Grand Mark Lodge.

M . W . G . M . ' s introduction , and by his action , which have placed the Degree in a very good and forward position . The provinces that have been created in that time , the recognition of this Grand Lodge by the

Grand Chapter of Canada , the presenting of the charity jewel , are only some few of the good deeds he has done for us . It has struck me , brethren , that there ought to be some distinguishing mark of your confidence

in the Gamd Master ( hear , hear ) , over and above that which has been shown to his predecessors , and what form that is to take is the great difficulty I have to set before you ; but there certainly never has been a

Master who has gone out of the chair , who has done so much during the time he has been our Sovereign . I therefore leave it to you , brethren , that inasmuch as it is difficult to decide what would be most acceptable

to the Grand Master , it struck me that in addition to the Past Grand Master ' s jewel , which he will receive almost as a matter of right , you would , among yourselves , consider whether there should not be altogether some

distinguishing badge which would associate in your minds our Master ' s good undertakings for us when he comes amongst us again ; it struck me that something like a pendant jewel to a collar—it is not the

expense—but you ought to give some distinctive mark for such good work , such admirable labour , for I can assure you that during the time I have been attending thc Boards of General Purposes , the work has

been such as must have received from you the greatest approbation of his ever-readiness to attend to our interests . I therefore lay it out to you , trusting that sonic other

brethren here , more of position than myself , will give it their attention and say what shall be done , but I make these remarks to you to show my feeling on the subject .

Bro . Parkinson suggested a committee , and Bros . Stebbing , Parkinson , Stevens , Meggy , Binckes , Rosenthal , and Spiers agreed to serve . The Grand Master said : Brethren , I do

not know how sufficiently to express my tnanks for thc very kind words which have fallen from Bro . Stevens , and thc exceedingly kind way in which this Grand Lodge has received them . I shall have another

opportunity , when I instal my successor in this chair , of entering into a detailed statement of thc way in which I have carried out the duties you imposed upon mc three years ago , and therefore I will not detain

you with any statistics as to thc progress of our Order . I shall content myself with thanking you for the very kind motion , and the kind way in which it has been received . Grand Lodge was then closed , and thc

brethren afterwards dined together . The toasts of the evening were proposed and honoured , and some delightful singing was given by Bro . De Lacy , Mr . Barnby , and Mr . Hodges , under the direction of Bro . John Read , Past Grand Organist .

BRO . W . J . HUGHAN , of Truro , Cornwall , will be very glad to hear from any brethren who possess , or know of , minutes of lodges , or copies * of MS . Constitutions , of an older date than A . D . 1720 . Our well-known and

highly-esteemed Brother is now engaged in preparing another work for thc press , which wc believe will pay especial attention to thc MS . Constitutions of the Freemasons , and has in his possession several copies of these ancient and valuable documents , which he

will publish for thc first time . He is particularly anxious to have every information obtainable witli respect to these manuscripts in the possession of lodges and brethren , as soon as possible .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Reports of Masonic Meetings .

THE CRAFT .

METROPOLITAN . Lodge of Faith , No . 141 . —The second regular meeting of the season of this ancient lodge took place at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . G ., on Tuesday , the 28 th Nov . Bro . C . C . Taylor , W . M ., presided , assisted by Bros . Green , S . W .: Themans ,

J . W . ; J . Kennett , S . D . ; Waygood , J . D . ; M . Davis , I . G . ; W . Carter , Treas . ; Anslow , Sec . ; and Longstaff , Tyler . There were also present : Bros . Fevers , W . Stewart , William Pope , Hopwood , N . Gluckstein , A . E . Harris , E . Gottheil , and James Hill , P . M . ' s , and a large lodge of brethren . The

preliminaries being disposed of , the minutes ofthe last meeting were read and confirmed , from which it appeared that ^ 10 had been voted to be placed on the list of the W . M ., who had announced his intention to represent the lodge as Steward at the next festival in support of the Annuity Fund for

Aged Freemasons and their Widows . The W . M . then conferred the third degree on Bros . GJuck , Nathan , Challis , and Levy , after which Bros . Tollady , Stokes , Ellis , Covington , Kendall , and Mead were passed to the second degree . These onerous duties were performed with a degree of perfection

reflecting the highest credit on the W . M ., and also on his officers , who went through their work with intelligence and ability . At the banquet table , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were briefly given and responded to , and profound sympathy was expressed at the mention of the serious

indisposition of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . The name of Her Majesty was also received with the greatest warmth and enthusiasm . The visitors were Bros . Hayward ( 186 ) , Woodman ( 157 ) , and Hume ( 51 ) . The proceedings were enlivened with songs by Bros . M . Davis , P . Davis , Painter , Woodman , Hume ,

and the following Masonic song , written and sung by Bro . Hutton , to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne : "From earliest ages have we known Thc Great Creator's power ,

Broadcast are all His blessings thrown To man , each day and hour . One of our race has taught us how United we should be ; For , singly , we must surely bow To adverse Destiny .

When / Esop lived , he knew our race "Were selfish to degree ; His knowledge easy 'tis to trace Of poor humanity . Of sticks a bundle , tied with string , Each tried to break in vain ; When single , then , indeed , the thing Was quickly rent in twain .

Let craftsmen , then , example shew , By helping one another ; How sympathising is , in woe , Each Mason for his brother . United let each heart and hand

On earth for ever be , That we may form a joyful band In heaven ' s eternity . Refrain—Let Masons all well bear in mind United they must be , And the emblems of their noble Craft .

Faith , Hope , and Charity . Star Lodge , No . 1275 . —The regular meeting of this rapidly-increasing and prosperous lodge was held on Friday , the 1 st inst ., at the Marquis of Granby Tavern , Deptford . Present : Bros . C J . HoKg , P . G . S .. P . M ., W . M . ; G . F . Guest , D . C , as

S . W . ; 1-1 . Crabtrec , J . W . ; J . Smith , P . G . P ., P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Darke , S . D . * . G . Pymm , P . M ., J . D . ; E . Townsend , as I . G . ; W . Kipps , Org . ; J . Gilbert , Tyler ; W . Ough , P . G . P ., I . P . M . ; K . F . Duff , S . Homewood , C . Saunders , J . Fox , J . Davis , C . Drake , J . Drake , A . Flaxman ,

E . Lane , W . Bell , J . J . Limcbeer , W . H . Trampleasure . G . S . Elliott , and W . M . Bull , Visitors : Bros . J . Coates ( 144 ) and E . II . Thiellay ( D . C . 145 ) . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read aiid confirmed . Messrs . C . Drake , J . DrakeA .

Flax-, man , and E . Lane were initiated into Freemasonry , ancl Bros . Dr . A . Farr and W . Avill were passed to thc second degree , in an admirable manner by the W . M . It was resolved that thc future meetings of the lodge be held elsewhere , the selection of the

house being left for discussion at next regular meeting . There being five candidates for initiation , it was arranged to hold an emergency meeting on Friday , the 29 th inst . Thc lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , to banquet .

I'ROVI . YCIAL . HERTFORD . — Hertford Lodge No . 403 . — The installing meeting of thii lodge was held at the

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Town Hall on 28 th ult ., the brethren present were : Bros . H . B . Hodges , W . M . ( presiding ) ; J . D . Medcalf , S . W ., * O . N . Wagner , J . . ; J . R . Cocks , Treas . ; T . S . Carter , Hon . Sec . ; J . Boatwright , S . D . ; W . H . Nicholls , J . D . ; the Rev . L . Deedes , Chap . ; C . P . Wyman , I . G . and Org . ; S . Neale , M . C . ; C .

Drummond , I . P . M . ; S . Austin , P . M . ; E . A . Simson , L . B . Harvey , H . Campkin , E . Salisbury , P . M . ; F . Taylor , W . P . Willson , W . Warrener , J . Harrington , A . J . Small , P . Page , Abel Smith , R . Dimsdale , E . R . P . Francis , F . Roberts , H . C . Heard , P . M . ; S . S . Frankenberg . Visitors : Bros . R . B . Croft ,

39 6 ; W . B . Heath , P . M . 504 ; R . R . Shillitoe , P . M ; Shillcock , P . M . ; J . R . Dagg , 449 ; R . C . Barnes , 468 ; R . H . Groombridge , J . W . 183 ; W . Cutbush , 141 ; Adean , Grindle . Bros . Abel Smith , Francis and Roberts were passed to the third degree ; Bro . Croft was elected a joining member ; Bro . J . D .

Medcalf , S . W ., was installed W . M . by Bro . Hodges , I . P . M ., in a masterly style , and he appointed as his officers : Bros . E . A . Simson , S . W . ; S . Neale , J . W . ; the Rev . L . Deedes , Chap , ( reappointed ) ; J . W . Cockes , Treas . ( reappointed ) ; T . S . Carter , Hon . Sec . ( reappointed ) ; J . Boatwright , S . D .

( reappointed ) ; W . H . Nicholls , J . D . ( reappointed ) ; C . P . Wyman , Org . ( reappointed ) ; H . Campkin , I . G . ; C . Drummond , M . C . ; E . Salisbury W . P . Willson , Stewards ; andT . Wright , Tyler ( fourteenth time ) . The W . M . presented Bro . Hodges with a solid gold P . M . ' s jewel which had been voted by the

lodge , and a Prov . Grand Senior Warden s jewel which has been subscribed for by some of the brethren . Bro . Hodges presented Bro . Carter with a Past Secretary ' s jewel in token of his esteem and regard . It was resolved that application be made for permission to form a Royal Arch Chapter to be

attached to the lodge . The lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to a sumptuous banquet in the assembly room at the Shire Hall , where they spent a very pleasant evening , and retired at an early hour . MARKET HARBOROUGH . —St . Peter ' s Lodge , No 1330 . —The regular monthly meeting was held on

Friday , istinst . The W . M . Sir Henry Halford was unavoidably prevented from attending , and the I . P . M . Bro . W . Kelly , P . G . M ., was absent owing to indisposition , the chair was therefore occupied by Bro . G . Toller , jun ., P . G . Sec . ; amongst those present were : Bros , the Rev . J . Halford , P . G . Chap .

S . W . ; F . Kemp , J . W . ; Rev . J . Beaumont , Chap . ; W . H . Morris , P . M . as Sec . ; T . Macaulay , S . D . ; Dr . Grant J . D . ; J . Dixon , Org ; Robinson , I . G . ; Fuller , Steward ; Albert Pell , M . P ,, P . G . Reg . ; and many other members of the lodge . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and

confirmed , Bros . Wiggins and Ellis passed a satisfactory examination as E . A . ' s , and were passed tothedegree of F . C . ; the lecture on the tracing-board was given by the W . M ., after which portions ofthe ceremony of initiation were worked in a lodge of instruction .

The lodge having now purchased a set of jewels for its own use , on the motion of the Rev . J . Halford a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to St . John ' s Lodge , Leicester for the loan of their jewels , which had hitherto been . used . Some discussion

took place as to the establishment of a Lodge of Instruction . —The Rev . J . Halford , S . W ., on behalf of the lodge expressed his thanks to the acting W . M . for coming over from Leicester to undertake thc duties of thc chair . —Bro . Toller having responded , after a candidate had been proposed for initiation ,

the lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent an hour very pleasantly in social intercourse . This young lodge as was alluded to at thc late meeting of P . Grand Lodge , is progressing very favourably , and possesses an exceedingly handsome set of furniture and jewels .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

Mount Sinai Chapter , No . 19 . —The usual weekly - meeting of this justly-celebrated chapter was held at thc Union Tavern , Air-street , Piccadilly , on Saturday , the 25 th ult ., when , instead of labour , thc companions set the evening apart for refreshment . Bro . Smith , the host , provided an excellent banquet ,

which gave universal satisfaction , the wines beir . g pronounced of the finest quality . On this auspicious occasion thc presiding officers were Comps . J . Brett , G . D . C , P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; J . Thomas , H . ; J . Boyd , P . Z . J . ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . Z ., P . S . ; and Woodstock , P . Z ., S . E . The

Stewards under whose auspices the arrangements were so well made and carried out were Comps . Sharp , Cameron , Hamilton , Beck , Reed , Swallow , Finney ( sen . ) , Finney ( j "" - ) , Gordon , Merrick , and Woodstock , S . E . After the cloth was removed , the customary toasts were given . Comp . J . Smith , P . G . S . B ., responded for the Grand Officers , and

Comps . W . Carpenter , Buss , and Mastcrman replied for the visitors . Comp . C . A . Cottebrune , P . Z ., in an eloquent speech , gave the toast of "Thc Presiding M . E . Z ., Comp . J . Brett , " which was most enthusiastically received . Comp . Brett responded , and in glowing terms proposed the toast of " The P . S ., Comp . C . A . Cottebrune , P . Z ., " in connection