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Provincial Meetings.

W . Haley , 17 S 9 ; T . Sandford , 13 ; R . Smith , 1000 ; W . Pryce , 913 ; C . Hall , 13 ; P . Walker , 153 G ; R . Hayes , 13 ; G . Arnold , 913 ; F . Davis , 13 ; W . J . Skinner , 13 ; R . Littlewood , 913 ; W . Turvey , 1472 ; T . Hurst , S 7 ; C . Jolly , P . M ., Sec . 1472 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . E . J . D . Valon , E .

Carter , and T . Punter , and proving successful , they were duly initiated . Bro . Grant was passed , and then the lodge was closed . The working of the VV . M . and his officers was simply perfect . Dinner having been discussed , the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured . The l . P . M . then proposed "The Health of the W . M ., "

and in so doing congratulated the lodge upon having such an excellent Mason for its Master , and the Master upon having such an excellent lodge under him . The Worshipful Master , in response , said he hardly knew how to respond to such a flattering reception as the toast of his health had met with . He thanked the brethren for their attendance in such numbers ; the officers for their

assistance to him in working the ceremonies ; and the visitors for their encouraging presence . Nothing was a greater inducement for a W . M . to give due expression and throw himself into the ceremonies as the fact that he was surrounded by a goodly number of the brethren of the lodge and visitors from the neighbouring lodges . He had endeavoured to carry out his duties to their satisfaction , and

thanked them for their cordial support . "The Initiates" having been toasted , and having severally responded , the Worshipful Master proposed " The . Visitors . " He said it was one of the most important toasts . that could be given in a Masonic lodge . He had just been counting them , and found that there were just 29 visitors present , all excellent Masons , and many distinguished ones ,

and he asked the brethren of the lodge to receive the toast with a hearty fire . Bro , G . Davies , in responding for the Union Waterloo Lodge , expressed his regret at the absence of the W . M . of that lodge through indisposition . For himself he was sorry that amongst such a goodly array of visitors , the W . M . had not singled some one out better qualified to

respond than himself , especially as by his constant attendance he felt himself almost a member of the lodge . He cordially thanked them for their hospitality , and hearty reception of the visitors . Bro . Busbridge said he felt somewhat like the worthy sire among the Freemasons of their district who had just spoken in wishing that the W . M . of the Pattison Lodge , or at

least Bro . Col . Hughes , M . P ., S . W ., had been present to respond to the toast , but he would take that opportunity of stating that the W . M . of the Pattison Lodge , Bro . B . de B . Lopez , was at present in the South of France attending to the care of a sick brother , and even when at home , living as he did at the West-end of London , they would excuse him if he did not attend their lodge so often as he felt sure Bro . Lopez would like to do . As to Bro . Col .

Hughes , his parliamentary duties would be a good excuse for his non-attendance . Having finished his batch of excuses , he would now refer to the great loss they had sustained on the death of their late Bro . Keeble , who had gone to the Grand Lodge above , and felt sure every brother of the Nelson Lodge sympathised with their Pattison brethren on the loss of such a good man and good Mason .

I'or himself he had engagements two or three deep , and could assure them he had not spent one evening at home since Christmas . He fully believed in the necessity and even the duty of visiting lodges , especially neighbouring ones , because it brought them into a closer connection with one another , and enabled them to practice those tenets taught them in their beautiful ritual . He was pleased to be

present and see the really splendid working of the lodge , and would most cordially invite every member of the Nelson Lodge present to attend the next meeting of the Pattison Lodge , at which he would promise them a hearty reception . Bros . Morris , Mitchell , and Jolly having also responded , "The Past Masters" were honoured , and Bro . Warren , in response , spoke eloquently of the great progress the

lodge had made , and was making . He was standing Steward for the Boys at the next Festival , and would be able to take . up a list worthy of the Nelson Lodge . Bros . Miller , Roberts , and Sanderson also responded . "The Officers" and Tyler ' s toasts concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by some excellent music , both vocal and instrumental , Bro . H . Roberts presiding at the piano .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

West Smithfield Chapter ( No . 1623 ) . — This chapter held its installation meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 27 th ult . Among those in attendance were Comps . Patrick , M . E . Z . ; R . F . Brickdale , H ., M . E . ' / .. elect ; Egbert Roberts , ] ., H . elect ; A . D . T . Hamilton , S . N ., J . elect ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , Treas . ; J . Whiteman , G . Davis , H . C .

C . Hirsch , W . F . Bruty , T . T . Phillips , P . Z . ; E . Mallett , P . Z . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z . ( Hon . Member ) ; J . J . Marsh , P . Z . 1326 , Janitor ; and others . Comps . Hilton P . Z . ; Clark , and Dove were visitors . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the installation of the Principals took place as follows : Comps . Brickdale , M . E . Z . ; Egbert

Roberts , H . j and A . D . l \ Ha . mlton , J ., the ceremonies being carried out most admirably by Comps . Patrick and Lardner . The following investments then took place : Comps . W . Hale-Hilton , ' S . E . ; J . Whiteman , S . N . ; H . J . Lardner , Treas . ; G . Davies , P . S . ; II . C C . Hirsch , ' 1 st Asst . Soj . ; W . F . Bruty , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and J . J . Marsh , Janitor . The report of the Audit Committee , a

most satisfactory one , was received and adopted . Comp . Patrick was presented with a Past Principal ' s jewel , and a vote of thanks passed to him and Comp . H . J . Lardner for their services as Installing Principals . The Treasurer having reported the death of Comp . Frederick Walters , P . Z ., a founder and first Treasurer of No . iG 23 , a vote of condolence was passed to his widow and family on the sad loss that

they had sustained . The resignation of Comp . Forss , P . Z ., was ordered to lie on the table , it being the intention of the chapter to ask him to remain as a country member . The chapter was then closed , and the companions partook of an excellent banquet . The M . E . Z . proved to bean able and genial chairman . During the proceedings Comps Bruty , Patrick , Lardner , Hilton , and others , entertained the companions .

Royal Arch.

Farringdon Without Chapter ( No . 1745 ) . —This prosperous chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 24 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . J . Young , M . E . Z . ; T . Simpson , H . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , Treas ., acting " J . ; George Herbert , J . elect ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., ? S . E . " ; Webber , S . N . ; Nelson Prower ,

M . A ., P . S . ; E . B . Lane , ist A . S . ; H . Herbert , 2 nd A . S . ; E . Mallett , P . Z . 1623 , Janitor ; Enrico Brennelli , and others . Comp . Cope , 2 , was a visitor . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Comp . G . Herbert was ably installed as Third Principal by the M . E . Z . A vote of thanks was then passed to the Installing Officer . Comp . E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc ,

P . G . Org ., sent an apology for non-attendance through pressure of professional engagements . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . In the intervals of the toasts , Comps . E . Brennelli , E . B . Lane , and J . Young instrumentally and vocally entertained the companions .

LIVERPOOL . Everton Chapter ( No . 823 ) . —The annual installation of the principals and officers of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . Comp . T . Delamere was installed M . E . Z . ; R . W . Gow , H . ; and William Maddox , J . In consequence of the death of Comp . Col . Turner , P . Z ., P . P . G . T ., and

the indisposition of Comp . J . VV . Ballard , P . Z ., P . P . G . P ., the senior P . Z . of the chapter , the duties of Installing Principal were very kindly undertaken by Comp . W . Goodacre , and were performed in his usual masterly manner . Comp . Goodacre was ably assisted by Comp . S . G . Sinclair , P . Z . 32 , Prov . G . J ., who undertook portions of the ceremony . The M . E . Z . then invested the following

companions as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . J . Bennett , S . E . ; R . Warriner , P . Z ., Treas . ( seventh time ) ; E . Evans , S . N . : E . Kite , P . S . ; and J . Parry and T . Gresham , Asst . Sojs . Before the chapter was closed , the M . E . Z . presented Comp . W . Davies with a fine P . Z . 's jewel , on behalf of the chapter , expressing at the same time the very high estimation in which Comp . Davies is held by all those

who know him throughout the province as a thoroughly conscientious and hardworking Mason . The Treasurer announced the very gratifying fact that the sum of £ \ o 10 s . had been handed to the local Masonic Charities , testifying to the very prosperous condition of the funds . During the evening the companions sat down to a banquet provided by Comp . Casey , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and a very pleasant evening was

spent . Among those present were Comps . S . E . Sinclair , P . Z . 32 , P . G . J . ; W . Goodacre , P . G . S . E ., Prov . G . S . B . ; E . Segar , P . Z . 32 ; R . T . Butten , M . E . Z . 10 S 6 ; J . Beesley , P . Z . ; J . Molloy , 249 ; T . Hassell , T . Hunter , J . Mantle , and many others . The jewel was manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool .

WARRINGTON . Gilbert Greenall Chapter ( No . 1250 ) . — The ninth anniversary of this successful chapter was held in the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., when all the members were present . The minutes of the last convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . Ashurst , which proving

unanimous , he was impressively exalted to the Degree of a Royal Arch Mason by Comp . P . J . Edelsten , P . Z . 14 S and 1250 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., who had assumed the chair of M . E . Z ., after which he undertook the duties of installing the Three Principals , viz .: Comps . R . Heaton , M . E . Z . ; A . G . Webster , H . ; and J . S . Patten , J . 'i he M . E . Z . then invested the following officers : Comps . W . Bolton , I P . Z . ;

| . Shillcock , Treas . ; | . Baird , S . E . ; J . Matthews , S . N . ; T . Williams , P . S . ; and T . Domville , Janitor . The M . E . Z ., on behalf of the chapter , presented the retiring M . E . Z ., Comp . Bolton , with a very handsome P . Z . ' s jewel , in recognition of his past services , which was suitably acknowledged . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Comp . P . J . Edelsten , P . Z ., & c , on his retiring from the office of Treasurer , for

the satisfactory manner in which he had fulfilled the duties thereof , and also a second vote of thanks for the efficient and impressive manner in which he had performed the ceremonies of exaltation and installation , which were duly responded to . The business of the chapter having been concluded , the

companions adjourned to a banquet , under the presidency of the M . E . Z ., Comp . R . Heaton , the same being supplied by Comp . Chautry , whose catering gave entire satisfaction . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly acknowledged , and several songs were also rendered by the companions in a superior manner .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

MANCHESTER . St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 34 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the 7 th ult ., when there was an excellent attendance of brethren ; probably from the fact that Bro . Charles Fitzgerald Matier , P . G . W . and Grand Sec . England , had kindly consented to be present

and install Bro . S . Kelly , P . G . S ., as W . M ., and who was ably assisted by Bro . H . E . Cousans , G . D . England . Amongst the influential brethren present were the following : Bros . Geo . Hunt , W . M . ; Bryce Blair , J . W . ; E . L . Littler , M . O . ; Edgar Towell , J . O . ; George Sam Smith , Sec ; ) . W . Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., Treas . ; Geo . Board , S . D . ; S . A . Andrew , l . D . ; H . S . Rocca , P . P .

G . M . O . ; Thos . R . Peel , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; W . Nichol , P . G . D . ; J . T . Richardson , P . M . ; P . Green , M . O . ; Arthur Middleton , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . j J . Arensberg , P . P . G . S . B . ; E . G . Hanvood , P . M . St . John's Lodge ( T . l ) , Past Grand Stwd . England ; R . Newhouse , P . G . Sec , P . S . G . D . England ; J . G . Smith , P . G . O . ; I . D . Murray ,

P . G . S . B . ; and A . H . Jefferis , P . M . 32 , P . SiG . D . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was successfully taken for Bro . Geo . Langley . Subsequently Bro . C . F . Vlatier took the chair and appointed his Installing Officers as follows : Bros . Arthur Middleton , asS . W ., andT . R . PeehasJ . W . ; and requested

Mark Masonry.

Bro . H . E . Cousans to present Bro . S . Kelly , W . M . elect , who was then duly installed into the Master ' s chair . The following brethren were invested as officers for the ensuing year : Geo . Hunt , P . M ., l . P . M . ; E . L . Littler , P . G . S ., S . W . ; C . E . Towell , M . O . ; Geo . Sam Smith , S . O . ; George Board , J . O . ; S . A . Andrew , S . D . ; C . Salmon , J . D . ; J . M . Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., Treas . ; J . T . Richardson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Sec ; T . R . Peel , P . M ., P . P .

G . D . C , Reg . ; and | . B . Kirk , Tyler . After receiving the hearty congratulations of the Grand and provincial lodges , the VV . M . proposed a vote of thanks to Bros . Matier and Cousans for the great honour they had conferred upon the lodge by their presence , and the great assistance they had

rendered at the ceremony that day . The proposal was received with great enthusiasm by all present . The lodge was then closed . Bro . Sam . Kelly , VV . M ., promised to act as Steward at the Mark Benevolent Festival , and the handsome sum of £ 23 was contributed from the members of the lodge present .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . JAMES' UNION LODGE ( No . 1 S 0 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the St . James ' Restaurant ( Piccadilly entrance ) , on the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . Builen , VV . M . ; Bayfield , S . VV . ; Shaw , J . W . ; Farwig , Preceptor ; Wolter , S . D . ; Rymer , J . D . ; Brownswood , I . G . ; - Blum , Treas . ; Jones , Sec . ; Woods , Cator , Hill , Hazlett , Cursons , Taylor , Blythe ,

Rymer , Kirk , and Matthews . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . Taylor having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . Cator worked the 4 th Section , , Bro . Woods the jth Section , and the

Preceptor woiked the Cth Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bro . Wolter , 1791 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction . On rising for the second time , Bro . Bayfield was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held onthe 2 Sth ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . E . Lucas , VV . M . ; F . Craggs , S . VV . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middlesex , J . W . ; James Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; T . Jnbson , S . D . ; A . Williams , W . M . 2090 , J . D . ; H . " Wake , I . G . ; P . Cronin , H . Cotton , and A . Macchi .

Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a praiseworthy style , Bro . Macchi acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Macchi answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and retired . The lodge was

opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Craggs was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Macchi was elected a joining member . Regret was expressed at the absence of Bro . Long , the Secretary , through illness , and the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . R . Allman , l . P . M . 1425 , W . M . ; W . Hillier , S . W . ; J . W . Belsham , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , Asst . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; H . Campbell , S . D . ; I . Cruttenden , J . D . ; E . F . Ferris , P . M .

1543 , I . G . ; H . Windeatt , Stwd . ; Jas . Sims , P . M . S 34 ; and O . W . Battley . 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 and Third Degrees . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Sims being candidate . The lodge was closed in the

Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Hillier was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation—which compliment was duly acknowledged . A letter from Bro . Rev . M . Haines , S . W . 205 , was read , thanking the brethren for their kind sympathy , and he hoped to be amongst them again shortly . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , VV . M . ; F . M . Noakes , S . W . ; H . Lincoln , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; W . Hancock , acting as Sec . ; W . Hoggins , S . D . ; W . Unwin , | . D . ; T . C . Seary , Org . ; Homer Price , I . G . ; T . E .

Weeks , Tyler ; J . Gluckstem , E . J essurun , C VV . Fromholtz , James Rowe , C . O . Burgess , H . Matthews , E . I .. Berry , G . A . Bergholz , R . E . Cursons , and F . W . Buxton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . C . O . burgess having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . las . Rowe

offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly examined , entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The Preceptor worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . F . M . Noakes , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for

the ensuing week , appointing his officers in rotation , and proposed to work the third ceremony . On rising for the third time , the W . M . announced , on behalf of Bro . S . Hewett ( the W . M . of the mother lodge ) , that it had been unanimously voted to form a Royal Arch Chapter in

connection with the Covent Garden Lodge , and if any member of the lodge of instruction wished to join the chapter , the Secretary , Bro . G . Reynolds , l . P . M ., or Assistant or acting Secretaries , would be glad to receive their names . 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 2 Sth ult ., a ' the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting

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Provincial Meetings.

W . Haley , 17 S 9 ; T . Sandford , 13 ; R . Smith , 1000 ; W . Pryce , 913 ; C . Hall , 13 ; P . Walker , 153 G ; R . Hayes , 13 ; G . Arnold , 913 ; F . Davis , 13 ; W . J . Skinner , 13 ; R . Littlewood , 913 ; W . Turvey , 1472 ; T . Hurst , S 7 ; C . Jolly , P . M ., Sec . 1472 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . E . J . D . Valon , E .

Carter , and T . Punter , and proving successful , they were duly initiated . Bro . Grant was passed , and then the lodge was closed . The working of the VV . M . and his officers was simply perfect . Dinner having been discussed , the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured . The l . P . M . then proposed "The Health of the W . M ., "

and in so doing congratulated the lodge upon having such an excellent Mason for its Master , and the Master upon having such an excellent lodge under him . The Worshipful Master , in response , said he hardly knew how to respond to such a flattering reception as the toast of his health had met with . He thanked the brethren for their attendance in such numbers ; the officers for their

assistance to him in working the ceremonies ; and the visitors for their encouraging presence . Nothing was a greater inducement for a W . M . to give due expression and throw himself into the ceremonies as the fact that he was surrounded by a goodly number of the brethren of the lodge and visitors from the neighbouring lodges . He had endeavoured to carry out his duties to their satisfaction , and

thanked them for their cordial support . "The Initiates" having been toasted , and having severally responded , the Worshipful Master proposed " The . Visitors . " He said it was one of the most important toasts . that could be given in a Masonic lodge . He had just been counting them , and found that there were just 29 visitors present , all excellent Masons , and many distinguished ones ,

and he asked the brethren of the lodge to receive the toast with a hearty fire . Bro , G . Davies , in responding for the Union Waterloo Lodge , expressed his regret at the absence of the W . M . of that lodge through indisposition . For himself he was sorry that amongst such a goodly array of visitors , the W . M . had not singled some one out better qualified to

respond than himself , especially as by his constant attendance he felt himself almost a member of the lodge . He cordially thanked them for their hospitality , and hearty reception of the visitors . Bro . Busbridge said he felt somewhat like the worthy sire among the Freemasons of their district who had just spoken in wishing that the W . M . of the Pattison Lodge , or at

least Bro . Col . Hughes , M . P ., S . W ., had been present to respond to the toast , but he would take that opportunity of stating that the W . M . of the Pattison Lodge , Bro . B . de B . Lopez , was at present in the South of France attending to the care of a sick brother , and even when at home , living as he did at the West-end of London , they would excuse him if he did not attend their lodge so often as he felt sure Bro . Lopez would like to do . As to Bro . Col .

Hughes , his parliamentary duties would be a good excuse for his non-attendance . Having finished his batch of excuses , he would now refer to the great loss they had sustained on the death of their late Bro . Keeble , who had gone to the Grand Lodge above , and felt sure every brother of the Nelson Lodge sympathised with their Pattison brethren on the loss of such a good man and good Mason .

I'or himself he had engagements two or three deep , and could assure them he had not spent one evening at home since Christmas . He fully believed in the necessity and even the duty of visiting lodges , especially neighbouring ones , because it brought them into a closer connection with one another , and enabled them to practice those tenets taught them in their beautiful ritual . He was pleased to be

present and see the really splendid working of the lodge , and would most cordially invite every member of the Nelson Lodge present to attend the next meeting of the Pattison Lodge , at which he would promise them a hearty reception . Bros . Morris , Mitchell , and Jolly having also responded , "The Past Masters" were honoured , and Bro . Warren , in response , spoke eloquently of the great progress the

lodge had made , and was making . He was standing Steward for the Boys at the next Festival , and would be able to take . up a list worthy of the Nelson Lodge . Bros . Miller , Roberts , and Sanderson also responded . "The Officers" and Tyler ' s toasts concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by some excellent music , both vocal and instrumental , Bro . H . Roberts presiding at the piano .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

West Smithfield Chapter ( No . 1623 ) . — This chapter held its installation meeting at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 27 th ult . Among those in attendance were Comps . Patrick , M . E . Z . ; R . F . Brickdale , H ., M . E . ' / .. elect ; Egbert Roberts , ] ., H . elect ; A . D . T . Hamilton , S . N ., J . elect ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , Treas . ; J . Whiteman , G . Davis , H . C .

C . Hirsch , W . F . Bruty , T . T . Phillips , P . Z . ; E . Mallett , P . Z . ; Capt . Walls , P . Z . ( Hon . Member ) ; J . J . Marsh , P . Z . 1326 , Janitor ; and others . Comps . Hilton P . Z . ; Clark , and Dove were visitors . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the installation of the Principals took place as follows : Comps . Brickdale , M . E . Z . ; Egbert

Roberts , H . j and A . D . l \ Ha . mlton , J ., the ceremonies being carried out most admirably by Comps . Patrick and Lardner . The following investments then took place : Comps . W . Hale-Hilton , ' S . E . ; J . Whiteman , S . N . ; H . J . Lardner , Treas . ; G . Davies , P . S . ; II . C C . Hirsch , ' 1 st Asst . Soj . ; W . F . Bruty , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and J . J . Marsh , Janitor . The report of the Audit Committee , a

most satisfactory one , was received and adopted . Comp . Patrick was presented with a Past Principal ' s jewel , and a vote of thanks passed to him and Comp . H . J . Lardner for their services as Installing Principals . The Treasurer having reported the death of Comp . Frederick Walters , P . Z ., a founder and first Treasurer of No . iG 23 , a vote of condolence was passed to his widow and family on the sad loss that

they had sustained . The resignation of Comp . Forss , P . Z ., was ordered to lie on the table , it being the intention of the chapter to ask him to remain as a country member . The chapter was then closed , and the companions partook of an excellent banquet . The M . E . Z . proved to bean able and genial chairman . During the proceedings Comps Bruty , Patrick , Lardner , Hilton , and others , entertained the companions .

Royal Arch.

Farringdon Without Chapter ( No . 1745 ) . —This prosperous chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , on the 24 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . J . Young , M . E . Z . ; T . Simpson , H . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , Treas ., acting " J . ; George Herbert , J . elect ; Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., ? S . E . " ; Webber , S . N . ; Nelson Prower ,

M . A ., P . S . ; E . B . Lane , ist A . S . ; H . Herbert , 2 nd A . S . ; E . Mallett , P . Z . 1623 , Janitor ; Enrico Brennelli , and others . Comp . Cope , 2 , was a visitor . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Comp . G . Herbert was ably installed as Third Principal by the M . E . Z . A vote of thanks was then passed to the Installing Officer . Comp . E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc ,

P . G . Org ., sent an apology for non-attendance through pressure of professional engagements . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . In the intervals of the toasts , Comps . E . Brennelli , E . B . Lane , and J . Young instrumentally and vocally entertained the companions .

LIVERPOOL . Everton Chapter ( No . 823 ) . —The annual installation of the principals and officers of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street . Comp . T . Delamere was installed M . E . Z . ; R . W . Gow , H . ; and William Maddox , J . In consequence of the death of Comp . Col . Turner , P . Z ., P . P . G . T ., and

the indisposition of Comp . J . VV . Ballard , P . Z ., P . P . G . P ., the senior P . Z . of the chapter , the duties of Installing Principal were very kindly undertaken by Comp . W . Goodacre , and were performed in his usual masterly manner . Comp . Goodacre was ably assisted by Comp . S . G . Sinclair , P . Z . 32 , Prov . G . J ., who undertook portions of the ceremony . The M . E . Z . then invested the following

companions as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . J . Bennett , S . E . ; R . Warriner , P . Z ., Treas . ( seventh time ) ; E . Evans , S . N . : E . Kite , P . S . ; and J . Parry and T . Gresham , Asst . Sojs . Before the chapter was closed , the M . E . Z . presented Comp . W . Davies with a fine P . Z . 's jewel , on behalf of the chapter , expressing at the same time the very high estimation in which Comp . Davies is held by all those

who know him throughout the province as a thoroughly conscientious and hardworking Mason . The Treasurer announced the very gratifying fact that the sum of £ \ o 10 s . had been handed to the local Masonic Charities , testifying to the very prosperous condition of the funds . During the evening the companions sat down to a banquet provided by Comp . Casey , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and a very pleasant evening was

spent . Among those present were Comps . S . E . Sinclair , P . Z . 32 , P . G . J . ; W . Goodacre , P . G . S . E ., Prov . G . S . B . ; E . Segar , P . Z . 32 ; R . T . Butten , M . E . Z . 10 S 6 ; J . Beesley , P . Z . ; J . Molloy , 249 ; T . Hassell , T . Hunter , J . Mantle , and many others . The jewel was manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool .

WARRINGTON . Gilbert Greenall Chapter ( No . 1250 ) . — The ninth anniversary of this successful chapter was held in the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., when all the members were present . The minutes of the last convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . Ashurst , which proving

unanimous , he was impressively exalted to the Degree of a Royal Arch Mason by Comp . P . J . Edelsten , P . Z . 14 S and 1250 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., who had assumed the chair of M . E . Z ., after which he undertook the duties of installing the Three Principals , viz .: Comps . R . Heaton , M . E . Z . ; A . G . Webster , H . ; and J . S . Patten , J . 'i he M . E . Z . then invested the following officers : Comps . W . Bolton , I P . Z . ;

| . Shillcock , Treas . ; | . Baird , S . E . ; J . Matthews , S . N . ; T . Williams , P . S . ; and T . Domville , Janitor . The M . E . Z ., on behalf of the chapter , presented the retiring M . E . Z ., Comp . Bolton , with a very handsome P . Z . ' s jewel , in recognition of his past services , which was suitably acknowledged . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Comp . P . J . Edelsten , P . Z ., & c , on his retiring from the office of Treasurer , for

the satisfactory manner in which he had fulfilled the duties thereof , and also a second vote of thanks for the efficient and impressive manner in which he had performed the ceremonies of exaltation and installation , which were duly responded to . The business of the chapter having been concluded , the

companions adjourned to a banquet , under the presidency of the M . E . Z ., Comp . R . Heaton , the same being supplied by Comp . Chautry , whose catering gave entire satisfaction . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly acknowledged , and several songs were also rendered by the companions in a superior manner .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

MANCHESTER . St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 34 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the 7 th ult ., when there was an excellent attendance of brethren ; probably from the fact that Bro . Charles Fitzgerald Matier , P . G . W . and Grand Sec . England , had kindly consented to be present

and install Bro . S . Kelly , P . G . S ., as W . M ., and who was ably assisted by Bro . H . E . Cousans , G . D . England . Amongst the influential brethren present were the following : Bros . Geo . Hunt , W . M . ; Bryce Blair , J . W . ; E . L . Littler , M . O . ; Edgar Towell , J . O . ; George Sam Smith , Sec ; ) . W . Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., Treas . ; Geo . Board , S . D . ; S . A . Andrew , l . D . ; H . S . Rocca , P . P .

G . M . O . ; Thos . R . Peel , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; W . Nichol , P . G . D . ; J . T . Richardson , P . M . ; P . Green , M . O . ; Arthur Middleton , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . j J . Arensberg , P . P . G . S . B . ; E . G . Hanvood , P . M . St . John's Lodge ( T . l ) , Past Grand Stwd . England ; R . Newhouse , P . G . Sec , P . S . G . D . England ; J . G . Smith , P . G . O . ; I . D . Murray ,

P . G . S . B . ; and A . H . Jefferis , P . M . 32 , P . SiG . D . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was successfully taken for Bro . Geo . Langley . Subsequently Bro . C . F . Vlatier took the chair and appointed his Installing Officers as follows : Bros . Arthur Middleton , asS . W ., andT . R . PeehasJ . W . ; and requested

Mark Masonry.

Bro . H . E . Cousans to present Bro . S . Kelly , W . M . elect , who was then duly installed into the Master ' s chair . The following brethren were invested as officers for the ensuing year : Geo . Hunt , P . M ., l . P . M . ; E . L . Littler , P . G . S ., S . W . ; C . E . Towell , M . O . ; Geo . Sam Smith , S . O . ; George Board , J . O . ; S . A . Andrew , S . D . ; C . Salmon , J . D . ; J . M . Sinclair , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., Treas . ; J . T . Richardson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Sec ; T . R . Peel , P . M ., P . P .

G . D . C , Reg . ; and | . B . Kirk , Tyler . After receiving the hearty congratulations of the Grand and provincial lodges , the VV . M . proposed a vote of thanks to Bros . Matier and Cousans for the great honour they had conferred upon the lodge by their presence , and the great assistance they had

rendered at the ceremony that day . The proposal was received with great enthusiasm by all present . The lodge was then closed . Bro . Sam . Kelly , VV . M ., promised to act as Steward at the Mark Benevolent Festival , and the handsome sum of £ 23 was contributed from the members of the lodge present .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . JAMES' UNION LODGE ( No . 1 S 0 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the St . James ' Restaurant ( Piccadilly entrance ) , on the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . Builen , VV . M . ; Bayfield , S . VV . ; Shaw , J . W . ; Farwig , Preceptor ; Wolter , S . D . ; Rymer , J . D . ; Brownswood , I . G . ; - Blum , Treas . ; Jones , Sec . ; Woods , Cator , Hill , Hazlett , Cursons , Taylor , Blythe ,

Rymer , Kirk , and Matthews . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . Taylor having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . Cator worked the 4 th Section , , Bro . Woods the jth Section , and the

Preceptor woiked the Cth Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bro . Wolter , 1791 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction . On rising for the second time , Bro . Bayfield was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held onthe 2 Sth ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . E . Lucas , VV . M . ; F . Craggs , S . VV . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middlesex , J . W . ; James Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; T . Jnbson , S . D . ; A . Williams , W . M . 2090 , J . D . ; H . " Wake , I . G . ; P . Cronin , H . Cotton , and A . Macchi .

Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a praiseworthy style , Bro . Macchi acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Macchi answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and retired . The lodge was

opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Craggs was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Macchi was elected a joining member . Regret was expressed at the absence of Bro . Long , the Secretary , through illness , and the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . R . Allman , l . P . M . 1425 , W . M . ; W . Hillier , S . W . ; J . W . Belsham , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , Asst . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; H . Campbell , S . D . ; I . Cruttenden , J . D . ; E . F . Ferris , P . M .

1543 , I . G . ; H . Windeatt , Stwd . ; Jas . Sims , P . M . S 34 ; and O . W . Battley . 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 and Third Degrees . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Sims being candidate . The lodge was closed in the

Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Hillier was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation—which compliment was duly acknowledged . A letter from Bro . Rev . M . Haines , S . W . 205 , was read , thanking the brethren for their kind sympathy , and he hoped to be amongst them again shortly . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , VV . M . ; F . M . Noakes , S . W . ; H . Lincoln , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; W . Hancock , acting as Sec . ; W . Hoggins , S . D . ; W . Unwin , | . D . ; T . C . Seary , Org . ; Homer Price , I . G . ; T . E .

Weeks , Tyler ; J . Gluckstem , E . J essurun , C VV . Fromholtz , James Rowe , C . O . Burgess , H . Matthews , E . I .. Berry , G . A . Bergholz , R . E . Cursons , and F . W . Buxton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . C . O . burgess having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . las . Rowe

offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly examined , entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The Preceptor worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . F . M . Noakes , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for

the ensuing week , appointing his officers in rotation , and proposed to work the third ceremony . On rising for the third time , the W . M . announced , on behalf of Bro . S . Hewett ( the W . M . of the mother lodge ) , that it had been unanimously voted to form a Royal Arch Chapter in

connection with the Covent Garden Lodge , and if any member of the lodge of instruction wished to join the chapter , the Secretary , Bro . G . Reynolds , l . P . M ., or Assistant or acting Secretaries , would be glad to receive their names . 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 2 Sth ult ., a ' the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting

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