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another room , kindly placed at the disposal of the brethren by Miss Robinson , and partook of a most recherche banquet , well catered by Bro . VV . Maybom . The usual temperance drinks appeared to be enjoyed by all present during the evening , and this was the second temperance banquet that has ever been given in Portsmouth . " The Queen and the Craft , " and "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Princeof Wales" were duly honoured , as also

" The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., the Earl of Lathom , D . G . M ., and Officers of Grand Lodge . " The Worshipful Master , in proposing " The R . W . Prov . G . M ., Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., the R . W . Deputy P . G . M ., Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , and Officers of P . G . Lodge , Present and Past , " referred to the zeal and ability displayed by the P . G . M . in carrying out his multifarious duties . The D . P . G . M . was always ready and willing to perform his

work when called upon . They had present that evening Bro . Goble , P . G . Sec . to cheer and inspire their flagging zeal with a speech . There was also Bro . Lancaster , who was the originator and organiser of the Provincial Educational scheme . The VV . M . asked the brethren to" drink heartily to the toast . Bro . Goble , who was well received , first congratulated Bro . Nayler for the most painstaking manner he had

installed the W . M . He saw Bro . Nayler do the same at Peterslield , and he did it well , but that night he had excelled it . Bro . Nayler said in lodge he felt nervous , but he ( Bro . Goble ) differed , and congratulated the Temperance Lodge upon having such a P . M . amongst them . He thanked the brethren most cordially for the way the toast had been proposed and received , and was sure the P . G . M . and Deputy would also be pleased . Now , he certainly did

feel bashful , as the VV . M . had spoken so well of him , and he congratulated theW . M . upon the able way he had given the collars away and charged his officers in lodge . Other lodges might copy from the Temperance Lodge , which augured well for the future . As Prov . G . Sec , he thought it his duty to go as a Steward this year for the Boys ' ^ School . It was not for his individual honour he undertook it , but for the province . He was aware that the brethren

had a great many calls upon them , and it was with some diffidence he appealed to them that night . He was not going to beg , but he would ask one all to support him , and not let him as Prov . G . Sec . go empty handed . He then alluded to a case at the Winchester Assizes where the opening counsel said that the arrangement between the prosecutor and defendant was made " between one Mason and another . " Now such a thing as that was not at all right .

Masonry should not be brought into business like that . They ought to be Masons to one another without that . Such a thing as the case he was speaking of was likely to bring them into disrepute . He was extremely sorry to see it , as Masons should treat each other as Masons and in business act as Masons without speaking of Masonry , and not putting themselves on their Masonic honour . A good Mason in lodge would act in a straightforward way out of

lodge . Bro . G . F . Lancaster , P . P . G . D ., returned thanks , and speaking of the Educational scheme , he did not take all the credit , he certainly took the initiative , and so far had worked as Secretary , and hoped to pilot it to a successful issue . He appealed for some small annual subscriptions from ss . and upwards . They were not antagonistic to any of the London Institutions , and did not want tc act in any

way against them . They only wanted to supplement the great Charities of London . Bro . Nayler proposed the toast of "TheW . M ., " and said that the way he had conducted himself as S . W . during the past year , showed how well he would carry out his duties during the coming year . He had carried out his duties that day to perfection . All prosperity to the W . M ., and a happy year of office .

1 he VV . M ., who was vociferously received , said it was more than he deserved . An illustrious brother had said " We should see ourselves as others see us . " Well , he had looked back and failed to see what there was to admire in him . He assured the brethren he would endeavour to do his best . That evening was the first anniversary of the lodge , which wasstandingalone—unlikesomebabiesatayear old—and was most satisfactory for its age . He must thank

Bros . Nayler , Adames , Pither , and Woodhoiise , for their support during the absence of the W . M . The Temperance Lodge wasfounded to supply a missing link in Freemasonry . It was for the convenience of those not caring to see drink used in their presence . The only difference between them and other lodges was , that at the banquet table there were no intoxicant drinks , the working was all the same . He hoped that at the end of his year of office the funds would

be more prosperous , that the brethren would all rally round and cheer them with their presence . He prayed that T . G . A . O . T . U . would spare them all to meet next year , when he would hand over the gavel to his successor unsullied . The VV . M ., in proposing "The Installing Master , " said that one good turn deserves another , they gave him a good reception , and he hoped they would that toast . Bro .

Nayler had performed the ceremony that day most imfiressively . He was a good and hard-working Mason who oved the Order for itself . The lodge would ever remember how he had performed his duties that night . Bro . Nayler returned thanks , and said that the W . M . had tried to raise him to such a high pitch that he ( Bro . Nayler ) hardly knew what to say . During the past year he had tried to do his best . He had always taken an active

interest in Masonry since his initiation , and any brother should not be a sleeping member but try , like " Excelsior , " and get on . The Worshipful Master proposed " The toast of the W . M . 's and Representatives of Neighbouring Lodges and Visitors , " and assured them the Temperance Lodge was more than pleased to see them . They came amongst them with brotherly love which always enhanced the proceedings .

The W . M . 's and Representatives of Lodges 309 , 342 , 903 , 02 S , 142 S , 1705 , 177 C , and 2074 returned thanks . The Worshipful Master proposed "The Health of the Officers , " and said that he felt easy and happy like a general having a good staff as he was sure he had good officers who had been well and worthily chosen , not from

their outside appearance , but from their interest at heart for Masonry and the Temperance Lodge in particular . He asked them for their prompt attention to duties and thus ensure a happy and prosperous year of office . Bros . G . F . Bevis , S . W ., P . H . Emanuel , J . W ., and T . Tufnell , Treas ., returned thanks . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of the Initiate , " and Bro . Gibbs responded .

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Bro . P . H . Emanuel sang "The Entered Apprentice " song , which was concluded in the usual manner . The Tyler's toast concluded a most pleasant evening , during which Bros . Larking , Cook , Sanders , Batchelor and Emanuel contributed to the harmony , and Bro . Bickwood gave an amusing recitation .

EPPING . —Epping Lodge ( No . 2077 ) . —The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 6 th inst ., at the Cock Hotel . The officers present were Bros . J . Salmon , W . M . ; E . G . Lewis , I . P . M . ; J . Woodrow , S . W . ; J . Loudon , J . W . ; Fraser , S . D . ; Fletcher , J . D . ; Hughes , I . G . ; J . D . Acworth , P . M ., Treas . ; Fletcher , Org . ; Parkinson , Tyler ; and Bros .

Nokes , Tucker , Lawrence , and others . The lodge was then opened , and Bro . Tucker , a candidate for raising , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted and retired , and afterwards raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . in due form . Bros . Nokes and Smith having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree were entrusted and retired , and , by permission of theW . M ., Bro . Acworth , P . M ., Treas ., performed the

ceremony of passing Bros . Nokes and Smith to the F . C . Degree . The chair having been taken by the W . M ., the ballot was taken for Mr . Sutton Abbott , and proving unanimously in his favour , he was initiated according to ancient custom . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and Bro . J . Salmon was elected to represent the lodge on the Essex Charity Committee . No further business offering , lodge was closed in due form . The usual banquet followed .

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DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , on Tuesdav , the 2 nd inst . There were present Bros . H . Buckeridge , VV . M . ; F . ] . Tull , S . VV . ; T . Bradv , J . W . ; J . D . Smith , S . D . ; C . White , J . D . ; ) . II . Hose , ' I . ' G . ; J . Hill , Preceptor ; R . Walden , Sec . ; G . Stokes , li . Side , R . Rowlands , VV . Simpson , and C . J . Biorn . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge resumed in

the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . R . Rowlands being the candidate . During the ceremony Bro . J , Hill , Preceptor , introduced a selection of music ' , litted to dilfcrent parts of the ceremony , which the brethren fully appreciated . The charge was given ; the whole being very correctly and admirably worked b y the VV . M . The lodge was called off and on , during which time the brethren fully discussed the musical part of the ceremonies with delight . Bro . J . Hill , with Bro . R . Rowlands and the brethren , worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was resumed in the Third Degree , and closed down .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 7 J 3 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the gth inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Malda-hill . Present : Bros . S . J . Humfr ' ess , VV . M . ; VV . T . Mellier , S . W . ; VV . Thomas , J . W . ; " F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; [ . I . Thomas , Sec ; H . Conollv , S . D . ; | . VV . Stratton , f . D . j E . VV . Scattergood , I . G . ; C . Sta ' llibrasss , Stwd . ; E . V . New , and C . J . Biorn . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M . rehearsed the

ceremony of initiation , Bro . New candidate . A brother from Dcrry , who stated he was in very distressed circumstances , solicited aid from the brethren , who responded and gave him temporary assist . ance , for whicli he expressed himself thankful . Bro . New was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . New candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The S . W ., Bro . Mellier , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the Sth inst .. at the Porchcster Hotel , Leinstcr-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . A . Hardy , W . M . ; E . C . Mulvey , S . W . : \ V . Thomas , | , W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 J 43 , Sec . ; ' ) . Potter , S . D . ; E . F . Ferris , J . D . ; W . Death , I . G . ; | . Bailey , Stwd . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; J . Smith , J . C . ' Conway , O . VV . Battley , 1 . S . Henry , E . Arbib , Capt . II . S . Andrews , J . H . Wood , J . li . Tavlor , and T . Rossdale . Visitors : Bros . R ,

Alexander , 341 ( S . C ;; and C . A . McRae , 204 J . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Battley and Wood candidates respectively . Bro . Mulvey was elected VV . M . for next meeting , and appointed his alvicers in rotation . Bros . Alexander and McRae were elected members , after the

lodge had been closed down . A communication was read thanking tlie brethren for their generous response to the appeal of a distressed brother . Votes of thanks were recorded to Bros . Read and Rev . M , Haines for the trouble they had taken in settlingalong disputed account . It is anticipated that Bro . James Stevens will give his lecture on the ritual and ceremonies of the Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry , 1813 to 18 S 6 , at an early date , after arrangements are completed .

SIR HUGH MYDDEI . TON LODGE ( No . I 6 OJ ) . —The weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the White Horse Tavern , Liverpool-road , N ., when the lodge was honoured by a visit from Bro . the Rev . Robert Nicolas Sanderson , Grand Chaplain . Present : Bros . Baker , VV . M . ; Garner , S . W . ; Rev . R . N . Sanderson , | . W . ; VVeeden , Preceptor ; Hughes , Sec . ; Jordan , J . D . ; and VVelsford , I . G . The lodge was opened in due four , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hughes being candidate . The 1 st Section of the

lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Uro . VVeeden then took the chair as VV . M . The lodge wasiopened in the Secoud Degree . Bro . VVelsford being 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 rehearsed , Bro . VVelsford being candidate . Bro . Baker then resumed the chair , and the lodge was resumed to

the First Degree . Bro . Jordan , of the Cranbuurne Lodge , No . 1580 , was unanimously elected a juining member . Bro , Garner was elected W . M , for the next meeting . It was proposed by the Preceptor , seconded by the Secretary , and carried unanimously , that a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Baker be entered on the minutes for his able working in the chair , being the first time in any lodge of instruction . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., at Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . C . Pugh , VV . M . ; Mimms , S . W . ; Nice , J . W . j VVrai , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , Treas . ; Musson , Sec . ; Hayes , S . D . ; Pellatt , J . D . ; H . White , I . G . j Weeks , Tyler ; Mason , Coughlan , FoJson , Perry , Hamilton , Giddiugs , and Spon . The lodec was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Giddings being the candidate . The lodge was called off and on . Bro . Hamilton being a candidate for passing , answered Ihe usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hamilton was duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Mason , of the Unique Lodge , was elected a member . The S . W . was elected W . M . tor the ensuing week , A vote of

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thanks was directed to he recorded to the VV . M . forthc able manner in winch he fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Wanderers Charity Association was afterwards held , when it was resolved to finally close it , and start a fresh one during tlie next few weeks .

U 13 IOUI ' . LODGE ( No . i ; S , ) . _ A meeting was held on Friday , the s th inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 7 ,,, Ehury-strect , S . VV Present : Bros . Gibson , W . M . ; Hayes , S . W . ; Stevenson , J . W . ; ioulton , P . M ., Preceptor . ; P . Coughlan , Sec . ; Harvey ' S . D . Hume , J . D . ; Arnold , I . G . ; Nice , Roberts , Green , jun ., Luck , hurst , Musson , and Cope . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremonv of initiation was rehearsed Nice the

, Uro . being candidate . Bro . Roberts , an initiate , answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremonv of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Luckhurst being the candidate The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed down . ' The VV . M . rose for the first and second time , and Bro . Hayes was unanimously elected W . M . lor the ensuing week . Bro . Hayes returned thanks , und appointed his officers i ' n rotation . Nothing further ollenng , the lodge was closed .

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MANCHESTER . —Chapter of Affability ( No . 3 I 7 ) - —The installation of Principals took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., when there were present Comps . James Wilson , Z . ; Charles Oldham , H . ; VV . J . Cunliffe , J . ; VV . Hardcastle , S . E . ; J . VV . Edwards , S . N . ; J . Dawson . P . Z ., P . P . G . 1 st Asst . Sof . ; J . Almond , VV . Walmsley , P . S . N , and Treas . ; H . L . Rocca , P . G . S . N . ; W . Nicholl , P . Z . ; W . P . Norris , P . Z . ; J . J . Lambert . P . S . E . : lohn

Sherwin , and R . R . Lisenden , P . S . E . Visitors : Bros . W . R . Sowter , formerly of this chapter ; [ and J . Walker , P . Z . 37- The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The Installing companion was that verv clever pvnnnenr nr R A R . " f .. ! , l

Comp . James Dawson , P . Z ., P . P . 1 st Asst . Soj ., assisted by another zealous and gifted companion Comp . J . E . Steward , P . Z . After the usual preliminaries , the three Principals elect , were formerly presented to Comp . Dawson , and installed into their respective positions , viz ., Comp . Charles Oldham , Z . ; VV . J . Cunliffe , H . ; and J . VV . Edwards , J . The three newly-installed Principals

were subsequently proclaimed to and saluted by the companions on their re-entrance to the room . Comp . J . E . Steward , P . Z ., invested the remaining officers as follows : Comps . W . Hardcastle , S . E . ; R . R . Lisenden , S . N . ; J . Garside , P . S . ( by deputy ); and J . Sly , Janitor . The addresses were afterwards delivered in an imnressivn m . in

ner , and the ceremony concluded . The Auditors' report of the balance sheet was taken , and , although not as healthy as the members mi ght desire , the financial position of the chapter compared most favourably with the last , considering there had not been a single exaltee during the past twelve months . The report was adopted , and a vote of thanks passed to the Auditors , Treasurer , and Scribe E . for their services .

There being no further business , the chapter was closed in the usual manner , and the companions adjourned to the dining room and partook of a capital dinner , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and a pleasant evening was spent .

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CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 704 ) . —A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate Hotel , Finsbury-pavement , on Tin-sday , the 9 th inst . Present ; Comps , Gregory , Z .: G . W . Knight , H . ; Underwood , / . ; Vine , S . N . ; Edmonds , P . S . ; R . VV . Fraser , Jacobs , J . Knight , Grey , Carter , and others . The ceremony of exaltation was very impressively rehearsed , Comp . Christian candidate . R . A . companions arc cordially invited to this chapter of improvement , where the cere , monies are always conducted in a very able manner under the kind Preceptorship of Comp . Edmonds .

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MANCHESTER . —St . Andrew ' s Lodge ( No . 34 ) - —The installation meeting took place on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Present : Bros . J . M . Sinclair , W . M . ; H . L . Rocca , S . W . ; VV . R . Sowter , J . W . ; A . Jefferis , M . O . ; A . B . Outrarn , S . O . ; VV . J . Cunliffe , J . O . ; H . C . Miller , P . M ., Treas . ; R . R . Lisenden , Sec ; G . Hunt , S . D . ; S . Kelly , J . D . ; A . Middleton , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; T ! R . Peel , P . M . ; J . Arensbergh , P . M . ; VV . H . Hopkins ,

f . ttl . j J . U Lees , P . M . ; VV . Nicholl , G . D ., P . M . ; J . T . Richardson , J . W . Edwards , B . Blair , J . Wilson , and J . Kirk , Janitor . Visitors : Bros . T . H . Glendinning , P . M . 32 , P . G . Stwd . ; and J . L . Aspland , VV . M . 32 . The lodge was opened , and , after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . V . M . Vultchoff , S . S . in the Affability Lodge , and was answered successful . The installation of the

VV . M . elect , Bro . Lieut .-Col . Rocca , then commenced , the Installing Master beingi Bro . T . H . Glendinning , Past G . Stwd ., and Bro . A . Middleton , Past G . Std . Br . The VV . M . elect , after being presented by Bro . J . M . Sinclair , VV . M ., was eventually installed VV . M . for the ensuing year , and was proclaimed and saluted . The following brethren were invested officers for the ensuing 12 months : Bros . VV . R . Sowter , S . VV . ; A . H . Jefferis , J . W . ; A . B .

Uutram , M . U . ; VV . J . Cunliffe , S . O . ; G . Hunt , J . O . ; H . C . Miller , P . M ., Treas . ; R . R . Lisenden , Sec !; Vv ! Nicholl , P . M ., G . D . Eng ., D . C ; J . VV . Edwards , S . D . ; S . Kelly , J . D . ; Jas . Wilson , K . of M . ; li . Blair , I . G . ; and J . Kirk , Tyler . Bro . J . M . Sinclair addressed the VV . M ., Bro . A . Middleton the Wardens and Overseersand

, Bro . Glendinning the brethren . Two candidates were proposed for advancement at the next meeting , and there being no further business , the lodge was closed in- peace and harmony . The brethren afterwards dined together , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

Bro . Sir Algernon Borthwick was entertained at a political banquet in the Kensington Town Hall on Friday , the 5 th inst ., Bros . Sir Roper Lethbridge , M . P ., Admiral Inglefield , and General Goldsworthy , M . P ., being among the principal guests .