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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 Degrres . The Fifteen Sections were worked , the foil wing brethren answering the questions : —First Lecture , ist Section—Hros . Purdue , P . M . 834 ; ami—Josey , P . M . 1828 ; 3 rd—Rotors , W . M . ryor , * 4 th— Brcitbar * , W . M * . elect 2021 ; 5 th—Child , PM . 53 S 6 th—Long , J . D . 1275 ; and 7 th—Sims , P . M . 834 .

. ; Second Lecture , ist Section—Bros . Cochrane , W . M . io ^ r ; 2 nd—Ucyndds , P . M . 1441 ; 3 rd—W . W . Williams , 834 ; 4 th—Speigel , P . M . iSS ; and 5 th—Craggs , 834 . Third Lecture , ist Section—Bros ! Austin , S . VV . 1791 ; 2 nd—Purdue , P . M . 834 ; and 3 rd—Jesse Collings , P . M . 15 R 5 . Bros . Valentine Wing , 1585 , Corston , 865 , K . H . Williams , 865 , and Barrow , 142 $ , were elected joining members of this lodge of instruction . The lodge was then closed .

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JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This old chapter met at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , on the 12 th ult . Among those present were Comps . P . Davis , ME . Z . ; Cleghom , H . ; Staley , J . ; Davage , P . Z ., S . E . ; Harfeld . P . Z ., Treas . ; E . A . Harris , S . N . ; Rise , P . S . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . S . Middx ., P . Z . ; N . Moss , P . Z . ; R . Harris ; Parkinson , Janitor ; and others . Among

the visitois were Coinps . Briggs , P . Z . 1572 , and Patrick , 1623 . The minutes , of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . T . C . Walls gave notice of motion— " That on , and after , the February meeting , 1 SS 7 ,

of the chapter , the visitors fees be increased to ios . 6 d . on ordinary meetings , and 15 s . on nights of installation . " Numerous letters from absent members having been read , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was well served .. The long routine of toasls were duly proposed and honoured .

SIR HUGH MVDDELTON CHAPTER ( No . 1602 ) . —The installation meeting was held on Friday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Among those present beingComps . T . I . Bird , M . E . Z . j J . Greenfield , H . ; E . Woodman , J . ; J . Osborn , S . E . ; W . C Wigley , P . S . ; E . Payne , ist A . S . ; J . Weston , P . Z . ; J . Jones , J . Cutbill , J . Keogh , R . Garner , and W . Fenton . Visitors : Comps . W . H . Lee , P . Z . 975 j J . Woodman , 1602 ; E . F . Snook , 1602 ; W . Steel , 136 S : and W . W . Lee ,

1524 . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee received and adopted , the ballot was unanimously taken in favour of Bros . Fenton , D . C . 705 , and Frederick Keogh , 1602 , who were accordingly exalted to the Royal Arch Degree . Comps . J . Greenfield , E . Woodman , and E .

Payne , were then installed Z ., H ., and J . respectively ; and the following : invested as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . J . L . Cogan , Treasurer ; I . Osborn , S . E . ; S . Millin , S . N . ; W . C . Wigley , P . S . ; C . Deering , ist A . S . ; R . Garner , 2 nd A . S . ; and C . Thomas , Janitor . After the usual banquet , the loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

"The Health of the M . E . Z . " being proposed by Comp . Bird , P . Z ., who remarked that they were all gratified to see Comp . Greenfield presiding over them , for they all regarded him with esteem and affection . Comp . Greenfield , M . E . Z ., having replied in suitable terms , returned the compliment by propo . i . ' "The

I . P . Z . " Comp . Bird , who returned thanks for the heartiness with which the toast had been received , and also for the kindness of the companions during his term of office . He also thanked them most sincerely for the handsome jewel presented to him , and assured the companions it would always remind him of the kind sympathy he had received as

M . E . Z . " The H . and J . " having been honoured . " The Health of the Exaltees" was warmly received , anJ responded , to by those companions . Comp . W . H . Lee , P . Z ., replied for "The Visitors , " remarking that it always afforded him pleasure to respond to that toast , as he invariably met a number of companions

with whom he had been associated in Masonry . He complimented the chapter on the admirable manner in which the duties were carried out , and hoped it would continue to prosper . Comps . Weston , P . Z ., and Osborn , P . Z ., responded for " The Past Principals , " and Comps . Wigley and Deering for "The Officers , " the proceedings concluding , as usual , with the Janitor ' s toast .

WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Chapter ( No . > 3 ) . —The quarterly convocation was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday evening , the 27 th ult ., when there were present Comps . G . Kennedy , M . E . Z . ; T . Ovenden , H . j G . Spinks , | . ; John Wilkins , P . Z . ; W . Weston , P . Z . ; Gamble , P . Z . ; Scott-Mutch , P . Z . ; E . West , P . Z . ; Colonel E . Hughes . M . P .. Richev . Lock . Sver .

peeves , Woodley , Canning , Sanderson , Christian , Arnold , Shackleton , Fenn , Warren , King , Johnson , Hodgkinson , E . Palmer , P . S . 913 ; andT . Hutton . Bro . W . Tailby , J . W . 13 , having been unanimously elected , was duly exalted , the ceremony being most impressivel y performed by the M . E . Z . and his officers . The following were elected officers for the ensuing : Comps

year T . Ovenden , M . E . Z . ; G . Spinks , H . ; D . Deeves , J . ; G . Kenned y , S . E . ; A . C . Woodley , S . N . ; E . West , P . i .., 1 reas . ; and K . J . Warren , Prin . Soj . It was then unanimously resolved that a Past Principal's jewel be presented to Comp , Kennedy , in appreciation of the valuable services he had rendered to the chapter during his year ol

. Before closing the chapter the M . E . Z . referred to the '"' erestmg Masonic event about to be celebrated on the oth of December next , when the Union Waterloo Lodge , No - ' 3 . to which this chapter is affiliated , will celebrate its centenary , and it was unanimously resolved that a letter be sent congratulating that lodge on attaining so distinguished an honour . . The chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned frt H . r * » «* .. » - ... w vvm ^ uiiiuiia nujuui lieu to the freemasons

' Tavern for dinner , which was served by Tu P' ^ y '" ^ 's usual exc ent style . the usual loyal and Masonic toasts havin <* been duly proposed and responded to , Comp . Wilkins proposed "The Health of the M . E . Z . " in eulogistic terms , and , in reply , J-. l » . Kennedy alluded to the fact that since the date of nis joining the chapter in 1 SG 7 , he had never been absent torn its meetings except on two occasions , and it was a source of gratification to know that the number of candi .

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dates he had exalted during his year of office was exceptionally large , and he was proud to hand over the chapter to his successor in a flourishing condition financially and otherwise . The toast of "ThejPast Principals" was responded to by those present . That of " The Visitors " by Comps . Palmer and Hutton .

The newly-exalted candidate , Comp . Tailby , also responded in a neat speech . Comp . Edwin Hughes , M . P ., thanked the M . E . Z . and companions for the cordial and enthusiastic reception he had received on becoming a joining companion of so old and renowned a chapter as the Union Waterloo . The Janitor ' s toast followed , and the proceedings terminated .

YORK . — Zetland Chapter ( No . 236 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-street . Amongst those present were Comps . M . Rooke , M . E . Z . ; J . Sykes Rymer , H . ; J . Todd , P . Z ., as J . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . Z . ; E . W . Purnell , as S . E . ; S . Border ,

S . N . ; J . Fairburn , P . S . ; H . Foster , D . C , and others . Amongst the visitors was Comp . Manders , from Melbourne , Australia . The business consisted in the exaltation of Bro . Rev . C . Tindley , Free Church Minister , of York , which was done in excellent style by the M . E . Z . During the evening Comp . Todd , P . Z ., moved , and Comp .

Whytehead seconded a vote expressive of the sorrow felt by the chapter at the loss by the death of Dr . Bell , of the Grand Superintendent of the province , who had so long and wisely guided their footsteps . After the close of the chapter the brethren met at supper , and the . usual pleasant evening was passed .

WOOLSTON .- —Ancasta Chapter ( No . I 46 I ) . — At the quarterly convocation , held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the igth ult ., under the presidency of Comp . C . G . J . Tilling , M . E . Z ., after the transaction of the regular business , a handsome testimonial , consisting of a P . Z . 's jewel , apron , and sash , and case was presented to Comp . Walter Bowyer , P . Z ., in recognition of his services as Z . of the chapter during the first two years of its

existence . In malting the presentation , Comp . Tilling referred to the important part played by Comp . Bowyer in promoting the formation of the Ancasta Chapter , and also to the fact thai , when he was W . M . of the Clausentum Lodge , No . 1461 , in 1 S 76 , he had presented Comp . Bowyer with a P . M . 's jewel in respect of his services in promoting the foundation and erection of their Masonic Hall . Comp . Bowyer acknowledged the gift in appropriate terms , and the incident then terminated .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —This chapter met at the Albany Hotel , en the 20 th ult . Among those present were Comps . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z ., as M . E . Z . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . G . J . Middx ., H . ; Smiles , j . ; the Rev . R . F . Hosken , M . A ., P . S . ; J . Dunkley , ist Asst . Soj ., and others .

The minutes of the previous convocation { having been read _ and confirmed , the election of officers for the year ensuing took place with the following result : Comps . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., M . E . Z . ; Smiles , H . ; the Rev . R . F . Hosken , M . A ., J . ; T . C . Walls , S . E . ; T . R . Richnell , S . N . ; J . Dunkley , P . S . ; Gurney and

Tenkins , Asst . Sois . ; VV . Taylor , P Z ., Treas . ; and Harrison , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel having been voted to Comp . R . H . Saunders , communications pleading inability to attend were read from Comps . R . H . Saunders , VV . Taylor , T . R . Richnell , Cama , and others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts followed .

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CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 704 ) . —A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate , Finsbury-paveinent , on Tuesday , ihe 26 th ult . Present : Comps . G . W . Knight , M . E . Z . ; Dean , P . G . U . of Dorset , H . ; Russell , J . ; H . Slyman , S . E . j Ives , S . N . ; Gregory , P . S . ; T . C . Edmonds , Preceptor ; and others . Chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Franks candidate . Comp . Franks having been elected a joining member , chapter was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 V—A conmcation was held on Friday , the 39 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV . Present ; Comps . Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z ., Z . 890 , P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Wadham , 1643 , H . ; | . Cruttenden , 779 , f . ; H . E . Dehane , J . 8 go , 862 , S . E . ; VV . H . Chalfont , 975 , S . N . ; and VV . C . Williams , 733 , P . S . The chapter having been declared open , and the minutes of the

last convocation read and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed . A vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes for the able manner Comp . Williams had rehearsed the duties of P . S . for the first time . Comp . Williams then p . csented the chapter of improvement with a handsome volume of the Sacred Law , which was accepted with thanks . Several communi . cations were read in reference to the meetings during next month . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed . The installation of Principals will be rehearsed to-day ( Friday ) .

NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1471 ) . —A convocation was held on Thursday , the 28 th tilt ,, at the Alwyn Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s-road , Canonbury . Present : Comps . G . Gregory , M . E . Z . ; I . Strugnell , H . ; VV . A . Scurrah , J . j J . E . Sheffield , S . E . ; E . Lewis , S . N . ; VV . Radclille , P . S . ; T . C . Edmonds , Preceptor ; II . Jenkins , and J . P . Parkes . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed by the officers in an able and impressive manner . We kindly invite Royal Arch Masons to pay this chapter of improvement a visit .

Tlie funeral of Bro , Baines , of the Emblematic Lodge , No . 136 , took place at Camberwell Cemetery , Forest-hill , on Saturday , the 23 rd ult ., among the Masonic friends of the deceased who were present to show respect to his memory being Bros . It . A . Kirkaldy , W . VI . 1321 ; H . S . Hunter , I . P . M . ; W . Englefield , S . W ., W . B . Fendick , P . M ., Treas . ; ] . II . Price , I . G . ; Barron , Stwd . ; F . J . Potter , A . C . Lester , VV . G . Kent , R . H . Davies , D . Davies , Newens , Meads , F . Beeson , and others .

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Masonic And General Tidings

MASONIC AND GENERAL TIDINGS

The annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge ° LB {^ for , shire took P'ace at Luton , on Thursday , the 2 c . tn Uctober . A V ew Masonic Hall is in course oi erection for the lodges , & c , in Bolton , and it is expected that it will be ready for occupation in Hie course of February next . 1 he General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys will hold their regular monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , to-morrow ( Saturday ) , at 4 p . m .

The monthly meeting of the Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution will take place at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday next , the 10 th instant .

Ihe United Northern Counties Lodge , No . 212 S , have an emergency meeting on Wednesday , the 10 th , at Red Lion Square . There will be Masonic work , and brethren are fraternally invited . The hi gh level of excellence of the Clarendon Press series , especially of the valuable oriental works which it includes , has just been recognised at the Edinburgh Exhibition by the award of a gold medal .

1 he annual meeting of the Prov . Grand Lodge of North Wales was held at Newtown , Montgomeryshire , on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult . We hope to be able to give an account of the proceedings in our next week ' s issue . We are pleased , but not surprised , to hear that Bond ' s famous Marking Ink , which has enjoyed a high reputation for so many years pasthas been awarded the

, Grand Silver Medal at the Liverpool International Exhibition . R . W . Bro . Sir M . White Ridley , Bart ., M . P ., will be installed Prov . G . Master of Northumberland , vice R . W . Bro . Earl Percy resigned , at a special Prov . G . Lodge which will be held at Newcastle-on-Tyne on Tuesday , the iGth instant .

The Grand Council of Roval and Select Masters held their annual meeting in the Masonic Hall , 8 a , Red Lion-square , on the 4 th inst ., when the Treasurer ' s accounts were submitted and approved and the Grand Officers for the year elected . The usual banquet followed at the Holborn Restaurant .

1 he news of the death of Bro . James Francis , one of the proprietors of the Mohawk Minstrels , will have been received with all the greater regret from its having occurred so suddenly in a Turkish bath , and when to all appearance our late brother was in the enjoyment of his usual health .

RED CROSS OF ROME AND CONSTANTINE . — A most successful inauguration of a new conclave called the Invicta , No . 14 S , took place at East Greenwich , on Tuesday last . Sir Knight Bateman ( to whose zeal the conclave owes its origin ) , was installed as the first M . P . S . The impressive and ornate ceremonies of the Degree were powerfully rendered by Sir Knight Matier . A report will

appear in our next . A complimentary banquet was given by the Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers' Company to the late Sheriffs—Bros . Alderman Evans and Thos . Clark—on Friday , the 20 th ult ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Bro , Major loseph , the Worshipful Masterwas supported by

, Bros . George Kenning , Immediate Past Master ; Abel , Senior Warden ; Steward , Junior Warden ; Alderman Sir J . W . Ellis , Alderman Cowan , Colonel T . Davies Sewell , Augustus Harris , D . H . Jacobs , Past Master ; W . A . Higgs , F . Pendered , J . Bishop , E . F . B . Fuller , Henry Squire , H . VV . Henniker Ranee , and others .

The sudden death , from heart disease , of Bro . Alderman David Smith , the senior M . P . for Brighton , has been the cause of general sorrow in Brighton and wherever else any of his numerous band of friends resided . Bro . Smith , though a London merchant , had been an inhabitant of the borough he represented in this and the previous parliaments for a considerable number of yearshaving

, been an Alderman of Brighton since 1 S 77 , and its Mayor in 1 SS 0-1 . He was also a prominent Freemason in London-Super-Mare , being a P . G . Stwd ., and having been invested Prov . G . S . W . of Sussex under the Prov . G . Mastership of R . W . Bro . Lord Pelham—now Earl of Chichester . Bro . Smith was also a supporter of our Institutions , and had served as a Festival Steward . His funeral will take

place on Monday next . NEW WEST END SYNAGOGUE . —Nr . Neville D . Cohen , who for some years has been Financial Representative and latterly a Warden of the New West End Synagogue , is about to leave England with the object of settling in Sydney , New South Wales . In order to commemorate his connection with the synagogue , Mr . Cohen has just

presented it with a valuable gift , in the shape of a Sepher Torah , with appurtenances complete . The Scroll of the law is a new one , and is beautifully written ; the bells , pointer , and plate are silver gilt . The mantle is of purple velvet , richly embroidered with gold fringe and bullion . On the front have been worked the letters n " z , lower down are a pair of massive hands ( the symbol of the Cohanim )

, splendidly finished , and beneath this are the Hebrew name of the donor and the date of the present year . The mantle —a handsome piece of workmanship—was manufactured by Mr . George Kenning , Masonic embroiderer , from a design drawn by the Rev . M . Haines . The Sepher was used for the first time on Simchas Torah , and was greatly admired . —Jewish Chronicle .

HULLUWAV ' S OINTMKST AND PII . LS . —Unwholesome Changes , — Thechangeable weather is causing much sickness , and exerlingthe most powerful influence in deranging the secretions of the body . Alternating chills and heats so derange the capillary circulation , that skin , liver , stomach , or lungs must become disordered . Holloway's Ointment , well rubbed over these organs twice a day , proves the nuickest , safest , and best corrective . It penetrates the

skin , enters the deeper structures , prirrlies their blood , cleanses their substance , equalises their circulation , and renders the secretions abundant , without amioyine ; , irritating , or exhausting them . This Ointment , perseveringly used , aided by occasional doses of their far famed Pill ' s , is capable of removing all the formidable evils induced by variable weather and its attendant impurities , — rADVT . l