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the W . M . said that as necessary were good working Masons to support tbe Master , as thoroughly efficient officers were to aid the Commanders of Volunteer corps , and to perfect the grand cause in which most of them laboured . He could refer with pride to his officers , his Senior Warden Bro . Grmnbridge having not only worked his mother lodge well as its Master , but his Lodge of Instruction , too , as Lecture Master . His Junior Warden , Bro . Compton , was an indefatigable Masonand a good workeras were

, , the whole of the assistant officers , and he was indeed honoured by having such Masons with him—Masons who would at once establish the reputation of the Tower Hamlets Engineers' Lodge . Bro . GEUMBMDGE ( P . M . 63 ) , S . W ., and Bro . CMIPTON ( S . W . 63 ) , J . W ., responded to the toast , and assured the brethren that they were determined to discharge their duty to the lodge , considering it an honour to be ranged under its banner , and to hold the offices that had been entrusted to them .

The last toast having been given , the brethren separated , having spent one of the most pleasant Masonic days that had for a long time fallen to their lot . Bro . SAQUI and his talented vocalists enlivened the evening by singing some appropriate and soul-stirring airs .

SOMERSET HOUSE AXD INVEKNESS LODGE ( NO . 4 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday last , for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . Ede , when it was discovered the business could not be proceeded with , he being the Master of another lodge . The confirmation of that portion of the minutes relating to the election was therefore adjourned until the next meeting , thai a dispensation may be applied for in the meantime . There is no real ground for granting the dispensation , and it will be a departure from the usual course to do so .

KINGS AMIS LODGE ( No . 30 ) . —At the meeting of this lodge on Monday evening , Mr . Russell , the Master of the Boys' School , was initiated into the Order . LODGE OF PEEDEXT BEETHKEN ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last , Bro . Graygoose , W . M ., presiding , when Mr . Waddle was intiated into the order , and Bros . J . H . Gaball and J . W . Adams elected joining menmbers .

LODGE OE SIXCEEITY ( No . 203 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place at Bro . Wright ' s , Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars , on Wednesday , 19 th Feb ., and was attended by a large number of brethren . The lodge was opened with solemn prayer in the first and second degrees , by the newly installed Master , Bro . Candler . Bros . Steel , and Thomas were passed to the second degree , the lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and Messrs . V . Belcher , Capt . Wichbold , and J .

Jonas were initiated into the mysteries of the Order . The W . M . ( for the first time ) going through the whole of the ceremonies most excellently . The lodge being closed , the brethren proceeded to the banquet , provided by the worthy host , Bro . Wright , on his usual liberal scale , evidently evincing his opinion that Masons should eat as well as work . After the usual toasts were responded to , some excellent songs were elicited from several of the brethren , a most convivial evening was spent , and the brethren separated at an early hour .

LODGE OF ISEAEL ( NO . 247 . )—This lodge held their regular meeting at the London Coffee-house , on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., Bro . L . Engel presiding , supported by Bros . A . M . Cohen , T . Saqui , and T . E . Ladd , P . M . ' s ; also by H . J . Lyon , S . W . ; Simeon Harris , J . W . ; J . Bernard , S . D . ; J . M . Harris , J . D . ; and S . Phillips , I . G . The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the former meeting were read , and received confirmation , after which Bro . Marks was passed to the second

degree . This was followed by Bro . Bowes being introduced , and raised to the third degree , the ceremony being most perfectly and effectively performed by the "W . M . The business of the lodge ended , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , when the W . M . gave the loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received with the usual amount of enthusiasm . —Bro . T . E . LADD said that he was extremely gratified with the way in which the working of the lodge was carried out by the W . M .,

for though a young Mason , he had never experienced a greater treat than in witnessing the excellent working of the W . M ., who had performed the duties in a manner to afford instruction to many Presiding Masters . It was not long since Bro . Engel had been placed at the head of the lodge , but from the great ability he had shown , the lodge would not lose any of its prestige during the present year , either from its working , or the way in which the authority of the chair was exercised . He was sure

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they would unite with him in drinking ' The health of the W . M ., " who responded to the toast in a very neat speech , aud in conclusion proposed " The Health of the P . M . 's , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Saqui , to whom he owed a vast debt of gratitude for his able tuition and assistance , he having been his only Masonic instructor . —Bro . SAQTTC , inresponding to the toast , said that he felt highly flattered at the kind feeling of the AVMand also at the cordialitwith which those remarks had

.., y been received by every brother present . It was highly pleasing to him at all times , whenever called upon , to afford Masonic instruction ; impressing upon those brethren seeking Masonic knowledge , that it was only from those who are capable of giving instruction they could expect properly to receive it , and if he had "been the means of qualifying various brethren to perform their Masonic duties , he had only done that which , as a Mason , he was

imperatively called upon to perform . The various ceremonies were much enhanced by the introduction of an harmonium , at which Bro . Saqui presided . CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( NO . 1203 ) . —This lodge met on Monday , 17 th inst ., at the City of London Freemason ' s Club , 23 , Little Bell-alley , Moorgate-street . The members present were : —Bros . Chas . Southall , W . M . ; E . Sisson , S . W . ; T . G .

Collier , J . W . ; S . Osmond , S . D . ; J . H . Wynne , W . Southall , A . Weissenburgher , A . Higgs , Sleaman , Leon , Gaskell , Maas , Case , Bloomenthal , Goode , and several visitors . Messrs . E . Salisbury , J . Walker , C . Belcher , Upfield Green , and T . Nuthmon were balloted for and initiated . Bro . Maas having very ably passed the usual examinations , received the second degree , and Bro . Leon was afterwards raised to the degree of M . M . The whole of the ceremonies were performed most effectively by the W . M ., and all the officers of the lodge proved themselves well up to their work .

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PROVINCIAL .

HAMPSHIRE . SOT / MIAIIPTON LODGE ( NO . 551 ) . —PKESEOTATION OF A TESTIMONIAL TO BEO . RANKIN SCEBBIXG . This lodge met on Thursday , 20 th ult ., to celebrate the Festival of St . John , when Bro . Wm . Hickman , the immediate P . M ., was again installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Stebbing . Amongst the

brethren present were Adm . Sir Lucius Curtis , Bart ., Prov . G . M . ; Chas . Ewens Deacon , D . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . John Hay ward , P . M . 401 , Past Prov . S . G . Warden ; Bro . Fred Perkins , P . M . 152 , Mayor of Southampton ; Bro . J . R . Weston , ex-sheriff , P . M . 462 ; Bro . Dr . Henry Clark ; C . Bromley ; G . Martin ; G . Luuiley , P . M . of the lodge ; Bro . Josiah George , Mayor of Romsey ; Rev . W . S . Oke ; Rev . Bro . Hawkins ; Rev . Dr ' Bradshaw ( W . M . 401 ); and several other membera and visitors .

The following officers were invested : —Bros . Wm . Furber , S . W . ; J . George , J . W . ; Dr . Clark , Treas . ; G . Dymott , Sec ; Rev . Oke , Chaplain . The brethren having adjourned from labour to refreshment , about thirty sat down to a splendid banquet , supplied by Bro . Brixey , and an evening of great enjoyment passed . The usual loyal and masonic toasts having been given , The W . M . proposed the health of Bro . P . 'M . Stebbing , referring to his long aud valuable services to the lodge aud to masonry

generally ; his readiness at all times to perforin any of the ceremonies and do any good work for masonry . He was their mainstay and guide in all masonic labour , and they were proud to acknowledge it ; not only so , but they wished to give a substantial form to their estimation of his services and strong personal friendship , and begged his acceptance of a brief and expressive address , written on vellum , and signed by every member of the lodge , and a P . M's jewel and silver salver , with similar words engraved thereon .

To the Worshipful Brother , JOSEPH RANKIN STEBEING , fP . M . No . 555 , and also P . M . of No . 152 , No . 462 , and No , 10 S , Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes ; P . Prov . S . G . W . of Hampshire ; & c . & C & c . ;

We , the W . M ., officers , and brethren of the Southampton Lodge ( No . 555 ) of Free and Accepted Masons , beg to present you with a P . M . ' s jewel and silver salver , as a testimonial of the kind

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THE MOUNTAIN IN LABOUR. Article 1
MASONIC FACTS. Article 2
THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE IN AMERICA. Article 4
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 5
NOTES ON LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND ART. Article 6
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 7
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 8
METROPOLITAN. Article 9
PROVINCIAL. Article 11
ROYAL ARCH. Article 14
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 15
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 15
MARK MASONRY. Article 15
SCOTLAND. Article 16
INDIA. Article 17
MASONIC FESTIVITIES. Article 18
Poetry. Article 18
THE WEEK. Article 18
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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the W . M . said that as necessary were good working Masons to support tbe Master , as thoroughly efficient officers were to aid the Commanders of Volunteer corps , and to perfect the grand cause in which most of them laboured . He could refer with pride to his officers , his Senior Warden Bro . Grmnbridge having not only worked his mother lodge well as its Master , but his Lodge of Instruction , too , as Lecture Master . His Junior Warden , Bro . Compton , was an indefatigable Masonand a good workeras were

, , the whole of the assistant officers , and he was indeed honoured by having such Masons with him—Masons who would at once establish the reputation of the Tower Hamlets Engineers' Lodge . Bro . GEUMBMDGE ( P . M . 63 ) , S . W ., and Bro . CMIPTON ( S . W . 63 ) , J . W ., responded to the toast , and assured the brethren that they were determined to discharge their duty to the lodge , considering it an honour to be ranged under its banner , and to hold the offices that had been entrusted to them .

The last toast having been given , the brethren separated , having spent one of the most pleasant Masonic days that had for a long time fallen to their lot . Bro . SAQUI and his talented vocalists enlivened the evening by singing some appropriate and soul-stirring airs .

SOMERSET HOUSE AXD INVEKNESS LODGE ( NO . 4 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday last , for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . Ede , when it was discovered the business could not be proceeded with , he being the Master of another lodge . The confirmation of that portion of the minutes relating to the election was therefore adjourned until the next meeting , thai a dispensation may be applied for in the meantime . There is no real ground for granting the dispensation , and it will be a departure from the usual course to do so .

KINGS AMIS LODGE ( No . 30 ) . —At the meeting of this lodge on Monday evening , Mr . Russell , the Master of the Boys' School , was initiated into the Order . LODGE OF PEEDEXT BEETHKEN ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last , Bro . Graygoose , W . M ., presiding , when Mr . Waddle was intiated into the order , and Bros . J . H . Gaball and J . W . Adams elected joining menmbers .

LODGE OE SIXCEEITY ( No . 203 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place at Bro . Wright ' s , Cheshire Cheese , Crutched Friars , on Wednesday , 19 th Feb ., and was attended by a large number of brethren . The lodge was opened with solemn prayer in the first and second degrees , by the newly installed Master , Bro . Candler . Bros . Steel , and Thomas were passed to the second degree , the lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and Messrs . V . Belcher , Capt . Wichbold , and J .

Jonas were initiated into the mysteries of the Order . The W . M . ( for the first time ) going through the whole of the ceremonies most excellently . The lodge being closed , the brethren proceeded to the banquet , provided by the worthy host , Bro . Wright , on his usual liberal scale , evidently evincing his opinion that Masons should eat as well as work . After the usual toasts were responded to , some excellent songs were elicited from several of the brethren , a most convivial evening was spent , and the brethren separated at an early hour .

LODGE OF ISEAEL ( NO . 247 . )—This lodge held their regular meeting at the London Coffee-house , on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., Bro . L . Engel presiding , supported by Bros . A . M . Cohen , T . Saqui , and T . E . Ladd , P . M . ' s ; also by H . J . Lyon , S . W . ; Simeon Harris , J . W . ; J . Bernard , S . D . ; J . M . Harris , J . D . ; and S . Phillips , I . G . The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the former meeting were read , and received confirmation , after which Bro . Marks was passed to the second

degree . This was followed by Bro . Bowes being introduced , and raised to the third degree , the ceremony being most perfectly and effectively performed by the "W . M . The business of the lodge ended , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , when the W . M . gave the loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received with the usual amount of enthusiasm . —Bro . T . E . LADD said that he was extremely gratified with the way in which the working of the lodge was carried out by the W . M .,

for though a young Mason , he had never experienced a greater treat than in witnessing the excellent working of the W . M ., who had performed the duties in a manner to afford instruction to many Presiding Masters . It was not long since Bro . Engel had been placed at the head of the lodge , but from the great ability he had shown , the lodge would not lose any of its prestige during the present year , either from its working , or the way in which the authority of the chair was exercised . He was sure

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they would unite with him in drinking ' The health of the W . M ., " who responded to the toast in a very neat speech , aud in conclusion proposed " The Health of the P . M . 's , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Saqui , to whom he owed a vast debt of gratitude for his able tuition and assistance , he having been his only Masonic instructor . —Bro . SAQTTC , inresponding to the toast , said that he felt highly flattered at the kind feeling of the AVMand also at the cordialitwith which those remarks had

.., y been received by every brother present . It was highly pleasing to him at all times , whenever called upon , to afford Masonic instruction ; impressing upon those brethren seeking Masonic knowledge , that it was only from those who are capable of giving instruction they could expect properly to receive it , and if he had "been the means of qualifying various brethren to perform their Masonic duties , he had only done that which , as a Mason , he was

imperatively called upon to perform . The various ceremonies were much enhanced by the introduction of an harmonium , at which Bro . Saqui presided . CITY OF LONDON LODGE ( NO . 1203 ) . —This lodge met on Monday , 17 th inst ., at the City of London Freemason ' s Club , 23 , Little Bell-alley , Moorgate-street . The members present were : —Bros . Chas . Southall , W . M . ; E . Sisson , S . W . ; T . G .

Collier , J . W . ; S . Osmond , S . D . ; J . H . Wynne , W . Southall , A . Weissenburgher , A . Higgs , Sleaman , Leon , Gaskell , Maas , Case , Bloomenthal , Goode , and several visitors . Messrs . E . Salisbury , J . Walker , C . Belcher , Upfield Green , and T . Nuthmon were balloted for and initiated . Bro . Maas having very ably passed the usual examinations , received the second degree , and Bro . Leon was afterwards raised to the degree of M . M . The whole of the ceremonies were performed most effectively by the W . M ., and all the officers of the lodge proved themselves well up to their work .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

HAMPSHIRE . SOT / MIAIIPTON LODGE ( NO . 551 ) . —PKESEOTATION OF A TESTIMONIAL TO BEO . RANKIN SCEBBIXG . This lodge met on Thursday , 20 th ult ., to celebrate the Festival of St . John , when Bro . Wm . Hickman , the immediate P . M ., was again installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Stebbing . Amongst the

brethren present were Adm . Sir Lucius Curtis , Bart ., Prov . G . M . ; Chas . Ewens Deacon , D . Prov . G . M . ; Bro . John Hay ward , P . M . 401 , Past Prov . S . G . Warden ; Bro . Fred Perkins , P . M . 152 , Mayor of Southampton ; Bro . J . R . Weston , ex-sheriff , P . M . 462 ; Bro . Dr . Henry Clark ; C . Bromley ; G . Martin ; G . Luuiley , P . M . of the lodge ; Bro . Josiah George , Mayor of Romsey ; Rev . W . S . Oke ; Rev . Bro . Hawkins ; Rev . Dr ' Bradshaw ( W . M . 401 ); and several other membera and visitors .

The following officers were invested : —Bros . Wm . Furber , S . W . ; J . George , J . W . ; Dr . Clark , Treas . ; G . Dymott , Sec ; Rev . Oke , Chaplain . The brethren having adjourned from labour to refreshment , about thirty sat down to a splendid banquet , supplied by Bro . Brixey , and an evening of great enjoyment passed . The usual loyal and masonic toasts having been given , The W . M . proposed the health of Bro . P . 'M . Stebbing , referring to his long aud valuable services to the lodge aud to masonry

generally ; his readiness at all times to perforin any of the ceremonies and do any good work for masonry . He was their mainstay and guide in all masonic labour , and they were proud to acknowledge it ; not only so , but they wished to give a substantial form to their estimation of his services and strong personal friendship , and begged his acceptance of a brief and expressive address , written on vellum , and signed by every member of the lodge , and a P . M's jewel and silver salver , with similar words engraved thereon .

To the Worshipful Brother , JOSEPH RANKIN STEBEING , fP . M . No . 555 , and also P . M . of No . 152 , No . 462 , and No , 10 S , Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes ; P . Prov . S . G . W . of Hampshire ; & c . & C & c . ;

We , the W . M ., officers , and brethren of the Southampton Lodge ( No . 555 ) of Free and Accepted Masons , beg to present you with a P . M . ' s jewel and silver salver , as a testimonial of the kind

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