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S . Hibbert , Dr . Noble , Jones Taylor , Dr . Seeming , Samuel Gawith , T . Wilson , George B . Greenall , and D . Cleady , Tyler . Visitor -. Bro . Jesse Banning , 343 . The lodge ivas opened in due and solemn form , Avhen the minutes were read and confirmed . The AV . M . announced the receipt from Bro . C . Pettitt ( a former member and S . W . of the lodge ) of three Knights Templar certificates belonging to the lodge , and Bro . Secretary Avas requested to acknowledge that these certificates were of

considerable interest , and were given verbation by Bro . Yarker in his history of the Jerusalem encampment , Manchester . Considerable discussion then took place ou the subject of a centenary jewel , after ivhich it ivas unanimously resolved to apply to the M . W . G . M . for permission to wear one , and a commit . ee"ivas appointed to decide upon a design ancl arrange the matter . A variety of sketches were submitted to the lodge by Bro . James W . Scott . A gentleman was proposed as a candidate for the

mysteries . As the brethren ivno claimed advancement ivere unable to attend , the remainder of the evening was devoted to instruction , the 3 rd degree being the subject . After spending a profitable evening the W . M . closed the lodge in ancient form at nine o'clock .

DURHAM . DUEHAM . —Marquis of Graiiby Lodge ( No . 124 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 1 st inst ., as the Freemasons' Hall , Old Elvet . Present : Bros . Fitzgerald , W . M . ; Blackett , S . W . ; Young , J . AV . ; Stoker and Jones , P . M . 's ; Eaine , Treas . ; T . Sarsfiehl , Sec ; Roulandson , S . D . ; W . Brignall , jun ., J . D . ; G . J . Stimpson , Org .,- Ebdy , I . G . ; CarterTler ; and about twentothers . The lodge was opened

, y y in due form , and , after the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . W . R . Waddingham was examined as to his proficiency in Masonry , and , having acquitted himself satisfactorily , was dismissed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , Avhen lie ivas readmitted , and passed according to ancient form . The lodge Avas then closed in the second , and resumed in the first degree , Avhen Messrs . George Moor and Henry Carr were

severally introduced and made E . A . 's . Bro . Stoker , P . M ., having stated the result of the meetings of the Building Committee , and , no further business being brought forward , the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The AV . M . only gave the formal toasts , the brethren having decided to leave early in consequence of the sudden death of Bro . Thomas Turner , whose funeral ivas appointed for the following morning . On the morning of the 2 nd inst ., between forty ancl fifty brethren

attended to pay their last mark of respect to Bro . Turner . The deceased brother became a joining member of this lodge on the 7 th of July , 1863 , and from that period down to the time of his sudden death on the 2 Sthult . he enjoyed the esteem and respect of the entire lodge .

ESSEX . BHIGHTLINGSEA . —Lodge of Hope ( No . 433 . )—The regular monthly meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Monday evening , the 23 vd ult ., at the Swan . Inn ; the lodge Avas opened by the W . M ., Bro . Lake , with Bros . G . Riches , and York , Wardens ; Bro . Francis and Bro . Bragg , Deacons ; Bros . Ames , Bishop , Blyth , and Claney , Past Masters ; Bro . Minter , I . G . ; Bro . Wiseman Sec . There were also present Bros . Ling

, E . Stammers , Wenlock , Griggs , and Harmer , Tyler . The minutes of the last meetings having been read and confirmed , the balloting papers for the Aged Freemasons and Widoivs Avere read over and discussed . Ultimately it Avas proposed by Bro . Francis , and seconded by Bro . Bishop , that ive give ten votes to Bros . James Pattison Mnnro , of Hermitage , St . Evanton , Rossshire , North Britain , late a commercial clerk in London ; and

ten votes to Thomas Shearer , of Rye , Sussex . It was proposed by Bro . Ames , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . E . Stammers , that we give eight votes to Mary Marson , of AVi-ittle Green , near Chelmsford , Essex , widow of AVilliam Marson , late Governor of the House of Correction , at Colchester . It was also proposed by Bro . Francis , and seconded by Bro . Bishop , that we hold a lodge of instruction at the Anchor Inn , this night fortnight . The

business of the evening being ended , the lodge was closed in due form ancl the brethren repaired to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , aud most cordially received . " The Health of the Visitors" was then given , which was most ably responded to by Bro . Wright , of the Prince of AVales Lodge , Ipswich , Prov . G . S . D ., Suffolk . A most agreeable evening was spent . In consequence of the host , Bro . Harmer , being very ill songs ivere dispensed ivith .

LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . ^ PEESTON . —Lodge of Peace and Unity , No . 314 . —On Monday , the 23 rd ult ., at the usual monthly meeting of this lodge , he'd in the spacious lodge room , in the buildings of the Preston Literary and Philosophical Society , a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . T . Moss Shuttleworth , Prov . G . S ., who occupied the chair as Master of tho lodge for two years consecutively , 1864 aud 1865 . At the termination of the general

business of the lodge , Bro . John AValker , W . M . expressed to Bro . Shuttleworth the pleasure which he felt in having been deputed on behalf of the members of the lodge to present to him that jewel as a mark of their esteem . For his OAVU part he did dot fully approve of the principle of presentations of this nature , but , knowing the valuable services which Bro . Shuttleworth had rendered to the lodge he thought it a case for departure from the general rule , and noiv performed the duty ivhich

devolved upon him with much pleasure . That testimonial ivas not intended as any reward for services rendered to the lodge , but ivas a mark of the high esteem of the members for Bro . ShuttleAvovth and of their appreciation of his untiring exertions for a space of two years for the good of Masonry in general , and also of their sense of the advantages which they themselves had derived from the admirable manner iu ivhich he had filled the chairand had on so many occasions ( he believed on every lod

, ge night but one during the two years ) performed one or more of the ceremonies of initiating , passing , and raising , iu so instructive and impressive a manner . He trusted that that jewel would be handed down as an heirloom in Bro . Shuttleworth ' s family and that , if in course of time any of his sons should

occupy a similar position , they might perform the duties in as satisfactory a manner as Bro . Shuttleworth had done . The W . M . then placed the jewel on Bro . Shuttleworth's breast , and thus addressed him , " I have great pleasure , Bro . Shuttleworth . in presenting you with this Past Master's jewel ; long may you live to wear it , and ivhen it shall please the Great Architect of the Universe to remove you from this earth may you ascend tothe Grand Lodgol above , Avhere the Great Architect lives and

reigns for ever . " ' Bro . Shuttleworth in feeling terms acknowledged the compliment thus paid him . He expressed the pride with which he had filled the high position in which they placed him when elected as Master of the lodge in 1864 , and stated that when re-elected for a second year he looked upon it as an acknowledgment that his services had met with their approval . He ivould ever treasure that jewel himself , aud would wear it

on every occasion when he entered a Masonic lodge ; and hisfamily would , he was certain , feel highly gratified with the compliment that the brethren had paid him . He could assure them that it would alivays he his endeavour [ still to attend all meetings of the lodge and to give every assistance in his power in furtherance of its success . After the presentation of the jewelthe brethren partook of . refreshments and the health of

, Bro . Shuttleworth was drank with suitable honours . The jewel , ivhich was a magnificent one , ivas supplied by Bro . Bragg , of Birmingham , and bore the following inscription— "From the Brethren of the Lodge of Peace and Unity , ( No . 314 ) , to Bro .. Thomas Moss Shuttleivorth , P . M ., to mark their appreciation of his services as Worshipful Master , during the years 1864 and 1865 . "

AV AEEINGTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 148 . )—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Monday evening , last at the Masonic rooms , Sankey-street , at half-past six . In the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Gilbert Greenall , M . P ., Senior G . W ., the lodge was opened by Bro . H . B . AVhite , 18 ° , P . M . Prov . G . Steward ; who was supported by Bros . Robert Stevenson , as S . W . ; Eev . John Porter , 18 ° , as J . W . ; John Bowes , P . M . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; D . FinneyJ . D . ; James HamerP . M .

, , Prov . G . Treas . ; A . Waring , Captain Eeynolds , W . Eichardson , Christophe Ekkert , Org . ; Thomas Jones , W . Savage , Jabez Plinston , H . Cunningham , A . S . L . Leonhardt , P . Pearse , W . Mossop , W . Woods , Dr . Spinks , Dr . Pennington , and Jos . Eobinson , and James Johnson , Tylers . The lodge was opened solemn form and the minutes ivere read ancl confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . William Mossop , of 119 ,

Whitehaven , as a joining member ivhich was unanimous in his favour , The chair ivas now assumed by Bro . Boives , P . M . Bros . Captain Reynolds , A . Waring , Jabez Plinston , and II . Cunningham , being candidates for advancement , and having proved their claim ivere entrusted and retired . The lodge ivas then opened in the 2 nd degree Avhen the candidates were readmitted and passed to the degree of F . C . At the conclusion oftlie ceremony Bro , H . B . White delivered an address explaining the difference