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Bro . Kidder for tho kind manner in which ho had spoken of him . It was his great aim to become a useful Mason , and lie could not have had a better introduction . He trusted he should never regret having joined so worthy a Lodge . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Visitors . They were so numerous and distinguished that ho could not find words to speak of their qualifications . It was sufficient to know thoy wero present . Tho members were pleased to seo them . Bro . Colonel Shadwcll Gierke P . P . G . S . W . Devon returned thanks . He

felt gratified in being present . It was a great aud especial pleasure to see their Worshipful Master , who , though not au Englishman by birth , is an Englishman at heart , in his present office ; he was sure tho Visitors congratulated him ou having attained that position . He regretted not being present to seo the Avorkiug of the I . P . M . in the earlier part of the evening , but he was pleased to see how

excellently ho had rendered the ceremony of installation . In tho name of the Visitors , ho begged to return their sincere thauks . Bro . Kidder , by the permission of tho W . M ., proposed the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary ; the Lodgo was deeply indebted to them for their kind and valuable assistance . Bro . Euf replied to this toast . Bro . Dudley Eolls P . M ., in the absence of tho Secretary , rose :

He remembered the tune when tho Lodge consisted of but six members . Its resuscitation was duo to Bro . Leopold Enf , who had been ably assisted by their worthy Secretary . He hoped tho Lodge would continue to advance under its present Master . Bro . E . W . Stewart P . G . D . P . M . said he roso to propose a toast that ho was stiro was for the benefit of tho Lodgo . Ho saw brethren present who were

ready to speak of onr noble Institutions . It was a great pride and pleasure to see the aged well and worthily cared for . The W . M . was about to serve as a Steward , and wonld make himself a Vice-President of the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution . However , ho would call on Bro . Terry , Secretary of that Institntion , to respond to the toast which he was about to give—Prosperity to our Masonic Institutions .

Bro . Terry , with his usual ability , pleaded tho cause of tho Charity he so Avell represents . He thanked the W . M . for consenting to act as Steward , and hoped he would be liberally supported by the brethren . In responding to the health of tho Officers , Bro . H . Mower remarked that the W . M . had said he Avas proud of his Officers . He , as well as every Officer ,, was proud of their W . M . Bros . Coombs and

Eudderforth followed ; each thanked the W . M . for the step they had advanced . The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and the brethren separated . The Visitors were Bros . Hyde Pullen P . G . S . B ., Novel 871 , A . Bird 7 , M . Davis P . M . 12 , A . Eowley P . M . 917 , A . Curlier P . M . 11 , H . Sandeman P . G . D . G . M . Bengal , E . C . Massey 1297 , L . Stean P . M . 917 ,

Grabham P . P . S . G . W . Middlesex . Eoebuck P . P . S . G . B . Surrey , Colonel Shadwell Gierke P . S . G . W . Devon , F . Binckes P . G . S ., H . Dicketts P . G . S ., James Terry P . G . D . C . Herts , H . M . Levy 188 . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bio . Jordan , and were everything that could be desired .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —At the Old Eodney's Head , 12 Old-street , Goswell-road , on 4 th inst ., at eight . Present—Bros . Moseley W . M ., Pearcy S . W ., Stock J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , Fenner Sec , Eobison S . D ., Byott J . D ., Hallam I . G ., Christopher Tyler , also Bros . Powell , Heinrich , Alford , Wing , Trewinnard , G . E . Cook , Bnrtlo , Hall , Millward , Hnnter , Woodcock , Morton , Johnstone , & o . After Lodge was opened , tho ceremony of

initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Heinrich candidate . Bros . Pearcy worked the first , Stock tho second , Fenner tho fourth , and Tolmie the seventh sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Woodcock , Prince of Wales Lodge 1012 , W . W . Morton of tho Era Lodgo 1423 , and AV . Johnstone of the Mount Egmont Lodge 640 , wero elected members . Bro . Pearcy will preside at next meeting . A vote of thanks was accorded to tho W . M . for tho manner he had conducted the business of the evening .

Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —On Tuesday , tho 5 th February , at tho Bedford Hotel , Southamptonbuildings . Present—Bros . J . H . Dodson W . M ., Soper S . W ., Tranter J . W ., W . G . Dickins Sec , Laker S . D ., Abell J . D ., Johnston I . G . Bros . Cornn , J . B . Dodson , Tate , Brown , & c . Business—After preliminaries

Bro . Brown offered himself as a candidate , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Tho first and third sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Tate , and the second and fourth by Bro . Dickins . Bro . Soper was unanimously elected W . M . for Tuesday fortnight , Tuesday next being set apart for the installation ceremony , which is to be worked by Bro . A . J . Melhuish .

Economy Lodge , No . 76 . —The ceremony of installing the W . M . Elect of this Lodge for the present year ( Bro . W . G . Blanchard ) took place at the Lodgo Boom , Winchester , on Wednesday . There was a large attendance of members of tho Lodge ancl visitors , including the Dep . l'rov . G . M . Bro . Hickman , Bros . James Harris P . S . G . W ., George Eake P . J . G . W ., Mark E . Frost P . O .

Treasurer , Colonel NaghLen M . P ., and the W . M . ' s of tho neighbouring Lodges . The installation ceremony was performed most impressively by Bro . James Harris Prov . S . G . W .. and tho new W . M . appointed his Officers as follow : —Bros . E . D . Godwin I . P . M ., T . E . Bryan S . W ., W . Hntt J . W . and Organist , T . Stopher P . M . Treasurer , G . Nixon

Secretary , W . Powell S . D ., J . Murray J . D ., Captain Hall I . G ., Captain Moore P . M . D . G ., Dr . J . Salter P . M . A . D . C , J . Holes Steward , . James Harris P . M . Assistant Steward , Sims Tyler . At tho conclusion of the Lodge business , about fifty brethren dined together ab the Eoyal Hotel , under tho presidency of Bro . W . G . Bluuchard , the new W . M .

Union Lodge , No . 129 , Kendal . —The annual meeting of this old and flourishing Lodge was held at tho MasonicHall , Stramongate , on Thursday , 31 st January . Tha W . M ., Bro . E . J . Nelson , was supported by his officers , and between forty and fifty members , in-

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clnJing a few visitors . The Lodgo was opened in form , when the minutes of the previous meeting wero read and confirmed . The Lodge being opened in the second degree , the W . M . elect , Bro . George J . McKay S . W ., was presented for the benefit of installation , and the first part of tho ceremony gone through . The chair was now taken by Bro . W . B . Gibson P . M . Prov . G . Sec , and tho ceremony of installation completed . Tho Board of installed Masters numbered fourteen . Tho W . M . nominated aud invested his officers as follow : —Bro . E . J .

Nelson I . P . M ., John Banks S . W ., F . W . Watson J . W ., G . B . Greenall Treas ., J . Henry Hogg Sec , J . Sisson S . D ., J . Wilkinson J . D ., Eobt . Godfrey P . M . D . C , J . B . Wilson I . G ., Dan Cleary Tyler ; Bros . John Bowes P . M . P . P . J . G . W ., John Talbot P . M . P . P . J . G . W ., aud W . B . Gibson P . M . Prov . G . Sec , respectively delivered the charges to the W . M ., Wardens and brethren . Before the ordinary business was transacted , a cordial vote of thanks Avas given to the Installing Master

and tho brethren who kindly assisted him . The Lodgo was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to the King ' s Arms Hotel , where au excellent banquet was served by the Misses Dawson . Grace after meat being said by tho Chaplain , the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured , and the evening was greatly enlivened by some good songs , Avhich were capitally rendered . Tho Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close .

Kendal Castle Chapter , Mo . 129 , Kendal . —The annual convocation of this Chapter was held on Thursday , 31 st January , at the Masonic Hall , Stramongate In the absence of the M . E . Z ., E . Comp . John Bowes P . Z . Prov . G . S . N , took the chair , assisted by E . Comps . Joseph Bintley H ., John Talbot J . Titus Wilson P . Z ., and W . B . Gibson P . Z . Prov . G . J . opened the Chapter , after which the

Companions wore admitted , and amongst them we noticed Comps . John Holino M . E . Z ., E . J . Nelson , Eobt . Godfrey , Geo . J . McKay , J . Bell , T . Baron , J . Gooding , W . Tattersal , J . Banks , D . Cleary , & c . Tho minutes of the last convocation having been read and confirmed , E . Comp . Bowes was asked to instal the Principals for the ensuing year , viz . —Joseph Bintley Z ., John Talbot H ., and George J . McKay

J . The other officers invested were Comps . Eobt . Godfrey S . E ., J . Bell S . N ., John Banks P . S ., who nominated Comps . Baron and Gooding his assistants , and Dan . Cleary Janitor . Tho Installing Principal then proclaimed the new Principals , and after they had been greeted and saluted , ho closed the ceremony with the

Benediction . A hearty vote of thanks was ordered to be placed on the minutes to E . Comp . Bowes for his services that day . A committee Avas nominated to frame bye-laws for the governance of the Chapter , and four brethren were proposed as candidates for exaltation . There being no further business the Chapter was closed , and the Comps . joined their brethren of the Union Lodge at the banquet table .

Zetland Chapter , No . 236 . — The annual meeting of this Chapter for the election of officers took place on Wednesday evening , in the Masouic Hall , York , with the following result : —The Earl of Zetland M . E . Z . ( by dispensation ) , Sir James Meek H ., Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett J ., J . G . Turner S . E ., Meek S . N ., W . Cowling Treas ., A . Buckle P . S .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 860 . —On Tuesday , tho 5 th inst . at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Povvnall-road , Dalston . Bros . Bonner W . M ., Lovelock S . W ., M . Christian J . W ., Wardell S . D ., Weige J . D ., Carr I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . MuCiean . Forss , Allen , Finch , G . Lorkin , J . Lorkin

J . Brown , Grouch , 4 o . After opening , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Salter candidate . Bro . Dallas worked the first , and Bro . Allen tho secoud and third sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Lovelock was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his Officers in rotation . The Lodge was closed in due form .

"Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . — On Wednesday , the 6 th February , at the Eed Lion , Poppins-court , Fleetstreet . Bros . Tate W . M ., Brown S . W ., Thompson J . W ., Abell S . D ., Hallam J . D ., Pate I . G . ; P . M . Bro . Long Preceptor , & c . After the confirmation of tho minutes , the ceremony of passing , with the lecture appertaining thereto , was very impressively performed by tho W . M . Some new members were then elected , and the Lodge was closed .

St . Augustine Lodge of Instruction , No . 972 , Canterbury . —The annual supper-banquet in connection Avith this Lodgo took place on Wednesday , 30 th January , when twenty brethren sat down to an excellent repast , served up in the usual good style of

Bro . Shaxby , at the Guildhall Hotel . It was a very fraternal meeting , the W . M . ' s of 31 aud 1119 , the other two Lodges in the city , being present , and a very enjoyable evening was spent , enlivened afc intervals by the singing of the brethren , Avho are members of the Cathedral choir . This Lodge meets on Wednesday evenings .

Sykes Lodge , No . 1040 . —This Lodge has issued circulars for a Masonic Ball , to be held at Driffield , near Hull , on Tuesday next , under tho patronage of Bros . Lord Londesbro , Christi Sykes , E . H . Eaynard , and many other prominent members of the Craft . A dispensation has been granted for the brethren to appear in Masonic costume .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227—At Bros . Bolton and Lane ' s , King aud Queen , on Friday , the 1 st inst . Present—Bros . A . Posener jun . W . M ., Hine S . W ., DaSilva J . W ., Fenner Preceptor , Townsend Sec , Simmonds S . D ., Stead J . D ., Lane I . G . j also Bros . Posenor sen ., Stroud , Bolton , Haines , Hunter , Trewinnard , Campbell