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Treas . ; A . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; G . F . Smith , Sec , D . C . , * Capt . W . Furse , AV . S . ; H . Jakins , J . W . Hayton , and others ; and several visitors . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . J . W . Hayton was duly raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . ; the ceremony being most impressively and perfectly rendeied by the W . AI ., and the

officers performed their work in a highly efficient manner . The candidate for initiation—Mr . H . S . Trego , Mus . Bac . —being unavoidably absent , his initiation was deferred till March 12 th , when an emergency meeting will be called . The next business on the agenda was a motion by Bro . 1 J . W . Brooke , I . P . M ., to change the day of meeting .

After the reasons which rendered the change necessary had been explained at length , and the proposition seconded by Bro . Dr . Bott , S . W ., it was unanimously agreed to change the day from the last Thursday to the second Saturday . The names of four gentlemen having been proposed for initiation , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CHICHESTER . —Lodge of Union ( No . 38 ) . — We recently reported the annual meeting and banquet upon the installation of W . Bro . L . G . Raper , as W . M . of this old lodge , the Earl of March and Kinaird , ALP ., being at the same time invested as S . W . It Is satisfactory to find that the impetus thus given to the Union Lodge has been maintained , and Freemasonry appears to be rapidly gaining

strength in Chichester . At the ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge on Thursday , the 3 rd inst , about thirty brethren , including eleven Past Masters and ten members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , were present . Bros . Lord Algernon Gordon Lennox , 1604 ; Lord Francis Gordon Lennox , 209 ; Thomas Weller-Poley , S . W . 10 ; and G . Gatehouse , P . AL , P . P . G . D ., were balloted for as joining

members , and each unanimously elected . Bro . Hugh Wyatt was at the same time advanced to the Degree of F . C , and at the conclusion of the labours of the evening the brethren adjourned . The brethren present included W . Bros . R . G . Raper , W . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; Arthur

Smith , I . P . M ., Prov . Grand Steward ; George Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; G . Molesworth , P . AL , P . P . G . D . ; J . St . Clair , P . M ., P . P . J . W . ; N . Henty , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; O . N . Wyatt , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; Rev . H . W . Davey , P . M ., P . P . G . C ; W . Pillow , P . AL , P . P . G . O ., * Bond , P . M . ; Percival , P . M . ; and others .

BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( No . 41 ) . — A regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on the 3 rd inat . The following brethren were present : Bros . C . W . Radway , W . M . ; Philip Braham , acting I . P . M . ; R . B . Cater , S . W . ; E . J . B . Mercer , J . W . ; T . P . Ashley , P . M . and Treasurer ; J . W . Murlis , Sec ; A . Holmes , S . D . ; T . Ames , J . D . ; Thomas Wilton , P . M .

and D . C ; VV . L . Baldwin , Org . ; W . Peach , I . G . ; T . E . Wilton and H . B . Smith , Stewards ; Past Masters F . Williams , T . B . Moutrie , J . Rubie , and J . Clark ; members , F . Baldwin , G . H . Bartlett . T . F . Pinker J . Robinson , R . Mann , J . Cartmel , W . H . Reynolds , J . G . Brown , John G . Wilton . Visitors , J . Stuckey , W . M . 906 ; Dill , P . M . 906 ; Hill , P . M . 906 , & c . j Price , P . M . 297 ; W . Gill , 53 .

The lodge having been opened the minutes of the last regular lodge and lodge of instruction were read and confirmed . Letters of apology read for non-attendance from the esteemed I . P . M ., Bro . Dr . H . Hopkins , who to the regret of the brethren is in ill-health , also from Bros . Clark and Wetherman , who were on the summons for being passed . Bro . Bartlett and Pinker being in

attendance were examined and entrusted . Bro . Bartlett and Pinker were passed to the F . C . Degree . Bro . Holmes , S . D ., gave the tools . Several accounts passed for payment . The Treasurer ' s accounts , duly audited , were p resentedand passed . Bros . Ashley , P . M . and Treasurer , pointed out that Bro . Wilton , P . M ., was going up as a Steward for the Girls' School , and on the Treasurer ' s proposition , seconded

b y the W . M ., the lodge voted sixty-five guineas to the Girls' Charity , the amount to be placed on Bro . Wilton ' s list . This will qualify the lodge as Vice-President of the Girls . The VV . M . explained that Dr . Hopkins , I . P . M ., had contributed forty-five guineas towards this amount , and trusted the brethren would individually give what help they could to the Stewards' list . Bro . Wilton returned thanks .

The W . M ., in the regretted and unavoidable absence of Bro . Dr . Hopkins , through ill health , read a paper from Bro . Hughan , P . G . S . D ., respecting the early history of the Royal Cumberland Lodge , No . 41 , particulars of which interesting paper here follow : . ~ Communication from Bro . W . J . Hughan , P . G . S . D ., & c , respecting some early records of the Royal

Cumberland Lodge , No . 41 , Bath . "My friend , Bro . Dr . Hopkins , I . P . M . No . 41 , & c , tells me , in answer to my enquiries , that on Oct . 17 th , 173 S , the Rev . Dr . J . T . Desaguliers , F . R . S ., occupied the chair of the ' Royal Cumberland . ' He did so as a Past Grand Master of England , having been the Grand Master in 1719 . This celebrated natural philosopher also occupied the chair

of the lodge on November ist of the same year . " The Secretary seems to have left a portion of a page blank to complete a record on the 1 ith October , when the lodge assembled 'at the particular desire of Mr . Ward , Deputy Grand Master , and Sir Edward Mansell , Bart . ' Dr . Hopkins also tells me that the two pages following the minute of the 17 th October are also blank .

" I think ray researches lately will enable me to explain what should nave been inserted thereon , ajid I presume that the Secretary was determined to do his part extra well , so delayed the entry for a special report , —and never wrote a line ! " In the ' St . James' Evening Post' for 1738 occurs the following announcement as dated , ( verbatim et literatim . ) " ' Bath , October 30 th . The Prince of Wales being at

Bath for the beneht ot his health , an extraordinary lodge was held at the "Bear" Tavern , at which were present Karl Darnley , late G . M . ; John Ward Esq ., D . G . M . , * Sir Edward Mansell , Bart . ; Dr . Desaguliers and otherbrethren , in honor of the day , and in respect to his Royal Highness ,

who is a brother . Note . — I he day was the King's birthday . ' " I submit that a resolution should be passed by order of tbe lodge , to have the above duly inserted on one of the vacant pages , as an extract from the paper named . "At page 137 of the Book of Constitutions , A . D . 173 S ( owned by the lodge ) , will be found an account of the initiation of the Prince of Wales , to whom the work was

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dedicated . The Earl of Darnley was Grand Master in 1737 ; John Ward , the D . G . M . from 1735 to 173 S , became Lord Ward , ( Viscount Dudley and Ward ) and was Grand Masterin 1742-3 . Sir Edward Mansell , Bart ., was J . G . W . in 1734 and S . G . W . in 1735 , and Dr . Desaguliers not only was G . M . in 1719 , but was again in office as D . G . AL in 1 7 , 1723 , and 1725 .

"W . J . H . " On the proposition of the Treasure . * , seconded by the W . M ., it was resolved that the original document be inserted on one of the blank pages in the minute book for October 173 S , in explanation of the proceedings at that date , which the then Secretary omitted to enter , and affording other information connected therewith . Carried

unanimously . A very hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Hughan was carriedby acclamation . Bro . Ashley proposed and Bro . Wilton seconded that Bro . Rapson , one of the oldest P . M . ' s of the lodge , be elected an honorary member . Carried . A discussion took place as to the advisability of having a permanent Secretary , and the question was to be considered . A vote of thanks to the visiting brethren concluded the business . The lodge was then closed in perfect harmony .

LIVERPOOL . —Mariners Lodge ( No . 249 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at 6 p . m ., Bro . Whalley , W . M . in the chair , supported by the following officers and members : Bros . John Hayes , P . M ., P . P . G . Registrar , Treas . ; J . C . Robinson , P . M . { Freemason ); VV . Vernon , J . W . ; Joseph Jeaneway ,

S . D . ; M . Davis , J . D . ; B . Parry , I . G . ; M . Howarth , S . S . ; R . Bradley , J . S . ; Robert Collins , Sec ; A . B . Ewart , Org . ; VV . H . Ball , Tyler ; R . Richards , Alfred Samuel , Harris , Hyman , P . Ball , F . Cooper , W . Gamble , John Pye , J . White . Visitors : Bros . H . S . Alpass , P . M . i 55 and 6 So , Prov . G . Sec ; W . H . Beevers , J . W . 594 ; J . Botton , I . G . 594 ; I . Mitton , 1502 , and others .

After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . John C . Spurr , which being favourable , he was impressively initiated by the W . M ., the antient charge being delivered by the acting S . W ., Bro . Vernon . The sum of two pounds was voted for the relief of a distressed widow . A gentleman

was proposed for initiation . The lodge was closed and the brethren retired for refreshment . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were proposed and responded to , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . Bros . Samuels , Mitton , Botton , Davis , and Ewart contributed to the harmony of the evening by singing a capital selection of songs .

BRIGHTON . —Royal York Lodge ( No . 315 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday the ist inst ., in the Masonic Room , Royal Pavilion . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . T . Packham , those present including the officers—Bros . G . Nash , J . W . ; W . H . Gibson , Sec ; G . R . Lockyer , S . D . ; R . T . Nye , J . D . ; H . Payne , Steward ; and W . Anderson , I . G . The Past Masters of the lodge present included

Bros . W . R . Wood , VV . T . Nell , J . W . Stride , C P . Smith , C . VV . Hudson , J . Curtis , Prov . G . Stwd ., P . M . 1797 ; C . VVren , and J . Pearson . The brethren of the lodge present included Bros . A . II . Thacker , VV . Hollands , J . VV . Wells , VV . IL Kirkham , L . Grandel , A . Crook , J . Miller , F . Willard , L . R . Styer , J . Sharp , J . Edwards , J . Woods , C . G . Golding , J . Sayers , H . B . Robinson , H . VV . ' Downard ,

G . S . Godfree , G . R . Godfree , VV . J . Smith , H . S . Downard , A . Lawler , VV . T . Evershed , J . Bradford , R . Paige , J . VV . Staples , A . Collins , R . Erredge , R . Nicholson , T . Hughes , Tyler , H . Hughes , Assistant Tyler , C H . McKellow , P . W . Taylor , T . Sinnock , H . Kent , J . Newman , VV . Buckman , F . Downard , C J . Carter . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . J . H . Scott , D . P . G . M . of

Sussex , and J . G . D . ot England ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec . ; VV . Kuhe , P . G . Org . England , and P . M . 171 , and 1636 ; H . Davey , ( Ex-Mayor ) , P . M ., P . P . J . VV ., 732 ; G . Smith , P . P . G . Purst ., 732 ; J . M . Read , P . P . G . S . of VV ., 732 ; J . M . Kidd , Prov . G . D . of C . 732 ; J . Hawkes , P . M ., W . M . 1636 , P . P . G . S . B ., 315 ; F . C . Graves , 686 ; C . J . Smith , P . M . 1466 , W . M . 1829 ,

P . P . G . W . ; H . W . Charrington , 27 i , P . M . 3 S 6 , 777 , 1146 , P . P . S . D . Surrey ; VV . Skindle , W . M . 851 ; H . S . Gates , J . D . 16 3 6 ; J . B . Hannay , 1 S 21 ; VV . Smith , C . H . Pearson , 225 ; VV . Smith , 732 ; T . Porridge , E . Broadbridge , S . VV . 1797 ; VV . Smithers , D . of C . 1639 ; T . Holloway , 1829 ; VV . Nell , J . S . 732 ; F . Daniel , S . VV . 732 ; E . Carpenter , P . M . 742 ; H . S . Soper , J . VV . 732 ; J . VV . Buckwell , 1797 ; VV . Roe , 1636 Prov . G . Organist ;

, C . VV . Stevens , 1540 ; VV . H . Fieldus , 1 S 21 ; H Anscome , 1 S 21 ; J . Jefferies , 1636 ; C F . Hollands , 1797 ; G . Masters , 1797 ; VV . Fitch , W . M . 1797 ; G . Cole , S . D . 1636 ; G . L . Fenner , 1636 ; H . Packham , 1 S 29 ; H . F . Hauxwell , VV . M . 732 ; E . Dumsday , 1797 ; J . Baker , P . M . 21 ; P . G . D . ; I-I . J . Martin , VV . M . 1821 ; C . Nye , J . Dixon , VV . M . 271 , P . P . S . G . W . ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Sec ; G . B .

McWhinnie , Prov . G . D . D ., 1446 ; R . Allison , 1 S 21 ; VV . T . Beach , 1 S 21 ; T . A . Goodman , 1466 ; C . Greenwood , G . S . P . ; R . Willard , 732 . Bro . G . Nash was installedb y Bro . T . Packham into the office of VV . M ., and the following were invested by the newly-elected VV . M . as officers for the ensuing year , viz ., Bros . VV . H . Gibson , S . VV . ; G . R Lockyer , J . W . ; VV . Anderson , S . D . : R . T . Nve , J . D . .

J . Ridge , Secretary ; VV . Hudson , 'Treasurer ; H . Payne ' and J . VV . Wells , Stewards ; VV . II . Kirkham , D . of C ; G . R . Godfree , I . G . ; A . Crook , Organist . Bro . J . VV . Stride , P . M ., was appointed Chanty Steward , and the W . M . presented Bro . T . Packham with a Past Master's jewel . The lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren

adjourned to the banqueting room , where Bros . Sayers and Marks , of the Western-road , had prepared a banquet fully equal to any of their former doings . The wines were excellent ( and the attendance of the waiters most praiseworthy . Bro . Nash presided in a manner which appeared fully to gratify the choice of the brethren in selecting him for the very best office in the lodge . The company

numbered nearly one hundred and twenty , and much regret was felt at the unavoidable absence of the Right VV . Prov . Grand Master , Sir VV . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P . During the evening Bro . Kuhe favoured thc company by performing one of his inimitable p ianoforte solos , and the musical arrangements under the direction of Bro . E . Broadbridge were admirable . Bros . S . H . Soper , G . Cole , H . S . Gates , and VV . H . Kirkham lent material assistance , and Bro . VV .

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Roe , Prov . Grand Organist , ably accompanied . Bro . Nicholson evoked roarsof laughter with one of his comic songs , and a fine recitation was given by Bro . C . W . Hudson . MANCHESTER . —Lodge of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall ,

Cooperstreet . Present : Bros . VV . Nicholl , W . AI . ; Mark Vickers , I . P . M . ; Henry Walmsley , S . W . ; Robt . Tomlins , J . W . ; John Smethurst , P . AI ., Treas . ; VV . J . Cunliffe , Sec ; Jas . Wilson , S . D . ; P . Holmes , J . D . ; J . Smith , Org . ; J . Eckersley , LG . ; John Bladon , P . M ., D . C ; Ludwig Oppenheimer , R . R . Lisenden { Freemason ) , XV . J . Edwards , and R . J . B . Harper , Stewards ; J .

Sly , Tyler ; Jas . Dawson , P . M ., Reg . ; Daniel Donbavand , P . M . ; J . H . Clark , P . M . ; John Roger Lever , P . M . ; John G . Elderton , D . Jolly , H . Garside , H . Samuels , P . Francis Hilton , John Church , and Edward Smith . Visitors : Bros . T . R . Peel , P . M . 1147 ; Win . Peak , W . M . 999 ; Joseph Allison , P . M . 999 ; Samuel Bradburn , 1 S 14 ; and E . Pelikan , 1602 .

The lodge was opened at 6 . 15 , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Mark Vickers , LP . AL , having assumed the W . AL's chair , raised Bro . H . Samuels to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . When this ceremony was finished , Bro . J . Howarth Claik acted as VV . M ., and raised Bro . Garside to the Degree of a M . M . in a very able manner . Bro . Jolly was duly made a F . C . by the VV . M ., and Bro . Mark Vickers , I . P . M .,

presented the working tools to the candidate . Bro . VV . Nicholl , W . M ., referred to the notice of motion he had caused to be printed on the circular , viz ., " That the sum of , £ 10 ios . be given from the lodge funds to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; " and thereupon proposed that this sum should be given , which was seconded and carried . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge closed in peace and harmony at S . 45 .

NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodgo ( No . 1472 ) . —The installation meeting of the above bijou lodge took place on Tuesday , the 2 st inst ., at the Three Crowns , Bro . E . West ' s comfortable and commodious hostelry , and a large and influential gathering of Masons assembled to congratulate Bro . VV . J . Burgess , S . W . and VV . M . elect , upon his elevation to the chair of the lodge as its Master

for the ensuing twelve months , or until a successor should be duly appointed and installed in his stead . The lodge was opened shortly before 3 p . m . by Bro . VV . J . Vance , VV . M ., and after the minutes of the last meeting had been confirmed , he proceeded to the ceremony of installation , and with the usual ceremonies and honours Bro . Burgess was placed in the chair , and saluted in the various

degrees . Bro . Manning explained the working tools with rare eloquence and effect . The VV . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . Vance , I . P . M . ; J . A . Elder , S . W . ; V . J . Holloway , J . W . ; A . J . Manning , P . M ., P . P . D . C . Essex , Treas . ; J . Ives , P . M . Sec ; C . J . Lewis , S . D . ; G . T . Ives , J . D . ; C Jolly { Freemason ) , I . G . ; M . Shirwin , Org . ; VV . T . Turner , P . M ., Wine Steward ; M . Kaul , Asst . W . S . ; and VV . Page ,

P . M ., Tyler . Bro . Vance then gave the three addresses in admirable style , and the ceremony was finished amid unstinted applause . The ballot was then taken lor Air . J . T . Brightmore , and the result being unanimous , that gentleman was , with Mr . J . VV . Baker , who had previously been approved of , initiated by Bro . Burgess into thc mysteries and privileges of the Craft , in a style that promised well for

the working of the lodge during his year of office . It was then proposed and carried that the thanks of the lodge should be engrossed upon vellum , and presented in a suitable frame to Bro . Vance , in recognition of the admirable manner in which he had installed his successor into the chair , and Bro . Vance briefly returned thanks . " Hearty good wishes " were then tendered by the representatives of

the various lodges present , and the lodge was closed in due form . Among the Past Masters of , and belonging to , the lodge and visiting brethren were , Bros . E . West , P . M ., and P . P . G . P . Herts ; B . B . Brayshaw , P . M ., P . P . G ., Sword Bearer , Essex ; VV . J . Graham , P . M ., P . M . 700 ; VV . Gilbert , P . M ., 1327 , ' P . P . J . W . Herts ; S . Jacobs , P . M ., 1327 , P . G . P . Herts ; H . Taplay , VV . M . 1076 ;

VV . H . Lamb , P . M . 977 ; J . K . Job , S . VV . 1076 ; James Mitchell , J . W . 1076 ; G . Beaver , J . W . 700 ; J . G . Lambert , J . VV . 720 ; L . Solomons , J . VV . 1732 ; E . Ayres , J . D . 742 ; A . Woolf , S . D . 704 ; B . kauffman , D . C . 1732 ; G . Rowe , D . C . 754 ; G . J . Westfield , M . A ., 813 ; J . Smith , Organist , 1 744 ; J . Carter , 700 ; H . Dirt , 9 ; and J . Hemmings , 12 S 7 .

The banquet was a superb illustration of the consummate art that can be brought to bear upon the production of appetising and tempting dishes , while the wines were all that a connoisseur would have delighted in , and the whole effort reflects the highest credit ' upon the taste and resources of Bro . West . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , the I . P . M . rose to propose the toast

of the evening , that of " The VV . M ., and in so doing congratulated the lodge upon having such a Master to preside over its destinies for the next twelve months . The clear and finished manner in which he had that afternoon initiated two candidates , gave them a pretty clear insight into what they might expect at his hands , while his wellknown efforts in the cause of the Charities of the Order

would bring honour to the lodge by his further efforts in that direction . Under the rule of the W . M . he had every hope that the prosperity of the lodge would be materially increased , and take a position second to none in the metropolis , both for excellent working and harmony , and above all as a mover in the sacred cause of charity and brotherly love . He asked them to give the VV . M . a jolly

good fire . The toast having been drunk with enthusiasm , the VV . M . said he should be as brief as possible in his response . The position he now occupied was one that he had long and ardently looked forward to , and he trusted had worked hard for . It ivas a proud position , and one that he felt the responsibilities of . Their esteemed I . P . M .

had spoken very kindly of his work in the ceremony of initiation that day , but he hoped to be able to do it better the next time . He would promise them that nothing should be wanting on bis side to increase the strength , and , therefore , the financial position of the lodge , and in that he asked the cordial co-operation of the brethren ; not that he wanted strength at the expense