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554 5 Middleton , P . M . 554 ; H . Cotter , 554 ; W . Cross , J . W . 554 , Hon . Sec ; J . Taylor , S . D . 554 ; J . L . Anderson , 554 ; W . Hawes , 554 * A . Walters , 554 ; VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; L . Ettling , 1259 ; J . H . Pringle , S . D . 7 S 1 ; J . G . Twinn , I . G . 1306 ; S . Y . Waterer , 1421 ; C . H . Bardouleau , 1421 : Dr . T . Lowe , M . C . 1421 ; B . Stewart , 127 S EvansW . M . 1260 ; VV . H . Myers , P . M . S 20 ; A . D .
; , Moss , S . D . 1275 ; H . VVilson , VV . Seymour , VV . McDonald , J . W . 1445 ; J . T . K . Job , W . M . 107 G ; J . T . O'Callaghan " Ethridge . Visitors : Bros . G . Page , 55 ; F . Gower and G . Price , 554 ; A . G . Clements , Hon . Sec . 1306 ; S . M . Pipe , 1306 ; S . Darley , 1421 ; Shadrake , 1457 ; Mellish , R . Hurst , 1 4 21 , and G . H . Stephens ( Freemason ) , and others .
After due formalities lodge was fully opend up and re sumcd , the following is a list of the workers : First Lecture First Section , Bro . J . L . Anderson , 554 ; Second , Bro C . H . Bardouleau , 1421 ; Third , Bro . T . Loane , M . C 1421 ; Fourth , Bro . J . J . Berry , P . M . 554 ; Fifth , Bro G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1 G 23 ; Sixth , Bro . VV . Musto , P . M 1349 ; Seventh , Bro . B . Stewart , 127 S .
Second Lecture : First Section , Bro . T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 ; Second , Bro . J . j . Berry , P . M . 554 ; Third , Bro . D . Moss , S . D . 1275 ; Fourth , Bro . J . H . Pringle , S . D . 7 S 1 ; Fifth , Bro . VV . II . Myers , P . M . S 20 . Third Lecture : First Section , Bro . VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; Second , Bro . J . Andrews , P . M . 1227 ; 'Third , Bro . J . 'Taylor , S . D . 554 .
The whole of the rendering of the beautiful responses were acknowledged to be of the highest orderof excellence , and gave general satisfaction . The following brethren were admitted members of the lodge : Bros . Page , 55 ; F . Gower , 554 ; G . Price , 554 ; S . M . Pipe , 130 G ; A . G . Clements , Sec . 1306 ; S . Darley , 1421 . ; and R . Hirst , 1421 ; and severally returned thanks for their election .
Bro . Musto proposed , in appreciative language , a vote of thanks to Bro . P . M . Cundick for his able discharge of the duties of the chair , and also moved that the highest honour the lodge could bestow , that of Honorary Membership , be conferred upon that brother . Bro . Berry , P . M ., seconded this ; both of the speakers expressing some surprise that , so well-known a Preceptor
as Bro . Cundick was , he had not previously been made an honorary member or invited to work the Sections . In returning his thanks for thc honour the lodge had done him , Bro . Cundick , P . M ., thanked the brethren very sincerely for these marks of their appreciation . As had been expressed , he almost wondered he had not been invited to work the Fifteen Sections earlier ; and recollected
as though now an honorary member of about twenty lodges of instruction , he had worked a Section in the Yarborough Lodge of Instruction thirteen years ago for the first time , at which time Bro . D . Scurr was his tutor . Bro . Cundick concluded toy again expressing his sincere thanks for being
elected an honorary member of the lodge , for which he would at all times be pleased to do anything in his power . The working brethren were also heartily thanked , and a thorough ' . y successful meeting was closed in harmony , and adjourned until the 2 nd prox ., when Bro . G . H . Stephens will preside .
BURDETT COUTTS LODGE ( No . 1278 ) . — The regular meeting of the above lodge took place on Saturday last , at the Lamb Tavern , opposite the Bethnal Green Junction , Great Eastern Railway . Lodge was opened " at eight o'clock by Bros . Richardson , VV . M . ; Sturtevant , VV . M . 127 S , S . VV . ; Stewart , J . W . ; Hammond , S . D . ; Brittain , J . D . ; Sturtevant , jun ., I . G . ;
Moss , Preceptor ; Hand , Hon . Sec . ; Chitson , D'Ardenne , Stephens , and others . After the usual business had been transacted the initiation ceremony was worked , Bro . Chitson , candidate . Bro . Hammon * * assisted Bro . Moss to work the First Section of the Lecture , Bro . Brittian the Second , Bro . Hand the Third , ar . J the whole of the brethren assisted in the Fourth .
Bro . Sturtevant was unanimously elected VV . M . for the meeting to be held this ( Saturday ) evening . It was also arranged to work the Fifteen Sections on the 13 th of May , when Bro . Moss will occupy the chair . Several announcement were made and lodge was closed . The members of this lod «* e offer a hearty welcome to visiting brethren who will find the lodge quarters easy of access and very comfortable .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —A regular meeting of the above lodge was held at Bro . F . Richardson ' s , Royal Edward , Mare-street , Hackney , on the 19 th inst . Present : Bros . IT . Forss , VV . M . ; Dignam , S . VV . ; Morling , J . W . ; Corbie , S . D . ; Jones , I . G . J VV . Fieldwick , P . M . Preceptor ; C . Diamond , Hon . Sec ; Olleyand others .
, Lodge having been duly opened and minutesconlirmedjwas advanced , and Bro . Olley having been tested and entrusted , Lodge was opened up and the ceremony of raising impressively worked . The Third Section of the Lecture was worked from the chair , the brethren assisting . Lodge
was closed down in the several Degrees , and Bro . Dignam was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and lodge was closed in due form . This lodgeof instruction meets every Wednesday evening , and brethren seeking instruction mig ht advantageously pay it a visit , when they may rely upon a cordial welcome .
TREDEGAR LODGE ( No . 1625 ) . —There was a crowded meeting at this lodge on Monday last , when the Fifteen Ecc ' . ions were worked ; Bro . D . Moss , S . D . 1275 , in the chair . The following influential brethren kindly lent their assistance , and helped to render the occasion thoroughly successful : Bros . T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 and 933 , S . VV . ; W . H . Myers , P . M . S 20 and 1445 , J . W . ; B . Cundick
P . M . 14 Z 1 , I . P . M . ; VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; C Breden , P . M . 7 S 1 ; W . H . Hubbert , 1 G 25 ; W . McDonald , J . W . M 45 ; Evans , W . M . 1260 ; J . L . Anderson , 554 ; J . J . Merry , P . M . 554 ; Capt . T . F . Harvey , S . D . 174 ; F , Robinson , J . W . 7 S 1 ; M . Cohen , 205 ; Coote , 1278 ; A . Scheerboom , P . M . 7 S 1 ; H . VV . Caton , 20 G ; Deason , VV . M . ; J . K . Pringle , S . D . 7 S 1 ; E . J . Anning , P . M . I Gas ; J . ' Taylor , S . D . 554 ; T . Clark , S . D . 1178 ; T . W .
Jones , P . M . 917 ; C Eschwege , D . C . 1349 ; VV . Richardson , 174 ; Bell , P . M . 117 S ; S . G . Bonner , 1278 ; R . Brittain , 127 S ; VV . J . Musto , 1349 ; li . Stewart , 1278 , Hon . Sec ; T . J . Tyer , J . W . 130 G ; A . G . Clements , 130 G ; Richmond , 205 ; T . Decks , 1349 ; G . II . Stephens , S . D . 1 G 23 ( Freemason ) ; and others . After due preliminaries , the Fifteen Sections were worked from the chair , the following brethren respectively assist-
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in" : First Lecture . —First Section , Bro . Hammond , 127 S ; Second , Bro . Brittain , 1278 ; Third , Bro . Hubbert , 1625 ; Fourth , Bro . T . Clark , S . D . 117 S ; Fifth , Bro . VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; Sixth , Bro . B . Cundick , P . M . 1421 ; and Seventh , Bro . T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 and 933 . Second Lecture . —First Section , Bro . VV . J . Musto , 1349 ; Second , Bro . Eschwege , 1349 ; Third , Bro . Stewart , 127 S ;
Fourth , Bro . Pringle , I . G . 7 S 1 ; and Fifth , Bro . VV . H . Myers , P . M . S 20 and 1 445 . Third Lecture . —First Section , Bro . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; Second , Bro . McDonald , J . W . 1445 ; and Third , Bro . 'Taylor , S . D . 554 . At the conclusion of the working , which gave great satisfaction , the following brethren were duly admitted members of the lodges : Bros . IT . VV . Caton , 206 ; M . Cohen , 205 ;
S . G . Bonner , 1278 ; T . Deeks , 1349 ; and VV . J . Musto , 1349 ; anc ' severally returned thanks . A vote of thanks , to be recorded upon the minutes , together with the honorary membership of the lodge , was unanimously accorded to Bro . Moss for the really able and efficient manner in which he had discharged his important duties that evening .
Bro . Moss expressed his thanks for the kindness of the remarks of the proposer and seconder of the resolution , and his willingness to assist in any similar undertaking . Bro . Barnes , P . M ., followed with some encouraging remarks to the younger brethren , who had worked , and who , with the older brethren , had acquitted themselves so admirably ; and lodge was closed .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held on the 20 th inst ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , E . C , the offices being filled as follows : Bros . Vialls , W . M . ; Money , S . W . j Stoddart , J . W . j Chubb , S . D . j Morriss , J . D . ; J . G . Langton , I . G . ; Sudlow , Preceptor ; and ' [ . T . Tanquerav , acting Secretary . Among the brethren
present were Bros . Shaw , Pocock , Marshall , S . Saunders , Johnson , Duret , and Fahay . Visitors : Bros . VV . Gurson , 1693 , and Dawson , P . M . 176 S . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of Ihe last meeting read and confirmed , after which the lodge opened up to the Third Degree , and resumed in the First , when the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,
Bro . Bue acting as candidate . After a " call off , " the lodge resumed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Sudlow , Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , worked the First Section of the First Lecture . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Pocock proposed , Bro . Sudlow seconded ,
and it was carried unanimously " That Bro . William Gurson , of Kingsland Lodge , No . 1693 , be elected a memberof this lodge of Instruction . " Bro . Money . was unanimouslyelected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the VV . M . having risen for the second and third times the 'lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
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MOIRA CHAPTER ( No . 92 ) . —A meeting of this distinguished chapter took place on Friday week at the Albion , when Bros . Brianski and Phillips were duly and effectively exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A . Masons . M . E . Comp . Gould , P . G . S ., presided at the banquet in the unavoidable absence of M . E . Comp . Meadows , M . D ., and which nleasant irathering was marked by all that excellence
of " menu " for which the Albion is renowned . There are many worthy brethren and companions sojourning here and there on the world ' s surface to whom the mention of the Albion will recall pleasant meetings and parted friends . The loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with much hearty goodwill . Comp . Woodford , P . P . G . S . and LP Z . St . James's Chapter , No . 2 , returned thanks for "The Grand Officers . " Many excelle t speeches were made , and the
companions separated at an early hour , though work had lasted until nearly seven o ' clock , having spent a most enjoyable evening , sorry to part , and hoping ere long to meet again . Among those present were M . E . Comps . Gould , Noakes , Carter , Home , Atkins ( one of the oldest existing Masons ) , Peacock , Wilkinson , Pringle , JHoule , and Woodford ( visitor ) , and several others whose names we did not , unfortunately , catch .
LION AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . — There was a most successful gathering of this favourite Chapter on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Among the companions present we noticed Comps . C . Arkell , M . E . Z . ; E . K Storr , H . ; C . B . Cheese , J . ; H . Cuff , S . E . ; VV . F . Darnell , S . N . pro tem ; T . Cohu , P . S . ; T . Perry , ist Asst . ;
VV . Medwin , 2 nd Asst . ; also F . D . Rees Copestick and I . C . Chapman , P . Z . s ; J . Kent , G . J . Potter , J . I- ' . Grocott , E . Bernard , J . Copestick , J . 'Taylor , T . S . Holland , VV . R . Dixon , G . S . Bigley , and Dr . Dingle . Thc visitors were Comps . Walter Gompertz , P . Z . 141 ; and R . Bright , of the Victoria Chapter . 'There were two brethren proposed for exaltation at the next meeting of the chapter .
The M . E . / . in the name of the chapter presented Comp . F . D . Rees Copestick , P . Z ., with a testimonial expressive of the high esteem in which his past services are held by the companions . The testimonial consists of an inscription on vellum , which was beautifully executed by Comp . George Kenning , P . Z . and Treas . of the chapter . Comp . Copestick respondedin suitable terms , and declared
himself always ready to take any work in the chapter when called upon . On the motion of Comp . Storr , a sum of two guineas was subscribed to the Benevolent Institution for aged Freemasons . After the closing of the chapter , the companions adjourned to the supper-room , and having partaken of an excellent repast the toasts peculiar to Royal Arch Masonry were ably given by the M . E . Z . and cordially responded to by the companions .
PATTISON CHAPTER ( No . 913 ) . —A convocation of the above chapter was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Lord Raglan 'Tavern , Burrage-road , Plumstead . Comp . T . D . Hayes , M . E . Z ., presided ; and among the officers and companions present were Comps . IL J .
Butter , I . P . Z ., who , in the unavoidable absence of Comp . Lloyd , took the post of H . ; C Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; E . Denton , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . G . ist A . S . Kent , Treas . ; Eugene Sweny , J . ; H . Pryce , S . E . ; R . Edmonds , ist A . S . ; H . Mabbett , Janitor ; W . Rees , II . Hewitson , E . li . Saunders , N . G .
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Bone , H . Wilson , J . H . Roberts , J . Randall , C . Elks , G . R . Nichols , VV . Richey , M . E . Z . 51 j and C . Jolly ( Free , mason ) . The chapter having been opened and the companions admitted , the election of oflicers for the ensuing twelve months took place , when the following were in every case unanimously elected : Comps . VV . B . Lloyd , as Z . ; Eugene
Sweny , H . ; H . Mason , J . H . Pryce , S . E . ; R . Edmonds , S . N . ; R . J . Cock , ist Asst . ; A . Penfold , Treas . ; and H . Mabbett , janitor . The next business was the consideration of a notice of motion , given by Comp . Butter , to the effect that this chapter be removed to the High School for Boys at Fox-hill , Plumstead .
In movingthe question , Comp . Butter went over the same ground he had traveised when bringing a similar motion before the Pattison Lodge , a fortnight before ; and after Comp . Edmonds had seconded the motion it was carried unanimously . There being nothing else before the chapter , it was closed in due form , and the companions partook of supper . After the usual loyal and Arch Masonic toasts had been
honoured , the name of Comp . Penfold was coupled with that of "The Grand Superintendent of Kent , Lord Holmesdale ; and thc rest of the Grand Officers ; " and , in responding , he thanked them lor the honour . He and the other Grand Officers present were pleased to sec that the Pattison Chapter received their names so loyally , and they were also honoured by being in such proud positions . In the name of himself , and Comps . Coupland and Denton , he thanked them for the toast .
I he next toast was that of " The Past Principals of the Chapter , " coupled with the name of Comp . Coupland , who thanked them , and said that since the consecration of the chapter every Past Principal had carried out the ceremonies in a spirit that had been understood by the companions generally . Since the time he had the honour of being Z . they had , on the authority of a learned and esteemed
companion , changed the whole principles of the working . It was so much changed that he felt that if he was called upon to do the working of the chairs over again he could not do it , unless he went into their chapter of instruction , and worked up again in the new ritual . He felt , however , that the Past Principals had done their-best , and would do the same again with pleasure for the interests and prosperity of the chapter .
Comp . Coupland then proposed "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " whom he had known in Masonry for the last twenty years , during the whole of which time he had never ceased to work hard for both the Craft and Royal Arch Masonry . He was only sorry that on account of Comp . Hayes' health he was compelled to reside so far from them as Hastings , but trusted he would long be spared to come among them at their Craft and Arch meetings , and give his valuable council and support to both .
Comp . Hayes , in response , thanked Comp . Coupland for his kind remarks , and all of them for the courteous and genial support given to him during his year of office ; without which he ielt he never could have carried out the duties . With respect to the remarks of Comp . Coupland as to the alteration of the ritual , he would say that although a word had been altered here and there , the ritual used
wis identical in spirit with the old style ; but as in nature there were changes , so was it necessary to change and improve their ritual . In spring , the trees were green with leaves ; in summer , ripe with fruit or foliage ; and in autumn , glorious in their many tints . It was the same with language ; the Roman , the Saxon , and the Norman had by turns helped to improve their native tongue , and
thus built up the most fluent and expressive language in the world ; and so it was with the ritual , which being of oral tradition , had improved with the language . The only change had been the right interpretation and use of certain Hebrew , Chaldaic , or Assyrian characters , and lor which interpretation they were indebted to their esteemed Comp . Robinson , P . P . G . H . for Kent , who had toned down
the jarring elements , and evolved a perfect ritual without at all altering thc ancient landmarks of the Order . The next toast was that of "The Visitors , " and in response , Comp . Richey gave a most interesting account of his Masonic career since leaving Woolwich some seven years ago for Colchester . He was now W . M . of the Angel Lodge , No . 51 , and at the same time M . E . Z . of
thc Patriotic Chapter , No . 51 , a circumstance unique in the annals of Colchester Freemasonry . He was the first military Mason who had ever been Master of the Angel Lodge , and was the first VV . M . who had ever held the installation banquet in Colchester Castle , with the mayor and corporation in their gold chains and robes of oflice to banquet with him . This he considered a remarkable list of
fortunate and memorable circumstances , and made him feel proud of his Masonic life , the first start of which had been made in Woolwich . Although he had been so long at Colchester , bis cable tow had a long reach , and was continually pulling him back to Woolwich , and now that he had again become stationed there he hoped to come
amongst them and renew that friendship and good Afasonic brotherly feeling that had so much rejoiced him in bygone days . Comp . Sweny responded for the " First and Second Principals , " and Comp . Edmonds for the " Officers ;" Comp . Jolly responded to a hearty reception of the " Masonic Press , " and then the janitor ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
MANCHESTER . —Chapter of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The bi-monthly meeting was held at the Freemasons ' Hall , Cooper-st ., on Thursday , the 20 th inst . The following companions were present : Comps : J . Dawson , Z . j VV . Nicholl , J . E . Steward , John Bladon , P . Z ., acting E . J H . Walmsley , N . ; Oldham , P . S . j Almond , ist A . S . J R . R . Lisenden ( Freemason ) . 2 nd A . S . ; J . Sly , Janitor J
Sydney Henscn , P . Z . ; John Smethurst , P . Z . ; Henry L . Rocca , Hugh J . R . Bayley , K . L . Littler , W . J . Souter , John G . Elderton , John Church , and VV . J . Edwards , Treas . Visitors : Comps . Geo . Hunt , 1496 J Jas . McGrath , 149 G ; Geo . Burslem , 149 G ; and Robt . Godfrey , M . E . Z . 129 , P . P . G . D . C Cumberland and Westmorland .
The chapter was opened at six o ' clock in the usual manner , and at G . 30 the companions adjourned to tea At 7 . 20 they re-assembled in the lodge room , and Bro . Wm . Hardcastle , 15 SS , was duly exalted to the holy R . A . Dcgieeby the M . E . Z ., assisted by his officers in such a manner that certainly could not be surpassed , as in addition to the three lectures being delivered by the First
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554 5 Middleton , P . M . 554 ; H . Cotter , 554 ; W . Cross , J . W . 554 , Hon . Sec ; J . Taylor , S . D . 554 ; J . L . Anderson , 554 ; W . Hawes , 554 * A . Walters , 554 ; VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; L . Ettling , 1259 ; J . H . Pringle , S . D . 7 S 1 ; J . G . Twinn , I . G . 1306 ; S . Y . Waterer , 1421 ; C . H . Bardouleau , 1421 : Dr . T . Lowe , M . C . 1421 ; B . Stewart , 127 S EvansW . M . 1260 ; VV . H . Myers , P . M . S 20 ; A . D .
; , Moss , S . D . 1275 ; H . VVilson , VV . Seymour , VV . McDonald , J . W . 1445 ; J . T . K . Job , W . M . 107 G ; J . T . O'Callaghan " Ethridge . Visitors : Bros . G . Page , 55 ; F . Gower and G . Price , 554 ; A . G . Clements , Hon . Sec . 1306 ; S . M . Pipe , 1306 ; S . Darley , 1421 ; Shadrake , 1457 ; Mellish , R . Hurst , 1 4 21 , and G . H . Stephens ( Freemason ) , and others .
After due formalities lodge was fully opend up and re sumcd , the following is a list of the workers : First Lecture First Section , Bro . J . L . Anderson , 554 ; Second , Bro C . H . Bardouleau , 1421 ; Third , Bro . T . Loane , M . C 1421 ; Fourth , Bro . J . J . Berry , P . M . 554 ; Fifth , Bro G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1 G 23 ; Sixth , Bro . VV . Musto , P . M 1349 ; Seventh , Bro . B . Stewart , 127 S .
Second Lecture : First Section , Bro . T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 ; Second , Bro . J . j . Berry , P . M . 554 ; Third , Bro . D . Moss , S . D . 1275 ; Fourth , Bro . J . H . Pringle , S . D . 7 S 1 ; Fifth , Bro . VV . II . Myers , P . M . S 20 . Third Lecture : First Section , Bro . VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; Second , Bro . J . Andrews , P . M . 1227 ; 'Third , Bro . J . 'Taylor , S . D . 554 .
The whole of the rendering of the beautiful responses were acknowledged to be of the highest orderof excellence , and gave general satisfaction . The following brethren were admitted members of the lodge : Bros . Page , 55 ; F . Gower , 554 ; G . Price , 554 ; S . M . Pipe , 130 G ; A . G . Clements , Sec . 1306 ; S . Darley , 1421 . ; and R . Hirst , 1421 ; and severally returned thanks for their election .
Bro . Musto proposed , in appreciative language , a vote of thanks to Bro . P . M . Cundick for his able discharge of the duties of the chair , and also moved that the highest honour the lodge could bestow , that of Honorary Membership , be conferred upon that brother . Bro . Berry , P . M ., seconded this ; both of the speakers expressing some surprise that , so well-known a Preceptor
as Bro . Cundick was , he had not previously been made an honorary member or invited to work the Sections . In returning his thanks for thc honour the lodge had done him , Bro . Cundick , P . M ., thanked the brethren very sincerely for these marks of their appreciation . As had been expressed , he almost wondered he had not been invited to work the Fifteen Sections earlier ; and recollected
as though now an honorary member of about twenty lodges of instruction , he had worked a Section in the Yarborough Lodge of Instruction thirteen years ago for the first time , at which time Bro . D . Scurr was his tutor . Bro . Cundick concluded toy again expressing his sincere thanks for being
elected an honorary member of the lodge , for which he would at all times be pleased to do anything in his power . The working brethren were also heartily thanked , and a thorough ' . y successful meeting was closed in harmony , and adjourned until the 2 nd prox ., when Bro . G . H . Stephens will preside .
BURDETT COUTTS LODGE ( No . 1278 ) . — The regular meeting of the above lodge took place on Saturday last , at the Lamb Tavern , opposite the Bethnal Green Junction , Great Eastern Railway . Lodge was opened " at eight o'clock by Bros . Richardson , VV . M . ; Sturtevant , VV . M . 127 S , S . VV . ; Stewart , J . W . ; Hammond , S . D . ; Brittain , J . D . ; Sturtevant , jun ., I . G . ;
Moss , Preceptor ; Hand , Hon . Sec . ; Chitson , D'Ardenne , Stephens , and others . After the usual business had been transacted the initiation ceremony was worked , Bro . Chitson , candidate . Bro . Hammon * * assisted Bro . Moss to work the First Section of the Lecture , Bro . Brittian the Second , Bro . Hand the Third , ar . J the whole of the brethren assisted in the Fourth .
Bro . Sturtevant was unanimously elected VV . M . for the meeting to be held this ( Saturday ) evening . It was also arranged to work the Fifteen Sections on the 13 th of May , when Bro . Moss will occupy the chair . Several announcement were made and lodge was closed . The members of this lod «* e offer a hearty welcome to visiting brethren who will find the lodge quarters easy of access and very comfortable .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —A regular meeting of the above lodge was held at Bro . F . Richardson ' s , Royal Edward , Mare-street , Hackney , on the 19 th inst . Present : Bros . IT . Forss , VV . M . ; Dignam , S . VV . ; Morling , J . W . ; Corbie , S . D . ; Jones , I . G . J VV . Fieldwick , P . M . Preceptor ; C . Diamond , Hon . Sec ; Olleyand others .
, Lodge having been duly opened and minutesconlirmedjwas advanced , and Bro . Olley having been tested and entrusted , Lodge was opened up and the ceremony of raising impressively worked . The Third Section of the Lecture was worked from the chair , the brethren assisting . Lodge
was closed down in the several Degrees , and Bro . Dignam was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and lodge was closed in due form . This lodgeof instruction meets every Wednesday evening , and brethren seeking instruction mig ht advantageously pay it a visit , when they may rely upon a cordial welcome .
TREDEGAR LODGE ( No . 1625 ) . —There was a crowded meeting at this lodge on Monday last , when the Fifteen Ecc ' . ions were worked ; Bro . D . Moss , S . D . 1275 , in the chair . The following influential brethren kindly lent their assistance , and helped to render the occasion thoroughly successful : Bros . T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 and 933 , S . VV . ; W . H . Myers , P . M . S 20 and 1445 , J . W . ; B . Cundick
P . M . 14 Z 1 , I . P . M . ; VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; C Breden , P . M . 7 S 1 ; W . H . Hubbert , 1 G 25 ; W . McDonald , J . W . M 45 ; Evans , W . M . 1260 ; J . L . Anderson , 554 ; J . J . Merry , P . M . 554 ; Capt . T . F . Harvey , S . D . 174 ; F , Robinson , J . W . 7 S 1 ; M . Cohen , 205 ; Coote , 1278 ; A . Scheerboom , P . M . 7 S 1 ; H . VV . Caton , 20 G ; Deason , VV . M . ; J . K . Pringle , S . D . 7 S 1 ; E . J . Anning , P . M . I Gas ; J . ' Taylor , S . D . 554 ; T . Clark , S . D . 1178 ; T . W .
Jones , P . M . 917 ; C Eschwege , D . C . 1349 ; VV . Richardson , 174 ; Bell , P . M . 117 S ; S . G . Bonner , 1278 ; R . Brittain , 127 S ; VV . J . Musto , 1349 ; li . Stewart , 1278 , Hon . Sec ; T . J . Tyer , J . W . 130 G ; A . G . Clements , 130 G ; Richmond , 205 ; T . Decks , 1349 ; G . II . Stephens , S . D . 1 G 23 ( Freemason ) ; and others . After due preliminaries , the Fifteen Sections were worked from the chair , the following brethren respectively assist-
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in" : First Lecture . —First Section , Bro . Hammond , 127 S ; Second , Bro . Brittain , 1278 ; Third , Bro . Hubbert , 1625 ; Fourth , Bro . T . Clark , S . D . 117 S ; Fifth , Bro . VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; Sixth , Bro . B . Cundick , P . M . 1421 ; and Seventh , Bro . T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 and 933 . Second Lecture . —First Section , Bro . VV . J . Musto , 1349 ; Second , Bro . Eschwege , 1349 ; Third , Bro . Stewart , 127 S ;
Fourth , Bro . Pringle , I . G . 7 S 1 ; and Fifth , Bro . VV . H . Myers , P . M . S 20 and 1 445 . Third Lecture . —First Section , Bro . Musto , P . M . 1349 ; Second , Bro . McDonald , J . W . 1445 ; and Third , Bro . 'Taylor , S . D . 554 . At the conclusion of the working , which gave great satisfaction , the following brethren were duly admitted members of the lodges : Bros . IT . VV . Caton , 206 ; M . Cohen , 205 ;
S . G . Bonner , 1278 ; T . Deeks , 1349 ; and VV . J . Musto , 1349 ; anc ' severally returned thanks . A vote of thanks , to be recorded upon the minutes , together with the honorary membership of the lodge , was unanimously accorded to Bro . Moss for the really able and efficient manner in which he had discharged his important duties that evening .
Bro . Moss expressed his thanks for the kindness of the remarks of the proposer and seconder of the resolution , and his willingness to assist in any similar undertaking . Bro . Barnes , P . M ., followed with some encouraging remarks to the younger brethren , who had worked , and who , with the older brethren , had acquitted themselves so admirably ; and lodge was closed .
LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held on the 20 th inst ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , E . C , the offices being filled as follows : Bros . Vialls , W . M . ; Money , S . W . j Stoddart , J . W . j Chubb , S . D . j Morriss , J . D . ; J . G . Langton , I . G . ; Sudlow , Preceptor ; and ' [ . T . Tanquerav , acting Secretary . Among the brethren
present were Bros . Shaw , Pocock , Marshall , S . Saunders , Johnson , Duret , and Fahay . Visitors : Bros . VV . Gurson , 1693 , and Dawson , P . M . 176 S . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of Ihe last meeting read and confirmed , after which the lodge opened up to the Third Degree , and resumed in the First , when the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,
Bro . Bue acting as candidate . After a " call off , " the lodge resumed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Sudlow , Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , worked the First Section of the First Lecture . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Pocock proposed , Bro . Sudlow seconded ,
and it was carried unanimously " That Bro . William Gurson , of Kingsland Lodge , No . 1693 , be elected a memberof this lodge of Instruction . " Bro . Money . was unanimouslyelected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the VV . M . having risen for the second and third times the 'lodge was closed in perfect harmony .
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MOIRA CHAPTER ( No . 92 ) . —A meeting of this distinguished chapter took place on Friday week at the Albion , when Bros . Brianski and Phillips were duly and effectively exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A . Masons . M . E . Comp . Gould , P . G . S ., presided at the banquet in the unavoidable absence of M . E . Comp . Meadows , M . D ., and which nleasant irathering was marked by all that excellence
of " menu " for which the Albion is renowned . There are many worthy brethren and companions sojourning here and there on the world ' s surface to whom the mention of the Albion will recall pleasant meetings and parted friends . The loyal and Masonic toasts were given and received with much hearty goodwill . Comp . Woodford , P . P . G . S . and LP Z . St . James's Chapter , No . 2 , returned thanks for "The Grand Officers . " Many excelle t speeches were made , and the
companions separated at an early hour , though work had lasted until nearly seven o ' clock , having spent a most enjoyable evening , sorry to part , and hoping ere long to meet again . Among those present were M . E . Comps . Gould , Noakes , Carter , Home , Atkins ( one of the oldest existing Masons ) , Peacock , Wilkinson , Pringle , JHoule , and Woodford ( visitor ) , and several others whose names we did not , unfortunately , catch .
LION AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . — There was a most successful gathering of this favourite Chapter on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Among the companions present we noticed Comps . C . Arkell , M . E . Z . ; E . K Storr , H . ; C . B . Cheese , J . ; H . Cuff , S . E . ; VV . F . Darnell , S . N . pro tem ; T . Cohu , P . S . ; T . Perry , ist Asst . ;
VV . Medwin , 2 nd Asst . ; also F . D . Rees Copestick and I . C . Chapman , P . Z . s ; J . Kent , G . J . Potter , J . I- ' . Grocott , E . Bernard , J . Copestick , J . 'Taylor , T . S . Holland , VV . R . Dixon , G . S . Bigley , and Dr . Dingle . Thc visitors were Comps . Walter Gompertz , P . Z . 141 ; and R . Bright , of the Victoria Chapter . 'There were two brethren proposed for exaltation at the next meeting of the chapter .
The M . E . / . in the name of the chapter presented Comp . F . D . Rees Copestick , P . Z ., with a testimonial expressive of the high esteem in which his past services are held by the companions . The testimonial consists of an inscription on vellum , which was beautifully executed by Comp . George Kenning , P . Z . and Treas . of the chapter . Comp . Copestick respondedin suitable terms , and declared
himself always ready to take any work in the chapter when called upon . On the motion of Comp . Storr , a sum of two guineas was subscribed to the Benevolent Institution for aged Freemasons . After the closing of the chapter , the companions adjourned to the supper-room , and having partaken of an excellent repast the toasts peculiar to Royal Arch Masonry were ably given by the M . E . Z . and cordially responded to by the companions .
PATTISON CHAPTER ( No . 913 ) . —A convocation of the above chapter was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Lord Raglan 'Tavern , Burrage-road , Plumstead . Comp . T . D . Hayes , M . E . Z ., presided ; and among the officers and companions present were Comps . IL J .
Butter , I . P . Z ., who , in the unavoidable absence of Comp . Lloyd , took the post of H . ; C Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; E . Denton , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . G . ist A . S . Kent , Treas . ; Eugene Sweny , J . ; H . Pryce , S . E . ; R . Edmonds , ist A . S . ; H . Mabbett , Janitor ; W . Rees , II . Hewitson , E . li . Saunders , N . G .
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Bone , H . Wilson , J . H . Roberts , J . Randall , C . Elks , G . R . Nichols , VV . Richey , M . E . Z . 51 j and C . Jolly ( Free , mason ) . The chapter having been opened and the companions admitted , the election of oflicers for the ensuing twelve months took place , when the following were in every case unanimously elected : Comps . VV . B . Lloyd , as Z . ; Eugene
Sweny , H . ; H . Mason , J . H . Pryce , S . E . ; R . Edmonds , S . N . ; R . J . Cock , ist Asst . ; A . Penfold , Treas . ; and H . Mabbett , janitor . The next business was the consideration of a notice of motion , given by Comp . Butter , to the effect that this chapter be removed to the High School for Boys at Fox-hill , Plumstead .
In movingthe question , Comp . Butter went over the same ground he had traveised when bringing a similar motion before the Pattison Lodge , a fortnight before ; and after Comp . Edmonds had seconded the motion it was carried unanimously . There being nothing else before the chapter , it was closed in due form , and the companions partook of supper . After the usual loyal and Arch Masonic toasts had been
honoured , the name of Comp . Penfold was coupled with that of "The Grand Superintendent of Kent , Lord Holmesdale ; and thc rest of the Grand Officers ; " and , in responding , he thanked them lor the honour . He and the other Grand Officers present were pleased to sec that the Pattison Chapter received their names so loyally , and they were also honoured by being in such proud positions . In the name of himself , and Comps . Coupland and Denton , he thanked them for the toast .
I he next toast was that of " The Past Principals of the Chapter , " coupled with the name of Comp . Coupland , who thanked them , and said that since the consecration of the chapter every Past Principal had carried out the ceremonies in a spirit that had been understood by the companions generally . Since the time he had the honour of being Z . they had , on the authority of a learned and esteemed
companion , changed the whole principles of the working . It was so much changed that he felt that if he was called upon to do the working of the chairs over again he could not do it , unless he went into their chapter of instruction , and worked up again in the new ritual . He felt , however , that the Past Principals had done their-best , and would do the same again with pleasure for the interests and prosperity of the chapter .
Comp . Coupland then proposed "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " whom he had known in Masonry for the last twenty years , during the whole of which time he had never ceased to work hard for both the Craft and Royal Arch Masonry . He was only sorry that on account of Comp . Hayes' health he was compelled to reside so far from them as Hastings , but trusted he would long be spared to come among them at their Craft and Arch meetings , and give his valuable council and support to both .
Comp . Hayes , in response , thanked Comp . Coupland for his kind remarks , and all of them for the courteous and genial support given to him during his year of office ; without which he ielt he never could have carried out the duties . With respect to the remarks of Comp . Coupland as to the alteration of the ritual , he would say that although a word had been altered here and there , the ritual used
wis identical in spirit with the old style ; but as in nature there were changes , so was it necessary to change and improve their ritual . In spring , the trees were green with leaves ; in summer , ripe with fruit or foliage ; and in autumn , glorious in their many tints . It was the same with language ; the Roman , the Saxon , and the Norman had by turns helped to improve their native tongue , and
thus built up the most fluent and expressive language in the world ; and so it was with the ritual , which being of oral tradition , had improved with the language . The only change had been the right interpretation and use of certain Hebrew , Chaldaic , or Assyrian characters , and lor which interpretation they were indebted to their esteemed Comp . Robinson , P . P . G . H . for Kent , who had toned down
the jarring elements , and evolved a perfect ritual without at all altering thc ancient landmarks of the Order . The next toast was that of "The Visitors , " and in response , Comp . Richey gave a most interesting account of his Masonic career since leaving Woolwich some seven years ago for Colchester . He was now W . M . of the Angel Lodge , No . 51 , and at the same time M . E . Z . of
thc Patriotic Chapter , No . 51 , a circumstance unique in the annals of Colchester Freemasonry . He was the first military Mason who had ever been Master of the Angel Lodge , and was the first VV . M . who had ever held the installation banquet in Colchester Castle , with the mayor and corporation in their gold chains and robes of oflice to banquet with him . This he considered a remarkable list of
fortunate and memorable circumstances , and made him feel proud of his Masonic life , the first start of which had been made in Woolwich . Although he had been so long at Colchester , bis cable tow had a long reach , and was continually pulling him back to Woolwich , and now that he had again become stationed there he hoped to come
amongst them and renew that friendship and good Afasonic brotherly feeling that had so much rejoiced him in bygone days . Comp . Sweny responded for the " First and Second Principals , " and Comp . Edmonds for the " Officers ;" Comp . Jolly responded to a hearty reception of the " Masonic Press , " and then the janitor ' s toast concluded the proceedings .
MANCHESTER . —Chapter of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The bi-monthly meeting was held at the Freemasons ' Hall , Cooper-st ., on Thursday , the 20 th inst . The following companions were present : Comps : J . Dawson , Z . j VV . Nicholl , J . E . Steward , John Bladon , P . Z ., acting E . J H . Walmsley , N . ; Oldham , P . S . j Almond , ist A . S . J R . R . Lisenden ( Freemason ) . 2 nd A . S . ; J . Sly , Janitor J
Sydney Henscn , P . Z . ; John Smethurst , P . Z . ; Henry L . Rocca , Hugh J . R . Bayley , K . L . Littler , W . J . Souter , John G . Elderton , John Church , and VV . J . Edwards , Treas . Visitors : Comps . Geo . Hunt , 1496 J Jas . McGrath , 149 G ; Geo . Burslem , 149 G ; and Robt . Godfrey , M . E . Z . 129 , P . P . G . D . C Cumberland and Westmorland .
The chapter was opened at six o ' clock in the usual manner , and at G . 30 the companions adjourned to tea At 7 . 20 they re-assembled in the lodge room , and Bro . Wm . Hardcastle , 15 SS , was duly exalted to the holy R . A . Dcgieeby the M . E . Z ., assisted by his officers in such a manner that certainly could not be surpassed , as in addition to the three lectures being delivered by the First