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heartily applauded by the company , for thc _ high class character of the viands , & c , everything being all that could be desired . The line hall occupied by the lodge will be dedicated by the Prov . G . M . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe in the spring .
LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge ( No . 724 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , on Wednesday , the 26 th ult . There were present Bros . H . Trevctt , VV . M . ; J . W . Ballard , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; T . Chesworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . Cheshire ; VV . Vaughan , P . M . ; M . Mart , P . M . 1 5 02 , S . W . ; G . Gordon , J . W . ; Robt . Cain , P . M .,
Treas . ; J . Pendleton , Sec ; J . Comms , S . D . ; J . Humphreys , "CD . ; D . Davies , I . G . ; D . Stones , E . R . Hoblin , F . Wilson , and D . Thomson . Visitors : Bros . VV . T . May , P . M . and Sec . 673 ; J . Boyle , VV . M . S 23 ; VV . Jones , P . M . 220 and 1299 ; Wm . Whitehead , J . D . 673 ; Robt . Bethel , S . S . 1994 ; J . Trevor , 32 ; J . Shearer , 203 ; R . Wilson , 1033 ; li . Allen , 7 S 6 ; J . C . Robinson ,
P . M . 294 ( brcemason ); and others . The lodge was opened at six o ' clock p . m . by the W . M . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Richard Crespin , who was declared duly elected , and he being in attendance was prepared for initiation , the working tools being presented and explained by the J . W . ; the charge being
delivered by the S . W . in a very impressive manner . Bro . McFarland was passed to the Degree , of F . C .. the tools in this Degree being presented by the S . W . The W . M . having delivered the lecture on the tracing board , the lodge was closed down . Bro . Armstrong , P . P . G . Treasurer ,
brought before the lodge the case of the widow and children of a late brother , and , upon the motion of Bro . Ballard , the sum of two pounds was granted ; one pound was also granted to relieve a distressed brother . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a pleasant evening was spent .
NORWICH . —Cabbell Lodge ( No . 807 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at No . 23 , St . Giles-street , on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., and when it became known that Lord Sulfide ] , the R . W . P . G . M ., had signified his intention of honouring the lodge by his presence , a r / oodly number of Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present Worshipful Masters ,
officers , and brethren assembled in lodge to do honour to his lordship . The lodge was opened about G . 30 by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . S . ' N . Berry , P . G . S . of VV ., who was assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . E . Pankhurst , I . P . M . ; George Green , VV . M . elect , S . W . ; H . Youngman , P . M . 311 , P . P . G . S . of VV ., acting J . W . ; James Hunt , S . D . ; If . A . VV . Reeves , J . D . ; George Baxter ,
P .. M ., P . P . G . D . C , Secretary ; Thomas Campling , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . of C ; Robt . A . Madge , Org . ; Henry Rosling , I . G . ; and VV . Murrell , Tyler . There were also present , being members of the lodge , Bros . A . J . Berry , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Robt . Baldry , P . M . ; J . VV . Taylor , jun ., P . M . ; George Thurkettle , P . M . ; Thomas Winter , J . Holt , J . J tiler , M . J . Bailey , J . VV . Bateman , VV . N . Cojper , J . VV . Browne ( Freemason ) , VV . Tuddcnham , P .
Soman , Chas . Holborn , II . Lacey , and Payne . Among the visitors were Bros . A . H . Santy , VV . M . ; If . G . Barwell , P . M ., P . G . S ., of No . 52 ; James Dunsford , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . B . Bridgman , I . P . M . ; C . H . Capon , P . M . ; Hugh Fox , VV . M . ; ' R . Gunn , P . M ., P . G . T . ; John Moore , P . M . P . G . S . D . ; J . H . Brockbank ; George Jewson , P . G . Steward , of No . 93 ; H . Youngman , P . M .,
P . P . G . S . of VV . ; James E . H . VVatson , I . P . M ., P . G . A . D . of C ; J . Stanley , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . of C . ; O . D . Ray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; James S . Offord , P . M . ; George Kersey , VV . M ., and Chas . E . Sexton , of No . 213 ; VV . Green , 37 G ; R . C Rawlings ; James Berry , S 3 S ; T . Ballard , P . M . ; E . Baldwin . P . M . 40 ; V .. H . Jones , G . VV . G . Barnard , R . J . Mills , and J . II . Ladynian , of
No . 943 ; J . H . Guyton , 142 G ; F . Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; A . " Bullard , VV . M . ; J . Weyer , P . G . Steward ; R . II . Gissing , C J . Campling , and | . J . Ho . skin , of No . 1 . 500 ; F . B . Ouinton , P . M . 213 , 1500 , ' 1 S 0 S , P . P . G . A . D . C , P . G . R . ; and Bishop . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to pass Bro . C .
Holborn to the Degree of F . C , at the conclusion of which the P . G . M . entered the lodge , accompanied by his officers , and took his seat at the right of the VV . M . The installation of Bro . George Green then proceeded , the duty of which was divided between Past Masters A . J . Berry and Robt . Baldry , who carried out the ceremony with such excellence as to evoke the expressed admiration of the P . G . M . and
the brethren present , I he installed VV . M . then proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . J . Hunt , S . W . ; H . A . VV . Reeves , J . W . ; Henry Rosling , S . D . ; J . VV . Browne , J . D . ; Thos . Winter , I . G . ; George Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Secretary ( re-appointed ); Thomas Compling , P . M ., P . P . G . S . !) ., D . of C ; R . A . Madge , Organist ( rc-appointed ); VV . N . Cooper and Payne , Stewards . Bro . J . VV . Lacey , P . M ., was afterwards duly
elected Ireasurer ; and Bro . VV . Murrell , fyler ( reappointed ) . At the conclusion of the lodge business the P . G . AI . then , to the regret of the brethren , left the lodge , he being unable to attend the banquet , owing to a family bereavement . The brethren then proceeded to the banqueting room , where a most sumptuous banquet had been prepared
by Bro . E . Wilkin , the Steward of the . Masonic Club , and which was given to Bro . S . N . Berry on his retiring from the chair . The room had been tastefully and beautifully decorated , and presented a very animated appearance . Among the banners was one which had been that day presented by Bro . Rawlings , from Boston , Lincolnshire , bearing the name of the : founder of the lodge , the late P . G . M .,
Bro . B . B . Cabbell , and was placed at the back of the chair . About sixty brethren sat down to the banquet . At the conclusion thereof the usual toasts weie proposed , among them being the toast of " The Retiring VV . M ., Bro . ^ . N . Berry , " which was proposed by the Installed W . M ., Bro . Geo . Green , in terms of the highest praise , and was enthusiastically received by the brethren present . In the
course of his remarks , the W . M . presented Bro . S . N . Berry with an exceedingly handsome Pas ; Master's locketjewel , bearing on the bark the fnllmvinginsrrijition : " Presented by the members of Cabbell Lodge , No . So 7 , Norwich , to Bro . S . N . Berry , P . M ., on retiring from the chair , in recognition nf his valuable services . January 27 th , 1 SS 1 . " Bro . S . N . Berry returned thanks , and other toasts being proposed were duly acknowledged . Bro , S . N . Berry is to be
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congratulated on the success of his year ' s working and the progress made by him in Masonry ; he retires from the chair with the well-wishes of the brethren . In the new Master the lodge will assuredly retain its prestige , and continue to be one of the best working lodges 111 the province . Several lees bthe Cabbell Glee Party were
beaug y tifully rendered by its members , Bros . L . Wilkin , J . Berry , I-I . A . W . Reeves , J . W . Brown , A . J . Berry , and h . N . Berry , assisted by the Organist , Bro . R . A . Madge , which contributed in no small measure to the harmony of the evening . Songs were also sung by Bros . J . II . Brockbank , R . Baldry , and VV . Green .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 151 : J ) . — This lodge met for the dispatch of business on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the Lion Hotel . Among those present were Bros . T . VV . Ockenden , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . Middx ., S . W . ; K . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . Middx ., Treasurer , acting J . W . ; W . Hammond , . P . P . G . D . Middx ., Secretary ; Jessett , I . P . M . ; Tozer , VV . S . ; GilbertP . G . Tyler Middx ., Tyler . The visitors were
, Bros . I-I . Tozer , 1326 ; and H . Jones , 1326 . 'Ihe minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Messrs Ransford and ' Dohoo were initiated into _ Craft mysteries by the VV . M . in a manner that did him an miimte amount of credit . The sum of ten guineas having been unanimously voted to head the list of Bro . Jessett , 1-P-M ., as Steward of the forthcoming festival of the R . M . B . L , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to
refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were given briefly , but pertinently , from the chair , and most heartily honoured . W . Bro . VV . Hammond acknowledged the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " In giving "The Health of the VV . M . " the I . P . M . took occasion to congratulate the lodge upon possessing so excellent a of initia
Master . He ventured to say that the ceremony - tion had never been better performed in the Hemming Lodge than it had been that evening . The VV . M ' s year of office had begun well , and he trusted that nothing would occur to mar its prosperity . This toast having been warmly drunk , the VV . M . briefly responded . " 'Die Initiates" followed . In proposing this pledge the W . M .
expressed his acknowledgment to the newly-made brethren in having shown great zeal in coining so many miles in such terrible weather to be initiated . He hoped that they had been impressed with the ritual of Freemasonry , and that they would never regret the step they had taken that evening . The initiates having replied , the toast of " I he
Visitors" followed , and i ' : was responded to by Bros . Tozer and Jones . "The Past Masters" was coupled with the name oi Bro . Jessett , I . P . M ., who duly acknowledged the compliment , and the toast of " The Officers , " responded to by Bros . Hopwood , Hammond , and Walls , brought the proceedings to a conclusion .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , under the presidency of the VV . M ., Bro . VV . VV . Sandbrook , who was supported by a ! full complement of oflicers and numerous members . Air .
J . F . Dovle was initiated and Bros . Rawlings and Hemming ( VVitty Watty Walton ) were raised to the Degree of M . M . The brethren banqueted after business , and during the evening an excellent entertainment was given by Bros . Roberts , Rickctts , Woolrich , Brammall , and Burgess ( Organist ) .
INSTRUCTION . PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1445 ) — A meeting of the above lodge was held at Bro . Stevenson ' s , Mitford Tavern , Sandringham-road , close to Hackney Downs Junction , on Monday , January 17 th , Bro . 11 . Seymour Clarke presiding as VV . M ., supported by Bros . S . Crane , 933 , S . W . ; Franckcl , J . W . ; VV . H . Myers ,
P . M . S 20 and 1445 , " Preceptor ; Goddard , McDonald , Partridge , Loring , Kimbell , Hildrcth , and others . The lodge being opened in the First and Second Degrees , Bro . Partridge answered the questions , and was entiusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by the VV . M . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees , and Bro . McDonald was assisted by Bro . Loring in working the First
Section . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and Bro . McDonald worked the First and Second Sections of the Lecture , assisted by Bros . Kimbell and Partridge . Lodge being resumed in the First Degree , Bro . S . Crane , 933 , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for Monday , Jan . 31 . The lodge was then closed in due form . On Monday , 'January 24 th , the Fifcecn Sections were
worked by Bro . VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 . who has rendered such excellent services to Craft Masonry for a number , of years , that to record his presiding is alone evidence of the efficiency of the work . Hie chair of S . W . was most ably filled by Bro . B . Cundick , P . M . 1421 , who acted in the regretted absence of Bro . T . J . Barney , P . M . 554 and 933 . Bro . 1 lildreth acted as J ' . VV . The Sections were worked by the VV . M ., assisted by the following brethren :
FIRST LECTURE . 1 st Section Bro . J . Loring , 171 . 2 nd „ „ Macgregor , 1445 . 3 rd „ „ Robson , 1445 . 4 th „ „ Goddard , 1445 . Sth „ „ McDonald , 1445 . 6 th „ „ Pavitt , S 60 . 7 th „ „ McDonald , 1445 .
SECOND LECTURE . 1 st Section _ ... Bro . Kimbell , 1445 . 2 nd „ „ Partridge , 1445 . 3 rd „ „ F . C . D . Fenn , 171 . 4 U 1 „ „ Cundick , 1421 . 5 th „ ,, Wotslcy , SGo .
J 1 IIRI ) LECTURE . 1 st Section Bro . J . P . Cohen , 205 . 2 nd „ „ Job , 1076 . 3 rd „ ., Myers , 1445 . After resuming in the First Degree , votes of thanks were accorded to the VV . M . for his very excellent working , the S . W . for his able services , and also to those brethren who
had so materially added to the pleasure and enlightenment of all present by their masterl y rendering of the various Sections , the whole working being worthy of record . Bros . Worsley , SGo , the Secretary , and Pavitt , SGo , the worth y host of the Friars Lodge of Instruction , were then , with Bro . 1 lildreth , elected honorary members . Wc were glad to see amongst the numerous visitors Bios . John Constable ,
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1 S 5 ; VV . J . Smith , SGo ; Wooding , 1306 ; Couture , 130 G ; Robson , 9 60 ; Bellerbee , 65 ; R . Baylcy , 45 ; S . Crane , 933 ; Guthrie , Harlow , VVendovcr , . Fenn , 171 , and many others .
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KENDAL . —Kendal Castle Chapter ( No . 129 ) . ¦ —The annual convocation of this chapter was held at the Chapter Rooms , Stramongate , at three o'clock on Friday , the 2 SH 1 ult . The Principals having initiated the proceedings , the rest of the companions were admitted . The routine business being completed , Ex . Comp . John Bowes ,
P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., took the chair as . Installing Principal , when Ex . Comps . Nelson , Godfrey , and Bell were severally presented by Ex . Comp . McKay , P . / .., P . G . S . E ., and installed according to ancient custom . A cordial vote of thanks having been passed to the Installing Principal , the chapter was closed .
YORK . —Zetland Chapter ( No . 236 ) . —At the regular meeting of this chapter on Wednesday , the 2 GU 1 ult ., the following brethren were elected to the various offices : Comps . George Balmford , Z . ; J . M . Meek , H . ; A . Buckle , J ..- J . Todd , P . Z ., Treasurer ; George Kirby , S . E . ; M . Rooke , S . N . ; and VV . II . Gainforth , P . S . After the conclusion of the business , the companions met at supper , the evening being enlivened by glee singing , & c
LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 673 ) . — An emergency meeting of this large and flourishing chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on the 19 th ult ., under the presidency of Comps . David J ackson , M . E . Z . ; William Brackenbury , M . E . IL ; and George Musker , M . E . J ., far the purpose of exalting Bro , Moses James Lcdlum , of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , No . 11 S 2 , an
African merchant of considerable standing in Opobo , South Africa . The whole of the ceremony was conducted in a very efficient manner by the various officers of the chapter . At the close of business the companions adjourned to refreshments , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given , Comp . VV . T . May , P . Z ., was called upon to give "The Health of the Newly Exalted Companion . "
In responding , Comp . Lcdlum , in a very fluent and excellent speech , expressed his gratitude for having ben exalted to the summit of Masonry , and spoke of the great pleasure this honour would afford to his numerous personal friends on his return home to resume business . He also stated that he could not allow the opportunity to pass without expressing his own and his countrymen's great thankfulness for the blessings his native land had received from
the beneficent influence exercised at all times on their behalf by their great protector , Queen Victoria , and the English nation , to whose influence he said , in a great measure , was due the enormous and increasing spread of civilisation in Africa . In conclusion , he again thanked the companions most cordially for the high honour they had conferred upon him . The remainder of the proceedings having been brought to a pleasant close , the companions adjourned at an early hour .
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FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 1 S 5 ) . — This lodge met for the dispatch of business on Wednesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham . Among those present were Bros . VV ! Taylor , P . P . G . D . Middlesex and Surrey , VV . M . ; E . Hopwood , P G . S . B . . Middlesex and Surrey , VV . M . « lcct ; Sanders , J . W . ; VV . Hammond , P . M ., P . G . S ., & c , Sec . ; T . C . Walls , P . M .
2 ii , P . G . S . Middlesex and Surrey , M . O . ; Handel , acting I . G . ; Harrison , Tyler ; James Stevens , P . G . O ., P . M ., & c ( honorary member ) , acting I . P . M . ; and others . It is worthy of note that although the members of this lodge reside some distance from the place of meeting they were nearly all present on this particular occasion , notwithstanding that the snowstorm of the previous day had
rendered travelling not only difficult , but dangerous . the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bro . Tozer , VV . S . 1512 , and it proving to be unanimous , he was most ably advanced to the Honourable Degree of M . M . M . The ceremony of installation followed , and it was well carried out by VV . Bro . James Stevens . The VV . M . ( Bro .
Hopwood ) appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Sanders , S . W . ; Walls , J . W . ; VV . Taylor , I . P . M . and Treas . ; \ V . Hammond , Sec . ; Fisher , M . O . ( by deputy ); Handel , S . O . ; Filler , J . O . ; Frampton , S . D . ( by deputy ); Tozer , I . G ; and Harrison , Tyler . The satisfactory report of the Audit Committee having been read and passed , a vote of thanks to the Installing Officer was unanimously
given , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Stevens having acknowledged the compliment , the lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Stevens replied upon behalf of " The Grand Oflicers , " and subsequently proposed " The Health of the VV . M . " Jn the
course of his remarks , he said that Bro . Hopwood had done a great deal in other Degrees in Masonry , and he believed that his attention to the requirements of the Mark Degree would be equally as zealous and prominent . The W . M . having replied , gave "The Advancee , " who duly acknowledged the compliment . "The Health of the Oflicers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Piller , closed the proceedings .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met on the 15 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle , Hammersmith , when there were in attendance Bros . T . C Walls , P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , VV . M . ; Alfred Tisley . S . W ., VV . M . elect ; llaynes , G . S ., J . W . ; J . VV . Baldwin , I . P . M ., P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , Treasurer an " Secretary ; Goodall , M . O . ; Millis , S . D . ; Lawson , I . G . ;
John Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx . and Surrey ; a "' Potter , Tyler . VV . Bro . D . M . Dewar , P . G . O ., Asst . G . S ., & c , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bro . Frederick Smith , 1 G 5 G , and it proved to be unanimous . The candidate not having arrived the ceremony of installing Bro . Tisley into the chair was perform ™ by Bro . Walls , who appointed VV . Bro . Mason as b . VV .,
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heartily applauded by the company , for thc _ high class character of the viands , & c , everything being all that could be desired . The line hall occupied by the lodge will be dedicated by the Prov . G . M . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe in the spring .
LIVERPOOL . —Derby Lodge ( No . 724 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hope-street , on Wednesday , the 26 th ult . There were present Bros . H . Trevctt , VV . M . ; J . W . Ballard , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; T . Chesworth , P . M ., P . P . G . D . of C . Cheshire ; VV . Vaughan , P . M . ; M . Mart , P . M . 1 5 02 , S . W . ; G . Gordon , J . W . ; Robt . Cain , P . M .,
Treas . ; J . Pendleton , Sec ; J . Comms , S . D . ; J . Humphreys , "CD . ; D . Davies , I . G . ; D . Stones , E . R . Hoblin , F . Wilson , and D . Thomson . Visitors : Bros . VV . T . May , P . M . and Sec . 673 ; J . Boyle , VV . M . S 23 ; VV . Jones , P . M . 220 and 1299 ; Wm . Whitehead , J . D . 673 ; Robt . Bethel , S . S . 1994 ; J . Trevor , 32 ; J . Shearer , 203 ; R . Wilson , 1033 ; li . Allen , 7 S 6 ; J . C . Robinson ,
P . M . 294 ( brcemason ); and others . The lodge was opened at six o ' clock p . m . by the W . M . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Richard Crespin , who was declared duly elected , and he being in attendance was prepared for initiation , the working tools being presented and explained by the J . W . ; the charge being
delivered by the S . W . in a very impressive manner . Bro . McFarland was passed to the Degree , of F . C .. the tools in this Degree being presented by the S . W . The W . M . having delivered the lecture on the tracing board , the lodge was closed down . Bro . Armstrong , P . P . G . Treasurer ,
brought before the lodge the case of the widow and children of a late brother , and , upon the motion of Bro . Ballard , the sum of two pounds was granted ; one pound was also granted to relieve a distressed brother . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where a pleasant evening was spent .
NORWICH . —Cabbell Lodge ( No . 807 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at No . 23 , St . Giles-street , on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., and when it became known that Lord Sulfide ] , the R . W . P . G . M ., had signified his intention of honouring the lodge by his presence , a r / oodly number of Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers , Past and Present Worshipful Masters ,
officers , and brethren assembled in lodge to do honour to his lordship . The lodge was opened about G . 30 by the retiring VV . M ., Bro . S . ' N . Berry , P . G . S . of VV ., who was assisted by his officers as follows : Bros . E . Pankhurst , I . P . M . ; George Green , VV . M . elect , S . W . ; H . Youngman , P . M . 311 , P . P . G . S . of VV ., acting J . W . ; James Hunt , S . D . ; If . A . VV . Reeves , J . D . ; George Baxter ,
P .. M ., P . P . G . D . C , Secretary ; Thomas Campling , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . of C ; Robt . A . Madge , Org . ; Henry Rosling , I . G . ; and VV . Murrell , Tyler . There were also present , being members of the lodge , Bros . A . J . Berry , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Robt . Baldry , P . M . ; J . VV . Taylor , jun ., P . M . ; George Thurkettle , P . M . ; Thomas Winter , J . Holt , J . J tiler , M . J . Bailey , J . VV . Bateman , VV . N . Cojper , J . VV . Browne ( Freemason ) , VV . Tuddcnham , P .
Soman , Chas . Holborn , II . Lacey , and Payne . Among the visitors were Bros . A . H . Santy , VV . M . ; If . G . Barwell , P . M ., P . G . S ., of No . 52 ; James Dunsford , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . B . Bridgman , I . P . M . ; C . H . Capon , P . M . ; Hugh Fox , VV . M . ; ' R . Gunn , P . M ., P . G . T . ; John Moore , P . M . P . G . S . D . ; J . H . Brockbank ; George Jewson , P . G . Steward , of No . 93 ; H . Youngman , P . M .,
P . P . G . S . of VV . ; James E . H . VVatson , I . P . M ., P . G . A . D . of C ; J . Stanley , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . of C . ; O . D . Ray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ; James S . Offord , P . M . ; George Kersey , VV . M ., and Chas . E . Sexton , of No . 213 ; VV . Green , 37 G ; R . C Rawlings ; James Berry , S 3 S ; T . Ballard , P . M . ; E . Baldwin . P . M . 40 ; V .. H . Jones , G . VV . G . Barnard , R . J . Mills , and J . II . Ladynian , of
No . 943 ; J . H . Guyton , 142 G ; F . Mills , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; A . " Bullard , VV . M . ; J . Weyer , P . G . Steward ; R . II . Gissing , C J . Campling , and | . J . Ho . skin , of No . 1 . 500 ; F . B . Ouinton , P . M . 213 , 1500 , ' 1 S 0 S , P . P . G . A . D . C , P . G . R . ; and Bishop . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to pass Bro . C .
Holborn to the Degree of F . C , at the conclusion of which the P . G . M . entered the lodge , accompanied by his officers , and took his seat at the right of the VV . M . The installation of Bro . George Green then proceeded , the duty of which was divided between Past Masters A . J . Berry and Robt . Baldry , who carried out the ceremony with such excellence as to evoke the expressed admiration of the P . G . M . and
the brethren present , I he installed VV . M . then proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bros . J . Hunt , S . W . ; H . A . VV . Reeves , J . W . ; Henry Rosling , S . D . ; J . VV . Browne , J . D . ; Thos . Winter , I . G . ; George Baxter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Secretary ( re-appointed ); Thomas Compling , P . M ., P . P . G . S . !) ., D . of C ; R . A . Madge , Organist ( rc-appointed ); VV . N . Cooper and Payne , Stewards . Bro . J . VV . Lacey , P . M ., was afterwards duly
elected Ireasurer ; and Bro . VV . Murrell , fyler ( reappointed ) . At the conclusion of the lodge business the P . G . AI . then , to the regret of the brethren , left the lodge , he being unable to attend the banquet , owing to a family bereavement . The brethren then proceeded to the banqueting room , where a most sumptuous banquet had been prepared
by Bro . E . Wilkin , the Steward of the . Masonic Club , and which was given to Bro . S . N . Berry on his retiring from the chair . The room had been tastefully and beautifully decorated , and presented a very animated appearance . Among the banners was one which had been that day presented by Bro . Rawlings , from Boston , Lincolnshire , bearing the name of the : founder of the lodge , the late P . G . M .,
Bro . B . B . Cabbell , and was placed at the back of the chair . About sixty brethren sat down to the banquet . At the conclusion thereof the usual toasts weie proposed , among them being the toast of " The Retiring VV . M ., Bro . ^ . N . Berry , " which was proposed by the Installed W . M ., Bro . Geo . Green , in terms of the highest praise , and was enthusiastically received by the brethren present . In the
course of his remarks , the W . M . presented Bro . S . N . Berry with an exceedingly handsome Pas ; Master's locketjewel , bearing on the bark the fnllmvinginsrrijition : " Presented by the members of Cabbell Lodge , No . So 7 , Norwich , to Bro . S . N . Berry , P . M ., on retiring from the chair , in recognition nf his valuable services . January 27 th , 1 SS 1 . " Bro . S . N . Berry returned thanks , and other toasts being proposed were duly acknowledged . Bro , S . N . Berry is to be
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congratulated on the success of his year ' s working and the progress made by him in Masonry ; he retires from the chair with the well-wishes of the brethren . In the new Master the lodge will assuredly retain its prestige , and continue to be one of the best working lodges 111 the province . Several lees bthe Cabbell Glee Party were
beaug y tifully rendered by its members , Bros . L . Wilkin , J . Berry , I-I . A . W . Reeves , J . W . Brown , A . J . Berry , and h . N . Berry , assisted by the Organist , Bro . R . A . Madge , which contributed in no small measure to the harmony of the evening . Songs were also sung by Bros . J . II . Brockbank , R . Baldry , and VV . Green .
HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 151 : J ) . — This lodge met for the dispatch of business on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the Lion Hotel . Among those present were Bros . T . VV . Ockenden , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . Middx ., S . W . ; K . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . Middx ., Treasurer , acting J . W . ; W . Hammond , . P . P . G . D . Middx ., Secretary ; Jessett , I . P . M . ; Tozer , VV . S . ; GilbertP . G . Tyler Middx ., Tyler . The visitors were
, Bros . I-I . Tozer , 1326 ; and H . Jones , 1326 . 'Ihe minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Messrs Ransford and ' Dohoo were initiated into _ Craft mysteries by the VV . M . in a manner that did him an miimte amount of credit . The sum of ten guineas having been unanimously voted to head the list of Bro . Jessett , 1-P-M ., as Steward of the forthcoming festival of the R . M . B . L , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to
refreshment . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were given briefly , but pertinently , from the chair , and most heartily honoured . W . Bro . VV . Hammond acknowledged the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " In giving "The Health of the VV . M . " the I . P . M . took occasion to congratulate the lodge upon possessing so excellent a of initia
Master . He ventured to say that the ceremony - tion had never been better performed in the Hemming Lodge than it had been that evening . The VV . M ' s year of office had begun well , and he trusted that nothing would occur to mar its prosperity . This toast having been warmly drunk , the VV . M . briefly responded . " 'Die Initiates" followed . In proposing this pledge the W . M .
expressed his acknowledgment to the newly-made brethren in having shown great zeal in coining so many miles in such terrible weather to be initiated . He hoped that they had been impressed with the ritual of Freemasonry , and that they would never regret the step they had taken that evening . The initiates having replied , the toast of " I he
Visitors" followed , and i ' : was responded to by Bros . Tozer and Jones . "The Past Masters" was coupled with the name oi Bro . Jessett , I . P . M ., who duly acknowledged the compliment , and the toast of " The Officers , " responded to by Bros . Hopwood , Hammond , and Walls , brought the proceedings to a conclusion .
LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The ordinary meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , under the presidency of the VV . M ., Bro . VV . VV . Sandbrook , who was supported by a ! full complement of oflicers and numerous members . Air .
J . F . Dovle was initiated and Bros . Rawlings and Hemming ( VVitty Watty Walton ) were raised to the Degree of M . M . The brethren banqueted after business , and during the evening an excellent entertainment was given by Bros . Roberts , Rickctts , Woolrich , Brammall , and Burgess ( Organist ) .
INSTRUCTION . PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1445 ) — A meeting of the above lodge was held at Bro . Stevenson ' s , Mitford Tavern , Sandringham-road , close to Hackney Downs Junction , on Monday , January 17 th , Bro . 11 . Seymour Clarke presiding as VV . M ., supported by Bros . S . Crane , 933 , S . W . ; Franckcl , J . W . ; VV . H . Myers ,
P . M . S 20 and 1445 , " Preceptor ; Goddard , McDonald , Partridge , Loring , Kimbell , Hildrcth , and others . The lodge being opened in the First and Second Degrees , Bro . Partridge answered the questions , and was entiusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by the VV . M . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees , and Bro . McDonald was assisted by Bro . Loring in working the First
Section . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and Bro . McDonald worked the First and Second Sections of the Lecture , assisted by Bros . Kimbell and Partridge . Lodge being resumed in the First Degree , Bro . S . Crane , 933 , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for Monday , Jan . 31 . The lodge was then closed in due form . On Monday , 'January 24 th , the Fifcecn Sections were
worked by Bro . VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 . who has rendered such excellent services to Craft Masonry for a number , of years , that to record his presiding is alone evidence of the efficiency of the work . Hie chair of S . W . was most ably filled by Bro . B . Cundick , P . M . 1421 , who acted in the regretted absence of Bro . T . J . Barney , P . M . 554 and 933 . Bro . 1 lildreth acted as J ' . VV . The Sections were worked by the VV . M ., assisted by the following brethren :
FIRST LECTURE . 1 st Section Bro . J . Loring , 171 . 2 nd „ „ Macgregor , 1445 . 3 rd „ „ Robson , 1445 . 4 th „ „ Goddard , 1445 . Sth „ „ McDonald , 1445 . 6 th „ „ Pavitt , S 60 . 7 th „ „ McDonald , 1445 .
SECOND LECTURE . 1 st Section _ ... Bro . Kimbell , 1445 . 2 nd „ „ Partridge , 1445 . 3 rd „ „ F . C . D . Fenn , 171 . 4 U 1 „ „ Cundick , 1421 . 5 th „ ,, Wotslcy , SGo .
J 1 IIRI ) LECTURE . 1 st Section Bro . J . P . Cohen , 205 . 2 nd „ „ Job , 1076 . 3 rd „ ., Myers , 1445 . After resuming in the First Degree , votes of thanks were accorded to the VV . M . for his very excellent working , the S . W . for his able services , and also to those brethren who
had so materially added to the pleasure and enlightenment of all present by their masterl y rendering of the various Sections , the whole working being worthy of record . Bros . Worsley , SGo , the Secretary , and Pavitt , SGo , the worth y host of the Friars Lodge of Instruction , were then , with Bro . 1 lildreth , elected honorary members . Wc were glad to see amongst the numerous visitors Bios . John Constable ,
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1 S 5 ; VV . J . Smith , SGo ; Wooding , 1306 ; Couture , 130 G ; Robson , 9 60 ; Bellerbee , 65 ; R . Baylcy , 45 ; S . Crane , 933 ; Guthrie , Harlow , VVendovcr , . Fenn , 171 , and many others .
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KENDAL . —Kendal Castle Chapter ( No . 129 ) . ¦ —The annual convocation of this chapter was held at the Chapter Rooms , Stramongate , at three o'clock on Friday , the 2 SH 1 ult . The Principals having initiated the proceedings , the rest of the companions were admitted . The routine business being completed , Ex . Comp . John Bowes ,
P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., took the chair as . Installing Principal , when Ex . Comps . Nelson , Godfrey , and Bell were severally presented by Ex . Comp . McKay , P . / .., P . G . S . E ., and installed according to ancient custom . A cordial vote of thanks having been passed to the Installing Principal , the chapter was closed .
YORK . —Zetland Chapter ( No . 236 ) . —At the regular meeting of this chapter on Wednesday , the 2 GU 1 ult ., the following brethren were elected to the various offices : Comps . George Balmford , Z . ; J . M . Meek , H . ; A . Buckle , J ..- J . Todd , P . Z ., Treasurer ; George Kirby , S . E . ; M . Rooke , S . N . ; and VV . II . Gainforth , P . S . After the conclusion of the business , the companions met at supper , the evening being enlivened by glee singing , & c
LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 673 ) . — An emergency meeting of this large and flourishing chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on the 19 th ult ., under the presidency of Comps . David J ackson , M . E . Z . ; William Brackenbury , M . E . IL ; and George Musker , M . E . J ., far the purpose of exalting Bro , Moses James Lcdlum , of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , No . 11 S 2 , an
African merchant of considerable standing in Opobo , South Africa . The whole of the ceremony was conducted in a very efficient manner by the various officers of the chapter . At the close of business the companions adjourned to refreshments , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given , Comp . VV . T . May , P . Z ., was called upon to give "The Health of the Newly Exalted Companion . "
In responding , Comp . Lcdlum , in a very fluent and excellent speech , expressed his gratitude for having ben exalted to the summit of Masonry , and spoke of the great pleasure this honour would afford to his numerous personal friends on his return home to resume business . He also stated that he could not allow the opportunity to pass without expressing his own and his countrymen's great thankfulness for the blessings his native land had received from
the beneficent influence exercised at all times on their behalf by their great protector , Queen Victoria , and the English nation , to whose influence he said , in a great measure , was due the enormous and increasing spread of civilisation in Africa . In conclusion , he again thanked the companions most cordially for the high honour they had conferred upon him . The remainder of the proceedings having been brought to a pleasant close , the companions adjourned at an early hour .
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FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 1 S 5 ) . — This lodge met for the dispatch of business on Wednesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham . Among those present were Bros . VV ! Taylor , P . P . G . D . Middlesex and Surrey , VV . M . ; E . Hopwood , P G . S . B . . Middlesex and Surrey , VV . M . « lcct ; Sanders , J . W . ; VV . Hammond , P . M ., P . G . S ., & c , Sec . ; T . C . Walls , P . M .
2 ii , P . G . S . Middlesex and Surrey , M . O . ; Handel , acting I . G . ; Harrison , Tyler ; James Stevens , P . G . O ., P . M ., & c ( honorary member ) , acting I . P . M . ; and others . It is worthy of note that although the members of this lodge reside some distance from the place of meeting they were nearly all present on this particular occasion , notwithstanding that the snowstorm of the previous day had
rendered travelling not only difficult , but dangerous . the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bro . Tozer , VV . S . 1512 , and it proving to be unanimous , he was most ably advanced to the Honourable Degree of M . M . M . The ceremony of installation followed , and it was well carried out by VV . Bro . James Stevens . The VV . M . ( Bro .
Hopwood ) appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . Sanders , S . W . ; Walls , J . W . ; VV . Taylor , I . P . M . and Treas . ; \ V . Hammond , Sec . ; Fisher , M . O . ( by deputy ); Handel , S . O . ; Filler , J . O . ; Frampton , S . D . ( by deputy ); Tozer , I . G ; and Harrison , Tyler . The satisfactory report of the Audit Committee having been read and passed , a vote of thanks to the Installing Officer was unanimously
given , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Stevens having acknowledged the compliment , the lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Stevens replied upon behalf of " The Grand Oflicers , " and subsequently proposed " The Health of the VV . M . " Jn the
course of his remarks , he said that Bro . Hopwood had done a great deal in other Degrees in Masonry , and he believed that his attention to the requirements of the Mark Degree would be equally as zealous and prominent . The W . M . having replied , gave "The Advancee , " who duly acknowledged the compliment . "The Health of the Oflicers , " coupled with the name of Bro . Piller , closed the proceedings .
HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met on the 15 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle , Hammersmith , when there were in attendance Bros . T . C Walls , P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , VV . M . ; Alfred Tisley . S . W ., VV . M . elect ; llaynes , G . S ., J . W . ; J . VV . Baldwin , I . P . M ., P . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , Treasurer an " Secretary ; Goodall , M . O . ; Millis , S . D . ; Lawson , I . G . ;
John Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx . and Surrey ; a "' Potter , Tyler . VV . Bro . D . M . Dewar , P . G . O ., Asst . G . S ., & c , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bro . Frederick Smith , 1 G 5 G , and it proved to be unanimous . The candidate not having arrived the ceremony of installing Bro . Tisley into the chair was perform ™ by Bro . Walls , who appointed VV . Bro . Mason as b . VV .,