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p > BT 5 o : M / . EOMC Msi . TlNGS — I raft Masonry = 95 Roval Arch 20 3 r Vi « crat ' nn nf the Atlinqw rlh LotUe , No . IS II , Brighton ... 298 r „„ i cr . tion of St . Andrew ' s Lo- ' . ; e , No . 1817 3 °° Thc ' l » mlon Mti-onic Cluh 3 = ° provincial Gr . m . 1 Lodgr ol 1-brts 3 ° ' Little Memorial 301

Wentworth The French Ai c ' -ent and Accepted Scottish Rite 302 Our Kivulifh CnnfctllMions 3 ° rharitv txefovm 3 ° 3 Pm -esieil F . xp isnres of Freemasonry 3 ° 3 The l ' eiilsrt Tabic Talk 3 ° 3 \ cvvs I ' """ Zultiland 3 ° 4 CuRKEsl' ° - vDE > CE : — professed Exposures of Freemasonry 3 ° + Cailiostro 3 ° 4 Lodge Funds and Past Masters' Jewels 304

Masonic Notes and Queries 3 ° 4 provincial Grand L' -ilirc of East Lancashire 305 Provincial Grand Maik Loilge of Hampshire and tlie Isle of Freemasonry in Snll ' o k 305 Freeira ^ nry in Port Elizabeth 306 lotlqe of Hencvolence in . fhe Royal Vi .-it to Grimsby iii . Freemasonry in Sussex iii . Masonic ami General Tidings jij . Lodge Meetings for Next Week iii . Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vl

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( Craft iHasonrg . SUNDERLAND . —St . John's Lodge ( No . 80 ) . —Tbe regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masoi . ic Hall , Towana-road , on th . Sth inst . The lotlge was opened in due form by the VV . M . Bro . Ntwton . The minutes of last lotlge were reatl antl confirmed . The ballot was taktn for Hro . Jackson , of St . Helen ' s L'x ' ge , Hartlepool , who was unanimously elected . The lotlge was

opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Smith was examined and rewarded with the test of merit ; he then rt tired to prepare . The lodge vvas then opened in the Third Degree , when llro . Smith was admittetl antl was made a M . M . The ceremony was gone through by the W . M . in a cartful i _ tv-mn ? r . 'I he lodge was then closed , and then to the St-contl , antl then to the First . No other business being before the lodge it was closed according to ancient custom .

GIBRALTAR . —Inhabitants Lodge ( No . 153 ) . —This lodge held their monthly meeting at Armstrong ' s Buildings on Monday , the Sth inst ., which went off with that peifect eclat so proverbial of this lotlge . After the lodge business was ever ( which consisted of raising Bro . Rumbo , and some other minor matters ) the biethren adjourned to their commodious refreshment rooms , when ,

alter supper , the usual loyal toasts having been eloquently propositi , and heartily responded to , Bro . Johnson , the W . M . of the I'riendship Lodge , in responding to the toast of his health and lodge in a characteristic speech , spoke in terse- language of the bright features of Masomy , and its influence for gootl , pithily remarking that the name of his lodge , Friendship , was no stereotyped phrase , meaning

nothing , but the name they were known by" was simply a reflection of their inward feelings towards all their Masonic brethren . " The Health of their newly-raised Brother " was proposetl by the W . M ., who , while complimenting Bro . It umbo 011 the marked attention he had paid to the ceremony , trusted the impression nude on his mind that nigl . t would tend in some measure to enhance his temporal

and spiritual welfare . Bro . Itumbo , who was powerfully affected , feelingly responded , intimating that Masonry possessed for him so many charms that he felt sure his infatuation would increase , and he only hoped that he might l ; e enabled in the long future to add his quota to the edification e . f the " Holy Temple . " After some minor toasts Bro . Armstrong proposed "The Health of the

W . M . " in a speech letlolent of interest , and amidst the rapt attention of the lodge , attributing its present success mainl y to bis effuits . shelving how by his urbanity of manner , and Masonic zeal and ability , he hatl during the last three years asM-ted most materially ' ' ros . Cunningham , Ainislrting , Whit .- , and others in bringing the lodge almost lo a " climax " of perfectionas ltestified b

, ampy y the crowded state of the rooms on all occasions . Bro . Bacor , in responding with characteristic modesty , disclaimed meriiingtne : encomiums A hch Uro . Aimstrong had showered upon I'iin , aitiibuiing his success in a gie-at measure to the ability , f i , | 3 .. jiiceis , and promised that while the "•A . O . T . U . him healthbis effoits yvould be unabated

gave , or the gt . od < f Masonry . After some excellent songs from "at gootl friend of Masonry , Bro . W . T . Cottrell , and "fos . Lane , Williams , and Dr . G . igo , the evening was r ° ught to a close by the Tyler ' s toast , an evening the solemnity ,. f wlljch Wl . f ^ j gaV ( . all an imi ) ression which will not easil y be eradicated .

LIVERPOOL . —Mariners Lodge ( No . 249 ) . — "e annual installation gathering uf the members of this P Pul : > r , prosperous , and numerous lodge is invariably an . •" ? "lve onc > an < l that which took place in connection W M f rCCe " insullatio " of B" > . William Corbett as the gene ' i i the comm yeaf was no exception to the "at rule . The brethren were summoned to attend at

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the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , at half-past two o'clock , and shortly after the appointed time the lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Frederick Barnett , th- reti'itig W . M ., supported officially by Btos . John C . Robinson , I . P . M . ; [ ohn Hayes , P . M ., M . C , P . G . S , ; the Rev . Philip Pennington , P . M . ; Peter Maddox , P . M . ; W . Corbett , S . W . ; ] . Kellett Smith , P . M . and Treas ., P . P . G . Reg . ; Robeit

Coliings , Sec . ; John Whalley , S . D . ; H . Wynne Parry , J . D . ; Wm . H . Vernon , I . G . ; Alfred D . Ewart , Org . ; J . Jinaway , Steward ; Morris Davies , Steward ; and Wm . H . Ball , Ty ler . The members present were Bros . J . Wilson , B . J . Parry , John Harries , John Smith , J . Messenger , J . P . Jones , H . Hyman , James Travis , Thos . Hawkins , R . Bradley , J . Whittall , A . Barnard , N . Cohen , M . Thornton ,

Jas . Chisnall , John Williams , Henry J . Pye , Joseph Wood , J . Crcbbin , A . Draper , M . Howarth , G . C . Beecham , T . Grindall , D . Cangley , J . Nichola ? , J . N . Pendleton , R . Thompson , Phillip Stern , J . Baines , Samuel Johnson , Wm . Hazell , Thomas Joseph , Rd . Fitzgerald , J . Sykes . John Molloy , Peter Ball , T . Poyzer , D . Oliphant , J . H . Walker , Wm . Pye , James Roberts , Alfred Samuel , W . Smith , M .

Goldstone , W . Sambrook , Robt . Thomas , J . Hyams , Walter Ltthian , and Thos . Haliburton . The visitors included Bros . Thos . Wigham , 1400 ; John Pemberton , P . G . Supt . of Wks ., P . M . 126 4 ; Edward Griffiths , 1473 ; J . Fredk . Keeley , P . M . 1054 and 1161 ; Archd . Gilfillan , 1393 ; J . R . Bdttomley , W . M . 1675 ; H . S . Alpass , Prov . G . Sec " ; ] . T . Calloyv , Prov . G . Treas ., P . M . G 73 antl

1505 ; S . Schonstadt , W . M . 1502 ; J . Busfield , 1299 and 216 ; John Hill , 1609 ; J . Archdeacon , 667 ; and John G . Gough , 1609 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . Wm . Corbett was presented by Bro . Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . M ., Treasurer , P . P . G . Registrar , and Bro . John Hayes , P . M ., P . G . S ., the ceremony of installation being most impressively performed

by Bro . F . Barnett . The Board of Installed Masters was then closed , and M . M . 's were re-admitted . The lodge was aftenvards closed down to the Second and then to the First Degrees , and Bro . Corbett was duly salutee' and proclaimed in each . The Worshipful Master then proceeded to invest his officers for 1879-80 as folloivs : — Bros . F . Barnett , I . P . M . ; J . C . Robinson , P . M ., D . C . ;

J . Whalley , S . W . ; H . W . Parry , J . W . ; Dr . Kellett Smith , P . M . and Treasurer ( re-elected ) ; R . Coliings , Secretary ; W . H . Vernon , S . D . ; J . Jennaway , J . D . ; Morris D ivies , I . G . ; A . B . Ewart , Organist ; T . Joseph , D . W . Caughey , and Mark Howarth , Stewards ; W . H . Ball was re-elected Ty ler . A beautiful P . M . ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M . by the W . M ., who in a few hearty words expressed

the good feeling of the lodge towards him . After several propositions for initiation had been made , antl " Hearty good wishes " from the various representatives of sister lodges , the brethren dined in the banqueting-room , antl the usual loyal antl Masonic toasts were given , the music being efficiently rendered by Bros . Busfield ( 216 ) , Hill ( 1 ( 109 ) , and Gilfillan , under the able direction of Bro .

Ewart . The banquet was provided by Bro . Vines , P . P . G . D . C , in his well-known excellent manner . After the cloth was removed the first toast of the evening , "The Health of the Queen , " was given by Bro . Corbett , W . M ., who said that this was a toast always most loyally and enthusiastically received by Masons who met together at the festive board . This enthusiasm antl loyalty were only

right , for it was well known to all that the Queen was a lover of the Craft ; she was also the daughter of a Mason , and her claim to their love was enhanced by the fact that she had three sons Masons . The toast nas received with musical honours . The toasts of "The M . W . G . M ., " and " The Prov . G . M . of West Lancashire and his Officers , " were also cordially honoured . Bro . H . S . Alpas ? , P . G . Sec , in

responding to the latter toast , said he was glad lo see that the funds of the Mariners Lodge were of a satisfactory kind , as there was a very handsome balance remaining after the year ' s working in the hands of the Treasurer . He thought that the brethren had good ground for congratulating themselves on the continued prosperity of the lodge . The toast of "The Health of the W . M . " was given by

Bro . Barnett , I . P . M ., who said that he had no doubt Bro , Corbett would make a good W . M . if he attended to his Masonic duties in the future as well as he hatl done in the past ; antl each brother knew that he ( the W . M . ) had filled every office he had held , from Steward upwards , with credit to the lotlge anil honour to himself . The toast was received most enthusiastically . Bro . Corbett , W . M ., in

responding , said : Bro . P . M . Barnett , Past Masters , and brethren , I beg to return you my most sincere antl heartfelt thanks for the kind and cordial manner in which the toist of my health has been given antl received . The majority of the brethren present know that I am a joining member of the Maiineis Lodge , the lotlge in which I was initiated being the Beaufort Lodge , 103 , Bristol . I , therefore , esteem it a

greater honour to be the Master of this lo Ige than I would have done had I been initiated under its banner . I came to Liverpool in October , 18 73 , and one of the first objects I had in view was to affilUte myself to a M . isonic lodge here . But as I < : id not wish to become a member of a lodge which I might afterwards find to be uncongenial to my taste , I decided to visit a few lodges . Having done so ,

I made up my mind to cast in my lot with the Manners if the brethren would accept me . Hiving become acquainted with Bro . Wood , of the Freemason , he suggested that I should see our worthy and esteemed Treasurer , Bro . Dr . Kellett Smith , P . M ., and it was he who proposed my name as a joining member of this lodge . I was admitted in Januaiy , 1874 , and from day to this , now upwards of five

years , I must bear testimony to the fact that I have met with nothing but kindness and cordiality from all the brethren . The W . M . then ivent on to say that he had served the offices of Steward , Deacon , and last year S . W ., and now that he hail been elected to the chair of W . M . he felt the great responsibilities of the honour conferred upon him . There were Past Masters present who had deservedly been good and worthy Worshipful Masters , who had conferred

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honour on themselves , and given credit to the lodge—Bros . Dr . Kellett Smith , P . M , P . P . G . Registrar ; Rev . P . Pennington , P . M . ; John Hayes , P . M ., P . G . S . ; J . C . Robinson , P . M . ; and ' Bro . Barnett , I . P . M . Kro . Dr . Kellett Smith ' s zeal for Freemasonrv was so well known as to

require no remarks from him , and he hoped that he , the W . M ., would be able to follow in the footsteps of the other P . M . ' s . He felt certain that although he might not be as able as his predecessors , the brethren would know that he would do his best for Masonry in general , and this lodge in particular . In conclusion he said that his best energies would be tlevoted as far as in him lay to make the

brethren happy , so that his year of office might be harmonious antl successful ; and he requested the brethren to assist him in his efforts , as he felt confident they would . The toast of "The Health of the Installing Master" was given by Bro . Dr . Kellett Smith , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., who said that he was very much pleased to have to give this toast ,

as until recently he might have called himself the perpetual Installing Master of the Mariners Lodge . Bro . Hayes , P . M ., four years ago was able to give it , and had assisted him , and given the ceremony himself . Now they had Bro . Barnett , who had just vacated the W . M . ' s chair—he , in the best manner that he had seen for the first time of

giving lt , had given his successor the benefit of the installation ceremony . That was as it should be . He thought every W . M . ought to be qualified to give that ceremony to his successar , and he was therefore pleased to see Bro . Barnett , I . P . M ., give it that day with such credit

to himself . As the W . M . had justly sail , if he should be as successful a W . M . as the Installing Master had been he might be thankful . Bro . Barnett responed in suitable terms , and alter the proposition of several other toasts the pleisant proceedings came to a close .

SANDGATE . —Sandgate Lodge ( No . 1436 ) . — The annual festival of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Monday , the 14 th inst . Present : Bros . A . Keelir , W . M . ; T . J . Pulley , S . W . ; J . Caudell , J . W . ; R . B . Jenner , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Gosby , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; B . Simmonds , as S . D . ; H . Brett , as J . W . ; A . Petts , I . G . ; G . Kuteher , Tyler ; and Bros . R . White , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J .

Slack , P . M . ; Pugh , Hitching , Duncan , Stadward , J ordan , Shackleton , Bray , Woods , Kenneth , Crumplin , Patterson , and others . There were also present a large assemblage of visiting brethren , amongst whom we observed the following viz .: Bros . R . Woods , P . M . 51 , P . P . G . S . W . Hants and Isle of Wight ; R Eve , P . M . 39 ; . 650 , 723 , P . P . G . S . W . Hants and Isle of Wight ; A . Cooley , P . M . 20 , 972 , 1449 ,

P . P . G . J . W . Kent ; H . Hacker , P . M . 72 ^ 1714 , P . P . G . D . Hants and Isle of Wight ; T . Benham , P . M . 723 , P . P . G . P . Hants and Isle of Wight ; H . W . Homann , D . C . 59 ; T . J . Ruble , W . M . 1 * 5 ; Amos , 125 ; G . Rendall , 160 ; Elms , 199 ; J . Dolbear , 240 ; E . J . S « ars , W . VI . 299 ; W . G . Biyliss , 315 ; Klatt , W . M . 55 8 ; W . Hoad , 55 8 ; Evenden , s ; 8 ; Jones , 558 ; J . M . Dormor , S . D . 340 j

J . Brothers , W . M . 709 ; H . Bolton , 179 ; J . C . R . Glasspool , 723 ; F . H . Cozens , 909 Org . ; J . Abbott , 1331 ; J . Dennison , 1424 ; G . Noakes , P . M . 1532 ; E . Nichols , 1714 , Treas . ; and others . The ordinary business of the lodge had been transacted at a lodge of emergency convened for that purpose on the previous Monday . The lodge having been opened in tlue form , the minutes of the

previous regular lodge and the lodge of emergency were reatl and confirmed . The lodge was then advanced to the Second Degree , and the W . M . eleit , Bro . T . J . Pulley , having been duly presented , was intalled in the chair of K . S . by Bro . R . White , P . M . 1331 , P . P . G . P . Hants and Isle of Wight , a large Board of Installed Masters being in attendance . The W . M . having been duly

saluted , proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . A . Keeler . I . P . M . ; J . Caudell , S . W . j B . Simmonds , J . W . ; R . B . Jenner . P . M ., Treas . ; C . Gosby , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Brett , S . D . ; A . Petts , J . D ., W . Stadward , D . of C . ; H . Clark , I . G . ; J . Bray and H . Jordan , Stwds . ; G . Butcher , Tyler . Other business being transacted , and " Hearty good wishes " expressed from the various lodges

represented , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren , about sixty in number , adjourned to a splendid banquet , provided by Bro . Watts , at the Royal Kent Hotel . The table was laid in a spacious marquee on the lawn in the rear of the hotel and immediately facing the sea , and was beautifully decorated , the walls being lined with banners of all descriptions . The floral decorations were

especially admired and displayed exquisite taste in their arrangement . The banquet was excellent in every respect , and was accompanied by the performance of a first class selection of music by the Folkestone String Bantl , which was st dioned outside the marquee . The usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the proceedings enlivened by the excellent singing of Bro . F . H . Cozens and other brethren

GREAT STANMORE . — Abercorn Lodge ( No . 1549 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., and will long be remembered bv the brethren as a sad reverse to their usual custom at this time of installing a new W . M . for the ensuing year .- Bro . Joseph Ebbs , then S . W ., was unanimously elected in May la-t to occupy that position , but the G . A . O . T . U . willed it

otherwise , antl the highly respected brother p issetl away to those blest mansions before such honour on earth could be paid to him , and with the sincere hope of a brighter throne elsewhere . The W . M ., Bro . G . Tidcombe , feelingly alluded to their great loss , ai . d unanimous was the vote of condolence to the widow and family . The lodge was opened at 3 . 50 , and after confirming the minutes of the previous

regular meeting antl the audit meeting ( excepting that portion of the election of W . M . ) , Bros . Bamford and Puckttt were passed by P . M . Vincent to the Second Degree , after having shown themselves efficient for such ceremony . Mr . William Marshall was also accepted on the ballot to be initiated on a future occasion . Other business having been disposed of , the election of another W . M . was pro-