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United Strength Chapter , No . 228 . —A convocation oi this Chapter was held on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern . Comp . Jas . Terry M . E . Z ., J . A . Winsland H . M . E . Z . elect , Robert Griggs J . H . elect , J . Hillhouse S . E . J . elect , John While S . N ., R . H . Halford P . S ., C . K . Killick Second Assistant , Thomas Janitor ; T . W . Hazelgrove , Vf . J . Pandall , W . G . Hunter , J .

Woodman , T . Woodman , J . R . Green , R . Pearcy , Jas . Hill , T . Gnode , W . Rowley , A . W . Fenner , A . J . Timothy , J . Stock , W . Moseley , John Gibbs , Jos . Crump , C . Davies , W . Fysb , and H . Paine . The Visitors were Comps . W . J . Cawdell P . Z . 918 St . Barnabas , J . Pigot Hervey Chapter , A . F . Rowley Prudence 12 , W . Clarke Royal Savoy . Chapter being opened the minutes of last convocation were read

and confirmed . The following brethren were duly exalted : —Bros . H . Paine United Strength 228 , George Calderwood Crusaders 1677 , Augusta Ross Salisbury 435 , Henry George Flaws United Strength 228 j the ceremouy being impressively performed by the M . E Z . Comps . Winsland , Griggs , and Hillhouse were thin insta led as M . E . Z ., H ., and J . Comp . While being appointed S . E ., Hal ord N ., Killick

P . S . The latter appointed Comps . Davies and Pearcy his Assistants . Comp . Thomas wasre-elected Janitor . The auditors'report was read and proved satisfactory , after which the Chapter was duly closed , and the Comps . adjourned to an excellent banquet , served by the managers o the Guildhall Tavern in their usual oxcellent manner . The routine toasts were proposed and severally responded to . During the proceedings a handsome P . Z . ' s Jewel was presented to Comp . Terry

P . Z . by the M . E . Z . in the name of the brethren . The gift was gracefully acknowledged by Comp . Terry . A very handsome pair of vases was also subscribed for , and presented to Comp . Terry by the Comps . The M . E . Z . made some remarks on the kindness of feeling exhibited towards Comp . Terry by all wbo knew him . Ho hoped be would live long to enjoy tho honours he had so well earned . Comp . Terry made an excellent reply .

Fltzroy Lodge , No . 569 . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , the 22 nd instant , at the Head Quarters of the Hon . Artillery Company , Finsbury , Bro . R . G . Webster W . M . presiding . The following Officers wero present .- —Bros . A . D . Everingham S . W ., Captain Durrant P . M . acting J . W ., Captain R . Holsbam P . M . Treasurer , Captain J . Eglese P . M . Hon . Sec , Quarter

Master W . G . Brighten S . D ., W . Birdseye P . M . I . G ., W . Jolliffe D . C ., Lient . W . I . Spicer I . P . M ., and W . H . Honey P . M . The minutes of the last Lodge having been read and confirmed , Bros . Captain Jacobs and James Quarm were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The Lodgo was then resumed in the first degree , and tho following members of the Regiment were ballotted for , viz ., Thomas

Blashill , of No . 4 Compauy ; Henry Salaman Harris , of No . 1 , Company ; Edward Harrison , of No . 1 Company ; and Charles Haynes , of the Artillery Division . The ballot proving unanimous in their favour , they were severally initiated into the mysteries of the Order . A ballot was taken for Bro . W . H . Bateman , of the Fortitude and Old Cumberland Lodge , No . 12 , which also

Was unanimous in his favour . Bros . A . D . Everingham S . W . was then elected W . M ., and Captain R . Helsham P . M . Treasurer for the ensuing year . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted , to be presented to Bro . R . G . Webster W . M . on his retirement fron office . Several members of the Regiment were then proposed for iritiation at the next

meetmg , and after some other formal business had been disposed of , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper . Among the Visitors piosent were—Bros . J . D . Matthews W . M . Canonbury 657 , P . Bavlis Eastern 751 , F . C . Pelfcon Lewis 1185 , W . F . Gunnell Ivy 1441 , and A . B . Cownie St . John ' s 795 .

Buckingham Lodge , No . 591 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , 20 th November , at the George Hotel , Aylesbury . Present—Bros . J . Adams W . M ., T . W . Robinson S . W ., G . A . Jeffries 3 . W ., John Williams P . M . Sec , L . Poulton S . D ., R . B . Bateman J . D ., Rev . W . T . W . Lang I . G ., T . Cheshire Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . 0 . J . Grace , John Lawson , & c , & o . Visitors—Bros . G . Totfcle 1501 , Rev . H . Gi Lay ton P . P . G . Ch . Gloucestershire . The Lodge was opened , and

minntes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . H . Martin , a candidate for the third degree , was examined , entrusted , and duly raised to sublime degree of M . M . by Bro . Rev . 0 . J . Grace P . M . The Lodge waB resumed , and Bro . John Williams took the chair , and examined Bro . J . E . D . Ostrehan , who , in due course , was passed to degree of Fellow craft . A petition to the Lodge of Benevolence was signed , and all business ended , the Lodge was closed in ancient and solemn form and adjourned .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held its weekly meeting on Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters ' Tavern , Powtiail-road , Dalston . Bros . Gilbam W . M ., Pulak S . W ., Carr J . W ., BraMed S . D ., C . L <» kin J . D ., McCleau I . G ., Dallas Sen ., SjBjth Treae . i P , J £ , Wellington frewptor , Bros . Wardeil , Weige ,

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —On 22 nd November , at Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Present—Bros . Guuner ( Hon . Sec ) . W . M ., GWelow S . W ., Goss I . P . M . 780 J . W ., Gomm S . D ., Tucker Treas . J . D .. Talbot I . G ., J . C Rue P . M . Preceptor ) Bros . Kyezor and Skinner . After preliminaries , Bro . Kyezor kindly volunteered to act as candidate , and the W . M . tehearsed the ceremony of initiation , at the close of which be was calico awiiy to attend to a little business connected with Bro . Roe ' s

testimonial , which is ready lor pieseittution at the banquet on ivA \ Mistaut . Bro . Skinuer answered the questions leading to the third decree . The brethren were called to refreshment , alter which labour was resumed , and a short discussiou took place relating to home affair * . Lodge was closed , and the meeting adjourned till 29 th inst ., at half-past six , when a strong muster of Bro . Roe ' s admirers is anticipated .

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J . Lorkin , Collins , and others . The W . M . worked the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Collins as candidate . The Preceptor then occupied tho chair , and opened the Lodge in the second degree ; Bros . Weige answered the questions , the Lodge opened in the third degree , and

Bros . Weige was raised to the dearee of M . M ., Bro . Brasted gave the traditional history . The W . M . resumed the chair , and Bro . C . Lorkin worked the third section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was regularly closed down . Bro . Folak will preside next week .

Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —On Wednesday , November 27 th , at Bro . Hyde ' s , Red Liou , Poppius-court , Fleet-street . Bro . J . S . Brown in the chair . WeUl ' ord S . W ., Abell J . W ., Tato S . D ., Kuill Abell I . G ., Long P . M . and Preceptor , and others . Alter the confirmation of the minutes the first three sections

of the firs t lecture were worked . Bro . Kidder offered himself aa a candidate for passing ; was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was then opened up and the ceremony of the second degree ably performed by tho W . M . Some of the sections of the second lecture were worked . The Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Welsford elected W . M . for the euauing week , when the ceremony of initiation will be rehearsed .

Whittington Chapter , No . 862 . —A convocation was held at Audei ton ' s Hotei , Fleet-sireet , on 22 nd JDst . Present—Comps . Thos . Kingston Z ., Tinney H ., Murlis J ., W . Stephens P . Z . Treas ., J . Weaver P . Z . Scribe E ., Juo . Hi gh Scribe N ., J . Glaskin P . Soj . The Chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous convocation confirmed . A ballot was then taken for Bro . Pike of the Mother

Lodge , which being unanimous iu his favour , he was regularly exalted to the degree of a Royal Arch Mason . This being the annual convocation , Comp . Wm . Stephens regularly installed Companion Tinney First Principal for the ensuing year , after which Comp . W . J . Murlis was installed into the chair of H . The installation of Comp . Moore , who had been duly elected to the Third Cnair , he being prevented by

business from attending , was deferre ; until a future meeting . The Officers were then invested as follow : —Comps . Wm . Stephens ( re . invested ] Treasurer , Jas . Weaver ( re-invested ) Scribe E ., Jas . Glaskin Scribe N ., W . Grist P . Soj ., Geo . Penn First Asst ., S . Parkhotise Second Asst . The business being over , the Companions sat down to a very excellent banquet , and the usual toasts were hououred . Comp .

Kingston presided , in the absence of the M . E . Z ., who , from professional engagements , had been compelled to leave . The duty of presenting the retiring First Priucipal with a valuable jewel was entrusted to Comp . Wm . Stephens P . Z ., who , in complimentary and feeling language , in the name of the Chapter , placed on the breast of

Compauiou Kingston the insignia of a Past Principal . He , in grateful Bentiments , acknowledged the honour . Comp . Massey returned thanks for the Visitors , and the Janitor ' s toast brought an enjoyable evening to a close . The sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Aged Masons .

Doric Lodge of Instruction , No . 933—At the Duke ' s Head , 79 VVhitechapel-road . The Fit teen Sections were worked on the 22 nd November , at this Lodge . Bros . Ellis 933 W . M ., Barnes P . M . 933 and 554 S . W ., Durell S . D . 1349 J . W ., Cuudiok Past Master 1421 I . P . M . FIKST LECTUKE—Bros . Stamp , Durell , Field , West , Musto , McDonald and Barnes . SECOND LECTUEE

—Bros . Stephens , Berry , Job , Williams and Webb . THIRD LECTURE — Bros . Cohen , Maidweil and Taylor . Bro . William Musto P . M . 1349 Hon . Sec . The other brethren preseut were P . M . ' s Bros . Butters , Calverley , Hill , Hogg and Mortlook ; also Bros . Phillips , Moss , Goldstein , S . Mos 3 , Bone , Saunders , Norden , Slaiter , Waterer , Clayton , Lorkin , Hayes , Graveley , Richards , Richmond ,

Knight , Furness , Burr , Holland and Preatridge . The work was doc . e in the admirable manner for whioh this Lodge is famous . After * wards Bros . Saunders 33 , Kuight 95 , Phillips 205 , Bone 765 , Graveley 898 , Goldstein 898 , Haynes 898 , Holland 1321 , Simkins 1421 and Furness 1421 were duly elected members . Bro . B . Cundiok P . M . and Preceptor proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded upon

the minutes , and that the W . M . be elected au honorary member , tie was sure this mark of respect was richly deserved . Individually he had derived very much pleasare from the excellent working of Bro . Ellis , aud felt it reflected credit both npon him aud upon the Lodge , —carried unanimously , Bro . Barnes P . M . aud S . W . in announcing this to Bro . Ellis , expressed his entire concurrence with ad Bro . Uuudick had said . He hud no more pleasurable recollection

oi the working of tue Fifteen Sections than on the present occasion . Having occupied tho S . W . chair on very many similar occasions , he was sure that Bro . Ellis had acquitted himself most ably ; it moreover , was his first time oi working the Fifteen Sections . He also alluded to tho perfect working of the brethren , without exception , and felt it a great compliment to hear his owu system so ably rendered . Bro . Ji . iis having replied , votes of thanks to the working brethren fol . ¦ owed , aud the Lodge was closed in due form , aud adjourned .

Wandsworth Lodge of Instruction , No . 1044 . —A mee > iug was held at tue Spread Ea ^ ie Hotel , Wandsworth , on VVedueaday , the 2 / ch mat ., Bro . J . Featnerstone was the W . M .. , Bro . J . J . Holland d . VV ., and Bro . F . Reed J . Vf . There were also present—Bros . H . R . Jones P . M ., J . G . Carter P . M ., C . Digby , W . A . Blackmore , H . J .

iNewens , J . Frost , P . V . Denham , and A . A . Deubaui Secretary . The three degreed were worked , Bro . Newens being the candidate for the first aud secoud , aud Bro . Featherstono ( who resigned the chair fcr tue third degree to Bro . Digoy ) going through the ceremony of raising . Bro . J . J . Holland will be the WM . at the next meeoiug .

Stamford Chapter , NO , 1045 . — The regular convocation wap bold at the Mtiaoaio Rooms . AHnnoliaw , on Wetdqaqday , th , a .