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meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections of the Lecture wire w rkcd bv the b-ethren , under the direction of the W . M . Bro . Hopkins offerine : himself as a candidate for passing was examined and entrusted . The lodne was opened » n the Second Degree , and the ceremonv of passing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and theW . M . rose for the first and Second times , and Bro . Aslett was tinaninvusk elected W . M . f T the 7 th ins ' ., thf Preceptor having intimated his intention of working the installation ceremony as per bye-law to-night ( Friday ) . The lodge was then closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This Iodge held its usual weekly meet ng at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 27 th nit ., when thrre were present Bros . Albert Austin , W . M .: H . J . Chapman S . W . j S . Renaut , J . W .: W . Roots , acting Preceptor ; Fred . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; W . Steele , S . D . ; Gomm , I . D . ; Grace . I . G . ; C . R . Williams , G . Clapham , J . Hattersley , S . . His , Dr . Jacquet , J . Block , E . Fullick , W . Bellchamher . and Embkn .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . C . Williams havi g answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Bro . Austin vacated the chair in favour of B o . C . R . Willi 1 ms , W . M . 72 . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Austin candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . l- 'llis having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree . Bro . C . R . Williams

vacated the chair in favour of Bro . A . Austin . The ceremony of raising wa- * rehearsed , Bro . Ellis candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , when Bro . F . H . Williams proposed , and Bro . Roots seconded , that Bro . G H ; Clapham , 72 , bee me a j lining ' member—carried una ' imouslv . B'O . Clapham returned thanks . The dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Rro . Roots announced that the W . M . was elerted for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodse was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadillv . S . W ., on the 22 nd ult ., when there were present Bros , I . D . Graham , W . M . ; ( . R . Harnell , S . W . ; ] . B . Grieve , J . W . ; Charles Lamhert . S . D . ; James Rowe , J . D . ; F . M . Noakes , I . G . ; VV . Brindlev , acting as Precept r ; G . Rcvnnlds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler j E C . Mulvev , J . Rayner , R . Kirk , A . Clark , G . VV . Nightingale , Walter Hancock , and John

Mitchell . The lo Ige was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Rros . W . Hancock , W Brindley , and E . C . Mulvev worked the ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture respectively , Bro . E . (* . Mulvey having offered himself as a c . ndidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the c remony . Qn rising fur the second time , Bro . W . Brindley proposed that " Bro . J . R . Harnell , S . W ., he W . M . for the ensuing

weekseconded hy the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Br 1 . G . Reynolds , Sec , proposed that Bro . W . Brindley , P . M ., be elected an h > norary member of this iodge of instruction , as a recognition of his services in acting as Preceptor during the absence of Bro . W . C . Smi'h , Preceptor , while at Buxton for the

benefit of his heath . He felt sure the bre'hren would be pleased to hear that their worthy Preceptor , Bro . W . C . Smith , had received miuh benefit from the change . Seconded by Bro . J . B . Grieve , J . W ., who endorsed all that had fallen fr"m the lips of their Secretary . Carried unanimousl .. Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Scarsila e Arms , Edwardes-sqnare , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . R . H . Williams , W . M . ; Hubbard , S . W . ; Swann , J . W . ; Geo . Read , P . M ., Precepio ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tem . ); ' G . E Wilton , S D . ; Heath , j . D . ; C . Woods , I . G . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; James Sims , P . M . ; ' W .

C . Williams , P . M . ; and Fayre . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Fayre candidate , the charge being given by the W . M . in a truly masterlv manner . ' The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1701 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , GoMhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Brietbart , VV . M . ; Fisher , S . W . ; Mander , J . W . ; E . Austin , Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; Hardv , S . D . ; Child , P . M ., J . D . ; Gilbert , I . G . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; Jno . Davies , Preceptor ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Roi ; ers , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Wood , L . Cox , E . Cox , Higginson , Woodard , Marsh , Hagan , Wiles , Stroud , Litchenfield , Craggs , Head , Hardinge , Johnston , Allman , Stonnill , Cotton

Cross , a d Loombs . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Litchenfield candidate . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . Lodge resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Woodard candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair . Bro . Coombs occupied the chair , and invested the officers . Bro . Allman was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 24 th ult . Present : Bros . J . Br-wn , W . M . ; A . Williams , S . W . ; D . S . Lonir , J . W . ; W . G . Coat , S . D . j Aslett , ] D . ; Steers , I . G . ; Craggs , Stwd . ; Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; Sims , P . M . ; Tipper , P . M . ; Cockrane , Stroud , Wood , and W . W . Williams . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Wood offering himself

as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Tipper offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to' the First Degree , and the and Section of the Lecture worked by the brethren , Bro . Long putting the questions . The W . M . rose for the first and second times , and Bro . A . Williams was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed .

ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , 33 rd ult ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Gibson , P . M .. Treas ., W . M . ; Arnold , jun ., S . W . ; Harvey , [ . VV . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Green , P . M ., S . D . ; Coleman , J . D . ; Brindley , P . M , I . G . ; Mason , P . M . ; Arn"ld , sen ,, Forscutt , Brandon , Hainbling , Baughan , Kent , Holland , and Edwards . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting wee read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Forscutt , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodg : was opened in th- Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehe . rsed , Bro . Forscutt being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Holland , a candidate ' to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree .

The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Holland being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to ihe First Degree , ami Bros . Holland , 1604 , and Hambiini , 3330 , were unanimously elected joinng memhers . It was proposed , seco-ided , and unanimously carried , that the W . M . and officers of the parent lod . e should have the several offices ol the lodge placed at their disp > sal on the last Friday in each month . Bro . Arnold was unanimously elected W . M . for Friday fortnight . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

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LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ' , on Mondav , the 36 th ult . Present : Bros . Pugh , W . M . ; l sling , S . W . ; ' Beavan , J . W . ' ; Noble , S . D . ; Steele , J . D . ; Lissimore , I . G . ; J . G . | ohnson , Preceptor ; Wcstiey , Treas . ; Andrews , Sec . ; " Walker , Williams Partridge , Dawson , Pennel , Lnckhurst , Russell , Gibbs , ( Irovcr , Oatcs , Stuhbs , and Folkard . The lodge was opened in doe form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd Section of the I , ectu r e worked by Br . Westley , assisteil by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed hy the VV . M ., Bro . Pugh , with Bro . Graver as c ndidate . The 4 th and 1 st Sections of the Lecture were worked hy Bros . Andrews and Ussimore respectively , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for the first time , ana dues were collected . Bros . Williams , W . M . 72 , and Penuel , 1658 , were elected joining memhers . Bro . Williams expressed the pleasure

which the evening work of the ceremonies and Lectures had afforded him . The W . M . rose for the second time , and a vote of thanks was carried , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes , to liro . Pugh for his ahle conduct in the chair for the first time in lodge of instruction . Bro . Esling was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Esling thank the brelhren , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and Bro . Johnson

informed the lodge that he was ahout to remove to the norm of London , and , in consequence , i . e must regretfully tender his resignation as Preceptor . Bro . Esling almded in a feeling manner to the great advantage to the lodge of Bro . Johnson's services , and moved that his resignation he accepted with the deepest regret ; and this being seconded by Bro . Dawson , P . M ., was carried unanimously . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

CAVEAC CHAPTER ( No . 176 . ) —The election meeting of this well established chapter was held at the Albion Tavern , 173 , Aldersgate-street , E . C , on Saturday , the 24 th ult . The chapter was opened by Comps . W . R . Morton , M . E . Z ; F . Elder , H . ; R . P . Tebb , P . Z ., as J . ; J . 13 . Sorrell , P . Z , Treas . ; F . Walters , P . P . G . ist A . S . Middx ., P . Z ., S . E . ; and 1 ' . C . Strong . The minutes of the last regular convocation were read

and confirmed . All the elections were unanimous . The results were : Comps . F . Elder , H ., as M . E . Z . ; J . E . Cockett , J ., as H . ; H . F . Paget , S . N ., J . ; J . B . Sorrell , P . ? .., Treas . ( re-elected ); Frederick Walters , P . Z ., S . E . ( re-elected ); M . Slaughter , P . S ., S . N . ; T . H . Wilson , P . S . ; T . C Strong , ist A . S . ; A . L . W . Moore , 2 nd A . S . ; and R . W . Goddard , PZ ., Janitor . The usual P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Comp . W . R . Morton , M . E . Z . The names of several candidates for exaltation

were given in . The chapter was then closed . Apologies were received from all officers who were absent and from many of the P . Z . ' s . The usual banquet tollowed .

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PYTHAGOREAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 79 ) . —A convocation of ths chapter was held on Friday , the 23 rd ult ., at the P irtland Hotel . London-street , Greenwich , to elect a successor to Comp . Bumstead , P . Z ., * ho has for many years acted as Preceptor to this chapter of improvement . A resolution was passed expressive of the regret of the companions in losing the valuable services of Comp . Bumstead . Comp . F . Hilton , M . E . Z . 127 S , was unanimously ekcted Preceptor . The convocation was then adjourned . Companions are cordially invited to attend .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . J . Sims , S . N . 834 , M . E . Z . ; J . Davies , 733 , H . ; M . Speigel , 834 , ] . ; H . Dehane , H . 8 jo , ist A . S . 861 , S . E . ; T . C . Edmonds , 890 , S . N . 1 ^ 07 , S . N . ; C . R . Wickeos , P . S . 704 , P . S . ; E . Chilu , P . Z . 53 S , 1 st A . S . ; E . Vowler , 1043 , 2 nd A . S . ; W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset ; Capt . A Mcols , P . Z . 890 ; and A . Haruy , i « J . aeciareu tne minutes tne last

I ne cnapter was open , ana or convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Hardy being candidate . The first ballot was drawn percaining to the funds of the chapter of improvement , no less than 13 participating . The companions expressed satisfaction , considering the short time the chapter has been in existencce—its speaks well for its future prosperity . Companions are invited to attend . The officers were elected for the ensuing fortnight—Comp . J . Davies as Z . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

Queensland.

Queensland .

BRISBANE . —General Gordon Lodge ( No . 2 uo , ( E . C . ) . —The installation of the W . M . elect of the above iodge took place on Monday , August 1 st , in the Masonic Hall , Alice-street . When the lodge was opened by the retiring Master , Bro . J . H . Daniells , there was a very large attendance of Past Masters and visiting brethren , who , between them , represented more than twenty lodges

in various parts of the world . Representatives of the District Grand Lodges under the English and Scottish Constitutions respectively , and of the Provincial Grand Lodge , Irish Constitution , were also present . The ceremony of installing his successor , Bro . A . F . Luya , P . M ., was conducted by Bro . Daniells until he himself was installed in the chair of the Immediate Past Master . From

that point the ceremonies were conducted and the impressive charges delivered by Bro . J . D . Reeve , P . M ., who also assisted the newly-installed Master to invest his officers , who were as follow : Bros . j . H . Reeves , S . W . j H , Stanwix , J . W . ; W . T . Clarke , Treas . ; C Pritchard , Sec ; F . G . Wilson , S . D . ; E . B . Lindon , J . D . j H . W . K . Martin , LG . J and J . Harlen , Tyler .

Before the lodge closed , Bro . J . D . Reeve , P . M ., presented to the retiring Master—who had served for two years since the consecration of the fodge—a very handsome Past Master's jewel , bearing on the reverse side a suitable inscription . Bro . Daniells , who was completely taken by surprise , replied in a few sentences full of feeling and thanks .

After the lodge had closed , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a cold collation was served by Mr . E . Diczmann . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and the proceedings were enlivened by the songs of several brethren , including the well-known basso , Bro . J . T . Goidon . Great assistance was rendered at the piano by Bro . H . J . Pollard .

Bro . General Sir F . S . Roberts , Bart ., V . C ., G . C . B ., Commander-in-Chief in India , has been gazetted Honorary Colonel of the 2 nd London Rifle Volunteers .

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( Continued from page 533 ) . The toast was cordially received . Bro . GKARY , in responding to the toast , said that it had afforded him great pleasure to be present there that night on the occasion when they welcomed back Sir H . Morland from London . They had all heard with qreat interest his reminiscences of his experience of her M-ijesty ' s Jubilee ,

and he was sure they all shared the happiness which he experienced in witnessing the great homage which ihe English public paid to her Majesty on that occasion . It was a matter of great gratification to them that her Majesty had been phased to do honour to one of their foremost ctizens . ( Cheers . ) It was a great satisfaction in his humble capacity as a candidate for a seat in the Corporation to

know that her Maj' -sty in honouring Sir Henry Morland had honoured the Chairman of the Bombay Municipal Corporation . ( Cheers . ) Sir Henry Morland in his speech compared unfavourably the municipality of Bombay with that of London , but he ( Bro . Geary ) most certainly and emphatically ventured to conlradict him upon that point . The Corporation of Bombay , he said , could look in the face

of the new Municipal Bill and the Government of Bombay as well as the Municipality of London . Bro . K . R . CAMA then proposed the toast of " The Daughter Lodges . " He said that they did not meet there to honour the Grand Master under any particular banner , there being both Scotch and English Masons present on the occasion . The two Constitutions—English and

Scotchhad now been working together for a number of years past , with goodwill and friendly feelings . Travellers coming to Bombay from all parts of the world spoke highly of the working of the several lodges in Bombay . The two Grand Masters had been pleased to admit into their lodges the natives of this country , who had been doing their very best to promote the interests of Freemasonry in this country .

He was glad to know that deputations from Ahmedabad and Mhow had come down to Bombay to do honour to the occasion . He coupled with the toast the names of Bro . Capt . Babington Peile , who was an enthusiastic Mason , and Bio . Alfred King . Bro . B ABINGTON P EILE , in responding to the toast , tendered on behalf of the daughter lodges his best

congratulations to the Grand Master for the honour done to him by the Queen-Empress . He endorsed every word that had fallen from the Chairman regarding their Grand Master . He said that the lime had now come when they should place administrative Masonic posts in the hands of the natives of ihis country . ( Lheers . ) Bro . ALFKED KING also made a brief reply .

Sir HENRY MORLAND then gave the toast of " The First Native Freemason on this side of India , Bro . Manockjee Cursetjee , " with whom , he said , he had been associated for the best part of a third of a century . Bro . Manockjee was the father of Freemasonry amongst the native genilemen of Western India . ( Cheers . ) He was a glorious specimen

of the old Parsce gentleman of Bombay . ( Cheers . ) The toast was diunk amidst loud cheers . Bro MANUCKJEE briifly returned thanks . Bro . MANOCKJEE then proposed the toast of "The Chairman , '' and , in doing so , alluded to his devotion to Freemasonry and his kindness and courtesy to all who came in contact with him .

The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm . The CHAIRMAN briefly replied . He then proposed the toast of " The Committee , " and in doing so he alluded to the indefatigable zeal and industry of Bro . D . R . Chichgar in making the occasion a success . He said that Bro . Chichgar had not only worked himself , but he brought the ladies of his family to assist him in the several decorations

which they all admitted were very neatly and tastefully done . The Chairman also thanked Bros . Allan Russell and Hodges foe the great sacrifice of time and labour in making the entenainment a success . These two brothers , also like Bro . Chichgar , brought thp ladies of their house to give the finishing touch to the floral and other decorations . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman also spoke about the

services rendered to the Committee by Bro . Young . Bros . CHICHGAR , ALLAN RUSSELL , HODGES , and YOUNG , in reply , thanked the brethren for tbe very kind manner in which their humble services were appreciated , Bro . Russell said that the decorations and other

arrangements would not have been so complete without the assistance the Committee received from Bro . Chichgar . During the intervals between the toasts a number of musical selections were given by the European brethren , and their efforts were loudly applauded . The brethren dispersed at a late hour in the night .

The Craft Abroad.

The Craft Abroad .

GRAND CHAPTER OF LOUISIANA . The proceedings of the 40 th annual convocation of the Grand R . A . Chapter of Louisiana showed that the meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , New Orleans , on the 15 th and ifith February of the current year . Comp . Denison Stocking , G . H . P ., presided , and among those present were Comps . Richard Lambert , D . G . H . P . ; M . E . Girard , P . G .

H . P ., as G . King ; Rev . H . C . Duncan , G . Scribe ; S . M . Todd , P . G . H . P ., G . Treas . j J . C Batchelor , G . Sec ; Rev . W . T . D . Dalzell , | G . Chap . ; W . T . Benedict , G . C . of H . j S . Jones , G . Pr . Soj . ; H . Hamburger , G . R . C ; T . J . Heard , as G . M . 3 rd Vail ; P . B . Wright , G . M . 2 nd Vail ; O . L . Collins , G . M . 1 st Vail ; John W . Maguire , G . Gd . ; several Past G . Officers , the representatives of other G . Chapters ,

and members of subordinate chapters . There is nothing that calls for notice in the G . H . P . 's address beyond the announcement that he had given orders for ihe issue of an edict of non-intercourse with the Grand Chapter and Mark Grand Lodge of hngland on account of the disputes in Quebec . This maybe a mispiint as regards theG . Chapter , but if not , it inclines us to believe tnat Comp . Stocking

cannot be very well informed about English Constitutional Masonry . The G . Treasurer ' s Report gives the Receipts , including balance of over 1238 dollars from previous year as 1 S 21 dollars , and the payments as 10 S 2 dollars , the bilance remaining in hand at close of account being over 73 S dollars . The following are the G . Officers for the year ,

namely , Comps . R . Lambert , G . H . P . ; Kev . H . C . Duncan , D . G . H . P . ; W . T . Benedict , G . King ; G . J . Pinckard , G . Scribe ; S . M . Todd , G . Treas . ; J . C . Batchelor , G . Sec ; Rev . W . T . D . Dalzell , G . Chan . ; H . Hamburger , G . C of H . j L . F . Reynaud , G . Pr . Soj . j T . J . Heard , G . R . A . C ; F . M . Brooks , G . M . 3 rd Vail ; O . L . Collins . G . M . 2 nd Vail ; F . P . Stubbs , G . M . ist Vail ; and J . W . Maguire , G . G .