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present Bros . Dr . Rhys William , W . M . ; Cap ' . Colburne , S . W . ; R . H . Coombs , J . W . ; J . Allan , S . D . ; II . Thody , J . D , ; E . Bilhon , P . M ., acting I . G . ; Piior , P . M ., Secretary ; Sergeant , P . M ., Treasurer ; Rev . R . Fawssitt Warde , P . M ., acting Chaplain ; and the following biethren : —Nash , P . M . ; Cookson , P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; Thompson , Warren , Pick , Stafford , Jarvi =, H .

Young , Kilpin , Jessopp , A . H . Allen , Vincent de Denne , and others ; and as visitors : Bros . Rogers , cf thc Chichclcy Lodge , Thrapston Sinclair ; of Euphrates , 212 ; and Cumberland . After the usual routine business , Bro . Foster was passed to the degree of F . C , the ceremony being admirably performed by all concerned . The votes of the lodge for the Boys' School were then disposed ol ,

and the lodge having been closed , the brethren , tc the number of nearly 30 , sat down . An excellent supper and a most , pleasant evening was spent , enlivened by the excellent singing of Bro . Cumberland , as well as Bros . Allen , Rysant , and Cookson , of the Stuart Lodge . The other visitor , Bro . Sinclair , who was on a professional visit to Bedford , highly entertained the brethren by his

skilful ventriloquism . BURY ST . EDMUNDS . —Royal St . Ed-Ihunds Lodge ( No . 1008 ) . —On Friday , the 22 nd ult ., the 14 th anniversary of the above lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Angel Hotel . There was a very numerous attendance , brethren from Ipswich , Stowmatket , Newmarket , Sudbury , & c , being present . The brethren

were summoned for 3 . 30 , and the lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . Patrick , at 4 o ' clock . After the reading and confirmation of thc minutes of the preceding meeting Bro . T . F . Lucia , who had been unanimously elected , was presented for installation as W . M . for the ensuing year by P . M . Bro . D . J . Huddleton , Treasurer of the lodge , Bro . I . N . York , P . Prov . S . W . Cambs , acting as

Installing Master , assisted by P . M . Bro . W . H . Lucia , Secretary to the lodge . At its conclusion the W . M . invested his officers—viz ., Bros . E . King , S . W . ; J . R . Thompson , J . W . ; J . G . Oliver , S . D . ; G . J . Paine , J . D . ; H . Thompson , I . G . ; W . F . joy , Chap . ; W . H . Lucia , Secretary ; W . Armstrong , D . C . ; W . J . Nunn , Organist ; George Cornish , Steward . Bro . T . J . Huddleston was

unanimously elected Treasurer . After the business of the lodge was concluded , the brethren , numbering nearly 50 , sat down to an elegant banquet , served in Bro . W . G . Guy ' s best style . Several of the brethren had arranged and carried out some capital glee singing . Various excellent songs were sung , and altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent . During the dinner

the W . M . received a telegram from the D . P . G . M ., Bro . the Rev , C . J . Martyn , expressing his regret at being unable to attend . We must not forget to state that the tablrs were beautifully decorated with choice flowers , and a charming design of the square and compasses , composed of camelias , azaleas , fire , was placed at the head of the table , the whole being the gift of friends , whose

kind thoughtfulness was much appreciated by all present . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and none more so than the W . M . ' s and the Charities . Bro . Boby , P . M ., and visitor from Lodge Union , 114 , in elrqucnt terms advocated the desirability and usefulness of every brother subscribing to the Charities of the Orelcr , and Bro . W . H . Lucia aelded to

the remarks of Bro . Boby , saying that he purposed serving bis sixth Stewardship upon the occasion cf the next festival of the Boys' School , and hoped that his appeal to the brethren and the lodges of the provinces would be met with by a hearty and liberal response . LIVERPOOL—Dramatic Lodge ( eVo . 1609 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the memb . rs of this lodge ,

which was held on a uesday afternoon , the 20 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Liverpool , was specially remarkable as attracting a large number of visitors , amongst whom were several worthy and divtinguished brethren from East Lancashire , to whom a hearty greeting was given by the W . M ., Bro . Walter J . Chapman , who was , as usual , at his post of honour and duty . Amongst those who

supported were Bros . Joseph Bell , I . P . M . ; Lindo Courtenay , J . W . ; J . B . MacKenzie , J . W . ; A . Woolrich , Treasurer ; J . Atkinson , Secretary ; W . Sandbrook , S . D . ; Frank Emery , I . G . ; J . Skeaf , P . G . O . ; W . Burgess , Organist ; J . Pryer , S . S . ; H . P . Squire , Acting P . S . ; Bros . W , Annand , Cowdell , Brown , Duckworth , Hill , Hillyard , Evans , Williams , Keet , Buck , Dr . R . H . D . Johnson ,

Macbeth , Bcrlew , Eyres , Wilkinson , Captain 1 urvey , & c . After the lodge had been duly opened and the minutes confirmed , the W . M . most efficiently initiated Messrs . W . A . Whittle , William Martin , William Herp , and F . J . Osborne into the mysteries and privileges of the Fraternity , and raised four brethren to the sublime degree of M . M .

The members and visitors , numberiugjaltogether about 70 , subsequently dined in the large hall , and during the evening the musical and histrionic efforts of Bros . J . Hill , A . Woolrich , H . D . Burton , Captain Harvey , Btr ^ eur , Burgess , Skeaf , and othcis , contributed largely to the general njoyment . * * .

INSTRUCTION . ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Three Bucks , Greshamstreet , E . C , on Tuesday , 26 th March , 1878 . Present—Bro . I . L . Mather , P . M . 65 , 1227 , 1471 , W . M . i 8 o , W . M . ; W . Corner , W . M . 1139 , S . W . ; Cotton , 192 , J . W . 5 D . P . Holness , 1471 , Sec , Treasurer ; E . W . Braine . W . M . 1471 ,

S . D . 65 , Secretary ; Sparrow , 192 , S . D . ; Le Crew , 1364 , I . G . ; G . Corner , P . M . 1139 ; Seaman , P . M . 619 , 1314 ; Bausor , S . W . 1471 , W . M . elect 15 80 ; Millar , 8 5 8 ; Shipley , 30 ; Hunt , 1471 ; Petch , 1471 ; Matthews , 65 ; Medwin , 742 ; Thompson , P . M . 742 ; Ormr , 742 ; Maunsiy , 1139 ; and Hall , 57 . Thi ' lodge was opened in the First Degree and thc minutes were read and confirmed , and Bro Shipley answered the questions for passing . The

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lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed by Bro . Preceptor Mather , Bro . Shipley acting as candidate . The lodge was afterwards opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of installation in its entirety was rehearsed by Bro . Mather in his usual effective style . Bro . W . Corner was installed and duly invested his officers . On the lodge resuming in the First Degree Bros . Seaman , Thompson , Orme , and Mounsey

were duly elected as members , and Bro . Shipley was elected as the W . M . for thc ensuing week . A vote of thanks was proposed by Bro . Braine ar . d duly seconded to Bro . Mather for the great amount of pleasure and instruction the brethren had deriveel from his masterly way of rehearsing the installation ceremony , which was carried unanimously . Bro . Seaman , P . M . 919 , 1314 , tendered his personal thanks to Bro . Mather for the great pleasure he had eierived which induced him to become a member .

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LIVERPOOL . —Mariners' Chapter ( No . 249 ) . — The companions of this chapter were summoned to the petformance of their Masonic duties at the Masonic Hall , Ilopc-st ., on the 21 st . ult . There were present Comp . P . B . Gee , M . E . Z . ; Cnmp . John II . Jackson , H . ; Comp . H . Pearson , P . Z ., acting J . ; Comp . John Ellis , S . E . ; Comp , H . Firth , S . N . ; Comp . Joseph Wood , Treasurer ; and

Comp . Cotter , P . S ., along with a good muster of members and visitors . Four candidates , Bros . J . Lees , ( 197 ; R . Edwarels , 1264 ; J . Smith , 249 ; and J . Simpson , 249 ; were balloted for and duly elected . Bros . Lees and Edwards , being in attendance , were exalted according to ancient custom , in a highly satisfactory style . Comp . John E . Jackson , II ., was unanimously chosen as the M . E . Z . ; Comp . T .

Ockleshaw , H . ; Comp . Cotter , J . ; and Comp . Joseph Wood ( Freemason ) , was unanimously re-elected to the office of Treasurer for the eighth time . Comp . H . Firth was chosen S . E . ; Comp . Korn , S . N . ; and Comp . J . Ellis , P . S . Banquet was subsequently served , and everything passed off most pleasantly . LEWES . —South Saxon Chapter , ( No . 3 n . )—

At a convocation held atFrecmasons' Hall , Lewes , on Wednesday , March 27 th , the officers for the ensuingyear were appointed as follows : —Comp . R . Crosskey , M . E . Z . and Treasurer ; Comp . R . II . El man , H . ; Comp . Jos . Farncombe , J . ; Comp . S . Tanner , S . E . ; Comp . G . Stone , S . N . ; Comp . W . Hodgkin , P . S . ; H . Hall , Janitor . It was unanimously resolved to present a P . Z . jewel to Comp .

James Aelames for his efficient discharge of the duties of First Principal during the present year . A icsolution was also passed expressing the great regret of the companions that Comp . Rev . S . A . M . Litte , who has been mainly instrumental in resuscitating the chapter , has been compelled to resign his appointment as Chaplain of Lewes Naval Prison , through failing health , anel that his

consequent removal from Lewes would be a great loss to Fivemasonry in the district . TYWARDREATH — Unity Chapter ( No . r r 51 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall on the 19 th ult ., for the usual quarterly convocation . There were present on the occasion Comps . W . Polking home , Z . ; H . Tonkin , 11 . ; T . C . Stephens ,

P . Z ., as J . •, Rev . Dr . Treffry , P . Z . ; Dr . Davies , P . Z . ; Emra Holmes , P . Z . ; N . Lamb , Scribe E . ; S . Trevail , Scribe N . ; Row , Treasurer ; J . Polkinghome , Abbott , Williams , and others . The minutes of last chapter were read and confirmed , and Bro . Dr . De Legh was balloted for , and elected a joining member . This being the annual meeting for the election of officers the following

companions were eluly nominated and elected for office during the ensuing year : Comps . Tonkin , Z ; Captain Colvill , H ; T . Polkinghome , J ; Rowe , Treasurer ; Rut die , Scribe E . ; F . Williams , Scribe N . ; Smith , Prin . Soj . ; Comps . Smith nominated and appointed Comps . Wellington and Howe as Assistant Sojs . Comp . Elliot was elected Janitor . The other business of the evening having

been concluded , the chapter was closed 111 solemn form . TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —The first meeting of this chapter since its consecration was helil at the Albany Hotel , on the 27 th ult ., when there were present Comps . W . Wigginton , P . G . N , of Middlesex , M . E . Z . ; Horsley , P . P . G . P . S . of Middlesex , acting H . ; Cama , P . G . D . C of Middlesex , J . ;

H . Court , S . E . ; Taylor , P . S . ; H . Court , jun ., A . Taylor , Harrison , Janitor . The visitors were Comps . Knaggs , Royal York ; Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex , Jerusalem ; and Platts , P . Z . Prudent Brethren . The minutes of theconsccration meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken as joining members , on behalf of Comps . Horsley , P . Z . Royal Mieldlesex ; Knaggs , Royal York ; Walls ,

Jerusalem and Era , and proved to be unanimous . The ballot was also taken on behalf of Bros . Saunders , P . M . 1503 , P . G . S . Middlesex ; Rogers , 1503 ; Briggs , Steward 1503 , and Rutherford , I . P . M . Acacia and P . G . S . of Midellesex , and being unanimous those brethren were duly exalted . The election of S . N . was unanimously in favour of Comp . Knaggs ; and Comps . Court , jun ., and Walls were

appointed respectively as First and Second Assistants . There being no other business of importance before the convocation it was duly closed , and the companions partook of an excellent collation . The cloth having been withdrawn , the customary and long array of toasts were duly honoured . The next meeting of this chapter will be held on the fourth Wedneselay in July next .

WANDERERS' CHAPTER ( No . 1604 ) . —On Monday evening last this new military chapter held its first meeting forwoik at Freemasons' Mall , having on its programme for the nig ht a list of no less than nine names of brethren seeking admission to the degree of the Holy Royal Arch . The following companions were present : — Comps . T . 11 . Meredith , Z ; W . J . Parish , II . ; T . McIU-

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wham , J . ; Chas . Fuller , Treasurer ; W . H . Bird , S . E . ; George Boulton , S . W . ; C . A . Cottebrune , as P . S . ; Matthew Leslie , 1 st A . S . ; B . Baiton , 2 nd A . S . ; F . W . Andrews , II . Massey , P . Z . 619 ( Freemason ) , and the Rev . R . C . L . Halpin , Chaplain to the Forces . Eight of the Nine brethren on the list presented themselves for exaltation—Bros . W . H . Baker , E . Coles , Horace White , T . W . Duncan , C .

Tayler , J . Gibson , W . Richards , and C . H . Y . Godwin , ( Surgeon Major ) . When the ceremony of exaltation had been performed , the names of three other brethren were given in as prrposed exaltees ; after which the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to Freemasons ' Tavern , were an elegant little supper was provided by Bro . Best . The usual Royal Arch toasts followed supper .

Comp . Cottebrune proposed " The M . E . Z ., " who , he said , WHS very well known to all thc companions . He ( Comp . Cottebrune ) had known him many years , although it seemed but a few days , and he was much pleased to see him installed M . E . Z . of a chapter destined to be so eminent a chapter as the Wanderers' Chapter was . The M . E . Z ., in reply , said it gave him great delight to be associated with

the Wanderers' Chapter , and he trusted it would be a great success . It also gave him great pleasure to have his health proposed by his old friend , Comp . Cottebrune , who about eleven years ago exalted him in the degree . He was afraid he had been but a poor scholar , but still he hoped by the time his year of office came to a close the companions would be satisfied with him . The M . E . Z . next

proposed " The Health of the H . and J . " Comp . Parish , H ., said it was a source of great pleasure to him to see this chapter inaugurated anil in good working order . It had commenced under favourable auspices , and very few chapters had opened so favourably , having , as it had , nine candidates , of whom they had exalted eight the first night of meeting , and three more having been proposed .

Most of the companions were aware that when the Wanderers' Lodge was consecrated it was the intention and earnest desire of those of its founders who were Royal Arch Masons that a Royal Arch Chapter should be attached to it ; and although they had had a good deal of work in following up that intention they had at last been successful . Now that the chapter was started he hoped it

would have continued prosperity . Comp . Mclllwham , J ., said he would only repeat what Comp . Parish had said , with the addition , however , of the remark that if the chapter worked on the same lines as thc lodge it must be a success . He had that evening seen the balance-sheet of the lodge , and it was surprising to observe what the lodge had done in two years . He had been a Mason sixteen

years , and in all that time he had never seen a lodge work so well and so economically , and put so much away for the charities , as the Wanderers' Lodge . The chapter intended to work on the same lines . " The Exaltees " was the next toast . Comp . Godwin in reply said that Masons , as a rule , when they joined the Craft , became desirous to see more of Masonry than the Craft Degree disclosed .

They desired to pass into the secret reserves of the chamber , which was in the hands of Royal Arch Masons . He and his co-exaltees had done so that evening , and they all saw that there was matter for deep reflection and thought in what they had gone through . As far as curiosity went a certain amount of mystery had been solved ; but beyond that there must be a great deal more . The whole thing

was full of mystery and required great consideration , and much time must necessarily be required to appreciate and understand it all . The difficulty attending the starting of a chapter had been touched upon . As a member of the lodge himself , though not in any way connecteel with the officers , he knew there was great elifficulty experienced in starting the chapter , and the

thanks of all the members of the Wanderers' Lodge were due to the M . E . Z ., and to Comp . Parish , for the way in which they had urged the claims cf the lodge on Grand Chapter . With Comp . Parish he had had many communications , and he knew he had exerted himself very much . Moreover , as a member of the lodge , he thought , though he was not a very old Mason—still as having been

a Mason some few years , and in that capacity had visited lodges in different parts of the world—the Wanderers ' Lodge was one to whose working he would wish to bring Masons . He was glad to have come to it himself , as he bad heard there was not any better working to be found anywhere . He was sure thc Wanderers' Chapter would prove as good , and that thc companions would learn

in it Royal Arch Masonry , as well as brethren learned Craft Masonry in the lodge . There was one thing which had struck him that night in the chapter , as to the seriousness of the degree he and his companions had taken , and he thought it must have struck them as forcibly as it had struck him . They were aware that Masons in France had discarded the name of the Great Architect of the Universe

from their assemblies , and cut it out as completely as they did in 1793 , when they started Ihe Goddess Reason . They had struck out everything connected with the Deity in Masonry . Most of the exalteel would be more surprised at this after the ceremony of that evening , for when we parted with their landmarks they drifted anywhere , and no one could tell where Masonry would drift to in a country where

such a course as that was taken . Comp . Baker and the other exaltees also replied , Comp . Baker observing that he was proud to have become a Royal Arch Mason . In becoming a Master Mason , he found that degree was only an initiative of the Royal Arch . He had been particularly struck with the ceremony , and fully concurred in the expression that it was a sublime ceremony . He hoped he

should be able to attend the meetings of the chapter , and become better acquainted with the proceedings . Comps . Bird , Fuller , and Leslie replied to the toast of " The Officers , " and Comp . Coltebrune to that of " The Honorary Members . " The M . E . Z ., in proposing "The Charities , " said that it was the intention of the Order that these Institutions should not suffer by the failure of Messrs . Willis ,