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dates . He invested his officers as follows : Bros . IT . Ferguson , LP . AL ; R . E . Alitton , S . W . ; C . Bargery , J . W . ; Dr . D . Hendry , Treas . j IT . Marshall , Sec ; ( . Croxton , S . D . ; J . A . Kellie , J . D . ; George Alarsden , " I . G . ; R . T . Britten , S . S . ; R . Pollock , J . S . ; W . Warhurst , A . S . ; A . Child , Org . ; W . Gick , P . AL , M . C . j and W . Watson , Tyler . At the after proceedings a P . M . jewel was presented by the brethren . to Bro . Ferguson in recognition of his services to the lodge .

INSTRUCTION . ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 20 **) . —At the last regular meeting of this lodge , at thc Rising Sun , Globe-road , E ., Bro . I . P . Cohen , P . M ., was W . AL , and opened tlie lodge with the assistance of Bros . Shingfield , S . W . ; Abrahams , I . W . j Hughes , S . D . ; Aloss , I . G . ; W . Musto , P . M ., Preceptor ; Jones , P . AL ; J . IT . Pringle , J . T . K . Job , W . Yetton , P . AL , Treas . ; W . j . Alusto , AL Isaacs , G . IT .

Stephens , and others . Lodge vvas duly opened and thc minutes read and confirmed , and in due course the ceremony of initiation was worked in favour of Bro . Pringle , candidate . The W . AL , Bro . Cohen , worked , with the assistance of the brethren , the ist , 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections of the-First Lecture . Bro . J . R . Shingfield , S . W ., was duly elected to be W . AI . for the ensuing ' ineeting , and lodge vvas closed .

YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge vvas held at thc Green Dragon , Stepney , E ., on the 29 th ult . Bro . Ellingford was W . M ., and had the assistance of Bros . J . R . Shingfield , S . W . ; J . Andrews , P . AL , J . W . j G . IT . Stephens , S . D . j J . Taylor , J . D . ; Jas . Taylor , I . G . ; T . J . Barnes , P . AI . Preceptor ; J . J . Berry , P . AL Treas . ; W . Cross , Hon .

Sec . j A . Symes , Harris , Hopkins , W . Vizzard , 1472 ; T . J . Easy , A . Wood , and others . Lodn * e vvas duly opened and the minutes read and confirmed , and the ceremony of initiation was worked . Bro . A . Symes was candidate . Lodge was advanced in thc Second and Third Degrees , and on its resumption Bro . J . Taylor worked the First and Bro . Hopkins the Second Sections

of the First Lecture , the brethren assisting . 'The sum of two guineas vvas unanimously and cordially voted from lodge funds upon thc list of Bro . J . J . Berry , P . AI . of the mother lodge , and until recently the Preceptor of instruction , vvho again acts as Steward for the forthcoming festival of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution . Bro . Shin-rfield was elected W . M . for thc ensuing meeting on the Teth inst ., and lodge was closed .

DORIC LODGE ( No . 9 . 13 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Duke ' s Head , 79 , Whitechapel-road , K ., on the 25 th ult . There were present Bros . Hopkins , W . AI . ; Richardson , S . W . ; Lloyd , J . W . ; Stewart , Deacon ; Hirst , I . G . ; W . Musto , P . M ., Sec . ; B . Cundick , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Gaskell , P . AL ; L . Norden , P . M . ; T . Maidwell , P . AI . ; R . Durell , D . Aloss ,

Taylor , Tait , Alacgregor , Butler , J . Siegenbcrg , Job , Darlcy , Alacdonald , Stephens , and others . After due formalities the brethren devoted the evening to the working of the Sections , in accordance with the new bye-laws . Bros . Stewart worked the ist ; Lloyd , 2 nd ; Alacregor , 3 rd ; Richardson , 4 th ; Aloss , 5 th ; Cundick , P . AlfGtii ; and Durell , 7 th . This business fully occupied

, the evening , and , on the W . AL rising , Bro . Darley , of the Langthorne Lodge , 1 4 21 , vvas duly elected a member . Bro . W . " Richardson was elected to the chair for the ensuing Friday evening . 'The lodge was then closed . Another novel feature just introduced is the following : When the funds in the hands of the Treasurer amount to £ 5 5 s . a

ballot for a Life Subscribership 111 either of the three Alasonic Institutions is to be taken . Brethren who have attended the lodge eight meeting nights during the last three months are entitled lo participate in the ballot . This inducement , together with the excellent instruction to be derived here , will doubtless render the Doric Lodge of Instruction even better attended .

UPTON LODGE ( No . 1227 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held at the King and Queen , Norton Foliate , if ., on the ioth ult . Bros . Clark , W . AI . ; Dawson ? S . VV . ; Clcverley , J . W . j Alarsh , S . D . j Stroud , j . D . j Ford , I . G . ; A . W . Fenner , P . AL , Preceptor , and many other brethren . ... After due formalities the ceremony of raising was worked

Bro . T . Horley being the candidate . Lodge vvas closed at the conclusion of the ceremony when Bro . D . Aloss introduced a proposal to form a Alasonic Benevolent Association to enable each member to become a Lifc Governor of the Alasonic Charitable Institutions . The idea was warmly supported , forly-eight brethren immediately joining . Bros . A . W . Fenner , P . AL , Preceptor , vvas elected

President , Peircy , Vice-President ; Gieseki , 1 reas . ; and D Aloss , Hon . Sec . A Committee of the brethren was formed to decide upon tlie bve-laws , and to submit them to tbe brethren in print on Wednesday next , the 7 th inst . We wish the Asssociation every success , and as there is still room for a few more members , recommend brethren to send in their names to Bro . Aloss at once .

KING HAROLD LODGE ( No 1317 ) . —A meeting of this flourishing lodge was held on Saturday the 26 th ult ., at the Britannia Hotel , Waltham , Herts , under the presidency of Bro . Alartin , J . D . S 79 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . It being previously arranged to work the Fifteen Sections , Bro . Beavis kindly consented to

take the S . W . ' s chair , while the J . W . ' s chair was occupied by Bro . Reilly , P . AI . 1327 , P . P . G . P . Herts . Thc Sections ivere worked as follows : First lecture , Bros . Aloyes , Searle , Sillis , Reilly , Davies , Lewis and Sheppard . Second lecture , Bros . Sproat , Aloyes , Robinson , Beavis and Smith . Third lecture , Bro . Bradstock . Bros . Sillis , Smith and Emblin were afterwards elected as joining members . Votes of thanks were passed to the W . AI . and S . W . for

their assistance , and also to the brethren who had assisted in-working the sections . It vvas then proposed , seconded and carried unanimously that Bros . Alaitin and Beavis become honorary members , who , in expressing their thanks , congratulated the lodge upon its efficient vyorking and flourishing condition , and expressed their willingness to assist the lodge at any time their services might be required . The lodge , although situated twelve miles from London , is open every Saturday evening . andis well attended ;

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it is beautifully furnished with every requisite for use and ornament . It has contributed to the three charities , and intends placing a donation on thc Hon . See ' s ( Bro . Sproat ) list at the coming festival of the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , After " Hearty good Wishes" had been expressed , thc lodge was closed and adjourned .

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1445 ) . — The regular meeting of the above lodge was held on the 30 th ult ., at Bro . Kingston's , Moorgite Tavern , Finsbury Pavement , E . C . " Bro . Partridge , the Worshipful Alaster , and thc following brethren were present Bros . J . Robson , S . W . ; C . Robson , J . W . j Lakoum , S . D . j C . Smith , J . D . ; Kimbell , LG . ; W . IT . Alyers ,

P . m ., Preceptor ; Seymour Clarke , Sec ; AlcDonald , Holdon , Job , Ewen , Kempton , W . Batchelor , 117 S ; G . IT . Stephens , and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and on being advanced , Bro . Partridge was presented as W . AI . elect , and the ceremony of installation vvas excellently rendered by the esteemed Preceptor , Bro . \ V . IT . Myers , P . AL , and vvas

highly appreciated by all present . Bro . Partridge next worked the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Ewen being the candidate . Bro . Alacdonald worked the First and Second Sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Kingston , 1349 ; Stephens , 1 G 23 ; and W . Batchelor , 117 S , were elected members . The services of the Preceptor were next recognised , a cordial vote of thanks being accorded to

Bro . Alyers , who briefly returned thanks , and lodge was closed . At the meeting to be held on Wednesday next , a ballot will be taken amongst those brethren who have attended six times during the three months then ended , in accordance with thc bye-laws of the lodge . 'The sum of five guineas is at the disposal of the successful brother to be devoted to either of the Alasonic Institutions * .

TREDEGAR LOD * JE ( No . 1602 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Royal Hotel , Mile End , on the 2 SU 1 ult . Bro . G . IT . Stephens was the W . AL , and the evening was devoted to working the Fifteen Sections . The W . M . vvas numerously supported , there being present Bros . T . J . Barnes , P . AI . 554 , S . W . ; W . IT . Alyers , P . M . 1445 , J . W , ; B . Cundick , P . AL 1421 ,

I . P . M . ; T . Wooding , Preceptor ; B . Stewart , Sec . j J . Taylor , S . D . j Hammond , J . D . ; Hubbert , LG . j C . Kendal , W . AI . 1 G 2 *;; R . Durell , W . AI . 1349 ; w - Musto , P . AI . 1349 ; C . IT . Webb , P . M . 1 G 07 ; J . Magrath , W . AI . 130 G ; J . T . K . Job . W . M . 107 G ; H . 'Tapley , P . AI . 1076 ; J . Andrews , P . AI . 1227 ; IT . Phillips , W . AI . 205 j W . Pennefather , P . AI . 1623 ; Bonner , Coote ,

Brittain , Austen , VV . Hawes , r . C . D . renn , Richardson , Isaacs , Alacdonald , J . R . Shingfield , Clements , IT . Coningham , D . Aloss , J . H . Pringle , A . Robertson , Bull , Siegenbcrg , and many visitors . 'The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and , after usual formalities , the Fifteen Sections were admirably worked . At the conclusion of the working the following

brethren were elected members of the lodge : Bros . F . W . Jones , P . AI . 917 ; J . Catling , 1 G 79 ; TL Phillips , W . AI . 205 ; VV . Pennefather , P . AI . 1 C 23 ; W . C . Brasher , 1 G 23 ; IT , Tapley , LP . AL 107 G ; C . Richmond , 205 ; W . Hancock , 1259 ; J . Laurence , 132 G ; Gilroy , 1259 j J . Siegenbcrg , 212 j A . Billinghurst , 933 J Pcarcey , S . W . 1227 ; T . Horley , 1227 ; James Taylor , 5 ( Scotch Constitution ) j

J . Simkins , 1421 ; and J . Morton , 1259 . Bro . Clements liaving been previously elected W . AI . for the next lodge meeting , to be held on the 12 th inst ., Bro . Cundick , I . P . M ., proposed that a vote of thauks be accorded Bro . Stephens for the very able manner in which he had discharged the arduous duties of the W . AI . that evening ; also that Bro . Stephens be elected an honorary member . The W . M . briefly thanked the whole of the brethren for this mark of

appreciation of his endeavours , also thanking the brethren for rallying round him so numerousl y . A vote of thanks was proposed from the chair to Bro . Barnes , P . AL , for his kind and able services , and also to Bros . W . H . Alyers , P . M ., and B . Cundick , P . AL , in recognition of their valuable services . This was carried unanimously , and after other business , requiring the attendance of the Treasurer and Secretary , was pleasantly disposed of , a highly successful meeting was brought to a close .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held at the Alansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , E . G ., on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Stoddart , W . AL ; Aloney , S . W . ; Hallowes , J . W . j S . T . IT . Saunders , S . D . j Barnett , LG . ; Duret " , Preceptor ; J . D . Langton , Sec ; Steingraber , Pocock , Alorriss , Alarshall , A .

Tanqueray , Chubb , Garland , and Harding . Visitor : Bro . Geo . Wm . Bullen , Progress Lodge , 176 S . Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting werc read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened up to the 'Third Degree , and resumed in the First , when Bro . Alarshall , acting as candidate for the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and the lodge having been resumed in thc Second Degree , Bro . Alarshall

vvas duly passed to the Degree of F . C . The explanation of the second tracing board was given by the Preceptor . After the lodge had been called off and on , it was resumed in thc Third Degree , when the First and Second Sections of the Lecture werc worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Thc lodge was then closed down to the First Degree , and before it was closed , Bro . Aloney vvas elected W . AI . for the next meeting , and Bro . Geo . William Bullen , 176 S , was elected a member of the lodge .

GATESHEAD - ON - TYNE . —Industry Lodge ( No . 4 S ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., when there was a good attendance . Bru . John Wood , P . AL , in succession to Bro . Whitfield , P . AI . was elected President , Bro . AL Corbitt was reelected 'Treas ., Bro . Whitfield vvas appointed Secretary , and Bro . Joshua Curry 'T yler for the ensuing year . It was

arranged that the work for the December meeting should be the First and Second Degrees . 'The annual supper was afterwards held , when Bro . I . G . Smith , W . M . 4 S , proposed " The Health of Bros . R . Whitfield , P . AL , and John Wood , P . AL , " for their services in connection with the lodge . Both brethren responded , and urged on the visitors and members to increase the numbers and to attend regularly on each instruction night .

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SUNDERLAND . —Strict Benevolence Chapter ( No . 97 ) . —A meeting of this chapter took place at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 17 th ult . Comp . R . Candish , Z . ; Ex . Comp . Thomas AL Watson , H . ; and Ex . Comp . T . Twizell , acting J . The election of Principals and

officers took place as follows : Ex . Comp . T . Al . Watson , ' / .. ; Ex . Comp . G . Bernard , H . j Comp . G . Porteous , J . ; Comp . R . Singleton , S . E . ; Comp . H . W . Emerson , S . N . ; Comp . C . AIcNamara , P . S . : Ex . Comp . W . Liddell , P . Z ., Treas . j and Comp . John Thompson , Janitor .

SHEERNESS-ON-SEA . — Adam ' s Chapter ( No , 15 S ) . —The members of this old and flourishing chapter ( premier chapter of the Province of Kent ) met at the Alasonic Rooms , Victoria Buildings , Trinity-road , on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., for the purpose of installing the Ihrec Principles and investing the officers for the year . At five p . m . the chapter was ooened in due form . In the .

absence of the AI . E . Z ., Comp . J . Hancock , M . E . Comp . W . Pannell , P . Z ., took the chair of Z ., supported by E . Comps . A . Bourne , TL ; J . Woodley , J . j Bagshaw , P . Z ., Scribe ; AL J . Sullivan , S . N . ; A . Spears , P . Z ., P . P . G . Sd . Br ., Treasurer ,- and IT . J . Penney , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . There was a goodly number of companions of the chapter present , and amongst the visitors were ALE .

Comps . 1 . S . Warne , Prov . Grand Scribe E . of Kent ; and J . P . Griffin , M . E . Z . 20 . After the confirmation of thc minutes of the previous convocation and reading ot the balance-sheet , which shows the chapter to be financially in a satisfactory state , the ceremony of installation vvas proceeded with by ALE . Comp . VV . Pannell installing E . Comp . A . Bourne , asZ ., the H . E . Comp . J . Woodley was then installed bv

ALE . Comp . A . Spears , and the J ., Comp . AT . J . Sullivan , by E . Comp . J . Bagshaw , thus avoiding the monotony of hearing the same voice through the whole of the ceremony . On the re-admission of thc companions , ALE . Comp . A . Spears addressed them and saluted the Principals , also gave the honours to the representative of the Provincial Grand Chapter . M . E . Comp . VV . Pannell then gave the addresses to the officers and companions , and this finishing the business of the chapter it vvas closed in due form .

The companions then adjourned to the Royal Hotel to a banquet of tne most recherche character , after which the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given , and the evening spent in a most pleasant and enjoyable manner . BRIGHTON . —Royal Sussex Chapter ( No . 732 ) . — Ihe annual installation meeting of the above chapter was held at the Royal Pavilion on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., attended

anu was by the largest number of companions that had ever met at a chapter in Sussex . The occasion had a double interest , because it vvas to instal as AI . E . Z . Comp . J . M . Kidd , the well-known and popular Prov . G . D . of C , and also because the recently appointed Grand Superintendent , Sir VV . VV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P . had sigmned Jus intention to pay his first official visit in thc

the province to this chapter . He was accompanied by Comp . J . IT . Scott , P . G . Standard Bearer , Prov . G . H . ( who is also a P . Z . and the father of this chapter ) , and the officers of Prov . Grand Chapter . The chapter was opened punctually at 4 . 30 , and after the report of the Audit Committee , which lecommended a donation irom the funds of tl *» .-I ,-,.,..,.. „ c /• . „ »_ n ... *¦** i iu tus 10

. , . - ...... n . v . VL fr , me Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for A ged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons to be placed on the list of Comp . J . Reed , who has consented to act as Steward at the next festival , had been approved , the installation was preceded with , and Comps . J . AL Kidd was installed Z . j 1 j u V , 2 and ^ ° mon , J . The officers who had been elected at the last meetin-r were then invosteH

three candidates were proposed for exaltation , and the chapter vvas closed . The companions afterwards adjourned to the banqueting room , where a sumptuous repast was provided by Bro . L ) . Alutton , who had furnished an excellent bill of fare , which was faithfully carried out , well served , and highly approved , lhere were fifty-six comnanions moonf-. « ,,- - „ f .., •* ,. „• .

thirty-three were visitors , who had assembled in strong force to show their respect for thc M . E . Z . Among them were Comps . R . Crosskey , Prov . G . Treas . j Ford ? Prov . G . Reg . j Bransb y Roberts , Prov . G . 2 nd Asst . Soj . j p ; J Sm'tli , Prov . G . Standard Bearer , Z . , 466 ; J . Eastes Prov . G . H . Kent ; Byass , Z . 271 ; McWhinnie , Z . Si 1 ; k JS" ^™ "'' Bndley , P . Z . 624 ,- W . I . Mairiott

yj . y , m . r ., . 0 . Lomps . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E . and Comp . 1 . Fenn , P . G . S . B ., had accepted invitations to be present , but were prevented from attending at the last moment by other engagements . After the usual Royal lir c . J' ° - ? , r , toasts ' thenan - * - ° f Comp . J . H . Scott , I . G . Standard Bearer , was coupled with the toast of "The Officers of Grand Chapter . " "The Health of the Grand

superintendent" then foi owed , which was acknowledged by Sir VV . VV Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., who expressed his satisfaction at the state of Royal Arch Alasonry in the province , and hoped it would continue to prosper . Comp . . ' I , ' 1 ' OV < 9 ' ' , ' , had a S ain to re P-y to the toast of his health and of the Prov . Grand Officers , and in the couise of his speech alluded to some remarks he had made

twenty-two years ago , at the consecration of the chapter , when , as I rincipal bojourner , in returning thanks for the toast of " J he Officers ot the Chapter" he had reminded the AI . E . Z . and companions that the officers vverefor the most part the parents and originators of the chapter , and were most anxious to train up their child in the way it should go ; that they should be lealous of rs hoim ,,,-. .- ,, „! m „ ,....: i '

and endeavour to promote the honour of heir chanter unsullied , and keep its reputation without a flaw , and hoped by strict attention to their duties , by faithfully adhering to the principles and practice o the Order , to place this young chapter on such a footing that when it was old it sl . ould not be found departing from thc sruidance and insirnrfi ™ « r : > .- , u

He thought he might say that the chapter did reflect credit on its originators , and they mi ght be congratulated on the unvarying success which had attended it since its consecration . He was now the only subscribing member whose name was on the warrant , and he hoped to continue a member for many years . " The Health of the Principals" then followed , which was received wilh acclamation . Comp . J . AL Kidd , Z ., thanked the companions for the kind manner in which his name had been received , and assured them that