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Beckett , W . Howson , Allison , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . E . Simpson , P . M . 281 , S . Hall , 10 7 0 , Kirkam ; B . Gregson , 281 ; J- Robinson , 291 , Fielcl ty , Blackburn ; R . Stanton , 281 . Thc lodge was opened in due form by the W . M . the minutes of the former meeting , together with the emergency meeting , were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ,

when Bros . King , Huntingdon , and Dutton presented themselves , were questioned , proved efficient , and were individually entrusted and retired , when thc lodge was raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., Bro . King was admitted and raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . The W . M . resumed the chair , when Bro . Dutton was also raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . Bro . Dodgson again took

the chair and presented the working tools , he also impaired thc historical lecture of this degree in a most efficient manner . The loelge was now resumed to the First Degree , when Bro . Howson was admitted , questioned , entrusteel , anel retired . The lodge was advanced to the Second Degree , when Bro . Howson was admitteel , anel passcel as F . C . The lecture on the tracing board of this degree was

also rendered by Bro . Doelgson m a most polished manner . The working tools were presented by thc S . W Thc W . M . again resumed thc chair , and lowered the lodge to thc First Degree , he also proposed a vote of thanks to Bio . Dodgson for his kindness , and the great trouble it must have been to him to come from his home in Ulverston at his invitation to attend anel assist in the working

of the lodge ; that he spoke for the whole lodge in saying they jvere all pleased as well as gratified to listen to Bro . Dodgson in the polisheel as well as tlie sincere manner he rendered thc degrees , and concluded by personally thanking him for his kindness . Bro . Wolfenden S . W ., seconded , Bro . Conlon , I . P . M ., and Bro . Heald , P . M ., supported it , the latter remarking that the lodge was under a deep

debt of gratitude to the W . M ., for inviting Bro . Hodgson . Thc usual proclamations were then given , and hearty good wishes offered to the W . M ., from the visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed according to ancient custom . WIDNES . —Lodge of Equity ( No . 1384 ) . — The annual celebration of the festival of St . John in connection with this lodge took place ou Thursday , the

21 st ult ., at Alforde Chambers , Widnes , near Liverpool , where there was a good attendance of members and visitors . Hitherto the usual meetings of this lodge have been held at the Commercial Hotel , Widnes , and as this was the first important occasion on which the brethren assembled in their new Masonic headquarters , the interest in the meeting was all the greater . Moving with the

spirit which now fortunately characterises the members of lodges , which wisely endeavour to have the business conducted in specially appiopriated buildings , the Equity has taken a step in thc right direction , and there is little doubt that good will result . Bro . J . W . Wareing , W . M ., presieled at the opening of the lodge ; anel , besides a large muster of officers and members , there were present thc

following visitors : Bros . S . Tickle , W . M . 220 ; G . Parnell , W . M . 786 ; L . II . Kenerick , P . M . 3 J 3 and P . P . G . S . of W ., Worcester ; E . C . Cooper , P . G . S ., P . M . 48 + ; W R . Wass , W . M . 75 8 ; Wheathcr , P . P . G . A . D . C ; J . Wood , 220 ; and G . Barton , 897 . After some preliminary business , Bro . William Newsome was installed as W . M . in a most effective manner by Bro . J . W . Wareing ,

his predecessor in the chair . The following were invested officers of the lodge for the ensuing year : —Bros . J . W . Wareing , I . P . M . ; H . S . Oppenheim , P . M ., D . C . ; W . J . Thomson , S . VV . ; J . White , J . W . ; J . W . Carlile , Treasurer ; A . Tebbutt , Secretary ; F . A . Ncill , S . D . ; A . G . Kyle , J . D . ; W . Holt , I . G . ; W . Copland and J . W . M'Tear , Stewards ; J . Foster , Organist ; and Bro . Taylor , Tyler .

Hearty good wishes were given to the W . M . ( Bro . Newsome ) from the brethren of about a dozen lodges , anel letters of apology for non-attendance were read from Bro . thc Rev . Dr . Hyde , Bro . thc Rev . G . Holloway , Bro . R . Wylie , P . P . J . D ., Bro . G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D . C , Bro . C . G . Mo ? atta , Bro . J . E . Rayner , Bro . J . C . Lunt , Brother J . Smith ( Wigan ) , Bro . Robinson ( 1035 ) ,

& c . The brethren subsequently dined at the Central Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served by Bro . Fowler . During the evening ' s proceeelings a valuable P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Brother J . W . Wareing , I . P . M ., in recognition of his eminent services to the lodge . A pleasant evening was spent , the musical portion of the after-dinner proceedings being greatly enhancetl by the

splendid singing of Bro . G . Barton , 8 97 ( St . Helen's ) , one of the most popular local artistes . LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — Thc usual monthly meeting of this excellent lodge was held on Monday evening , the 18 th ult ., at thc Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , where there was a very large attendance . Bro . A . Jones , W . M ., presieled , supported by

Bros . M . Hart , I . P . M ., Secretary ; A . J . Henochsberg , P . M . ; R . Robinson , P . M ., D . C ; S . Schonstadt , S . W . Rev . H . D . Marks , J . W . ; I . De Frece , Treasurer ; S . J Waring , S . D . ; S . J . Henochsberg , J . D . ; M . T . Tueski , I . G . ; J . Saber , S . Amongst thc members present were Bros . H . A . Tobias , S . Jacobs , S . J . Jordan , A . Hart , E . J . Hart , B . Woolf , H . Sagar , H . Henochsberg , L . Simmons ,

J . S . McCabe , M . Baum , S . Levy , W . Levy , J . R . Grant , E . Myers , A . Isaacs , A . Levy , A . M . Lyons , J . Franks , H . L . Stern , D . Gabiielson , J . L . Levy , A . Rabow , E . j . Fraser , and B . Levy . The visitors included Bros . J . Bowes , P . P . G . J . W . ; T . Tunstall , P . M . 148 ; M . N . Blair , 8 re ; T . Moore , R . N ., 241 ; Dr . Bailey , J . W . 786 ; J . Hayes , * P . M . 2 49 ! J- Harelie , P . M . 1045 ; J . A . Armstrong , W . M . 1250 ;

and J . Jacobs , 724 . The lodge having been duly opened , Bro . Jemes , W . M ., afterwards proceeded to pass Bro . S . Levy to the degree of F . C , in a very efficient style . At the conclusion of the business , the brethren dincel in the large room of the hall , and during the evening the usual lojal anel Masonic toasts were proposed , several excellent songs being given by Bros . Isaacs , M . Hart , and other brethren .

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HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —The last meeting of this lodge was convened at the Lion Hotel , Hampton , on the 2 ist ult ., when there were present Bros . J . Hammond , W . M . ; Fox , S . W . ; Jessett , J . W . ; E . Hopwood , P . G . S . B . of Middlesex , & c , Treasurer ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . of Midellcsex , & c , Secretary ; Hurst , I . P . M . ; Ockenden , S . D . ; Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex ,

& c , J . D . ( Freemason ) ; Kent , I . G . ; Moody , A . W . S . The visitors were Bros . Court , jun ., Assist . Org . 1502 ; Stokes , No . 2 , Ireland . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . most ably initiated Messrs . Robert Brayanel Davi I Passworth , and passcel Bro . W . C . Davey . The R . W . P . G . M . of Middlesex was unanimously elected an honorary member , and Bro . W . Kay ,

of JSo . 1326 , was also unanimously elected as a joining member . Notice of motion having becn given that the sum of ten guineas should be placed on the list of the I . P . M ., as representing thc lodge at the ensuing festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Giils , the lodge was duly closed , anel the brethren partook of a collation , which vvas well servcel by the caterer , Bro . Murphy .

The customary preliminary toasts having becn disposed of , the W . M . gave " The R . W . P . G . M ., the D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Past and Present . " He said that the Masons of Midellcsex were to be congratulated upon possessing so able and genial a chief as Bro . Colonel Burdett vvas universally acknowledged to be . It had afforded him very great pleasure that evening to

propose that their R . W . brother should be elected an honorary member of their lodge , and he hoped that the members of the Hemming would have an early oppnrtunity of welcoming him amongst them . This toast having been received , and Bro . Hopwood having responded on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers with great warmth , the I . P . M . proposeel in very he-arty terms "The Health of the W . M . "

He said that he felt he coulel not speak too highly of Bro . John Hammond . He ( the W . M . ) not only did the woik of the lodge efficiently , but he behaved at the festive board in a manner that charmed all their hearts . The W . M . in his reply expressed a hope that he had redeemed the promise he had made to the members when elected , namely , to do his duty to the

Hemming , by endeavouring to further the interests of its members both individually and collectively . " The Initiates " followed , and having been duly acknowledged , the W . M . gave the toast of " The Visitors , " coupled with the name of Bro . Stokes , who immediately re-ponded by expressing his thanks to the members , not only af 1312 , for their hospitality ; but to thc brethren of other lodges whom

he had been brought into contact with since he left his home in thc distant mountains of Wales , kindness which proved beyond doubt that Freemasonry vvas one of thc most excellent institutions in the universe as it enableel those members of the fraternity hitherto , peihaps , strangers to each other , to meet on the most easy and genial terms . "The Charities" came next , and gave Bro . Hurst an opportunity of expatiating upon the great merits of those

excellent institutions , and to express a hope that the particular charity which he intended to represent would be well supported by his brethren of the Hemming Lodge . " The Past Masters " anil " The Officers" brought the list of toasts to a conclusion . During the proceedings Bros . Hammond , Hurst , Jessett , Wales , Knowles , and others entertained the brethren , who separated at a comparatively early hour until the thirtl Thursday in the ensuing month .

INSTRUCTION . ELEANOR LODGE ( N 0 . 1707 ) . —At a meeting held at thc Angel Hotel , Edmonton , on Wednesday , the 20 th ult ., the Fifteen Sections were workeel at this loelge of instruction by the following brethren : —Bros . Turquand , P . M . 1 ¦; . •¦ _ , W . M ; Pinder , P . M . 1 3 and 1662 , S . W . ; Christian , W . M * . 16 G 2 , J . W . ; Tanner , W . M . 1707 , I . P . M . ;

Garnett , J . D . ; Rumsey , I . G . First Lecture : First Section , Bro . Hunt , 1 ( 162 ; Second Section , Bro . Piingle , 781 ; Thirel Section , Bro . Francis , S . D . 1 ( 185 ; Fourth Section , Bro . Christian , W . M . 1662 ; Fifth Section , Bro . Killick , W . M . 1 G 93 ; Sixth Section , Bro . Andrews , S . D . 1227 ; Seventh Section , Bro . Hewlett , 141 . Second Lecture : First Section , Bro . Brasteel , 1 524 ; Second Section , Bro . Powell , l . W .

184 ; Thirel Section , Bro . Garrod , 785 ; Fourth Section , Bro , Pinder , P . M . 13 and 1662 ; Fifth Section , Bro . Garnett , J . D . 1707 . Thirel Lecture : First Section . Bro . Tanner , W . M . 1707 ; Second Section , Bro . Garnett , J . D . 1707 ; Third Section , Bro . Taylor , D . C . 554 . The working thoroughout was markeel by the proficiency of each brother who took part on this occasion . At the close , Bro . Turquand was complimented ( and that deservedly ) , for the

efficient manner in which he hael conducted the lectures , and as a mark of respect was clecteel an honorary member , as also was Bros . Pineler and Christiav , who ably assisted him , and a vote of thanks was recorelcd to the remainder of the brethren . There was a good attendance , and several brethren present exprcsseel the pleasure they had experienceel in being present , thus terminating a most enjoyable evening .

LONDON MASONIC CLUB LODGE OF INSTRUCTION held their usual fortnightly meeting at ( the club ) 101 , Queen Victoria-street , E . G ., on Monday , nth ult ., at 6 o ' clock p . m . The next meeting will be Monday , March 1 ith , when arrangements will be made

for working the Fifteen Sections ( at an early elate ) , for the first time at thc club . Members elesire ^ us of assisting in the work are rcqutsteel to commui . icate with the Preceptor , Bro . W . Smallpeic , ( who will act as W . M . ) or to the Secretary , Bro . J . E . Shand .

Kenning ' s Masonic Cyclop .-edia is now ieady , and may be obtained at the office of this paper ( 198 , Fleet , street . ) Price ios . Gel . —ADVT .

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HEREFORD . —Palladian Chapter ( No . 120 ) —At thc regular annual convocation of this chapter , held at the Green Dragon Hotel , on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., the following officers were installed , appointed anel invested : —Henry Gurney , Z . ; Rev . John Buckle , P . Z ., H . ; Rev . T . Thistlcthwaite Smith , J . ; Theophilus Lane , S . E . ; Grenville Myer , S . N . ; Thomas Smith . P . S . ; Wm .

Rowe , ist A . S . ; Richard Hayes , 2 nd A . S . ; Orlando Shcllard , P . Z . PRIORY CHAPTER ( No . 1000 ) . —The last meeting of thc year of this flourishing chapter took place at the Middleton Hotel , Southend , on Wednesday , the 20 th ult . Amongst those present weie Comps . A . Lucking , M . E . Z . ; J . A . Wardeil , H . ; Jas . Willing , jur ., J . ; Rev .

S . R . Wigram , P . Z ., P . G . 1 st Assistant Soj . ; S . J . Weston , Treas . ; J . C . Johnson , Scribe E . ; Rev . H . J . I latch , Scribe N . ; W . Pissey , P . S-. j . ; E . Judd , ist . Assistant Soj . ; J . R . Hemmann , 2 nd Assistant Soj . Bro . Chills , the canelidate for exaltation , b ; ing unavoidably absen ' , the companions proceeded to the election ot officers for the ensuing ye ar , with thc fol'owing result viz ., Comps . I . A . Wanlell ,

M . E . Z . ; Jas . Willing , jun ., II . ; Rev . II . J . Hatch , J . ; S . J . Weston , Trias , ( re-elected ); J . C . Johnson , Scribe E ., ( re-elected ); W . Pissey , Sciibe N . ; E . Judd , P . Soj . A P . Z . ' s jewel having been unanimously voted to the outgoing ist Principal , the chapter was duly closed , and the compani-ns adjourned to refreshment , BARNET . —Gladsmuir Chapter ( No . 1385 ) . —

The installation meeting of this chapter was helel at the Red Lion Hotel , Barnet , on 2 ist February . The companions present were E . Comps . Terry , Prov . G . P . S . M . E . Z . ; H . H . Eelwards , II . j J . Livingston , Prov . G . S . B ., J . ; T . S . Carter , Prov . Grand [•! ., S . E . ; J . Lowthin , P . P ., 2 nd A . S . Treas . ; G . Neall , P . Z . ; K . II . Wilson lies , Prov . G . S . E . ; Comps . Cussans , S . N . ; W . J . Crutch , P . S . ; R . F . Young ,

2 nd A . S . ; J . Parrott , D . C . ; W . Marks , J . Cutbush , F . Venabhs , Kortor , C P . Cobham , 403 ; and others . E . Ci-mp . Verry installed E . Comp . II . Edwards , as M . E . Z ., E . Comp . lies installed E . Comp . Livingston as II ., and Ccmp . Cussans as J . The other officers appointed were E . Comps . Carter , S . E . ; Crutch , S . N . ; Lowthin , Treas . ; J . Cutbush , D . C . ; J . Parrott , Steward . E .

Comp . Verry vvas presented with a P . Z . ' s jewel , which had been subscribed for by the ' eompanions . The companions afterwards dined together , when a very pleasant evening was spent . BATH . —Royal Cumberland Chapter ( No . 41 ) . —The regular meeting ol this chat . ter was held on Tueselay Feb . ' 9 , at the Masonic Hall , Bath , and in the

unavoidable absence of the M . E . Z . Robeit Carey , Kx . Comp . Dr . H . Hopkins P . Z ., kindly took the first chair ; the second chair was taken by Ex . Comp . Hill , and that of J . by Ex . Comp . Hearne . The Bond of Installed Peincipals was opened at 7 . 50 . The companions were admitted , being F . J . Brown as E . ; Hill , H . ; Hearne , J . ; Moutrie , P . Z . asTieas ., Dutton , Walls , B . Packer . Comp . Williamson

took his ctillar as P . Soj . ; appointing Comp . L . Howes as is' . A . Sej . ; William Hunt 2 nd . A . Se > j . The chapter was then eluly opened , the minutes of the last chapter read and confirmed . A donation of £ 5 to thc Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution from Ex . Comp . Thompson , P . Z ., was ordered to be acknowlcelged , and a further grant of £ 3 from thc funds of the chapter was confirmed to

secure votes in perpetuity for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Instil ution . A I allot was taken for thc exaltation t > f Bros . F . Wilkinson and C . W . R __« _ ay , v » lvic _ proved unanimous . Bros . Jesse Hayward and James Stuckey were then duly exalted in the most impressive manner by P . Z . Dr . H . 1 lopkins , after which on their re-admission hc kindly gave the Three Lectures connccteel with this Sublime Degree , in

thc most clear anel solemn manner , to which the newly exalted anel thc whole of the companions paid marked attention , anil thanked the Dr . for biskinelness , especially as he vvas labouring under severe inelisposition all the evening . He then begged thc chapter to release him from further duties , and Ex . Comp . Moutrie , P . Z ., took the M . E . Z . chair , presentee ! the new companions with copies of the bye-laws , and closed the chapter in solemn form at 9 . 1 * 0 .

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JERSEY . —Cesarean Lodge ( No . 74 ) . —The above lodge helel its quarterly meeting at the Masonic Temple , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst . Bro . J . Oatley , W . M ., opened the lodge , supported by Bros . Dr . T . J , Aubin , S . W . ; J . O . Le Sueur , J . W . ; P . W . Bonham , I . P . M . ; A . Schmitt , Hon . S ; c . ; C . D . Bishop , Assistant Sec . ; C . Kingnonh , M . O . ; Wm . . McHovell , S . O . ; Jos .

O'FIaherty , J . O . ; W . Z . Pugslcy , Reg . ; T . Leat , S . D . j W . H . Chapman , J . D . ; J . Huelin , I . G . ; E . Martel , P . S . W ., anil there was also a goodly muster of the members of the lodge . Thc visitors who honoured the lodge were Bros . Ce . l . J . Gallicnnc , P . D . P . G . M . for Guernsey ; H . W . Wallen , P . M 1003 ; and J . Le Jeune , Keystone , 72 , Canada . The minutes of the previous meeting having

becn read and confirmeel , ballots were taken , anil proved unanimous in each case in favour of the admission of Bros . H . Wilkins , P . M . 84 ; E . K . Corbin , W . M . 84 ; il . W . G . Layard , P . Z . 84 ; P , Le M . Nicolle , 84 ; P . Le Page , P . M . 243 ; Frcelk . Clarke , P . M . 16 S ; A . Gallichan , J . W . 890 ; and G . H . Elliott , 273 , and being in attendance they were duly aelvanced to the ancient and honourable

Order . Bros . Col . J . Gallienne anel H . W . Walelen were balloted for , and unanimously admitted as joining membrrs . The loelge was closed in love and perfect harmony ! Refreshment followed labour , and an hour was harmony iously wiled away in toast , song , anel sentiment , the newly affiliated and advanced brethren expressing themselves highly gratified with the position and progress of the lodge .