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same , spirit would he afc all times gladly impart , and- to the best of his ability , that knowledge to all brethren who were desirous of Masonic instruction . The W . M . then proposed the toasfc of " Oar Three Great Charities , " and in doing so made a powerful appeal to the brethren on behalf of the institutions which reflect so much lustre ujion the Order , and he pointed out in a well-delivered speech tho especial claims which the admirable institutions referred to have upon the hearts and of the

purses Craft , he concluded by reminding the brethren not to forget the Charities , and as Bro . Mosely , tlie W . M . of the Parent Lodge , who was present amongst them this evening , was gning ' to represent fche Yarborough Lodgo afc the next " Festival of ° the Boys School , he trusted the brethren would afford him every material support which ifc was in their power to aive him , h ' e therefore called upon the brethren to drink to the success of our

three great Charities , coupling wifch the toast the name of Bro . Mosely , W . M . of the Mother rat-borough Lodge , as Steward for the Boys' School Festival . Andasthe "Wee short ; hours" were not far distant , he would to save time make a compound of the present toast by incorporating with ifc tlie name of Bro . James Stevenson who was in their midst this evening as the representative of the FEEEJIASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIEEOE

, which was pre-eminently distinguished not only as fche only journal published in Great Britain solelv devoted to the interests of the Craffc , but its pages were ever ready to advocate the claims of our Masonic Charities , and were teeming with suggestions for their further success and prosperity . In mentioning Bro . Stevenson's name he did so with a pleasure which was alloyed wifch regret inasmuch as it had just came to the knowledge of

him ( fche W . M . ) that Bro . Stevenson whose face was so familiar to many present as the " Chiel amongst them taking notes , " was " in search of fortunes sliddery . ro '" about leaving London to reside in Glasgow . Bros . Mosely and Stevenson having appropriately returned thanks , the toast of "The Health of Bro . Saqui , " the Preceptor of this lodge of instruction , and the customary Tylers toasfc brought the proceedings of this happy evening to a timely conclusionand tho brethren dispersed in

, love and harmony . AVe must not omit to add that Bros . H . and J . Wainwright , Jarman and other obliging brethren , exerted their vocal and recitative powers with marked effect . LODGE OE JUSTICE ( NO . 147 )—This old lodge met on AVedaesday , the 12 th inst ., at the AVhite Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford . Bro . J . Chapman , AVM ., presided , and there were present—Bros . J . Patte , S . W . W . Andrews , J . W . ; J . Lightfoot , Bavin

P . M ., Treas . ; X , P . M ., Sec ; G . Pafcfc , S . D . ; Percival , J . D . ; J . AVhiffen , I . G . ; G . Bolton , P . M . ; 0 . H . Davis , P . M .: Parsons , P . M . ; F . Walters , P . M . ; H . Moore , P . M . ; N . AVingfield , P . M ., and a large number of members . The visitors , as usual , were numerous , and we noticed Bros . E . Palmer , 33 ; Gale , "WM . 548 , and several others . The only ceremony worked was raising Bro . D . Davies to the third ' degree , which was admirabldoneand

y , every portion of it gone through , even to the tracing board . Bro . J . Patte , S . W ., worked the first section of the first lecture . Bro . S . Garrett was re-elected and reinvested as Tyler . Two guineas was unanimously voted to a relative of an old past officer of this lodge . The initiation fee was raised from five to six guineas by the unanimous consent of the members present . The lodge was then closed . Refreshment followed after labour .

INSTRUCTION . MEEOHANT NAVV LODGE or INSTBUCTION ( NO . 781 ) . —This loige held its usnal weekly meeting at the Silver Tavern , Limehouse , on the 6 fch inst . Present : —Bros . Daniells , AA . M . ; Davis , S . W . ; Bracebridge , J . W . ; Michaelson , S . D . ; Bradbury , J . D . ; Holt , I . G . ; Potts , Preceptor ; Lowman , Killock , W . M . ; Medland , Armstrong , and several other brethren . The lodge having been opened in the first degree with solemn tlie minutes

prayer , of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of opening the lod ge in the second and third degrees respectively having been worked , the lodge was then closed in the third , and in the second degree . Bro . Potts , the Preceptor of the lodge , for the instruction of the brethren , worked the first section of the second degree . The lod ge was then closed in the second degree . Ifc was then proposed hyBroDaniellsWMseconded b

. , .., y Bro . Davis , S . W ., thafc one guinea out of the funds of this lodge of instruction be presented to tbe Committee of the Central Soup Kitchen and Relief Fund , 196 , High-street , Poplar , which was carried unanimously . The brethren then individually subscribed 15 s . 6 d . to the same fund . AVe are pleased to be able to jecord this additional evidence of the sympathy of the Craft for

the sufferings of the thousands of unemployed afc the east of London . The heart of every true Freemason must bleed at the accounts given in the daily papers of the starvation and misery prevailing at the Bast End .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CUMBERLAND . CAEHSLE . —Union lodge ( No . 310 ) . —On Tuesday , the 29 fch nit ., a regular meeting of this lodge was held afc tho Freemason ' s Hall . Bro . G . G . Hayward , AA . M ., P . Prov . G . Steward , occupied "the chiiir of K . S ., and was ably supported by Bro . J . Slack , S . AV ; AV . Carrick , J . AV . ; AA ' . R . Hayward as S . D ' . ; G . Somerville , J . D . ; J . B . Paislev as I . G . -, G . Murehie , Sec . ; AV . Court , Treas . j oodhouse 412 Steward ler Gibson

A . AA' , S . W . , , as Ty ; J . , I . G . X Rodney , R . Metcalf , AV . H . Pulford , T . ' Cockbnrn , W . Irwin ; R . M . Hill , J . AA . 412 . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . Cnpfc . Owen Jones , of Lillofch , was tested as to his proficiency in the F . C . degree , and being found worthy , retired , and after the lodge was opened in the third degree , the candidate was admitted and raised to the sublime degree of aMaster Mason

. , by Bro . F . Ai . Hayward , P . M . and Dir . of Cers ., P . Prov . S . G . AV ., in thafc quiet and impressive manner which has been so often remarked as Bro . Hayward's style ; after which the lodge was closed according to ancient custom to the E . A . degree , and after the roll was called a letter of condolence , written by Bro . G . T . Clark to Mrs . Howe on behalf of this lodge , was read in affectionate remembrance of Bro . J . HoweJ . P . P . M . 310 for

, , , whieh Bro . Clark received a vote of thanks from the brethren present , for the beautiful letter he had written . The lodge was then called from labour to refreshment , and the brethren enjoyed themselves wifch toasts , speeches , and sentiments , all parting in good fellowship afc a convenient hoiir .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTEB . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge for the present year was held afc the Freemasons ' Hall , oh AVednesday , the Cfch inst ., under the presidency of the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Kelly , a letter having been received from the W . M ., Bro . L . A . Clarke , expressing his regret that , being detained afc Liverpool by business , he was unable to attend on . this occasion . A letter was also received from the Rev . Bro .

Anderson , o . D ., expressing Ins regret for his unavoidable absence . Amongst those present were Bros . Pefcfcifor and Marris , P . M . 's ; Adlard , S . W . ; Ride , J . W . ; Sfcrefcton , Sec ; Gosling , J . D . ; Thorpe , I . G . ; Visitors , Bros . Major Brewin , P . M . ; Atkins , S . D . ; J . E . Clarke , G . Toller , Baines , Sculfchorpe , and Partridge , of the John of Gaunt Loelge , No . 523 . The lodge having been opened in tlie first degree , and the minutes ofthe last lodge and anniversary , on Sfc . John's Day , read and confirmed , a

communication was received from Bro . C . Morris , P . M ., stating that he must decline to undertake again the office of Treasurer , to which he had been re-elected . Bro . Morris ' s resignation of the office was received with regret , and a ballot having taken place , Bro . AV . VVeare , P-M ., was unanimously elected to the office . A letter was read from the Secretary of the Hall Committee , informing the brethren thafc the committee had found ib necessary to increase the rent paid by the several lodges and chapters

, in order to make the increase from that source equal to five per cent , per annum on the entire outlay , and that the rent payable by St . John's Lodge would be £ 21 , in lieu of £ 15 , which was agreed to . Notice of motion was given by the D . Prov . G . M ., that in future the fee for initiation be , as formerly , £ 5 5 s ., in lieu of £ 4 4 s ., as afc present , and that one guinea out of every such fee be paid at the end of each year to a sinking fund , for the liquidation of the debt on the Masonic Hall .

Two gentlemen having been proposed as candidates for installation at the next meeting , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent a few hours very pleasantly in the interchange of social intercourse and harmony .

LINCOLNSHIRE . LOUTH . —Lindsei / lodge ( No . 712 ) . —At the last regular lodge in January Bro . Edmund Locock , Capt . Royal North Lincoln Militia , was installed W . M . by Bro . AVaite , P . M ., and fche following brethren were duly invested with their respective badges of office , viz .: —Bros . Simons , J . P . M . ; Griffin , S . W . ; Seaton , J . W . ; Nash , Chap . ; Robinson , Treas . ; AA . L . Mason , Sec ; England ,