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Metropolitan.

was to elect a W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Wormald , the S . W ., declining to become a candidate for tbe office , 11 ballot took place , which resulted in Bro . Geo . Oxford , P . M ., being elected to that office . Bro . Honry Webb , P . M ., was elected to the office of Treas . There being no other business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . After the cloth was drawn , the W . M . gave the

usual formal , loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured . The health of tbe newly initiated brethren was given and responded to with great cordiality , and for which they severally returned thanks . " The Health of the "Visitors" was next given , for which Bro . H . Thompson , P . M ., 177 and 115 S , returned thanks , congratulating tho lodge on the great prosperity which had attended it since he last had

the pleasure of visiting it , and trusted that it would continue in the same successful career , under tbe auspices of snob excellent masters as presided over the Royal Jubilee Lodge . It was omitted to be stated iu tho proper place that a jewel of the value of 5 guineas was voted to Bro . Hodson , tlie retiring W . M ., for which he expressed his grateful acknowledgment . Some other toasts wore given and responded to , and a very - happy evening was spent , with pleasing anticipations of the next merry meeting , which will take place in January next .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

ESSEX . COLCHESTER . — United Zodge ( No . G 97 ) . — -A meeting of this lodge ( emergency ) assembled at the George Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . Bri ) . Newman , W . M ., in the ' Chair ; Bios . Rix , S . W . Bigley , J . W . ; Geo . H . Hay , Sec . ; Culthorpe , S . D . ; Eustace , J . D . ; Richardson , Buckwell , Crick , Gill , H . Everett , Jenkinson , HigginsJ . S . SmithE . Molyneux . Visitors : Bros . Becker

, , , P . M . ; G . Bowler , Sec . 51 ; F . Cole , 51 ; W . Sprint . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the summons convening the emergency meeting was read . A request was read for a board of general purposes , to inquire into the characters of Troop Sergeant-majors Coast and Kain , 7 th Dragoon Guards ; also for Sergeant Lugton , second battalion 16 th Regiment , prior to their being balloted for initiation ; and also to ascertain the necessity

for calling the lodge of emergency . The proceedings of the board of general purposes was then read , stating that Troop Sergeant-majors Coast and Kain , 7 th Dragoon Guards , and Sergeant Lugton , 16 th Regiment , were eligible to be initiated into ihe mysteries and privileges of our ancient Frcemasoni-v ; and that the necessity for calling n lodge of emergency arose ' in consequence of the candidates expecting to leave Colchester at an

early date . Ballot was then taken separately for Troop Sorgt .-iimjors Const and Kain , and Sergeant Lugton , lGtb Regiment , which proved unanimous in each case . The candidates wero then initiated into the mysteries and privileges of our ancient Freemasonry , and received and signed a com- of tbe bve-laws of

the lodge . Bro . , 1 . S . Smith , P . M . 325 , ( I . C . ) kindly gave a lecture on the tracing board in tbe first degree , and tlie questions appertaining to the first degree wcrcput round by the W . M . for the information of the newl y-initiated brethren . The lodge was then closed in due form , and nothing further having been offered for the good of Freemasonry in " general , or this lodge in particular , it was closed in peace , " harmony , and brotherllove . Tbe brethren afterwards retiredand sat down

y , to a substantial supper , provided by Bro . Guiver , George Hotel , and the brethren having spent a convivial evening retired at an early hour . —The regular monthly meeting of tlie ° United Lodge ( 697 ) was held at the Gem-go Hotel , Colchester , on Wednesday , the 9 th inst . Present : Bros . Newman , W . M ., in the chair ; Rix , S . W . ; Bigley , J . W . ; Geo . II . Ray , Sec ; Calthorpe , S . D . i Sustacc , J . U . ; Gill , Cvitk , Evt-vett , Richardson , Buckwell . J . P . Smith SmithVisitors

, J . S . . : Bros . Black , Dai-kin , P . M . 51 , W . P . Lewis , 51 . Tbe lodgo was opened in due form in the first degree , and the summons convening the meeting was read , and the minutes of the last regular meeting and emergency lodge were read and confirmed . Communications were read . Business to be transacted in the Grand Lodge , 2 nd Dec ., 1 S 6 S . Letter from Bro . SutherlandP . M . returning his sincere thanks in

, , having accepted him as an honorary member of the lodge . The 1 edge was then opened in the second degree , aud the questions appertaining to the second degree were ' put to Bros . Buckwell -and Richardson , and having been satisfactoril y answered by them , they retired previous to being raised to the sublime degree

of a Master Mason . The lodge was then opened in tbe third degree , and Bros . Buckwell aud Richardson were raised to the sublime degree of a . Master Mason . The lodge was then closed , down to tlle second degree and afterwards to the first degree , and nothing further baying been offered lov tbe good of Freemasonry in general , or the lodge in particular , it was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love . The brethren afterwards sat down together , and , haying spent a pleasant evening , retired at au early hour .

LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . ASUTON-IN-MAKEREIELD . —Zodge of Faith ( No . 4 S-1- ) . Installation of W . M . —Festival of SI . John the Evangelist . An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Gerrard Arms Hotel , at two o'clock in the afternoon . The W . M ., Bro . E . C . Cooper , was supported by Bros . Dr . Pennington , P . M . as S . W . ; W . Yates , LW . ; J .

Jack-, , son , S . D . ; S . E . Tetlcy , J . D . ; G . Hill , l . G . ; R . Cross , W . Cross , J . Simpson , A . Hanson , J . Harrison . Visitors : Bros . Thomas AVylie , Prov . G . Keg . S 6 , 292 ; James Hamer , Prov . G . Treas . 1-18 , 220 ; John Bowes , P . Prov . G . Reg . C . & W ., 129 , 148 ; D . W . Finney , S . W . and W . M . elect , 118 ; Thos . Batley , Org . 992 ; W . D . Thomas , 291 , Celtic Lodge ( S . C . ); H . C . Bouchier , 577 ; II . Wood , Tyler .

The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer , when Bro . Harrison applied for preferment , and , having proved his claim , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the second degree , when the Provincial Officers were received with due honours , and appropriate music by Bro . Batley , who kindly acted as organist . Bro . Harrison was again admitted , and passed to the degree of F . C . by Bro . Cooperin such a

, manner as to meet the approval of all present . The chair was now taken by Bro . "W ylie as Installing Master , and Bro . E . C . Cooper , who had been re-elected as W . M ., was presented by Bros . Hamer and Bowes . The first portion of the ceremony being completed all brethren below the rank of Installed Master retired , and a board was opened by Bros . Wylie , Bowes , Hamer , and Dr . Pennington . The second portion ofthe ceremony beiug

completed , the M . ll . ' s , F . C . 'a , and E . A . 's were successively admitted , when tbe usual declarations were made and salutations rendered , and the lodge closed iu the various degrees accordingly . The W . M . now appointed and invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year , viz .: — Bros . W . Yates , S . W . ; J . E . Tetley , J . W . ; Dr . Pennington , P . M ., See . and Treas . ; J . 'Jackson , S . D . ; A . Hanson , J . D . ; G . Hill , I . G . ; II . Wood ,

Tyler . The whole of the addresses to the officers and brethren were delivered by Bro . Hamer in his usual correct and impressive manner , and the lodge was finally closed .

THE BANQUET . A well-selected banquet was laid out in the large room by " mine host" ofthe Garrard Arms Hotel . The chair was occupied by the AV . M ., Bro . K . C . Cooper , who was supported on the right by Bros . Hamer , Dr . Pennington , and Thomas ; on the left by Bros . Wylie , Bowes , and Finney . Grace before and after meat was said by the W . M . After ' the withdrawal of the cloth , The W . Master proposed the first toast on the list"The

, Queen , the daughter aud niece of Masons , " which was diunk with enthusiasm . National Anthem . The W . JIaster proposed " The Prince and Princess of A \ ales and the rest of the Royal Family . " He said that as Freemasons they were all enjoined to be loyal . They could not boast of the Prince of Wales as one of tho Craftbut le believed

, many peop that at no distant day he would be one . Tbe toast was drunk and three cheers given . Tbe W . . Master then gave "The healths of the M . W . G . M ., the R . W . D . G . M ., and tile Grand Lodge of England , '" and in doing so alluded to tbe great respect in which their Masonic Sovereign was held , and expressed a- hope that the "Zetland oinmemoi-ation " would he of such a character as to do credit

to the Craft . Drunk with full honours . Chorus— " Prosper the Art . " The AV . Muster next proposed "The R . AV . Prov . G . M ., D . Prov . G . M ., anil the Grand Lodge of AVest Lancashire , " and iu doing so paid high and well-merited compliments to those high dignitaries . Drunk with Masonic honours . Chorus— " Worthy Masons all . " Bro . Thomas Wylie , Prov . G . Reg ., in responding , said it was impossible to respect too highly Sir Thos . G . Fermor-

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CHIPS OF FOREIGN ASHLAR. Article 1
MASONIC DISCIPLINE.—IV. Article 2
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS. Article 4
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 5
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 6
FREEMASONRY AND CHRISTIANITY. Article 6
MASONIC MEMS. Article 7
METROPOLITAN. Article 7
PROVINCIAL. Article 8
SCOTLAND. Article 10
IRELAND. Article 10
RED CROSS OF ROME AND CONSTANTINE. Article 10
REVIEWS. Article 11
MASONIC LIFEBOAT FUND. Article 12
Untitled Article 12
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Article 12
METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS, ETC., FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 2ND, 1869. Article 12
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 12
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Metropolitan.

was to elect a W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Wormald , the S . W ., declining to become a candidate for tbe office , 11 ballot took place , which resulted in Bro . Geo . Oxford , P . M ., being elected to that office . Bro . Honry Webb , P . M ., was elected to the office of Treas . There being no other business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . After the cloth was drawn , the W . M . gave the

usual formal , loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly honoured . The health of tbe newly initiated brethren was given and responded to with great cordiality , and for which they severally returned thanks . " The Health of the "Visitors" was next given , for which Bro . H . Thompson , P . M ., 177 and 115 S , returned thanks , congratulating tho lodge on the great prosperity which had attended it since he last had

the pleasure of visiting it , and trusted that it would continue in the same successful career , under tbe auspices of snob excellent masters as presided over the Royal Jubilee Lodge . It was omitted to be stated iu tho proper place that a jewel of the value of 5 guineas was voted to Bro . Hodson , tlie retiring W . M ., for which he expressed his grateful acknowledgment . Some other toasts wore given and responded to , and a very - happy evening was spent , with pleasing anticipations of the next merry meeting , which will take place in January next .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

ESSEX . COLCHESTER . — United Zodge ( No . G 97 ) . — -A meeting of this lodge ( emergency ) assembled at the George Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . Bri ) . Newman , W . M ., in the ' Chair ; Bios . Rix , S . W . Bigley , J . W . ; Geo . H . Hay , Sec . ; Culthorpe , S . D . ; Eustace , J . D . ; Richardson , Buckwell , Crick , Gill , H . Everett , Jenkinson , HigginsJ . S . SmithE . Molyneux . Visitors : Bros . Becker

, , , P . M . ; G . Bowler , Sec . 51 ; F . Cole , 51 ; W . Sprint . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the summons convening the emergency meeting was read . A request was read for a board of general purposes , to inquire into the characters of Troop Sergeant-majors Coast and Kain , 7 th Dragoon Guards ; also for Sergeant Lugton , second battalion 16 th Regiment , prior to their being balloted for initiation ; and also to ascertain the necessity

for calling the lodge of emergency . The proceedings of the board of general purposes was then read , stating that Troop Sergeant-majors Coast and Kain , 7 th Dragoon Guards , and Sergeant Lugton , 16 th Regiment , were eligible to be initiated into ihe mysteries and privileges of our ancient Frcemasoni-v ; and that the necessity for calling n lodge of emergency arose ' in consequence of the candidates expecting to leave Colchester at an

early date . Ballot was then taken separately for Troop Sorgt .-iimjors Const and Kain , and Sergeant Lugton , lGtb Regiment , which proved unanimous in each case . The candidates wero then initiated into the mysteries and privileges of our ancient Freemasonry , and received and signed a com- of tbe bve-laws of

the lodge . Bro . , 1 . S . Smith , P . M . 325 , ( I . C . ) kindly gave a lecture on the tracing board in tbe first degree , and tlie questions appertaining to the first degree wcrcput round by the W . M . for the information of the newl y-initiated brethren . The lodge was then closed in due form , and nothing further having been offered for the good of Freemasonry in " general , or this lodge in particular , it was closed in peace , " harmony , and brotherllove . Tbe brethren afterwards retiredand sat down

y , to a substantial supper , provided by Bro . Guiver , George Hotel , and the brethren having spent a convivial evening retired at an early hour . —The regular monthly meeting of tlie ° United Lodge ( 697 ) was held at the Gem-go Hotel , Colchester , on Wednesday , the 9 th inst . Present : Bros . Newman , W . M ., in the chair ; Rix , S . W . ; Bigley , J . W . ; Geo . II . Ray , Sec ; Calthorpe , S . D . i Sustacc , J . U . ; Gill , Cvitk , Evt-vett , Richardson , Buckwell . J . P . Smith SmithVisitors

, J . S . . : Bros . Black , Dai-kin , P . M . 51 , W . P . Lewis , 51 . Tbe lodgo was opened in due form in the first degree , and the summons convening the meeting was read , and the minutes of the last regular meeting and emergency lodge were read and confirmed . Communications were read . Business to be transacted in the Grand Lodge , 2 nd Dec ., 1 S 6 S . Letter from Bro . SutherlandP . M . returning his sincere thanks in

, , having accepted him as an honorary member of the lodge . The 1 edge was then opened in the second degree , aud the questions appertaining to the second degree were ' put to Bros . Buckwell -and Richardson , and having been satisfactoril y answered by them , they retired previous to being raised to the sublime degree

of a Master Mason . The lodge was then opened in tbe third degree , and Bros . Buckwell aud Richardson were raised to the sublime degree of a . Master Mason . The lodge was then closed , down to tlle second degree and afterwards to the first degree , and nothing further baying been offered lov tbe good of Freemasonry in general , or the lodge in particular , it was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love . The brethren afterwards sat down together , and , haying spent a pleasant evening , retired at au early hour .

LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . ASUTON-IN-MAKEREIELD . —Zodge of Faith ( No . 4 S-1- ) . Installation of W . M . —Festival of SI . John the Evangelist . An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Gerrard Arms Hotel , at two o'clock in the afternoon . The W . M ., Bro . E . C . Cooper , was supported by Bros . Dr . Pennington , P . M . as S . W . ; W . Yates , LW . ; J .

Jack-, , son , S . D . ; S . E . Tetlcy , J . D . ; G . Hill , l . G . ; R . Cross , W . Cross , J . Simpson , A . Hanson , J . Harrison . Visitors : Bros . Thomas AVylie , Prov . G . Keg . S 6 , 292 ; James Hamer , Prov . G . Treas . 1-18 , 220 ; John Bowes , P . Prov . G . Reg . C . & W ., 129 , 148 ; D . W . Finney , S . W . and W . M . elect , 118 ; Thos . Batley , Org . 992 ; W . D . Thomas , 291 , Celtic Lodge ( S . C . ); H . C . Bouchier , 577 ; II . Wood , Tyler .

The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer , when Bro . Harrison applied for preferment , and , having proved his claim , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the second degree , when the Provincial Officers were received with due honours , and appropriate music by Bro . Batley , who kindly acted as organist . Bro . Harrison was again admitted , and passed to the degree of F . C . by Bro . Cooperin such a

, manner as to meet the approval of all present . The chair was now taken by Bro . "W ylie as Installing Master , and Bro . E . C . Cooper , who had been re-elected as W . M ., was presented by Bros . Hamer and Bowes . The first portion of the ceremony being completed all brethren below the rank of Installed Master retired , and a board was opened by Bros . Wylie , Bowes , Hamer , and Dr . Pennington . The second portion ofthe ceremony beiug

completed , the M . ll . ' s , F . C . 'a , and E . A . 's were successively admitted , when tbe usual declarations were made and salutations rendered , and the lodge closed iu the various degrees accordingly . The W . M . now appointed and invested the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year , viz .: — Bros . W . Yates , S . W . ; J . E . Tetley , J . W . ; Dr . Pennington , P . M ., See . and Treas . ; J . 'Jackson , S . D . ; A . Hanson , J . D . ; G . Hill , I . G . ; II . Wood ,

Tyler . The whole of the addresses to the officers and brethren were delivered by Bro . Hamer in his usual correct and impressive manner , and the lodge was finally closed .

THE BANQUET . A well-selected banquet was laid out in the large room by " mine host" ofthe Garrard Arms Hotel . The chair was occupied by the AV . M ., Bro . K . C . Cooper , who was supported on the right by Bros . Hamer , Dr . Pennington , and Thomas ; on the left by Bros . Wylie , Bowes , and Finney . Grace before and after meat was said by the W . M . After ' the withdrawal of the cloth , The W . Master proposed the first toast on the list"The

, Queen , the daughter aud niece of Masons , " which was diunk with enthusiasm . National Anthem . The W . JIaster proposed " The Prince and Princess of A \ ales and the rest of the Royal Family . " He said that as Freemasons they were all enjoined to be loyal . They could not boast of the Prince of Wales as one of tho Craftbut le believed

, many peop that at no distant day he would be one . Tbe toast was drunk and three cheers given . Tbe W . . Master then gave "The healths of the M . W . G . M ., the R . W . D . G . M ., and tile Grand Lodge of England , '" and in doing so alluded to tbe great respect in which their Masonic Sovereign was held , and expressed a- hope that the "Zetland oinmemoi-ation " would he of such a character as to do credit

to the Craft . Drunk with full honours . Chorus— " Prosper the Art . " The AV . Muster next proposed "The R . AV . Prov . G . M ., D . Prov . G . M ., anil the Grand Lodge of AVest Lancashire , " and iu doing so paid high and well-merited compliments to those high dignitaries . Drunk with Masonic honours . Chorus— " Worthy Masons all . " Bro . Thomas Wylie , Prov . G . Reg ., in responding , said it was impossible to respect too highly Sir Thos . G . Fermor-

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