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( Craft JHasouru . TEMPERANCE - IN - THE - EAST LODGE ( No . SgS ) . —An important meeting of the above old lodge was held at the Assembly Rooms , Newby-place , Poplar , on the 26 th ult . Lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . C . Chapman , who was well supported as follows : Bros . G . Graveley , S . W . ; F . VV . Pulsford , J . W . ; J . B . Waller , P . ALTreas . ; C Wyatt Smith , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Siddars ,

, S . D . ; W . J . Butcher , J . D . ; VV . Jevcs , I . G . ; AI . Sherwin , Org . ; S . T . Finch , [ . P . M . ; C . Scrutton , P . M . ; T . Thompson , J . Trebell , VV . Goatlev , T . J . Carter , J . W . Carter , G . Scale , VV . Boaz , VV . R . Gale , E . R . Wray , J . Darton , T . B . Grimes , and others . Visitors : Bros . A . Brookson , P . M . 1 G 04 , and G . H . Stephens , 13 S 2 and S . D . 1 G 23 ( Freemason ) . . . The proceedings of the previous lodge meeting having

been read , were unanimously confirmed as a correct account of the last lodge meeting , and the ballot-box was brought into requisition on behalf of Air . John McCarthy , a candidate for admission into the Order . This proving favourable , the W . M . proceeded to initiate him in a manner at once careful and impressive . The candidates for the other Degrees not being in attendance , this concluded the

ceremonial working , and the brethren proceeded to discuss a notice of motion introduced by the worthy I . P . M ., Bro . Finch— "That £ 25 be taken from the General fund to form a nucleus of a Benevolent Fund ; and that £ 1 is . be taken from each initiation fee , and 10 s . Gd . from each joining fee , and added to such fund . " This important step was amply discussed at length , and was finally carried , as was

also a motion of Bro . Graveley , S . VV ., necessarily arising out of the former— "To revise the bye-laws ; " a strong Committee being elected for that purpose . In the course of the discussion , we gathered that the lodge has the proud satisfaction of being Vice-Patrons of two of the Alasonic Inftitutions , and th . it about £ 20 more will entitle it to the same honourable position with respect

to the remaining Institution . We congratulate the'Temperance-in-the-East Lodge upon so satisfactory a position with regard to our Charities , and une which testifies to the capital manner in which that distinguished virtue of the Craft—Charity— is inculcated and practised .

After lodge was closed the brethren spent a pleasant hour with the VV . AI . and his officers , and the usual toast list was honoured , and the proceedings were capitally enlivened with some excellent songs ; Bro . Sherwin , as usual , proving a most able accompanist , and the brethren separated in harmony .

CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 13 S 2 ) . —A specially convened meeting of the above kidge was held on Tuesday , the ist inst ., at Bro . VV . Clark ' s hostelry , the George Hotel , Glengall-road , Millwall . In the absence of the VV . AI ., Bro . G . T . Limn , through continued indisposition , the duties of the chair were executed by die I . P . M ., Bro . VV . Alillington , in a highly satisfactory manner . The

W . AL was supported by Bro . S . T . Finch , P . AI . 217 , S 98 , & c , as S . W . ; Stapleton , J . VV . ; J . Delves , I . P . M . ; J . Carnaby , P . M ., Treasurer ; C . Searell , P . AL , as S . D . ; Marsh , as J . D . ; VV . Claik , as I . G . ; and a fair gathering of the brethren , many of whom were prevented putting

in an appearance owing to the great pressure caused by the embarkation of the troops drafted to the seat of war in I ^ SVPt . The business before the lodge was to initiate two gentlemen into the mysteries of the Order , Alessrs . William Blackburn ( already balloted for ) and Josii Anacleto Ramos , which work was performed in a careful and impressive

manner . Lodge was closed and a pleasant hour was spent , after partaking of some light refreshments , and the usual loyal and Craft toasts were heartily given and responded to . Some capital songs were furnished by Bros . Stapleton , Clark ,

Parkinson , Saunders , Delves , Bonner , Alarsh , Wilson , and others ; Bro . Stephens also giving two readings , all of which were heartil y enjoyed . Amongst the visitors were Bros . T . S . Finch , P . M . 217 , 898 , & c . j P . H . Wilscn , J . C . Bell , J . B . D'Ardenne , VV . Diplock , VV . Bonner , and G . H . Stevens ( Freemason ) .

ABERCORN LODGE ( No . 1549 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Abercorn Hotel , Great Stanmore , on the 5 th ult ., when the following members were present : Bros . C . Long , W . M .,- K . Barnford , S . W . ; G . Tidcombe , P . AL , as J . W . ; C . Veal , secretary ; E . I . Villiers , S . D . ; R . C . Puckett , I . G . ; R . Ray , I . P . M . ; ' J . Middleton , Tyler ; Bros . Dalzell ,

Didsbury , Folman , Haynes ; and visitor , Bro . F . TI . Bennett , 12 S 0 . 'The lodge was duly opened , and after confirming the minutes of the previous meeting , Bros . Folman and Didsbury were raised to the Sublime Degree of AI . M . Bro . Bamford was unanimously elected W . AI . for the

ensuing year , also Bro . Dr . Rogers again as Treasurer , Bro . Aliddleton having his appointment renewed as Tyler . The usual Past Master's jewel was voted to Bro . Long , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The usual enjoyable banquet followed , to which the musical brethren contributed much to the success of the

evening . WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — The election meeting of this successful lodge took place on the 20 th inst . at Freemasons' Hall , VV . C . Lodge was duly opened by Bro . VVm . Malthouse , C . C , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . T . M . Butt , S . W . ; IL J . Lardner , I . W . ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . ; | . | . Howes , J . D . * , VV .

Snow , I . G . ; V . li . Greenwocd , W . S ., D . C . ; I . llosves , P . AL , Treas . ; K . 'Mallett , P . M ., Sec . ; VV . Pennefather , LP . AL j T . VV . Adams , P . M . ; P . II . Clisby , II . K . Clisby , S . H . C . Rumball , Brickdale , Freeman , Francom , Smith , N . Mackay , Rumball , and others . Visitor : Bro . F .

Walters , P . M . 132 G . 'The business before the lodge was the election of VV . AI ., Treasurer and Tyler , and Auditors for the annual audit ; also to raise Bro . Francom , and discuss some important notices of motion . Bro . E . Mallett , P . M ., having submitted thc minutes of the la-A regular meeting , they were unani-

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mously confirmed . Bro . Francom was raised to the Second Degree , Bro . Malthouse , in this his final work in the chair , acquitting himself most creditably , and being well supported by his officers . Tbe brethren unanimously elected Bro . T . AlcCIuer Butt , S . W ., to be VV . M . for the ensuing year , and that brother returned thanks . Bro . ) . Howes , P . M ., Treas ., next proposed that Bro .

Ala ! house , their out-going Master , be Treasurer , in his stead ; and Bro . Malthouse was unanimously elected to the honourable position of Treasurer of the lodge funds , the duties of which office our brother promised to discharge faithfully . Bro . VV . Smyth was unanimously ve-elect-sl to fulfil the duties of Tyler ; and some very important topics of lodge

interest were thoroughly discussed and adjudicated upon . Among these should be mentioned the hearty recognition by the lodge of the eminent services tendered by the outgoing VV . Alaster , Bro . VV . Alalthouse , to whom a sum of ten guineas for a Past Master ' s jewel was voted with acclamation . Thc services of Bro . J . Howes , P . M ., retiring Treasurer , were also recognised , Bro . Stevens proposing

a cordial vote of thanks to be recorded upon the minutes of the lodge to Bro . Howes , who , from the founding of the lodge , as an officer , VV . M ., Preceptor of the lodgeof instruction , and for several years their Treasurer , had shown a marked interest in the welfare and prosperity of the West Smithfield Lodge , which Bro . Stephens trusted would not cease now that Bro . Howes had relieved himself

of the duties of the treasury of the lodge . Bro . Lardner , as a co-initiate of Bro . Stephens , seconded this , fully endorsing that brother ' s remarks ; and it was carried with hearty unanimity . "Hearty good wishes" were given , and lodge was solemnly closed . There being no refreshments provided most of the brethren repaired to the adjacent Holborn

Restaurant , where , under the genial superintendence of Bro . Hamp , a capital impromptu repast was enjoyed , and the evening devoted to some excellent music Bro . Egbert Roberts , Organist , was as obliging as ever at the pianoforte , and sang several of his popular songs . Bros . AIcButt , Lardner , "Mallett , J . King , and Stephens , also contributed to the harmony , and a happy evening was

passed . DURHAM . —Marquis of Granby Lodge ( No . 124 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was helden 'Tuesday , the ist inst ., at the Alasonic Hall . Present : S . Wilson , VV . AI . ; S . F . Bouslield , S . W . ; H . Lawerence , acting J . W . ; Rev . Lawson , Chap . ; VV . Richardson , Sec . ; J . Walker , S . D . ; VV . Logan , J . I ) . ; VV . Robertson , I . G . ; J . Coxon , VV . Brignall , T . Bell , VV . | ohnson , Hauxwell , Davison , Carr ,

Philips , Goodhead , and others . Visitor : Bro . J . Hedley , 13711 . The lodge was opened in due form , when Mr . Thompson was initiated . Bro . Davison was duly passed to the Second Degree by the W . AI . in a most able manner , the S . VV . explaining the working tools . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting-room , where , under the presidency of the W . AL , a very pleasant evening was passed , to which Bros . Walker and Goodhead , of the Cathedral choir , contributed in no small degree .

GARSTON—Lodge of Harmony ( No . 220 ) . — The members of the above lodge met on Wednesday , 26 th ult ., at the Garston Hotel , to keep their annual festival and instal the VV . AI . for the year . Though a suburban lodge , the Harmony can boast of nearly a century's honourable work , and bids fair to keep up its ancient traditions . The chair was taken by Bro . E . Humphries , W . AL ; who

afterwards installed his successor in an unexceptionable manner . There were present Bros . S . Tickle , P . AI . ; H . Hatch , P . M . ; T . F . Hill , P . AL ; P . E . Rothwell , S . W . ( W . AL elect . ); VV . Olver , I . VV ., & c ; andamong the visitors were Bros , H . S . Alpass , G . Std . Br . of England , P . G . Sec ; | . P . Bryan , VV . M . 1035 ; J . G . Fisher , P . AL , 1599 ; Thomas Salter , P . G . S . D . ; Thomas Roberts , P . M ., 6 73 ; W . Hiles ,

W . AL , 1299 , and others . The VV . M . elect . ( Bro . P . E . Rothwell ) , was presented by Bros . XV . Vines , P . P . G . D . C . ; and Hatch , P . AL ; and after the usual honours , the following officers were invested ; Bros . Edgar Humphries , LP . AL ; VV . Olver , S . W . ; Joseph Williams , J . W . ; G . C . Clampit . S . B-. ; J . R . VVood , J . D . ; VV . S . Vines , P . P . G . D . C . treasurer ( re-elected ); James Carter , secretaiy ( re-appointed ); H . Hatch , P . AL , Al . C ; Robert Wright ,

I . G . ; W . Alilner , and P . Lott , Stewards ; Bro . Robinson was re-elected tyler . Instead of the usual P . AI . jewel , the I . P . M . elected to accept a stewardship to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and thirteen guineas was voted for that object . 'The brethren afterwards dined together , and a pleasurable evening was spent , a very effective musical programme being provided by Bros . J . P . Bryan , J . R . VVood , E . Humphries , & c

JARROW . —St . Bede ' s Lodge ( No . 1119 ) . — On Wednesday evening , the 26 th ult ., the usual meeting of the above lodge was held in the line new Alasonic Hall , Grange-road , the lodge being opened in _ due form by Bro . A . AlcDougall , VV . M ., assisted by his officers and a numerous assembly of members and visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the

ballot was taken for Mr . D . Roberts , when the candidate was declared to be unanimously elected . Mr . Roberts was in attendance , but , owing to the amount of business , it was arranged to postpone the initiation until an emergency meeting , to be held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . Keible was passed to the Second Degree . The VV . M . laid before the lodge the proposal of Grand

Lodge to increase the yearly subscriptions to the Fund of Benevolence ; and , atter some discussion , it was resolved to instruct the Alaster and his Wardens to vote against the proposed increase at the forthcoming Prov . Grand Lodge , to be held at Darlington in . October . The brethren then proceeded to the election of the VV . AI .

for the ensuing year , when Bro . Hugh Colder , S . VV ., was unanimously elected . Bro . 'Thos . Kenton , P . M ., was reelected 'Treasurer , and Bro . James Horner was likewise re-elected Tvler . Bros . VV . Creer , David Cameron , and W . Ramsey were elected Auditors . The lodge having been closed in harmony , an adjournment was made to the banqueting-room , and a pleasant evening was spent .

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SINCERITY LODGE ( No . 174 ) . —An important meeting of the above lodge was held at the Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , B . C ., on Alonday Iaul . The chair was abl y

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occupied by Bro . Beedell , VV . M . 1 G 07 ; also present , T . Jones , S . W . ; VV . Fraser , J . VV . ; C H . VVebb , P . AL Preceptor ; H . J . Cant , Hon . Secretary ; L . C . Haslip , S . D . ; J . S . Fraser , J . D . ; How , I . G . ; I ' a , t Masters VV . Newton , F . Brown , G . Junes , and Bros . Richardson . Sewell , Stephens , and Bro . P . AL Bowes , a visitor . Lodge was duly opened , and the ceremony of Installation was capitally worked , Bro . Jones acting " as VV . M . I-Iect ., and

subsequently appointed his officers . Lodge was resumed to enable the VV . M . to work the ceremony of Initiation , for which Bro . VV . Richardson was the candidate . Bro . VV . Fraser was elected VV . M . for the next Ipdge meeting , and the services of Bro . Beedell , in working the Installation ceremony , were recognised , a vote of thanks being passed in a highly appreciative manner . Lodge was closed , and next Monday being Bank Holiday , the lodge was adjourned until the 14 th inst .

UNITED PILGRIMS ( No . 507 ) . —At the meeting of this lodge , held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Friday , the 28 th ult ., there were present Bros . J . Bate , VV . M . ; R . Poore , S . W . ; G . VV . Knight , J . VV . ; A . R . Cranch , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; G . Hubbard , LG . ; John S . Terry , P . M . and Secretary ; J . VV . Watts , P . AL ; James Stevens , P . AL , Hon . Preceptor , and others . A

very instructive evening resulted from the able working of Bro . Bate , who rehearsed the entire ceremony of the Three Degrees , opening and closing his lodge respectively in each . It was a sufficient evening ' s work , and the brethren expressed their satisfaction with Bro . Bates ' s zeal and capacity . Bro . J . B . Sarjcant was the W . AL appointed for the ensuing meeting .

MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 7 S 1 ) . —A very successful meeting of the above lodge was held at the Silver Tavern , Buidett-road , on the 2 nd inst . Bro . A . XV Ellingford presided , assisted by Bros . Bull , S . VV . ; F . Robinson , J . VV . ; J . H . Pringle , Preceptor ; C . Breden , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . ; Shadrake , J . D . ; Harvey , P . AL , I . G . ; Past Alasters , Scheerboom and

Rawe , and Bros . Cockle , Scanes , E . Gregory , Kiniple , and others . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes read and confirmed . The initiation ceremony was carefully worked , Bro . Cockle candidate . The Third Section ofthe Lecture was then worked by the Preceptor , who was assisted by the brethren . Bro . Gregory was next tested , and in due

course the ceremony of passing was well . ' rendered . Lodge was closed down , whereupon the S . VV . was elected W . M . for the ensuing Wednesday . 'The subject of an annual summer banquet was next uuder consideration , and thc brethren resolved that it should take the form of an outing in the country , to which thebrethren could take their wives and their daughters , or , indeed , their sisterscousinsor

, , their aunts , to enjoy the pleasures of a change in the open country , preferably to having a banquet in a hot room in town . A capital Committee having Jjbeen appointed to enquire and report to the lodge on Wednesday next , when brethren who are interested in this affair are invited to attend , a highly interesting meeting was brought to a close , and lodge was adjourned .

We are particularly pleased to note the efficient manner in which Bro . Pringle , the recently appointed preceptor , superintends the working of the lodge , following faithfully in the steps of our esteemed Bro . S Turquand , P . AL , the previous Preceptor . The attendance , too , continues to be good , despite the hot weather , and this lodge may fairly be congratulated upon its continued success .

DALHOUSIE LODGE ( No . S 60 ) . —The regular meetings of the above lodge were continued on Tuesday last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters Tavern , Pownall Road , Dalston . Present : Bros . Catling , W . AL ; Smyth S VV Robinson , J . VV . ; W . H . Wallington , P . M . Preceptor ; F . Carr , Hon . Secretary ; T . Clark , S . D . ; Alarsh , J . D . ; Bunker , I . G . ; Wardell , Jones , Lorkin , Christian , Edwards ,

and others . I . odge was opened and minutes read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of Initiation was worked , Bro . Gray candidate . Lodge was called off , and on the resumption of Masonic duties , Bio . Gray was tested as a candidate for the Second Degree , and Bro . Clark worked the First and Second Sectionsof the Lecture . Bro . Smyth was elected W . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting , and a profitable meeting was closed in due form and adjourned .

UPTON LODGE ( No . 1227 ) . —This capital lodge met as usual on the 27 th ult ., at the Swan Tavern , Bethnal Green-road , Shoreditch . Bro . Horley was VV . M ., and had the following attendance to support him : Bros ' Ford , S . VV . ; Gieseke , J . VV . ; A . VV . Fenner , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . J . Free , Hon . Sec ; Turbefield , S . D . ; Simmonds , J . D . ; Oxley , LG . ; Powell , E . Wolf , Hersch , Gilbert

Cars , Moss , , Dimsmore , Stephens , Serjeant , G . H . Clark , Richardson , Pearcey , Benjamin Gray , Welch , and others . After the observance of all customary formalities , the ceremony of conferring the Second Degree was worked , Bro . Cars , candidate . Lod ^ e was closed down , and Bro . Moss worked tho First and " Second Sections of the First Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bros . VV . Richardson , 174 ; Cars 1707 ; Simmondsand

, , Dimsmore were duly admitted members of thc lodge . Bro . lord was duly elected W . AL for the ensiling lodge meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Aloss for his kindness in acting as Preceptor during the illness of Bro . Fenner , P . MT Preceptor . This was suitably acknowledged , and all business being disposed of , lodge was closed in perfect harmony and adjourned .

METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . iso 7 ) .--Therc was a good muster of the brethren of the above lodge on Alonday last , at Aloorgate 'Tavern , Moorgate-street . Bros . R . Knight , VV . M . ; G . W Knight , S . W . ; G . Emblem , J . VV . ; VV . Stiles , P . AL Preceptor ; Edwin Storr , Hon . Secretary ; Scales , P . AI . 'Treasurer ; VV . Martin , S . D . ; Poore , J . D . ; Albert , I . C ; and Bros . Sillas , Gent , Seefels , Stephens , Phillips , and others .

Lodge was duly opened and the minutes of the lastlodge meetingsubmitted and confirmed . Bro . Storr , with thc assistance ot the brethren , worked the First Section of thc Lecture , lhe ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Gent being candidate . Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Seefels was tested , and on lodge being opened in the Third Degree , Bro . Alartin worked the ceremony of raising . Bro . Knight then resumed thc chair , and lodge was closed down to thc First Degree . Bros . Phillips and Seefels were