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CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Golahawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . P . J . Davies , W . M . ; Hardy , S . W . ; Cross , J . VV . ; Austin , Treas . ; Chalfond , P . M ., Sec ; Cochrane , S . U . ; Lindfield , J . D . ; Allman , I . G . ; Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; Speigel , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Rogers , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; Wood , P . M . ; Cavers , Whittle , Craggs , Stonhill , Colville , Love , Marsh , Gilbert , Head , and Cotton .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Davies , Preceptor , vvho opened the lodge in the Second and Third Degrees . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Austin , being a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions . The lodge resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in a most impressive manner , as only can be expected , by Bro . J . Davies , as Preceptor of this lodge ; he also

delivered the charge in this Degree , vvhich was highly appreciated by the brethren . The lodge then closed to the Second and First Degrees , and the ist Section was worked . The VV . M . rose for the first time . Bro . Cotton was elected a joining member , proposed by Bro . Rogers , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Austin . Bro . Hardy , S . W ., was elected W . M . for next week , prop sed by Bro . Sims , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Cross , J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . aoia ) . —A meeting vvas held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the aoth ult . Present : Bros . j . Davies , W . M . ; H . F . Williams , S . W . ; D . Stroud , J . W . ; | . Sims , acting as Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A ' . Williams , Sec ; Gammell , S . D . ; W . G . Coat , J . D . ; D . S . Long , I . G . ; Craggs , Stwd . ; Speigel , P . M . ; Lichtenfeld , J . Worth , W . W . Williams , Hopkins , and J . S . Wood .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture worked by the brethren , under the direction of the W . M . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Worth , offering himself as candidate for raising , vvas examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the ' 1 hird Degree , and the ceremtmy

of raising was rehearsed in the W . M . s usual perfect manner , he afterwards giving the ancient charge in this Degree . Lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The brethren , under the direction of the VV . M ., worked the 1 st Section of this Lecture , and Bro . A . Williams worked the 2 nd Section . Bro . Lichtenfeld was then unanimously elected a member , and Bro . H . F . Williams unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The Fifteen Sections vvill be worked in this lodge on the 12 th instant .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The annual supper was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 28 th ult . A very pleasant evening was spent in the lodge room , when 33 sat down to a capital repast provided by the host , Bro . Shannaw . Bro . Westley , S . W . 1 S 6 , presided , and there were present Bros . J . R . Johnson , Preceptor ; Andrews , Sec ; Everett , Hockey , Cornock , Verran , Bott , Folkard , Steele , Captain

Butterworth , VVright , C . A . Woods , j . Burn , Burnett , Tuck , Walker , Partridge , Dr . Walker , Esiir . g , Rowe , Gibbs , Conway , Luckhurst , Harvey , Beavan , Grover , Reed , Lissimore , Lafeuliard , Kerry , and Buddy . The usual toasts vvere given , interspersed vvith excellent songs from the members , and two splendid recitations from Bro . J . K . Boddy . The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought a capital evening to a close . The next regular meeting of the lodge vvill be Monday , the 7 th instant .

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BEDFORD CHAPTER ( No . 157 ) . — The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday , 24 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall . There were present Comps . John Soper , M . E . Z . ; T . B . Linscott , H . ; W . Snodin , acting J . ; C . Pulman , S . E . ; D . Stroud , S . N . ; H . Roaeh , acting P . S ., & c ; W . Ansell , C . Soper , John Finch , James Terry , Moore , Turner ,

Stedman , Liddall , and others . The minutes ofthe last convocation having been read and confirmed , Bro . Henry Rutley , of 55 , was duly balloted for and exalted into the Supreme Degree of R . A . Freemasonry . The election of officers for the ensuing year then took place , when Comp . Linscott was elected to the chair of M . E . Z ., and Comps . J . Liddall and D . Stroud respectively

to those of H . and J . A jewel of the value of 8 guineas vvas voted to the M . E ., Comp . J . Soper , for ) his eminent services during his year of office . The convocation was then closed , when the companions adjourned to the Edinburgh Room and partook of a sumptuous banquet , the evening being enlivened by some rare displays of vocal and histrionic talent by many of the companions .

LILY OF RICHMOND CHAPTER ( No . S 20 ) . —At a meeting of this chapter , held at the Greyhound , Richmond , on Monday last , as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Comp . T . F . Giles , P . Z . and Treasurer , the companions all wore black crape rosettes on their collars and aprons . During the business of the meeting the Audit Committee presented the balance-sheet , shdwing the

receipts and expenses for the past year , leaving a substantial balance in hand . The companions duly thanked the executive for the very favourable and satisfactory report , and congratulated themselves on their prosperity . Comp . J . G . Twinn having accepted the office of Steward to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the sum of five guineas was voted to bc added to his list . Before closing the chapter ,

Comp . W . H . Myers , M . E . Z ., in appropriate and feeling terms , alluded to the loss of their much respected and esteemed Comp . Giles , who had been a member and constant attendant ( having been absent only four times ) during a period of 25 years , and proposed that a letter of condolence and sympathy be written to the widow . Comp . C .

Hubbard , I . P . Z ., having seconded the proposition , it vvas carried unanimously , and Comp . J . Cockburn , P . Z . and S . E ., vvas directed to write accordingly . After the chapter closed , the companions dined together , and spent a very quiet evening , without the usual musical accompaniments .

FARRINGDON WITHOUT CHAPTER ( No . 1745 ) . —This civic chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 28 th ult . Among those present were Comps . H . J . Lardner , M . E . Z . ; J . Strugnell , H . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . S . Middx ., S . E ., acting J . ; James Lister , S . N . ;

and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Letters were received and read from Comps . J . Young , J . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , AIus . Doc , Treasurer ; T . Simpson , ist A . S . ; and others . The chapter vvas then closed , and adjourned till April 25 th next .

HEREFORD . —Palladian Chapter ( No . 120 ) . — The installation meeting of this chapter took place at the Green Dragon Hotel , on Monday , the 21 st ult ., when there

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were present Comps . J . R . Smith , M . E . Z . ; J . A'larchant , H . ; W . Rowe , J . ; O . Shellard , P . Z . ; J . E . S . Hewett , P . Z . ; Theo . Lane , P . Z . ; Thomas Smith , P . Z . ; G . R . Godson , P . Z . ; R . Vassar Smith , P . Z . 82 , S 39 ; Rev . Richard Evans , D . P . G . M . ; E . Maddison , 2 S 0 ; T . E . Gandy , 82 ; Chas . Rootes , S . N . ; J . Archer White , and B . Cullwick . 'Ihe minutes of the last convocation having been read

and confirmed , Comps . Thos . Smith and J . E . S . Hewett installed the Principals in their respective chairs , viz ., Comps . John Marchant , Al . E . Z . ; W . Rowe , H . ; Rev . Richard livans , J . ; and the following officers were also invested by the M . E . Z .: Comps . O . Shellard , P . Z ., Treasurer ; Theo . Lane , P . Z ., S , E . ; Charles Rootes ,

S . N . ; A . C . Townsend , P . S . ; and C . A . Stephen , Janitor . After some formal business , the chapter was closed , and the companions sat down to an excellent banquet served by the hotel company . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured in ( he customary hearty manner , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

LIVERPOOL . —Everton Chapter ( No . 823 ) . — The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , 22 , Hopest ., on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult . Amongst those piesent vvere Comps . John Beesley , M . E . Z . ; John Humphreys , H . ; William Biassey , J . ; J . Hunter , S . E . ; R . H . Webster , Treas . ; Thos . Delamere , P . S . ; Roger Warriner , P . Z . ; Henry Trevitt , P . Z . ; Maurice

Hart , P . Z . 1502 , P . P . G . A . S . ; J . Mantle , E . Morgan , J . F . Booth , Daniel Davies , J . Gertrey . Visitors : William Hudson , 249 ;] ohn C . Robinson , M . E . Z . 249 . After the chapter had been opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation had been read and confirmed , Comp . Maurice Hart , P . Z ., then proceeded to install the principals , which ceremony he performed in an admirable

and impressive manner : Comps . John Humphreys , M . E . Z . ; VVm . Brassey , H . ; R . H . Webster , J . The following officers were then invested : Comps . R . Warriner , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . Hunter , S . E . ; R . Arden , S . N . ; T . Delamere , P . S . ; J . Gertrey , A . S . ; J . F . Booth , A . S . ; P . Ball , Jan . During the evening . Comp . John Beesley , P . Z ., vvas presented vvith a gold jewel , as a token of

esteem . The chapter having been closed in due form , the companions abjourncd to a banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and some excellent singing by Comps . Hudson and Humphreys enlivened the proceedings .

WARRINGTON—Gilbert Greenall Chapter ( No . 1250 ) . —The sixth anniversary of this chapter was held in the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street , on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., when a considerable number of the members weie present . The minutes of the last convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . P . J . Edelsten , P . P . G . Std . Br ., P . Z . 148 and 1250 , then proceeded to install the

three Principals—viz ., Comps . W . Taylor , M . E . Z . ; W . H . ] . Jenkins , H . ; and W . Bolton , J . —in accordance with the usual rites and ceremonies of the Order , which was done in his usual efficient and impressive manner . The M . E . Z . then invested the following officers : Comps . A . G . Webster , S . E . ; R . Heaton , S . N . ; P . J . Edelsten , P . Z ., & c , Treas . ; J . S . Patten , P . S . ; and T . Domville , Janitor .

Owing to the absence of the I . P . Z ., Comp . Wallhead , through indisposition , the presentation to him of a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel had to be postponed to a future occasion . After the business of the chapter vvas concluded , the companions adjourned to a banquet , under the presidency of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Taylor . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts

were given and duly responded to , the same being interspersed vvith various songs , rendered in a superior manner , and in due time the companions separated in perfect harmony . ¦ DURHAM . —Norman Chapter ( No . 1334 ) . —A meeting of the above chapter vvas held on the evening of the 22 nd ult ., in the Freemasons' Hall , for the purpose of

installing the following three Principals : Comps . J . F . Hillier , Z . ; VV . H . Turner , H . ; and D . Whitehead , J . The First Principal appointed the following as his officers : Comps . J . Shaw , S . E . ; Lionel Booth , S . N ., and J . Heslop , P . S . The First and Second Assistants were not appointed . The ceremony of installation vvas performed in a very impressive manner by Comp . J . Turnbull .

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NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1471 ) . —A convocation was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at Northampton House , St . Paul's-road , Canonburv . Present : Comps . T . C . Edmonds , M . E . Z . ; E . Storr , H . ; VV . A . Scurrah , J . ; J . E . Sheffield , S . E . ; A . C . Coffin , S . N . ; J . Thomas , P . S . There was a large attendance on this occasion . The officers and companions of the Belgrave Chapter , No . 749 , worked the ceremony of exaltation , which was rehearsed in a very able and impressive manner . R . A . Masons are kindly invited to pay this chapter a visit .

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WHITEHAVEN . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., Bro . George Ryrie , VV . M ., P . G . D . C , in the chair , supported by his officers—Bros . Thos . Brakenridge , S . W ., P . G . I . G . ; Rev . James Anderson , J . W ., P . G . C ; W . J . Tyson , P . G . Org ., M . O . ; VV . D . P . Field , S . O . ; D . Atkinson , J . 0 . ; George Dalrymple , P . G . Sec , Treas . ;

W . H . Bewlay , Reg . and Sec . ; G . VV . Roll , S . D . ; W . D . Metcalf , I . G . ; and Thos . Richardson , Tyler . The minutes of the former lodge were confirmed , and the Treasurer next read a statement of accounts , which showed a good balance in the bank . It being the first regular lodge for Bro . Ryrie as W . M ., the ceremony of advancement was gone through , when one candidate was proposed , and the lodge was then closed .

SOUTH SHIELDS . — Wouldhave Lodge ( No . 362 ) . —On Tuesday evening , the 22 nd ult . . . the installation meeting took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Bro . T . G . Mabane , W . M ., P . J . G . O ., presided , and was supported by Bros . T . Y . Strachan , D . P . G . M . of Northumberland and Durham ; Addison Potter , C . B ., Grand M . O . of England ; John Wood , P . S . G . W . ; John S . B . Bell , P . G . Treas . ; C . B . Ford , P . G . D . ; T . Bradley , P . P .

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S . G . O . ; John Page , VV . M . 293 ; M . H . Dodd , S . VV J . C . Moore , J . VV . 124 ; John Usher , VV . M . Northumbe ' r ^ land and Berwick Lodge ( IM . ); Alfred Simpson , 291 . T . Coulson , S . VV . J G . Robson , J . VV . ; VV . Davidson ' M . O . ; W . Ross , S . O . ; M . J . Wheatley , J . O . ; j ' Heppell , Sec ; J . H . Penney , Treas . ; L . Inkster , S . D C F . Sutcliffe , J . D . ; T . D . Marshall , I . G . ; and Thomas

Potter , Tyler . The W . M . elect , Bro . Thomas Coulson , vvas presented for installation by the VV . M ., Bro . T . G . Alabane , and the ceremony of installation was ably performed by Bro . John Wood , P . S . G . W . The newly-installed W . M . having been proclaimed and saluted , proceeded to appoint the officers forthe ensuing year : Bros . T . G . Mabane , I . P . M . ; VV Davidson , S . W . ; Walter Ross , J . VV . ; M . J . Wheatley '

M . O . ; J . Heppell , S . O . ; L . Inkster , J . O . ; J . H Penney , Treas . ; C . F . Sutcliffe , Reg . of AL ; J . VV . Henderson , Sec . ; T . D . Marshall , S . D . ; Edmund Brown J . D . ; W . E . Moffett , I . G . ; T . AI . Hall and G . W . ' Mitchell , Stwds . ; and Thomas Potter , Tyler . A very satisfactory balance sheet was presented by the Treasurer , showing that all the expenses of formation of the lodge ,

and the cost of furniture and lodge expenses had all been met . Two brethren were proposed , and after the W . M . had received the congratulations of the Deputy P . G . M . Bro . T . Y . Strachan , of Bro . A . Potter , G . M . O ., and other brethren , the lodge was closed in due form . The annual dinner was afterwards held in the banqueting room , Bro . Thomas Coulson , W . M ., presiding .

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BOLTON . —St . Peter ' s Chapter ( No . 31 ) . —This chapter met on the 26 th ult ., and was opened by 111 . Bro . Chas . S . Lane , 30 , M . W . S ., assisted by 111 . Bro . Murry , 30 ° , Prelate ; E . and P . Bro . Nicol , ist General ; E . and P . Bro . Glendenning , 2 nd General ; III . Bro . Jaffery , 30 , G . M . ; E . and P . Bro . Singlehurst , Recorder ; E . and P . Bros . Barrett , Herald ; Forrest , Hickson . 111 . Bro . Chas ,

James Banister , S . G . I . G . 33 , J . G . North Eastern District ; 111 . Bro . G . P . Brockbank , 32 ; and 111 . Bro . Thompson , 31 were received under an arch of steel , and saluted . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 111 . Bro . Murry was unanimously elected M . W . S ., and 111 . Bro . G . P . Brockbank , 32 ° , re-elected Treasurer . Both III . brethren returned thanks for the honour conferred upon them . A cordial vote of thanks was

passed to III . Bro . C . J . Bamstec , 33 ° , for coming to s * je them . Business of the chapter over , it was closed in due and solemn form . The brethren adjourned to the dining hall of the Commercial Hotel , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., III . Bro . Chas . S . Lane , 30 , having on his right 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , 33 ; 111 . Bro . G . P . Brockbank , 32 ; III . Bro . 0

Thompson , 31 ° ; III . Bro . Jaffery , 30 ; E . and P . Bros . Cotton , Waibarton , Latham , Wilson , and others ; and on his left , ill . Bro . Mutry , 30 ° ; III . Bro . Taylor , 30 "; E . and P . Bros . Glendenning , Nicol , Morris , P . M . W . S , ; Hammond , Edmunds , Wilson , Forrest , and others , The loyal toasts were proposed in well chosen terms by the M . W . S ., also "The Health of the Supreme Council . "

The M . W . S . next proposed "The Health of their dear friend and brother vvho had been their Inspector General for 10 years , " before the Northern district was divided ; he was pleased to see him amongst them , and looking so well , and hoped that he would often come to see them . The toast was received by acclamation . III . Bro . G . P . Brockbank returned thanks for the

members of the 32 , 111 . Bro . Thompson for the 31 , and 111 . Bro . Taylor for the 30 . 111 . Bro . Banister , in felicitous terms , proposed "The Health of the M . W . S . " III . Bro . Lane , 30 , returned thanks most cordially , proposing " The Health of the W . M . S . elect , " which was heartily responded to , also " The Officeis of the Chapter . " A truly happy evening was spent by all .

LANCASTER . —Philips Chapter ( No . 52 ) .-This chapter was opened on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , by the M . W . S ., assisted by the officers of the chapter . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . 111 . Bro . Capt . Garnett , 31 , P . M . W . S ., was installed M . W . S . for the year , and appointed his officers .

Business over , the chapter was closed , and thebrethren adjourned to the County Hotel for the banquet , vvhich was served up in Bro . Duxbery ' s best style . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the M . W . S ., and heartily responded to , and a happy evening vvas spent under the most excellent and cordial presidency of 111 . Bro . Capt . Garnett , M . W . S .

TRURO . —Cornwall Chapter ( No . 61 ) . —This chapter held its annual meeting on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when 111 . Bro . T . Hicks , 30 ° , M . W . S . elect , vvas enthroned by his predecessor , 111 . Bro . Sir Charles B . Graves-Sawle , Bart ., 30 ° . The following brethren were invested as officers , namely : Bros . Sir C . B . Graves-Sawle , Bart ., I . P . M . W . S . ; R . Carter .

Prelate ; William Nettle , ist General ; T . H . Lukis , 2 nd General ; R . F . Stephens , G . Marshal ; G . H . Baynes Reed , Raphael ; W . Lidgey , Treasurer ; E . F . Whitley , Recorder ; G . G . Bullmore , jun ., Captain of Guards ; J . de Cressy Treffry , ist Herald ; E . F . Whitley , 2 nd Herald ; . G . B . Pearce , Director of Ceremonies ; E . F .

Whitley , Organist ; and John Allen , Sentinel . In the evening the illustrious brethren dined together at the Red Lion Hotel . In addition to those mentioned above , there were present Bros . Wm . Mason , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; Alfred Luke , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; E . D . Anderton , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; and Col . Michell , 31 ° . Visitor : Bro . Rev . T . W . Lemon , 31 , Huyshe Chapter , 38 .

CHESTER . —Stanhope Chapter ( No . 75 ) . —This chapter met on the 24 th ult ., at the Oueen Hotel , and * va 8 opened by 111 . Bro . H . Claud Lisle , 30 , M . W . S ., assisted by the officers of the chapter . III . Bros . Clement BcswicK Royds , 33 ° S . G . I . G . of the North-Western District , and

Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , I . G . North-Eastern District , vvere received and saluted . Thc minutes of the last chapter vvere read and confirmed . Two candidates- " Bros . W . F . Richardson and G . H . Brown—vvere perfecte " in a most impressive manner by the M . W . S ., HI . Bro . HC . Lisle , 30 . The M . W . S . elect , E . and P . Bro . FA-