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the gift . Some propositions were received for initiation . A vote of condolence was voted and ordered to be sent to the widow of the late Bro . John Johnson , J . W ., he having died since the last meeting . The lodge was closed antl adjourned to meet in July . There was not any banquet .

There were present besides those named Bros . J . Howes , P . M ., S . W . ; G . S . Wintle , P . M ., as J . W . ; E . Mallett , P . M ., Secretary ; W . Pennefather , P . M ., S . D . ; T . Butt , I . G . ; H . J . Larder , D . C . ; G . H . Stephens , W . S . ; and several others . Visitor : Bros . T . H orton , 8 71 .

HENRY MUGGERIDGE LODGE ( No . 1679 ) . —The second anniversary meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , [ the- 24 th inst ., at the Prince George , Parkholme-road , Dalston . Present : Bros . Henry Muggeridge , acting W . M . ; Edward F . Storr , S . W . ; James Lorkin , J . W . ; Henry John , S . D . ; James H . Wilkin , J . D . ; William F . Darnell , I . G . ; J . Bagot Scriven , Treas . ; and

a number of brethren , including several visitors . The lodge was opened in due form , and after the confirmation of the minutes ' of the last meeting , Mr . Job . Sherriff Sandland was initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . Henry Muggeridge then installed Bro . Edward Francis Storr , W . M . for the ensuing year , who appointed Bros . James Lorkin , S . W . ;

Henry John , J . W . ; James H . Wilkin , S . D . ; Wm . F . Darnell , J . D . ; Alfred Sack , I . G . ; Edwin C . Dyer , D . C . , Henry S . Leah , Sec . J . Bagot Scriven was invested as Treasurer . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . Edward F . Storr , who stated his intention of serving as Steward to the three Masonic Charities during his year of

office . In the course of the evening great regret was expressed for the death of the late Master of the lodge , Bro Francis Fellows , and many of the brethren promised to do all they could to get two of his children elected into the Masonic Institutions for Girls and Boys at the October elections , the widow and children being left unprovided for .

GATESHEAD . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . Tbe regular monthly meeting of this old . established lodge was held 011 Monday , the 26 th inst ., at 34 , Denmarkstreet . The lodge was opened in due form shortly after seven o ' clock p . m ., by the W . M ., Bro . Robert Whitfield , assisted by the officers , viz .: M . Coibitt , I . P . M . ; John Wood , S . W . ; J . G . Smith , J . W . ; W . Brewis Elsdon ,

Treasurer ; E . Liddell , Secretary , E . W . Middlemist , S . D . ; G . A . Allan , acting J . D . ; Jas . Boyatt , I . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; J . C . S . Liddell , S . S . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler . There were' also present the following members of the lodge Bros . B . P . Ord , W . M . 1427 , P . M . ; F . P . Jonn , P . M . ; David Sinclair , P . M . ; J . E . Robson , P . P . G . S . B ; W . Baker , J . E . Wilkinson , Robert Tate , T . E . Brigham ,

Thos . Law , G . G . Davidson , J . T . Hedley , J . T . Anscomb , Robert Dixon . Amongst the visitors who honoured theW . M . were Bros . Jos . Cook , P . M . 481 , P . P . G . S . W ., Northumberland ; W . Gladstone , W . M . 991 ; G . A . Allen P . M . 991 , P . P . G . J . W . Northumberland j George Turnbull , J . D . 991 ; P . W . Thompson , J . S . 991 ; W . White , I . G . 001 ; R . W . Sisson , 406 ; R . A . Dodds , 1624 ; J . B .

Lowick , 1664 ; D . G . Anderson , Sec . 1664 ; A . Gray , P . M . 949 ; R . 'Willis , 949 ; P . O . Smith , P . M . 54 . 1 ; G . B . Barker , 24 ; E . A . Gibson , 424 ; W . F . Poad , Sec . 424 ; G . J . McKinley , 424 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Michael Jackson Wheatley , proposed at last regular meeting , when he was declared duly elected . Bro . Jacob

Matthews was examined as to his proficiency for the Second Degree , received the test of merit , and retired for preparation . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . J . Matthews was passed as a Fellow Craftsman by the W . M ., the working tools being explained by the S . W . ; after which the lodge was closed in the Second , and remained open in the First Degree , when Mr . M . J .

Wheatley , being in attendance and properly prepared , was initiated into the mysteries of Masonry by I . P . M . M . Corbitt . The working tools of this Degree were explained by the S . W . Bro . M . Corbitt , I . P . M ., announced that the surplus funds of the charity box for the past two years ( after all demands for relief had been properly attended to ) , amounting to £ to ios ., had been invested for a vote in perpetuity for the Master ' s chair , in the Boys' Institution .

The " Hearty good wishes " of the visiting brethren were tendered to the W . M ., after which the lodge was closed . The brethren adjourned to the refreshment room , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . During the evening several glees and part songs were sung in an efficient manner by Bros . Sinclair , P . M . ; J . G . Smith , J . W . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; B . P . Ord , and W . Willis , and were much appreciated by the brethren .

VALETTA . —St . John and St . Paul's Lodge ( No . 349 , E . C . )—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Present , the W . M ., JBro . Coffey , also R . W . D . G . M . Bro . Kingston ; Bro . C . W . Spencer Stanhope , 10 , 357 , 428 , Grand Chaplain , & c , and a large numbir of brethren and visitors . In the absence of the S . and J . Wardens , these

chairs were filled by Bro . Capt . F . W . Beechey , R . M . L . I ., P . D . G . J . W ., as S . W . ; and Bro . Capt . C . J . Blake , R . A ., as J . W . The lodge having been opened in the First Degree , and the minutes confirmed , Capt . Arthur Thomas Chapman , Capt . Augustus Finch Noyes , and Staff Surgeon . Matthew Trevan , were initiated into the mysteries of Freemaionry . Bro . Surgeon Nicholas Leader , A . M . D ., and Bro . Lieut . G . H , McLaughlin , R . A ., who were initiated

in this lodge on the 7 th ult ., were then called to the pedestal , and having passed a creditable examination in the First Degree , were entrusted , and retiretl to be prepared for the Second Degree . The lodge was passed to the Fellow Craft Degree , Bros . Leader antl McLaughlin readmitted , and passed to the noble degree of Fellow Craft . The lodge was lowered to the First Degree , and after some routine business had been transacted , was closed in due antl

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ancient form . The brethren then adjourned to the refreshment room , where the usual loyal and other Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured . An emergency meeting of the above lodge was held on Tuesday , the 20 th inst , at the Masonic Hall , 27 , StradaStretta , Valctta . Present : Bro . Coffey , W . M ., also R . W . D . G . M . Bro . Kingston , P . D . D . G . M . Bro . Rosenbusch ,

officers , and numerous brethren . Lodge having been opened in the First Degree , a ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Steele , as a candidate for initiation into the mysteries of Freemasonry , which resulted unanimously in his favour . Lodge was then passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Leader and McLaughlin having shown that they possessed a satisfactory knowledge of this Degree ,

were entrusted and retired . Lodge was raised to the Third Degree , and Bros . Leader and McLaughlin having been re-admitted , they were , under dispensation from the D . G . L . of Malta , raised by the D . G . M ., Bro . Kingston , to the Sublime Degree of M . M . ' s , who performed the ceremony in a most impressive manner , and to the admiration of all the brethren present . Lodge having been successively reduced

to the Second and First Degrees , a vote of thanks was pasecd to the D . G . M . for working the Third Degree , after which lodge was closed in due form . The brethren adjourned to the refreshment room , where , after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given and duly honoured , the W . M ., Bro . Coffey , rose and proposed in the warmest terms , " The Health of the R . W . D . G . M ., Bro . Kingston , " whose admirable working of the Third Degree

that evening had called forth from all present the highest encomiums . The W . M . referred to the approaching departure of the D . G . M . for England , where he will spend the summer , and said he felt sure that all the brethren present would unite with him in wishing him a happy time whilst absent , and a safe return to Malta in the autumn . This toast was received with the greatest enthusiasm , and feelingly replied to by the D . G . M .

LIVERPOOL . —Alliance Lodge ( No . 667 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 20 th instant , when the chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . Henry Firth , W . M ., supported by a goodly gathering of officers , members , and visitors . Amongst the former were Bros . J . Kilts , I . P . M . ; J . E . Jackson , P . M ., P . G . S . of W . ; G . Willings , P . M . ; J .

Devaynes , P . M . ; W . Balmer , P . M . ; J . H . Gregory , S . W . ; T . Peake , J . W . ; A . Bucknall , S . D . ; R . Foulds , J . D . ; J . Bailey , I . G . ; J . Lees , S . ; R . Hudson , S . ; P . Ball , Tyler ; J . Barker , G . Harvey , W . Walker , H . Sefton , S . Williams , S . Crate , W . Creak , J . Beak , T . Luya , R . Stewart , Isaac Levy , W . Borks , J . Bowyer , J . Broadbent , D . Jones , T . Titterington , T . R . Williams , E . Griffiths , J . Cotton , B .

Callow , R . Wright , J . Lomas , J . Jackson , Willings , W . Barry , and others . The visitors' list contained the names tf Bros . J . R . Goepel , P . P . G . D . C ; J . C . Phillipps , 1185 ( London ) ; J . T . Callow , P . G . T . ; J . T . Alston , W . M . 203 ; T . Clark , P . M . 673 ; H . Burrows , 673 ; J . R . Granby , 823 ; D . H . Lyon , 594 ; J . Shaw ( Canterbury , Kilwinning Lodge ); J . Hughes , 16 75 ; J . R . Jones , 167 c ; J . Fish ,

1264 ; J . B . MacKenzie , S . W . 1609 ; C . Costigan , 1356 ; W . Barnett , 1675 , and others . Two candidates ( Messrs . W . L . Cooper and H . M . Davies ) were initiated by the W . M . in an excellent manner , and the lecture in the Second Degree was afterwards given by Bro . G . S . Willings , P . M ., with masterly impressiveness . Bro . J . E . Jackson , P . M ., P . G . S . of W ., moved that the sum of £ 23

he given from the funds of the lodge towards the decorations of the Liverpool Masonic Hall , but an amendment by Bro . J . Ellis , I . P . M ., that £ 12 ios . should only be given , wis carried after considerable discussion . The brethren subsequently adjourned to banquet , and a pleasant evening was spent under the presidency of Bro . H . Firth , W . M ., the proceedings closing at a seasonable hour .

TUNBRIDGE -WELLS . — Holmesdale Lodge ( No . 8 74 ) . —This old established lodge held their meeting at the Pump Room on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., when there was a numerous attendance of the brethren . The lodge was opened in due form by the W . M ., Bro . H . D . M . Williams , assisted by Bros . W . B . Bacon , I . P . M . ; W . H . Hodgkin , W . M . 16 78 , S . W . ; J . Burton , J . W . ;

J . F . Bates , Sec . ; J . Dunkley , S . D . ; R . W . Delves , D . C ; C . Graham , A . D . C . ; Boorman , Org . ; Cheale , I . G . ; G . Strange , Tyler ; Past Masters W . Delves , P . P . G . R . ; Roper , J . Read , I-I . Sopwith , P . P . G . R ., and B . S . Wilmot , P . G . S . Kent ; A . Arnold , Ruching , G . Farrer , C . W . Holt , T . B . Lansdell , Ranking , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . T . B .

Lansdell being a candidate for passing , was interrogated , entrusted , and withdrew . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when he was admitted , and passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , P . M . Sopwith giving the explanation of the tracing board in a faultless manner—in fact , all the officers performed their duties very efficiently , and the music interspersed throughout added greatly to the

impressiveness of the ceremony . The lodge was closed to the First Degtee , when Bros . Wrighton antl Goodall were proposed as joining members , and the names of two candidates for Freemasonry were given in . Notice of motion was given by Bro . Hodgkin , " That our worthy Bro . Marsh should be elected an honorary member . " The W . M . was elected Almoner . There being no other business on the agenda , the lodge was duly closed .

SUNDERLAND . —Williamson Lodge ( No . 949 ) - —Ihe installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 12 th inst ., in the lodge room , under St . Stephen ' s ( Presbyterian ) Church , Monkwearmouth . there was a large attendance of the lodge , and the other lodges in the town and from a distance . The lodge was opened at three o ' clock , Bro . Nicholas Taylor , the retiring W . AI ., presiding . After two candidates had been initiated , the installation was then proceeded with by Bro . R . Shadforth , P . M . Bro .

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John Eggleston , S . W ., the W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . N . Taylor , and the ceremony was ably and efficiency performed by the Installing Master . The W . M . appointed the following brethren as his officers for the ensuing year-Bros . N . Taylor , I . P . M . ; A . T . Munro , S . W . ; George Porteous , J . W . ; Chas . Cobham , S . D . ; B . Swain , J . . ; J . G . Kirt ' lcy , I . G . ; R . Shaclforth , P . M ., Treasurer ; John Barlow , Secretary ; R . Willis , Organist ; J . Thompson ,

Tyler ; G . B . Hall , P . M ., D . of C . ; J . Coates and John Grubb , Stewards ; Chas . Bell and George Denton , Auditors . The brethren afterwards dined at the Royal Hotel , Bro . Titman's , who in his usual and efficient way provided a most excellent dinner . The evening was spent in a pleasant and harmonious manner ; the usual loyal and Jlasonic toasts being proposed and responded to by the brethren . Several brethren contributed to the harmony of the evening by singing some excellent songs .

STOCKPORT . —Egerton Lodge ( No . 1030 ) . — The annual festival of St . John in connection with this lodge was celebratetl on Monday , the 19 th inst ., at the George Hotel , when Bro . Captain F . B . Staples ( Chief Constable of the borough ) was duly installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , in the presence of a numerous and distinguished assembly of the Craft . His

Worship the Mayor ( Bro . J . L . Vaughan ) , who is a Past Master of the Egerton Lotlge , was present , together with many other members of the lotlge , including Bros . G . A , Fernley , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ( Cheshire ) ; J . A . Elliott , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ( East Lancashire ) ; E . Hardon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ( East Lancashire ) ; W . H . Vaughan , W . M . ; J . W . Abbott , P . M . ; T . Meadows , P . M . ; W . Bale , P . M . ; A . E . Ferns .

E . S . Newton , G . L . Vaughan , O . Wilkinson , A . Pernberton , S . Kershaw , G . H . Thorniley , W . Hope , G . Floyd , jun ., J . B . Hammond , G . 11 . Norris , and others . The duties of Installing Master were very ably discharged by Bro . H . Finch , P . M ., St . John ' s Lotlge , 104 , who also invested the officers appointed by the VV . M ., viz .: Bros . W . II . Vaughan , I . P . M . ; A . E . Ferns , S . W . ; G . L ,

Vaughan , I . W . ; j . B . Hammond , Treas . ; G . H . Norris , Sec . ; O . Wilkinson , S . D . ; A . Pemberton , J . D . ; J . W . Abbott , P . M ., D . of C . ; VV . Hope , Org . ; S . Kershaw , I . G . ; Jos . Meadows , Lodge 322 , Tyler . At tlie conclusion ol the lodge business the brethren adjourned to banquet , antl the usual loyal aud Masonic toasts were duly proposed and honoured , that of the Worshipful Master , proposed by

Bro , Captain Howard , being received with great enthusiasm . The visitors present included Bros . E . B , Harding , P . M . 1496 , P . P . G . D . ( West Lancashire ); W . H . Bibby , P . M . 993 ; C . H . Hinde , P . M . 1565 , Prov . G . R . ( Cheshire ); H . Finch , P . M . 104 ; J . W . P . Salmon , P . M . 163 , P . P . G . D . C . ( East Lancashire ); VV . Parker , W . M . 993 ; VV . Brandon , W . M . 1219 ; H . Statham , P . M . 12 ^ 3 ; t . Nash , 1253 ;

W . Gouldthorpe , 999 ; J . C . Chetham , P . M . 322 , P . P . G . S . B . ( Cheshire ); S . W . Wilkinson , P . M . 322 , P . P . G . D . ( Cheshire ) ; and others . In the course of the lodge business Bro . Staples , on behalf of the lodge , presented the retiring W . M . ( Bro . W . H . Vaughan ) with a handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel , in recognition of the services he had rendered to the lodge .

HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — The season was commenced at the Red Lion Hotel , on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., after eight months' rest . Unfortunately the W . M ., Bro . j . C . Woodrow , was too ill to bc present . Bro . J . B . Shackleton , P . M . 1524 , S . D ., opened the lodge . The mir . utes of the meeting held in August were read and unanimously confirmed . Ballots , taken

separately , were unanimous in favour of the admission of Messrs . H . J . Buckley , W . R , Smith , D . Brown , and J . Cavell . Bro . J . B . Shackleton , in splendid style , first raised Bro . J . S . Thompson , and afterwards Bro . A . J . Rogers . His manner was both most impressive and solemn . Bro . W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., having arrived , and being a P . M . of the lodge , he took

the chair . In his usual superior manner he initiated Messrs . Wickens , Henry James Buckley , William Robert Smith , David Brown , and James Cavell ; as each candidate was introduced separately it made the ceremony all the more impressive . Bro . VV . Stanton [ gave a notice of motion for lodge funds to be spent iu purchasing a Life Governorship of the Girls' School . Bro . Edwin Gilbert ,

P . M ., wilh his usual liberality consented again to represent this lodge as its Steward for the Boys' School at the forthcoming festival . Two joining members were proposed , also several gentlemen for initiation . Business ended , the lodge was closed , and adjourned to meet on Saturday , June 2 ist , at half-past three o ' clock . There were present Bros . J . Hammond , P . G . Steward Middx ., P . M ., J . VV . ;

Frederick Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M ., Secretary i J . VV . Baldwin , P . A . G . P . Middx ., P . M ., J . D . ; H . Gloster , W . M . 1531 , I . G . ; D . Steinhauer , D . C . ; J . Laurence , C . S . ; H . Potter , W . S . ; J . M . Jackson , J . Thompson , C . Lucop , F . Knight , S . Page , G . J . Whitcombe , 11 . R . Millington , R . Pooley , A . Allen , P . Brown , and others . The visitors were Bros . W . C . Davey , 1512 , and H . C . Murphy , J 5 ' ' Banquet followed .

HALLIFORD . —Acacia Lodge ( No . 1309 ) . —The election meeting of this lodge was held at the Ship Hotel , on the 27 th inst . Thelodge was opened by Bro . C . G . C . Stahr , W . M ., P . M . 871 . In an admirable manner Bro . C . G . Rushworth , P . P . G . R . Middlx ., P . M ., raised Bro . Woods . The ballots were unanimous in favour of Bros . R . P . Tebb , S . W ., as W . M . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . D . Middle P . M ., Treas ., as Treasurer . Auditors were elected . Bro .

Taylor , P . M ., 11 , unanimously elected a joining member . The usual five guinea Past Master ' s jewel was unanimous !} voted to Bro . C . G . C . Stahr , W . M ., from the lodge funds Bros . C . Horsley , P . P . G . R . Middx ., P . M . ; J . G . George . P . M . ; and many others present . Several visitors attended . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .