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term of office expired it would be found that thc performance of his duties had justified the brethren in the confidence they reposed in him . When the election of Treasurer was taken , Bro . James Robins , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected to that distinguished position of trust ; and when Bro . Robins thanked the brethren , he informed them that thc lodge had no liabilities , but a
respectable balance in hand . A proposition for a new candidate for initiation was given in , several letters of regret for absence were read , notices of motion were given , and the lodge was then closed . The excellent banquet provided by Bro . Budden was partaken of , and after the repast hatl been done ample justice to , grace was said , and the W . M . proposed the toasts .
" The Queen and thc Craft" having been proposed antl drunk , the toast of " The Prince of Wales , the Grand Master , " and " Thc Pro Grand Master , thc Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of thc Grand Officers" followed , and Bro . Charles Horsley , Past Prov . G . Registrar of Middlesex , having replied , the W . M . then gave " The Prov . G . M . of Surrey , General Brownrigg . " Bro . Ohren , P . P . S . G . W ., replied ,
and said that the W . M . had attended several of thc meetings at which the Prov . G . M . had presided , and had witnessed the way in which he had conducted thc business of the Prov . G . Lodge . He ( Bro . Ohren ) also in his position of Warden had done the same , and hc could say that throughout every duty that had been cast upon the Prov . G . M . he had carried out in a most judicious and excellent manner . He did not think the brethren of
Surrey could have a better Prov . G . M . ( Hear . ) The Prov . G . M . had always looked on this lodge with such an eye as the members would wish , and had selected severed of his officers from it . Although the members were a small number a considerable proportion of them were Prov . G . Officers , and this proved that thc lodge had arrived at a position which commanded the attention of tbe Prov .
G . M . That was a very proud position for a lodge . For the last three or four years there had always been a member of this lodge selected for Prov . Grand rank . He regretted that there were not more P . M . ' s of the lodge present , because as old representatives of such a lotlge they could have said more on this subject than he coultl . Speaking for the Prov . G . Master he could confidently say
that if all thc provinces . were ruled by such able men as the Province of Surrey was they were very well governed indeed . The Prov . G . Master would have attended that evening had it not been for an important engagement . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Dickinson , I . P . M ., proposed " The * W . M . " Unfortunately the W . M . had just suffered a great domestic affliction , and hc had not quite felt up to his work .
Consequently he had called in the assistance of Bro . Constable to confer the Thinl Degree . In the First Degree , however , the W . M . had acted for himself . During his year of office he had conducted the affairs of the lotlge to the satisfaction of the brethren , and thc brethren would always Uok back with satisfaction to that happy period . ( Hear . ) The W . M . thanked the brethren for the
compliment just passed . Hc was not insensible to a full comp liment ; empty ones hc abominated . Bro . Dickinson ' s was paid in such a way and responded to so heartily that he saw in it the former . He had lived long enough to know thc real from thc spurious . As Bro . Dickinson hael told the brethren what he had told Bro . Dickinson privately he might say that he had had a
great deal lately to try him : he had lost his only surviving brother , which had unnerved him somewhat ; but still he had thought it his duty to attend to his office of Master . Hc had filled that position on two previous occasions , and therefore when hc accepted the election of the brethren it had not been from any feeling of vanity , but simply from his elesire to
do his duty . He had belonged to the lotlge for some years . He once left it ; but he rejoined it , and he was elelighted when he came back to meet his old friend Bro . James Robins , an oltl and tried friend of a great many years . He was pleased to know that hc had done what he could for the benefit of the lodge . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . then said that hc would propose " Thc I lealth of the
Initiate . " It had been a great privilege for him to initiate a son of their esteemed and worthy brother , James Robins . He was now their brother , George Robins . He once knew their distinguished relative , George Robins , ' who was , without exception , one of thc most distinguished auctioneers in the metropolis , which was saying a very great deal . He ( the VV . M . ) was very much pleased that the name of
" George " had been given in baptism to the initiate , and hc hoped that he would perpetuate not only the name but ths eminence of that distinguished auctioneer . He then reminded Bro . George Robins that he had at present seen very little of Masonry , that he had a great deal yet to learn ; but he was a keen observer , and he must use that faculty to obtain a thorough insight into Masonry ,
and get step by step to a position of eminence . ( Hear . ) Bro . Geo . Robins said that the brethren must excuse him if he was somewhat taken aback by thc mysteries which hc had witnessetl that evening . But hc felt vcry much delighted and quite happy by the remarks that theW . M . had made concerning him . It had been his great desire at all times to become a Mason ; anil it would now be his
aim to endeavour to please his brother Masons in every way whatever . He was very much gratified that he had become one of the Order , and he should now endeavour to go on and become eminent in the Craft . The W . M . then proposed "The Visitors , " and thanked Bro . Constable for having assisted him in thc ceremony of
raising . Bre . Constable replied . Bro . Dickinson responded for "The P . M . ' s , " who , hc said , were always glad to assist in every way they could in the working of the lotlge . Bros . H . Massey antl W . W . Morgan responded for " Thc Press , " which was specially proposed by the VV . M ., who expressed his gratification at the caution with which all
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Masonic proceedings were recorded by the representatives of the Masonic journals . Bro . J . Robins returned thanks for theTreasurer and Secretary , both of whom he was happy to say had performed their duty . "Thc Better Health of Bro . Little , Secretary to the Girls' School , " was drunk , on the proposition of Bro . Charles Horsley . Bro . J . VV . Sugg , S . W ., made a clever speech in reply to the toast of " The
Officers and W . M . elect , " in which he contrasted his own position , now first elected , with that of theW . M ., who hatl been a VV . M . three times . The W . M . he compared to a witlow who was being led to thc altar by her thinl husband , assuming a maiden blush on her cheeks , which was manifestly under control , and putting on thc appearance of not knowing what was coming next ; whereas it
was manifest she was not to be taken by surprise . With him ( Bro . Sugg ) however , it was different ; he had the roseate hue cf virgin modesty on his cheeks , and his breast was filled with thc throbbings of anxiety . He concluded by saying , that whatever his future might be hc should use his earnest endeavours not to impair the usefulness of the Masters whom it had been the gootl fortune of this lodge
to possess . The brethren shortly afterwards scparatetl , and returnee to town . PORT ELIZABETH (" South Africa ) . — Lodge of Good Hope ( No . S 63 ) . —At the regular monthly meeting of this lodge held on March 16 th , 1 S 76 , VV . M ., E . R . Smythe , and a " full attendance of the brethren . After the minutes cf the previous meeting were read
and confirmed anil the ordinary business of the evening concluded , the W . M . informed the brethren present that the business of the evening was to elect a VV . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing Masonic year . Thc ballot was then taken , and the result was for W . M ., Bro . Samuel Alabaster , formerly of the Ledge of Finsbury , 861 , London ; Treasurer , Bro . William Phillips ; Tyler , Bro . William Morley .
LINSLADE , LEIGHTON-BUZZARD . —St . Barnabas Lodge ( No . 948 ) . —The annual meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Elephant antl Castle Hotel , Linslatle , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst , at 3 . 30 'in the afternoon . Giving to the well-tlcserved popularity of thc VV . M . ele * ct , Brc . Henry Poynter , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Berks antl Bucks , there was an unusually
large attendance , antl nei jd'houring lodges for miles around manifested their respect and gootl wishes by sending some of their meire distinguished members to represent them at thc meeting . The chair ivas taken punctually hy the VV . M ., Bro . Vfilli-im King , who was supported by Bros . Cook , S . W . ; Maik Rest , J . W . ; J . Mc-Cubbin , P . M . ; E . Procter , Joseph Rafferty , Bernard
J . Fountnir , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; H . Poynter , Hon . Sec . ; Robt . S . Collet , C . VV . Scriven , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Henry Green , M . T . Welam , J . Nelson , G . M . Maskell , Joseph Holland , Fred . D . Latham , E . Lawson , George Holdom , VV . Randall , George Whitman , James Bishopp , Charles J . Morgan , J . Sloane , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . J . Rccrc , VV . M . 480 ; Rev . E . H ,
Crate , P . P . J . Chaplain Essex , VV . M . 6 97 ; Thomas VV . Ilazelgrove , VV . M . 47 * 5 ; Joseph Payne , W . M . 1 * 91 ; Fred . Gotto , P . Prov . G . S . of VV . Berks and Bucks , W . M . 128 7 ; Walter Fitch , W . M . 1410 ; John Borres , P . M ., & c , 148 ; John Dennis , P . M . 907 ; II . Lewis , P . M . 907 ; II . W . Darvell , 6 97 ; Fred . Edginton , 1321 [; Manwarning VV . Bolton , 127 , Margate ; and E . Bate ,
93 . The lodge was opened in due form , when thc minutes were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . John Stewart , which proving unanimously in his favour , and hc being -present , was initiated by Bro . P . M . McCubbin . On the invitation of thc W . M ., P . M . ' s , and thc lodge generally , Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . G . Ree . Cumberland and Westmorland ,
assumed thc chair of K . S ., as Installing Master . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , when Bro . Henry Poynter , P . M ., P . Prov . G . P ., Berks and Bucks , was duly presented for thc benefit of installation . The presentation receiving attention , the ceremony proceeded . The lodge was opened in the Thinl Degree , when all brethren below the degree of Installed Master retired , anil a Board
of Installed Masters duly opened in ample form , Bro . Mc-Cubbin presiding in the South . The VV . M . was then placed in thc chair t > f K . S . with the usual ceremonies , antl alter the Board hatl been closed the M . M . ' s , F . C . ' s , and E . A . ' s were severally admitted , and the W . M . greeted , saluted , and proclaimed in the several degrees according to ancient custom . The W . M . then nominated and invested the
nfllcers Ir . r the ensuing year , antl the Installing Master completed his labours by delivering the charges to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren . After some routine business and a proposition the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a splendid banquet , provided by Bro . C . J . Morgan , of the Elephant antl Castle Hotel , in his very best style , and which gave unqualified satisfaction to all
present . The VV . M . presided , and was supported on the right and left respectively by the Installing Master and the I . P . M ; thc other brethren being placed according to rank . After the cloth was withdrawn the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured in the well-known St . Barnabas style . " The W . M . ' s Health " was received with the utmost enthusiasm , and his manifold services to thc
lodge for a long period of years gratefully referred to . In proposing " Thc Health of the Installing Master , " the thanks of the lodge were conveyed to him for the complete and expressive manner iu which he hail worked the tlegree . The visitors , one and all referred in complimentary terms to thc ceremony of the day . Bro . Bowes , the
Installing Master , in reply , gave expression to the extreme pleasure it afforded him to instal his brother-in-law , and further said that if his rendering ol their beautiful ritual met with the approbation of the brethren he was amply repaid for any trouble hc had taken to be present on thc occasion . An interesting feature of thc postprandial proceedings was the presentation of a costly P . M . 's jewel to
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Bro . King , I . P . M . Several songs were excellently sunnduring the evening by Bros . Poynter , Bolton , McCubbin and E . Proctor . SOUTHEND , —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —The regular meeting of this lotlge was held at the Middleton Hotel , Southcn-I , on Thursday , the 4 th inst . There were present Bros . Dr . E . E . Phillips , P . M . 370 , W . M . ; A .
Lucking , P . M . iho and Prov . A . G . D . C , I . P . M . ; F . Wood , P . M ., acting S . W . ; W . Frost , J . W . ; J . A . Wardell , P . M . 160 and 1000 , P . Prov . G . D ., Sec . ; J . R . Hcmniann , P . M ., Prov . J . G . D ., Org . ; ] . C . Johnstone , P . M . 20 , I . C ., D . C . ; W . Chaplin , S . D . ; VV . P . Bclliss , J . D . ; A . F . Godward , acting I . G . ; Rev . II . Hayes , Chaplain ; S . Cox , P . M . ; IL Rowley , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . ; G . F . Jones , F . V .
lillings , S . W . 160 ; F . Canter , H . Hicks , W . II . Lockey , IL Luken , VV . D . Merritt , II . Briggs , W . Allen , jun ., S . D . 160 . Visitors : Bros . F . D . Grayson , 276 ; Sir Thos . Kirkpatrick , Bart ., 957 . The lotlge having been duly opened and thc minutes of the lust meeting read and confirmed , the business of thc evening was proceeded with , which consisted of passing Bro . G . F . Wood and raising Bro . F .
Benton , jun ., which was ably done by thc W . M . Bro . F . D . Grayson , 276 , was balloted for and unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W ., the worthy Treas ., anil also the father of the lodge , having been asked a shoit time since by thc brethren to sit for his portrait , with his usual kindness consented . Hc now presented it to the lodge , for which he received the
hearty thanks of the brethren , it being a very faithful likeness and mounted in , a handsome gilt frame . The lodge was then closed in due form . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . —Thc members of this lodge held theie" monthly meeting in thc Masonic Rooms , Atheiitcum , on the ist inst . Theie was an average attendance of members antl
visiting brethren , thc . chair of K . S . being occupied by the VV . M ., Bro . II . Longman . Thc lodge ' having been opened with solemn prayer , and the usual formalities peculiar to the Craft gone through , two candidates were proposed for initiation . Thc routine business having been transacted , the lodge subsequently closed in peace and harmonv . DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 108 O . —The
monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Gowev-slvtet , on Wednesday evening , May 3 rd . Thc brethren present were Bros . S . Pipes , VV . M . ; IL T . Bobart , I . P . M . ; W . Heathccte , S . W . ; T . Gadsby , J . W . ; M . 11 . Bobart , Treas . ; Geo . Pipes , Sec ; T . Hills , S . D . * ; J . O . Manton . as J . D . ; J . II . Biggs , I . G . ; T . Slinn , Tyler ; J . Worsnop , P . M ., as Org . ; F . Riffs , P . M . ; F . Campion ,
P . M . ; Bros . Josh . Heathcote , Hart , VV . Butterfield , Steele , Hepworth , Hextall , Parkenson , Rich . Daniel , Geo . Hill , Visitors : Bros . 11 . Burns , 731 -, R . Bennett , W . M . 731 ; Burton , Wright , Warner , T . Warner , T . Merry , Whittaker ( all of 731 ) . The lodge wa * opened at 7 . 4 s p . m . in the First Degree by the VV . M . The ballot was taken for Mr . [ chn Lane , who wns duly elected . Mr . Geo . Johnson
was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by the VV . M . Bro . John Parkenson was raised to the Fublimc Dcgieeof a Master Mason in ancient aid solemn form by the W . M . Bro . James Worsnop , P . M ., was presented with a jewel in recognition of his services , as Secretary to this lodge for the past five years . After thc lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to supper ,
which was of a very substantial character . After supper the usual toasts were given antl heartily received . Several songs were sung by the brethren , which added much to evening ' s enjoyment . The Tyler ' s toast being given the proceedings were brought to a close . BLENHEIM . —Marlborough Lodge of Unanimity ( No . 1236)—The annual installation
meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge-room on Monday evening , December 27 th , 187 ** , being Ihe festival of St . John the Evangelist , the VV . M . presiding . Bro . VV . Douslin , VV . M . elect , having been duly presented , thc ceremony of installation was most ably performed by Bro . John T . Robinson , the retiring W . M ., assisted by Bro . C . J . Griffiths , P . M . The musical portion of the ceremony
was most admirably conducted by Bro . Carey . Thc following officers for ihe ensuing year were appointed and intested : —Bros . John T . Robinson , I . P . M . j B . O . Watldy , S . W . ; J . F . Hathaway , J . W . ; F . T . Farmar , Treas . ; VV . Noswoithy , Sec . ; F . J . Carey , Org . ; C . A . Deacon , S . D . ; W . Falconer , J . D . ; J . VV . Campbell , I . G . ; W . Compton , Tyler . During the course of the
evening a very neat jewel was presented to Bro . W . Nosworthy , ns a testimony of the efficient manner in which his duties as Secretary during the past two years have been performed ; also a handsome and massive P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . John T . Robinson , which had been subscribed for by thc members of the lodge as a memento of their regard and esteem , and in acknowledgment of the able and
zealous manner in which he had governeu the lodge during thc preceding two years . The brethren then adjourned to a capital repast at the Masonic Hotel , antl after the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , antl thc evening was spent in a vcry enjiyable manner , harmony being contributed by several brethren . LIVERPOOL . —Do Grey and Ripon Lodge
( No . 1356 ) . —Prosperity still waits upon this highly-popular lodge , which this year enjoys the Mastership of Bro . J . Bell , whose social tact antl Masonic talent eminently fit him for a position already filled by worthy brethren . The usual monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., and Bro . Bell , W . M ., was well supported by his officers , amongst those present being Bros . B . B . Marson , P . M . J
T . Evans , P . M . ; T . Home , S . W . ; T . Nickson , J . W . ; J . Ireland , Treas . ; Jos . Jones , Sec ; C . Cosligan , S . D . ; J . Williams , J . D . ; A . Woolrifh , I . G . ; C . Arden and J . Keet , Stewards -, antl P . Larsen , P . M ., Tyler . There were 36 private members present , antl the list of visitors included Bro . F . H . Rahn , P . M . 97 and 1230 , P . P . G . J . D ., Durham . The business of the evening was initiation and
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term of office expired it would be found that thc performance of his duties had justified the brethren in the confidence they reposed in him . When the election of Treasurer was taken , Bro . James Robins , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected to that distinguished position of trust ; and when Bro . Robins thanked the brethren , he informed them that thc lodge had no liabilities , but a
respectable balance in hand . A proposition for a new candidate for initiation was given in , several letters of regret for absence were read , notices of motion were given , and the lodge was then closed . The excellent banquet provided by Bro . Budden was partaken of , and after the repast hatl been done ample justice to , grace was said , and the W . M . proposed the toasts .
" The Queen and thc Craft" having been proposed antl drunk , the toast of " The Prince of Wales , the Grand Master , " and " Thc Pro Grand Master , thc Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of thc Grand Officers" followed , and Bro . Charles Horsley , Past Prov . G . Registrar of Middlesex , having replied , the W . M . then gave " The Prov . G . M . of Surrey , General Brownrigg . " Bro . Ohren , P . P . S . G . W ., replied ,
and said that the W . M . had attended several of thc meetings at which the Prov . G . M . had presided , and had witnessed the way in which he had conducted thc business of the Prov . G . Lodge . He ( Bro . Ohren ) also in his position of Warden had done the same , and hc could say that throughout every duty that had been cast upon the Prov . G . M . he had carried out in a most judicious and excellent manner . He did not think the brethren of
Surrey could have a better Prov . G . M . ( Hear . ) The Prov . G . M . had always looked on this lodge with such an eye as the members would wish , and had selected severed of his officers from it . Although the members were a small number a considerable proportion of them were Prov . G . Officers , and this proved that thc lodge had arrived at a position which commanded the attention of tbe Prov .
G . M . That was a very proud position for a lodge . For the last three or four years there had always been a member of this lodge selected for Prov . Grand rank . He regretted that there were not more P . M . ' s of the lodge present , because as old representatives of such a lotlge they could have said more on this subject than he coultl . Speaking for the Prov . G . Master he could confidently say
that if all thc provinces . were ruled by such able men as the Province of Surrey was they were very well governed indeed . The Prov . G . Master would have attended that evening had it not been for an important engagement . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Dickinson , I . P . M ., proposed " The * W . M . " Unfortunately the W . M . had just suffered a great domestic affliction , and hc had not quite felt up to his work .
Consequently he had called in the assistance of Bro . Constable to confer the Thinl Degree . In the First Degree , however , the W . M . had acted for himself . During his year of office he had conducted the affairs of the lotlge to the satisfaction of the brethren , and thc brethren would always Uok back with satisfaction to that happy period . ( Hear . ) The W . M . thanked the brethren for the
compliment just passed . Hc was not insensible to a full comp liment ; empty ones hc abominated . Bro . Dickinson ' s was paid in such a way and responded to so heartily that he saw in it the former . He had lived long enough to know thc real from thc spurious . As Bro . Dickinson hael told the brethren what he had told Bro . Dickinson privately he might say that he had had a
great deal lately to try him : he had lost his only surviving brother , which had unnerved him somewhat ; but still he had thought it his duty to attend to his office of Master . Hc had filled that position on two previous occasions , and therefore when hc accepted the election of the brethren it had not been from any feeling of vanity , but simply from his elesire to
do his duty . He had belonged to the lotlge for some years . He once left it ; but he rejoined it , and he was elelighted when he came back to meet his old friend Bro . James Robins , an oltl and tried friend of a great many years . He was pleased to know that hc had done what he could for the benefit of the lodge . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . then said that hc would propose " Thc I lealth of the
Initiate . " It had been a great privilege for him to initiate a son of their esteemed and worthy brother , James Robins . He was now their brother , George Robins . He once knew their distinguished relative , George Robins , ' who was , without exception , one of thc most distinguished auctioneers in the metropolis , which was saying a very great deal . He ( the VV . M . ) was very much pleased that the name of
" George " had been given in baptism to the initiate , and hc hoped that he would perpetuate not only the name but ths eminence of that distinguished auctioneer . He then reminded Bro . George Robins that he had at present seen very little of Masonry , that he had a great deal yet to learn ; but he was a keen observer , and he must use that faculty to obtain a thorough insight into Masonry ,
and get step by step to a position of eminence . ( Hear . ) Bro . Geo . Robins said that the brethren must excuse him if he was somewhat taken aback by thc mysteries which hc had witnessetl that evening . But hc felt vcry much delighted and quite happy by the remarks that theW . M . had made concerning him . It had been his great desire at all times to become a Mason ; anil it would now be his
aim to endeavour to please his brother Masons in every way whatever . He was very much gratified that he had become one of the Order , and he should now endeavour to go on and become eminent in the Craft . The W . M . then proposed "The Visitors , " and thanked Bro . Constable for having assisted him in thc ceremony of
raising . Bre . Constable replied . Bro . Dickinson responded for "The P . M . ' s , " who , hc said , were always glad to assist in every way they could in the working of the lotlge . Bros . H . Massey antl W . W . Morgan responded for " Thc Press , " which was specially proposed by the VV . M ., who expressed his gratification at the caution with which all
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Masonic proceedings were recorded by the representatives of the Masonic journals . Bro . J . Robins returned thanks for theTreasurer and Secretary , both of whom he was happy to say had performed their duty . "Thc Better Health of Bro . Little , Secretary to the Girls' School , " was drunk , on the proposition of Bro . Charles Horsley . Bro . J . VV . Sugg , S . W ., made a clever speech in reply to the toast of " The
Officers and W . M . elect , " in which he contrasted his own position , now first elected , with that of theW . M ., who hatl been a VV . M . three times . The W . M . he compared to a witlow who was being led to thc altar by her thinl husband , assuming a maiden blush on her cheeks , which was manifestly under control , and putting on thc appearance of not knowing what was coming next ; whereas it
was manifest she was not to be taken by surprise . With him ( Bro . Sugg ) however , it was different ; he had the roseate hue cf virgin modesty on his cheeks , and his breast was filled with thc throbbings of anxiety . He concluded by saying , that whatever his future might be hc should use his earnest endeavours not to impair the usefulness of the Masters whom it had been the gootl fortune of this lodge
to possess . The brethren shortly afterwards scparatetl , and returnee to town . PORT ELIZABETH (" South Africa ) . — Lodge of Good Hope ( No . S 63 ) . —At the regular monthly meeting of this lodge held on March 16 th , 1 S 76 , VV . M ., E . R . Smythe , and a " full attendance of the brethren . After the minutes cf the previous meeting were read
and confirmed anil the ordinary business of the evening concluded , the W . M . informed the brethren present that the business of the evening was to elect a VV . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler for the ensuing Masonic year . Thc ballot was then taken , and the result was for W . M ., Bro . Samuel Alabaster , formerly of the Ledge of Finsbury , 861 , London ; Treasurer , Bro . William Phillips ; Tyler , Bro . William Morley .
LINSLADE , LEIGHTON-BUZZARD . —St . Barnabas Lodge ( No . 948 ) . —The annual meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Elephant antl Castle Hotel , Linslatle , on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst , at 3 . 30 'in the afternoon . Giving to the well-tlcserved popularity of thc VV . M . ele * ct , Brc . Henry Poynter , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Berks antl Bucks , there was an unusually
large attendance , antl nei jd'houring lodges for miles around manifested their respect and gootl wishes by sending some of their meire distinguished members to represent them at thc meeting . The chair ivas taken punctually hy the VV . M ., Bro . Vfilli-im King , who was supported by Bros . Cook , S . W . ; Maik Rest , J . W . ; J . Mc-Cubbin , P . M . ; E . Procter , Joseph Rafferty , Bernard
J . Fountnir , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; H . Poynter , Hon . Sec . ; Robt . S . Collet , C . VV . Scriven , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Henry Green , M . T . Welam , J . Nelson , G . M . Maskell , Joseph Holland , Fred . D . Latham , E . Lawson , George Holdom , VV . Randall , George Whitman , James Bishopp , Charles J . Morgan , J . Sloane , Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . J . Rccrc , VV . M . 480 ; Rev . E . H ,
Crate , P . P . J . Chaplain Essex , VV . M . 6 97 ; Thomas VV . Ilazelgrove , VV . M . 47 * 5 ; Joseph Payne , W . M . 1 * 91 ; Fred . Gotto , P . Prov . G . S . of VV . Berks and Bucks , W . M . 128 7 ; Walter Fitch , W . M . 1410 ; John Borres , P . M ., & c , 148 ; John Dennis , P . M . 907 ; II . Lewis , P . M . 907 ; II . W . Darvell , 6 97 ; Fred . Edginton , 1321 [; Manwarning VV . Bolton , 127 , Margate ; and E . Bate ,
93 . The lodge was opened in due form , when thc minutes were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . John Stewart , which proving unanimously in his favour , and hc being -present , was initiated by Bro . P . M . McCubbin . On the invitation of thc W . M ., P . M . ' s , and thc lodge generally , Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . G . Ree . Cumberland and Westmorland ,
assumed thc chair of K . S ., as Installing Master . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , when Bro . Henry Poynter , P . M ., P . Prov . G . P ., Berks and Bucks , was duly presented for thc benefit of installation . The presentation receiving attention , the ceremony proceeded . The lodge was opened in the Thinl Degree , when all brethren below the degree of Installed Master retired , anil a Board
of Installed Masters duly opened in ample form , Bro . Mc-Cubbin presiding in the South . The VV . M . was then placed in thc chair t > f K . S . with the usual ceremonies , antl alter the Board hatl been closed the M . M . ' s , F . C . ' s , and E . A . ' s were severally admitted , and the W . M . greeted , saluted , and proclaimed in the several degrees according to ancient custom . The W . M . then nominated and invested the
nfllcers Ir . r the ensuing year , antl the Installing Master completed his labours by delivering the charges to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren . After some routine business and a proposition the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a splendid banquet , provided by Bro . C . J . Morgan , of the Elephant antl Castle Hotel , in his very best style , and which gave unqualified satisfaction to all
present . The VV . M . presided , and was supported on the right and left respectively by the Installing Master and the I . P . M ; thc other brethren being placed according to rank . After the cloth was withdrawn the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured in the well-known St . Barnabas style . " The W . M . ' s Health " was received with the utmost enthusiasm , and his manifold services to thc
lodge for a long period of years gratefully referred to . In proposing " Thc Health of the Installing Master , " the thanks of the lodge were conveyed to him for the complete and expressive manner iu which he hail worked the tlegree . The visitors , one and all referred in complimentary terms to thc ceremony of the day . Bro . Bowes , the
Installing Master , in reply , gave expression to the extreme pleasure it afforded him to instal his brother-in-law , and further said that if his rendering ol their beautiful ritual met with the approbation of the brethren he was amply repaid for any trouble hc had taken to be present on thc occasion . An interesting feature of thc postprandial proceedings was the presentation of a costly P . M . 's jewel to
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Bro . King , I . P . M . Several songs were excellently sunnduring the evening by Bros . Poynter , Bolton , McCubbin and E . Proctor . SOUTHEND , —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —The regular meeting of this lotlge was held at the Middleton Hotel , Southcn-I , on Thursday , the 4 th inst . There were present Bros . Dr . E . E . Phillips , P . M . 370 , W . M . ; A .
Lucking , P . M . iho and Prov . A . G . D . C , I . P . M . ; F . Wood , P . M ., acting S . W . ; W . Frost , J . W . ; J . A . Wardell , P . M . 160 and 1000 , P . Prov . G . D ., Sec . ; J . R . Hcmniann , P . M ., Prov . J . G . D ., Org . ; ] . C . Johnstone , P . M . 20 , I . C ., D . C . ; W . Chaplin , S . D . ; VV . P . Bclliss , J . D . ; A . F . Godward , acting I . G . ; Rev . II . Hayes , Chaplain ; S . Cox , P . M . ; IL Rowley , P . M ., P . Prov . G . D . ; G . F . Jones , F . V .
lillings , S . W . 160 ; F . Canter , H . Hicks , W . II . Lockey , IL Luken , VV . D . Merritt , II . Briggs , W . Allen , jun ., S . D . 160 . Visitors : Bros . F . D . Grayson , 276 ; Sir Thos . Kirkpatrick , Bart ., 957 . The lotlge having been duly opened and thc minutes of the lust meeting read and confirmed , the business of thc evening was proceeded with , which consisted of passing Bro . G . F . Wood and raising Bro . F .
Benton , jun ., which was ably done by thc W . M . Bro . F . D . Grayson , 276 , was balloted for and unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W ., the worthy Treas ., anil also the father of the lodge , having been asked a shoit time since by thc brethren to sit for his portrait , with his usual kindness consented . Hc now presented it to the lodge , for which he received the
hearty thanks of the brethren , it being a very faithful likeness and mounted in , a handsome gilt frame . The lodge was then closed in due form . LANCASTER . —Rowley Lodge ( No . 1051 ) . —Thc members of this lodge held theie" monthly meeting in thc Masonic Rooms , Atheiitcum , on the ist inst . Theie was an average attendance of members antl
visiting brethren , thc . chair of K . S . being occupied by the VV . M ., Bro . II . Longman . Thc lodge ' having been opened with solemn prayer , and the usual formalities peculiar to the Craft gone through , two candidates were proposed for initiation . Thc routine business having been transacted , the lodge subsequently closed in peace and harmonv . DERBY . —Hartington Lodge ( No . 108 O . —The
monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Gowev-slvtet , on Wednesday evening , May 3 rd . Thc brethren present were Bros . S . Pipes , VV . M . ; IL T . Bobart , I . P . M . ; W . Heathccte , S . W . ; T . Gadsby , J . W . ; M . 11 . Bobart , Treas . ; Geo . Pipes , Sec ; T . Hills , S . D . * ; J . O . Manton . as J . D . ; J . II . Biggs , I . G . ; T . Slinn , Tyler ; J . Worsnop , P . M ., as Org . ; F . Riffs , P . M . ; F . Campion ,
P . M . ; Bros . Josh . Heathcote , Hart , VV . Butterfield , Steele , Hepworth , Hextall , Parkenson , Rich . Daniel , Geo . Hill , Visitors : Bros . 11 . Burns , 731 -, R . Bennett , W . M . 731 ; Burton , Wright , Warner , T . Warner , T . Merry , Whittaker ( all of 731 ) . The lodge wa * opened at 7 . 4 s p . m . in the First Degree by the VV . M . The ballot was taken for Mr . [ chn Lane , who wns duly elected . Mr . Geo . Johnson
was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by the VV . M . Bro . John Parkenson was raised to the Fublimc Dcgieeof a Master Mason in ancient aid solemn form by the W . M . Bro . James Worsnop , P . M ., was presented with a jewel in recognition of his services , as Secretary to this lodge for the past five years . After thc lodge was closed the brethren adjourned to supper ,
which was of a very substantial character . After supper the usual toasts were given antl heartily received . Several songs were sung by the brethren , which added much to evening ' s enjoyment . The Tyler ' s toast being given the proceedings were brought to a close . BLENHEIM . —Marlborough Lodge of Unanimity ( No . 1236)—The annual installation
meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge-room on Monday evening , December 27 th , 187 ** , being Ihe festival of St . John the Evangelist , the VV . M . presiding . Bro . VV . Douslin , VV . M . elect , having been duly presented , thc ceremony of installation was most ably performed by Bro . John T . Robinson , the retiring W . M ., assisted by Bro . C . J . Griffiths , P . M . The musical portion of the ceremony
was most admirably conducted by Bro . Carey . Thc following officers for ihe ensuing year were appointed and intested : —Bros . John T . Robinson , I . P . M . j B . O . Watldy , S . W . ; J . F . Hathaway , J . W . ; F . T . Farmar , Treas . ; VV . Noswoithy , Sec . ; F . J . Carey , Org . ; C . A . Deacon , S . D . ; W . Falconer , J . D . ; J . VV . Campbell , I . G . ; W . Compton , Tyler . During the course of the
evening a very neat jewel was presented to Bro . W . Nosworthy , ns a testimony of the efficient manner in which his duties as Secretary during the past two years have been performed ; also a handsome and massive P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . John T . Robinson , which had been subscribed for by thc members of the lodge as a memento of their regard and esteem , and in acknowledgment of the able and
zealous manner in which he had governeu the lodge during thc preceding two years . The brethren then adjourned to a capital repast at the Masonic Hotel , antl after the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , antl thc evening was spent in a vcry enjiyable manner , harmony being contributed by several brethren . LIVERPOOL . —Do Grey and Ripon Lodge
( No . 1356 ) . —Prosperity still waits upon this highly-popular lodge , which this year enjoys the Mastership of Bro . J . Bell , whose social tact antl Masonic talent eminently fit him for a position already filled by worthy brethren . The usual monthly meeting was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., and Bro . Bell , W . M ., was well supported by his officers , amongst those present being Bros . B . B . Marson , P . M . J
T . Evans , P . M . ; T . Home , S . W . ; T . Nickson , J . W . ; J . Ireland , Treas . ; Jos . Jones , Sec ; C . Cosligan , S . D . ; J . Williams , J . D . ; A . Woolrifh , I . G . ; C . Arden and J . Keet , Stewards -, antl P . Larsen , P . M ., Tyler . There were 36 private members present , antl the list of visitors included Bro . F . H . Rahn , P . M . 97 and 1230 , P . P . G . J . D ., Durham . The business of the evening was initiation and