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ESSEX . BEOXBOUENE . —Westboume Lodge ( No . 733 ) . —This lodge held its annual summer gathering on the 23 rd inst ., at the Crown Hotel , under favourable auspices . The brethren , who were accompanied by their wives and sweethearts , started from Bro . Richards's , the Pine Apple Tavern , Portnv . m Market , in four-horse coaches and waggonettesand after a beautiful drive

, through the Green Lanes , the party halted at the Bell , at Edmonton , where they partook of luncheon . The journey was then pleasantly continued until the arrival at Broxbourne , where a splendid banquet was provided , presided over by Bro . Helsdon , as WM ., Cooper , SAY ., and Richards , JAY ., supported by Bros . Cottebruue , P . M . ; Sinclair , P . M . ; Elmes , Sec , Domatic , No . 177 ; Amos Treadwell , 177 ; Fonlger , S . AA " ., 177 , ancl many

others . The usual toasts , loyal and Jlasonic , were given with much spirit . Bro . Sinclair , P . 3 L , greatly contributed to the pleasantness of the occasion by a humorous speech in replying to the toast of the ladies , previous to which Bro . Cottebrune proposed the health of the AV . 3 I ., which was received with acclamation . Bro . Helsdon returned thanks in appropriate language , Dancing and musical entertainments followed , and a most agreeable clay spent . Bro . Woodstock was most indefatigable as Secretary and Steward .

HANTS . LYMINGTON— New Forest Lodge , ( No . 319 ) . —The annual meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Tuesday the 13 th inst . at their hull , in Quay-street , Lymington , the AVAL , the Rev . Dr . Bradshaw , presiding . The usual routine business having been gone throughand Bro . Henry ThosBath having

, . been presented , was duly installed into the chair as AV . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was ably and impressively performed by " the Bev . Doctor . After the installation the following resolution was proposed by Bro . Hayward , P . M . seconded by Bro . AVaterman , P . 31 . and carried by acclamation : — "That the thanks of this lodge bo given to Bro . the Rev . Dr . Bradshaw , D . D ., L . L . D ., D . C . L ., who , on four occasions , has filled the office of

AA . 3 J . of this lodge , and on seven occasions was invested with the collar of G . Chap , of this province , by our late E . AV . G . M-., Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis , Bart ., K . C . B . " That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the 3 Iost AVorshipful the Grand 3 Iaster of England , the Earl of Zetland , humbly praying that he may , when a vacancy should arise , appoint Bro . the Rev . Dr . Bradshaw , to one of the Grand Chaplaincies of

England . " " Also , that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the RAY . Bro . AV . B . Beach , the Prov . G . Ataster nominate of this province , begging him to support the prayer of this memorial . " It was , then moved by Bro . Fripp , seconded by Bro . Preston , S . D ., "That a copy of the above resolution be engrossed on vellum , and presented to tbe Rev . Dr . Bradshaw . "—This was also carried by acclamation , and Rev . Doctor made a suitable reply . The Rev . Dr . Bradshaw proposedand BroAVaterman

, . , P . 3 I . seconded , " That the thanks of the lodge be given to Bro . Hayward , P . 3 I . for having so well carried out the duties of Treas . of the lodge . " Bro . Hayward made a reply , and embraced tbe opportunity of setting the financial state of aflairs before the lodge . The W . 3 I . ( Bro . Henry Thomas Bath ) received the congratulations of his brethren , and proceeded to appoint his officersviz .: —Rev . Bro . DrBradshawPALBros

, , , , . S . Dore , S . AV , J . L . Shrubb , J . W ., Hayward , Treas . J . T . Fripp , Sec ; Preston , S . D . ; Waterman , J . D ., Jackman , I . G . The brethren then sat down to a banquet , when various speeches were delivered , and the evening was spent in that happy ancl intellectual manner so thoroughly known ancl appreciated by masons .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge ( No . 523 ) . —in emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on the loth ult ., when there were present , in addition to the W . 3 I ., Bro . George Toller , jun ., Bros . Kelly , P . 3 I . & D . Prov . G . 3 I . ; DuffI . P . M . ; BuzzardSAY . ; Sculth ' JAV- Barnes

, , orpe , .., , Sec . ; C . Johnson , P . M ., Org . ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , S . D . ; Partridge , J . D . ; Atkins , Steward ; Lavin , I . G . ; Bambridge , Tyler ; 31 ace , Rev . H . E . Von Stunner , Miller , and Dunn . Alsi ' tors - Bros . J . H . AVilliams , 925 ; L . A . Clarke , P . M . ; Crow , Sec . & Org . ; Jacobs , Palmer , and Roper , of No . 279 . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , Bro . the Rev . H . E . Von Stunner

passed a satisfactory examination , ancl on the Io ; lge being opened in the second degree , he was passed Fellow Craft , and the W . M . gave the lecture on tho tracing-board . Bro . J . J . Miller was then duly examined in that degree , after which he was raised to the sublime degree of 31 . 31 . The lodge having been lowered to the first degree , a dispensation from the R . AV . Prov . G . M ., the Right Hon . " Earl Howe , G . C . H ., for the initiation of Mr . Thomas

Dunn as a serving brother , was read and entered on the minutes . A ballot was then taken , which , being in his favour , Mr . Thomas Dunn was regularly initiated into Masonry . This was the first occasion on which the W . 3 L , Bro . George Toller , had taken the chair since his initiation , and , with the exception of the explanation of the working-tools and secrets of tho third degree , lie performed all the ceremonies of the evening in a most efficient and perfect maimerand which could scarcelbe surpassed .

, y All the other officers , except the Treasurer , were in their places . The effect of the ceremonies was greatly increased by the musical chants which were given by Bros . Johnson ( Org . 523 ) , Crow ( Org . 279 ) , and others . The lodge having been closed in harmony , the brethren adjourned to refreshment and spent an hour or two very pleasantly under the presidency of thc AV . 3 I .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . POXTYPOOL . —Xennard Lodge ( No . 1 , 258 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge took place at the Clarence Hotel , on 3 Ionday , the 19 th inst ., Bro . Bartholomew Thomas , W . 3 I ., in the chair . There was a large attendance of members of the Craft from all parts , and several P . G . officers were also present . Thc minutes of the last meeting were read

and confirmed . The ballot took place for Edward Kennard , Esq ., of Blaenalbn , Air . AV . H . Haskins . and 3 Ir . Thomas AVaite , of Pontypool , and all were unanimously admitted . The two latter gentlemen being in attendance were initiated into Masonry , the ceremony being most creditably performed by the AY . 3 I . Three joining members were also balloted for and accepted , and this makes the number of new members twenty-four . The following brethren were then examined in open lodge as to the

progress each had made as an E , A . Freemason , ancl their answers proving satisfactory , tbe lodge was 0 ]) e'ied in the second degree , and the following Bros ., viz .: —Lloyd , Jones , Running , Thomas , Greenway , Davey , Sandbrook , and Ellis , were passed to the degree of F . C . Freemasons . The W . 3 I . then favoured the brethren with an eloquent and original lecture on the second tracing board . AVe regret want of space prevents our giving this week even extracts therefrom , but wc will endeavour

to give it in e . rtenso in a future number . Sufficient to say , there were five or six P . M . 's prestnt , and they one and all pronounced it to be first-class . The lodge was then dosed down to the first degree , when the Secretary read a letter from the RAY . the Prov . GAL , returning his most sincere thanks for the very kind address agreed to on the consecration day . The following new appointments were then made , viz .: —Bros . AVatkin , I . G . ; W . H . Lloyd , Steward ; and Haskins , Org . It was proposed by the

SAY ., seconded by the J . AV ., and carried unanimously , that the sum of £ 2 , 2 s . be given from this lodge to the Zetland Testimonial Fund . The Secretary then brought up the bye-laws , but as there was no time this evening to discuss them , it was agreed to refer the same to the D . Prov . G . 3 L , aiid if he approves thereof they were to be considered as carried . Four new candidates for initiation were then proposed , and the lodge was closed in harmony at eight p . m .

SURREY . ANERLEY . — Consecration of the Stanhope Lodge ( No . 1 , 269 ) . — The consecration of this lodge and installation of the AV . M . took place at the Thicket Hotel , Anerly , on Saturday , the 17 th inst . in the presence of many distinguished brethren and under very auspicious circumstances . Bro . AV . Watson , P . M . 23 and . Prov . G . S ., was specially nominated by the 3 IAV . G . M . to perform

the consecration ceremony , and he was ablv assisted by Bros . John Thomas , P . 31 . 507 ; M . Cooke , P . 3 I . ' 23 ; and W . Piatt , P . M . 23 . Among the members present were Bros . H . W . Lindus , AV . P . Clifford , John Hart , James Kench , John AV . Lassam and James C . Ring , who were six of the petitioners . The visitors included Bros . John Thomas , P . 31 . 507 ; M . Cooke , P . M . 23 ; AV . Piatt , P . M . 23 ; George Palmer , JAY . 11 ; Charles Pawlcy , 33 ; Magnus Ohren , 33 ; Edward Hunt , 43 , and Alfred Kirkaldie , 619 . In the course of the consecration ceremony ,