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Reed , P . M . ; and the following visitors : Bros . VV . Goodwin , P . P . S . G . W ., and J . Constable , W . M . 14 S 2 . The lodge having been opened , Bro . Goodwin attended as Charity Steward from the Provincial Grand Lodge , and advocated the cause of the Boys' School , for vvhich the brethren promised to do their best before the Festival . The brethren afterwards sat down to a repast in the lodge ante-room .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting vvas held on the 23 rd ult ., at the Middleton Hotel ,, when there were present Bros . VV . E . Bridgland , Prov . G . S . B ., I . P . M ., as W . M . ; B . Thomas , S . W . ; A . Vandervord , J . W . ; Rev .

T . W . Herbert , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec ; C . W . Barnard , S . D . ; F . J . Cumine , J . D . ; G . R . Dawson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., D . C ; E . J . Bovvmaker , I . G . ; B . Fearnside , Org . ; C . H . Bovvmaker and R . J . Smith , Stwds . ; A . W . MartinProv . G . T ., Tyler ; J . W . Harris ,

, P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C . ; W . D . Merritt , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; C Floyd , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . ; G . J . Glasscock , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; G . Reed , and W . Elam . The lodge having been opened , the minutes vvere read and confirmed . Bro . W . Elam was passed , and Mr . W .

T . Darke initiated . Bro . VV . D . Merritt , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., was nominated to serve on the Provincial Board of General Purposes . Two joining members having been _ proposed , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

SUNBURY . Sunbury Lodge ( No . 1733 ) . —The installation meeting ^ of this prosperous lodge was held at the Magpie Hotel on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., when there were present Bros . T . Covell , W . M . ; Fisk , S . W . j Jebbett , J . VV . ; Tucker , P . M ., P . P . D . G . D . C , Treas . ; F . C . Austin , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Clifford , S . D . ; Cathron , D . C . ;

Sapsworth and Smith , Stwds . ; Forty , LP . M ; Aubert , Webster , Came , Armstrong , Shillito , Peirce , Blackman , Collins , Freeman , Hatch , G . Chambers , Allen , Ruff , Horace Clark , and Howard H . Room , P . M ., Prov . Grand Secretary . Visitors : Bros . W . ] . Lyons , S . VV . 94 6 ; R . Eales , P . M . 1512 ; R . W . Forge , P . M . 1793 , P . P . G . D . C . ; J . Axford , P . M . 1 S 03 ; and A . Walker , 2032 .

The lodge having been opened , the W . M . called upon the brethren to salute the Provincial Grand Officers present , for which Bro . Room , P . G . Sec , returned thanks . The minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed , as : also the report of the Audit Committee , which showed a balance of upwards of £ 23 . The W . M . then asked the brethren to excuse his proceeding with the ceremony ; he

did not feel in the presence of so distinguished a company quite equal to the occasion . This having been generously accorded , Bro . Austin , P . M ., Sec , assumed the chair , and duly installed Bro . S . C Fisk , the ceremony , as well as the subsequent addresses , being given in a masterly manner . The following vvere then appointed and invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Covell , I . P . M . ; Jebbett ,

S . W . ; Tucker ( elected ) , Treas . ; Austin , Sec ; VV . Clifford , S . D . ; Cathron , J . D . ; Sapsworth , I . G . ; Smith , D . G . , * Shillito and Blackman , Stewards ; and Whiting , Tyler . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . E . Clark , the investiture of J . W . was deferred . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which vvas served in Bro . Freeman ' s best

style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , lhat of " The Provincial Grand Officers " being responded to by Bro . Howard H . Room , who congratulated the lodge on its sound position and the excellence of its working . It ' was his first visit to the lodge , and he took that opportunity of thanking the brethren in having so far honoured him by

electing him an honorary member . In giving the toast of "The I . P . M ., " the W . M . referred to the genial manner of Bro . Covell , who , although not a great worker , had done what duties he undertook in a satisfactory manner . He then , in the name of the lodge , presented Bro . Covell with a very handsome Past Master ' s

jewel , for which Bro . Covell returned thanks . The toast of "The Visitors " vvas responded to by Bros . Forge , Eales , Lyons , and Axford , while interesting musical contributions vvere given by Bros . Horace , Clark , Figg , and others , the company separating at an early hour , the railway arrangements not permitting of a prolonged stay .

WISBECH . United Good Fellowship Lodge ( No . Soy ) . —The installation meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Rose and Crown Inn , when between 40 and ¦ 50 brethren attended , including the Deputy Prov . Grand ' Master , Bro . Andrew H . Moyes , P . G . Std . Br . lingland ; Bros . Oliver Papworth , P . M ., Sec . of Cambridgeshire

Masonic Charity Association ; Frank Piggott , W . M . SS ; W . H . Francis , W . M . 859 ; and many other visitors , there being no fewer than 23 brethren present at the Board of Installed Masters . Bro . G . W . Whitehead , VV . M ., assumed the chair , and took the work up to the Board of Installed Masters , when Bro . G . Carrick , P . M ., acted as Installing Master in a most

1 efficient manner , the charges being delivered by the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and Bro . Robinson Smith , P . P . A . G . D . of C , was saluted in the customary manner as the new VV . M . He then appointed and invested his officers as ' under : Bros . G . W . Whitehead , LP . M . ; John Grover , S . W . ; VV . R . Girling , J . W . ; J . Leach , P . M ., Treas . ; ¦ W . Bray , P . M ., Sec ; A . J . Elvvorthy , S . D . ; J . R .

•Bambridge , J . D . ; E . B . Bellars , I . G . ; L . R . Girling , Org . ; C . Parker , P . M . J . L . Rae , P . M ., T . B . Sullivan , and VV . Gilling , Stewards ; H . Thorns , P . M ., Director of Ceremonies ; and A . Bothamley , P . M ., Tyler , lt vvas agreed to vote 15 guineas for the R . M . I . B ., to goon - Bro . G . Carrick ' s list . A Past Master's jewel vvas presented to Bro . G . VV . Whitehead . A handsome banner was

presented to the lodge by Mrs . Robinson Smith , the wife of the newly-installed W . M ., who had worked out the design most appropriately and vvith exquisite taste , under the guidance of Bro . Bray . The hearty thanks ol the brethren were ordered to be forwarded to the donor . After " Hearty good wishes " from the various visiting

brethren , the lodge vvas closed , and the company adjourned to banquet , when the usual toast list vvas interspersed with songs by Bros . Hampson , W . K . Girling , Elworthy , Kennerell , Layle , Foster , and Gilling . Bro . A . H . Moyes responded for the toasts of " The Grand Officers " and the " Provincial Grand Officers , " and

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took occasion to congratulate theprovince upon the present position of the lodges within it . Bro . Carrick , in a forcible speech , proposed " The Masonic Charities , " vvhich was acknowledged by Bro . Oliver Papworth . Altogether a most harmonious evening was passed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

CROYDON . George Price Chapter ( No . 2096 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter vvas held at the Greyhound Hotel , on Saturday , the iSth inst ., when there vvere present Comps . A . S . Browne , Prov . G . S . N ., Z . ; F . Cambridge , P . P . G . Org ., H . ; Arthur Adams , J . ; J . S . Fraser , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; H . M . Hobbs , P . P . G . J .,

Scribe E . ; Gordon Smith , S . N . ; J . D . Langton , Prov . G . R . ; F . W . Leaver , G . S . Horsnail , W . " Pile , P . P . G . S . N . ; H . C . Sherry , E . C . Holdsvvorth , and VV . Lane , Janitor . The chapter having been opened and the minutes read and confirmed , the following brethren of the George Price Lodge were exalted , viz . * . Bros . G . Plarbon ,

W . D . Hayward , and F . A . Holdsvvorth , the ceremony being performed by the M . E . Z ., and the lectures given by the Principals in a very able manner . A letter was read from the Secretary of the George Price Lodge vvith reference to the proposed testimonial to Bro .

F . VVest , and the M . E . Z . and two other companions vvere elected to act on the Committee , which Scribe E . informed the companions had already been joined by representatives from several lodges and chapters . A P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to the M . E . Z ., and the Principals , Officers , and Janitor having been elected forthe ensuing year , and an Audit Committee appointed , the chapter vvas closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

JERSEY . Cesarean Lodge ( No . 74 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 15 th ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Stopford-road , St . Helier ' s , when there vvere present Bros . Peter Bois , VV . M . ; T . Stone , I . P . M . ; F . J . Godfray , S . W . ; C Marett , J . W . ; P . G . Hamilton , M . O . ; J . H . Goldsmith , S . O . ; E . Oldridge , J . O . ; W . T .

Pugsley , P . M ., Ireas . ; J . W . Hamling , Sec ; J . C . Barrette , S . D . j T . Leat , P . M ., J . D . j S . Gilley , I . G . j C . H . Wilson , Org . ; G . Rogers , Tyler j L . P . Hespiradoux , P . M . ; O . Dodge , P . M . ; VV . Newman , G . Parkinson , F . Vincent , T . Le Sauvage , VV . F . Le Feuvre , H . C . Brodhurst , A . Hadley , J . H . Elliott , W . Gosling , and others . Visitors * . Bros . John Durell , P . S . W . ; VV . H . Edmunds ,

63 ; O . M . Holden , Oxford University ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read , the ballot vvas successfully taken for Bro . Dr . A . E . Hind , S 77 , and two other candidates . The impressive ceremonies of advancement were performed by the VV . M . and his ofiicers in the fullest and most able manner , thus giving a real treat to those who had come to witness the rehearsal of

the authorised ritual in an unabridged manner . Several communications vvere read , and " Hearty good wishes " having been offered by the visitors , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to the refectory to partake of the usual refreshments , under the presidency of

Bro . Bois , the VV . M ., Bro . Geo . Rogers having , as usual , done everything to contribute much to the comfort of the brethren at the refreshment board . The customary loyal and Mark toasts were duly given and most enthusiastically received , and . the Tyler's toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Lyell , VV . M . ; Langdon , S . W . ; Laker , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treasurer j Poole , acting as Sec . j Gaze , S . D . j Cheese , J . D . ; Hennell , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Windsor , G . Lavington , Scott , Livett , Sandals , Russell , Steele ,

Luckhurst , and Gilbert . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of initiation being announced , and Bro . Windsor having offered himself as a candidate , vvas initiated , the VV . M . giving the charge . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of raising being announced , and Bro . Russell having offered himself as a candidate , and having

answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Russell duly raised to the Degree of M . M . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and dues vvere collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Langdon vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at theSomerset Arms , Fulhamroad , when there vvere present Bros . F . Thomas , W . M . j Wilts , S . W . ; Ollive , J . W . j Carlstrom , Preceptorj Tucker , Sec . and S . D . ; Ingram , J . D . ; Ambler , I . G . ; Stutlield , Knapp , and Cox . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The

ceremony of initiation vvas then rehearsed , Bro . Tucker being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Carlstrom , who had previously answered the usual questions , being the candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and the ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of this Lecture were worked by Bro . Carlstrom , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for the lirst , second , and third times , and the lodge vvas closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at Tupp's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road . 1 here were present Bros . H . Sadler , Grand Tyler , W . M . ; J . B .

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Corpe , S . W . ; D . G . Imlay , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , p ceptor ; VV . Baker , Sec ; H . S . Wellcome , S . D . ; Krp , » " Bull , J . D . ; J . W . Drysdale , I . G . j A . Leighton , F , Sykes , H . T . Sykes , VV . Rowley , H . Passmore , H . Nevilfp G . A . Nock , Dr . Barrett , and James Corpe . Visitors - Bros . E . J . Reynolds , 63 j and W . W . Adams , 1 C 44 , : The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of th „

previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballo taken for Bro . Leighton proving unanimous in his favour he was cordially welcomed as a joining member . The lodr / ' vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Barrett having been examined and entrusted , retired , and the lod ge was opened in the Third Degree . Bro . Barrett being re-admitted the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising in a most able and impressive stvle . The lodsre was closer ! ;„ it .

Third and Second Degrees . Bro . W . H . Kirby worked the 3 rd Section ofthe First Lecture . Bro . E . J . Reynolds 63 , vvas proposed and seconded as a joining member ' Bro . J . B . Corpe was elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting . He appointed his officers in rotation , and announced that the work would be the ceremony of initiaf-A

the charge , and the 3 rd Section of the Second Lecture ' The lodge vvas then closed . A resolution is in force at this lodge of instruction that brethren wishing to visit or join the lodge must in all cases produce their certificates , unless they are personally acquainted vvith one of the members present who will undertake to vouch for their qualification to be admitted .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the 17 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Ouecnstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros H J . F . Williams , W . M . ; H . Bright , S . W . ; J . Davis ' J . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec F . Craggs , S . D . j H . Blackman , J . D . j R . PhillinV I . G . , * R . H . Williams , P . M . ; and VV . Hide . P '

I he lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Craggsacting ascandidate . Bro . Hide offering himself as a candidate for passing vvas questioned and entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The loder :

vvas opened and closed in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . having risen , Bro . H . Bright was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed ,

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) .-A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 20 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there vvere present Bros . Charles Godfrey , W . M •VV Hillier , S . VV . ; J . C . Conway , J . VV . , * G . Read , VV . M . ' 511 , Ireas . j H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 , S . D . j VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , J . D . and O . W . Battley , LG .

The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Dehane being the candidate . After the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed , Bro . Chalfont being the candidate .

The lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree . A vote of thanks to Bro . C . Godfrey vvas unanimously passed for the very able manner he had performed the duties of VV . M . for the first time , which compliment vvas duly acknowledged . Bro . Hillier vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting—thc officers to be in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . C . G . Gray , W . M . ; J . Duncan , S . W . ; G . T . Chretien , J . W . ; J . Petch , P . G . S . B . Herts , acting Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; H . J . Kimbell , sen ., S . D . ; R . W . Nicole , J . D . j A . Wolter , P . M ., I . G . j E . H . Bury , T . E .

Newman , VV . E . Manning , and A . Giddings . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas then rehearsed , Bro . Manning being the candidate . Bro . Giddings answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony

of passing rehearsed , Bro . Giddings being the candidalc . Bro . Wolter , P . M ., worked the ist Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Manning answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Duncan vvas elected W . M . forthe ensuing week , and appointed the officers m rotation . The lodge vvas then closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . - * meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 17 th uttA the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill , W . Present : Bros . G . Gardner , VV . M .: W . Middleweek , S . W . j C . J . Bye , J . W . j G . Davis , P . M . l 6 7 > Preceptorj W . J . Mason , I . P . M . 2246 , Sec . j J . C . Conway , S . D . j VV . R . Flack , J . D . j H . Armfield , I . G . j F ' Chandler , P . M . ; J . Powell . E . T . Ginder . R . H . Broom ,

H . Foskett , H . D . Smith , and R . J . Husband . The lodge was opened in due form , and the '"'" A of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . "' ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . R . J- Hus , ? being the candidate . The W . M . gave the charge ^ to . " * initiate . The Preceptor worked the . ith and . Sth Sectio"

of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . VV . « H "S ' week vvas elected W . M . torthenext meeting , and appoint his officers in rotation . It vvas proposed by the ' recc ' , i | seconded by the Secretary , and carried unanimously , ¦ ' the sum af live guineas be voted from the funds oj . lodge of inst uction , and be placed on Bro . G . p ! for list , who is a Steward for the Royal Masonic Institution Girls . Bro . G . Gardner in a neat little speech thanked 1 ,, brethren for their kindness . After " Hearty good wisties , the lodge vvas closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . i G ) .-A " > f " | rS held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Scarsdale » Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present -., . -f ^ G . A . Knight , W . M . j Joseph Cox , S . W . j K-W-tf ' . , J . W . j R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx-. ' ^ F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 , Sec j VV . Hillier , S . D . ; - A , A ; J . D . ; VV . B . Neville , I . G . ; J . R . Hubbard , W- \> -4 r , James Sims , P . M . j W . Dresden , E . E . GeHovvski , ¦ * £ Talbot , C . Woods , J . H . Neville , E . J . Green , an Swann , VV . M . S 65 .