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KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —This prosperous chapter met at the Horns Tavern , Kennington Park , on the 14 th ultimo Among those in attendancewereComps . H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , M . E . Z . ; G . Gardner , H . ; W . W . Westley , J . 5 H . Hiegins , P . Z ., S . E . ; Dowling , S . N . ; George Everett , P . Z ., Treas .: Sims , P . S . ; Smith and Salter , A . S . ; E .

Ayling , l . P . Z . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . S . Middx ., P . Z . ; W . P . Webb , P . Z . ; C . H . Kohler , P . Z . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . W . W . Arter , 1986 , and it being unanimous , he was most impressively exalted to the R . A . Degree by the M . E . Z . The election of principals and officers for the year ensuing then took lace-Comps . G . Gardner , M . E . Z . ; W . W . Westley ,

p H . ; Sims , J . ; H . Higgins , S . E . ; Dowling . S . N . ; George Everett , Treas . ; Salter , P . S . ; and Reinardt , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to the M . E . Z . The chapter was then closed and adjourned . The banquet followed , under the able catering of Comp . Buxton . Before the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts received full justice .

The I . P . Z ., in proposing the toast of "The M . E . Z ., " passed a deservedly high compliment upon the working of Comp . Lardner , whose year of office , he said , had been most successful . The M . E . Z . having replied , gave "The Second and . Third Principals . " Comps . Gardner and Westley having acknowledged the

compliment , " The Past Principals " followed . The toast was responded to by Comps . Ayling , Walls , Webb , and Kohler . In giving " The S . E . and Treasurer , " the M . E . Z . spoke at length upon the great services rendered to the Kennington Chapter by both those officers , but he particularly wished to congratulate Comp . George Everett upon the efforts which had been so zealouslv devoted by him to

Masonry in . general , and he ( the M . E . Z . ) trusted that when the chapter next met it would be able to hail Comp . Everett as Grand Treasurer of England . Comp . Higg ins and Everett having replied , the toast of "The Officers" termina ed the proceedings . Comps . S . Davis , W . P . Webb , and Smith , assisted by Bro . Brown at the piano , contributed some pleasing harmony . FARRINGDON WITHOUT CHAPTER ( No . 1745 ) . —This civic chapter met at Anderton's Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Comps . J . Young , M . E . Z . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z ., S . E ., acting H . ; T . Simpson , J . ; R . Webber , S . N . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , P . Z ., acting P . S . ; N . Prower , M . A ., ist A . S . ; James Strugnell , P . Z . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org . ( Hon . Org . ); E . Mallett

Janitor ; and others . The minutes of the past convocation having been read and confirmed , Bro . B . Lane , Mus . Bac ., S . W . 1765 , was impressively exalted to the Degree of a R . A . M . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . J . Lister , H . ; G . Herbert , P . S . ; and others . The chapter was then closed .

The usual banquet followed . Comp . Dr . E . M . Lott responded in a happy speech on behalf of " The Grand Officers . " In response to his health , Comp . B . Lane made an excellent speech , in which he expressed himself as highly

impressed with the ceremony of exaltation . Some very good selections of instrumental and vocal harmony were given by Comps . Dr . Lott , B . Lane , Mus . Bac , J . Young , II . J . Lardner , and others , The proceedings were throughout of a most enjoyable character .

ANERLEY . —Crystal Palace Chapter ( No . 742 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Thicket Hotel , on Thursday , the 21 st ult . The members present were Comps . H . D . Williams , M . E . Z . ; T . D . Arnold , H . ; E . Chamberlain , J . ; Geo . Allen , P . Z ., Treas . ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . Z ., S . E . ; B . Fullwood , l . P . Z . ; E . Kidman , P . Z ., S . N . ; A . C . Wood ,

P . S . ; W . A . Cheffins , and G . W . Rowe , Janitor . Visitor : Comp . L . S . Fountaine , M . E . Z . 72 . The convocation being opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . The M . E . Z ., on behalf of the chapter , presented Comp . Benj . Fullwood , I . P . Z ., with a handsome gold watch , with a suitable inscription , which had been voted to him at a previous meeting , as a testimony of the genial courtesy and skill with which he had presided as

M . E . Z . during the past year . Comp . Fullwood acknowledged the presentation , thanking the companions for their kindness . The ballot was then taken for the election of Comp . W . A . Cheffins to the vacant office of ist Asst . Soj . It proved unanimous , and Comp . Cheffins was accordingly invested by the M . E . Z . The chapter was then closed . At banquet the M . E . Z . presided , and a very pleasant evening was spentjjy the companions .

LIVERPOOL . —De Grey and Ripon Chapter ( No . 1356 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Wednesday , the 6 th ult ., and was opened by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Jas . H . Tyson , assisted by Comps . A . Barkley , H . ; J . Pittaway , T . j A . W . Hesketh , P . Z . ; James Keet , P . Z . ; Charles Arden , P . Z . ; J . Rankin , S . E . ; R . W . Chatham , S . N . ;

T . J . jarman , Principal Soj . ; Wm . Ferguson , ist Asst . Soj . ; J . B . Galloway , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; P . Larsen , Janitor ; W . Lowthian , A . Morris , Thomas Holmes , Jas . Casey , R . Tunnicliffe , Thos . Davis , T . A . Withey , G . W . Williams , John Almond , S . H . Perry , S . Jones , Hartley Wilson , and others . Visitors : Comps . William Evans , 594 ; and John C . Robinson , P . Z . 249 , P . Asst . G . S . E . After the minutes of the previous convocation had been

read and confirmed , Comp . A . W . Hesketh , P . Z ., then proceeded to install the Three Principals as follows : Comps . Andrew Baikley , M . E . Z . ; J . Pittaway , H . ; T . A . Withey , J . ; R . W . Chatham , S . N . ; J . Rankin , S . E . ; A . Woolrich , Treas . ( for the 14 th time ); Wm . Ferguson , Principal Soj . ; J . B . Galloway , Asst . Soj . ; C . Arden , D . C . ; and Morris , Lowthian , and Tunnicliffe , Stwds . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Hesketh , P . Z ., for the very efficient manner in which he had performed the installation

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ceremony . The M . E . Z . then presented the l . P . Z . with a gold P . Z . ' s jewel ( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , Liverpool ) . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room where a pleasant evening was spent .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Comps . W . H . Chalfont , S . N . 97 c , M . E . Z . ; J . Davies , P . S . 733 , H . ; W . C . Williams , J . 733 , J- i H . E . Dehane , M . E . Z . 890 , S . E . ; W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 ,+ 17 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , S . N . ; [ . H . Baxter , istA . S . Sgo , P . S . ;

G . N . Watts , P . Z . 1196 ; and G . Swan , 733 . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of Ihe last convocation were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Swan being candidate . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Comp . Baxter for his rehearsal of the P . S . duties for the first time . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 127 s ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps G . L . Moore , M . E . Z . j T . Grummant , P . Z ., H ., acting Preceptor j Wingham , J . ; Stone , S . E . ; H . Martin , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; Powell , P . Z . j J . Stevens , P . Z . j and Eckersall . The chapter was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp .

Powell personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second tirric , and Comp . Grummant was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time . The Committee reported that they considered it advisable to hoid a supper early in April . Comp . F . Hilton , Preceptor , sent a telegram , apologising for unavoidable absence . Comp . Murche , M . E . Z . elect , also sent an apology for absence . The chapter was then closed .

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PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) .-This Iodge held a meeting at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 19 th ult . Among those present were Bros . F . H . Clemow , W . M . ; T . O . Harding , I . P . M ., acting S . W . ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., J . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . M ., Sec ; Chauffourier , ] . 0 . ; Richards , S . D . ; F . Farrington , P . M . ; W . E . Farrington , P . M . ; and T .

Poore , P . G . I . G . ( Hon . Member ) . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . N . Prower was elected W . M . ( subject to dispensation ) , Bro . F . Farrington , P . M ., Treasurer , vice Bro . T . R . Richnell , P . M ., G . S ., resigned ; and Bro . Goddard , Tyler . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . F . H . Clemow for his services as W . M . Bro . N . Prower ,

W . M . elect , was elected to represent the lodge as Steward at the Mark Benevolent Festival , 1 SS 9 . Apologies for nonattendance were received from Bros . VV . W . Codd , S . W . ; T . R . Richnell , P . M ., Treas . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . s A few toasts followed .

LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Lodge ( No . 393 ) . — A meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the 20 th ult ., at the Bear's Paw , Lord-street , when there were present Bros . J . T . Callow , W . M . ; . W . Goodacre , P . M ., P . S . G . O . ; W . C . Erwin , S . W . ; Ralph Betley , J . W . ; Dr . T . Clark , M . O . ; D . M . F . Gaskin , S . O . ; E . Brooks , Prov . G . Stwd ., J . O . ; J . H . Barrow , P . M ., P . S .

G . W ., Treas . ; W . Foulkes , R . M . ; R . Armitage , Sec . ; J . Oueen , S . D . ; E . Sherwood , J . D . ; W . Piatt , Prov . G . O , W . M . 2 S 6 ; G . A . Harraday , I . G . ; R . H . Webster , J . D . Murray , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . P . R . Barrow , Prov . G . I . G . ; W . H . Sweetman , 359 ; J . Caldwell , 359 ; and John C . Robinson , I . W . 6 $ , Prov . G . Stwd .

After the lodge had been opened , and the minutes read , Bro . J . D . Murray took the chair , and advanced seven brethren to the Honourable Degree of M . M . M . The whole of the work was done in a most impressive and efficient manner by the acting W . M . and officers . . After the lodge was closed , the brethren spent a very pleasant evening together .

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Ancient and Accepted Rite .

MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) . — This old and distinguished chapter met at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the Sth ult . Among those present were Bros . G . A . Berkeley , M . W . S . ; Capt . J . E . Anderson , Prelate ; G . Graveley , ist General ; H . J . Lardner , G . M ., Capt . ; F . J . Stohwasser , R . ; Lieut .-Col . Gardiner , I . P . M . W . S . ; Dr . Coffin , M . D ., P . M . W . S . ; W . Roebuck , P . M . W . S . ; W . Paas , P . M . W . S .,

Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; F ; W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; N . Prower , M . A ., J . H . Hawkins , W . W . Codd , Charles Belton , W . Hale-Hilton , Hayworth , W . Maple , Grimwood , and others . Bro . W . Ramsey , M . D ., 30 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and ballot was taken for Bros . Mason , M . D ., and

H . Hills , and both being in attendance , they were most ably perfected . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Col . S . H . Clerke , 33 ; Capt . VV . B . Williamson , 30 , J . P . ; A . Pears , Lamb-Smith , Pigache , and others .

The chapter was then closed . The banquet was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , and gave universal satisfaction . The usual toasts were given , and the proceedings , which were throughout of a most agreeable nature , then terminated .

ROYAL PRINCESS ' S THEATRE . — "Novv-a-Days was announced to be produced on Thursday afternoon The scenes are laid in this country , in London and'Yorkshire . This is the first play that Mr . Wilson Barrett has written himself , without the assistance of a collaborator . The actor-author will play an old north countryman , and be supported by Miss Grace Hawthorne and a very strong company , including Messrs . Lewis Waller , Julian Cross , and George Barrett , and Misses Norreys and Webster .

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YORK . —York College .-The annual and obligatory meeting of this college was held in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , on the 16 th ult . The muster of fratres was large , and of the whole number of 93 subscribing members only six failed either to be present or to send a written excuse . Amongst those present were Fratres T . B . Whytehead , Chief Adept of the Province ; Col . Jas . Monks , Majtster

Templi ; J . J . Wilkes , Deputy ; J . M . Meek , Treas . ; William Brown , Sec ; C . D . Hill Drury , P . A . ; S . Chadwick , Precentor ; W . H . B . Atkinson , C . N . ; Major McGachen , G . T . ; W . N . Cheeseman , Herald ; F . Laxton , Medallist ; J . Rickard , R . Craig , R . H . Sootheran , C . Palliser , W . Flockton , J . Todd , Herbert Crossley , Rev . A . H . B . Lees , G . H . Locking , J . W .

Woodall , W . H . Cowper , E . Kipps , B . Stocks , J . W . Monckman , W . F . Tomlinson , G . F . Carr , T . Norfolk , G . R . Welsman , J . L . Atherton , John Stevenson , A . Stott , H . E . Cousans , E . C . Patchitt , T . H . Pattinson , F . D . Harrison , H . Maddison , A . T . B . Turner , and others . The M . C . was formed , and the minutes having been read , ballots were taken for six candidates , and

subsequently Bros . C . H . Sharp , m ; T . Tomlinson , 1379 ; Col . John Kendall , zoo ; J . Ingleby , 302 ; and E . Lord , 910 , were duly inducted and received into the M . C . The Celebrant elect , Frater J . L . Atherton , was then inducted as Majister Templi by the retiring Celebrant , Frater Col . Monks , and his officers designate took their places as follows : Fratres J . J . Wilkes , Deputy ; C . D . H .

Drury , M . D ., Pro Deputy ; J . M . Meek , Treas . ; Wm . Brown , Sec . ; G . H . Locking , P . A . ; VV . Flockton , S . A . ; G . Althorpe , T . A . ; W . H . B . Atkinson , Q . A . ; A . H . J . Fletcher , Precentor ; F . Laxton , C . of N . ; A . Haigh , Org . ; W . N . Cheeseman , T . B . ; J . R . Welsman , G . T . ; A . Stott , Herald ; and D . Grant , Medallist . The report of the Treasurer was read showing a

bandsome balance in hand . The Chief Adept appointed Col . Jas . Monks Suffragan of the province , and re-appointed Frater W . Brown , Prov . Secretary . Frater C . Palliser was elected Provincial Treasurer ; and the Chief Adept then proceeded to give his annual address , in which he referred to the progress of Masonic literature , and to two works that had appeared since their last annual meeting ,

namely , Whymper ' s " Religion of Freemasonry , " and Hughan ' s " Fac-simile of the 1734 List of Lodges . " He also spoke of the possible connection that might have existed between the Freemasonry of the latter part of the 17 th century and the Rosicrucianism or Occultism of the same period , and he also quoted a desciiption of a very singular illustrated MS . said to be in the possession of a Mr .

J . E . Hodgkin , F . S . A ., in which thcsymbolsof these Societies seemed to be mixed up in a curious manner . Finally he congratulated the college on the pi ogress made , and ex « pressed the pleasure he experienced at meeting so many brethren of leading and intelligence under a common banner from time to time . The value of these meetings he thought could hardly be over estimated . The bringing

together , periodically , of intelligent Masons from various lodges was alone calculated to produce harmony and to promote a wide-spread feeling of mutual regard and esteem . It afforded opportunities for brethren from several provinces to meet and compare notes on Masonic subjects ,

and formed a sort of rallying point of Masonic culture . After a vote of thanks to the trustees of the Eboracum Lodge for the use of the Hall , the M . C . was dissolved , and about 35 of the fratres met at the North-Eastern Hotel at tea , after which a couple of hours were spent in Masonic conversation .

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PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP DOWN , The quarterly communication of this Prov . Grand Lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Newry , on the 12 th ult ., Bro . Major Leslie J . Thompson , D . P . G . M ., occupying the chair , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Lord Arthur W . Hill , Prov . Grand Master . The following Prov . Grand Officers were also in attendance : Bros . M . Fraser , P . J . G . W . ; D . Lithvow , P . S . G . D . ; J . L . D . Meares ,

P . G . Treas . ; F . C . Crossle , P . G ; Sec ; C . L'Estrange , P . J . G . D . ; R . McCalmont , P . G . D . C . 3 and Hunter Moore , P . G . Stwd ., and fifty or sixty other brethren . The following officers were installed for the year 18 S 9 : Bros . M . Fraser , P . S . G . W . ; D . Lithvow , P . J . G . W . ; J . L . O . Meares , P . G . Treas . ; F . C . Crossle , P . G . Sec ; E . L'Estrange , P . S . G . D . ; D . Graham , P . J . G . D . ; R .

McCalmont , P . G . Dir . of Cers . ; VV . Shannon and T . Anderson , P . G . Stwds . ; and J . Skillen , P . G . S . B . After the routine business ot the lodge was concluded , a paper was read by the P . G . Sec , entitled " A few remarks on the connection which existed in old times between Craft Masonry and the Higher Degrees . " Bro . McCalmont , Representative of the Province at the Grand Lodge of

Instruction , also delivered an instructive "Address ' to newly-installed Masters on the opening , closing , passing , and raising of the Iodge , " which elicited the marked approval of the meeting . Bro . Emra Holmes , P . Prov . G . Reg . Suffolk , was heartily welcomed and saluted according 10 ancient custom . The members of the Prov . G . Lodge were subsequently

entertained atluncheon by their Newry brethren . A wish was very generally expressed that Bro . Dr . Crossle ' s admirable and most interesting address should be printed verbatim et literatim for the benefit and instruction of the Prov . G . Lodge and the Craft generally . The walls of the Prov . G . Lodge were covered with old certificates , copies of ancient

Masonic seals , red and black cloaks , formerly worn by Masters of lodges and Templar Masons , and various other paraphernalia connected with the subject . The following lodges were represented by the ¦ Masters or Wardens : iS , 23 , 77 , 79 , SO , 114 , 119 , 145 , 240 , 254 , 33 6 > 3 < J 7 J 3 ° 9 J 55 / GS 5 , 697 , 6 99 , 97 S , and 1009 .

WILL any brother greatly oblige a P . M . and P . Z . by kindly forwarding to him a spare copy of their Lodge or Chapter summons , as he is endeavouring to form a complete collection of them from No . 1 upwards . —" Address C . E . FERRY , 55 , Tregunter Road , South Ken , sington ; S . W . — [ ADVT . ]