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To revert to thc business of Monday , the members were summoned for five o ' clock , but , although there was an initiation on the summons , it was half an hour ere the lodge ' on » ncd The members present were : —Bros . William r ^ i onbyi AV . M ., P . P . G . Tyler ; J . Wood , P . M . ' P . P . G . arst ¦ E Hinks , W . M . elect ; D . Pape , S . W . ; Jos . Barron , Treas ' . ; VV . Wilson , Sec , ; Jon . Scott , S . D . ; G . P .

Abraham Org- ; W . Gaspcy , D . C ; J . Armstrong , I . G . ; C . Thompson , Tyler ; J . Wales , F . Jackson , W . Thornton , J . Kushford . T . Usher , D . Crowden , and A . Pettitt . The visitors trc . —Bros . H . Cook , P . M ., 149 ; While Laren and 1225 ; IJarro ' w-in-Fumcss , P . G . S . W ., Cumberland and Westmoreland . AV . B . Gibson , P . M ., 119 , P . G ., Secretary ; f C . Hunter , P . M ., 9 62 ; Workington , and 1223 ; H .

. Hooker , P-M ., ' 223 ; J- Huartson , P . M ., and Treas ., joji , Barrow-in-Furness ; J . T . Mcintosh , 1223 , and W . V . Lamonby , P . M ., 1002 , P . P . G ., Reg . ( Freemason ) . Bro . Hinks , the W . M . elect , it should be stated , attended the meeting under very riisarlvantageons circumstances , he having p luckily travelled all the way from Barrow-in-Furness , a complete cripple , the result ofthe accident

before noted . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read , adjourncd . 'jncluding alteration of the date of nicctim / from the , Monday before full moon till the first Tuesday in each month . W F . Lamonby , P . M ., was nvited to take the chair , when Mr . James Coward , who had previously been ballotted for , was admitted , and regularly initiated into Masonry . The initiate , having

retired , thc lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , when Bro . Cook , P . M ., 119 and 1225 , assumed thc presiding officer ' s position , and performcel thc whole ceremony of installation , inclusive of the investiture of thc officer ' s said charges , with a correct and rhetorical ability scarcely to be excelled anywhere . The officers were appointed and invested as follow -. —Bri s . W . Lamonby , thc P . M . ; D . Pape , S . W . ; D . Crowden , J . W . ; J . Barrow , Treas .

( re-elected ) ; J . Wales , Sec . ; W . Hodgson , S . D . ; W . Wilson , J . D . ; G . P . Abraham , Osg . ( re-elected ); J . Hushford , the I . G . ; T . Usher , D . C ; C Thompson , Ty ler ( re-elected ) . On the proclamations being put from the chair , a cordial vote of thanks was accordeel to the Installing Master for his kindness in coming so far , and the elaborate manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . A vote of thanks was also

INSTRUCTION . WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . —The above lodge met on the 3 rd inst . The officers were Bros . G . II . Stephens , 1623 , VV . M . ; H . J . Lardner , 1623 S . W . ; W . Stuart , P . M . 1141 ., J . W . ; VV . Penncfather , S . D . 1623 , I . P . M . ; anrl E . Mallett , Secretary . The Fifteen Sections were winked as folhvvs : —

FIIIST Li ; i-ruiii :. ist Section Bro . S . P . Catterson , S . D . 34 8 . 2 nd „ „ R- Tilling , S . D . 765 . 3 rd „ „ T . Buit , S . D . 907 . 4 th „ „ J . Taylor , D . C . 334 . ijth „ ,, H . J . Lardner , S . D . 1 745 . 6 th „ „ W . Stuart , P . M . 141 . 7 th „ „ H . J . Lardner , D . C . 1623 .

SECOND LECTCHE . 1 st Section Bro . Perkins , S . D . 7 63 . 2 nd „ „ Moss , 1273 . 3 rd ,, „ Davison , P . M . 7 65 . 4 th ,, ,, Rumball , S . W . 141 . s . ih „ „ Stuart , P . M . 141 .

I limn LEITUHE . ist Section Bro . J . P . Cohen , P . M . 203 . 2 nd „ „ J . McBult , I . G . 1623 . rtrd „ „ IVnnifather , S . D . 1623 .

Among the numerous brethren present were noticed Bros . Themans , P . M . 141 ; Mansfield , P . M . 1137 ; Smith , 1623 ; Creenwood , 1623 ; Van Raalte , J . W . 917 ; Tilling , jun ., 7 65 . The whole of the working was of a hig h character and an intellectual treat .

METROPOLITAN MARK LODGE . —After a lapse erf several years an attempt has b ; en made to revive this once famous Mark Lodge of Instruction . The first meeting took p lace on Wednesday last at eight o'clock at tbe Harp Tavern , Jermyn-street . The ceremony of advancement was rehearsed by Bros . Mandtrn ( VV . M .

1 'hisile ) , VV . M . ; Farwig , S . W . ; H . Longtom : ( J . W . Biixton ) , J . W . ; Baber , as S . D . ; Burrel , I . G . As this is the only ' lodge of instruction in the Metropolis for this degree it is hoped that Mark Masters will attend regularly at ei ght o'clock punctually at the Harp Tavern , Jermynstreet .

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Royal Arch .

PRUDENT BRETHREN CHAPTER ( No 145 ) . — \ meeting of this chapter was held on the nth . inst ., at Free-masons' Hall ; there were present , Comps . E . ' ¦ ' •Thiellay , P . G . D . C . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; J . C . Cox , H . ; H . Venn , J . and the following Past Piincipals , Comps . H . Dicketts , T . Bull , E . Moody , W . Piatt , G . S . States , P . Z ., s-li . ; G . Biggs , P . S . ; VV . H . Brain ? , 2 nd Asst . ; H . Sadler , Janitor ; I . G . Manby , Dr . Whiteway Wilkinson ,

. 1 . Chinnerv , J . 11 . Leggot , J . Moon , T . W . Leuty , C . A . Woods , J . ' Waugh , T . A . de Leliva , H . Hall , A . Daw Kerrtll , G . Clark , M . A . Wirodlific , the Rev . W . H . Frazer , a » d the following visitors Comps . Smallpeice , P . Z . ; and AV . Kipps , i' . Z . The minutes of the proceeding convocation were read and confirmed , Bros . A . VV . Martin and H .

Smith the candidates present , were ballotted for and unanimousl y elected , and duly exalted by tho M . E . Z . The ceremony being performed by the ofiicers in the excellent manner which has become so nctorious with the Prudent Brethren Chapter , an address of condolence was voted to be forwarded to Comp . Jermyn Boyd , son of the distinguished Mason who has so recently departed from this l ' , leaving such a vacancy never to be iorgrttcn in the

Royal Arch.

Chapter of Prudent Brethren . Owing to this lamentable occurence , the M . E . Z . requsted Comp . Thos . Bull , he being the eldest eligible member to take the Treasurership of the chapter , until the next annual election of officers ; which onerous responsibility was cheerfully accepted . Letters of

apology for non attendance were received from Comp . D . Haslet , S . N ., and others . Business being ended , the chapter was closed and adjourned . Thft companions dined together at the Freemasons' Tavern , due solemnity being observed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

OLD KENT LODGE . —A meeting of the members of this distinguished and prosperous lodge was convened on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., at thc Ship and Turtle Hotel , Leadenhall-street . There were present , among others , Bros . T . Poore , P . G . I . G ,, acting W . M ., in the absence , through severe indisposition , of tbe W . M ., Bro . Charles Jacques ; E . C . Mather , S . W . ; Henry Venn , J . W . j

J . H . Wynne , P . M ., Treasurer ; D . M . Dewar , P . M ., & c , & c , Secretary ; J . Moon , M . O . ; H . Dicketts , S . O . ; W , B . Date , J . O . ; J . " O . Wood , J . G . ; S . Rosenthal , P . M ., Sec ; XV . Roebuck , P . M ., & c . ; A . Solomon ; and Rawles , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . T . J . Pulley , P . M . 54 . and T . C . Walls , S . W . sii , & c . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Joseph Tanner ,

P . M . Eleanor Lodge , was ably advanced to the M . M . M . Degree by that veteran in Masonry , Bro . Poore . The election of AV . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler was unanimously in favour of Bros . Mather , Wynne , and Rawles . Previously to the lodge being closed , a notice of motion was given that the annual subscription shoulel be raised . The Old Kent has attached to it a lodge of Royal Ark

Mariners , and when the Mark business was concluded , Bro . D . M . Dewar , P . C . N ., proceeded to open the lodge in the former Degree , for the elevation of several distinguished brethren who were in attendance for that purpose . The respective chairs cf J . anel S . were ably occupied by Bros . Poore and Roebuck , and Bro . Rosenthal officiated as P . C . N . The ceremony was performed by Bro . T . C .

Walls . Thc brethren who were inducted to this very interesting degree were Bros . Tanner , Dicketts , Woon , Pulley , and Rooks . Upon the conclusion of the work , Bros . Mather . Wynne , and Rawles were unanimously elected to the respective offices of AV . C . N ., Treasurer , and Warden . Thc brethren then adjourned to a well served collation , ably pr < sided over by Bro . Roebuck . Bros .

Dewar , Wynne , and Rosenthal replied on behalf of " Ihe Gram ! Officers . " " The Health of the W . M . " was acknowledged by his locum tenens , Bro . Roebuck . In response to " The Advancce , " Bro . Tanner expressed his satisfaclion at thc manner in which thc two ceremonies of the Mark and Royal Ark Degiecs had been performed . In concluding his speech , he hopcel that the members of

the OU Kent would never have occasion to regret having admitted him among them . " The Visitors" followed , and was acknowledged by Bros . Poore and Walls . •The Health of the Past Masters" was given , and drew in response from Bro . Dewar a stirring appeal on behalf of the funds cf the new educational scheme in connection with the Mark Degree . The biethreu , to show their

appreciation of Bro . Devvar ' s efforts to promote this laudable undertaking , and as a mark of their unanimous approval , subscribed £ 5 , which handsome amount was duly handed to the Treasurer , for the purpose of its being forwarded to the proper quarter . " The VV . M . Elect" came next in order , and his toast having been most warmly received , Bro . Mather modestly acknowledged the compliment . In giving " The Health of the Officers , " Bro . Roebuck dwelt

at some length upon the great and valuable services of Bros . Wynne , Treasurer , -mil Dewar , Secretary , and to whose exertions the piosperity of thc Old Kent was mainly due . In concluding his remarks , he said that the other officers were eijual in working capabilities to any Mark lodge in London , and he hoped that they would in turn ultimately arrive at thc proud position of W . M . in the Old Kent . This pledge having been responded to , the Tyler ' s toast at an early hour terminated the proceedings .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 234 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , on Saturday last , at half-past five o ' clock , the VV . M ., W . Bro . T . Poore , P . G . I . G ., P . M ., in the chair . Bro . C . P . Mackay , S . W . ; H . Lovegrove , J . W . ; G . Clark , jun ., M . O . ; J . Curtis , S . O . ; Acland , acting J . O . ; J . Baldwin , Secretary ; Dr . Pearce , S . D . ; Moss , J . D . ; Evans , I . G . ; and K . Potter ,

Ty ler . After the minutes of previous meeting hail been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . W . Acland , 139 , as a joining member , and having proved unanimous , the next business was to ballot for Bros . J . J . Gibson , Belgrave , W . Weekes , Stuart , and A . T . Pearce , Carnarvon , and the two latter being in attendance were duly advanced to the honourable degree . The ceremony was well performed by the W . M ., the musical portion

being very efficiently rendered b y W . Bro . W . G . Bri ghten , G . Mark Sup . Works , and Prov . G . S . Middx . and Surrey , There were several honorary members and visitors present , among whom were Bros . J . H . Leggett , J . W . Thistle , J . K . Pitt , VV . M . elect 198 ; Pulman , G . M . S . ; M . J . Larlham . After the transaction of some routine business the lodge was closed and adjourncel until the second Saturday in May .

HOCLOWAY ' S 1 ' rt . l . s—Nervousness and want of Energy . —When lir t the nerves feci unstrung and Jrstlcssncss supplants energy , it is tire right time to take tome alterative as Holloway's fills to prevent disorder running in'o dsrase . These excellent l'ills eorreceall irregularities aird weakness . Thev act so kindly , yet so energetically , on the functions of digestion anil as-imitation

that tile whole hodv is revived , the blood is rendered richer and purer , tne muscles become tinner and stronger , and Ihe nervous ancl absorbent systems are invigorated , These Pills are suitable for all classes and all ages . They have a most marvellous eiicct on persons who are out of condition , they soon rectify whatever is in fault , restore strength to thc body and coirlidencc to the mind , —[ AiivrJ

Consecration Of The Creaton Lodge. No. 1791.

CONSECRATION OF THE CREATON LODGE . No . 1791 .

The consecration of this lodge took place in the Freemasons' Hall on Monday , the ioth inst ., in the presenc e of a large and distinguished assembly of Freemasons . The following is a list of the brethren who took part in thc interesting ceremony : —Bros . Col . Creaton , W . M .

designate ; Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . Chaplain , ; John Hervey , G . Sec , Consecrating Officer ; Thomas Fenn , P . G . D . ; J . Lewis Thomas , A . G . D . of C , P . M . 142 ; James Terry , P . P . G . J . W . Herts , 1580 ; Lieut .-Col . Peters , P . M ., P . G . J . W . Middx . ; C . Nunn , P . G . S . B . ; G . Skeggs , W . M . 144 ; E . Paetel , 1 C 24 ; W . Mann , 749 ; W . Banfield , W . M . 31 ; W . Honeyball , J . D . 1 G 81 ; E . J . Barrow , P . G . D .,

2 ; E . Powell , J . D . 1624 ; I-I . Pearce , P . S . W ., 2 ; W . Hope . S . W . 2 ; J . Ccrnsherce , W . M . 1441 ; Seymour Lucas , 1441 ; W . Rennolds , 1441 ; S . Ward , 1 S 6 ; Heather Bigg , P . M 1 ; John Rucker , P . M ., G . D . ; Frank Percival , 1-541 ; Pixley , P . M . 29 ; B . C Payne , P . M . 27 ; Gait Fisher , S . D . 1624 ; W . Park , 511 ; L . B . Pullen , P . M . and Treas . 180 ; E . Farini ,. W . M ., S . James's Union , 1 S 0 ; E . Collins , P . M .,

Westbourne , 733 ; Woodward , P . M ., Unity , 1637 ; Ferguson , 173 ; AV . Williams , 173 ; Hewett , W . M * . 233 ; J . Wyer , P . M . 1314 ; S . Carrington , 1314 ; E . Collins , 13 ; J . S . l'ierce , P . G . S . 2 ; E . Bridge , 784 ; C . Taylor , D . C . 1624 ; G . Slingsby , 1624 ; J . C . Flatterly , W . M . 1624 ; S . Jones , J . W . 1624 ; G . Biggs , P . M . 435 ; T . Matthews , 1624 , G . Dyer , P . M . 186 ; L . Burgoyne Pillin , I . P . M .

180 ; and A . H . Chisholm , 1602 ( Freemason ) . The brethren met in an ante-room of the hall , at halfpast four , and thence , forming themselves into processional order , marched into the lodge room , where they received the Consecrating Officer . Bro . John Hervey , P . M ., Grand Secretary , who , on taking the chair , appointed as office bearers pro tem ., Bros . T . Fenn , P . G . D " as S . W . ;

E . J . Barrow , P . G . D ., as J . W . ; J . Terry , P . P . G . J . W ., Herts , D . of C . ; and J . Dyer , P . M . 1314 , as I . G . The lodge being opened by Bro . John Hervey , G . S ., he addressed the brethren with his usual clearness and effect . He said , that they were again assembled to form a new lodge , and one , too , which has taken the name of an honoured brother amongst them—Bro . Lieut .-Col . Creaton

( applause ) , and to whose services to Freemasonry , for ' many years , alike forthe Craft at large—the Charities in particular , he could bear most ample testimony . He hoped all success would attend the Creaton Lodge , and he felt sure , that in its future career , it would never derogate from the hig h ' character of him whose name it bore . Bro . Hervey then went on to say , that with this repetition of

consecration and applications for new lodges , not only were wc now almost beginning another hundred on the roll , and entering into 1800 , but he felt he was bound to say a few words of kindly caution . It was to be feared that many now were seeking Freemasonry from its material benefits , its remarkable educational institutions , its helpful annuities , but bethought it light to point out that Freemasonry

ought not to be merely strong 111 numbers , but in the character of its members , and , therefore , too much care and disciimination could not be exercised in the admission of new members . He might say a good deal more , Bro . Hervey continued , but as wc have a long evening before us , I will now , congratulating the brethren on the present assembly , proceed with the appointed ceremonies of

consecration . ( Applause . ) Bro . Hervey' :. address was evidently most welcome to , and in accordance with , the sentiments of the influential gathering . The usual ceremonial on such occasions was follovveel and interspersed with some most effective music , and at the proper place , Bro . ihe Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . C ,

delivered the following oration : M . W . Consecrating Officer—I have been requesteel to deliver the customary oration to-day , at the consecration oi the Creaton Lodge , and the duty is , on personal grounds as well as for Masonic considerations , rendered alike to myself a deep pleasure and a great privilege . In the first place , I am very glad to be permitted to take pait in the

always interesting ceremony to the attached members o £ our Order , as a mark of respect , esteem , and attachment to our common friend and brother , Colonel Creaton , whose services to the Craft have been so many and so real ; whose interest in all our Charities never wearies , whose personal merits have so rightly attracted to him the confidence of his brethren , and whose whole Masonic and public career

has attached to him so many ap ; lauding and admiring comrades . To myself , V . W . Sir , I venture to repeat , it is a subject of very great personal pleasure to be permitted , in my humble capacity , to be associated with these proceedings , and to act as one of the Consecrating Officers under your distinguished presidency , when a new lodge is about to be elevoted by our ancient ceremonial to the

service of Masonry , to the welfare of mankind , and is henceforth to be known amongst us by the name of my excellent and distinguished friend and brother , Lieut .-Col . Creaton , as the Creaton Lodge . Some opposition his been hastil y made to the adoption of the names of living Masons for our lodges , but in this view , I , for one , cannot concur . We have many names of lodges amongst us which recall

pleasantly to our memories old friends and long services to Masonry , ( and which I need not mention , being known to us all ) , and there is this one advantage in it , as it appears to me , in all defeience to those who think differently . We have in the names whether of departed Masonic brethren , or patron saints , or the cardinal virtues , or social qualifications , or local coynoiiiina , after all , what is only distant and

what is abstract , a custom of the past , partly mythic , partly historical , as the case may be , and only appealing , after all , to ourselves , in what is ideal , what is philosophically true , or welcome , or admirable , or commendable . But in the name of our brethren we have the practical proof of what Freemasonry is , what it does , what it teaches , inasmuch as in admiring their talents , or sympathising