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Morton , 157 , and others . The lodge having beet : opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , live guineas were voted to the Girl ' s School , and a similar sum to relieve a distressed brother formerly a member of the loclge . The petition for a new lodge was favourably recommended , and tho loclge was duly closed . At the banquet which followed , the great event of the evening was the presentation of a Masonic

silver cup , to Bro . Rayn ' muu W . Stewart bearing the following inscription : — " Presented April 4 th , 1870 , to Bro . Eaynham William Stewart , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . J . D ., Essex , etc ., by the mem-» hers of the Fortitude and Old Cumberland Loclge , ( So . 12 ) , in recognition o ( the zeal ami ability displayed during his year of office . " Several excellent songs were given , and a happy evening was spent .

EGYPTIAN LODGE ( NO . 27 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , on Thursday , the 7 th inst Bro . John B . Poole , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by Bros . VV . II . Libbis , B . P . Todd , D . Jacobs , D . G . Berrie , C . B . Payne . John Coutts , and Tomlinson were the P . M . 's present . The usual routine business having been transacted tlie W . M . proceeded to initiate Messrs . Tyas aud Coulsou . He also passed Bros . SharpeRichardsand Minnsto the degree of FCancl

, , , ., raised Bros . Frankforcl and Green to the sublime degree of M . M . A capital banquet followed , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . In replying to the toast of the Past Masters . Bro . Buss stated the position the lodge held with respect to the Masonic Institutions . At the last Boys' Festival , for which he was Steward , his list was over fifty-three guineasancl the lodwas now vice-president of all

, ge the three charities . They had supported more than one of these in the same year , hut he advised them not to do so again , because it would prove too great a tax upon the time of the W . M . To take up one charity each year was quite as much as was necessary , and as tlie heart and soul of the lodge was in the support of Masonic Institutions , he hoped they would follow this plan out for many to comeIn conclusion he referred to the great

years . efforts which Bro John Coutts , P . M ., made in his year of office on behalf of the institution . The visitors were : Bros . E . Chirk , Prov . G . Supt . of Works , Middlesex ; J . E . Foulger , W . M . 177 ; P . Jacobs , 145 ; Pearse , 657 ; Dorham ; T . M . Paget , P . M . 829 ; W . Coles , IS , J . G . Hopkins , 1 , 100 , R . Morton , J . D . 170 , T . H . Lambert , S . D . 54 S , Geo . Tedder , 11 , W . Forster , 199 , and T . Kickman , 137 .

STRONG MAN LODGE ( NO . -15 ) . —The brethren of this lodge held their regular meeting on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , which was verv numerously attended . The chair was occupied by Bro . E . t ' olley , W . M ., supported by his officers . The only ceremony worked was that of passing three brethren to the degree of F . C . The brethren then proceeded to discuss the motion of Bro . Barton , the I . P . M ., " that the loclbe removed . " Uto the present time there

ge p has been six lodges meeting in Freemasons' Hall on the first Thursday in tlie month , and as there are only five sets of rooms in the building ; the consequence was that on several occasions the Strong Man Lodge has been put to considerable inconvenience . 'Die brethren were unanimous in deciding that . f »> r the future the meetings of the lodge should be held at Bro . Wiekon ' s , the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwell .

LODGE OP PROSPERITY ( NO . 65 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met on Thursday , the 21-th ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-. sti-eet . The W . M ., Bro . J . L . Mather , occupied tlie chair , supported by a good attendance of P . M . ' s , ollicers , ancl brethren . The minutes of the former lodge having been read and confirmed , ancl Bros . Wright and Oliver ' raised to the degree of M . M ., Bro . G . 1 * . Cook , the W . M . elect , was presented to the

lodge , and a board of Installed -Masters having been formed , lie was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being rendered by Bro . Mather , who , at the conclusion , ivas warml y congratulated by every brother and visitor present . The newlyinstalled W . M . then invested his officers as follows : —Iiros . D . Forbes , S . W . ; E . C . Mather , J . W . ; J . Bellerby , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; Stevens , S . D . ; Carruthers , I . G . Mr . M . J . Harris was then initiated . A sum of £ 5 was voted to the . Masonic Charities , and £ 2 to a distressed brother . The business of the

cvpninobeing concluded , the lodge was closed in due fyirni and with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . An elegant PASS Master ' s jewel and a massive silver tea service ( with a suitable inscri ption ) were presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Mather , who responded iu a very feeling speech . The visitors present were ;—

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Bro . J . Terry , PiM . ; T . Bartlett , W . M . 813 : Lacy , P . M . 174 Morton , W ' . M . 228 ; J . J . AVilson , 813 ; Hart , P . M . 174 McDavitt , & c . LODGE OE FAITH ( NO . 141 ) . —The regular meeting of this loclge took place on Tuesday , the 29 tli ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . The chair was occupied by Bro . James Hill , W . M .,

supported by Bros . Reavers , as S . W . ; C . C . Taylor , J . W . ; Themans , J . D . ; Pitt , P . M . and I . G . ; Hyde , Gottiieil , Gluckstein , Anslow , P . M . aucl Sec . ; Carter , P . M . and Treas . ; Stewart , & c . The minutes of the former loclge having been read ancl confirmed , Bros . Malenoir and Johnson were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , and Bros . Morris Davis ancl David Davis were passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts . It was proposed and seconded that a sum of five guineas bo given from the

funds of the loclge to the " Freemasons' Lifeboat Fund , " and it was further stated that the brethren of the lodge had subscribed among themselves nearly £ 6 . A sum of live guineas was also voted from the funds to tho Royal Benevolent Institution . The business of the evening being concluded , the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . Bro . William Minto , of No . 1 , 227 , was present as a visitor .

BEDFORD LODGE ( No . 157 ) - —The regular meeting of this well-organised loclge took place at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the Sth inst ., for the dispatch of Masonic business . Bro . Johu Smith , W . M .: J . Hills , S . W . ; W . Holland , J . W . ; J . Levander , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Hill , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Jehu , J . D . ; Past Masters Millis , G . A . Brown , R . Jones ; Bros . J . Briggs , J . W . Selby , J . Brandcr , K . E . Eades , F . Tullit , J . Forster , ancl R . Bntwistle . Tlie following visitors were present : —Bros . J . Powneeby 55 ;

, W . Jameson . 749 ; Geo . Pymm , W . M . 749 ; E . Harper , LG . 749 ; J . Hasler , 79 . Bro . Briggs was passed to the degree of F . C , after which the brethren retired to a sumptuous banquet . The usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts were given , ancl the brethren separated after having spent a most enjoyable evening .

JOPPA LODGE , ( NO . 1 S 8 . )—The regular meeting of this loclge was held on the 4 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate . The chair was occupied by Bro . W . Aaron , W . M ., supported by Bros . II . M . Levy , P . M ., as S . W . ; M . Alexander , J . W . ; C . Nathan , S . D . ; Arthur Swanborongli , J . D . ; Roberts , I . G . ; Hunt , Dir . of Cors . ; and P . M . 's L . Alexander , H . M . Levy , M . Van Diepenheim , E . P . Albert , P . M . and Sec . ; I . Abrahams , Treas . & c . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmedMr .

, Herman Rosenheim , was initiated , Bro . M . L . Yuly was passed to the second degree , ancl Bros . J . De Rovey , A . G . Dobson , ancl J . R . Cook , were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The ceremonies were capitally worked by the W . M . and all the officers . The loclge was then closed in due form and with solemn prayer , and the brethren sat clown to a slight repast .

STABILITY LODGE , ( NO . 217 . )—The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Tuesday the 5 th inst . Bro . Thomas Jiunes , W . M ., in the chair . The minutes of last lodge having been read and confirmed , Bro . Henry Wilson was passed to the degree of F . C , and Bros . Hills , Chippendale , and Hall were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . The sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Bro . Samuels , P . M ., moved ,

ancl Bro . Hughes , P . M „ seconded " That the ballot and initiation of a candidate shall not tike place on the same day iu future , except in cases of emergency . " Carried unanimously . Bro . Samuels gave notice of motion " That the initiation fee be raised to eight , and the joining fee to four guineas . " Bros . Brodey , Hall , and Sillif . uit , were tho successful members in the ballot for the Stability Charities Fund . " The visitors were Bros . Wright , Prov . G . S . D . ; Herts , and Gladding , Star of India , 1 , 002 . Tlie latter was proposed by Bro . Hughes , P . M . as a member , to be balloted for at next meeting .

VILLIEES LODGE ( NO . 1 , 194 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was hold at the Northumberland Arms , Isleworth , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., on which occasion three brethren wore initiated , three were passed to the degree of F . C , and three were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The sum of five guineas was voted to the Boys' School . Petitions for two new lodges in the province , and for a new chapter in connection with Villiers Lodge , were signed . This being all the business that had to be

transacted tho lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Bro . Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . ; Bros . Maun , P . M . 1 S 6 ; W . West Smith , W . M . 890 , ancl several other visitors were present .

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ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE HISTORY OF THE CRAFT.—No. 3. Article 1
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THE HAUGHFOOT LODGE AND SPECULATIVE MASONRY. Article 3
MASONIC ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD. Article 5
MASONIC JOTTINGS.—No. 15. Article 6
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 7
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 9
MASONIC SNUFF BOX. Article 9
WHY IS IT ? Article 10
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MASONIC MEMS. Article 13
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SCOTTISH CONSTITUTION. Article 15
INDIA. Article 16
ROYAL ARCH. Article 17
MARK MASONRY. Article 18
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 18
MASONIC LIFEBOAT FUND. Article 18
REVIEWS. Article 18
PALESTINE EXPLORATION FUND PHOTOGRAPHS. Article 19
SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS. Article 20
LIST OF LODGE, MEETINGS, &c., FOR WEEK ENDING 23HD APRIL, 1870. Article 20
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Morton , 157 , and others . The lodge having beet : opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , live guineas were voted to the Girl ' s School , and a similar sum to relieve a distressed brother formerly a member of the loclge . The petition for a new lodge was favourably recommended , and tho loclge was duly closed . At the banquet which followed , the great event of the evening was the presentation of a Masonic

silver cup , to Bro . Rayn ' muu W . Stewart bearing the following inscription : — " Presented April 4 th , 1870 , to Bro . Eaynham William Stewart , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . J . D ., Essex , etc ., by the mem-» hers of the Fortitude and Old Cumberland Loclge , ( So . 12 ) , in recognition o ( the zeal ami ability displayed during his year of office . " Several excellent songs were given , and a happy evening was spent .

EGYPTIAN LODGE ( NO . 27 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , on Thursday , the 7 th inst Bro . John B . Poole , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by Bros . VV . II . Libbis , B . P . Todd , D . Jacobs , D . G . Berrie , C . B . Payne . John Coutts , and Tomlinson were the P . M . 's present . The usual routine business having been transacted tlie W . M . proceeded to initiate Messrs . Tyas aud Coulsou . He also passed Bros . SharpeRichardsand Minnsto the degree of FCancl

, , , ., raised Bros . Frankforcl and Green to the sublime degree of M . M . A capital banquet followed , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . In replying to the toast of the Past Masters . Bro . Buss stated the position the lodge held with respect to the Masonic Institutions . At the last Boys' Festival , for which he was Steward , his list was over fifty-three guineasancl the lodwas now vice-president of all

, ge the three charities . They had supported more than one of these in the same year , hut he advised them not to do so again , because it would prove too great a tax upon the time of the W . M . To take up one charity each year was quite as much as was necessary , and as tlie heart and soul of the lodge was in the support of Masonic Institutions , he hoped they would follow this plan out for many to comeIn conclusion he referred to the great

years . efforts which Bro John Coutts , P . M ., made in his year of office on behalf of the institution . The visitors were : Bros . E . Chirk , Prov . G . Supt . of Works , Middlesex ; J . E . Foulger , W . M . 177 ; P . Jacobs , 145 ; Pearse , 657 ; Dorham ; T . M . Paget , P . M . 829 ; W . Coles , IS , J . G . Hopkins , 1 , 100 , R . Morton , J . D . 170 , T . H . Lambert , S . D . 54 S , Geo . Tedder , 11 , W . Forster , 199 , and T . Kickman , 137 .

STRONG MAN LODGE ( NO . -15 ) . —The brethren of this lodge held their regular meeting on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , which was verv numerously attended . The chair was occupied by Bro . E . t ' olley , W . M ., supported by his officers . The only ceremony worked was that of passing three brethren to the degree of F . C . The brethren then proceeded to discuss the motion of Bro . Barton , the I . P . M ., " that the loclbe removed . " Uto the present time there

ge p has been six lodges meeting in Freemasons' Hall on the first Thursday in tlie month , and as there are only five sets of rooms in the building ; the consequence was that on several occasions the Strong Man Lodge has been put to considerable inconvenience . 'Die brethren were unanimous in deciding that . f »> r the future the meetings of the lodge should be held at Bro . Wiekon ' s , the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwell .

LODGE OP PROSPERITY ( NO . 65 ) . —The brethren of this lodge met on Thursday , the 21-th ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-. sti-eet . The W . M ., Bro . J . L . Mather , occupied tlie chair , supported by a good attendance of P . M . ' s , ollicers , ancl brethren . The minutes of the former lodge having been read and confirmed , ancl Bros . Wright and Oliver ' raised to the degree of M . M ., Bro . G . 1 * . Cook , the W . M . elect , was presented to the

lodge , and a board of Installed -Masters having been formed , lie was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being rendered by Bro . Mather , who , at the conclusion , ivas warml y congratulated by every brother and visitor present . The newlyinstalled W . M . then invested his officers as follows : —Iiros . D . Forbes , S . W . ; E . C . Mather , J . W . ; J . Bellerby , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; Stevens , S . D . ; Carruthers , I . G . Mr . M . J . Harris was then initiated . A sum of £ 5 was voted to the . Masonic Charities , and £ 2 to a distressed brother . The business of the

cvpninobeing concluded , the lodge was closed in due fyirni and with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed . An elegant PASS Master ' s jewel and a massive silver tea service ( with a suitable inscri ption ) were presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Mather , who responded iu a very feeling speech . The visitors present were ;—

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Bro . J . Terry , PiM . ; T . Bartlett , W . M . 813 : Lacy , P . M . 174 Morton , W ' . M . 228 ; J . J . AVilson , 813 ; Hart , P . M . 174 McDavitt , & c . LODGE OE FAITH ( NO . 141 ) . —The regular meeting of this loclge took place on Tuesday , the 29 tli ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . The chair was occupied by Bro . James Hill , W . M .,

supported by Bros . Reavers , as S . W . ; C . C . Taylor , J . W . ; Themans , J . D . ; Pitt , P . M . and I . G . ; Hyde , Gottiieil , Gluckstein , Anslow , P . M . aucl Sec . ; Carter , P . M . and Treas . ; Stewart , & c . The minutes of the former loclge having been read ancl confirmed , Bros . Malenoir and Johnson were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason , and Bros . Morris Davis ancl David Davis were passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts . It was proposed and seconded that a sum of five guineas bo given from the

funds of the loclge to the " Freemasons' Lifeboat Fund , " and it was further stated that the brethren of the lodge had subscribed among themselves nearly £ 6 . A sum of live guineas was also voted from the funds to tho Royal Benevolent Institution . The business of the evening being concluded , the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . Bro . William Minto , of No . 1 , 227 , was present as a visitor .

BEDFORD LODGE ( No . 157 ) - —The regular meeting of this well-organised loclge took place at Freemasons' Hall , on Friday , the Sth inst ., for the dispatch of Masonic business . Bro . Johu Smith , W . M .: J . Hills , S . W . ; W . Holland , J . W . ; J . Levander , P . M ., Treas . ; S . Hill , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Jehu , J . D . ; Past Masters Millis , G . A . Brown , R . Jones ; Bros . J . Briggs , J . W . Selby , J . Brandcr , K . E . Eades , F . Tullit , J . Forster , ancl R . Bntwistle . Tlie following visitors were present : —Bros . J . Powneeby 55 ;

, W . Jameson . 749 ; Geo . Pymm , W . M . 749 ; E . Harper , LG . 749 ; J . Hasler , 79 . Bro . Briggs was passed to the degree of F . C , after which the brethren retired to a sumptuous banquet . The usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts were given , ancl the brethren separated after having spent a most enjoyable evening .

JOPPA LODGE , ( NO . 1 S 8 . )—The regular meeting of this loclge was held on the 4 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate . The chair was occupied by Bro . W . Aaron , W . M ., supported by Bros . II . M . Levy , P . M ., as S . W . ; M . Alexander , J . W . ; C . Nathan , S . D . ; Arthur Swanborongli , J . D . ; Roberts , I . G . ; Hunt , Dir . of Cors . ; and P . M . 's L . Alexander , H . M . Levy , M . Van Diepenheim , E . P . Albert , P . M . and Sec . ; I . Abrahams , Treas . & c . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmedMr .

, Herman Rosenheim , was initiated , Bro . M . L . Yuly was passed to the second degree , ancl Bros . J . De Rovey , A . G . Dobson , ancl J . R . Cook , were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The ceremonies were capitally worked by the W . M . and all the officers . The loclge was then closed in due form and with solemn prayer , and the brethren sat clown to a slight repast .

STABILITY LODGE , ( NO . 217 . )—The regular meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Tuesday the 5 th inst . Bro . Thomas Jiunes , W . M ., in the chair . The minutes of last lodge having been read and confirmed , Bro . Henry Wilson was passed to the degree of F . C , and Bros . Hills , Chippendale , and Hall were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . The sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Bro . Samuels , P . M ., moved ,

ancl Bro . Hughes , P . M „ seconded " That the ballot and initiation of a candidate shall not tike place on the same day iu future , except in cases of emergency . " Carried unanimously . Bro . Samuels gave notice of motion " That the initiation fee be raised to eight , and the joining fee to four guineas . " Bros . Brodey , Hall , and Sillif . uit , were tho successful members in the ballot for the Stability Charities Fund . " The visitors were Bros . Wright , Prov . G . S . D . ; Herts , and Gladding , Star of India , 1 , 002 . Tlie latter was proposed by Bro . Hughes , P . M . as a member , to be balloted for at next meeting .

VILLIEES LODGE ( NO . 1 , 194 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was hold at the Northumberland Arms , Isleworth , on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., on which occasion three brethren wore initiated , three were passed to the degree of F . C , and three were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The sum of five guineas was voted to the Boys' School . Petitions for two new lodges in the province , and for a new chapter in connection with Villiers Lodge , were signed . This being all the business that had to be

transacted tho lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Bro . Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M . ; Bros . Maun , P . M . 1 S 6 ; W . West Smith , W . M . 890 , ancl several other visitors were present .

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