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SPHINX CHAPTER ( No . 1329 ) . —The convocation of Ihe above chapter was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Saturday , the 23 rd ult . Present : Comps . B . R . Bryant , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; E . A . Whitby , H . ; Capt . R . Stokoe , J . ; Capt . R . T . Vincent , S . E . ; R . J . Voisey , P . Z . ; P . A . Nairne , P . Z . ; B . Lyon , P . Z . ; G . W . Marsden , iun .. S . N . ; l . C . Reynolds , Treas . ; Jas .

Hill , P . S . ; C . Wilson , ist A . S . ; V . T . Murche , 2 nd A . S . ; C . Gooding and J . C Reynolds , Stewards ; E . J . Day , Org . ; G . Harrison , Janitor ; Thomas Roe , C . W . ] . Bird , Wm . Briant , T . E . Keftlewhite , R . C . Davis , John " E . Latham , Wm . Andrews , J . C . Bradley , T . Arnold , John J . White , T- Lightfoot , G . Gill , and G . Benecljttij also the " following visitors : Comps . H . Baldwin , M . E . Z . elect 720 ;

J . Collings , J . S 04 ; and J . Raynor , 1 S 0 . After the minutes of the convocation of January 22 nd had been confirmed , the S . E ., Comp . Captain Vincent , announced that the two brethren proposedas candidates for exaltation had written expressing their inability to be present . This was received with much regret by the companionsas by it the officers of the chapter lost an

oppor-, tunity of showing their well-known ability of rendering the Royal Arch ritual . The companions , however , were able to participate in one very pleasing action , viz ., voting unanimously a handsome Treasurer's jewel to Comp . J . C . Reynolds , sen ., as a testimony to their appreciation of his valuable services as Treasurer to the chapter since its consecration in 1 S 76 .

Comp . Reynolds feelingly thanked the companions for the token of their esteem , and expressed himself as willing to render as good a service in the future as the jewel on his breast denoted he had done in the past . The jewel was much admired , and was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

The companions then proceeded to vote 10 guineas to the Benevolent Institution and five guineas to the Boys' School . All Royal Arch business being ended , the chapter was closed in ancient form . The companions afterwards dined together under the presidency of the M . E . Z ,

ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER ( No . 1589 ) . — This chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 26 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . Alfred Tisley , M . E . Z . ; W . Lake , P . Z ., P . P . G . R . Cornwall , acting H . ; H . Clemow , J . ; Jenkins , S . E . ; W . E . Farrington , S . N . ; Farthing , P . S . ; T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx . ; J . ' H . Dodson , P . Z ., Treas . ;

Skelton , Gaze , Edwards , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behaif of Bro . C . G . Moore , 277 , and , it proving to be unanimous , he was duly exalted into the Royal Arch Degree . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts received full justice . ' —

FARRINGDON CHAPTER ( No . 1745 . )—This chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 25 th ultimo . Among those in attendance were Comps . H . ] . Lardner , M . E . Z . ; Strugnell , H . ; J . Young , J . ; T . C Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., S . E . ; J . Lister , S . N . ; Webber , ist A . S . ; T . Simpson , 2 nd A . S . ; N . Prower , M . A . ; Herbert , and others .

The minutes ot the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of officers for the year ensuing took place with the following result : Comps . Strugnell , M . E . Z . ; J . Young , H . ; J . Lister , J . ; Walls , S . E . ; T . Simpson , S . N . ; Webber , P . S . ; Herbert , ist A . S . ; N . Prower , and A . S . ; H . ] . Lardner , Treas . ; and

Parkinson , Janitor . A Past Principal's jewel having been voted to the outgoing M . E . Z ., and a vote of thanks passed to Comp . Dr . E . M . Lott , P . G . Org ., for his services as Treasurer , the chapter was closed , ond the companions adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed .

FALMOUTH . —Volubian Chapter ( No . 75 ) . — The annual convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., when Comp . W . H . Dunstan was installed as M . E . Z . for the ensuing year . The installation was ably performed by Comp . Norman Gray , P . G . S . B ., assisted by Comps . E . D . Anderton , P . G . S . E . ; and W . D . Rogers , A . P . G . S . E .

The other Principals also installed were Comps . G . H . B . Reed , as H . j and J . M . Carne , as J . The M . E . Z . then invested his officers as follows : Comps . G . T . Olver , S . E . ; J . M . Richards , S . N . ; S . Tresidder . P . S . ; W . Anderson , 1 st A . S . ; H . Liddicoat , 2 nd A . S . ; W . F . Newman , Treas . ; Rev . J . M . Sutton , Chap . ; M . Little , D . C ; W . C . F . Rogers , Org . ; J . T . Williams , Stwd . ; and

J . N . Francis , Janitor . The companions afterwards adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where an excellent repast was prepared in Comp . and Host Carter's best style , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and heartily received , and a most pleasant evening was spent . This chapter , although dormant for more than 20 years , is now in a most flourishing condition , and is one of the largest in the country .

SUNDERLAND . —De Lambton Chapter ( No . 94 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday afternoon , the 3 rd inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Queen-street East , when there were present Comps . J . R . Smart , M . E . Z . ; J . C . Moor , H . ; E . Sutherst , J . ; T . Henderson , P . Z ., S . E . ; M . Framoton , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . Scarborough , P . S . ; T . G . Garrick and W . DawsonA . S . ;

, G . Wanless , P . Z ., acting S . N . ; J . J . Clay , P . Z . ; J . D , Todd , P . Z . ; J . Potts , P . Z . ; and several others . After the usual routine business , Comp . R . Hudson , P . Z ., installed Comp . J . C . Moor , as M . E . Z . ; Comp . J . J , Clay , P . Z ., installed Comp . E . Sutherst , as H . ; and Comp . E . Sutherst installed Comp . T . G . Garrick , as J , Amongst the visitors were Comps . R . W . Halfnight .

M . E . Z ., J . Eggleston , H ., J . Kimmond . P . Z ., J . Mitchinson , P . Z ., H . J . Turnbull , P . Z ., F . Maddison , P . Z ., and A . T . Munroe , P . Z ., all of So ; J . G . Kirtley , M . E . Z ., J . R Pattison , H ., F . M . Watson , " P . Z ., and W . Liddell , " P . Z ., all of 97 ; M . Douglas , P . Z . 534 ; R . Todd . H . Crisp , F . C . Cowper , J . Deans , J . HewsonTames Hudson , T .

, Smith , and J . Dickman . In the evening , Ihe whole of the above companions attended a banquet presided over by the M . E . Z ., when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , and a very enjoyable evening was spent , enlivened by songs and recitations .

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YORK . —Zetland Chapter ( No . 236 ) . —The usual quarterly meeting of this chapter was held on the 27 th ult ., when Comp . j ' . Sykes Rymer was duly installed as M . E . Z . ; Geo . Kirby , as H . ; and Geo . Garbutt , as J ., by Comps . Jos . Todd , P . Z . and Treasurer to the chapter . The newly-installed M . E . Z . then invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows : Comps . Jos . Todd , P . Z .,

Treas . ; E . W . Purnell , S . E . ; Samuel Border , P . S . ; Major McGachen , S . N . ; Geo . Robinson , ist A . S . ; E . Carter , 2 nd A . S . ; T . G . Hodgson , Org . ; H . S . Hopton , D . C . ; T . Watkinson , Stwd . ; and W . G . Calvert , Janitor . There were four candidates for exaltation , viz ., Bros . Wm . Page , Farbrace Sidney Gramshaw , Herbert Leeds Swift , and Wm . Ward , who were all duly exalted to the

Supreme Degree and the lecture given to them by the M . E . Z . The ceremony was throughout performed by all concerned in a very creditable and impressive manner . Comp . Rooke , P . Z ., moved that the sum of ten guineas be paid out of the funds of the chapter to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , which was carried

unanimously . Several minor matters were then disposed of , and the chapter closed , after which the companions dined together in the banquet hall of the lodge , when the usual toasts were given and acknowledged , and the rest of the evening spent in harmony .

SOUTH SHIELDS . — St . Hilda Chapter —( No . 240 ) . —A regular convocation of this prosperous chapter was held on Wednesday , the 20 th ult ., in the Masonic Hall . There were present Comps . J . S . Wilson , P . P . G . H ., Z . ; J . T . Wilson , P . Z ., H . ; W . Davidson . J . ; T . Coulson , P . P . G . S . B ., P . Z ., Treas . ; J . A . Hall , S . E . ; W . Ross , S . N . ; G . Wilson , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; L . Inkster ,

P . S . ; C . Sutcliffe , ist A . S . ; William Mofhtt , 2 nd A . S .: and T . Potter , Janitor . Among the ordinary members present were Comps . D . Cameron , G . F . R . Purvis , G . Mitchell , Smith , Tweeney , Humphries , Hunter , Woolner , Johnson , and the Rev . Harris . Visitor : J . Witter , P . Z . The chapter was opened and the minutes of the previous convocation read . The ballot was then taken for the

exaltation of a brother , which proved favourable , but he , for professiona l , reasons , not heing able to attend , two propositions for exaltation to the Sublime Degree of R . A . Masons were tendered and considered , after which the appointments of the Three First Principals and other officers for the ensuing year were proceeded with , with the following result , viz . : Comps . G . Robson , M . E . Z . ; W . Davidson ,

H . ; W . Ross , J . ; J . A . Hall , S . E . ; L . Inkster , S . N . ; C . E . Sutcliffe , P . S . ; T . D . Marshall , ist A . S . ; W . Woolner , 2 nd A . S . ; T . Coulson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; G . Wilson , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; and T . Potter , Janitor . After the closing of the chapter the companions adjourned down stairs to the dining- hall of the club , where a most

sumptuous supper awaited them , prepared in Comp . and Mrs . Potter's ( the custodian of the hall and club ) best style . Too much praise cannot be given to Comp . T . Coulson , P . Z ., Treas ., for the unt-ring interest he takes , not only in chapter business , but in everything connected with the lodges which meet in the new and splendid hall the Freemasons of South Shields now possess .

MARYPORT—Nicholson Chapter ( No . 371 ) . — The annual meeting for installing the Principals of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 20 th instant . Comp . Col . F . R . Sewell , P . P . G . H ., Z ., presided , supported by his officers and members . The minutes were read and confirmed , when Bro . J . Gibson was balloted for and exalted to the Supreme Degree . Comp . A . Walters ,

P . Z ., P . P . G . A . S ., assisted by Comp . Geo . Dalrymple , P . Z . 119 , P . P . G . J ., discharged the duties of installation . Comp . James Gardiner , P . P . G . P . S ., was installed Z ; and Comps . A . Walters , H . ; Robt . Brown , J . ; E . B . Penrice , S . E . ; Jas . Dickinson , S . N . ; P . de E . Collin , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., Treas . for the eighth time ; J . Raven , P . S . ; 1 . Kendall , 1 st Asst . S . ; " j . O . Scott , 2 nd Asst .

S . ; J . Smith , Org . ; J . Gibson , Steward ; and J . Messenger , Janitor . The following companions were also present : Comps . J . Nicholson , P . Z . 371 , P . P . G . J . ; Thos . Mandale , P . Z ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . R . Banks , P . Z ., P . G . Swd . Br . ; E . Mitchell , and J . Abbott .

The Treasurer ' s statement of accounts was submitted and passed . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the Installing Principals , Comps . Walters and Dalrymple , and with other general business the chapter was closed in due form , and the companions spent a very agreeable hour in the refreshment hall .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . — The election meeting of the above chapter took place on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at the High School for Boys , Brook Hill , with the following result ; Comps . E . B . Hobson , Z . ; R . J . Cook , H . ; J . H . Roberts , J . ; H . Butter , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent , S . E . ; E . Palmer , S . N . ; A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . P . G . 1 st Asst . S . Kent , Treas . ; S . Clarke , P . S .

C . Lawson , ist Asst . ; W . Morris , 2 nd Asst . ; VV . G . Lloyd , D . C . ; and W . Lardner , Janitor . Among the other companions present were Comps . C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . Kent ; H . Mason , P . Z ., P . G . S . B . Kent ; T . D . Hayes , P . Z ., P . P . G . 2 nd Asst . Kent ; E . Denton , P . Z .,

P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; W . C . Taylor , Dr . Bernays , W . Harris , C . Claphatn , J . Farriers , J . Topp , G . Frost , and C . Jolly . Comp . K . Edmonds presided , in the unavoidable absence of Comp . \ V . Rees , Z ., through severe illness . After ( he chapter was closed , the companions partook of refreshment , and passed a few hours in song and harmony .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —This chapter met at the Albany Hall , on the 20 th ult . Amongst those present were : Comps . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., acting M . E . Z . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . G . J . Middx ., H . ; D . P . Cama , Grand Trt-asurer , P . Z ., acting J . ; W . Taylor , P . P . G . J . Middx ., P . Z ., acting P . S . ; W . H . Saunders ,

P . Z . acting S . N . ; Dunkley , P . P . G . O . Middx ., 1 st Asst . Soj . ; A . H . Gurney , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and E . Jenkins . Comps . Bue , and Saunders were visitors . The ballot having been taken on behalf of Bro . H . Cama , he was duly exalted into the Royal Arch Degree , by Comp .

Walls , who subsequently installed the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders as M . E . Z . The installation of the Second and Third Principals was postponed in consequence of the unavoidable absence of Comps . Smiles and Hosken . The officers invested were Comps . Walls , S . E . ; Richnell , S . N . ; Dunkley , P . S . j A . H . Gurney , ist Asst . ; E , W . Jenkins ,

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2 nd Asst . ; W . Taylor , P . Z . Treas . ; and Harrison , Janitor . A vote of thanks was passed to the installing officer , and the sum of five guineas voted to the list of Comp . A . H . Gurney , as Steward of the R . M . I , for Boys . Apologies were received for absence from Comps . Col . Sir F . Burdett .

Bart ., G . S . ; R . H . Thrupp , P . G . H . Middx . ; J . Woodward , P . G . S . E . Middx ., and many others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts were duly gone through and enthusiastically received .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT , No . 890 I .-A . convocation was held on Friday , the 29 th nit ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . W . H . Dean , P . Z . JJ , P . P . G . R . Dorset , Z . j C . R . Wickens , 704 , H . j W . H . Chalfont , P . S . 973 , J . ; H . Dehane , H . Sgo , 2 nd A . S . 862 , S . E . ; Capt . A . Nicols , Z . Sqo P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab , S . N . ; VV . C . Williams , 533 , P . S .

Jas . Sims , S 34 ; T . C . Edmonds , rjoj , S 90 ; G . Gregory , Z . 1 * 38 , J . 504 , P . S . 204 S ; and F „ J . Day , 1329 . The chapter was declared open , and tlie minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Sims being tlie candidate . The officers were elected for the ensuing fortnight , Comp . Edmonds being Z , A communication frcm Comp . Child was read . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

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PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . — This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 19 th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . E . Farrington , W . M . ; T . O . Harding , M . A ., S . W . ; F . Clemow , J . W . j T . R . Richnell , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . and Surrey , P . M ., Treas . ; W . VV . Codd , N . Prower , T . C Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; Alfred Tisley , P . A . G . D . C , P . M . ; Chouffiier ,

and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Richards , 1670 , and it proving to be unanimous he was duly advanced to the Degree by Bro . Walls . Bro . T . 0 . Harding , VV . M . elect , having been presented , he was installed into the chair of A . by Bro . Walls . Among the

officers appointed and invested were Bros . F . Clemow , S . W . ; W . W . Codd , J . W . ; N . Prower , M . O . ; E . A . Harris , S . O . ; J . Harris , J . O . ; Richnell , Treas . ; Tisley , Sec ; H . Harris , S . D . ; Chouffrier , J . D . ; and Richards , l . G . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer , and a Past Master ' s jewel presented to Bro . W . E . Farrington .

The lodge was then closed and an Ark Mariners lodge duly opened by Bro . T . C . Walls , P . G . C , W . M . Bro . Richards was admitted a member of the Degree by the W . M . Bro . Tisley was installed as W . C . N , for the year ensuing , and the following appointments were made—Bros . Harding , J . ; Richnell , S .: p . Farrington , S . D . ;

W . E . Farrington , J . D . ; and W . W . Codd , Guarder . A Past Commander ' s jewel having been presented to Bro . T . C . Walls , the lodge was closed , and the brethren of both degrees subsequently dined together , under the presidency of Bro . T . O . Harding . The usual toasts followed .

Ihe jewels mentioned above were manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , London . YORK . — York Lodge ( T . I . )—At the usual quarterly meeting of this lodge , held on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., Bro . Geo . Simpson , VV . M ., presided , and there were also present Bros F . Smith , I . P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., Sec ; M . Millington , P . M . ; J . T . Seller ,

P . M . ; J . Blenkin , S . W . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Org . ; XV . Lackenby , H . C . Pickersgill , Major McGachen , S . J . Dalton , W . T . Nance , G . Chapman , E . VV . Purnell , H . S . Hopton , W . Brown , J . R . Jackson , VV . Sharp , A . M . White , and others . Visitors : Bros . C H . Sharp , 250 ; S . Jacob , 352 ; and J . B . Parkin , 352 . A successful ballot was taken for Bro . C G . Rushworth ,

late ot the St . Mark ' s Lodge , No . 1 , as a joining member . On the motion of Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Millington , P . M ., five guineas was voted to the Grand Mark Educational Fund . Bro . Whytehead said that he intended to act as a Steward this year , and hoped the brethren would help his list , as they had as a lodge

experienced substantial benefit from the fund in the education of an orphan son of one of their former members . Bro . G . Chapman was appointed and invested as Assistant Secietary by the W . M . The ceremony of advancement was rehearsed and the lodge was closed , after which the members met at refreshment and enjoyed a few hours of relaxation .

SUNDERLAND . —Union Lodge ( No . 124 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the evening of the 29 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace . The W . M ., Bro . R . Kinmond , P . S . G . D ., presided , and was supported by the V . W . Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . T . Y . Strachan , and fhe officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , including Bros . I . Wood , P . S . G . W . ; W .

Logan , P . G . S . O . ; Rev . Joseph Lawson , P . G . C . ; John Straker Wilson , P . G . Sec . ; John Strachan , P . P . G . J . O . ; William Liddell , P . P . G . M . O . ; F . Maddison , P . P . J . G . W . ; Wm . Coxon , P . P . G . J . O . ; H . C Jepps , P . P . G . J . O . Mid . ; J . Usher , W . M . T . I . ; M . Fraropton , P . P . G . S . O . ; T . M . Watson , P . P . S . G . D . ; S . M . Harris , I . P . M . T . I . ; J . Page , W . M . 293 ; R . Whi . field , M . O . 293 ; J . J . Clay , and others .

The lodge having been opened , the V . W . D . P . G . M . M . and officers were received and saluted in due form . The W . M . elect , Bro . M . H . Dodd , S . W ., was introduced by Bro . F . Maddison , D . of C , to the Installing Master , Bro . R . Kinmond , by whom Bro . Dodd was duly installed as VV . Master . The following were afterwards appointed and invested as the officers for the year : Bros . K . Kinmond ,

I . P . M . ; J . C . Moor , S . W . ; J . R . Pattison , J . W . j b-Porteous , M . O . ; John A . Hail , S . O . ( absent ); R . VV . Halfnight , J . O . ; Thomas M . Watson , P . P . S . G . D . ; JD . Todd , R . of M . ; Robert Singleton , Sec . ; H . Liston , S . D . ; J . Scaiborough , J . D . ; F . Maddison , P . P . S . G . W .,

D . of C . j R . Blake , I . G . j J . J . Wilson , Stewaid ; ana J . W . Brown , Tyler . The congratulations of the V . W . D . P . G . M . and of the visiting brethren were expressed to the W . M ., and the lodge was afterwards closed . The annual festival was held in the evening , Bro . M , H . Dodd , W . M ., presiding-