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cha ' r , and responded to by Bro . J . W . Davies , W . M . of the oldest lodge in the province , and the W . M . 's of the other lodges pitvient . "The Past Masters" and "The Officers '" toasts brought one of the happiest gatherings to a close . Every officer discharged his duties admirably , and were severally complimented by Bro . Banister , P . G . S . B . of England .

WOOLSTON . —Clausentum Lodge ( No . 1461 ) . —The installation of Bro . Richard Bell as VV . M . of this lodge took place at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 2 nd in ^ t ., in the presence of a numerous gathering of brethren , the Board of Installed Masters being composed of W . Bros . Le Feuvre , D . P . G . M . ; J . Marks , W . M . 76 ; VV . C . Powell , l . P . M . 76 ; C . W . A . Jellicoe , P . M . 130 ;

H . Webb , W . M . 359 ; Harry Coles ( Mayor of Southampton ) , P M . 359 j Henry Lashmore , P . M . 3 g 4 ; W . R . Sharp , l . P . M . 1112 ; T . Walton , P . M . 17 S 0 ; W . Berry , P . M . 1780 ; and Brown , G . J . Tilling , Walter Bowyer , R . R . I .. Rosoman , J . Methven , R . W . Evans , and W . Chapman , all of the Clausentum Lodge . Following upon the raising of two brethren to the Third Degree , the beautiful

installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Bowyer , in a manner that commanded the admiration of the brethren , and drew from the D . P . G . M . most complimentary references during the evening , the hearty thanks of the lodge being afterwards accorded him as Installing Master . The ne « ly-installed Master afterwards invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . | . Brown , l . P . M . ; M . F . Curtis , S . W . ;

W . Horton , P . M ., j . W . ; George J . Tilling " , P . M ., Treas . ; Walter Bowyer , P . M ., Sec . ; E . T . Wise , S . D . ; W . J . Miller , J . D . ; E . Waters , D . C . ; J . T . Wells , Organist ; VV . H . Mitchell , I . G . ; W . H . Smith and H . C . Sims , Stwds . ; and Henley , Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Brown for his able and courteous discharge of the duties of the chair during the past year , and hearty

good wishes were tendered by the numerous body of visitors ( who included the Rev . Hughes , vicar of Woolston , and P . G . Chaplain for Surrey ) to the newly-installed Master , and hopes expressed that his year of office would be a pleasant and successful one . Before the lodge closed Bro . Bowyer , P . M ., read an interesting communication from Bro . Saunders , of Cape Town , Provincial Grand Superintendent , under the Scottish Constitution , who , on his visit

to England some three years since , was a frequent and welcome visitor at most _ of the lodges in Southampton , showing the wide-spread influence and power of Masonry in the case of a Clausentum brother who had recently gone to South Africa . At the installation banquet the chair was filled by Bro . Bell , who health was cordially drank , upon the proposition of the D . Prov . Grand Master ; and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were also honoured .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge fell due on the gth ult . ( Lord Mayor ' s Day ) , but as many of the members were interested in municipal affairs , and could not have been Present on that day , a dispensation was obtained from the rovincial Grand Master to hold the meeting on Wednesday , the nth ult ., on which day there was a large

assemblage of members and visitors at the Masonic Hall , St . Saviourgate . Soon after three p . m . the lodge was opened bv Bro . Sir Fredk . Milner , Bart ., W . M ., Senior Prov . G . Warden , all the officers being in their places , whilst amongst the visitors were Bros . F . Smith , P . M . S 37 ; J . Barker , P . M . 1102 ; T . M . Goldie , W . M . 660 ; Major Macgachen . P . VI . inoi ; H . Darby , W . M . 643 ; J . E .

McNay , P . M . 216 ; C . Anderson , 236 ; VV . Purnell , 236 ; J . B . Nicholls , G 60 ; C . L . Burdekin , 236 ; W . Smith , 236 ; T . Archey , 23 6 ; T . C . Clough , 660 ; G . W . Pattison , 602 ; and others . The usual preliminaries having been observed , the chair was taken by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., P . P . G . W . ; the Senior and Junior Wardens' chairs being occupied by Bros .

J . S . Cumberland , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., and Geo . Balmford , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Bro . Sir F . Milner then presented Bro . A . T . B . Turner , the S . W . and W . M . elect , for installation , and the ceremony was proceeded with , Bro . Cumberland giving the charges to the officers on investment , and the final address to the brethren .

The following officers were invested for the year : Bros . Sir F . Milner , Bart ., l . P . M . ; W . Brown , S . W . ; G . Chapman , J . W . ; Rev R . Blakeney , Chap . ; J . Kay , Sec . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Treas . ; S . J . Dalton , S . D . ; W . Lackenby . J . D . ; T . B . Whytehead . P . M ., D . C ; VV . Stephenson , I . G . ; C . G . Padel , P . M ., Org . ; VV . Storey , Stwd . ; P . Pearson andj . D . Irving , Asst . Stwds . ; and

J . Hall , Tyler . After the ceremonies a number of presentations took place . Bro . Cumberland presented a series of certificates of service as Steward at the Charity Festivals . These , with those earned by other members of the lodge , it is intended to frame and hang round the walls of the dining room . Bro . J . T . Seller , P . M ., presented a valuable

scries of framed Masonic engravings . Bros . J . Blenkin , P . M ., W . Storey , and Bro . Whytehead ( as representing the ancient Ebor Preceptory of Knights Templar ) presented the Master ' s and two Warden's chairs . These are most beautiful pieces of furniture , elaborately carved in solid oak , the measurement being—height at back 7 ft ., width 3 ft . 3 in . The backs , which are surmounted by two

beautifully carved dragons in repose , are supported by the columns of the various Orders , and in the centre of the panel are the arms of the lod ^ e beautifully carved in bold relief , showing the four ancient gates of the city , the city arms , with the five lions rampant , and supporters of Roman soldiers on cither side , the name and number of the lodge being carved on the ribbons . The front supports are

figures representing lion ' s heads , mane , and claws , beautifully carved , The capitals and base of the columns are carved in dark brown oak , which , besides adding relief , is a great improvement . The whole are highly polished in Ihe natural colour , and richly upholstered in crimson velvet . Next came the presentation of the pedestals by Bros .

Sir F . Milner , P . M ., J . S . Cumberland , P . M ., and W . B . Dyson . These also are splendidly carved in solid oak , representing the three Orders , the dimensions being—height , 3 ft- 4 in ., by 2 ft . 6 in . square . The entablature of the Pedestal of the W . M . is supported by four columns of the Ionic Order , the capitals and bases being in brown oak ; that of Ihe Senior Warden is supported by four columns of the Doric Order , and the Junior Warden ' s by four of the Corinthian Order , the whole being beautifully oolished

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and mounted with the silver emblems of the three offices . Handsome oak chairs , upholstered in crimson velvet , are also being made for the Deacons and Inner Guard . When complete this will form one of the most handsome collections of Masonic furniture in the country , and reflects the greatest credit on Bro . W . Stephenson , of Micklegate , York , whose designs and workmanship have given such great satisfaction to the members of his lodge .

Bro . T . B . Whytehead was elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charities' Committee , and the lodge was closed with * ' Hearty good wishes . " An adjournment was then made to Harker ' s York Hotel , where Bro . P . Matthews had provided a capital banquet , at which Bro . Alderman Terry , Lord Mayor of York for the second time , was an honoured guest . The Eboracum Lodge is famed for its annual toast lists , which ever since its birth

have been specially designed by Bro . Whytehead . This time the front page bore a view of the city of York a couple of centuries ago , with appropriate Masonic quotations , and the arms of the lodge on the back . The toasts were as follows : " The Queen and the Craft , " " The Prince of Wales , Grand Master , and the Grand Lodge of England ; " " The Earl of Zetland , Prov . Grand Master , and the Prov . Grand Lodge of North and East Yorkshire ; " "The VVorshipful Master , Bro . Alfred T . Bv water Turner ; " " The

Installing Master , Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . P . G . W . ; " "The I . P . M ., Bro . Sir F . Milner , Bart ., M . P ., P . G . S . W ., and the Past Masters of the Lodge ; " " The Lord Mayor of York ; " " The Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 , and the Officers of the Lodge ; " " The Sister Lodges and the Visitors ; " " The Masonic Charities ; " " Masons' Wives , Mothers , Sisters , and Daughters ; " and the Tyler's toast . During the evening a musical programme was efficiently given by Bros . Child , Wilkinson , Sample , and Cumberland .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonx Hall , Camberwell New-road , on Tuesday , the 1 st inst . There were present Bros . H . Buckeridge , W . M .-, G . Lavington , S . W . ; C . Pigeon , I . W . ; R . Rowlands , S . D . ; E . Gibson , I . G . ; R . Walden , Sec . ; j . Hill , Preceptor ; VV . Boys , P . M . ; Side , Walker , and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were reau and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second ,

and resumed to the frirst Degree . The ceremony cf initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Side being the candidate . ' 1 he charge was delivered . The lodge being called off and on , the explanation of the lirst tracing board was given . The work of the VV . M . deserved the highest commendation for correctness and expression . Time did not permit the working of the sections , as arranged . Bro . Hill proposed , and Bro . Pigeon seconded , that Bro . G . Lavington be the W . M . for the ensuing week . The work will be Second ceremony , charge , tracing hoard , and 4 th Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge was then closed .

BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 1503 ) . —This lodge of instruction , having resolved to remove from the Victoria Hotel , Charterhouse , street , E . C , to Bro . Making's , the Goose and Gridiron , St . Paul ' schurchyard , E . C , held its first meeting there on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst . Bro . liattv , W . M . of the mother lodge , presided , supported by Bros . C . Salter , S . W . ; C . Castcll , l . VV . ; 1 . C . Cross , S . D . ; H . VV . Clark , J . D . ; G . B . Chretien , i . G . ; R \ N . Field , P . M . ooj , acting Secretary ; and J . N . frost , P . M . J 04 , Preceptor . Amongst the joining members were Bros . W . H . Making , W . M . 117 S ( the worthy host ); VV . P . Clark , S . W . 1378 : E . VV . Schraden ,

Org . 1178 ; j . B . Sherring , 186 j and'lhos . Bolt , J . D . 45 . The lodge was opened in due form , and ihe minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M ,, being most ably assisted by his officers , rehearsed the First , Second , and Third Degrees in a most admirable manner , and 10 the evident satisfaction of the numerous brethren present . The VV . M . likewise gave the traditional history , with full explanations . It is very rare to hear the ceremonies so ably rendered and the officers so perfect in their work . Bro . C . Ca ' stell ( J . W . ) , of the mother lodge , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 s ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Porchestcr Hotel , Leinstcr-place , Cleveland square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . Cruttenden , VV . M . ; J . R . Allman , S . W . ; R . E . Cursons , l . VV . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . G . S . D . Essex ., Sec . j | . H . ' Wood , S . D . ; U . Stroud , | . D . ; C . S . Mute , I . G . ; O . W . Battley , Stwd . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; D . Gellion , P . M . 1425 ; P . VV . Rogers , W . H . Chappcll , E . C . Mmvey , VV . H . VVadham , T .

Rossdale , and W . Death . The loiige was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony ot raising was rehearsed . 'I he lodge was closed in the Third Degree . Bro . Mulvev . assisted by the brethren , wurKeti the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . Allman was elected VV . M . for next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , VV . C . on the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Gamine !! , VV . M . ; E . C . Muliev , S . W . ; D . Stroud , J . W . ; VV . Kcdge , S . O . ; H . G . Marsden , J . D . '; V . Dusterwald , I . G . ; W . Fowles , acting as Preceptor ; G . H . Reynolds , acting as Secretary ; C . Grassi , G . Coleman , T . A . Dickson , Frank Gulliford , Richards , and T . E . Weeks . The Iod ^ e was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . E . C . Mulvev worked the

2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . G . Coleman having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . G . Coleman worked the tst Section of the Second Lecture . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . Fowles proposed that Bro . D . Stroud be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously .

The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . w . Fowles proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . A . Gamincll for the very efficient manner in wt ich he had canied out the duties of the chair for the first time—seconded by the J , W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . tr . ^ de a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

UBIQUE LODGE'No . 1789 ) , —A meeting was held on Eridav , the 4 th inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 70 , Emtry-strect , S . W . Present : Bros . P . Coughlan , VV . M . ; Coleman , S . W . ; Eorscnvt , | . VV . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Gibson , Treas , ; A . Hayes , acting Sec . ; Harvey , S . D . ; Hume , J . D . ; Glover , I . G . ; G . Musson , Taylor , Lhilcott , Mann , Green , jun ., Cope , Glddings , R . | . Taylor , P . M ., 0 . D . Ward , Clarkson , and Folson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and continued . 'Ihe ceremony of initatiou was rehearsed , Bro . Gibson being the candidate . Ihe W . M . gave

the explanation of ihe Tracing Board . Bro . Mann , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opeiud in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Mann being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The report of the Audit Committee was read , and adopted . A vote of thanks was hen unanimously carried to the Auditors . li o . Giddings , 1624 , w-ts unanimously e ected a joining member of this lodge of instruction . Bro . Coleman was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 13 S 1 ) . —This prosperous chapter held a meeting at the Hums Tavern , Kennington-park , on the 3 rd inst . Among those present were Comps . C . Kdhler , M . E . Z . ; Appieton , H . ; Ayling , J . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z . 1623 , S . N . ; Gardner , P . S . ; Cruse and Dowling , 1 st and 2 nd Asst . ; W . P . Webb , I . P . Z . ; and T . C . Walls , P . P . G . Sni . Middx ., P . Z . Comps . Hallows , 141 , and

Greenwood , 1623 , were visitors . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read , lettes of apology for non-attendance through indisposition and other causes were : read from Comps . G . Everett , P . Z . ; VV . Mann , P . Z ., and others . A motion as to the alteration of one of the bye-laws having been brought forward , was seconded , and , after some discussion ,

passed . The chapter was then closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The customary toasts followed , and were interspersed with selections of instrumental and vocal harmony by Comps . Greenwood , Webb , Buxton , Lardner , and others . The proceedings , which were throughout of a most pleasant and enjoyable character , terminated at an early hour .

IPSWICH . —Royal Sussex Chapter ( No . 376 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Monday , the 30 th ult ., for the installation of officers lor the ensuing year . Amongst those present were Comps . H . J . Wright , M . E . Z . ; B . P . Grimsey , H . ; P . Z ' s ., J . M . Harvey , S . R . Anness , J . B . Fraser ; N . Tracy , S . E ., Prov . G . S . E . ; G . Abbott , M . E . Z . 325 ; E . St . Geo . Cobbold , M . E . Z . 81 ;

A . A . Bennett , H . ; VV . B . Hanson , 959 ; J . M . Pranks , S . N . ; J . C . Norman , P . S . ; G . A . Hardacre , and others . After the chapter had been opened in due form , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed , apologies for non-attendance were read from several companions , amongst them one from E . Comp . W . Pearson , I ., who had

been elected to fill the chair of H ., and one from E . Comp . A . J . Grimwade , P . Z ., who had undertaken the ceremony of installing Comp . Norman in the chair of J . The ceremony of installing the M . E . Z . was performed b y E . Comp . H . J . Wright , and that of J . by E . Comp . N . Tracy , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . E ., in the unavoidable absence of Comp . Grimwade . The other officers appointed and invested were :

Comps . H . J . Wright , I . P . Z ., Scribe E . ; J . M . Franks , S . N . ; G . A . Hardacre , P . S . ; J . Flintham , 1 st A . S . ; J . King , 2 nd A . S . ; W . P . Mills , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., Treas . ; S . K . Anness , P . Z ., D . of C . ; G . A . Hardacre , Org . ; and G . Gould , Janitor . The chapter being closed , the companions retired to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was partaken

of , after which the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured , more particularly that of "The M . E . Z ., " which was proposed by the Installing Principal , who expressed his sense of the honour of having the pleasure that evening of placing him , who had only a few days previous been placed in the civic chair of that ancient borough , in the first chair of the chapter .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 355 ) . —The first meeting since the consecration was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , on Tuesday , the 1 st inst . Present : Bros . J . Willing , jun ., VV . M . ; VV . M . Sti es , S . W . ; VV . A . Scurrah , J . W . ; J . L . Mather , as l . P . M . ; G . Gregory , M . O . ; H . Dickey . S . O . ; J . H . Batty , J . O . ; G . Mordey , R . M . ; C . J . Knightley , i > ec . ; W . 1 . Ferguson . S . D . ;

A . H . Scurrah , J . D . ; G . Dickinson , D . C . ; M . J . Rowley , I . G . ; and S . Smith , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . b . Binckes , P . G . W ., Grand Secretary ; C . E . Soppet , W . M . Grand Stewards' Lodge ; Williamson , P . G . Stwd . ; J . Q . Briggs , VV . M . elect 1 S 1 ; E . J . Hoare , Grand Org . ; T . C . Edmonds , I . G . 139 ; and others . After the lodge had been opened , the minutes of the

consecration meeting confirmed , and the report of the Byelaws Committee adopted , the W . M ., assisted by the whole of his officers , most ably advanced Bros . A . H . Scurrah , G . Dickinson , and M . J . Rowley to the honourable Degree of M . M . Mason . Several brethren were proposed for advancement at the next meeting ; the Grand Secretary was saluted , and the lodge closed .

A most recherche dinner was served under the personal superintendance of Bro . G . P . Bertini , the courteous manager of the Criterion . The VV . M ., Bro . Jas Willing , jun ., presided with his accustomed ability and geniality , and the visitors , as well as several Grand Officers , who looked in after Grand Mark Lodge , complimented the lodge on its progress and advancement .

FRIZINGTON . —Henry Lodge ( No . 216 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst . Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . Sec , in the absence of the W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by Bros . B . Craig , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , S . W . ; R . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., J . VV . ; C . Gowan , M . O . ; J . Gordon , S . O . ; A . Moordaff , J . O . ; ] . Routledge , Sec . and Reg . ; Jas .

Harper , P . M ., P . G . M . O ., Treas . ; F . T . Allatt , I . G . ; J . Johnston , Tyler ; and others . 'The minutes were read and confirmed , when the agenda showed the time had airived to elect the VV . M ., and Bro . R . Wilson was elected by a unanimous vote Master lor the ensuing year , and Bro . J . Harper , Tieasurer . There being nothing further , the lodge was closed in form .

WORKINGTON . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 282 ) . —The monthly meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., Bro . John Paterson , VV . M ., P . G . Steward , in the chair , supported by his officers , members , and several visiturs , among whom were tiros . Thos . Atkinson , VV . M . 213 , P . G . J . O ., and Thos . Brakenridge , S . D . 213 . The minutes of the former meeting having

been confirmed , three candidate- were balloted for , accepted , and advanced ; two candidates were proposed ; and twelve brethren were presented with their Grand Lodge certificates . VVe are pleased to observe the great success that has attended Bro . Paterson ' s mallet in Mark Masonry , as it did in the Craft , which was predicted by the prophets at his installation , with " Hearty good wishes" and the general routine