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hearsed , with Bros . Patrickson and Bromley as the candidates . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bros . J . H . Pasmore , E . Angel , Geo . Lane , Robt . Stebbing , W . F . Bates , and Robt . Shaw were unanimously elected joining members . A complete set of the working tools in

a box was presented to the lodge by Bro . Joseph Greenway , Preceptor , whilst Bro . W . O . Welsford presented the emblems of the Third Degree for thc use of the members . A hearty vote of thanks was therefore unanimously passed to both these brethren . Nothing further offering , thelodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., when there were present Bros . H . B . Harding , W . M . j R . Loomes , S . W . ; C . G . Gray , J . W . ; W . Hancock , Preceptor ; J . Fetch , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Herts , Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; R . W . Nicole , S . D . ; E , H . Moore , J . D . ; C . Isler , I . G . j T . Williams , J .

Duncan , H . J . Kimbell , jun ., and H . J . Kimbell , sen . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bio . Kimbell being the candidate . Bro . Duncan answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The W . M . vacated the chair in

favour of Bro . Coxon . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Duncan being the candidate . The W . M . again took the chair , and the lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Loomes was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the City Arms Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , E . C ., on Thursday , the 20 th ult , when the following were present : Bros . Morgan , W . M . j Dormer , S . VV . j Miller , j . W . j Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor j Colley , Hon . Treas . and Sec . j Williams , Asst . Sec . j Langford , S . D . j Seagrave , J . D . j Carlton , I . G . j Ives , P . M . j Gaskell , P . M . ;

Austin , Watts , Mmett , Meadows , and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Watts candidate . Bro . Meadows having answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Meadows was passed to

the Degree of F . C . Bro . Meadows then answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , and the lodge having been opened in that Degree , he was raised to the Degree of a M . M . All three ceremonies were performed in an exceptionably able manner . The VV . M . rose for the

first time , and the dues were collected . Upon the VV . M . rising for the second time , Bro . Dormer was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and , having returned thanks , appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 21 st ult ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Nottin- *** Hill , W . Present : Bros . M . J . R . Dundas , W . M . ; ( f . Gardner , S . W . ; R . H . Broom , J . W . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . S ., Preceptor , pro tem . ; W . J . Mason , W . M . 2246 , Sec ; J . C . Conway , S . D . ; J . Bartlett , J . D . ; H . D . Smith , I . G . ; S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . ; F . L . Chandler ,

P . M . 1656 , P . G . P . Middx . ; R . C . Green , P . M . ; W . R . Flack , G . Inglish , H . Armfield , and H . Foskett . 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 Degree . Bro . W . R . Flack having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , retired . The lodge was opened in the

Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . S . H . Parkhouse being the candidate . ' The VV . M . gave the traditional history . The lodge was resumed , and then closed in the Second Degree . Bro . G . Gardner was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes" of the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 20 th ultimo , at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C . There were present Bros . Mapleton , W . M . ; Smiles , S . W . ; Lea Smith , J . W . ; Marshall , Preceptor ; Fraser , Treas . and acting Sec . j Woodroffe S . D . j Vaisey , J . D . j Barnett , I . G . ; VVilliams , Walker ' Hobbs , De Paiva , Dent , and Gordon-Smith .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the First Degree . The ceremony of passin ° - and the explanation of the tracing board were rehearsed " Bro . De Paiva acting as candidate . The lod ° -e was resumed in the Third Degree , and closed in the Third and

Second Degrees . The S . VV . was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and gave notice that the ceremony of raisin " would be rehearsed . It was decided that the arrangements for the annual festival , to be held on the iSth prox ., be left in the hands of the Secretary . The lodge was then closed . Immediately afterwards the monthly meeting of the Second Langton Benevolent Association was held , when ballots were won by Bros . Fearoy and Mapleton .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present Bros . G . Swann , W . M . ; J . Wiggins , S . W . ; J . R . Roberts , ' J . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; | H . Neville , S . D . ; C . E . Betts , J . D . ; Joseph Cox , I . G . j E . J . Green , Stwd . j G . A . Knight , W . Hillier , VV . C

VVilliams , P . M ., & cj W . B . Neville , R . VV . Allison A G . Talbot , H . Wake , W . J . Rendall , J . Gilbert , S . H . Cliff , W . H . Tucker , and James Sims , P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting- were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . VV . B . Neville actin" - as

candidate . 1 he lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bros . Green and Rendall answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Wiggins was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

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CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . W . G . Jennings , W . M . j Alfred Love , S . W . j John Brown , J . W . j " E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . j F . Craggs , Sec ( protein . ); T . Kington , S . D . ; G . Aylett , J . D . ; J . H . Richardson , I . G . j T . Stevens , T . J . Head , and C R . Cross .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read , confirmed , and signed by the VV . M . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Stevens acting as candidate . The lodge was opened and closed in the Second Degree , Bro . Love was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The balance-sheet and report of the Auditors was received and adopted . " Hearty good wishes " were given , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . Joseph Cox , W . M . j L . Nathan , S . W . j W . Hillier , J . W . j Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptorj F . Craggs , Sec ; VV . Payers , S . D . ; J . B . Cory , J . D . ; G . McCrow , I . G . j W . C . VVilliams , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . j James Sims , P . M . j C . G . Hatt , W . E . Macey , and E . J . Green .

The lodge having been duly opened , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The ceremony of passing was also rehearsed . Bro . Green answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The 4 th Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , the questions being put by Bro . Sims . The ballot was then proceeded with , and resulted in favour of Bro . Craggs . Bro . Nathan was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., when there were present Bros . F . A . Barth , W . M . j W . Hillier , S . W . ; W . S . Whitely , J . W . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptorj J . Sims , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Brown , Sec ; T . VV . Biggs , S . D . ; F . Craggs , J . . ; W . F . Harbord , I . G . ;

A . Williams , P . M ., Stwd . ; M . Speigel , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; J . Davies , L . Lee , and J . Arlidge . Visitors : Bros . Austin , P . M ., and R . Dennis , 2309 . Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Davies answered the questions leading to the Second

Degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . J . Davies acting as candidate . . Lodge was resumed , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Arlidge candidate . On the usual rising , Bro . Dennis was elected a member , and Bro . Hillier was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held at the Stirling Castle , Camberwell , on the 14 th ult ., when there were present Comps . G . L . Moore , P . Z . iG p , M . E . Z . ; Philips , P . Z ., H . ; Wilson , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , S . N . 172 , Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; C . N . M . North , J . elect 1275 , S . N . j C . Axford , P . S . j Benedetti , Z . elect 1275 j Grummant , P . Z ., Treas . elect 1275 ; Scott Young ,

Dickson , Towers , Addington , P . Z . ; Capt . Vincent , Z . 1329 ; Gill , G . Powell , P . Z . 1185 ; and J . Hill , J . 1329 . The chapter was regularly opened . It is noteworthy that there were no less than 11 Installed Principals present . Comp . Moore installed Comp . Powell into the chair of J . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Benedetti personating the candidate . Comp , Phillips was elected Z . for the next meeting .

A meeting of this chapter was also held at the above address on Friday , the 21 st ultimo , when there were present Comps . T . Grummant , P . Z ., Treas . elect 1275 , M . E . Z . ; Scott Young , H . j North , J . elect 1275 , J . j C . H . Stone , 1275 , S . E . j Hill , S . N . j Axford , P . S . j F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , S . N . 172 , Preceptorj Benedetti , Z .

elect 1275 j Phillips , P . Z . j G . Powell , P . Z . j and G . Gill . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Benedetti as candidate . Comp . Scott Young was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting * .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 238 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 1 Sth ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . W . E . Farrington , W . C . N , j Nelson Prower , M . A ., J . j Chauffourier , S . j Capt . Walls , P . G . C , Scribe j F . Farrington , P . W . C . N ., Treas . j F . VV . Driver , M . A .,

D . ; Drew , Gdr . ; T . O . Harding , P . W . C . N . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Communications from absent members having been read , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was held in connection with the Prince Leopold Mark Lodge .

WHITER A VEN . F . R . Sewell Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 28 th ult . Bro . T . Atkinson , VV . C . N ., was in the chair , and was supported by Bros . James Gardiner , J . ; T . Brakenridge , S . ; Rev . Jas . Anderson , Chap . ; Geo . Dalrymple , Treas .

and Scribe ; H . Burns , S . D . ; T . Mitchell , J . D . ; J . O . Scott , G . ; J . Casson , Warder ; G . Starkey , and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed , and five candidates were elevated . One Grand Council certificate was presented , and with other routine business , the lodge was closed .

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Rosicrucian Society of England .

HALIFAX . York College . —The quarterly meeting of this body was held in the Masonic Hall , by kind permission of the trustees , on VVednesday , the 26 th ult ., there being present Fratres W . F . 'Tomlinson , as Celebrant ; T . M . Meek ,

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

as Deputy , - W . Brown , Sec . j J . R . Dore , as P . A . j W . Stott , as S . A . ; G . Chapman , as T . A . ,- A . H . J . Fletcher , F . A . ; VV . N . Cheeseman , Con . of N . ; A . Haigh , Org . ; T . Trevor , Last , Seller , Lord , Carbert , Halliwell , Monks , and Evans . Apologies were received from the Chief Adept of the province ( who was engaged in Masonic work at Lincoln ) ,

Fratres Atherton , Wilkes , Althorpe , Mason , and others . The minutes were read and confirmed , after which Bro . C . Greenwood , Lodge 448 , an accepted aspirant , was received into the M . C , Frater Monks conducting the ceremony . The election of Celebrant then took place , and

Frater Wm . Brown was duly elected . Frater J . M . Meek was also re-elected Treasurer . Several names of candidates were proposed , and some notices of motion were given , after which the M . C . was dissolved . The fratres afterwards met at tea , and spent a pleasant evening .

Freemasonry In Sheffield.

FREEMASONRY IN SHEFFIELD .

In continuation of the excellent series of lectures recently given by Bro . R . F . Gould , P . G . D ., in Yorkshire , a lecture was given by him at Sheffield on the 19 th ult ., the subject being "The Degrees of Pure and Ancient Freemasonry . " The lecture , which was given

with the approval of the Masters of the six Sheffield lodges , excited a good deal of interest , and the drawingroom of the Hall of the Ancient Cutlers' Company was well filled . The chair was taken by Bro . Harold Thomas , W . M . 296 , Prov . G . Registrar of West Yorkshire . Amongst those present were Bros . Wm . Boden ,

W . M . 2355 , P . P . J . G . W . Derbyshire ; Simeon Hayes , P . M . 139 , P . S . G . W . W . Yorks ; Thos . Harrison , P . M . 296 , P . G Treas . W . Yorks ; A . Macredie , P . M . 1779 ; T . H . Vernon , I . P . M . 226 3 ; H . J . Garnett , P . M . 139 , P . P . G . S . B . W . Yorks ; J . P . Hewitt , P . M . 1239 ; E . G . Reuss , P . M . 139 , 2268 ; J . B . Bradshaw ,

W . M . 1779 ; and J . Binney , P . M . 139 , P . Prov . G . Reg . W . Yorks . The LECTURER having been introduced by the Chairman , gave an interesting retrogressive sketch of Masonic Degrees from the present time to 1717 , quoting and explaining the old Regulations of 1717 , and discussing the historical view of the old

Second and present Third Degrees . The history of the Master ' s Degree was then considered by the lecturer , who gave much interesting information with respect to the Installed Master ' s Degree . Referring particularly to the provision of the Act of Union that " Pure and Ancient Freemasonry consisted of Three Degrees and no more , " Bro . Gould concluded his lectnre .

An interesting discussion followed , in which Bros . J . BENNEY , P . M ., H . J . GARNETT , P . M ., and others took part , after which Bro . GARNETT , P . M ., whilst not entirely agreeing with the lecturer in some of his views with regard to the higher Degrees , proposed a cordial vote of thanks to the lecturer .

Bro . HAMSON , P . M ., seconded , and the resolution was carried . The LECTURER having acknowledged the vote of thanks , the meeting terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman , and to Bro . Benney for the arrangements he had made for the lecture .

English And Scottish Masonry.

ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH MASONRY .

The St . Nicholas Lodge , No . 1676 , presented an imposing appearance on the evening of VVednesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Grainger-street , Newcastle-on-Tyne , when about 250 English brethren assembled to welcome their brethren of St . David's Lodge , No . 3 6 ( S . C ) , on the occasion of their return fraternal visit . Bro . Thos . Lewens , W . M ., presided over the proceedings . The

deputation from Edinburgh consisted of Bros . Dr . J . Robertson , R . W . M . j David Cuthbert , S . S . C , I . P . M . ) D . Taylor , P . M . j Thomas Young , P . M . ; Reginald Pickett , S . W . j Thomas Monson , J . W . j A . Sutherland , Treas . j James Milne , S . de Pinto , VV . Clark , G . Barclay , A . Barclay , W . McEwan , Dr . Hamilton Wylie , E . S . Webb , S . Webb , J . Hogg , Wm . Adamson , VV . Paterson , James Gardiner , VV .

Robertson , Joseph Donkin , James Russell , E . Mallerazzo , and Leo G . Mee , all of St . David's Lodge j A . W . Rennie , S j and James A . Johnston , 2 . This large company left Edinburgh at 2 . 30 p . m . on Wednesday , and were met at the Central Railway Station by the members of the Reception Committee shortly after five o'clock , and conducted by them to the Crown Hotel ,

Clayton-street , where they dined . After dinner the deputation proceeded to the lodge room , where they were received in true Masonic style by their English brethren , and amongst the Provincial Grand Officers of Northumberland present to do them honour were Bros . R . H . Holmes , P . M . 6 S 5 , P . G . D . England , D . P . G . M ., D . G . Anderson , P . M . 1664 , P . P . G . D . of C . j T . Blenkinsop , P . G . W . j T . B . Nicoll ,

P . S . G . W . ; Joseph Cook , P . P . S . G . W . ; Wm . Cooper , P P . J . G . D . j JohnT . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . j Alex , Hepburn , P . P . J . G . D . ; J . Matthews , P . P . S . G . D . j John Page , P . J . G . W . j and John Duckett , P . P . J . G . D . Immediately after the entrance to the lodge of the Edinburgh brethren , the First Degree was given to a candidate in a way that reflected great credit on the VV . M . of St . Nicholas

Lodge and his officers , and gave much satisfaction to the visitors . At the close of this ceremony , the W . M ., Bro . T . Lewens , presented to St . David's Lodge an illuminated address with the names of the deputation from St . Nicholas which visited Edinburgh in October last , and which was embellished round the frame work with portraits of himself , the I . P . M ., the D . of C , the Senior and Junior Wardens , the Senior and Junior Deacons , and the R . W . M . of St .

David's Lodge . In doing so Bro . LEWENS made a short and graceful speech , expressing on behalf of himself and the brethren of St . Nicholas Lodge the pleasure felt at the visit paid by their Scottish brethren . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . R . H . HOLMES , also on behalf of the Provincial Grand Master of Northumberland , Bro . Sir M . W . Ridley , gave the visitors a hearty welcome to Tyneside .