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Craft Masonry.
The business of the evening being concluded , tho lodge was closed in due form , aud the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , that of the Grand Officers being responded to by Bro . James Coward , G . Org . ; The Visitors by Bro . Rowland , of No . 700 ; The Worshipful Master by Bro . Allen der ; The Past Masters by Bros . Sharpe and Warren ; the Treasurer and Secretary by Bros . Boys and States . It was announced that a charter for a new chapter had
been obtained , which will shortly be opened . LODGE TEMPERANCE IN THE EAST ( No . S 9 S ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at G , Newby-place , Poplar . Present : Bros . Cannon , W . M . ; Manfleet , S . W . ; Youens , J . W . ; Williams , S . D . ; Paine , J . D . ; Shayes , I . G . ; Devesou , P . M ., Treas . ; Shaboe , P . M ., Chap . ; Youens , Sec ; Smith , Duncan , Walker , and Deveson , P . M . ' s . Visitors :
Bros . Chivers , P . M . ; Duff , Cay / . er , and McLean . Bros . Collier , Sanders , and Strakor were raised , and Bro . Mackey was passed . The sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted hy tho loclge to the Aged Freemasons' Benevolent Institution .
SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( No . 1 , 158 ) . —The usual meeting of this loclge was held on Tuesday evening , tho 2 GUi ult ., at the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth . Bro . Robert E . Clarke , W . M ., presided ; Bros . Bayfield , S . AV . ; C . E . Thompson , J . W . ; Towers , S . D . ; Page , J . D . ; Vauell , I . G . Thompson , P . M . ancl Treas . ; Pulsf ' ord , P . M . and Sec . ; Henry Potter , P . M ., and a good muster of the brethren . Tho lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmedBros . BeckJoyceWalterWriht
, . , , g , and Dean were questioned as to their proficiency in the science , and their answers being satisfactory , the lodge was opened in the second degree , and they were all passed in it , the work being well done by the W . M . The loclge was resumed to the first degree , and Mr . Richard Rose , a candidate , was initiated into the mysteries and priviligcs of ancient Freemasonry . A contribution was made on behalf of a brother in distressand several
, new candidates were proposed for initiation . The lodge was then closed in due form and with solemn prayer . This being an off night , there was no banquet provided , but in the course of the evening several toasts were given and responded to , and tlie evening was spent in complete harmony , which has ever been the distinguishing characteristic of the Southern Star Loclge .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
DERBYSHIRE . DERBY . -Provincial Grand Lodge . On Tuesday the 2 Gth ult ., the Annual Prov . G . Lodge of the Freemasons of tlie province of Derbyshire was held at the . Assembly-rooms , Derby . The Prov . G . Lodge was opened at 2 p . m . in form with solemn bBroIICOkeover " D
prayer y . . . , . Prov . G . M . The minutes of the last Prov . G . Lodge were read and confirmed . The worshipful masters of the various craft lodges in the province presented their reports , from which it appears that Masonry is on the increase throughout Derbyshire . The D . Prov . G . M . appointed the following as his provincial grand officers for the ensuing year : —Bro . R . Holland , P . M . St . Oswald LoclgeAsh bournS . W . Bro . WSaundersPMTyrian
, , ; . , .., Todge , Derby , J . W . ; Bro . Rev . W . Hope , P . G . Chap . ; Bro . T . Cox , P . G , Treas . ; Bro . S . Stone . Beaureper Loclge , Helper , P . G . R . ; Bro . Hillam , W . M ., Arboretum Lodge Derby , P . G . Sec ; Bro . S . Fonlds , W . M .,- Scarsdale Lodge , Chesterfield , P . G . S . D . ; Bro . Millward , W . M ., Phomix Ledge , Duxton P . G . J . D . ; Bro . II . Wayte , Sec of Tyrian Lodge , " Derby , P . G . S . of Works ; Bro . Ilifl ' e , Senior AVarder of Tyrian Lodge , Derby , P . G . Dir . of Cers . ;
Bro . C . Slaclc , P . A . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Bro . W . C . Haslaro , AA . M ., of the Royal Alfred Lodge , Alfreton , P . G . S . B . ; Bro . T . Drew , P . G . Organist ; Bro . F . Campion , P . G . P . ; Bro . Slinn , Tyler . Stewards—Bros . H . Goodall , and P . Hammond , Tyrian ; ancl Bros . Holbrook , and T . Roe , jun ,, Arboretum Lodge . Tlie D . Prov . G . M . made some practical remarks to the brethren on matters connected with the Masonic Orderandafter
, , some discussion , it was agreed to resuscitate the Masonic Hall Committee hy the addition of some "new blood" and a vigorous attempt will be made to obtain the requisite funds for the erection of a Masonic Hall in Derby . On the motion of Bro . H . Carson , P . Prov .. G . J . W ., seconded by Bro . Britton , P . Prov . G . J . W ., it was agreed to vote the sum of £ o 5 s . to the "Zetland
Memorial Fund . " Other business having been disposed of , the lodge closed in form . The brethren afterwards adjourned to Bro . King ' s , Bell Hotel , where a splendid banquet awaited them . Bro . R . Holland , in Prov . G . S . W ., presided ; Bro . W . Saunders , Prov . G . J . W . being tho vice-chair . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and a most enjoyable evening was spent . Amongst the brethren present were : —Officers of Prov . G .
Lodge : H . C . Okeover , D . Prov . G . M . ; AV . M . Hewitt , Prov . G . S . VV . ; Frederick Britton , Prov . G . J . W . ; Thos . Cox . Prov . G . T . ; William Saunders , Prov . G . S . ; Jn > . Farasworth , Prov . G . J . D . ; AV . Wilson , A . D . C . ; Frank Campion , Prov . G . S . B . ; Frank Iliffe , Prov . G . S . ; F . H . Flock , Piov . G . S . — Members of the Prov . G . Lodge : Alex . Butel , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; S . H . Mason , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; Joseph German , Prov . G . S . AV . ; William R . HollandProv . G . S . B . / Joseph ClaytonP . Prov . J . G . W . ;
, , Wm . Gadsby , P . Prov . G . S . ; G . T . Wright ; J . Smith , Prov . G . S . D . ; W . H . Bobart ; H . Garson , P . Prov . G . J . AV . ; T . Horsley P . Prov . S . G . AV . , James Crossley , P . Prov . G . S . W . —Visitors ' AV . Holbrook , 731 ; J . F . Baldock , 131 ; J . H . Smith , J . AV ., 731 G . A . Rooth , S . W ., 681 ; T . Royal P . M ., 625 ; H . Royal , AV . M . 625 ; Samuel Taylor , 654 ; Francis Barton , P . M ., 884 ; AVm . Naylor , P . M . 1 , 085 ; John Barrowby , G 54 ; Robt . R . Duke ,
1 , 235 ; Louis B . Twells , AV . M . 850 ; James AVorsnop , AV . M ., 1 , OSo ; Henry Barker , 1 , 179 ; E . AV . Lawson , P . M ., 353 ; Geo . Small , S ., 787 ; John Hildyard , W . U ., 1 , 235 ; Joseph Pegg , AVM ., 787 ; AVm . Smith , 1 , 235 ; J . M . Ritchie , 731 ; AValter Loverock , J . D ., 787 ; S . Rowbottom , S . AV ., 1 , 028 ; Henry J . Fouids , S . D ., 253 ancl 731 ; E . AA . Knobel , AA . M ., 353 ; J . Smithson , 3 ., 681 and 660 : James Merry , J . AV . 1 , 179 ; Reginald DarwinS . AV 1235 ; John HewittS . AV . 850 ; J . C . Merry
, , , , , , J . D ., 731 ; Christopher Slack , AV . M . 654 ; Richard AVaite , S . 253 ; Henry Goodall , J . D ., 253 ; Saml . Fouids , AV . M . 681 ; T . Roe , jun ., 731 ; AV . C . Haslam , W . M ., 1 , 028 ; Geo Barnett , 731 ; T . Ca ' ntroll , 421 ; If . Hillam , AV . M ., 731 ; AV . H . Burton , T . 731 ; G . H . Sheffield ; AVm . M . Lacey , 253 ; Rishard Keene , 253 ; II . Turner , P . M ., G 54 ; AVm . Drew , 731 .
DURHAM . GATESHEAD-OTON-TYNE . Provincial Grand Lodge . The annual Provincial Grand Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 Gth ult ., in the Freemasons' Hall , West-street , Gateshead-upon-Tyne . The lodge was opened at two o'clock by the R . W . Prov .
G . Master , Bro . J . Fawcett , assisted by Bros . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Mart ., M . P ., R . AV . D . Prov . G . M . ; Rev . J . P . Pledge , M . A ., Prov . G . S . W . ; G . Canney , M . D ., Prov . G . J . AV ., and the other officers of the Prov . G . Lodge . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Joseph Dodds , M . P ., P . Prov . G . S . W . ; R . J . Banning , M . D ., P . Prov . G . J . AV . ; Rev . G . R . Bulman , M . A . P . Prov . G . Chap . ; Rev . G . P . Wilkinson , Prov . G . Chap . ; A . CUiphamProv . G .. T / W . NorthumberlandC . BendelowP .
, , ; , Prov . G . S . D ., Shropshire ; R , Holland , Prov . G . Treas ., East Riding of Yorkshire ; S . J . AVade , AV . M . No . SO ; G . Lord , AV . M . 97 ; R . Stevenson , AV . M . 424 ; R . Graham , W . M . 509 ; H . B . Bright , as W . M ., 661 ; J . II . Jackson , AV . M . 940 : J . Tillman , AV . M . 949 ; F . H . Rahn , AV . M . 1 , 230 ; AV . Brignall , jun ., W . M . 1 , 274 ; and about 100 others .
The Prov . G . Loclge having been opened , the Prov . G . Sec , Bro . AA . H . Crookes , read the minutes of the previous annual Prov . G . Loclge , held at Durham on the 27 th Oct ., 1868 , which were confirmed . Bro . the Rev . J . Cundill , B . D ., Prov . G . Treas ., then presented his accounts , which showed that thore was a balance of £ 1 , 600 in the bank . These accounts , which had been properly audited , were then adopted . Bro . Groves , P . Prov . G . S . D .,
pursuant to notice , proposed a motion to enable the Fund Committee to award larger sums than they can at present in the shape of relief , which , having been seconded and put to the lodge , the same was lost , the voting being 33 against aud 26 for . The roll of lodges was then called , when all appeared by their representatives , who gave a most satisfactory account of the flourishing slate of their lodges . The R . W . Prov . G . M .
congratulated the lodges on the success which appeared to have attended them during the j ear , and said he was especially glad to find that out of the nineteen lodges which he had under his control eleven of them met in their own halls . He sincerely hoped the time was not far distant when every lodge in the
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Craft Masonry.
The business of the evening being concluded , tho lodge was closed in due form , aud the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , that of the Grand Officers being responded to by Bro . James Coward , G . Org . ; The Visitors by Bro . Rowland , of No . 700 ; The Worshipful Master by Bro . Allen der ; The Past Masters by Bros . Sharpe and Warren ; the Treasurer and Secretary by Bros . Boys and States . It was announced that a charter for a new chapter had
been obtained , which will shortly be opened . LODGE TEMPERANCE IN THE EAST ( No . S 9 S ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at G , Newby-place , Poplar . Present : Bros . Cannon , W . M . ; Manfleet , S . W . ; Youens , J . W . ; Williams , S . D . ; Paine , J . D . ; Shayes , I . G . ; Devesou , P . M ., Treas . ; Shaboe , P . M ., Chap . ; Youens , Sec ; Smith , Duncan , Walker , and Deveson , P . M . ' s . Visitors :
Bros . Chivers , P . M . ; Duff , Cay / . er , and McLean . Bros . Collier , Sanders , and Strakor were raised , and Bro . Mackey was passed . The sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted hy tho loclge to the Aged Freemasons' Benevolent Institution .
SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( No . 1 , 158 ) . —The usual meeting of this loclge was held on Tuesday evening , tho 2 GUi ult ., at the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth . Bro . Robert E . Clarke , W . M ., presided ; Bros . Bayfield , S . AV . ; C . E . Thompson , J . W . ; Towers , S . D . ; Page , J . D . ; Vauell , I . G . Thompson , P . M . ancl Treas . ; Pulsf ' ord , P . M . and Sec . ; Henry Potter , P . M ., and a good muster of the brethren . Tho lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmedBros . BeckJoyceWalterWriht
, . , , g , and Dean were questioned as to their proficiency in the science , and their answers being satisfactory , the lodge was opened in the second degree , and they were all passed in it , the work being well done by the W . M . The loclge was resumed to the first degree , and Mr . Richard Rose , a candidate , was initiated into the mysteries and priviligcs of ancient Freemasonry . A contribution was made on behalf of a brother in distressand several
, new candidates were proposed for initiation . The lodge was then closed in due form and with solemn prayer . This being an off night , there was no banquet provided , but in the course of the evening several toasts were given and responded to , and tlie evening was spent in complete harmony , which has ever been the distinguishing characteristic of the Southern Star Loclge .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
DERBYSHIRE . DERBY . -Provincial Grand Lodge . On Tuesday the 2 Gth ult ., the Annual Prov . G . Lodge of the Freemasons of tlie province of Derbyshire was held at the . Assembly-rooms , Derby . The Prov . G . Lodge was opened at 2 p . m . in form with solemn bBroIICOkeover " D
prayer y . . . , . Prov . G . M . The minutes of the last Prov . G . Lodge were read and confirmed . The worshipful masters of the various craft lodges in the province presented their reports , from which it appears that Masonry is on the increase throughout Derbyshire . The D . Prov . G . M . appointed the following as his provincial grand officers for the ensuing year : —Bro . R . Holland , P . M . St . Oswald LoclgeAsh bournS . W . Bro . WSaundersPMTyrian
, , ; . , .., Todge , Derby , J . W . ; Bro . Rev . W . Hope , P . G . Chap . ; Bro . T . Cox , P . G , Treas . ; Bro . S . Stone . Beaureper Loclge , Helper , P . G . R . ; Bro . Hillam , W . M ., Arboretum Lodge Derby , P . G . Sec ; Bro . S . Fonlds , W . M .,- Scarsdale Lodge , Chesterfield , P . G . S . D . ; Bro . Millward , W . M ., Phomix Ledge , Duxton P . G . J . D . ; Bro . II . Wayte , Sec of Tyrian Lodge , " Derby , P . G . S . of Works ; Bro . Ilifl ' e , Senior AVarder of Tyrian Lodge , Derby , P . G . Dir . of Cers . ;
Bro . C . Slaclc , P . A . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Bro . W . C . Haslaro , AA . M ., of the Royal Alfred Lodge , Alfreton , P . G . S . B . ; Bro . T . Drew , P . G . Organist ; Bro . F . Campion , P . G . P . ; Bro . Slinn , Tyler . Stewards—Bros . H . Goodall , and P . Hammond , Tyrian ; ancl Bros . Holbrook , and T . Roe , jun ,, Arboretum Lodge . Tlie D . Prov . G . M . made some practical remarks to the brethren on matters connected with the Masonic Orderandafter
, , some discussion , it was agreed to resuscitate the Masonic Hall Committee hy the addition of some "new blood" and a vigorous attempt will be made to obtain the requisite funds for the erection of a Masonic Hall in Derby . On the motion of Bro . H . Carson , P . Prov .. G . J . W ., seconded by Bro . Britton , P . Prov . G . J . W ., it was agreed to vote the sum of £ o 5 s . to the "Zetland
Memorial Fund . " Other business having been disposed of , the lodge closed in form . The brethren afterwards adjourned to Bro . King ' s , Bell Hotel , where a splendid banquet awaited them . Bro . R . Holland , in Prov . G . S . W ., presided ; Bro . W . Saunders , Prov . G . J . W . being tho vice-chair . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and a most enjoyable evening was spent . Amongst the brethren present were : —Officers of Prov . G .
Lodge : H . C . Okeover , D . Prov . G . M . ; AV . M . Hewitt , Prov . G . S . VV . ; Frederick Britton , Prov . G . J . W . ; Thos . Cox . Prov . G . T . ; William Saunders , Prov . G . S . ; Jn > . Farasworth , Prov . G . J . D . ; AV . Wilson , A . D . C . ; Frank Campion , Prov . G . S . B . ; Frank Iliffe , Prov . G . S . ; F . H . Flock , Piov . G . S . — Members of the Prov . G . Lodge : Alex . Butel , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; S . H . Mason , P . Prov . G . S . AV . ; Joseph German , Prov . G . S . AV . ; William R . HollandProv . G . S . B . / Joseph ClaytonP . Prov . J . G . W . ;
, , Wm . Gadsby , P . Prov . G . S . ; G . T . Wright ; J . Smith , Prov . G . S . D . ; W . H . Bobart ; H . Garson , P . Prov . G . J . AV . ; T . Horsley P . Prov . S . G . AV . , James Crossley , P . Prov . G . S . W . —Visitors ' AV . Holbrook , 731 ; J . F . Baldock , 131 ; J . H . Smith , J . AV ., 731 G . A . Rooth , S . W ., 681 ; T . Royal P . M ., 625 ; H . Royal , AV . M . 625 ; Samuel Taylor , 654 ; Francis Barton , P . M ., 884 ; AVm . Naylor , P . M . 1 , 085 ; John Barrowby , G 54 ; Robt . R . Duke ,
1 , 235 ; Louis B . Twells , AV . M . 850 ; James AVorsnop , AV . M ., 1 , OSo ; Henry Barker , 1 , 179 ; E . AV . Lawson , P . M ., 353 ; Geo . Small , S ., 787 ; John Hildyard , W . U ., 1 , 235 ; Joseph Pegg , AVM ., 787 ; AVm . Smith , 1 , 235 ; J . M . Ritchie , 731 ; AValter Loverock , J . D ., 787 ; S . Rowbottom , S . AV ., 1 , 028 ; Henry J . Fouids , S . D ., 253 ancl 731 ; E . AA . Knobel , AA . M ., 353 ; J . Smithson , 3 ., 681 and 660 : James Merry , J . AV . 1 , 179 ; Reginald DarwinS . AV 1235 ; John HewittS . AV . 850 ; J . C . Merry
, , , , , , J . D ., 731 ; Christopher Slack , AV . M . 654 ; Richard AVaite , S . 253 ; Henry Goodall , J . D ., 253 ; Saml . Fouids , AV . M . 681 ; T . Roe , jun ., 731 ; AV . C . Haslam , W . M ., 1 , 028 ; Geo Barnett , 731 ; T . Ca ' ntroll , 421 ; If . Hillam , AV . M ., 731 ; AV . H . Burton , T . 731 ; G . H . Sheffield ; AVm . M . Lacey , 253 ; Rishard Keene , 253 ; II . Turner , P . M ., G 54 ; AVm . Drew , 731 .
DURHAM . GATESHEAD-OTON-TYNE . Provincial Grand Lodge . The annual Provincial Grand Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 Gth ult ., in the Freemasons' Hall , West-street , Gateshead-upon-Tyne . The lodge was opened at two o'clock by the R . W . Prov .
G . Master , Bro . J . Fawcett , assisted by Bros . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Mart ., M . P ., R . AV . D . Prov . G . M . ; Rev . J . P . Pledge , M . A ., Prov . G . S . W . ; G . Canney , M . D ., Prov . G . J . AV ., and the other officers of the Prov . G . Lodge . Amongst the brethren present were Bros . Joseph Dodds , M . P ., P . Prov . G . S . W . ; R . J . Banning , M . D ., P . Prov . G . J . AV . ; Rev . G . R . Bulman , M . A . P . Prov . G . Chap . ; Rev . G . P . Wilkinson , Prov . G . Chap . ; A . CUiphamProv . G .. T / W . NorthumberlandC . BendelowP .
, , ; , Prov . G . S . D ., Shropshire ; R , Holland , Prov . G . Treas ., East Riding of Yorkshire ; S . J . AVade , AV . M . No . SO ; G . Lord , AV . M . 97 ; R . Stevenson , AV . M . 424 ; R . Graham , W . M . 509 ; H . B . Bright , as W . M ., 661 ; J . II . Jackson , AV . M . 940 : J . Tillman , AV . M . 949 ; F . H . Rahn , AV . M . 1 , 230 ; AV . Brignall , jun ., W . M . 1 , 274 ; and about 100 others .
The Prov . G . Loclge having been opened , the Prov . G . Sec , Bro . AA . H . Crookes , read the minutes of the previous annual Prov . G . Loclge , held at Durham on the 27 th Oct ., 1868 , which were confirmed . Bro . the Rev . J . Cundill , B . D ., Prov . G . Treas ., then presented his accounts , which showed that thore was a balance of £ 1 , 600 in the bank . These accounts , which had been properly audited , were then adopted . Bro . Groves , P . Prov . G . S . D .,
pursuant to notice , proposed a motion to enable the Fund Committee to award larger sums than they can at present in the shape of relief , which , having been seconded and put to the lodge , the same was lost , the voting being 33 against aud 26 for . The roll of lodges was then called , when all appeared by their representatives , who gave a most satisfactory account of the flourishing slate of their lodges . The R . W . Prov . G . M .
congratulated the lodges on the success which appeared to have attended them during the j ear , and said he was especially glad to find that out of the nineteen lodges which he had under his control eleven of them met in their own halls . He sincerely hoped the time was not far distant when every lodge in the