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P . M . 733 ! Sixth , Bro . C . Lorkin , S . W . 1524 ; Seventh Bro . G . IL Stephens , 1 C 23 . ( Bro . C Lorkin put thc questions ) . Second Lecture : First Section , Bro . WarileU , VV . M . 95 ; Second , Bro . Moss , 1275 ; Thin ) , Bro . Brastcd , l . P . M . l-. e Fourth , Bro . C Lorkin , S . W . 1524 ; Fifth , Bro . E . | . Allen , P . M . 733 . Third Lecture : hirst Section , Bro . F . dwards , 12 S 7 ;

Second , Bro . E . Dignam , VV . M . 1524 ; Third , Bro . Vv ' alliiigton , P . M . S 60 . Bro . VVallinglon , Preceptor , proposed that a cordial vote of thanks be recorded upon the lodge minutes to the W . M . for the excellent manner in which he had discharged his arduous duties thai evening . He was speaking for all the brethren when he said Bro . Stephen's working had given the greatest pleasure . 'They had only recently elected

him an honorary member , and he ( Bro . Wellington ) had looked forward to the time when Bro . Stevens should work the Fifteen Sections . 'The idea had that evening been carried into practice , and they were obliged to Bro . Stephens ( or presiding that evening , and hoped he would occupy a similar position again in the lodge . Alter the W . M . had expressed his thanks for the honour dune him , lodge was closed , and a thoroughly harmonious evening ended .

DORIC LODGE ( No . 9 . 13 ) .- —A most successful fathering of thc members of the above nourishing lodge was held at Bro . J . Clayton's , Dukes Head , 79 , ' Whitechapcl-road , I' ! ., on the 24 th ult . The evening was devoted to working the Fifteen Sections under thc presidency of Bro . G . II . Stephens , S . D . 1623 . The W . M . was supported by among many others , thc following well known brethren : Bros . IJ . ' Cundick , P . M . 1421 ( Preceptor ) , S . W . ; B .

Stewart , 127 S , J . W . ; T . J . Barnes , P . M . 354 , and 933 , 1 P . M . ; VV . Musto , P . M . lypi , Secretary ; Dr . 1 . Loane , S [) . ; C II . Bardouleau , J . D . ; J . West , I . G . ; also Bro . VV | . Musto , D . Moss , C " Eschwegc , C . II . Webb , P . M . ; J . j . Berry , P . M . 554 ! II . Cotter , P . M . 554 . ' J- T . K . Job , VV . AL 1070 ; C A . Payne , W . M . < ji 3 i » V . Gray , V 4 S 1 ; J- IL Pringle , I . G , 7 . S 1 ; F . Robinson , J . D . 7 S 1 ;

and others . . Afterdue formalities lodge was advanced and the Sjctions were m ist ably worked by the following brethren : First Lecture : First Section , Bro . I . J . Barnes , P . M . ss 4 ; Second , Bro . Bardouleau , 1421 ; Third , Bro . Loane , D . C . 1421 ; Fourth , Bro . Richardson , 174 ; Fifth , Bro . West . M . C . or , ; Sixth , Bro . McDonald , J . W . 1443

and Seventh , Bio . Cundick , P . M . i | 2 i . Second Lecture : First Section , Bro . VV . Vi / zard , 1472 ; Second , Bro . Eschwegc , 1319 ; Third , Bro . VV . Musto , W . M . 1349 ; Fourth , Bro . Pringle , I . G . 7 S 1 ; and Fifth , Bro . Moss , S . D . 1275 . Third Lecture : First Section , Bro . Stewart , 127 S ; Second , Bro . Taylor , S . D . 551 ; and Third , Bro . Webb , P . M . 1 O 07

and 174 . At the conclusion of the working Bro . Musto proposed that a cordial vote of thanks , together with the honorary membership of the lodge , be given to Bro . . Stephens for thc able discharge of the duties of the chair that evening , during thc working of the Fifteen Sections . Having w jr ' . ced with Bro . Stephens many years , he felt lie would prefer to sec the honorary membership conferred upon the

VV . M . for presiding as he had that evening . It was an honour which would sit gracefully on lire . Stephen ' s shoulders , having been so ably earned . Bro . VV . II . Myers , P . M ., was also elected an honorary member of Ihe lodge , in recognition of his eminent services ! o the lodge and to Freemasonry in general . A large number of brethren were admitted as members , and the lodge was closed , a highly memorable evening having been passed .

SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( No . n ^ S ) . —At thc weekly meeting , on 'Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., the lod j ; e was opened by Bro . Wise , Preceptor , as W . M ., and the minutes of previous meeting having been confirmed , Bros . Hartley and Robinson were unanimously elected joining member . ' .. The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the sutmer table , and partook of refreshments . On the

icmoval ol the cloth , the usual loyal and Craft toasts were given by the Chairman , Bro . Vvisc , who was ably supported in the vice-chairs by Bro . A . Darch , P . M . 72 , and Bro . Bedford Levnere , l . M . 193 . In proposing "The Healths of the Preceptor and Secretary , " Hro . Darch alluded to the long and zealous services of each of those brethren , and announced that the members

of the lodge and of the Charitable Association connected therewith had resolved to mark their appreciation of those services by the presentation of a valuable gold albert and a handsome gold watch to those officers respectively . Bro . Darch was assisted in thc presentation by Bro . Leniere , who also testified to the great benefit lie had received from attending the lodge of instruction , and the

ready , genial , and courteous manner in which he had been constantly aided by Bro . Wise , Preceptor . The Chairman having acknowledged the testimonial in appropriate terms , expressed the hope that he would for many years be permitted to continue the most pleasing duty of his life , that of imparting instruction to aspirants to Craft knowledge .

The Secretary ( Bro . Walter Wood , J . W . 193 ) , gave a satisfactory account of the progress of the lodge , the attendance being fifty per cent in advance of corresponding J'eriods in previous years , a proof that thc removal of the lodge to ils present quarters was advantageous . The Charitable Association was also doing good work andstcadily contributing JCIOO per annum to the . Masonic Charities . Bro .

Wood said tic handsome present he had that evening received , acquired an additional value from the fact that the Secretaries of charitable associations received a snub at the last election for Boys and Girls , being in effect told b y the Governors of those charities that the money brought m by monthly and weekly instalments could be done without , and that the clerical work and responsibilities attached

to the office was unworthy the recognition of one honorary vole for each £ tuo brought up , as pioposed by Bro . Gladwell and his supporters . 'The No . 4 association , terminable in two years , would date from that evening , and and he trusted that every brother present would take a

share or shares and induce others to do the same , so that ballots [ or Life Subscrfbershrps might he fatten fortnightly instead of monthly as heretofore . After a few remarks by Bro . Holloway , a former Secretary of thc lodge , some excellent songs and recitations were given by the Chairman , Bros . Darch , Ford ,

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Hartley , C . Williams , E . Williams , Millard , Dunklcy , Probyn and others , and with " The Health of our host , Bro . Lloyd , " and a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman , a most successful evening was brought to a pleasant termination .

PERFECT ASHLAR LODGE ( No . 1178 ) . — The weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held on Monday evening , at the Jamaica Tavern , Southwark Park-road , Bernionclsey . There were present Bros . Chicken , W .-M . Prosperity , fis , W . M . ; F . sterbrouke , S . W . ; Davis . J . W . ; I . ardent , " S . D . ; Pulsion ! , J . D . ; Bear , l . C ; Kent , P . M . S 79 , Preceptor ; Parker , Sec ; and others .

I he lodge was opened in due form at S p . m . 1 he ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Butcher being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Bear , who offered himself as a candidate for the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in

thc Third Degree , and thc ceremony of raising was ably performed by Bro . Chicken . Thc lodge was resumed in the First Degree . During the evening every brother present was examined by thc W . M . in thc signs of the Three Degrees . All business being ended the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —At the regular meeting of the above successful lodge , held at the Grapes , St . 'Thomas-street , Borough , on Tuesday last , there were present Bros . R . C . Harrison , | . W . 1540 , W . M . ; IL Blackwell , S . W . ; W . I . C . Rea , J . VV . j A . New-house , J . D . ; C . M . Tate , l . C ; Charles Graham , Secretary ; F . " Croaker , Treasurer ; II . C . Ball , VV . Kfingcnstcin , G .

Edwards , II . Fowler , 11 . Chapman , Emblym Blitz , Isaacs Wingham , Martin Renaut Anncau , 132 b ; Austen , moo ; Dr . Collin , 1572 ; VV . Smith , 975 ; Blackwell , 1101 ; Ti . J . Lardner , W ., \ I . 1745 ; T . AlcButt , 1 ( 123 ; T . Butt , 907 ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting read and confirmed . The W . M . then introduced Bro . W . Stevens , P . AI ., P . Z ., to the brethren

for the purpose ot giving his reading explanatory of the entire ceremony of the First Degree . In the course of his introductory remarks it was apparent that Bio . Stephens had a very interesting lecture , and as he passed through the various points ol ceremonial he was supported by the numerous brethren . There is no doubt both officers and members of a lodge would do well in hearing the work , which Bro . Stevens must have given a great deal of time 111

prepaimg . At its conclusion the VV . M . proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Stevens for thc excellent way he had delivered his lecture , and expressing the satistaction of the brethren at his coming atiwug them . The S . W . seconded all the W . M . had said , and hoped that Bro . Stevens would

continue his labours in the other degrees , which was unanimously carried . Bro . Stevens returned thanks , and said he should be only too pleased to repeat his evening ' s work at any time he was asked . Other matters were disposed of , and the lodge was closed and adjourned , a memorable and highly instructive evening having been enjoyed by all present .

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JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 1 S 5 ) . — This old and flourishing c / iapto- met 011 the ) . | lli ult ., at the 1 'Ycemasons' Tavern . Among those present were Comps . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; Moss , IL ; Davis , J . ; Davagc , P . Z ,, S . E . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Ellborn , P . S . ; Davis , ist . Asst . ; and Mander , LP . / . The minutes oi the previous convocation having - been read

and confirmed , the election of officers for thc year ensuing then took place with thc following result : Comps . Moss , M . E . Z . ; Davis , II . ; Stewart , J . ; Davagc , S . E . ; Harfeld , Treas . ; Ellborn , S . N . ; Davis , P . S . ; and Parkinson , Janitor . The M . E . Z . having been elected to represent the chapter at the forthcoming festival of the Girls' School , and a Past Principal's jewel having been unanimously voted to

him , upon the motion of Comp . Harfeld , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . V- ' pon llie removal ol thc cloth the customary toasts were duly proposed and honoured . "The Health of the M . E . Z . " was ( latteringly proposed by the I . P . Z . The First Principal having responded , then gave " The M . E . Z . lllect . "

Comp . Moss , in reply , expressed his great obligations lo the chapter for having elected him to that high position , and although he could not hope to surpass tile efforts ot sonic of those who had preceded him in the chair , yet lie would strive to equal them . He had been many years connected with the chapter , and he looked forward with a great deal of pleasure to his year of office .

"The Health of the Third Principal" followed , and Comp . Davies replied . "The Past Principals" came next in order , coupled with the name of Comp . Mander , who brielly acknowledged the compliment . . 'The toast of " The S . E . and Treasurer " was then given

by the M . E . Z ., in which he expressed his personal obligations to those companions for the very valuable and efficient aid they had rendered him during his year of office . Comps . Davagc and Harfeld modestly replied . 'The toast of " The Officers , " coupled with the names of Comps . Ellborn and Davis , terminated the proceedings .

WEST SMITHFIELD CHAPTER ( No . 1623 ) . — This prosperous chapter held a convocation at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 23 rd ult . Among those present wc noticed Comps . Elliott , M . E . Z . ; Butt , 11 , ; T . Adams , P . Z ., acting J . ; II . J . Lardner , S . N . ; E . Mallett , S . E . ; Goodenough , P . S . ' ; Gardiner , ist Asst . ; James Stevens , P . Z . ( Hon . member ) . Comp . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., was a visitor .

Thc minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the M . E . Z . announced that thenworthy Comp . Stevens had kindly undertaken thc duties of Installing Officer , and would at once assume thc First Principal ' s chair in order to carry them out . A dispensation from Grand Chapter was then read , authoiising Comp . IT . J . Lardner to be installed as Second Principal of the West Smithlicld Chapter , notwithstanding he had not served the usual probation in the Third Principal ' s chair .

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'The arduous ceremony of installation was then ably performed by Comp . Stevens . Comp . Lardner was first installed as Third Principal , he was then duly inducted into the chair of II ., and Comp . Van Kaalte was installed as / . ihe ceremony of installing Comp . Butt as M . E . Z . was postponed , subject to a dispensation being obtained from Grand Chapter . 'The officers invested were Comps . Mallett , S . E . ; Kent , S . N . ; Goodenough , Treas . ;

Gardiner , I . S . ; Phillips and Grimwood , Assts . ; . Marsh , Janitor . A brother who had been duly balloted for was then exalted to the Degree of R . A . Masonry by Comp . Stevens . Previously to the lodge being closed , a vote ol thanks to the Installing Officer was carried with acclamation , and ordered to be placed upon the minutes . Comp . Stevens having brielly acknowleded thc

compliment , thc chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet . Upon thc removal of the cloth , lhc most important toasts were duly proposed and honoured , and a Past Principal's jewel presented to Comp Elliott , but in consequence ot thc lateness of the hour when lhc first ( oast was given , thc after proceedings were shorn of their customa ' ry interest and conviviality .

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PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 23 S ) . —A meeting oi this lodge was held on thc 2 is ( ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Among those in attendance were Bros . Alfred Tislcy , W . M . ; Harding , actin .-- S . W . Sir Charles Palmer , Bart ., J . W . ; John Henry " iJodson , Ireas . and M . O . ; W . Wigymtun , P . G . S . of W ., P . M ., and Sec ; T . C . Walls , G . invd . Br ., / . P . M . ; F . Farrington , J . O . ; VV . E . Farrington , S . D . ; C Brown , | . D . ; Gruggcn , l . C ; W . Farrington , Org . ; and Harrison , I vler .

1 he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of officers lor the ensuingyear took place with the following result : Bros . Riclmell , U ' . M . ; J . II . Dodson , Treas . ; and Harrison , Tyler . Upon the motion ol W . Bro . Wigginton , which was seconded by the l . P . M ., and carried by acclamation , an address to

K .. V . Bro . ILK . II . Prince Leopold , Dukeof Albany , was agreed upon , and the Audit Committee were directed to settle the preliminaries and other matters connected therewith , and to report to the lodge at its next meeting . Previously to the lodge being closed , a P . M . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the W . M ., who brielly returned thanks .

At thc subsequent banquet a few toasts were given and duly responded to . It was during the banquet that a return telegram was received from Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , thanking the brethren for their congratulations upon ihe sale arrival in England that day of himself and hhi betrothed wife , the Princess Helen .

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OLD KENT LODGE . -Thc regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at the Crown and Cushion , London Wall . Present : Bros . Blackmail , W . M . ; Gravel ) -, S . W . ; Griffiths , J . W . ; Pargetcr , M . O . ; II . Walker , S . O . ; I holauder , J . U . ; Nicliolls , S . D . ; Pitt , I . G . ; I urquand , Preceptor ; Money , Sec ; and A . McDowall , W . M . 97 , as a visitor . The ceremony of advancement was worked , Bro . McDowall actinc a *

candidate . In accordance with U yc-law IN ., Bros . Pargelei and Nicliolls were elected to audit the accounts lor thc current year . Bro . McDowall was elected a joining member of the lodge . Bio . Money proposed , and Bro . Nicliolls seconded , that extraordinary meetings of this lodge of instruction be held

on the lirst and lourtfi Mondays ot April next , viz .: on thc 3 rd and 24 th April , which was carried unanimously . On the motion of Bro . Turquand , seconded b y Bro-Money , Bro . George Clark , jun ., W . M . 2-4 , was elected to fill tlie chair at thc next meeting , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed and adjourned to the 13 th inst .

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NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE . -Royal Kent Chapter ( No . 8 ) . — -Thc annual installation meeting of this chapter was held at thc Masonic Hall , Maplestreet , on Friday , the 24 th ult . The chapter was opened in due form b y tlie M . W . S ., III . Bro . Adem Winlow , 30 " , assisted by Ins officers . This being the day to instal lhc M . W . S ., HI . Bro . C . I . Banister ascended the throne , and the M . W . S . elect 1 ) 1 .

, Bro . Robert Allan Luck , was presented to him by the acting Urand Marshal . Alter addressing the M . W . S . elect on the duties of Ins high and important office , the illustrious brother installed him with great care and solemnity , placinghim upuu thc throne of his predecessors . The M . W . S

then appointed Ins olhcers for the year as follows , delivering to each an appropriate addiess : III . Bros . Col . Monks , 30-, 11 . P . ; S . F . Bouslicld , ist Gen ! . ; J . J . Wilkes , 2 nd Gcnl . ; T . Watson , CM . ; C . R . Fry , R •H Hotham , P . M . W . S . Recorder ; and 11 . Maddison , Captl of G .

A vote of thanks was unanimously passed lo HI . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G . 35 ' , for having performed thc ceremony of installation . Three brethren were proposed for the next chapter . The brethren then adjourned to a banquet , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., when the usual loyal and . Masonic toasts were duly honoured . III . lire . J . S . Cumberland , P .. M . W . S . of the Hilda ; Chapter , V ork , was a visitor at the chapter .

LANCASTER . —Philips . Chaptcr ( No . 52 ) . —The annual meeting of this nourishing chapter was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Athemeum . Ihe chapter was opened by III . Bro . J . W . Baldwin , 30 " assisted by the officers . \ V . Bro . George J . McKay , Prov ' G . Sec Cumberland and Westmorland M . W . S . electwas

, , then presented by 111 . Bro . Longman , 30 , to 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , 33 , S . G . I . C , for installation , which he gave with his usual care and solemnity . The following brethren were then appointed and invested by thc newly-enthroned : M . W . S ., withappropriate addresses to each : III , Bro , Baldwin , 30 " , P . AI . W . S .: Bros . W . VV ,