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J . Holliday , J . VV . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., G . S . of VV ., Treas . ; H . Baldwin , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . Sec ; C . J . Axford , M . O . ; R . R . Johnston , S . O . ; S . Caterson , J . O . ; E . Storr , S . D . ; J . Gibbs , J . D . ; J . Shilcock , I . G . j and J . Daly , Tyler . The lodge was honoured with the presence of the R . W . Prov . G . M . M . M ., Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., also Bros .
J . K . Pitt , J . C . Meek , and G . Ward Verry , Past Grand Sword Bearer . The whole of the ceremonies were very impressively rendered by the outgoing VV . M ., ably assisted by Bro . T . Poore , P . M ., P . G . I . G . ' A banquet followed the proceedings , the Prov . G .. M . M . M . remaining to the close , anil receiving a most enthusiastic reception from the brethren .
CHELTENHAM . —Keystone Lodge ( No . io ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on the gth inst ., when the retiring Master , the V . W . Bro . Baron de Ferrieres , M . P ., P . G . M . O ., received the compliment of re-installation . There was a numerous attendance of the brethren , including Bros . J . Walker , D . P . G . M ., Gloucester ; J . Brook-Smith , G .
M . O . ; T . J . Pulley , D . P . G . M . Berks and Oxon , P . G . S . D . ; VV . Barkley , 50 , P . G . D . ; H . Jeffs , P . P . M . O ., Rev . H . E . Bayly , Dr . E . J . Gregory , C . Virgo , F- H . Lmgham , S . VV . 59 ; H . T . Dale , 59 ; VV . R . Porcher , VV . L . Bain , Prov . G . Treas . ; H . J . Parsons , 72 ; C . S . Atkins , and the following officers of the lodge , as appointed by the VV . M . E . T Bryant , S . VV . ; W . R . Felton , J . W . ; Rev . P .
Hattersley Smith , Chap . ; W . Forth , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., 'I reas . ; Balcomb , Sec ; G . Norman , M . O . ; Heane , S . O . ; J . C . Carleton , J . O . ; M . B . Ricketts , S . D . ; Thorn , J . D . ; Atkins , I . G . j J . Robertson , P . M ., Stwd . ; and H . Phillips , O . G . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Forth , assisted by VV . Bros . Walker and Brook-Smith .
ALDERSHOT . —Military Lodge ( No . 54 ) . — The regular meeting of this popular lodge was held on Thursday , the iGth inst . There were present Bros . Kirkhoffer , VV . M . ; Pomeroy , S . VV . ; and Capt . Croisdale , J . W . ; and there was a very fair muster of the members , and also sundry visitors . The VV . M . having been recently appointed Provincial Grand Senior Warden for Hants and Isle of Wight , was heartily congratulated and greeted with thc
usual Masonic honours accordingly . There was no candidate for advancement on this occasion , but the VV . M . said he could not allow the present meeting to close without bringing under the notice of the brethren present that they might probably shortly lose the services of an esteemed P . M . of the lodge . Healluded toBro . P . M . Capt . Douglas , who was about to retire from Her Majestys service , in whicii he had served with much distinction both at home and
abroad ; and as he might leave the station before the next lodge meeting , he desired to embrace the present opportunity of thanking him for his past valuable Masonic services , which had been of the utmost importance , for he had laboured incessantly to keep up the reputation the lodge had earned for its excellent working , and general elliciency . He thought it only due to Bro . Capt . Douglas , P . M ., to place on record ,
their high estimation of the services he had rendered , not only in in their own lodge but he ventured to say in ali the other local lodges , whether Mark , Craft , or R . A . ; in all of whicii they had ever found him ready to undertake any office that was temporarily vacant , and favour them with the benefit of his past Masonic experience . Bro . Pomeroy , S . W ., supported the W . M ' s . remarks
in a few well chosen sentences , and expressed a hope that Bro . Capt . Douglas would not leave the district . Bro . Douglas , P . M ., in thanking the brethren for this mark of their kind appreciation of his past services , remarked that since he first saw the Masonic fight in his mother lodge eleven years ago , he had never been absent from any of its meetings . He couldsay the same of the R . A . and Marklodgesto which he belonged , and during the entire
period he had been seldom out of office of some kind or other . He trusted it might not be necessary to leave the district , but they might rely upon it that wherever he might settle he should never cease to do all that lay in his power to foster and promote the best interests of Freemasonry . There being no further business , the lodge , after "Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the visitors , was closed in peace and harmony .
BRIGHTON . —Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 75 ) . - —This lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Royal Pavilion , under the presidency of the VV . M ., VV . Bro . VV . T . Clarke , P . G . Steward , P . Prov . G . Sec . Sussex , & c , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Jno . Harrison , P . M ., P . Prov . Supt . of
Works Hants , as I . P . M . ; S . Peters , S . W . ; T . Cable , J . VV . ; R . Paige , M . O . ; T . Packham , S . O . ; T . Holloway , J . O . ; G . Smith , P . M ., Treas ., as Chap . ; E , Bridges , Sec ; T . Y . B . Powell , I . G . ; S . R . Legge , H . VV . Bedford , VV . G . Bayliss , Thos . Hughes , Tyler ; and others . Visitor : VV . Bro . T . VV . Adams , P . G . Steward ,
P . M ., Sic The minutes ofthe previous meeting were read , approved , and signed by the VV . M . Apologies were read from W . Bros . Lord A . VV . Hill , ALP ., P . G . S . W ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Sussex , P . M ., & c ; T . J . Pulley , P . G . S . D ., I . P . M ., & c . ; and the Rev . Rose Johnson , P . Prov . G . Chap . Hants and Sussex , Chap . A ballot was taken for VV . Bro . C . VV .
Hudson , G . Steward , W . M . 1 O 4 , as a joining member , and he was unanimously elected . The W . M . then briefly addressed the brethren , and congratulated Bros . Peters , Cable , Paige , and Bridges , who had been recentl y elevated to Provincial honours . Bro . Geo . Smith , P . M ., Sic , proposed , and Bro . Jno . Harrison , P . M ., & c , seconded , that this lodge deeply
feels and sincerely regrets the loss of our departed Bro . Captain J . Braithwaite , P . Prov . G . S . W ., Treas ., P . M ., & c . ; and that a letter of condolence be forwarded to Mrs . Braithwaite fully expressing these sentiments . The W . M . ; before submitting the proposition , expressed very feelingly his knowledge of our deceased brother , had been his Secretary when he was W . M . of the
Southdown Lodge , No . 1 G 4 ; and particularly to his high character as a Mason , concluding by being assured his memory will ever live in the minds of those who knew him . The proposition was unanimously carried , and the Secretary instructed to submit the same to Mrs . Braithwaite . Two M . M . ' s were proposed for advancement , and ordered to be recorded , and stand over until next meeting . Business being ended , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and with solemn prayer , by the W . M ., and the
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brethren adjourned to refreshment , supplied by Bro . R . Paige , Unicorn Hotel , when loyal and Masonic toasts were given , besides , numerous fraternal and friendly greetings . TWICKENHAM . — Francis Burden Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., at the Albany Hotel . Among those present were : Bros . Sanders , P . G . D . Middx . and Surrey , W . M . ; T . C .
Walls . P . G . D . C Middx . and Surrey ; VV . Taylor , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . and Surrey , P . M . and Treas ., acting J . VV . ; VV . Hammond , P . G . S . Sec ; Handel , M . O . ; Piller , S . O . ; Briggs , S . D . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . & c , I . P . M . ; Raymond Thrupp , P . P . G . W . Middx . and Surrey ; and James Stevens , P . P . J . O . ( hon . members ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed , the election of VV . M ., Treasurer and Tyler for the ensuing year took place , and resulted unanimously in favour of Bros . T . C . Walls , VV . Taylor and G . Harrison respectively . Previously to the lodge being closed a Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Hopwood . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet .
A few toasts were given . VV . Bro . J . Stevens responded upon behalf of "The Grand Officers ; " and VV . Bro . R . Thrupp , for "The Prov . Grand Officers . " "The Health of the VV . M . " was cordially proposed by Bro . E . Hopwood , and Bro . Sanders having replied , the toast of " The Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Walls terminated the proceedings .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Industry Lodge ( No . 293 ) . —The November meeting of this young and thriving lodge was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Industry Masonic Hall , when the VV . M . Bro . John Wood , P . G . O ., was well supported . Among those present were : Bros . T . Y . Strachan , P . G . D . M . ; VV . E . Franklin , P . G . Treas . ; R . B . Reed , I . P . M . ; D . Sinclair , S . W .
John Page , as J . VV . ; R . G . Salmon , as M . O . ; M . II . Dodds , as S . O . ; VV . F . Carman , Sec . and J . O . ; A . Simpson , S . D . ; J . T . Harrison , J . D . ; Robt . Whitfield , as I . G . j T . Dinning , Joshua Curry , Tyler ; and others . There was a heavy list of proposals before the lodge , and the ballot was taken for ( ive candidates , all of whom were elected . Bros . John Moult , William Smith , Thomas Thompson and VV . F . Stafford , were afterwards advanced
as M . M . M ., the work of thc W . M . and his officers being very efficiently done . The proceedings terminated , and the brethren retired to the refreshment-room , where the usual toasts were given . The D . P . G . M . ( Bro . T . Y . Strachan ) , replied on behalf of the Prov . Grand Lodge . The four initiates responded in reply to the toast from the chair , and all expressed themselves anxious to do what they could in the interest of the Degree .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
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YORK . —Hilda Chapter ( No . 23 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 10 th inst ., at the Alasonic Rooms , Queen ' s Hotel . The throne was occupied by Bro . the Rev . "W . C . Lukis , M . W . S ., and there were also present Bros . S . Middleton , H . P . ; M . Millington , ist G . ; A . T . B . Turner , 2 nd G . ; G . Simpson , G . M . ; E . J . de Salis , R . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; J . S . Cumberland , P . M . W . S . ; Major McGahan , Portsmouth
Chapter , and others . Successful ballots having been taken for Bro . H . C . Pickersgill , of Lodge S 37 , and Bro . M . M . Reynatd , of Lodge 1040 , the latter brother was admitted . and perfected by the M . W . S . At the conclusion of the Third Point , the annual elections were proceeded with , and Bro . Samuel Middleton was elected to the chair , and Bro . T . B . Whytehead was re-elected Treasurer .
Both brethren returned thanks to the members for the honour . Bro . Major McGahan , formerly of the Portsmouth Chapter , and Bro . the Rev . VV . Valentine , of the Talbot Chapter , were proposed as joining members , and Bro . VV . Brown , of the Eboracum Lodge , was proposed as a candidate .
The Recorder read the announcement of the appointmentot Bro . Capt . Beswicke-Royds , as an Inspector-General , 33 , for thc Northern Counties , which concluded thc business . After the close of the chapter the members assembled at supper , where the M . W . S . presided , and a pleasant evening was passed .
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Canada .
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GREAT PRIORY . The annual meeting of the Great Priory of the Dominion of Canada took place on October 7 th , at the Masonic Chambers , Montreal , before a large assembly of the fraters . After the opening ceremony , Col . MACLEOD-MOORE , the Great Prior , read his allocution . The address first
referred to the deaths of members of the Order , among them being the late T . D . Harrington , Past Great Sub-Prior , who at the time of his death was Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council , 33 rd Degree , for the Dominion of Canada . The address also referred to the attempt on the life of the Queen , and the message from H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and visit from the Chancellor
of the Great Priory of England la-. t fall . He deprecated the independent movement , and the desire to throw off all connection with the parent body and H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Great Prior . At the conclusion of the address the Great Priory adjourned and resumed again at four o'clock , when a long discussion ensued on the question of the independence of
the Great Priory of Canada , which resulted in the following resolution , moved by Sir Knight J . H . Graham , seconded by Sir Knight D . Spry , and unanimously adopted : "That the proposed amendments to the statutes of this priory , viz ., a , b , r , and / , be not now considered , but that a Committee of five , consisting of M . E . Sir Knight Col .
Moore , R . E . Sir Knights Mackay , Spry , Munro and Graham , be appointed to take into consideration all matters pertaining to the present condition and future status of this Great Priory , and also as regards the advisability of declaring and affirming beyond a doubt the complete independence of the Great Priory as a Sovereign Grand Body , having exclusive jurisdiction over all matters per-
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taining to the Order of the Temple within and throughout the Dominion of Canada , and that the said Committee do make report thereon at the next annual meeting of this Great Priory . " The election of officers resulted as follows , the Great Prior , Col . Macleod-Moore , of course , being appointed for life :
Sir Knight Dr . J . A . Henderson , Kingston , GreatSub-Prioi Sir Knights B . ' Birch , Ontario \ Vest ; ~ | J . Ross Robertson , Ontario Centre ; H . Nuttall , Ontario Kast ; James O'Connor , Manitoba ; M . F . Dar- Prov . Priors , ling , Nova Scotia ; D . R . Munro , New Brunswick ; and I . H . Stearns Quebec
Sir Knight Daniel Spry , Barrie , Ont ... Grand Chancelloi Sir Knight Rev . V . Clomenti Peter- > .- J n , . borough ) Grand Prelate Sir Knight E . T . D . Chambers , Ouebec Grand Constable Sir Knight P . Slatter , Toronto ... Grand Marshal Sir Knight Dr . James Sutton , London Grand Registrar Sir Knight David McLennan , Hamilton Grand Treasurer Sir Knights H . A . Mackay , Hamilton ;") DonaldRoss . Picton ; W . D . Gordon ( Executive
Kingston ; James Greenfield , King- 1 Committee ston ; and S . Kennedy , Quebec ) After the officers were installed the Great Priory adjourned . Immediately after the opening of the Great Priory the Great Prior , in the name of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , presented the following Sir Knights with the insignia of the
G . C . 1 . and K . C . T . : Sir Knight VV . B . Simpson , G . C . T ., who was at the same time appointed Grand Representative of the Great Priory of England near Canada ; Sir Knight I . H . Stearns , K . C . T . ; Sir Knight L . H . Henderson , K . C . T . ; and Sir Knight Col . Moffatt , K . C . T . —Montreal Herald .
France.
France .
THE ROSE ECOSSAISE ( No . 149 ) , ( Scottish Rites ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting in the Masonic Temple , Rue Jean Jacques Rousseau , Paris , on the 24 th ult . The lodge was duly opened at half-past eight o ' clock , there being present Bros . Chevassu , Venerable ; Renard , ist Surveillant ; Legrand , 2 nd Surveillant ; Vaumorin , Orator ; Dr . Huin , Sec . ; and some thirty or forty other brethren . Amongst the visitors were Bros . G . C . Dickey , 1744 , England ; Sauve , from Lille ; and a brother from Brest .
The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the Venerable brought under the notice of the lodge the correspondence for the past month , the greater part consisting of invitations from other lodges to festivals and meetings , and excuses from brethren unable to attend the lodge that evening . The question of the affiliation of Bro . Tonelly , of a
lodge in Alexandria , was then considered , and the reports thereanent read , from which it was shown that Bro . Tonelly had greatly devoted himself to the Craft , having taken a very active part in several movements , having for aim the advancement of Masonry and the spread of those grand truths on which the Order is founded . Bro . Tonelly was then admitted , and most cordially affiliated by the Venerable .
Ihe lodge then proceeded to the initiation of Mr . A . Couturier . As the reports had been placed before the lodge at last meeting , the third ballot was at once taken , and declared to be unanimous in favour of the admission of the candidate , who duly presented himself , and was initiated in a very impressive manner , receiving a cordial welcome from the lodge . The jewel of the lodge was then presented to Bros . Drurrieux , Couturier , Tonelly , and Carrere ; after which ,
Bro . Artus , who is Deputy of the lodge to the Supreme Council , proposed that the jewel of the lodge be presented to Bro . G . C . Dickey , to mark the esteem in which that brother is held by the lodge . The proposal having been received with acclamation , the Venerable , addressing Bro . Dickey in most flattering terms , duly presented the jewel . Bro . Dickey , in a few words , returned thanks for the unexpected honour conferred on him ; and said such a
presentation went far to show that that lodge , at least , understood and practised the idea of universal brotherhood . The Orator then , in a telling speech , welcomed those who had been received into the lodge that evening . As the hour was well advanced , and the remainder of the business set down for the evening not having particular importance , the Venerable proposed such business as remained to be done should be postponed until the next evening , and the lodge was closed in usual form .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
[ The charge is 2 s . Gd . for announcements not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . ] BIRTHS . CARTWRIGHT . —On the 21 st inst ., at Pope ' s Garden , Twickenham , the wife of Mr . John Walter Cartwright , of a son . GREY . —On the 19 th inst ., at Hull , the wife of Commander H . R . E . Grey , R . N ., of a daughter .
MARRIAGE . BEN TALL—DARE . —On the iGth inst ., at the Congregational Chapel , Newbury , by the Rev . B . Smith , Samuel Bentall , of Donnington-square , to Katharine , widow ot thc late Mr . VVm . Dare .
DEATHS . BEE . —On the 20 th inst ., at Vassal-road , Brixton , Mr . Joseph Bee , aged 77 . REDMAN . —On the 15 th inst ., at Stopford-road , New Brompton , Jesse Gustavus Redman , P . M . 184 , and P . P . Grand S . of Works Province of Kent , aged 5 C years .
At the important Wine Exhibition recentl y held at Bordeaux , we notice that Messrs . Pdrinet et Fits have been awarded a silver Medal for their Champagnes .
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J . Holliday , J . VV . ; H . Lovegrove , P . M ., G . S . of VV ., Treas . ; H . Baldwin , P . P . G . D . C , P . M . Sec ; C . J . Axford , M . O . ; R . R . Johnston , S . O . ; S . Caterson , J . O . ; E . Storr , S . D . ; J . Gibbs , J . D . ; J . Shilcock , I . G . j and J . Daly , Tyler . The lodge was honoured with the presence of the R . W . Prov . G . M . M . M ., Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., also Bros .
J . K . Pitt , J . C . Meek , and G . Ward Verry , Past Grand Sword Bearer . The whole of the ceremonies were very impressively rendered by the outgoing VV . M ., ably assisted by Bro . T . Poore , P . M ., P . G . I . G . ' A banquet followed the proceedings , the Prov . G .. M . M . M . remaining to the close , anil receiving a most enthusiastic reception from the brethren .
CHELTENHAM . —Keystone Lodge ( No . io ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on the gth inst ., when the retiring Master , the V . W . Bro . Baron de Ferrieres , M . P ., P . G . M . O ., received the compliment of re-installation . There was a numerous attendance of the brethren , including Bros . J . Walker , D . P . G . M ., Gloucester ; J . Brook-Smith , G .
M . O . ; T . J . Pulley , D . P . G . M . Berks and Oxon , P . G . S . D . ; VV . Barkley , 50 , P . G . D . ; H . Jeffs , P . P . M . O ., Rev . H . E . Bayly , Dr . E . J . Gregory , C . Virgo , F- H . Lmgham , S . VV . 59 ; H . T . Dale , 59 ; VV . R . Porcher , VV . L . Bain , Prov . G . Treas . ; H . J . Parsons , 72 ; C . S . Atkins , and the following officers of the lodge , as appointed by the VV . M . E . T Bryant , S . VV . ; W . R . Felton , J . W . ; Rev . P .
Hattersley Smith , Chap . ; W . Forth , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., 'I reas . ; Balcomb , Sec ; G . Norman , M . O . ; Heane , S . O . ; J . C . Carleton , J . O . ; M . B . Ricketts , S . D . ; Thorn , J . D . ; Atkins , I . G . j J . Robertson , P . M ., Stwd . ; and H . Phillips , O . G . The ceremony of installation was performed by Bro . Forth , assisted by VV . Bros . Walker and Brook-Smith .
ALDERSHOT . —Military Lodge ( No . 54 ) . — The regular meeting of this popular lodge was held on Thursday , the iGth inst . There were present Bros . Kirkhoffer , VV . M . ; Pomeroy , S . VV . ; and Capt . Croisdale , J . W . ; and there was a very fair muster of the members , and also sundry visitors . The VV . M . having been recently appointed Provincial Grand Senior Warden for Hants and Isle of Wight , was heartily congratulated and greeted with thc
usual Masonic honours accordingly . There was no candidate for advancement on this occasion , but the VV . M . said he could not allow the present meeting to close without bringing under the notice of the brethren present that they might probably shortly lose the services of an esteemed P . M . of the lodge . Healluded toBro . P . M . Capt . Douglas , who was about to retire from Her Majestys service , in whicii he had served with much distinction both at home and
abroad ; and as he might leave the station before the next lodge meeting , he desired to embrace the present opportunity of thanking him for his past valuable Masonic services , which had been of the utmost importance , for he had laboured incessantly to keep up the reputation the lodge had earned for its excellent working , and general elliciency . He thought it only due to Bro . Capt . Douglas , P . M ., to place on record ,
their high estimation of the services he had rendered , not only in in their own lodge but he ventured to say in ali the other local lodges , whether Mark , Craft , or R . A . ; in all of whicii they had ever found him ready to undertake any office that was temporarily vacant , and favour them with the benefit of his past Masonic experience . Bro . Pomeroy , S . W ., supported the W . M ' s . remarks
in a few well chosen sentences , and expressed a hope that Bro . Capt . Douglas would not leave the district . Bro . Douglas , P . M ., in thanking the brethren for this mark of their kind appreciation of his past services , remarked that since he first saw the Masonic fight in his mother lodge eleven years ago , he had never been absent from any of its meetings . He couldsay the same of the R . A . and Marklodgesto which he belonged , and during the entire
period he had been seldom out of office of some kind or other . He trusted it might not be necessary to leave the district , but they might rely upon it that wherever he might settle he should never cease to do all that lay in his power to foster and promote the best interests of Freemasonry . There being no further business , the lodge , after "Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the visitors , was closed in peace and harmony .
BRIGHTON . —Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 75 ) . - —This lodge held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Royal Pavilion , under the presidency of the VV . M ., VV . Bro . VV . T . Clarke , P . G . Steward , P . Prov . G . Sec . Sussex , & c , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . Jno . Harrison , P . M ., P . Prov . Supt . of
Works Hants , as I . P . M . ; S . Peters , S . W . ; T . Cable , J . VV . ; R . Paige , M . O . ; T . Packham , S . O . ; T . Holloway , J . O . ; G . Smith , P . M ., Treas ., as Chap . ; E , Bridges , Sec ; T . Y . B . Powell , I . G . ; S . R . Legge , H . VV . Bedford , VV . G . Bayliss , Thos . Hughes , Tyler ; and others . Visitor : VV . Bro . T . VV . Adams , P . G . Steward ,
P . M ., Sic The minutes ofthe previous meeting were read , approved , and signed by the VV . M . Apologies were read from W . Bros . Lord A . VV . Hill , ALP ., P . G . S . W ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Sussex , P . M ., & c ; T . J . Pulley , P . G . S . D ., I . P . M ., & c . ; and the Rev . Rose Johnson , P . Prov . G . Chap . Hants and Sussex , Chap . A ballot was taken for VV . Bro . C . VV .
Hudson , G . Steward , W . M . 1 O 4 , as a joining member , and he was unanimously elected . The W . M . then briefly addressed the brethren , and congratulated Bros . Peters , Cable , Paige , and Bridges , who had been recentl y elevated to Provincial honours . Bro . Geo . Smith , P . M ., Sic , proposed , and Bro . Jno . Harrison , P . M ., & c , seconded , that this lodge deeply
feels and sincerely regrets the loss of our departed Bro . Captain J . Braithwaite , P . Prov . G . S . W ., Treas ., P . M ., & c . ; and that a letter of condolence be forwarded to Mrs . Braithwaite fully expressing these sentiments . The W . M . ; before submitting the proposition , expressed very feelingly his knowledge of our deceased brother , had been his Secretary when he was W . M . of the
Southdown Lodge , No . 1 G 4 ; and particularly to his high character as a Mason , concluding by being assured his memory will ever live in the minds of those who knew him . The proposition was unanimously carried , and the Secretary instructed to submit the same to Mrs . Braithwaite . Two M . M . ' s were proposed for advancement , and ordered to be recorded , and stand over until next meeting . Business being ended , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and with solemn prayer , by the W . M ., and the
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brethren adjourned to refreshment , supplied by Bro . R . Paige , Unicorn Hotel , when loyal and Masonic toasts were given , besides , numerous fraternal and friendly greetings . TWICKENHAM . — Francis Burden Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., at the Albany Hotel . Among those present were : Bros . Sanders , P . G . D . Middx . and Surrey , W . M . ; T . C .
Walls . P . G . D . C Middx . and Surrey ; VV . Taylor , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . and Surrey , P . M . and Treas ., acting J . VV . ; VV . Hammond , P . G . S . Sec ; Handel , M . O . ; Piller , S . O . ; Briggs , S . D . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . & c , I . P . M . ; Raymond Thrupp , P . P . G . W . Middx . and Surrey ; and James Stevens , P . P . J . O . ( hon . members ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed , the election of VV . M ., Treasurer and Tyler for the ensuing year took place , and resulted unanimously in favour of Bros . T . C . Walls , VV . Taylor and G . Harrison respectively . Previously to the lodge being closed a Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Hopwood . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet .
A few toasts were given . VV . Bro . J . Stevens responded upon behalf of "The Grand Officers ; " and VV . Bro . R . Thrupp , for "The Prov . Grand Officers . " "The Health of the VV . M . " was cordially proposed by Bro . E . Hopwood , and Bro . Sanders having replied , the toast of " The Officers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Walls terminated the proceedings .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Industry Lodge ( No . 293 ) . —The November meeting of this young and thriving lodge was held on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Industry Masonic Hall , when the VV . M . Bro . John Wood , P . G . O ., was well supported . Among those present were : Bros . T . Y . Strachan , P . G . D . M . ; VV . E . Franklin , P . G . Treas . ; R . B . Reed , I . P . M . ; D . Sinclair , S . W .
John Page , as J . VV . ; R . G . Salmon , as M . O . ; M . II . Dodds , as S . O . ; VV . F . Carman , Sec . and J . O . ; A . Simpson , S . D . ; J . T . Harrison , J . D . ; Robt . Whitfield , as I . G . j T . Dinning , Joshua Curry , Tyler ; and others . There was a heavy list of proposals before the lodge , and the ballot was taken for ( ive candidates , all of whom were elected . Bros . John Moult , William Smith , Thomas Thompson and VV . F . Stafford , were afterwards advanced
as M . M . M ., the work of thc W . M . and his officers being very efficiently done . The proceedings terminated , and the brethren retired to the refreshment-room , where the usual toasts were given . The D . P . G . M . ( Bro . T . Y . Strachan ) , replied on behalf of the Prov . Grand Lodge . The four initiates responded in reply to the toast from the chair , and all expressed themselves anxious to do what they could in the interest of the Degree .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
YORK . —Hilda Chapter ( No . 23 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 10 th inst ., at the Alasonic Rooms , Queen ' s Hotel . The throne was occupied by Bro . the Rev . "W . C . Lukis , M . W . S ., and there were also present Bros . S . Middleton , H . P . ; M . Millington , ist G . ; A . T . B . Turner , 2 nd G . ; G . Simpson , G . M . ; E . J . de Salis , R . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; J . S . Cumberland , P . M . W . S . ; Major McGahan , Portsmouth
Chapter , and others . Successful ballots having been taken for Bro . H . C . Pickersgill , of Lodge S 37 , and Bro . M . M . Reynatd , of Lodge 1040 , the latter brother was admitted . and perfected by the M . W . S . At the conclusion of the Third Point , the annual elections were proceeded with , and Bro . Samuel Middleton was elected to the chair , and Bro . T . B . Whytehead was re-elected Treasurer .
Both brethren returned thanks to the members for the honour . Bro . Major McGahan , formerly of the Portsmouth Chapter , and Bro . the Rev . VV . Valentine , of the Talbot Chapter , were proposed as joining members , and Bro . VV . Brown , of the Eboracum Lodge , was proposed as a candidate .
The Recorder read the announcement of the appointmentot Bro . Capt . Beswicke-Royds , as an Inspector-General , 33 , for thc Northern Counties , which concluded thc business . After the close of the chapter the members assembled at supper , where the M . W . S . presided , and a pleasant evening was passed .
Canada.
Canada .
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GREAT PRIORY . The annual meeting of the Great Priory of the Dominion of Canada took place on October 7 th , at the Masonic Chambers , Montreal , before a large assembly of the fraters . After the opening ceremony , Col . MACLEOD-MOORE , the Great Prior , read his allocution . The address first
referred to the deaths of members of the Order , among them being the late T . D . Harrington , Past Great Sub-Prior , who at the time of his death was Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council , 33 rd Degree , for the Dominion of Canada . The address also referred to the attempt on the life of the Queen , and the message from H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and visit from the Chancellor
of the Great Priory of England la-. t fall . He deprecated the independent movement , and the desire to throw off all connection with the parent body and H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Great Prior . At the conclusion of the address the Great Priory adjourned and resumed again at four o'clock , when a long discussion ensued on the question of the independence of
the Great Priory of Canada , which resulted in the following resolution , moved by Sir Knight J . H . Graham , seconded by Sir Knight D . Spry , and unanimously adopted : "That the proposed amendments to the statutes of this priory , viz ., a , b , r , and / , be not now considered , but that a Committee of five , consisting of M . E . Sir Knight Col .
Moore , R . E . Sir Knights Mackay , Spry , Munro and Graham , be appointed to take into consideration all matters pertaining to the present condition and future status of this Great Priory , and also as regards the advisability of declaring and affirming beyond a doubt the complete independence of the Great Priory as a Sovereign Grand Body , having exclusive jurisdiction over all matters per-
Canada.
taining to the Order of the Temple within and throughout the Dominion of Canada , and that the said Committee do make report thereon at the next annual meeting of this Great Priory . " The election of officers resulted as follows , the Great Prior , Col . Macleod-Moore , of course , being appointed for life :
Sir Knight Dr . J . A . Henderson , Kingston , GreatSub-Prioi Sir Knights B . ' Birch , Ontario \ Vest ; ~ | J . Ross Robertson , Ontario Centre ; H . Nuttall , Ontario Kast ; James O'Connor , Manitoba ; M . F . Dar- Prov . Priors , ling , Nova Scotia ; D . R . Munro , New Brunswick ; and I . H . Stearns Quebec
Sir Knight Daniel Spry , Barrie , Ont ... Grand Chancelloi Sir Knight Rev . V . Clomenti Peter- > .- J n , . borough ) Grand Prelate Sir Knight E . T . D . Chambers , Ouebec Grand Constable Sir Knight P . Slatter , Toronto ... Grand Marshal Sir Knight Dr . James Sutton , London Grand Registrar Sir Knight David McLennan , Hamilton Grand Treasurer Sir Knights H . A . Mackay , Hamilton ;") DonaldRoss . Picton ; W . D . Gordon ( Executive
Kingston ; James Greenfield , King- 1 Committee ston ; and S . Kennedy , Quebec ) After the officers were installed the Great Priory adjourned . Immediately after the opening of the Great Priory the Great Prior , in the name of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , presented the following Sir Knights with the insignia of the
G . C . 1 . and K . C . T . : Sir Knight VV . B . Simpson , G . C . T ., who was at the same time appointed Grand Representative of the Great Priory of England near Canada ; Sir Knight I . H . Stearns , K . C . T . ; Sir Knight L . H . Henderson , K . C . T . ; and Sir Knight Col . Moffatt , K . C . T . —Montreal Herald .
France.
France .
THE ROSE ECOSSAISE ( No . 149 ) , ( Scottish Rites ) . —This lodge held its usual monthly meeting in the Masonic Temple , Rue Jean Jacques Rousseau , Paris , on the 24 th ult . The lodge was duly opened at half-past eight o ' clock , there being present Bros . Chevassu , Venerable ; Renard , ist Surveillant ; Legrand , 2 nd Surveillant ; Vaumorin , Orator ; Dr . Huin , Sec . ; and some thirty or forty other brethren . Amongst the visitors were Bros . G . C . Dickey , 1744 , England ; Sauve , from Lille ; and a brother from Brest .
The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the Venerable brought under the notice of the lodge the correspondence for the past month , the greater part consisting of invitations from other lodges to festivals and meetings , and excuses from brethren unable to attend the lodge that evening . The question of the affiliation of Bro . Tonelly , of a
lodge in Alexandria , was then considered , and the reports thereanent read , from which it was shown that Bro . Tonelly had greatly devoted himself to the Craft , having taken a very active part in several movements , having for aim the advancement of Masonry and the spread of those grand truths on which the Order is founded . Bro . Tonelly was then admitted , and most cordially affiliated by the Venerable .
Ihe lodge then proceeded to the initiation of Mr . A . Couturier . As the reports had been placed before the lodge at last meeting , the third ballot was at once taken , and declared to be unanimous in favour of the admission of the candidate , who duly presented himself , and was initiated in a very impressive manner , receiving a cordial welcome from the lodge . The jewel of the lodge was then presented to Bros . Drurrieux , Couturier , Tonelly , and Carrere ; after which ,
Bro . Artus , who is Deputy of the lodge to the Supreme Council , proposed that the jewel of the lodge be presented to Bro . G . C . Dickey , to mark the esteem in which that brother is held by the lodge . The proposal having been received with acclamation , the Venerable , addressing Bro . Dickey in most flattering terms , duly presented the jewel . Bro . Dickey , in a few words , returned thanks for the unexpected honour conferred on him ; and said such a
presentation went far to show that that lodge , at least , understood and practised the idea of universal brotherhood . The Orator then , in a telling speech , welcomed those who had been received into the lodge that evening . As the hour was well advanced , and the remainder of the business set down for the evening not having particular importance , the Venerable proposed such business as remained to be done should be postponed until the next evening , and the lodge was closed in usual form .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
[ The charge is 2 s . Gd . for announcements not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . ] BIRTHS . CARTWRIGHT . —On the 21 st inst ., at Pope ' s Garden , Twickenham , the wife of Mr . John Walter Cartwright , of a son . GREY . —On the 19 th inst ., at Hull , the wife of Commander H . R . E . Grey , R . N ., of a daughter .
MARRIAGE . BEN TALL—DARE . —On the iGth inst ., at the Congregational Chapel , Newbury , by the Rev . B . Smith , Samuel Bentall , of Donnington-square , to Katharine , widow ot thc late Mr . VVm . Dare .
DEATHS . BEE . —On the 20 th inst ., at Vassal-road , Brixton , Mr . Joseph Bee , aged 77 . REDMAN . —On the 15 th inst ., at Stopford-road , New Brompton , Jesse Gustavus Redman , P . M . 184 , and P . P . Grand S . of Works Province of Kent , aged 5 C years .
At the important Wine Exhibition recentl y held at Bordeaux , we notice that Messrs . Pdrinet et Fits have been awarded a silver Medal for their Champagnes .