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page 196 , in which Bro . Thomas J . Shryock , M . W . G . M . of Maryland , U . S . A ., in speaking at Grand Lodge at Baltimore , where he was welcomed after his visit to England , said , "On the 35 th of October I was handsomely entertained by the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . " Bro . Reynolds said he felt sure the brethren of the lodge of instruction would feel that these words were a great compliment to them . The W . M . thanked the brethren for the privilege of occupying the chair that evening , and also for their kind attention . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Hubbard , W . M . ; Dresden , S . W . ; Woods , J . W . ; Cochrane , S . D . ; W . C . Williams , J . D . ; Turner , I . G . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; Sims , and Rayner . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed down to the First Degree , and Bro . Dresden was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . It was resolved that the meeting be adjourned until April 10 th . Lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., at the Wheatshcaf Hotel , Goidhawkroad . Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . P . Button , P . M ., W . M . j G . Higrjinson , S . W . ; L . Cox , J . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Moss , S . D . ; F . Klien , J . D . ; W . Jennings , I . G . ; F . Craggs , Stwd . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; Speigel , P ' . M . ; T . Wood , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Josey , P . M . ; Child , P . M . ; Cubitt , P . M .: R . H . Rogers . P . M . ; D . Stroud

P . M . ; Martineau , Arnott , Love , Cavers , and Head . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Martineau having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony completed . The VV . M . gave the traditional history . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . J . Davies , assisted by the brethren Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Higginson was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . aoia ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 31 st ult . Present : Bros . D . Stroud , P . M ., W . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; F . Craggs , J . W . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec . ; R . H . Wimpey , S . D . ; M . Speigel , P . M ., J . D . ; Ariedge , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; J . Brown , Clark , W . G . Coat , and F . Wilkins . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Sims offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony . Bro . Clark , offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . D . S . Long . was unanimously elected

W . M . for the r . ext meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the vote for the Boys' School was given in favour of Bro . G . Gardner , Treasurer . After " Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed . It is proposed to obtain the services of brethren eminent in the Craft and have a rehearsal of the ceremony of consecration in this lodge at a date in May , the last time this ceremony was performed in this lodge proving a great success .

DARTFORD . —EMULATION LODGE ( No . 299 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Bull Hotel . Present : Bros . C . D . Mears , W . M . ; Wm . Greig , W . M . 299 , P . G . P ., S . W . ; E . T . Lancaster , J . W . ; W . J . Light , P . M ., Preceptor ; Chas . Hind , Sec . ; C . C . Potter , S . D . ; F . Snowden , I . G . j Carter , Tyler ; and P . Jones , P . M . 1837 . Lodge opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , tiro . Hind candidate . The VV . M . ( rose for the

first and second times , when it was proposed by Bro . C . C . Potter , and seconded by Bro . Greig , that as a token of respect and esteem the annual supper of the lodge of instruction be held at Bro . Light's house—carried . It was proposed by Bro . Potter , and seconded by Bro . Snowden , that the same take place on Tuesday , the 24 th inst . —carried . It was also proposed that Bros . Greig , Potter , Mears , and Hind be appointed to make the necessary arrangements . There being no other business , the lodge was closed .

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DOMATIC CHAPTER ( No . 177 ) . —This old and successful chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 22 nd ult . Amongst those present we noticed Comps . J . T . Briggs , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z . and Treas ., acting M . E . Z . ; A . Hubbard , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; VV . B . Fendick , J ., H . elect ; T . Cubitt , J . elect ; C . Cottebrune , P . Z ., S . E . ; Austin , P . S . ; Harrison ,

P . Z . ; G . Everett , P . Z . j W . P . Webb , P . Z . j Bailey , Harry Price , and others . Among the numerous visitors were Comps . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., 3 ; Read , P . Z . 720 ; Goffin , M . E . Z . 1572 ; H . Clemow , M . E . Z . 15 S 9 ; Edmonds , S . R . 721 ; Wingham , P . S . 25 ; T . Walden , 142 ; Duff , 145 ; Nichol , S 28 J and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Comp . ] . T . Briggs , installed Comps .

Hubbard , as M . E . Z . ; Fendick , as H . j and Cubitt , as J ., in a satisfactory manner . The ballot having been taken on behalf of Bros . J . M . PuIIen , 1446 , and VV . Vogt , 55 , those brethren were most ably and impressively exalted by the M . E . Z . The officers invested for the ensuing year were Comps . C . Cottebrune , S . E . ; Austin , S . N . ; Thomas , P . S . ; Bailey , ist Asst . Soj . ; H . Price , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; J . T . Biiggs , Treas . ; and Verry , Janitor . During the ceremonies Comp . Read presided most ably at the harmonium .

The chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal cf the cloth the customary toasts were duly proposed . Comp . Cottebrune proposed "The Health of the M . E . Z . " in nattering terms . He congratulated Comp . Hubbard upon the manner in which he had performed the ceremony of exaltation that night .

Comp . Hubbard , in his reply , made some humorous remarks . He said that the M . E . Z . was a necessary , if not ornamental piece of furniture , well seasoned by passing through the vaiious offices leading up to that position . He went on to say that very little was remembered of any M . E . Z . except , perhaps , the pathetic sentiment which tradition has handed down , and which he repeated— " Companions , you may smoke . " In conclusion , he expressed a

hope that his year of office , as foreshadowed by Comp . Cottebrune , would be a successful one . _ ' | The Installing Officer followed . " The M . E . Z ., in giving this toast , spoke of Comp . Briggs as one who had done good suit and service in the chapter , and was worthy of the highest encomiums . Comp . Briggs , in reply , said that he was only too pleased to be of assistance to the companions , and that they might

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at all times rely upon his doing the best that he could for them . The toast of " The Pait Principals " followed . In reply ing to this toast Comp . G . Everett remarked that the M . E . Z ., in his good-humoured satire , had been pleased to designate the Past Principals as specimens of the antique , who had become somewhat fossilised in the discharge of

their functions . He could only say that personally he felt as lively as a "three year old , " and though it was not to be supposed that some of his colleagues were quite so active as in days gone by , yet they were of use , by being strong supporters of everything deserving of support in connection with their old chapter . "The Exaltees" followed , and Comps . Pullen and

Vogt made able replies . In giving "The Health of the Visitors , " the M . E . Z . spoke of them as being ornaments lent for the occasion to add lustre and brightness to the proceedings that day . He said that he was gratilied that so many had attended his installation , and that he was extremely obliged to Comp . Read for his musical effurts . Of the other visitors he

would say that they had the true ring of sterling merit about each one of them . Comps . Read , Walls , Clemow , and others having replied , " The Health of the Second and Third Principals " followed . Comps . Fendick and Cubitt having responded , "The Treasurer and Scribe E . " came next in order . In proposing this toast , the M . E . Z comically alluded to those

officers as being intended to form a pair , and were so designed that one formed a cash box and the other an ink pot . However , after seriously thanking them both for all that they had hitherto done , he said that within them were concealed the motive power which kept the whole

machinery of the chapter in motion . Comps . Briggs and Cottebrune having briefly replied , the toast of "The Officers , " coupled with the names of Comps . Austin , Bailey , and H . Price , terminated the proceedings . Comp . Read most ably superintended the musical programme .

DURHAM . —Concord Chapter ( No . 124 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held en Tuesday evening , March 27 th , at the Freemasons' Hall , Old Elvet , for the installation of the three Principals , and other officers , for the ensuing year . The following were the three Principals installed : Comps . J . Sewell , Z . ; W . Logan , H . ; and ] . Lawson , 1 . The ceremony was performed by Comps .

J . Hiller , R . Hudson , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., P . G . S . E . ; and W . Logan , H . The Auditor's report was afterwards submitted by Comp . Logan , and adopted , the same being considered highly satisfactory . An interesting feature in the proceedings was the presentation of a jewel to Comp . W . Logan . The presentation was made by Comp . K . Hudson , on behalf of the chapter , Comp . Hudson stating

that the jewel was given to Cnmp . Logan in recognition of the great interest and zeal he at all times had evinced in Freemasonry , and especially in obtaining for the chapter the Centenary medal . Comp . Brignal also spoke in commendatory terms of the active interest which Comp .

Logan took in everything appertaining to Freemasonry , and expressed his belief that Comp . Logan was worthy in every sense of the presentation made to him . Comp . Logan having replied in suitable terms , the brethren afterwards supped together at the invitation of Comp . Sewell .

MANCHESTER . —Blair Chapter ( No . 815 ) . — The regular meeting of this chapter was held at Hulme Town Hall , on the 27 th ult . Through the unavoidable absence of Comp . George Board , Z ., Comp . H . L . Rocca , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., took his place as First Principal ; Comp . J . M . Sinclair , H . j Comp . J . R . Blair , J ., and the following officers : Comps . W . R . Souter , P . Z ., S . E . j Bryce

Blair , S . N . j W . H . Hopkins , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , acting P . Soj . ; and S . C . Lowe , A . Soj . There were also present Comps . J . Arensberg , P . Z . j H . VV . Riley , James McEwen , John H . Wrigley , and C . Oldham , P . Z . 317 . Visitors : Comps . John Walker , P . Z . 37 , P P . G . Std . Br . ; A . B . Owtram , Z . 993 j and Geo . S . Smith , 645 . The chapter being duly opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot

was taken for Bros . John Chalmers , S 15 , and F . G . Berry , 44 , and in both cases was declared favourable , and they were exalted . The historical lecture was given by Comp . J . R . Blair , J . ; the symbolical by Comp . J . M . Sinclair , H . j and the mystical by Comp . Hopkins , P . Z . The chapter was then closed , and after the valedictory address the companions partook of a capital supper , after which the usual toasts were given and responded to .

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BOROUGH OF GREENWICH LODGE ( No . 332 ) . —The installation meeting of the above select lodge took place on Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., at the King William the Fourth Hotel , East Greenwich , when Bro . F . Couldery , S . W . and W . M . elect , was , with the usual ceremony , placed in the chairof A ., and saluted . He appointed or installed personally , or by proxy , the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Dr . W . C .

Burney , S . W . j C . Fowler , J . W . j W . T . Hunt , M . O . ; W . H . Burney , S . O . j J . Thomas , J . O . j A . H . Satch , Treas . j G . T . Caiter , Sec . and S . D . j S . Gore , R . of M . j J . Tuck , J . D . ; G . VV . Carpenter , I . G . ; T . Ovenden , P . M . 226 , and P . J . G . D . Kent , and T . Newton , Stwds . ; and E . Spinks , Tyler . The Installing Officer , Bro . A . H . Bateman , P . M ., and P . P . G . M . O . Kent , then gave the

various charge ? , and concluded a grand and perfect ceremony , for which he received a hearty vote of thanks . Among the other brethren present were Bros . VV . Kipps , P . M ., and P . P . G . R . of M . Kent ; H . Roberts . P . M . and P . P . G . S . of W . Kent ; C . Jolly , J . O . 226 , and P . P . G . O . Kent ; and others . The banquet was superbly placed upon the table by the worthy host , Bro . G . Burney , and after the

clearing of the cloth the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Grand Mark Lodge toasts . The Worshipful Master then gave the toast of " The P . G . M ., the P . D . G . M ., and the rest of the P . G . Officers , Present and Past , " and in so doing , said he would have liked to have seen the P . G . or P . D . G . M . present , but , as the letters read by the Secretary showed it was impossible for them to be there , they drank the toast not only to to those absent , and as they had both Present and Past

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Officers with them , he asked them to drink the toast win a hearty good fire . Bro . Ovenden responded , and said he did not kno . whether Bro . Kipps was at Folkestone at their last P V Grand meeting , but if so , he would remember that thei esteemed P . D . G . M , Bro . Cummings , who presided told them that their P . G . M ., Bro . Robinson , was in such a ' star

of health , through an attack of apoplexy , that in a ij likelihood he would never preside over Prov . Grand Lode , again . He ( Bro . Cummings ) , had seen Bro . Robinson who wanted to resign , but he strongly advised Bro . Robin ! son not to do so , but to keep up , and he ( Bro . CumminnJ would do all that he could to conduct the business of the Degree in the province in a satisfactory manner . Nm „

from what he knew of Bro . Cummings , he had not the slightest doubt that that brother would be as good as hiword , and further , that some day he would succeed to the position of their P . G . M ., a position that he was eminently qualified to fill . On behalf of the Grand Officers , he tendered them his thanks for their hearty reception of tho toast . e

Bro . Kipps , P . M ., then rose and said that once more the gavel was in his hands , and while proud cf the opportunity it afforded him of proposing a most agreeable toast , vtt he was sorry that their I . P . M ., Bro . Partridge , was not present to perform that duty . The toast Was that of his dear old friend and brother , their esteemed " VV . M ., Bro ! Couldery . " Their W . M ., ever since he was initiated had

, gone on in a most remarkable manner , and was now at the top of the tree , and he felt sure he would never disgrace it . Bro . Couldery had done good work both in the Craft and Royal Arch , and he felt sure that as Master of that lodge he would add lustre to it and the Degree generall y . So far as the lodge was concerned , they were not anxious for a large lodge , they were prospering and out of debt , but

he would certainly like to see a few more membe rs ; new blood did good , and while , as he said before , they did not want a large lodge , yet they would welcome any good and worthy Craftsman who was well and worthily recommended The working under the new Master would , he knew , be equal to that of any Master who had preceded him , and he trusted they would all support him in his efforts for

the continued prosperity of the lodge and the happiness of the brethren . The toast having been drank with enthusiasm , The Worshipful Master , in responding , said that the duty he had then to perform was one that he could not perform satisfactorily ; to himself , at any rate . He would sooner sing two songs than return thanks once , but now that Bro . Kipps had proposed his health , and they had

received it so cordially , he felt bound to tender them his heartfelt thanks for it . He did not believe there was a brother round that board who envied him in his position , and could assure them that he would do bis duty in such a manner as to meet with their commendation , so that when the Past Master ' s jewel was placed on his breast they would say that he had deserved it .

Bro . Jolly having responded for " The Visitors , " the W . M . proposed the toast of "The Past Masters . " He paid a hi ° : h tribute to the zeal and energy of the Past Masters . Bro . Ralph Gooding , their first Master , was away on the continent , and their I . P . M ., Bro . Partridge , was filling his place , and therefore could not be present , but they had Bros . Kipps and Roberts with them , and with

their names he coupled the toast . Bro . Roberts , in response , said the Past Masters were only too happy to render any assistance in their power to the VV . M . or brethren , but they now had so good a Mason at their head that he could do without their assistance , or would require very little indeed . While in the W . M . ' s hands he felt sure the credit of the lodge would not suffer . Bro . Thomas responded for " The Officers , " and said

that ever since the consecration of the lodge , when he -was initiated , he had had but one idea , and that was to get to the chair , and now that he was on the way nothing should be wanted on his part to secure the progress of the lodge . Bro . Ovenden also responded , and then the Tyler's toast concluded the business of the evening . Bro . Kipps presided at the piano , and some good singing and recitations enlivened the proceedings .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 181 ) . —This highly prosperous lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the 21 st ult . Among those present were Bros . C . H . Kohler , W . M . j Bailey , S . W . ; Porter , J . W . j Simmons , M . O . j Woodruff , S . O . j W . Fisher , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . M ., Sec . j Davis , S . D . j Meacock , D . C . j J . T . Briggs ,

P . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M . ; and others . Bro . Cox , ot No . 8 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , it was proposed by Bro . T . C . Walls , seconded , and carried unanimously , "That the sum of two guineas be voted to the Poore Testimonial Fund . " The names of three brethren for joining' and advancement

having been handed in , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . )( The customary toasts followed . " The Grand Officers was responded to by Bro . Walls , and "The Provincial Grand Officers " by Bro . Fisher . "The Health of the VV . M . " was proposed in the most kindly terms by the I . P . M . He said that Bro . Kohler a

geniality and good qualities had made for him many friends . He ( the I . P . M . ) augured a most prosperous year of office for the VV . M . The Worshipful Master having replied in a modest speech , gave " The Visitor . " . Bro . Cox , in his reply , spoke in flattering terms of the lodge and its members , and he hoped next time to have the

pleasure of being elected a joining member . , > "The Past Masters" and " Treasurer and Secretary followed . The W . M . in his remarks passed a hig h compliment to those officers , who had done so much and were doing so much for the lodge . Bros . Higgins , P . M ., and Briggs , P . M ., havingspo « n at some length , Bro . Fisher , in his reply , particularly asKeo the brethren to assist him to the best of their ability '"

taking up a good list to the Mark Benevolent Festival . . Bro . Walls having thanked the W . M . for the very kin " way in which he had spoken of his services as Secretary * also pleaded the cause of the Mark Benevolent Institution ^ which he said was worthy of the strongest support a " sympathy from the brethren . „ , "The Officers" terminated the proceedings . Inrespo"j * to the pleadings of Bros . Fisher and Walls , the brethrcr subsequently subscribed most freely to the Stewards . " of the first named .