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John Paul . T . Casely , H : Matthews , G . A . Bergholz , VV ¦ 1 ' j gtiles , VV . A- Scurrah , Chas . Sheppard , B . E . Pinder , , f ' pi ; Hobbs . VV . Ronaasen , T . H . Williams , J ; T . Collar , i ' ] , Wedgwood , E . A . G . Smith , J . Mason , C . A . Woods , I 'Knight , H . Whitney , T . H . Stanton , Sam . Johnson , C $ . Evans , A . P . Hely , J . H . Hall , R . T . Meacock , C . R .

¦ A | jer Wright , M . Gosden , S . Cohen , W . E . Willby , Sidney Pope , 1- Carter , C . Koester , D . Haslett , Chas . Lawrence , i G- H . Guyer , J . Whitehead , A . F . Scholding , G . Ransford , J- Dotterill , N . Davis , J . Grist , W . J . Rowe , V . Wing , F . Holmes , R . Ross , Jas . Thorn , C . J . Grove , O . Latreille , H . Wilson , Herr Von Joel , and J . E . Sheffield .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge having been opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and res umed . The W . M . proceeded to work the Fifteen Sections , assisted by the following brethren : First Lecture : ist Section , Bro . E . J . D . Bromley , J . D . 179 j 2 nd , Bro .

1 C VV . Buxton , J . W . iSgij 3 rd , Bro . F . Kedge , VV . M . ,, ' gi ; 4 th , Bro . R . Kirk , 16 S 1 ; 5 th , Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M . 12 S 7 ; 6 th , Bro . J . Paul , S . W . 12 S 7 ; and 7 th , Bro . f " , Farwig , P . M . 1 S 0 . Second Lecture : ist Section , Bro . C . Luckhurst , W . M . 1604 ; 2 nd , Bro . VV . J . Bursress , P . M . 1472 ; 3 rd , Bro . J . Hemming , VV . M . 12 S 7 ; 4 th , Bro . C . Corby ,

P . M . g 57 ; and 5 th , Bro . F . M . Noakes , J . D . 214 S . Third Lecture : ist Section , Bro . Dr . J . Powdrell , W . M . 2271 ; 2 nd , Bro . W . S . Lincoln , J . VV . 534 ; and 3 rd , Bro . J . Thorn , P . M . 2206 . On rising for the first time , the followin ? brethren were unanimously elected members of the lodire ' ¦ Bro . C . Sheppard , Gammon , Whitehead , J . Knight ,

and H . Whitney . On rising for the third time , it was proposed by Bro . Brindley , and seconded by Bro . j . D . Graham , that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . J . Greenway , W . M ., for tlie very excellent manner in which he had worked the Fifteen Sections for the first time , and that he be elected an honorary member of

the lodge . This being carried unanimously , the VV . M . thanked the brethren for the honour conferred Upon him , and said that was his maiden attempt at working the Fifteen Sections . The W . M . then proposed , and Bro . Dr . Powdrell seconded , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . J . Hemming , S . VV ., for the very able nianner in which he had fulfilled the duties of that office ;

which having been carried unanimously , Bro . J . Hemming made a suitable reply . Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec . and Treas ., as VV . M . of the mother lodge , thanked the officers and brethren for the honour they had done them by the very able manner in which they had carried out the duties of the :. evening , and said it was highly creditable to every one con' cerned . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —A meeting of this lodge ; was held on Thursday , the 31 st ult ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , when there were present Bros . Linsay , . W . M . ; Salter , S . VV . ; Bilbey , P . M ., J . W . ; M . Spiegel , •I ' receptor ; Morgan , Sec . ; Baldwin , P . vl ., S . D . ; Vickers , ¦ P . M ., J . D . ; Lemmaire , LG . ; Fruen , Petit , E . Vickers , ; '; Gardner , Holloway , and others .

The lod ge was opened in the First and Second Degrees . , ' The ist and 2 nd Sections were worked by the Preceptor . : The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ist c Section worked by the Preceptor . The ceiemony of initia-C tion was rehearsed , Bro . Morgan being candidate . Bro . s Salter was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge [ " was then closed .

I EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A g meetingof this . lodge was held on Friday , the ist inst ., at I the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , VV . r e present : Bros . W . Middleweek , VV . M . ; W . R . Hatton , I S . VV j J . H . Taylor , J . W . j G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor ; i V J . Mason , Sec . ; G . Gardner . S . D .: I . C . Conwav .

U J-U- ; R . H . Broom , I . G . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., G . S . ; F . I L . Chandler , P . M . ; H . Armfield , T . Harrington , H . D . I Smith , and D . Belinfante . I , I ' lod ge was opened in due form , and the minutes of i tlle , last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony I 0 initiation Was rehearsedBroTHarrinafton candidate

, . . . I 'he lod ge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . H . I Armfield answered the questions leading to the Third I , f - B ' " ° - G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor , worked the ist I | , 3 ™ Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . 1 .. ?; ¦ ' - Hatton was unanimously elected VV . M . for the

1 j > th instant , the next meeting being officers' night . The I receptor proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded I ° " ™ minutes of this lodge of instruction to the VV . M . for I u , . manner in which he had carried out the duties of I S VV if for the fivst time ' * was secondea' U Y the 1 \ V \ ' i' * ^ ' ^ ' ^ atton > and carried unanimously . The 1 n ' 1 " , made a suitable reply . After " Hearty good wishes , " I "K lod ge was closed .

on ^ GT 0 N LODGE ( No . i 6 73 ) .-A meeting was held I Alvl , y * the 3 'st ult ., at the White Hart Tavern , ! Sm" ! "T l" ' ' E -C- when there were present Bros . S . L . . "" th , VV . M . ; Sandemann , S . W . j Mansell , J . VV . ; Burne , re cej > tor . Mapleton , > ec . ; Dent , S . D . ; Beasley , J . D . ; " l-, n " , ? ; ' - - * Causton , Knight , Toulmein , Haws , Wood , SmiM r . ey »' HaI 1 ' Hobbs " Slau = llter > A - Smith > G - R - Th r , " * Dauoeny , Hastings , Taylor , and Marshall . « .: _ lod Ke was onened in the . First Decree ., nnd ttw

cerem ° ^ *' - * ast meet ' £ f were '' ea"l and confirmed . The as „ R initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Voisey acting rose f , te- The VV M- = ave the charge . The W . M . Hie nt ' •rst time > and the S . VV . was elected VV . M . for Tl , VV M meet ' ° ' " PP ° ' nted , lis officers in rotation . Ce " em r " ? ave notice that the work would be the ( - _ . * y of nassincr an 1 (•! , /> iav . * l ^ i n ^ t-Inn t . f fl , n c-oort «^ l

Bros " , ™* The W . M . rose for the second time , and l Wv " i Smith ' ' ' R' Sm'th ' Conford - Hastings , T'ho VV ' "W ' - ' 3 eny were elected members of the lodge . •M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed . l > e ! u o ! -r MGT 0 LODGE ( No . 1767 ) .-A meeting was Hotel > j uesda y > the 5 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Present ardes * l uare > Kensington , VV ., when there were K \ V ; r ? - Hillier , VV . M . ; J . R . Roberts , S . VV . ;

^ HiamS' -o V . J , vv"' u * Kead > ' - > Preceptor ; R . H V i r 'i M- > P . P . J . G . D . Middlesex , Treas . ; F . Craggs , ' ¦ G - •W ,. vann ' S -D- * W . Payers , J . D . ; J . R . Hubbard , The In ' i r . sden * S" H- CliS > and J ames Sims > P-M . i'lswere j , f having- been opened in due form , Bro . Cliff Wge ° t , le questions leading to the Second Degree . The """self a ° penedln the Second Degree . Bro . Cliff offered ^ trusted ^ 4 ? ndldate f ° raising , and was examined and Cerem ' r , f lod ° e was ° P ened in the Third Degree , and 0 n y of raising rehearsed in a praiseworthy manner ,

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The VV . M . gave the traditional history . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Roberts was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Bro . R . IT . Williams was elected Treasurer , Bro . Craggs Secretary , and Bro . George Read Preceptor for the ensuing year . Bros . Payers , Dresden , and Swann were elected Auditors . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 31 st ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . John Davies , Preceptor , VV . M . ; G . Read , P . M ., S . VV . ; E . Austin , P . M ., J . VV . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; VV Hillier , S . D . ; J . Arnott , J . D . ; VV . G . Jennings , I . G . ; T . S . Stevens , Stwd . ; VV . Williams , P . M . 1791 ; R . H .

Rogers , P . M . 1791 ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; H . E . Dehane , P . M . ; VV . G . Reynolds , P . M . ; J . J . Cantle , P . M ., H . Cotton , G . Higginson , L . Cox , F . Stanley , F . Cragffs , G . B . Johnston , T . Jobson , W . VV . Williams , J . T . Grade , F . Dusterwald , C . Mote , W . M . 1732 ; H . Ridgley , F . VVest , F . Stonnill , T . W . Barth , F . VV . Woodard . Bros . John Cruttenden and Holloway were

visitors . The lodge was opened in due form , and the Fifteen Sections were worked in a very excellent manner by the following : Bros . T . Jobson , G . B . Johnston , F . VV Woodard , VV . VV . Williams , L . Cox , G . Read , J . Davies , R . H . Rogers , S . Cochrane , G . Higginson , F . Craggs , T . W . Biggs , and E . Austin . Bros . John Cruttenden and

Holloway were elected joining members . Bros . G . Read , P . M ., and E . Austin , t " . M ., Treas ., were elected honorary members for services rendered to this lodge of instruction . A cordial vote of thanks was recorded , and entered on the minutes , to the VV . M ., S . VV ., andJ . W ., and the brethren who had worked the Fifteen Sections . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1839 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 gth ult ., at the Oueen's Arms , Queen-street , Cheapside . Present : Bros . A . H . Jakins , W . M . ; C . Davison , S . W . ; S . Klingenstein , J . W . ; VV . Belchamber , Preceptor ; A . Williams , Treas . ; G . Scott Miller , Sec . ; H . Lowry , S . D . ; M . Marks , J . D . ; L . Weil , LG . ; N . P . Valentine , P . M . ;

A- J . Dixie , P . M . ; J . VV . Dewsnap , P . M . ; VV . Martin , P . M ., J . S . Miller , P . M . ; C . C . Weedon , P . M . ; VV . Bellchamber , P . M . ; E . A . G . Smith , VV . Saunders , S . Scherer , F . Hardinge , and Brooke Hitching . 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 . 'Culver having answered the questions of the ceremony of raising , was entrusted .

The lodge was opened in the 1 bird Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Culver acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Brooke Hitching acting as candidate . Bro . J . S . Miller , 166 S , was unanimously elected a member . A hearty vote of thanks was ordered to be sent to Bro . Mendelssohn , late Secretary , for his past services . The lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . T . Willcox , W . M . j F . Dusterwald , S . W . j W . Hillier , J . W . j E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptorj G Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Brown , Sec . ; H . D . Aslett , S . D . ; J . Cox , J . D . ; D . S . Long , LG . ; A . Moyse , Stwd . ; M . Spiegel , P . M . ; D .

Stroud , P . M . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; J . Davies , A . Williams , T . VV . Biggs , F . Kemp , W . Hyde , L . Lee , H . Clark , and VV . VV . Williams . 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 , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro .

J . Davies . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Davies . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . L . Lee candidate . On the usual rising , Bro . Dusterwald was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE—The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Claphamroad Station ( L . C . and D . Railway ) , on Monday , the 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Lyell , W . M . j Harvey , S . W . ; J . Mitchell , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Ellson , S . D . ; Langdon , J . D . ; Griffiths , I . G . j Caink , Evans , H . Mitchell , Hudson , Sandals , Steele ,

Woods , Beaven , Poole , Gilbert , Polkard , Luckhurst , Gaze , Williams , Cowland , and Weeks , Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Beaven as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Smith answered the usual questions , and was

entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Smith duly raised to the Degree of a Master Mason . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees respectively . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to

the W . M . for the very excellent work in the chair for the first time in his Masonic career . The VV . M . suitably replied . Bro . Harvey was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Harvey returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . 'The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( N 0 . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the ist inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., when there were present Comps . Warren , M . E . Z . j G . L . Moore , H . j J . Hill , j . j F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . j Addington , S . N . j C . H . Stone , P . S . j Towers , and T . Grummant , P . Z . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last

convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Towers personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Moore was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and Comp . Warren was congratulated on his able working for the first time in this chapter . The chapter was then closed ,

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Ancient and Accepted Rite .

provincial Meetings . HUDDERSFIELD . Prince of Wales Chapter ( No . 6 g ) . ~ The half-yearly meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Fitzwilliam-strcet , on Saturday , the 26 th ult . E . and P . Bro . Frank Banister , M . W . S ., occupied the throne , and opened the chapter , assisted by the following officers : 111 . Bros . Chas . Crabtree , P . M . W . S ., ™ ° as Pre-0

, late j Alfred Gill , 30 , ist Gen . j E . and P . Bros . Welsman , 2 nd Gen . j H . Shaw , Treasurer and Raphael j 111 . Bro . J . L . Atherton , P . M . W . S ., 30 ° , Recorder ; and E . and P . Bro . T . Pickles , C . of G . There were also present 111 . Bros . J . Marshall , P . M . W . S ., 30 , and J . Barker , P . M . W . S ., 30 . The minutes ofthe last chapter were read and confirmed . Several letters and telegrams were then read from brethren

expressing their regret and inability to attend . The M . VV . S . explained the cause and regret of his father and the chapter ' s much-esteemed friend , 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , Inspector-General of the District , that he was unable to be amongst them that day , which all the brethren , he was sure , deplored . A ballot was taken for the new M . W . S ., when 111 . Bro . Alfred Gill , 30 , was unanimously elected , and E . and P . Bro . Henry Shaw was also unanimously elected Treasurer for the ensuing year . Both brethren suitably

thanked the brethren for the high honour conferred upon them . During the business , the M . VV . S . proposed that his remarks touching the regret of the chapter on the loss by death of their esteemed Bro . J . A . Conner be entered on the minutes of the chapter , also a copy of the letter written to the deceased ' s family by III . Bro . J . L . Atherton , P . M . W . S ., 30 , be entered on the minutes . Bro . A . Gill seconded .

Alms were collected , and the business of the chapter being over , it was closed . The brethren retired to a substantial tea , and spent a truly happy and enjoyable evening . The M . VV . S . proposed " The Queen" and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family . " III . Bro . J . Marshall responded in suitable terms to the

toast of " The Supreme Council and the Members of the 32 ° , 31 ° , and 30 ° , " with which was coupled the name of 111 . Bro . C . J- Banister , Inspector-General of the District . Bro . J . VV . Monkman , P . M . W . S ., proposed " The Health of the M . W . S ., " which was briefly responded to by the

M . W . S . The M . VV . S . proposed "The Visitors , " which was responded to Bro . J . Barker , 30 , P . M . W . S . The M . W . S . proposed " The Health of the I . P . M . W . S ., " which 111 . Bro . J . L . Atherton responded to with his genial earnestness . The M . VV . S . proposed "The Officers , " and the proceedings terminated .

KESWICK . Border Chapter ( No . 102 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at the Keswick Hotel , on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., for the purpose of installing 111 . Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , 30 , M . VV . S . elect , and perfecting candidates . E . and P . Bro . P . de E . Collin , 1 S , M . W . S ., occupied the chair , supported by III . Bros . Geo . 0 0

J . McKay , 32 , P . M . W . S . ; Geo . Dalrymple , 1 S , Prelate ; J . Hall , iS , ist Gen . ; J . Paterson , iS ° , G . M . ; J . C . Thompson , 18 ° , H . ; Rev . Jas . Anderson , 1 S , C . of G . ; Geo . Ryrie , 1 S , D . C ; T . H . Nesbit , iS ° , C of G . ; J . Eden , 18 ° , Herald ; and Thos . Usher , O . G . The minutes of the former chapter , held at Whitehaven , were read and confirmed , and the muster roll called . Bro .

Capt . Spencer Broadbent , who had been previously balloted for , was perfected . 111 . Bro . Col . Sewell , 30 , was then presented by the G . M . to 111 . Bro . Geo . J . McKay , 32 , and duly installed in the chair , and invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . J . Nelson , iS ° , Prelate ; J . Hall , 1 S , ist Gen . ; J . Paterson , iS ° , 2 nd Gen . ; Geo . Dalrymple , 1 S , Treas . j P . de E . Collin , iS ° , Recorder ; H . D . Rawnsley , iS ° , 0

Raphael ; J . C . Ihompson , 1 S , G . M . ; Thos . H . Nesbitt , iS ° , H . ; Geo . Ryrie , iS ° , C . of G . ; and Thos . Usher , O . G . The alms were collected , and a unanimous vote of thanks was passed to 111 . Bro . Col . Sewell , 30 ° , and E . and P . Bro . Collin , iS ° —the former for the presentation to the chapter of a collar and beautiful antique jewel for the investiture of candidates , and the latter for a handsome

loving cup , procured for the use of the chapter , which is a perfect work of art , and was much admired . Many letters of congratulation to the M . VV . S . were read , and other business transacted . The chapter was closed , and the brethren subsequently dined in the hotel , the M . W . S . in the chair . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and a very harmonious evening spent .

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/ IDetropolftan Meetings . Horatio Shirley Conclave ( No . 5 ) . —A meeting of this conclave was held on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Holborn Restaurant , when there were present Bros . Horatio Shirley , G . V ., acting S . R . ; E . Mulvey , P . G . Stwd ., C . ; Penrose J . Dunbar , P . G . C , G . and Treas . ; John J . Pakes , P . G . G ., Sec ; E . Storr , G . Stwd ., Stwd . ; C B . Cooper , G . S ., V . D . ; F . H . Weiss , V . D . ; VV .

Weiss , V . D . ; J . J . Thomas , V . D . ; A . Walkley , Sentinel ; F . Weiss , J . VV . Goodinge , G . Smith , J . Castello , E . Wilding , J . Shilcock , and T . Cohu . Visitors : Bros . Walter Martin , 11 , and T . G . Vohmann , 11 . The conclave having been opened , Bros . Edwin Wilding ,

J . B . Goodinge , and Jas . Shilcock were inducted into the Order by the acting S . R ., Bro . Shirley . Bros . Willoughby Weiss and J . J . Thomas were admitted to the Second Degree . Letters regretting inability to attend were received from the G . S . R ., Bro . I . Zacharie , and the S . R ., Bro . G . Kenning .

The Queen has been pleased to confer the dignity of a baronetcy upon the Lord Mayor , Bro . the Right Hon . James Whitehead ,