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W . M . J Glover , S . W . ; Grist , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Pieceptor ; P . Coughlan , Sec . ; Gilbert , S . D . ; Hume , jO . ; Wade , P . M ., I . G . ; Chilcott , C . White , P . M . j aiid Edwards . 1 he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony 0 f initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gilbert being the

candidate . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . C White being the candidate . Bro . Chilcott , 1624 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Glover was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed with perfect harmony . A meeting was also held on the 27 th ult ., when there

were present Bros . Glover , W . M . ; Grist , S . W . ; Wade , P . M ., J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Gibson , Treas . ; P . Coughlan , Sec ; Gilbert , S . D . ; Hayes , J . D . ; Taylor , I . G . ; J . Purnell , Luckhurst , Foscutt , C . White , P . M . ; Edwards , Green , sen ., Green , jun ., and F . Purnell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Purnell being the candidate . The ceremony of raising was next rehearsed , Bro : Gibson being the candidate . Bro . Grist was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 . )—A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : J . Gibson , W . M . and Treas ; Montague , b . W . ; Coughlan , J . VV . ; Musson , Sec . ; Mimms , S . D . ; Ray , J . D . ; Evans , I . G . ; Weeks , TyIer ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Jones , P . M . ; Flatterly , P . M . ; Boulton , P . M . ; Cross , P . M . ; Brindley ,

W . M . 1604 ; May , Fraser , Hayes , Grist , Somerville , Ogg , VVoolstein , Salter , Hume , Morgan , Green , VV . M . 16 S 7 ; Heil , VVynn , Forscutt , Clarkson , and Holland . lhe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Wynn answered the questions leading to the Third Degree and

was entrusted . lhe lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Wynn being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Wray , P . M ., Preceptor , moved that the ceremony of consecration be rehearsed by V . W . Bro . Terry , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Herts , Secretary of the Royal Benevolent Institution , to be followed by a banquet , on the

22 nd April . This wss seconded by Bro . Brindley , VV . M . of the mother lodge , and carried unanimously . The following brethren were appointed a committee to carry out the arrangements : Bros . Gibson , Brindley , Wray , and Coughlan , and Bro . Musson , Secretary , ex officio . Full Masonic regalia to be worn at the banquet mentioned

above . Bro . Jones , P . M . 1624 , was duly elected a joining member of this lodge , and replied to the remarks of the W . M . in very happy terms , Bro . Montague , 820 , was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in due form .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — At the usual weekly meeting , held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent Garden , VV . C , on the 26 th ult ., there were present Bros . Laundy , W . M . ; G . Coleman , S . VV . j Gumming , J . W . j Bethesilt , S . D . j Dowling , J . D . j J . Woodward , I . G . J Clark , P . M ., acting as Preceptor j G . Reynolds , Sec . j E . W . Smith

Fowles , Maxted , T . A . Dickson , Shannon , Stroud , and Weeks . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . G . Reynolds having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . E . W . Smith having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second

Degree , and having answered the usual questions in a satisfactory manner , the W . M . rehearsed the degree of F . C . Bro . G . Coleman was unanimously elected W . M . for the meeting to be held on Thursday evening , the 12 th inst ., being proposed by Bro . Clark , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Gumming , J . W . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint lus officers in rotation . The lodge did not meet on

Thursday evening , the 5 th inst ., that being the evening appointed for the annual supper to be held at the Criterion . A vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was unanimously voted to Bro . Laundy , VV . M ., for the able manner in which he had occupied the chair for the first time in the lodge of instruction , and also for the clear way he had worked the lirst

- and Second Degrees . Ihis was proposed in a few kinds words by Bro . Clark , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Fowles . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lod ge was closed in ancient form with peace and harmony , and adjourned .

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MANCHESTER . —Chapter of Affability ( No . 3 . I ?) - —The bi-monthly meeting [ and installation of Principals took place on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . There were present Comps , J- L . Steward , Z . ; James Wilson , H . j Charles Oldham , J *; R-R . Lisenden , S . E .: W . I * Cunliffe . S . N .: T . W .

'' -awards , Treas . j John Garside , acting P . S . " 3 James iJawson , P . Z ., P . G . 1 st . Asst . Soj . j H . L . Rocca , P . P . S . j iu » ,- ''¦••• £ Joseph Kirby , Harry Smith , H . Walmesley , W . Nicholl , P . Z . Visitors : John Bollard , P . Z . 126 j J . Marshall , P . Z . 13 S 7 J and others . . 'he chapter was opened in the usual manner , and the wnutes o £ the previous meeting were read and confirmed . ' . ? lnstallation of the three Principals was then proceeded *™ n , the installing companions being J . E . Steward , Z , and James Dawson , P . Z ., P . G . ist . Asst . Soi . The

followinrcompaiuons were subsequently installed into their respective Positions James Wilson , Z .: Charles Oldham , 11 . ; VV . 1 * 1 A- ' J * ' and " ley werc du , y proclaimed and saluted . ne ollicers invested were Comps . W . Hardcastle , S . E . ; sid ,. 1 * c wards > S * N * - H * Walmsley , Treas . ; John Gar-Tvn ' ' vho a PP ° lntcd VV- B - Akerman , ist , and Jesse tliV . 1 ' 1 > Asst * S ° i * ; and J ames % Janitor . After ttA u ^ . ' sses had been delivered by Comp . James Dawson , ie auditor s report on the balance sheet was taken , and was a most satisfactory character , the report was adopted ,

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and there being no further business , the chapter was closed in peace and harmony . The companions dined together , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter ( No . 1051 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter took place on Monday , the 16 th ult ., the Principals present being iComps . Wilde , Z . ; Hall , H . ; Bayley , J . ; Longman , P . Z . ; Duff , P . Z . ; and others . After the routine business had

been disposed of , the Treasurer presented his accounts for the past year , and the same having been audited , were passed , and the chapter declared to be in a very good financial position . The election of officers for the ensuing year then took place , and resulted as follows : Comps . Capt . Garnett , M . E . Z . ; Bayley , H . j R . Stanton , j . ; Gregson , S . E . ; Stanley , S . N . ; Dr . Dewhirst , P . S . ; Simpson , P . Z ., Treas . ; and A . K . Allinson , Janitor . The chapter was then closed in due form .

WARRINGTON . —Gilbert Greenall Chapter ( No . 1250 ) . —The third anniversary of this successful chapter was held on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., in the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street , under the presidency of E . Comp . T . H . Sutton , M . E . Z . ; E . Comp . J . H . Galloway , H . j and E . Comp . S . Wallhead , J . After the minutes of the last convocation had been read and confirmed , Comp . P . J .

Edelsten , P . P . G . Std . Br ., P . Z . 14 S , 1250 , proceeded to install the three Principals , viz . : E . Comps . J . H . Galloway , M . E . Z . ; S . Wallhead , H . ; and Comp . VV . Taylor , J ., in accordance with the usual rites and ceremonies of the Order , which was done in a mose efficient and impressive manner . The M . E . Z . then invested the following officers : Comps . T . H . Sutton , I . P . Z . ; W . H .

Jenkins , S . E . ; J . Shillcock , S . N . ; A . G . Webster , P . S . ; R . Heaton , Treas . ; and T . Domville , Janitor . The retiring M . E . Z . was then presented on behalf of the chapter with a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel , which was acknowledged in suitable terms . The business of the chapter being concluded , the

companions adjourned to banquet , presided over by the M . E . Z ., Comp . J . H . Galloway . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , interspersed with various songs , rendered in a superior manner and accompanied by Comp . Legge . After spending a very pleasant evening the companions separated .

LEY SPRING CHAPTER ( No . 1598 ) . —This chapter held its first meeting in its new home , viz ., Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 18 th ult ., the companions present being Comps . W . H . Myers , M . E . Z . ; W . McDonald , H . ; F . H . Spiller , J . ; P . A . Bianchi , P . Z ., Treas . ; Walter C . Claridge , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Seigenberg , P . S . ; C . H . Spiller , ist A . S . ; VV . Sampson , 2 nd

A . S . ; Bradly , Lewis , and A y ling . The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous convocation were duly read and confirmed . Comp ., G . Ward Verry , P . Z ., who was one of the founders , and until lately Treasurer of the chapter , was unanimously

elected an honorary member . The chapter was shortly afterwards closed , and the companions adjourned to the " Ladies '" Room to dinner , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the companions thoroughly enjoying themselves in their new quarters .

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NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1471 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' sroad , Cannonbury , N ., on Triursday , 26 th ult ., when there were present Comps . H . E . Dehane , Z . j J . Knight , H . j F . Brasted , J . j J . E . Sheffield , S . E . j VV . Radcliffe , S . N . j S . George , P . S . j T . C . Edmonds , A . S ., Preceptor j Walter George , and T . E . Taylor .

The minutes were read and confirmed , and the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . W . George candidate , A vote of thanks was unanimously recorded on the minutes for the able manner Comp . Knight had performed the duties of J . for the first time . It was also resolved that a letter of condolence be written to the family of the late Comp . John Eldridge . The chapter was then closed .

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PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . — This lodge met at Anderton ' s [ Hotel , Fleet-street , on the iSth ult . Among those present were Bros . T . C Walls , P . G . Swd . Br ., P . P . G . W . Middx . and Surrey , acting as W . M ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . J . H . Dodson , F . Farrington , S . W . , * W . C . Farrington , J . W . j T . R . Richnell , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . and Surrey , P . M ., Treas . j Codd , acting Sec . ; Harding , S . O . ; VV . H . Saunders , S . D . ; Dodd , J . D . , * Alfred Tisley , P . G . S . D . Middx . and

Surrey , P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Prower , M . A ., and it being unanimous , he was duly advanced to the degree of a M . M . M . The election of VV . M . for the year ensuing resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . F . Farrington . Bro . T . R . Richnell was also unanimously re-elected Treas . ; and Bro . Smith re-elected

Tyler . The accounts were directed to be audited on the same day as the installation " meeting in April next . A letter from Bro . VV . Wiggiston , P . G . S . of Wks ., Sec , was read , pleading serious illness as the cause of his nonattendance , which announcement was received with regret . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts followed , and the proceedings terminated at an early hour .

ALDERSHOT . — Aldershot Military Lodge ( No . 54 ) . —A large and influential meeting was held on Thursday , the 19 th ult . Bro . Stone , VV . M ., P . G . M . O ., presided , supported by Bros . Pomeroy , S . VV . ; Harrison , J . W . ; Taylor , M . O . ; Robertson , S . O . ; Rix , J . O .:

Mullins , Prov . G . Chap . ; Hitching , R . of M . ; Thompson , S . D . ; Thomas , J . D . ; Lehmann , D . C ; Adnett , Organist ; Cope , I . G . ; and Burns , Tyler . There were also present Bros . Eve , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; Hacker , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; Captain Croisdale , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . ; and a great number of other brethren .

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The lodge having been opened and the minutes confirmed , the VV . M . advanced seven brethren to the honourable Degree of M . M . M ., the ceremony being performed in a very able and impressive manner . The next and most important business of the evening was the presentation of a very handsome and costly silver salver to Bro . Capt . R . Croisdale , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., & c , who is under orders to

proceed to Hong Kong , China . The presentation was made by Bro . Eve , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., & c , who said it gave him very great pleasure to be the humble means on behalf of the members of the lodge of expressing their thorough appreciation of the manner in which Bro . Capt . Croisdale had always done his duty as a Mason in every degree to which he had the honour to belong , and

the regret the brethren had that his duty to his Queen and country necessitated his severing for the present that harmonious companionship he had for many years enjoyed . He had an additional pleasure in being there that evening , and having the honour of making the presentation , because the cost , whatever it might be , of the salver was defrayed by the subscriptions of individual members of the Masonic

Fraternity who knew his worth , and that must be far more gratifying to Bro . Capt . Croisdalc's feelings than any vote from the lodge funds could possibly have been . He wished their worthy brother every happiness during his sojourn abroad , and trusted it might please the G . O . O . T . U . to bless him with health and strength , and that he might return to Aldershot , and find that his work was good and

his example followed . Bro . Capt . Croisdale , in responding , said hc was sure the brethren would feel that he meant what he said when he stated that he could not find words to adequately express his thanks to Bro . Eve for the too flattering terms in which he had been pleased to speak of his services , and to the brethren for the hearty manner in which they

received them , and he only hoped that he might always deserve their good wishes , and that he might yet be worthy of the esteem in which , as their very handsome present that evening had proved , they held him . He trusted that he might be spared to return to Aldershot to renew that Masonic acquaintanship from which he had derived so much pleasure . He thanked the brethren very heartily for

the very handsome and costly present they had made him , which he could assure them would be always viewed by his family and himself with feelings of very great pleasure and pride . He earnestly hoped that their lodge would continue to flourish , and that they would never cease to endeavour to make the glorious principles of Mark Masonry the standard of their daily lives and actions , and concluded

with a heartfelt wish that the G . O . O . T . U . would sanctify their efforts and bless them in their results . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren retired to the banquet room and partook of an excellent banquet . The VV . M . presided , supported by his officers and P . M . 's . Some very excellent songs were sung by Bros . Eve , Hacker , Blades , Cope , Greenwood , Hall , Hitching , and others .

The proceedings terminated by the brethren joining handin-hand and singing most heartily "Auld lang syne , " and earnest heartfelt wishes from each and all that their esteemed Bro . Capt . Croisdale and his family might have a pleasant voyage , and that the G . O . O . T . U . would bless and preserve them in health and strength to return to their native land . _____

WOOLWICH . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . — The usual quarterly meeting of the above lodge took place on Friday , the 20 th Suit ., at the Masonic Hall , Williamstreet , under the presidency of Bro . T . Holleyman , W . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C Kent , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . C . Coupland , P . M ., Treas ., P . P . G . S . W . Kent ; W . A . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Kent ; A .

Penfold , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . Kent ; Capt . Eugene Siveny , P . M ., P . M . 44 , P . G . J . W . Kent ; G . Spinks , S . W ., P . P . G . A . D . C . Kent ; T . D . Hayes , J . W ., P . P . G . Swd . B . Kent : E . Palmer , M . O . ; VV . Moulds , S . O ., P . P . G . I . G . Kent ; T . Ovenden , J . O ., P . P . G . Stwd . Kent ; G . Kennedy , Sec , P . P . G . A . S . Kent ; J . Bilton , R . M ., P . G . Std . B . Kent ; J . Whiteheart , S . D ., P . G . Stwd . Kent ; C . Jolly , I . G .,

P . P . G . O . Kent ; T . Cooper , Stwd . ; VV . Popplestone , D . of C . ; E . VVest , J . Aillud , G . Nichols , A . VV . Canning , C . Wood , 173 ; and A . Walkeley , who acted as Tyler . The only work before the lodge was the advancement of Bro . J . Hunter , 1536 , and the ceremony was admirably performed by the VV . M . and his officers . At the refreshment board the usual loyal and M . M . toasts

were duly honoured , that of "The Queen and Mark Masonry " drawing from the VV . M . the remark that just now , when war abroad and discontent at home prevailed , it was only right that the loyal and affectionate regard all true Masons had for the person of her Most Gracious Majesty should be evinced unmistakably upon every possible occasion , especially at their meetings ; and he was proud to sav

that her Majesty the Queen had none more devoted to her and her throne than the Freemasons of Woolwich , and he believed wherever the tenets of Freemasonry were taught and carried out . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . Bro . Penfold proposed "The W . M . " in eulogistic terms , and Bro . Holleyman suitably responded . The other toasts , such as "The Past Masters , " "The

Advancee , " " The Officers , " & c , followed . In proposing a special toast of "Our Gallant Army in Egypt / ' tne W . M . dwelt eloquently on the splendid qualities of General Wolseley and those under him . Lord Granville had recently stated in the House of Lords that one of the most distinguished soldiers on the Continent , in speaking of the British soldiers in the Soudan , said "they are not only soldiers , they are heroes . " As a military lodge

they had contributed to those heroes , and then and there were present several who not only expected to be called upon , but were ready if called upon to go at an hour's notice . He and those at that table were enjoying themselves , and he asked them to drink to "Our Army in Egypt" with honours . The toast was drunk with cheers , and . . after "The Masonic Press" had been toasted , and our respresentative had returned thanks , the Tyler's toast and "God Save the Queen" closed the proceedings .

NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE . — Northumberland and Berwick-on-Tweed Lodge ( T . I . )—This lodge was opened by the VV . M ., Bro . J . S . P . Bell , assisted by his ollicers , at the Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street , on Wednesday , the 25 th ult . Two candidates were balloted for , and accepted for the degree . V . W . Bro . C . J . Banister , P . G . M . O ., was received and saluted in due form . Several visitors were present , including the W . M . of the Tristram Mark Lodge . The degree was worked admirably