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'The election of 'Treasurer was unanimous in favour of Bro . E . Gilbert , P . AL , Treas . It was incidentally mentioned that that was the third time , three days running , where Bro . Edwin Gilbert had been unanimously elected Treasurer . The Secretary mentioned he was present on the evening previous at the West Smithfield Alark Lodge , when Bro . E . Gilbert was unanimously elected Treasurer . Bro .

Gilbert had ben unanimously elected Treasurer of an angling society . Those acts showed how popular that brother really was . He certainly is the rig ht man in the right place , and is recommended for Provincial Grand Lodge honours . Bro . E . Gilbert is a Past Steward and Life Governor of all the Charities . . . Bro . John Gilbert , P . G . 'T yler Aliddx ., was unanimously re-elected Tyler . The auditors were Bro- ; . XV . Stanton , A .

j . Rogers , and H . E . A . D'Arcy , the audit being appointed to be held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street West , Hammersmith , on Thursday , July 13 th , at live o clock . Some names were given info the Secretary for joining members and candidates for initiation . Some important notices of motion were given to alter the bye-laws . 'The lodge was then closed , after having been opened for nearly live hours . ' After the members had for about-half an hour enjoyed a stroll on the banks of the Thames , refreshment was _ scrved .

The cold collation reflected great credit on the worthy host , Bro . VV . Ballard , who , as usual with him , atlended personally on the members , making one and all comfortable and happy . The usual toasts were given and responded to . Some excellent songs were given by Bros . E . Mallett , H . E . A . D'Arcy , J . J . Alarsh , and others . The brethren separated loathe to part , but happy to meet again ; and after so much work , we hope to enjoy "Tired natures sweet restorer—balmy sleep . "

CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 13 S 2 ) . —A successful meeting of the above lodge was held at Bro . Clarke ' s hostlery , the George Hotel , Cubitt Town , on the 21 st inst . Lodge was opened by W . Bro . G . * I . Limn , W . AL , who was numerously supported by the tollowmg officers and brethren : Bros . G . B . Smith , S . W . 5 W . Stapleton , I . W . ; J . Carnaby , P . AL , Treas . ; Dr . Chas . to

Wyatt Smith , P . M ., Sec . ( whom we were gratineu see in the lodge again , after a long and severe illness ); H . Doring , S . D . ; j . Morrison , J . D . j XV . Mackey , Org . ; XV . Raiker , I . G . ; XV . J . . Millington , I . P . AL ; J . Delves , P . AL ; G . Fisher , P . AI . ; C . Searrell , P . AL , Stwd . ; D . Hodges , P . M . ; G . Tame , C AlcLeod , W . Job , VV . McGuire , R . J . Perry , E . E . Deacon , T . L . Klein , S . G . Alarsh , G . Alartin , D . Smith , G . Turton , E . Stoneham , R . Howes , 1 . Tuppenv , XV . Clark , ] . Smith , XV . Shearman ,

J . Bell . S . Hill , J . P . Laurie , B . Haigh , XV . Williamson , G . Mortleman , R . J . Pitt , R . Parkinson , H . Alilton , G . Witney , G . N . Beel , Dr . Cross , and others . Visitors : Bros . S . G . Bonner , 127 S ; J . Waters , 217 ; J . Ward , 431 ; G . Coote , 127 S ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1 C 23 ( Precmason ); and others . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for the admission of Air .

Geo . A . Saunders , and proving favourable , that gentleman was admitted and initiated into the mysteries of the Order in grand style . Bro . J . Tuppeny was next tested , and proving proficient , was entrusted and ably passed to the Degree of F . C . Of the candidates for the Third Degree only Bro . R . Parkinson was in attendance , and after giving satisfactory proofs , was entrusted for the Sublime Degree . Lodge was advanced , and the W . M . raised Bro . Parkinson

in a deeply impressive manner , being well supported throughout by the officers of the lodge . Great effect was added to the ceremonies by the appropriate music introduced by the Organist , Bro . Alackey . The brethren appeared in mourning for the late-esteemed Bro . Edwin Brown , whose loss was generally deplored . A letter was received from Bro . Bennett , P . M ., thanking the lodge for the support recently given to his candidature for the

benefits of the R . M . B . ] ., when , although unsuccessful , he succeeded in polling 509 votes . Another letter was read from the wife of a brother made in the Brazils , detailing specially distressed circumstances , and the application for assistance was entertained , and an amount voted froni the lodge funds . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next regular meeting , and lodge was closed after an eminently successful evening had been passed .

The brethren at once sat down to a substantial repast , well-served under the direction of Bro . Clark . At the conclusion of this part of the evening ' s proceedings , and at a somewhat advanced hour , Bro . Limn gave the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts , which were duly honoured by the brethren . Bro . Arlington gave " The Health of the W . AL . " The brethren had seen how the VV . AL had gone through

what he would call an arduous night ' s ( work , and would agree with him he had got through it well . The W . M . rose to thank the brethren sincerely for the kind manner in which the toast had been received . He was only sorry he could not fully express what he felt . As regards his working , he had done his best , and if he had pleased them he felt pleased himself . He ( Bro . Limn ) had said from the first moment he had joined the Corinthian

Lodge , that if ever he arrived at the chair he would do his utmost to give satisfaction , and having done so , he felt greatly indebted to the Past Alasters of the lodge for their valuable assistance , both in the lodge and at the lodge of instruction . He felt greatly indebted to Bros . . Millington , Delves ( the Preceptor of the lodge of instruction ) , and Carnaby . Bro . Limn concluded b y assuring the lodge that so long as they gave him plenty of work , he would always

be ready and willing to do it for the good of Ihe Corinthian Lodge . The next toast Bro . Limn said was a msst jileasing one in any lodge , and they fe't it especially so in the Corinthian Lodge . In Bro . Saunders they had , he hoped and believed , a worthy man and Alason , and he asked the brethren to give him the usual Corinthian honours . Bro . Saunders said he was not a great speech maker , but he felt only too pleased to find himself there that

evening among the brethren , and hoped he would live to become a creditable member amongst them . " The Past Alasters" were next toasted , Bro . Limn malting an earnest appeal on behalf of Bro . J . Delves , P . AL , who was acting as Steward for the Boys' Festival , on Wednesday next , and desired to take up a good list , and one worthy of 13 S 2 . The W . M . also alluded to the kind services of the I . P . AL , Bro . Alillington , who responded , testifying to the p leasure with which all the Past Alasters rendered any assistance in their power .

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Bro . Delves , P . AL , also replied , and Jdwelt upon the claims of the Boys' School , for which he appealed for further support . The llodge had generously given fifty guineas upon his list , and he desired to take up a list worthy of the Corinthian Lodge , and one which would gc a long way towards making the lodge a Vice-Patron of the

Institution tliey were supporting . The response to the appeal was most gratifying and munificient , for upon Bro . C . Searell , P . AL , going round the table on behalf of Bro . Delves ' , list , a further sum of nearly £ 30 was added to the considerable amount already subscribed . "'The Visitors" were next toasted ; and responded to by Bro . Bonner , 127 S , who had experienced the hospitality

of the lodge so frequently that he almost felt in his mother lodge . Indeed , he thought before long he should become a member of the lodge . Bros . Waters , Ward , and Stephens also returned thanks for the hearty reception they had received . The VV . AL gave the toasts of "The Officers of the Lodge , and the Press . " Bros . Smith and Staj-leton

having replied as to tne pleasure tney toon in tne performance of their duties as Wardens , and appreciation of the cordial reception which the toast had met with , Bro . G . II . Stephens also briefly acknowledged the honour done him . The brethren must all agree that the fact of the brethren responding to the claims of charity in so ready and munificient a ' manner spoke very strongly of the

manner in which the beautiful Alasonic Virtue , Charity , had been instilled into the hearts of the brethren . He felt it an additional honour" to be connected with the Corinthian Lodge , as he had recently been by being elected an honorary member , when he found beyond the good working and harmony which existed , there was practised that virtue which , upon the highest authority , is known to

cover a multitude of sins . He trusted it would ever distinguish the Corinthian Lodge in its future as it had marked its past career . The Tyler ' s toast was next given by our old friend Bro . P . AI . Shayes , and a meeting , unmarred by anything but plessure , came to a happy conclusion .

MONTAGUE GUEST LODGE ( No . 1900 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on 'Tuesday afternoon , the 20 th inst ., at the Inns of Court Hotel . Bro . William H . Dean , W . M ., presided , and there were present Bros . G . P . Festa , S . W . and VV . AL elect ; F . R . VV . Hedges , J . W . ; J . D . Collier , Sec . ; H . J . Capon , S . D . ; H . Sivman , J . D . ; XV . H . Gardener , I . G . ; S . Brooks ,

D . C . ; VV . H . Staff , Org . ; E . AL Dobie , Steward ; and the other lay members of the lodge . Visitor : Bro . H . J . Watts , W . AI . G 3 and P . AI . 1201 . Bro . Pratt was passed to the Second Degree , and Alessrs . Pike , Stacey , and Henwood were duly initiated into the mysteries or the Order . The VV . AL gave notice of motion that he would propose at the nextreuular lodge meeting that a lodge of instruction

be held under the sanction of the lodge . He ( the W . AL ) tendered his best thanks to the brethren for the handsome and most liberal manner in which they had supported him as Steward for the Royal Alasonic Institution for Girls on the ioth Alay last , enabling him to take up the large sum of £ 129 3 s . Cd . Letters of apology and . regret were then read from R . W .

Bro . Alontague Guest , ALP ., P . G . D ., and P . G . AL Dorset , and several other brethren , expressing their regret and inability to attend . The lodge was shortly after closed , and the brethren then adjourned to the banquet , which was admirably presided over by the W . AL , and an exceedingly pleasant evening was spent .

LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE LODGE ( No . 1962 ) . —The monthly meetingof this lodge was held on Iriday , the iOth inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , when the following brethren were present : Bros . N . Green , W . M . ; A . AIcDowalI , S . W . ; G . C . Alatthams , J . W . ; VV . AIcDougall , Treas . ; VV . C . Claridge , Sec . ; A . Hai-r Brown , l . D . ; A . H . Sandle , I . G . ; XV . J . Tasman

M . C ; L . V . Walker , Stwd . ; J . D . AIcAlpin , H . F . Bing , C . G . Brown , S . VV . Fraser , J . Geen , J . C . Tilt , R . H . Tayton , G . Gregory , E . Woodley Smith , H . H . Nuding , and J . Lackland , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . VV . Rowley , 1924 ; F . J . Chambers , 15 S 9 ; G . Hasilden , 534 ; B . J . Jesse , 155 G ; R . A . Hancock , 192 S ; and H . Nuding , J . W . 140 . The lodge was opened in the customary manner and the

minutes of thc previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . F . J . Chambers , 15 S 9 , was duly raised to the Third Degree . Bros . Tilt , Geen , Tayton , Gregory and Smith were raised to the Second Degree , after which the ballot was taken for the following gentlemen , viz .: Alessrs . Wm . George Lowe , George James Staning , Cecil Stein , Edward Beard and Henry Lewis Thomas , and being pronounced in their favour they were initiated into the mysteries and

privileges of Freemasonry . Ihe W . AL , who was unfortunately suffering from indisposition , was very ably assisted by Bro . A . McDowall , S . W ., P . AL 948 , who worked the ceremony of the Third Degree , and Bro . 1 " . F . Bing ( a founder ) , VV . AL 1 597 , who worked the ceremony of the Second Degree . The report of the bye-laws having been submitted by the Secretary , was received and adopted , the bye-laws as proposed being unanimously approved of by the brethren . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed in peace and

harmony . At a late hour the brethren parlook of supper , after which the usual toasts were proposed and drunk , including that of "The Initiates , " who suitably acknowledged the same . 'The brethren separated shortly before eleven o ' clock . BOLTON . —Antiquity Lodge ( No . 146 ) . —A

meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Bull's Head Inn , Bradshaw-gate . Present : Bros . George Taylor , W . AL ; K . Duxbury , S . W . ; H . Broughton , J . W . ; VV . Nicholson , Prov . G . S . B ., Treas . ; John Alorris , P . M ., Sec . ; John F . Skelton , S . D . ; J . Calloway . I . D . : John Wild , P . AL , D . C ; N . Tyldesley , as

I . G . ; ' T . Higson , Tyler ; Thomas Collins , P . AL ; and W . Comber . Visitor : G . P . Brockbank , Prov . S . G . D . After the lodge had been opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . James Newton , P . AI . 37 , Hon . Alein . 14 G , offered , through the Secretary , his manuscript history of the lodge from its formation , with lists of its members and officers , on condition of its being published by the lodge for the use of the members and thc Craft generally .

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_ Bro . Brockbank addressed the brethren , earnestly desiring the lodge to accept the offer and publish the work , so ably edited and compiled hy Bro . Newton , which contained so many interesting records of the past , and evincing as it did the great interest the early members took in the prosperity of ancient Alasonry , and how diligently and efficiently they performed the manifold duties imposed upon them . He stated that "deputations " were given to this

lodge s officers to consecrate , or open , four lodges in Lancashire under the ancient institutions , notably his mother lodge , 303 , now 221 , of which he had written and published a history from all the facts at his command , and in the compilation of which he was much indebted for a perusal of the old records of this lodge ; which gave a well written and lucid account of the consecration of the lodge now meeting at the Commercial Hotel . Boltonas well as of a InrW a »

, Wigan—Antiquity , 17 S—of which a very excellent and readable account has been written by Bro . Joseph Brown , Secretary , and published by Bro . Piatt , of VVigan ; also of a lodge at Chorley , but this lodge ceased to exist soon after 1 S 32 ; together with the details of opening a lodge at Blackburn , which now meets at Littleborough—Benevolence , 226 —and this was the last warrant granted to Lancashire by thc Ancients' Grand Lodge . These facts would show that

Antiquity Lodge , 146 , had done rare service in the past , and he hoped the members of the future would emulate their good work . Bro . Wm . Alorris , the Secretary , undertook to bring the matter before the notice of the brethren at their next meeting , when he expected a more numerous attendance . Bro . William Nicholson , Prov . Grand Sword Bearer , received the congratulations of the brethren on his appointment to office .

Bro . Thomas Higson who was elected on thc Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution as an annuitant in May last , warmly expressed his thankfulness for the interest taken by the brethren in obtaining assistance to secure his election , and his gratitude to the Craft trenerallv . in

providing for himself and other aged Alasons , the means of subsisting in comfort in " the decline of years . " " Hearty Good Wishes" having been expressed from the Prov . Grand Lodge of East Lancashire , one Grand Lodge of Scotland and other lodges , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

LIVERPOOL . —The Temple Lodge ( No . 1094 ) . — Ihe members cf this most deservedl y popular lodge , which has for so many years been recognised as worthy of a chief p lace in the long roll of Lancashire Alasonic confraternities , held a meeting of an especiall y interesting character , at the Alasonic Hall , Hope-street , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst . Bro . J . Alexander VV . AL , presided , and amongst others present were Bros . H . B . Jones , I . P . AL : R . R . Alartin . P . M . . IV I ** I-I n T „ i"L .. „ .,

P . M . ; R . Washington , P . AL ; T . Birch ' , P . M . ; H Horspool , S . W . ; E . J . Callow , J . W . ; R . Yelland , P . AL , I reas . ; I . Alarsh , Secretary ; Thomas Carr , S . D . ; R . Bethel , J . D . ; E . VV . Boulding , I . G . j Joseph Skeaf , S ' r ? ,, ^ , ' ' ' ; Boustea '] - S . ; C . Hardern , S . ; and P . Ball , 1 yler . Amongst the members present were Bros , b . Baldwin , E . Sephton , C . Hardacre , AL Alexander , D .

Cntchley , J . Cave , and AL Yeomans . The visitors included ® ro \ ' Curtis , 1035 ; J . H . Tyson , J . D . 11 S 2 ; H . Knight , P . AI . 1325 ; VV . Rumble , 1035 ; T . Davis , P . M . 11 S 2 ; and J . B . . Mackenzie , P . AL , Treasurer , 1 G 09 . Ihe business of the lod ge consisted of the First and Second Degrees , and at the close it was resolved to institute a . I'und of Benevolence in connection with the Temple Lodge , the full staff of officers being appointed a

Committee to carry out the preliminary arrangements . The brethren subsequentl y dined together , and during thc evening the Worshipful Alaster , in the name of thc members of the lodge , presented Bro . H . B . Jones , the I . P . M ., with a solid silver table service , enclosed in a very handsome case , which bears an appropriate inscription . The presentation was received b y Bro . Jones on behalf of his wife , an intcrestin-r event havincr nrrurnvf '„ !* , "< = i " ,, „ , * i „

during his year of office . The " silver cradle" gift was acknowledged b y Bro . Jones in happy terms . 'The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given in the course of thc evening , and the entertainment was greatly enhanced by the vocal and histrionic efforts of Bro . Dr . Johnson and others .

UPTON . — Upton Lodge ( No . 1227 ) . —This successful lodge held its regular meeting on the 15 th inst ., at the Spotted Dog , Essex . There was a large attendance , as follows : Bros . Adol phus Clark , VV . M . ; R . Pearcev , S . W . ; VV . Serjeant , J . VV . ; G . VV . Rowe , Sec . ; 6 ! Geiseke , S . D . ; D . Legg , J . D . ; M . Sherwin , Org . ; J . Stroud , Steward ; A . VV . Fenner , I . P . M . ; B . Picking , P . AL ; J . Andrews , P . M . ; T . E . Horlev . I . G . Enrdehardt .

G . VV . Hickinbocham , W . Koberts , J . Webb , J . Grover , A . Austin , J . Jones , J . Dawson , VV . Lane , and others . Visitors : Bros . VV . B . Ford , 1 S 0 ; J . Taylor , S . D . 554 ; A . VV . Ellingford , VV . M . 834 ; J . D . Simmonds , 72 ; R . Defriez , VV . * *) . 1 G 93 ; G . H . Stephens , 13 S 2 , and S . D . 1623 (/' reemason ); and others . Lodge was promptly opened and the minutes submitted and confirmed . 1 he business on the agenda paper consisted of an initiation and three raisinsrs . In due course

the ballot box was brought into requisition , and proved favourable to the admission of Air . Joseph Welch into the order . Bro . Clark accordingly admitted tbat gentleman with becoming impressions into the mysteries of the Craft . Bros . J . G . Englehardt and Wm . Roberts were raised to the Sublime Degree . On lodge being resuumed thc brethren discussed at length the report of the Summer Banquet Committee , and eventually the r ^ nmmnn ^ gilnn

of the Committee was unanimously agreed upon and adopted . The final decision of the brethren for the annual trip , when the ladies will join the party , is to go to Halliford on the first Wednesday in July . Bro . G . VV . Rowe , Hon . Sec . 1 79 , Clarence-road , Lower Clapton , E ., will bc happy to supply information & c , to brethren who would like to join the Upton brethren . " Hearty Good Wishes " were

given , and lodge was formally closed . After a long and tedious wait , while the lodge-room was transformed into a banqueting-room , the brethren sat down to a seasonable repast , at thc conclusion of which , Bro . Clark , VV . M ., said thu hour was so far advanced as to have less than an hour to honour the usual toasts ; they must , therefore , get through what business they had to do in as rapid a manner as possible , and he hoped all would make their speeches short . " The Oueen and the Craft , " " II . R . II . the Prince of Wales , At . W . G . M . of English