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were proposed for initiation , and a very large number of letters of apology ( including one from Bro . W . Kelly , P . M ., P . P . G . M ., the father of the lodge ) was read . "Hearty good wishes" were tendered from Prov . Grand Lodge and Lodges Nos . 39 , 279 , 442 , 455 , 1007 , 1146 , 1265 , 1330 , 1333 , 1391 , 1779 . 1 S 28 , 202 S , and zoSi , after which the lotlge was closed .

At the customary banquet which followed the VV . M . presided , and after full justice had been done to the good things provided , he gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were heartily received by the brethren present . To "The Health of the W . M . and Prosperity to the John of Gaunt Lodge , " proposed by the I . P . M ., the W . M .

responded in suitable terms . The toast of " The Visitors and Sister Lodges , " ably proposed by Bro . J . B . Waring , P . M ., was responded to by Bro . C . S . Lee , I . P . M . 1599 , in a most happy manner . The W . M . next proposed "The I . P . M . and Past Masters , " to which Bros . W . J . Curtis , J . T . Thorp , J . B . Waring , and VV . H . Barrow replied .

After the toastof "The Officers , " responded to by the S . W . and J . W ., the Tyler ' s toast brought a successful meeting to a happy conclusion . The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by the singing of Bros . Birch , AlcRobie , Page , and Pierpoint , while Bro . Dr . VV . H . Barrow , P . P . G . O ., most ably presided at the pianoforte .

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Ebury Chapter ( No . 134 8 ) . —The regular convocation of this flourishing chapter took place at Freemasons' Hall on Tuesday , the 21 st ult . Present : Comps . F . Whiting , AI . E . Z . ; Jas . Warren , P . Z ., acting H . ; T . Weeks , J . j Peter Parsons , P . Z ., Treas . and S . E . j C H . Stone , acting S . N . ; J . T . Davis , P . S . j Walter Davies ,

ist A . S . j S . Wright , 2 nd A . S . j J . Evans , H . R . Hobbs , VV . Wills , W . J . Alford , F . E . Potv , H . Ford , and J . F . Lowden . The visitors were Comps . J . T . N . Callaway , J . elect 1216 ; C . H . Stone , P . S . N . 1275 ; N . Salmon , S . N . 177 ; J . H . Duff , J . elect 145 ; and John Lightfoot , 1329 . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bros . VV . Wills , I . P . M .,

VV . J . Alford , F . E . Pow , and Harry Ford , of 1901 , which proving unanimous , they were exalted in a very creditable manner by the AI . E . Z ., the addresses from thc chairs being much appreciated . Letters of apology for non-attendance through unavoidable circumstances were read , and after " Hearty good wishes" the chapter was closed , and the companions

adjourned to a capital banquet at Freemasons' Tavern , after which the M . E . Z . gave the toasts of "The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " "The M . E . G . Z ., " and "The G . H . and G . J ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " in a capital style , which was equally well responded to . The next toast , given by Comp . Warren , H ., was that of "The AI . E . Z ., " who had acquitted himself so admirably

that evening , and very impressively exalted four companions . He must say it had been done exceedingly well , and one and all were very pleased indeed at the great pains taken . In reply , Comp . Whiting-, M . E . Z ., thanked all most heartily for what he considered the too flattering remarks , but at any rate he was pleased if he had given satisfaction .

The toast of " The Exaltees " followed in high terms of praise , the AI . E . Z . remarking the pleasure it gave in receiving such good and true brethren " in shoals . " He asked the companions to receive the toast in a bumper . The toast was very ably responded to by Comps . Wills ,

Alford , Pow , and Ford , who complimented the chapter on its officers , and especially at having been exalted in this chapter , in which were some very old friends . They hoped their inauguration into the Ebury Chapter was a happy omen in their career , for the ceremony had been so impressively rendered that it would never be effaced from their

memories . Thc M . E . Z . then gave the toast of " The Past Principals " in very appropriate terms , and Comps . Peter Parsons and Warren , in response , said it gave them great p leasure to assist in any way , because it was only a duty . It was very gratifying to see such excellent brethren of thc Selwyn Lodge exalted , for they were most enthusiastic workers .

'They hoped they might remain members of the Ebury Chapter , as the companions were always so united . The AI . E . Z . next gave " The Visitors , " giving them all a most cordial reception . Comp . Lightfoot , in reply , stated that for several reasons hc was pleased to be present . First , in witnessing such capital working—hc being in pursuit of knowledge in Royal

Arch Alasonry ; secondly , because he was pleased to see so many old faces of his mother lodge—No . 1901—exalted that evening ; and lastly , because those brethren had unanimously placed him in the chair of K . S . He was quite at home , and was delighted with the heartiness and intelligence displayed in the chapter , and hc heartily thanked them on behalf of the visitors . Comps . Callaway , Stone , Duff , and Salmon also suitably

replied . The toast of " The Officers " followed , and the AI . E . Z . said it gave him great pleasure in proposing it , for he had never seen the work done better . Comp . Davis , P . S ., most ably responded , stating that since his admission into Alasonry it had been his study to do everything in his very best way , and it was his intention still to do so . The Janitor's toast closed a most successful meeting .

Covent Garden Chapter ( No . 1614 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held at thc Criterion , Piccadilly-circus , S . VV ., on thc 16 th ult ., when there were present Comps . J . Coltart , AI . IC . Z . ; _ •' , Kedge , H . j S . Hewett , I . P . Z ., acting as J . ; CO . Burgess , Treas . ; G . Reynolds , S . E . ; VV . Hancock , S . N . ; R . I * . Potter , Janitorj James Rowe , G . II . Foan , G . C . Stacey , A . L . Bullen , G . A . Uergholz , J . D . Graham , W . J . Thrussell , J .

Woodward , and others . Theconvocation having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Being a very busy time with the Covent Garden Lodge brethren , the exaltees were unable to be present . 'The notice of motion altering the dates of meeting to the fourth Thursday , instead of the third , in thc months of March , June , and October , was

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unanimously adopted . The following companions were unanimously elected to their respective offices for the ensuing year : Comps . F . Kedge , M . E . Z . ; J . Skinner , H . j VV . Hancock , J . ; C . 0 . Burgess , Treas . ; G . Reynolds , S . E . ; G . Coleman , S . N . ; J . VV . Elvan , P . S . ; C . Frommholz , ist A . S . ; G . H . Foan , 2 nd A . S . ; A . L . Bullen , D . C . ; G . Graham , Steward ; G . C . Stacey ,

Org . ; and R . F . Potter , Janitor . The following companions were appointed to audit the accounts for the past session : Comps . J . Rowe and G . Bond . A P . Z . ' s jewel , of the usual value , was unanimously voted to Comp . Coltart , Z ., in recognition of his valuable services during his year of office , for which he returned thanks in a few kind words . Letters of regret at not being able to be present were

received from Comp . j . Skinner , J ., who was in Paris , and from other companions . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent repast , provided by Bro . G . P . Bertini . The M . E . Z . proposed the usual Masonic toasts in a very happy vein ; and , in reply to his health , said he had had a very happy year of office , and congratulated the chapter on the happy manner in which all worked together for its

success . STRETFORD . Urmston Chapter ( No . 1730 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held on Alonday , the 27 th ult ., at the Alasonic Hall . It being the meeting ^ for the installation of Principals and appointment of officers for the ensuing year , there was a very large attendance of

companions present , among whom were Comps . J . Walton , Z . j G . A . Alyers , H . j F . 5 . Goodacre , J . j J . Chadderton , S . E . j J . VV . Leathley , P . S . j P . Heaton , ist A . S . j F . Batty , 2 nd A . S . j W . Goodacre , P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . j H . Crosby , P . Z ,, P . A . G . S . E . j John Slyman , P . P . G . S . N . j Thos . W . Bone , P . Z . j E . L . Littler , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . D . C . j G . R . Lloyd , W . Chesshyre , R . E . Stringleman , j . Hurst ,

H . Nickson , G . Stott , and J . Hardwicke Alarsh . Visitors : Bros . Ralph Betley , Z . elect 1335 j George S . Smith , P . Z ., P . G . Org . East Lanes . ; Robert Wardle , P . S . 350 ; and J . J . Lambert , 13 S 7 , P . P . G . R . The chapter having been opened , the First Principal , Comp . G . A . Myers , was installed by Comp . J . Slyman , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . Comp . F . G . Goodacre was installed

Second Principal by his father , Comp . William Goodacre , P . G . Std . Br . The ceremony under the circumstances was very interesting and impressive . Comp . F . G . Goodacre installed his successor , Comp . Jos . Chadderton , as J . The AI . E . Z . invested his officers as follows : Comps . T . Barratt , S . E . ; J . W . Leathley , S . N . j Peter Heaton , P . S . j F . Batty , ist A . S . j Charles Alackay , 2 nd A . S . j VVilliam

Goodacre , P . Z ., P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . j G . R . Lloyd , D . Cj R . E . Stringleman , Org . j and Jas . Hirst , John M . Graham , and Harold Nickson , Stwds . The officers were addressed respectively by Comp . John Slyman , who also gave the addresses to the Principals and companions . We have had occasion before to comment upon Comp .

Slyman ' s estimable working , and we find he has lost none of his former lustre . Comp . John Walton , I . P . Z ., presented to the chapter a very large store chest , admirably fitted to hold all the furniture , which was gratefully accepted by Comp . G . A . Alyers , Z . Comp . J . Chadderton also presented a beautiful white-figured veil , which present also was duly acknowledged .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) , —This chapter met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel , on the 15 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . W . Taylor , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., ALE . Z . j the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., H . ; A . Toulmin , jun ., J . j Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ;

W . J . Hakim , S . N . j G . Dunkley , P . Z ., P . P . G . O . ; and Harrison , Janitor . Comp . R . H . Thrupp , P . Z ., P . G . H . in charge of the province , was also present . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . C . Robinson , 60 , and , it being unanimous , he was most impressively exalted to the R . A . Degree by the AI . IC . Z ., ably

assisted by the Second and Third Principals and Comp . Hakim , S . N ., who officiated as P . S . in an effective manner , A vote of condolence to the widow and family of the late Grand Superintendent was passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . VV . H . Saunders , P . Z . j Smiles , P . Z . j the Rev . R . Hosken , M . A ., P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; and E . VV . Davis , P . S .

The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . A few toasts followed . Comp . R . H . Thrupp acknowledged the toastof "The Grand Ofiicers , " in the course of which he touched feelingly on the loss Freemasonry had sustained by the death of the universally respected Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart . In the intervals of the toasts Comp . G . Dunkley , P . P . G . Ocg ., & c , greatly entertained the companions by his musical efforts .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Keystone Lodge ( No . 3 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held for the installation of a VV . M ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , on the 28 th ult . Bro . W . Shakespeare Webster , P . AI . and Treas ., presided , in the absence of Bro . J . Llewellyn Jones , W . M ., who attended , however , at a later period . The only work to be performed was the installation of the new W . M ., and the appointment and investiture of the officers for the year .

Bro . W . S . Webster , P . M ., installed Bro . Frederick A . Jewson as VV . M ., a dispensation having been obtained from the Grand Alark Alaster , as Bro . jetvson had not yet become an installed Alaster of a Craft lodge . The ceremony was , therefore , curtailed . After thc ceremony had been performed , the following brethren were invested as ofiicers for the year : Bros . James Llewellyn Jones , I . P . M . j W . H . 13 . Scott , S . W . ; C . Erhardt , J . W . j W . S . Webster ,

P . AL , Treas . ; W . E . Williams , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; A . C . Goodinge , M . O . ; R . Clay , S . O . ; and C . A . Corderoy , J . O . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a choice banquet , the superintendence of which was under Bro . Ashby , manager of the Ship and 'Turtle . The usual Mark Masonic toasts followed . Bro . Sir John B . Alonckton , J . G . W ., responded tothe toast of " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and

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said it was a somewhat notable occasion , because it was the first time he had attended a Mark lodge since he was appointed a Grand Warden . He was particularl y pleased to be present because a colleague of himself in the Corporation was installed in the Master's chair . He had watched with considerable interest the career of Bro . Jewson not only in Masonry , but outside it . For himself , he was a

thorough believer in Freemasonry for all the good it did . If there was anything bad in it , it was only in the minds of the people who thought it . Those who worked in the Craft the Mark , and the Arch could speak , as he could speak , as a very old Mason , of the good that Masonry did . He was old enough to make these remarks without being considered flippant , and he could say emphatically that he was at all

times a thorough believer in Masonry in all its branches and Degrees . Brotherly love , relief , and truth were the great landmarks of the Order—Charity to others who needed it , Bro . Llewellyn Jones , I . P . AI ., next proposed "The Health of the W . AL " Bro . Jewson , W . M ., responded , and said he was very much impressed that night with the beautiful ceremonv bv

which he was installed as Master of the Keystone Mark Lodge . He would not have undertaken the office of Master of that lodge if he had not felt he had so many friends around him to support him during his year . It brought him back to the year 1 S 7 S , when in the Alliance Craft Lod ge he was initiated by Sir John Alonckton . Sir John did not now forsake him ; Sir John Monckton was his chief in his

daily work , and as a brother Mason he came to see him installed as Master of that Alark lodge . He was very , very proud that he had such a chief , and also that so many brethren were present to witness his installation . He could assure the brethren that he would not forget the high honour which had been conferred upon him . Bro . Webster , P . M ., Treas ., proposed "The Health of

the Visitors , " and Bros . Bateman and Thomas H . Gardiner replied . Other toasts succeeded , including that of "The Masonic Press , " acknowledged b y Bro . Henry Massey . The brethren then adjourned to a charming concert , in

which the executants included Miss Florence Bethell , R . A . M ., Aliss Alary Hay , R . A . AL , Bros . Bainbridge Hardwicke , Arthur Strugnell , Mr . Herbert Grover , Mr . Sebastian King , Bro . Arthur Weston , Mr . Charles Rowcliffe , Aldme . Dunbar Perkin , Mr . Rowland Henry , Air . Sam Wright , and Air . C . Hugh Rowcliffe , F . C . O .

BRADFORD . The Old York Lodge ( T . I . ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 24 th Alay , at Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street , when Bro . Thomas Norfolk , W . M ., was supported by Bros . J . L . Atherton , P . P . G . W ., as I . P . AI . ; Thos . H . Pattinson , S . W . ; T . Earp Greenough , J . W . j Frank D . Harrison , AI . O ., * J . W . Monckman ,

P . G . Stwd . Eng ., P . P . G . W ., as S . O . j J . T . Last , Sec . j Wm . Laycock , S . D . j Geo . Alartin , J . D . j R . H . Bonsor , R . of Al . j Geo . C . Gamble , as I . G . j John Hill , Tyler , Chas . Crabtree , P . P . G . W ., as Chaplainj S . Whiteley , Org . j John Niven , S . A . Auty , John Ingleby , VV . Moxon , and loseoh Clifford . Visitors : Bro . Edwd . Macbean , Grand

Chancellor Scotland . The lodge having been duly opened , Bro . A . VV . Pullin , J . W . 302 , who had been previously elected , was advanced to the Degree of a Alark Alaster Alason by the W . AI ., assisted by Bro . Simeon Whiteley , P . P . G . D . The lodge was dosed and the brethren adjourned to

refreshment . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , Bro . Pattinson , S . W ., proposed " The Visitor , " and stated that the lodge had felt complimented by the presence amongst them of such a distinguished Mason as Bro . Macbean , who was almost as widely known in England as

he was in Scotland . Bro . Edward Alacbean , Grand Chancellor of Scotland , in responding , referred to the coincidence that he had initiated a very old friend , a clergyman in Glasgow , a few years ago , and that evening , when 200 miles from home , he had casually and unexpectedly been present at the advancement of his friend ' s son ( the candidate ) whom he had not

previously the pleasure of knowing . Bro . Macbean acknowledged the cordial reception accorded him by the West Yorkshire Lodge , ancl complimented the Worshipful Master and his officers on the satisfactory manner in which the ceremony had been conducted . He also pointed out that the working he had witnessed in the lodee differed from the Emulation in certain respects , and

was somewhat similar to the Scotch working , which in this Degree , in his opinion , had proceeded northwards from York , and no doubt also into the VVest Riding to this—The Old York—time immemorial lodge . Bro . Macbean remarked that he found the working of the Mark Degree far more interesting in the North than in the South of England .

He spoke of Mark Alasonry as it probably existed in the remote past , and referred to the Hallewell and other old manuscripts , and discussed the subject of " Masons Marks , " referring to their probable esoteric significance and strong Theosophic meaning , more especially in remote antiquity . . , „ "The Health of the W . AI . " was proposed by Bro . Alacbean , and duly acknowledged by Bro . Thos . NortolK ,

VV . M . With music and singing a most enjoyable evening was spent .

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BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The : usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood lavc ' "' Milktvood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , * ¦ " 4 th instant , when there were present Bros . Barr , «•'" ' I < icc , S . W . ; Turner , J . W . ; F . Hilton , P . M ., Precep or , T . R . Cass , Treas . ; C . H . Stone , Sec ; Cass , S . I- ' -. Hill , J . D . j Lord , I . G . j Orton , Stock , Hobley , ana

Niblett . , n The minutes of the previous meeting were read ami j . firmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed Orton candidate . The lodge was called off and on . 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were w ° fr J , Bro . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor , assisted by the bretm . The W . AI . rose the usual number of times . Bro . > S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the nextmeu All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was close- -