Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

COCKERMOUTH . — Skiddaw Lodge ( No . 1002 ) . —The members of this lodge held their annual meeting on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., for the purpose of installing Bro . J . Fidler as W . M . for the ensuing year . As usual , the muster was large , there being over 20 P . M . 's present . Bro . C . Morton , P . P . S . G . W ., and senior P . M . of the lodge , assumed the chair , and discharged the duty

of installing the Master in his usual able manner , assisted by Bro . G . Dalrymple , P . M . S 72 and 1660 , P . P . J . G . W . The newly-installed Master apoointed the following as his officers : Bros . A . Cooper , S . W . ; F . Smith , J . W . j T . Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; T . C Burn , Sec . ; A . Williams , S . D . j T . Atkinson , J . D . j R . C . Shawyer , I . G . ; A . Entwhistle and J . G . Jennings , Stwds . ; and J . Hewson ,

P . P . G . T ., Tyler . The following members and visitors were also present Bros . J . Black , P . M ., P . P G . D . C . ; W . H . Lewthwaite , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; H . Peacock , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; H . Simpson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . ; A . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; T . Atkinson , A . Williams , T . C . Burn , D . Forsyth , T . Kerr , T . lowers , R . Harrison , A . Cooper , S . Bettoney ,

W . P . Moordaff , J . Gardiner , P . M . 371 , P . P . G . Reg . ; | . Dickinson , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . Martin , W . M . 327 ; R . S . Marsh , J . Paterson , P . M . 062 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . Wood , P . M . 9 62 , P . P . G . Swd . Br . " ; J . Thompson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; J . C Thompson , P . M ., P . G . Reg . ; J . Lewthwaite , W . M . 962 , P . G . Stwd . ; C . Gowan , P . M . 19 S 9 , P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . J . Coverdale , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; T . Brakenridge ,

W . M . elect 872 ; A . Little , W . M . 1400 ; J . Rubery , A . Ashmore , J . Eden , S . W . 962 ; G . Rayson , 160 ( S . C . ); and others . Several letters of apology were read from absentees , conveying best wishes to the W . M . We were sorry to learn that the highly esteemed Bro . Col . Sewell , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., was indisposed , and regretted not being able to be

present . A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to Bros . Morton and Dalrymple for their services ; and with other routine business , and a round of " Hearty good wishes " from Lodges 119 , 310 , 327 , 371 , S 72 , 962 , 1002 , 1400 , 11 , 60 , 1989 , and 160 ( S . C ) , the lodge was closed with the usual formalities , and the W . M . invited all present to accompany

him to the Globe Hotel , where about fifty sat down to an excellent spread , which Skiddaw is proverbial for when catered for by the host and hostess of the Globe . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and heartily responded to , and with songs and recitations a most enjoyable evening was spent , closing with the Tyler's toast .

WESTON-SUPER-MARE . —St . Kew Lodge ( No . 1222 ) . —At the annual meeting of the members of this lodge , held on Friday , 7 th inst ., Bro . G . E . Afford , S . W ., was formally installed into the chair of W . M ., the ceremony having been undertaken and efficiently peiformed by Bro . R . C Else , D . P . G . M . of Somerset . There was a large attendance of members , augmented by several

visitors , the visiting lodges represented including Rural Philanthropic Lodge , and Lodge of Agriculture . The W . M . elect subsequently distributed collars of office for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Geo . S . Perrett , S . W . ; H . B . ffarrington , J . W . ; F . Thomas , Treas . ; S . Lewis ,

Sec . ; F . VV . S . Wicksteed , Chap , j W . M . Forty , D . C . ; Dr . E . S . Nunn , S . D . ; VV . E . Perrett , sen ., J . D . ; S . Sellick , I . G . ; J . Lovell , Org . ; F . Blackmore , andT . Cogle , Stwds . ; VV . Cousins , Tyler . The labours of the lodge concluded , the brethren adjourned , and partook of a sumptuous banquet .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The regular meeting was held on Monday , the 10 th inst . Bro . W . Brown , W . M ., was in the chair , and there were also present Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; G . Simpson , P . M . ; C . G . Padel , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . j John Blenkin , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M . and Treas . ; W . B . Dyson , S . W . ; S . J . Dalton , J . W . ; Jas . Kay , Sec ; W . Lackenby , S . D . ; Geo . Lamb , J . D . j J . H . Shonksmith ,

Steward ; Wm . Storey , l . G . ; P . Pearson , W . Blenkin , E . Wilkinson , F . W . Halliwell , W . H . A . Coates , R . Ware , W . Ream , J . Mennell , J . Smith , and others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . H . Allison , loot j W . A , Todd Naylor , u 6 S ; M . Bryson , 236 j Major McGachen , 236 j and others . The business consisted of a passing fo the Second

Degree , after which the W . M . presented , on behalf of Bro . Goldthorpe , to the lodge library a copy of that brother ' s history of the St . George ' s Lodge . Bro . Whytehead presented a framed symbolical engraving of 1790 , and Bro . Halliwell gave a set of electro-plated sugar-crushers . After the close of the lodge , the brethren spent a pleasant evening in love and harmonv .

EAST MOLESEY . —Arnold Lodge ( No . 1981 ) . —The celebration of the annual festival of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Bell Hotel . The lodge was well attended , considering the inclemency of the Weather , for it snowed heavily the greater part of the morning . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . S . P . Catterson , P . P . G . S . B ., who is on a tour in Australia , the lodge

was opened by his son , Bro . W . P . Catterson , P . P . G . P ., supported by the following officers : Bros . J . Youldon , S . W ., W . M . elect ; G . Moorman , J . W . ; VV . Youldon , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treasurer ; J . W . Moorman , P . G . A . D . C , Secretary ; F . Croaker , P . M ., S . D . ; H . J . Shelley , J . D . ; F . W . Hullett , I . G . ; G . A . Ball , Stwd . ; and a goodjy list of members of the lodge . The visitors were

Bros . H . E . Francis , P . M . 1779 , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Pain , P . M . 1339 ; A . Holmes , P . M . 54 S ; J . ] . West , P . M . 54 S ; H . Wheatley , S . W . 1512 ; J . R . Ormer , S . D . X 259 ; H . Gower , 1339 ; H . T . Stubbs , 1339 ; J . Bolton , jun ., 1155 ; and F . R . Barns , 1793 . Bro . F . West , Dep . P . G . M ., and several other distinguished brethren sent telegrams expressing disappointment at not being present

owing to the weather . After the formal business , Bro . Catterson vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Youldon , whose son was the W . M . elect . There being a candidate for initiation , Mr . A . Miller , he was first inducted into the mysteries and

privileges of the Order , after which the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , and Bro . John Youldon was duly installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom by his father , whose connection with the Order is the term of 21 years . The newly-elected W . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . W . P . Catterson , I . P . M . ( pro tern . ); G .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Moorman , S . W . j F . Croaker , P . M ., J . VV . ; W . Youldon , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . j J . W . Moorman , P . M ., Prov . A . G . D . C , Sec ; H . J . Shelley , S . D . ; F . W . Hullett , J . D . ; G . A . Ball , l . G . ; G . Leaver , D . C ; and J . J . Wright , Stwd . Expressions of deep feelings of sympathy was expressed by all in the loss ( since the previous meeting of the lodge ) , by death , of the D . P . G . M ., Bro .

C Greenwood , P . G . S . B . Eng . A cordial vote of thanks was recorded to Bro . W . Youldon for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of Installing Master ; also expressions of good wishes and a safe return was conveyed to Bro . S . P . Catterson , the retiring W . M ., who is now in Australia , and to whom a handsome P . M . ' s jewel

awaits him on his return . Bros . F . West , D . P . G . M . ; C Greenwood , P . G . Secj H . E . Frances , P . P . S . G . D . j and T . Elsam , P . P . G . R ., were all unanimously elected honorary members . The lodge being closed , a banquet took place , and the evening was spent most pleasantly .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —A meeting o £ this lodge was held on Wednesday , the $ th inst ., at the Alfred Tavern , Roman-road , Bamsbury . Bro . R . W . Fraser , l . G . 1507 , occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . Boyden , Surridge , Hanson , Gregory , Anient , Dimsdale , Secretary ; and others . After preliminaries , the ceremoniesof iniriation and passing were rehearsed , Bros . Gregory and Ament acting as candidates . Lodge was then opened to the Third Degree , and closed down . Bro .

Boyden having been duly elected W . M . for the next meeting , the lodge was closed . The first meeting of " The Fidelity Charity Society " was afterwards held , at which a large number of Drcthren entered themselves as members . The Secretary will be glad to receive the names of any brethren who would like to join tin ' s society and who may not have been communicated with by post . Its object is to enable members to become Life Subscribers and Governors of the Masonic Institutions by payments of one shilling weekly , and it is open to adies , gentlemen who are not Masons , as well as to brethren .

EUPHRATES LODGE ( No . 312 J . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Red Cap , Camden-town , on Monday , the 10 th inst ., wiren there were present Bros . Lawrence , W . M . ; Casely , S . W . ; R . ibinson , J . W . ; Marcus , S . D . ; Smales , J . D . ; C . J . Itter , l . G . ; Dean , acting Sec ; Mulvey , Preceptor ; W . C . Smith , W . ( ackins , A . Clark , J . Blackstone , H . Becknell , C . A . Ittcr , H . F . Bangs , H . Halsey , and H . Slyman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the

previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Clark having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge called off and on .

Lodge closed in the Third and becond Degrees . On rising for the second time , Bro . Mulvey proposed that Bro . Casely , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W . The W . M . was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . During the evening eight new members were unanimously elected . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meet ng at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the nth inst ., when there were present B .-os . Gray , W . M . ; W . W . Block , S . W . ; Wright , l . W . j Chapman , S . D . j Steng , J . D . ; Ellis , l . G . ; Walter VVingham , Preceptor ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; Hattersley , Bcllchambcr , J . W . Block , and Arrowsmith . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremo . iy of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Horton candidate . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections were worked \> 1 Bro . Belrchamber . The W . M . rose for the first time . Bros . Horton and Wright were elected members , and they returned thanks . Ihe dues were then collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingnam , Preceptor , that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded

by the J . W ., and carried unanimously , the b . W . returned thanks , and appointed his officers . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , and seconded by Bro , Chapman , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minmes to Bro . Gray , for his able working as W . M . for the first time in this lodge of instruction—carried unanimously . Bro . Gray returned thanks , and the lodge was closed .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —At the meeting of this lodge of instruction held at Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Coleman-strcet , E . C , on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., the ceremony of in .-tallation of W . M ., with ceremonial of constituting a Board of Installed Masters , was rehearsed by the Preceptor , Bro . James Stevens , in the presence of a numerous gathering of members and visitors from other lodges , a fair proportion of whom were acting or Past Masters in the Craft . The respective openings and closing

of the lodge in the several Degrees were performed in accordance with the preceptor's views in regard to the original working in the early part ol the present century ; and afforded opportunity for noting several of the more important innovations and divergencies which have affected the ritual as at present eisewhere rendered . Whether or not a perfect agreement with the endeavour this lodge of instruction is making to restore the purity of ritual and ceremonial can be accorded generally , it cannot fail to be of great

interest to all studious and earnest members of the Craft desirous of instruction and information on doubtful or debateable points . On the above occasion a ready acknowledgment of services rendered was accorded to the Preceptor , who undertook to repeat the same ceremony in February next . The lodge meets , as above , every Thursday at 6 . 30 p . m . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Ja . u \ es Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor ; J . Leach Barrett , S . D . 1201 ; George Mass , P . M .

1201 ; A . Foreman , J . W . 1201 ; W . H . Munday , S . W . and VV . M elect laoi ; James Amsden , W . M . 1201 ; F . C . Rush , S . W . and W . M . elect 1851 ; W . Parker , P . M . 1851 ; W . Berry , A . Milwells , T . Fred . Smith , A . Jardine , 2029 ; B . Williams , J . K . Pitt , Charles Daniel , 65 - ; Fred . Woodin , I . S . Lavington , P . M . 837 ; J . W . Johnson , P . M . 1320 ; A . C . Ansbacker , W . M . J 3 ; VV . Kienganstein , P . M . 73 ; R . Poore , W . M . 1949 ; and W . H . Paddle , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . and P . G . D . C . Surrey .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Kedgley , W . M . 1614 , W . M . ; T . A . Dickson , S . W . 1614 , S . W . ; B . Solomon , J . W . 1614 , J . W . ; W . F . Thorpe , J . D . 1614 , S . D . ; W . Richards , W . M . 1833 , i . D . ; E . J . D . Bromley , 179 , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , W . M . 1363 , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , S . D . 1614 , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , 1093 , 1210 , Tyler ; F . W .

Cash , J . W . 1559 ; W . Hancock , 1050 ; G . Coop , W . M . 141 ; ] . H . Stock , P . M . 1386 ; W . F . B . McQueen , S . D . 11 ; E . Chamberlain , J . D . 87 ; M . W . Halliday , W . M . 1303 ; G . S . Recknell , P . M . 1728 ; J . T . Worthy , 66 9 ( S . C ) , 1681 ; J . H . McOueen , P . M ., W . M . n ; B . Honeyman , 73 ; F . Kedge , 749 ; W . Kedge , 749 ; H . Sammons , 1341 ; C . J . Itter , 217 ; C . A . Itter , 18 97 ; A . Clark , P . M . 1897 ; R . Blum , P . M . JII ; E . Nice , 1624 ; W , Brindley , P . M . 1604 ; E . C . Mulvey , S . D . 179 , 788 ; J . B . Grieve ,

P . M . 1531 ; X . Adams , b . W . 181 ; J . Coltart , P . M . 749 ; H . Matthews , 1321 ; L . Gunzell , 2021 ; C . Grassi , W . M . elect 1589 ; 1 . D . Graham , S . D . 1339 ; W . Bellamy , J . D . 1627 ; W . Ham , SJS ; J . Woodward , 1614 ; C . Howard , 1339 ; R . Kirk , 1581 ; C . Corb y , W . M . 957 ; F- M . Noakes , 2148 ; E . Jacobs , P . M . 1614 ; J . Jacobs , P . M . 1614 ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting svere read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Seconu Degree . Bro . E . Jacobs , acting as W . M . elect , was duly obligated .

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Lodge opened in the Third Degree . Bro . T . A . Dickson , the W . M . elect , was placed in the chair . Lodge resumed to the Second and then the First Degrees . The W . M ., Bro . T . A . Dickson , then appointed and invested his officers , Bro . H . Kedgley delivering the charges to the officers and brethren . Bro . H . Kedgley , as Installing Master , performed the whole of the ceremonies in a very clear and distinct manner . On rising for the first time , Bro . G . Reynolds proposed that Bro . ( - H . McQueen , P . M ., W . M . n , be a joining

member of this lodge of instruction—seconded by Bro . E . Jacobs , P . M . Bro . W . Brindley , P . M . 1604 , proposed that Bro . T . Adams , S . W . 181 , also be a joining member—seconded by Bro . W . C . Smith . Both brethren were unanimously elected . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , reminded the lodge that Bro . F . Kedge was elected W . M . for the ensuing week on the 30 th December last , and had appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed

that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . H . Kedgley , W . M . of the mother lodge , for the careful and clear manner in which he had rehearsed the ceremony of installation that evening . His working was a great credit to him , and Bro . W . C . Smith said he himseif had had a great treat , and he felt sure all those present had enjoyed it too . Seconded by

the J . W . Bro . H . Kedgley made a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned . The brethren , on parting , expressed themselves much pleased with the working of this lodge of instruction , and were unanimous in their opinion of the able manner in which Bro . H . Kedgley had delivered the charges .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the nth inst ., at the Courttield Hotel , Earl's Court , S . W . Present Bros . Wood , W . M . ; Davies , S . W . ; Aslett , J . W . ; Hubbard , Sec . ; Keene , S . D . ; Neville , J . D . ; Price , l . G . ; Cochrane , V . M . acting Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , Sims , Walker , Wilton , and Stroud . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Secund Degree , and Bro . R . H . Williams having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed ; the traditional history was given by the W . M . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Davies was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Coleman , W . M . ; Glover , S . W . ; Wade , P . M ., J . VV . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Brindley , P . M .. S . D . ; G'een , P . M ., J . D . ; Arnold , l . G . ; Bromwell , Gilbert , F . Purnell , Dottrell , Hill , Chilcott , Waterhouse , Christian , Mason , Roberts , Wombell , Green , jun ., W . C . Smith , Clarkson , Edwards , Harvey , Jones , and McCafferty .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jones being the candidate . Bro . Roberts , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Roberts being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree ,

Bro . Brindley , assisted by the brethren , worked the ist and Bro . W . C . Smith the 3 rd Sections of this Lecture . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Dottrell , 1604 ; Hill , 1363 ; McCafferty , 1789 ; and Jones , 145 , were unanimously elected joining members . The W . M . rose for the second time . Bro . Glover was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Golcihawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . Altman , W . M . ; Craggs , S . W . ; P . J . Davies , J . W . ; Austin , Treas . ; Chalfond , P . M , Sec . ; Lindfield , S . D . ; Purdue , P . M ., J . D . ; Cavers , l . G . ; J . Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; Speigel , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Jennings , Whittle , Cross , Wood , Cockrell , Cochrane , Chauffourier , Marsh , Ridgley , Love , Bonham , Head , and Klein . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read

and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was reheavsad , Bro . Cruss being candidate . The W . M . announced his intention to rehearse the ceremony of passing ; Bro . Chauffourier , as candidate , answered the usual questions . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony 01 passing rehearsed . The 4 th Section of this Lecture was then worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethre . the lodge was closed to the First Degree . Bro , Craggs was elected W . M . for next meeting . Bro . J . Klein , S . D ., was elected a joining member , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . i 89 i ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 10 th inst ., at the Baron's Court Hotel , Kensington , W ., when there were present Bros . Conway , W . M . ; S . Cochrane , S . W . ; Scarr , J . W . ; J . Callings , Preceptor ; Harris , Treas . ; Craggs , acting Sec ; VV . C . Williams , S . D . ; P . J . Davies , J . D . ; C . Woods , l . G . ; Sims , P . M . 834 ; Buxton , ( j . Rogers , John Davies , and Miller . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Davies being candidate , iiro , Buxton offered himself as a candidate for passing , and having answered the usual questions in a satisfactory manner , was entrusted . Tho lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M .

rose for the first and second times , when it was proposed by the Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W ., Bro . Cochrane , be W . M . for the next meeting . The S . VV . thanked the brethren for this mark of their favour , and was pleased to appoint the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time . A letter was read from the Secretary , Bro . Morley , expressing his regret at being still unable to attend the lodge , AH Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 8 th inst . Present : Bros . J . Brown , W . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; P . J . Davies , J . W . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec . ; E . Aslete , S . D . ; W . G . Coat , J . D . ; J . Sims , l . G . ; W . VV . Williams , Stwd . ; Hopkins , Wood , VValden , Stroud , and Steers . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the

Ssconti and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Hopkins offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony in a very accurals and unassuming manner . Bro . Stroud offering himself as a candidate for passing to the Second Degree , was examined , and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the passing ceremony rehearsed .

Bro . Stroud being the candidate . Ledge was closed in the Sccoud Degree . The W . M . rose fur the first and second times , when Bro . D . b . Long was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting , and Bro . S . Page , 1326 , was unanimously elected a member . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Benevolent Association was afterwards held , and a ballot took place , which resulted in favour of Bro . Wilson ,

Bro . Jas . Beaumont Garland was installed W . M . of the Newcastle-on-Tyne Lodge , No . 24 , on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., in the presence of a numerous concourse of brethren , the banquet being subsequently held at the Crown and Mitre Hotel .

MORTGAGES . —Messrs . James are in a position to Supply Money to ANY EXTENT on the following Securities ;—Landed Estates , Houses , Shops , and Offices , Warehouses and Whams , Life Interests , & c , Reversions , Borough Kates , Sec , at the lowest current lates of interest . Prompt Settlement . 11 , Staple Inn , London , W . C .- [ ADVT . ]