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Cumberland presented a series of certificates of service as Steward at the Charity Festivals . These , with those earned by other members of the Lodge , it is intended to frame , and bang round the walls of the dining room . Bro . J . T . Seller P . M . presented a valuable series of framed Masonio engravings . Bros . J . Blenkin P . M ., W .

Storey , and Bro . Whytehead ( as representing the ancient Ebor Preceptory of Knights Templar ) presented the Master's and two Wardens' chairs . Theie are most beautiful pieces of furniture , elaborately carved in solid oak , the measurement being—height at back 7 ft ., width 3 ft . 3 in . The backs , which are surmounted bv t , vo

beautifully carved dragons in repose , are supported by the columns of the various Orders , and in the centre of the panel are the arms of the Lodge , beautifully carved in bold relief , showing the fonr ancient gates of the city , the city arms , with the five lions rampant , and supporters of Roman soldiers on either side , the name and number

of the Lodge being carved on the ribbons . The front supports are figures representing lions' heads , manes and claws , beautifully carved . The capitals and base of the columns are carved in dark brown oak , which , besides adding relief , is a great improvement . The whole are highly polished in the natural colonr , and richly upholstered in

crimson velvet . Next came the presentation of the pedestals by Bros . Sir F . Milner , P . M ., J . S . Cumberland P . M ., and W . B . Dyson . These also are splendidly carved in solid oak , representing the three Orders , tbe dimensions being—height , 3 ft . 4 in , by 2 fc . 6 in . square . The entablature of the pedestal of the W . M . is supported by four

columns of the Ionic Order , the capitals and bases being in brown oak ; that of the Senior Warden is supported by four columns of the Doric Order , and the Junior Warden's by four of the Corinthian Order , the whole being beantifully polished and mounted with tbe silver emblems of the three offices . Handsome oak chairs ,

upholstered in crimson velvet , are also being made for the Deacons and Inner Guard . When complete this will form one of the most handsome collections of Masonio furniture in the country , and reflects tho greatest credit on Bro . W . Stephenson , of Micklegate , York , whose designs and workmanship have given such great satisfaction

to the members of his Lodge . Bro . T . B . Whytehead was elected to represent the Lodge on the Provincial Charities' Committee , and the Lodge was closed with " Hearty good wishes . " An adjournment was then made to Harker'a York Hotel , where Bro . P . Matthews had provided a capital banquet , at which Bro . Alderman Terry , Lord

Mayor of York for the second time , was an honoured guest . The Eboracum Lodge is famed for its annual toast lists , which ever since its birth . have beeu specially designed by Brother Whytehead . This time the front page bore a view of the City of York a couple of centuries ago , with appropriate Masonic quotations , and the

arms of the Lodge on the back . The toasts were as follows : — The Queen and tho Craft , the Prince of Wales Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of England , the Earl of Zetland Provincial Graud Master , and the Provincial Grand Lodge of North and East Yorkshire ; the Worshipful Master , Bro . Alfred T . Brewster Turner ; the

Installing Master , Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . P . G . W . ; the I . P . M ., Bro . Sir F . Milner , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . S . W ., and the Past Masters of the Lodge , the Lord Mayor of York , the Eboracum Lodge No . 1611 , and tbe Officers of the Lodge ; the Sister Lodges and the Visitors ,

the Masonic Chanties , Masons Wives , Mothers , Sisters , and Daughters , and the Tyler ' s toast . During the evening a music il programme was efficiently given by Bros . Child , Wilkinson , Sample , and Cumberland .

GIHON LODGE , No . 49 . THERE was an audit meeting of this Lodge at the Guildhall Tavern , City , ou Thursday evening last , when the accounts of the auditors were accepted as very satisfactory , and were passed accordingly .

United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 30 . —The meetings of this excellent Lodge of Instruction continue to attract the presence of a numerous section of the brethren resident in the South of London , the Lugard Tavern forming an accessible rendezvous by tram and rail from all parts of the district . Tbe arrangements made by the proprietor of the hotel , Bro . Alfred Pusey ,

for the comfort and convenience of the brethren , are all that can be desired , whilst the character of the working , under the able Preceptorship of Bro . Walter Martin , is ever such as to afford edification and pleasure to those who attend . It is little matter for surprise that the attendances should be so well maintained , and that the members

should so firmly hang together and advance both in numbers and instruction . Last week Bro . R . Dutton filled the chair of Worshipful Master , in a creditable manner , supported by Bros . D . Thomas ( who has jnst returned from Australia ) as S . W ., S . Lampen Treasurer , C . L . Tokeley Secretary , Walter Martin Preceptor , and many others .

Lodge was opened in form , and after tho confirmation of the minutes , the sections of the first degree were worked by Bros . Wimble , Wilkinson , aud the Senior Warden . The Officers were elected for the ensuing meeting , and the Lodge was closed in harmony after a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Dutton for his admirable

working . On Wednesday last Bro . D . Thomas filled tho chair , with Bros . Wimble as S . W ., Morgan J . W ., Wilkinson S . D ., S . Lampen J . D ., R . Dutton I . G ., C . L . Tokeley Secretary , W . Martin Preceptor j Best , Murrell , Wallman , Bailey , Percival , Lazarus , A . Pewsey , McChristie , Axford , Vellenoweth , & c . Lodge was opened in the first

and second degrees , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Axford , of the Hornsey Lodgo 890 , personating the candidate . The first section of tbe lecture was worked by Bro . Wimble , and the second bv the W . M ., whose working was creditable all round . The

report of the Audit Committee , which was of a satisfactory character , was received and adopted , and Bros . Percival and Lazarus , of the Southwark Lodge 879 , Axford , Hornsey Lodge 895 , and Yellenoweth Temperance Lodge 169 , ' were elected members of this

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Lodge of Instruction , and severally returned thanks . Lodge wis then closed in form , and with the customary harmony . Visitors are cor . dially welcomed at this Lodge of Instruction on Wednesday even , ings , at 7 * 30 p . m ., and we can assure them of an enjoyable and edifying reunion .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . — At the Cook Tavern , Highbury , on Monday , 7 th inst . Bros . Colling , ridge W . M ., Garner S . W ., Flock S . W ., Parkes S . D ., Turner J . D ., Keogh I . G ., Western acting Preceptor , and oher brethren . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . Brother Parkes acting as cindidate . Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned till Monday , the 14 th inst ., Brother Garner being elected W . M .

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INSTALLATION OF H . R . H . THE PRINCE OF WALES As the M . W . G . M . of England , AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 28 th APRIL 1875 . pOPIES of this BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVING by Brother HARTY V _ y P . M ., consisting of A' -tist ' s Proofs , Proofs before Letters , and Lettered Proofs , India Prints , and Plain Prints may be had at Cost Prke by applying to Bro . W . R . NORRIS , 29 Southampton Buildings , W . C , London .

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STANMORE HILL , MIDDLESEX . fll411BCi©M3IHOVEL.. 10 miles from Marble Arch , by road . 2 mile « from JEdf / mnre Station . G . lf . R . 3 } miles from the Harrow Station , L . k tf . W . It . 3 £ mile * from Mill Hill Station , Zlidland Railway . T ^ HIS old established Hotel is very retired , healthy , and ehnrm-5 ingly situated , it offers great inducements to private families , nnd a , large Assembly lloom has lately been added for Meetings , Balls , Weddim , ' Breakfasts , Dinners , Masonic Lodsres , Banquets , & c . Arrangements can be made for conveyances . CHARLES VEAL , Proprietor . The Abercorn Lodge , 1549 ; Sub-Urban Lodge , 1702 : and . the Stanmore Chapter , are held here .