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Powdrell , H . Palmer , Halliday , J . P . Harding , P . M . 169 and 3168 , Passingham , Hill , A . Giddings , and E . R . Smith . The 1 dge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The 4 th Section cf the First Lecture was then worked . Bro . E . R . Smith offering himself as candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . Hill , being a candidate for passing , answered the usual questions , and

was examined and entrusted . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that Bro . J . P . Harding , P . M . 169 , become a jiining member of this lodge of instruction . It was proposed , seconded , anil carried unanimously , that the S . W . be VV . M . for the ensning week ; the officers were appointed in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 38 th ult . at the Six Bells Hotel , Quren-streer , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . R . H . Williams , P . M ., W . M . j W . G . Coat , S . W . j W . C . Williams , J . W . j D . Si . Long , Sec ; E . Lucas , S . D . j A . Williams , J . D . ; D . Stroud , I . G . j J . Coliings , P . M ., Preceptorj VV . VV . Williams , F . Craggs , and Coplestone . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Stroud being the candidate . Bro . Long offering himself as a candidate for passing , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ist and and Sections of this Lecture were worked by 3 ro . W . C . Williams and the brethren respectively , under the direction of the Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree- . The 7 th Section of the First Lecture was to be worked on Friday , the 4 H 1 instant . The W . M . having risen , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 31 st ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present Bros . O . VV . Battley , W . M . ; J . R . Allman , S . W . ; VV . Chappie , J . W . j H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; E . F . Ferris , VV . M . 1 J 43 , S . D . ; C . Coleman , J . D . ; A . VV . Thompson , I . G . j VV . Death , Stwd . j VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1423 j Capt . A Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab ; H . Middleweek , H .

Windeatt , J . Potter , M . Rosenberg , H . P . bowler , and J . Smith Bro . Thomas Middleweek , 1793 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Potter being candidate .

The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and called off and on . Bro . Potter , at the request of the VV . M ., assumed the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . H . Middleweek being candidate . Bro . T . Middleweek was elected a member . A brother , in distressed circumstances , was relieved with a good round sum . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on the 27 th ult ., when there were present Bros , J . D . Graham , VV . M . ; E . J . D . Bromley , S . W . j C . Lambert , '| . W . j P . J . George , S . D . j E . Chamberlain , J . D . ; F . M . Noakes , I . G . j W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; Angelico Cogliati , Vernon Smith , VV . Richards , W . Culverhouse , W . Brindley , J . Gibson , Walter Hancock , J . Grey , A . J . Ray , J . S . Henry , T . A . Dickson

T . W . Larkin , W . Simpson , R . J . Harnell , and T . C . Seary . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . J . Harnell worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . VV . Simpson having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehvarsed the ceremony . Bro . W . Brindley worked the 4 th and jth Sections of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge

of instruction - —Bro . C . Seary , 1987 , proposed by Bro , E , J . I ) . Bromley , seconded by Bro . Vemnn Smith , Bro . James Gibson , P . M . 1604 , proposed by Bro . VV . Brindley , seconded by Bro . W . Hancock ; Bro . John Grey , J . D . 833 , proposed by Bro . R . J . Harnell , seconded by ' Bro . W . Brindley ; and Bro . \ V . Simpson , 1 J 34 , proposed by Bro . W . C . Smith , seconded by Bro . VV . Brindley .

On rising for the secondeftme , Bro . VV . C , Smith proposed that Bro . E . J . D . Bromley , S . VV ., be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1567 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the rst inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Sims , VV . M . ; C . Woods , S . W . ; R . H . Williams , J . W . j Hubbard , Sec ; Swann , S . D . j Dresden , J . D . j Heath , I . G . j J . Davies , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Cochrane , Wood , Wildes , Craggs , W . C . Williams , and Payers . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in

the Second and Third Degree , and resumed lo the First . Bro . Cochrane having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted , and , the lodge having been resumed to the Second Degree , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The VV . M . having vacated the chair in favour of Bro . VVood , the ceremony of installation was rehearsed . Bro . C . Woods was elected VV . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . J . Davies , Preceptor VV . M . ; G . Read , P . M ., S . W . ; S . Cochrane , J . VV . ; F . Austin , Treas . ; VV . H . C halfont , P . M ., Sec . ; J . Sims , P . M ., S . D . ; F . Cragijs , I . G . j A . Cavers , Sitwd . ; Speigel , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middlesex ; F . Chandler , P . M . ; J . J . Cantle P . M . ; Dehane , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Essex ; Child , P . M . ; Reynolds

, P . M . ; R . H . Rogers , P . M . ; A . Hardy , W . M . 201 ; Coombs , W . M . 780 ; Brietbart , VV . M . 1828 ; Stroud , W . M . 204 S ; Wood , VV . M . 1642 ; Jennings , Higginson , L . Cox , Woodard , Ridgly , Cockrill , Whittell , Wiles , Underwood , Johnston , Mander , Cross , Cotton , Sansom , Walker , Nash , Stonnili , Marsh , Colwill , Dresden , Manns , Wiggins , Klein , Head , E . Cox , and Larter . The lodge was opened , and tlie minutes were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and

resumed to the First Degree . The Fifteen Sections were worked by the brethren . Bros . Underwood , Wiggins , Nash , Chandler , and Dehane were elected joining members . Cordial votes of thanks Were accorded to the W . M . and the officers , also to the brethren who assisted in working the Sections . A testimonial , consisting of a splendid tea and coffee service , was presented to Bro . Chalfont , P . M ., for services rendered to the lodge as Secretary , and the best wishes and congratulations were given to him by all the brethren present . The lodge closed with " Hearty good wishes . "

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held at 'he Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the sist l - Present : Bros . J . VV . Morley , VV . M . ; VV . C . Williams , S-W- ; J . C . Conway , J . W . j J . Coliings , Preceptor ; J . Harris , rreas . ; F . Craggs , acting Sec . ; Keen , S . D . j Swann , J . D .: layers , I . G . ; and others . the lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last Meeting were read and confirmed . The Secretary gave the result

Th 1 ani " > showing a balance in the Treasurer ' s hands of . £ ' 3 12 s . A e jj ? dge was opened in the Second Degree , opened and closed in We Thiid Degree , and resumed to the First . The ceremony of \ V iu " " "hearsed , Bro . Craggs being the candidate . Thc vv . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The VV . M . V \ n _ ' t ' le seconil tlme > when it was resolved that Bro . VV . C Williams be W . M . on Monday , the 14 th instant . The W . M . rose or the third time , and , after " Hearty good wishes" were given '" id received , the lodge was closed .

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ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , 38 th ult ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . VV Present : Bros . Gibson , Treas ., VV . M . ; Arnold , jun ., S . W . j Evans , J . VV . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Dottrell , S . D . ; Richards , J . D . j Piper , I . G . ; Mason , P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Saunders , Coleman , F . Purnell , Brandon , Hambling , Chilcott , Blades , Arnold , sen ., Christian , Mole , and Edwards .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Mole being the candidate . Bro . Blades , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the visual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Blades being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and closed down . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGH BOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . F .. 1 , on Monday , the 31 st ult . Present : Bros . Price , W . M . ; J . Wright , S . W . j Beavan , J . W . j Lissimore , S . D . ; Russell , J . D . j Gibbs , I . G . ; \ V . W . Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec ; Partridge , Walker , Perkins , Coe , Steele , Folkard , Esling , Green , Studley , Pugh , Hill , Gatliff , and Keene . 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 . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Westley , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Folkard being a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Price , with Bro . Folkard as candidate . The 2 nd and 3 rd Section of the Lecture were worked by

Bros . Walker and Andrews respectively , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time . Bro . Studley , 1624 , was elected a joining member , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Westley asked the permission of the lodge for Bro . H . Price , I . P . M . 177 , to work the ceremony of installation on the fourth Monday in November ; permission was unanimously accorded . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

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WESTON - SUPER - MARE . — Inkerman Chapter ( No . 1222 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 24 th ult ., when the ceremony of the installation of the three Principals was most ably and impressively performed b y M . E . Comp . Col . A . W . Adair , Grand Superintendent oi the Province of Somerset , Comp . E . E . Baker , being

installed as Z . ; Comp . G . Glossop , as H . ; and Comp . W . H . Wooler , as J . The following companions were afterwards invested with their collars of office : Comps . H . B . ffarington , S . E . ; J . Tytherleigh , S . N . ; VV . M . Forty , Treas . ; F . VV . S . Wicksteed , D . C ; G . H . Perrett , P . S . ; G . E . Alford , ist A . S . j S . Sellick , 2 nd A . S . ; and T . Cogle , Steward .

CHORLTON - CUM - HARDY . — Chorlton Chapter ( No . 1387 ) . —The installation meeting took place on VVednesday , the 26 th ult , in the Masonic Hall , when there were present Comps . T . Mottershead , Z . ; C . Heywood , H . ; J . Crampton , J . ; J . Chadfield , Treas . ; Dr . A . E . Pownall , S . E . ; W . Hall , S . N . ; S . Locke , P . S . ; J . Thistlethwaite , ist A . S . ; Robt . Davies , P . Z .,

P . P . G . P . S . ; J . J . Lambert , P . Z . ; H . Marshall , P . Z . ; J . G . Batty , P . Z . ; A . Lewtas , ' ! ' . Wilson , T . M . Ferneley , J . M . Simpson , W . Fairhurst , F . S . Bedlord , J . Kennerley , and J . Chessyre , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . W . Goodacre , PastG . Std . Br ., Prov . G . Scribe E . ; J . G . Bromley , P . Z . 1375 , Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; J . E . Lees , P . Z . 645 , P . P . G . S . B . East Lancashire ; R . Betley , 17 S ; J . VVood , M . E . Z .

1375 ; J . W . Blair , S 15 ; E . T . Forrest , 1375 ; W . H . Wakefield , 1730 ; E . Hampson , H . 152 ; H . Crosby , 1730 , and R . R . Lisenden , late 317 . The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed . The balance sheet was reported on by the Auditors , and presented a very satisfactory appearance . The three Principals elect , were

presented to the Installing Master , Comp . Goodacre , who subsequently installed them into their respective chairs , viz .: Comps . Charles Heywood , Z . ;• J . Crompton , H . ; and Wm . Hall , J . They were afterwards proclaimed and saluted . The remaining officers were invested by Comp . C . Heywood , as follows : Dr . Pownall , S . E . ; J . Thistlethwaite , S . N . ; S . Locke , P . S . ; F . S . Bedford , istA . S . ; J . Kennerley ,

2 nd A . S . ; J . Chadfield , Treas . ; T . M . Ferneley , Org . ; R . Davies , P . Z ., P . P . S . G . D . of C ; T . Wilson and A . H . Pownall , Stwds . ; and W . Chessyre , Janitor . Prior to the closing of the chap ter , a P . Z . ' s gold jewel was presented to the retiring Z ., Comp . T . Mottershead , in recognition of his services . Comp . Mottershead returned thanks for the jewel at a later period of ihe evening . There

being no further business , the chapter was closed . At the social board the usual preliminary toasts were honoured . "The Heahh of the Installing Master , Comp . W . Goodacre , " was proposed by Comp . J . J . Lambert , who eulogised the artistic manner in which he had performed the ceremony that evening , and expressed the pleasure they all felt whenever he came amongst them . Comp . Goodacre , in

reply , returned thanks for the kind expression that had fallen from Comp Lambert , and expressed his pleasure in visiting such an excellently worked chapter as the Chorlton and installing such a worthy companion as Comp . Heywood , ist Principal . Comp Goodacre went on to say that he felt no doubt about the prosperity and good working of the chapter , while Comp . Heywood named , at its head , and

quite believed what had been stated , that in future his ( Comp . Goodacre ' s ) services would not be required , inasmuch as Comp . Heywood ' s abilities would be sufficiently adequate to perform any ceremony in Royal Arch or Craft Masonry . Comp . Goodacre , continuing , said it was a double pleasure to him to visit a chapter where such a goodly number of

companions attended , particularly when it was home in mind that in West Lancashire there were more chapters than in any other province—more , he believed , than in the sister Province of East Lancashire . He felt very pleased also to find that the Chorlton Chapter had not forgotten the Masonic Charities , and this fact was at all times pleasing to the esteemed nobleman who presided over the

province when brought before his notice . His lordship had been pleased to confer provincial rank upon one ot their members , viz ., Comp . Marshall , who had not only done his utmost to induce the chapter to subscribe to the Charities , but had himself largely contributed to them . In conclusion , Comp . Goodacre said he felt quite sure the Chorlton Chapter would highly esteem the honour which the R . W . P . G . M .

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had conferred upon one of its members , and that Comp , Marshall would occupy the position with credit to himself and honour to the chapter . Comp . T . Mottershead proposed "The Health of the Newly-Installed Principals , " who severall y replied , Comp . Charles Heywood proposed " The Health of the remainder of the Officers , " and Comp . S . Lock , P . S ., replied on their behalf .

Comp . James Batty , P . Z ., proposed "The Visitors , " and Comp . J . E . Lees , P . Z . 645 ,. P . P . G . S . E . East Lane , responded . Other toasts were proposed and responded to , the intervals between each being interspersed with songs and recitations from Comps . Lewtas , Thistlethwaite , Bentley , Lees , and Lisenden . Comp . T . M . Ferneley rendered valuable aid at the piano .

MANSFIELD . —Forest Chapter ( No . 1852 . )—The annual convocation of this chapter was held oh Wednesday , 26 th ult ., at the Town Hall , Comp . Thomas Fisher , M . ti . Z ., presiding . There were present amongst the visitors Comps . A . J . L . Dobbin , 402 ; VV . Hickling , 411 ; G . Chapman , 47 ; J . T . Spalding , 1909 ; W . Clarke , 47 ; H . Vickers , 47 ; A . J . Butler , 1435 ; W . Sibley , 47 :

and F . Benham , S 57 . After the minutes of the chapter had been confirmed , Bro . Thos . Sheimerdine was exalted by Comp . T . Fisher , M . E . Z ., Comp . J . Sansom , J ., giving the lecture . The M . E . Z . delivered the symbolical and mystical lectures in a manner to command the pride of the companions of the chapter and the congratulations of the visiting companions .

The companions then retired , and a conclave of installed principals was opened . Comp . T . Fisher installed Comp . John Angrave Howitt to the chair of Z . ; Comp . Howitt installed Comp . John Sansom to the chair of H . ; and Comp . Rev . A . j . L . Dibbin installed Comp . John Harrop White to the chair if J . After the companions had been re-admitted the M . E . Z . invested the officcersviz . Comps .

, W . T . Sanders , S . E . ; J . Fisher , S . N . ; G . G . Bonser , P . S . ; A . H . Bonser , 1 st A . S . ; J . Linney , 2 nd A . S . ; R . F . Vallance , Treas . ; H . J . Hobson , D . of C ; J . Wearing , Org . ; S . Scott and J . Greenwood , Stwds . ; J . Watkin , Janitor . It was proposed by Comp . G . H . Hibbert , seconded b y Comp . Sansom , H ., and unanimously

carried , that a jewel be presented to Comp . Thos . Fisher , I . P . Z . After the chapter had been closed the Comps . adjourned to the Swan Hotel where an excellent banquet had been prepared . The usual toasts were honoured , and a very pleasant evening , in which song , sentiment , and speech together conspired to make the entertainment pleasant and varied .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) —A convocation was held on Friday , the 28 th nit ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . E . Child , P . Z . 538 , M . E . Z . VV H Chalfont , P . S . Q 75 , H . ; M . Speigel , S 34 , J . ; H . Dehane , H . ' 890 , 1 st A . S . 862 , S . E . ; Capt . A . Nicols , ' P . Z . 800 , S . N . ; 1 . Davies , 733 , P . S . ; J . Smith , 890 , 1 st A . S . ; J . SimsS . N 834

, . ; G . March , 733 ; and G . N . Watts , S . E . 1196 . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Sims being candidate . Sympathy was expressed wilh Comp . P . J . Davies in his domestic affliction , and the companions hoped he would soon be amongst them again . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

A preliminary meetingof the Festival Board of Stewards for the Centenary Festival was held at Freemasons' Hall , on VVednesday last . I'he R . VV . the Deputy Grand Master , Bro . the Earl of Lathom , was elected President of the Board of Stewards . The other appointments were as follows : —Acting Presidents , Bros . Sir J . B . Monckton , Rev . C . J . Martyn , T . Fenn , H . Smith , F . West , and Col . Shadwell H . Clerke ; Hon . Treasurer , Bro . Lord

Leigh ; acting Treasurer , Bro . H . B . Marshall ; Chairman of Ladies' Stewards , Bro . Lord Mayor Hanson ; and Hon . Secretary , Bro . F . R . W . Hedges . Bro . FENN proposed that an Executive Committee be formed , and this was carried ; and nearly 100 brethren gave in their names to act , Bro . R . Grev being elected Chairman . The Stewards' fee was fixed at ' £ 2 2 s . ; foreign Stewards , £ 1 is . The dining fee for ladies was left in the hands of the Executive Committee .

Pearl Life Assurance Company.

PEARL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY .

It is manifest from the annual report and statement of accounts which were presented at the 23 rd annual general meeting of the Pearl Life Insurance Company , at the end of September last , that the past year has been one of very considerable progress , and that the fortunes of this Company are more promising than ever . No less than

37 '> 945 policies were issued during the 12 months covered by the report , the annual premium resulting therefrom being £ 142 , 808 17 s . Gd . The income exceeded that of the previous year by £ 18 , 862 i ? s . 7 a ' -. its amount being , ( , 218 , 848 3 s ., while the premium income on policies in force at the close of June amounted to £ 243 , 776 195 . gd . ; and there is every reason to believe that this will be well

sustained during the year now current . Claims to the number of 13 , 306 , and amounting to £ 82 , 056 12 s . gd ., became due and were ratified , while the asssurance fund , with capital paid up , amounts to £ 152 , 470 3 s . 3 d ., no less than £ . 28 , 241 12 s . gd ., or nearly double the amount of the previous year , having been added to it during the last 12 months . Under these circumstances , it is not surprising

that the directors have been able to recommend a dividend of 10 per cent , to be paid , one half during the past month of October , and the second half on the 30 th March next . Indeed , while the management of thc Pearl Life Office is conducted on the lines which have hitherto characterised the proceedings of its directors , there is good reason to hope that it will slowly , but surely , develope into one of our largest and safest businesses of this class .

Bio . Alderman Whitehead , on VVednesday , at the Guildhall Tavern , entertained the Corporators and prominent inhabitants of the ward of Cheap at a banquet in honour of their colleague and representative , Bro . Major and Sheriff Davies .