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many of them were aware , enjoyed the privilege of presiding over a London lodge ( the Lewis ) , ten years ago , and he was still a member of it , at the same time he felt very sensible of the great honour the members of the Urmston Lodge had done him in placing him in such an important position , and assured them they would not regret their confidence . He was very fond of work ; and trusted

they would find him plenty to do , and that at the termination of his year of office he should have done a little more for Freemasonry in general , and the Urmston Lodge in particular . The Worshipful Master , in a graceful speech , proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Slyman , " and referred to the popularity that brother enjoyed , and the admirable

manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of W . M . and Installing Master . As a slight acknowledgment for his valuable and highly appreciated services , he ( Bro . Bone ) felt great pleasure in presenting Bro . Slyman with a gold P . M . ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester ) , and hoped he might long be spared to wear it . In conclusion he called upon the brethren to drink the health of their I . P . M .

The invitation was promptly responded to , and Bro . Slyman returned thanks in appropriate terms . Other toasts , including " The P . M . ' s ; " "The Masonic Charities ; " " The Visiting Brethren ; " "The Officers ;" "The Neighbouring Lodges , " . & c , were proposed and responded to ; the intervals between each being enlivened with songs and recitations from Bros . P . Heaton , J . Bowers , Swindells , Littler , and Lisenden .

TEDDINGTON . —Sir- Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Clarence Hotel , on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Warner , VV . M . ; J . Finch , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Porter , J . W . j J . Filler , P . M . Treas . j R . VV . Forge , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C Middx ., Sec ; Hill , S . D . ; Simmonds , J . D . ; Barns , I . G . ; Chandler , P . M . ;

and others . Bro . Walden of the Surbiton Lodge was a visitor . Bro . Henry Cutler was passed , and Bros . E . Hall and F . J . jelly raised to the Third Degree . Both ceremonies being most ably performed by the VV . M ., assisted by his very efficient staff of officers . The by-laws having been read , the accounts of the past year were duly audited .

Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bro . Walls , I . P . M ., and others . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed , and the remainder of the evening was agreeably devoted to instrumental and vocal harmony , Bros . Porter , Hill , Hall , Walden , Piller , and Meddleweek , especially distinguishing themselves .

HEATON MOOR . —Prince Edward Lodge ( No . 2109 ) . —The installation meeting and Festival of St . John was held at the lodge rooms , Conservative Club , on the 19 th inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . Webster , after which Bro . VV . Goodacre , P . G . S . B . Eng ., Prov . G . Sec , accompanied by a number of Prov . Grand Officers , was announced , and received with customary honours . After the ordinary business had been disposed

of , the ceremony of installing the W . M . elect , Bro . James Henry Wells , was performed by Bro . Goodacre , who , together with the following brethren , formed a Board of Installed Masters : Bros . T . R . Peel , P . M ., P . J . G . D . East Lane ; H . H . Warburton , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; M . Thomas , P . M ., VV . M . 350 ; F . R . Cooper , P . M . 1055 ; H . Walley , P . M . ; G . Hunt , P . M . 1009 ; E . T . Everett ,

P . J . G . D . ; T . A . Hopewell , P . M ., P . D . G . D . C Bombay ; W . Cartwright , P . M ., P . G . Steward East Lane . ; W . Carnell , VV . M . 16 S 3 ; J . Bawden , P . M . 934 ; and H . B . Everett , ' P . M . 1140 . The newly-invested officers were Bros . J . H . Wells , VV . M . ; W . Webster , I . P . M . ; Edwin Broadbent , S . W . ; S . Irwin Thomson , J . VV . ; Rev . J . R . Buckley , D . D ., Chap . ; J . Gardner , Treas . ; T . A .

Hopewell , P . M ., Sec ; J . W . Berra , S . D . ; T . T . Shann , J . D . ; J . G . Bromley , P . M ., D . C ; VV . H . Mortimer , Org . ; arid A . W . Reynolds , I . G . The Treasurer's balancesheet was passed . It showed the lodge to be in a sound financial position , as yet only two years constituted , and , after fully endowing two chairs and half paying for a third

( in local Masonic Charities ) , the surplus assets over liabilities stand at £ 101 15 s . The lodge having been closed , nearly 100 brethren and ladies assembled in the drawing-room , and then adjourned to the large hall , where the banquet—provided by Bro . Mortimer—was served , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . J .

H . Wells . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , a special one in this lodge being that of "H . R . H . Prince Edward of Wales , " after whom it is named , by permission . The toast of " The Masonic Charities " was most ably handled by Bro . Dr . Buckley , the Chaplain , who is earnest in Masonic work , and is at present delivering a course of

lectures in the lodge on the Ancient Charges ( Book of Constitutions ) . The toast of "The Newly-invested Officers" was responded toby the at once popular S . W ., Bro . Broadbent , and Bro . Reynolds , I . G . During the evening the W . M . presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Wm . Webster , a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , which had

been subscribed for by the brethren , and was , as the inscription testified , intended as a mark of their esteem . The jewel is the second of its kind manufactured for the lodge by Bro . George Kenning . It consists of the arms of H . R . H . Prince Edward of Wales , in gold and enamel , with the P . M . ' s jewel pendant .

The evening ' s entertainment consisted of songs , glees , readings , & c , in the drawing-room and dancing in the large hall . The various rooms had been tastefully decorated for the occasion , a conspicuous feature being the large number of handsome pictures which embellished the walls , kindly provided by Bro . A . VV . Reynolds , I . G .

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Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 2 $ ) . —A meeting wis held at the Hertford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent Garden , on Friday , the 27 th ult . Present -. Bros . Geo . Deaton , W . M . ; Blum , P . M ., S . W . ; F . Deaton , J . W . ; Baker , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Deaton , Sec . ; Bullen , S . D . ; Price , . J . D . ; Ford , P . M . ; and Poulton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture were then worked . The lodge was

opened in the Second Degree . The ist Section of the Second Lecture was then worked . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . On rising for the first time , it was proposed by Bro . Bullen , and seconded by Bro . Baker , P . M ., that Bros . Price and Poulton be members of this lodge—carried unanimously . It was proposed

and seconded that Bro . Blum , P . M ., be VV . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The officers were appointed in rotation . It was also proposed bv Bro . Baker , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Ford , P . M ., that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Geo . Deaton , VV . M ., for the able manner in which he occupied the chair—carried unanimously . The lodge was then closed .

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 26 M 1 ult ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when the ' re were present Bros . Prior , W . M . ; Jackson , S . W . ; Dixon , J . VV . ; Speight , P . M ., Sec ; H . G . Pitt , S . D . ; Penrose , | . D . ; Vatcky , I . G . ; llutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . J . Pitt , P . M . ; Leng , ' Priest , and Emblin . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , alter the the of initiation

confirmation of the minutes , ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Leng personating the candidate . The lodge was then called off , and , on resuming , was opened in the Second Degree . The usual questions leading to the Third Degree were duly answered by Bro . Priest . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and all business being ended , was closed . The ceremonies were both worked by the VV . M . in a most

impressive manner . ZETLAND LODGE ( No . sir ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent's Park , on Monday , the 30 th ult ., when there were present Bros . T . Casclv , W . M . ; j . Cama , S . VV . ; T . Hill , J . W . ; T . Haiel , S . D . ; J . R . Smith , J . D .-, Eaton , l . G . j E . C . ' Mulvev , Preceptor ; P . Recknell , Treas . ; C . A . Itter , Sec ; B . Lyons , Palmer , Russell , Reach , Wood , Robinson , Passingham , H . BanesHall , J . Lawrence , and C . VV . Rex .

, The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . H . Bangs acting as candidate . The lodge called off and on . The lodge opened in the Second and Third Degrees , when the VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . Lawrence , VV . M . of the Crescent Lodge , who then most ably

worked the ceremony of installation . The lodge resumed to the First Degree . The Preceptor proposed , and Ihe J . VV . seconded , that the S . VV . occupy the chair at the next meeting . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . After the lodge meeting , three ballots were taken in connection with ihe Benevolent Association , which is progressing in a most

favourable manner . The officers for the current year are Bros . E . C . Mulvey , Preceptor ; P . Recknell , P . M ., Treas . ; Chas . Sheppard , P . M . 2202 , Sec ; and Chas . A . Itter , 1 S 9 J , 2191 , Asst . Sec . ; and it is gratifying to learn from the statistics of the past year that this lodge of instruction has made such progress under its new arrangements . Bro . Mulvey has proved himself an able instructor , as is shown by the number of attendances during 18 S 7 , and the number and

variety of ceremonies that have been rehearsed under his guidance . The change from the Red Cap , Camdcn-town , to the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , where Bro . Holden has placed a large room at the disposal of the lodge , has proved not less advantageous than the change from the Euphrates to the Zetland Lodge as the parent lodge . The members take an interest in the work , and have exerted themselves so successfully in the interests of Masonry as to be entitled to the credit of having set on foot the Regent ' s Park

Lodge , No . 2202 . It has also its Benevolent Association , which was started during the year , and numbers upwards of Jo brethren , amongst whom three ballots have already taken place ; while in the ballot for the surplus fees of the lodge of instruction itself . Bro . Sheppard has proved successful , and , it is believed , will place the amount at the service of the Old People . We may add that Ihe meetings are held every Monday evening at 8 p . m ., and close at 10 p . m ., the last meeting every month , when the regular business is over , being devoted to the business of the Association .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ,, at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present Bros . C . T . Thomson , VV . M . 16 97 , VV . M . ; J . C . Conway , S . VV . j C . A . Bond , 142 ; , J . VV . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; O . VV , Battley , S . D . ; J ' . W . Cull ' , P . M . Sir , J . D . ; T . Middleweek , I . G . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1423 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab ; C . S . Mote , A . Cornwall , and others .

The lodge was opened in duelorm , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cornwall candidate ; he was afterwards examined and entrusted , and the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Conway was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . A motion by Bro . Dehane

to alter by-law No . 7 was discussed , and it is to be read 111 open lodge for four consecutive meetings , in order that brethren may not plead ignorance of same . A hearty vote of thanks , to be entered on the minutes , was unanimously passed to Bro . Thomson for the very able manner in which he had presided as VV . M . for the first time . After " Hearty good wishes , " Ihe lodge was closed .

IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Railway Tavern , Battersea-rise , S . VV ., on the 26 th ult ., Present : Bros . Beddoes , VV . M . j Shoesmith , S . VV . ; Prince , J . W . ; Higerty , Preceptor ; H . Williams , S . D . ; Carter , J . D . ; Gomm , l . G . j Cooper , P . M ., Treas . ; George , Sec ; Squires , P . M . ; Brown , GUI , and Sprinks . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Brown , having offered

himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . Sprinks having been duly examined and entrusted , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bros . Williams , Shoesmith , Gomm , Brown , and Sprinks were elected members . Bro . Higerty was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting , when , by request of the brethren , he will work the ceremony of installation . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held 011 Tuesday , the 31 st ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . Petch , VV . M . ; G . Reynolds , S . VV . ; A . Cox , J . VV . j A . C . Halestrap , acting Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; J . Duncan , S . D . ; F . M . Noakes , j . D . ; Clarke , I . G . ; H . Hunt , Kilsby , Loomes , Snelling , and Barnes . The lodge was opened 'in due form , and the minutes ot the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Snelling answered the

usual questions leading from the First to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Snelling candidate . Bro . Kilsby answered the usual questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro ,

Kilsby candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . 13 ro . \ V . W . Snelling was unanimously elected a member of the lodge , being proposed by Bro . C . M . Coxon , and seconded by Bro . Kilsby . Bro . Reynolds was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed ,

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COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i 4 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 26 th ult ., when there were present Bros . B . B . Cox , VV . M . ; H . G . Marsden , S . VV . ; F . M . Noakes , J . VV . ; E . C . Mulvey , S . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . D . ; R . E . Cursons , I . G . ; VV . C , Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; VV . Brindlev , G . Grooves , II . S . Hunter , VV . S . Cope , VV . Hancock , S . Moss . ' A . Clatk , and H .

Martin . The lodge was opened in due torm , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . E . C . Mulvey worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . VV . Brindley worked the First Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . VV . Hancock having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . The lodge having been opened in the Third Degree ,

the W . M , rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction : —Bro . VV . S . Cope , 201 , proposed by Bro . W . Brindley , seconded by the [ Preceptor ; and Bro . H . Martin , P . M . 1329 , proposed by Bro . VV . C . Smith , seconded by Bro . F . M . Noakes . On rising for the second time , Bio . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . H . G . Marsden be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week ,

remarking , at the same time , that the S . W . had kindly that evening given up his privilege of occupying the chair to Bro . E . B . Cox —seconded by the J . W ., and catiied unanimously . On rising for the third time , Bros . E . C . Mulvey and G . H . Reynolds having been appointed tellers , a ballot took place for . £$ 5 s . out of the funds of the lodge for a snbscribership to one of the Masonic Charities . The ballot was declared to be in favour o £ Bto . A . Clark , who wished the same to be placed on his list for the Girls' School , as he intended to act as Steward at the forthcoming Centenary Festival . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 176 )) . —A meeting was held 011 Tuesday , the 31 st ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . H . F . VV . Williams , VV . M . ; Hubbard , S . W . ; Cochrane , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , S . D . j Dresden , J . D . ; A . Williams , l . G . j Read , P . M ., Preceptor j Weeks , J . H . Neville , Woods , and Sims . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist Section of the Lecture

was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . J . H . Neville having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was enirusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . A . Williams having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , the traditional history being also given . Lodge was regularly closed down in the Third

and Second Degrees . Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . It was proposed and seconded that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . H . F . Williams for the very able manner in which he had carried out the duties of this lodge for the first time , which was carried . It was proposed , seconded , and carried , that a letter of condolence be sent to Mrs . Strong on the death of her husband , a member of this lodge . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held 011 Thursday , the 26 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Jennings , VV . M . ; Craggs , S . VV . ; Cross , J . VV . ; E . Austin , Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . j Moss , S . D . ; Woodard , J . D . ; J . R . Allman , I . G .: Cavers , btwd . ; Josey , P . M . ; Cochrane , P . M . ; T . Wood , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Stonnill , Wiles , Martineau , Stroud , Arnott , Whittell , Cox , Hig'inson , Nashand Sansom .

, The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Martineau answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Jennings then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . T . Wood , P . M ., who rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . Wood then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Stroud , who rehearsed part of the ceremony of

installation , after Bro . Craggs had taken the obligation of VV . M . elect . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Stroud gave the three addresses . Bro . Craggs vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Jennings . The ist Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . Speigel , assisted b y the brethren . Bro . Craggs was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 28 th ult . Present : Bros . J . Brown , VV . M . ; D . Stroud , S . W . ; D . S . Long , J . VV . ; J . Davies , acting Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; R . II . Wimpey , S . D ; I . H . Wood J . D ; F . C . Hughes , I . G . ; D . Aslete , Org . ; F . Craggs , Clark , B . Kenyon , and Cochrane . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . H . Wimpey offering himself candidate for initiation

as , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony . Bro . Clark , oll ' ering himself as candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lod ge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Clark being candidate . Bro . Clark being a F . C . answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the Lecture worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Davies . Bro . Kenyon was electtd a member . Bro . Stroud was elected W . M . for next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ROBERT BURNS CHAPTER ( No . 25 ) .-A meeting of this chapter was held on Monday , the 23 rd ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Comps . VV . H . Baker , M . E . Z . ; R . S . Sly , H . j J . Harvey , J . j F . Hatton , Treas . ; W . Land , S . E . ; J . Kay , S . N . ; J . R . Tannerhill , P . S . ; W . Wingham , ist Asst . S . ; A . A .

brigout , 2 nd Asst . S . ; H . H . Smith , Stwd . . B . Bangs , Janitor ; T . Elsley , P . Z . j Robins , P . Z . ; j . E . Shand , P . Z . ; Deaton , G . H . Lindsey , and Renton . Visitors : Comps . S . P . Patterson , P . Z . 79 and 54 S , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey ; R . E . Goffin , M . E . Z . 1572 ; J . Gibson , Z . 1604 ; P . G . Baker , P . Z . 753 and 1260 j and G . VV . Smith , jun . 2005 .

Bro . C . C . Piper , 20 3 0 , was duly and impressively exalted a Royal Arch Mason by the M . E . Z . Comp . Walter Barnett was duly elected a joining member . The eleetion of officers took place . The M . E . Z . undertook to be Steward for the Boys' School . The Companions afterwards dined , and the usual loyal Masonic toasts were enthusiastically given and responded to , and a very enjoyable evening spent .

YORK . —Zetland Chapter ( No . 236 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , when there were present Comps . J . S . Rymer , M . E . Z . ( Lord Mayor of York ) j Geo . Kirby , H . j Geo . Garbutt , I- ' ' , J- J ' - - Treas . j M . Rooke , P . Z . ; A . Buckle , B . A ., P . Z . j RogersonM . E . Z . 1435 j E . W .

, Purnell , S . E . j McGachen , S . N . j S . Border , P . S . ( Sheriff of York ) ,- E . Carter , ist A . S . j T . S . Brogden , 2 nd A . S . ; T . G . Hodgson , Org . j H . S . Hopton , D . C ; J . Watkinson , Stwd . j W . G . Calvert , Janitor j J . Fairburn , Gramshaw , Cattell , C . Palliser , Waistell , Ward , Linley , Livesey , Lee , Draper , T . W . Wilson , Biscomb , Hey , and Bryson .