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Metropolitan.

pared to an old set of books , fop affc & r they had passed the chair they were generally put upon tho shelf , but they could always he taken down and referred to whenever the occasion required . He thanked them for the honour they had shown bim in consulting Vim upon this period . The W . M . proposed "The Visitors , " for which Bro . Dr . Goldsboro' replied . He had visited the lodge on so many occasions that he almost thought that he was a member of itand although ho knew that was a

, lodge of emergency held in the summer , that many of the brethren were visiting the French Exhibition , and many others out of town , yet he came actuated but by one motive and that was to make himself useful . He was very glad to find that he liad no opportunity of doing so , and ho also passed the highest compliments upon the lodge for the efficiency of its working . " The Health of the Officers" was proposed by Bro . Ashwell ,

who said lie was delighted to find that lie was that day supported by the whole of them . It augured well for the future ¦ prosperity of the lodge when they found all the officers so -earnest in the performance of their duties , even on the occasion of a lodge of emergency . Bro . Marshall , S . W ., thanked the brethren for the kind way in which they had drunk the health of the officers , and trusted that they should always bo able to do their duty . The only reward they coveted was the

approbation of the lodge , and that they had so generously awarded to them , though they hardly deserved the high terms of praise which had been lavished upon them by the W . M . He felt quite aure that so long as they received such approbation , the lodge would continue to prosper . The supper was enlivered by songs hy Bros . Hughes , the Secretary , Bartlett , and Marshall , and the whole of the proceedings were conducted with the utmost cordiality .

SoTTTirfiEU STAB LODGE ( No . 1158 ) . —An emergency meeting of this new lodge was held on Tuesday , June 25 th , at the Montpellier Tavern , Walworth . Bro . Henry Thompson , W . M ., presided ; Bros . H . J . Pulsford , S . W . ; Margerison , J . W . ; Clarke , S . D . ; Bayfield , J . D . ; Bartlett , I . G . ; Smith , Treas . ; and Charles E . Thompson , sec . There were several visitors , amongst whom wero Bros . D . Ross Parmer , P . O . Pm-sb ; Marshall , S . W . ( No . 22 ) ; and R . It . Gardner , P . M . Panmare Lodge . The lodge having been opened with solemn waver .

the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . A ballot for several new members then took place , and also for Bro . Henry Potter , of No . 11 , 177 , and several other lodges , as s . joining member . Bro . Allatt was a candidate for being passed in tho second degree , and , having satisfactorily answered the usual questions , withdrew . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Allatt was then passed to the second degree . The lodge was lowered to the first degreewhen Mr

, . Edward "Wells Russell , who was a candidate for Freemasonry , -was introduced and impressively initiated into the secrets of the Order by the W . M . Two gentlemen wore then proposed for initiation at the next lodge . Some other business was disposed of , and the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . The brethren then retired for a sli ght refreshment , when several toasts were ivenamongst them "The Health of

g , Bro . Russell , their newly-initiated brother . " The W . M . congratulated him upon his admission into the ranks of Freemason ? , believing that he had taken a wise step , and one that he would always look back to with pleasure for the rest of his life , as it was an Order that it was a privilege and a source of pride to belong to . He had paid particular attention to the ceremony he had passed through , and from what he had seen he believed

that Bro . Russell would become a worthy member of the lodge . Bro . Russell returned thanks for the honour conferred upon " aim by being admitted as a member of the lodge , and said he would , to the utmost of his ability , endeavour to carry out the principles of Freemasonry . Bro . Henry Potter proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Thompson , " and said under his guidance the lodge would be sure to prosper . The W . M . returned thanks

for the flattering terms in which his esteemed Bro . Potter had spoken of him , far beyond what he deserved ; but he could assure the brethren that to be selected as the first Master to preside over that new lodge was an honour he was very proud of , and at the same time he was desirous of acknowledging the very able support he had received from Bros . Pulsford , Margerisonand other brethren in overcoming difficulties which

, any presented themselves in the establishment of that new lodge . They had stood by him at all times , and he should , indeed , be ungrateful if he did not then express his obligations to them . He trusted that they had laid a sound foundation , and that they would be able to erect a superstructure perfect iu its parts and (

honourable to- the builders . He thanked all the brethren for the kindness with which they had drank his health , and he could assure them , that at all times he would do his best to promote the prosperity of the Southern Star Lodge . " The Health of Bros . Pulsford , Margerison , Clarke , Bayfield , Bartlett , and Charles E . Thompson " were also drank and responded to . " The Health of Bro . Smith , "' their worthy treasurer , was proposed , the W . M . stating that at all timeswhether by purse or person

, , he was always ready to do everything to promote the welfare of the lodge . Bro . Smith briefly returned thanks . Some other toasts were given , and a very happy meeting was brought to a close . The ceremonies of the lodge were accompanied by Bro . Weaver , of the Whittington Lodge .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND . CAELISI . E . —Union Dodge ( No . 310 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lo . lge was held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Freemasons' flail , when there were present Bros . G . G . Hay ward , W . M ., P . Prov . G . Steward ; A . Woodhouse , S . W . 412 , acting S . W . ; Thos . Blacklock , J . W .,- T . Coot bain , S . D . ; G . Somerville , J . D . ; G . Murchison , Sec ; W . Court , Treas . ;

Joseph Iredale , P . M ., P . Prov . D . G . M . ; F . W . Hay ward , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . ; M . Josephs , P . M . ; Geo . Turnbull , "W . Irwin , W . Johnston , J . Parkyn , G . Armstrong , Robt . Metcalf , J . Atkinson , J . Gibson , I . G . ; and John Barnes , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Jesse IJaning , 343 ; W . J . Bailing , 667 ; and John Monro , 21 ) 2 B . C . The lodge was opened in the usual maimer , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which the ballot was taken for Mr . G . Vaughanof Sheffield . It being in his

, favour , and he being present , was prepared , admitted , and duly installed ( at the request of the W . M . ) by Bro . P- W . Hayward , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W ., in a very impressive manner . The usual routine of business was then gone through , after which the lodge was closed according to ancient custom . Several brethren adjourned to the refreshment room , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . Vaughan returned thanks to the toast that was drank to

his health . Bro . John Pritchard , No . 24 , Newcastle , who had visited the lodge , returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him in drinking Vis health , and also for the liberal patronage ho had received from the brethren during the time he had the management of the Bijou Theatre in this town , and , at the conclusion of his speech , he recited the " Seven Ages of Man , " which was received with loud applause . The test questions wero put round a few times for the benefit of the

candidate . The Tyler ' s toast brought this happy meeting to a close , all the brethren well pleased with their entertainment . KEXDAI . —Union Dodge ( No . 129 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this ancient lodge was held on Thursday , tho 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Kent-street . The W . M ., Bro . W . Wilson , was assisted by Bros . W . Cartmel , S . W , ; Lieut . Gawith , J . W . ; Doubleday , Sec ; Dr . Leeming , S . D . ; John HolmeJ . D . ; T . Ottley AtkinsonI . G . ; Edward BusherP . M .

, , , , , & c , Grand Sword Bearer of England ; John Bowes , P . M ., Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; R . James , Jas . W . Scott , Thos Busher , Titus Wilson , John Talbot , J . K . Thompson , M . M . Harrison , H . Hauthwell , and Cleary , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . W . T . Greaves , R . W . D . Prov . G . M ., and Samuel Whitwell , No . 509 . The lodge was opened in solemn form , when Bro . E . Busher , Dir . of Cers ., announced the arrival of the D . Prov . G . M ., who was received with full honours . The minutes were then read

and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Talbot , a candidate , which proving favourable , and he being present , was introduced , and solernly initiated by the W . M . The charge and working tools being delivered and explained respectively by the S . W . and J . W ., the lodgo was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Harrison applied for preferment , and , having proved his claim , he was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the third degreewhen the candidate was

an-, nounced , re-admitted , and raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . by Bro . John Bowes , I ' . il ., & c , the working tools deing delivered and explained by Bro . Holme , J . D . The degree was given iu its fulness , and thoroughly appreciated by all present . The feelings of the brethren were evinced by a desire to record a vote of thanks to Bro . Bowes on the minutes ; this , however , he declined to accept , as he was a subscribing ;

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VISIT TO CINCINNATI, OHIO. Article 11
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MARK MASONRY. Article 25
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Metropolitan.

pared to an old set of books , fop affc & r they had passed the chair they were generally put upon tho shelf , but they could always he taken down and referred to whenever the occasion required . He thanked them for the honour they had shown bim in consulting Vim upon this period . The W . M . proposed "The Visitors , " for which Bro . Dr . Goldsboro' replied . He had visited the lodge on so many occasions that he almost thought that he was a member of itand although ho knew that was a

, lodge of emergency held in the summer , that many of the brethren were visiting the French Exhibition , and many others out of town , yet he came actuated but by one motive and that was to make himself useful . He was very glad to find that he liad no opportunity of doing so , and ho also passed the highest compliments upon the lodge for the efficiency of its working . " The Health of the Officers" was proposed by Bro . Ashwell ,

who said lie was delighted to find that lie was that day supported by the whole of them . It augured well for the future ¦ prosperity of the lodge when they found all the officers so -earnest in the performance of their duties , even on the occasion of a lodge of emergency . Bro . Marshall , S . W ., thanked the brethren for the kind way in which they had drunk the health of the officers , and trusted that they should always bo able to do their duty . The only reward they coveted was the

approbation of the lodge , and that they had so generously awarded to them , though they hardly deserved the high terms of praise which had been lavished upon them by the W . M . He felt quite aure that so long as they received such approbation , the lodge would continue to prosper . The supper was enlivered by songs hy Bros . Hughes , the Secretary , Bartlett , and Marshall , and the whole of the proceedings were conducted with the utmost cordiality .

SoTTTirfiEU STAB LODGE ( No . 1158 ) . —An emergency meeting of this new lodge was held on Tuesday , June 25 th , at the Montpellier Tavern , Walworth . Bro . Henry Thompson , W . M ., presided ; Bros . H . J . Pulsford , S . W . ; Margerison , J . W . ; Clarke , S . D . ; Bayfield , J . D . ; Bartlett , I . G . ; Smith , Treas . ; and Charles E . Thompson , sec . There were several visitors , amongst whom wero Bros . D . Ross Parmer , P . O . Pm-sb ; Marshall , S . W . ( No . 22 ) ; and R . It . Gardner , P . M . Panmare Lodge . The lodge having been opened with solemn waver .

the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . A ballot for several new members then took place , and also for Bro . Henry Potter , of No . 11 , 177 , and several other lodges , as s . joining member . Bro . Allatt was a candidate for being passed in tho second degree , and , having satisfactorily answered the usual questions , withdrew . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Allatt was then passed to the second degree . The lodge was lowered to the first degreewhen Mr

, . Edward "Wells Russell , who was a candidate for Freemasonry , -was introduced and impressively initiated into the secrets of the Order by the W . M . Two gentlemen wore then proposed for initiation at the next lodge . Some other business was disposed of , and the lodge was closed in due form and with solemn prayer . The brethren then retired for a sli ght refreshment , when several toasts were ivenamongst them "The Health of

g , Bro . Russell , their newly-initiated brother . " The W . M . congratulated him upon his admission into the ranks of Freemason ? , believing that he had taken a wise step , and one that he would always look back to with pleasure for the rest of his life , as it was an Order that it was a privilege and a source of pride to belong to . He had paid particular attention to the ceremony he had passed through , and from what he had seen he believed

that Bro . Russell would become a worthy member of the lodge . Bro . Russell returned thanks for the honour conferred upon " aim by being admitted as a member of the lodge , and said he would , to the utmost of his ability , endeavour to carry out the principles of Freemasonry . Bro . Henry Potter proposed " The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Thompson , " and said under his guidance the lodge would be sure to prosper . The W . M . returned thanks

for the flattering terms in which his esteemed Bro . Potter had spoken of him , far beyond what he deserved ; but he could assure the brethren that to be selected as the first Master to preside over that new lodge was an honour he was very proud of , and at the same time he was desirous of acknowledging the very able support he had received from Bros . Pulsford , Margerisonand other brethren in overcoming difficulties which

, any presented themselves in the establishment of that new lodge . They had stood by him at all times , and he should , indeed , be ungrateful if he did not then express his obligations to them . He trusted that they had laid a sound foundation , and that they would be able to erect a superstructure perfect iu its parts and (

honourable to- the builders . He thanked all the brethren for the kindness with which they had drank his health , and he could assure them , that at all times he would do his best to promote the prosperity of the Southern Star Lodge . " The Health of Bros . Pulsford , Margerison , Clarke , Bayfield , Bartlett , and Charles E . Thompson " were also drank and responded to . " The Health of Bro . Smith , "' their worthy treasurer , was proposed , the W . M . stating that at all timeswhether by purse or person

, , he was always ready to do everything to promote the welfare of the lodge . Bro . Smith briefly returned thanks . Some other toasts were given , and a very happy meeting was brought to a close . The ceremonies of the lodge were accompanied by Bro . Weaver , of the Whittington Lodge .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORLAND . CAELISI . E . —Union Dodge ( No . 310 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lo . lge was held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Freemasons' flail , when there were present Bros . G . G . Hay ward , W . M ., P . Prov . G . Steward ; A . Woodhouse , S . W . 412 , acting S . W . ; Thos . Blacklock , J . W .,- T . Coot bain , S . D . ; G . Somerville , J . D . ; G . Murchison , Sec ; W . Court , Treas . ;

Joseph Iredale , P . M ., P . Prov . D . G . M . ; F . W . Hay ward , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . ; M . Josephs , P . M . ; Geo . Turnbull , "W . Irwin , W . Johnston , J . Parkyn , G . Armstrong , Robt . Metcalf , J . Atkinson , J . Gibson , I . G . ; and John Barnes , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Jesse IJaning , 343 ; W . J . Bailing , 667 ; and John Monro , 21 ) 2 B . C . The lodge was opened in the usual maimer , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which the ballot was taken for Mr . G . Vaughanof Sheffield . It being in his

, favour , and he being present , was prepared , admitted , and duly installed ( at the request of the W . M . ) by Bro . P- W . Hayward , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W ., in a very impressive manner . The usual routine of business was then gone through , after which the lodge was closed according to ancient custom . Several brethren adjourned to the refreshment room , at which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Bro . Vaughan returned thanks to the toast that was drank to

his health . Bro . John Pritchard , No . 24 , Newcastle , who had visited the lodge , returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him in drinking Vis health , and also for the liberal patronage ho had received from the brethren during the time he had the management of the Bijou Theatre in this town , and , at the conclusion of his speech , he recited the " Seven Ages of Man , " which was received with loud applause . The test questions wero put round a few times for the benefit of the

candidate . The Tyler ' s toast brought this happy meeting to a close , all the brethren well pleased with their entertainment . KEXDAI . —Union Dodge ( No . 129 ) . — The regular monthly meeting of this ancient lodge was held on Thursday , tho 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Kent-street . The W . M ., Bro . W . Wilson , was assisted by Bros . W . Cartmel , S . W , ; Lieut . Gawith , J . W . ; Doubleday , Sec ; Dr . Leeming , S . D . ; John HolmeJ . D . ; T . Ottley AtkinsonI . G . ; Edward BusherP . M .

, , , , , & c , Grand Sword Bearer of England ; John Bowes , P . M ., Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; R . James , Jas . W . Scott , Thos Busher , Titus Wilson , John Talbot , J . K . Thompson , M . M . Harrison , H . Hauthwell , and Cleary , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . W . T . Greaves , R . W . D . Prov . G . M ., and Samuel Whitwell , No . 509 . The lodge was opened in solemn form , when Bro . E . Busher , Dir . of Cers ., announced the arrival of the D . Prov . G . M ., who was received with full honours . The minutes were then read

and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Talbot , a candidate , which proving favourable , and he being present , was introduced , and solernly initiated by the W . M . The charge and working tools being delivered and explained respectively by the S . W . and J . W ., the lodgo was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Harrison applied for preferment , and , having proved his claim , he was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the third degreewhen the candidate was

an-, nounced , re-admitted , and raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . by Bro . John Bowes , I ' . il ., & c , the working tools deing delivered and explained by Bro . Holme , J . D . The degree was given iu its fulness , and thoroughly appreciated by all present . The feelings of the brethren were evinced by a desire to record a vote of thanks to Bro . Bowes on the minutes ; this , however , he declined to accept , as he was a subscribing ;

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