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and I feel sure you have gained the affection of every member , and they desire me to present you with a small token of their appreciation of your valuable services during not only this year , but for many years . 1 hope you will accept the Past Master ' s jewel , not for its intrinsic value . but to mark the sense of good feeling towards yen , and I trust j'ou may be spared long to wear the jewel , and to continue to be an ornament to lhe Craft . Bro . Nail feelingly

acknowledged thc presentation . 'The Grand and Provincial Grand Oflicers retired , including Bros . \ V . Goodacre . P . G . S . B . England , Prov . G . Sec : ] . ] . Lambert , P . P . G . Reg .: J . Slyman , P . P . G D .: janies Laidlaw , P . P . G . D . ; Martin'Thomas , Prov . G . D . ; and C . llcywoed , Prov . G . Stwd . After receiving the congratulations of the numerous visitors present , the lodge was closed . Subsequently thc brethien narto . 'k of a binquet , and

Bro . W . Dyson Fryer , Worshipful Master , presided , and proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . He was perfectly at home , and we have raiely seen any W . M . display such ability ; all his toasts were short , witty , and to the point . There was a capital programme of music , vocal and instrumental , the following brethren

contributing : Bros . Nail and lhos . Shorrock , P . M ., songs . Violin solo , Scotch airs , by Bro . VV . T . Hesketh , P . M . Recitations by Bros . James Morrison , J . W ., and R . Dottie , P . M ., who is always very happy in his selections , and gives very great pleasure lo his hearers . Also a solo on the auto-harp by Bro . Seth Wrigley , P . M ., which was very delightful indeed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

H ( . TKH . UUIV I . Sewell Lodge ( No . 421 ) . 'The monthly meeting of this lodg '^ was held on VVednesday , December 30 th . Bro . J . Stout , W . AL , occupied the ehair , suppoited by Bros . J . Lowery , S . W . ; ] . Kitchin , } . \\' . ; | . Nelson , M . O . ; W . Irving , S . O . ' ; | . A . Parker , ) . 0 . ; H . Hartley , Treas . ; T . Miller , S . D . ; | . C Mellon , J . D . ;

VV . Bosward , Sec ; T . McLeod , R . of Al . ; E . K . Bouch , l . G , ; S . Braithwaite , Tyler ; li . Rowe , Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . England ; B . Craig , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes were confirmed . 'I his being the meeting to elect a W . AL , Iiro . Jas . Lowery , S . W ., was the unanimous choice of the brethren .

Bro . J . Aluncaster was elected as Treasurer ; and Bro . Thos . McLeod , Tyler . Bro . Dalrymple was then invited to the chair , and Bro . Dr . S . Braithwaite was advanced to the Honourable Degree of AI . M . Each m-inber present was presented with a copy of the by-laws of the lodge . 'The

lodge was then cksed . Bro . Jas . Stout having been the first VV . AI . of this lodge , and his year of office is fast drawing to a close , we are pleased to say he will be able to look back with a considerable degree of pleasure to the prosperity that hss attended his genial efforts to further the ititeres ' s of Mark Masonry .

GA TRUE A D-ON- TYNE . Industry Lodge ( No . 293 ) . —The annual meeting of this well-worked lodge was held on Alonday , the 4 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Jackson-street , when there was a goodly attendance of brethren . The VV . AI ., Bro . R . Wilson , P . G . L of VV ., presided , and was supported by the following : Bros . R . 11 . Reed , P . M ., D . P . G . AL ; W .

F . Carmon , P . AL , P . J . G . W . ; C B . Ford , P . M ., P . G . Sec ; R . Whitfield , P . AL , P . P . G . R . M . ; John Page , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . ; VVm . Brown , P . AL , P . P . S . G O . ; AL Corbitt , P . AL , P . P . S . G . O . ; and T . Puivis , W . M . 34 G , P . G . R . At . Amongst those in attendance were Bros . W . Richardson , J . VV ., W . AL elect ; A . Simpson , AI . O . ; J . A . Armstrong , S . O . ; T . R . Short , I . O . ; Rtv . F . VV .

Clark , Chap . ; A . Dodds , R . M . ; T . R . Jobson , Sec . ; VV . Stafford , J . D . ; IL Jackson . l . G . ; R . " Ferry , Org . ; J . Curry , Tyler ; T . W . Bagnall , T . Douglass , J . Douglass , J . G . Wood , H . S . Bird , J . Mcggison , J . Shawj and others . Thc lodge having been opened , Bro . VVm . Richardson , W . AL elect , having been duly presented , was afterwards

installed by Bro . R . Wilson , the retiring VV . M .. who also delivered the charges incidental tothe Ocgrce . The VV . M . then invested his oflicers : liroi . R . Wilson , LP . AL ; A . Simpson , S . W . ; J . A . Armstrong , J . W . ; T . R . Short , M . O . ; T . R . Jobson , S . O . ; A . Diidds , J . O . ; Rev . F . VV . Clark , Chap . ; C P . I . aidlcr , K . M . ; VV . Stafford , Sec ; VVm . Brown , P . AL , D . C . j II . Jackson , S . D . ;

W . J . Jobson , J . D . ; II . S . Bird , l . G . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; T . VV . Bagnall and J . Alcggison , Stwds .: and J . Curry , T } 'ler . 'The lodge was then closed , and most of the brethren adjourned to the annual banquet held in the refreshment room , over which thc VV . AI . piesided . A very pleasant and harmonious evening was enjoyed , the usual toast list being interspersed with songs from many members present .

Lodge And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodge and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . - A meeting was held on Alonday , the . ; tli inst ., at the Gauden Hold , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Sandhcrg , VV . M . ; Windsor , S . VV . ; King , J . VV . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treas . ; Poole , acting as Sec ; Livi It , S . D . ; Chi one , J . D . ; T . Templeman , l . G . ; Wcel . s , Tyler ; Ellson , and Folkard . Visitor : Iiro . W . Lip > c-nub , 507 . The lodge was opened in due . f _ , nn , and tlie minutes of the

last meeting read and c < nlinned . 'The lodge was opened in the Second and 'Third Degree ,. 'The loii ge "as resinned to the First Degree , and the ceremonv ofinili ition being announced , and Iiro . Ellson having . fiend himself as a candidate , was initiated . The lodge was resumed to ( he Second Degree , and the :.-l . Section of the l . 'clure was worked by Iiro . Westley . 'The lodge was resinned to the First Degree , and the ist Serlion if ihe I .-ttiire was worked

by Bro . Westley . lhe VV . M . rose lor the first tini" , and dues were collect . d , Iiro . VV . l . ip .-. roml ,, -, ,,-- , was 1 lerlr . , ] a joining member . A vole ol' t i-u , ¦ - w . i-, givi-n lo Iiro . Sandberg lor the excellent manner in wiiit . li In : had uoiked the ceremony ol initiation for the lust time in tin ., 01 any other loelge . Iiro . V \ indsor was i .- ! e _ . t _ , | VV . M . for the next meeting ' . 'The VV . AI . rose lor the third time , and the ludge was closed .

Lodge And Chapters Of Instruction.

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , thc ist inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . R . Reid , W . M . ; J . Banks , S . W . ; W . Hide , J . VV . ; J . Sims , P . AL , Preceptor , A . Williams , P . AL , Treas " ; R . II . Williams , P . M ., S . D . ; Blackman , I . G . ; H . G . A . Pearson , and J . Flexman . .

The lodge was duly opened , and ths minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Pearson offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed that ceremony . Bro . Pearson offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . 'The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the

ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Pearson being a candidate for raising , was examined . Bro . R . H . Williams , P . AL , then gave the lecture 011 the tracing board in the Second Degree . Bro . Flexman , 1 743 , was elected a member , and Iiro . Banks was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The ludge was then closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 13 : 0 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Alilkwood Tavern , Aliikwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Alonday , the 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Dawson , VV . AI . ; 'Turner , S . VV . ; Hooper , J . VV . ; F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Stone , Sec ; Clarke , S . D . ; F . H . Salmon , l . D . ; Rice , I . G . ; F . Simpson , Pullen , Hill , Barr , Orton ,

J . . Morgan , II . G . Mavtm , Cooke , G . Thompson , J . Price , and Luckhurst . 'The minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro , Barr being the candidate . Thelodge was called off and on . Bro . Dawson , W . M ., vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Pullen , who repeated the ceremony , Bro . Hill being the candidate . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were

worked by Bro . Hilton , P . AL , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Simpson , J . Alorgan , G . 'Thompson , and Jno . Price were elected joining members . Bro . Turner , S . VV ., was elected W . AI . for the ensuing week . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to tiro . Dawson , W . AL , for the excellent manner he lehearsed the ceremony for the first time in this lodge of instruction . lt was unanimously resolved that a Charitable Association be formed . 'The lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Alonday , the 4 th instant , at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Bros . Alajor P . II . Dalbiac , W . AL ; J . Powell , S . VV . ; AL J . R . Dundas , J . VV . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . AI . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Read , P . AI . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane ,

P . M . 1543 , Sec ; VV . Hillier , S . D . ; C . Godfrey , J . D . ; G . F . Fox , I . G . ; G . Kirkman , Stwd . ; VV . Alatthews , P . AL 2029 ; J . VV . Belsham , VV . AI . elect 733 ; J . T . Shapcott , G . Weaver , T . AL Lamble , AI . Rosenberg , J . C . Conway , J . V . Woodman , and A . Crossingham , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . The Ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lamble being

candidate . Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren , worked the 2 nd Section ot the L * : cture . Bro . Powell was elected VV . AI . for next lodge meeting—ollieers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed , to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . Dalbiac for the very able manner he had lehearsed the duties of W . AL for the Iirst time in his life , which compliment was duly acknowledged . After " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . J . Duncan , W . AL ; TL B . Harding , S . VV . ; C . T . Barlow , J . W . ; VV . Hancock , Preceptor ; C AL Coxon , > ec ; K . W . Nicole , S . D . ; H . J . Kimbell , jun ., J . D . ; Milton Smith , l . G . ; R . P . Upton , A . Oliver , li . Loomes , and

E . J . Harrison . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Upton being the candidate . Bro . Harris -in answered the questions

leading to tlie Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Harrison being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Harding was elected VV . AI . for the ensuing week , and appointed his oflicers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on Thursday , December 31 st , when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , Asst . Preceptor , VV . AI . ; VV . Hoggins , S . W . ; C . O . Burgess , J . VV . ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . VV . Hambly , S . D . ; VV . Jones , J . D . ; T . C Seary , Org . ; J . II . Keen , I . G . ; G . li . Reynolds ,

A . Cogliati , N . Dukas , R . Kirk , VV . VVood , F . J . Bonham , J . Wise , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was upened in the Second Degree . Iiro . G . II . Foan was presented as W . AL elect . 'The lodge was opened in the I bird Degree , and resumed to the Second and First Degrees . The

W . AL appointed and invested his oflicers . Bro . G , II . Reynolds gave the three addresses . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . F . J . Bonham offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the 1 bird Degree , and was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree . Ihe W . AL rehearsed thc Degree of AI . AL The lodge was resumed to the First

Degree . On rising fur the iirst tun , Bro . F . J . Bonham , 1305 , was unanimously elected a joining member . On vising for the second lime , Iiro . VV . Hoggins , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his ollieers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Iiro . G . Reynolds , Sec , proposed— " That a vote of

sympathy and condolence be entered on the minutes of this loilge of instruction towards the family of the late Colonel Shadwell 11 . Clerke , Grand Secretary , and an expression of sincere regret for the great loss tile Craft has sustained "s conded by Iiro . G . 11 . Reynolds , and carried unanimously . Nothing blither offering lor the good ol I 'Yee masonry , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Tnursday , Deeeinb . r 31 . si , at the Wheatsheaf Ilotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s liush , VV ., when there were present Bros . VV . G . Jennings , W . M . j F . Craggs , W . AI .

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334 , S . W . ; H . Elkin , J . W . ; G . Higginson , Deputy Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . AL , Treas . ; H . P . Gilbert , P . AL , Sec ; C . C Barber , S . D . ; H . Gane , J . D . ; H . Kington , I . G . ; A . Davis , C H . Hagen , VV . Hillier , L . Cox , F . Woodard , Kirkham , H . Cotton , and R . N . Larter . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened

in the Second and 'Third Degrees , after which the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . G . Higginson , who , after resuming the lodge to the First Degree , examined Bro . Hagen as to his proficiency , and he was entrusted The lodge was then resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Hagen acting as

candidate . The ist Section of the Second Lecture was then worked , the W . M . putting the questions . Bro . Jennings resumed the position of Xv ' . AI . and rose the usual times , and Bro . A . Davis , 145 , having been elected a member of the lodge , Bro . F . Craggs was elected W . AL for the ensuing meeting . The lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , VV ., when there were present Bros . VV . Hillier , W . AL ; VV . Hide , S . VV . ; F . Craggs , W . AL S 34 , J . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M . S 34 , Preceptor ; A . Williams , P . M . 2090 , Sec . ( pro tern . ); L . J . Powell , S . D ; J . W . Woodard , J . D . ; R . J . Williams , I . G . ; V . C . Cotton ,

Stwd . ; J . Davies , P . AL 169 ; J . Willcox , P . M . 975 ; J . Brown , W . AL 2012 ; R . Reid , G . VV . Kirkham , L . Lee , J . Rowlings , and H . Clark . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of the W . AL lhe lodge was opened

in the Second Degree . Bro . R . Reid having offered himself as a candidate for raising , he was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . On the usual rising , Bro . VV . Hide was unanimously elected W . AL for the next meeting . Bro . VV . S . Whiteley having presented the lodge with a very handsome silver snuff-box , was cordially thanked by the brethren . The lodge was then closed .

QUEEN'S VVESTA 1 INSTER LODGE ( No . 2021 ) .-The regular weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the ist inst ., at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., when there were present , Bros . Bullen , W . AL ; Gunzell , S . W . ; Kowe , J . W . ; Brett , S . D .: Audain , J . D . ; Holton , I . G . ; J . Greenway , Preceptor ; Walter VVood , Sec . ; Kirk , Prince , and others .

The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting confirmed , the ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bros . Bullen and Kirk respectively . The First ceremony was then ably rehearsed by Bro . Bullen , the candidate being personated by Bro . Kirk . Bro . S . VV . Gunzell was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and the oflicers were appointed in rotation .

The VV . M . rose for the third time , and , on the motion of Bro . VV . Wood , Sec , seconded by Bro . Kirk , and supported by Bro . Greenway , it was unanimously resolved that a vote of condolence with the widow and family of the late Grand Secretary be inscribed upon tbe minutes ol thelodge , and the Secretary was directed to forward the same in suitable terms to Alts . Shadwell Clarke . All Alasonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting was held on the 1 st inst . at the Prince of VVales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . J . Davies , H . 733 , M . E . Z . ; VV . Hillier , S 34 , H . ; J . C Tilt , P . S . 862 , J . ; John Davies , 733 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 ,

b . E . ; G . Gregory , 1 st A . S . S 62 , P . S . ; and A . J . Turner , 2 nd A . S . 1196 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Turner being candidate . The AI . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

Order Of The Secret Monitor.

Order of the Secret Monitor .

GRAND COUNCIL . At the half-yearly meeting of the Grand Council of this Order , which took place at Mark Masons' Hall on December 18 th , M . W . Bro . Dr . Zacharie , M . D ., G . S . R ., presided , and was supported by Bros . W . G . Lemon , G . Treas . ; J . Tickle , P . G . B . B . ; W . J . Spratling , G . R . ; Juler , Ninnis , and Kempster , G . Visitors : A . J .

R . Trendell , C . M . G ., A . G . D . C ; J . B . Gumming , G . B . B . ; J . J . Thomas , J . J . Pakes , and Col . H . M . Gordon , G . Guarders ; J . J . VVedgwood , M . D ., A . M . Jessop , M . D ., A . Stewart Brown , M . D ., W . li . Shutt , J . Castello , and J . VV . P . Brickwood , G . Councillors . Bro . Elias Jessurun , President of the Board of Grand

Stewards , was also present . The Executive Committee reported an increase in numbers , and the consideration of a set of by-laws for the adoption of the District Grand Conclave of tlie Straits Settlements . The GRAND TKEASUKKI ; reported a credit balanci of

£ 93 16 s . gd ., after meeting all liabilities . I he GKANU RECOKUISK reported the issue of one warrant ( No . 20 ) , three dispensations , and 138 certificates during the year ending November 30 th . The report of the Grand Visitors was as follows : 'The Grand Visitors beg lo report that the business of

the conclaves ( with one or two exceptions ) has been carried on during the year with marked success and that it has seldom occurred that any meeting has been held without some work in one or other of the Three Degrees . They are pleased to report the steady growth of the Conclave No . 14 , Damon and Pythias ,

AL . dr . is , which has lately received into its fold many of tbe District Grand Ollieers of the Craft . They are Bros . Col . G . M . J . Moore , District Grand Master ; J . T . Greatorex , P . A . G . D . C . England , District Grand Sec ; Jas . Steven , P . D . S . G . W . ; F . H . D . Pinsent , P . D . A . G . D . C . ; J . T . Lawrence , M . A ., District