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throughout the Craft should subscribe a sum of 2 s Gd . The Charities would then sustain no loss . Bro . Barber served as Steward for the R . M . B . I ., and he handed in £ 82 ; Bro . Barber is now a Steward for tho Girls' School , ancl at that meeting had eiven a donation that Avas acknowledged with thankfulness . Tho Lodgo had a good balance . He hoped that no member Avould ever bo compelled to

apply for the benefits of tho Institutions . Tho W . M . was , by virtue of his office , a Vice-President of tho Institution ; of this ho might bo justly proud ; ho hoped ho would be among them frequently . Tho health of tho Treasurer , Secretary , and other Officers was given , and tho Tyler concluded a very agreeable ancl harmonious evening . Bros . Miller , James , Drew , Hawkins , and Knightsbridge contributed to

tho harmony . Among the Visitors wero Bros . C . M . Major 63 , S . Baker P . M . 1632 , A . Drew P . M . 890 , A . McDowell 94 , G . Clements P . M . 1297 , Smith 217 , Rush 1201 , Garrott P . M . 8 G 9 , W . H . Main P . M . 813 , J . Chinnery 145 , Goodall P . M . 781 , Strntt 831 , A . W . Comrio 795 , J . Marfleot P . M . 217 , Magnus 03 , W . Payne Treas . 1602 , Lancaster P . M . 1287 , Borenberg 188 , J . Grocott P . P . G . S . W . Herts , Ponlton 1602 , W . IT . G . Rudderforth 12 , C . Bnrrell P . M . 1446 , S . Watkins P . M . 212 , Hollands P . M . 1321 , D . McLeod P . M . 1624 , J . J . West P . M . 548 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Ac .

Kendal Castle Chapter , No . 129 . —The regular Quarterly Convocation of this Chapter Avas held at tho Masonic Hall , Stramongate , on Thursday , 28 th March , at 2 . 30 prompt timo . Tho M . E . Z ., E . jComp . Joseph Bintley , was supported by E . Comps . John Talbot H ., G . J . McKay Prov . G . S . E . J ., John BOAVBS P . Z . Prov . G . S . N ., and Titus Wilson P . Z . The Chapter having been opened in ample form ,

the rest of the Companions were admitted , and the minutes of the Annual Convocation read ancl declared to bo correctly recorded . The ballot was then taken for tho following candidates for exaltation , viz ., Bros . J . Sisson S . D . 129 , G . Taylor J . W . 1051 , and F . W . Watson J . W . 129 ; iu each case the ballot proved unanimously in favour , and the brethren being present were exalted in ample form

by E . Comp . Bowes , the historic lecture being given by E . Comp . McKay from the third chair . The duties of P . S . woro well performed by that Officer , Comp . Banks . Comp . R . Godfrey S . E . presented a draft copy of bye laws for tho government of tho Chapter , which , after due consideration , Avere adopted , and ordered to bo sent to the Prov . G . Superintendent , Lord Beotive , for his approval . Tho annual

banquet Avas fixed for 4 th July , at tho Hotel , Grange-over-Sands , and a Committee was appointed to make tho necessary arrangements . After tho consideration of some routine business , tho Chapter was closed , Avith the nsual solemnities , and the Companions separated in perfect harmony , to meet again on the last Thursday in June , Avhen the report of the Banquet Committee will bo made .

Holmesdale Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 129 . —The installation meeting of this flourishing Lodge Avas held at the Royal Hotel , Ramsgate , on Thursday , tho 28 th ult ., ancl Avas well attended by members and Provincial Grand Officers . Tho Lodgo was honoured on this occasion by tho presence of tho R . W . Prov . Grand Mark Master the Rev . G . W . Sicklomoro , the W . Bro . W .

Snowden Depnty Prov . G . M . M ., tho W . Bro . Jas . S . Eastes , Deputy Prov . G . M . ( Craft ) for Kent , the V . W . Bro . James Stevens P . G . J . O ., and by several other important Prov . Grand Officers members of the Lodge . Previous meetings having cleared tho agenda paper , the business of installation of tho W . M . elect Avas , immediately after the opening of tho Lodge by Bro . T . C . Harrison , ancl the confirmation of

the minutes , proceeded with . The V . W . Bro . James Stevens P . G . J . O . having taken tho chair of A ., the outgoing Master presented Bro . R . J . Emmerson the W . M . elect , and that Avorthy and distinguished brother was duly installed as W . M ., Avith full ceremonial , musical service and addresses . Tho Officers for the ensuing year Avere appointed and invested in the following order , viz .: —The Rev . —

Robinson S . W ., W . Searles J . W ., Jas . S . Eastes M . O ., F . W . Hallett S . O ., C . J . Ayton J . O ., H . Friend Reg . of M . and Sec , Lewis Finch Treas ., A . W . Conquest S . D ., G . W . « , Groenhill J . D ., A . Aubrey Org ., I . J . Tulman I . G ., James S . Harris and Chancellor Stewards , and Holfe Tyler . Bro . George Pago P . M . officiated as D . C . At the conclusion of tho ceremony Bro . Finch Past Master and

Bro . Elleron Past Master seconded a vote of thanks to Bro . Stevens for his services as Installing Master ; services Avhich ho had annually rendered since tho formation of the Lodge , and which the members hoped might bo continued for many years to come . The vote was unanimously carried , ancl cordially acknowledged . Bro . Stevens expressed his great gratification as to the

progress of the Lodge , and the support afforded by its several Past Masters , all of Avhom , except Bro . J . W . Smith , now in India , ancl with whom he had frequent correspondence , never failed to be present on these occasions . Having bad the honour to instal all previous W . M . 's in this Lodge , he looked forward to fulfil the like duty on future occasions . Propositions having been taken , tho Lodge

was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a liberal banquet provided in the Avell-known satisfactory style associated with Bro . Hiscock ' s management of tho " Royal . " The usual toasts wore admirably proposed by the W . M ., and each received able response . Tho entire proceedings wero greatly appreciated by all present , and universal regret at parting was expressed when tho hour for separation arrived .

Indtistry Lodge of Instruction , No . 186 . —Tins old Lodge of Instruction , which has ceased to meet for many years , has been resuscitated , and will in future assemble every Monday evening , between 1 st September and the 31 st May , at half-past six o'clock

p . m ., at the Bell Tavern , Carter-lane , Doctor ' s Commons , E . C . Oin readers will remember , we stated , in our report of the January meeting of the Industry Lodge , that permission was granted to Bro John G . Horsey , one of its members , to renew the Lodge of Instruction as above mentioned , of which he has been appointed Secretary

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Bro . John Noke , P . M . Vitruvian No . 87 , is Preceptor , and Bro . Chas . Sawyer , S . W . Sackville No . 1619 , is Treasurer . It has been arranged to formally re-open this Instruction Lodgo at 6 p . m . on Monday , tho 15 th instant , when Bro . C . W . Noehmer , P . M . of tho Mother Lodgo , will rehearse tho ceremony of installation .

Lodge of Joppa , No . 188 . —Tho regular meeting was held on Monday , tho 1 st inst ., afc tho Albion Tavern , Aldersgafce-street , City . Bros . Miller W . M ., M . Spiegel S . W ., Ilymans J . W ., L . M . Auerhaan Troas . S . D ., E . P . Albert P . G . P . Sec . J . D ., J . Benjamin I . G ., Blanks Steward . P . M . 's L . Lazarus , L . Alexander , J . Abrahams , S . Hickman , A . Dodson , M . Alexander , and H . M . Levy ; Bros . J . E . Walters , J . Wynman , Dowsnap , Van Bolen , Martin , Rosier ,

T . Botibol , Pearco , C . W . Botibol , J . Langley . Tho Lodgo was formally opened and the nrinntos confirmed . There was a notice of motion on tho agenda paper ; also several candidates for tho 3 rd degree , but thoy Avero not present . After tho Lodge had been closed , tho brethren adjourned to slight refreshment . Tho W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Those woro duly responded to , and tho proceedings Avero onlivencd by harmony .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —Met on Wednesday , tho 3 rd inst ., at tho Railway Tavern , London-street , E . G ., Bro . Biddlo in tho chair . Thoro Avero also present Bros . Staley S . W ., W . Lipscombo S . W ., E . Gottheil P . M ., J . Constable Treas ., J . K . Pitt Sec , Bone S . D ., James J . D ., Sawyer I . G . ; Bros . Bush , Harris , Millhouse , A . Posener , Wharman , Walker , & o . Bro . Arthur W . Masters , of Leinstfir Lodgo , No . 18 , St . John ' s , Now Brunswick , was a visitor .

Tho first ceremony and four of the sections Avero rehearsed . Bro . Biddle ' s working of the ceremony was distinguished by a quiefc fluency Avhich promises to develop—as soon as greater confidence is acquired —into a gentle eloquence , usually so strikingly impressive upon tho candidate . Bro . Constable Avas re-elected Hon . Treas ., ancl Bro . J . K . Pitt Hon . Sec . for the ensuing year . Bro . Staley was elected W . M . for next Wednesday .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Hold its regular weekly meeting on Saturday , the 30 th March , at tho Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington , N . Present—Bros . Garrod W . M ., Hallam S . W ., Hallam jnn . J ^ W ., Killick Sec , Halford Treas ., Brunei S . D ., Stock J . D ., H . Hall I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor . Visitors—Bros . J . Millington 861 , C . Hall 1693 . The Lodge was opened in regular order

and the minutes confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed Bro . Slaiter candidate . Several sections of the first lecture wer worked . Bros . Millington ancl Hall woro elected members . A wo deserved vote of thanks Avas unanimously accorded to tho W . M ., it being his first appearance in tho chair . Bro . Hallam -will preside next week .

Old Globe Lodge , No . 200 . — Tho members held their monthly meeting on Wednesday night , in their Lodgo room , Old Globe Hotel . After the transaction of ordinary business a very pleasing ceremony took place , viz ., tho presentation of a testimonial to Bro ! G . H . Walshaw P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , subscribed for and given by the members of tho Lodgo on the occasion of that gentleman ' s marriage . Tho testimonial consisted of a very handsome bronzo

aud marble timepiece , with a pair of vasos to match , and was presented on behalf of the subscribers by the W . M ., Bro . A . W . Tomlinson . After a few appropriate remarks from Bro . J . Woodall P . M . P . P . G . J . W ., the Senior Past Master present , Bro . Walshaw feelingly acknowledged the compliment , of which he may Avell feel proud , evincing as it does tho high estimation in which ho is held by hia Masonio brethren , and the fraternal goodwill thoy bear towards him .

Salopian Chapter , . No . 262 . —The regular convocation was held at tho Lion Hotel , Shrewsbury , on Monday , the 1 st insfc . In the unavoidable absence of M . E . Z . Comp . R . Cressvvell Peele , Comp . E . Andrew P . Z . acted as first Principal , assisted by Comps . J . B . Boucher H ., E . M . Wakeman J ., II . Charles Clarke E ., W . L . 0 . Crump Treas ., H . O . Wakeman ( pro tem ) P . S ., J . S . Davies 1 st A . S .,

W . E . Stuart 2 nd A . S ., J . Bodenham ( pro tem ) D . C , J . B . Hide Janitor . After tho usual routine business had been disposed of , it was resolved to take advantage of tho occasion to convert the Chapter into ono of Instruction , and Comp . P . H . Evans volunteered as a candidate for exaltation . Comps . J . B . Boucher H . and E . M . Wakeman J . acquitted themselves very Avell , and Comp . J . L . Warren gave tho

charges , & c . iu his usual eloquent and impressive style . Bro . J . O . Smith , surgeon , Avas then balloted for , and unanimously elected . Tho Chapter Avas then closed , and the Companions adjourned to banquet . The M . E . Z . ( pro tem ) gave tho customary loyal and R . A . toasts , which were duly honoured . Comp . J . L . Warren referred to the pleasure ho should feel iu proposing tho next toast , —the Prov . Grand

Chapter , but , unfortunately , there Avas no Prov . Grand Chapter ; he thought , and tho idea appeared feasible to a M . E . Companion present , that we onghfc and could succeed in procuring this desirable resnlt . After some remarks from Comps . Boucher and Wakoman , it wns proposed by Comp . Warren , and seconded by Comp . Wakeman , that there be an Enquiry Committee formed to ascertain the opinions

of Companions of Sister Chapters on the subject , and that Comps . Wight , Spaull , Redman , and the M . E . Z . ( pro tem ) compose thafc Committee , Avith power to add to their number . The proposition was unanimonsly approved . Comp . Wakeman then gave tho health of the Principals , Avhen he expressed tho thanks of the Companions

present for the kindness shown by Comp . Andrew in coming to preside at so short a notice , and at great inconvenience ; to Comp . Boucher for his energy and zeal in coming from London expressly to be at his post that evening , and to Comp . Warren for the able manner in which ho did tho difficult part entrusted to him , Tho toast was