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Gamble was passed , and Bro . Dr . Seaton was raised . Bro . Geo . Schiick was presented to the ledge , and a board of Installed Masters was formed , and that brother was duly installed in the chair of K . S . by Bro . Francis , the retiring W . M ., who beautifully , impressively , aud faultlessly performed the ceremonies of the evening . Tlie following were invested as the officers for the ensaing year , viz .: —Bros . Francis , I . P . M . ; Hambley , S . W . -, Dr . GossM . D . P . R . G . S . J . AV . BraggsS . D . Sands ' J . D . 3

ior-, , , ; , ; , ; ley , I . G . ; Gilbart , » . S . and Treas . ; Harrisson , P . M . Sec . The business over , the brethren adjourned to the banquet , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . An elegant P . M . j . / wel was presented to Bro . Francis , us a token of the high estimation in which he is held by the members of the lodgf . Bro . Dr . Richardson , M . D ., 31 , responded for " The Visitors , " amongst whom were Bros . G . Olvey , P . M . 198 ; Jabez

Hogg , P . 3 I . 172 , Chevulibr de Kontski , Elliott , 188 ; Grogson , 92 ; Dr . Beigel , AV 3 I . 185 ; E . P . Albert , P . M . 188 ; Rogers , Harrison , & i-. Tbe proceedings were enlivened by some excellent vocal and instrumental performances , that of Bro . Chevalier de Kontski ' s on the pianoforte being enthusiastically applauded . GREAT NORTHERN LOIGE , ( NO . 1 , 287 ) . —This lodge met on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Great Northern Hotel , when

there were present : Bros . S . Webb , WM . ; E . 3 foody , S . AV . ; H . T . Reed , J . W . ; T . II . Staton , S . D . ; R . Bescoby , J . D . ; G . Hooper , I . G . ; and Forbes , Sec ., pro . tern . ; also Bros . Alexander , P . M . 1 G 7 , P . G . Jupe ; E- Lancaster , J . R . Hanley , G . B . AVrightson , James Freeman , J . G . Elliott , A . Verdon , AV . Holyoake , AVB . Buckinan , J . L . Ritchie , and A isitors : Swallow , 3 S 2 ; T . A ; Adams , P . M . 177 , P . 2 ., P . G . P . ; Blakeman , 177 ; Emery , 167 . Stevens 9 ; Anderson 392 Scotch Constitution ; Geo . King 766 ;

, , , Chisholm , 382 ; Baker , W . M . 167 . The lodge was opened in duo form . The minuies of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bros . Jupe , Freeman , and AVrigbtson were examined unci entrusted . The lodge was opened in the third , and they were raised to the

sublime degree of 31 , 31 . The following gentlemen were balloted for , elected , and being present , ably initiated iu the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry : Messrs . West , AVilkie , and Eckford . Three gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and Bro . Chisholm , 382 , for election as a joining member at the next meeting . All 3 Iasonic business being ended , the lodge was closed iu due form and adjourned to the third Thursday in October . The banquet was served a la Russe , and in such a

manner as to reflect great credit on the exctllent manager of the hotel , 31 r . C . Schumann . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bro . T . A . Adams , P . G . P ., the worthy brother from whom nearly all the officers of this lodge have learnt their duties responded lor tlie D . G . 3 I . and Grand Oflicers . In proposing the initiates , the AV . 31 . said ho had that night had the pleasure of initiating in the mysteries of our ancient Craft , throe gentlemen , il ho from their position and the manner in which they

had gone through the ceremony , would , he was sure , do credit to the Craft . Bro . AVilkie responded in a neat and telling speech . In responding to the toast of " The Visitors , " Bro . Adams spoke in eulogistic terms of the excellent working of the lodge , and thanked the brethren for the kind attention shown to the visitors both in the lodge and at the banquetting table . In proposing the " Health of the AV . 3 I . " Bro . Adams complimented him on the very excellent manner in which ho had performed

his duties , and congratulated the brethren on having such a AV . 3 I . to preside over them . The AA' . M . responded in a feeling and eloquent manner . Iu proposing " The Officers , " the AV . 31 . said , 1 am proud to bo supported by such oflicers as mine , from tbe S . AV . to the I . G ., they are perfect in their duties , and one aud all qualified to fill those higher offices—they will , I trust , in course of time , be called upon to fill . In responding , the S . AV . said : AV . M . and Brethren , it is a source of great gratification to

us to find that our efforts to gain a prestige for the G . N . Lodge are appreciated by the brethren , and with regard to the very kind manner in which the W . M . lias been pleased to speak of us . I would

say" Praise from his lips , 'tis ours with pride to boast , " "He best can give it , who deserves it most . " On behalf of the officers , I thank you for the flattering manner in which the mention of our names has been received . "The Tyler ' s" toast brought to conclusion a most pleasant evening , ¦ which was much enlivened by the excellent singing of several members and visitors . ST . PAUL ' S LODGE ( NO . 194 ) . —Tha regular meening of this lodge was held at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on Tuesday ,

the 19 th inst . Present : —Bros . E . S . Eves , W . M . ; E . H . Sparks , S . AV . ; AV . Aldridge , J . AV . ; It . 31 . Veal , P . 3 I . and Treas . ; R . Fowler , P . M . aud Sec . ; S . Fowler , S . D . ; S . AVeston , J . D . ; G . Brown , I . G . ; E . Randell , J . Harper , F . Renshaw , C . Wilson , H . Rayiiham , and J . AVatson , P . M . 's . The visitors present were : —Bros . A . Silver , P . M . 54 , Scotland ; J . King , P . M . 591 ; H . Parker , 437 . Mr . H . H . AVoodbridge was initiated , and Bro . James Rawlings was passed ; the charge and explanation of the tracing board being given by the AV . 31 .

PROVINCIAL . LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge ( No . 523 ) . —A numerously attended meeting cf ibis lodge was held at the Freemasons * Hall , ou Thursday , the 21 st inst ., about thirty-five brethren being

present . The AV . 31 .. Bro . Toiler , Prov . G . Sec .,. presided , and every officer was at his post , except Bro . the Rev . Dr . Haycioft , S . D ., who was absent from the town . The P . M . 's present were : — Bros . AV . Kelly , Prov . G . 3 I . ; A . 31 . Duff , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; Rev . J . Spittal , Prov . G . Chap ., and P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; AV . B . Smith , Prov . G . Treas . ; and C . Johnson , P . Prov . G . Org . ( P . Prov . S . G . W . Jersey ) . Tbe visitors were : —Bros . E . H . Edwards , Perfect FriendshiLod Ipswich ; T . AA . ClarkeP . 3 I . 50 and

p ge , , , P . Prov . J . G . AV ; AV . R . Bryan , 1 , 007 ; AV . Pettifor , P . 3 I . and P . Prov . S . G . AA " . ; AV . H . Harris , P . M . ; E . J . Crow , J . AV . and Prov . G . Org . ; A . Pa'mer ; J . D , ; R . Burnham , R . AV . Wicdowson , J . McAllister , F . B . AVilliams , and G . Santer , ot No . 279 . Tho work due consisted of three raisings and an initiation , viz .,. Bros . Sir Henry St . John Halford , Halt ., Albert Peil , M . ¥ . ; and the Rev . J . F . Halford , and Mr . 11 . J . Lulham . The two

former of these brethren were unable to attend , but Bro . tbe Rev . J . F . Halford was present , and the lodge having been opened up to the second degree , he passed a highly satisfactory examination as a F . C , alter which he was raised to the third degree , the ceremony being very efficiently and impressively performed by the VV . 3 L , with the assistance of Bro . C . Johnson , who presided at the organ , and gave the musical chants , assisted

byseveral brethren . The lodge having been lowered to tbe first degree , 31 r . R . J . Lulham , who had been elected at a former meeting , was regularly admitted into the mysteries of Freemasonry . A cordial vote of thanks was , vma «\ mov \ sly accorded , to Bro . Johnson , P . Prov . G . Org ., and Bro . Crow , Prov . G . Org ., for their valuable assistance in superintending tho repairs and enlargement of tbe organ , which Bro . Johnson acknowledged , and

stated that thanks were due to the AA . M ., who had also devoted much time to the subject , especially in obtaining subscriptions . The lodgo was then closed , anil the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

3 IEM 0 N 3 IOWBRAY . — Rutland lodge ( No . 1 , 130 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th . inst ., the AV . 31 ., Bro . Douglas , in tbe chair . Rules for the administration of casual relief were drawn up , and Bro . AV . A . Leadbetter appointed as Almoner . One proposition was made , and the brethren , of whom there was a very small number present , adjourned to refreshment . On Thursday , the 21 st inst ., ats lodwas held to initiate the Rev . C . H . Coryndon

emergency ge Baker , M . A ., when the ceremony was most correctly worked by the AA ' , 31 . and his officers . Bro . Douglas also gave , in his usually faultless style , tbe ancient charge and explanation of the tracing board of the first degree . There was also a proposition / or a joining brother , and the lodge was closed and the brethren for a few hours enjoyed the good things provided by Host Selby .

OAKHAM . —Vale of Catmos Lodge {^ o . 1 , 265 ) . —Thcmonthly meeting of this lodge was held on AVednesday , the 13 th inst ., Bro . the Rev . W . Langley , AV . 3 J . of No . 50 , presiding in place of the VV . M , who was absent on business . The attendance was small , and happily the only work to be taken was the ballot for two joining brethren , Bros . Duncomb and Newcome , both of whom were unanimously elected . This was the last meeting for the season , and the lodge will resume work in October .

SOUTH AVALES ( EASTERN DIA ISION ) . ABERDARE . —St . David ' s Lodge ( No . 679 ) . —The regulav meeting of this recently resuscitated lodge was held at the lodge room , the Black Lion Hotel , on AVednesday , the 20 th inst ., vfbeatheYC wave present Bros . J . Thomas , W . 31 . ; "W . Morris