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Scholding , J . W . ; Jessett , Treas . ; Walls , Sec ; W . Fisher , S . D . j Bushell , J . D . ; J . Smith , I . G . ; Honeywell , Org . j Kent , Asst . Org . ; Spearing , P . M ., D . C j H ; Robinson , A . D . C . j Wheatley , P . M ., J . W . Clarke , Trotter , and E . Wright , Stwds . j and Gilbert , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) was then presented to Bro . R . Eales in recognition

of his excellent services as W . M . Letters of apology were received and read from Bros . R . H . Thrupp , D . P . G . M . Middx . j J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . Swd . Br . ; W . Maple , P . S . G . D . Middx . j H . Jones , P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; T . W . Ockenden , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx . ; VV . Fisher , P . M ., & c . ;• and many others . The brethren heard with concern that Bro . Ockenden was suffering

from the effects of a shock received in a recent railway collision . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , most ably catered for by Bro . Mella , the new host of the Greyhound .

The subsequent proceedings were most enjoyable . The toasts were pertinently proposed byjthe W . M .,. who was commendably brief in his remarks . Bros . Room and Briggs responded for " The Provincial Grand Officers , " and Bros . Harvey , Moorman , Chapman , and Croaker for " The Visitors . "

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . —Seldom has the monthly meeting of any lodge been of a more interesting character than was the case with this lodge , held on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street . There are present in the city a large number of Masonic brethren engaged in the Carl

Rosa Opera Company , at the Royal Court Theatre , and in the various pantomimes that are in progress ; and this knowledge had the effect of making the number of those present at the usual monthly meeting of the lodge largely in excess of the ordinary attendance . Bro . Henry Round , W . M ., was supported at the opening of the lodge by Bros . J . Cantor , I . P . M . ; A . W . Sanderson , P . M . ; VV . Savage ,

P . M . ; W . W . Sandbrook , P . M . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Dr . E . H . Allen , S . W . ; J . Fineberg , J . W . ; J . L . Shrapnell , P . M . and Treas . ; H . Heard , Sec ; A . Mein , J . D . ; Eaton Batty , I . G . ; Ben Hughes , Barry Stewart , and R . C Pulford , Stwds . ; A . E . Workman , Org . ; Jas . Heginbotham , Asst . Org . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . Among the many visitors were Bros . W .

Goodacre , P . G . S . B . of England , Prov . G . Sec ; R . Armitage , P . A . G . Sec ; L . Phillips , S . VV . 1356 ; D . Gabrielsen , P . M . and W . M . 1502 ; J . H . Hindley , P . M . 6 S 0 ; R . Robertson , Sec . 7 S 6 ; J . T . Ingham , D . C . 1620 ; A . Harrison , J . W . 1299 j S . Haden Jones , W . M . 1299 j J . Jessop , W . M . 1547 J C . H . Lancaster , I . P . M . 2 i 6 j J . A . Muir , W . M . 2042 j J . B . Sparkes , P . P . J . G . D .

Cheshire j W . Hudson , Org . 724 ; G . Harradan , P . M . 1713 ; J . Oueen , P . M . 2042 ; H . Hindle , P . M . 1620 ; C . Vickers ~ j . D . 979 j J . Walker , P . M . 221 j T . Burrows , J . D . 2042 ; F . E . Boustead , I . P . M . 1094 ; W . A . Napier , J . W . 2132 ; J . Stowell , LP . M . 155 ; H . Hatch , P . M . 220 ; VV . Raivsthorne , J . W . 1182 ; J . Roberts , J . D . 1713 ; C . G . Groves , I . G . 724 ; J . Sharpies , P . M . 724 ; B .

Holgate , P . M . 1355 ; W . Maylor , J . D . 1620 ; Trios . U . Fargher , S . D 2042 ; W . Gosling , J . D . 724 ; A . Cross , P . M . 1713 , P . S . G . D . ; Hy . Peers , J . W . 1620 ; W . J . Gilchrist , I . G . 1620 ; J . Pennington , W . M . 10 S 6 ; and C . Leighton , VIM . 2132 .

After the work of the lodge had been disposed of , the brethren adjourned to the diriing-hall for suitable refreshment , and an enjoyable programme was subsequently provided by Bros . Max Eugene Payne , Clarke , E . Edwards , S . Kirkham , ] . Cantor , Eaton Batty , T . C Fargher , and others .

GUERNSEY . —Fidelis Lodge ( No . 1809 ) .-It must have been with feelings of considerable gratification to the founder cf this lodge , that on Wednesday evening , the 23 rd ult ., it the Masonic Temple , La Marchantstreet , he had the satisfaction of installing into the chair Bro . Entwisle , the W . M . for the ensuing year , in the presence of noless than 27 Past Masters and over 50

brethren of the Crift . Lodge Fidelis was opened in 1 S 78 , and its existence s due to the efforts of Bro . T . M . Bichard , a most panstaking and zealous Mason . Originally an offshoot of Loyalty Lodge , its career so far has been one of steady and uninterrupted advancement , and both Mariners and . oyalty must look well to their laurels , else the progressive spirit so evident in the members of

this young lodge bid fair to snatch them away , and place Fidelis at the head if the Guernsey lodges , as regards unity , numbers , and ifficiency . The Auditor ' s repot , which was presented and read by Bro . Pengelley , evidenced a very satisfactory condition of the financial state of ihe lodge . On the conclusion of the work in lodge , the brethren

repaired to the banqueting-room , where , after a very excellent supper , the USUE ! loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and sohe charming music provided for the entertainment of theconpany . It may not be out if place to notice that the founder of Fidelis Lodge , Bro . fjchard , unable to obtain Provincial rank in Guernsey , in ronsequence of the isolated and

unattached position of tie Guernsey lodges , joined a Jersey lodge some years bak , and qualified ^ himself for the purple in that Province and he now enjoys the rank of Past Provincial Grand Registrar in the Province of Jersey , a unique position for a juernseyman , and of which he is naturally very proud . We have been informd that a private meeting of the

Past Masters and leaong brethren of the island was recently convened , who Bro . Balfour Cockburn , P . M ., who appears to have taen up the subject very warmly , earnestly advocated Proincial Association , and succeeded so far as to obtain a proiise that this question should be regularly and formally proposed and discussed in each lodge . ¦ YORK . — Agricols Lodge ( No . 1991 ) . — The

regular meeting of this Idge was held on Monday evening , the 28 th ult ., at Catlegate , when two military brethren were proposed as joiing members and four gentlemen as candidates for initiatio . After other business had been disposed of , a hearty vol of thanks to the Lodge Committee and to all who hadassisted to render the ball , held on the 24 th ult ., so succesful , was carried with

acclamation . The W . M ., Bro . A . M . Vhite , P . A . G . P . ( who was one of the seven founders of te lodge ) was warmly congratulated upon his successful yar of office , which will expire at the end of the ensuing Aril .

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CHINGFORD .-Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge ( No . 21 S 4 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above lodge took place at the Royal Forest Hotel , on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., Bro . George J . Westfield , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . C . Lewis , I . P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; C Jolly , P-M . ; VV . Smith , W . M . 228 . S . W . ; C H . Canning , J . W . ; H .

Lewis , Treas . ; G . Hughes , Sec ; A . Dale , S . D . ; T . Ringrose , J . D . ; J . Ives , P . M . 1472 , Tyler ; W . Reynolds , A . W . Fordham , C F . Penney , H . Plater , A . Button , J . Jayes , C A . Plater , J . VV . 1804 ; C . VV . Burrows , 13 S 1 ; J . Golding , 380 ; W . C . Dickey , 2012 ; W . H . Penney 1 S 07 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , the ballot was taken for

Messrs . W . J . Elmey , G . Coote , H . Catt , E . Laveuder , and T . Marlow , and Messrs . Catt and Marlow being in attendance , were , after a successful ballot , duly initiated . Bro . Brame was then passed , and Bro . Fordham raised . By this time Mr . Coote had arrived , and was also duly initiated , entailing thereby no less than four ceremonies upon the

W . M . and his officers , which we must say were performed in a most careful and impressive manner , especially the raising . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a superbly served banquet , and after proposing the usual loyal , Grand Lodge , Provincial Grand Lodge , and personal toasts , departed , pleased and delighted with a memorable evening ' s enjoyment .

LIVERPOOL . —Lathom Lodge ( No . 2229 ) . — The installation meeting of this large and influential lodge ( consisting of Provincial officers only ) was held at the Adelphi Hotel , on Monday , the 28 th ult . The members included the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M ., P . G . M ., W . M . ; Bros . Robt . Wylie , P . G . D . P . P . S . G . W ., S . W . ; S . G . Sinclair , P . P . J . G . W ., J . W . ; T . B .

Spence , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; W . Goodacre , Past G . Std . Br ., P . G . Sec , Sec ; John Houlding , CC , P . P . G . R ., S . D . j E . Pierpoint , P . P . J . G . W ., and H . Bagot , P . P . G . S . B ., Stwds . ; J . D . Murray , P . P . G . D . C , D . C . j Thomas Buxton , P . P . G . R . ; C . Bargerrey , P . P . S . G . D . ; H . Marshall , P . P . G . D . ; H . M . Molyneux , P . P . G . D . C . j B . W . Rowson , P . P . G . S . of W . j T . M . Shuttleworth ,

P . S . G . W . ; T . Nevitt , P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . T . Greaves , P . P . G . O . ; W . C . Erwin , P . P . A . G . Sec ; R . Brierley , P . P . G . S . of W .: John Sutton , P . P . G . D . C ; James Piatt , P . P . G . D . ; ' J . H . Barrow , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Newsome , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., D . Jones , P . P . G . D . ; D . M . F . Gaskin , P . P . G . Treas . ; Reginald Young , P . P . S . G . D . ; H . R . Roberton , P . P . G . W . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . Newall , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Whiteside , P . P .

S . G . D . ; W . E . M . Tomlinson , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . J . Lambert , P . P . G . Reg . ; T . Whitehead , P . P . G . D . ; J . C Mather , P . P . G . D . j J . Andrew , P . P . G . D . C . j H . VV . Johnstone , P . P . G . D . ; A . C . Wylie , P . P . G . R . j E . Johnson , P . P . S . G . D . j J . Bell , P . P . G . D . j Dr . Barley , P . P . G . D . ; H . R . Williams , P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Pearson , P . P . G . R . ; T . Salter , P . P . J . G . D . ; R . Foote , P . P . G ,

Treas . ; Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . P . G . R . ; W . Longbottom , P . P . A . G . P . ; R . Cain , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Burgess , P . P . G . O . ; and others . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . R . Newhouse , P . G . Sec . Cheshire ; Edwd . Segar , P . J . G . W . ; John Slyman , P . S . G . D . ; R . Armitage , P . A . G . Sec ; B . Barrow , W . M . 1570 ; and J . C Robinson , P . M . 249 , 1570 , P . G . Stwd .

The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . the Earl of Lathom . After the minutes had been read and the ballot taken for several joining members , the W . M . elect was presented to Bro . W . Goodacre , P . G . Sec , for installation by Bros . John Houlding , P . P . G . R ., and Dr . Evans . Bro . J . D . Murray presented and explained the working tools . The VV . M . invested the following officers for the ensuing

year : Bros , the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , I . P . M . ; J . G . Sinclair , S . W . ; Col . Tomlinson , J . W . ; W . Goodacre , Sec . ; Dr . Costine , S . D . j Dr . Evans , J . D . ; T . M . Shuttleworth , D . C ; R . Burgess , Org . ; H . Bagot , I . G . ; Rowson , Lambert , Gaskin , and Erwin , Stewards ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler .

A letter was read from Bro . Col . Shadwel ! H . Clerke , regretting his inability to attend through illness . After six brethren had been proposed for joining , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room , under the presidency of the Earl of Lathom . After an excellent banquet , the customary toasts were heartily honoured .

OLD TRAFFORD . —Talbot Lodge ( No . 2231 ) . —The second installation of this distinguished lodge took place at Talbot House School , on Saturday , the 19 th ult ., when there was a numerous and influential gathering of the Fraternity . There were present Bros . John E . Boden , W . M . ; C . S . Allot , I . P . M . ; Hy . Leathley , S . W . ; F . G . Goodacre . I . W .: W . Milner , M . A ., Chap . ; J . W .

Leathley , Treas . ; A . Shirley , Sec ; C Martyne , S . D . ; Fred Babby , J . D . ; J . Allin , Org . ; J . Coxen , J . D . ; W . Goodacre , P . G . S . B . of Eng ., E . de Cantillon , Tyler ; Prov . G . Sec . ; Hy . Marshall , P . P . G . D . ; E . L . Littler , P . M . 1730 , P . P . G . P . ; G . R . Lloyd , W . M . 1730 ; Chas . Mackay , Edwin Faulkner , George Unsworth , James Renshaw , J . Bingham , H . Nickson , S . Cobb , W .

Rose , J . J . Kent Fairclough , John Roberts , R . G . Partington , Wm . Lonsby , jun ., and George A . Lorriman . Visitors : Bros . C W . Maybury , W . M . 1496 ; J . Gibb Smith , P . M . 44 J Jno . Slyman , 1730 P . S . G . D . j J . W . Maclure , P . M . 64 , P . P . J . G . W . East Lanes , j W . F . Brownrigg , W . M . 1126 J Hy . W . Riley , W . M . S 15 J W . Harriss , P . M . 105 ; R . Dobbe , P . M . 993 ; A . Raynton , P M . 1213 j C . HeywoodP . M . 1387 ; k . VV . Baker , P . M .

, , 1126 ; Stephen E . Jupp , VV . M . 1140 J Geo . S . Sbavv , P . M . 1334 ; W . H . Kershaw , P . M . 266 ,- VV . H . Maxfield , W . M . 1957 , P . G . O . Cheshire j Adam Brown , W . M . 100 ; J . Chadderton , W . M . 2216 J OttoJ . Vollhard , late 1140 J Wm . W . Mclntyre , 1240 j J . D . Smith , 300 j Cuthbert Blacow , 2156 ; Harry H . Martyne , 13 S 7 ; Thos . Vernon , S . D . 292 ; J . Bowers , J . W . 1730 ; J . Watson , 204 ; G . W . Thornhill , 204 ; George Browne , 1140 ; and Geo .

Sam . Smith , P . M . 1134 . The chair was taken by the Installing Master , Bro . John E . Boden , P . M ., W . M ., and the whole ceremony , which was a choral one , had been specially arranged by him , and had great effect , being admirably rendered . Bro . Rev . H . Leathley , S . W ., W . M . elect , was presented to the Installing Master by Bro . C . S . Allott , P . M ., and , after the usual formula , he was duly inducted into the chair of K . S . The officers were invested by Bro . C . S . Allott , P . M .,

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as follows : Bros . J . E . Boden , I . P . M . ; F . G . Goodacre , S . W . ; A . Shirley , J . W . ; Rev . W . Milner , M . A ., Chap . ; J . H . Leathley , Treas . ; F . Batty , Sec .: John Coxen , J . Bingham , J . D . ; J . Allin , Org . ; John Roberts , I . G . ; and R . E . Stringleman , Steward . The addresses to the

W . M ., S . W ., and the brethren were given by Bro . J . E . Boden , P . M . The working tools in each Degree were also presented by him . All business being satisfactorily concluded , the lodge was closed , and subsequently a banquet was held at the Palm House , in the grounds of the recent Manchester Exhibition .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and , to show the great esteem the brethren had for Bro . John E . Boden , P . M ., retiring W . M . ( he already possessing a P . M . ' s jewel ) , they presented him with a very handsome gold watch , which had been subscribed to . In a few graceful words , Bro . Boden returned his thanks .

The musical programme , which was of high order , was given by Bros . W . H . Kershaw , C . Blacow , S . E . Jupp , and J . D . Smith , Bro . R . W . Baker , P . M ., aciing as Organist .

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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 14 ?) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . J . H . Morgan , W . M . ; Dixon , S . VV . ; Penrose , J . VV . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . j Percy , S . D . ; Leng , J . D . ; Smith , I . G . s G . Bolton , P . M . ; Penney , P . M . ; Jackson , Sayers , and Wilson . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the

previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony o £ initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jackson personating the candidate . The lodge was called off and on , and on resuming , the usual questions leading to the Second Degree were duly answered by Bro . Sayer . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 7 . 3 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , MaidaVale , W . Present : Bros . C . Coleman , W . M .: W . T . Dillon , S . W . ; R . H . Dillon , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . J , Thomas , Sec . ; L . N . Ncrwich , S . D . ; W . T . Redfearn , J . D . ; S . B . Nightingale , I . G . ; W . J . Stratton , Stwd . ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; C . J . Biorn , WM . 733 ; W . Death , W . M . Jii ; J . W . Curtis , V . Shaw , J . H . Taylor , A . E . Carter , I .

H , Dew , and S . R . Walker , P . M . 733 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Stratton was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Stratton candidate . Bro . Carter having answered the questions leading to the Third

Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Carter candidate . The lodge was closed down . Bro . W . T . Dillon was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 35 th ultimo , at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; Davies , S . W . ; A . Williams , J . W . ; H . D . Aslett , Sec . ( pro tern . ) and S . D . ; Craggs , J . D . ; Walken , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M .. Preceptor ; Jesse Collings , P . M . j Hyde , Patterson , Webb , and Nash . 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 , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro .

Webb being the candidate . The lodge was opened -m the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Patterson being the candidate , the W . M . rendering the traditional history in his usual able manner . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Jesse Collings rendered the 4 th Section of the Lecture , the Preceptor putting the questions . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . Davies was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes " had been given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . i 4 » j ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 28 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . VV . J . Hakim , W . M . 141 , W . M . ; W . Middleweek , S . W . ; J . C . Conway , T . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec . ; J . W . Curtice , S . D . ; J . Corrie , J . D . ; O . W . Battley , I . G . ; W . ( . Mason , Stwd . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1423 ; D . Stroud , P . M . 2045 ; W . Mathews , C . A . Milnes , C . VV . Francis , J . V . Woodman , W . G . Coleman , H . Guntrip , H . Windeatt , J . Stevens , and J . Smith . Visitors : Wilson and Skinnerof 2012

Bros . W . H . A . , . 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 and Third Degrees . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Milnes being candidate . The W . M . gave the traditional history in a most able manner . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Middleweek was elected W . M . for the next meeting 5 the officers to be in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 gth ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . J . M . Scarlett , W . M . ; S . Napper , S . W . ; R . Loomes , J . W . ; W . Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; J . Petch , S . D . ; J . Duncan , J . D . ; C . Hiller , I . G . ; H . Hunt , C . G . Gray , and H . B . Harding . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Harding candidate , Bro . Gray answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Gray candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hunt , who proceeded to invest the officeis . Bro . Loomes was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Brindley , Preceptor , W . M . ; Harvey , S . W . ; Greenway , P . M ., J . VV . ; Coughlan , acting Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Tleas . ; Wirig , acting Sec . ; Musson , S . D . ; Coombe , ] D . ; Clarkson , I . G . ; Weekes , Tyler ; Holland , Goldfinch , Glover , Holmes , Bailey , Evans , Ogg , Luckhurst , Hayter , Holden , Grist , Quick , Goode , Beasley , and Mulvey . Visitor—Bro . Marshall .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Holmes being the candidate . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Goode answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrnsted . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Goode was

raised to the Degree of M . M ., the W . M . giving the traditional history . The lodge was then closed down to the First Degree , and Bro . Mulvey worked the ist Section of the Lecture . The W . M . then rose for the first time , and proposed Bro . Marshall , 1 3 21 , as a joining member , which was seconded by Bro . Mulvey , and carried unanimously . The W . M . then rose for the second and third times and nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .