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firmation of the minutes o £ the previous meeting , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Keyloi k personating the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Decree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Faulkner being the candidate . Lodge was called off , and , on resuming , was advanced to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and , all business being ended , the lodge was closed . The annual banquet is fixed to take place on Thursday , the ist prox ., at Bro . F . Morgans ' , the White Swan Hotel , Deptford .
TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the Duke of York Tavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford . Present : Bros . Talbot , W . M . ; Akehurst , jun ., S . W . ; Akehurst , sen ., J . W . ; Milbourn , Preceptor ; Vellenoweth , Sec ; Borrett , S . D . ; J . G . Dale , J . D . ; Philips , I . G . j Faulkner , Walters , Leng , Lazarus , Keylock , Cracknell , and Priest . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation
was rehearsed , by the W . M ., Bro . Lazarus personating the candidate . The 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Lazarus , Walters , Borrett , and Milbourn respectively , each assisted hy the brethren . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Priest , 144 6 , was unanimously elected a member , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the
second time , and Bro . Akehurst , jun ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the Auditors' report was received and adopted . The annual election of officers then took place , Bros . Milbourn , Dale , and Vellenoweth being unanimously re-elected as Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary respectively . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
ZETLAND LODGE ( No . Jii ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . C . Sheppard , P . M . 1366 , 2 : 02 , W . M . ; T . Casley , 1693 , S . W . ; 1 . K . R- Cama , 2105 :, 2202 , I . W . ; E . R . Smith , 1044 , S . D . ; W . F . Hall , 193 , J . D . ; John Bartlett , 1637 , I . G . ; E . C . Mulvey , 179 , 788 , 2202 , Preceptor ; C . A . Itter , 1897 , 2191 , Sec . j C . Parsons , W . M . 1607 ; W . F . Higgins , 1563 ; C . Blumruder , 179 ; O . Enderlein , 179 ; H . J . Hazel , 16 93 ; F . J .
Holden , 2202 j and J . J . Robinson , 788 . The 1 idge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . C . Blumruder acting as candidate . Bro . Otto Enderlein having offering himself as a candidate for passing , answered the usual questions , and was duly examined and
entrusted . The lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bros . C . Parsons , W . M " . 1637 , and H . F . Higgins , 1563 , were unanimously elected joining members . It was proposed , seconded , and carried , that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week ; the officers were appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 4 th inst . at the Six Bells Hotel , Qu . en-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . J . Collings , P . M ., W . M . ; W . C . Williams , S . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., J . W . ; W . J . Coplestone , Treas . ; D . S . Long , Sec ; A . Williams , S . D . ; F . Craggs , J . D . ; H . F . Williams , I . G . ; . J . Davis , 169 ; R . H . Williams , W . M . 1767 ; G . Swan , S . D . 863 ; D . Stroud , W . M . 2045 ; J . Bates , 1 S 12 ; P . Cronin , 1512 ; and N . Mitchell , 1275 . Visitors : Bros . S . Cochrane
P . M . 1056 ; G . Ebbutt , 2090 ; T . S . Thornton , 2090 ; G . E . Higginson , 1971 ; R . Jourdan , 1201 ; and H . W . Coplestone , 704 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The First Lecture was then worked , under the direction of the W . M . The W . M . having risen , all the visiting brethren were unanimously elected members o £ the lodge . The lodge was then closed . The Sections of the Second and Third Lecture will be worked to-day ( Friday ) .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1423 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 7 U 1 inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . H . Wood , VV . M . 1642 , W . M . j J . R . Allman , S . W . ; E . F . Ferris , W . M . 1543 , l * . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; A . W . Thompson , S . D . ; H . Moss , J . D . ; W . Chappie , I . G . ; O . W . Battley , Stwd . ; W . J . Mason , acting Preceptor ; Dr . Inglebv-Mackenzie , P . M . 372 , 30 " ? ( S . C ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; W . Thomas , W . M . elect 2045 ; F . E . Vnwler
, P . M . 1603 ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 142 ;; T . C . Thomson , W . M . 1697 ; M . Speigel , P . M . 188 : J . Smith , and M . Rosenberg . Visitors : Bros . Thomas Grant , 1425 ; and A . Fleischheuer , 1744 . 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 . Grant being candidate . Bro . Geo . Read was
re-elected Treasurer and Preceptor , and Bro . H . Dehane Secretary for the ensuing twelve months , and the b ) claws were read . Bros . Battley , Mason , and Allman were elected Auditors , and Bros . Grant and Fleischheuer were elected members . Bro . Thomas presented the lodge of instruction with a set of tracing boards , and received a vote of thanks . Bro . Allman was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 8 th inst ., when there were present Bros . F . Williams VV . M . ; E . Fullick , S . W . ; T . Brady , J . W . ; Walter Wingham Preceptor ; VV . Steele , S . D . ; Wright , J . D . ; Grace , I . G . ; 01 ver | H . V . Llyod , H . Chapman , Renaut , and McCuiloch . 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 . H . V . Lloyd being the candidate . Bro . F
Williams vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Brady . Bro . Chapman having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremonv of passing rehearsed , Bro . Chapman candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the officers . The W . M , rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weeklj meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . E . J . D . Bromley , W . M . ; F . Kedge , S . W . ; A . Clark , I . W .-J . L . Culpin , S . D . ; H . G . Marsden , J . D . ; E . Nice , I . G . ; w ! C . Smith , Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; E . Lane Campbell , T . A . Seary , W . Brindley , P . J . George , Angelico Cogliati , Walter Hancock , T . A . Dickson , C .
J . Mitchell , Charles Lambert , a . Dusterwald , G . H . Reynolds , and Vernon Smith , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M , worked the 1 st and Bro . W . Brindley worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture ! Bro . Vernon Smith having oflered himself as a candidate fur initiation , the W . M . reluarsed the ceremony . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , Bro . W . C . Smith worked the ist and 2 nd
Sections of the Second Lecture . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . W , C . Smith proposed that Bro . F . Kedge , S . W ., be elected W . M . for the ensuing week —seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M , elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . F . M . Noakes , acting as Secretary , read a letter from Bro . C . Corby thanking the lodge for its vote of condolence . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Wheatshcaf Hotel , Goldhawkcoad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present ; Bros , M . Speigel , P . M .,
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W . M . ; C . R . Cross , S . W . ; G . E . Higgmson , J . W . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; E . Austin , Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ); Hagan . S . D . ; Woodard , J . D . ; L . Cox , I . G . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; I . Sims , P . M . ; Cavers , Cotton , Walker , Johnstone , Jennings , Head , Sansom , Stonnill , Wood , and D . Stroud . The lodge was opened in the First Degree . Bro . Johnstone having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was
entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bo . Johnstone being the can . didate . The ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked by the W . M ., assisted by the Preceptor and the brethren . The lodge WJS resumed to the First Degree , and the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked . Bro . S . Cochrane was elected a honorary member . Bro . C . R . Cross was elected W . M . for next meeting .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . —The first meeting since the recess was held at the Station Hotel , Camberwell-green , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . J . R . Johnson , W . M . ; Spencer , S . W . ; Maxted , J . W . ; Bailey , S . D . ; Andrews , J . D . ; Beavan , I . G . ; Paton , Sec . ; Blenkarne , Sims , Treacher , Grey , and Lafeuillade . 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 closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Bailey as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Blenkarne was elected a joining member , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Spencer was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Spencer thanked the brethren , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the the lod removed
third time , and with regret informed ge that , having to the north of London , he would not be able to attend regularly , and must finally resign his position at the end of three months . He proposed that Bro . J . Andrews be elected Assistant Preceptorthis was seconded by Bro . Spencer , who expressed the appreciation of the valuable services of Bro . Johnson ; the motion was carried vmavdmously . All Masonic business beiug ended , the lodge was closed .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this successful lodge of instruction was held on Tuesday , the 1 st inst ., at the Prince Regent , DvdvncW-road , Herne Hill , S . E . Present : Bros . Francis , Preceptor , W . M . j Burridge , S . W . ; Tarr , J . W . ; Richardson , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; C . J . Axford , P . M ., Treas . ; G . R . Langley , Sec ; G . W . Castle , Asst . Sec ; Hicks , S . D . ; Bovce , J . D . ; Newland , I . G . ; Puore , P . M . ; 11 . M . Williams , P . M . ; R . R . Johnston , Howe , Lindsey-Renton , Spicer , K . Bott ,
Nichol , Loney , Stokes , Monk , Hooper , Lee , and Miller , 1221 ( visitor ) . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W . M . in his usual able manner , Bro . Loney impersonating the candidate . Bro . Burridge , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . fur the ensuing week . The Secretary having announced that the funds in hand amounted to upwards of . £ ' 10 10 s ., a ballot was taken , in accordance with by-law No . XL , between the 12 members who had been most
regular in their attendance during the preceding 12 months , and proved in favour of Bro . Bo ) ce , and was placed by him upon the list of Bro . Francis , Steward for the Lodge of Unity , No . 183 , at the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Bro . H . M . Williams bade an affectionate farewell to the brethren previous to his departure to Australia , and spoke of the Masonic knowledge he had obtained in this lodge of instruction , of which he was a founder , and of the many social evenings and pleasing
acquaintances it had been the means of his gaming . The W . M . having paid a warm tribute to the services of Bro . Williams as the first Secretary , and , on behalf of the members , wished him " God speed . " trusting that all present would , at some future time , be able to greet him on his return to the old country . The lodge was then closed . Bro . Francis then presided over the usual monthly meeting of the Benevolent Association , and , sufficient funds befog in hand , ballots were taken for four sums of £ 'S 5 s . eacn , to be paid to the
Masonic Institutions . All of which sums were ordered to be paid to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , on the lists of Bros . Francis and Hooper , the latter being Steward for iSSS for the Honor Oak Lodge , No . 19 86 . It is well worthy of record , that although this Association has only been in existence about four years , it has been the means of collecting and paying to the Masonic Institutions' upwards of 650 guineas , ' ihe President , Bro . Francis , the energetic Secretary , Bro . Hooper , and in fact all the members may be heartily congratulated on the success of their united efforts in the great cause o ' f Masonic Charity .
ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , 4 U 1 inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Dotteril , W . M . ; Glover , S . W . ; Arnold , J . W . j Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Harvey , S . D . ; Brindley , P . M ., J . D . ; Gibson , P . M ., I . G . ; Gresn , P . M . ; Hambling , Christian , Arnold , Purnell , Edwards , Coleman , Brandon , Richards , Chilcott , and Hobbs . 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 . Richards being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Chilcott , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Chilcott being the
candidate . The lodge was resumed to the r irst Degree , and Bro . Hobbs , 177 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Glover was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was unanimously ordered to be recorded on the minutes for the very able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . for the first time . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .
DARTFORD . —EMULATION LODGI ; ( No . 399 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ,, at the Bull Hotel , when there were present Bros . F . Snowden , W . M . ; C . D . Mears , S . W . ; H . H . McNaul , M . B ., P . M . 299 , J . W . ; W . J . Light , P . M . 299 , Preceptor ; Charles Hind , Sec . ; P . Jones , P . M . 1837 , S . D . ; T . Jenkins , J . D . ; E . T . Lancaster , I . G . ; Carter , Tyler ; T , Wills , P . M . 299 , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; and Wm . Greig , VV . M . 299 , P . G . P . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of
the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . Greig being tile candidate , after which the charge was very impressively given . The W . M . rose ior the tirst and second times , and Bro . Wills , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . Greig seconded , that Bro . C . D'Oyley Mears occupy the chair at the next meeting . Bro . Mears returned thanks , and promised to work the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
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FIDELITY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) .-This old and distinguished chapter met at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Friday , the 4 th inst . Among those in attendance were Comps . the Rev . J . Amos , M . E . Z . ; Pearce , , H . ; Heming , J . ; Weeks , P . Z ., I reas . ; C . Greenwood , P . G . S . E . Surrey , Treas . ; S . E . Collens , jun . S . N . ; Williams , P . S . ; Radcliffe , 2 nd A . S . ; Graves ,
P . Z . ; Birch Craig , Withers , T . C . Walls , P . P . G . Soj ., Middx ., ; Goddard , Janitor ; and others . Comp . H . J . Lardner , P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro .
Mapleton , and it proving to be unanimous he was duly and impressively exalted by the M . E . Z ., most ably assisted by his officers . The election of officers for the year ensuing resulted as follows : Comps . Pearce , M . E . Z . ; Heming , H . ; C . Greenwood , J . ; Weeks , P . Z ., Treas . ; Collens , jun ., S . E . ; Williams , S . N . ; Birch , P . S . ; Radcliffe ,
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ist Assist . Soj . ; Craig , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; Withers , D . C ; and Goddard , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel having been voted to the M . E . Z ., and correspondence from honorary members received , the chapter was dul y closed , and the companions partook of an excellent banquet . The customary toasts received full justice , and the proceedings , which were throughout of a most enjoyable nature , then terminated .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . — Convocation of lhe above took place at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., it being installation night there was a full attendance of members and visitors . There were present Comps . Fullwood , M . E . Z . ; Ferguson , P . Z ., H . ; Smith , J . ; W . M . Stiles , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; Edmonds , S . N . ; G . W . Knignt , P . S . ; H . Dickey , ist
A . S . ; R . W . fraser , 2 nd A . S . ; Dimsdale , D . C ; Sylvester , Stwd . ; and Whiting , Janitor . Chapter was opened in ancient form , the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Comp . James Terry , P . G . Swd . Br ., then proceeded to install the Principals elect , Comp . J . C . Smith was very impressively installed into the Z . chair
Comp . G . W . Knight into the H ., and Comp . H . Dickey , J . 'The M . E . Z . was then pleased to invest the following officers : Comp . J . Willing , jun ., P . Z ., Treas . ; W . M . Stiles , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; T . C . Edmonds , S . N . ; R . W . P . S . ; F . Dimsdale , ist A . S . ; Sylvester , 2 nd A . S . ; Emblen and Little , Stwds . ; and Whiting , Janitor . The M . E . Z . presented and pinned on the breast of Comp .
Fullwood , I . P . Z ., a handsome P . Z . jewel voted by the companions for the excellent manner in which he had conducted the chapter during his year of office . Comp . Stiles , P . Z ., then proposed a vote of thanks to be entered on the minutes to Comp . J . Terry , P . G . Swd . Br ., for his valuable services rendered to the chaptes in installing the Principals , carried unanimovsly . Comp . I . Terry thanked the
companions in a very affable speech , saying this was the ninth year he had installed the Principals in this chapter , and hoped it would be many years belore he should sever his connection with them , for they had done good suit and service 10 the Charities . Comp . Ferguson , P . Z ., then offered himself as Steward for the next Festival of the R . M . B . I ., and hoped the companions would subscribe
liberally tohis list . Bro . F . VV . Hadden , 1744 , and Bro . A . Swerzl , 435 , were then exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in a most admirable manner by the M . E . Z ., ably assisted by his officers . The chapter was then closed , and the M . E . Z . presided at the banquet table .
"The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by Comp , Fulhvood , I . P . Z ., and received a very hearty response . The usual toast list was gone through , and some excellent singing was listened to by the companions from Comp . Sylvester , R . W . Fraser , Uimsdaleand others , Comp . Day , a visitor , kindly presided at the pianoforte .
BURNLEY . —Chapter of Nativity ( No . 126 ) . — The installation meeting of this old chapter was held at the Bull Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Comps . Oldman , Z . ; Harrison , P . Z ., acting in place of his deceased brother as H . ; Sharrocks , J . ; Witham , S . E . ; Ratcliffe , as S . N . ; Omalley , P . S . ; B . Whitaker ,
P . Z . ; Reevers , P . Z . ; J . E . Wright , Prov . G . Reg . East Lancashire ; Bollard , P . P . G . S . Br . ; R . Nelson , P . P . G . Std . Br . East Lancashire ; and others . In the absence of Comp . Sillitoe , Prov . G . H ., Comp . R . Nelson , P . P . G . Std . Br ., installed the principals and invested the rest of the officers . The Auditors gave their report . After a proposition for a new member , the chapter was closed .
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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 8 o ) .-A convocation was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . E . Child , P . Z . 538 , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Chalfunt , P . S . 975 , H . ; M . Speigel , 834 , J . ; H . Dehane , H . S 90 , S . E . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z . 890 , S . N . ; ' W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , P . S . ; F . E . Vowler , 1043 , 1 st A . S . ; G . March , 733 ; and G . N . Watts , S . E . 1196 .
The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . March being the candidate . Comp . Nicols promised to give the interesting traditional account of the life of Nehemiah at the next meeting . The officers were elected for the ensuing fortnight—Comp . Dean M . E . Z . Comp . Vowler thanked the companions for their kindness to him during his stay in London , and wished them farewell on obtaining an appointment in Canterbury . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
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CHELTENHAM . —Cheltenham and Keystone Lodge ( No . 10 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , An advancement having been performed by the W . M ., Bro . G . Norman , the ceremony of installation was undertaken by Bro . VV . Forth D . P . G . M . and Bro . J S ,
, , . Carleton , I . P . M . 340 , S . W ., was duly inducted to thechair . He appointed as his officers Bros . Norman , I . P . M . ; the Rev . Dr . Kynaston , S . W . ; Rev . P . Hattersley Smith , J . W . ; VV . R . Porcher , M . A ., Chap . ; H . J . Ferris , P . M . 218 , M . O . ; CL . Sweeting , S . O . j S . MossJOj Dr ,
, .. Gregory , Treas . ; J . Belcomb , P . M ., Sec . . VV . Heath , S . D . ; J . A . Huband , J . D . ; and J . Bevan , I . G . Among those present were Bros . J . Walker , M . A ., R . W . P . G . M . Gloucestershire ; J . Brook Smith , M . A ., P . G . M . O . ; H . Jeffs , G . I . G . ; and others .
LIVERPOOL . —West Lancashire Lodge ( No . 65 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Adelphi Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . David VV Cangley , assisted by Bros . D . Davies , I . P . M , ; J . Hayes , P . M . ; J . Williams , P . M . ; W . Brackenbery , P . M . ; H . B . Browne , S . W . ; J . C SpurrJ . W . ; J . L . Houg hton ,
, M . O . ; T . Wilcock , S . O . ; J . Keet , Reg . of Marks j John C . Robinson , Secretary ; J . White , S . D . ; W . Hewson , J . D . ; A . S . Ramage , Org . ; J . B . Parker , I . G . > G . B . Lloyd and R . Owens , Stewards ; VV . H . Ball , Tyler ; J . Molloy , W . E . Anderson , J . Milne , J . Ward , P . EvanSj J . Pittaway , J . Gertrey , D . Matthews , R . Forbes , E . Rout ledge , P . Pedersen , and G . Nicholson , Visitors ; Bros . K
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firmation of the minutes o £ the previous meeting , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Keyloi k personating the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Decree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Faulkner being the candidate . Lodge was called off , and , on resuming , was advanced to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and , all business being ended , the lodge was closed . The annual banquet is fixed to take place on Thursday , the ist prox ., at Bro . F . Morgans ' , the White Swan Hotel , Deptford .
TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the Duke of York Tavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford . Present : Bros . Talbot , W . M . ; Akehurst , jun ., S . W . ; Akehurst , sen ., J . W . ; Milbourn , Preceptor ; Vellenoweth , Sec ; Borrett , S . D . ; J . G . Dale , J . D . ; Philips , I . G . j Faulkner , Walters , Leng , Lazarus , Keylock , Cracknell , and Priest . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation
was rehearsed , by the W . M ., Bro . Lazarus personating the candidate . The 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Lazarus , Walters , Borrett , and Milbourn respectively , each assisted hy the brethren . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Priest , 144 6 , was unanimously elected a member , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the
second time , and Bro . Akehurst , jun ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the Auditors' report was received and adopted . The annual election of officers then took place , Bros . Milbourn , Dale , and Vellenoweth being unanimously re-elected as Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary respectively . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
ZETLAND LODGE ( No . Jii ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . C . Sheppard , P . M . 1366 , 2 : 02 , W . M . ; T . Casley , 1693 , S . W . ; 1 . K . R- Cama , 2105 :, 2202 , I . W . ; E . R . Smith , 1044 , S . D . ; W . F . Hall , 193 , J . D . ; John Bartlett , 1637 , I . G . ; E . C . Mulvey , 179 , 788 , 2202 , Preceptor ; C . A . Itter , 1897 , 2191 , Sec . j C . Parsons , W . M . 1607 ; W . F . Higgins , 1563 ; C . Blumruder , 179 ; O . Enderlein , 179 ; H . J . Hazel , 16 93 ; F . J .
Holden , 2202 j and J . J . Robinson , 788 . The 1 idge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . C . Blumruder acting as candidate . Bro . Otto Enderlein having offering himself as a candidate for passing , answered the usual questions , and was duly examined and
entrusted . The lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bros . C . Parsons , W . M " . 1637 , and H . F . Higgins , 1563 , were unanimously elected joining members . It was proposed , seconded , and carried , that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week ; the officers were appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 4 th inst . at the Six Bells Hotel , Qu . en-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . J . Collings , P . M ., W . M . ; W . C . Williams , S . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., J . W . ; W . J . Coplestone , Treas . ; D . S . Long , Sec ; A . Williams , S . D . ; F . Craggs , J . D . ; H . F . Williams , I . G . ; . J . Davis , 169 ; R . H . Williams , W . M . 1767 ; G . Swan , S . D . 863 ; D . Stroud , W . M . 2045 ; J . Bates , 1 S 12 ; P . Cronin , 1512 ; and N . Mitchell , 1275 . Visitors : Bros . S . Cochrane
P . M . 1056 ; G . Ebbutt , 2090 ; T . S . Thornton , 2090 ; G . E . Higginson , 1971 ; R . Jourdan , 1201 ; and H . W . Coplestone , 704 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The First Lecture was then worked , under the direction of the W . M . The W . M . having risen , all the visiting brethren were unanimously elected members o £ the lodge . The lodge was then closed . The Sections of the Second and Third Lecture will be worked to-day ( Friday ) .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1423 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 7 U 1 inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . H . Wood , VV . M . 1642 , W . M . j J . R . Allman , S . W . ; E . F . Ferris , W . M . 1543 , l * . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; A . W . Thompson , S . D . ; H . Moss , J . D . ; W . Chappie , I . G . ; O . W . Battley , Stwd . ; W . J . Mason , acting Preceptor ; Dr . Inglebv-Mackenzie , P . M . 372 , 30 " ? ( S . C ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; W . Thomas , W . M . elect 2045 ; F . E . Vnwler
, P . M . 1603 ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 142 ;; T . C . Thomson , W . M . 1697 ; M . Speigel , P . M . 188 : J . Smith , and M . Rosenberg . Visitors : Bros . Thomas Grant , 1425 ; and A . Fleischheuer , 1744 . 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 . Grant being candidate . Bro . Geo . Read was
re-elected Treasurer and Preceptor , and Bro . H . Dehane Secretary for the ensuing twelve months , and the b ) claws were read . Bros . Battley , Mason , and Allman were elected Auditors , and Bros . Grant and Fleischheuer were elected members . Bro . Thomas presented the lodge of instruction with a set of tracing boards , and received a vote of thanks . Bro . Allman was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 8 th inst ., when there were present Bros . F . Williams VV . M . ; E . Fullick , S . W . ; T . Brady , J . W . ; Walter Wingham Preceptor ; VV . Steele , S . D . ; Wright , J . D . ; Grace , I . G . ; 01 ver | H . V . Llyod , H . Chapman , Renaut , and McCuiloch . 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 . H . V . Lloyd being the candidate . Bro . F
Williams vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Brady . Bro . Chapman having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremonv of passing rehearsed , Bro . Chapman candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the officers . The W . M , rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weeklj meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . E . J . D . Bromley , W . M . ; F . Kedge , S . W . ; A . Clark , I . W .-J . L . Culpin , S . D . ; H . G . Marsden , J . D . ; E . Nice , I . G . ; w ! C . Smith , Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; E . Lane Campbell , T . A . Seary , W . Brindley , P . J . George , Angelico Cogliati , Walter Hancock , T . A . Dickson , C .
J . Mitchell , Charles Lambert , a . Dusterwald , G . H . Reynolds , and Vernon Smith , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M , worked the 1 st and Bro . W . Brindley worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture ! Bro . Vernon Smith having oflered himself as a candidate fur initiation , the W . M . reluarsed the ceremony . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , Bro . W . C . Smith worked the ist and 2 nd
Sections of the Second Lecture . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . W , C . Smith proposed that Bro . F . Kedge , S . W ., be elected W . M . for the ensuing week —seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M , elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . F . M . Noakes , acting as Secretary , read a letter from Bro . C . Corby thanking the lodge for its vote of condolence . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Wheatshcaf Hotel , Goldhawkcoad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present ; Bros , M . Speigel , P . M .,
Instruction.
W . M . ; C . R . Cross , S . W . ; G . E . Higgmson , J . W . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; E . Austin , Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ); Hagan . S . D . ; Woodard , J . D . ; L . Cox , I . G . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; I . Sims , P . M . ; Cavers , Cotton , Walker , Johnstone , Jennings , Head , Sansom , Stonnill , Wood , and D . Stroud . The lodge was opened in the First Degree . Bro . Johnstone having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was
entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bo . Johnstone being the can . didate . The ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked by the W . M ., assisted by the Preceptor and the brethren . The lodge WJS resumed to the First Degree , and the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked . Bro . S . Cochrane was elected a honorary member . Bro . C . R . Cross was elected W . M . for next meeting .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . —The first meeting since the recess was held at the Station Hotel , Camberwell-green , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . J . R . Johnson , W . M . ; Spencer , S . W . ; Maxted , J . W . ; Bailey , S . D . ; Andrews , J . D . ; Beavan , I . G . ; Paton , Sec . ; Blenkarne , Sims , Treacher , Grey , and Lafeuillade . 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 closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Bailey as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Blenkarne was elected a joining member , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Spencer was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Spencer thanked the brethren , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the the lod removed
third time , and with regret informed ge that , having to the north of London , he would not be able to attend regularly , and must finally resign his position at the end of three months . He proposed that Bro . J . Andrews be elected Assistant Preceptorthis was seconded by Bro . Spencer , who expressed the appreciation of the valuable services of Bro . Johnson ; the motion was carried vmavdmously . All Masonic business beiug ended , the lodge was closed .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this successful lodge of instruction was held on Tuesday , the 1 st inst ., at the Prince Regent , DvdvncW-road , Herne Hill , S . E . Present : Bros . Francis , Preceptor , W . M . j Burridge , S . W . ; Tarr , J . W . ; Richardson , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; C . J . Axford , P . M ., Treas . ; G . R . Langley , Sec ; G . W . Castle , Asst . Sec ; Hicks , S . D . ; Bovce , J . D . ; Newland , I . G . ; Puore , P . M . ; 11 . M . Williams , P . M . ; R . R . Johnston , Howe , Lindsey-Renton , Spicer , K . Bott ,
Nichol , Loney , Stokes , Monk , Hooper , Lee , and Miller , 1221 ( visitor ) . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W . M . in his usual able manner , Bro . Loney impersonating the candidate . Bro . Burridge , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . fur the ensuing week . The Secretary having announced that the funds in hand amounted to upwards of . £ ' 10 10 s ., a ballot was taken , in accordance with by-law No . XL , between the 12 members who had been most
regular in their attendance during the preceding 12 months , and proved in favour of Bro . Bo ) ce , and was placed by him upon the list of Bro . Francis , Steward for the Lodge of Unity , No . 183 , at the Centenary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . Bro . H . M . Williams bade an affectionate farewell to the brethren previous to his departure to Australia , and spoke of the Masonic knowledge he had obtained in this lodge of instruction , of which he was a founder , and of the many social evenings and pleasing
acquaintances it had been the means of his gaming . The W . M . having paid a warm tribute to the services of Bro . Williams as the first Secretary , and , on behalf of the members , wished him " God speed . " trusting that all present would , at some future time , be able to greet him on his return to the old country . The lodge was then closed . Bro . Francis then presided over the usual monthly meeting of the Benevolent Association , and , sufficient funds befog in hand , ballots were taken for four sums of £ 'S 5 s . eacn , to be paid to the
Masonic Institutions . All of which sums were ordered to be paid to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , on the lists of Bros . Francis and Hooper , the latter being Steward for iSSS for the Honor Oak Lodge , No . 19 86 . It is well worthy of record , that although this Association has only been in existence about four years , it has been the means of collecting and paying to the Masonic Institutions' upwards of 650 guineas , ' ihe President , Bro . Francis , the energetic Secretary , Bro . Hooper , and in fact all the members may be heartily congratulated on the success of their united efforts in the great cause o ' f Masonic Charity .
ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , 4 U 1 inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Dotteril , W . M . ; Glover , S . W . ; Arnold , J . W . j Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Harvey , S . D . ; Brindley , P . M ., J . D . ; Gibson , P . M ., I . G . ; Gresn , P . M . ; Hambling , Christian , Arnold , Purnell , Edwards , Coleman , Brandon , Richards , Chilcott , and Hobbs . 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 . Richards being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Chilcott , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Chilcott being the
candidate . The lodge was resumed to the r irst Degree , and Bro . Hobbs , 177 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Glover was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was unanimously ordered to be recorded on the minutes for the very able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . for the first time . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .
DARTFORD . —EMULATION LODGI ; ( No . 399 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ,, at the Bull Hotel , when there were present Bros . F . Snowden , W . M . ; C . D . Mears , S . W . ; H . H . McNaul , M . B ., P . M . 299 , J . W . ; W . J . Light , P . M . 299 , Preceptor ; Charles Hind , Sec . ; P . Jones , P . M . 1837 , S . D . ; T . Jenkins , J . D . ; E . T . Lancaster , I . G . ; Carter , Tyler ; T , Wills , P . M . 299 , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; and Wm . Greig , VV . M . 299 , P . G . P . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of
the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . Greig being tile candidate , after which the charge was very impressively given . The W . M . rose ior the tirst and second times , and Bro . Wills , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . Greig seconded , that Bro . C . D'Oyley Mears occupy the chair at the next meeting . Bro . Mears returned thanks , and promised to work the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
FIDELITY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) .-This old and distinguished chapter met at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Friday , the 4 th inst . Among those in attendance were Comps . the Rev . J . Amos , M . E . Z . ; Pearce , , H . ; Heming , J . ; Weeks , P . Z ., I reas . ; C . Greenwood , P . G . S . E . Surrey , Treas . ; S . E . Collens , jun . S . N . ; Williams , P . S . ; Radcliffe , 2 nd A . S . ; Graves ,
P . Z . ; Birch Craig , Withers , T . C . Walls , P . P . G . Soj ., Middx ., ; Goddard , Janitor ; and others . Comp . H . J . Lardner , P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro .
Mapleton , and it proving to be unanimous he was duly and impressively exalted by the M . E . Z ., most ably assisted by his officers . The election of officers for the year ensuing resulted as follows : Comps . Pearce , M . E . Z . ; Heming , H . ; C . Greenwood , J . ; Weeks , P . Z ., Treas . ; Collens , jun ., S . E . ; Williams , S . N . ; Birch , P . S . ; Radcliffe ,
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ist Assist . Soj . ; Craig , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; Withers , D . C ; and Goddard , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel having been voted to the M . E . Z ., and correspondence from honorary members received , the chapter was dul y closed , and the companions partook of an excellent banquet . The customary toasts received full justice , and the proceedings , which were throughout of a most enjoyable nature , then terminated .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . — Convocation of lhe above took place at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., it being installation night there was a full attendance of members and visitors . There were present Comps . Fullwood , M . E . Z . ; Ferguson , P . Z ., H . ; Smith , J . ; W . M . Stiles , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; Edmonds , S . N . ; G . W . Knignt , P . S . ; H . Dickey , ist
A . S . ; R . W . fraser , 2 nd A . S . ; Dimsdale , D . C ; Sylvester , Stwd . ; and Whiting , Janitor . Chapter was opened in ancient form , the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Comp . James Terry , P . G . Swd . Br ., then proceeded to install the Principals elect , Comp . J . C . Smith was very impressively installed into the Z . chair
Comp . G . W . Knight into the H ., and Comp . H . Dickey , J . 'The M . E . Z . was then pleased to invest the following officers : Comp . J . Willing , jun ., P . Z ., Treas . ; W . M . Stiles , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; T . C . Edmonds , S . N . ; R . W . P . S . ; F . Dimsdale , ist A . S . ; Sylvester , 2 nd A . S . ; Emblen and Little , Stwds . ; and Whiting , Janitor . The M . E . Z . presented and pinned on the breast of Comp .
Fullwood , I . P . Z ., a handsome P . Z . jewel voted by the companions for the excellent manner in which he had conducted the chapter during his year of office . Comp . Stiles , P . Z ., then proposed a vote of thanks to be entered on the minutes to Comp . J . Terry , P . G . Swd . Br ., for his valuable services rendered to the chaptes in installing the Principals , carried unanimovsly . Comp . I . Terry thanked the
companions in a very affable speech , saying this was the ninth year he had installed the Principals in this chapter , and hoped it would be many years belore he should sever his connection with them , for they had done good suit and service 10 the Charities . Comp . Ferguson , P . Z ., then offered himself as Steward for the next Festival of the R . M . B . I ., and hoped the companions would subscribe
liberally tohis list . Bro . F . VV . Hadden , 1744 , and Bro . A . Swerzl , 435 , were then exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in a most admirable manner by the M . E . Z ., ably assisted by his officers . The chapter was then closed , and the M . E . Z . presided at the banquet table .
"The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by Comp , Fulhvood , I . P . Z ., and received a very hearty response . The usual toast list was gone through , and some excellent singing was listened to by the companions from Comp . Sylvester , R . W . Fraser , Uimsdaleand others , Comp . Day , a visitor , kindly presided at the pianoforte .
BURNLEY . —Chapter of Nativity ( No . 126 ) . — The installation meeting of this old chapter was held at the Bull Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Comps . Oldman , Z . ; Harrison , P . Z ., acting in place of his deceased brother as H . ; Sharrocks , J . ; Witham , S . E . ; Ratcliffe , as S . N . ; Omalley , P . S . ; B . Whitaker ,
P . Z . ; Reevers , P . Z . ; J . E . Wright , Prov . G . Reg . East Lancashire ; Bollard , P . P . G . S . Br . ; R . Nelson , P . P . G . Std . Br . East Lancashire ; and others . In the absence of Comp . Sillitoe , Prov . G . H ., Comp . R . Nelson , P . P . G . Std . Br ., installed the principals and invested the rest of the officers . The Auditors gave their report . After a proposition for a new member , the chapter was closed .
Instruction.
INSTRUCTION .
HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 8 o ) .-A convocation was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . E . Child , P . Z . 538 , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Chalfunt , P . S . 975 , H . ; M . Speigel , 834 , J . ; H . Dehane , H . S 90 , S . E . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z . 890 , S . N . ; ' W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , P . S . ; F . E . Vowler , 1043 , 1 st A . S . ; G . March , 733 ; and G . N . Watts , S . E . 1196 .
The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . March being the candidate . Comp . Nicols promised to give the interesting traditional account of the life of Nehemiah at the next meeting . The officers were elected for the ensuing fortnight—Comp . Dean M . E . Z . Comp . Vowler thanked the companions for their kindness to him during his stay in London , and wished them farewell on obtaining an appointment in Canterbury . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
CHELTENHAM . —Cheltenham and Keystone Lodge ( No . 10 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge took place on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , An advancement having been performed by the W . M ., Bro . G . Norman , the ceremony of installation was undertaken by Bro . VV . Forth D . P . G . M . and Bro . J S ,
, , . Carleton , I . P . M . 340 , S . W ., was duly inducted to thechair . He appointed as his officers Bros . Norman , I . P . M . ; the Rev . Dr . Kynaston , S . W . ; Rev . P . Hattersley Smith , J . W . ; VV . R . Porcher , M . A ., Chap . ; H . J . Ferris , P . M . 218 , M . O . ; CL . Sweeting , S . O . j S . MossJOj Dr ,
, .. Gregory , Treas . ; J . Belcomb , P . M ., Sec . . VV . Heath , S . D . ; J . A . Huband , J . D . ; and J . Bevan , I . G . Among those present were Bros . J . Walker , M . A ., R . W . P . G . M . Gloucestershire ; J . Brook Smith , M . A ., P . G . M . O . ; H . Jeffs , G . I . G . ; and others .
LIVERPOOL . —West Lancashire Lodge ( No . 65 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the above lodge was held at the Adelphi Hotel , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . David VV Cangley , assisted by Bros . D . Davies , I . P . M , ; J . Hayes , P . M . ; J . Williams , P . M . ; W . Brackenbery , P . M . ; H . B . Browne , S . W . ; J . C SpurrJ . W . ; J . L . Houg hton ,
, M . O . ; T . Wilcock , S . O . ; J . Keet , Reg . of Marks j John C . Robinson , Secretary ; J . White , S . D . ; W . Hewson , J . D . ; A . S . Ramage , Org . ; J . B . Parker , I . G . > G . B . Lloyd and R . Owens , Stewards ; VV . H . Ball , Tyler ; J . Molloy , W . E . Anderson , J . Milne , J . Ward , P . EvanSj J . Pittaway , J . Gertrey , D . Matthews , R . Forbes , E . Rout ledge , P . Pedersen , and G . Nicholson , Visitors ; Bros . K