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for having elected him an honorary member of the lodge . There being no further Masonic business , the lodge vvas closed . The brethren , as usual , adjourned to the Red Lion for refreshments . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . H . H . Room responded for " The Provincial Grand Officers , "

congratulating the lodge on its prosperity and good working , particularly on the quiet and able svay the svhole of the duties had been carried out , both in the lodge and at the banquet table . The toasts svere interspersed vvith songs from Bros . Barth , Clare , Williams , Knight , and others . The Tyler's toast brought another pleasant evening—the last of the season—to a close .

MANCHESTER . St . George Lodge ( No . 1170 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 20 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . The chair vvas taken by Bro . Thos . Black , the W . M . There were four candidates balloted for , all of which proved favourable .

All other business being complete , the lodge vvas closed . There were present Bros . Thos . Black , VV . M . ; R . W . Routley , S . W . j W . H . Buckley , J . W . ; George Hunt , P . M ., P . G . T ., Sec . ; Wm . Craig Royle , S . D . ; L . Suthers , J . D . ; T . H . Black , Geo . S . Smith , P . M . ; T . D . Hooper , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas . ; ] . S . Watham , and Robt . A . Eldershaw , P . M . Visitor : Bro . H . P . Antoine , 5 S 1 .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., atthe Middleton Hotel , when there were present Bros . W . E . Bridgland , P . M . 933 , P . G . S . B ., W . M . ; T . Hood , S . W . ; B . Thomas , J . W . j F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . j A . Lucking P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec ; A . Vandervord , S . D . ; C . W . Barnard , J . D . ; F . J . Cumine , I . G . ; C . H . Bovvmaker , Stsvd . ; A . W . Martin , Tyler ; G . J . Glasscock , P . M .,

P . P . G . S . B . ; C . Floyd , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . ; A . Adams , W . Trigg , L . Warren , VV . Tyler , B . Fearnside , C . J . Dobson , R . J . Smith , G . E . Undersvood , W . H . Scratton , H . Cogill , G . F . Vandervord , and W . M . . Burton . Visitors Bros . G . W . Hardy , I . G ., and C . Walton , 160 ; C . Ssvainson , J . D . 361 ; and Rev . A . Waller , 940 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed .

Mr . George Reed vvas balloted for and initiated , after which Bro . Scratton vvas raised . Ten guineas were voted to the memorial to be erected to the memory of Bro . Barrett , _ P . _ M ., _ P . P . G . R . Three candidates were proposed for initiation . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

YORK . York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —An ordinary meeting of this Iodge svas held at the Masonic Hall , Duncombeplace , on Monday evening , the 20 th ult ., svhen the W . M ., Bro . C . M . Forbes , vvas supported by his officers , several Past Masters , and members of this and other lodges . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the

last regular lodge confirmed , the election of Charity representatives was proceeded svith . The W . M . said that Bro . Joseph Todd , P . M ., had occupied the position of Charity representative of this lodge ever since the formation of the Provincial Charities Association , and they would agree that they could not find a better representative . He proposed Bro . Todd , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., as their representative , and

Bro . G . Kirby , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , seconded the motion , remarking that Bro . Todd vvas well acquainted with the nature of the Charities . The motion having been carried unanimously , Bro . Todd acknowledged the compliment , and expressed his deep interest in the Charities and the Education Fund established about three years ago . He referred to a very deserving case at York , svhich he hoped would receive the support of the brethren . After some other

remarks Bro . Todd commented upon a choice copper-plate which he had recently purchased on the authority of the lodge , which had been used most of a hundred years ago for engraving certificates for members of the Union Lodge , at that period the lodge at York . On the motion of Bro . Purnell , seconded by the W . M ., a vote of thanks svas passed to Bro . Todd for his obtaining the plate . The by-laws having been read as presented , the lodge vvas shortly afterwards closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Pythagorean Chapter ( No . 79 ) . —The usual quarterly convocation of the above chapter took place on the 16 th ult . at the Ship Hotel , Greensvich , under the presidency of Comp . F . Couldry , Z ., assisted by Comps . VV . L . Doddrell , IL ; A . Holmes , J . ' i K . Ingle , S . E . ; C Kitson , S . N . ; J . G . Milburn , P . S . ; W . Kipps , P . Z . ; Hunt , P . Z . ; Halsey , P . Z . ; Aillud , P . Z . j Nash , Dosvsett , Wild , Salter , Dale ,

Warren , and others . Among the visitors svere Comps . Escott , P . Z . 1593 ; Dennant , P . Z . 140 ; and others . B . Justice , of Lodge 79 , vvas , after approval , exalted to the Supreme Degree , and the biethren banqueted . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts svere honoured , and svith Comp . Kipps at the piano , some good singing enlivened the proceedings .

Chapitre La France ( No . 2060 ) . —This flourishing chapter had a very pleasant meeting on Monday , the 20 th ult . Four more candidates—Bros . Delacoste , Berchile , Daoust , and Bohers—presented themselves for exaltation , thus bringing up the list of members to 32 . In the course of the evening tsvo more candidates were proposed . With Comp . Thos . Fenn , Past President Board of

General Purposes , as P . S , it goes svithout saying that the ceremony svas performed in a most correct style . Comps . Sir John Monckton , P . G . S . ( Membre d'Honneur of the Chapter ); Lennox Brosvne , P . Z . 21 oS ; and Bramber , H . 1615 , follosved vvith great interest the ritual as expounded in the French language . The three lectures svere given in a

masterly manner by the three Principals . The other companions present were Comps . Hopkinson , Treas . ; F . Mead , S . N . ; F . Richardson , G . D . C , D . C j E . H . Thiellay , as I . P . Z . ; L . Clerc , Cassal , Thorn , Filhon , Benoist , Pouard , Oppenheim , Wheeler , Chatrian , and Rousset .

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The officers elected for the ensuing year were Comps . H . Bue , M . E . Z . ; E . St . Clair , H . ; T . Fenn , J . ; G . Hopkinson , Treas . ; Rev . E . C . d'Auquier , Scribe E . ; P . Saillard , Scribe N . ; F . Mead , P . S . ; W . Begester , ist A . S . ; L . Clerc , 2 nd A . S . ; F . Richardson , D . C ; and Evenden , Janitor . The Treasurer ' s report svas most satisfactory . The labours over , the companions adjourned to refreshment , when Comp . Delecoste put before them one of his

usual select menus . The speeches were short and to the point , the three Principals dividing the work between them in about equal proportions . Comp . Sir John B . Monckton replied for "The Grand Officers , " Comps . Lennox Brosvne and Bramber for "The Visitors , " and Comp . T . Fenn for "The Officers . " The four Exaltees each said a few words . Altogether it vvas a most pleasant evening .

MANCHESTER . Humphrey Chetham Chapter ( No . 645 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter svas held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper street . The presiding M . E . Z . vvas Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , Prov . G . H . The chapter svas duly opened , and the ballot taken for tsvo brethren , svhich proved favourable , and they svere

exalted to the Holy Degree . Aftersvards Comp . Max Weigenthaler svas installed into the chair of J . by Comp . A . H . Jefferis , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C . All business being at an end , the chapter vvas closed , and a lecture given by Comp . Sillitoe vvith great effect . There svere present Comps . George S . Smith , H . ; M . Weigenthaler , J . ; Carl Gotz , P . Z ., Treasurer ; John E . Lees , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . S . Lesvis , S . N . j N . Heywood , P . S . ; J . R . Ashsvorthy , ist A . S . ; J . H . Sillitoe

P . Z ., P . G . H . ; S . Kelly , P . Z . ; S . Warburton , P . Z . ; H . Edler , and VV . Brookes .

PLUMSTEAD . Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . —The first meeting of the above chapter since Comp . Palmer was installed M . E . Z . in July last , took place on Thursday , the 16 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Mount Pleasant , and svas a very pleasant one . The chapter vvas opened by the M . E . Z .,

assisted by the follosving companions of the chapter and visitors : Comps . J . H . Roberts , I . P . Z ., acting H . ; C H . Lasvson , J . ; C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; E . Denton , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . j A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . P . G . ist . A . S ., Treas . ; H . J . Butter , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ; Major Eugene Sweny , P . Z ., P . P . G . R . ; H . Mason , P . Z .,

P . G . P . S . ; R . J . Cook , P . Z . ; J . Edmunds , P . Z . ; Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . Z . ( Hon . ) , P . Z . 2 S 4 , P . G . S N . ; C . Jolly , P . Z . ( Hon . ) , P . Z . 1472 ; E . Morris , S . N . ; C . J . Clapham , P . S . ; W . C Taylor , ist . A . S . ; F . Tyler , Org . ; G . H . Nichols , Stwd . ; VV . Lardner , Janitor ; J . Topp , G . Frost , D . Campbell , J . Hooton , S . Horton , W . Davidson , Capt . G . Spinks , P . Z . 13 ; G . Kenneday , P . Z .

13 ; Col . C . Vansittart , Capt . G . Hearn , and W . C Haley , of 17 S 9 ; F . Barry , 13 j G . Bashford , 515 ; and R . Smith , 1000 . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , [ the ballot vvas taken for Comp . B . de B . Lopez , 6 , P . M . 913 , and proved unanimous . The ballot vvas then taken for Bro . H . G . Baker , 913 , and

proving unanimous , that brother vvas duly exalted to the Supreme Degree . The chapter was then closed , and the companions sat down to a pleasantly served supper . The usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts were honoured , and after thatof " Earl Amherst , Grand Supt . of Kent , " had been received , as it always is , not only in this chapter

but in every lodge and chapter in the province over svhich his lordship so genially presides , the cheering weed vvas lit , and harmony , vocal and instrumental , filled up the pauses between some eloquent speeches . Comp . Mason responded for a hearty reception of the toast of " Comp . Eastes , G . H ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said he felt it a

great honour to serve as G . P . S ., to which high office he had been promoted that year , under such a splendid Mason as their Grand Superintendent . He advocated a constant attendance at Grand Lodge and Chapter meetings , because there and then they had the opportunity of seeing the excellent working of the Grand Officers , and he believed it vvas to the fact of the constant attendance of the officers of

the lodge and chapter that the work went on so correctl y and smoothly in them both . The I . P . Z ., in proposing the toast of "The M . E . Z ., " said that from the long experience he had had of Comp . Palmer , both in the lodge and chapter , he vvas convinced that he svould carry out his duty to their entire satisfaction . They sasv hosv hard and well he had worked that night , and

they might be sure that in the future nothing would be wanting to secure the happiness of the members and the prosperity of the chapter . The M . E . Z ., in response , said he felt unsvorthy of the kind remarks of Comp . Roberts , because he felt that he ought to have done the svork better . He had , hosvever , svorked hard to make himself perfect , but it svas a difficult thing in one getting into years to learn and commit to

memory such an elaborate and lengthy ritual as that of the Royal Arch . He knesv the ritual as well as possible at home , but his memory had rather failed him that night . It should , hosvever , be his endeavour to do the svork in a proper manner , and so keep up the reputation of the chapter for good working .

Comp . Roberts , in responding for " The Second Principal , " said he vvas pleased that the M . E . Z . svas satisfied with the manner in svhich he had carried out his portion of the ceremony . Yet he felt sure that Comp . Clarke , their H ., svould exceed him svhen he attended and filled the chair to svhich he had been exalted .

Comp . Lasvson , in responding for " The i hird Principal , " said he also was pleased if any effort he had made in discharging his duties as J . had met svith their approbation . He felt that he vvas placed in rather an awkward position svith respect to his chapter duties . On the previous Thursday he had to work the duties of H . at another chapter , and next January svould have to take over those of Z .: and

he had found that it was one thing to learn the ritual , but quite another to svork it even to one ' s own satisfaction . He svould strongly urge that nothing should be done to divert one ' s attention while delivering the lectures , because if the thread vvas once broken it vvas difficult to unite the ends without some halt or falter that entirely destroyed both the character and impression of the ritual , especially on the

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mind of the exaltee . Personally , as long as he vvas a member of it he should endeavour to discharge his duties in the chapter , whatever they might be , to their satisfaction . Comp . Edmonds , in responding for "The P . Z . ' s , " regretted that illness had prevented him attending the chapter so often as he should have liked to . Nothing inimical to the P . Z . 's or the chapter had been the cause , simply illness

and want of time , but he trusted nosv that he had recovered to be svith them oftener . Comp . Cook also responded . Comp . Baker responded for " The Exaltee , " and Comp . Clapham for " The Officers , " and then the Janitor ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Comp . Tyler presided at the piano , and Comp . Horton gave some selections on the violin in a most delightful manner .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

BUXTON . Duke of Connaught Lodge ( No . 246 ) . — The anniversary of this lodge was held at the Tosvn Hall on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., svhen there were present Bros . Abel Oram , W . M . ; Edgar Home , Prov . J . G . W ., I . P . M . ; John E . Harrison , S . W . ; G . Smedley , J . W . ; J . E .

Sutton , M . O . ; J . H . Orme , S . O . ; J . Gladsvin , J . O . J E . C . Milligan , P . G . I . G . England , P . P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; J . H . Lawson , P . P . G . R ., Sec ; Hon . C W . Trollope , S . D . j W . Boughen , P . M ., I . G . ; J . Perkins , Tyler ; and Percy Wallis , P . G . D . England , P . P . S . G . W . Visitors Bros . Abraham Woodiwiss , G . M . O . England , P . P . S . G . W . ; Casvthorn Webster , P . M . 302 , Prov . S . G . D . j and Jas . R .

Fielding , M . O . 414 . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., the minutes were read , and the Audit Committee submitted a satisfactory balance sheet . The chair vvas then taken by Bro . Percy Wallis , who duly installed the W . M . elect , Bro . John E .

Harrison , and delivered the several charges . Apologies were received from a number of brethren , and the Iodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to a beautiful banquet , provided by Bro . Lawson , at the Old HaU Hotel , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and a very pleasant evening vvas spent .

PLUMSTEAD . Excelsior Lodge . ( No . 226 ) . —The usual quarterly meeting of the above flourishing lodge took place on Friday , the 13 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Mount Pleasant . Bro . G . Kenneday , P . P . G . R ., VV . M ., occupied the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . T . Ovenden , P . P . J . G . D ., I . P . M . ; J . Whiteheart , P . P . G . I . G .,

S . W . ; C . Jolly , P . P . G . O ., J . W . j A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . Farrier , Sec ; Capt . D . Deeves , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., M . O . ; E . West , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , S . O . ; W . F . Akers , J . O . ; F . Reed , P . P . G . I . G ., S . D . ; G . H . Porter , C . J . Clapham , J . D . Johnson , and others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed

the ballot was taken for Bro . C Warren , 153 6 , and proving unanimous , that brother vvas advanced by the W . M ., who svas shortly afterwards obliged to retire through illness . Bro- Ovenden then took the chair , and closed the lodge , and aftersvards presided at the social board , svhere the usual Mark toasts were drunk , and an hour or two spent most pleasurably .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting of this iodge vvas held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , W ., vvhen there were present Bros . W . Densham , W . M . j F . Klein , S . W . j R . Blum , J . W . ; F . Marx , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Blundell , P . M ., Treas ; F . J . Bonham , P . M ., Sec ; W . Shales , I . G . ; R . J . Harvey , R . Kirk , and J . G . Thompson .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation svas rehearsed , Bro . Harvey being the candidate . Bro . Kirk worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture . A vote of thanks svas unanimously passed to Bro . Densham for haying occupied the chair for the first time . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge vvas closed .

MANCHESTER LODGE ( No . 179 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on the 25 th ult ., at Tupp's Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road . Present : Bros . Gittens , W . M . j Mason , S . W . j Marx , J . W . ; Hemming , P . M ., actingas Preceptor j G . Wood , Sec . j Schales , S . D . j Tapping , J . D . ; Cobham , I . G . j and Harvey . The lodge svas opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Tapping being candidate . Bro . Harvey having offered himself as a candidate for passing , anssvered the questions , and svas entrusted , svhen the lodge svas opened in the Second Degree and the

ceremony rehearsed . The lodge svas resumed to the First Degree . _ Bro . Mason then anssvered thc questions of the 4 th Section of the Lecture . Bro . Mason , S . W ., vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers svere elected in rotation . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . F . J . Rushton , W . M . ; H . G . Cubitt , S . W . ; J . W . Drysdale , J . VV . ; VV . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Baker , acting Sec . ; D . G . Imlay , S . D . ; H . T . Sykes , J . D . j R . Home , I . G . ; D . D . West , B . G . Elliott , C . F . Cox ,

H . Wilks , F . Corp , D . Carpmael , H . H . Nuding , J . W . Corp , S . B . Levy , and H . Sadler . Visitors : Bros . A . O . Miller and F . W . Moss , 22 S . The lodge having been opened in due form , the niinutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The result of a ballot taken for Bros . Carpmael and Wilks

vvas unanimous in their favour , and they were welcomed as joining members , both being present . Bro . J . VV . Corp responded to the invitation for a volunteer as candidate , and the ceremony of initiation svas very ably rehearsed by Bro . F . J . Rushton , svho also delivered the charge . Bro . Carpmael then svorked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture .