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mitv of procedure , they have set an example worthy of being emulated and imitated . The annual celebration of S , e great Masonic Festival of St . John , which took place at head-quarters in Hope-street , on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., tave further striking evidence of the vitality of the lodge , fnd the manner in which the whole of the business was conducted was at once a credit to those engaged in its performance as it proved a delig ht to all who witnessed it .

The chair was filled on this occasion by Bro . H . H . bmith , the retiring W . M ., who was supported by a full complement of his excellent officers . The unusually large and ' influential attendance list of visitors included the names of Bros . H . S . Alpass , Past G . S . B . England , P . G . Sec West Lancashire ; G . Morgan , P . M . 1035 ; L . Peake , W . M . rm ? : R . A . Bridge , VV . M . 266 , East Lancashire ; H . wih . P . G . S .: R . Washington , P . P . G . S . D . ; E . A .

Robinson , P . M . 659 ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O . ; F . J . Bailey , P G . S . D . ; T . Salter , P . P . G . J . D . ; J . Skeaf , P . P . G . O . ; D Jackson , P . M . 673 ; Henry A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of VV ; J . W . Ballard , P . P . G . P . ; G . Broadbridge , P . P . G . D C- ; Squire Chapman , W . M . 1013 ; A . Bucknall , W . M . 667 ; E . J . Callow , S . W . 1094 ; R . Martin , P . M . 11 S 2 ; J . Beesley , P . M . 823 ; H . Burrows , P . M . 973 ; R . E . Bence , 673 ; D . Gumming , 1609 ; R . Bethell , J . W . 1094 ; J . C .

Robinson , P . M . 249 ; J . Neill , 135 6 ; J . G . Bramley , 1609 ; and others . Bro Joseph Thomas , the W . M . elect , having been presented by Bros . J . Y . Callow and the Rev . H . G . Vernon , was installed in the chair by Bro . H . H . Smith , who performed the ceremony in a remarkably complete and impressive manner . The following were the officers invested by the W . M . for 18 S 3-4 : Bros . H . H . Smith ,

I . P . M . ; Leon Kretchman , S . W . ; Wm . Parry , J . W . ; Rev . H . G . Vernon , Chap , ( re-appointed ); Robert Foote , Treas . ; Wm . Foulkes , Sec . ; Albert H . Hallwood , S . D . ; W . B . Sweetman , I . G . ; J . T . Callow , P . P . G . Treas ., M . C ; Walter Burnett , Org . ( re-appointed ); J . G . Hallwood , S . S . ; J . Worthey , J . S . ; B . E . Bailey , A . S . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . Before the closing of the lodge a valuable Past

Master ' s jewel , manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , Monument-place , Liverpool , was presented to Bro . H . H . Smith , I . P . M ., in recognition of the excellent services he had rendered to the Craft generally and the Emulation Lodge in particular . About So brethren subsequently sat down to a capital

banquet , admirably supplied by Bro . W . S . Vines , P . P . G . D . C , of the Canton Hotel , and during the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . A varied programme was furnished by Bros . D . J . Davies , D . Williams , J . T . Jones , O . Rowlands , R . N . Hobart , J . A . Muir , A . Child , H . J . Nicholls , W . E . Stone , and W . Burnett .

HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the White Hart Hotel , on the 15 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Featherstone , P . G . S . Middx ., W . M . ; R . W . Forge , P . G . S . Middx ., S . W . ; Filler , J . W . ; Rev . F . J . C de Crespigny , P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., P . M ., Trek ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . D . ; P . L . ChandlerI . G . ; and others . Bros . Mahood , Knight , and

, Hunt were passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Ireland and Peat were raised to the Third Degree , the ceremonies being well performed by the W . M . with the able assistance of bis officers . The following notice of motion for discussion at the next meeting was handed in to the Secretary : " That the meetings of the Wolsey Lodge be held

henceforth at the Town Hall , Twickenham , instead of at the White Hart Hotel , Hampton Wick . " Whereupon another notice of motion was given : " lhat the meetings be held at the Rose and Crown Hotel , Hampton Wick . " The lodge was then closed and the brethren separated . There was no banquet .

BOLTON St . George's Lodge ( No . 1723 ) . — The monthly meeting-of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., at the Commercial Hotel , Bro . Rob . Latham , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . E . G . Harwood , J . W . ; J . B . Tong , S . D . ; N . Nicholson , Sec . ; Bardsley , I . G . ; and many other brethren . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the former meeting read and confirmedBro . Bolton was raised

, to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . James Heywood , P . M . Bro . Whe < vell was next passed to the Second Degree by Bro . Nicholson , P . M ., and Bro . Settle was also passed to the same degree by the W . M . ( Bro . Latham ) . Mr . Robert Gowanlock was afterwards initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason by Bro . G . P . Brockbank , the senior Past Master of the Iodge and W . M . 37 , the working tools of the degree being explained by the J . W . ( Bro . Harwood ,

Alayor of Bolton ) , and the charge delivered , as usual , by Bro . Brockbank . The lodge was exceedingly well attended , and it was remarked that all the brethren who had served the office of Master in this lodg e were at their posts and ready to take any part in the business of the lodge to promote its interests . A portion of the ancient charge was read by the Junior Warden , and the lodge closed in harmony .

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PERCY LODGE ( No . 198 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , N ., on the 27 th ult ., the following being present : Bros . Fenner , W . M . ; Moss , S . W . ; Powell , J . W . ; Gribbell , S . D . ; Cohen , J . D . ; Ashton , I . G . ; Pearcy , Preceptor ; Galer , aec . ; and 41 other brethren . The lodge was opened in

due form and the minutes of last meeting were read and Confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees and resumed to the First , and the W . M . at once proceeded fo work the Fifteen Sections , with the assistance of Bros . P . Ashton , 1507 ; J . Robinson , 1524 ; R . W . Galer , J . D . ' 366 ; R . Pearcy , P . M . 228 ; C . G . Sparrow , W . M . 1743 ; J . Cull , P . M . 1446 ; and J . A . Powell , i 85 , in the First Lecture : Bros . A . I . Dixie . 1 S 10 : D . Moss . I . W . 127 ?

C . Weeden , 813 ; and G . A . Powell , 186 , in the Second Lecture ; and Bros . A . Gribbell , 1538 ; R . W . Galer , J . D . ! 3 C 6 ; andJ . P . Cohen , P . M . 205 , in the Third Lecture . The Jwlowing brethren were unanimously elected joining mem-° sre : Bros . Patten , 813 ; W . Saint , 193 ; M . Isaacs , 511 ; y Donnell , 1524 ; J . Amery , 1326 ; B . Coker , 581 ; and ' -. Pragen , 15 . Very cordial votes of thanks were accorded to the W . M . « K the very able manner in which he had worked the

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Fifteen Sections , and to the brethren who had assisted him . Nothing further having offered for the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed in ancient form and adjourned till to-morrow ( Saturday ) evening , Bro . C . G . Sparrow , VV . M . 1 743 , having kindly accepted an invitation to work the ceremony of installation on that occasion . Brethren who can make it convenient to attend will receive a hearty welcome by the members of this , the oldest lodge of instruction in existence .

YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —A capital meeting of the above old lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 23 rd ult ., at the Green Dragon , Stepney . Bro . Brown , P . M ., was W . M ., and had the support of the following brethren : Bros . G . Price , S . VV . ; VV . Evans , P . M ., J . W . ; J . R . Sh ' mgfield , S . D . ; G . H . Stephens , J . D . ; A . Walter , I . G . ; J . J . Berry , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . Cross , W . M . 554 , Sec ; J . Taylor , and others .

After due preliminaries the ceremony of raising was well and carefully worked , Bro . Taylor being candidate . Bro . Brown also gave the candidate the benefit of the traditional history . Lodge was regularly closed down in the several degrees . Bro . G . Price was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing Tuesday evening . The services of Bro . Brown P . M ., as W . M . were suitably recognised by a vote of thanks being passed and ordered to be officially recorded upon the minutes .

DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —We had the pleasure of attending the above good working lodge on Friday , the 26 th ult ., at the Duke's Head , 79 , Whitechapel-road , and were gratified to find a capital attendance of brethren . This is not to be much wondered at when brethren are acquainted with the capital teaching to be obtained here and the truly comfortable surroundings of the lodge room

which , since the demise of our late esteemed Bro . J , Clayton , his worthy and amiable sister , Mrs . Farbridge , has kindly devoted to the use of the Doric Lodge . The chair was occupied by Bro . R . F . Hopkins , who was supported by Bros . West , S . VV . ; Smith , J . W ., P . M . ; Cundick , Preceptor , P . M . ; Musto , Hon . Sec . ; and some 20 brethren . The three ceremonies were very carefully and

well worked , affording an excellent evening's instruction and an inducement to visitthe lodge again this ( Friday ) evening , when Bro . J . West , 933 , will preside . A vote ot thanks was passed to Bro . Hopkins eulogising his work , and two brethren from 140 and 749 respectively were admitted members , and a higly enjoyable meeting terminated in due form .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 29 th ult ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , VV ., there being present Bros . W . H . Chalfont , W . AL 1425 , VV . M . ; H . Perdue , S . W . ; J . C . Rhind , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Sec . ; A . Herdy , S . D . ; S . J . Humtress , J . D . ; F . Chandler , I . G . ; I .

Lawrence , Steward ; E . A . Sugg , P . M . 452 , P . P . G . O . Surrey ; F . T . C . Keeble , W . M . 1426 ; G . J . Earney , W . J . Mason , F . Swain , H . J . Wood , C E . Williams , C R . Wickens , M . J . Green , R . E . Cursons , C . J . Morse , W . Middleweek , C . E . Botley , E . J . Fox , W . Death , H . Robinson , and G . Simpson . Visitors : Bros . C . Dickinson , 16 S 1 , and J . Woodmason , J . W . 1657 , S . D . 1642 . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes were

read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Keeble , W . M . 1426 , being the candidate . The First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren , and the Fourth by Bro . Lawrence . Bros . Dickinson and Woodmason were elected joining members . Bro . Perdue was also elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed in ancient form .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday evening last , the 23 rd ult ., at the Prince Regent Hotel , Bro . G . Monk ' s , Dulwich-road , East Brixton , where there was a considerable attendance of brethren , namely , Bros . C J . Axford , W . M . ; S . Richardson , S . W . ; W . Lucas , J . W . ; E . A . Francis , Preceptor ; C . H . Phillips , Treas . ; H . M .

Williams , Secretary ; G . W . Knight , S . D . ; E . A . Albert , J . D . ; H . Hooper , I . G . ; C . I . Earney , P . M . ; W . E . Farrington , S . W . 1 949 ; J . H . Hudepohl , Rd . Poore , A . Jones , F . Wootton , H . Martin , F . Hill , W . Millen , J . M . Buckley , C . J . Dore , and Evans , 1949 . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary , and

unanimously confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed , with Bro . Martin as candidate . Bro . A . Jones proved his efficiency in the Degree and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of Passing was rehearsed , Bro . Jones being the candidate . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bros . C . J . Dore , No . 1 949 , and Hy . Taylor , No . 177 were

, elected members . On the motion fil the Preceptor , Bro . S . Richardson was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . After " I learty good wishes " from the brethren lodge was closed in due form and adjourned in perfect harmony . The usual weekly meeting was again held on Tuesday evening last , the 30 th ult ., when there was a good attendance . Bro . S . Richardson , W . M ., was supported

b y Bros . Henry M . Williams , S . W . ; G . W . Knight , J . W . ; E . A . Francis , Precept . ; C H . Phillips , Treas . ; Richard Poore , acting Sec ; E . A . Albert , S . D . ; A . Jones , J . D . ; J . G . Banks , l . G . ; also Bros . J . Harling , P . M . ; Henry Baldwin , J . W . 1949 ; J . Warren , W . Miller , H . Taylor , Hy . Stokes , S . D . 1986 ; T . C Edmunds , 1507 ; J . H . Hudepohl , 1669 ; F . Wooton , A . Martin , Sadler , F . Hill ,

C . J . Axford , C I ' . Bruce , 1507 ; and H . J . Brothendge , 1649 . Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Theceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed by the VV . M ., with Bro . Phillips as candidate . Bro . Edmunds proved his proficiency in the Degree and was duly entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the

ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Edmunds as candidate . Bro . Baldwin answered the usual questions most satisfactorily , and was duly entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising most impressively , Bro . Baldwin being the candidate . Lodge was regularly closed down to the First Degree . The Preceptor , Bro . C . A . Francis , having been elected W . M . for the ensuing week ,

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promised to work the ceremony of installation at the next meeting . Bros . G . F . Bruce , 1507 , and H . J . Brotheridge , 1649 , were elected members . Alter " Hearty good wishes " lodge was closed in due form and adjourned to Tuesday next , thc 6 th inst ., at S p . m ., at the close of which the usual monthly meeting ( ist Tuesday ) of the Benevolent Association in connection with the lodge will be held , and two ballots of I 5 5 s . each will be taken .

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BATH . — Royal Cumberland Chapter ( No . 41 ) . —A regular meeting of this chapter was field on Tuesday , the 16 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . The following were present : Ex . Comps . L . Howes , M . E . Z . ; F . Wilkinson , H . ; Radway , J . ; Moutrie , P . Z ., as Treas . ; Becket , as E . ; Graham , as N . ; VV . Peach , Prin . Soi . :

Later , ben . boj . ; Knight , Jun . Soj . ; and Bigwood , Janitor . Of the Past Principals only the following were present : Ex . Comps . E . L . Hill , Hearne , and Dr . Hopkins , P . Z . 32 S , 587 , and 710 . Ex . Comp . S . Edwards , Z . 53 , attended as a visitor . Many members were present . The chapter having been opened thc previous minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Bail y , previously dieted ,

was duly exalted by the M . E . Z . in his usual careful and correct manner , and it should be added that the Prin . Soj ., always effective , performed his duties , if possible , more impressively than usual . The lectures were given by the Three Principals . No other business offering the M . E . Z . thanked the visitor for his attendance , and after he had suitably replied the chapter was closed .

WHITEHAVEN .-Sun , Square and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The annual meeting for irstalling the Principals of the chapter was held on Fridav , the 26 th ult . Comp . Geo . Dalrymple , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., M . E . Z ., presided , supported by the following ; Comps . lid . Clarke , P . G . Stwd ., H ., Z . elect ; F . Hodgson , J . ; J . T . Ray , S . E . ; VV . B . Cowman , S . N . ; VV . Bewlay , P . S . and

Treas . ; J . Casson , Janitor ; J . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; Ed . Tyson , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ; VV . Sandwith , P . Z ., P . G .-vN . ; Rev . Stuart Hall , Tom Dixon , J . J . Robinson , Chas . Gowan , Jas . Batt , L . Ward , VV . C . Johns , S . Blinkhorn , R . Thomas , W . Bradley , 371 ; and others . The minutes were confirmed , and Bros . VV . Carlyle , P . M . 1400 , and J . C . Thompson , 9 , were exalted to the Supreme Degree . The companions then adjourned for

refreshment and on their return to labour Comps . E . Clarke was installed M . E . Z . ; F . Hodgson , H . ; VV . Bewlay , J . and Treas . ; J . 1 ' . Ray , was invested S . E . ; W . B . Cowman , S . N . ; R . Baxter , P . S . ; and J . Casson , Janitor . The installing chiefs were Comps . Barr and Tyson , who always discharge their duties well . Five guineas were voted to complete a governorship , one joining member was proposed , and after general business the chapter was closed in due form . ,

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . — The first convocation of this chapter , since thc installation meeting in July last , took place on the 18 th inst ., at the High Schools for Boys , Fox-hill . M . E . Comp . Capt . Eugene Sweny presided as Z ., assisted by M . E . Comp . H . Mason , as H ., and M . E . Comp . R . Edmonds , as J . Among the other officers and Companions present were : Comos . E .

^ _?^ " '_ , V . V P i G-S- ^ S . Kent ; J . McDougall , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; A . Penfold , P . Z ., ireas r P . G . P . s ! £ ? nt H - Buttcr « PZ Scribe E - P-P-G . P . S . Kent ; W . Rees , Scribe N . ; E . B . Hobson , P . S . ; j . H . Roberts , ist A . S . ; G . Letton , 2 nd A . S . ; C Barth , Jos . Randall , G . Frost , D . Campbell , G . Nichols , C . Ellis , R . L . Appleyard , late 913 ; J . Warren , J . 13 ; and C . Jolly , 913 , ( Freemason ) .

ine Dallot was taken for Bro . Sidney Clarke , P . M . 706 , and proved successful , but that brother being away on "leave of absence " his exaltation could not be proceeded with . In reference to the decease of the late lamented Lady Holmesdale , itwas resolved that a letter of condolence should be sent from the chapter to Lord Holmesdale , Grand Superintendent of Kent , throusrh M . E . Cnmn . FW _> c

G . H . Kent , asking Comp . Eastes to deliver it to his lordship or not , as he thought necessary . Several candidates were then proposed for exaltation , and the chapter was closed in solemn form . The chapter has its own larder , and cellar , and certainly the handsome supper served by its caterer was all that could be desired , while Comps . Penfold and Mason , saw that the wines were promptly and liberallv distributed . J

The usual loyal and Royal Arch Masonic toasts were given and honoured , and then the M . E . Z . proposed the ever welcome toast of "Lord Holmesdale , Grand Superintendent of the Province of Kent . " He did so with especial feeling that night , and felt they would also record their regret at the great loss he had sustained in the death of his most estimable lady , lt was a loss that railed unon th _ . ir

sympathies as men and brother Masons for all who knew their Grand Superintendent must know and feel something of the grief that had touched him . He asked them , therefore to drink the toast with heartiness , yet with deep feeling . The next toast was that of " Ihe Grand H ., Comp . Eastes , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , coupled with the name of Como . Penfold . who

made a suitable response , thanking the companions for their condolence with Lord Holmesdale in his great bereavement ; it was a feeling that was deeply shared by himself , and he felt sure it was by not only every Grand Ulhcer , but by every Mason in the province , for such a loss was irreparable . Comp . Butler then proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z . " He believed in givinir honour to whom honour was Hue

and honour was most certainly due to their M . E . Z ., not only for his excellent Craft working , but for the rare ability he had shown in every office he had held that led up to the chair of Z . in that chapter . In responding , the M . E . Z . said he considered it a great honour to preside over them . He trusted that under his guidance the chapter would lose none ot its lustre . It was

a difficult task to follow such leaders as he had to follow , vet he trusted at the end of his year of office to merit their full and entire approbation . Comp . Mason and Edmunds responded for " The First and Second Principals . " The other toasts were "The Visitors" and "The Officers , " which brought a very pleasant meeting to a close . CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY . -Chorlton Chapter ( No . 1387 ) . —The installation of Principals took place on the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were pre-