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J . Howley , J . D . ; W . H . Veevers , P . M ., D . C ; W . Hudson , Org . ; E . Jefferies , I . G ; C . Trense , F . Wilkinson , W . K . Parkinson , J . S . Buck , D . M'Cleave , F . Kirsop , S . Howley , and J . Wainwright , Stwds . ; T . Malcolm , Tyler ; and E . R . Latham , P . M ., Charity Representative . The annual installation banquet was served by Bro . Casey , the House Steward , and subsequently the toast list was

interspersed by the musical contributions of Bros . M'Can , Eaton Batty , J . Busfield , J . B . Antwis , Howley , Gaskin , Cowell , Smart , Griffiths , and Vernon , Bro . Hudson , the Organist of the lodge , being an efficient accompanist . Bro . Dunkel was , during the evening , presented with a silver cigar case , and also with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel .

PORTLAND . Portland Lodge ( No . 1037 ) . —On Thursday , the iSth ult ., this lodge held its usual monthly meeting for the transaction of general business , and according to its by-laws , to install the W . M . elect for the ensuing year . After the lodge was opened the reports of the Audit and Accommodation Committees were passed , the latter being

the outcome of the steady growth of the lodge during the last few years . Bro . Hy . Cooke , S . W ., was then installed as W . M . by Bro . T . Eveleigh , Chap ., who performed the ceremony with his usual ability . The ceremony was rendered more effective by the introduction of a musical service , the brethren joining heartily in the hymns , while the anthems were exceedingly well rendered by Bros . J . W . Board , G . E . C . Collinson , G . W . Dowell , F . T .

Dowdeswell , and E . Mills , I . P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . The following officers were invested : Bros . R . C . Bennett , S . W . j A . Hodder , J . W . j E . Mills , P . P . G . S . B ., Chap . j F . T . Dowdeswell , Treas . j N . Ruddock , Sec . ; Hy . J . Butcher , S . D . j J . Baker , J . D . j T . Eveleigh , P . M ., D . C . j G . E . C . Collinson , Org . ; S . Wallis , I . G . ; j . Hussey and J . Casey , Stwds . ; and John Cooke , Tyler . The lodge was then closed .

The brethren then adjourned to the Royal Hotel , where the usual banquet was held , the room having been kindly placed at the disposal of the brethren by Bro . Eveleigh , whose artistic taste and untiring energy were displayed in the graceful arrangement of the tables , which were the source of general admiration during the evening . The labours of Bros . W . Osborne and J . Baker in this respect ,

too , deserve honourable mention . After responding to the toast of "The Charities , " Bro . Sir R . N . Howard , P . G . D . England , who was the founder and first Master of the lodge , expressed the satisfaction he felt at seeing the high position which his lodge had attained ( considering its numerical standard ) with regard to the great Charity votes , and also to seeing it outgrow so steadily its present accommodation .

During the evening several very musical brethren obliged both with glees , solos , and duets , keeping the kind brother who accompanied constantly at work . To give plenty of time for the installation ceremony and the banquet after , a First and Third Degree was postponed till the ensuing month . On the whole , this was about the most successful of June meetings which the Portland Lodge has known , and it is to be hoped this will be still further eclipsed .

SHEFFIELD . Wentworth Lodge ( No . 1239 ) . —A lodge of . emergency was held on Wednesday evening , the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Surrey-street , for the purpose of presenting Past Masters' jewels to all the Past Masters of the lodge who continue as subscribing members of the Craft . The presentations were made by the W . M ., Bro . F . S . H .

Wilson , who , after appropriate remarks , pinned the jewels on the breasts of each of the Past Masters . The following are the names and the Masonic titles of the brethren who were thus honoured , with the year in which each served the office of W . M .: Bros . H . J . Garnett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., 1 S 69 ; J . Wostinholm , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., 1 S 73 ; F . M . Tindall , P . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., 1 S 75 ; W . R .

1 nomas , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . S . G . D ., 187 SJ J . E . Darling , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., 1 SS 0 ; H . T . E . Holmes , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , ISSIJ J . Broadhead , P . M ., 1 SS 2 ; H . Nixon , P . M ., 1 SS 3 ; E . E . Holiday , P . M ., 1 SS 4 ; J . P . Hewitt , P . M ., P . Z ., 1 SS 5 ; T . Clarke , P . M ., 1 SS 6 ; H . A . Styring , P . M ., 1 SS 7 ; Isaac Eyre , P . M . iSSS ; A . Simonson , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., 1 SS 9 ; and J . Robertshaw , P . M ., 1 S 90 .

The I . P . M ., Bro . Robertshaw , J . P ., at the request of the Past Masters , returned thanks on behalf of the whole . The jewels , which are of iS-carat gold , are chaste in design , and have each two bars of the same quality of gold , on which is enamelled the name and number of the lodge . On the back of each is engraved the name of the brother to whom it was presented and the year of office . _ A banquet was afterwards held , at which the W . M . presided .

A number of distinguished brethren , including Bros . W . II . Brittain , P . G . S . B . England ; R . Arnison , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; Harold Thomas , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; Isaac Ellis , W . M . 296 ; G . Franklin , W . M . 1779 ; V . G . S . Dearden , W . M . 2263 ; and many others , honoured the lodge with

their presence . Masonic toasts , sentiments , speeches , and musical selections contributed to make a most enjoyable evening . The numerous presentations of jewels—15 in all—is quite unique , if not unpredecented , in the annals of Freemasonry .

SOUTHPORT . Fermor Lodge ( No . 1313 ) . —At the Freemasons' Hall on the 25 th ult . Bro . J . G . Ri p ley , J . W ., was installed to the office of W . M . by the retiring W . M ., Bro . R . Sharrock , assisted by Bro . Roberts , P . P . A . G . D . C The other officers invested were Bros . F . Wood , S . W . ; J . G . Emmison , J . W . ; S . D . Fane , S . D . ; W . Morecroft , J . D . ; C . M . Kershaw , I . G . ; J . Johnson and H . W . Kay , Stwds . ;

and J . Rockliffe , Tyler . Amongst the members of the lodge present were Bros , the Rev . J . Ashby , Chaplain ; John Brierley , and James Leyland . Visitors : Bros . M . Blundell , P . M . 013 j T . Williams , J . W . 2295 j J . Fletcher , 1473 j and others . Subsequently the gathering sat down to supper , the usual toasts followed , and the remainder of the evening was spent in a convivial manner .

STAFFORD . Staffordshire Knot Lodge ( No . 726 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 17 th ult ., at the lodge room , Swan Hotel , when there were present Bros . E . W . Taylor , Mus . Doc , W . M . j W . G . Taylor ,

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S . W . ; C . J . Nevitt , J . W . ; George Wormal , Sec . ; J . Mottram , D . C . ; W . Hall , I . G . ; P . H . Harston , Stwd . ; J . J . Tomlinson , Tyler ; F . Taylor , I . P . M . ; F . Woolley , P . M . ; E . J . Mousley , P . M . ; John Mottram , P . M . j Col . Foster Gough , Prov . Grand Master ; David Hollin , T . R . Worthington , and H . Riley . Visitors : Bros . Walter E . Allen , 419 ; W . H . Smith , A . Smith , E . W . Smith ,

and G . H . Newns , 347 . The lodge having been opened , the balance sheet was read and ordered to be printed , and the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Colonel Foster Gough , complimented the lodge upon its punctuality and its working , and thanked the brethren for their attendance at the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting and for the loan of their lodge furniture .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Covent Garden Chapter ( No . 1614 ) . — This new and progressive chapter met at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , on the iSth ult ., when there were present Comps . S . Hewett , M . E . Z . ; J . Cox , acting as H . ; F . Kedge , J . ; C . O . Burgess , Treas . ; G . Reynolds , Scribe E . ; J . Coltart , acting as Scribe N . ; W . Hancock , P . S . ; C . W . Frommholz , Stwd . ; R . F . Potter , Janitor ; J .

Rowe , G . H . Foan , G . A . Bergholz , A . Harris , J . D . Graham , J . Woodward , A . L . Bullen , W . Hoggins , and H . G . Walker . Visitors : A . Wilson , SgS ; and F . W . Buxton , 1 S 91 . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . Bro . Henry G . Walker , 1614 , was duly balloted for , approved , and exalted . Letters of regret at not being

able to be present were read from several companions , and also from three brethren who had been unanimously balloted for as exaltees . The election of Principals and Officers for the ensuing year then took place and Auditors appointed to Audit the accounts . A Past Principal ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Comp . S . Hewett , M . E . Z . The chapter was then closed , and the companions

adjourned to a capital repast , and after refreshing themselves the M . E . Z . gave the usual Royal Arch toasts in a few kind and brief words . To the toast of " The Visitors " Comp . A . Wilson , SgS , alluded to the excellent working in the chapter and wished it every success , and Comp . F . W . Buxton , 1891 , regretted he had not joined the chapter when it was started , for he

felt he was among old friends . The Treasurer , replying to his toast , said that he felt sure there was a prosperous time in store for the chapter , and the Scribe E . said he was sorry that the three exaltees had failed to be present , as they would have completed the original number of members for the first year , but he hoped they would be with them at the next meeting in October .

All had gone smooth and harmonious , and the companions of the chapter , both present and absent could congratulate themselves on the success of the chapter from its commencement in July last . The Janitor's toast brought the proceedings to a termination . Comps . W . Hoggins , J . Woodward , and F . W . Buxton , amused the companions with some capital singing .

SALTAIRE . Moravian Chapter ( No . 387 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall on the 2 nd ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . Woody , Z . ; J . L . Atherton , P . Z ., Prov . G . H ., as H . j John Tillotson , J . j J . T . Last , as P . S . ; John Niven , as S . N . ; Denby , Treas ., acting S . E . ; and others .

The chapter was duly opened , and a resolution of regret and sympathy with the widow and family of the late Comp . John Symonds , H ., who had died since the previous convocation , was carried in silence . Comp . Atherton was then elected H . for the residue of the current year , vice Comp .

Symonds , deceased . The ballot was then taken for Bro . J . Thornton , 2321 , which being in his favour , he was duly exalted by Comp . Atherton , Prov . G . H ., who also added the mystical lecture . Three candidates having been proposed for exaltation at the next convocation , the chapter was closed .

Lodgee And Chapters Of Instruction.

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CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . D . G . Imlay , W . M . ; Jas . Corp , S . W . ; J . B . Corp , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; C . E . Bulling , Treas . ; J . W . Drysdale , S . D . ; W . Baker , Sec , acting J . D . ; J . G . Cooper , I . G . ; Francisco Oviedo , F . Purkess ,

W . G . Cubitt , Morriss Evans , G . Pridmore , and W . Freemantle . Bro . F . W . Ershu , S . D . 194 , was a visitor . The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Francisco Oviedo , which was unanimous in favour of his being a joining member , and he was accordingly welcomed . Bro . Purkess volunteered to act as

candidate , and Bro . D . G . Imlay rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , the charge being delivered by Bro . Jas . Corp , S . W . The chair was then occupied by Bro . W . H . Kirby , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Imlay acting as W . M . elect , and also delivering the addresses to the officers upon investiture . Bro . F . W . Ershu , S . D . 194 ,

was proposed and seconded as a joining member . Bro . James Corp , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers , and announced that the work would be the ceremony of passing , an explanation of the tracing board , and the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was then closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . J . Banks , W . M . ; A . Williams , P . M ., S . W . ; E . Fox , J . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Davies , P . M ., S . D . ; "R .

Read , J . D . ; Bone , I . G . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx . ; F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 ; and others . The lodge was opened with the usual formalities , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Banks vacated the chair of W . M . in favour of the W . M . of the mother lodge . The ceremony of initiation

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was rehearsed . The 3 rd Section of the First Lecture w worked by the S . W ., the questions being put by Bro 1 Davies . Bro . A . Williams was elected W . M . for the n ' e , meeting , and the lodge was closed . xt h 5 YDE A K L ° DGE ( No . i 425 ) -A meeting was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ., at the Prince of Wal Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Harrow-road Pad dington , W ., when there were present Bros . n .

nin-P . M . 1425 , W . M . j W . Chappell , S . W . ; S . Barm . ' J . W ; W . H Chalfont , P . M . . 425 , Deputy Pn ^ S ' : G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . j H . Dehane , P . M , ° , Sec . j J . C . Conway , S . D . j W . Hillier , J . D . j M . R 0 ^' berg , I . G . j A . Cadbury Jone > , P . M . 1441 , Stwd -A Clark , G . F . Ginder , A . Finch , and T . Barnett . "' '

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minuter of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . " Th ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ginder bein candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second be & ree and after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of passin was rehearsed . Bro . Chalfont beinp- the ranrUrlai / T .. ^

lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Read with the assistance of the brethren , worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . Bro . Chappell was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Gellion for presiding that evening , which compliment was duly acknowledged . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 4 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel King-street , Hammersmith , W ., when there were nrpienf Bros . W . Hillier , W . M . j W . S . WhiteIey , S . W . ; Powell J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; T . W . BisW S . D . ; J . N . Baxter , J . D . ; W . 6 . Foster , I . G . ; j ' Davies , P . M . 169 ; M . Spiegel , P . M . 1981 j A . Williams P . M . 2090 j T . Willcox , P . M . j D . Stroud , P . M T Dyne , R . Reid , and J . Barber . ' " Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lod ^ e was ooened in the Second Degree , and Bro . R . Reid nffBr ;„„

himself as a candidate , the ceremony of passing . was rehearsed . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . W . G . Foster ' then rehearsed the 1 st Section of the Lecture , under the direction of Bro . J . Davies , P . M . 169 . Lodge was then resumed to the Third Degree . Bro . T . W . Biggs then rehearsed the 1 st Section of the Lecture , under the direction of Bro

J . Sims , P . M . S 34 . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Whiteley was unanimously elected W . M . for the 18 th instant . The W . M . rose for the third time , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . The Fifteen Sections will be worked in this lodge on the nth inst .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Town Hall , Westminster , when there were present Bros . K . White , W . M . j Hobbs , S . W . j Bonwick , J . W . j Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor j Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Budd , Asst . Sec . j Smith , J . D . j Hiscocks I . G . j Roberts ,

Badderley , Stutfield , and Piper . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Budd being the candidate . Bro . Piper , 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 . Piper being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Hobbs was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 1 st inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Comps . W . Hillier , M . E . Z . ; J . Davies , H . ; M . Spiegel , J . ; F . Craggs , S . E . j James Sims ,

P . Z ., S . N . j T . W . Biggs , P . S . j Joseph Cox , and others . The chapter having been opened , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed . The three incidental Lectures were given by the Principals in an impressive manner . Comp . John Davies was elected M . E . Z . for the next two meetings , and the chapter was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting was held on the 3 rd inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Harrow-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . T . Jobson , 733 , M . E . Z . ; ! J . C . Tilt , 1 st A . S . S 62 , H . j G . March , M . E . Z . 733 , ]¦> H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . j A . Finch , 854 . S . N . j W . H . Chalfont , H . 975 , P . S . j W . Hillier , S 34 , 1 st A . S . ; and W . Chappell , 753 . tne

The chapter was declared open , and the minutes 01 last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Chappell being candidate . A vote of thanks was unanimously carried to Comps . Jobson and Tilt for the very able manner they had rehearsed the duties of their respective chairs for the first time , which compliment was duly acknowledged by both . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

HAMPTON COURT . Mount Calvary Encampment ( D ) - " i "; summer meeting of this old encampment was held at tn Mitre Tavern on the 24 th ult . Among those present were Sir Knights T . Wood , E . C ; H . J . Lardner , Prelate , Capt . Walls , P . E . C ; Reg . N . Prower , C of L . ; vv-Maple , Herald j F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . E . C . J "

Hills , and Egbert Roberts , . , „ The minutes of the previous convocation having Dee read and confirmed , apologies for non-attendance were re ^ from Sir Knights Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . P ., & £ ; W . Paas , P . G . B . B . ; Maior V . 1 . Stohwasser , P-G-=- ~ <

Sir Love-Jones Parry , Bart ., G . Graveley , f- ^ Vwe . Slater , L . Steele , and manv others . A vote of condoieritc was passed to Sir Knight Steele on the recent death or wife . The encampment was then closed . Qf A pleasant excursion to Chertsey and Staines on on Bro . Tagg ' s steam launches was an enjoyable reatur the day ' s proceedings .