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P . M . ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . F . F . Foulkes , P . M . 292 ; Isaac Smith , P . M . 897 ; J . C . Robinson , P . M . 249 , P . G . Stwd . ; D . M . Gaskin , P . P . G . T . ; G . Morgan , P . P . G . D . ; J . H . Barrow , P . P . G . D . ; J . M'Tear , P . G . D . C ; R . Foote , P . P . G . T . ; W . H . Veevers , P . M . 594 ; J . C Hallwood , S . W . 1505 ; W . J . Fleetwood , P . M . 1713 . ; P . Thomas , P . M . 1505 ;

J . Taylor , P . M . 1276 ; R . Bottomley , P . P . G . D . C ; Dr . Judson . P . M . 1070 ; J . B . Sparks , P . M . 13 S 9 ; J . Pendleton , P . M . ; and others . Bro . Dr . H . Pitts afterwards very effectively installed the W . M .-elect , Bro . W . B . Pitts , who was presented by Bros . Stirzaker and Delamere , P . M . 's , after which the following officers were invested : Bros . Dr . O . G . B .

Limrick , I . P . M . ; T . Airey , S . W . ; H . Peers , J . W . ; L . Bagnall , Treas . ( re-elected ); E . T . Ingham , D . C . ; J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; J . Gresham , S . D . ; W . Naylor , J . D . ; W . J . Gilchrist , I . G . ; G . Brebner , J . Tarbuck , T . Docherty , and F . T . Parry , Stwds . ; and R . Neville was re-elected Tyler , A capital musical programme was given after dinner ,

which was well put on by Bro . Capper , and , during the evening ' s proceedings a handsome P . M . jewel was presented to Bro . Dr . Limrick on behalf of the lodge . ^ Bros . S . Kirkham , E . Edwards , J . Heginbotham , T . Fargher , and N . F . Burt most creditably rendered the musical items , under the direction of Bro . J . P . Bryan . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool .

SANDOWN . —Sandown Lodge ( No . 1869 ) . — A .. number of visiting brethren joined the members of this lodge at the installation meeting held on Thursday , the 20 th December , at the Masonic Hall , Wilkes-road , when , after the lodge had been opened by Bro . Dr . Barker , W . M ., the W . M . elect , Bro . J . H . McQueen ( twice W . M . of No .

n ) , was impressively installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . A . Shaw , P . M . The officers invested by Bro ; McOueen for the ensuing year were Bros . Dr . Barker , I . P . M ., ; G . W . S . Withers , S . W . ; G . T . Cluett , J . W . ; J . Bunt , jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; W . P . Hoskens , Sec . ; VV .

Cluett , S . D . j H . H . Izod , J . D . ; W . B . Martin , D . C . ; T . G . Addley , I . G . ; A . G . Prickett , Org . ; W . J . Davidson and T . Ford , Stwds . ; and A Callaway , Tyler . After the business was concluded , the brethren partook of an excellent banquet in the Town Hall .

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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 2 {) . —A meeting was held at Bro . Harvey's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road , on Friday , the 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . Deaton , W . M . elect 35 , W . M . ; J . R . Harnell , S . W . ; Elliott , J . W . ; Dickeson , S . D . ; C . J . Gnwes , J . D . ; Thompson , I . G . ; Baker , P . M ., Preceptor ; Wingham , W . M . 2 {; Blundell , P . M . ; Pratt , P . M . ; W . G . Cannon , W . M . 1922 ; W . Roots , 1293 ; A . Wingham , 2 <; Harvey . P . M . ; and R . J . Harnell . Bro . Wingham , P . M . 25 , worked the ceremony ot installation .

On rising for the first time , Bros . W . G . Cannon , W . M . 1922 ; W . Roots , 1373 ; and A . Wingham , 2 { , were elected joining members . On rising for the second time , Bro . J . R . Harnell was elected W . Master for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers . On rising for the third time , Bro . Baker , P . M ., proposed "That a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Wingham , P . M ., for the excellent manner in which he had worked the ceremony of installation ; " seconded by Bro . J . R . Harnell , sen ., and carried

unanimously . Bro . Wingham , P . M ., maae a suitable reply . It was proposed by Bro . Harvey , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Dickeson , P'M ., * ' That a Committee be elected to revise the by-laws of the lodge of instruction "—carried unanimously . Proposed by Bro . Pratt , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Dickeson , P . M ., " That five be appointed on the Committee . " Proposed "That Bros . Wingham , P . M . ; Dickeson , P . M . ; Pratt , P . M . ; Groves , P . M . ; R . j . Harnell , jun ., and Deaton , Sec , be the Committee "—carried unani mously .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was hed on the 2 nd inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Goldfinch , W . M . ; Evans , S . W . ; G . Holland , J . W . j Brindley , P . M ., Preceptor ; Clarkson , Sec ; Mimms . S . D . ; Coombs , j D . ; J . Ray , I . G . ; Weekcs , Tyler ; C . Taylor , P . M . ; Strip , Badderly , Luckhurst , Hobbs , Bailey , Smales , H . Holland , Wing , Bowen , and Quick . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor , assisted by the

brethren , worked the ist Section of the Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the Preceptor worked the ist Section of the Lecture . The W . M . answered the questions of the 5 th Section of the Lecture . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Smales candidate . Bro , Evans was elected W . M . for the next meeting . It was proposed that Bro . Mimms , W . M . of the mother lodge , be invited to work the ceremony of installation on Wednesday , the 16 th inst . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros . C . B . Shemmonds , W . M . ; J . D . Graham , S . W . ; James Rowe , J . W . ; ] . Greenaway , acting as Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec . ; F . W . Cash , S . D . ; H . Price , J . D . j D . C . Smith , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; F . W . Buxton , P . Frangellucci , F . Ktdge , W . Hancock , [ and J . E . Spurrell .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Greenway , acting Preceptor , worked the 1 st , and 2 nd , Section of the First Lecture . Bro . F . W . Buxton , having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . W . Hancock worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . ' On rising for the first time , Bro . E . A . G . Smith , 177 , and Bro . J . E . Spurrell were unanimously elected joining members , being proposed by Bro . H , Price ,

and seconded by Bro . J . D . Graham . On rising for the second time , Bro . J . D . Graham was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . acting Preceptor proposed that a hearty and cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . C . B . Shemmonds for the very able manner in which he had

occupied the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction , and also for the clear way he had worked the ceremony of initiation . Seconded by Bro . Hancock , carried unanimously . The W . M , made a suitable reply . The usual New Year ' s Gifts were unanimously voted to Bro . T . E , Weeks , Tyler , and Bro . Tooley , serving brother . Nothing further offering for the good ot Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . I 7 gi ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the VVheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . Woodard , VV . M . ; Jennings , S . W . ; Cavers , J . W . ; John Davies , Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; Cross , S . D . ; Josey , P . M ., J . D . ; Ridglcy , I . G . ; Sims , P . M . ; W . Williams , P . M . 1791 ; T . H . Wood , P . M . ; Martineau , Cockrill , Higginson , Arnott , Craggs , Head , and Cotton . Bro . Blazey , P . M . 1490 , Bengal , was a visitor . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,

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Bro . Higginson candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Cross , who rehearsed the ceremony of passing . Bro . Arnott , candidate , having answered the questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony was completed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren . Bro . Blazey was elected a joining member . Bro . Jennings was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 3012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , or . Saturday , the sth inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Brown , Sec , VV . M . ; T . Wilcocks , S . W . ; T . W . Biggs , j . W " . ; M . Spiegel , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; H . D . Aslett , acting Sec ; J . Wood , P . M ., S . D . ; A . H . Salter , J . D . ; D . S . Long , I . G . j Hvde , A . Williams , Wilkins , H . Clark , and R . H . Wimpey . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . A . Williams being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Hyde being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Speigel , P . M ., assisted by the brethren , worked the ist Section of the Lecture . Bro . Wilcocks was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Presenl : Bros . Piper , W . M . ; Badderly , S . W . ; Rymer , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Evans , S . D . ; Hobbs , J . D . ; Abbott , I . G . ; Green , P . M . ; Bristow , Edwards , F . Purnell , Roberts , and Shaw . 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 . Bristow being the candidate . Bro . Purnell , 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 . Purnell being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Badderly was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual meeting was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . K . ) , when there were present Bros . Poole , W . M . ; Hudson , S . W . ; Steele , | . W . ; Westlev , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec ; Smith , S . D . ; Wright , J . D . ; " Garland , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Sherring , Cochrane , Newton , Moore , Hill , Chapman , Mitchell , Esling , Folkard , Jones , Lingley , and Gatliff . 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 and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree , The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , wtih Bro . Jones as candidate . Bro . Westley took the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of installation , with Bro . Sherring as W . M . elect , the lodge being resumed to the Second Degree . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and Bro . Sherring was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., and was saluted and proclaimed in the usual manner , the

lodge being resumed at each Degree , Bro . sherring appointed and invested his officers . Bro . Westley gave the usual charges . Bro . Esling , W . M . elect 1331 , assumed the chair , and appointed and invested officers . Bro . Lingley , VV . M . 13 J 1 , gave the addresses . Bro . Poole resumed the chair , and rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Russell was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

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FIDELITY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall on Friday , the 4 th inst . Amongst those present were—Comps . A . T . Pearce , M . E . Z . ; Joseph Heming , H . ; Chas . Greenwood , Prov . G . S . E . Surrey , J . j A . W . G . Weeks , Treas . ; W . E . Williams , S . W . ; C E . Birch , P . S . ; Wm . Radcliffe , ist A . S . j J . B . Stevens ,

D . C . j Rev . Jas . Amos , P . Z . j F . McDougall , P . Z . ; G . Cowdrell . P . Z . j F . Graves , P . Z . j T . C . Walls , P . Z . j P . Cochrane , H . J . Lardner , S . Hinkley Kinsey , J . Withers , A . H . Larcome , W . Hale Hilton , G . T . Bell , and VV . J . Collens . Visitors : Comps . D . Haslett , P . Z . 145 ; Fredk . Williams , S . N . 1237 ; W . D . Merritt , P . G . H . Essex ; W . Poole , 1572 ; R . Goffin , P . Z . 1572 ; and W . W . Lee , 1524 .

The convocation having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . The installations were then proceeded with , and the following companions were inducted into their respective chairs by Comp . Pearce , l . P . Z . : Comps . J . Heming , M . E . Z . ; Chas . Greenwood , H . ; and W . J . Collens , J . The following officers were invested : Comps . A . W . G . Weeks , Treas . ; W . E . Williams , S . E . ; C E .

Birch , S . N . ; W . Radcliffe , P . S . ; Sims , ist A . S . ; Larcome , 2 nd A . S . ; Kinsey , D . C . ; Goddard , Janitor . A further sum of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls to complete a life governorship , one guinea to each of the Old People's Fund , and one guinea to the

Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The convocation was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the Drawing Room of Freemasons' Tavern , where an excellent banquet was served . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were subsequently given , and received by the companions with the customary

heartiness . Comp . Pearce , I . P . Z ., said that having inducted their M . E . Z . into the chair he occupied , it was his privilege to propose the next toast , which was " The Health of Comp . J . Heming , M . E . Z . " There was no member of the chapter more entitled to that title than Comp . Heming , for he had performed the work leading up to the chair in the manner

in which it ought to be done . Their M . E . Z . had stolen into the hearts of the companions , and had made them feel that which they would like to feel with regard to every companion they esteemed and regarded . He was proud that Comp . Heming had arrived at the chair , and hoped it would act as a stimulus to those young Royal Arch Masons who had been exalted into that old and revered chapter .

The M . E . Z . would add another year of lustre to their good old chapter , and had the good wishes of all for a prosperous term of office . Comp . J , Heming , M . E . Z ., having returned thanks , said he considered it a great honour to preside over the chapter . He had spent some years in it , and , without any want of truthfulness , could say that he had never spent such satisfactory evenings as in the chapter . The geniality and

kindness that had always characterised the Fidelity Chapter had been remarkable . He hoped that before the end of the year , the companions working with him would be able to show that they knew their work . In giving "The l . P . Z , " the M . E . Z . said it was the custom to present the retiring Principal with a jewel for the services rendered during his year of office . He need not , however , say one word on behalf of Comp . Pearce , for he

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had endeared himself to the companions during the many years he had been a member of the chapter , and had filled every office well and worthily . Now that Comp . Pearce had arrived at the end of his term of office , he carried with him the good wishes and kindly remembrances of all the members . It was a pleasing duty to present the I . P . M . with the jewel , and . the companions sincerely trusted

he would live many years to wear it , and that as long as he lived he would remain a member of the chapter . Comp . Pearce , I . P . Z ., said it was a particularly pleasing moment to him to rise to respond for the toast of the l . P . Z . of one of the oldest chapters in existence—having passed its centenary . It must at all times be gratifying to a member of a chapter or lodge to pass through the several

offices into the position he held . When he was exalted he was particularly and peculiarly impressed with ^ the ceremony , and that impression was not eradicated to the present day . It was in reality the Master Masons' Degree completed , and he could say that the fact of his being exalted had led him to look oftenerinto the grand old Book than he did before . He was not ashamed to confess

that , and he could place his hand upon his heart and say , it was a fact that Masonry had not done him harm , but , on the contrary , had done him good . It had brought him into contact with men whom he would never have known , and those whom he was always glad to see . Royal Arch Masonry had done for him that which he hoped it would do . He was glad to find the chapter

flourishing , and that there were men coming on who would fill the offices with honour and add lustre to it . What he had done had been for love of the chapter , and Royal Arch Masonry , and he had been well repaid . He should prize the jewel as conveying good wishes from every member , and hoped the wish of the M . E . Z . would be realised , and that he would live for many years to be a member of

the chapter . Although he had passed the chair , the interest of the chapter would not be lost sight of , for he would do all he could to promote it . He thanked them for the manner in which he had been received during his year , and he hoped the M . E Z . would have as pleasant a time of office as he had had . "The Visitors" was next given in cordial terms by the

M . E . Z ., and ably responded to by Comps . Goffin , Merritt , and Haslett . Comp . C . Greenwood , H ., in responding to the toast of "H . and J ., " said the companions had listened to such eloquent speeches , that any words falling from his lips would be " flat , stale , and unprofitable . " His feelings were those of thankfulness . He had filled various offices in that

chapter , and in whatever position he found himself he would endeavour to do his duty to the best of his ability , and emulate those who had gone before . He considered it a high honour to hold his present position , and hoped that at the end of the year he should have earned their approbation . Comp . W . J . Collens , J ., in a humorous speech , also

replied . Comp . McDougall , P . Z ., replied for " The P . Z . 's , " after which " The Officers" was given . Comp . Weeks , Treas ., assured the M . E . Z . and companions , in reply , of his intention to continue to exert his

interests for the benefit of the chapter . Comp . Radcliffe , P . S ., said he deemed it a high honour to be connected with that chapter . Whatever humble abilities were invested in him were the property of the chapter , and would be devoted to its best interests . The Janitor ' s toast closed a pleasant evening .

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . — A convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street . Present : Comps . G . VV . Knight , M . E . Z . ; H . Dickey , H . j T . C . Edmonds , J . ; J . C . Smith . l . P . Z . ; W . M . Stiles , P . Z ., S . E . ; G . Mordey , acting S . N . ; F . Silvester , P . S . ; Little , D . C ; B . Kauffman , Stwd . ; R . Whiting , Janitor ;

Hawtrey , Sadler , Green , Coste , Hosegood , Price , and others . Chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . There being no exaltee , the _ M . E . Z . closed the chapter , and , with the companions , adjourned to supper . After the usual loyal toasts , the companions joined the M . E . Z . in spending an harmonious evening . Comp . J . C .

Smith , P . Z ., presided at the pianoforte . The M . E . Z . proposed the toasts of ' "'The Principals , H . and J ., " " The Past P . Z . 's , " and " The Officers , Sec . " Comp . Kauffman , Stwd ., thanked the companions for their liberality in supporting his list ( he acting as Steward for the chapter for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ) , hoping the absent members would be as liberal as those present had been .

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STAR CHAPTER ( No . i 27 J ) . r-The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 4 II 1 inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps T . Grummant , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; Eedlc , H . ; VV . Briant , ( . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; Oldfield , S . N . ;" C . H . Stone , P . S . ; Benedetti , A . S . ; H . Vickery , P . Z . ; Acocks , H . Martin , Whitby , J . Vickery , and Addington .

The chapter was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Acocks personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , when Comps H . Vickery , P . Z . 1269 , and J . Vickery , 1269 , were admitted members , after which the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for ihe second time , and Comp . Eedle was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and the chapter was closed .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

BIRTHS . BUTLIN . —On the 2 nd inst ., at So , Talfourd-road , Camberwell , the wife of the Rev . W . G . B . Butlin , B . A ., of a daughter . BAKER . —On the 9 th inst ., at 6 , Morella-road , Wandsworthcommon , S . W ., the wife of Horace C . W . Baker , of a daughter . DEATHS .

FROOM . —On the 7 th inst ., at Vivian House , Seven Sisters ' - road , Caroline , the beloved wife of Bro . W . H . Froom . SNOW ' . —On the 5 th inst ., Bro . G . M . E . Snow , of Leytonstone , Essex , aged 63 years .