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• Old Dundee Lodge , No . iS . —The installation meeting of this old lodge ( which was founded in 1722 ) , was held at the London Tavern , Bishopgate-street , on Tuesday , the 1 st . inst ., when after raising Bro . R . S . Barker , the Installing Master , Bro . IL Browse , P . G . D ., in a capital style installed the new Master into the chair of K . S . After

the labours of the lodge-room , the brethren sat down to a well-served banquet , which was graced with the presence of several visitors , including Bros . J . Ll . Evans , President of the Board of General Purposes ; G . R . Crickmay , P . Prov . G . W . Dorset ; A . Holman , P . G . Steward ; W . Smith , P . Prov . G . D . Dorset ; R . Wentworth Little , Prov . G . Sec . Middlesex ; and among other brethren

present were , Bros . G Cox , P . M ., P . G . D . ; Dr . Marks , P . M . ; G . Burt , P . M ., P . Prov . G . W . Dorset ; Joseph Taylor , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward Middlesex ; J . Freeman , P . M . ; II . Ward , P . M . ; W Nye , P . M ., and Sec . ; J . Pike , P . M ., & c . ; F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , J . W ., & c . An extremely pleasant evening was spent , enlivened by some exquisite singing by Bro . J . Taylor ( Martial's epigram ,

'' Come , Chloe , to wit ) , and oilier brethren present . Bro . Evans responded for the Grand Officers , and Bro . Browse , P . G . D ., for the Past Masters , and at ten o'clock , codec being ordered , the brethren separated well satisfied with the installation meeting ofthe Old Dundee . Temple Lodge , No . 101 . —This numerous and influential lodge met onTuesday , last week atthe ShipandTurlleTav .,

when the esteemed and respected Master , the W . Bro . Joseph Tanner , in his usual effective manner , conferred the honour of M . M . on Bros . Levclt and Thomas , after which the lodge was resumed in the second degree , and leaving the chair he presented Bro . F . J . Cox to the W . Bro . James Bond , P . M ., and Treasurer , to receive at his handsthe benefit of installation . A board ofsixteen installed

Masters was then formed , and Bro . Cox was in lhe most masterly style , inducted into the chair of K . S ., by the Installing Master ; the board having adjourned , the W . M . appointed and invested his officers , viz . : Bros . Grimsby , S . W . ; Youll , J . W . ; Bond , P . M ., Treasurer ; Tanner , P . M ., Secretary ; Reynolds , S . D . ; Prince , J . D . ; Farthing , jun ., I . G . Thclodge was then closed and the brethren

adjourned to the banquet room , where they partook of one of Bro . George Painter's superb banquets , admirably served by Bro . Charles Painter , his brother , and assistants , the wines at this noted establishment of course need no enconium ; everything went as " merry as a marriage bell , " with the exception of the room being rather crowded , iu consequence of sixty-eight Masons ,

good and true , being present , including eighteen visitors , amongst whom we particularly noticed , Bros . Joseph Smith , P . G . Purs . ; Wescombe , P . M . ( 905 ); Playford , P . M . ( 30 ); several Provincial Grand Officers , and many others too numerous for our limited space . After the banquet a very elegant P . M . ' s jewel of solid gold , with

a suitable inscription , was presented in a very neat and appropriate speech , by the W . M . on behalf of the lodge , to the W . Bro . " Joseph Tanner , P . M ., in token of the unanimous approbation of the brethren for the great efficiency and liberality displayed by him during his year of office .

Lion aud Lamb Lodge , No , 192 . —This lodge met at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., Bro . E . Roberts , W . M ., in the chair , supported by his officers , as follows , Bros . G . Kenning , S . W . ; ] . G . Marsh , P . M . and Sec , as J . W . ; W . Goodyer , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Trott , S . D . ; George Abbott , J . D . ; A . J . Dickenson , I . G . ; Geo . Newman , Steward . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the

last meeting read and confirmed , the lodge was then opened in the second and third degrees , and Bros . II . Griffin and T . Fisher , being present , were raised to lhe sublime degree of M M . The lodge having been resumed in the second degree , Bros . S . Lucas and A . F . Iselton , were passed to the degree of F . C . ; the lodge was then resumed in lhe first degree , and Mr . Hopkins being present , ( after having

been approved by ballot , ) was regularly initiated into Ancient Freemasonry , the ceremonies being worked by the W . M ., in a very efficient manner . Other business of the lodge having been disposed of , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . Amongst the members present were Bros . Chas . Hosgood , P . M . ; C . Arkell , K . Taylor , R . E . Bright , T . Cohu , R . G . Dixon , Geo . Parker , J . Hyde , S . Haynes , S . Fitzjohn , W . Younger , J .

McKicrnan , R . J . Siau , J . Glinnan , J . R . France , J . Elliott , J . Kent , C . D . Page , li . Rafl ' e , C . Cann , B . Massland , W . R . Baker , II . Davis , and J . Harvey . The brethren retired lo an excellent banquet , served in the Pillar-room , which was presided over by Bro . K . Roberts , the respected W . M ., in an able manner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to with much effect , Bro . W . Jaques , P . G . Steward , returning thanks for the D . G . Masler and the Grand Officers . The

evening was as usual happily spent , and much enlivened by some excellent songsfi-om liros . Hervey P . M ., Skinner , and other brethren . The Tyler ' s toast brought the evening to a close at an early hour . The visitors who honoured the lodge with their company on this occasion , were Ilros . Jaques , P . M , 2 S , P . G . S . ; Chas . ( billon , 26 ; John Skinner , 40 ; T . W . Turner , 205 ; R . II . Whiteman , P . M ., 256 ; H . J . Ingram , 860 , and D . R . Still , 1203 .

Lodge of Stability , No . 217 . —This lodge met at Anderton's Hotel , Flect-slrcet , on Tuesday , 1 st inst ., at 4 p . m ., Bro . E . Hughes , W . M ., in the chair . Afler confirmation of minutes of regular lodge and emergency , Messrs . Chippingdiilc and Hall were duly initialed into the Ancient Mysteries , and Bro . James , S . W ., was installed in the chair as W . M ., by his predecessor . Bros . Samuels ,

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G . S . L ., and Wright , P . G . D ., Herts , complimented the Installing Master on the manner in which the ceremonies had been performed . Bro . Muggeridge , P . G . S . B ., Preceptor of Stability Lodge of Instruction , announced to the brethren that the anniversary festival of the lodge of instruction will be held at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridgestreet , Blackfriars , on Friday , 29 th April , at 5 . 30 p . m .,

when the lecture of the first degree will be worked in sections . Bro . Taylor , P . M . and U . S ., informed the brethren that his list at the recent festival had been succesful beyond his first anticipations , the lodge and its members having supported him to the extent of . £ 44 odd . Bro . Sillifant stated that he had sent in his name to act as Steward to represent the Girls' School , and he trusted lhe

brethren of the lodge would support him by contributing to his list in the same liberal manner as they had to that of Bro . P . M . Taylor . The officers appointed and invested were Bros . Truscott , S . W . ; Hart , J . W . ,- Brodcy , P . M ., Treas . ; G . A . Taylor , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; Bland , ( pro .

tem . for Drumvnond , absent ) , S . D . ; Belcher , J . D . ; and Warsap , I . G . The visitors were Bros . Wright , P . G . D ., Herts ; Ashwell , P . M ., Neptune , 22 ; Cunningham , 22 ; Hart , Mount Moriah , 34 ; West , Nelson , 700 ; Hawker , P . M ., Royal Oak , 871 ; Walters , W . M ., 871 ; Cannon , W . M ., Temperance in tlie East , S 9 S .

Royal Alfred Lodge , No . 7 S 0 . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 21 st ult ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew . The lodge was opened in due form , the W . M .. Bro . LiUlcwood , having taken the chair , a ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . William Henry Pennington , and it being unanimously in his favour he was duly initialed into the Order . Two brethren were

raised to the third degree , and one brother was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . This being the first time the W . M . lind occupied the chair since , installation , every ceremony was admirably and impressively worked . The brethren then sat down to a very excellent banquet , provided in Bro . Banks' well-known style . The usual loyal

and Masonic toasts were given , also that of the visitors , who were Bros . Whiting and Edmunds , of Vitruvian , No . 87 . The brethren then separated , a very agreeable afternoon waS passed ; the brethren returned to town early , as many members of this lodge are ofthe musical and theatrical profession .

British Oak Lodge , 1 V 0 . S 31 . —ThislodgemctonMonday , 30 lhult ., at their usual place of meeting Mile-end . Present : Bros . W . Kelly , W . M . ; C . W . Ovitls . S . W ., W . M .-elect : Barnett , J . W . ; Spucrcr , S . D . ; Williams , J . D . ; Hackwel ! , I . G . ; Hekkell , Sec . ; Suffickl , Treas ., and many other brethren . The minutes being read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Tlicophilus

Hallett , Thomas Rose , and Richardson , which proved in their favour , . ind they were duly initialed . The lodge was were opened in the second degree , the ceremony of installation was proceeded with , nnd Bro . C . W . Ovilts , S . W ., and W . M .-elect , was duly installed . Bro . Hamilton , P . M ., was the Installing Master , and the ceremony was performed in . 1 most excellent maimer . The

W . M . then appointed hisofiiccrs as follows : —Bros . James Barnett , S . W . ; II . Spcercr , J . W . ; Tlio . Suffield , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Hekkell , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Williams , S . D . ; Ilackwell , J . D . ; Hemming , I . G ., Hoare , Tyler . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation . The brethren lo lhe number of nearly 50 then retired lo a banquet , which gave the hostess , Mrs . llemmingway , great credit .

Royal Oak Lodge , No . 871—The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 261 . 1 nit ., al the Royal Oak Tavern , High-street , Deptford , Bro . F . Walters ! W . M ., in the chair . The lodge being opened and the minutes confirmed , a ballot was taken for the admission of Messrs . G . Harvey and R . Harris , inlo the Order , Bros . Simmons , Rattle , Dawc , and Parkcs , were passed , lo the

third degree , Bro . Lcllon , to the degree of a Fellow Craft , all the ceremonies being perfectly rendered . This being the night for the election of W . M ., Bro . -J . Truclove , P . J . W ., was elected ; II . A . Collington , P . M ., re-elected Treasurer ; J . L . Winn , P . M ., Tyler , ( lie was not present

from ill health , and died on lhe 271 I 1 ullo . Afler many months intense suffering from consumption ) , and the lodge was then closed . The visitors were Bros . T . Arnold , P . M . ( 141 ) ; W . Roebuck , W . M . ( 4 & D , P . G . B . ; D . A . Davis , P . AI . ( 781 ) ; N . C . Holm ( 781 ) , J . Abseil ( S 13 ) , and several others .

Upton Lodge , No . 1227 . —An emergency meeting of this new but rapidly increasing lodge was held on Wednesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Spotted Dog , Upton , Essex , the W . M ., Bro . Benj . Picking , in the chair . The lodge being opened , a ballot was taken for Bro . R . Carruthers , of lhe Lodge of Prosperity , No . 65 , as a joining member , which was unanimously in his favour . Ballots were then

and approved for Messrs . W . II . Allen , Alfred Hollham , and Joseph Robert Ross ( wine merchant ) , who were duly initiated inlo the Order . Bros , Bancs and Clarkson being candidates for the second degree , having answered the necessary questions retired , and on their re-admission were passed to the degree ot Fellow Craft . The lodge was

then closed , and lhe brethren adjourned to a very excellent banquet , provided by ISro . Vausc . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and complimentary toasts and speeches followed . The visitors were , Bros . Cook , 65 , and Poll 65 . After passing a very agreeable and harmonious evening the brethren returned to town earlv .

PROVINCIAL . WARIUNUTON . —Lodge of Lights , No . 14 S . —The regular monthly meeting of the above lodge was held at lhe Masonic Rooms , Sankey-strcet , on Monday evening last . The W . M . Bro . William Smith , was supported bv Bros .

B . P . Coxon , S . W . ; Jas . Jackson , J . W . ; | ohn Bowes , P . M ., & c . ; II . B . White , P . M ., & c . : Rev . " J . . Porter , S . D . ; P . Pcarse , J . D . ; John Harding , I . G . : W . D . Finney , I . P . M . ; Rev . II . P . Stedman , Dr . Pennington , Dr . Cooper , W . II . Robinson , T . M . Pattison , Org . ;

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R . Johnson , W . S . Hawkins , W . Richardson , John Wilson , C . Woods , W . Woods , T . Morris , W . IL Spring , Capt . Reynolds , John Pierpoint , Geo . Blackhurst , A . F . Huttmann , Jas . Hannah , Jas . Johnson , Tyler . Yisitors , Bros . II . Reid , 86 ; E . Roberts , P . J . Edleston , W . Crompton , A . Aukland , 1230 . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W .

Haddock Robinson being a candidate for promotion , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , Bro . Robinson readmitted and passed by Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., & c . The lodge was closed in the 2 nd degree , when the W . M . requested the Secretary to slate the special business , which was to consider the desirability of upholding a Masonic Ball . After full discussion ,

it was unanimously resolved to hold a ball on 1 hursday , February 24 th . Three gentlemen were proposed "as fit and proper persons , " and two as joining members . There being no further business , the lodge was closed . LEICESTER . —St John's Lodge , No . 279 . —A regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . The first

business was to confirm the minutes of the . last regular meeting and of a lodge of emergency , including a vote of ^ 10 towards the repairs and enlargement of the organ in lhe hall . The meeting was numerously attended , nearly fifty brethren being present , including the newlv-appointed P . G . M ., Bro . Kelly , and the W . M ., " Bro . Stanley . A dispensation was rend for the initiation of seven candidates ,

after which a ballot was taken for Captain Philip Peter Pen-in Goodchild , Mr . Robert Overton , jun .,-Julius St . Thomas Clarke , M . P ., Mr . Richard Blankley , Mr . Geo . Sanlcr , and Mr . Thomas Horton Kirby , all of whom were duly elected , ar . d were severally initiated' into our mysteries , together with Mr . Frank Billingsley Williams , elected at the Inst regular lodge . After the lodge was

closed , the brethren idjourned to refreshment . Among the brethren present as visitors was Bro . E . II . Mackney , of No . 89 , who delighted the brethren by his brilliant performance on the violin . In responding to the toast of the newly-initiated candidates , Capt . Goodchild expressed how gratified and impressed he was with what he had witnessed of the beauties of the Order , and his determination to become a zealous Mason .

READING . —Lodge of Union , No . 414 . —The annual installation of the " W . M . of this lodge , took place on Tuesday last week , at the Lodge in the Grey Friars-road . The proceedings were of more than usual interest , and additional ee / a ' t was given to the occasion by the presence ofR . W . l ' . G . M ., Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P . Tlie Hon . Baronet has , ns our readers are aware , only

been recently appointed P . G . M . for Berks and Bucks , but he has shown so much zeal and energy in the discharge of his duties that lhe Province seems likely to become a much more important one , in n Masonic point of view , than it has been . In addition lo the R . W . P . G . M ., the following were amongst the brethren present : —The Rev . Sir J . W . Haves , Bart ., P . G . C . and I ) . Prov . G . M . ;

W . T . Mercer , P . Prov . G . M . for China ; the Rev . Arthur Roberts , P . M ., 414 ; Jason Saunders , W . M ., "Alfred" 340 ; the Rev . A . P . Purcy-Cust , P . M . ; E . A . Bailey , P . M . ; W . Biggs , P . M . ; Sir John Conroy , Bart ., ' 357 ; the Rev . R . J . Simpson , G . C . ; W . W . Moxhay , P . M . ; W . Wecdon , P . M . ; J . Old , P . M . ; G . Body , P . M . ; C . Smith , P . M . ; A . Sellar , P . M . ;

A . Beale , P . M . ; R . C . Hurley , W . M . ; J . Dew , P . M ., 694 . The number of Past Masters present was unusually ln ' rge , there being abont twenty in the lodge . Previous to the installation of the W . M ., a Brother was raised . The ceremony was admirably performed by the W . M . of the Lodge of Union , Bro . J . T . Blowers , who has made a very efficient and popular W . M . during the past

year . The installation of the W . M .-elect , Bro . J . W . Hounslow , was then gone through in very impressive style by Bro . Moxhay . Tlie following officers were then invested with the customary insignia—Bro . R . Bradley , S . W . ; Bro . J . A . Strnchan , J . W . ; Bro . the Rev . A . V . Purcy-Cust , Chaplain ; Bro . Body , Treasurer ; Bro . Leaver , Secretary ; Bro . A . F . M . Druce , S . D . ; Bro .

Weiglitman , J . D . ; Bro . Joseph Morris , D . C . ; Bro . Strickland ; Organist and Steward ; Bro . Kinnersley , I . G . ; and Bro . Hemmings , Tyler . The ceremonies in Ihe lodge were rendered additionally pleasing and effective by some very excellent vocal and instrumental music , under the conductorship of Bro . Strickland . At the conclusion of the business in the lodge , the brethren

adjourned to the George Hotel , where a banquet was well served by Bro . Ponlin . The chair was taken by Bro . J . W . Hounslow , W . M . In the course of the evening several speeches were delivered , but they had , for the most part , reference to the Ritual of Masonry , and it would therefore be improper to give any report of them . It may , however , be said that the speakers paid high

tribute to the manner in which the ceremonies had been performed by the Installing Master ( Bro . Moxhay ) and Bro . Blowers . Amongst those who spoke in the course ofthe evening , were the W . M ., Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., the Rev . Sir John Hayes , the Rev . A . P . Purey-Cust , the Mayor of Reading ( Bro . Spokes ) , the Rev . R . J . Simpson ( Rector of St . Clement Danes ) , & c , & c . The

banquet was one of the most successful ever given in Reading , aud the proceedings throughout the day were of a most agreeable character . LEICESTER , —John of Gaunt Lodge , No . 523 .- An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Freein isons' Hall , on Friday evening , the 4 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . 'Poller , W . M ., about forty brethren

being present , including Bros . Kelly , P . G . M . ; Rev . J . Spittal , Duff , and Goodyer , P . M . ' s ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , Rev . John Halford , and others . A ballot was taken for Sir Henry St . John Halford , Bart ., of Wisto . v , and Albert Pell , Esq ., M . P . for the Southern Division ofthe County , who were severally initiated by the W . M . in a very efficient manner , after which lie delivered the lecture on the tracing-board , and the charges . A candidate having