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Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were submitted and confirmed . Bro . Marks was questioned , and subsequently was candidate while the ceremony of passing was worked . Bro . Haslip was next interrogated , and lodge was advanced . The ceremony of raising was next worked . Lodge was closed to the Second Degree , and

Bro . Stephens worked the I'irst and Second Sections ot the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . H . Marks was unanimously admitted a member of the lodge , and Bro . VV . Fraser was elected VV . M . for next Monday evening , the 17 th inst ., until which date the lodge was closed and adjourned .

ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 205 ) . —The usual meetings were continued at Bro . Yetton ' s , Rising Sun , Globe-road , E Bro . J . T . K . Job , VV . M . 1076 , occupied the chair , and was supported bv Bros . H . Forss , S . VV . ; D . Moss , J . W . ; 1 Taylor , Deac ' on ; H . Mark ., I . G . ; VV . Yetton , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Peterkin , W . M . 1349 ; G . H . Stevens ; and others . Lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were submitted and confirmed . Bro .

Peterken was tested as a candidate for the F . C . Degree and entrusted . Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony ably rendered . Bro . ' Taylor worked the I'irst and Second Sections of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Lodge was closed down , whereupon Bro . 'Taylor also worked the Fourth Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . H . Forss was elected to perform the duties of the chair for the ensuing lodge meeting , and all business being at an end lodge was closed .

YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ) . —This flourishing old lodge met as usual on Tuesday last at the Green Dragon Tavern , Stepney , when there were present Bros . A . VV . Ellingford , VV . M . ; VV . Evans , S . VV . ; Harper J . Andrews , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . H . Stephens , acting Sec . ; J . R . Shingfield , Deacon ; Gower , I . G . ; J . L . AndersonA . Walter , G . Price , and others .

, Lodge was duly opened , and minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Price was tested , and on lodge being advanced , wa ? duly passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Price was rehearsed in the questions required for the Sublime Degree , and lodge was closed down . The ceremony of initiation

was most ably worked , Bro . Price being the candidate . On the motion of Bro . Stephens , acting Sec , Bro . A . Walter was accorded a vote of thanks for thc able discharge of the duties of VV . M . oa the last lodge meeting held . Bro . Evans , VV . M . 1260 , was elected VV . M . for next Tuesday evening , and lodge was closed in harmony .

DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE ( No . 1259 ) . —This lodge continued its regular meetings on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at Bro . Moore ' s , the Bricklayers' Arms , Narrowstreet , Limehouse . Bro . Chapman , W . M . S 9 S , occupied the chair , and was supported b y Bros . L . Ettling , S . VV . ; Hancock , J . W . -, Charlton , Treas . ; Saunders , S . D . ; RolfeJ . D . ; MooreI . G . ; Atkins , P . M ., Preceptor ;

, , Waller , P . M . ; Dixon , Stephens , and others . Lodge was opened in the regular manner and the minutes read and confirmed . Lodge was opened up and closed down , when the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Rolfe being the candidate . The working of the ceremony cave great satisfaction to all present .

Lodge was called off , and on the resumption ot labour , Bro . Atkins gave an explanation of the First Tracing Board . A vote of thanks was next accorded to Bro . Chapman , Bro . Waller , and Bro . Saunders , for their kindness in visiting the lodge and giving the brethren an exemplification of their working . Bro . Ettling was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing Friday , and lodge was closed

in harmony . WEST SMITHFIELD ( No . 1623 ) . —At the regular meeting of the above successful lodge , on Monday last , the 10 th inst ., at the Champion Hotel , Aldersgatestreet , E . G ., Bro . H . K . Clisby was VV . M ., being well supported by Bros . Edwin Moss , S . VV . ; P . H . Clisby , J . W . ; J . Lawrence , Hon . Sec . ; VV . Pennefather , P . M .,

Preceptor j Rumball , S . D . ; J . Young , J . D . ; H . Duncker , I . G . ; C . F . Goodenough , and others . The evening was devoted , after the observances of the necessary formalities , to the working of the second ceremony , and which was really well done , considering that Bro . Clisbv . W . M ., is but a young Mason ( which remark

applies also to several others of the brethren present ) his and their progress cannot but be gratifying to Bro . Pennefather , the Preceptor . Bro . Laurence , the energetic Secretary worked the Second , and Bro . Pennefather the Third and Fourth Sections of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Hro . E . Moss was elected W . M . for the 17 th inst .

TREDEGAR LODGE ( No . 1625 ) . —The last meeting of the above lodge took place on Monday last , at the Royal Hotel , Mile End-road , when there were present Bros . A . G . Clements , W . M . ; C . Kendall , P . M ., S . VV . ; Hancock , W . M . 1259 , J . W . -, B . Stewart , Hon . Sec . ; T . J . Barnes , Preceptor , as S . D . ; Job , VV . M . 107 G , J . D . ; Oxley , I . G . ; G . H . Stephens , and others . Lodge was duly opened , and after the usual

preliminaries , Bro . Stewart was tested , and afterwards duly passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Oxley was next questioned and lodge advanced , when the ceremony of raising was also carefully worked . The ceremony of closing the lodge down was ncxt practised , and on the usual " rising Bro . C . Kendall was elected to perform the duties of W . M . in thc lodge on the following Monday . Lodge was closed and adjourned .

ALL SAINTS LODGE ( No . 17 / 6 ) . —This lodge met , as usual , on the Gth inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , East India Dock-road . The chair was occupied by Bro . Young , the Preceptor of the lodge and W . M . 171 G , who was well supported by Bros . A . VV . Ellingford , VV . M . S 34 . as S . W . ; Pittam . J . W . ; Witherston , S . D . ; Potts , P . M ., as I . P . M . and J . D . ; Knowles , I . G . ; Stephens , and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc

previous lodge meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . Stephens , as a candidate for the Second Degree , was tested and entrusted , and , on lodge being advanced , the ceremony ° f passing was worked , Bro . Stephens being the candidate . Lodge was closed down , and a letter having been read from Bro . Kennett ( who was to have occupied the chair ) , explain"ig his unavoidable absence , in consequence of a severe domestic affliction , it was unanimously resolved to send "ro . Kennett a letter of condolence from the lodge . Bro .

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Ellingford was elected VV . M . for the ensuing lodge , and an instructive meeting was brought to a close . BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual meeting was held at Bro . Monk ' s , the Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , East Brixton , on Tuesday evening " last . Present : Bros . R . R . Johnstone , VV . M . ; H . Hooper , S . VV ., E . M . Money , J . W . ; E . A . Francis , Preceptor ;

H . M . Williams , Sec . ; T . C . Edmunds , S . D . ; G . Monk , J . D . ; A . VV . S . Hoare , Org . ; R . Poore , I . G . ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were unanimously confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed by the VV . M ., with Bro . Francis as

candidate . Tne lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed by the VV . M ., with Bro . Williams as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and closed down to the First Degree . It was " proposed by thc VV . M . and seconded by the Secretary , and resolved , that Bro . A . VV . S . Hoare , 1765 , bc elected a member .

Bro . Hoare thanked the brethren , and trusted he should he able to attend very regularly , and thereby benefit by the excellent working of the lodge . It was proposed by Bro . VVilliams , seconded by Bro . Hooper , and resolved , that the thanks of the brethren be accorded to the VV . M . for the admirable manner in which he had that evening worked the ceremonies , especially on occupying the chair for the first time in his Masonic

career . It was resolved unanimously that Bro . H . Hooper be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Hooper thanked the brethren and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was closed in due form and the meeting adjourned , after passing a most enjoyable and profitable evening .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

HYDE . —Chapter of Industry ( No . 361 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter was held at the Norfolk Arms , on VVednesday , the 21 st ult . Present : Comps . VV . Dutton , M . E . Z . ; Frederick Drinkwater , H . ; F . Broadsmith , J . ; Mark Stafford , P . S . ; John Beech , S . E . ; Henry Booth , S . N . ; William Smith , Treas . ; Jos . Wild , Org . ; H . Heap , Janitor ; Franklin Wright , P . / . ;

Jos . H . Wolven , P . Z . ; Jas . Hall , P . Z ., P . P . ist . A . Soj . ; H . Drinkwater , P . P . S . ; Dennis Barton , Joshua Owen , Jas . Wilde , Alfred Broadley , Aaron Houghton , Mark Billinge , Thos . Eyre Mason , John Higginbottom , — Fox , and Elias Ashworth . Visitors : Comps . Jas . Walker , 2 GS ; S . H . Smith , P . Z . ; A . Siddall , 2 GS ; Wm . Dumville ; and Wm . Towle , P . 7 ' . S 15 , H . 163 , P . P . G . P . S .

The companions opened the chapter in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of installation soon afterwards commenced . The three elected Principals , Comps . Frederic Drinkwater , Z . ; Frederick Broadsmith , H . j and Thomas Drinkwater , J . ; were presented to the Installing Officer , Comp . VV . H . Dutton , assisted by Bro . James Hall , P . Z ., and with all due rite and ceremony placed in their

respective chairs . The Three Principals were duly proclaimed and saluted , after which Bro . James Hall , P . Z ., invested the following companions as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . Mark Stafford , P . S . ; Wi / liam Smith , Treas . ; John Beech , P . Z ., S . E . ; Henry Booth , S . N . ; Joseph Wild , Org . ; Henry Heap , Janitor . The Installing Master delivered the addresses and the ceremony concluded . It would be an act of discourtesy to

Comp . Dutton , were we to remain silent on the admirable manner in which he performed the various duties allotted to him as Installing Master . Everything was admirably arranged and carried out , and he is sans deute deserving of the highest praise . Previous to closing the chapter a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . George Kenning , by Comp . John Beech , P . Z ., seconded by Comp .

VV . Dutton , P . Z ., for his kindness in presenting the chapter with a very handsome veil for the pedestal ; and after " Hearty Good Wishes " had been expressed by the visitors , the chapter was closed in the usual manner . The companions afterwards sat down to a banquet , which was well served by the host , and at the conclusion of which , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to , and a very enjoyable evening terminated .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

MANCHESTER . —Palatine Chapter ( No . 7 ) . — This very flourishing -hapter met on Wednesday the 10 th inst ., at the Palatine Hotel , and was opened by Bro . R . H . Hutchison , M . VV . S ., assisted by his officers . Bro . I . H . P . Leresche , and Bro . W . L . Chaw , were perfected by Bro . Gibb Smith , P . M . W . S ., assisted by 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 . The M . VV . S . elect , Bro . Le Gendre N . Starkie was presented by the M . W . S ., to 111 . Bro . Chas . J .

Banister , S . G . I . G . 33 , who performed the ceremony with great care and solemnity . The chapter was closed in due form , and the brethren , to the number of thirty-three , assembled in the dining hall , to partake of a most sumptuous banquet / jpresided over by the M . VV . S ., who in felictious terms proposed the loyal and Masonic toasts . 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister responded to the toast of "The

Supreme Council and members of the 33 111 . Bro . G . P . Brockbank for " The 32 ° " HI . Bro . Duffield for "The 31 ° ; " and IU . Bro . Bennett for "Theso " . " III . Bro . Banister , 33 ° , in proposing "The Health of the M . W . S . " alluded to the time when he was present at the initiation of 111 . Bro . Le Gendre N . Starkie , and had watched him through most of the Degrees until he had

that day installed Jnm head of this beautiful , Christian Masonic Degree , and he hoped in due time to see him still higher . III . Bro . Le Gendre N . Starkie , M . W . S ., on rising lo respond was received with rounds of applause . He thanked one and all for their kindness , finishing an elaborate speech by proposing "The Health of the P . M . W . S . 's" which was admirably responded to by Bro . Hutchison , P . M . W . S . The meeting and banquet were brought to a close .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE .-Royal Kent Chap-» , ^ ° * ) - ~ 'l he chapter was opened at the Masonic Hall , , X c trecl ' on tl , e 3 ° th ult *» by 13 ro - Rohert Allan Luck , M . W . S ., assisted by his officers . Three candidates , Bros . 1 nomas John Armstrong , Robert Lamb Armstrong , and Luke Armstrong , brothers , wcre perfected by the M . VV . S ( assisted by 111 . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G * . 33 ) with great care and solemnity . The business of the chapter being over , the brethren spent a very happy and social hour before separating .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY PRECEPTORY . —This old and distinguished preceptory held a meeting at the Masonic Rooms , Red Lion-square , on the 2-, rd ult . Amon « - those present were Sir Knights Alfred VVilliams , E . C *"> - T C Walls , P . E . C ; VV . Paas , P . E . C , Almoner ; D . M . Dewar , P . E . C , Recorder ; F . Driver , Expert-Gravely , acting C of L . ; Stohwasser , Herald ; and Lardner , D . C .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the E . C . vacated the chair in favour of Sir Knt . Walls , who then duly installed Comp . Wood as a Knight of the Order . Many apologies for non-attendance having been read , it was unanimously resolved that in future the conclaves should be held at the Masonic Hall , SA , Red Lion-square . The preceptory having been formally closed , the Sir Knights adjourned to the Albany HotelTheobald ' s-road

, , and partook of refreshment . There were no toasts . ' On the following day thc summer festival , in connection with the Mount Calvary Preceptory , was held under very favourable circumstances , at Westerham . The success of the outingwas entirely due to the exertions and liberality ot the E . G ., whose health was most warml y received at the banquet by the members of the preceptory and their numerous guests . 'The weather was all that could be desired .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . BENJAMIN WEBSTER , P . G . D . On Thursday , in Brompton Cemetery , there were consigned to their last resting place the mortal remains of a worthy and worshipful brother , who had , in his day , achieved some distinction in Freemasonry , while , professionally , he had for years been recognised by the public as one of our ablest actors , as well as one of the most

energetic of theatrical managers . Few men have done more to encourage a taste for the drama than the late Bro . Benjamin Webster , who for a period of fully forty years had guided the destinies first of the Haymarket and then ot the Adelphi I heatre . As an actor , perhaps , the present generation of theatre-goers may not be so familiar with Ins style , though they cannot but have heard of his

prominence and the exceptional ability he displayed in the delineation of pathetic characters , and especially in that class of pathetic character to which his Robert Landry in the' Dead Heart" belonged . As a manager , however , there have been but few equal to him , and that is not sayinntoo much , if we bear in mind that , at the time of his ripest experience , there was a host of actors and actresses < if rarp

talent in the different branches of thc dramatic art , and that he succeeded in securing the services of most of them atone or other of the above theatres . Thus durin" his lesseeship of the Haymarket , the late Mr . Macready »* ave his series of farewell performances , though he made his last appearance on the stage at Old Drury . The late Mr . and Airs . Charles Kean also served under his banner . At the

Adelphi were collected such stars as Madame Celeste , the late Messrs . Wright and Paul Bedford , and a host of ° M ' i * Keeleys - again , of whom Mrs . Keeley still survives , played with or under him , as also did Miss Helen Faucit , now Lady Theodore Martin , and Mr . Howe , the only one of the Haymarket troupe who is still on the stage , unless , indeed , we may include Mrs . Oj . * !• * * t 1 * "'" J * ti * l «»* M ** LH ^ till *; , who with

Stirling , was him but a shore time only . In fact we must enumerate pretty well all thc theatrical luminaries , who shone between 1835 and 1 S 75 , if wc would form a just conception of the range and variety of his experiences in his managerm capacity . Beit added that our late Bvo . Benjamin Webster was born in the year 179 S , and had attained , therefore , the ripe age of eighty-four . Only a

few years since he married a young lady , by whom , who survives him , he leaves a child , and there also survive a son and daughter , children of a former marriage . In Masonry he had at one time played an active part , and among other claims upon the respect of the Fraternity may be mentioned that he was one of the founders and first W . Master of the Maybury Lodge , quo , a Past Grand Deacon

ot Ungland , and a Life Governor of the Masonic Schools , as well as of the Kale Fund of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . His family and friends , in this moment of their sorrow , have the consolation of feeling that our brother has passed away full of years , and after a life that was conspicuous for its ability and usefulness . Nevertheless they have our respectful sympathy .

BRO . JOHN GALE . We regret to record thc death of Bro . John Gale , which took Place on Tuesday evening at his residence , Norfolkroad , Dalston . Bro . Gale was formerl y in business for many years ( Messrs . loulmin and Gale ) in Size-lane , and afterwards in Cheapside . He was a member of the Court of Common Council for several years for Cordw . iini » r \\ l » rA

and at the time . of his death was a Guardian of the Poor forthe City of London Union ; and his kindness of manner and geniality made him very popular . His health had been failing for some time , but it was not till about two months ago that he became seriously ill . He rallied a little , but three or four weeks ago he had a relapse , and for several days before his death he was in a sinking state

He passed away at last quite peacefully . He was in the sixty-fourth year of his age . 'The funeral took place on Monday last at Highgate Cemetery . Bro . Gale was initiated in 1 SG 7 , m the Panmure Lodge , No . 715 , passed the several offices , and became W . M . in 1 S 77 . He was also a member of the Royal Arch , having been exalted in the Mount Sion Chapter , No . 22 , in iSGS .