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S . W . ; VV . C . Wiliams , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 S 43 , P . P , S . G . D . Essex , Sec . ; R . P . J . Laundy , S . D . ; J . H . Wood , W . M . 1642 , J . D . ; J . R . Allman , I . G . j W . Seaman , Stwd .: W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1435 ; Dr . J . Ingleby-Mackenzie , P . M , 372 , 30 " * ( S . C ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; VV . E . Jameson , VV . M , 1584 ; O . Latreille , P . M . 1260 ; C . S . Mote , J . C ' rnttenden , J . H , Taylor , W . G . Pamell , E . Coleman , W . J . Mason , E . J . Seym , ur , A . J . Chapman , VV . Thomas , W . T . Potts , A . Hardy , and VV . H , VVadham . Visitor : Bro . Donald Grant Macleod , VV . M . S 42 ,

P . D . D . G . M . Burmah . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the following brethren worked the Second Lecture : ist Section—Bro . C . S . Mote ; 2 nd—Bro . W . J . Mason ; 3 rd—Bro . G . Davis ( in the absence of Bro . Capt . Nicols through indisposition ); 4 th—Bro . G . Davis ; Jth—Bro . j . Cruttenden . The Third Lecture was worked as follows : ist

Section—Bro , VV . C . VVilliams ; and—Bro . J . H . VVood ; 3 rd—Bro . Geo . Read . A cordial vote of thanks was recorded on the minntes to all those who had worked the Sections . Bro . D . G . Macleod , P . D . D . G . M . Burmah , vvas elected a member , and in a few well chosen words complimented thc brethren on their excellent working , and also said that he certainly should take every opportunity of attending the regular meetings . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —BRO . J AMES STEVENS' LECTURE . —As has been already announced in these columns , the Preceptorship of this lodge of instruction has been undertaken by Bro . James Stevens , the first W . M . of the mother lodge and originator of the lodge of instruction , which meets every Thursday at the Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , Coleman-street , E . C ., at 6 . 30 p . m . The situation is central and very convenient , and the members are earnest workers , vvho evidently appreciate the

connection of the lodge of instruction with one of the best known of our working City lodges . To inaugurate his acceptance of the position of Preceptor , a large assemblage of members and visitors attended on Thursday , the 16 th ult ., to hear the first of Bro . Stevens' lectures on ritual and ceremonial . His remarks on this occasion vvere necessarily confined to the First Degree , and foreshadowed the line of working which it has been agreed shall be carried out under his Preceptorship . The lecture was given in his

usual lucid and happy manner , and was listened to with unabated interest throughout , many brethren testifying after its close to the attention paid by him to the several salient points of importance so clearly explained that none could . fail to comprehend them , and obtain hints whereby to commit to memory details of essential value otherwise requiring considerable practice to obtain . The lecturer , thoroughly conversant vvith his subject , held the attention of his audience for upwards of two hours , having by desire waived

the proposed interval ; and when , at the close of an exceptionally pleasant evening , a hearty and cordial vote of thanks to him vvas accorded , all present acknowledged that praise was given where praise was due . Amongst the proofs of great interest in Bro . Stevens' lectures may be mentioned the attendance of brethren from towns in which he has been formerly heard , some of whom became members of the lodge , with assurances of frequent

attendance during the present season , in the course of vvhich other lectures on the Second and Third Degrees will be given . Before the Iodge was closed , announcement was made of the rehearsal , on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., ot the ceremony of installation , vvith full opening and closing of the Board of Installed Masters , and an interesting evening ' s work , at which brethren of other lodges will be welcomed , is anticipated .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 J . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ,, when there were present Bros . W . W . Block , W . M . ; J . Osmond , S . W . ; Gray , J . W . ; Ellis , S . D . ; Chapman , J . D . ; G . Ball , I . G . ; Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; Fred . H . Williams , Hon . Sec ; Jacobs , Bellchamber , W . Roots , and Youlden . The Iodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Bellchamber candidate . Bro , Fullick having answered the usual questions was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Fullick candidate . The ist Section was worked by Bro . Bellchamber . The Iodge was opened in the Third Degree , The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W , M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the

second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the officers . Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , proposed , and Bro . F . H . Williams seconded , that a ballot be taken for eg ; , is . in the hands of the Treasurer , and given to Masonic Charity—carried unanimously . The W . M , rose the third time , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 23 rd ult .,. when there vvere present Bros . E . C . Mulvey , W . M . ; E . Nice , S . W . ; F . Kedge , J . W . ; G H . Reynolds , S . D . ; J . B . Grieve , J . D . ; E . J . D . Bromley , I . G . j W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E , Weeks , Tyler ; H , Sammons , VV . Hancock , F . Dusterwald , Jas , Rowe , J . Rayner , L . Gunzell , C . Lambert , F . Noakes , James

Woodward , A . Clark , and C . A . Itter . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The Iodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . F . Dusterwald having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , vvas duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge closed ir , the Third Degree . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the and Section of the Second Lecture .

Lodge closed m the Second Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . E . Nice , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect vvas pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , read a letter from Bro . Henry Kedgley , W . M . of the mother lodge , saying he would be pleased to work the ceremony of installation on the first Thursday in January , as requested by the lodge of instruction . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed and adjourned .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting vvas held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , theiSthult . Present : Bros . D . Stroud , W . M . ; J . Sims , S . W . ; J . Wood , J . W . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec . ; G . Gardner , Treas ., S . D . ; J . Brown , J . D . ; Worth , I . G . ; Craggs , Stwd , ; Hopkins , Steers , and Aslete . Bro . P . J . Davies was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hopkins offering himself as a candidate for raising , vvas examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the raising ceremony , Bro . Hopkins candidate . The W . M . afterwards gave the traditional history and the ancient charge in this Degree . Tho lodge vvas then closed down in the Third and Second Degrees . The VV . M . rose for the first time , when Bro . P . J . Davies , 1716 , was unanimously

elected a member of this lodge . The W . M . rose for the second time , when Bro . J . Sims was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting—New Year ' s night , Bro . Ayling , Preceptor , after speaking of his long friendship for . the late host , Bro . E . Gilbert , and of the numerous brethren vvho attended his funeral on the p . eibns Friday to pay the last tribute of respect to his undoubted merit , in most eloquent terms proposed that the Secretary be

requested to inform Mrs . Gilbert and hir family of the deep regret and pain felt by them at the loss she and they had sustained , and to express their heartfelt sympathj with them in this the hour of their bereavement . This resolution was seconded by Bro . Stroud in very feeling terms , and Bro . J . Sims , after relating that the late Bro . Gilbert was the means of His ( Bro . Sims ) initiation into Freemasonry , alluded to Bro , Gilbert ' s unbounded benevolence in . and

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out of the Craft , and his unremitting labours at all elections on behalf of deserving candidates , and spoke in the highest terms of their late brother and host . Bro . Craggs , expressing similar sentiments , supported the resolution . Bro . Wood also spoke of his esteem ancl sorrow , and the resolution was unanimously carried .

Bro . Gardner informed the lodge that , acting on their behalf , he had sent a wreath , of Masonic design , to be placed among more than Jo others sent on the occasion of Bro . Gilbert ' s funeral . On the proposition of Bro . Stroud , seconded by Bro . Ayling , thc members expressed their wish to pay the cost of the wreath , and the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 20 th ult . Present ; Bros . Boulton , W . M ., ; Esling , S . VV .: Gibbs , j . W . ; Glover , S . D . ; Russell , J . D . ; Heathcote , I . G . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Westley , Treas . ; King , Sec . ; Andrews , Asst . Sec . ; Lissimore , Castell , Steele , Wright , Burnett , Ruffle , Folkard , Grover , and Coe . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ist Section was worked by Bro . Westley , assisted by the brethren . The lodge vvas resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Ruffle vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by the VV . M ., Bro . Boulton , in a careful and impressive manner . The lodge resumed to the First Degree , and the VV . M : rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The following

brethren vvere elected ; joining members ,, and suitably replied —Bros . Gill , George , and Richmond , all of Burgoyne Lodge , proposed by Bro . Castell , and seconded by Bro . Folkard ; Bro . Wildbore , of Leopold Lodge , proposed by Bro . King , and seconded by Bro . Johnson . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Esling , S . W ,, was elected W . M . for the ensning fortnight . A Christmas gift of 21 s . was unanimously voted to the Tyler . Bro . King , Secretary , then placed his resignation in the hands of the

brethren , his business requiring him to reside at Brighton , and in doing so expressed his deep and sincere pain in this formal sever , ance , but whenever in London on Monday evenings he promised himself the pleasnre of meeting again his numerous friends . Bro . Johnson proposed that the Secretary's resignation be accepted vvith regret , and as a mark of the esteem in which the lodge held him he be elected a permanent honorary member . This being seconded by Bro , Westley , vvas carried unanimously . Bro . King thanked

the lodge for the honour conferred upon him , and proposed that Bro . Andrews , the present assistant Secretary , be elected Secretary —seconded by Bro . Johnson , Preceptor , and carried nnanimously . The annual supper was then arranged for Monday , the 24 th inst ., and Bro . Westley was requested to preside , and tlie officers of the evening appointed as a Committee to assist the executive in

promoting the details . The tickets vvere settled at four shillings each . The ceremony of installation was then announced to be rehearsed at the Earl of Lathom Lodge of Instruction , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , on Wednesday , the *; th inst ., by Bro . Witts , W . M . of the mother lodge , and all Past Masters , Masters , and Wardens vvere especially invited , as a Masonic treat vvas confidently anticipated . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

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JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This old chapter met at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queenstreet , on the 14 th ult . Among those present were Comps . John Davis , M . E . Z . ; Cleghorne , H . ; Staley , J . ; E . A . Harris , S . N . j Rest , P . S . j Kimber , ist A . S . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treasurer j J . Mander , P . Z . j T . C Walls , P . P . G . P . S . Middx ., P . Z . ; N . Moss , P . Z . ; Davis , P . Z . ; and others . Comp . Davis , 1 S 8 , vvas a visitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken on behalf of Bro . Isaacson , of 18 S , and it proving unanimous , he was most impressively exalted to the Degree of a R . A . Mason . The woiking of all the officers being perfect to a degree . Letters pleading inability to attend having been read , the chapter was formally closed . At the banquet vvhich followed , the usual toasts received full justice .

BATH . —Royal Cumberland Chapter ( No . 41 ) . —The regular convocation vvas held on the evening of the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when the following officers and companions were present : Comps . K . J . B . Mercer , M . E . Z . ; Francis Glover , H . j R . B . Cater , J . j T . B . Moutrie , P . Z ., Treas . j Wm . Peach , S . E . j T . Knight , S . N . j T . E . Wilton , P . S . j G . H . Bartlett , ist A . S . j T .

Ames , 2 nd A . S . ; Lawson Howes , P . Z . ; W . Williamson , P . Z . j E . L . Hill , P . Z . j J . Hearne , P . Z . j C W . Radway , P . Z . j R . Bull , J . H . Macfarlane , C E . Davis , J . Banks , W . H . Young , and Jesse Hayward . Visitors : Comps . J . Randle Ford , M . E . Z . 53 ; J . A . Turner , J . 53 ; and A . J . Salter , 53 , Janitor . The chapter having been opened , the minutes convening the meeting vvere read ; also those of the last meeting were

read and confirmed . Excuses for non-attendance vvere received from Comps . Col . Adair , Prov . G . Supt . ot Somersetj R . C . Else , P . G . H . j W . J . Hughan , P . Z ., P . G . A . Soj . Englandj F . H . Goldney , P . Z . j W . H . Scott , P . Z . j Theobald Ringer , C Corues , T . Graham , F . A . Smith , and S . Bigwood , Janitor . The Treasurer presented his account , which had been audited , showing a balance in hand of

£ 56 3 s . 4 d . On the motion of Comp . L . Howes , P . Z ., seconded by Comp . Wm . Williamson , P . Z ., tbe accounts as presented vvere passed , and a vote of thanks vvas accorded to the Treasurer for his labours during the past year . Upon the motion of the Treasurer , seconded by Comp . L . Howes , it was resolved that £ 40 out of the balance in the hands of the Treasurer should be placed in

some bank or deposit in the names of Comps . F . Glover , R . B . Cater , and W . Peach . The companions vvho had not passed the three Principals' chairs were then requested to retire . During their absence , a Board of Principals vvas constituted , and Comp . F . Glover vvas duly installed into the chair of Z ,, by his predecessor , Comp . E . J . B . Mercer ,

P . Z . Comp . R . B . Cater was then summoned , and installed as H . by his predecessor . Comp . Wm . Peach vvas then admitted , and installed as J . by his predecessor . The Board was then closed , and the companions re-admitted . Comp . E . J . B . Mercer , P . Z ., completed the ceremony by proclaiming the three First Principals and directing the usual salutations .

The following officers , besides the before named Principals having been elected at the last meeting , were then invested , viz ., Comps . James Knight , S . E . j T . E . Wilton , S . N . j T . B . Moutrie , Treas . j L . Howes , D . C . j G . H . Bartlett , P . S . ; Thomas Ames , ist A . S . j Robert Bull , 2 nd A . S . j J . H . Macfarlane , Org . j S . Bigwood , Janitor .

The three first Principals signed the inventory of the chapter , vvhich had been previously examined . The M . E . Z . thanked the companions for electing him to the first chair of this old and distinguished chapter , and expressed a hope that he might be able efficiently to fulfil the duties of his office . Upon the motion of the M . E . Z ., seconded by the

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H ., it was resolved "That the companions , vvith much pleasure , record the satisfaction given by Comp . E . J . B . Mercer , P . Z ., during his year of office as First Principal of this chapter , their approbation of his management of the business , and their high appreciation of the earnest and admirable manner in which he has conducted the Sublime ceremonies of this impressive Degree . Comp . E . J . B .

Mercer , P . Z ., having suitably responded for that resolution , urged the companions to loyall y support the M . E . Z . during his year . Upon the motion of Comp . E . L . Hill , P . Z ., seconded by Comp . E . J . B . Mercer , P . Z ., it vvas resolved that the gratuity to the Janitor should be increased to £ 2 2 s . this year . Upon the motion of Comp . E . J . B . Mercer , P . Z ., seconded by Comp . C W . Radway , P . Z .,

it vvas resolved that a tablet he erected upon vvhich the names of the First Principals from the commencement of the chapter shall be inscribed , and a Committee consisting of the three First Principals , Comps . Mercer , P . Z . j J . Knight , S . E . j and Thomas Ames , ist A . S ., vvere appointed to consider the matter , and to bring up a report at the next meeting . The resignation of Comps . Henrv

Mornsh and Walter Baily were tendered , and after some conversation the resignation of the latter vvas accepted , he having left the city , but the other stands over to enable Comp . Cater , H ., to see Comp . Morrish with a view to induce him to withdraw his resignation . A very cordial vote of thanks vvas , upon the motion of Comp . R . B .

Cater , H ., seconded by Comp . W . Peach , J ., accorded to the visiting companions . This was responded to by Comp . J . R . Ford , M . E . Z . 53 . There being no other business , the chapter vvas closed . The companions then adjourned to Comp . John Rubies , at the Castle Hotel , to supper , as to vvhich it need only be said that it was served in Comp . Rubies' well-known style .

BRIGHTON . —Yarborough Chapter ( No . 811 ) . —The installation meeting vvas held on Friday , the ioth ult ., when the members present vvere Comps . E . Broadbridge , M . E . Z . j S . Peters , H . j T . Hardy , J . j V . P . Freeman , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . E . ; T . Packham , P . Z . j J . Harrison , P . Z . j W . Smith , P . Z . j H . Cheal , S . E . j L . B . Henderson , S . N . ; W . Gill , P . S . j H . W . G . Abell

Asst . Soj . ; Hills , Flinn , Higham , Bostel , H . Packham , Hughes , Browne , and H . Hughes , Janitor . Visitors Comps . Lieut .-Gen . G . W . Randolph , Prov . G . J . j R , Henwood , igoo j J . P . Slingsby Roberts , S . E . 1466 j S . Denman , 732 j J . R . Grimble , P . S . 525 j H . Davey , P . Z . 732 j P . Robinson , Z . 40 j and ] . Sayers , 315 . The chapter having been opened in due form , and the companions admitted , the minutes of the previous

convocation vvere read and confirmed . The report and balancesheet presented by the General Purposes Committee , vvere also adopted , and directed to be entered on the minutes . A ballot vvas then taken for Bros . T . Bullock , 1821 , and A . R . Brown , 1829 , who , being elected , were , vvith Bro . T . Honeywood , 1141 , who had been elected at the previous convocation , exalted to the Sublime Degree of R . A . M .

I he next business vvas the installation of Comp . S . Peters as M . E . Z . for the ensuing year j Comp . T . Hardy , as H . j and Comp . L . B . Henderson , as J . The M . E . Z . invested his officers for the year as follows : Comps . J . Harrison , P . Z ., Treas . j H . Cheal , S . E . j W . Gill , Prin . Soj . j H . W . G . Abell and R . B . Higham , Asst . Sojs . j and T . Hills and D . T . Bostel , Stewards . Comp . E . Broadbridge vvas presented vvith a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel ( manufactured by

Bro . George Kenning , London , ) for his excellent services during the past year , for which he returned thanks in a few appropriate remarks . Several brethren having been proposed for exaltation at the next convocation , the chapter vvas closed . In consequence of the lamented death of Comp . J . Henderson Scott , Prov . G . H ., the banquet was postponed until a future date .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 17 th ult ,, at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV . Present ; Comps . T . C tdmonds , Sgo , 1507 , M . E . Z . ; E . Child , P . Z . 538 , H . ; J . Cruttenden , Sgo , 779 , J . ; H . E . Dehane , J . 890 , 2 nd A . S . 862 , S . E . ; E . J . Day , 1329 , S . N . ; VV . H . Chalfont , 973 , P . S . ; and W . H . VVadham . The chapter having been declared open , and the minutes of the

last convocation read and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Wadham being the candidate . The M . E . Z , rose the usual number of times . Comp . E . Child presented the chapter vvith a volume of " Scripture Extracts , " and received a vote of thanks for his gift—to be recorded on the minutes . The companions agreed that on account of the holidays the chapter should not meet again until the 7 th of January .

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GLOUCESTER . —St . Thomas ' s Chapter ( No . 49 ) . —The installation festival of this Rose Croix chapter was held at the Masonic Hall on the 17 th ult ., when there vvere present Bros . G . Norman , 30 , M . W . S . ; Baron de Ferrieres , 31 , H . P . ( pro tem . ); W . C Heane , ist Gen . j A . H . Maule , 2 nd Gen . ; Dr . Gregory , 30 ° , G . M . ; R . W . Northcott , 30 , R . ; R . V . Vassar-Smith , 31 ° . Rec .

and Treas . ; Dr . J . Partridge , P . M . W . S . ; Rev . Dr . Lynes , E . C Sewell , S . Bland , W . Forth , Major Rogers , and others . The chapter having been opened , and the ordinary business disposed of , Bro . W . C Heane was installed as M . W . S . for the ensuing year by Bro . Vassar-Smith , 31 ° , and appointed his officers as follows : Bros . J . Walker ,

M . A ., 30 , Prelate j A . H . Maule , ist Gen . ; R . W . Northcott , 30 ° , 2 nd Gen . j J . Weston , Marshal j S . Bland , R . j R . V . Vassar-Smith , 31 ° , Rec . and Treas . j Major Rogers , Capt . of Guard j and W . Forth , Herald . The report presented by the Rec . and Treasurer showed the chapter to be in a satisfactory financial position , and steadily increasing in numbers .

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constitutional wrong vvhich unhealthy climates , rapid changes , or dietetic errors can engender , and effectually removes any weakness self-indulgent habits may have induced . In all conditions of the system bordering on disease such as are indicated by apathy , listlessness , and restlessness , Holloway ' s Pills vvill prove especially serviceable in begetting the vivacity of mind and body , appreciated by both sound and sick .