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had been raised , and under the able presidency of their JM . E . Z . he would predict that that meeting was but the commencement of a brilliant and prosperous year . Comps . Williams and Grummant vied with each other in the brevity of their thanks . In proposing "The Officers , " the unavoidable absence in Germany of Comp . Martin , and of Comp . Meierhoff , through being obliged to leave at the close of the chapter ,

was mentioned by the M . E . Z ., who neartily tnanked them and Comp . Stone for the able manner in which they had supported him . Comp . Eckersall replied . The Janitor ' s toast having been given , " Auld Lang Syne" closed a meeting unique in its way , and which marked the commencement of a new era in the history of the chapter . NORTH WOOLWICH .

Henley Chapter ( No . 1472 ) . —The election meeting of the above chapter took place at the Three Crowns Hotel , on Tuesday , the 17 th ult ., when Comps . J . Savage was unanimously elected M . E . Z . ; C . Wood , H . ; B . Curtis , J . J R . Warren , P . Z .. P . Z . 13 , P . P . G . S . B . Essex , Treas . ; B . Bragshaw , S . E . ; and the other officers in rotation to higher office . Bro . T . H . Lait was exalted

to the Supreme Degree by Comp . C . Jolly , P . Z ., M . E . Z ., assisted by the officers as above , and it was unanimously resolved that for Comp . Jolly ' s services to the chapter during his second occupancy of the chair of M . E . Z ., a bar be added to his Past Z . 's jewel , commemorating the event . The companions afterwards enjoyed a pleasant banquet , and an hour or two of social harmony .

PLUMSTEAD . Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . —The usual quarterly convocation of this flourishing chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Mount Pleasant , on Thursday , the lyth ult ., Comp . A . Penfold , P . Z . 13 and 1472 , P . P . 1 st

A . G . S ., filling the chair of M . E . Z ., in the unavoidable absence of Comp . C . Lawson . Comp . E . Morris occupied the chair of H ., and Comp . W . C Taylor that of J . Among the other officers and companions were Comps . C . Coupland , P . Z . 13 , P . P . G . J . ; E . Denton , P . Z . n , P . P .

G . P . S . ; H . J . Butter , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ; H . Mason , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; E . B . Hobson , P . Z ., P . P . 1 st A . G . S . ; R . J . Cook , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B .. J . H . Roberts , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . ; C . J olly , P . Z . 1472 ; C . J . ClapSam , S . N . j G . Nichols , P . S . j R . F . Tyler , Org . j C Warren , Janitor j

J . O . Cook , J . Turton , G . Frost , E . M . Taylor , D . C Capon , D . Summer , J . Trapnal , and Col . C . Vansittart , 17 S 9 . Comp . R . J . Cook , P . Z ., & c , presided at the banquet and subsequent social board , and in eloquent terms proposed the various Grand , Provincial Grand , and chapter

toasts . Comps . Roberts and Butter responded for " The Prov . Grand Officers . " Comps . Denton and Mason responded for "The P . Z . ' s , " the latter stating his intention to go up as Steward for the chapter at the approaching Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and spoke of the immense amount of good the Benevolent Association attached to the Pattison Lodge and

Chapter had done for the Charities since its foundation some few years ago , over £ 1400 having been sent up from it to ¦ the various Charities , and he , as its President , was proud both of the Association and his position . Several other personal toasts followed , and some splendid vocal and instrumental music . added a rare charm to the procedings .

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BRADFORD . Old York Lodge ( T . I . )—A regular meeting of this old time immemorial iodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street , on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., when Bro . Thos . H . Pattinson , VV . M ., was supported hy liros . F . E . Greenough , S . W . j Frank D . Harrison , J . W . j

John r . Last , M . O . j Dr . M . Hayes , S . O . j W . Laycock , J . O . ; Thos . Norfolk , I . P . M ., as Sec ; Geo . Althorp , P . P . G . W ., Trea . s ; S . A . Auty , Chap . ; George Martin , h . l ) . ; Bobert H . Bonsor , J . D . ; John Ingleby , as l . G . ; John Hill , Tyler ; Simeon Whiteley , P . P . G . D ., Org . j Chas . ij . Schott , P . J . G . W . j Joseph Clifford , and A . T .

1 ullin . Bro . Thos . Cross , 225 ( I . C ) , was a visitor . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . R . H . Pullan , of No . 600 , which proved in his favour , and being in attendance , he was advanced to the Degree of Mark Master by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . S . Whiteley , P . P . G . D ., the

charge being given by Bro . C . J . Schott , Prov . J . G . W ., and the working tojls , peculiar to the Degree , were explained by Bro . T . E . Greenhough , S . W . A resolution was passed , giving the sanction of the lodge to the formation ° > an Ark Mariners' Lodge to be attached to the lodge . A candidate was proposed for advancement at the next meeting of the lodge . Apologies for the unavoidable

absence of several brethren were received , after which the lodge was closed . After refreshment the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . "ro . Althorp , P . P . G . W ., Treasurer , proposed "The laitorsj " the toast was cordially received .

, " ! responding , Bro . Cross , 225 , ( I . C ) , thanked . the uretnren for the hearty welcome that had been accorded " » n , and by request explained some of the small differlrela S d tWee " worl < inff of the D "* ff ree '" England and 1 , 1 i !' . toasts followed , and a pleasant evening was spent , musi l ' U " an ancl Whitl :, cv contributed songs and

SUTTON BRIDGE . N . er > e Lodge ( No . 227 ) . —The third installation ™ JS of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 25111 't ; , the following being present : Bros . C . E . Ward , P . P . \ \ i r \ f - J-U . O ., W . M . j G . S . Woodwark , I . P . M . j I' P 17 i , K ' KP-G- Stwd' « S - -J J- McNaught Davis , YVm P , • , Nott ! : > as J . W . j John Leach , Reg ., as M . O . j C , ? " ^ ttr . ck , 30 " , S . O . j R . II . Al . lham , isVj . O . ; M S D * ' ' „ lreas - J J- S . B . Glasier , 1 S , Sec . j H . Ilealey , IS ' >' < P B- S J- Gordon Dunlop , S . D . j C . VV . Smith , ' « wd ., j . ll . H . Tyler , as l . G

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The lodge having been opened , Bros . James Robinson ' P . M . 469 , and G . W . Whitehead , P . M . Soy , were balloted for , and unanimously elected , and Bro . Whitehead , being in attendance , was advanced to the Honourable Degree of a M . M . M . by Bro . C E . Ward , W . M . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . R . Clarke , S . W ., was presented by Bro . J . McNaught Davis , and received the benefits of installation to the chair of A . at the hands of Bro . Ward , who delivered

the various charges . The newly-installed W . M . appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . Chas . E . Ward , I . P . M . and Sec . ; J . E . Townsend , S . W . ; W . Pattrick , 18 ° , J . W . ; R . H . Aldham , 1 S , M . O . ; J . S . B . Glasier , 1 S , S . O . ; J . Gordon Dunlop , J . O . ; G . Smith Woodwark , 30 ° , Chap , j Mark Cox , iS ° , Treas . ; John Leach , Reg . ; H . Healey , Org . ; W . Fletcher , Prov . G . I . G ., S . D . ; C .

Winlove Smith , iS ° , J . D . ; H . Tyler , l . G . ; Geo . Wm . Whitehead , Steward ; and D . Oliver , Tyler . The Right Hon . the Earl of Yarborough , Prov . G . M ., having announced his intention to hold the next Provincial Grand Lodge at Sutton Bridge , the following were appointed as a Reception Committee to arrange : Bros . Clarke , W . M . ; Ward , I . P . M . ; Townsend , S . W . ; Dunlop , J . O . ; and Cox , Treas .

Lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to banquet , where the usual toasts were honoured , and £ 1 is . was collected for the Benevolent Fund .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 181 ) . — rhis lodge held a meeting at the Albany Hotel on the iSth ult . Amongst those in attendance were Bros . W . Thomas , P . J . G . O ., W . M . ; E . Davis , P . G . S . Middx ., S . W . ; Woodruff , J . W . ; George Everett , S . O . ; T . Meacock , J . O . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; J . T . Briggs , P . M .,

P . G . Std . Br . ; Henry Higgins , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; C . H . Kohler , P . M ., P . P . G . S . ; and W . Porter , P . M . Bro . Austin was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . R . W . Forge , P . M . 1656 and 1793 , P . Z ,, P . P . G . D . C , & . C ., was duly balloted for , and being in attendance was advanced to the Degree , ' of M . M . M . by the Secretary . Bro . E . Davis was elected W . M .,

subject to dispensation , he not having passed the chair in a Craft Iodge . Bro . W . Fisher , P . M ., was elected Treasurer , and Bro . G . Harrison , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to Bro . W . Thomas , W . M ., in recognition of his services . He was also elected to represent the lodge as Steward at the Mark Benevolent Fund Festival , 1 S 93 . The Secretary gave notice of motion to vote a sum of money to head the W . M . ' s list . Apologies for non-attendance were

received from Bros . H . Von Joel , P . G . Stwd ., M . O . ; A . Simmonds , P . M . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The W . M . presided , as usual , most genially . The usual toasts followed . Bro . J . T . Briggs responded for "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and Bro . H . Higgins for " The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 7 th inst ., at the " Frascati , " 30 , Oxfordstreet , W ., when there were present Bros . 11 . Sillis . W . M . ; W . Shales , S . W . ; J . R . Harnell , J . W . ; E . Kraus , S . D . ; F . Osborn , J . D . j F . Hewson , l . G . ; E . C Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Marx , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; F . J . Bonham , Sec . ; E . J . Gittins , P . M . ; R . Blum , P . M . ; W . Densham , P . M . j C . Bonham , A . Becker , and J . Thompson . Visitors . Bros . Powell and Butcher .

T he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bonham being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Powell being candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro , Powell , 224 O , and Bro . Butcher , 1227 , were elected joining members . The S . W . was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . I 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Midland Grand Hotel , when the following brethren were present : Bros . D . D . West , W . M . j C F . Fox , S . W . ; M . M . Taylor , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; Jas . Corp , S . D . ; Major Gubbins , J . D . ; VV . Baker , Sec ; M . B . Evans , l . G . ; Hy . Sadler , G . T . ; W . H . Sands , T . C . Sandeman , W . A . Cocks , j . D . Dixon , C Mead , E . D .

Everard , E . J . Dixon , H . Imray , H . S . Welcome , E . Swain , A . G . Sandberg , L . Bond , E . Symons , F . T . Hastings , and H . H . Nuding . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . D . Dixon having volunteered to act as candidate , was examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . West , as W . M ., rehearsed the

ceremony of passing in an able manner . The chair was then occupied by Bro . H . S . Wellcoine , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . A . G Sandberg acting as W . M . elect . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , when Bro . Sandberg delivered the addresses to the various officers upon investiture , and Bro . Wellcome effectively rendered the Installing Master ' s addresses . When the W . M . rose for the first time , the Secretary read a letter from the W . M . of the Bank of Iingland Lodge , giving

permission for the meetings of the Clarence Lodge , holding existence under his warrant , to be held in future at the Midland tjrand Hotel , also expressing his pleasure at the repute and success this lodge of instruction had attained . Bro . C F . Cox was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting ; he appointed his officers , and announced that the work would be a rehearsal of the third ceremony and the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was closed in due form ,

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 31 st ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present : Bros . W . P . Clark , VV . M . ; H . Weston , S . W . ; W . Parsons ,

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J . W . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; W . J . Stratton , Treas . ; J . J . Thomas , Sec . ; A . L . Butters , S D . ; R . Schrieber , J . D . j T . N . Morris , l . G . ; C . Coleman , W . M . 1425 ; W . Chappie , W . T . Dillon , J . Robinson , H . Trask , J . Kruse , and R Wright . Visitor : Bro . G . Fagg , 30 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Trask was

next examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremonv of passing rehearsed , Bro . Trask being candidate . Bro . Clark vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Stratton , who proceeded to rehearse the ceremony of installation . Bro . Robinson was duly presented and obligated . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Robinson duly installed into the chair of

K . S ., according to ancient custom . The W . M . wassaluted in the Three Degrees , after which the W . M . appointed and invested his officers , and the Installing Master gave the three addresses in a very impressive manner . The 1 st Section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Weston , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Fagg was elected a joining member .

Bro . Weston was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . It was decided to work the Fifteen Sections on Tuesday , the 14 th prox ., and that the annual dinner of the lodge of instruction be held on Friday , the 17 th prox ., and that the Secretary , Bro . J . J . Thomas , preside on the occasion . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 27 th inst , at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . Forman , W . M . ; F . A . Barth , S . W . ; R . Reid , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . M . 203 , Treas . ; G . E . Stafford , S . D . ; W . Hide , J . D . j W . Hindes , l . G . j F . Craggs , P . M . S 34 j P . Cronin , H . Blackman , and Flexman . Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes

of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Cronin offering himself as candidate for initiition , that ceremony was rehearsed by the VV . M . Bro . Flexman offered himself as candidate for passing , and was examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . F . A . Barth was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the Cth inst ., when there were present Bros . Barr , W . M . ; Salmon , S . W . j Cass , J . W . j F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor j T . R . Cass , Treas . j C . H . Stone , Sec . j Rice , J . D . j J . Hooper , l . G . ; H . G . Martin , Sly , W . C . Smith , Telling ,

Hill , Cocks , Sparrow , and Pullen . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Telling being candidate . Bro . Barr vacated the chair in favor of Bro . Telling , who repeated the ceremony , Bro . Cocks being candidate . Bro . ] . Sparrow was elected a

member . Bro . Salmon , S . W ., was elected W . M . lor Monday next . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , " That the Fifteen Sections be worked on the fourth Monday in March , under the able presidency of Bro . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor . " The lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . A . L . Butters , W . M . ; J . C Conway , W . M . 1891 , S . W . ; W . P . Clark , J . W . 753 , J . W . j G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . and Preceptor j H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ;

R . J . Rogers , S . D . ; Major E . J . Reed , J . D . ; J . W . Roc , I . G . j J . J . Hough , Stwd . ; W . J . Stretton , P . M . 753 j M . J . R . Dumlas , P . M . 13 G 1 J W . Hillier , T . Grant , W . Parsons , R . T . Godfrey , G . Weaver , H . Windeatt , H . Robinson , A . Edy , J . Kruse , and L . J . Powell . Visitors : Bros . W . P . Clark , J . W . 753 ; and Antonio Bisacca , 1425 .

The Iodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Robinson being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and after the usual preliminaries it was opened in the Third Degree ; and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Parsons being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bros . Clark and Bisacca were elected

members and acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Conway was elected for the next lodge meeting , it , being officers ' night . A communication from Bro . James Stephens , P . M ., P . Z ., was read . A vote of thanks was passed for the very able and intelligent manner Bro . Butters had presided and rehearsed the ceremonies for the first tima in this lodge of instruction . After "Heartyigood wishes" the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . R . Loonies , W . M . j D . M . Forbes , S . W . j G . T . Chretien , J . W . ; \ V . Hancock , Preceptor ; ] . Petch , P . P . G . S . B . Herts , Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; R . P . Upton , S . D . ; J . I . Sandeman , J . D . ; E . H . Bury .

l . G . ; J . W . Clarke , H . B . Harding , J . Duncan , P . M . ; H . J . Kembell , jun ., D . C . Ritchie , T . E . Newman , and J . Amand . 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 . Clarke being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second

Degree , when Bro . Harding answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . I he lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Harding being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Forbes was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Thi lodge was then closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1 O 73 ) . —A meeting was held 0 . 1 Thursday , the 2 Gth ult ., at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C , when there were present Bros . P . H . Hall , W . M . j G . W . Bullen , S . W . ; VV . B . Billinghurst , J . W . ; G . F . Marshall , Preceptor ; W . T . Grant , Treas . ; C . W . Mapleton , Sec ; G . C Harpour , S . D . j W . A . Clark , J . D . ; R . T . Whaites , l . G . j S . Lea-Smith , G . F . Ivey , and J . II . Davidson , members of Committee j A . E . de Paiva , E . J . Marrian , J . H . Williams , H . R . Summers ,