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" The Officers" followed , and was responded toby Bros . Saunderson and Swanson , and then the Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( No . iooo ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Middleton Hotel . Present : Bros . YV . 0 . Merritt , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , as YV . M . ; Dr . F . Dorrell

Gravson , I . P . M . 1 G 0 , S . W , ; G . R . Dawson , J . W . ; F . Wood , P . M , P . P . G . S . YV ., Treas , ; A . Lucking , P . M ., Prov . G . D . C , Sec ; J . F . Harrington , P . M . 1 G 0 , P . P . G . P ., S . D . ; YV . E . Brklgeland , S . YV . 933 , as J . D . ; J . C . Johnstone , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., D . C ; L . YVarren . jun ., I . G . ; A . YV . Martin , Tyler ; T . F . Barrett , P . P . G . Reg . ; G . F . Jones , P . P . G . S . YV . ; G . Berry , P . M . ; YV . M . Peacey ,

T . A . R . YVhistler , II . Halls , A . Cayton , G . H . Baxter , \ V . H . Bingham , P . M . 771 , P . P . G . D . Berksand Bucks ; YV . Tyler , A . M . Gerussi , R . YV . F . { Martin , | . Swift , R . G . Dempster , and E . Wright . Bros . R . W . F . Martin , J . Swift , R . G . Dempster , and E . YVright were raised to the Third Degree . Bro . Dr . F . Dorrell Grayson , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for

the ensuing year . Bro . F . Wood was also unanimously reelected Treasurer , and Bro . A . YV . Martin , Tyler . Two Auditors were appointed , and notice of motion having been given by Bro . A . Lucking , P . M ., to give ten guineas to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the list of the YV . M . elect , who will represent the lodge as Steward , the lodge was duly closed .

GREAT DRIFFIELD . —Sykes' Lodge ( No . 1040 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the igth ult . The officers present were Bros . YV . 11 . Porritt , P . M ., P . P . G . YV ., YV . M . ; John Baines , as S . YV . ; James Bordass , J . YV . ; H . Holgreaves , P . M ., S . D . ; . YV . Highmoor , J . D . ; I . Scott Wilson , P . M ., Sec . ; Jas , Elgey , P . M ., Treas . ; "G . S . Highmoor , D . C ; J . Tate

Org . ; J . YVatson , I . G . ; J . House , Stwd . ; YV . Potts , Tyler ; also Bros . E . Bryan , P . M . ; Sydney Smith , YV . Westerby , Thompson Foley , Bowman , Roberts , J . H . Pulman , G . Atkin , and others . After the minutes of the previous lodge had been read and confirmed , Bro . Pulman was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the YV . M . in a mostable and impressive

manner , which made a profound impression , the YV . M . giving the whole of the ritual . Bro . George Atkin was then passed to the Second Degree by the YY' . M ., who was assisted in the ritual of this degree by his junior officers , who reflected considerable credit on the tuition received at the hands of their YV . M . Some other formal business having been transacted , the YV . M . delivered a short but very

feeling address on the unexpected and sudden death of their late much esteemed Bro . E . Wilson , P . M ., and moved a vote of condolence , which was seconded by Bro . Elgey , and supported by Bro . Bordass , J . YV ., who , as the oldest member of the lodge present , bore a very high testimony to the great zeal and ability which had at all times

characterised him both in Ins Masonic and private life , having been twice elected to the Master ' s chair in the Craft lodge , and also occupying one of the Principal's chairs in the chapter . The lodge was afterwards closed in peace and harmony . On this occasion the brethren only partook of light refreshments , and separated at an early hour .

KESWICK . — Greta Lodge ( No . 1073 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., at the Keswick Hotel . Present : Bros . Dr . C . G . Ring , W . M . ; Joseph Hall , S . YV . ; D . Pape , J . YV . ; G . P . Abraham , Sec . ; D . Crowden , S . D . YV . J . Atkinson . J . D . ; J . Gibson , I . G . ; J . King , Tyler ; John Banks , P . M . ; Jackson , Stamper , Robinson , Dixon , Mayson , Till , and Hodgin . From a

long list of names of members eligible for the Mastership of this lodge , Bro . G . P . Abraham received the honour of being elected Most YVorshipful Master for the ensuing year , the installation and banquet will take place on the first Monday of the New Year . Bros . John Robinson and George Dixon were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M .

BATTLE . —Abbey Lodge ( No . 1184 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 20 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall . There were present Bros . B . H . Thorp , P . P . G . S . D ., P . M ., YV . M . ; Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap ., S . YV . ; H . G . F . YVells ,

P . P . G . A . P ., P . M ., Treas ., acting J . YV . ; Robert Hughes , Sec ; Henry Kimm , S . D . ; W . T . Jordan , acting J . D . ; T . J . YValder I . G . ; Jesson , Tyler ; YVm . Lamborn , P . P . G . P ., P . M . ; Charles Martin , H . Drucqu- - J . B . Foster , Major Robertson , J . M . Farr , P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been passed the bye-laws were read . The W . M . then presented the lodge with two handsome engravings of the K . W . Sir YV . YV . Burrell , Bart ., M . P ., Prov . Grand Master , and YV . Bro . John Scott , Dep . Prov . G . M ., and on the motion of Bro . Wolder , seconded by Bro . Rev . Currie , S . YV ., was ordered to be placed on the minutes . There being no further business the lodge was closed in due form .

LIVERPOOL . —Lodge of Israel ( No . 1502 ) . — There are few lodges in the extensive Province of West Lancashire which have displayed more vitality within recent years than the Lodge of Israel , No . 1502 , whose meeting place is at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . Originally consecrated ten years ago for the special accommodation and convenience of Jewish brethrenit has

, admirably fulfilled its purpose in this direction ; but while members of the Hebrew faith predominate on its roll there are not wanting Christian brethren , who not only hold office within its pale but likewise display an amount of Masonic enthusiasm and liberality which make them a power in "Israel . " Installation day in this lodge invariably means success and delight to all within the circle of

attendants , and that which took place on Monday , the 17 th ult ., proved as enjoyable , instructive , and satisfactory as any of which any record has yet been made during the past ten years . The reputation of No . 1502 stands high , and it lost none of its lustre in connection with the celebration of the annual festival of 1 . SS 4 .

The business portion of the afternoon ' s proceedings was ably presided over by Bro . Henry A . Tobias , P . P . G . S . of YV ., the retiring YV . M ., and he was ably supported by Bros . R . Robinson , P . P . G . Reg ., I . P . M . ; S . Schonstadt , P . M . ; Alex . Jones , P . M . ; M . Aronsberg , P . M ., D . C ; Sam . J . Henochsberg , P . M . ; Julius Frank , P . M . ; David Gabrielsen , S . W . ( YV . M . elect ); P . S , Levy , J . YV . ; M

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Hart , P . P . G . D . D . of C , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Archer , S . D . j A . Kirkpatrick , J . D . ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O . Org . ; and YV . II . Ball , Tyler . The list of members included the names of Bros . Dr . Stern , Chap . ; Henry Ellis , Henry Gabriel , Rev . H . M . Silver , B . YVoolf , D . Rosenbaum , G . S . Gabrielsen , M . Cohen , D . Prince , I . Phillips , R . YVilcock , A . Rabow , G . Laporte , H . G . Cottrell , A . Cohen , J . Shoeps , L . Simmons , J . S . Fairley , D . Solomon , V .

Hermann , I . de Frece , H . de Frece , B . Siemms , D . Meek , and Judah Lazarus . The visitors included the names of Bros . VV . Goodacre , P . G . Sec . ; R . Martin , P . G . Treas . ; T . Salter , P . P . G . J . D . ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . B . Mackenzie , P . P . G . S . D . ; D . Lavenstein , P . P . G . S . B . Warwickshire ; 1 . YVolf , 1393 ; J . M . King , YV . M . S 23 ; R . Capper , 241 ; D . Cumming , 1609 ; M . L . Stern , G 07 , U . S . A . ; D . B . Risk , 241 ; Lewis Davies , 216 ; and others .

After the transaction of some routine business , Bro . David Gabrielsen , the YV . M . elect , was presented for installation by Bro . Ralph Robinson , P . P . G . R . ( fatherof the lodge ) , and Bro . Maurice Hart , P . P . G . D . D . C , and the ceremony was ably performed by Bro . H . A . Tobias . The new W . M . subsequently invested his officers as follows : Bros . M . Aronsberg , P . M ., D . C ; Rev . Dr . Stern , Chap . ; P . S . Levy , S . YV . ; H . Archer , J . YV . ; Maurice Hart ,

Treas . ( re-elected for , the sixth time ); A . Kirkpatrick , Sec ; J . P . Bryan , P . G . O ., Org . ( re-invested ); Rev . H . M . Silver , S . D . ; J . S . Fairley , J . D . ; D . Rosenbaum , I . G . ; M . Cohen , and R . Wilcock , Stwds ; and Bro . YV . H . Ball was re-elected Tyler . A candidate was subsequently initiated , the new W . M ., Bro . Gabrielsen , and his officers showing remarkable efficiency in their work . The brethren , at the close of the business , sat down to a

banquet provided by Bro . Casey , the House Steward . During the evening an artistically illuminated address , the work of Bro . J . Oi r Marples , 1609 , was presented to Bro . Hy . A . Tobias , conveying expressions of the high esteem in which he was held by the brethren , and the sense of the value of the services rendered by him to the lodge . The after-dinner music was rendered by Bros . 0 . | J . Rowlands , 16 75 ; D . J . Davies , 1675 ; J . P . Bryan , O ; P . S . Levy , S . W . ; M . Cohen , S . G . ; and B . Siemms .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The ordinary meeting of the members of this lodge was held on the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . Bro . R . Burgess , YY' . M ., presided , and the chief officers present were Bros . J . L . Shrapnel ) , I . P . M . ; YV . YV . Sandbrook , P . M ., D . C ; J . M . Boyd , S . W . ; O . YV . Sanderson , J . W . ; J . B . M Kenzie , P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; Josef Cantor , Sec . ; J . Orr Marples , S . D . ; II . Round .

J . D . ; YV . Parker , I . G . ; E . H . Allen , S . S . ; J . Fineberg , J . S . ; T . L . Duncan , A . S . ; J . Rawsthorne . ' O . S . ; and W . H . Ball , Tyler . The members present included Bros . T . H . YVilde , A . Mein , Tudor Rogers , YV . H . Whittle , A . Ricketts , E . Graham , L . Veaco , I . Jacobs , YV . Briscall , B . Hughes , M . B . Hamann , J . Ballard , D . Cumming , J . J . Monk , Eaton Batty , and W . J . Hemsley . The visitors were Bros . Edward Terry , P . M . 1319 , J . YV . 29 ; Charles H . Stephenson , 1319 ; T . Salter , P . P . G . J D . ; J . B .

Curtis , 139 ; J . W . Firks , 1713 ; Herbert Brook , 35 ; YV . C . Erwin , P . G . Asst . Sec ; C . A . Delieux , 673 ; G . Brighouse , 1505 ; R . Rawlinson , 673 ; G . H . Schrader , 241 ; YV . Jones , J . D . 12 G 4 ; H . S . Brickwell , H . E . Hey wood , W . M . 190 S ; and J . Elmore , 47 . After the transaction of some routine business , Bro . Brickwell , hailing from a sister lodge , was raised to the degree of a M . M ., in a most effective manner by the YV . M ., ably assisted by his principal and subordinate officers .

At the conclusion of business the brethren sat down to dinner , admirably served by Bro . YV . S . Vines , of the Canton Hotel . A varied programme of songs and recitations was afterwards given by Bros . Edward Terry , VV . J . Hemsley , C H . Stephenson , Eaton Batty , Louis Veaco , T . Salter , and Josef Cantor ; the last named brother ably presiding at the pianoforte .

TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at he Clarence Hotel on the 2 Gth ult . Among those present were Bros . Stevens , YV . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . YV . ; Collier , J . W . ; R . Forge , P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . M . Sec ; Warner , S . D . ; Hickenbotham , J . D . ; Porter , Org . ; Finch , I . G . ; Hill , D . C . ; Owen , YV . S . ; T . Goodchild , I . P . M . 5 J . Piller , P . M . ; J . Hurst , P . P . G . P .

Middx ., P . M . ; and others . Bros . Bonell and Rice , of 1 G 56 , were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . H . J . Rose was passed to the Second Degree . The bye-laws were then read . The election of W . M . for the year ensuing resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . T . C . Walls ; Bro . Handel

was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Gilbert , Tyler . Previously to the lodge being closed , Bro . Stevens , the W . M ., was unanimously voted a jewel in recognition of his valuable services as founder and W . M . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The customary toasts followed .

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INSTRUCTION .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday evening , the 25 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida-hill . Present : Bros . Guterboch , W . M . ; Holcombe , S . W . ; Stephens , J . W . ; Baker , Treas . and Preceptor ; Thomas , Sec ; YVilliams , S . D . ; Mellier , J . D . ; Hubert , I . G . ; Powell , P . M . ; Hunt , Green , CurtisHutchingsNew

, , Riddle , Wall , and Scattergood . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge read and confirmed . The First Section was worked , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Hunt being candidate . Bro . Hutchings having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , the Fourth and

Fifth Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Hutchings was elected a joining member , and the S . W ., Bro . Holcombe , was elected W . M . for the ensing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form and perfect harmony , and adjourned .

BURDETT COUTTS LODGE ( No . 1278 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on the 20 th ult ., at the Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road , when there were present Bros . Smith , W . M . ; Saint , S . W . ; R . Pringle ,

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J . W . ; Pearcy , Treas . ; Harley , Sec . ; GildersleVS , S . D . 5 Pryce-Jones , I . G . ; and A . YV . Fenner , Preceptor . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the ' previous meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Pearcy answered questions leading to the Third Degree and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Pearcy as candidate . Bro .

Fenner worked the Second and Third Sections of the Third Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Proposed by Bro . Fenner , seconded by Bro . R . Pringle , that Bro . Saintbe YV . M . for next meeting , and carried unanimonsly . Nothing further being offered , the lodge was closed . A meeting was held on Thursday , 27 th ult ., at the Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road . Present : Bros . Saint , W . M . ; R . Pringle , S . W . ; Valentine , J . W . ; Harley ,

Sec ; Pryce-Jones , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; Rutter , I . G . ; Wakeham , Perkins , Moss , and Gieseke . Visitors : Bros . Thompson , Hagland , and Rose . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rose as candidate . Bro . Smith worked the First Section of the First Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The business of the Association in connection with the Masonic Charities was disposed of .

Bro . Smith worked the Second Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Rose answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . Proposed by the Secretary , seconded by the S . W ., and carried unanimously , that the visitors be elected members . Proposed by Bro . Smith , seconded by Bro . Valentine , and carried unanimously , that Bro . R . Pringle , S . YV ., be elected W . M . for next meeting . Nothing further being offered , the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS' LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 26 th ult ., at the Adam and Eve , Palmer-street , YVestminster , when there were present Bros . J . Gibson , W . M . ; Fraser , S . W . ; Folson , J . YV . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Musson , Sec ; Hayes , S . D . ; Wyon , J . D . ; Bowen , I . G . ; C . Tayler , P . M . 1 G 24 ; C . Boulton , P . M . 1604 ; Brindley , Forscutt , Coughlan , Dexter , YVeeks , Power , Morgan , Saunders ,

Wynn , Wake , and Evans . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Dexter being acandidate for passing , answered the usual questions , was entrusted , and then duly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , and , after answering the questions leading to the Third Degree ,

retired . The Preceptor worked the First Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Evans , 172 , and Wake , 2030 , having been elected joining members , the S . YV . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and there being no further business , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

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Royal Arch .

IPSWICH . —Royal Sussex Chapter ( No . 376 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , when there was a good attendance of companions , amongst them being Comps . S . R . Anness , P . G . S . N ., M . E . Z . ; H . J . Wright , H . ; B . P . Grinnsey , J . ; W . P . Mills , P . Z ., P . G . H ., Treas . ; N . Tracy , P . Z ., P . G . S . E ., S . E . ; J . C .

Norman , S . N . ; VV . Pearson , P . S . ; J . B . Fraser , P . Z . ; J . H . Staddon , P . Z . ; J . M . Harvey , P . Z . ; A . J . Grimwade , P . Z . ; J . M . Franks , R . K . Casley , W . H . Spicer , J . Flintham , A . E . Smith , J . J . C Turner , J . 51 ; G . Abbott , H . 225 ; A . A . Bennett , M . E . Z . 959 ; and E . J . Brown , H . 959 . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and the Auditors' report received and adopted .

The installation of the Principals and officers for the ensuing year then took place , and Comp . H . J . Wright was duly installed M . E . Z ., after which Comp . B . B . Grinnsey was installed into the chair of H ., and Comp . YV . Pearson into the chair of J . The other officers invested were Comps . YV . P . Miels , P . Z ., Treas . ; N . Tracy , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . M . Franks , S . N . ; J . C Norman , P . S ., who appointed Comps . R . K . Casley and G . A . Hardacre his

Assistants . The Installing Principals were Comps . Tracy , P . Z ., and Fraser , P . Z ., who well deserved the compliments of the companions for the efficient manner in which they performed the ceremonies . After the business of the chapter was over , which included voting the sum of £ 10 10 s . to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Female Fund , the companions adjourned to banquet , after which the usual and customary toasts were given , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

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Mark Masonry .

HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —A meet ingof this lodge was heldatLadbroke Hall , Notting-hill , on the 27 th ult . Among those present were Bros . S . R . Lawson , W . M . ; Goodall , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . and Surrey , P . M . ! acting S . W . ; Harris , J . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . P . G . W . Middx . and Surrey , Sec ; Skinner , M . O . ; Rickwood , S . O . ; Frye , J . D . ; J . Frye , I . G . ; John Mason , P . P . G . O . Middx . and Surrey , P . M . ; CamaP . M ., & c .

, ( hon . member ); and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , it was resolved "That permission be obtained from the Prov . Grand Master to change the name of the lodge to the Earl of Carnarvon . " Bros . Dr . Pocock , M . D . of 1 G 42 , and Mattin , of 65 , who had been duly balloted for , were advanced to the Degree of a M . M . M .

by the W . M . The election of W . M . for the year ensuing resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . Harris . Bro . John Mason was elected Treasurer . The election of Tyler , in consequence of the resignation of Bro . Potter , was postponed . The bye-laws having been read , and the Audit Committee appointed , a Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the outgoing Master , and the lodge was closed . —

The brethren then adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed . _ WEST COWES . —Medina Lodge ( No . 140 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 27 th ult ., when the following were present : Bros . Airs , W . M . ; Mursell , S . W . ; Haxthausen , P . M ., Sec , J . W . ( protem . ); Faulkner , P . M ., P . G . W . England , Treas , ;