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M . B . Levy , and the efficient manner in which he had presided during his two years' Mastership ; and also that he hacl founded and established a benevolent fund attached to the loclge , which was now in a most prosperous condition , and concluded by presenting him with a magnificent P . M . ' s jewel of fine gold , and adorned with three lustrous brilliants , which had been subscribed for among the brethren . The Rev . brother returned thanks in a feeling speech . The lodwas then called offand the brethren

ge , retired to the banquet room , where a sumptuous repast was provided by Bro . Gosdeii . The musical iirrangeineiits were under the direction of Bro . E . P . Van Noorden , assisted by Bro . F . Elmore , Miss Mabel Brent , and others , whoso names we were unable to learn . Tlie visitors were : Bros . John Hervey , Grand Sec ; Holbrook , AV . M . 185 ; Lazarus , P . M , ; Coote , P . M . ; LittourP . M . 205 ; J . LazarusPMand several other PM ' s

, , .. ; .. Among the brethren present were : Bros . M . A . Loewenstark , AVertheimer , Grunebaum , the Rev . L . Danziger , L . Moore , Cavil - boch , Blom , Frankenstein , and Regnart . After the Several toasts had been given and responded , the lodge was resumed . Several candidates were proposed , and nothing further being offered for tho good of Freemasonry or this lodge in particular , the lodge was closed at 11 p . m . in perfect harmony .

HERVEY LODGE ( No . 1260 ) . —A meeting of this lodge took place at the George Hotel , AValiiam Green , on AVednesday , the Sth inst .., when there were present—Bros . G . King , jun ., W . M . ; King , S . AV . ; T . Holland , P . M . 1224 , S . D . 172 , as ' . J . W . ; AVigmore , J . D . ; Way , I . G . ; W . Garner , Sec ; Davidson , Agar , Thomas , Dr . T . Godrich , and several others . Among the visitors were Bros . Baker , P . M . 753 ; Allen , 144 ; Gale , 382 ; Lnxton , I . G . 1238 ; Davis 1238 and C . TSpeihtTlerThe lodhaving

, ; . g , y . ge been opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . Agar was passed to the second degree , and Bros . Davidson and Thomas to the degree of M . M ., the whole of the ceremonies being ably worked by " the W . M . with his well-known precision . The Jocig-e ivas then resumed in tlie first degree , aud after the election of a Surrey brother and some propositions , the lodge was closed with a eloquent address bBroBakerThe brethren

very y . . then _ sat down to banquet , which was served in Bro . AVebb ' s usual liberal manner , the visitors expressing their appreciation of tbe same ; and after spending a very pleasant evening , the toasts being given , some capital harmony followed , and the brethren separated , highly delighted with their evening ' s entertainment . AVe must not omit to mention that Bro . Dr . T . Godrich gave a capital short reading .

INSTRUCTION . LODGE TEMPERANCE IN THE EAST ( NO . 898 ) . —A very handsome diamond ring , was presented to Bro . Fincli , P . M . 217 , on the occasion of the anniversary festival of the Temperance in tbe East Lodge of Instruction , at the George the Fourth Tavern , East India-road , Poplar , on the evening of AVednesday , the 1 st inst ., when above forty Eastend

Masons partook of a sumptuous banquet served up in Bro . AVatcbam ' s style . Grace was said by Bro . the Rev . IJ . Shaboe , Grand Chaplain for Suffolk , aud Chaplain of this lodge ; and after the disposal of the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , Bro . E . Devcson , AV . M ., placed his finger and thumb hito-his waistcoat pocket and pulled out—not a plum , of juvenile historic notoriety , but—the " moveable jewel" above alluded to , in presenting which the

AV . M . eulogised in the most glowing terms , the patient , persevering , and generous conduct , of Bro . Fincli in punctually attending each AVednesday evening throughout the year , in every variety of weather , and affording them instruction in all the branches of Ceaft Masonry , from the newlyinitiated up to the Installing Master . Bro . " Finch thanked tlie brethren for the "bauble , " as the AV . M . had been pleased to term itin

—comparison with the lodge ' s estimation of his ( Bro . F . ' s ) services , and of his preceptorial worth—which would be to him a valuable token of their fraternal esteem , and concluded his thanks by hoping that as he had hud the great privilege of installing six successive Masters into the royal chair , the Great Architect of the Universe would continue tiie privilege to him of installing six more . In the course of the evening Brothe

. Rev . B . Shaboe congratulated the lodge for its true Masonry iu giving five guineas from its funds to tho Male Annuitants of the Royal Benevolent Fund , and concluded his remarks by observing that he always felt happy in the company of working men , particularl y working Masons ; and he hoped he should have many opportunities of associating with them both in person and in purse . In responding for " The Visitors , " Bro . C . J . Osborne ,

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P . M . Neptune Lodge ( No . 22 ) , said Freemasonry was a particularly good investment for a young beginner in life , because worldly difficulties he would be sure to have to encounter , and some of them might be so great as to appear to be almost insurmountable . Masonry in its proper channel was ready to lend him a helping hand : and when arrived at old age , with energies enfeebled and strength exhausted , this night ' s . proceedings showed that the aged Mason was not forgotten , nor the deserving

labourer unrewarded . The Boys' School at Tottenham was an honour to the Craft ; it was a subject for Masonic congratulation that , through tbe University Examinations upholding the efficiency of the masters , this noble institution would soon become second to none in the kingdom . The Girl's School at Wandsworth would well repay the lime ancl trouble of a visit . The affable schoolmistress , Miss Davis ; the respected matron , Miss Jarwood ; the commodious buildingtbe fruitful grounds

, , and tho rosy cheeks and happy faces of the children ( true indications of health ancl happiness ) , must arouse the sympathy or a visitor and induce him or her to become an immediate promoter of the funds of that praiseworthy institution . After several appropriate toasts and brief responses , that of tlie Tyler wound up tho evening ' s entertainment , long to bo remembered or its conviviality and unanimity . f

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BERKS AND BUCKS . ABINGDON , —Alley Lodge ( No . 945 ) . —The members of this lodge met on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., in the Abbey Council Chamber , under the presidency of Bro . J . Blandy Jenkins , AA . M . ; assisted by his officers and Bros . J . T . Morlancl , H . D'AImaine , unci AV . Belcher , P . M . ' s . Mr . AValtcr H . Marlaud ancl Mr . Edwni'd L . Shepherd ivere initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry , and the lecture on the tracing board of the first degree was given by Bro . H . D'AImaine , PH .

DEA'ONSHIRE . DEVONPORT . — Lodge St . Aubyn . ( No . 954 ) . —The regular meeting of this loclge was held December 14 th , when the W . M . Bro . James Ilawton , P . G . D . E ., took the chair punctually at seven o ' clock , at which time he was assisted by the officers of the loclge , ancl a large attendance of the brethren . The D . Prov . Grand MasterBro . Bro . Methamwas also presentand visitors

, , , from other lodges , among whom were Bro . AV . G . Palmer , P . G . S . D . Kent , P . M ., AV . M .,-913 ; J . Triekett , AV . M ., Villers Lods-e , 1194 , Isleworth ; Inglis , Athole , 361 , Scotland ; Edwards . 13 , Union Waterloo ; Lilley , P . M ., Old Rock , 912 , St . Helena ; Thorninc , Greenock , 175 , Scotland ; Frood , Leinster , 387 , Ireland ; ' March , P . M ., 202 ; Elphinston , P . M ., P . G . D ., 202 ; PriceP . M . 202 ; Harper 202 ; RichardsAV . M . St . John ' s

, , , , , 70 ; Crook , 70 ; Hamilton , 385 ; Hearn , 654 ; Thompson , 1071 ; Quinn , 525 ; Zetland , Victoria , Hong Kong , & c . Bro . Lakemau , who had been initiated at the last regular lodge , was then examined , which being satisfactory , he was entrusted and retired . Bro . Thos . Avent , who bad been initiated and passed in 1865 , and since that time had been away from England , he being a gunner in the Royal Navy , having now returned , was , with .

Bros . Sommervillo , Woodward , and Anderson , asked the questions peculiar to the fellow-craft degree , mid having answered in a manner very satisfactory . They were entrusted and retired , and on their being re-admitted the honor of the third degree was conferred on them ; the ceremony being performed by the W . M ., assisted by the D . P . G . M ., and Bro . S . » Chappie , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . Bro . Lakemau was then passed to the second degree . The W . M . proposedand Bro . S . R . Gouldseconded

, , , Bro . Quinn , of Lodge Zetland , 525 , Hong Kong , as a joining member . Bro . Steer proposed , and Bro . Bird . P . M ., seconded , as a candidate for initiation , Mr . Arthur Henry Rctif ' rey . This concluded the business of the evening , and the lodge cleared in antiont form at 10 p . m .

LANCASHIRE ( EAST ) . MANCHESTER . —Blair Lodge ( No . 815 ) . —On Friday evening the 10 th inst ., this lodge met at the iliilme Town Hal ) , Mancheste , on which occasion it was honoured by the presence of Bros . Stephen Blair , R . W . Prov . G , M . of the province ; Hiue , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; Rev . Figgins , P . Prov . G . Chap . ; Barker , P . Prov . - G . Treas . ; Kennedy , P . G . Treas . ; Heywood , P . G . Reg . ; Dr . Dill