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bv Bros . John Heath , I . P . M . ; Pridham , S . W . ; Cuming , J . W . ; Niner , S . D . ; Adams , Sec ; Watson , P . M ., Treas . ; Oldrey , acting as I . G . ; and Taylor , Org . There were also present Bros . Rev . J . Powning , P . M . and Chap . ; Owen , P . M . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., and others . There were no ceremonies fixed for the evening , but a lively discussion took place on several matters of business connected with the lodge . Bro . Niner brought forward

a proposition , seconded by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , for an important change in one of Hie bye-laws , which was met by an amendment , proposed by Bro . Watson , P . M ., that it is undesirable to make any any alteration in them . After much discussion the amendment was carried . In very feeling terms , and with much emotion , Bro . the Rev . J . Powning , P . M . and Chap ., proposed , and BroDrHopkinsP . M . secondeda vote of condolence

. . , , , with the P . M ., the I . P . M ., and their families , on the sudden death of Mrs . Heath , sen ., which was put to the brethren by Bro . Watson , P . M ., and carried . The two chief officers then left the room , and the chair of W . M . was taken by Bro . Owen , find that of I . P . M . by Bro . Dr . Hopkins . The duties of tho -evening were brought to a close at about eight o ' clock .

TEIGNMOTJTH . —Benevolent Lodge ( No . 303 ) . — 1 he monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of Bro . II . M . Bartlett , W . M . The officers present were Bros . Capt . Walrond , I . P . M . ; Burdon , S . W . ; Hallett , J . W . ; Cole , S . D . ; Toms , I . G . ; Berton , acting as Sec ; and Haggerty , Tyler . Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . Prov . G . S . W ., P . M ., & c , and Bro . Merier , of the Thistle Lodge , No . 62 , Dumfries , attended as visitors . The lodwas opened in the first degree

ge , -and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge having been opened in the second degree , a second chair and pedestal placed in front of that of the W . M ., was occupied by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , who had been requested to work the ceremony . Bros . Morris and Cary were presented as candidates , examined as to their proficiency , entrusted , and dismissed for preparationThe lodge was opened in the third degreeand

. , the candidates were re-admitted , and duly raised to the sublime < legrce of M . M ., being taken separately in a portion of tho ceremony . The traditionary history and charge was also given to them . The lodge was resumed in the second and afterwards in the first degree . Several matters of private business were discussed , and the proceedings were brought to a close about ¦ nine o'clock .

DURHAM . MoNK-WEAMiouTn . — Williamson Lodge ( No . 919 ) . —The ¦ ceremony of installing the W . M . and officers for the ensuing twelve months , took place on Monday , 3 rd inst ., Bro . W . Adamson , P . M ., officiating as Installing Master . Bro . John Tillman , P . P . G . S . of W ., was installed W . M ., and he appointed aud invested the following brethren , viz ., John Trewhitt , P . G . R ., I . P . M . ; Robert HudsonS . W . ; W . LiddellP . G . S . J . W . ; R .

, , , W . Halfnight , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . P ., Treas . ; Charles Bell , See . ; William Bryans , P . Prov . G . S ., S . D . ; J . If . Smith , J . D . ; Walter Scott , I . G . ; W . M . Laws , P . M . and P . G ., Tyler ; J . H . Marrison , Dir . of Cers . ; J . H . Coates and J . H . Sanderson , Stewards ; T . Atkinson and C . F . Austin , Auditors ; and J . H . Sanderson , Org . Among the other brethren present were Bros . Cook , P . M . ; Madddison , P . M . ; Wade , P . G . D . C ., W . M ., St .

John's , No . 80 , ; Sangstor , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . P . ; John Potts , P . G . J . D ., and P . M ., and T . Halliday , P . M ., Phcenix , No . 94 ; Lord , W . M ., Palatine , No . 97 ; Levy , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . J . W . ; Reed , W . M . ; and R . Candlish , P . M ., of the Fawcett Lodge , Seahatn . At the annual festival , which was held in the evening , the W . M ., Bro . Tillman , occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Trewhitt , I . P . M ., P . G . R . ; Cook , P . M . ; John Potts ,

P . G . J . D . ; W . H . Crookes , P . M ., P . G . S . ; B . Levy , P . Prov . G . J . W . ; Wade , W . M ., St . John ' s , No . 80 ; T . Wliinliam , P . M ., Phoenix , No . 94 ; Lord , W . M . ; J . Stainsby , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Palatine , No . 97 ; and brethren from the St . John ' s , No . 80 ; Phcenix , 94 ; Palatine , 97 ; and St . John ' s , 919 ( Alexandria , Egypt ) . Above sixty sat down , and did ample justice to Bro . Richardson ' s excellent dinner , and the evening was spent in the ¦ usual harmonious and convivial manner . The proceedings were enlivened by the very excellent glee singing of Bros . Whinham , Giesicke , and Sanderson , and by songs from these and other brothers ,

ESSEX . COLCHESTER . —United Lodge ( No . G 97 ) . —An adjourned meeting of this lodge took place at the George Hotel , on Monday , the 26 th ult ., for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect . Present : Bros . Newman , W . M . ; Rix , S . W . ; Bigley , J . W . ; Calthorpe , S . D . ; Eustace , J . D . ; J . S . Smith . P . M . 325 ;

Woodland O'Malley . Visitors : The Provincial G . Master ; Bros . R . J . Bagshaw , Prov . G . Sec ; J . Car .-. Rev . F . B . Shenperd , W . M . " 276 ; W . Spalding , Sec- 114 ; P . Matthews . P . M ., Prov . G . I . G . The lodge was opened in duo form in the first degree , and the summons convening the meeting was read , when Bro . P . Mathews introduced the Prov . G . Master to the brethrenwho received him with the usual honours . The

, minutes of the last two meetings were then read and confirmed ; those below the degree of M . M . then retired , and Bro . P . Mathews , Installing Master , proceeded to the installation of the W . M ., and called upon Bro . J . G . Newman to fulfil the office for tho second year , and briefly addressed him in his usnal eloquent style , highly complimenting Bro . Newman for his having been chosen to preside over the brethren of this lodge

for the second time . He was then saluted by the W . M . with usual honours . The lodge was then closed to the second degree , and the brethren again saluted , and was closed afterwards to the first degree , when the E . A . were admitted and tho brethren again sainted . The W . M . next appointed his officers , and they were severally invested by Bro . Mathews with the badge of office , and each received from him a most appropriate and

interesting address . I ho officers invested wore : Bros . Geo . II . Ray , S . W . ; J . S . Smith , P . M . 325 ( I . C . ) . J . AV . ; W . Calthorpe S . D . ; T . Eustace , J . D . ; W . Gill , I . G . ; Wilton , Tyler . ; J . Rix , Treas , ; G . If , Ray , Sec . pro tern . Proposed by Bro . Ray , and seconded by Bro . Newman , that a vote of thanks be given to Bro . P . Mathews for his having attended as Installing Mastor , and the able manner in which he performed his office . The brethren trusted he might be long spared to attend the United

Lodge on such occasions . Bro . P . Mathews briefly responded , aud thanked the brethren of the United Lodge for their kindness , not only to him but to the Prov . G . Master , Secretary , and the visiting brethren , iu having so heartily welcomed them . The Prov . G . Master and the Secretary briefly addressed the lodge . Proposed by Bro . Gill , and seconded by Bro . Ray , that Sergt . Fcnn , 41 st Reg ., be allowed to enter his name as a candidate for initiation . The lodge was then closedand several

, visiting brethren who wero unable to attend the installation on account of business , amongst whom were ; Bros . Cobb , P . M . 51 ; and Cole 51 , sat down to an excoYlent banquet , served by Bro . Guiver , of the Goorge Hotel , iu his usual first-class style . The brethren departed early , much pleased with their entertainment .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , tho 5 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . The chair was taken at 6 . 30 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . Kelly , D . G . M ., and , with the exception of the I . G ., every officer was in his place , there being twenty-five brethren present . Among the visitors were the Rev . N . Haycroft , B . D ., of

the Universal Lodge , No . 181 , London , and Bros . Duff , W . M . ; Toller , S . W . ; Buzzard , J . W ., and other members of the John o' Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , and the minutes read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the secoud degree , when five brethren—viz ., J . Wright Smith , Pogg , Widdowson , Astell , and Skeringtonwere examined as to thoir proficiency as F . C . ' s and the result being satisfactory , a M . M . 's lodge was opened , and they were

severally raised to that sublime degree . During the ceremony the musical sendee , as arranged by Bros . Johnson and Dr . Hopkins , was performed , ably conducted by Bro . Crow , and . added greatly to its impressive effect . There were six candidates due for the second degree , but it was found desirable to postpone them to an emergency meeting , the lodge having been at work in the third degree for nearly three hours . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian Lodge ( No , 471 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge took place on Friday , the 7 th inst ., and was well attended . The W . M ., Bro . Parnall , was in the chair , and after the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot took place , when Mr . John Roberts was unanimously accepted . Mr . Roberts being n

attendance was duly initiated , the ceremony being most ably performed by the W . M . The question as to the alteration in the bye-laws was adjourned to the next meeting , through the absence of the proposer , and after some business of a formal character had been disposed of the lodge was closed in harmony at nine p . m . The usual summer vacation commences in this lodge next month .

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MASONIC CELESTIAL MYSTERIES. Article 1
FREEMASONRY IN PORTUGAL. Article 5
THE PRAYERS OF THE CRAFT. Article 6
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 7
MASONIC ARCHÆOLOGY. Article 9
BRO. MELVILLE'S ARTICLES. Article 9
P.M.'S AND THE WORKING BRETHREN OF LODGES. Article 10
MASONIC IMPOSTORS. Article 10
THE MASONIC PHILOSOPHER'S STONE. Article 11
MASONIC CELESTIAL MISTERIES. Article 11
MASONIC IMPOSTORS AND AN OFFICIAL GAZETTE. Article 11
UNIFORMITY OF RITUAL. Article 12
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 12
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. Article 12
METROPOLITAN. Article 15
PROVINCIAL. Article 15
SCOTLAND. Article 17
INDIA. Article 17
ROYAL ARCH. Article 17
LAYING OF THE MEMORIAL STONE OF THE PAISLEY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM WITH GRAND MASONIC HONOURS. Article 17
THE RECENT BALL IN DUBLIN. Article 19
LIST OF LODGE, &c., MEETINGS FOR WEEK ENDING 22ND MAY, 1869. Article 20
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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bv Bros . John Heath , I . P . M . ; Pridham , S . W . ; Cuming , J . W . ; Niner , S . D . ; Adams , Sec ; Watson , P . M ., Treas . ; Oldrey , acting as I . G . ; and Taylor , Org . There were also present Bros . Rev . J . Powning , P . M . and Chap . ; Owen , P . M . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., and others . There were no ceremonies fixed for the evening , but a lively discussion took place on several matters of business connected with the lodge . Bro . Niner brought forward

a proposition , seconded by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , for an important change in one of Hie bye-laws , which was met by an amendment , proposed by Bro . Watson , P . M ., that it is undesirable to make any any alteration in them . After much discussion the amendment was carried . In very feeling terms , and with much emotion , Bro . the Rev . J . Powning , P . M . and Chap ., proposed , and BroDrHopkinsP . M . secondeda vote of condolence

. . , , , with the P . M ., the I . P . M ., and their families , on the sudden death of Mrs . Heath , sen ., which was put to the brethren by Bro . Watson , P . M ., and carried . The two chief officers then left the room , and the chair of W . M . was taken by Bro . Owen , find that of I . P . M . by Bro . Dr . Hopkins . The duties of tho -evening were brought to a close at about eight o ' clock .

TEIGNMOTJTH . —Benevolent Lodge ( No . 303 ) . — 1 he monthly meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., under the presidency of Bro . II . M . Bartlett , W . M . The officers present were Bros . Capt . Walrond , I . P . M . ; Burdon , S . W . ; Hallett , J . W . ; Cole , S . D . ; Toms , I . G . ; Berton , acting as Sec ; and Haggerty , Tyler . Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . Prov . G . S . W ., P . M ., & c , and Bro . Merier , of the Thistle Lodge , No . 62 , Dumfries , attended as visitors . The lodwas opened in the first degree

ge , -and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge having been opened in the second degree , a second chair and pedestal placed in front of that of the W . M ., was occupied by Bro . Dr . Hopkins , who had been requested to work the ceremony . Bros . Morris and Cary were presented as candidates , examined as to their proficiency , entrusted , and dismissed for preparationThe lodge was opened in the third degreeand

. , the candidates were re-admitted , and duly raised to the sublime < legrce of M . M ., being taken separately in a portion of tho ceremony . The traditionary history and charge was also given to them . The lodge was resumed in the second and afterwards in the first degree . Several matters of private business were discussed , and the proceedings were brought to a close about ¦ nine o'clock .

DURHAM . MoNK-WEAMiouTn . — Williamson Lodge ( No . 919 ) . —The ¦ ceremony of installing the W . M . and officers for the ensuing twelve months , took place on Monday , 3 rd inst ., Bro . W . Adamson , P . M ., officiating as Installing Master . Bro . John Tillman , P . P . G . S . of W ., was installed W . M ., and he appointed aud invested the following brethren , viz ., John Trewhitt , P . G . R ., I . P . M . ; Robert HudsonS . W . ; W . LiddellP . G . S . J . W . ; R .

, , , W . Halfnight , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . P ., Treas . ; Charles Bell , See . ; William Bryans , P . Prov . G . S ., S . D . ; J . If . Smith , J . D . ; Walter Scott , I . G . ; W . M . Laws , P . M . and P . G ., Tyler ; J . H . Marrison , Dir . of Cers . ; J . H . Coates and J . H . Sanderson , Stewards ; T . Atkinson and C . F . Austin , Auditors ; and J . H . Sanderson , Org . Among the other brethren present were Bros . Cook , P . M . ; Madddison , P . M . ; Wade , P . G . D . C ., W . M ., St .

John's , No . 80 , ; Sangstor , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . P . ; John Potts , P . G . J . D ., and P . M ., and T . Halliday , P . M ., Phcenix , No . 94 ; Lord , W . M ., Palatine , No . 97 ; Levy , P . M ., and P . Prov . G . J . W . ; Reed , W . M . ; and R . Candlish , P . M ., of the Fawcett Lodge , Seahatn . At the annual festival , which was held in the evening , the W . M ., Bro . Tillman , occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Trewhitt , I . P . M ., P . G . R . ; Cook , P . M . ; John Potts ,

P . G . J . D . ; W . H . Crookes , P . M ., P . G . S . ; B . Levy , P . Prov . G . J . W . ; Wade , W . M ., St . John ' s , No . 80 ; T . Wliinliam , P . M ., Phoenix , No . 94 ; Lord , W . M . ; J . Stainsby , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Palatine , No . 97 ; and brethren from the St . John ' s , No . 80 ; Phcenix , 94 ; Palatine , 97 ; and St . John ' s , 919 ( Alexandria , Egypt ) . Above sixty sat down , and did ample justice to Bro . Richardson ' s excellent dinner , and the evening was spent in the ¦ usual harmonious and convivial manner . The proceedings were enlivened by the very excellent glee singing of Bros . Whinham , Giesicke , and Sanderson , and by songs from these and other brothers ,

ESSEX . COLCHESTER . —United Lodge ( No . G 97 ) . —An adjourned meeting of this lodge took place at the George Hotel , on Monday , the 26 th ult ., for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect . Present : Bros . Newman , W . M . ; Rix , S . W . ; Bigley , J . W . ; Calthorpe , S . D . ; Eustace , J . D . ; J . S . Smith . P . M . 325 ;

Woodland O'Malley . Visitors : The Provincial G . Master ; Bros . R . J . Bagshaw , Prov . G . Sec ; J . Car .-. Rev . F . B . Shenperd , W . M . " 276 ; W . Spalding , Sec- 114 ; P . Matthews . P . M ., Prov . G . I . G . The lodge was opened in duo form in the first degree , and the summons convening the meeting was read , when Bro . P . Mathews introduced the Prov . G . Master to the brethrenwho received him with the usual honours . The

, minutes of the last two meetings were then read and confirmed ; those below the degree of M . M . then retired , and Bro . P . Mathews , Installing Master , proceeded to the installation of the W . M ., and called upon Bro . J . G . Newman to fulfil the office for tho second year , and briefly addressed him in his usnal eloquent style , highly complimenting Bro . Newman for his having been chosen to preside over the brethren of this lodge

for the second time . He was then saluted by the W . M . with usual honours . The lodge was then closed to the second degree , and the brethren again saluted , and was closed afterwards to the first degree , when the E . A . were admitted and tho brethren again sainted . The W . M . next appointed his officers , and they were severally invested by Bro . Mathews with the badge of office , and each received from him a most appropriate and

interesting address . I ho officers invested wore : Bros . Geo . II . Ray , S . W . ; J . S . Smith , P . M . 325 ( I . C . ) . J . AV . ; W . Calthorpe S . D . ; T . Eustace , J . D . ; W . Gill , I . G . ; Wilton , Tyler . ; J . Rix , Treas , ; G . If , Ray , Sec . pro tern . Proposed by Bro . Ray , and seconded by Bro . Newman , that a vote of thanks be given to Bro . P . Mathews for his having attended as Installing Mastor , and the able manner in which he performed his office . The brethren trusted he might be long spared to attend the United

Lodge on such occasions . Bro . P . Mathews briefly responded , aud thanked the brethren of the United Lodge for their kindness , not only to him but to the Prov . G . Master , Secretary , and the visiting brethren , iu having so heartily welcomed them . The Prov . G . Master and the Secretary briefly addressed the lodge . Proposed by Bro . Gill , and seconded by Bro . Ray , that Sergt . Fcnn , 41 st Reg ., be allowed to enter his name as a candidate for initiation . The lodge was then closedand several

, visiting brethren who wero unable to attend the installation on account of business , amongst whom were ; Bros . Cobb , P . M . 51 ; and Cole 51 , sat down to an excoYlent banquet , served by Bro . Guiver , of the Goorge Hotel , iu his usual first-class style . The brethren departed early , much pleased with their entertainment .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 279 ) . —This lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , tho 5 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . The chair was taken at 6 . 30 p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . Kelly , D . G . M ., and , with the exception of the I . G ., every officer was in his place , there being twenty-five brethren present . Among the visitors were the Rev . N . Haycroft , B . D ., of

the Universal Lodge , No . 181 , London , and Bros . Duff , W . M . ; Toller , S . W . ; Buzzard , J . W ., and other members of the John o' Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 . The lodge having been opened in the first degree , and the minutes read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the secoud degree , when five brethren—viz ., J . Wright Smith , Pogg , Widdowson , Astell , and Skeringtonwere examined as to thoir proficiency as F . C . ' s and the result being satisfactory , a M . M . 's lodge was opened , and they were

severally raised to that sublime degree . During the ceremony the musical sendee , as arranged by Bros . Johnson and Dr . Hopkins , was performed , ably conducted by Bro . Crow , and . added greatly to its impressive effect . There were six candidates due for the second degree , but it was found desirable to postpone them to an emergency meeting , the lodge having been at work in the third degree for nearly three hours . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

MONMOUTHSHIRE . NEWPORT . —Silurian Lodge ( No , 471 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge took place on Friday , the 7 th inst ., and was well attended . The W . M ., Bro . Parnall , was in the chair , and after the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot took place , when Mr . John Roberts was unanimously accepted . Mr . Roberts being n

attendance was duly initiated , the ceremony being most ably performed by the W . M . The question as to the alteration in the bye-laws was adjourned to the next meeting , through the absence of the proposer , and after some business of a formal character had been disposed of the lodge was closed in harmony at nine p . m . The usual summer vacation commences in this lodge next month .

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