Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

TEDDINGTON . — Sir' Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —This lodge met at the Clarence H » tel , on the 28 th ult . Among those present were Bros . E . VV . Warner , W . M . ; J . Finch , S . W . ; W . J . Porter , J . W . ; J . Pillar , P . M ., Treas . ; R . W . Forge , P . P . G . D . C Middx ., P . M ., Sec ; Hill , S . D . ; A . J . R . Simmonds , J . D . j J . R . Barns , I . G . ; A . H . Gomme , D . C ; Ruffle , Org . ; J .

Bonella , Stwd . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . Bro . E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . 141 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Messrs . E . Hall , F . J . Jelly , and W . Pether , and it proved to be unanimous . Messrs . Hall and Jelly being in attendance ,

were duly initiated . Bro . Hall was passed , and Bros . Meddleweek and Smith were raised . The three arduous ceremonies being most ably performed by the W . M . Letters of apology for non-attendance were read from Bro . R . Thrupp , D . P . G . M ., and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned

to refreshments , after which the customary toasts were duly honoured . Bro . E . Hopwood responded on behalf of " The Prov . Grand Officers " and " The Visitors . " A most enjoyable evening was spent , thanks to the musical efforts of Bros . Ruffle , J . Hall , E . Hall , Porter , and others .

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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when the ' re were present Bros . I . I ! . Williams , W . M . ; Faulkner , S . W . ; Dandridge , J . W . ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Prior , S . D . ; Vatcky , J . D . ; Millington , I . G . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Bol : on , P . M . ; Dale , Turpin , VV . Williams , Emblin , Greenner ,

Catt , and Entecott . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and contirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed . The lodge was called off , and , on resuming , Bro . W . Williams , 193 , was elected a member . The lodge was then closed ,

DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , Present : Bros . Bannister , W . M . ; Willes , S . W . ; Telling , J . W .: Farmer , J . D . ; Eidmans , I . G . ; and J . Hill , Preceptor . 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 , and resumed to the First . This being the first Tuesday in the month , the ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Eidmans being the candidate . The charge was given by the Preceptor , and also instructions to the brethren on entering and leaving lodges . The lodge was resumed in the Third Degree , and closed down . It was proposed and seconded that Bro . Willes be the W . M . fcr the ensuii g week , the work to be—the Second Degree , the explanation o £ the tracing board , and the 3 rd and 4 th Sections of the First Lecture . A letter was read from the Secretary regretting absence . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . }&) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Cllfton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . S . J . Humfress , VV . M . ; R . Dillon , S . W . ; C . Coleman , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; W . J . Stratton , Sec . ( pro tem . ); J . Millier , S . D . ; W . Chappie , J . D . ; R . T . Redfearn , I . G . ; G . Weston , A . G . Boswell , S . B . Nightingale , J . M . Chapman , T . VV . Manktelow , H . Wells , T . VV . Williard , and C . I . Biorn .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The First Section of the Lecture was worked bv the Preceptor , Bro . Baker , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Chapman candidate . The lodge was called off and on , and opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Weston answered the questions leading to the

Third Degree . The First Section of this Lecture was next worked by the Preceptor , Bro . Baker , asisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree and the Fourth Section of this Lecture worked , Bro , Williard was elected a joining member , and Bro . Dillon elected W . M . for the ensuing week , who appointed his officers in rotati > n . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting wis held on the 30 th ult . at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . J . Collings , P . M ., VV . M . ; VV . J . Coplestone , S . W . ; A . Williams , J . W . ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; H . Oliver , S . D . ; D . Stroud , J . D . ; C . H . Hopkins , I . G . ; P . Burton , P . M . ; Coat , and Craggs . 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 Degree . Bro . Burton , P . M ., having presented Bro . Coplestone as W . M . elect , the ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . J . Collings in his usual able and effective manner . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Stroud having offered himself as a candidate , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , the W . M . rendering the traditional history in a very able manner . The W . M . having risen , and Bro . Coat unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1435 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . E . F . Ferris , W . M . elect 1543 , W . M . ; J . R . Allman , S . W . ; C . A . Bond , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . i < 43 , P ' . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; C . S . Mote , S . D . ; VV . Chappie , J . D . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of W . PunjabD . C . ; | . H . Baxter , I . G . ; O . VV . Battley , Stwd . ; C .

, Powell , l . P . M . 1423 ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 j J . H . Wood , VV . M . 1642 ; S . Smont , P . M . 1642 ; A . Hardy , W . M . 201 ; J . C . Conway , H . Moss , J . Smith , and S . Cooper , 1543 ( visitor ) . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . then requested Bro . Dehane to assume the chair , which he willingly did , and rehearsed

the ceremony of installation , after the usual preliminaries , the W . M ., Bro . Ferris , investing the oflicers . Bro . S . Cooper answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . Bro . Read worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture , assisted by thc brethren . Bro . Allman was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A ffer " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . S . Renaut , W . M . ; A . Austin , S . W . ; W . Steele , J . W , ; Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; F . H , Williams , Hon . Sec ; VV . Roots , S . D . ; S . Ellis , J . D . ; W . Block , I . G . ; Ladds , Bellchamber , Brien , Grace , Eedle , Stamp , and Emblyn , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Grace candidate , Bros . Eedle and Bellchamber having answered the usual questions , were entrusted , The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro , Eedle having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bros .

Eedle and Bellchamber as candidates . Thc lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M , rose for the second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the officers , The W . M , rose for the third time , and thc lodge was closed .

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WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the Jth inst ., at the Restaurant , 1 , Victoria Mansions , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Coleman , W . M . 1604 , VV . M . ; Ogg , S . W . ; Goode , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Brindley , P . M ., Preceptor ; Luckh ' urst , S . D . ; Ray , J . D . ; Holland , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; R . J . Taylor , P . M . ; T . Bull , P . M . ; Holden . Mimms , Powel , Haseldine , Beasley , Hamblyn , Hershohn ,

and Wyttenbache The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Minims candidate . The lodge was then opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ceremony of Third Degree was rehearsed , Bro . Holden candidate . Bro . Wyttenbacn , of No . 2030 , was elected as a joining member . Bro . Ogg was elected as W . M . for ensuing meeting , and thc lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 29 th ult ., when there were present Bros . R . ] . Harnell , W . M . ; W . Cox , S . W . ; F . Kedge , J . W . ; C . Lambert , S . D . ; J . R . Harnell , J . D . ; G . J . Pellatt , I . G . ; VV . Brindley , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; Thomas J . Shryock , M . W . Grand Master of Maryland , U . S . A . ; C . Heil , James Rowe , G . F . Swan , T . R

Beaufort , F . M . Noakes , Walter Hancock , H . Peet , E . J . D . Bromley , T . A . Dickson , A . L . Bullen , J . Mitchell , J . Rayner , H . Robinson , C . Parsons , VV . H . Toten , S . W . Larkin , James Woodward , H . J . Pellatt , John W . Bannell , Wm . J . W . Higgins , G . H . Reynolds , C . P . Bellerby , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture with Bro . W . Brindley . Lodge opened

in the Second Degree . Bro . C . P . Bellerby having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , \ - as duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The VV . M . refnarsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . and Bro . VV . Brindley respectively worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of ihe First Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bro . G . Reynolds , Secretary , proposed that Bro . Thomas J . Shryock , M . W . Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maryland ,

U . S . A ., be elected an honorary member of this lodge of instruction , and , in doing so , said he felt sure that the brethren present were much pleased with the honour conferred upon the ladge of instruction by his presence , and tint he would C ; iry back to America happy remembrances of his visit amongst them that eveningseconded by Bro . A . Clark ; carried unanimously . The M . W . Ihe Grand Master of Maryland , in replying , said he could assure the brethren of the Covent Garden Lodt-e of Instruction that he should

always remember the honour conferred upon him that evening with a great deal of pleasure on being elected an honorary member of the lodge of instruction . He came to learn , and would have liked to have seen all the ceremonies rehearsed , but time won d not permit the enjoyment of that privilege . That evening he had learnt much , which would not be forgotten on his return home , where the working was somewhat different . He should tell the brethren in Maryland thrt their fellow brethren in England met in

lodges of instruction , and that they meant work , every brother taking and doing his best in the office that he filled . No time could he better devuted than for a brother to study in a lodge of instruction ; and he must congratulate the brother in the chair for his excellent working . He had observed that he was a young Mason , and had attended well to his work . The working in America , although somewhat different , was established by Masons from England , and the Most Worshipful Grand Master , H . R . H .

the Prince of Wales , had no subjects who were more loyal than the American Masons . ( Here the Grand Master of Maryland gave a short account of the introduction of Freemasonry into America and some illustrations of the working . ) In conclusion , he said that his trip to England had been to him one of great pleasure , for , although comi < g amongst them as a stranger , he had been greeted and received with heartiness in lodges which he had visited , and he assured the brethren that he should always remember with

pleasure his visit amongst them that evening , and should any brother connected therewith ever visit Baltimore they would receive a hearty welcome . The following brethren were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction : Bros . J . Bannell , 1637 , and W . G . Higgins , 1563 , proposed by Bro . C . Parsons , and seconded by Bro . ) . D . Bromley ; Bros . J . Bellerby ,

1612 and 2031 , C . Heil , 1004 , and S . VV . Larkin , 742 , proposed by Bro . J . Rayner , and seconded by Bro . W . Brindley . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . Brindley proposed that Bro . VV . Cox be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Hubbard , VV . M . ; Keene , S . W . ; R . H . Williams , J . W . ; Swan . S . D . ; C . Woods , J . D . ; Wilton , I . G . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . C . Williams , Wood , Heath , payers , J . H . Neville , Cochrane , Wyldes , and Sims .

Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and contirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cochrane being candidate , and the charge was given by Bro . R . H . Williams . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor and the brethren . Lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting [ was held on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . C . R . Cross , VV . M . ; C . Coombs , S . W . ; A . Hardy , J . W . ; E . Austin , Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; Jennings , S . D . ; Higginson , J . D . ; Woodard , I . G . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; Jno . Davies , Preceptor ; Sims , P . M . ; L . Cox , Gilbert , Craggs , Wood , Johnston , Foreman , Head , Fay , Brooks ,

Stroud , Sansom , and Cotton . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ist and 2 nd Sections were worked by Bro . Davids , Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Walker candidate . The 3 rd Section was worked . Bro . J . Brooks , 7 S 0 , was elected a joining member . Bro . C . Coombs was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed . The Fifteen Sections will be worked on Thursday , the 27 th inst .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 1 st inst . Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; D . Long , S . W . ; VV . Coat , J . W . ; A . Williams , Sec . ; J . Brjwn , S . D . ; Coombs , J . D . ; Hopkins , I . G . ; Sims , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Speigel , P . M . ; Wood , Stroud , Craigs , and VV . W . Williams . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Wood offering himself as a

candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Stroud offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted , Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Stroud being the candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for llie first time , when the dues were collected . Tl . e W . M . rose for the second time , when

Bro . Sims , P . M ., acting Preceptor , proposed " That Bro . D . Long should be W . M . on the next meeting , " which was seconded by Bro . Coat , and unanimously carried , the same being duly announced by the VV . M ., and acknowledged by ihe W . M . elect . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and , there being no communications , " Hearty good wishes" were given and acknowledged . 'Ihe lodge was then closed .

ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , 30 th ult ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Sugg , VV . M . ; Arnold , jun ., S . W . ; Harvey , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Coffin , S . D . ; Evans , J . D . j Holland , I . G . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Green , sen ., P . M . ; Green , jun ., P . M . ; Baker , P . M . ; Coleman , Hainbling , Brandon , F . Purnell , Arnold , sen ., Luckhurst , Forscutt , Clarkson , Gilbert , and Blades . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , The ceremony of initiation

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was rehearsed , Bro . Luckhurst being the candidate . The lod ge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Brindley , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in th ..- Third Degree , ' and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Brindley being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bros . Burdett . Coutts , 2330 , S . G . D ,, Goltiu , 2030 , aud Blades , 1798 , were unanimously elected joining members . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros , fcsling , VV . M . ; Beavan S . W . ; Noble , J . VV . ; Steele , S . D . ; Grover , J . D . ; Gibbs , I . G . ; Wtstley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Coe , Harvey , J . Wright , Folkard , Brown , Penniall , Green , and Amard . The fodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st and 2 nd Sections of the

Lecture were woiked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the VV . M ., with Bro , Folkard as candidate . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Westley , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the VV . M . rose for the first time , ana dues were collected . Bros . Payne . Brown and Adlard , 1 3 21 , were elected joining members . The VV . M .

rose for the second time , and Bro . Beavan , S . VV „ was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Beavan returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third tune , and the Secretary announced that the 5 th Section of the Second Lecture and the 3 rd Section of the Third Lecture were still unappro . priated ; these were filled up . Bro . Grover gave notice of motion to consider the election of Preceptor at the next meeting . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER AND MARYLEBONE LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Monday , the 3 rd insi ., when there were present Bros . E . D . Cox , VV . M . ; C . J . Fox , S . W . ; Greenway , J . W . ; J . R . Harnell , S . D . ; Raymond , J , U . ; VV . Bellerby , I . G . ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M ., and C . P . Beilcrby , Sees . ; Woodruff , P . M . ; Parkes , P . M . ; Gunzell , E . H . Bellerby , K . | . Harnell , jun ., F . Smith , Reid , Fenelon , Harrington , Gidding ' s ,

Artand , Mundell , Ealey , Grassi , Rowe , Beaufort , and Walters . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the previous meeting were lead and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The 1 st Section of the Third Lecture was worked by Bro . Cleghorn , P . M . The lodge resumed to thc Second Degree . Bro . Fenelon having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Thiid Degree , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge resumed to the Third Drgree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Fenelon candidate . The 3 rd Section

nf the Third Lecture was worked by Bro . Cleghorn , P . M . Bros Beaufort , VV . M . 217 , Harrington , 1 . 6 3 , and tendon were elected joining members . Bro . Fox was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A vote oi thanks was recorded to Bro . Cox tor his able working as VV . M , for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . Brethren are invited to attend this lodge of instruction , which is now under the able Preceptorship of Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M . 1287 .

DARTFORD . —EMULATION LODGE ( NO . 399 ) . —This very flourishing lodge of instruction opened , after its summer vacation , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Bull Hotel , under very encouraging circumstances , when there were present Bros . C . Hind VV . M . ; P . Jones , P . M . 18 37 , S . W . ; Wm . Greig , W . M . 299 , ' p . G . P ., J . W . ; VV . J . Light , P . M . 299 , Preceptor ; Chas . Hind , Sec ; A . Buvey , S . U . ; Gregory , VV . M . 1366 , J , D . ; E . T . Lancaster , I . G . j and Carter , Tyler .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was performed , Bro . Lancaster being the candidate , afier which the charge was given , and the hrst tracing board explained . Bros . Bovey and fowling presented the lodge witn three gavels and two columns as a slight token of their appreciation of the useful instruction they had received in the louge . Bros . Gregory , W . M . 136 b , and E . T . Lancaster were admitted as joining memDers . lt

was proposed by Bro . VV . Greig , VV . M . 299 , P . G . P . Kent , seconded by Bro . Bovey , and supported by Bro . VV . J . Light , P . M . 299 , Preceptor , that a vote ot thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Hind for the very able manner in wtiich he had performed the duties of the evening—carried unanimously . It was proposed by the Preceptor , and seconded bj Bro . Bovey , that the S . W . occupy the chair at the next meeting—carried . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was ctosed .

ST . MARY CRAY . —GRAYS VALLEY LODGE ( NO . 3147 ) -A meeting was held at the National School Room , on Wednesday , the 21 st ult . Present : Bros . PoJlard , VV . M . ; Sidney Mathews , a . VV . ; H . Tyier . J . W . ; G . VV . Knight , Preceptor ; H . Algar , Sec . ; E . H . Rolfe , S . D . ; VV . Lee , J . D . ; and J . T . Cookson , I . G . the louge was opened in due form , and the mmuies of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of imlia . tion was rehearsed . The fudge was advanced to the third Decree

and closed down . After the lodge was closed , a ballot was taken for the Kolfe Masonic Charitaole Association , Bro . Cookson being fortunate , he selected the cloys' Institution for a Life-Governorship . A letter was read fiom Bro . Binckes , Sec . of the Boys' school , thanking Bro . Rock for the ten guineas forwarded to him from ihe Roffe Charitable Association . This is thc second ten guineas

forwarded since its start in March last . On Wednesday , the 2 bth ult ., Bro . Knight , Preceptor , occupied the chair , and -worked the ceremony of installation , Bro . E . H . Rolfe being candidate . After rising for the second lime , Bro . Pollard , a . VV ., was elected to fulfill the duties of VV . M . at the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

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INSTRUCTION HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . SgoJ .-A convocation was held on Friday , the 39 th ult ., at tne Poicuester Hotel , Leinster-place , CJevelanu-squarc , faddingion , VV ., when there were present Comps . E . Child , P . Z . 53 b , Al . li . Z . ; M . Speigel , 834 , H . j C . R . Wickens , P . S . 704 , J . ; H , Dehane , H . 8 cjo , istA . S . S 6 J , S . E . ; J . Sims , 834 , S . N . ; W . H . Chaifuiii , P . S-975 , P . S . ; f . J . Davies , 834 , 1 st A , S . ; Capt . A . Aicols , P . Z .

890 ; is . Cochrane , 3 ; E . C . Mulvey , 704 ; and J . Smith , 890 . the chapter was declared open , and me minutes of the last convocation were read and conformed , The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp , Cochrane being candidate . Votes of thanks were unanimously passed to Comps . Speigel and Wickens for the admirable manner in which they had rehearsed the duties of thenrespective offices for thc first tune . After " Hearty good wishes , the chapter was closed .

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ORIGINAL OR PREMIER CONCLAVE , — A meeting ot this conclave was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , 16 a , Great ( Jueen-street , when there were present Sir Knights T . C . Wails , M . P-S < > H . J . Lardner , V . E . ; l . Uibitt , f . S ., Treas . ; H . H . Shirley ; Rcc ; H . Heard , Prelect ; VV . VV . Dodd , Herald ; John

Gilbert , Sentinel ; C . E . Keyser , P . S . ; George Kenning , P . S . ; T . G . Kobinson , li . A . Harris , H . Harris , Nelson Prower , P . J . Ward , and E . H . Thiellay . . Several matters ot interest to the Order in general , ana the Premier Conclave in particular were discussed . Alte which the sir knights dined together , Sir Knig ht J- 0 ' Walls presiding .