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Widows of Freemasons . His list was a long way above the average , and helped to swell the large amount of over £ 14 , , which was gathered at that festival . He was warmly congratulated over his success . All busine-ss being ended , the lodge was closed , amiae'joutned to meet on Thursday , Apt il 24 th . There were present besides those named Bros . H . A . Collington , P . M . ; J . True-love , P . M . ; J . Woollctt ,

R . J . Harvey , J . Rcnnie , K . T . Stringer , H . W . F . Fellows , J . W . Hadington , C . F . Buhler , W . Simmons , W . Abbott , G . Wilelcrmuth , J . Buibele , J . Sanders , G . C . Whibley , K . G . G . Bax , W . H . Luckcraft , J . Stanley , G . Hill , and others . Amongst a large number of visitors we noticed Bios . C . Bretlan , W . M . 7 81 ; J . Lightfoot , P . M . 147 ; J . Mott , 147 ; J . Dawkins , J . D . 70 ; J . Warcup , 140 ; R . W .

Robinson , 879 ; J . M . Hunt , I . G . 1 G 62 ; A . Conningham , 1625 , and others . A splendid banquet , which reflected the greatest credit on Bro . Morgan , the host , was served uneler his personal superintendence ; all were pleased with it . The usual loyal toasts were given and responded to . Songs , recitations , & c , were indulged in , and btought to a close a pleasant'evening , when the brethren separated to enjoy " Tired nature ' s sweet repose , balmy sleep . "

COCKERMOUTH . —Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 4 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Station-street . There were present , Bros . Capt . Sewcll , W . M . ; T . Bird , S . W . ; T . C . Robinson , J . . ; J . Black , I . P . M . ; W . Shilton , P . M . ; W . H . Lcwthwaite , P . M . and Org . ; W . F . Lamonbv , P . M . ( Freemason ) ; I .

Fearon , Sec ; H . Peacock , S . D . ; R . W . Robinson , J . D . ; R . Harrison , I . G . ; W . Paisley , Stewartl ; J . Hewson , Tyler ; R . Bailey , J . Evening , J . Towers , J . Borrowscale , T . C . Fearon , J . C . Nicholson , and T . Mason . Visitors : — Bros . H . Cook , P . M . 119 and 1225 , P . G . S . W . ; A . Taylor , P . M . 1532 , P . P . G . S . B . The lodge being opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . Mison subsequently

gave proof of his proficiency as a F . C ., and was regularly raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., assisted by his officers , the J . D . giving the latter part of the traelitiemal history , the J . W . presenting the working tools ,: ind the b . W . delivering the closing charge of the degree . After the lodge had been closed down and hearty good wishes tendered from Lodges 119 ,

1073 , and 1532 , Bio . Cook I .. S . VV ., warmly complimented the W . M . on the manner in which he hail pel formed the work of the cning , this being only the second meeting alter the installation . Bro . Cook further expressed the pleasure it had afforded him to be present in Skiddaw Lodge alter a lapse of twelve or thirteen years , and he should take the earliest opportunity to cemvey to

the R . W . Prov . Grand Master the excellent way in which the W . M . and his officers hail performed their dulies . Bro . Lamonby , P . M ., having intimated his wish that the notice of motion for the formation of a Masonic library in connection with the lodge stand over for a month , when there would he rnoie time to discuss it , the lodire was closed with the customary hymn , "Now the evening shadows closing . "

DRIFFIELD . —Sykes Lodge ( No . 1040 ) . —The members eif this lodge met in their hall , on Wednesday , 19 th ult ., for the installation of the following officers , the ceremony being performed bv Bro . Richard lioggctt , P . M . ; Bros . W . Santon , W . M . ; 10 . Wilson , P . M . ; | . Dunn , S . W . ; J . S . Wilson , J . W . ; R . Tea ) , P . M ., Treas . ; S .

Chadwick , Chap . ; H . Ilolgreaves , Sec ; M . Simpson , S . D . ; G . Biclby , J . D . ; R . Hornby , D . C . ; J . Elgey , P . M . ; J . T . Kiiby , I . G . ; W . Barmby and W . Ross , Stewards ; R . Potts , Tyler . The installation bant ] uet was held in the evening , at the Bell Hotel , when several of the brethren from neighbouring lodges attended .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 I . —The usual monthly meeting of this popular lodge was held on Tuesday afternoon , the 25 th ult .. at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , where there was an attendance of about eighty members and \ isilors . The chair was occupied by Bro . Lindo Courtenay , W . M ., and amongst the Craft principals present were Bros . W . J . Chapman , I . P . M I . Bell ,

P . M ., D . C , J' . G . S . ; B . B . Marson , P . M ., - P . P . G . S . B . ; J . McKcnzie , S . W . ; W . \\ . Samibrook , J . W . ; A . Wuolrieii , Treas . ; J . Atkinson , Sec ; F . Emery , J . D . ; | . Pyer , I . G . ; W . Savage , S . S . ; H . P . Squire , J . S . ; R . Burgess , Org . ; and W . 1-1 . Ball , Tyler . The brethren included Bros . J . M . Boyd , J . Shrapnell , P . Lowndes , J . Hill , II . Leslie , H . Holden , Thomson , Ballard , W . M . Annatid

J . R . Brown , F . Cowdell , Rae , Ashley , Meers , Slimson , Dixon , Wainwright , Walton , Johnson , and others . The Three Degrees were down on the circular , but as Mr . 'J " . W . Robeitson ( son of the celebrated author of " Caste , " and other comedies ) , who was unanimously elected , had to go to London on business , his initiation was postponed . Bros . Wainwright , Stimson , Dixon , Hemming , and Wyatt were passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Holden , Hay .

tcr , and Burby were raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason . Alter two or three propositions for joining , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . Several standard toasts were alteiwards given , and during the evening capital songs were contributed b y Bros . Webster , Williams , Greenwood , Walton , Hemming , " Stimson , Hragginton , Chapman , and others , Bro . R . Burgess , Org ., presiding at the piano .

BOLTON . —St George ' s Lodge ( Xo . 1723 ) . — The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , the ' sOth ult ., at the Commericsl Hotel , at 6 o ' clock in the evening . The following were present : —Bros , [ olill . Greenhalgh , W . M . ; N . Nicholson , S . W . ; Henry Stead , as J . W . ; J . M . Kutter , P . M ., Sec ; Jas . Ife-ywood , S . D . ; ' W . Coiiit , J . D . ; R . Latham , I . G . ; | . W . Taylor , P . Prov . G . O ., M . of C . ; John Barratt , Steward ; J . W . Roiley , Tiler ; Past

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Masters G . P . Brockbank , P . Prov . G . D . ; J . M . Entwisle P . Prov . G . S . of W . ; C . Stanley , James Richardson , T . Morris ; Bros . Smith , Cosgrave , Blain , Bradourn , Brierley , RamwcII , Harwood , Holt , and Priestley . The minutes of the proceedings of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . James Hall , late of Lodge 221 , was balloted feir , and elected a joining member . Mr .. William

Daniel Hughes , e > f Bolton , was bal ' . oted for , and approved as a candidate for initiation ; Bros . Ramwell , Harwood , Holt , and Priestley having passed a satisfactory examination as to their proficiency , retired ; the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bros . Ramwell , Harwooel , Holt , and Priestley were passed to the degree of F . C . by Bro . | . M . Entwisle , and the working tools of the eiegne were

explaineel by the S . Warden . Bro . Hargreaves having been examined and entrusted , he , with the oilier candidates , retired , and the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when Bro . Hargreaves was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason by Bro . Charles Stanley , who also instructed him in the working tools of the degree . Cloaed to the First Degree . Mi . William D uiiel Hughes

was duly initiated into Masonry by Bro . G . P . Brockbank , the working tools were explained hy the J . W ., and the charge elelivered from the chair . The Secretary ^ reported that seven of the brethren in the lodge had officiated as Stewards at the festival for Aged Freemasons and their Widows , which was belt ! in London under the presidency , of Col . Starkie , Prov . G . Master of East Lancashire—viz .,

Bros . Brockbank , Entwisle , Taylor , Ferguson , Rutter , Nicheilson , Court . Bro . Cosgrave , M . D ., was proposed as a joining member . A portion of the ancient rules and charges ' was read by the Senior Warden , and the lodge closed at 9 p . m . The brethren adjourned to banquet , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed anel honoured .

INSTRUCTION . WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . — The first meeting eif the above lodge of instruction , since the alteration in ' the evening for meeting , was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Spread Eagle Hotel . The following were amongst the brethren present : —Bros . W . A . Blackn . ore , W . M . ; | . Frost , S . W . ; W . F . Wardropcr ,

J . W . ; J . G . Carter , A . N . Ncwens , S . D . ; J . J . Holland , J . D . ; P . " V . Denham , I . G . ; H . J . Newcns , and A . A . Denhani , Sec . The ceremonies of the Second anil Third Degices were worked , Bro . Ul . K-kmore woiking tin- . Second ( with Bro . C . E . Golding as candidate ) and liro . J . G . Carter the Third , when Bro . A . N . Neweus went through the

cereninny of being raised . The question of providing proper Masonic clothing was discussed , but the question was defer reel until after the meeting of the regular lodge ( 10 . ( 4 ) . The brethren warmly appreciated the kindness el Bro . Carter as Preceptor . Bro . Charles K . Golding ( of the 1210 ) was unanimously elected a member .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BARROW-IN-FURNESS .-Abbey Chapter ( No . 1225 ) . —The annual insi .-illaiion in coiiiieelion with the above chapter war , held on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Harrington Hotel . E . Comp . M . Haslam was installed M . E . Z . ; E . Comp . G . Cornfield , II . ; and Comp . E . J . Morgan , J . The ceremony was efficiently performed by If . Comp . Biooke- , P . P . G . S . N ., and

E . Coni |) . R . Worrall , P . P . G . S . e > f Cheshire , subsequently the M . E . Z . installed his -oflicers as follows : —Comps . II . | . Klyne , S . E . ; J . Settle , S . N . ; G . Cornfield , P . Z ., Tre ' as . ; J . Read , P . S . ; C . P . Richards , 1 st Asst . S . ; W Bath , 2 nd Asst . S . ; S . S . Lord , Organist ; D . Smyth , S . S . ; G . Nelson , J . S . ; aid W . Ford , Janitor . K . Comp . florker , P . Z ., then presented E . Comp . Brooke , on behalf

of the chapter , with a poitrait <> l himself , as a recognition of the great services he had rendered to the chapter , and of the elifficulties which hail been overcome in the formation of the chapter and in its subsequent maintenance , owing to the zeal he had displayed in the movement , anil the assistance he had rendered with . 1 view of promoting its welfare . The portrait represented E . Comp . Brooke

wearing the robes and insignia of his oliiee as the lirst M . IO . Z . ol the chapter . The portrait was taken hy Comp . C . P . Richards , and enlarged and painted in oils , and was in every respect not only a worthy and fitting present , but was a credit to the artistic taste of Comp . Riehanls . It was mounted in a rich goM frame , and the following inscription was engrossed at the foot : — "Presented to E .

Comp . R . A . Brooke , P . P . G . S . N ., first Z . of the Chapter No . 1225 , 1 S 78 . " E . Comp . Brooke then made a suitable replv , and thanked the companions for this proof of the services he h .: d rendered . He begged to present the chapter with the poitrait , and wished it the greatest possiblesuccess . The M . E . Z . then presented , on behalf of the chapter , a P . Z . 's jewel to E . Comp . I looker for the

manner in which he had conducted the business of the chapter during the past year . The jewel , which was supplied by 10 . Comp . Kenning , Lonelon , was of elegant design in gold , and was engraved as follows : " Abbey Chapter , No . I 22 . V Presented to 10 . Comp . K . Hooker in recognition of the zeal with which he ilischargcd his duties as M . E . Z .

fur the year ending 261 !) February , iS / ej . " Bro . I looker having replied , the chapter was closed according to ancient custom . The companions retired 10 an adjoining room , where dinner was provided by Mr . Beardmorc , the M . IO . Z . occupying the chair . The usual loyal and Rtiyal Arch toasts were given and duly honoured , and the evening was enlivened with songs given by various companions .

1 rince ; Leopold lias sent ; i contribution of £ ^ 0 towaids the Birkbeck Literary and Scientific Institution Building Fund .

Knightstemplar.

KnightsTemplar .

KEOKUK , U . S . A . —Damascus Commandery ( No . 5 ) . — The 12 th Feb . was an eventful day in the history of Masonry in this city . It was the time fixed for C'inferring the Oreler of the Red Cross upon a number of candidates . This ceremony was commenced at 2 o ' clock in the afternoon , and lasted until nearly 6 . The candidates were Joseph Bennett , of this city , and Wm . G . Kent , S .

Atlec , Edwin D . Smith , anil Henry C . Sprecn , of Fort Madison . The ceremony of conferring this Order was performed by Sir Knig ht Henry W . Rothert , P . G . M . and E . G . of Damascus Commandcry . In the evening the ceremonies assumed a social character , and Masonic Hall was the scene of a . brilliant and festive gathering , the occasion being a Red Cross banquet given in honour of the

Order . The event was one that has been looked forward to with much interest , and for which extensive preparations were made . The hall was brightly illuminated and decorated with the banners of the commandcry , the Sir Knights appeared in full uniform and displayed knightly gallantry , many of the ladies were handsomely dressetl , and altogether the spectacle was a pleasing one to look

upon . The company was composed exclusively of the Sir Knig hts of Damascus Commandcry and their families , visiting Sir Knights and their wives , and representatives of the press . But these were sufficient to form a large assemblage . Shortly after 9 o ' clock all present were formed into procession , and proceeded to the bantpiet hall with the ceremony incident to the occasion . A bounteous repast ,

gotten up by the wives of the Sir Knights , was then served . This partook of the generosity and hospitality for which the Sir Knig hts are noted in all these entertainments . Following the hamlet came the toasts and responses . Sir Knight Rothert , E . C ., was Master of the Ceremonies , and delivered the opening address , in which he alluded to the importance of the occasion , and thanked those who

had assisted in making it so interesting , 'i he first toast was : " i Our Ladies—God bless them . " Response by Sir Knight Dr . J . M . Shaffer . Dr . Shaffer maelc a very appropriate response , referring to woman and her supremacy in highly complimentary terms . His remarks were warmly applauded . The next toast was : "Masonry and Religion—the promptings of one are the teachings of the

other . " Response by Sir Knight Rev . R . C Mcllwaine , wlio traced the relations between Masonry and Christianity thiough various stages of their history , ami said that while Masonry is ne , t Cnristianity it is founded on Christianity , anel its teachings are in harmony therewith . Joseph B iinctt , otic eif the Zerrubabels , was then called

upon and responded in a very happy manner . I he next toast was : "Templar Masonry—its aims , its purposes , ami its enjoyments . " Response hy Sir Knight R . F . Bower , P . G . C . In introducing Bro . Bower , the Eminent Commander spoke of him in the most complimentary manner , and paid a high tribute to his services to Masonry and the distinction he has achieved ill the Order . Bro .

Bower acknowledged the honour 111 suitable words , and gave an interesting and scholarly review of the history of Temple Masonry . He spoke feelingly anel eloquently of the prov , ess , the chivalry , the valiancy , the magnanimity , and the persecutions eif the Knights Templar through all their eventful career . Sir Knight Bower spoke at considerable length , and his remarks were listened to with intense

interest . It was the purpose to hear from the remaineler ot the Zerrubabels , and the following additional toasts were on the programme , but owing to the lateness 1 f the hour it became necessary to adjourn the ceremonies : — " Faith , I lope , and Charity ; " as knights anel as Masons we are taught to have faith in God , hope in immortality , anel charity towards all mankind . Response by Sir Knight

Frank Allyn . "Masonry and Civil Government ; " we recognise the authority of each , and promise obeiliencc to both . Response by Sir Knig ht Kullcdgc Lea . " Our Absent Friends . " Response by Sir Knight W . O . Crosby , of Centerville-. After the banquet the remainder of the ceremony of the Red Cross Oreler was performed . The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing . Among the visitors present were II . Clay Stuart and wife , Robert

10 . Smith , Dr . A . C . Huberts , H . C . Spreen and wile , E . I ) . Smith ami wile , Samuel Atlee and wife , Mrs . J . C . Blackburn and Win . G . Kent , wife and niece , Foit Madison ; W . O . Crosby and wife , and . ) . K . Boyles and wife , Centerville ; H . Lea , Kcosauqua ; L . L . Therine , Wm . F . Grubb , and Win . II . Manning , l- ' uuiiiigton . During the evening Mr . Camp exhibited the operations of the p honograph in the hall , to the de-li ght of all present .

India.

India .

BOMBAY . —Keystone Chapter ( No . 757 , E . G . ) —This chapter held its regular meeting at the Masonic Hall , Nesbit-lane , Byculla , Bombay , on Monday , the 13 th January . Present , M . E . Comp . Counsel ! , P . Z . ; V . 10 . Comp . Watson , P . H . ; V . E . Comp . Cooper , P . J . ; M . E . Comps . Barrow , P . P . Z . ; Howe , P . P . Z . ; McKcnzie , P . P . Z . ; Comps . Tomliuson , Scribe E . ; Kapadier , S . N . J

Armstrong , P . S . ; Brentian , 1 st Assistant ; Jones , 2 nd Assistant ; Robinson , Treasurer ; Singer , Janitor . The summons convening the meeting was read . The minutes of the last convocation were rend and confirmed . The minutes eif the permanent Committee were read , and M . E . Comp . P . Z . then informed the companions present that the business eif the evening evas of a pleasing nature—it

was to present M . E . Comp . B irrow , P . P . Z ., with a jewel of the chapter pittern for the long and valuable services he had rendered to the chapter . The jewel was then attached , with a few neat and appropriate remarks . M . l ' - Comp . Barrow replied in suitable terms . Head a letter from M . E . Comp . Mitchell , who was compelled to leave Bombay thiough sickness , ; eud consequently tenetered hi :-