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if they sent up much , they more than took it away , as they had so many urgent and pressing cases ; they tried to do all they could , and hoped for better times . He had received a communication from Bro . Earl Amherst , who was very sorry he was not able to be with them . He thanked them most sincerely for their very cordial reception . He was much gratified with the progress of the Walsingham Lodge ,

and he hoped to have the pleasure of visiting them on some future occasion . Bro . Warne said that with regard to the P . G . Officers who had been called on to reply , he thought they would agree with Prince Bismarck , who , when in this country , witnessed a review of our troops . After the various evolutions had been gone through , the Duke of Cambridge

asked him what he thought of it . He raised his eyes to the sky and said— " thank God , there is not many of them ; " for if all the P . G . Officers had attended and responded to the toast , they would have required a week's holiday . It was the first time he had been there since the consecration , and he must congratulate them on their success ; He thanked them for the very kind way in which

they had been received , and ventured to think that there was a grand future before them . Bro Rev . Jamblin said he was such a constant visitor , that there was little need for him to occupy the attention of the brethren . He thanked them for having spent a very pleasant and instructive day . Bro . Eastes said he had asked permission of the W . M .

to use his gavel . It was for the purpose of proposing "The Health of their W . M ., " which he did with very great pleasure . It was a proud moment for him , and naturally so to become Master of such a lodge which numbered so many good Masons among their members . He felt very proud at being an honorary membeer , and at being invited to unveil that portrait . He congratulated Bros .

Beaufort and Sadler on the success they had achieved , and was sure that every Mason in Kent would value it . He thought it was a happy thought to have it done on the day of installation . He was sure from what he had seen their lodge stood second to none in the province . The Worshipful Master , in reply , thanked Bro . Eastes for the very kind way in which he had proposed his health ,

and the brethren for the manner in which they had received it . He felt very proud of the position in which they had placed him , and trusted his conduct would be such as to warrant their choice . The Worshipful Master then proposed " The Health of the Visitor , " coupling with it the name of Bro . J . S . Cumberland .

Bro . J . S . Cumberland , in reply , said it was not only a pleasure but a duty to visit other lodges , for they might think themselves possessed of a deal of knowledge and be very clever , till they saw someone else ) who did the work better than themselves . Dr . Oliver laid down visiting as a landmark of Masonry , and the more they mingled with each other the better it was for themselves , i He complimented

the W . M . on the position which he had attained , _ and said if it was with him ( the W . M . ) as it was with himself , it was the proudest moment of his life . The unveiling of the portrait of so distinguished a Mason was an exceedingly pleasant incident in the proceedings . _ He was a Masonic student , and he could assure them that it was things of that kind that added value to the proceedings of a lodge . He

had seen various workings in lodges , but none that pleased him better than what he had seen that day . There were two things to be avoided in responding to the toast of the visitors , and that was saying too much and saying too little ; and he trusted he had not erred in either direction . He thanked them , on behalf of the visitors , for the very hearty and cordial reception they had that day received .

In proposing "The Health of the Installing Master " the W . M . said , being only newly installed he was not in a position to say how it was done , but from what Bro . Sadler has done he was sure it was equal to his rendering of those ceremonies of which he was in a position to judge . In reply Bro . Sadler said he thanked them for the very hearty way in which they had drunk his health . He could

assure them that it had been a source of very great pleasure to him to assist in bringing the lodge to its present proud position . With regard to the unveiling of the picture , he had a regard for most old things and he was sure we could not improve on them . The lodge was founded on old principles and we endeavoured to act up to them by being happy ourselves and communicating happiness to

others . He wished the P . G . M . had been there , but in the D . P . G . M . they had one who took a warm interest in the lodge . He wished them every success . Bro . Beaufort Hinks , in response to the toast of " The Health of the Artist , " said if it had given the brethren as much pleasure to look on the portrait as it had been to him to paint it , that was his reward .

The W . M . next proposed "The Health of the Past Masters , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Walford , their Immediate Past Master , on whose breast he pinned a Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted him by the lodge . In response , Bro . Walford said it was an occasion of joy and sadness , as he had just quitted a position which had

been a source of joy to him . If Napoleon was successful it was because he had good generals , and if he had achieved any measure of success , it was because he had had good officers , he trusted they would go on , and in time occupy the position he now had the honour to fill in one of the pleasantest lodges in England .

The toast of "The Officers of the Lodge , " was responded to by Bro . Rowley , S . W ., and the Tyler ' s toast brought the most memorable and unique meeting in the history of the lodge to a close . The speeches were interspersed with some excellent songs and recitations by Bros . Cumberland , Perryman , Sadler , Reddall , Imlay , and others .

Bro . Sir Morel ! Mackenzie , with his son and daughter , Mr . Kenneth and Miss Ethel Mackenzie , arrived at ) Charing Cross Station from Paris on Monday evening . Bros . Viscount Powerscourt , Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., and V . A . Williamson , C . M . G ., were among those present at the fifth meeting this season of the Fox Club , at Brcoks's , on Saturday evening last .

Prince Albert Victor of Wales will be presented with the freedom of the City of York on the 27 th instant , on the occasion of his Royal Highness's visit for the purpose ot opening a new Jock at Naburn-on-the-Ouse , near York .

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INSTRUCTION .

DOMATIC LODGE ( No . i ») . —A meeting was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , on Tuesday , the 10 th instant . Present : Bros . Boyce , W . M . ; F . Hill , S . W . ; Pettitt , J . W . ; H . Cohen , S . D . ; B . Cohen , J . D . ; Bate , I . G . ; and Andrews , Preceptor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd and jrd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren .

Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Cohen , being a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising ably rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Cohen as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and a vote of thanks was given Bro .

Boyce for his able work in the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . Boyce , in returning thanks , expressed the great enjoyment he had derived from that evening ' s work , and promised to join the lodge . Bro . Hill was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . r $ 4 o ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , when there were present Bros . J . Hattersley , W . M . ; F . Eedle , S . W . ; W . Roots , J . W . ; W . Wingham , Preceptor ; F . Williams , Hon . Sec . j S . Renaut , S . D . ; H . J . Chapman , J . D . ; Wright , I . G . 5 C . R . Williams , A . Austin , and H . C . Ball The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Hattersley vacated the

chair in favour of Bro . C . R . Williams . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bros . Hattersley and Austin as candidates . Bro . C . R . Williams then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . V . Eedle . Bro . Austin , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , with Bro . Austin as candidate . Bro . Austin , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed and the traditional history given by the W . M .,

Bro . Austin acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Ballot was then taken for £$ Js ., in the hands of the Treasuer , which proved favourable to Bro . S . Renaut . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and it was proposed by the 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 his officers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 r 4 ) . —The usual weekly m-eting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the jth inst . Present : Bros . F . M . Noakes , W . M . ; W . Proudfoot , S . W . ; E . J . D . Bromley , J . W . ; H . G . Marsden , S . D . ; A . Bullen , J . D . ; S . C . Fort , I . G . ; W . Brindley , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; G . F . Swan , E . Morrison , C . O . Burgess , I . Laurence , W . Culverhouse , G . S . Russell , C . W . Phillips , C .

Lambert , E . Nice , A . Clark , G . H . Reynolds , and W . Hancock . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . E . Morrison having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Ledge opened in the Secund Degree . Bro . W . Brindley worked the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . F . Swan , acting as I . P . M ., proposed that Bro . W . Proudfoot , S . W .,

be elected W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds read a letter from their late worthy Preceptor , Bro . W . C . Smith , thanking the brethren for the great kindness they had always shown towards him while holding the office of Preceptor , and wishing the lodge continued prosperity , and hoping <( that Bro . W . Brindley , P . M ., who had so frequently acted as Preceptor in his absence , would act as Preceptor , with the approbation of the brethren . He

felt sure he would perform his duties to their satisfaction . " Bro . G . Reynolds proposed that Bro . W . C . Smith's letter be entered on the minutes—seconded by Bro . G . F . Swan , and carried unanimously . Whereupon Bro . A . Clark proposed that Bro . W . Brindley be cordially asked to take the Preceptorship of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction—seconded by Bro . E . J , D . Bromley , and carried unanimously , the Secretary to write a letter to Bro . W . Brindley to that effect . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 3030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 6 th inst , at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Holland , W . M . j Moloney , S . W . ; Hobbs , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . and J . D . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Roberts , S . D . ; and Rymer , I . G . 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 . Roberts being the candidate , Bro . Moloney was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , the oth inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham . road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . F . Hill , W . M . ; Russell , S . W . j Jones , J . W . j Beaven , S . D . ; Winny , I . G . ; VVestley , Preceptor ; Andrews , Sec . ; Bate , Cole , West , Hudson , Taylor , Steele , E . G . King , Wood , Cowland , Poole , Folkard , Heathcote , and Partridge . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Bate , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Wood proved his proficiency and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , with Bro . Wood as candidate . The and and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Andrews and Westley respectively , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed

to the First Degree , and , the W . M . rising for the first time , the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Russell was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Russell was returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , and the lodge was closed . The usual collection for the Benevolent Fund resulted in £ 3 2 s . being placed to its credit .

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ALL SAINTS' CHAPTER ( No . 1716 ) . —This flourishing chapter held its usual meeting at Bow Vestry Hall , on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., the chair being occupied by Comp . J . House , supported by Comps . W . J . Rundell , H ., and W . Bramham , J . After the confirmation of the minutes of the last convocation , and an exchange of congratulations with Comps . White and Bramham upon their

recovery from their recent severe accidents , the elections for the ensuing year were proceeded with , and resulted in the election of Comps . Rundell , as M . E . Z . ; Bramham , H ; Johnson , J . ; Forbes , S . E . ; Dr . Moore , S . N . ; Harland , P . S . ; Kirk , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; Harvey , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and White , P . Z ., Treasurer . Four nominations were handed in for next convocation . Comp . Coleman proposed , in very . felicitous terms , the presentation of a M . E . Z . ' s jewel to Comp . House , and alluded to the admirable and

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excellent manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of his high office , trusting that many companions would follow the splendid example the Z . had set , and maintain the chapter ' s character for hard work and excellent ritual This having been duly seconded , was carried unanimously and Comp . House , while thanking the companions for their kindness and ready assistance to him in his office , trusted that the ideal standard of the chapter might long flourish in East London .

The convocation was then closed , and at the subsequent proceedings , after the toasts had been duly honoured Comps . Pritchard , Gibbs , and Harvey favoured the companions with recitations and songs .

Asst . Soj . ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . J . Young was ably installed as First Principal by the M . E . Z . Comp . Young then installed Comp . J . Lister as H ., and Comp . Lardner installed Comp . T . Simpson , as J . The three ceremonies were most impressively performed . The investment of officers for the ,

FARRINGDON WITHOUT CHAPTER ( No . 1745 ) . —This prosperous civic chapter met at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 25 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . J . Struenell M . E . Z . ; J . Young , ' H ., M . E . Z . elect ; J . Lister , J ., H elect ; T . Simpson , S . N ., J . elect ; H . J . Lardner , P Z ' P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . ' Soj ., S . E . ; Webber , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; N . Prower 2 nd

ensuing year then took place : Comps . Lardner , Treas Walls , S . E . ; Herbert , S . N . ; Webber , Prin . Soj . ; N Prower . ist Asst . Soj . ; and W . Malthouse , C . C ., 2 nd Asst . Soj . The election of Janitor , vice Comp . Parkinson , deceased , was postponed till the next meeting , the Treasurer giving a notice of motion— " That Comp . E . Mallett ,

M . E . Z . 1623 , should be elected to that office . " A Past Principal's jewel ( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning ) having been presented to Comp . C . Strugnell , votes of thanks were passed to the Installing Principals , and the chapter was closed . The usual banquet followed . ^ A few toasts were given and harmony lent its aid to enliven the proceedings .

CAMBRIDGE . —Fidelity Chapter ( No . 441 ) . — A regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Lion Hotel , _ on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., when the chairs of the Principals were occupied by Comp . F . Dewberry , Z . ; Comp . E . H . Jennings , H . ; and Comp . Thos . Watts , J . In the unavoidable absence of Comp . H . King , through bereavement , the Principal Sojourner ' s work was taken bv

Comp . J . btacey Youngman , P . Z ., Comps . J . Bell , P . Z ., and G . Cole , P . Z ., were amongst those in attendance , whilst the visitors were Comps . F . Piggott , P . S . 88 ; and C . Colman , 94 6 . Bro . J . R . Leach , 441 , was balloted for and unanimously elected . The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : Comps . E . H . Jennings , Z . ; T . Watts , H . ; H . King , J . ; A .- Morrell , Scribe E . ; C . A .

Vinter , Scribe' N . ; John Fuller , Principal Soj . ; J . F . Symonds , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; J . Sheldrick , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; J . Vail , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . S . Youngman , P . Z ., D . C ; C . A . Vinter , Stwd . ; and Unwin , Janitor . The exaltation of Bro . Leach followed , and the work of the respective chairs was well discharged . The companions afterwards adjourned to banquet .

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CAMDEN CHAPTER ( No . 504 ) . —A convocation was held at the Moorgate Hotel , Moorgate-street , on the 10 th inst . Present : Comps . G . W . Knight , M . E . Z . ; G . Gregory , Treas ., H . ; Ives , J . ; Thorn , S . N . ; T . C . Edmonds , Preceptor , P . S . ; Kew , Webb , Griffiths , Cook , and Wheeler . The chapter was opened in due form , and the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp , Webb candidate . After rising for the

first time , Comp . Edmonds proposed , and Comp . Kew seconded , that Comps . Webb , Griffiths , and Wheeler should become joining members—carried unanimously . After the dues were collected , the chapter was closed . Companions wishing to rehearse any part of the ceremonies will be heartily welcomed at this chapter of improvement , which is opened at 8 p . m ., every Tuesday , at the above address .

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Knights Templar .

HAMPTON COURT .-Mount Calvary Encampment ( D ) . —This old encampment met at the Mitre Tavern , on the 28 th ult . Among those present were Sir Knights J . H . Dodson , E . G . ; W . Paas , P . G . B . B ., P . E . C , Almoner ; T . C . Walls , P . G . C . of G ., P . E . C ., Reg . ; H . J . Lardner , Expert ; C . H . Driver , P . A . G .

D . C , D . C , P . E . C ; N . Prower , M . A ., D . C ; vv . Maple , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Letters pleading inability to attend were received from Sir Knights Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . P . ; *> Binckes , P . E . C ; A . Williams , P . E . C ; R . Berndge , G . B . B ., P . E . C ; J . Glenn , P . E . C ; G . Graveley , P . E . C . J

L . Steele , Captain ; J . Stohwasser , and others . . The encampment was then formally closed , and the sir knights adjourned to an excellent banquet , which was personally superintended by Bro . Sadler . Among the guests were Bros . J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . S . B . ; Dodson , P . M . 860 ; Captain Sadler , P . M . 1670 ; and Wilmot , 1670 . The proceedings were throughout of a most enjoyable nature , and terminated at an early hour .

YORK . —Ancient Ebor Preceptory ( No . 101 ) . An emergency chapter of this body was held at bf . Saviourgate , on Tuesday , the 10 th instant , when theicnair was occupied by Fra . Wm . Brown , E . Preceptor . Inere were also present Fratres J . T . Seller , Constable ; A . «• McGachen , Marshal ; T . B . Whytehead , P . Reg'strar , W . B . Dyson , Sub-Marshal ; Geo . Simpson , P . ; M . J » " ' linirton . P .: C . Palliser . P .: and others . Amongst tne

visitors were Fras . H . E . Cousans , P . 143 J and "" Pickersgill , 114 . „ ,.,, „ Comps . Wm . N . Cheeseman , 1611 ; and Wm . H . Attlay , 512 ; were received and proclaimed members of 'neUrae , the chair work being done by Fra . T . B . Why tehead , ana that of Sub-Marshal , by Fra . Wm . Brown . . At the conclusion ot the ceremonies , the fratres me *\ the refectory and partook of a plain dinner , after wnicu the usual toasts were honoured .