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LANGTON IODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meetingof this lodge was held on Thursday , 25 th ult ., at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurchlane Cannon-street . Present : Bros . ] . E . Street , W . M . ; S . G . Glanville , S . W . ; A . Toulmin , jun ., J . W . ; J . Jupe , S . D . P . H . Hall , J- " ^ ' Balcombe , l . G . ; Jos . Langton , Hobbs , Burne , Knig ' ht , Marshall , Webb , Brewer , Gordon Smith , Cawston , and Mapleton . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last . nretine were read and confirmed . The Treasurer presented his

report for the past year , which vvas of the usual satisfactory character , and which complimented the lodge on its flourishing condition . It vvas unanimously adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Marshall offered himself as a candidate , and , after answering the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Webb gave the explanation of the second tracing board . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and

Bro . Glanville was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the second time , and a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Brewer for the manner in which he had fi " l the chair at the last meeting , it being the first time he had occupied that position in the lodge . Regret vvas expressed that through a slight misunderstanding it had been overlooked at the previous meeting . A similar vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the W . M . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the I . J .. A , ir ?_ e _ -l / ic _» il _ «&«

JUU S * ' - „ .. _ ..... At the previous meeting the following brethren were elected as the Committee for the ensuing year : Bros . Joseph Langton . J . D . i , P . M . 1673 , Treas . ; T . Burne , P . M . 162 ; J . S . Fraser , P . M . 174 , W . M . 3096 ; H . M . Hobbs , P . M . 2096 and 1790 , P . J . G . W . Surrey ; G . T . Marshall , P . M . 69 ; Gordon Smith , P . M . 2041 , G . Stwd . ; C . W . C . Webb , P . M . 1397 ; and J . D . Langton , 1 , P . M . 1673 and 2096 , P . P . J . G . W . Surrey , and C . W . Mapleton , S . I ) . 256 , Hon . Secretaries .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . W . Payers , W . M . ; A . J . Turner , S . W . ; W . H . Dresden , J . W . ; George Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; J . R . Hubbard , Sec ; J . H . Wood , P . M ., S . D . ; G . E , Wilton , J . D . ; C . E . Betts , I . G . ; James Sims , P . M . ; S . W . Keene , F . Craggs , W . T . Marsh , and G . E . Higginson . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Keene acting as candidate . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren ; the 2 nd and 3 rd were worked by Bro . Sims , P . M ., assisted by the Preceptor and the brethren . A vote of thanks vvas accorded to Bro . Payers for the excellent manner in which he had conducted the duties of W . M . for the first time . Bro . Turner was elected W . M . for the next meeting , when the officers of the lodge will be elected .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 179 O . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhavvkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . Jennings , W . M . ; Dresden , S . W . ; Cross , J . W . ; James Sims , Deputy Preceptor ; Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; Higginson , S . D . ; Woodard , J . D . ; Whittell , I . G . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . ; Alais . P . M . j G . Read , P . M . ; Stroud , P . M . ; Craggs , Arnott , Bick , Marsh , Woods , Gilbert , Martineau , Cox , Stonnill

Johnston , Love , Cramp , Sansom , Head , and Cotton . Bro . Gorr . me , l . G . 945 , vvas a visitor . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Craggs . Bro . Marsh having answered the questions of the ceremony of passing in a satisfactory manner , the lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the

ceremony was completed . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and , having been called off and on , was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Woods having answered the questions of the ceremony of raising , vvas entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony was completed . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Dresden vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting . The Iodge was then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . iSor ) . —A meeting vvas held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 29 th ult . Present : Bros . W . C . Williams , P . G . Std . Br . Middx ., VV . M . ; G . Swann , S . W . ; J . Blake , J . VV . ; J . Coliings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec ; P . Skar , S . D . ; David Stroud , J . D . ; W . H . Bolt , I . G . ; James Sims , P . M . ; W . Hunt , Green , and others . The lodge being duly opened in the several Degrees , many Sections vvere worked , and a very pleasant and instructive evening ¦ was spent . Bro . G . Swann was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 3013 ) . —A meeting was held at lhe Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 27 th ult . Present i Bros . j . Wood , P . M ., W . M . ; C . Hopkins , S . W . ; T . W . Biggs , J . W . ; M . Speigel , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Brown , Sec . ; D . Long , S . D . ; H . D . Aslett , J . D . ; Bickett , I . G . ; D . Cartnoll , P . M . ; F . Craggs , R . H . Wimpey , A . Williams , H . Clark , and W . E . Coat . Thc lodue vvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . A . Williams candidate . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . H . Clark offering himself as a candidate , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing . Bro . Long , assisted by the brethren , worked the ist Section of the Lecture . Lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . On the second rising , Bro . C . Hopkins vvas unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 26 th ult ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Gibson , P . M ., W . M . ; Hobbs . S . W . ; Badderley , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Piper , S . D . ; Grist , J . D . ; Stutfield , I . G . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Molony , P . Purnell , Shaw , and Evans . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Shaw , a candidate to be

passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Shaw being the candidate , Bro . Evans , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Evans being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting vvas held on Monday , the 29 th ult ., at the Gauden Ho ' tel , Claphamroad Station ( L . C . & D . K . ) , when there were present Bros . Westley , W . M . ; Cochrane , S . W . ; Templeman , J . W . ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Allison , Anderson , Stokes , Buulton , Lingley , Hook , Partridge , Chapman , Limozen , Hill , J . Wright , Steele , Wood , Chambers , Poole , Folkard , West , Russell , Jones , Smith , Livett , Stone , Cole , Cowland , and Grover .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed with all the usual rites and ceremonies , Bro . Cochrane being installed as W . M ., and he afterwards appointed and invested his officers . Bro . Westley , the Installing Master , gave the usual charges in a very able manner . Bro . Stokes having answered the usual questions of the ceremony of passing , was entrusted . Lodge vvas resumed to the Second Degree , and the Jeremony of passing vvas rehearsed , with Bro . Stokes as candidate . Lod

ge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Bro . H . Chambers , 1056 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Chambers duly responded , and hoped by constant attendance to render himself proficient in Masonic ritual . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the Preceptor announced that the officers for the ensuing week were alread y appointed . A cordial vote of thanks vvas given to Bro . Cochrane , P . M ., for his admirable work in the chair for the first Wne in this lodge of instruction . Bro . Cochrane returned thanks . " vote of thanks vvas also given to Bro . Westley for the careful

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way in which he had rehearsed the ceremony of installation for the first time in his Masonic career . Bro . Westley said he felt nervous with so many Past Masters present , but any fault he vvould endeavour to retrieve on some future occasion . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

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STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The election meeting of this chapter vvas held at the Ship , Greenwich , on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., and was attended by Comps . Elliott , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; J . Addington , H . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., acting J . ; Capt . C . W . Williams , S . E . ; C . H . Stone , S . N . ; Benedetti , ist A . S . ; Fry , 2 nd A . S . ; Major Williams , P . Z ., Treas . ; Patrick , Janitor ; VV

Cowley , P . Z . ; Fred . Hilton , P . Z . ; North , Fleck , Meirhoff , Dr . Makeham , Bumstead , P . Z . ; C . Woods , and Crook . Visitors : Comps . F . B . Williams , P . Z . ; and W . Kipps , P . Z . 79 . The minutes were read and confirmed . The result of the election was : Comps . Addington , M . E . Z . ; Tuck , H . ; Crook , J . ; Major Williams , P . Z ., Treas . ; Capt .

Williams , P . Z ., S . E . ; Benedetti , S . N . ; Fleck , P . S . ; Meirhoff , ist A . S . ; Charlie Woods , 2 nd A . S . ; and Patrick , Janitor . Comp . F . Hilton gave notice of a motion to present Comp . Elliott , M . E . Z ., with a Past Principal's jewel at the end of his year of office . He also reported the satisfactory progress of the Star Chapter of Instruction , of which he is Preceptor , and Comp . Stone is

S . E . The chapter vvas then closed . At the banquet which followed , the toasts of "The Queen and R . A . Masonry , " " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Z ., " and "The Grand H . and J ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were well received .

Comp . F . Hilton , P . Z ., ably proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z . " He said that Comp . Elliott vvas presiding for the last time that evening , and it would be a satisfaction to the chapter to know that , although he had been confined to his bed for nearly two months , he was able to be present to finish his work as First Principal . In reply , Comp . Elliott , M . E . Z ., said that that was the

eighth time he had occupied the chair of a lodge or chapter . He would , therefore , not apologise for his shortcomings , for all the companions would know them . He must say that he had tried hard to attend the meetings of the chapter ; but the dates of meeting vvere very awkward for him , coming at his busiest times . He was glad to be M . E . Z . of the Star Chapter , and he felt that he would be

amply repaid for his work by the goodwill of the members . He had now nearly completed 21 years as a Mason , and hoped it vvould please the G . A . O . T . U . to spare him 21 more years to be a member . The M . E . Z . proposed the toast of "Comps . Addington , H ., and Tuck , J . " Comp . Addington replied , promising to do his best next

year in the first chair . Comp . T . Grummant , P . Z ., acting J ., replied for Comp . Tuck . In reply to the toast of "The Visitors , " Comp . F . B . Williams said that as a founder and P . Z . of the chapter , he was always glad to be present as a visitor . It vvas a pleasure to meet the companions of that chapter , both at

work and at the banqueting table . He would gladly do anything for the good of the chapter . Comp . Kipps , P . Z . 79 , said that , although a visitor , he saw so many present to whom he vvas well known that he felt quite at home . He thought they should always feel at home in a Masonic lodge or chapter , as they met true brethren and real companions . He should be often a

visitor , but that his Mark lodge met on the same date as the chapter . The M . E . Z . proposed "The P . Z . ' s , " specially eulogising the indefatigable labours of Comps . Major Williams , P . Z ., Treas ., and Capt . Williams , P . Z ., S . E ., in furthering the interests of the chapter at all times , and specially at--a time when its numbers vvere low . To speak of the

lustre shed by Comps . F . Hilton , P . Z . ; T . Grummant , P . Z . ; and W . Cowley , P . Z ., during their years of office , vvould be but to gild refined gold . The P . Z . ' s were the backbone of the chapter , for without them it could not have existed . ^ Comp . Major Williams , P . Z ., Treas ., said that as senior P . Z ., and Treasurer , as well as a founder , he felt it a high

honour to be present . He had attended every meeting of the chapter with the exception of one , when he was 1000 miles away . He recalled his past years of office , and expressed his entire sympathy with everything that interested the chapter . Comp . Capt . C . W . Williams , P . Z ., S . E ., said that he and his father pulled well together , because he vvas such a

good father . He hoped to be spared long to hold office in the chapter . Comp . F . Hilton , P . Z ., said that it was nice to have two such able officers as those who had responded . The members stuck well together , and that was the secret of their present success . If they continued the same line of conduct they would increase in prestige and numbers . Of

course , numbers were of little use if they did not keep together . It must be noted that three companions who had been exalted together , had that night been elected Sojourners together . All took office together , and would , doubtless , work for the prosperity of the Star Chapter . The M . E . Z . proposed " The Officers , " pointing out that in their election the companions decided what kind of

rulers the chapter should have , and so settled the welfare of its members for many years . Comp . Stone , S . N ., responded , expressing his gratification at obtaining office , and regret at having to stand aside for a few years . Hhe hoped the newly-elected officers would have more work to do than he had had . The M . E . Z . proposed "The Health of Comp . Bumstead ,

P . Z ., " who had done so much in teaching the members the beautiful R . A . ritual . In reply , Comp . Bumstead expressed his gratification at receiving that honour . He was repaid for all his trouble by the results which he saw in the chapter . It was necessary to perfect oneself in a chapter of instruction , and he

was glad to hear that the new one vvas making such good progress . Comp . Tuck , J ., H . elect , who had arrived , apologised for his absence , and thanked the companions for the honour they had conferred upon him , after which the Janitor ' s toast brought a happy evening to a conclusion .

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CHORLTON - CUM - HARDY . — Chorlton Chapter ( No . 1387 ) . —The installation meeting was held on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall . There was a fair attendance . After the chapter had been opened , the annual balance sheet was , on a motion , adopted , the Auditor's report of same being very satisfactory . Subsequently Comp . Goodacre , P . G . Std . Br . of

England , and Prov . G . Scribe E . West Lancashire , installed the Three Principals as follows : Comps . J . Crompton , Z . ; C . Heywood , H . ; and A , E . Pownall , J . The remaining officers were invested by Comp . Goodacre as follows : Comps . S . Locke , S . E . ; T . Wilson , S . N . ; F . S . Bedford , P . S . ; J . Chadfield , Treas . ; J . G . Batty , P . Z ., D . C . ; and Wm . Chessyre , Janitor .

Comp . H . Marshall , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., vvas appointed Charity Representative . Comp . Goodacre concluded the ceremony by addressing the officers , and performed all the work in that business-like and satisfactory manner for which he is renowned . There being no further business , the chapter was closed . Before the proceedings closed , Comp . Chas . Heywood ,

P . Z ., was presented with a P . Z . 's gold jewel for his highly appreciated services during the past year . In addition to the companions mentioned there were also present Comps . J . Thistlethwaite , W . Hall , and Ball . Visitors : Comps . E . L . Little , P . Z . 1730 , P . A . G . D . C ; H . Crosby , 1730 : and Everatt , of the Architect Chapter .

After supper , at the social board , " The Health of the Newly-installed Principals" was proposed and responded to , also "The Health of Comp . Wm . Goodacre , P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . Scribe E ., " who , in reply , testified to the great pleasure it gave him to perform any service for the Chorlton Chapter , which he had been attached to since its foundation .

Songs and recitations were contributed by Comps . Pownall , Thistlethwaite , Wilson , and Lisenden , a pleasant evening being spent .

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STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 26 th ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps . j . L . Moore , H . 169 , M . E . Z . ; Templeman , H . 1339 , H . ; Wingham , 25 , J . ; P . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , Preceptor ; Stone , S . N . 1273 , S . E . ; C . " Woods , A . S . elect 127 s , S . N . ; W . Briant , 1329 , P . S . ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 1273 ; J . Addington , M . E . Z . elect 127 $ ; and Calloway . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed .

The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Grummant personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the dues vvere collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Templeman vvas elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . Votes of thanks were accorded Comps . Templeman , H ., and Wingham , J ., for their excellent working in their respective chairs , being the first time in this chapter . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and Comp . Addington vvas congratulated on his unanimous election to the First chair of the mother chapter . The chapter vvas then closed .

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EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met at the Ladbroke Hall ; Notting-hill , on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Rickwood , VV . M . ; J . N . Frye , S . W . ; F . C . Frye , J . W . ; Parkhouse , M . O . ; Huish , S . D . ; Monson , J . D . ; Dr . Pocock , M . D ., l . G . ; John Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; Wadham , D . C . ; Swan , and others . Bros . Dr . E . M . Lott ,

Mus . Doc , P . M . 5 , P . G . Org ., and Day , 22 , were visitors . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Challenor , of 1642 , was advanced to the Degree by Bro . Walls . Bros . J . N . Frye was unanimously elected W . M . ; John Mason , Treas . ; and Schofield , Tyler , for the year ensuing . A Past Master ' s jewel having

been voted to the W . M ., communications regretting absence were read from Bros . D . P . Cama , P . G . D . ( Hon . Member ) , Smont , French , Lawson , Stevens , and others . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The toasts were duly proposed in a most happy and genial vein . by the W . M ., and loyally responded to . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

FOREST OF DEAN . — Royal Forest of Dean Lodge ( No . 340 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on VVednesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Speech House , when there vvere present Bros . Harry Clark , W . M . ; M . F . Carter , S . W . ; J . S . Bradstock , J . W . ; Rev . Dr . Lynes , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Chap . ; S . J . Thomas , M . O . ; J . J . James , S . O . ; A . Stephens , Sec ; T . J . Nundy , S . D . ; Job Webb , Tyler ; J . Shaw Carleton , P . M ., P . P . G .

M . O . ; and Wm . Spence . Bro . M . F . Carter , S . W ., was duly installed in the chair , the ceremony being ably performed by the outgoing W . M . He appointed as his officers Bros . H . Clark , I . P . M . ; J . S . Bradstock , S . W . ; S . J . Thomas , J . W . 5 J . J . James , M . O . ; S . VV . Hadingham , S . O . ; T . J . Nundy , J . O . ; Rev . Dr . Lynes , P . M ., Chap . ; A . Stephens , Sec . ; E . James , S . D . ; G . F . Minett , J . D . ; G . W . Holmes , I . G . ; and Job Webb , Tyler .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

DARLINGTON—St . Cuthbert ' s Chapter ( No . 9 6 ) . —This chapter was opened at the Masonic Hall , Archer-street , on Wednesday , the 17 th ultimo , by the M . W . S ., HI . Bro . T . Ness , 30 ° . Ill Bro . Charles J ames Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , Inspector of the District , was announced , and received under an arch of steel and

saluted . The minutes of the last meeting vvere read and conlirmed . In the absence of the Prelate , 111 . Bro . R . A . Lusk , 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., took that office . The M . W . S . invited III . Bro . J . J . Wilkes , 30 , P . M . W . S ., to take his place and confer the Degree on the two candidates , Bros . Macdonald ¦

and Burns , which he did , and gave the ceremony most impressively , assisted by 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , 33 . The other candidate , Bro . Pearson , was unable to attend . Business of the chapter being finished , the M . W . S . closed the same . The brethren adjourned to the dining hall to enjoy an excellent supper , which had been arranged by P . M . W . S ,