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them occupy the chair . Bro . Sharp S . W . and Bro . De Parts in ap propriate terms responded , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the pro ceedings .

LOYALTY LODGE , No . 1607 . THIS Lodge , which has been in recess since April , met at tbe London Tavern , Fenohnrch Street , E . G ., on Saturday , 10 'h insfc ., when Brother T . Jones W . M ., supported by his Officers , opened the Lodge , and after the usual preliminaries , proceeded to instal his successor , Brother F . Carr S W ., iuto the chair of K . S ., with such perfection as is rarely met with . This is the more creditable as Bro . Jones was one of the initiates of the Lodge , which is but yet in

its early days . The newly installed Master appointed and invested his Oflicers as follow : —Bros . F . Brown Treasurer , J . Newton Sec , Dr . Gaylon S . D ., J . Large J . D ., J . Gushing I . G ., T . Clark M . C , and T . Holsworfch W . S . Tbo Senior and Junior Wardens nofc being present , their investment had to be deferred . A ballot waa taken for Mr . H . A . Hunt , and proving unanimous , the ceremony of initiation

was undertaken by the Worshipful . [ aster , and in suoh a manner as to merit the praise of all present ; iu fact Bro . Carr , who also was an initiate of this Lodse . was perfect in his work . Upon rising for Me time the W . M . offered hia sev-ices , which were accepted , as Steward for the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution , whereupon the Lodge voted ten guineas to bo placed on his list . It is an excellent feature in this Lodge that every Master since its

consecration has served a Stewardship to the Benevolent Institution . Another praiseworthy feature is that each Master has installed his successor , a duty we should like to see carried out in all Lodges ! Alter hearty good wishes , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to dinner . The usual toasts followed . The Visitors and the members , altogether a numerous body , then departed , agreeing that ifc was one of the mosfc enjoyable evenings they had ever spent .

New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 . — A regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday last , at Bro . Langdale ' s , Jolly Farmers' Tavern , Southgate-road , at 8 p . m ., Brother Marks presiding ; he was supported by Bros . Western S . W ., Ashton J . W ., Trewinnard acting Preceptor , Perl Secretary , Laogdale , Powell . & 6 . The usual formalities having been observed in opening the

Lodge , tbe W . M . proceeded to rehearse tbe ceremony of initiation . Bro . Langdale acting as candidate , who , after the Lodge was opened in the second degree , acted as a owdidate to bo passed . Lodge was then opened in the third degree , and afterwards closed down . Bro . Western was then elected to fill the chair at the ensuing meeting .

This Lodge has now commenced working for the winter months , and it is to be hoped brethren will avail themselves of the opportunity of occupying the chair , which is placed at their disposal , and to assist in making this Lodge as successful as hitherto . Brethren are cordially invited .

Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held afc York , on Monday , the 10 th inst ., when there was a capital muster of members . In the absence of the W . M ., the chair was taken by Bro . T . B . Wytehead W . M ., who was supported by Bros . J . S . Cumberland P . M ., J . T . Seller P . M ., 0 . G . Padel P . M ., G . Balmford P . M ., George Simpson P . M ., Major A . H . McGaohen

P . M . 1991 , R . W . Hollon P . M ., S . Chadwick W . M . 1040 , the Wardens , Officers , and a large number of brethren , amongst the Visitors , being Bro . W . P . Moat P . M ., Senior District Grand Warden of Auckland , New Zealand . The business consisted in a passing aud a raising , which having been accomplished , the ballot was taken for the following brethren as honorary members , proposed by Bro . Whytehead

seconded by Bro . Cumberland , and supported by several other Past Masters : —Bros . Colonel Shadwell H . Gierke Grand Secretary , D . Murray Lyon Grand Secretary of Scotland , Robert F . Gould P . G . D ., and Colonel W . J . B . McLeod Moore , Canada , all of whom were elected unanimously . The acting W . M . announced thafc the W . M . had , with his usual liberality , presented the Lodge with a series of

forms of honorary certificates on parchment , and that some had already been issued . The name of a candidate was proposed , and the Lodge was closed amid " Hearty good wishes . " There was a great gathering round the refreshment table , when a number of toasts were honoured and songs snng . Bro . Moat responded to The Health of the Visitors , and expressed his pleasure at having

witnessed the working of tho Lodge . When he left New Zealand he had made np his mind to visit York and see a Lodge so famous actually afc work . He entered into many interesting particulars respecting the Craft in New Zealand , which he said was very prosperous and rapidly gaining ground . The evening passed most happil y .

At a general meeting of the Committee of the Southampton Masonic Benevolent Association , held on the 13 th inst ., the accounts submitted were of a satisfactory character , showing assets of about £ l , 2 U 0 . Several grants were made , and the Officers for the year elected , and ib was

urged by one or two brethren tbat tho aims of the Association , which deals purely with local objects of Masonic charit y , should be brought more generally under tbe notice ° f the Lodges with the view of increasing the "number of annual subscribers .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor . respondents . All Letters must bear the name anl address of the Writer , noi necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIB AND BROTHER , —On my return to town this day I find copy of circular askmg for votes in favour of "Edward Bramble Green " for the ensuing election , 16 th October , with a note appended stating that , " through inadvertence in the OFFICE the candidate ' s

name was omitted to be placed in the official list . " This is a very serious reflection on myself , and on the office goner , ally , and were I to reply as I feel I should express myself in strong terms on the public circulation of so unwarrantable and baseless a statement , but I forbear .

The petition in behalf of Edward Bramble Green did nofc reach me until after the closure of tbe list for the October election , —was accepted by the Committee on Saturday , 4 th August , and notice was sent to the representative of the case that the name would be included in the list of candidates for election in April 1881 .

I am , Dear Sir and Brother , Yours faithfully and fraternally , FREDERICK BINCKES ( P . G . Std . ) , V . Patron , Secretary . 6 Freemasons Hall , W . C 20 th . September .

NATIONAL SANITARIUM . —The acquisition of the extensive grounds of the Alexandra Palace by the Loudon Corporation as a public part is at present under consideration , and is said to be favourably regarded—Lord Shaftesbury and other influential persons having urged the expediency of the purchase in the interest of the public at large , and especially in that of the great suburban district on the north

of London , now being covered with houses afc so rapid a rate . Some demur , we understand , has arisen in regard to the Palace itself , fot which ifc was apprehended no remunerative use could be found , as it has failed as a place of amusement in snccessive hands , Mr . Bourne , C . E ., the Principal of the new College of Practical Engineering at Mnswell Hill , suggests that a portion of the Palace bnilding should be

converted into a great sanitarium , fche residue being devoted to popular amusement and instruction as heretofore ; and he reckons that by the introduction of this new feature tne total receipts will be so much increased that tbe scale will be turned in the right direction . Certainly there is no sanitarium iu England or in the world suoh aa the Palace thus utilised would constitute . It is heated throughout

by hot water pipes so that an equable temperature can easily be maintained throughout the year , while its spacious halls , conservatories , theatres , & u ., would afford ample space for valetudinarians to walk about in , aud tase any exercise suited to their condition , or to mingle with amusements so far as they might feel disposed , enjoying all the while a genial climate without having to go abroad in search

of it . The Palace is abundantly snpp'ied with water by a water , works of its own , so that it affords all necessary facilities for hydropathic treatment . But other remedial agencies could also be put ia force , and so important an establishment would , it is believed , soon become a great hygienic centre at which all tbe most effectual expedients of medical art , aud the latest discoveries in medical science

in this or other countries , would be studied and applied . As the difference between a young animal aud an old one is a physical difference there is no reason to doubt that by appropriate physical means this difference may be so far abridged or extinguished as to lead to a great prolongation of life and great increase of health and vigour . This Lord Bacon long ago pointed out , but little progress has

been made in the direction be indicated from the want of a fitting scientific establishment in which snch research could be conducted . This want would be supplied by the establishment of a great national sanitarium conducted nnder the mosfc eminent advice of all the medical schools , and putting tbem , in fact , iu competition with one another . The introduction of such a new phalanx of remedial aids would constitute an epoch in the history of the world . .

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FIRE AT FREEMASONS' HALL ! LARGE photographs of the Temple , taken immediately after the fire , on 4 th May ( suitable for framing ) , 5 s each ; or framed in oak , securely packed , sent to any address in t . ho United Kingdom , carriage paid , on receipt of ci . eque for 15 s . Masters of Lodges should secure this memor . al of the old Temple for their Lodge rooms . W . G . PABKEE , Photographer , 40 High Holborn , W . O . JEsta >» H ( tlic « l 23 years .

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DANCING . —To Those Who Have Never Learnt to Dance . —Bro . and Mrs . JACQUES WYNMANN receive daily , and undertake to teach ladies and gentlemen , who have never hid the slightest previous knowledge or instruction , to go through every fashionable tall-da : ce in a lew easy lesson * . Private lessons any hour . Morning and evening classe PBOSPBCTUS Olf APPLICATION ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STBEET , OXFORD STEEET , W . BLTO . JACQUK 3 WTKMANIT WIM BK HAPPI TO TAKE THK MAWASBMH * 0 » MAHOKIO BAMS . FIBST-CLASS BAHM KBOVIDKO .