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chapter had both been nursed by him from their earliest infancy , ancl owed their prosperity in a great measure to his fostering care . 'The idea was no sooner mooted than it became a success in a day , and a substantial amount was immediately subscribed . Usually tbe recipient of a testimonial rctired' / rom active duties , but it was not so in this case , and they would still have the benefit of his advice and
assistance . It was with peculiar feelings of pleasure that hc found himself in the enviable position of being the medium through which this presentation was made , lie might say that there was perfect unanimity in the matter ; every member of both lodge and chajiter had subscribed , and thc only difference of opinion was as to tlie form tlie testimonial should assume . It was
decided that it should'be a watch and chain and a "bit of vellum ; " a Secretary ' s jewel was also added by a unanimous vote of the lodge . Bro . Tisley , in thanking the brethren for the very handsome jiresent , said it was " the most difficult task he had to perform in connection with thc lodge . Thc VV . AI . had told them that he would like to pass tlie chair—that was true ; but he had waited seventeen years far
his position in the parish , and could wait equally long if necessary for that posilion in the lodge . Fishermen might wait for ten years and never get a bite , but he was not so badly off as that . Hc could not find words to express his thanks to the brethren , not only for the handsome present , but for the fraternal spirit in which it hatl been promoted and carried out He had , it was true , a good deal to do
with the founding of the lodge and the chapter , but had no idea the time had arrived for his services to be recognised in this way . The watch , _ which was a valuable one , had been procured from a first-class maker , " and was the best that could be obtained , and it , together wilh the chain , jewel , and " vellum , " was much admired .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — 'The members of the above lodge held their regular meeting on thc iSth ult ., at the New Market Hotel . Present : Bros . J . Howes , W . AL ; Pennefather , S . VV . ; VV . Malthouse , J . W . ; Elliott , Treas . ; Adam , LP . AL ; Mallctt , P . AL , Sec , P . AI . 141 ; T . AL Butt , S . D . ; H . J . Lardner , J . D . ; G . IL Stephens , I . G . ; Snow , W . S . ; VV . ButtC . S . ;
, Roberts , Organist . The VV . AI . having opened the lodge , called on the Secretary to read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were unanimously confirmed . 'Tlie VV . AI . then advanced his lodge a stage . Bros . Titcnmbe , Mackay , and Walters , candidates for their final Craft Degree , after answering various necessary questions , received a test of merit and retired .
I lie W . AL hither advanced his lodge , and Bros . Titcomhe , Mackay , and Walters returned to lodge , prepared for their reception , and ( 00 k that final step so dear to every Freemason , the ceremony , being admirably rendered by the Worshipful Alaster , and evidently making a great impression on the candidates . 'The Worshipful . Master resumed the lodge to the First , and called the lodge off . On the lodge beiog resinned a ballot was taken for thc
following gentlemen , viz .: Alessrs . Nash , VV . II . and AL H . Alilton , the ballot in each case proving unanimous , and the two latter gentlemen being present , were duly initiated into Freemasonry . Several notices of motion before the lotlge were considered and withdrawn , with exception of ( wo , one to confirm a previous grant to the Aged Freemasons , antl the other ( 0 establish a Benevolent Fund in connection with
the lotlge , proposed by G . II . Stephens , I . G ., seconded by VV . Alalthottse , J . W . Bro . Stephens , in bringing forward his motion , saitl he had no apology to offer for doing so , such a subject required no recommendation andhcwould at once move the same be atlopled by ( he lodge , antl a Committee be appointed to consider thc best course to atlojit , and report on the samo at the next regular lotlge meeting .
Carried unanimously . Bro . Stephens again remarked he had to inform them since their last meeting he had hatl the honour of representing the lodge at the festival of ( he Aged Freemasons , antl on that occasion had the pleasure of handing to that Institution thc sum of £ 11 . ** , which had since bcenaugumented to £ 12 *; , and hoped it woultl not slop short at that For himself , he felt great pleasure in standing
as Steward , and taking up his first Life Govcnorship , and should not fee ! happy until he hid served the other Charities the same way , antl he recommended all the brethren who could to do so . antl in conclusion bogged to thank those brethren who had siipjiorled his list . Amongst the brethren present not already mentioned were Bros . Silver , King , Walters , Corke . C . Smith , Butt ,
senior . Visitors as follows : Bros . AL Russell , 1700 ; E . G . G . Bax , S 71 ; F . Walters , P . M . 73 , P . Prov . G . D . Aliddx . ; J . Pearson , P . AL 31 ,: C . Soane . 907 ; R . Paige , 1 S 4 ; A . R . Britten , 8 _ -i ); antl 11 . Blackwell . ? . 77 . 'The lodge business being ended . Ihe W . AL . after ( he usual enquiries , closetl Ihe lotlge in due form , and ri'ljniirivil with his brethren to tlie baiiiiueting room . After ( lie cloth
was cleared the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were projiosetl antl duly honoured . The W . AI . thanked thc brethren for the toast proposed bv the LP . AL , antl for their hearty response to the samo , Bros . Blackwell , Pearson , and others replied for "'The Visitors , "
Bro . Elliott , LP . AL , for "The Past Alasters , " the Bros . Milton for "The Initiates , " Alallett Secretary , Lardner , Pennefather , Roberts , and others for "The Officers . " The Tyler proposed the next toast , and brought thc evening ' s proceedings to a close . Songs were rendered during the evening by Bros . Roberts , Greenwood , and AL Butt .
CLAPHAM LODGE ( No . 1 S 18 ) .--The fourth regular meeting of this new and prosperous lodge was held on Alonday , 22 nd Alarch , at the Grosvenor Hotel , Belgravia , There were present Bros . Louis Hirsch . W . AI . ; Dr . C . T . Pearce . S . VV . ; Archibald Fairlie , J . W . ; W . Woirnll , P . AL , Sec ; R . C . Sudlow . Treas . fhro lent ) . * Alfred Pocock , S . D .: VV . Carlton Hale , J . D . ; Dr . Lewis Evans ,
D . C . ; A . G . Repton , Steward ; G . E . Goodinge . S . Pocock , G , Hankins , G . Burroughs , Henry Phillips , antl other * . The visitors , Bros . II . E . Fran- -t , ' S , . P . P . G . D . Surrey ; C . Ilainmerlon , P . AI . 1 * 39 ; P . H . Parkhouso , P . AI . iGJ ' j T . E . Andrae , iS and n ***** . J . B . Whilmarsh . 14 ** : 1 . Belfrage , 102 ; B . S . II . Gootl , J 7 ( U . S . A . ) : and II . Al . in
ches ( er , 1201 . The : minules nf the jireviniis m Oct ing hi ing b :-en rend and confirmed , the . VV . AI . most ably raised Bros . Burroughs and Hankins , passed Bin . Henry Phillips , and initiated Mr . Howard Smith into lhr- mysteries of Ihe Orrlrr . In pursuance of a previous jiroposition , Bro . A . G . Rejilon , in a few complimentary remarks , presentetl the W . AI . with a
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handsome Founder's jewel , requesting him to make a like presentation to the other Founders of the Clapham Lodge . The W . AL thanked the brethren for this very handsome present to himself and the other Founders of this lodge , and assured them that this jewel would ever serve to remind him of the most pleasant year of his Alasonic career . In . presenting the Founder ' s jewel to Bros . Pearce , S . VV . ; hairhe , J . W . ; " Pocock , S . D . ; Hale , J . D . ; and Sudlow , LG ., he it
felt sure thev would ever esteem and preserve as a memento of the friendly and fraternal spirit which had prompted thc members of the Clapham Lotlge to present it to ( hem . Each of thc recipients returned thanks m most felicitous terms . 'The Secretary having read letters from Bros . Col . J . Creaton , Grand Treasurer ; Col . S . H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; E . H . Thiellay , and H . Davies , expressing inability to be present , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . 'The usual loyal he Grand
and Alasonic toasts werc given , and that of "'I Officers " responded to by Bro . H . E . Frances , who paid a high compliment to the VV . AI . and officers for the very able and efficient manner in which the ceremonies werc rendered . "The Health of thc W . AL" was proposed by Bro . VV . Worrell , P . AL , in vcry warm terms , and , in response , thc W . AL said : 1 assure you it is very difficult for me to find fresh words to express my thanks for thc very cordial way in which this toast is always mentioned and received .
" I can no oilier answer make but thanks . " I must say lhat I feel proud of your kind expressions of fraternal regard for me , and wish I could feel that 1 deserve the many Haltering remarks made about mc by Bros . Frances and Worrell . Since 1 have been installed into the chair of this lodge I have discharged Die tluties of it to thc vcry best of my abilities . Aly aim has been to arrive at thc height of perfection in the rendering of our
beautiful ceremonies , but 1 feel 1 am far short of that . At any rate , I have done my best , and thank you , brethren , for your ajiprcciation of my efforts . Aly year of office is waning fast , for at the next meeting another brother will have to be chosen to occujiy Ihe chair , and I shall carry with me , in retiring from my high office , many grateful and jilcasant remembrances of your kindness antl consideration . Thc W . AL then rose to proiioso " 'The Health of the Initiate , "
antl said : 'There is no toast on my list which affords mc greater pleasure lo propose than the health of our brother initiate . Our new made brother has been introduced by our worthy Bro . Goodinge , the first joiring member of our lodge , and a brother whom we all highly honour and esteem . 'Tins alone would be a sufficient guarantee , but our Bro . Smith is also well known to several members of our lodge as a man of sterling worth , of whom the tongue of good
report has been heard , and who would do honour to any society . I hope he will never regret the step he has taken this evening , and ever remember his birthday in Freemasonry . From what 1 know of Bro . Smith , 1 feel sure he will become a good and faithful Mason , and carry out the great princijilcs of our Order-brotherly love , relief , and truth . Bro . Howard Smith thanked the brethren for thc cordial reception they had given him that evening , and
exjiressed his admiration for the beautiful ceremony , which had been , as he had heard just now , so ably rendered by their W . AI . It had long been his desire to become a Freemason , and he felt sure the step he had taken that evening he would never regret . It woultl be his great aim to become a useful member of this lodge , and hc would endeavour to carry out the precepts of the Order . The VV . AI . then rose to propose "'The Health of the
Visitors , " which he was sure would meet with their hearty and cordial reception . Nothing could afford him personally greater pleasure than ( he presence of so many distinguished brethren round their festive board , and he was sure his sentiments would be heartily endorsed by every member of the lodge . He tendered the brother visitors their cordial welcome , antl thanked them for the honour of their presence . He could not sufficiently express the pleasure
he felt in seeing his esteemed Urn . Hammerton hy his side . Hc knew he had made a great effort to be there that evening on account of indisposition , but trusted he would soon be restored to convalescence . 1 le was also very glad to see Bro . Parkhouse , a brother who distinguished himself at the last festival of the Royal Benevolent Institution , by bringing the largest amount on the list , anil who rendered good suit ami service to the ladies at the banquet . 'The toast
was responded to by Bro . Hammerton and other visitors , all of whom expressed themselves in thc highest terms of the excellent working of the lodge , and the very pleasant evening they hatl spent 'The VV . AI . then rose to propose " 'The Officers . " 'This toast gave him a pleasure to propose , and he was convinced il would lit .- most cordially received by the members of that lotlge . He was sure that ' every one of the officers w . T
must desirous to give him their b-. 'st support diifiiv .-: the remaining portion nf his year nf office , a- ' thi-y had s .-i kindly done hitherto , ami fiir which In- leiuler .-. l his brother ofliccrs his very best thanks . No lotlge i-iuild possibly jirosjier unless " ihe officer- ; were . . able and willing to undertake and do the work in an efficient manner ; that , he trusted , would always be the case in thc Clapham Lodge , so that by their gootl working , by their good understanding of their beautiful rites and ceremonies , their lodge might
shine as one of the brightest stars in what he might term thc great firmament of the Order . He was especially greatly indebted to Bro . Sudlow for the deep interest he took in jiromoting the ju-osperitv of this lotlge , and no one more fully appreciated his efforts than hc did . He then invited the brethren to fill their glasses and drink in a bumper with him "Long Life , Happiness , and Prosperity to the Officers of the Lodge . " The S . VV ., Bro . Pearce , responded , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant cveninrr to a close .
DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1839 ) . —A meeting of ( he above lodge was held on 'Thursday , ( he 25 th ult , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Otiecn-street Present : Bros . Brooke , W . AL ; Smith , jun ., S . W . ; Corpe ( acting ) , I . W . ; Dowsnan , Treas . ; Cruse , Sec . ; Dewsnap , as S . D . ; ' Stokes , J . D . ; Smilh , D . C ; Wilkins , I . G . ; Banman . Stewd .-. Gndtkird . Tvler : Alalnnev . P . AL Honorary
member- * nf the lodge : V . W . Bros . Lieut-Gil . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; nntlCapt . X . G . Philips , P . G . D . Members : Bros . Owen , Williams , Ounntll , Aucrbach , Holme- * , Cattermolc , antl others . Visitors : Bros , llaldane , P . AI . . 3411 , P . D . D . G . M . Malta ; Higgins , 1381 ; Chubb , 186 ; Alareus . iSG ; Keith Frith , 142 G ; Culver . 1031 ; and oilier brethren . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and with solemn
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prayer . The minutes of thc previous meeting were then read and confirmed . Bros . Quoadt , Aucrbach , Holmes , and Cattermolc , having answered the questions put them by thc W . M ., were severally jiassed to the Second Degree . V . W . Bro . Lieut .-Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ,
then delivered in a most impressive manner a lecture on the 'Tracing Board , after which a vote of thanks vvas passed for the ' same , ancl the VV . AI . gave notice of motion that the lodge hold a summer festival , and to admit ladies . Thc brethren dined at Freemasons' Hall in good style , and thc proceedings closed in the usual manner .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYME . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 4 S ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge vvas held at No . 24 , Denmark-street , on Alonday , the 22 nd ult , when there was a large gathering of brethren from the provinces of Durham and Northumberland . The lodge was opened shortly after 2 . 30 p . m . by the W . AL , Bro . Robt Whitfield , assisted by the officers , viz ., Bros . Alichacl
Corbitt , LP . AL and P . G . S . D . ; John Wood , S . VV . ; J . G . Smith , J . W . ; VVm . Brewis Elsdon , Treasurer ; R . F . Cook , P ' . AL , D . C ; E . Liddell , Sec ; E . VV . Middlemast , S . D . ; J . Aloult , J . D . ; J . VV . A . Boyatt , as LG . ; R . Fern * , Organist ; J . C . S . Liddell , S . S . ; Jas . Alacintyrc , J . S . ; and Joshua Curry , Tyler . The following brethren attended : Bros . E . D . Davis , P . AL , P . P . G . S . VV . ; D .
Sinclair , P . AL ; J . E . Robson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; B . P . Ord , P . AL , and LP . AL 1427 , P . P . G . O . ; VV . Dalrymple , Thos . ' . "' Reay , John Snowdon , Robert Brason , VV . AL Pybus , Adamson Rhagg , and others . Amongst others the following visitors : Bros , W . H . Crookes ' , P . AL So and 13 S 9 , P . G . Sec ; R . B . Lutert , P . AL 91 , P . P . I . G . ; Win . Liddell , P . AL 949 , P . P . I . G . ; J .
Thompson , 80 and 97 , P . G . P ., all of Province of Durham ; Jos . Cook , P . AL 4 S 1 , P . P . G . S . W . ; John Page , W . AL | oG , P . G . S . B . ; VV . Cooper , VV . AI . 1342 , P . G . A . P . ; W . AL Bell , P . AI . IS 57 , P . G . A . D . C ; Rich . Eynon , P . AI . 4 S 1 , P . G . S . W . ; John Usher , W . AL 4 S 1 , P . G . P . ; John Spearman , P . AI . 481 , P . P . G . S . of W ., all of Province of Northumberland ; Jas . Montgomery , P . AI . 991 ; Robt Waugh , IGJG ; " John Duck ' itt , S . VV . 4 S 1 ; R . G . Salmon ,
S . VV . 40 G ; R . A . Dodds , Sec . 1 G 2 G ; VV . Gladstone , LP . AL 991 ; G . A . Allan , P . AI . 991 ; John Allan , 6 . 3 G ; J . T . Corking , G 3 G ; John J . Clay , P . AI . 97 ; J . VV . Gibson , 1427 ; and C . B . Fonl , J . D . 4 S 1 . After con fin 11 ing the minutes of the last regular meeting the ballot was taken for Air . J . G . Benson , proposed at the February lodge , and he was unanimously elected . The candidate being in attendance and properly prepared , was
initiated into the mysteries by the W . AL , the J . W . explaining the working tools . 'The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree . After thc W . AL elect had been duly presented b y Bro . E . D . Davis , P . AL , P . P . G . S . W ., and the lodge raisetl , Bro . John Wood was installed in due form in the chair of K . S . by Bio . R . Whitfield , the retiring Alaster , who also gave the charges to the W . AL , Wardens , and brethren . 'The newly-installed VV . AI . invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . R . Whitfield ,
LP . AL ; J . G . Smith , S . VV . ; K . Liddell , J . W . ; VV . B . Elsdon , Treasurer ; R . F . Cook , P . AL , D . C . ; E . W . Afiddlemast . Secretary ; John . Moult , S . D . ; James Alacintyrc , J . D . ; R . T . Swallow , I . G . ; Adamson Rhagg , S . S . ; William AL Pybus , J . S . ; R . Ferry , Organist ; and J . Curry , 'Tyler . 'Two subscribing members were jirojiosed , and the VV . M ., having received the " Hearty good wishes " from the numerous visitors , the lodge was closed at 4 . 50 .
ji .. The annual festival was afterwards held at the Town Hall , when nearly 100 brethren sat down to an enjoyable dinner , purveyed by Bro . James Tait , Grey Horse Hotel , in his usual able manner . 'The W . AL was supported by most of the brethren whose names arc recorded above , and bv others who were unable to attend ill the afternoon . 'The musical entertainment was ably rendered as of old by
Bros . D . Whitehead , J . Walker , J . Lcctham , and John Ntitton , thc famous quartette from Durham Cathedral . The dessert was excellent , during which the VV . AI . gave the loval and Alasonic toasts . Bro . VV . TL Crookes , P . G . Sec ( Durham ) , r ** s | -onded for the R . W . P . G . AI . andJOfficcrs of P . G . L , In his reply he said that probably the brethren woultl be aware that at the P . G . Lotlge , whicii was held
there hist year , the R . W . P . G . AI . was unable to attend on account of illness , and he regretted to inform them lhat he ( Bro . Crookes ) hatl received a communication from Bro . Faweclt , the P . G . AI ., that he had tendered his resignation to the AI . W . G . AI . of England . From thc profound silence with which the brethren received that information hc saw that they deeply regretted the severance of their connection
with the oldest P . G . M . in England . He woultl also inform litem that tbe ¦ "iic--. - -s . srir lo BID . John Fawcett as P . G . AI . for Dnrliatn hail been ajipoinled , antl ( hat he did not think il wrong lo i-it-nllim thai the Marquis of Londonderry wmil-l probably be installed ns the P . G . AI . in course of lime . Iho . F . yiioii , P . M . 4 S 1 , P . G . S . W . of Northumberland , responded for liie P . G . AI . ( Karl Percy ) and officers of
Northumberland . 'The LP . AL , Bro . R . Whitfield , in proposing "The Health of the W . AL , " said he was glad that it had been his pri -ilcge to install Bro . John Wood as his suceesso' -, inasmuch as they both were proposed and initiated together six years ago , had worked side by side , and both hatl now attained the highest honours in succession . The W . AL , in his response , thanked the LP . AL for
the high encomium he had bestowed on him , and he also thanked the brethren for the hearty manner they accepted the toast . He was certainly unable to tell them all that was in his heart , for their praise was more than he expected , but he would assure them that he should endeavour to make up for his deficiency of speech that evening by doing his work and looking after the interests of the lodge during the time it war , under his charge . Bro . E . D .
Davis next followed , antl proposed " 'The Health of the Installing Alaster , Bro . VVhitfield , " who had so creditably performed ( he duties of his office that afternoon . He said he had no doubt but that if Bro . Whitfield hatl again to be called upon to perform the duties of Installing Alaster he would not be found wauling . Bro . Whitfield , in reply , saitl he was
always willing tn l .-arn . and to hear criticism from so distinguished a brother as lira . Davis iv .-is beneficial to all who took any interest in the ritual of the Craft 'The brethren might be assured lhat he would ever retain his connection and hearty interest in Ihe good old lodge . He was glad to say that during- his year of office their lotlge hatl progressed both in numbers and quality , and from the appointment nt officers made that day be augured well for its prosperity hereafter . Bro . Al . Corbitt , P . AL , proposed
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chapter had both been nursed by him from their earliest infancy , ancl owed their prosperity in a great measure to his fostering care . 'The idea was no sooner mooted than it became a success in a day , and a substantial amount was immediately subscribed . Usually tbe recipient of a testimonial rctired' / rom active duties , but it was not so in this case , and they would still have the benefit of his advice and
assistance . It was with peculiar feelings of pleasure that hc found himself in the enviable position of being the medium through which this presentation was made , lie might say that there was perfect unanimity in the matter ; every member of both lodge and chajiter had subscribed , and thc only difference of opinion was as to tlie form tlie testimonial should assume . It was
decided that it should'be a watch and chain and a "bit of vellum ; " a Secretary ' s jewel was also added by a unanimous vote of the lodge . Bro . Tisley , in thanking the brethren for the very handsome jiresent , said it was " the most difficult task he had to perform in connection with thc lodge . Thc VV . AI . had told them that he would like to pass tlie chair—that was true ; but he had waited seventeen years far
his position in the parish , and could wait equally long if necessary for that posilion in the lodge . Fishermen might wait for ten years and never get a bite , but he was not so badly off as that . Hc could not find words to express his thanks to the brethren , not only for the handsome present , but for the fraternal spirit in which it hatl been promoted and carried out He had , it was true , a good deal to do
with the founding of the lodge and the chapter , but had no idea the time had arrived for his services to be recognised in this way . The watch , _ which was a valuable one , had been procured from a first-class maker , " and was the best that could be obtained , and it , together wilh the chain , jewel , and " vellum , " was much admired .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — 'The members of the above lodge held their regular meeting on thc iSth ult ., at the New Market Hotel . Present : Bros . J . Howes , W . AL ; Pennefather , S . VV . ; VV . Malthouse , J . W . ; Elliott , Treas . ; Adam , LP . AL ; Mallctt , P . AL , Sec , P . AI . 141 ; T . AL Butt , S . D . ; H . J . Lardner , J . D . ; G . IL Stephens , I . G . ; Snow , W . S . ; VV . ButtC . S . ;
, Roberts , Organist . The VV . AI . having opened the lodge , called on the Secretary to read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were unanimously confirmed . 'Tlie VV . AI . then advanced his lodge a stage . Bros . Titcnmbe , Mackay , and Walters , candidates for their final Craft Degree , after answering various necessary questions , received a test of merit and retired .
I lie W . AL hither advanced his lodge , and Bros . Titcomhe , Mackay , and Walters returned to lodge , prepared for their reception , and ( 00 k that final step so dear to every Freemason , the ceremony , being admirably rendered by the Worshipful Alaster , and evidently making a great impression on the candidates . 'The Worshipful . Master resumed the lodge to the First , and called the lodge off . On the lodge beiog resinned a ballot was taken for thc
following gentlemen , viz .: Alessrs . Nash , VV . II . and AL H . Alilton , the ballot in each case proving unanimous , and the two latter gentlemen being present , were duly initiated into Freemasonry . Several notices of motion before the lotlge were considered and withdrawn , with exception of ( wo , one to confirm a previous grant to the Aged Freemasons , antl the other ( 0 establish a Benevolent Fund in connection with
the lotlge , proposed by G . II . Stephens , I . G ., seconded by VV . Alalthottse , J . W . Bro . Stephens , in bringing forward his motion , saitl he had no apology to offer for doing so , such a subject required no recommendation andhcwould at once move the same be atlopled by ( he lodge , antl a Committee be appointed to consider thc best course to atlojit , and report on the samo at the next regular lotlge meeting .
Carried unanimously . Bro . Stephens again remarked he had to inform them since their last meeting he had hatl the honour of representing the lodge at the festival of ( he Aged Freemasons , antl on that occasion had the pleasure of handing to that Institution thc sum of £ 11 . ** , which had since bcenaugumented to £ 12 *; , and hoped it woultl not slop short at that For himself , he felt great pleasure in standing
as Steward , and taking up his first Life Govcnorship , and should not fee ! happy until he hid served the other Charities the same way , antl he recommended all the brethren who could to do so . antl in conclusion bogged to thank those brethren who had siipjiorled his list . Amongst the brethren present not already mentioned were Bros . Silver , King , Walters , Corke . C . Smith , Butt ,
senior . Visitors as follows : Bros . AL Russell , 1700 ; E . G . G . Bax , S 71 ; F . Walters , P . M . 73 , P . Prov . G . D . Aliddx . ; J . Pearson , P . AL 31 ,: C . Soane . 907 ; R . Paige , 1 S 4 ; A . R . Britten , 8 _ -i ); antl 11 . Blackwell . ? . 77 . 'The lodge business being ended . Ihe W . AL . after ( he usual enquiries , closetl Ihe lotlge in due form , and ri'ljniirivil with his brethren to tlie baiiiiueting room . After ( lie cloth
was cleared the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were projiosetl antl duly honoured . The W . AI . thanked thc brethren for the toast proposed bv the LP . AL , antl for their hearty response to the samo , Bros . Blackwell , Pearson , and others replied for "'The Visitors , "
Bro . Elliott , LP . AL , for "The Past Alasters , " the Bros . Milton for "The Initiates , " Alallett Secretary , Lardner , Pennefather , Roberts , and others for "The Officers . " The Tyler proposed the next toast , and brought thc evening ' s proceedings to a close . Songs were rendered during the evening by Bros . Roberts , Greenwood , and AL Butt .
CLAPHAM LODGE ( No . 1 S 18 ) .--The fourth regular meeting of this new and prosperous lodge was held on Alonday , 22 nd Alarch , at the Grosvenor Hotel , Belgravia , There were present Bros . Louis Hirsch . W . AI . ; Dr . C . T . Pearce . S . VV . ; Archibald Fairlie , J . W . ; W . Woirnll , P . AL , Sec ; R . C . Sudlow . Treas . fhro lent ) . * Alfred Pocock , S . D .: VV . Carlton Hale , J . D . ; Dr . Lewis Evans ,
D . C . ; A . G . Repton , Steward ; G . E . Goodinge . S . Pocock , G , Hankins , G . Burroughs , Henry Phillips , antl other * . The visitors , Bros . II . E . Fran- -t , ' S , . P . P . G . D . Surrey ; C . Ilainmerlon , P . AI . 1 * 39 ; P . H . Parkhouso , P . AI . iGJ ' j T . E . Andrae , iS and n ***** . J . B . Whilmarsh . 14 ** : 1 . Belfrage , 102 ; B . S . II . Gootl , J 7 ( U . S . A . ) : and II . Al . in
ches ( er , 1201 . The : minules nf the jireviniis m Oct ing hi ing b :-en rend and confirmed , the . VV . AI . most ably raised Bros . Burroughs and Hankins , passed Bin . Henry Phillips , and initiated Mr . Howard Smith into lhr- mysteries of Ihe Orrlrr . In pursuance of a previous jiroposition , Bro . A . G . Rejilon , in a few complimentary remarks , presentetl the W . AI . with a
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handsome Founder's jewel , requesting him to make a like presentation to the other Founders of the Clapham Lodge . The W . AL thanked the brethren for this very handsome present to himself and the other Founders of this lodge , and assured them that this jewel would ever serve to remind him of the most pleasant year of his Alasonic career . In . presenting the Founder ' s jewel to Bros . Pearce , S . VV . ; hairhe , J . W . ; " Pocock , S . D . ; Hale , J . D . ; and Sudlow , LG ., he it
felt sure thev would ever esteem and preserve as a memento of the friendly and fraternal spirit which had prompted thc members of the Clapham Lotlge to present it to ( hem . Each of thc recipients returned thanks m most felicitous terms . 'The Secretary having read letters from Bros . Col . J . Creaton , Grand Treasurer ; Col . S . H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; E . H . Thiellay , and H . Davies , expressing inability to be present , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . 'The usual loyal he Grand
and Alasonic toasts werc given , and that of "'I Officers " responded to by Bro . H . E . Frances , who paid a high compliment to the VV . AI . and officers for the very able and efficient manner in which the ceremonies werc rendered . "The Health of thc W . AL" was proposed by Bro . VV . Worrell , P . AL , in vcry warm terms , and , in response , thc W . AL said : 1 assure you it is very difficult for me to find fresh words to express my thanks for thc very cordial way in which this toast is always mentioned and received .
" I can no oilier answer make but thanks . " I must say lhat I feel proud of your kind expressions of fraternal regard for me , and wish I could feel that 1 deserve the many Haltering remarks made about mc by Bros . Frances and Worrell . Since 1 have been installed into the chair of this lodge I have discharged Die tluties of it to thc vcry best of my abilities . Aly aim has been to arrive at thc height of perfection in the rendering of our
beautiful ceremonies , but 1 feel 1 am far short of that . At any rate , I have done my best , and thank you , brethren , for your ajiprcciation of my efforts . Aly year of office is waning fast , for at the next meeting another brother will have to be chosen to occujiy Ihe chair , and I shall carry with me , in retiring from my high office , many grateful and jilcasant remembrances of your kindness antl consideration . Thc W . AL then rose to proiioso " 'The Health of the Initiate , "
antl said : 'There is no toast on my list which affords mc greater pleasure lo propose than the health of our brother initiate . Our new made brother has been introduced by our worthy Bro . Goodinge , the first joiring member of our lodge , and a brother whom we all highly honour and esteem . 'Tins alone would be a sufficient guarantee , but our Bro . Smith is also well known to several members of our lodge as a man of sterling worth , of whom the tongue of good
report has been heard , and who would do honour to any society . I hope he will never regret the step he has taken this evening , and ever remember his birthday in Freemasonry . From what 1 know of Bro . Smith , 1 feel sure he will become a good and faithful Mason , and carry out the great princijilcs of our Order-brotherly love , relief , and truth . Bro . Howard Smith thanked the brethren for thc cordial reception they had given him that evening , and
exjiressed his admiration for the beautiful ceremony , which had been , as he had heard just now , so ably rendered by their W . AI . It had long been his desire to become a Freemason , and he felt sure the step he had taken that evening he would never regret . It woultl be his great aim to become a useful member of this lodge , and hc would endeavour to carry out the precepts of the Order . The VV . AI . then rose to propose "'The Health of the
Visitors , " which he was sure would meet with their hearty and cordial reception . Nothing could afford him personally greater pleasure than ( he presence of so many distinguished brethren round their festive board , and he was sure his sentiments would be heartily endorsed by every member of the lodge . He tendered the brother visitors their cordial welcome , antl thanked them for the honour of their presence . He could not sufficiently express the pleasure
he felt in seeing his esteemed Urn . Hammerton hy his side . Hc knew he had made a great effort to be there that evening on account of indisposition , but trusted he would soon be restored to convalescence . 1 le was also very glad to see Bro . Parkhouse , a brother who distinguished himself at the last festival of the Royal Benevolent Institution , by bringing the largest amount on the list , anil who rendered good suit ami service to the ladies at the banquet . 'The toast
was responded to by Bro . Hammerton and other visitors , all of whom expressed themselves in thc highest terms of the excellent working of the lodge , and the very pleasant evening they hatl spent 'The VV . AI . then rose to propose " 'The Officers . " 'This toast gave him a pleasure to propose , and he was convinced il would lit .- most cordially received by the members of that lotlge . He was sure that ' every one of the officers w . T
must desirous to give him their b-. 'st support diifiiv .-: the remaining portion nf his year nf office , a- ' thi-y had s .-i kindly done hitherto , ami fiir which In- leiuler .-. l his brother ofliccrs his very best thanks . No lotlge i-iuild possibly jirosjier unless " ihe officer- ; were . . able and willing to undertake and do the work in an efficient manner ; that , he trusted , would always be the case in thc Clapham Lodge , so that by their gootl working , by their good understanding of their beautiful rites and ceremonies , their lodge might
shine as one of the brightest stars in what he might term thc great firmament of the Order . He was especially greatly indebted to Bro . Sudlow for the deep interest he took in jiromoting the ju-osperitv of this lotlge , and no one more fully appreciated his efforts than hc did . He then invited the brethren to fill their glasses and drink in a bumper with him "Long Life , Happiness , and Prosperity to the Officers of the Lodge . " The S . VV ., Bro . Pearce , responded , and the Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant cveninrr to a close .
DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1839 ) . —A meeting of ( he above lodge was held on 'Thursday , ( he 25 th ult , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Otiecn-street Present : Bros . Brooke , W . AL ; Smith , jun ., S . W . ; Corpe ( acting ) , I . W . ; Dowsnan , Treas . ; Cruse , Sec . ; Dewsnap , as S . D . ; ' Stokes , J . D . ; Smilh , D . C ; Wilkins , I . G . ; Banman . Stewd .-. Gndtkird . Tvler : Alalnnev . P . AL Honorary
member- * nf the lodge : V . W . Bros . Lieut-Gil . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ; nntlCapt . X . G . Philips , P . G . D . Members : Bros . Owen , Williams , Ounntll , Aucrbach , Holme- * , Cattermolc , antl others . Visitors : Bros , llaldane , P . AI . . 3411 , P . D . D . G . M . Malta ; Higgins , 1381 ; Chubb , 186 ; Alareus . iSG ; Keith Frith , 142 G ; Culver . 1031 ; and oilier brethren . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and with solemn
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prayer . The minutes of thc previous meeting were then read and confirmed . Bros . Quoadt , Aucrbach , Holmes , and Cattermolc , having answered the questions put them by thc W . M ., were severally jiassed to the Second Degree . V . W . Bro . Lieut .-Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary ,
then delivered in a most impressive manner a lecture on the 'Tracing Board , after which a vote of thanks vvas passed for the ' same , ancl the VV . AI . gave notice of motion that the lodge hold a summer festival , and to admit ladies . Thc brethren dined at Freemasons' Hall in good style , and thc proceedings closed in the usual manner .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYME . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 4 S ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge vvas held at No . 24 , Denmark-street , on Alonday , the 22 nd ult , when there was a large gathering of brethren from the provinces of Durham and Northumberland . The lodge was opened shortly after 2 . 30 p . m . by the W . AL , Bro . Robt Whitfield , assisted by the officers , viz ., Bros . Alichacl
Corbitt , LP . AL and P . G . S . D . ; John Wood , S . VV . ; J . G . Smith , J . W . ; VVm . Brewis Elsdon , Treasurer ; R . F . Cook , P ' . AL , D . C ; E . Liddell , Sec ; E . VV . Middlemast , S . D . ; J . Aloult , J . D . ; J . VV . A . Boyatt , as LG . ; R . Fern * , Organist ; J . C . S . Liddell , S . S . ; Jas . Alacintyrc , J . S . ; and Joshua Curry , Tyler . The following brethren attended : Bros . E . D . Davis , P . AL , P . P . G . S . VV . ; D .
Sinclair , P . AL ; J . E . Robson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; B . P . Ord , P . AL , and LP . AL 1427 , P . P . G . O . ; VV . Dalrymple , Thos . ' . "' Reay , John Snowdon , Robert Brason , VV . AL Pybus , Adamson Rhagg , and others . Amongst others the following visitors : Bros , W . H . Crookes ' , P . AL So and 13 S 9 , P . G . Sec ; R . B . Lutert , P . AL 91 , P . P . I . G . ; Win . Liddell , P . AL 949 , P . P . I . G . ; J .
Thompson , 80 and 97 , P . G . P ., all of Province of Durham ; Jos . Cook , P . AL 4 S 1 , P . P . G . S . W . ; John Page , W . AL | oG , P . G . S . B . ; VV . Cooper , VV . AI . 1342 , P . G . A . P . ; W . AL Bell , P . AI . IS 57 , P . G . A . D . C ; Rich . Eynon , P . AI . 4 S 1 , P . G . S . W . ; John Usher , W . AL 4 S 1 , P . G . P . ; John Spearman , P . AI . 481 , P . P . G . S . of W ., all of Province of Northumberland ; Jas . Montgomery , P . AI . 991 ; Robt Waugh , IGJG ; " John Duck ' itt , S . VV . 4 S 1 ; R . G . Salmon ,
S . VV . 40 G ; R . A . Dodds , Sec . 1 G 2 G ; VV . Gladstone , LP . AL 991 ; G . A . Allan , P . AI . 991 ; John Allan , 6 . 3 G ; J . T . Corking , G 3 G ; John J . Clay , P . AI . 97 ; J . VV . Gibson , 1427 ; and C . B . Fonl , J . D . 4 S 1 . After con fin 11 ing the minutes of the last regular meeting the ballot was taken for Air . J . G . Benson , proposed at the February lodge , and he was unanimously elected . The candidate being in attendance and properly prepared , was
initiated into the mysteries by the W . AL , the J . W . explaining the working tools . 'The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree . After thc W . AL elect had been duly presented b y Bro . E . D . Davis , P . AL , P . P . G . S . W ., and the lodge raisetl , Bro . John Wood was installed in due form in the chair of K . S . by Bio . R . Whitfield , the retiring Alaster , who also gave the charges to the W . AL , Wardens , and brethren . 'The newly-installed VV . AI . invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . R . Whitfield ,
LP . AL ; J . G . Smith , S . VV . ; K . Liddell , J . W . ; VV . B . Elsdon , Treasurer ; R . F . Cook , P . AL , D . C . ; E . W . Afiddlemast . Secretary ; John . Moult , S . D . ; James Alacintyrc , J . D . ; R . T . Swallow , I . G . ; Adamson Rhagg , S . S . ; William AL Pybus , J . S . ; R . Ferry , Organist ; and J . Curry , 'Tyler . 'Two subscribing members were jirojiosed , and the VV . M ., having received the " Hearty good wishes " from the numerous visitors , the lodge was closed at 4 . 50 .
ji .. The annual festival was afterwards held at the Town Hall , when nearly 100 brethren sat down to an enjoyable dinner , purveyed by Bro . James Tait , Grey Horse Hotel , in his usual able manner . 'The W . AL was supported by most of the brethren whose names arc recorded above , and bv others who were unable to attend ill the afternoon . 'The musical entertainment was ably rendered as of old by
Bros . D . Whitehead , J . Walker , J . Lcctham , and John Ntitton , thc famous quartette from Durham Cathedral . The dessert was excellent , during which the VV . AI . gave the loval and Alasonic toasts . Bro . VV . TL Crookes , P . G . Sec ( Durham ) , r ** s | -onded for the R . W . P . G . AI . andJOfficcrs of P . G . L , In his reply he said that probably the brethren woultl be aware that at the P . G . Lotlge , whicii was held
there hist year , the R . W . P . G . AI . was unable to attend on account of illness , and he regretted to inform them lhat he ( Bro . Crookes ) hatl received a communication from Bro . Faweclt , the P . G . AI ., that he had tendered his resignation to the AI . W . G . AI . of England . From thc profound silence with which the brethren received that information hc saw that they deeply regretted the severance of their connection
with the oldest P . G . M . in England . He woultl also inform litem that tbe ¦ "iic--. - -s . srir lo BID . John Fawcett as P . G . AI . for Dnrliatn hail been ajipoinled , antl ( hat he did not think il wrong lo i-it-nllim thai the Marquis of Londonderry wmil-l probably be installed ns the P . G . AI . in course of lime . Iho . F . yiioii , P . M . 4 S 1 , P . G . S . W . of Northumberland , responded for liie P . G . AI . ( Karl Percy ) and officers of
Northumberland . 'The LP . AL , Bro . R . Whitfield , in proposing "The Health of the W . AL , " said he was glad that it had been his pri -ilcge to install Bro . John Wood as his suceesso' -, inasmuch as they both were proposed and initiated together six years ago , had worked side by side , and both hatl now attained the highest honours in succession . The W . AL , in his response , thanked the LP . AL for
the high encomium he had bestowed on him , and he also thanked the brethren for the hearty manner they accepted the toast . He was certainly unable to tell them all that was in his heart , for their praise was more than he expected , but he would assure them that he should endeavour to make up for his deficiency of speech that evening by doing his work and looking after the interests of the lodge during the time it war , under his charge . Bro . E . D .
Davis next followed , antl proposed " 'The Health of the Installing Alaster , Bro . VVhitfield , " who had so creditably performed ( he duties of his office that afternoon . He said he had no doubt but that if Bro . Whitfield hatl again to be called upon to perform the duties of Installing Alaster he would not be found wauling . Bro . Whitfield , in reply , saitl he was
always willing tn l .-arn . and to hear criticism from so distinguished a brother as lira . Davis iv .-is beneficial to all who took any interest in the ritual of the Craft 'The brethren might be assured lhat he would ever retain his connection and hearty interest in Ihe good old lodge . He was glad to say that during- his year of office their lotlge hatl progressed both in numbers and quality , and from the appointment nt officers made that day be augured well for its prosperity hereafter . Bro . Al . Corbitt , P . AL , proposed