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faction , and then retired to be prepared . Thc lodge was then raised to the Second D .-grec , when Bro . Cowan was admitted and made a Fellow Craft . The lodge was then closed in the Second and then to the _ First Degree . No other business being before the meeting , thc lolge was closed according to ancient custom . The breth ren retired to refreshment , when a pleasant evening was spent .

SUNDERLAND . —Palatine Lodge ( No . 97 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Towara-road , on Thursday evening , the 9 th inst ., at 7 . 30 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . T . M . Watson , supported by Bn . s . Newton , W . M . 80 ; Douglass , P . M . 80 ; Frampton , W . M . 97 ; Eggleston , W . M . 949 ; Wittle , W . M . St . Seder ' s , Jarrow ; and Liddell ,

P . M . 949 . Thc minutes of last lodge were real ami confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . D . M . Wake , a candidate for Masonry , who was declared duly elected . Bros . Punshon , Nasbet , and Singleton was then examined in the First Degree , and gave satisfaction . Mr . C . M . Wake was introduced and made an E . \ . Mason . Mr . Huntley , a candidate for Masonry in St . John ' s Lodge ,

by the kind permission of the W . M . was introduced and made an E . A . Mason by the W . M . of St . John ' s Lodge . The lodge was then raised to thc Second Degree . Bros . Nasbet , Punshon , and Singleton were admitted separately and made Fellow Craft Masons . The lodge was then

closed in th * Second Degree . A petition to thc Grand Lodge was signed by the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren . The W . M . announced that the Grand Lodge had awarded to a brother of the lodge the handsome sum of £ 23 . All business being done , thc lodge was closed according to ancient custom . The brethren then retired to

refreshmen , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . It was stated by the W . M . lhat the next Provincial Grand Lodge would be held at Gateshead , on the 21 st of October . SOUTHAMPTON .-RoyalGloucesterLodge ( No . 130 ) . —The VV . M . of this lodge at its regular meeting last week received as visitors the W . M . ' s of the neighbouring lodges of Clausentum and Albert Edward , with their

P . M . ' s and ofiicers . The invitation happily comcieled with a compliment paid by the lodge to several of its members who havc lately been placed on the Commission of the Peace for the borough . The I . P . M ., Bro . Phillips , Prov . Senior Grand Deacon , in proposing a vote of congratulation to these brethren on their promotion , pointed out that of thc six brethren added to the borough

commission , five were Freemasons , and of them four were members of this lodge , viz ., Bro . W . Hickman , thc W . M . of Lodge 1780 , Deputy Grand Master of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight , Past Master of the Royal Gloucester , 130 , 394 , and 1112 lodges , and late Mayor of Southampton ; Bro . J . Blount Thomas , P . M . oi the lodge , and present Mayor of Southampton ; Bro . G . T .

Harper , P . M . of the lodge and ex-Sheriff of Southampton ; and Bro . W . A . Lomer , of this lodge and Lodge 1461 . Seme objection had been taken to the lodge passing votes of this kind , as not relating exclusively to Freemasonry ; but he urged that since lodges frequently passed votes of condolence to brethren in times of trouble they might reasonably ask to be allowed to participate with them in

their joys . He also submitted that promotions of this kind had an important influence on Masonry , as testifying that the brethren who held high office commanded the respect and confidence of the outside world , and that the influence they exercised in the social and municipal life of a town must be reflected on the lodges with which they were associated . The W . M ., Bro . C . VV . A . Jellic-c ,

having seconded a resolution embodying these sentiments , a P . M . of long standing in the lodge took exception to all these votes as not forming part of the business of Masonry , but rather going outside it , and proposed , as an amendment , that the proposition be not entertained by thc loelge , but finding no seconder , and several speeches being directed against his view , he eventually said he was quite

content to have entered his protest , the resolution being therefore carried unanimously . The compliment was acknowletlgeel by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and Bro . Thomas , the Mayor of the town , in felicitous terms , and the lodge , with its visitors , shortly afterwards adjourned to the banquet , following which the usual toasts were given , the D . P . G . M . responding to that of

" The R . W . Provincial G . M . and his D .-puty ; " Bro . E . Booth , Past Prov . J . W ., and Bro . Phillips , Prov . S . G . D ., for" The Present and Past Officers of the Province . " Bro . Hickman subsequently responded to the toast of "The Albert Edward Lodge , " and taking up some incidental allusions of the last named speaker to the correspondence in the Freemason on the distribution of Prov . Graiul Lodge

honours , said he was constrained to say that he agreed very much with a recent contributor to the correspondence , the Past Prov . Grand Chaplain , Bro . Nepean ( a member , by the way , of the Royal Gloucester Lorlge , beside one nearer his home in North Hants ) , that work must be the eventual passport to Prov . Granel Lorlge honours , and that woik steadfastly pursued would in the end receive

itsrecogtion , though , from the extent of the province , it was simply impossible to make awards which should with accuracy indicate tbe precis- ; pos tion altaineel by brethren in particular lodges as braring upon thc general interests of the province . From his knowledge of the difficulties of this subject he tb . ouj . ht if "An Old P . M ., " or any other brother , could but place himself for a short time in the position ct the Proi . Grand Master his views in this

matter would be considerably mollified . Nor could any statistics of the distribution of honours be accepted as an infallible guide without a knowledge of the special circumstances cf each cis" , and without remembering that lodges of modern date could not fairly be placed in any tabular statement alongside others which had been working for a century , more or less . Bro . Rcsoman , of the Clausentum Lodge , also responded for "The Visitors , " and was followed

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by Bro . Chinterman , from a Bombay lodge , who , himself a Hindoo , temporarily residing in Southampton , at the last meeting of this lodge sat side by side with a Parsee , and was thus able practically to exemplify the universality of Freemasonry , and that it recognises no colour , creeel , or caste as a special p \ ssport to its portals . The addresses of the evening were agreeably relieved by the performances

on the harmonium of Bro . Robert Sharpe , P . M ., whose treatment of that instrument is so masterly that , as the W . M . said , till he heard Bro . Sharpe play the harmonium he always regarded it as a kind of hurdy-gurdy . Bro . John Brown also gave some of his ever-welcome songs , and with other brethren materially assisted to make the gathering one of a truly fraternal and pleasant character .

MANCHESTER . —Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge , after the vacation , was held on Wednesday , the ioth inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Present : Bros . John Roberts , W . M . ; G . T . Mullock , S . W . ; Wm . Bagnall , J . W . ; Rev . Phillip Hains , Chap . ; R , L . Spencer , Sec . ; Thomas Guest , S . D . ; Jno . Sutcliffe , LD . ;

Charles Duckworth , I . G . ; John Roger Lever , W . M . 317 , acting Org . ; J . Tily , Tyler j R . A . Eldershaw , P . M . ; R . Timperley , P . M . ; A . Humphreys , P . M . ; Jos . Sutcliffe , Wm , Grundy , Jno . Ciiffe , Edmund Orrell , Thos . Shorrocks , P . M . 3 : 51 ; C . Stanlev , and others . Visitors : Wm . Nicholl , J . W . 317 ; John " Bollard , P . M . 126 ; and R . R . Lisenden , 317 CFrccmasonJ . The lodge was opened

at 6 . 30 with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The Secretary , Bro . Spencer , also announced that the picaic which was organised in July had been a decided success , both financially and to the satiifac ion of all present on the occasion . A ballot was taken for Bro . the Rev . Joseph Cater , Bridgewater , 1213 , as a joining member , and unanimously

declared in his favour . Thc W . M . then announced that their Chaplain ( Bro . the Rev . Phillip Hains ) had kindly consented to give the brethren present an explanation of the First Tracing Board . Bro . Hains , who was received with applause by the brethren , then gave an elaborate exp lanation and lecture on the First Tracing Board , fully explaining and commenting on the various emblems , and

on the morals to be tlrawn therefrom , to which the brethren listened with appreciative attention . At thc conclusion of the lecture a vote of thanks was proposed , thanking Bro . Hains for his kindness . The lodge was afterwards lowered to the First D .-gree . Bro . G . T . Mullock proposed , and Bro . William Bagnall seconded , a vote of thanks to the W . M . for so ablv carrying out the arrangements for

the picnic , which was carried . The W . M . in reply stated that in his opinion equal praise was due to Bros-. Mullock and Spencer . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed by the visitors , thc lodge was closed with solemn prayer . The brethren afterwards assembled at the supper table , which had been substantially covered with the good things of this life under thi able superintendence of Bro .

Phillips , who is always most attentive and painstaking in his efforts to provide for the comfort of the brethren . On the removal of the cloth the usual toasts were proposed and responded to , and the remainder of the evening was spent in an enjoyable manner , Bros . Lever , Shorrocks , Spencer , and others materially contributing to it by a display of their vocal abilities . Before the brethren

separated a message was received by the W . M . from Bro . H . T . Robberds , P . M ., P . G . Org . EX ., or rather from one of the members of that worthy brother ' s household , to the effect that Bro . Robberds ( who has been seriously ill for some little time past ) was unfortunately slightly worse . All the brethren present received this news with sorrow , as Bro . Robberds is undoubtedly held in thc highest esteem

by the lodge and a large number of brethren throughout the province . Bio . John R . Lever rose and proposed that " The Health of Bro . Robberds" should be drunk , with earnest wishes for his recovery , and that the Secretary be requested to forward a letter of condolence expressing the sympathy of all the brethren present and their sincere wishes for his speedy return amongst them .

SUNDERLAND . —Williamson Lodge ( No . 949 ) . —The regular meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday , the Sth inst ., in St . Stephen ' s School . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . Egglestnn , supported by Bros . Newton , W . M . 80 ; Mark Douglass , P . M . 80 ; and Frampton , W . M . 94 . The minutes of last lodge were read and confirmed . Bro . Osborne was examined , and answered his questions satisfactorily , and

then retired for preparation . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Osborne was then admitted and macY a Fellow Craft Mason by the W . M . The lodge was then closed to thc First Degree . " Hearty good wishes " were given from Bro . Dolan , No . 11 . All business being done , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom . The brethren then retired to refreshment , when a pleasant evening was spent .

MOSSLEY . —Prince Alfred Lodge ( No . 1218 ) . —On Saturday afternoon last , the 13 th inst ., a lodge of emergency v / as held at the Commercial Hotel , to initiate Mr . Fearns Eugene Albert Lawton , son of Bro . Joseph Fearns Lawton , P . M ., as he is about to leave this country for Australia . There were also proposed for initiation at ; hc same time Mr . William Edward Bailey , son of Bro . Dr . Bailey , P . M ., and Mr . George Fearns Lawton , son of

the late Bro . John Lawton , P . M . The lodge was opened at three o'clock by Bros . James Buckley , W . M . ; J . E . Roberts , S . W . ; John Buckley , J . W . ; Robinson , S . D . ; Stephenson , J . D . ; and Wilson , I . G , ; after which a note was read from Bro . J . F . Lawton , P . M ., calling the emergency , which was ordered to be placed upon the minutes by the W . M . In each case the balleit was unanimous , and the candidates were eluly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The W . M . then vacated the

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chair , which was afterwards occupied by Bro . Lees , P . M . P . P . S . G . W . of East Lancashire , who initiated Mr . F . E . A Lawton into our Order . Bro . , ] . B . Robinson , P . M . 29 - ' 1013 , P . Z . 1094 , then took the chair , and admitted Mr ' . W . E . Bailey to a participation of our privileges . Not having met Bro . J . Robinson , P . M ., in a Craft ' lodge for several years , it gave us great pleasure to again see him

in the W . M . 's chair , and witness him work thc ceremony ( as taught by the Emulation Lod ge of Improvement ) with that correctness wc frequently noticed in the early numbers of this journal . Bro . Lees , P . M ., again took the chair , and admitted Mr . G . F . Lawton to the Degree of E . A . After the working tools had been explained , and the charge delivered , Bro . Lees , P . M ., addressed the brethren .

He said it had given him great pleasure to initiate two young gentlemen , who bore a name that was highly respected , not only in the Prince Alfred Lodge , but throughout the whole district . He had initiated , passed , and raised Bro . Joseph Fearns Lawton , and afterwards he installed him W . M . of the Prince Alfred Lodge , and that day , in the same lodge , he had initiated his eldest son .

He also initiated , and in due time installed Bro . John Lawton , and now he had in like manner initiated his eldest son . He had spent many happy evenings in the lodge , but in the future he should look back wilh the greatest pride and sati-faction on the proceedings of that day . ^ Bro . Lees concluded b y enjoining the candidates to be guided by the principles of Freemasonry in all their

dealings in life , for they would not meet with anything in our ceremonies but what was calculated to make a man a good man , ar . d a good man a better man . The W . M . then resumed the chair , and closed the lodge in due form . During the ceremony the music compiled for the use of the Merchants Lorlge , 241 , by Bro . J . H . Younghusband , P . M ., P . Z ., was used , and contributed greitly to the

success of the ceremony , the choir being Bros . Stafford , P . M . ; Taylor , T . H . Tanner , and J . W . Tanner , under the direction eif Bro . Marsden , who presided at the pianoforte . The brethren then adjourned to the dining-room , where an excellent repast was prepared by the host , Bro . Edward Nield . After dinner the usual toasts were proposed and responded to , Bro . S . P . Bidder , P . M ., acting

as D . C . I he musical brethren added much to thc pleasure of the evening by singing a number of carefully selected songs and glees . There were many visiting brethren present from the adjoining provinces of West Lancashire , West Yorkshire , and Cheshire , out of respect to the parents of the candidates , and to welcome into the Order another generation beating their names .

LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Lodge ( No . 135 6 ) . —The prosperity and perpetuity of this lodge seem to be pietty well established , judging from the large and most successful meeting which was held at the headquarters of the lodge , 80 , North Hill-street , Toxteth-park , on Wednesday evening , the ioth inst . Bro . Alfred Woolrich , who is deservedly popular with every brother ,

occupied the Worshi pful Master ' s chair , and one of the "happy thoughts" of his year of office was put in force on this occasion , when he asked one of the Past Masters to give the Third Degree . The W . M . thus endeavours to excite a more general interest in thc working of the ceremonies , and there is little doubt thc experiment will be eminently successful . Amongst those present

were Bros . B . B . Marson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; Joseph Bell , P . M ., P . G . S . ; J . W . Williams , I . P . M . ; C . Arden , S . W . ; James Kect , J . W . ; Edward Paull , Treas . ; E . George , Sec . ; H . P . Squire , S . D . ; C . Costigan , J . D . ; J . Ashley , I . G . ; and P . M . Larsen , Tyler . There were about 100 brethren of the lod ge and visitors from other " fraternities " present , amongst the latter being Bros . Major G .

Turner , P . M . 823 , P . P . G . Treas . ; Geo . Musker , W . M . 1182 ; Thos . Slater , W . M . 241 ; Thos . Evans , S . W . 1675 ; W . W . Thomas , S . D . 11 : 70 ; Charles II . Duval , 139 j Webster Williams , 1609 ; John Potter , 1182 ; W . Braithwaite , 473 ; J . Brotherton , 241 ; Jas . B . Mackenzie , S . W . 1609 , and others . Bro . A . Woolrich , the W . M ., opened

the lodge in due form , anel afterwards initiated five candidates in a highly effective manner , the initiates being Messrs . T . Shaw , S . Swift , T . Talbot , R . Jones , and S . Owen . After the W . M . had opened the lodge in the Second and Third Degrees , the chair of K . S . was taken by Bro . B . B . Marson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B .. who raised Bros .

Hewitt and M'lnnes to thc Sublime Degree of M . M . in a most impressive , complete , and thoroughly masterly style . The striking character of the ceremonies was greatly enhanced by the musical services of Bro . R . Burgess , Org . 1609 , and Bro . T . S . Beswick . The brethren subsequently retired from labour to refreshment .

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ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 72 ) . — The usual convocation of this olel chapter was held at thc Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Thursday , the 1 ith inst . After the chapter had been opened in due form by thc Principals , the following companions were present : —Ex . Comps . Durkin , M . E . Z . ; J . Nunn , IL ; T . Foxall , I . P . Z ., Scribe E . ; E . Dodson , P . Z , ; Stephens , P . Z . ; Comps . F .

Dunn , Scribe N . ; H . Lovegrove , P . S . ; Strube , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Walker , Thurston , Lee , Jaccard , Potter ( fanitor ) . Visitors : G . F . Smith , F . W . Clemow , and B . ' Salsea . Thc minutes of the last convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . Lewcock , of the Royal Jubilee Lodge , and he was in due course introduced

anil exalted into the Royal Arch Degree , the lectures and adelresses being given at length . This being election night , the ballot was taken for the officers for the ensuing year with the following result : —Comps . Nunn , M . E . Z . ; Lovett , H . ; Dunn , J . ; H . Lovegrove , N . ; Salter , P . S . i Potter , Janitor . Comp . Webb , an old Past Principal , was re-elected Treasurer . After the transaction of some rou-