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thanks for the hospitality they had received , and expressing tin ir satisfaction at the admirable working of the lodge . Bro . VV . H . Lee replied for the toast of " The l . P . M ., " and thanked the W . M . for the kind and flattering terms he had used in proposing his health , and the brethren for their very hearty reception of it . Since his connection with the Iodye it had always been his ambition to further its interests . He was pleased to find that his efforts had met with their

apjireciation , and hoped that he would be connected with the lodg'e for many years to come , and that the same rrood fellowship that now existed amongst the brethren would not be diminished in the future . " The Past Masters " was next given , and responded to by Bros . Mayes and Bird , who assured the brethren of the interest talcen by that body in the welfare of the lodge .

Bros . Weston , S . W . ; ' Unborn , Sec ; and Hurran , Treas ., responded on behalf of "The Officers , " after which the Tyler's toast brought a successful meeting to a close . The musical arrangements , which were of an excellent character , were under the able direction of Bro . Bayne , and one of the special features was a pianoforte solo very skillfully executed by Bro . Wright , Org .

HAMPTON COURT . —Electric Lodge ( No . 20 S 7 ) . —This prosperous vminsj lod >* e held a regular meeting at the Mitre Hotel , on the 2 fith ult . The VV . M ., Bro . VV . H . Preece , F . R . S ., was in the chair , supported by Bros . J . Hookey , S . W . ; T . Barlow , j . W . ; George Gregory , P . M ., Sec ; T . Fletcher as S . D . ' ; R . C . Leversedge as ' j . D . ; P . Estler , I . G . ; G . Harrison , Tvler ; Sir Charles Bright , P . M ., P . D . P . G . M . Middx ; E . ' B . Bright , P . M ., P . P . G .

I . VV . Middx ; and several other brethren . Visitor : Bro . P . 13 . Walker , 1761 , New South Wales . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the chair was , by request , taken by Bro . E . B . Bright , l . P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Middx ., who raised , ir . a very able and impressive manner , Bro . the Rev . VV . H . Denny , M . A ., to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The W . M .

on resuming the chair , appointed and invested Bro . Denny as Chaplain of the lodge . The ludfe being closed , the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet , served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Sadler . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the brethren returned to town by the <> 15 train , having spent a most enjoyable afternoon and evening .

CROYDON . —George Price Lodge ( No . 2096 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Greyhound Hotel , when there were present Bros . H . M . Hobbs , VV . M . ; F . J . Ridpath , S . W . ; E . Samuel , J . W . ; J . D . Langton , l . P . M . ; J . S . Fraser , Sec ; M . L . Levc'y , S . D . ; \ V . G . Goode , J . D . ; F . Cambridge , P . P . G . Org . Surrey , I . G . ; VV . G . Oates , D . of C . ; 1 . C . Leaver , Stwd . : VV . Lane , Tyler ; F . Blake

P . P . G . Reg . Surrey ; C . Holden , ) . Rosenberg , E . C . Holdsworth , Dr . Wilson , D . Guedalla , Dr . Matthey , J . C . Leaver , and E . C Leaver . Visitors : Bro-i . Dr . Smith , VV . M . 463 ; E . F . Daffin , VV . M . 753 ; VV . G . Fenn , S . D . 53 S ; L . Couilander , 975 ; and S . Potter , 1790 . The minutes of the last meeting and theemergency meet ing were read and confirmed , after which Bro . E . C Leavei

was passed to the Second Degree , the VV . M . afterwards giving the explanation of the tracing board . It was unanimously resolved that the lodge should take a share in the Langton Masonic Benevolent Association , and that the same be placed on the W . M . ' s Stewards' list at the Boys ' School Festival . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adiuiirned to refreshment .

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INSTRUCTION .

WUIiUTY I . ODOH ( No . 3 ) . —At the weekly meeting of this lod ^ t " , hell at the Alfred Tavern , Roinnn-road , Harnsbury , on Wednesday , tlie 2 . 1 rd ult ., there was a wry Janje muster of brethren to hear riro , I-. Solomon , P . M . 17 . 12 , rehearse the ceremony of installation , anvmj : whom were Hro * . W . A . Scurrah , V . G . S . of Works Middlesex ; ^ V . M . Stiles , P . M . 1507 ; l ' utland , W . M . 1732 ; Gregory , P . M . 1 : 38 ; l-ergusoii , P . M . 177 , Preceptor ; Holtun , W . M . " elect 131 * 4 ; Silvester , S . W , 195 , Treasurer ; Dimsiale , S . D . 1-107 , Secretary ; WhitiiiL ' , Wheeluck , Uleakltv

Messer , Ameiit , Wright , Thorn , and m-uiy others . The Iodije was opened in tlie Three Degrees hy Uro . Solomon , ; is W . M ., supported by 15 ms . Gre ^ . ry , S . W . ; Weakley , \ . \ V . \ Messer , S . D . ; Ament , J D . ; and vVright , I . fJ . ; and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Uro . Thorn acting as candidate . The lodge was resinned to tne Second Degree , and Uro . ( i . K . Uolton , W . M . eect r , iJ , w . isduiy onli-iated as W . M . elei . t . Hro . Solomon

then rehearsed the remainder of llie instalUlion ceremony in perfect style , ami tlie ollicers were appointed and invested in due fjrin hy Uro . Uolton . At the conclusion of thc ceremony a very nearly vote of thanks was carried by acclamation to Uro , Solomon far the splendid manner in which hi : had carried out the ceremonies . Pirn . O . ( Jreiiory , P . M . and V . V .. of several lodges and chapters , was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . A 1 Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

MYDG PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Porchester Hotef , Leinster-place , Cleveland square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Urns . K . C . Mulvev , W . M . ; Ios . Uailev , S . W . ; C . S . Mote , | . W . ; II . Dehane / P . M . i « 4 i / Sec . ; O . ' W . Uattlev , S . D . ; | . C . Tonwav , J . D . ; W . C . Williams , I . G . ; | . M . Wood , Stwd . ; K . 1 . Dav , Org . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 ; \ V . H . Chalfont , P . M . 14 : 5 ; R . P . J . I . atmdy , W . H . Wauham , K . K , Cursons , W . Robinson , and * ( . Smith . The ioiige was opened in due form , and tlie minutes of 'he la-t

meeting were read and contirmed . The i-t Section of the I- 'irst Lecture was worked by the W . M ., assir-ted hy the pre lire n . 'I he lodge was called oil" and on , and , after the usual prelimi » arcs , the ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Uros , Laund' and Cnrsons bring the candidates respectively . Uro . [ os . Ilailey was elected W . M . for next lodg ; meeting , and appointed his ollicers in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the li . dge was clo-ed . Jt has been intimated ihrtt Hro . Major-Gen . Laurie , Grand . Master of Nuva Scotia , will attend the ne \* t meeting on Moudav , the 51 I 1 inst ., at 8 p . m .

METROPOLITAN LODGK ( No . isoj ) . —A meeting took place on Monday , the 2 Nth ult ., at the Mo ^ ruate , Finsbnry-pavcment . Present : Uros . Thorn , W . M . ; 11 . W . Knight , S . W . ; Surridge , | . \ V . ; Ross , S . D . ; Sadgrove , J . D . ; 1 Y K , Smith , I . G . ; I . G . Smith , aciing Preceptor ; C . J . Scales , Treas . ; K . Storr , Sec . ; Saunders , Assist . Sec , ; and several brethren . Li 1 fge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous The in the

meeting were read and continued . lodge was opened Second Degree , and Uro . Preygang ans . vered the « juc = tions leiding to the Third Degree , ami was entrusted . Lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony o £ raising rehearsed . The lodge was closed down to tlie First Degree . On the second time of rising , Uro , G . W . Knight , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . In returning thanks , Hro . Knight . W . M . elect of the parent lodge , said he had never heard the Third

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Degree m ) rc impressively worked than the W . M ., Uro , Thorn , had treated the brethren to that evening , and he Imped the brethren of the parent lodge would attend in goodly numbers on Monday next . After ' * Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 6 J 4 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadillv , W ., on the 24 th ult ., when there were present Uros . K . Chamberlain , W . M . ; K . I . I ) . Hromlev , S . W . ; II . Crookes , J . W . ; L . Gunzell , S . D . ; C . Lambert , J . D . J . D . Graham ,

I . G .: W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Ireas . and Sec . - T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; C . F . Swan , J . Lee , R . J . Harnell , H . J . Pellatt , R . Fend ' iCk , James Rowe , \ V . Culverhouse , A . Clark , C . Corby , F . Kedge , 1 \ Dusterwald , l rank ( uilliford , J . Skinner , James Woodward , A . Weils , H . J . Weise , G . H . Reynolds , and G . WilMm . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Hro . W . C . Smith worked the jst Section of the Second

Lecture . Uro . I L J . Te latt having ollered himself as J candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , thc usual questions were put , well answered , and the brother retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . with the traditional history , liro . W . C . Smith worked the 3 rd Section of the Third Lecture . Lodge resumed to tlie Second Degree . Lodge closed in tlie Second Degree . On rising for thc lirst timr , Uro . K . J . D . Hromlev proposed that Uro . Joseph J . Lee , 217 , be a joining member of this lodt-fe of instruction- —seconded bv Uro , G .

Reynolds , and carried unanimously . On rising for thc second time , Hro . W . C . Smith proposed that Uro . E . J . D . I irom ley , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously , 'I'he W . M , elect was pleased to appoint his ollicers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Br > , G . Reynolds , Sic , proposed that the Fifteen Sections be worked hy the brethren of this lodge of instruction on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., and to say it would give the brethren great pleasure to see Colonial brethren present on that occasion—seconded bv Uro . W .

C . Smith , Preceptor , and carried unanimously . Thereupon Bro . G . Reynolds informed the brethren that Uro ^ G . P . Hertini had kindly pl . iced either the Carnarvon Room or the Masonic Temple at their disposal for the evening of the 15 th instant . Uro . F . Kedge then proposed that the Masonic Temple be used—seconded by the S . W ., and carried unanimously : Hro . G . Reynolds to convey to Hro . G . P . Hertini the , thanks of the brethren for his kind oiler of the rooms , which they appreciated much . Bro . A . Clark proposed that Hro . XV . C . Smith , Preceptor , be W . M . on the evening of the 15 th inst ., aud appoint his officers—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimouslv . Uro . XV , C . Smith , in replv , said he

appreciated the honour of Ynrvwg W . M . on the 15 th inst ., and trusted there would be a good attendance of Colonial brethren and others on that occasion , and also that the work would be done well and satisfactorily . Uro , \\\ C . Smith proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on thc minutes of this lodge of instruction to Uro . E . Chamberlain , W . M ., tor the very able and efficient manner in which he had occupied the chair Ior the lirst time in this lodge of instruction , and also for the beautiful and interesting way he had rendered the ceremony of raising , and the admirable manner in which he had set forth thc traditional histoiy—seconded by Hro . F . Swan , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on thc 2 yth ult . at the Courtlield Hotel . Present Uros . S . W . Keene , W . M . ; | . R . Hubbard , S . W . and Sec . ; S . Cochrane , J . W . ; Neville , & . !> . ; Aslett , J . D . ; WiiuUor , LG . ; R . II . Wiliiams , Silcock , Walter , Lobel , Pidcock , and Rayner . The lodge was opened in due form , and Bro . Dobel 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 . Hro . Dobel answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and the lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , aud Hro . Hubbard elected W . M . for the next meeting , The lodge was ^ then closed in due form and perfect harmony .

UUIQUE LODGE ( No . 1780 ; . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 2 sih ult ., at tlie (" town and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street , S . \ V . Present : Uros . Gibson , P . M ., W . M . ; Green , P . M ., S . W . ; Hayes , J . W . ; Houlton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , Treas . ; Coughlan , Sec ; Green , junr ., S . D . ; Mason , J . D . ; Taylor , J . G , ; Grist , and Roberts . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Hro . Coughlan being the candidate . Bro , Roberts , a candidate to he passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Sec nd Degree . Tiie ceremony of passing . vas rehearsed , Hro , Roberts being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . having been appointed at the previous meeting , and nothing further offering , the lodge was closed , A meeting of the Charitable Association was afterwards held , which proved favourable to Hro . Tavlor .

CREATON LODGE ( No . iygi ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at tbe Wheatsheaf , Hotel , Golu-hawkroad , Shepherd ' s Hush . Present : Uros . A . Cavers , W . M . ; Sims , P . M ., S . W . ; Mander , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; W . Williams , S . U . ; Austin , Treas ., J . D . ; Maloney , I . G . ; Davits , Preceptor ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Pindne , P . M . ; Marhh , Stoimttl , Uriclbart , Curtis , and Craggs . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed .

The Second Section was worked . The ceremony of initiation was rehears d , Hro . Curtis candidate . Uro . Marsh , being only an E . A ., answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and , having retired , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Uros . Stonnill and Curtis answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and the lodge . was resinned to the First Degree . Hro . Sims , P . M ., having been elected W . M . for the next meeting , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

HRIXTON LODGE ( Xo , 1949 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this very excellent lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 29 th ult ., at the I ' rince Regent , Dulwith-road , Heme Mil ) , Present : Bros . Jones , W . M . ; Hovce , S . W . ; Richardson , J . W . ; Andrews , S . D . j Axford , J . lX ; Phillips , I . G . ; Langley * , Sec ; Francis , Preceptor ; and other brethren . The lodge was opened , in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was ably rehcan-ed bv the W . M ,, Hro . Hooper being the candidate .

Hro . 1 looper , having proved his proficiency , was entrusted , and the lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and ihe ceremony ol passing rehearsed , Bro , Hooper actingas cam-idate . 'I'he lodge was clo- > ed m the Second Degree . Tlie W . M . ros-e for the first lime , and dues were collected , 'J he W . M . rose for the second time , and announced thai , in accordance wilh the usual custom , tlie Prccep . tor , Bro , Francis , would occupy the chair next Tuesday , 'llie W . M . rose for ttie third linn ; , aud received the " llea-ty good wishes " of the brethren , and the lodge was then closed in perfect peace ami harmony . Uye-law No . XI . of this lodge of instruction states that when the

balance in hand amonirs to , £ 'io ios . a ballot maybe taken for a life subscription to either of tlie Royal Masonic Institutions between tlie 12 members who have been most regular in their attendance during the preceding 12 months . As the requisite sum will he in hand on Tuesday evening next , a ballot will then be most probably taken . Hro . Francis-, Preceptor , will occupy the chair , ami a large assemblage of the members is confidently anticipated , the worthy Preceptor being highly appreciated by the brethren generally , all feeling that it is mainly due to Bro . Erancis ' s untiring and courteous teaching that this lodge of instruction has achieved that proud position it now holds as second to none for the truly Masonic unity among its members and correctness of ritual .

Telegraphic addresses ( Inland ) for the Freemason Printing and Publishing Works — "Freemason , London . " For jewels , Clothing-, Furniture , Banners , & c , & c—¦ " Kenning-, London . "

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

DRIFFIELD . —Londesborough Chapter ( No . 734 ) - —A meeting- of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , Ihe 23 rd ult ., for the purpose of installing the Principals and investing the officers . Companions were present from Hul , Beverley , Malton , and Bridlington . The installation ceremony was performed by Comp . W . H . Pm-ritt , P . ' / .., P . P . G . O ., and the following is a list of the oflicers : Comps . J . Scott Wilson , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ,

M . E . Z . ; J . Bordass , P . G . D . C ., M . C . H . ; Eli Bryan , M . E . J . ; Thomas House , Scribe K . ; D . Titterton , Scribe N . ; H . Holgreaves , P . S . '; G . S . Highmoorand W . Highmoor , Asst . Sojs . ; J . KIgey , P . Z ., P . G . A . S ., Tieas . ; Alfred Stanley , D . C ; . Severs and G . H . Potts , Janitors . After the ceremony the companions adjourned to the Keys Hotel , were high tea was served , and the usual Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured .

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INSTRUCTION .

CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . ; o ) . —A convocation of the nbove chapter was held at the Moorgate , Kinsburv-pavement , on Tuesdav , 'he 29 th ult . Present : CompF . I . C . Smith , M . E . Z . ; G . Oregon , II . j G . W . Knight , | . ; H . Siyman , O . I ) . ot C . Middlesex , S . E .: RatclilTc , S . N ' . ; \ Vhhing , P . S . ; Kanll ' mann , Carter , Hodgson , Stroud , Holton , Dean , P . G . R . of Dorset ; Tate , and T . C . Edmonds , Preceptor .

Chapter was opened in due form , and the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Dean candidate . After rising for the first time , Comp . Tate , M . E . /' . elect *« 62 , was unanimousl * elected a member . The companions were pleased to hear that Comp . Slyman , the esteemed S . E . of this chapter of improvement , was dulv installed M . E . Z . of the lielgrave Chapter on Friday , the 25 th " lilt . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held at the Porchester Hotel , Lcinster-place , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , \ V ., on Friday , the 25 th ult . Present : Comps . | . 'J ' . Mickelburgh , P . Z ., Z . ; H . Purdue * j . elect 834 , 11 . ; Capt . A ' , fwcols , P . Z ., | . ; II Dehane , I . 890 , S . E . ; \ V . H . Wadham , S . N . ; Capt . H . S Andrews , Treas . ; \ V . H . Chalfont , P . S . ; J . S . Pardoe , Z . 834 ; J . CrnUenden , \ Y . hdwards , ] . Jameson , and E . J . Dav .

'Ihe chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and contirmed . Tbe ceremonv of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Pardoe candidate . The ballot was taken , and on proving unanimous Comp , Pardoe was elected a member . After " Hearty good wishes" had been accorded , the chapter was closed , lt has been intimated that Major-General Laurie , Grand Master cf Nova Scotia , will attend the next convocation to-day ( Fridav ) at 8 p . m .

Proposed Chapter Of Improvement For South London.

PROPOSED CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT FOR SOUTH LONDON .

A chapter of improvement , to be worked under the warrant of the Industry Chapter , No . 1 S 6 , will be opened at the Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , Heine-hill , S . E ., on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at 7 . 30 p . m . precisely , and weekly meetings will be held at the same time and place throughout the year . Comp . Watts , P . Z . of the Panmure Chapter ,

No . 720 , has consented to accept the office of Preceptor , and as the excellence of his working in this Degree is so well known , his ability to fulfil the office with credit to himself and satisfaction to the members is undoubted . He will occupy the principal chair on the opening night . Comp . Francis , Preceptor of the Brixton Lodge of Instruction , and Comp . C . H . Phillips , H . elect 1 S 6 , have been elected to the offices of Treasurer and Scribe E .

respectively . These companions are so well known in South London in connection with the Craft , that the founders may be congratulated on having obtained their services . The very handsome miniature furniture of the late Panmure Chapter of Instruction has been purchased on reasonable terms . The joining fee is 2 s ., a payment of 3 d . for each night of attendance , or an annual subscription of 5 s ., and it is hoped there will be a large number of joining members on the opening night . The founders are all

energetic and hardworking Masons , and all that is necessary to ensure the success of the undertaking is the hearty cooperation of the R . A . Masons in South London , and , as in North London ; members of the Order have earned for themselves a high reputation for ' * North London " working , it is anticipated that , under the tuition of Comp . Watts , the members of this chapter of instruction will obtain for it such a reputation foe " South London " working as shall vie in friendly rivalry with that of their companions in the north of the metropolis .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

MARYPORT . —W . M . Sewcll Council ( No . n ) . —Ihe annual meeting of this council , for the purpose of installing the W . M ., was held in the Masonic Hall , Eaglesfieldstreet , on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult . Bro . P . de E . Collin , W . M . , G . J . W . Eng ., presided , when the minutes were read and confirmed , and Bro . W . Carlyle admitted to the Red Cross of Bab-Ion . Bro . J . D . Murray , P . M . 4

, G . D . C . Eng ., then assumed the chair , when Bro . J . Nicholson , J . W ., was presented and duly installed as W . M ., ably assisted by Bro . Chas . S . Lane , P . M ., P . G . S . D . Eng . The following brethren were invested as officers : Bros . Col . F . R . Sewell , S . W . ; George Dalryniple , J . W . ; James Dickinson , Treasurer ; E . B . Pcnrice , Secretary :

J . C . Thompson , S . D . ; J . H . Raven , | . D . ; Thomas Mandale , D . C . ; J . Paterson , I . G . ; J . Kendall , Stwd . ; and John Messenger , Tyler . Bro . Col . Sewell moved , and Bro . Collin seconded , a vote of thanks to Bros . Murray and Lane for their services , which received a unanimous vote . The council was then duly closed , and the brethren spent a very pleasant hour in the banquet hall .

A slight improvement has taken place in the health of Bto . Earl Granville , though his lordship is still confined to his bed . The Queen and Court reached Windsor Castle from Balmoral on the morning of Friday , the 35 th ult ., and in the afternoon her speech proroguing Parliament

was delivered in the House of Lords by Royal Commission . On Saturday last , at a Council at Windsor , the proclamation dissolving the House of Commons was signed , and a special Gazelle of the same evening made it public . A second proclamation for the election of sixteen peers to represent Scotland in the House of Lords was also signed , and afterwards published in the Gazette .