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„ nA Stone . Visitors : Comps . Capt . Vincent , P . Z . 1329 T A 1777 , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; Geo . Powell , P . Z . 11 S 5 ; anu *// /* p « a " comp . Grummant installed Comp . Benedetti as M . E . Z . as faultlessly as usual , and Comp . Fleck , M . E . Z . 172 , was declared H ., and then installed Comp . North as J ., also An ' m" himself credit . The officers for the coming year are Comps . Benedetti , Z . ; Fleck , H . ; North , J . ;

Hrummant , P . Z ., Treas . ; Major Williams , P . Z ., S . E . ; Meierhoff , S . N . ; Fry , P . S . ; Dr . Makeham , 1 st A . S . ; H . Martin , 2 nd A . S . ; and Patrick . P . Z ., Tyler . Comp . Crook was presented with the usual P . Z . ' s jewel . Comp . Major Williams , sen ., P . Z ., was presented with an illuminated vellum , expressing the regret of the companions at lii ? resigning the post of Treasurer , and thanking him for

his labours during the past 10 years . He was also made an honorary member at the last meeting . He returned thanks , tracing his connection as "father" of the chapter , and o-enerously gave the chapter a bond that was owing to him " for foundation fees . During the evening the other founder ' s fees were promised by the S . E ., on behalf of himself and others .

After the banquet , Comp . Benedetti , as one born in another clime , bore testimony to the great loyalty of Eng lishmen when proposing "The Queen and Royal In proposing "The Grand Z ., " Comp . Benedetti said that the Prince of Wales was equally beloved on the Continent as in this country . Comp . Crook , I . P . Z ., proposed" The M . E . Z ., " speaking

of his work . Comp . Benedetti , M . E . Z ., spoke of what he intended to do during the year . The M . E . Z . proposed "The Visitors , " and each present suitably responded . Each had been there before , and trusted to come many more times . In response to"The P . Z . ' s , " Comps . Major Williams ,

sen ., and Crook made very short speeches , Comp . Williams being particularly happy in his well-chosen remarks . Comp . Fleck , H ., promised to try to be a credit to the chapter . Comp . North , J ., said that he was thankful the G . A . O . T . U . had for the third time spared his life , as he recently had a narrow escape in a railway accident . He

also referred to his work" Wisdom , Strength , and Beauty , " which had been so well received by Masons in all parts of the world . The officers all responded , and a happy evening was closed . Songs were given by Comps . Stone , North , Powell , and others .

BEAMINSTER . St . Mary ' s Chapter ( No . 707 ) . —At a meeting of this chapter , held on Tuesday evening , the 3 rd inst ., at the White Hart Hotel , the Principals' chairs were occupied as follows : Comps . S . R . Baskett , Z . ; C . Hann , H . ; and R . Toleman , J . After the chapter had been opened , the ballot was taken

for officers for the ensuing year . The following elections were unanimously approved : Comps . C . Hann , Z . ; R . Toleman , H . ; S . Lawrence , J . ; J . S . Webb , Treas . ; J . Andrews , S . E . ; R . England , S . N . ; C G . Purkis , P . S . ; C . Toleman and A . Hart , A . S . ; and J . Keech , Janitor . A letter was read from Comp . J . A . Sherren , P . G . S . E ., announcing the resignation , through ill-health , of the

Grand Superintendent . On the motion of Comp . J . S . Webb , P . Z ., and S . R . Baskett , Z ., the following resolution was unanimously adopted : "That this Royal Arch Chapter , St . Mary's , No . 707 , desires to express its sincerest sympathy with Comp . J . M . P . Montagu on his

illness , and regret at his retiring from his position as Grand Superintendent of Dorset , and to tender its hearty thanks to him for his unvarying kindness and fraternal consideration to the chapter , and trusts he may long be spared to enjoy better health , and to visit the chapter . " The chapter was then closed .

PLUMSTEAD . Union Waterloo Chapter ( No . 13 ) . —The installation meeting of this old chapter took place at the Masonic Hall , on the 28 th ult ., when there was a large number of companions present , amongst whom were Comps . Capt . Spinks , Deeves , P . Z . ; Kennedy , P . Z . ; Penfold , V ' L . ; WarrenP . Z . ; Woodley , P . Z . ; Canning , Tailby ,

, Akers , Barry , Keeble , Howard , Syer , Hully , HancocK , Lock , Taylor , W . J . Crowdy , H . Crowdy , King , De Grey , and others . Visitors : Comps . Col . Vansittart and Capt . Hearn . The usual formal business having been disposed of , the ceremony of installation was proceeded with by the Installing Officer , Comp . Deeves , P . Z ., who duly installed Comp .

' <•J . Warren , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; Comps . Canning and Tailby as H . and J . respectively . The undermentioned officers were duly elected to the offices stated against their names , and invested accordingly by the M . E . Z ., viz .: Comps . West , P . Z ., Treas . ; Kennedy , P . Z ., S . E . ; VV . J . Akers , a-N . ; F . Barry , P . S . ; VV . H . Keeble , 1 st A . S . ; Syer , 2 nd A . S . ; __ VV . J . Crowdy , Stwd . ; and H . De Grey , D . C Ihe M . E . Z . in an appropriate address presented to Comp .

'V . C . Woodley a Past Principal's jewel , which had been unanimousl y voted him by the chapter for the dignified wanner in which he presided over the chapter for the past vear . Comp . Woodley acknowledged the gift in appropriate terms . A cordial vote of thanks having been accorded to the Installing Officer , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was served b y the host , Comp . De Grey , in his usual recherche style .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

. Royal Savoy Lodge ( No . 355 ) . —A meeting M . this lod ge was held on ' 1 uesday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Ujiterion , Piccadilly , Bro . H . Dickey , VV . M ., in the chair . P V | ^USua 'P '' ' nary business Bro . VV . A . Scurrah , u ' ° l ' the chair , and very ably installed Bro . G . •'ordey , S . W ., W . M . elect , into the chair , and gave the

f „ n aQclr esses . The VV . M . then invested his officers as oilows ; Bros . H . Dickey , l . P . M . ; VV . J . Ferguson , S . W . ; > M . Scurrah , J . W . ; G . Dickinson , M . O . ; VV . Jaques , ? -u - » H . Longmun . J . O . ; W . Stiles , P . M ., Treas . ; E . ^•Weston , R . of M . ; C J . Knightley , Sec . ; G . Rice , ° ' - ; J . D . Vicary , T . D . ; T . C Cloake , D . C ; W . W .

Mark Masonry.

Arter , Org . ; N . J . Churcher , I . G . ; W . Bradford , Stwd . ; and R . Whiting , Tyler . The VV . M . presented a Past Master ' s jewel to the l . P . M ., who suitably replied . Several brethren were proposed for advancement at the next meeting . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting room , where a very enjoyable evening was spent , and a good programme of music was rendered under the direction of Bro . VV . VV . Arter , Org .

BRIGHTON . Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 75 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Pavilion , on Thursday afternoon , the 29 th ult . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . R . Willard , who was supported by the following officers , viz .: Bros . J . C . Buckwell , S . W . ; A . F . LametteJ . W . ; VV . Belcher , M . O . ; E .

, Histed , S . O . ; J . J . Abell , Reg . ; T . Bullock , Sec . ; T . Wickham , S . D . ; A . P . Dollman , J . D . ; A . F . Goode , A . D . C ; E . A . Buchanan , Org . ; VV . Bennett , I . G . ; E . Tebbs , Stwd . ; and H . H . Hughes , Tyler . The members of the lodge present included Bros . J . Eberall , P . M . 75 and 3 S 6 ; H . VV . G . Abell , P . M ., G . Std . Br . ; J . Harrison , P . M . ; VV . N . Roe , T . H . Challis , T . Hills , H . W . Ingledew ,

G . R . Godfree , G . Heckford , W . E . Hughes , R . Strong , A de Wasgindt , E . Whittaker , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . and Surrey ; J . M . Mennick , and J . VV . Stride . The lodge was honoured with the attendance of the following visitors : Bros , the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , D . P . G . M . ; R . Clowes , P . G . Treas . ; J . Newbury , W . M . 27 ; F . Duke , W . M . 166 , P . P . G . M . O . ; W . E . Morrison , J . W . 166 and 409 ,

P . G . M . O . ; H . Butler , 50 ; VV . Hillman , Sec . 3 S 6 ; J . Morris , G . Johnson , M . O . 391 , P . G . S . B . ; VV . Gill , S . O . 3 S 6 ; W . Wright , S . O . 391 , P . G . I . G . ; E . M . Money , P . M . Old Mold Lodge , P . G . Std . Br . ; C F . Lewis , VV . M . 3 S 6 ; R . Weston , S . D . 391 ; J . P . Slingsby Roberts , W . M . 16 S ; T . Billing , P . G . Sec ; VV . Botting , P . G . S . of VV . ; A . King , S . W ., and E . Whittle , S . O ., of Royal Connaught

Lodge ; S . R . Legg , P . M . ; T . Musson , J . W . 3 S 6 ; and G . Cole , P . M . 1636 , P . P . G . O . Bro . A . F . Lamette , Prov . A . G . D . of C , was installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably performed by Bros . R . Willard and H . W . G . Abell . The newly-elected VV . M . appointed his officers , those present being invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz . : Bros . R . Willard , l . P . M . ; J . C . Buckwell ,

S . W . ; T . Bullock , J . W . ; J . Belcher , M . O . ; E . Histed , S . O . ; T . Wickham , J . O . ; Rev . VV . A . Tooth , Chap . ; G . R . Lockyer , Treas . ; E . Tebbs , Sec . ; J . J . Abell , R . of M . ; Dr . Goode , D . C . ; T . Chapman , A . D . C . ; A . P . Dollman , S . D . ; VV . Bennett , J . D . ; J . A . Thilthorpe , I . G . ; W . N . Roe , Org . ; T- H . Challis and E . Austin , Stwds . ; and H . Hughes , Tyler . Bros . H . W . Ingledew , J . VV . Stride , E . A . Buchanan , G . Heckford ,

and G . Chapman were elected to serve on the General Purposes Committee ; Bro . J . C . Buckwell as Charity Steward ; and Bro . H . VV . G . Abell to represent the lodge on the Masonic Rooms Committee . The lodge having been duly closed , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where they sat down to an excellent banquet , supplied by Bro . Sayers . The newly-installed

VV . M . presided . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , Bros . E . M . Money and H . VV . G . Abell responding for "The Grand Mark Lodge Officers , Present and Past , " and Bro . J . P . Slingsby Roberts for "The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . R . Willard , in proposing " The Worshipful Master , " said he had experienced the pleasure of working with Bro .

Lamette in several Degrees of Masonry for the past nine years , and never met a more enthusiastic Mason . He could not speak too highly of him , and was convinced that he would prove one of the best W . M . 's it was possible for the lodge to have . Bro . Lamette , on rising to respond , was very warmly received . He thanked Bro . Willard for the very kind

manner in which he had spoken of him . All his duties in Masonry were to him , he said , a labour of love . It gave him the greatest possible pleasure to attend to the duties of the various Degrees with which he was associated , and as long as he lived he would continue his devotion to Masonry . He would especially do his utmost to faithfully discharge his duties as W . M . during the coming year . He then

proposed "The Past Masters of the Lodge , " to which Bro . R . Willard responded . The VV . M . next gave "The Worshipful Masters of the Mark Lodges of the Province of Sussex , " which received acknowledgments from Bros . Duke and Lewis . " Ihe Visiting Brethren , " submitted by the VV . M ., was responded to by Bros . A . King , T . Billing , Butler , and VV .

Wright . The remaining toasts were "The Officers of the Lodge , " acknowledged by Bros . Buckwell , Tooth , Bennett , and Tebbs , and the Tyler's toast . During the evening vocal selections were given under the direction of Bro . W . N . Roe , Prov . G . Org ., b y Miss Minnie Freeman , Miss Amy Freeman , Bros . R . Willard , G . Cole , F . I . Cully , and J . P . Slingsby Roberts .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , on Monday , the 26 th ult ., when there were present Bros . King , VV . M . ; Livett , S . W . ; Gilbert , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treas . ; Poole , acting as Sec . ; Beaven , J . D . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Pease , Windsor , Balcombe , Sandals , C . H . White , W . J . Lavington , Boulton , Anderson , J . S . Lavington , VV .

Scott , Wyer , Shernng , Morris , Robertson , Russell , Harvey , Folkard , Perkins , and Armstrong . Visitors : Bros . Cope , Phillips , and Davies . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation being announced , Bro . Peate , having offered himself as a candidate , was initiated . The W . M . vacated

the chair to enable Bro . Westley to work the ceremony ol installation . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Lavington was presented to the VV . M . as VV . M . elect , and having answered the usual questions , took the solemn obligation of W . M . elect . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and all below the rank of Installed Master having retired ; the rest of the ceremony of installation was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the Third

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Degree , and the M . M . ' s were admitted , and saluted the VV . M . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the F . C'swere admitted , and saluted the VV . M . Ihe lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the E . A . ' s were admitted , and saluted the VV . M . In each Degree the proclamation was given , and the working tools presented and their uses explained . Bro . Lavington invested the officers ,

and Bro . Westley gave the addresses to the W . M ., officers , and brethren in a very impressive manner , on which he was heartily congratulated by the brethren The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Bros . VV . J . Cope , 200 , and T . Davies , 13 S 1 , were unanimously elected

joining members . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Westley proposed , and Bro . Gilbert seconded , that Bro . Livett be VV . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Livett returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at Tupp's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road , i here were present Bros . H . Nock , VV . M . ; D . G . Imlay , S . W . ; H . Pocock , J . W . ; VV . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; VV . Baker , Sec ; J . W . Drysdale , S . D . ; D . D . West , J . D . ; F . M . Noakes , I . G . ; G . R . Kennedy , W . Rowley , F . Jeffrey ,

H . Neville , and J . Pullman . The lodge being duly opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bros . Hurt , 115 S ; Walker , 2157 ; G . R . Kennedy , 263 ; and Mihill Slaughter , 176 and 404 , which proved unanimously in favour of the above brethren being admitted as joining members . The lodge was opened in the

Second Degree , and Bro . H . Neville having kindly volunteered to act as candidate , was examined , and then retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Nock rehearsed the ceremony of raising in a fluent and most able manner . Bro . J . Pullman worked the 3 rd Section of the

First Lecture . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . D . G . Inlay was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers , and gave notice that the work for rehearsal would be the first ceremony , the charge , and the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge was then closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on the 6 th instant , at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . E . Lucas , W . M . S 34 , VV . M . ; F . Craggs , S . W . S 34 , S . W . ; H . F . Williams , J . W . S 34 , J . W . ; James Sims , P . M . S 34 , Preceptor ; A . Williams , Treas . ; J . VV . Dyne , S . D . ; H . Bright , J . D . ; Blackman , I . G . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; J . Davies , P . M . 169 ; Reid , Hyde , Barber , and

Wake . Visitor : Bro . Martineau . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Reid offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony . Bro . Wake offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony having been rehearsed , the lodge was closed .

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at St . James's Hall Restaurant , Piccadilly , W ., on Tuesday , the-27 th ult ., when there were present Bros . F . VV . Buxton , VV . M . ; VV . O . Welsford , S . W . ; J . Leather , J . W . ; J . Greenway , Preceptor ; E . L . Berry , acting Sec . ; T . Whitford , S . D . ; E . D . F . Rymer , J . D . ; J . Jonas , I . G . ; H . Matthews , F . S . J arvis , VV . C " . Smith , J . Conquest , J . Wheatcroft , T .

Mogford , VV . F . Bates , and Geo . H . Carter . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M . having intimated that the ceremony of passing would be rehearsed , Bro . Matthews offered himself as a candidate , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was

rehearsed . Bro . Jarvis having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was asked the usual questions , and having given proofs ot his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , with Bro .

Jarvis as the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . G . H . Carter was unanimously elected a joining member . The S . W ., Bro . Welsford , was elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . i 47 i ) .-The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 3 rd instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . H . B . Harding , VV . M . ; R . Loomes , S . W . ; J . VV . Clarke , J . W . ; VV . Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; C . G . Gray , S . D . ; C . H . Stevenson , J . D . ; T . Williams , I . G . ; D . P . Holness , P . M . ; R . VV . Nicole , J . H . Colhngridge , H . J .

Kimbell , sen ., S . Napper , E . H . Bury , T . E . Newman , Milton Smith , and J . Amand . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Holness being the candidate . The VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Colhngridge , and the lodge was opened in

the Second Degree . Bro . Bury answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . 1 he lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Bury being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Milton Smith was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Loomes was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., when there were present Bros . G . A . Bergholtz , VV . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . W . ; J . Greenway , Preceptor ; C . O . Burgess , acting as Sec ; J . K . Harnell , b . D . ; F . VV . Buxton , J . D . ; T . C seary , Org . ; J . Row , I . G . ;

VV . Hoggins , J . H . Warwick , K . E . Cursons , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . K . E . Cursons having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . C 0 . Burgess worked the 1 st section , and Bro . F . VV . Buxton the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . H . Foan , S . W ., was unanimousl y elected W . M . for the