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Willcox , J . W . 1140 ; R . Barrow , P . M . 1774 ; J . Travis , I . W . 13 S 7 ; T . K . Peacock , 2231 ; H . Edwards , 2231 ; " F . Batty , W . M . 2231 ; A . R . Brett , 2359 ; J . Chenery , 317 ; J . Laurisch , 2359 ; W . A . Ward , 12 S 3 ; F . Coupe , , 1147 ; and E . Heyman , J . D . 138 7-The lodge was opened by the W . M ., and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The

ballot was taken for Air . A . Haivkins , and was declared in his favour . The initiation ceremony was performed by Bro . R . Swindells , W . M ., in a most impressive manner . The working tools were presented by Bro . J . Hardwicke-Marsh , S . W ., and the charge by Bro . VV . H . Jolliffe , J . VV . Bro . G . R . Lloyd , P . M ., Sec , then gave the explanation of the second tracing board in his usual masterly manner , and , by

permission of the W . M ., he deviated a little in order to explain the meaning and derivation of certain terms used in explanation of the tracing board as laid down in Kenning ' s " Encyclopxdia of Freemasonry " and other Alasonic works . At the conclusion of the lecture , Bro . Lloyd , P . AL , was accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . A telegram of apology was

received from Bro . James Ormrod , expressing his inability to be present . The Secretary gave notice that the annual Alasonic ball in aid of the Alasonic Charities will be held at the Church Schools , Urmston , on the 2 nd prox ., in connection with the lodge . "Hearty good wishes" were given by the visiting brethren , and was heartily reciprocated by the W . AL , after

which the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshments . The usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and responded to . In response to " The Health of the Visitors , " Bros . Dumville , Barrow , Veal , Travis , and Batty spoke in most eulogistic terms of the manner the lodge was worked , and what

great pleasure and information they had derived therefrom . During the evening Bros . VV . Dumville , Wilcox , W . Bowers , and Slyman added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening with songs and recitations , and Bro . Beevers' performance on 'he "Fairy Bells" was greatly appreciated . The brethren then separated , after a most enjoyable « vening . YORK .

York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . —A regular meeting was held at the Alasonic Hall , Duncombe-place , on Alonday , the 2 i *> t ult . The VV . M ., Bro . E . VV . Purnell , presided , and in addition to his officers , there were present Bros . ] . S . Rymer , P . AL ; Thos . Brogden , LP . AL ; Geo . Kirby , P . AL ; C . Al . Forbes , P . AL ; Rev . J . E . AL Young ,

P . M ., P . G . C ; J . Todd , P . AL ; Dr . Draper , P . AL ; Dr . Foster , P . AL ; Rev . A . Linley , P . AL ; Sir Joseph Terry , P . AL ; and visitors from Nos . 5 GG , 1611 , and 232 S . The minutes of the last renular meeting having been read and confirmed , and a joining member balloted for , the VV . AI . requested Bro . J . Sykes Rymer , P . M ., Sic , to occupy the chair for the purpose of passing Bro . Butcher ,

AI . P ., to the Second Degree . Bro . Rymer conducted the ceremony with dignity , and Bro . A . Jones , J . W ., carefully explained the working tools . In the course of some other business , a vote of thanks was passed , on the motion of Bro . J . Todd , P . AL , Treas ., seconded by Bro . Geo . Kirby , P . AL , to Bro . Hughan for his present to the lodge of valuable books relating to iSth century Masonry . The lodge was then closed .

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Albion Chapter ( No . 9 ) . —This very successful chapter held its installation meeting at thc Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , on Friday , the 18 th ult ., when there was a very large gathering of companions and visitors , including Comps . S . Vallentine , P . Z . ; W . H . Holroyd , M . E . Z . ; H . S . Friend , H . ; VV . Poupart , J . ; E . H . Bradley , Treasurer ; L . VV . Harvey , S . E . ; " VV . Bramham , S . N . ; F . B . Smith , ist . A . S . ; VV . G .

Dring , 2 nd A . S . ; H . G . Hast , Frank Barnes , E . J . Wickenden , J . Snowden , Howard Field , R . Turle , J . Start , S . R . Beardmore , J . G . Alellefont , Webster Norcross , VVm . Sexton , W . G . Dorrington , XV . Drew , and others' ; and among the visitors were Comps . VV . Willey , Jerusalem ; C . li . Ferry , P . Z . Prosperity ; A . R . Simmonds and H . Barton , Strawberry Hill ; Thos . Grifliths , P . Z ., and

Snowdon Kirk , All Saints ; C A . Robinson , Natalia ; F . J . Eadle , P . Z ., and S . II . Aleyers , Faith ; Bromhead , Clapton ; J . H . Aleggy , P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; Nelson Prower , M . E . Z . Farringdon Without ; F . A . Philbrick , G . Supt . Essex ; J . VV . Cain , S . N . Alanchester ; AI . Mildred , P . Z . Israel ; Jas . Thom , Henry Lavender , and R . Martyn , P . Z . 142 . The business of the evening included the exaltation of

Bros . W . Sexton , 1321 ; VV . G . Forington , 17 CG ; W . Norcross , 2101 ; and Chas . Alason , St . John's Lodge ; the ceremony being most ably performed by the Three Principalis and all officers concerned in it . 'i his was followed by the installation of the Principals for the ensuing year—Comps . ' H . S . Friend , Z . ; _ Poupart , H . j and Pritchard , 1 .: and after the re-assembling of the companions , by the

investiture of oflicers as follows * . Comps . L . VV . Harvey , P . Z ., Scribe li . ; Bramham , S . N . ; Bradley , Treas . ; Smith , P . S . ; Wickenden , ist A . S . ; Dring , 2 nd A . S . ; and Rawles , Janitor . The Al . E . Z . then presented a handsome P . Z . 's jewel in the name of the chapter to Comp . Holroyd , who made a suitable acknowledgement , . and the convocation of the chapter was then closed .

The companions of the chapter subsequently entertained their numerous guests at a sumptuous dinner , alter which the customary toasts were duly honoured . The principal speakers besides the Al . E . Z . being Comps . Philbrick , Harvey , Pritchard , Vallentine , Holroyd , Grilfith , and others . A great feature in thc proceedings of the evening was the

musical treat afforded by the exquisite performances of the Ateister singers , the newly-exalted companions , and Comp . I last , composing this charming vocal corps , supplying the whole of the vocal entertainment , comprising some of their most popular glees and solos , Comp . Pritchard being accompanist . A most enjoyable evening was brought to a close in true Albion style by all present joining hands to the singing of "Auld Lang Syne . "

St . Dunstan ' s Chapter ( No . 1589 ) . —This chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 10 th ult . Among those in attendance were Comps . Lieut .-Col . Henry Radcliffe , P . Z ., acting Al . E . Z . j Major J . W .

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Beningfield , H ., Al . E . Z . elect j J . W . Gaze , J ., H . elect ; Charles Moore , S . N ., ] . elect ; Capt . T , C . Walls , P . P . G . P . S ., P . Z ., S . E . ; W . Nuding , P . S . ; W . H . Clemow , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; W . E . Farrington , P . Z . ; Farthing , l . P . Z . ; R . Evens , and R . Skelton . The minutes of the previous cocvocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Lieut .-Col . H . Radcliffe

impressively installed Comps . Major Beningfield as M . E . Z . ; J . W . Gaze , as H . ; and C . Aloore , as J . The following officers were invested Comps . Cant . T . C . Walls , S . E . ; W . Nuding , S . N . ; F . Farrington , P . Z ., Treas . ; R . Evens , P . S . ; and J . Gilbert , Janitor . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer , and it was ordered to be entered on the books . In consequence of the absence of

the Treasurer , the audit was postponed till the January meeting . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . T . A . Woodbridge , C . C , I . P . Z ., F . Farrington , P . Z ., and others . The presentation of a Past Alaster ' s jewel to to the first named companion was necessarily

postponed . The convocation being closed , the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet , most ably catered for by Comp . Arthur Clemow . Upon the removal of the cloth a few toasts were given . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

Duke of Cornwall Chapter ( No . 1839 ) . — The installation meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 25 th ult . / at Freemasons' Hall , when Comp . Alfred H . Sakins was installed as M . E . Z . j Comps . Cox , H . j Howes , J . j Ayres , Treas . ; Mendelssohn , S . E . ; Almond , S . N . ; Perrins , P . S . ; Brown , ist A . S . ; Thos . Aloore Wright , 2 nd A . S . ; and F . Humphreys , Org . Comp . Hilton , in the

unavoidable absence of Comp . A . J . Dix , worked the installation ceremony to the great satisfaction of all the companions present . The companions adjourned to a banquet at the Holborn Restaurant , and spent an enjoyable evening , four children of Comp . Alendelssohn , the S . E ., contributing , by vocal

and instrumental music , towards this . From all appearances the Al . E . Z . will have a most successful year of olfice , as for the January meeting four exaltees are expected . Amongst others present were Comps . J . VV . Dewsnap , P . Z . j J . Culver , L . Wolff , J . S . Castiglione , and Edwin Styles .

BURNLEY . Nativity Chapter ( No . 126 ) . —T is old cen tenary chapter ( No . 4 on the original register of 1769 ) , held its festival meeting at the Bull Hotel , on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., when there were present Comps . T . Thornton , M . E . Z . j J . S . Horn , H . ; J . Shorrocks , POL , as I . ; I . S . Reevers , P . Z . j G . Oldman , P . Z . ; R . HarrisonP . Z .

, , P . P . A . G . S . j R . Nelson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . j P . C . O'AIalley , P . Z . ; J . Witham P . Z . ; R . T . Sutcliffe , S . E . ; J . H . Carter , S . N . ; H . Alozley , P . S . ; J . Smith ! J . VV . Clough , G . Grant , VV . Bracewell , C Ainsworth , J . Pollard , and G . Robinson , Janitor . Visitor : Comp . I . H Sillitoe , P . G . D . C . England , P . G . H . The chapter having been opened , and the ordinary routine

business done , the Al . E . Z . vacated the chair for Comp . Sillitoe , who , in his customary effective manner , installed Comps . Horn , Z ., and R . T . Sutcliffe , J . ( the H . elect , Comp . Pollitt , being unable to attend through illness ) , and also invested the following oflicers : Comps . Ainsworth , S . E . ; J . Pollard , S . N . j H . Alozley , P . S . j G . Grant , ist A . S . j C . J . Howson , 2 nd A . S . j R . Nelson , P . Z .,

Ireas . j G . Uldman , P . Z ., D . C . J and G . Robinson , Janitor j after which he delivered the addresses to the Principals , the officers , and the members of the chapter in such a manner as to gain considerable applause . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Comp . R . Harrison , in proposing a vote of thanks to Comp . Sillitoe , spoke in high terms of the work the P . G . H . had done throughout the provinceand of

, his readiness to assist them , even at so long a distance from his home , as Burnley . Comp . Reevers , in seconding the proposition , added his testimony to the work done b y Comp . Sillitoe . The proposition was carried with acclamation . The balance-sheet was read by thc Treasurer , from which it appeared that the chapter was in a most healthy financial

condition , and a sum of 10 guineas was voted to the East Lancashire Systematic Educational and Benevolent Institution . 'The chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . An enjoyable evening was spent , during which Comp . dough ' s vocal attainments and Comp . Carter ' s conjuring feats added much to the pleasure of ali present .

DEVONPORT . Friendship Chapter ( No . 202 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Friday , the loth ult . Comp . G . Bray was installed as Z . ; Comp , J , Bray , as H . ; and H . Holman , as J . The Installing oflicers

were Comps . W . Allsford , Ii . J . Knight , Rev . Dr . Lemon , P . P . G . J . ; H . Langmead , S . Jew , P . P . G . T . j and J . K . H . Harris was also present . The officers invested were Comps . J . D . Sandy , S . E . j J . Oldfield , S . N . j VV . Allsford , Treas . ; VV . H . Tucker , P . S . ; A . Broom , ist A . S . ; Dyer , 2 nd A . S . ; and T . Shears , Janitor .

DONCASTER . St . Magdalen Chapter ( No . 242 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held in St . Georj-e ' s Rooms , on Friday , the 25 th ult ., when there were present Comps . R . li . Ogle , Al . E . Z . j G . G . Wilkie , II . ; E . I . Hirst

acting J . ; fr . Rand , P . Z . j fr * . D . Walker , P . Z . ; T . Poster , S . E . ; J . Constable , S . N . ; fr * . VVebb , P . S . j S . Lester , Stwd . ; and J . Hirst , Janitor . Bro . E . Newsum , S . VV . 242 , was duly proposed and seconded , and will be exalted at the next convocation . The companions afterwards adjourned for light refreshment .

HIGHBRIDGE . Vale of Jehoshaphat Chapter ( No . 291 ) . The annual meeting of this chapter was held in the Alasonic Rooms on Friday , the 23 th ult . The ollicers for the ensuing year were installed and invested by Comp . W . Long , Prov . G . H ., as follows : Comps . C L . Thomas , Al . E . Z . ; H . B .

Crouch , IL ; A . VV . Peskett , J . ; T . II . Railton , S . E . ; Hitchings Davies , S . N . ; J . Burnett , Treas . ; ThomasG . Coggan , P . S . ; J . B . Sincock , ist A . S . ; II . W . Chapman , 2 nd A . S . ; T . F . Norris , Org . ; and W . Woodward , Janitor . After the closing of the chapter the members dined together , and thc usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were

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given and responded to . Comps . C . L . Thomas and T G Coggan filled the chair and vice-chair respectivel y . ' " The attendance at chapter was good , and the collectio of alms was devoted to the aged Janitor , who is recoverin " from a recent illness . **

- MANCHESTER . Alexandra Chapter ( No . 993 ) . —The animal installation meeting of this chapter wis held in the frVeemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Alonday , the 14 th ult . The chapter was opened by Comp . Peak . Al . E . Z ., who wa < - supported by Comps . C . D . Cheetban , P . P . G . D . C H - Buckley Carr . J . ; A . Ehlinger , S E . ; Allitt , S . N . ' - V

B . Outram , P . P . G . T . j H . G . Chils , J . M . Moss , H . Q Ward , T . 1 \ Alottram , and others . Visitors : Comas I H Sillitoe , P . D . G . D . C . P . G . H . ; J . Cliffe , P . Z . * -O YPC * Std . Br . ; Geo . S . Smith , P . Z . 645 , P . G . O . ; and other ' s After the opening of the chapter , dispensations were read for the newly-elected Al . E . Z . and H ., who had not filled the probationary chairs , and other business transacted , wh « .

Comp . Sillitoe , at the request of the retiring Al . E . Z . installed Comps . Buckley Carr , Z . ; A . Ehlinger , H . ; ' an - j Allitt , ] . He also invested the following officers : Como * - A . B . Outram , P . Z ., P . P . G . T ., S . E . ; H . G . Chils , S IN ¦ W . H . Peak , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . AL Moss , P . S . ; H . G . Ward , 1 st A . S . ; and T . T . Alottram , 2 nd A . S . He then delivered the addresses to the Principals , the officers , and

companions . At the conclusion Comp . Sillitoe was heartily thanked for his attendance as well as his effective and impressive rendering of the beautiful ceremony . The sum of five guineas was voted to the East Lancashire Systematic Institution , after which the chapter was closed and the companions adjourned to the festive board , under the presidency of the newly-elected Al . E . Z .

MILLOM . McKay Chapter ( No . 1390 ) . —Thefirst meeting of this chapter after its consecration was held in the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult , when there were present Comps . G . Dalrymple , P . G . S . E ., Al . E . Z . ; John Mills , P . A . G . S . E ., H . j John Atkinson , J . j H . F . Fox , S . N . ;

VV . Alandall , P . S . ; and others . The chapter was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Eight candidates were balloted for and accepted , and three being in attendance were exalted . A draft of the by-laws was submitted for consideration . With other general business the chapter was closed .

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Duke of Connaught Lodge ( No . igy ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the iOth ult . ( by dispensation ) , at Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , instead of at the obsolete Town Hall , Shoreditch . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , when the following officers were present : Bros . W . Christian , P . G . S ., VV . AI . ; T . Clark , P . G . O ., S . VV . ;

VV . T . Turnpenny , J . VV . ; J . Al . Klench , P . P . G . Sec , M . O . j and W . Beasley , P . AL , P . P . M . O ., Hon . Sec . The business of the evening was to advance Bros . Gilbert Stephen Southcombe , 749 , and Henry R . Stephens , 1370 , which was done in a most impressive and earnest manner by Bro . Christian , VV . AI . The routine business being ended , the lodge adjourned

to a most excellent banquet , served by and superintended by the hotel manager , which gave every satisfaction . The usual loyal and other toasts were given and received by the brethren , and responded to in a true Alasonic spirit , and the evening brought to a close by admirable speeches and songs , all of the brethren expressing their gratification at their new home ( though temporary ) , trusting it would be lasting .

Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 238 ) . —Thi * . lodge met at Anderton's Hotel , frleet-street , on the 15 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Nelson Prower , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . S . G . O ., Treas ., acting W . M ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro Arthur Clemow , * Harvey , S . VV . ; Holroyd , J . W .: Capt . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . H ., Sec ; and T . O . Harding , ALA ., P . AI . Amongst the

visitors were Bros . F . W . Driver , ALA ., P . AL , P . G . Stwd ., and the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , ALA . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . the Rev . R . C . Fillingham , ALA ., as a joining member , and it proved to be unanimous . A resolution to increase the annual subscription of the lodge was unanimously carried .

Bro . Fillingham was invested as J . O .. and apologies were received from Bros . Chauffourier and A- Clemow . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , served under the careful superintendence of Bro . livens , the manager of the hotel . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts received full justice .

In proposing " The Health of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the acting W . AL called the attention of tlie brethren to the fact that the lodge had ceased to be a Provincial lodge , as it met within the London district . I personally lelt sorry that the change had taken place , because there were several irood Alasons who had joined and

been initiated in No . 23 S , who were ambitious to wear tne purple of a province , as it was exceedingly improbable that they could all achieve Grand Alark Lodge honours . """*' ever , he hoped that " the powers that be " would not forget those lodges that by a recent edict had become non-pj" * vincial . Bro . fr * . W . Driver , P . AL , P . G . Stwd ., responds

at length in a happy speech . ,, , The Secretary proposed " The Health of the W . M- " thc course of his speech he mentioned the devotion w acting W . AL had always displayed towards the I >"" - Leopold Lodge . He was about to leave London for a lo" -. sojourn abroad . 'The speaker envied Bro . Prower s £ " 0 , fortune at being enabled to leave the land of cold ami » r > for the sunny clime that breathed " Sabean odouis , r ,, " | spicy shore of Arabia the blest . " In the numerous Iu" ! . . and chapters that Bro . Prower belonged there would ue ^ one wish that he would have a bun voyage and 3 sa

turn to lingland . . ., all (] 'The acting W . AL , having replied in a character-sue ^ able speech , gave " The Joining Member . " Bro tne R . C . Fillingham responded in a humorous tone . ^ "The Past Alasteis" toast was acknowledged uy Harding ; " The Treasurer and Secretary " by Bro- ""¦ and " The Officers " by Bros . Harvey and 1 Iolroyu . 'The proceedings then terminated .