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I . G . ; G 20 . Rogers , Tyler ; L . P . Hespiradoux , P . AL Thos . Leat , P . M . ; H . Becker , G . E . Manger , E . L Bas , E . G . Le Gros , J . Woodsford , J . H . Elliott , S Gilley , arid others . This being a special or emergency meeting , the minute of the last regular meeting were not read . The summon convening the brethren for the meeting having bee

read , the ballot vvas taken , and proved successful for the candidates on the circular—Bros . L . Verdier , S . D 590 , and F . Vincent , P . M . 1003 . In their absence , thei advancement was deferred until the regular meeting ii January next . Bro . Graves , who had been previous !; accepted , and who was in attendance , was duly advance ! to the Degree of M . M . M . by the VV . M ., whose cxcellen

manner of working and thorough knowledge of the ritua provided a treat for those brethren present . The officers o the lodge went through their parts in the ceremonies ii first-class style , and vve have seldom witnessed the ritua and ceremonies of Mark Masonry better gone through thai on this occasion . Several communications relative to Alark Masonry bavin :

been brought before the lodge , thc W . AL closed the same and the brethren adjourned to the spacious banqueting room on the ground floor of the building , where re freshments vvere partaken of , Bro . Geo . Rogers , th . custodian of the Temple , deserving praise for the greal attention paid to the comforts of the brethren and his supervision and management .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposer and received , and during the evening' several of thc brethren enhanced the proceedings by their musical talent , hot !' vocal and instrumental . We are pleased to state that on the third Wednesday ir January next the installation meeting will take place , wher

the P . G . M ., Bro . Col . E . C Alalet de Carteret , will be duly installed in the chair of A . for the ensuing 12 months by thc unanimous election of the lodge and a special dispensatior from the Alark Grand Lodge , on which occasion Bros . Col Shadwell H . Clerke , C . F . Matier , and others have promised to take an active part in those impressive ceremonies

LANCASTER . Moore Lodge ( No . 146 ) . — 'The regular meeting of the above lodge was held at the Alasonic Hall , on thc 25 th ult ., vvhen there were present Bros . Hy . Longman . P . Prov . J . GO ., VV . M . ; VVm . Hall , P . AL , P . Prov ! S . G . W . ; J . Stanley , P . AL , P . Prov . J . G . D . ; R . Stanton .

P . M ., Sec ; Bennett , I . G . ; and C F . Seward , 126 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary and confirmed . After a short discussion on the affairs of Alark Alasonry in general , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to another room , where tliey partook of Bro . Longman ' s hospitality , and spent an hour in social chat .

MANCHESTER . Union Lodge ( No . 32 ) . —The annual meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , the occasion being the installation of Bro . Cotton , S . VV . The lodge was opened by Bro . A . H .

Jefferis , P . J . G . D ., W . AL , who installed his successor in a splendid manner , showing that he is a complete AIaster of the work . During the evening at the banquet , whicli was subsequently held , he washighly complimented by Bro . Jaffry , P . G . S . England , and others .

WHITEHAVEN . Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 29 th ult ., Bro . the Rev . James Anderson , P . J . G . W ., W . AL , occupying the chair , with a good attendance of officers anel members , vi ? . Bros . W . D . P . Field , S . VV . ; VV . J . Tyson , J . W . ; H . Burns , M . O . ; D . Atkinson , S . O . ; JCassonJ . O . G .

. , ; Dalrymple , Treas . ; W . H . Bewlay , Reg . and ' Sec . ; J . W . Clarke , S . D . ; B . Taylor , J . D . ; D . H . Cook , Org . ; R . D . Aletcalf , Steward ; T . Alitchell , I . G . ; T . Richardson , Tyler ; T . Brakenridge , l . P . AL : T . Atkinson , P . VI . ; J . Thompson , H . Meageen , J . F . Muir , Geo . Starkey , Jas . Ramsay , J . A . Fowler , and others . The minutes were read and confirmedand the ballot

, taken for one candidate , and , being favourable , he vvas advanced to the Honourable Degree of a AI . AI . AL , assisted by Bro . Brakenridge , P . AL Bros . Dr . Muir and Field were presented with their provincial certificates by the P . G . Sec , when Bro . Anderson , W . AL , read a circular from Grand

Lodge anent the Alark Benevolent Fund , and said that after due consideration it gave him great pleasure to offer himself as a Steward for the next fe .-tival , to represent the lodge or any other lodge in the province that would support his " list , to assist the good work being done by that laudable Institution . With other routine business , the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned a short time for refreshments .

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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) .-A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., at Harvey ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . Elliott , W . M . ; Blum , P . AL , S . VV . ; J . R . Harnell , J . W . ; J . Hemming , Preceptor ; R . J . Harnell , Sec ; Marks , S . D . ; F . Deaton , J . D . ; Harvey , P . M ., I . G . ; and G . Deaton . The Iodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of

the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . R . J . Harnell . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . G . Deaton candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Blum was elected W . AI . for thc ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present : Bros . J . Holmes , VV . M . ; B . Griffin , S . VV . ; Cuff , J . VV . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; AV . J . Stratton , Treas . ; R . E . Cursons , S . D . ; j . VV . Manktelow , j . D . ; A . Pozzatti , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass , Stwd . ; H . Thomas , F . Devin , C Coleman and L . H . Norwich .

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The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Carter candidate . Tlie lodge vvas opened in thc Second Degree , and the 5 th Section of thc Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by Bro . Hill . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the Lecture vvas worked by

the Preceptor , assisted by Bro . Coleman . The 3 rd Section of this Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by Bro . Alanktelow . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and thc ist Section of the Lecture vvas worked by the Preceptor , assisted by Bro . H . 'Thomas . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

The Fifteen Sections will be worked in this lodge of instruction—those of the First Degree on December ioth , and those of thc Second and Third Degrees on December 17 th . The lodge will he opened at S o'clock p . m . punctually , when the Preceptor , Bro . G . Wood , AV . M . ifiSi , will presiele , with Bro . J . Kew , P . M . 179 , as S . W ., and Bro . R . H . Dillon , P . AL 156 7 , as J . W .

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . - The usual weekly meeting was held at the A'lona Hotel , Henriettastreet , Covent Garden , W . C , on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., when there vvere present Bros . J . Greenway , Preceptor , W . AL ; VV . Cleghorn , S . W . ; H . Esling , Tveas ., J . W . ; G . F . Swan , Sec ; I . D . Graham , S . D . ; F . J . Potter ,

J . D . ; E . L . Berry , I . C ; S . C . Fort , A . L . Bullen , H . S . Hunter , T . Aiarshall , W . 0 . Welsford , A . J . Ray , W . Groves , R . E . Cursons , F . AL Noakes , A . J . Bailey , G . J . VVhite , J . Hemming , W . Grimes , H . Matthews , VV . C . Smith , W . Brindley , C . Corby , John Moon , T . Mogford , VV . B . Fendick , W . Williams , Jabez Alason , A . Shaw , D . Baker , and V . Win _ r .

The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The W . AL proceeded to work the Fifteen Sections , assisted by the following brethren : First Lecture —ist Section , Bro . F . J . Potter , " j . W . 1321 ; 2 nd , Bro . E . L . Berry , 1321 ; 3 rd , Bro . H . S . Hunter , P . M . 1321 ; 4 th ,

Bro . A . L . Bullen , D . C . 1614 ; 5 th , Bro . R . E . Cursons , S . D . 16 S 1 ; Gth , Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M . 12 S 7 ; and 7 th , Bro . J . Hemming , W . AI . 12 S 7 . Second Lecture—ist Section , Bro . A . L . Bullen , D . C . 1614 ; 2 nd , Bro . W . Brindley , P . M . 1 G 04 '< 3 » "d , Bro . R . K . Cursons , S . D . ICSI ; 4 th , Bro . C Corby , P . AI . 957 ; and 5 th , Bro . Francis AI . Noakes , J . D . 214 S .

1 hird Lecture—1 st Section , Bro . W . Brindley , P . AL 1604 ; 2 nd , Bro . H . Esling , VV . M . 1321 ; 3 rd , Bro G . F . Swan , P . M . 1321 . On rising for the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected : Bros . Walter Williams , 1022 ; Jabez Alason , 2206 ; Arthur Shaw , 97 G ; and Daniel Baker , 124 G . The Worshipful Alaster rose for the third time . and proposed that the thanks of the brethren be

given to Bro . Cleghorn , P . AL , for the kind assistance he had rendered in undertaking the important duties of S . VV . on that occasion , and that he also be elected an honorary member , which was put to the lodge and carried unanimously . Bro . Cleghorn , P . AL , thanked the lodge for the honour conferred upon him . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . J . Greenway , W . AL , for the able way in which he had discharged the duties of Section

Alaster . Bro . Cleghorn , as S . W ., in putting it to the lodge , stated that the choice of the brethren " in selecting Bro . Greenway as their Preceptor , had been amply justified by the admirable way he had discharged his duties . A hearty vote of thanks was also given to those brethren who had so very ably assisted the W . AL in working the Sections . The W . AI . of the mother lodge , Bro . Es ' ling , made a suitable reply for the brethren . All business being ended , the lodge was dosed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Alonday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . C G . Wetzlar , W . AL 141 , W . AL ; Rev . AI . Haines , S . W . ; J . Van Praag , J . VV . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . Cruttenden , S . D . ; N . Spyers , j . D . ; H . Guntripl . G " . ;

, O . VV . Battley , Stwd . ; J . R . Allman , I . P . AI . 1425 ; J . W . Cuff , W . AI . 511 ; ' H . Windeatt , J . VV . Belsham , H . Campbell , and E . J . Day . Visitors : liros . B . G . Williams , 1 793 , and VV . Bellchamber , 193 . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 'The lodge vvas opened in the Second and 'Third Degrees . After the usual

preliminaries , the ceremonies of raising and passing were rehearsed , Bro . Bellchamber being the candidate in both cases . 'The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bros . Bellchamber and AVilliams vvere elected members , and acknowledged the compliment , and expressed the pleasure they had had in hearinsr the ceremonies worked so well . Bro .

Haines was elected VV . AI . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously carried to Bro . Allman forhis many and constant services to this lodge of instruction . The compliment vvas acknowledged in very able and feeling terms . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., when there were present Bros F . AL Noakes , W . AL ; J . D . Graham , S . W . ; G . H . Foan , J . VV . ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . C . Scary , Org . ; W . Hoggis , S . D . ; G . Fort , J . D . ; VV . J . Thrussell , I . C ; T . E . Weeks ,

lyler ; J . Skinner , VV . Barringer , R . E . Cursons , J . S . Cater , R . Whiting , F . R . Hughes , C . VV . Austin , G . A . Berghoiz , E . J . Bromley , J . H . Meyer , Jas . Rowe , and H . F . Dessen . The lodge being - opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 'The Deputy Preceptor worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree .

Ihe Deputy Preceptor worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . 'The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . J . R . Hughes offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , vvas duly examined , entrusted and retired . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . 'The W . AL rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . H . F . Dessen , 21 9 1 , vvas unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge . On rising for the second time , Bro .

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J . D . Graham , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The VV . M . announced that he vvould work the third cere ! mony . On rising for the third time , nothing further offerinofor the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed . a

STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —The usual meeting 0 f this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement . Bro . Geo . H . G . Morgan vvas VV . M ., and vvas supported by the following members-Bros . T . Victor Turner , W . M . 1216 ; H . Baldwin , P . M ' P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex ; H . S . Linsey , S . W . ; ' H . Salter , J . VV . ; M . Spiegel , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor "

Charles R . Cutler , 1949 , S . D . ; E . Pettit , W . M . 16 32 , J . D . ; H . E . Vickers , P . AL 1632 , I . G . ; Beaumont , and Allen . The lodge vvas duly opened up to the Third Degree , and the Preceptor worked the ist Section of the Third Lecture , assisted by thebrethren . By the kind permission of the W . AL , Bro . Baldwin , P . AL , then assumed the chair , and

rehearsed the ceremony of raising in its entirety in a very able and impressive manner , Bro . Allen being candidate . The lodge vvas closed down to the First Degree , when Bro . Linsey , S . W ., vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appionted his officers in rotation . Bro . C . R . Cutler , 1949 , vvas elected a joining member . The clues having been collected , the lodge vvas closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1643 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the 29 th ult ., at the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , VV . Present : Bros . E . Rogers , W . AL ; G . Gardner , S . W . ; J . C . Conway , J . W . ; G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . J . Mason , Sec . ; VV . R . Hatton , S . D . ; J . Powell , J . D . ; H . Armfield , I . G . ; F . L . Chandler , P . M . ; H . Foskctt , and

J . H . Taylor . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro .- J . H . Taylor having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . J . H . Taylor candidate . Bro . VV . J . Alason was then presented and obligated as W . M . elect . The lodge vvas

opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . AV . J . Mason duly installed in the chair of K . S . Bro . G . Davis , P . AL , Preceptor , acted as D . C The lodge was resumed in the Second and First Degrees . The AV . M . having invested his officers , the charges were given by Bros . G . Davis and E . Rogers . The officers for thc ensuing week being already appointed , after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge vvas closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the VVhite Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C ., vvhen there were present Bros . S . Lea Smith , VV . M . ; Besant , S . VV . ; Billinghurst , J . W . ; Hobbs , Preceptor ; Mapleton , Sec . ; De Paiva , S . D . ; E . R . Smith , J . D . ; Aiarshall , I . G . ; and others . Bro . Room , P . G . Sec . Middlesex , was a visitor .

The lodge vvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Toulmein acting as candidate . The W . AI . gave the explanation of the second tracing board . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the S . VV . was elected W . AL for the next meeting , and appointed his

officers in rotation . The VV . AI . elect gave notice that the work vvould be the ceremony of raising . 'The W . AL rose for the second time , and it vvas unanimously carried that the lodge take a share in the Second Langton Benevolent Association , now being formed . Bro . Room expressed the great pleasure he had had in visiting the lodge , and

congratulated the brethren on their excellent working . The W . AL rose for the third time , and the lodge vvas closed . Brethren desirous of joining the Second Langton Benevolent Association , now being formed , should apply to the Hon . Secretary , Bro . Gordon Smith , 2 , Paper Buildings , 'Temple .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W ., vvhen there vvere present Bros . G . A . Knight , W . AL ; VV . Hillier , S . W . j H . Oliver , J . VV . ; VV . C Williams , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Aliddlesex , Preceptor ( pro tew . ) ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middlesex , Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec ; C .

Woods , S . D . ; J . R . Hubbard , J . D . ; VV . H . Tucker , I . G . ; James Sims , P . AL ; G . Swann , J . R . Roberts , W . Dresden , C . G . Hatt , D . Boyce , and E . C . Gellowski . The lodge having been opened in due form , the ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed in an excellent manner , Bro . Roberts acting as candidate . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Sims , assisted by the brethren ,

the 2 nd Section by Bro . W C . Williams , and the 4 th Section by Bro . R . H . Williams , the questions being put by Bro . Sims . Bro . Hillier vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks vvas passed to Bro . Knight for the able manner in which he had performed the duties of VV . M . for the first time in this Iodge . Notice of motion vvas given for the appointment of a Committee for the revision of the by-laws . The lodge vvas then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the aSth ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . C . R . Cross , W . AL ; Gilbert , S . VV . ; Lathbury , P . M ., J . VV . ; JDavies , Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . AL , Treas . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . AL , Sec ; Arnott , S . D . ; Hillier , J . D . ; H . Cotton , I . G . ; Josey ,

P . AL ; VV . Williams , P . M . 1791 ; R . H . Rogers , P . M . ; Stonnill , Jennings , Cox , Higginson , Bick , Woodard , West , Cory , Nash , Ferris , Tatton , and VV . VV . Williams . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Cory vvas examined and entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree ,

and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Tatton answered the questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree , and retired . iTie lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . B . Browne candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and , after the VV . M . had risen the usual number of times , the Iodge vvas closed .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1 S 39 )—Th f usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Oueen's Arms , Oueen-street , Cheapside . Present : Bros . FootT VV . M . ; Co £ S . VV . ; Hart , J . W . j