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F . B . Sarjeant , C . Sims , VV . VV . Morgan , Sec , 211 , and others . The lodge being opened in the First Degree , the Second Section was worked , followed by the rehearsal of the ceremony of initiation and the working of the Third Section . The W . M . then introduced to the brethren Bro . Moreran , who had attended to deliver his lecture on

" The Masonic Institutions , their establishment and development , " which proved to be of very great interest , full of historical and statistical information , which to nearly all present had the charm of novelty , and made them acquainted with particulars which should certainly be known to all who profess interest in the charitable works of the Order , and desire to learn the most efficient mode of

carrying their professions into practice . A hearty vote oi thanks was accorded to Bro . Morgan , and on the proposition of the W . M . he was unanimously elected an honorary member . In thanking the brethren , Bro . Morgan expressed his willingness to assist in carrying out the arrangements lately made by this lodge of instruction by now and then delivering an essay on Masonic subjects during " question

time . " Bro . Bate was elected W . M . for thc ensuing fortnight ( there will be no meeting on Good Friday ) and , having appointed his officers , notified that the work of the evening would be the First Section , the ceremonies of initiation and passing , and the charge ( by Bro . F . B . Sarjeant ) during " question time . " Lodge was closed in due form .

MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 781 ) . — This lodge met as usual on the 29 th ult ., at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , E . Present : Bros . Bull , W . M . ; Harvey , S . W . ; Robinson , J . W . ; Ould , S . D ; Ellinsford , J . D . ; Clements , I . G . ; Turquand , P . M . Preceptor ; C . Breden , P . M . Sec : Scheerboom , _ P . M . ; Money , Cooper ,

Rawe , W . M . 7 S 1 ; and others . Lodge was duly opened and the minutes read . Lodge was advanced and Bro . Scherboom was questioned and the ceremony of raising was subsequently worked . Bro . Ould worked the First Section of the Lecture . Lodge was resumed and Bro . Harvey was unanimously elected to occupy the chairmen the next meeting night , and lodge was closed .

EXCELSIOR LODGE ( No . 1155 ) . —A regular meeting of the above lodge was held on the 28 th ult . at the Commercial Dock Tavern , Rotherhithe . There were present Bros . Sanderson , W . M . ; Wilton , S . VV . ; Strickland , J . VV . ; Perkins , S . D . ; Clark , J . D . ; Hoer , l . G . ; Milbourn , Preceptor ; J . Lineker and J . W . Walker ,

Secretaries . Lodge was duly opened , and minutes of the meeting held on the 21 st ult . submitted and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was ably worked , Bro . Perkins being the candidate . The ceremony of opening the lodge in the superior

Degrees and closing down was carefully practised , and Bro . O . Hoer , 1571 , was unanimously elected a member of the lodge , and Bro . Wilton , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the the nth inst . ; the next meeting , on the 4 U 1 , being devcted to the working of the Fifteen Sections , when a full attendance is anticipated .

TREDEGAR LODGE ( No . 1625 ) . —A capital muster of brethren took place on Monday last at Bro . A . Yates ' s , Royal Hotel , Mile End-road , E . The brethren had been summoned together for the purpose of witnessing Bro . T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 and 933 , perform the ceremony of installation , and from the well-known ability of Bro . Barnes to work and teach the ritual great interest attached to the

proceedings . Lodge was opened hy Bro . Hammond , 127 S , who was assisted by Bros . Clark , J . W . 117 S , S . W . ; Maud , VV . M . 1 G 25 , J . W . j Job , W . M . 107 G , S . D . ; VV . Musto , P . M . 1349 , j . D . ; Brittain , 127 S , I . G . ; T . Wooding , VV . M . elect 1306 , Preceptor ; T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 and 933 , Treas . ; B . Stewart , 117 S , Hon . Sec ; H . Taolev . P . M . 107 G :

C . H . Webb , P . M . 174 and 1607 ; D . Moss , S . D . 1275 ; Clark , S . D . 1 G 25 ; W . Macdonald , J . W . 1445 ; W . II . Myers , P . M . S 20 and 1 445 ; R . Durell , VV . M . 1349 ; B . Cundick , P . M . 1421 ; C . Kendall , P . M . 1 G 25 ; G . Huggett , P . M . 1625 ; T . F . Harvey , 174 ; R . Sturtevant , W . M . 127 S ; M . Isaacs , 511 ; J . H . Pringle , I . G . 7 S 1 ; L . C . Haslip , W . M . S 13 ; Smith , VV . M . S 60 ; Jones ; and G . H . Stephens , S . D . 1 G 23 ( Freemason ) .

Bro . Stewart having read thc minutes of the previous lodge meeting , the ;; were unanimously confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Barnes proceeded with tbe ceremony of tbe evening . Bro . Wooding , being VV . M . elect , was obligated after the usual preliminaries , and the brethren below the Degree of Installed Master retired . On their return the newly-installed

Master was saluted in ancient form according to Degree . Bro . T . Wooding next proceeded to invest his officers , which duty he performed very ably , and will shortly be called upon to do in his own lodge . Bro . Barnes then concluded his labours by a careful and instructive rendering of the ancient charges to the Master , the Wardens , and the brethren , all of which were listened to with wrapt attention

hy the brethren assembled , a large number of whom by their rank being tjualilied to judge of the excellency of the working . On sitting down Bro . Barnes received the hearty congratulations of the brethren . Bros . W . H . Myers , P . M ., acted as D . C ; B . Cundick , P . M ., as S . VV . ; and Alaud , P . M ., W . M . 1625 , as J . VV .

through the installation , and gave Bro . Barnes every assistance required . Bro . B . Stewart next assisted Bro . Barnes to work the Seventh Section of thc First Lecture . Bro . Hammond was re-elected VV . M . for the next lodge meeting , and after a vote of thanks rccog-nising' thc great services of Bro . Barnes had becn cordially responded to , lod ge was closed in due form , a meeting of an unusually attractive character having been passed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 16 73 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held on the 23 rd ult ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , Bro . Vialls in the chair ; Bros . ClarTcson , S . VV . ; Morris , J . W . ; Wickins , S . D . ; Garland , J . D . ; Stoddart , I . G . ;

^ udlow , Preceptor ; J . T . 'Tanqueray , acting Sec . ; Moore , Harding , Clayton , and others . Visitors : Bros . Goodhart , Beck , and Thompson . . The lodge was opened in the First Degree and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , after which the lodge was opened in the Second and Third De-

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grees and resumed in thc l'irst , when the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Shaw acting as candidate . After a " call off , " the lodge resumed in the Third Degree , and Bro . Sudlow , assisted by the brethren , worked the Second and Third Sections of the Third Lecture . The lodge closing down to the Second Degree , Bros . George Imson Goodliart , Gilbert F . Beck , Geo . Francis 'Thomson ,

and Alfred Harmsworth were duly proposed , seconded , and elected members of this lodge of instruction . Bro . Shaw was unanimously elected I . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed . Another meeting was held on the 30 th ult ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , E . G ., the following brethren being present : Bros . Shaw ,

W . M . ; Morriss , SAV . ; Vialls , j . W . ; Garland , S . D . ; Stoddart , J . D . ; Tanqueray , l . G . ; Sudlow , Preceptor ; and J . D . Langton , Sec ; Rosenthal ! , Saunders , Beck , Money , Pocock , 'Thomson , Goodhart , Moore , Clayton , audi Steingraber . Visitors : Bros . J . G . Langton and Rowe . 'The lodge opened in the First Degree , and the minutes

of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge . was then opened up to the Third Degree , and resumed in the First Degree , when Bro . Money , acting as a candidate for the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and the lodge having been resumed in the Second Degree , he was passed to the Degree of F . C . ; after which thc W . M . gave an explanation of thc second tracing board , and the

lodge was called off and on . The lodge resumed in the First Degree , and the Sixth Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . J . T . Tanqueray , following which Bro . Sudlow worked the Third Section of the First Lecture , assisted by the brethren , and the lodge resumed in the

Third Degree , and closed down to the Second Degree . Bros . J . G . Langton Burlington , 9 G , and C . VV . A . Trollope were proposed , seconded , and unanimously elected members of this lodge of instruction . Bro . J . T . Tanqueray being elected W . M . for the next meeting , the lodge closed until Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at six o ' clock .

ALBION LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Berkeley Arms , John-street , Berkeley-square , on the 26 th ult ., when the Fifteen Sections were worked as follows : Bros . W . C . Smith , I . G . 1563 , W . M . ; E . Farwig , P . M . 1 S 0 , S . W . ; W . M . Cobham , P . M . 3 S 2 , J . W . ; Docker , P . M . 1 GS 7 , Preceptor , Sedgwick , P . M . 1 S 0 , Sec ; Watts , P . M . I 20 i , Treas .

First Lecture . —I"list Section , Bro . Allison , S . D . 1 G 02 ; Second , Bro . Wood , VV . M . 145 ; Third , Bro . Shand , P . M . 15 G 3 ; Fourth , Bro . Waugh , W . M . 1563 ; Fifth , Bro . Richardson , VV . M . 134 S ; Sixth , Bro . Farwig , P . M . 1 S 0 ; Seventh , Bro . Watts , P . M . 1201 .

Second Lecture . —l'irst Section , Bro . Alexander , J . D . 1257 ; Second , Bro . Skinner , S . W . 53 S ; Third , Bro . Docker , P . M . 1 GS 7 ; Fourth , Bro . Watts , P . M . 1201 ; Fifth , Bro Dairy , P . M . 141 . Third Lecture . —First Section , Bro . Cobham , P . M . 3 S 2 ; Second , Bro . Sedgewick , P . M . 1 S 0 ; Third , Bro . Richardson , VV . M . 1348 .

CHESTER . —Chester Club of Instruction Under this title a club of instruction has been opened at Bro . Hiram Henton's , the Chester Arms , Albany-street , Regent ' s-park , N . W ., where an excellent room , admirably adapted for the purpose , is being elegantly fitted up . At the preliminary meeting the bye laws were agreed to and the folloiving officers elected , viz .: Bros . T . O . Harding ,

Preceptor , J . W . S 59 ; Hiram Henton , Treas . J . VV . 1559 ; and Ernest E . Smith , I . P . M . Sec . 1559 . We wish this new Masonic nursery a prosperous career , and congratulate the brethren upon having secured the services as Preceptor of such a thorough worker as Bro . Harding , who is one of the shining lights in the province of Cambridgeshire , and Senior Wrangler of his year at Cambridge University .

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DOMATIC CHAPTER ( No . 177 ) . —This old and distinguished chapter held its installation meeting on the 23 rd ult . at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , and ivas well attended . Among those in attendance were Comps . Lawrence , M . E . Z . ; Briggs , H . ; Harrison , J . ; Maclean , S . N . ; Cottebrune , P . Z ., S . E . ; Buss , P . G . S . B ., P . Z ., Treas . ; Noton , P . S . ; Webb , ist Asst . ; Morris , 2 nd Asst . ; G . Everett , I . P . Z . ; Cubjtt , P . Z . ; Hill , P . Z . ; and William Stevens ( Hon . P . Z . ) The visitors were

Comps . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., M . E . Z . Jerusalem ; Sadler , G . J ., M . E . Z . 1 G 9 ; W . M . Stiles , M . E . Z . 1507 ; Green , P . J _ . 975 ; Ii . Hopwood , P . Z . 132 G ; H . Stiles , J . 1507 ; Edmonds , 1507 ; and Verrey , Janitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of inducting Comps . Briggs and Maclean into the chairs of the First and Third Principals was ably performed by Comp . Win . Stevens . Comp .

Harrison , being already a P . Z ., his installation as Second Principal was not carried out . The officers invested were Comps . Lawrence , I . P . Z . ; Cottebrune , Scribe E . ; Buss , PZ ., Treasurer ; Webb , Scribe N . ; Noton , P . S . ; and Verry , Janitor . The names of the two Assistants were not announced . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and adopted , the chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was

admirably served by Comp . Clemow and assistants . Upon the cloth being cleared , the customary toasts were duly proposed and loyally honoured . Comp . H . Buss acknowledged "The Health of the Grand Officers " in a well-set speech . The toast of "The M . li . ' -., " was proposed in flattering terms by the I . P . Z . Comp . Briggs having replied , then gave " Thc Past

Principals , coupled with the name of Comp . Lawrence , and to whom he presented the jewel voted to him as Immediate Past Principal at the last meeting . Comp . Lawrence having briefl y acknowledged the compliment and thc handsome gift which accompanied it , "The Health of thc Installing Ollicer " followed .

Comp . W . Stevens having replied , the pledge of " The Visitors" was warmly proposed , and drunk with acclamation . Comps . Walls , VV . Stiles , Sadler , and Hopwood having responded , "The Health of the Treasurerand S . E . " came next in order .

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This was acknowledged by the former for both , in consequence of the indisposition of the latter companion . The toast of "The Officers" was acknowledged by Comps . Webb and Noton , and the proceedings terminated .

Ancients And Accepted Rite.

Ancients and Accepted Rite .

SHEFFIELD . —Talbot Chapter ( No . 16 ) . —This large and flourishing chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., Bro . Dr . \ V . R . 'Thomas , assisted by his officers , on thc 17 th ult . 'Two candidates were perfected , viz ., Bros . Rev . Arthur Widdoson Woodand XV . Middleton , by the M . W . S ., assisted by III . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 . 111 . Bro H . C . Fbry , 30 , was elected Al . W . S ., and Bro . XV . R . 1 homas , I reasurer . Two candidates were proposed for the next

meeting " . Business of thc chapter over , it was closed in due form , and the brethren assembled in the dining-hall to partake of a sumptuous banquet , under the presidency of 111 . Bro . Dr . 1 homas , M . W . S . 'The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and responded lo with enthusiasm . A truly happy evening was spent , which is always so , the meetings of this chapter being looked forward to with anticipated pleasure by all its members .

BOLTON . —St . Peter ' s Chapter ( No . 31 ) . —This old and flourishing chapter was opened on the 25 th ult . by the M . W . S ., Bro . J . XV . Taylor , assisted by the officers . 1 hree candidates were perfected , viz ., Bros . Wm . Mallet Wylde , Albert 'Henry Crosley , and John Ballard , by the M . W . L ., assisted by 111 . Bro . Wm . kouse , P . M . W . S ., 111 Bro . 'Ihos . Entwistle 30 ° and 111 . Bro . C . JBanister

, , . S . G . I . G ., 33 ° . There were four other candidates balloted for perfection who could not attend . Bro . James Horrocks , ist Gen ., was unanimously elected ?> I . W . S . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Thos . Entwistle Treasurer . The brethren dined together at tne Commercial Hotel , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., who , in most appropriate terms , proposed the loyal and Masonic toasts .

111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , in returning thanks for his health being proposed , gave the M . W . S ., Officers , and brethren some very practicable advice , which was appreciated by all . III . Bro . G . P . Brockbank , 32 ° , returned thanks for the brethren of that Degree and the 31 ° ; 111 . Bro . Thos . Entwistle , 30 , for the brethren of that Degiec ; 111 . Bro Thompson , 30 , for "The Officers , " and Bro . John Ballard for " The Candidates . "

HUDDERSFIELD . —Pnnce of Wales Chapter ( No . 69 ) . —This chapter was opened , in the absence ol the M . W . S ., by III . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , assisted by the officers of the chapter . The M . W . S . elect , Bro . Henry VV . Wrigley , was then presented to 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister for installation , who discharged the duty with solemnity and precision . Bro . Wrigley then appointed his

officers as follows : Bros . John W . Sykes , H . Prelate > j . Marshall , ist General ; C . C . L . Bernin , 2 nd General ; 111 . Bro . Jones Craven , 30 ° ( re-elected ) , Treas . ; Bros . H . Shaw , Recorder ; John Hay , Raphael ; H . Burley , Gd . Marshal ; T . W . Coney , C . of Guard ; J . Varley , Org . j

and J . Bustard , D . C . The alms of the brethren were collected , and the chapter having been closed in solemn form , the brethren adjourned to the dining-hall , and spent a very pleasant evening , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., who , in due course , proposed the loyal and Masonic toasts .

Births ,Marriages And Deaths.

Births , Marriages and Deaths .

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BIRTHS . HAMILTON * . —On the ist inst ,, at 40 , Lower Dominic-street , Dublin , the wife of Mr . Charles R . Hamilton , of a daughter . PRITCHETT . —On the 2 nd inst ., at 25 , Castellain-road , Maida-vale , the wife of Air . Humuhrev Tallin . Pr ...

chett , of a daughter . TABOR . —On the ist inst ., at 1 , Burr-street , E ., the wife of Air . E . J . labor , of a son . WAi . T 0 N .-0 n the 2 nd April , at Pennare , Croydon , thc wife of Mr . Alfred Walton , of a son .

MARRIAGES . REES—WRIGHT . —On the 30 th ult ., at South Hornsey Parish Church , l'rederic Cordeux Rees , to Priscilla Wright , niece of the late Mr . Joseph Jackson , of Wrexham .

WOOD—BURTON * . —On the 10 th ult ., at St . Luke's , Paddington , Richard Francis M . Wood , son of the late Capt . Thomas P . Wood , H . M . 29 th Regt ., to Ellen Lmgen , daughter of the late Mr . R . L . Burton , of Longnef Hall , Shropshire .

DEATHS . BERN * AR . i- _ 0 n the 20 th ult ., at Plymouth , Josephine , fifth daughter of the late Hon . Col . Hatch , of New Brunswick , and relict of Capt . H . H . Bernard , R . N agedGi .

BLEST . — On the ist inst ., at 12 , Norfolk-terrace , Bayswater , Mr . Anthony E . Blest , M . D . Jidin ., M . R . C . S . England , Retired List , H . M . Indian Arms ' , asred Ss years . J " J Si . NOf . AiR .-On : the 24 th ult ., at 45 , Upper Sackviliestt-eet , Dublin , Sir Edward Burrowes Sinclair , M . D ., aged 57 years . Wl * , \ s . ~ 0 n thc J ' u , t -- at Zinzan-slrcct , Reading , Mr . Richard Wells , aged S 3 .

A further novel development of "The Family Parliament" in Cassel I ' s Magazine is announced . 'The April number includes , the particulars of a scheme for localising the movement , by the establishment of public or private " social parliaments" in our towns and villages , for the purpose of continuing the debates on subjects initiated in the " Family Parliament . " From each local assembly the resolutions may be forwarded to head-quarters together with the voting papers supplied , and the result recorded permanently in the pages of the magazine .