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Moffatt , Harrop , and Dale , all members of the lodge , and who , by their excellent singing of some fine glees and songs greatly added , to the enjoyment of the meeting . Thc illuminated address is in Ihe form of a copy of a resolution , "That thc thanks of thc brethren of the Albert Victor Lodge be given to Bio . Samuel Statham , P . M ., P . P . G . T ., for his valuable services in thc formation of the above lotlge , antl whilst filling the office rf first

Worshipful Master thereof , for his exemplary efforts to promote the success antl diffusion of the principles of the Craft ; and for his undeviating kindness to the brethren , not only to the Mbcrt Victor Lotlge , but the Order generally ; and that a copy of this resolution be presented to him , together with a Past Master ' s jewel , suitably inscribed , as a testimonial of the respect and esteem in which he is held by the brethren . "

INSTRUCTION . LONDON MASONIC CLUB ( No . 58 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held on Monday , the 24 th ult ., at the London Masonic Club , 101 , Queen Victoria-street . There were present Bros . W . Smallpeice , W . M . ; Pulsford , S . W . ; Scott , J . W . ; J . D . Langton , Sec ; Chapman , S D . ; J . S . Fraser , J . D . ; Becton , I . G . ; Joseph Lancton , Williams , Barnett , John Wood , Brittain , and

Wells . Thc lodge was opened in the First Degree , and ( he minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in thc Second and Third Degrees , and was then resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Barnett , being a candidate for the Second Dtgrce , answered the usual questions . Thc lodge was then resumed in the

Stcond Degree , and Bro . Barnett was passed to the Degree of F . C . The lodge was then resumed in the First Degree . Thc W . M . rose for ihe first time , and the following brethren were unanimously elected members of the lodge : —Bros . Becton , 778 ; G . C . Pulsford , 1593 ; F . E . Scott , 771 ; F . 11 . Edmunds , 8 ; and A . Escolt . The W . M .

rose for the second time , and Bro . Pulsford was elected W . M . for thc next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and then the lotlge was closed . The brethren then partook "f the annual banquet , Bro . Joseph Langton , P . M . 1673 , occupying the chair . The excellent manner in which the banquet was served reflected great credit upon Bro . Harrington , thc Steward of the club .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE . —( No . 1524 ) . —A meeting of this Lotlge ot fnstruction was held at the Royal Edward Hotel , Mare-street , Hackney , on Wednesday , December 3 rd . Present—Bros . A . McDowall , W . M . ; C . W . Baker , S . W . ; S . Crane , J . W . ; A . R . Olley , S . D . ; J . L . Payne , J . D . ; W . Green , I . G . ; W . Fieldwick , Prec . ; C . Lorkin , Treas . ; J . Williams , Sic ;

and also several ether brethren . Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read antl confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . G . Spencer being the candidate . Bro . C . I . arkin , assisted by thc brethren , worked the 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th sections of the lecture . Bro . W . Fieldwick proposed , and Bro . S . Crane sccontled , that Bro . C . W .

Baker be W . M . for the ensuing week , which was carried unanimously . Bro . Cambridge proposed , and Bro . J . Williams seconded , that Bro . A . G . Spencer become a member of this Lotlge , which was carried unanimously . Bro . W . Green proposetl , and Bro . A . R . Gllt-y seconded , that Bro . J . Pige become a member of this lodge , which was also carried unanimously . Nothing further offering the lotlge was closed in due form .

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MACDONALD CHAPTER ( No . i 2 t 6 ) . —On Thursday , the 20 lh ult ., this chapter met at the headquarters of the ut Surrey Rifles , Flodden-road , Camberwell . There were preset . t Comps . VV . J . Messenger , M . E . Z . ; . ) . H . Hastie , H . ; Lieut . Newington Bridges , J . ; W . H . Thomas , Scribe E .,- and a number of other

companions . The chapter was opened in due form , when Comp . Henry Muggtridge , Past Grand Standard Bearer , was requested to instal thc Principals . A conclave of Installed Principals was formed , and Comp . Hastie installed into ihe chair of Z , ; Comp . Bridges into the chair of H . ; and Comp . Thomas into the chair of J . Thc conclave

was closed , the companions re-admitted , and Comps . Bradley and Col . Gardner were inducted into the office of S . E . and P . S . A jewel was presented to Comp . Messenger , I . P . Z ., and thc chapter vvas closed in due form , when the companions adjourned to the mess room , and partook of an excellent banquet , enlivened by the vocal abilities of Comp . Seymour Smith and other companions .

SOUTHAMPTON .-Royal Gloucester Chapter ( No . 130 ) . —The instillation of Principals took place at the regular monthly meeting in Freemasons' Hall on thc 27 th ult ., M . E . Comp . Edward Booth , P . Prov . J . W ., performing the ceremony , the following being the officers

for the year : —E . Comps . T . P . Payne , First Principal ; G . M . Passenger , jun ., Second Principal ; R . Sharpe , Third Principal ; J . R . IVesion , Scribe E . ; W . Waters , Scribe N . ; Ii . S . Pearce , Treas . * , 11 . P . Aslatt , P . S . ; Comps . S . Myer and C . Bemibtcr , A . S . ; and Biggs , J .

LIN SLADE . —St . Barnabas Chapter ( No . 94 8 ) . —A cenvocation of this chapter vvas held at the Elephant and Castle Hotel , on Thursday , the 13 th ult . Comp . Haselgrove , of Luton , opci . ed tie chapter in due form . After the minutes werc confirmed , Comp . Henry

Muggeridge , P . G . Standard Bearer of England , by request of the M . E . Z ., took the chair , and installed Comp . Howell , of Dunstable , into the First Principal's chair , and Comp . Wixlcy , of London , into the Third Principal ' s chair . The conclave of Installed Principals v / $ s then closed , and the

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companions re-admitted , when Comp . Poynter , P . Z ., of Luton , vvas inducted into thc office of S . E ., and Comp . Sandell , P . S . There were also present Comps . Cawdell , P . Z ., of Luton ; McCubbin , P . Z ., and several other companions , who , after the chapter was dosed , partook of an excellent banquet , provided by Comp . Morgan , the worthy host , in his usual admirable style .

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Mark Masonry .

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238)—This new lodge commenced its session on the 18 th ult , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Among the officers present were Bros . W . Wigginton , P . G . S . of Works , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , S . W . ; Charles Horsley , G . J . O ., Treasurer and M . O . ; Richnell , J . O . ; J . Dodson , S . D . ; F . H . Clemow , acting J . G . ; Harrison , Tyler . The minutes of the previous

meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . J . Beningfield , 1589 , was duly advanced to the honorable degree of M . M . M ., the ceremony being performed by the W . M . most ably . Bros . Webb and Beningfield were then respectively appointdd and invested by the W . M . as J . D . and I . G . A discussion then took place upon the subject of the by-laws , when it was unanimously agreed that their final settlement

should be deferred until the next regular meeting in February . Several propositions for advancement having been handecTin , the lodge was duly and formally closed , and the brethren partook of an excellent banquet . After this entertainment had been done full justice to , the customary loyal and Mark toasts were duly proposed . Bro . Horsley responded in fluent terms upon behalf of " The Grand Officers , Past and Present , " and immediately

afterwards gave " The W . M . " This toast having been warmly received , Bro . Wigginton briefly acknowledged the compliment , and gave "The Advance , " which pledge was modestly responded to by Bto . Beningfield . " The Officers " followed , and , in reply , this most important toast received full justice from the hands of Bro . Horsley . The remainder of the evening having been agreeably spent , the Tyler was called upon to discharge his duty , and the brethren separated .

SOUTHAMPTON . —St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 63 ) . —The festival of St . Andrew was celebrated at the Misonic Hall , Buglc-stre't , on Wednesday evening , the 26 th inst ., by the installation of Bro . George Tilling , P . P . G . I . G . as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was ably performed by Bro . Sheppard , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . Thc following brethren were appointed officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . J . Blour . t Thomas , P . J . G . W ., I . P . M . ;

R . L . Loveland , P . P . J . G . W ., P . G . Treas ., S . W . ; F . H . McCalmont , P . G . S ., J . W . ; C . W . A . Jellicoe , M . O . ; P . P . M . Emanuel , S . O . ; J . S . Pearce , J . O . ; J . E . Le Feuvre , P . G . Sec , Treas . ; P . Warren , P . P . Grand Steward , Sec . ; J . Coles , Registrar ; D . O . Hobbs , S . D . ; W . Horton , J . D . ; J . R . Weston , P . P . M . O ., D . C . ; Bro . Stroud , I . G . ; and Biggs and Vare , Tylers . The next and future meetings of this lodge will be held in the New Masonic Hall , which is to be opened on the 29 th of December next .

TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 181 ) . —This provincial lodge held its first regular meeting of the season at the Albany Hotel , when there were present among others Bros . S . H . Knaggs , P . G . S . W . M . ; W . Taylor , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex , S . W . ; E . Hopwood , Acting J . W . ; Tomlinson , P . G . S ., P . M . ; Sanders , S . D . ; T . C . Walls , I . G . ; Rogers , Registrar ;

Richnell , W . S . ; and Harrison , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . W . Taylor was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Harrison re-elected Tyler . There being no other business the lodge was formally closed , and the brethren partook of a collation . At its conclusion the usual toasts received full justice . Bro . Tomlinson responded on

behalf of " The Grand Mark Officers , Present and Past , " and then proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " who duly acknowledged the same . In giving " The W . M . elect , " Bro . Knaggs congratulated Bro . Taylor upon having arrived so soon at that important position . He ( the W . M . elect ) had been advanced in the lodge , and from the attention and ability he had displayed in the execution of the

duties of the various minor officers hc had filled in the lodge , he believed that Bro . Taylor ' s performance of the " woik " attached to the higher icsponsibilities of the chair would be alike creditable to himself and gratifying to the membeis of the Francis Burdett Lodge . This toast having been received with excellent "fire , " Bro . Taylor briefly replied . " The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast then terminated the proceedings .

•WALTHAMSTOW . —Beaconsfield Lodge ( No . 205 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was htld at the Chequers , Marsh-street , on Saturday , the 15 th ult . Present : Bros . James Pinder , P . M ., as W . M . ; W . C . Claridge , S . W . ; D . M . Dewar , P . G . M . O ., as J . W . ; W . G . Hallows , M . O . ; J . Franklin , S . O ; Fred . Hallows , Sec . ; J . H . Cambridge , J . D . ; G . J . Westfield , as I . G . ; T .

Upward ; Organist ; Fredk . Binckes . G . S . ; G . Graveley , R . T . Williams , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge and autlit meetings werc read and confirmed . Bro . F . Binckes then occupied tlie chair , and Bro . W . C . Claridge , the Master elect , was presented and obligated . A Board of Installed Mark Masters was formed , and Bro . Claridge installed as

W . M . for the ensuing year . On the brethren returning to the lodge , the W . M . was presented to them by Bro . Binckes , and saluted according to ancient custom . The W . M . immediately proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . W . Groome , S . W . ; W , Q . Hallows , J . W . ; T . Franklin , M . O . ; J . Badkin , J . O . ; Fred , Hallows , Sec ; J . M . Cambridge , S . D . ; George Graveley , J . D , ; G . J . Weslfield , I . G . ; T . Upward , Organist ; ' and R . T , Wil-

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liams , D . C . ( The remaining officers were left vacant until next lodge meeting . ) After the officers had been invested and conducted to their positions in the lodge , Bro . Binckes delivered a very able and impressive charge to them all upon the important duties they had undertaken , and the manner in which it was expected they were to be carried out . Tbe lodge was then closed in due form . The

brethren afterwards partook of an excellent banquet , presided over by the W . M . In response to the toast of " The Grand Officers , " Bro . Binckes replied ; and to that of " The Visitors , " Bro . Broadley , the P . G . M . M . M . of Tunis and Malta , responded . Amongst the other visitors present were Bros . G . W . Verry , P . M . 104 ; S . Wharman , 1773 ; and others .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE . —This distinguished Conclave mt t at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queenstreet , on the ist inst . Among those present werc Bros . Sir Knights Kingston , M . P . S . ; Peters , S . G ., M . E . V . elect ; Massa , I . G . ; T . Cubitt , P . M . P . S ., Treasurer ; H . C . Levander , P . M . P . S ., Recorder ; George Kenning , P . M . P . S . ; H . A . Dubois , P . M . P . S . ; Marsh , P . G . V ., & c . ; Thiellay ,

H . P . ; Shiilcy , Prefect ; T . C . Walls , A . D . C . ; Robinson , Gilbert , and Harrison , Sentinels . The minutes of the last regular meeting and an emergency meeting having been read and confirmed , Col . Sir Knight Peters was duly installed as M . E . V . A motion by Sir Knight Walls , which was seconded by Sir Knight Levander , " That a silver gilt Past Sovereign ' s jewel be presented to every

subscribing Sir Knight who had filled the position of Sovenign of the Premier Conclave , " was carried nom con . Two notices of moth n having been handed in , and numerous communications read from absent members , the Conclave was closed in accordance with ancient usages , and the Sir Knights adjourned to an excellent banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the preliminary toasts were done full justice to . " The M . P . S . " was proposed in

verycomplimentary and exhaustive terms by Sir Knight Peters . This pledge having been cordially received , the M . P . S . gave " The Health of the new-installed M . E . V ., " which toast whs duly honoured , and in response Sir Knight Peters expressed his acknowledgments . " The Officers , " coupled with the name of Sir Knight Levander , brought the formal proceedings to a conclusion . In the intervals of the toasts Sir Knights Marsh , Peters , Massa and others entertained their colleagues .

PLANTAGENET CONCLAVE ( No . 2 ) . — The knights of this Masonic and military Order assembled on Monday , thc 24 th ult ., at the Regent Masonic Hall , Air-streef , W . The early unpropitious and cold weather , no doubt , chilled many of the members from attending to their chivalrous duties . There were present V . E . and Perf . Sir Knight E . H . Thiellay , G . Std . B ., M . P .

Sovereign ; E . Sir Knight C . F . Hogard , G . S . A ., Viceroy Eusebius ; W . Sir Knight H . Venn , Junior General j V . E . and Perf . Sir Knights H . Dickets , G . A . M ., P . S ., Treas . ; F . Bayley , P . S . ; H . C . Levander , P . G . S . G . and G . Treas ; J . G . Marsh , P . G . A . ; Sir Knights H . Moon , and Laing , Sentinel . The conclave was opened in due form , letters of

apology from absentees and candidates were- read , some little business transacted , when the conclave was again clcscd in due solemnity and adjourned . The usual recherche little banquet ensued , for which the Plantagenet Conclave so distinguishes itself , thanks to that excellent gastronomist , the Treasurer .

Ancient An Accepted Rite.

Ancient an Accepted Rite .

YORK . —Hilda Chapter Rose Croix ( No . 236 ) . —At the regular meeting of this chapter , held at York , on Friday evening , Bro . T . B . Whytehead , H . P ., was unanimously elected M . W . S ., and Bro . J . S . Cumberland Treasurer for the ensuing year . In the unavoidable absence of the present M . W . S . Bro . the Hon . W . T . Nole-Powlttt , Bro . C . J . Bannister , 33 " , S . G . I . G ., presided .

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Order of St . Lawrence .

METROPOLITAN LODGE . —This influci . tial lodge , which comprises upwards of seventy members , met in good numbers at the Masonic rooms , Red Lion Square , on the 28 th ult . Among those present were Bros . S . Rosenthal , I . P . M ., acting W . M . in the absence of Bro . W . Roebuck ; F . Binckes , P . M . ; H . C . Levander , acting S . W ; T . C . Walls , acting J . W . ; D . M . Dewar , Secretary ; A . ,

Williams , Conductor ; J . Robins , J . Constable , T . Poore , R . L ; Loveland , E . Passawer , C . E . Soppct , T . Cubitt , J . Pinder , W . C . Claridge , C . J . Morgan , etc . Bro . Broad'ey , of the Ebor Lodge , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Graveley , Anderson , Gimingham , and Silvester were duly admitted members of this quaint degree by the W . M .

The interesting lecture of the Order was most ably belivcred by Bro . D . M . Dewar . Bro . Binckes then , in a few appropriate sentences , presented Bro . Rosenthal with a P . M . ' s jewel . Several communications having been read , and numerous propositions handed iii , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent grill at the Albion Hotel . Upon the removal of the cloth , the

various toasts pertaining to the Order were done full justice to . Bro . Rosenthal , at an early stage of the proceedings having to leave , the chair was ably filled for the remainder of the evening by Bro . Binckes . In proposing " The Health of the Visitors , " Bro . Binckes , in the course of his remarks , took occasion to speak in very warm and eulogistic terms of Ihe services of Bro . Broadley in almost every degree of Masonry . Ke was pleased that the