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Brazier and Scarr were raised to the Third Degree , the W . M . performing the ceremony ably and impressively . A vote of condolence was passed with the family of the late Bro . Rogers , and a vote of congratulation to Bro . Dr . Lyle „„ - marriage with the daughter of the founder of the 0 n dge _ Bro . Rev . F . B . Shepherd , P . P . G . C . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony . After dinner the usual

loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . Bro . Dehane , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " congratulated him on his excellent working , and having the assistance of officers who were so well up in their respective duties . The W . M . was pleased and gratified that his work was

appreciated , and hoped to see those of the brethren who lived at a distance attend the Instruction lodge at the George Hotel , Bishop Stortford , as being central and convenient . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . The W . M ., Bros . Lewin and Brazier , by their songs added to the harmony of the evening .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —On Friday , the 1 st inst ., there was an emergency meeting of this lodge at the Queen's Hotel , for the purpose of passing a formal resolution to remove the place of meeting of the lodge to the Eboracum Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate . Bro . J . Blenkin , LP . M ., was in the chair , and there was a good muster of the brethren for the last time in the

house which has sheltered them since their formation in 1 S 7 6 . The formal business was soon completed , and the lodge closed , and the whole party then adjourned to supper in the old lodge room . In proposing " Success to the Eboracum Lodge , " Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., reviewed the history of the lodge from its opening in that room by the Earl of Zetland nearly nine years previously ; the work it had achieved , the losses

it had sustained , and the prospects which were now before it . The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm , and the utmost cordiality prevailed round the table . Bros . G . Simpson , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; and most of the officers were of the party , but several were absent through indisposition and other causes . Amongst the visitors waslBro . G . Kirby , P . M . 236 .

RUGELEY . —St . Augustine ' s Lodge ( No . 1941 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the lodge room , Shrewsbury Arms Hotel . There was a large attendance of brethren and visitors to take part in the ceremony , amongst those present being Bros . James Clark , W . M . ; W . Ormson , I . P . M . ; j . B . Burns , J . W . ; Thomas James , Treasurer ; C . W . Watkins , Secretary ; Rev . R . M . Grier , Chaplain ; Charles Gee , I . D . ; George Gee , I . G . ; George Buttery ,

D . of C . ; C . Salmon , Asst . Organist ; J . Barkley , Stwd . ; Thomas Turner , Tyler ; John Robinson , E . VV . Taylor , William Foggo , Watson I / oggo , E . Johns , W . Stanford , John H . Beard , Horatio T . Gilbert , M . H . Davenport , and VV . Fairley . The visitors comprised Bros . E . C . Perry , M . A ., P . M ., P . P . G . C ; H . Woodhouse , P . M . 726 ; E . S . Hildrick , W . M . . S 3 g ; Frederick Taylor , 726 ; John

Mottram , I . P . M . 726 ; John L . Gibbons , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . Derby , P . P . G . S . B . Stafford , VV . M . 152 ; W . J . Gothard , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M . G 24 ; John Fowler , P . M . 1039 ; George Haynes , 1039 ; W . R . Sanderson , 240 ; Walter E . Allen , 419 ; T . M . Humphries , P . M . 539 ; William Jones , P . M . 4 60 ; and J . H . Rowbotham , 539 . The lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . J .

Clark , the retiring W . M ., proceeded with the ceremony ot installing Bro . G . Buttery as W . M . of the lodge for _ the ensuing 12 months . The ceremony was performed in a most impressive manner . The newly-elected W . M . next invested the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . Clark , I . P . M . ; J . B . Burns , S . VV . j C . VV . Watkins , J . W . ; Rev . R . M . Grier , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; Thomas lames , Treas . ; Charles Gee , Sec . ; Geo . Gee ,

S . D . ; H . T . Gilbert , J . D . ; E . Marshall , D . C . ; J . H . Beard , Org . ; H . Quinton , I . G . ; C . Salmond , S . S . ; W . S . McGregor , J . S . ; " \ Vm . Foggo , J . S . ; E . Johns , Charity Stwd . ; J . Robinson , Almoner ; and T . Turner , Tyler . The Secretary read letters of apology for absence from Bros . John Bodenham , P . G . T . ; VV . Cartwright , P . G . S . ; Frank James , P . G . M . ; and others .

The lodge having been duly closed , the brethren next partook of a sumptuous banquet , which was served up in an excellent manner by Miss Bazeley , the manageress of the hotel , and assistants . The W . M . presided , and the vice-chairs were filled by the S . W . and the J . W . The W . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft . " They as Masons professed to be loval subjects of her Maiestv . as

this was shown to be the case from the action the Masonic brethren took on an occasion when an idiot or miscreant of a man had attempted to fire off some weapon at her Majesty . The Masons assembled in large numbers at the time the Grand Lodge of England passed a resolution congratulating the Queen on her happy escape . It was wellknown that her Majesty had a great respect for the Craft

as she was patroness of the same . He had much pleasure in submitting the toast . The brethren sang "God save the Queen . " The Worshipful Master next gave " The Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " oince the Prince of Wales had taken the helm of Masonic

affairs , Freemasonry had flourished very much indeed in England . It was a proof of the interest he took when he was found initiating his own son as a member of the Craft , j' was indeed a remarkable occurrence to hear of a Royal lather introducing his son into Masonry . The brethren » ng" God Bless the Prince of Wales . " 1 he Worshipful Master next gave "The Most Worship .

R- L Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , - the Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of ~ aHiom i and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , Present and Past . " Bro . Woodhouse proposed " The Right Worshipful provincial Grand Master of Staffordshire , Lieut .-Col . " •a . Tudor ; the Worshipful Bro . Colonel Foster Gough , Vrand Stnr ., 1 .,,. 1 n _ £ c I J r > ... r » : ? T-I ¦ ucdici ui uugiauuicpuiy irruvinuiai

_ n z — - **••«*»« , ^ InA -Vaster ; and the Officers of Provincial Grand r ° age . Present and Past ; and Provincial Officers of " •ajoining Provinces , Present and Past . " "ros . Jones and Fowler returned thanks . Burt ' u ns Pr ° P ° sed " The Worshipful Master . " Bro . u « ery had been one of the original promoters of the

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lodge . If it had not been for his efforts in endeavouring to establish a lodge at Rugeley , they would have had no lodge in that town . The Worshipful Master had done all in his power to make St . . Augustine Lodge a success , and it was now in an extremely good position for a young lodge . Bro . Mundy had been their former Master , and that brother had done much to make the lodge a success . In Bro . Clark they had a hard working Mason , and now that

Bro . Buttery was appointed he was certain to use his best energies for the welfare of the lodge . The Worshipful Master responded , and referred to the kindness he had always received from the members of the lodge , as well as those belonging to St . John's and other lodges . According to the good old Book , it wasstated that a prudent man forseeth the evil , but the foolish passed on and were punished . Now , he had been prudent enough to

prepare himself for that emergency . It appeared as if they had been to his virtues very kind , and to his faults a little blind . He had tried with others in getting a lodge established at Rugeley , and was pleased with the result . There was a number of brethren in the town who wanted a Masonic home of their own , and since the lodge had been established he was glad to say it had been very successful . If he had been instrumental in any shape or form of

assisting the establishment of that lodge he was very thankful indeed . During the ensuing year he promised to do all he could for the welfare of the lodge and the brethren , and he trusted to have their hearty support in the matter . Bro . the Rev . R . M . Grier proposed "The Charities , " which was responded to by Bro . Humphries . The toasts of" The Immediate Past Master and Installing Master , " "The Visiting Brethren , " "The Past Masters , " "The Officers of the St . Augustine ' s Lodge , " and the

Tyler ' s toast were also given and replied to . During the evening several brethren enlivened the proceedings by singing , and a most enjoyable time was spent by those present . In the course of the banquet there was handed to the Worshipful Master the following telegram from Bro . J . D . Murray , of Wigan : " Allow me to congratulate you . May you have a happy year . I pledge you in a bumper at eight o'clock . "

YORK . —Agncola Lodge ( No . 1991 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., in the lodge room , Peter-lane . The ceremony was performed by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., assisted by Bro . J . Todd , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . The new VV . M . is Bro . Bennett Polkinghorne , who appointed and

invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . H . H . McGachen , P . M ., S . W . ; J . M . Martin , J . W . ; VV . H . Bellerley , Treas . ; Quarter Master Sergeant Wollnough , Sec ; Rev . W . C . Lukis , Chap . ; T . Kirsopp , S . D . ; Staff Sergeant Bettison , J . D . ; Col . Sergeant Webster , I . G . ; Barrack Sergeant H . Evans , P . M ., D . C ; Sergeant Osborne , Tyler . A banquet afterwards followed at the Old George Hotel .

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FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —The weekly meeting o £ this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant . Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., P . M ., by the request of the members , occupied the W . M . 's chair . He was assisted hy Bros . Lovegrove , S . W . ; May , J . vV . ; Mason , S . D . ; Chapman , J . D . ; Sheppard , I . G . ; Mount , P . M . ; Bassington , Treas . ; Cross , Sec ; Earwig , Maselield , Bowen , Morgan , Emmott , Skinner , Woods , Saunders , Dr . Aubrev Smith . Gardner , Bull , Collens , and Weeks .

Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Maselield being candidate . Bro . Woods answered the questions for the Second Degree , and was duly entrusted . Lodge was opened and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The first section of the lecture was worked by the brethren , questions by the W . M . The lodge was then closed down . Bros . Morgan , Saunders , and Dr . F \ Aubrey Smith were unanimously elected members of the lodge . Bra . Mount proposed , and Bro . Lovegrove

seconded , that a vote of thanks be . recorded on the minutes to Bro . Cottebrune for his kindness in acceding to the wishes of the brethren in acting as W . M . on this occasion . This was carried unanimously . Bro . Cottebrune returned thanks , and said he was pleased in complying with the request of the brethren , and while thanking them for their attendance , he hoped that now the lodge was able to meet in suitable rooms , the members would assemble more numerously than they had lately done . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

-rtt'idoWS HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , m , Praedstreet , Paddington . Present : Bros . W . J . Mason , W . M . ; P . Chandler , S . W . ; D . Stroud , J . W . ; G , Read , P . M . jn , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; C . S . Mote , S . D . ; J . Cruttenden , J . D . ; C . J . Morse , I . G . ; W . Middleweek , Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab ; H . Purdue , 834 ; A . Barlield ,

P . M . Sir . j J . H . Wood , R . P . J . Laundy , E . Coleman , W . E . Purdue , and ' C . Coleman . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and conlirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Bros . I-aundyand Wood as candidates . Bro . Chandler was elected W . M . for next meeting . Lodge closed in perfect harmony , after which the auditors' report of the accounts of the Benevolent Fund were received , adopted , and entered on the minutes . And a vote of thanks passed to them and Bro . Dehane for the careful manner he had kept them .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . I . Terry , W . M . ; W . Brindley , S . VV . j G . Boulton , J . W . -, F . J . ' Wray , P . M ., Preceptor , D . C . ; G . Gibson , Treas . ; deo . Musson , Sec . ; A , Hayes , I . G . ; Lackland , Tyler ; and Weeks , Asst . Tyler ; P . Ms . C . Hunt , C . Taylcr , T . Cross , G . B Docker , H . Cose , and J . Smith ; C . White , Clarkson , Brock , Pugh , Holland , G . Saunders , Arnold , Simms , Dotterill . Harrison , Sutton . Glover , Beasley , Chilcott , Coughlan ,

Salter , Baker , Wollstein , W . Taylor , Giddings , Barker , Dunstan , Dexter , Wynn , Goliin , Kirk , J . Ray , Samuel , junr ., Hawksford , G . E , Saunders , Claxton , EVans , Morgan , Thatcher , Belville , Hamblin , and A . H . Strong , W . M . 2012 ; Jno . Stacey , W . S . 1900 ; A . Bassington , P . M . 20 J ; T . Simpson , : 6 o 4 ; J . Terry , P . M . 228 ; S . Judd , 19 J ; W . B . Wilson , W . M . 144 ; C . Blackman , 1604 ; Captain A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 ; and W . T . Cope , J . D . 201 ; these last 10 brethren were unanimously elected members . The lodge opened in du : form , and the minutes of previous meeting read and conlirmed , Bro . James Terry then proceeded with the

ceremony of consecration in his usual masterly manner . Bro . Jas . Gibson , W . M . of the mother lodge , was installed W . M ., and appointed and invested his ollicers , v ' u .: Bros . F . J . Wray , LP . M . ; Baker , S . W . ; Coughlan , J . W . ; Musson , Sec ; W . Taylor , S . D . ; Wollstein , J . D . ; and J . Wynn , I . G . An unanimous vote of thanks was passed to tiro . Tefry , and the lodge was closed , when the brethren to the number of 40 sat down to an excellent banquet . The visual toasts followed , and after some capital harmony the brethren departed . ¦ COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , W . C ., on the 30 th ult , when

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there were present : Bros . W . II . Henry , W . M .,- 1 . dimming . S . W . ; A . Kedge , J . W . ; A . Clark , S . D .: Ford , I . D . ; VV . Kirk , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , " Sec . ; W . Fowles , ) . Woodward , Frank Gulliford , T . A . Dickson , and Weeks . "

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . Fowles ollering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremonv in accordance with the ritual as practised in America . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor . Hro . Henry then worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture , according to American working , also explaining the ceremony of initiation . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . Fowles . Lodge opened in the Second Degree ,

I . F ? - Henry ollering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , he was duiy questioned , and entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the sublime Degree of M . M . Bro . | . dimming was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , being proposed by Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , and seconded liv Bro . J . W . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his ollicers in ' rotation . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that a vote of thanks be recordeil on the minutes of this lodge ot instruction to Hro . W . B . Henry of the

Montgomery Lodge , 08 , New York , for theellicient manner in which he had occupied the chair for a time this evening , and also for the clear exposition of the American ritual . The brethren had shown great interest in the proceedings , and he as the Preceptor felt he had gained much instruction . Seconded bv Ilro . S . W ., ami carried unanimously . Bro . W . B . Henry thanked the brethren for their kindness in recording the vote , which he much appreciated . During his stay in England he had been well received in several lodges he had visited , lint nowhere well

so as at the Covent Garden Lodge , particularly its lodge of instruction . He promised that should any brother visit America while he was there , he would do all in his power to return the kindness shown him ; for he thoroughly believed in the teachings of Masonry . He had been fully repaid by the attention the brethren had eiven to his working , and he had endeavoured to gain some knowledge of theirs , at which he felt rusty , lint on his return to England the brethren would find himaconsta ' ntattendant among them . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

A meeting of the Charitable Association in connection with the lodge of instruction then took place under the presidency of Bro . W . Fowles in the absence of Bro . W . H . Gulliford , P . M . Bros . W . B . Henry and A . Clark , P . M ., were elected tellers , and ballots were drawn for foursubscribershipsto the Roval Masonic Charities , which were declared to be in favour of Bros . F . W . Thorpe , Frank Gulliford , W . Fowles , and J . Woodward . A vote of thanks to Hro . Fowles was proposed by Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , and seconded by Bro . Ford , which closed the proceedings .

UBIOUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 1 st inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , jo , Eburv-strect , S . W . Present : Bros . Green , junr ., W . M . ; Green , senr ., S . W . ; Gibson , junr ., J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , Sec ; Hayes , S . D . ; Cope , J . D . ; and W . C . Smith , I . G . ; Wade , P . M . ; Flatierly , P . M . ; Edwards , Chilcott , and Pope . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutss of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wade being the candidate . It was proposed ,

seconded , ami carried , nem . dis ., that Bro . Flattcrlv , P . M . 1624 , be elected an honorary member of this lodge of instruction . Bro . Flatterly returned thanks . Bro . Wade , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Wade being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Cope , 201 , was unanimously elected a joining member ; Bro . Cope replied . The W . M . rose for the

second time , and Bro . Green , senr ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time , and it was proposed , seconded , and carried , nem . con ., that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the W . M . for the very able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . for the first time , and he certainly worked the ceremonies of initiation and passing in a most creditable manner . The W . M . having replied , and nothing further ollering , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Hampshire Hog , King-street , Hammersmith , W . Present : Bros . E . Avling , P . M ., W . M . ; C . F . Hilton , P . M ., S . W . ; W . Mann , P . M ., P . Z ., J . W . ; George Gardner , Treas . ; A . H . Strong , Sec . ; Westlev , ' S . D . ; George Gardner , J . D . ; V . Wing , I . G . ; II . Furze , Stwd . ; and Weeks , Tyler ; P . Ms . II . Purdue , Jesse Collins , W . C . Smith , W . Johnson , and Captain Nicols ; R . Harvey , H . Fruen , ] , D . Sm ' ither , C . Hopkins , J . H . Wood , J . Brown , W . H . Wilson , ' H . Price , D .

Stroud , U .. A . lilbury , W . Williams , J . Davis , A . Williams , and J . Sims . Visitors : Bros . E . M . Coombe , " H . C . Martin , W . J . Mason , R . Lingley , A . Wells , A . Steng , E . Langes , Giddings , George Reynolds , Greenaway , and Cox . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and conlirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second and Third Degrees . Lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , and the Fifteen Sections were worked by the brethren as follows : —First Lecture—1 st Section , Bro . W . Williams j 2 nd , Bro .

Harry Price ; 3 rd , Bro . H . Purdue ; 4 th , Ilro . H . Price ; sth , Bro . D . Stroud ; 6 th , Bro . Jesse Collins ; 7 th . Urn . C . Hilton . Second Lecture—1 st Section , Hro . J . Brown ; 2 nd , Bro . W . Williams ; 3 rd , Bro . W . C . Smith ; 4 th , Bro . Westlcy ; jth , Bro . Greenaway . Third Lecture— 1 st Section , Bro . R . Harvey ; 2 nd , Bro . Greenaway ; 3 rd , Bro . A . Steng . Lodge was then resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the following brethren were then proposed as members of this lodge and unanimously elected : Bros . Giddings , 1446 ; J . Greenaway , 1260 ; E . Langes , 141 ; A .

Steng , 141 ; Geo . Reynolds , i 6 r 4 ; and Linglev , 1381 . It was then proposed by Bro . P . M . Collins , and seconded by Bro . P . M . Mann , that a cordial vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . E . Ayling , P . M ., for the very able manner in which he had filled the office of VV . M . during the evening , and was carried unanimously , Bro . Preceptor , in returning thanks , remarked that it was the first time the Fifteen Sections had been worked in the lodge—it not having completed 12 months of existence , and it was the first time that he had undertaken the task of W . M . on such an occasion . He could not

express his gratification at the admirable manner in which one and all had assisted in the ceremonies , and hoped that they should have many such enjoyable evenings . He then proposed , and Bro . Gardner seconded , that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to each of the brethren who had assisted in working the Sections , which was carried unanimously . Bro . Treasurer proposed , and Bro . Stroud seconded , that Bros . Furze , Tilbury , and Brown be the Auditors of the accounts of this lodge for the past year , and they

were accordingly appointed , the W . M . having risen for the third time , " Hearty good wishes" were given , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . A ballot will be taken by the brethren who have attended the necessary number of times on the third Saturday in May , and we may add that this will be the second five guineas given from the funds to the Charities during the first 12 months of the lodge ' s existence , thanks to the untiring energy of the VV . Treasurer .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter , which is composed of professional men , was held on Tuesday , the 2 Sth ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . Present : Ex . Comps . W . H . Kempster , M . E . Z . ; A . Churchward , H .: Capt .

A . Nicols , J . ; also Past P . Zs . Alfred Drew , J . West , and J . C . Gant , and a fair attendance of companions . The visitors were Ex . Comps . D . Haslett , 145 ; T . Bull , « 45 ; Geo . Mickley , 948 ; J . T . Pilditch , 766 ; Comps . H . E . Dehane , L . B . Pillin , T . C . Edmonds , J . B . Stevens , and J . J . Joseph .