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similar to the one proposed had on a former occasion been got up , and had resulted in entire failure , and , be was sorry to add , in unseemly conduct on the part of several of the brethren who attended it . It was a pity that Freemasonry , he thought , should be discredited in the public mind by such conduct , and rather than run the risk of such a contingency he felt constrained to enter bis protest against

sanctioning the ball . Bro . Coombs , P . M ., seconded the amendment , and concurred in the view of the matter expressed by Bro . Sims . Bro . Osborne , without giving an emphatic opinion one way or the other , thought that under proper management and with a limited number of brethren , he did not see that there need be any objection to the ball , but at the same time it must be distinctly understood that if

the ball was held it should be entirely on the responsibility of the brethren taking part in it , or it would be altogether out of the question to expect any subsidy from the funds of the lodge for such a purpose . Bro . Davies , of the Finsbury Lodge , having been requested to express his opinion on the subject , supported Bro . Osborne ' s view . His experience in connection with Masonic balls was that they were

always successful , provided there were a limited number of brethren taking part in them , and as there was a desire ' on the part of his own lodge to get up an entertainment of the kind , he was sanguine enough to hope that some arrangement might be made between the Finsbury and Sir Hugh Myddleton Lodges for carrying it out . The W . M .

then put tire amendment to the meeting , and it was lost by a small majority . The original motion was , therefore , carried and a committee was appointed to take steps to see the wishes of the brethren carried out , Bro . Thomas being instructed to provide the music . The lodge was then closed according to ancient custom , and the brethren sat down to dinner , the W . M . presiding . The cloth being removed the

usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk with the accustomed enthusiasm . In proposing "The Initiates , " the W . M . Bro . Weston , said that lie always regarded the toast of the initiates the most important toast in connection with Masonic meetings , because the initiates constituted the very life of the Craft . From various causes , not to speak of death itself , brethren w-ere often compelled to

retire from the particular lodges to which they belonged , and if it were not for the infusion of fresh blood into them those lodges would soon cease to exist , and it was always a very gratifying circumstance to the brethren of any lodge to welcome into their ranks gentlemen of whom they all approved , to perpetuate the brotherhood to which they were all so proud to belong . In Bro . Dr . Brown he

felt convinced the Sir Hugh Myddleton Lodge had gained an acquisition , not only from his personal worth but for his high professional gifts . The other initiate was a personal friend of his own , and had been so for many years , and for that reason it had been a great pleasure tohavebcen the means of bringing him among the brethren . In concluion he could only add that he was quite sure both Ihe

brethren initiated that evening would amply justify the hopes that had been reposed ' in them , in electing them members of the lodge . The toast having been drunk with great cordiality , Bro . Dr . Brown in a brief speech replied , remarking that he had long had a strong desire to be associated with the Masonic Order , and from what lie had seen in the initiatory stages he regretted his connection

with it had not been brought abimt before this time . He would only add that so lung as he was a member of the Sir Hugh Myddleton Lodge , ' he would consider it his duty and high privilege to help to promote its particular interests to the best of his power , whilst at the same time he would , he trusted , never forget to carry out in his life

the noble principles professed by the honourable Order of Freemasons , which he had been taught that evening . Bro . Dettiner having also briefly acknowledged tl e toast , " The Visitors " was next-proposed , coupled with the names of Bros . Davies , Pearcey , Bird , and Bury Clarke , each of whom suitably acknowledged it . The remaining customary toasts were speedily honoured , and the brethren separated at an early hour .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The regular lodge meeting was held on the l . sth ult . ' The lodge was duly opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . Pennefather , and his principal officers , Bros . W . Malthouse S W . j and T . Mcliutt , J . W . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Gaskin was successfully examined and raised to the Third Degree .

A ballot was taken for Mr . Brickdale , who afterwards saw the light of Freemasonry . The W . M . ordered the byelaws to be read . Letters were read from Bros . Egbert Roberts , Org ., and others , pleading their inability to attend . The Auditors presented their written report , with several excellent recommendations , and the same was unanimously adopted ; and it was resolved that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bros . Lardner ,

Stephens , and King , for the very able and painstaking manner they bad discharged their duties . The Auditors returned thanks for the great confidence reposed in them . Various other business was before the lodge and disposed of . The following brethren were present : Bros . J . Howes , I . P . M . and Treasurer ; Mallelt , Secretary ; Lardner , S . D ; Stephens , J . I ) . ; J . J . Howes , I . G . ; W . Butt , W . S . ; Greenwood , C . S . ; I-icnaut , M .-tckay , the brothers Milton , Titcombc , T . Butt , Adams , P . M ., and others .

WARRINGTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . ufl ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this old lodge was held on Monday , the 29 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . Bro . Charles E . Hindley was supported by his officers and a large number of members and visitors . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . 'Ihe ballot was then taken for Mr . William Warner , duly proposed at fie last meeting , which proved unanimously in his favour ,

and he being present , was initiated by the W . M . Later in the evening , on the invitation of Hie W . M ., Bro . | ohn Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Cumberland and Westmorland , raised Bro . Thomas Robinson tn the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The lodge having been lowered , a P . M . ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Hindley for his valuable services as W . M . Bro . Dr . A . II . Young , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year . After the transaction of some routine business , the lodge was closed .

MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Integrity ( No . 163 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was ^ held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Wednesday , the 24 th

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ult . The following brethren were present : Bros . J . E . Williams , W . M . ; Alfred Heald , S . W . ; ] . M . Sinclair , J . W . ; II . Walley , P . M . ; Treas . ; W . D . Waddcll , Sec . ; " G . F . Smith . J . D . ; Joseph Senior , S . D . ; B . Williams , jun ., I . G . ; } ' . W . P . Salmon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C , D . of C . ; J . Kirk , Tyler ; J . Wildgoose , P . M . ; R . Nield , P . M . ; II . 11 . Warburt ' on , P ' . M . ; G . F . East , P . M . ; John Stndd ,

W . Livesey , Stewards ; A . Saarbach , A . H . Scott , J . W . Wolfcnsberger , B . B . Dakeyne , T . Sp . irron , J . Kell . is Johnstone , J . Ouancc , T . Nuwell , P . Casper , | . Kidson , Taylor , Wm . Siddcley , W . Hilton , D . D . Alac ' pherson , J . B . Summer , R . McMillan , J . Lowndes , J . Clemncy , and M . Owen . Visitors : Bros . J . Prcscott , W . M ., P . M . 999 i G . Malley , 1474 ; H . Lester , ion , 1392 ; J . J . Lambert , S . D .

138 7 ; G . P . Moylcs , 3 60 , ( Glasgow ); II . Miller , J . W . 1357 ; ' !' Fallows , 1052 ; and R . R . Liscndcn , 317 ; { Freemason ) . The [ brethren met at six o'clock to tea , and at seven o ' clock they assembled in the lodge room . The lodge was opene : ! , and aiter confirmation of the minutes Air . R . Higham and Mr . B . Levi were severally balloted for and elected members . Mr . 13 . Levi was initiated

into Freemasonry by the W . M ., who , on the termination of the ceremony vacated the chair of K . S . in favour of Bro . I-I . H . Warburton , P . M ., who in turn initiated Mr . R . Higham . The lodge was afterwards raised to the Second Degree , and Bro . A . Saarbach being a candidate for the M . M . 's Degree was duly interrogated , and having replied withdrew . The lodge was forthwith raised to the

Third Degree , and Bro . J . F . East , P . M ., having assumed the duties of W . M . duly raised Bro . Saarbach with all due rite and ceremony to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The lodge was afterwards lowered to the Second and First Degrees , when " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visitors , and it was closed after a good night ' s work

at a quarter past nine . At the social board the presence of those talented and ever welcome musical brethren , Bros . N . Dumvillc , Hudson , Lester , and II . Miller , gave an additional charm to the proceedings , which were greatly enhanced by the execution of the some well known glees , songs , 6 cc . The Irithren separated at eleven o ' clock .

NORWICH . —Perseverance Lodge ( No . 213 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles , on Tuesday , the iCth ult ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . Jas . E . H . Watson , W . M ., P . G . A . D . of C . ; George Kersey , S . W . ; Chas . Sexton , S . D . ; W . T . Bloomlieid , J . D . ; S . N . Berry , Org . ; A . E . Le Good , I . G . ; T . C . R . King and

E . C . Thompson , Stewards ; J . Morse , Tyler ; A . Billiard , W . M . 1500 ; II . A . W . Reeves ; F . Mills , P . M . 1500 ; R . Madge ; Smith ; J . Wen ; and several other brethren , altogether numbering about twenty-two . The lodge being opened in due form the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . went through

the ceremony of passing a brother to the Second or Fellow Craft Degree in a very impressive manner . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting-room , where an excellent supper had been prepared by the Steward of the club , Bro . E Wilkin , and the evening was passed in a pleasant manner . Several excellent songs were sung , and the brethren parted in

peace and harmony at about 12 o clock . It is our duty to express gratefulness to the Directors of the Norwich Masonic Association , who seem to spare no reasonable expense to render tile lodge and club more attractive to its members , and are daily making improvements . Tbe lodge room has been beautifully fitted with every comfort , and we hope one day to give the club our attention , and say more about it .

WOOLWICH . —Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . — The first meeting of the above lodge since the installation of liro . Wilkins as W . M ., on July last , took placeon Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Freemasons' I Fall , William-street . Through the loss of a near and dear relative , Bro . Wilkins was unable to attend , and Bro . J . Warren , I . P . M ., officiated as W . M . ; being supported by the following Past

Masters , officers , and visitors , vix : Bros . E . Bowles , P . M . ; S . Goddard , P . M . ; A . W . WoodleV , P . M . ; E . B . llobson , S . W . ; G . Beaver , | . \ V . ; O . T . Butt , Treas . and P . M . ; C Norman , Sec . and P . M . ; J . II . Roberts , S . D . ; T . Ovcnden , J . I ) . ; W . Bidgood , " Org . ; C . Sweeting , D . C ; | . Lacki .-md , Tvler ; \ V . I ) . Daves , P . M . 91-, ; A . Archer , W . M . 10 S 9 ; G . Wilson , 17 S 9 ; " T . I Inllyman , ' | . W .

J 53 6 ; | . II . Ilcck , 120 S ; I ) . C Capon , 913 ; W . Rees , 913 ; W . Lniighlin , 101 , ( I . C . ); C Jolly , 913 , ( Freemason ) , and some forty of the brethren ( if the lodge . The only business before the lodge was the passing of liro . Redhead , and thai having been accomplished , the ' ledge was closed in due form . After partaking of a collation , nicely served by Bro . . Moulder , the brethren assembled round the social

board , when Bro . Warren gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , to which the brethren cordially responded . Bro . Wondlcy then briefly proposed " The Health of the W . M , " and while he lamented the absence of Bro . Wilkins , especially under the bereavement that had fallen him , yet he felt sure the brethren would not forget the excellent manner in which l ! ro . Warren had carried out the duties of

W . M . that evening , nor the impressiveness of his working the- Second Degree . During the past year he had so often proposed the ti n : ; t that he felt ashamed to trespass upon them again , but must once more add his testimony to tile admirable manner in which Bro . Warren had filled the position of W . M . that night . Bro . Warren in repl y said the absence of tiie W . M ., under the sad

circumstances of the case , grieved him , and he also felt sony , because from what be had seen of Pro . Wilkins at the lodge of instruction , he knew how ably and well he could perform all the Craft ceremonials—aye , as well as could be done by any Master , past or present , in llu : di . lrict . He knew that Bro . Wilkins looked forward with pleasure to that , their first meeting ,

bat the day previou-i he lost a bclowd sisler through death , and therefore could not attend , and he felt sure that under the circumstances _ lhey would excuse him . lie , Bro . Warren , asked them to give the same hearty support to Bro . Wilkins that tiiey had so generously given him throughout his year of office just past , and he would now propose a

resolution that he meant to have done in the lodge , namely , "That the . Secretary write to Bro . Wiikins a letter of sympathy and condolence under his affliction . " The vote was put and carried unanimously . Bro . Warren concluded by assuring the brethren that he felt it an honour to preside over them , and proposed " The Health of the Past

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Masters of the Lodge . " Bro . P . M . Goddard returned thanks for the toast . " The Health of Bro . Redhead , as Initiate " followed ; he having been initiated at a lodge of emergency some short time ago , this was the first time the compliment had been paid him , and he modestly returned thanks . Bro . 1 ( ayes , in rcspondingtothetoastof "The Visitors , " said that he came amongst them so often that be often thought thev

must think he was intruding upon their kindness . ( No no . ) That night he had been delighted at the splendid manner in which the whole of the work had been carried out . He enjoyed it as a very "feast of the soul " of true Masonry , and he felt that every . Mason present , whether a member of the lodge or as a visitor , had , as he had , thoroughly enjoyed the Masonic treat that bad been

prepared for them that night . The work of the Master was so eloquent , and the discipline of the officers so excellent } that he couid only compare it with the gallant prototype cf the lodge , who not only " expected every man to do his duty , " but did it himself . And then again he could not but be gratified at the perfect love and harmony that prevailed in the lodge . It was a grand thing to make a good

impression upon the mind of an initiate , because in almost every case bis conduct in the future was guided by the impression first made in the lodge , and he felt sure that night ' s work would never be erased from the memory of Bro . Redhead . After thanking the brethren for the toast , Bro . Hayes concluded an eloquent speech by wishing the lodge every prosperity . The toast of "The Officers " followed , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .

NORWICH . —Cabbell Lodge ( No . 807 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles , on Thursday , the 25 th inst ., under the gavel of theW . M ., Bro . S . N . Berry , P . G . S . of W . Among those present we noticed Bros . A . J . Berry . P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; F . Mills , P . M . 1500 , P . P . G . S . B . ; Bcnj . Nicholls , P . M ., P . G . P . ; George Baxter , P . M ., P . G . D . C ;

George Green , S . W . ; Thomas Campling , P . M ., acting JAVi ; James Hunt , S . D . ; H . A . W . ' Reeves , J . D . ; j . W . Browne , acting I . G . ; Win . Murrell , Tyler ; J . juler , T . Winter , W . " N . Cooper , W . Tuddenham , B . W . Bateman , E . Scales , T . Reeve , T . W . Muskctt , W . M . 943 ; J . B . Briclgman , W . M . 93 ; Breeze , and R . Madge . The lodge was opened about eight o'clock , when the

minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . These included a vote of condolence to the W . M . on the loss of his wife , which had been feelingl y proposed by Bro . G . Green at the last meeting , and heartily responded to by the brethren . The W . M . thanked the brethren for their expression of sympathy with him . The W . M . then [ Jut the necessary questions to Bro . T . Reeve , and entrusted

him with the test of merit . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . in his usual style performed the ceremony of passing Bro . Reeve to the Second or Fellow Craft Degree . This being the whole of the ceremonial part the lodge was closed to the First Degree , and a resolution was put and carried that the lodge take eleven shares in the new association , the Masonic Club . This

concluding the business , the lodge was then closed in peace and harmony . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting-room , where a recherche supper had been spread by Bro . E . Wilkins , and the evening was afterwards spent in harmony , several brethren rendering some capital songs , duets , and glees .

RICHMOND . —Rose of Denmark Lodge ( No . 975 ) . — The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Friday evening , the 19 th ult ., at tlie Greyhound Hotel , and was attended by a numerous gathering of members and visitors from all parts of the metropolis . Bro . James Garnar , W . M ., presided , supported by the following officers : Bros . J . Noble , S . W . ; G . F . Crane , P . M .

302 , Prov . G . P . Suffolk , J . W . ; C . A . Smith , P . M ., W . M . 1305 , Treasurer ; W . II . Lee , P . M ., Secretary ; E . Ayling , S . D . ; E . F \ Hodgkinson , D . C . ; J . II . Tyler , P . M . ; II . O . Ilinton , P . M . ; E . W . Clarke , P . M . ; W . R . Phillips , P . M . ; G . II . Wi-iggleworth , P . M . ; II . G . Buss , Asst . G . S . ; II . Potter , P . M . ' ; Hockley , P . M . ; also the following brethren , Bros . Courlander , Plowman ,

Goldring , M . Graham , Scanllehury , Campbell , I'ogden , Doerr , C Willcox , Monk , Matthews , Shaiman , Williams , F . Simmons , Palmer , T . Graham , G . Simmons , Bugler , Perchcron , Brown , Seymour , W . II . Willcox , Richman , and Carpenter . Visitors : Bros . Loader , Sec . 1622 ; Cockburn , 13 S 1 ; Cooper , 47 ; Doerr , 1473 ; Challoncr , J . W . 117 S ;

Williams , 1622 ; Axtell , 117 S ; Grammant , 1559 ; Radford , 1420 ; Ilamlyn , S . I ) . 1622 ; Harnett , S 13 ; Dunn , 25 ; Richmond , 1695 ; Vickery , W . M . 1022 ; Hewett , 1622 ; King , P . M . and Sec . 172 ; Carter , 1041 ; E . Frost , Prov . G . D . Surrey ; Walker , S ( S . C ); Bray , 147 ; Foxlcy , 17-5 ; Cowley , 1559 ; Frodsham , 3 ; Somers , P . M . 1602 ; Pethebridge , 1622 ; Brand , W . M . 1524 ; Digby , P . M .

933 ; lloadley , W . M . 172 ; Jones , 907 ; Alsop , 13 G 1 ; Pritchett , 1327 ; Tuck , Sec 1331 ; Fcatherstone , 1656 ; Cooper , 754 ; Hollands , 1 S 6 ; Beckct , 7 S 0 ; Duck , 1475 ; Vine , 173 ; Voisey , W . M . elect , 1641 ; and Goldschniiilt , J . W . 1641 . After the unanimous confirmation of the minutes , the report of the Audit Committee was read , showing that all

liabilities had been discharged , and a donation paid to the Boys' School , leaving nearly £ 40 in the Treasurer's hands , copy of the balance-sheet having been sent to every member of the lodge . This satisfactory result of the year's proceedings was favourably commented upon , and the outgoing W . M ., Bro . Garnar , was warmly congratulated on the result . Ballot was then taken for Messrs ' Hunt , Gush ,

distance , Rothschild , and Levy , candidates for initiation , who were all unanimously elected . The W . M . then passed Bros . Courlander and Scantlebttry , and initiated Messrs . Hunt and Levy , after which Bro . Garnar , | W . M ., proceeded with the important ceremony of installing his successor , liro . John Noble , S . W ., who had been unanimousl y elected to that office . Bro . Garnar previously established his reputation as an Installing Master , having

performed that duty in the Rose Lodge , 1622 , of which he is a highly respected P . M ., and , therefore , the excellent manner in which he performed his task was not a surprise to those who knew him well , but the perfect manner in which this beautiful ceremony was rendered greatly delighted all who had the pleasure of witnessing- it , including a Board of twenty-three Installed Masters . BrO . Noble , W . M ., invested the following officers : Bros . Crane , S . W . ; Ayling , J . W . ; Smith , P . M ., Treasurer ; Lee ,