S . Wood was a Mason they were pleased to have among them ; at a short notice he had acted

as J . D ., and the Lodge was pleased to have such a brother as a member . Bro . Sadler Wood , in appropriate terms , returned thanks ; he was grateful for fche kind expressions of the W . M ., and he thanked the W . M . for "having placed a collar on him that evening . Brother Morson Immediate Past Master had great pleasure in proposing the toast of the W . M . It was he proposed Bro . Martin as a joining

member ; almost every brother knew his qualifications ; he had fully carried oufc in every detail what the Lodge required of him . The W . M . in reply thanked Brother Morson for his kind remarks , and the brethren for the way they had received them ; he hoped to give them every satisfaction in the future . He had reached the proud position of W . M ., and hoped that when he left the ohair he should do

so with credit to himself and satisfaction to the Lodge . With the toasfc of the Visitors was coupled the names of Brothers H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , and Dewsnap I . G . 188 and S . W . 1839 , who each responded , complimenting the W . M . on his working , and also the Officers for the way in whioh every detail in Freemasonry had been carried out . In speaking of the Past Masters , the W . M . said it was

always a custom to pay a tribute of respect to them , they were like the great pillars of our Order . He was pleased to place on the breast of Bro . Morson the jewel whioh had been nnanimously voted to him for his valuable services ; he ( fche W . M . ) hoped he might lire long to wear ifc among them . Bro . Morson I . P . M ., in responding , said he felfc great pleasure in receiving the jewel so kindly voted by

the Lodge . The essence of Masonry is charity , and he hoped he had worked creditably in that great cause . Ifc was always with pride he saw fche dear children of the Girls' School ; they were well looked after . Brother Hubbuck P . G . S . and Treasnrer in a very eloquent speech followed . With the care evidenced by the W . M ., the funds would be well looked after ; he hoped that Lodgea would be self

supporting and nofc be dependent on Initiation Fees . This speaker was followed by Brother Collington P . M ., the firsfc Master of the Lodge , who was gratified fco see the brethren so ably supporting their W . M . On behalf of the Past Masters , he heartily thanked them . The toast of the Wardens and Officers of the Lodge came next , and then the Tyler ' s toasfc was given . Bros . Hampton , Lester , Johnson , Goddard , and fche Worshipful Master , sang some excellent songs .

St George's Lodge, No 1723.

ST GEORGE'S LODGE , No 1723 .

THE monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , 26 th September , at the Commercial Hotel , Bolton , afc six o'clock in the evening . Bro . Robert Latham W . M . in fche chair j Bros . E . G . Harwood J . W ., N . Nicholson Secretary , T . B . Tong S . D ., Bordsley I . G ., and many other brethren . The minutes of the former meeting having been confirmed , Bros . T . M . Whewell and JCDI Settle were entrusted and

retired . Lodge proceeded to the second degree , when Bro . Bolton , having passed a satisfactory examination , was entrusted and also retired , when the Lodge was opened forthwith in the third degree , and Bro . Bolton was re-admitted and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . by Bro . James Hey wood P . M . On closing to the second degree ,

Bro . Wheeler was passed by Bro . Nicholson P . M ., and Bro . Settle was passed by the W . M . of the Lodge ( Bro . Latham ) . Lodge closed to the first degree , when Mr . Robert Gowanloek , builder , of Bolton , waa initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason by Bro . G . P . Brockbank , the Senior Past Master of this Lodge and W . M . of the Anchor and Hope Lodge , Bolton , No . 37 , the working tools of the degree being

explained by the J . W . Bro . Harwood ( Mayor of Bolton ) , and the charge delivered , as usual , by Bro . Brockbank . Ledge was exceedingly well attended , and it was remarked thafc all the brethren who had served the office of Master in this Lodge were at their posts , and ready to take any part in the business of the Lodge to promote its interests . A portion of the Ancient Charge was read by fche Senior Warden , and the Lodge closed in harmony at 8 * 16 p . m .

Kent Lodge of Instruction , No ; 15 . —Afc Bro . Serjeants ' , the King and Queen , Norton Folgate , E ., on 24 th insfc . Present—Bros . Serjeant W . M ,, Black S . W ,, G . H . Clark J . W ., J . K . Pitt J . D ., C . Kramur I . G ., J . Pinder P . M . Preceptor , J . Millington Secretary ; also Bro . Wright , & c . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of

initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Pinder candidate . Brother Wright answered the questions leading to the second degree , and was entrusted . Lodjre was opened in the second . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Lodge was closed in the second degree . Bro . Black was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed next ; Wednesday , 31 sfc October . Brethren are cordially invited to attend .

Justice Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 147 . —On Thursday , 25 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , High Street , Deptford . Present—Bros . J . W . Freeman W . M ., Banks S . W ., Pitt J . W ., Emblin S . D ., Ingram P . M . I . G ., S . R . Speight P . M . ( Secretary ) , G . Bolton P . M ., J . J . Hutchings ( Preceptor ) , and several other brethren . The work comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of installation by Bro . J .

W . Freeman W . M . Justice Lodge , who performed his task in a very able and impressive , manner . The Lodge was called off , and on resuming to the first degree , the chair was occupied by Bro . Bank S . W ., and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Freeman personating the candidate . Lodge was then closed in due form . Brethren residing in the neighbourhood are cordially invited to attend .