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Diary For The Week.
DIARY FOR THE WEEK .
We shall be obliged if the Secretaries of the various Lodges throughout the Kingdom will favour us with a list of their Days of Meeting , & c . as we have decided to insert only those that are verified bv the Officers of the several Lodges .
SATURDAY , 27 th NOVEMBER . B . A . —Sinai Chapter of Iu >' nation , Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , at 8 . MONDAY , 29 th NOVEMBER .
• 15—Strong Man , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John's Square , Clerkenwell , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 377—Hope and Charity , Lion Hotel , High-street , Kidderminster . 737—Wentworth , Town Hall , Wellingborough , Northampton .
TUESDAY , 30 th NOVEMBER . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Jamaica Coffee House , St . Michael's-alley , Cornhill , at 6 . 30 . Half-Yearly Communication , Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales , Freemasons' Tavern , W . C ., at 5 . 0 . 209—Emulation , Bull Hotel , Dartford , Kent . 357—Apollo University , Masonic Hall , Oxford . 673—Perseverance , Shenstone House , Hales Owen , Worcester . 1228—Beacontree , Eed Lion , Leytonatono , at 8 . ( Instruction . )
WEDNESDAY , 1 st DECEMBER . Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge , Freemasons' Hall , at 6 for 7 . 0 . 193—Confidence , White Hart , Abchurch-lano , E . G ., at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 1521—Duke of Connaught , Havelock Tavern , ATbion-road , Dalston , at 8 . 0 . ( Instruction . ) 7-1—Athol , Masonic Hall , Severn-street , Birmingham . 81—Doric , Private Room , Woodbridgo , Suffolk . 137—Amity , Masonic Hall , Thames-street , Poole .
16-t—Perseverance , Masonic Hall , London Hotel , Sidmouth . 163—Mariners , Masonic Hall , Guernsey . 279— St . John ' s , Masonic Hall , Halford-strect , Leicester . 282—Bedford , Private Rooms , Abbey , Tavistock . 299—Emulation , Bull Hotel , Dartford . ( Instruction . ) 327—St . John ' s , Lamb and Lion , Wigton , Cumberland . 406—Northern Counties . Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street , Newcastlc-ou-Tyne . 428 HotelNorthwich
—Sincerity , Angel , , Che-hire . 603—Belvidere , Star Hotel , High-street , Maidstone . ( Instruction . ) 1838—Franklin , Peacock Hotel , Boston . 1010 . —Kingston , Masonic Hall , Worship-street , Hull . 1085—Hartington , Masonic Hall . Gower-sfcreet , Derby . 1206—Cinque Ports , Bell Hotel , Strand-street , Sandwich . R . A . 236—Zetland , Masonic Hall , Dnncombe-place , York . R . A . 301—Philanthropic , Masonic Hall , St . George ' s-streot . Leeds .
THURSDAY , 2 nd DECEMBER . 10—Westminster and Keystone , Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street 27—Egyptian , Hercules Tavern , Leadonhall-street , E . G . ( Instruction . ) ' 15—Strong Man , Masons' Arms , Masons' -avetmo , Basingluill-strcet , E . C 435—Salisbury , Union Tavern , Air-street , Hcgent-stroct , V . 822—Victoria Rifles , Freemasons' Hall , W C . ' 12 ( 10—Hcrvey , 152 Fulham-roml , at H . ( Instruction . ) 24—Newcastle-upon-Tyne , Freemasons' Hall , Newcastle-upon-Tyne . 31—United Industrious , Guildhall Concert Room , High-streetCanterbury .
, 38—Union , Council Chambers , Chichester . 41—Royal Cumberland , Masonic Hall , Old Orchard-street , Bath 110—Loyal Cambrian , Bush Hotel , Merthyr Tydlil . 2 i > t—Trinity , Castle Hotel , Coventry . 2 s : l—Worcester , Bell Hotel , Worcester . 289—Fidelity , Masonic Hall , Carlton-hill , Leeds . 300—Minerva , Pitt and Nelson Hotel , Asliton-under-Lyne 360—Pomfrct , George Hotel , Northampton . 302—Doric , Private Rooms , St . Peter-street , Grantham
412—St . Peter ' s , Masonic Hall , Boroughbnry , Peterborough 600-Tces , Freemasons' Hall , WcMngton-strcct , Stockton-on-Tees . 511—St . Helen s , Masonic Hall . Hartlepool . 637—Portland , Town Hall , Stoke-on-Trent . 1072—Abcrystwith , Belle Vue , Royal Hotel , Aberystwith 1074—Underley , Masonic Room , Market-place , Kirby Lonsdale 1282—Aucholme , Forester ' s Hall , Brigg , Lincolnshire . 1281—Brent , Masonic Hall , Glolio Hotel , Topsham . 1304—Olive Union , Masonic Hall , Banks-street , Horncastlo M . M . 20—Faith , Spread Eagle Inn , Rochdale .
FRIDAY , 3 rd DECEMBER . Jr . ^ ~? r r lctt v ? utts , ' , P , Prwch Tavern , Victoria Park , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 150/—Metropolitan , 260 I ' entonvillc-road . ( Instruction ) 41—Friendship , Freemasons' Hall , Manchester . 327—Union , Freemasons' Hull , Mat-gate . 242—St . George ' s , Town Hall , Doncaster . 300—Alfred , 23 Albion-street , Leeds . 601—St . John ' s , Wrekin Hotel , Wellington , Salop 709—Invicta , Corn Exchange , Queen-street , Axbford . tU !)—Royal Gloucestershire , Boll Hotel , Gloucester . 1333—Atnelstone , Town Hall , Athelstone , Warwickshire
SATURDAY , 4 th DECEMBER . General Committee , Boya' School , Freemasons' Hall , a ' R . A . —Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street ,, LIC O . '
IRELAND . j TUESDAY—121—Scapatrick , Masonic 1 tail , 1 i 'c-strcet , Ba ^ ridge , Co . Down . i , ¦>!—leniple , Masonic Rsoms , Ik st . ,, 70—Waringsfbrd , Tullyniskev . Co . Down , THURSDAY—32—[ loyal Shamrock , Lodge Room , Olaves-place , Waterford . „ IU—Harmony , Masonic Hall , Belfast . » 372—Gilhnl , Princes-street , DromoreCo . Down .
, ,.,-, ' , ' . o . w—Harmony , . Masonic liooms , Francis-street , Fcrrnoy-. 1 hlDAY—07- -H . n . iiis , Ma onic Hall , Arthur-square , Belfast . „ Ilo—Xilrea , Kilrca , Co . Deny . „ Kit—Commercial , . Masonic Hall , Londonderry . „ 22 M—Gorey , Gorey . „ S 91—St . John's , Town Hall , Enniskitlca .
EDINBURGH DISTRICT . THURSDAY—97—St . James , St . James' Hall , Writer ' s-court . FRIDAY—2 'Jl—Celtic of Edinburgh aud Leith , Ship Hotel , E . Register-street .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Lebanon Chapter , No . 73 . —The regular convocation and installation meeting of this Chapter was held on the 18 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , Comps . E . Harris Z . in the chair , J . H . Button H ., J . W . Baldwin J ., F . Walters P . Z . S . E ., M . D . Loewenstark S . N ., B . Isaacs P . S ., W . Smeed P . Z ., J . S . Sweasey inn ., J . H . Spencer , & c . The Chapter was opened , and the minutes
were confirmed . Bro . W . Smeed P . Z . then exalted Bro . T . W . Adams , Southwark Lodge , 889 , working tho duties of the three chairs , and afterwards installing Como . J . H . Button , in his usual perfect manner , that elicited the encomiums of the brethren and visitors . A vote by the Chapter of a P . Z . ' s jewel , of the value of
five guineas , having been unanimously granted to Comp . Harris P . Z ., for his ability iu performing the duties of his office , Comp . F . W . Walters , in a very eloquent speech , presented him with the jewel . A suitable response for tho valuable piffc was given , and tho brethren adjourned to slight refreshment , and then separated . The visitors were Comps . E . Gilbert P . S . 1326 , and H . Cutress 1326 .
St . James ' s Union Chapter , No . 180 . —A Convocation of this Chapter was held on Tuesday , the 23 rd inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen Street , Comps . L . Herf Z ., Cameron P . Z . Treasurer as H ., Smithett J ., Reed P . Z ., S- E . Knyvett as S . N ., W . C . Parsons P . S ., Pillin 1 st Asst ., Gillard 2 nd Asst ., and Comps . Staden , Smith , G . Bubb , Pink , Colvin , Layland , Ac , and P . Z . 's Stonor , Hill , Stacey ,
Reed and Cameron . The Chapter was opened , and the minutes wore confirmed . Bros . Stacey , Hobson , Cook , and Hearp were duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry by the M . E . Z . and officers , Comp . W . C . Parsons doing the duties very carefully as P . S . The Chapter was then closed , and a very capital banquet followed , whero
the usual toasts were given . The visitors present were Comps . Baker P . Z ., Allen P . Z ., Rogers , Mander , W . 0 . Burrell and Levinson P . Z ., Melbourne . The latter Comp ., in the course of his speech , said how pleased he would be , on his return to Australia , to state how well tho working of the Chapter was conducted , and how hospitably he , as well as the other visitors , had been received .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , the 24 th of November , at Bro . Chard's , White Hart Tavern , Abchurch Lane , E . C . Present—Bros . J . Tarquand W . M ., Reed S . W ., Ockendon J . W ., Pitt Secretary , J . Constable Treasurer , Walker S . D ., Tollis J . D ., Biddel I . G ., Christopher Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . E . Gotthoil Preceptor ,
Bloomfield , and a very numerous attendance of brethren , upwards of thirty . The Lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed , the W . M ., in pursuance of the arrangement of the preceding week , which we notified in our last impression , rehearsed the three degrees of the Order . The onerous duty was performed , if not with tho strictest accuracy , yet iu a manner most
fluently , and to the evident satisfaction of all present . Bro . Reed will preside on the next occasion . It is gratifying to perceive so many brethren crowd into a Ledge of Instruction , as it proves an eager desire to become efficient in tho duties requisite for advancement . Such gatherings arc not only pleasant and instructive , but tend to
found aud cement friendships amongst men of the most diverse opinions , political or religious , who might otherwise have never had the privilege of meeting and knowing each other . For the information of those who reside at a distance , we may state that this Lodge meets at 7 . 30 , and closes at 9 . 30 precisely .
Royal Arch Chapter , Yeovil , No . 329 . —At a Convocation hold on Wcndesday , 24 th November , the minutes of tho last Chapter was confirmed . The accounts for the past year were audited and found correct . The ballot was then taken for the officers for the ensuing year , and resulted as follows : —Comp . J . Chaffin M . E . Z ., F . Cox E . H ., J . Farley E . J ., Wynn Wescott E ., J . Emblin N ., W . J .
Nosworthy P . S ., H . F . Edgar and A . Price Asst . Sojourners , F . Foau Treasurer , Harvey Janitor . The new Principals were installed by Comp . J . Jacobs P . Z ., assisted by Comp . J . Budge P . Z ,, in a most solemn and impressive manner . The other companions present were Style P . H ., Gillard P . H ., J . Ryall , Ruegg , R . Damon , T . Sampson aud Sharman .
Merit Lodge No . 466 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on the 15 th inst ., at the George Hotel , St . Martin ' s ^ Stamford . Present-Bros . J . C . Dtiucombo W . M ., D . Bloodworth S . W ., W . Ward J . W ., IT . Knott See , J . M . Howard P . M . TYeas ., H . Norton S . D ., Thus . Here J . D ., Thos Booth I . G ., A . Coulson Tyler . P . M . ' s
Bros . Peake , Wright , Oldham , Jones , and many of tho brethren were present . Business—Lodge opened in due form with solemn prayer ; Bro . Bcddeson raised to the sublime degree of M . M . ; three candidates proposed for initiation ; several propositions were made for furthering the interests of the Lodge , and all business being ended Lodge closed iu due form .
St . John and St . Paul Lodge , No . 615 . —This Lodge held its meeting ou Monday , the lOtli of November , at the Pier Hotel , Erith . Present—Bros . T . W . Knight W . M . 1107 , 913 , P . P . G . D . C . Kent , W . M ., G . Dyer S . W ., Dr . F . Spurrell J . W ., H . H . Poole Treas ., G . AV . Churcklcy J . D ., J . Fletcher D . C .. A . Gush Steward , A .
Parish I . G ., G . Martin Tyler . Visitors— Bros . J . Greig , District Grand Master of Pennsylvania U . S ., Ralph P . M . 77 , Denham and others . Business — initiated Dr . Greig of Erith , & c . ; raised Bro . Wood . Adjourned to a recherche banquet , provided by Bro . Wain of the Pier Hotel . Canonbury Chapter , No . 657 . —The ordinarv meeting of
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Diary For The Week.
DIARY FOR THE WEEK .
We shall be obliged if the Secretaries of the various Lodges throughout the Kingdom will favour us with a list of their Days of Meeting , & c . as we have decided to insert only those that are verified bv the Officers of the several Lodges .
SATURDAY , 27 th NOVEMBER . B . A . —Sinai Chapter of Iu >' nation , Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street , at 8 . MONDAY , 29 th NOVEMBER .
• 15—Strong Man , Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John's Square , Clerkenwell , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 377—Hope and Charity , Lion Hotel , High-street , Kidderminster . 737—Wentworth , Town Hall , Wellingborough , Northampton .
TUESDAY , 30 th NOVEMBER . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , Jamaica Coffee House , St . Michael's-alley , Cornhill , at 6 . 30 . Half-Yearly Communication , Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales , Freemasons' Tavern , W . C ., at 5 . 0 . 209—Emulation , Bull Hotel , Dartford , Kent . 357—Apollo University , Masonic Hall , Oxford . 673—Perseverance , Shenstone House , Hales Owen , Worcester . 1228—Beacontree , Eed Lion , Leytonatono , at 8 . ( Instruction . )
WEDNESDAY , 1 st DECEMBER . Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge , Freemasons' Hall , at 6 for 7 . 0 . 193—Confidence , White Hart , Abchurch-lano , E . G ., at 7 . 30 . ( Instruction . ) 1521—Duke of Connaught , Havelock Tavern , ATbion-road , Dalston , at 8 . 0 . ( Instruction . ) 7-1—Athol , Masonic Hall , Severn-street , Birmingham . 81—Doric , Private Room , Woodbridgo , Suffolk . 137—Amity , Masonic Hall , Thames-street , Poole .
16-t—Perseverance , Masonic Hall , London Hotel , Sidmouth . 163—Mariners , Masonic Hall , Guernsey . 279— St . John ' s , Masonic Hall , Halford-strect , Leicester . 282—Bedford , Private Rooms , Abbey , Tavistock . 299—Emulation , Bull Hotel , Dartford . ( Instruction . ) 327—St . John ' s , Lamb and Lion , Wigton , Cumberland . 406—Northern Counties . Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street , Newcastlc-ou-Tyne . 428 HotelNorthwich
—Sincerity , Angel , , Che-hire . 603—Belvidere , Star Hotel , High-street , Maidstone . ( Instruction . ) 1838—Franklin , Peacock Hotel , Boston . 1010 . —Kingston , Masonic Hall , Worship-street , Hull . 1085—Hartington , Masonic Hall . Gower-sfcreet , Derby . 1206—Cinque Ports , Bell Hotel , Strand-street , Sandwich . R . A . 236—Zetland , Masonic Hall , Dnncombe-place , York . R . A . 301—Philanthropic , Masonic Hall , St . George ' s-streot . Leeds .
THURSDAY , 2 nd DECEMBER . 10—Westminster and Keystone , Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street 27—Egyptian , Hercules Tavern , Leadonhall-street , E . G . ( Instruction . ) ' 15—Strong Man , Masons' Arms , Masons' -avetmo , Basingluill-strcet , E . C 435—Salisbury , Union Tavern , Air-street , Hcgent-stroct , V . 822—Victoria Rifles , Freemasons' Hall , W C . ' 12 ( 10—Hcrvey , 152 Fulham-roml , at H . ( Instruction . ) 24—Newcastle-upon-Tyne , Freemasons' Hall , Newcastle-upon-Tyne . 31—United Industrious , Guildhall Concert Room , High-streetCanterbury .
, 38—Union , Council Chambers , Chichester . 41—Royal Cumberland , Masonic Hall , Old Orchard-street , Bath 110—Loyal Cambrian , Bush Hotel , Merthyr Tydlil . 2 i > t—Trinity , Castle Hotel , Coventry . 2 s : l—Worcester , Bell Hotel , Worcester . 289—Fidelity , Masonic Hall , Carlton-hill , Leeds . 300—Minerva , Pitt and Nelson Hotel , Asliton-under-Lyne 360—Pomfrct , George Hotel , Northampton . 302—Doric , Private Rooms , St . Peter-street , Grantham
412—St . Peter ' s , Masonic Hall , Boroughbnry , Peterborough 600-Tces , Freemasons' Hall , WcMngton-strcct , Stockton-on-Tees . 511—St . Helen s , Masonic Hall . Hartlepool . 637—Portland , Town Hall , Stoke-on-Trent . 1072—Abcrystwith , Belle Vue , Royal Hotel , Aberystwith 1074—Underley , Masonic Room , Market-place , Kirby Lonsdale 1282—Aucholme , Forester ' s Hall , Brigg , Lincolnshire . 1281—Brent , Masonic Hall , Glolio Hotel , Topsham . 1304—Olive Union , Masonic Hall , Banks-street , Horncastlo M . M . 20—Faith , Spread Eagle Inn , Rochdale .
FRIDAY , 3 rd DECEMBER . Jr . ^ ~? r r lctt v ? utts , ' , P , Prwch Tavern , Victoria Park , at 8 . ( Instruction . ) 150/—Metropolitan , 260 I ' entonvillc-road . ( Instruction ) 41—Friendship , Freemasons' Hall , Manchester . 327—Union , Freemasons' Hull , Mat-gate . 242—St . George ' s , Town Hall , Doncaster . 300—Alfred , 23 Albion-street , Leeds . 601—St . John ' s , Wrekin Hotel , Wellington , Salop 709—Invicta , Corn Exchange , Queen-street , Axbford . tU !)—Royal Gloucestershire , Boll Hotel , Gloucester . 1333—Atnelstone , Town Hall , Athelstone , Warwickshire
SATURDAY , 4 th DECEMBER . General Committee , Boya' School , Freemasons' Hall , a ' R . A . —Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union Tavern , Air-street , Regent-street ,, LIC O . '
IRELAND . j TUESDAY—121—Scapatrick , Masonic 1 tail , 1 i 'c-strcet , Ba ^ ridge , Co . Down . i , ¦>!—leniple , Masonic Rsoms , Ik st . ,, 70—Waringsfbrd , Tullyniskev . Co . Down , THURSDAY—32—[ loyal Shamrock , Lodge Room , Olaves-place , Waterford . „ IU—Harmony , Masonic Hall , Belfast . » 372—Gilhnl , Princes-street , DromoreCo . Down .
, ,.,-, ' , ' . o . w—Harmony , . Masonic liooms , Francis-street , Fcrrnoy-. 1 hlDAY—07- -H . n . iiis , Ma onic Hall , Arthur-square , Belfast . „ Ilo—Xilrea , Kilrca , Co . Deny . „ Kit—Commercial , . Masonic Hall , Londonderry . „ 22 M—Gorey , Gorey . „ S 91—St . John's , Town Hall , Enniskitlca .
EDINBURGH DISTRICT . THURSDAY—97—St . James , St . James' Hall , Writer ' s-court . FRIDAY—2 'Jl—Celtic of Edinburgh aud Leith , Ship Hotel , E . Register-street .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Lebanon Chapter , No . 73 . —The regular convocation and installation meeting of this Chapter was held on the 18 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark , Comps . E . Harris Z . in the chair , J . H . Button H ., J . W . Baldwin J ., F . Walters P . Z . S . E ., M . D . Loewenstark S . N ., B . Isaacs P . S ., W . Smeed P . Z ., J . S . Sweasey inn ., J . H . Spencer , & c . The Chapter was opened , and the minutes
were confirmed . Bro . W . Smeed P . Z . then exalted Bro . T . W . Adams , Southwark Lodge , 889 , working tho duties of the three chairs , and afterwards installing Como . J . H . Button , in his usual perfect manner , that elicited the encomiums of the brethren and visitors . A vote by the Chapter of a P . Z . ' s jewel , of the value of
five guineas , having been unanimously granted to Comp . Harris P . Z ., for his ability iu performing the duties of his office , Comp . F . W . Walters , in a very eloquent speech , presented him with the jewel . A suitable response for tho valuable piffc was given , and tho brethren adjourned to slight refreshment , and then separated . The visitors were Comps . E . Gilbert P . S . 1326 , and H . Cutress 1326 .
St . James ' s Union Chapter , No . 180 . —A Convocation of this Chapter was held on Tuesday , the 23 rd inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall , Great Queen Street , Comps . L . Herf Z ., Cameron P . Z . Treasurer as H ., Smithett J ., Reed P . Z ., S- E . Knyvett as S . N ., W . C . Parsons P . S ., Pillin 1 st Asst ., Gillard 2 nd Asst ., and Comps . Staden , Smith , G . Bubb , Pink , Colvin , Layland , Ac , and P . Z . 's Stonor , Hill , Stacey ,
Reed and Cameron . The Chapter was opened , and the minutes wore confirmed . Bros . Stacey , Hobson , Cook , and Hearp were duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry by the M . E . Z . and officers , Comp . W . C . Parsons doing the duties very carefully as P . S . The Chapter was then closed , and a very capital banquet followed , whero
the usual toasts were given . The visitors present were Comps . Baker P . Z ., Allen P . Z ., Rogers , Mander , W . 0 . Burrell and Levinson P . Z ., Melbourne . The latter Comp ., in the course of his speech , said how pleased he would be , on his return to Australia , to state how well tho working of the Chapter was conducted , and how hospitably he , as well as the other visitors , had been received .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , the 24 th of November , at Bro . Chard's , White Hart Tavern , Abchurch Lane , E . C . Present—Bros . J . Tarquand W . M ., Reed S . W ., Ockendon J . W ., Pitt Secretary , J . Constable Treasurer , Walker S . D ., Tollis J . D ., Biddel I . G ., Christopher Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . E . Gotthoil Preceptor ,
Bloomfield , and a very numerous attendance of brethren , upwards of thirty . The Lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed , the W . M ., in pursuance of the arrangement of the preceding week , which we notified in our last impression , rehearsed the three degrees of the Order . The onerous duty was performed , if not with tho strictest accuracy , yet iu a manner most
fluently , and to the evident satisfaction of all present . Bro . Reed will preside on the next occasion . It is gratifying to perceive so many brethren crowd into a Ledge of Instruction , as it proves an eager desire to become efficient in tho duties requisite for advancement . Such gatherings arc not only pleasant and instructive , but tend to
found aud cement friendships amongst men of the most diverse opinions , political or religious , who might otherwise have never had the privilege of meeting and knowing each other . For the information of those who reside at a distance , we may state that this Lodge meets at 7 . 30 , and closes at 9 . 30 precisely .
Royal Arch Chapter , Yeovil , No . 329 . —At a Convocation hold on Wcndesday , 24 th November , the minutes of tho last Chapter was confirmed . The accounts for the past year were audited and found correct . The ballot was then taken for the officers for the ensuing year , and resulted as follows : —Comp . J . Chaffin M . E . Z ., F . Cox E . H ., J . Farley E . J ., Wynn Wescott E ., J . Emblin N ., W . J .
Nosworthy P . S ., H . F . Edgar and A . Price Asst . Sojourners , F . Foau Treasurer , Harvey Janitor . The new Principals were installed by Comp . J . Jacobs P . Z ., assisted by Comp . J . Budge P . Z ,, in a most solemn and impressive manner . The other companions present were Style P . H ., Gillard P . H ., J . Ryall , Ruegg , R . Damon , T . Sampson aud Sharman .
Merit Lodge No . 466 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on the 15 th inst ., at the George Hotel , St . Martin ' s ^ Stamford . Present-Bros . J . C . Dtiucombo W . M ., D . Bloodworth S . W ., W . Ward J . W ., IT . Knott See , J . M . Howard P . M . TYeas ., H . Norton S . D ., Thus . Here J . D ., Thos Booth I . G ., A . Coulson Tyler . P . M . ' s
Bros . Peake , Wright , Oldham , Jones , and many of tho brethren were present . Business—Lodge opened in due form with solemn prayer ; Bro . Bcddeson raised to the sublime degree of M . M . ; three candidates proposed for initiation ; several propositions were made for furthering the interests of the Lodge , and all business being ended Lodge closed iu due form .
St . John and St . Paul Lodge , No . 615 . —This Lodge held its meeting ou Monday , the lOtli of November , at the Pier Hotel , Erith . Present—Bros . T . W . Knight W . M . 1107 , 913 , P . P . G . D . C . Kent , W . M ., G . Dyer S . W ., Dr . F . Spurrell J . W ., H . H . Poole Treas ., G . AV . Churcklcy J . D ., J . Fletcher D . C .. A . Gush Steward , A .
Parish I . G ., G . Martin Tyler . Visitors— Bros . J . Greig , District Grand Master of Pennsylvania U . S ., Ralph P . M . 77 , Denham and others . Business — initiated Dr . Greig of Erith , & c . ; raised Bro . Wood . Adjourned to a recherche banquet , provided by Bro . Wain of the Pier Hotel . Canonbury Chapter , No . 657 . —The ordinarv meeting of