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lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and subsequently a Board of Installed Masters was completed in ample form , W . Bros . Finney and Siddeley presiding over the West and South respectively . Bro . E . G . Parker having been placed in the East , according to ancient custom , the congratulations usual in well-ordered lodges followed , the Board being " called off" pro tempore . Labour resumed , the
Board was closed in the name and fear , and the members and visitors of the Three Degrees admitted in due course . The usual proclamations , salutations , and greetings followed , and then the W . M . appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year . The Installing Master addressed each brother on the meaning of his emblem of office , his situation in the lodge , and the nature and importance of
his duties , after which he addressed at length the W . M ., the Wardens , and the brethren generally , and thus completed the interesting ceremony of the day . After the reception of some propositions and the discharge of some routine business , a unanimous vote of th-inks was passed to Bro . Bowes for the able and efficient manner in which
he had performed the installation ceremony . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjournetl for a brief interval , after which they re-assembled at the banquet table . The W . M . presided , and after the cloth was withdrawn the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the pleasures of the evening were enhanced by some excellent music .
GOSPORT . —Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . ' 7 ° . ;) - —The annual meeting of this lodge to instal the W . M . elect was held at the Star Hotel . Assembly Rooms on Thursday , the 23 rd ult . The lodge was , with the usual formalities , opened by the W . M ., Bro . C . B . Whitcomb , P . G . Stwd ., with the assistance of the officers of the lodge , and supported by a numerous assembly of members and
visitors . Among the latter were Bros . Mark J . Frost , 237 , 487 , 1069 , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; H . J . Guy , P . M . 342 , P . P . G . D . C ; P . C . Puttock , W . M . 257 ; J . Johns , W . M . 1428 , P . G . S . B . ; V . Brown , W . M . 903 ; j . W . Wilmott , W . M . 342 ; E . H . Liddell , W . M . 804 ; A . L . Emanuel , P . M . 1069 ; R . Osborne , W . M . 487 , P . P . G . O . ; R . J . Murrell , W . M . 1776 ; J . C . Stroud , J . D . 359 ; G . Pearman , Org .
487 ; R . Downing , J . W . 903 ; W . Brunwin , S . D . 903 . Among the Past Masters were Bros . E . S . Main , J . Wallingford , and G . F . Lancaster , P . P . G . J . D . The minutes of the last regular lodge were read by the Secretary , Bro . Count Des-Gciieys , and unanimously confirmed , after which the report of the Audit Committee was presented and adopted . A ballot vvas then taken for the election of
a Treasurer , when the W . Bro . C B . Whitcomb was declared to be unanimously elected . The W . M . elect , Bro . G . Grant , was then formally presented by Bro . G . F . Lancaster , Treas ., P . P . G . S . D ., for the benefit of installation , to the outgoing Master , Bro . C . B . Whitcomb , P . G . Stwd ., who most ably performed the ceremony , and regularly installed the W . Bro . G . Grant in King Solomon ' s chair .
The following brethren were , in due course , appointed and invested as officers of the lodge for the ensuing year : — Bros . J . W . Stroud , S . W . ; Count Des-Gcneys , J . W . ; C . B . Whitcomb , P . G . Stwd ., I . P . M ., Treas . ; T . Batchelor , P . P . G . Org ., Sec . ; C . Johnson , S . D . ; C . J . E . Mumby , J . D . ; A . T . Cave , D . C . ; A . Knight , Org . ; G . Darby , I . G . ; W . C . Webb and J . S . Senior , Stewards ; L . Cauvin
and W . Tomlinson , Tylers . A formal vote of thanks was proposed by the W . M ., Bro . G . Grant , seconded by Bro . J . W . Stroud , S . W ., to Bro . C B . Whitcomb for the able and impressive manner in which he had installed his successor , which was carried with acclamation . At the conclusion of the ceremony Bro . C . B . Whitcomb , I . P . M . and Treas ., was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s
jewel , of special design and with appropriate inscription , as a token of appreciation by the members , for the able manner he had conducted the business of the lodge as first W . M . for two consecutive years . The brethren then adjourned to their usual place of meeting , the India Arms Hotel , where a capital banquet had been provided for about forty persons by the genial hostess , Miss Eastland , and several hours most agreeably spent in fraternal unity . The
graces before and after the banquet were most ably rendered by the " Gosport Masonic Choir , " who had equally well rendered and sung the anthems in the musical portion of the installation ceremony , with the kind assistance of Bro . Misselbrook , as Org . The usual toasts among Freemasons were duly given and responded to , and at a late hour the brethren separated , after a thoroughly enjoy , able evening ' s entertainment .
TWICKENHAM , -Royal Hanover Lodge ( No . 1777 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , on Monday last , when the following brethren were present : —Bros . H . Lovegrove , W . M . ; H . A . Dubois , Prov . J . G . W ., I . P . M . ; G . Clark , jun ., S . W . ; H . Clark , J . W . ; W . H . Barber , Sec ; C . C . Cruikshanks , S . D . ; F . J . Perks , J . D . ; W . S . Dunkley ,
I . G . ; G . S . Graham , Org . ; Wood , W . S . ; Rawles ( acting ) , Tyler ; Axford , E . W . Dubois , and others , with Bros . J . Hicks and J . Rush , visitors . The lodge was opened in due form , and Bros . Boyle , Holliday , and Thorn having answered the usual questions , were entrusted , and retired , and the lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and those brethren were duly passed . Messrs . Wm . and Saml .
Lewis , brothers , natives of Sierra Leone , were introduced , and duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Kreemasoniy . The members afterwards partook of refreshment , and during the evening much enjoyed the vocal efforts of Bros . Holliday , S . Lewis , W . S . Dunkley , C . C . Cruikshanks , E . A . White , and G . S . Graham , the musical arrangements both in loilge and at refreshment being under the direction of the last-named brother .
CROYDON . —Old England Lodge ( No . 1790 ) . —The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., Bro . W . Foulsham , W . M ., pre-
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siding . In consequence of the unavoidable absence of the S . W ., J . W ., and I . G ., Bros . Pooer , Sec . of the Panmure Lodge , 720 , and Daniel , W . M . Prosperity Lodge , 65 , kindly undertook to officiate as S . W . and J . W . respectively , Bro . Sheadel , W . M . of the Panmure Lodge , officiating as S . D ., in the place cf Bro . Pascall , who filled the
post of I . G . There were also present Bros , the Rev . J . H . Roberts , P . M . ; E . Whittaker , J . D . ; W . P . Robinson , Sec ; J . Sargeant , Dr . Fleming , G . W . Amer , H . Legg , and W . Tancock . This lodge was formally consecrated on the 22 nd May last , and since that time , in addition to the founders and two or three joining members , eleven
candididates have been initiated , of whom five have passed the Three Degrees . In addition to the eleven brethren beforementioned , five gentlemen are enrolled for initiation , and one as joining member ; tbe lodge may , therefore , be considered to have made fair and satisfactory progress during the six months it has been established . Its meetings
are held on the hist Thursday in each month in a spacious hall , erected specially for the lodge , adjacent to the Club , New Thornton-heath , and in connection with the lodge it has been resolved to form a lodge of instruction , a preliminary committee meeting having been fixed for the 20 th inst .
INSTRUCTION . LONDON MASONIC CLUB ( No . s 8 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the London Masonic Club , 101 , Gueen Victoria-street , E . C . There were present Bros . E . E . Barnett , W . M . ; C . J . Hogg , S . W . ; J . D . Langton , J . W .
Hogg , I teas . ; J . D . Langton , Sec ; Brittain , S . D . and J . D . ; W . W . Williams , I . G . ; and Fillan . The lodge was opened in the Hrst Degree , and the Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting , which were confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Fillan acting as candidate . The S . W . vacated his chair , Bro .
Fillan occupying same . Bro . J . D . Langton being a candidate for the Second Decree answered the usual questions . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Langton vvas passed to the Degree of F . C . The lodge was then resumed in the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time . The Secretary stated that he had
received information to the effect that the Committee of the Club had made arrangements by which the members of this lodge of instruction could enjoy the benefits of membership of the Club on advantageous terms . Bro . J . D . Langton proposed , Bro . J . S . Fraser seconded , and it was
carried unanimously , 1 hat this offer be accepted , and that the thanks of this lodge be presented to the Committee of the Club for their kindness in the matter . " The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Hogg was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .
MANCHESTER LODGE ( No . 179 ) . —Saturday night , the ist inst ., was quite a gala night at this old lodge of instruction , held at the Yorkshire Grey , Fitzroy square . The Fifteen Sections were ably worked by the brethren , uni ' er the very able direction of Bro . Kocster ,
P . M . 435 , W . M . ; Bro . Kew , P . M . 179 , S . W . ; Bro . Baker , P . M . 167 , J . W . ; Bro . Frost , P . M . 228 , P . Z ., I . P . M . The lodge was opened in due form with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The various Sections were worked as follows : —
F'HST LECTUHK . ist Section Bro . Marx , 957 . and , „ J . G . Smith , 1744 . 3 rd „ „ P . Rccknell , 202 . 4 U 1 „ , J . J . Harvey , Sec . 100 Sth ,, , Paul , 1287 . 6 th „ „ Frost , P . M . 228 . 7 th ,, Baker , P . M . 167 .
SKCONU Lice-rum-. ist Section Bro . Paul , 128 7 . 2 ml „ „ Ash , P . M . 179 . 3 rd „ W . C Smith , 15 63 . 4 th „ „ Kew , P . M . 179 . jth „ „ Sedgwick , P . M . 180
Tiiinn LECTURE , ist Section Bro . Belfrage , W . M . 179 . 2 nd „ , Paul , 1287 . 3 rd „ , Kocster , P . M . 435 . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . On the proposition of Bro . J . C Smith , seconded by Bro . Baker , P . M .,
Bro . Ramsdcn , 1744 , was unanimously elected a member of the lodge of instruction . On the proposition of Bro . Sedgwick , seconded by Bro . Baker , a vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Koester , P . M ., Preceptor , as a recognition of the ability displayed by him in fulfilling the duties of the chair , and for his
services cheerfully rendered as Preceptor of the lodge of instruction ; wishing him health and strength to continue his duties . Bro . Koester , in tendering his thanks to the lodge , remarked that it always afforded him the highest and greatest pleasure to preside at a meeting of that description , and to impart Masonic knowledge , pure and undcfiled , to those in search of if , and hoped it would not
be the last time by many he should meet his old friends , the Masters and Past Masters , who had come to support him on the occasion . Among the brethren assembled were Bros . W . S . Luck , Sedgwick , Lovett , Sibley , Wood , Gittens , Pratt , Stumm , Davis , Kew , P . M . ; Ash , P . M . ; Hecknell , J . C . Smith , W . C . Smith , Ramsden , Belfrage , Harvey , Sec . ; and Paul . All Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed in perfect harmony . « . WORDSWORTH ' S "COCA PILLS" the nuccessfu remedy lor sliM-pic-nness , neuralgia , and Hay fever , is , per box . 'Homo : pathic Chemist , 6 , Sloane-street , London .
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KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 13 S 1 ) . —A convocation of this new chapter was held at the Surrey Club House , Kennington Oval , on the Sth inst ., when there were present Comps . George Everett , M . E . Z . ; W . Mann , P . Z ., acting H . ; T . C . Wall ,, P . G . D . C . of Middlesex , acting J . ; H . Higgins , S . E . ; Speedy , ist Assistant ; Webb , 2 nd Assistant ; Appleton ; and others The minutes of the previous convocation haviner been read
and confirmed , Comp . Mann , P . Z ., gave a notice of motion that the days of meeting should be altered from the second Saturday to the second Thursday in the months of February , April , September , and November . There were two candidates on the agenda for exaltation , but through unavoidable circumstances they were prevented from attending . The chapter was then formally closed , and the companions having partaken of slight refreshment separated .
TORQUAY . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 328 ) . — A regular meeting was held at the Masonic 1-fa . lI , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at five p . m ., under the direction ol the Principals , Ex . Comps . Bradnee , Z . ; Hurrell , H . ; and Fullvvood , J ; assisted by Ex . Comps . Warren , I . P . Z . ; Johns as E . ; Dodge , N . ; W . A . Goss , jun ., Pr . Sojr . ; Ellis and Taylor , Asst . Soirs . The Board ot Installed
Principals having been opened , the companions were admitted , and the chapter was opened . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Two brethren were expected to present themselves for exaltation , but owing to a little informality one of them was deferred . The First Principal took advantige of the opportunity afforded by the unexpected presence of Ex . Comp . Dr .
Hopkins , who vvas one of the founders of the ch ipter , to request him to take the chair of Z .,-perform the ceremony of exaltation , and give the symbolical . and mystical lectures , with which he at once complied . This having been completed , Ex . Comp . Bradnee resumed his chair . On his proposition Scribe E . vvas directed on behalf of the chapter to address a letter of condolence and sympathy to
the highly-esteemed Ex . Comp . Rev . R . Bowden , P . Z ., on the death of his wife . Ex . Comp . Perry , P . Z ., proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Z . lor a handsome present to the chapter of a frame containing photographic portraits of all who had occupied the chair of First Principal from the period of the foundation of the chapter , which was carried
by acclamation . Nuice having been given by the Third Principal of a proposal to require fees of honour from all officers on their appointment , the subject was fully discussed , and an arrangement to that effect was adopted . Other private business having been transacted , the chanter was closed at eight p . m .
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DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 199 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Bell Tavern , High-street , Shoreditch , on Thursday , the Gth inst . Bro . J . B . Shackleton , the W . M ., opened his lodge at the appointed hour , assisted by Bros . I-I . S . Meyer , S . W . ; W . Kieldwick , J . W . ; W . J . Meek , M . O . ; W . Beasley , J . O . ; B . Meyer , P . M . and Treas . ; James Hill
Sec ; A . P . Little , S . D . ; J . J . Gould , J . D . ; F . Bonner , R . M . ; J . Marsh , Tyler ; and the following members , viz . V . W . Bros . D . M . Dewar , P . G . M . O ., and Asst . G . Sec . ; James Stevens , P . G J . O . ; and John Constable , honorary members ; and Bros . E . M . Adams , W . A . Neede , and others . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read , Bros . G . Andrews ,
of Craft Lodge No . 1420 ; W . H . Edwards , of the Beadon Lodge ; and R . Marshall , of Lodge No . 813 , were advanced to the Honourable Degree o > M . M . M . by Bro . James Stevens , at the request of the W . M . Refreshment followed labour , and a very enjoyable evening was spent in social harmony , the toasts being very ably proposed by the W . M ., and as happily responded to by Bros . Dcivar ,
Constable , and ethers . Some capital songs and recitations by Bros . Stevens , H . S . Meyer , Constable , and other members enlivened the proceedings , which terminated at a reasonable hour , and the brethren separated highly satis - fied therewith . This lodge under its present able management promises to become one of the best of the many excellent lodges connected with this flourishing Degree .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 234 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing Mark lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , 011 Saturday last , the W . M ., Bro . T . Poore , P . G . I . G ., in the chair , supported hy Bros . M . S . Larlham as I . P . M ; C . P . McKay , S . W . ( W . M . elect ) ; H . Lovegrove . Prov . G . S . of W ., J . W . ; G . Clark , jun ., M . O . ; I . K . Pitt , acting S . O . ; Baldwin , Sec . and acting
j . O . ; Dr . Pearce , S . D . ; G . Moss , J . D . ; Axford , acting I . G . ; G . S . Graham , Organist ; Potter , Tyler ; and others . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the last regular and one emergency meeting , Bro . G . F . Smith , jun ., wis duly advanced to the honorable Degree of Mark Master . The ballot was then taken for some candidates for initiation , and a brother for joining . Bro .
M . S . Larlham , P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br ., then presented Bro . C . P . McKay for installation , and the whole ceremony vvas rendered by Bro . Pooie in his usual style , so well known to nearly all metropolitan brethren . The following were invested as officers : Bros . T . Poore , I . P . M . ; 11 . Lovegrove , S . W . ; G . Clark , jun ., J . W . ; J . Curlis , M . O . ( by
deputy ); 11 . Baldwin , S . O . ; Dr . Pearce , J . O . ; H . Lovegrove , Treas .: H . Baldwin , Sec . ; G . Moss , S . D . ; G . -V . Evans , J . D . ; Axford , I . G . ; G . S . Graham , Organist ; and Potter , Tyler . The brethren passed a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Poore , the Installing Officer , and the lodge was closed in due form . An excellent repast was provided
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lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and subsequently a Board of Installed Masters was completed in ample form , W . Bros . Finney and Siddeley presiding over the West and South respectively . Bro . E . G . Parker having been placed in the East , according to ancient custom , the congratulations usual in well-ordered lodges followed , the Board being " called off" pro tempore . Labour resumed , the
Board was closed in the name and fear , and the members and visitors of the Three Degrees admitted in due course . The usual proclamations , salutations , and greetings followed , and then the W . M . appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year . The Installing Master addressed each brother on the meaning of his emblem of office , his situation in the lodge , and the nature and importance of
his duties , after which he addressed at length the W . M ., the Wardens , and the brethren generally , and thus completed the interesting ceremony of the day . After the reception of some propositions and the discharge of some routine business , a unanimous vote of th-inks was passed to Bro . Bowes for the able and efficient manner in which
he had performed the installation ceremony . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjournetl for a brief interval , after which they re-assembled at the banquet table . The W . M . presided , and after the cloth was withdrawn the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and the pleasures of the evening were enhanced by some excellent music .
GOSPORT . —Prince of Wales Lodge ( No . ' 7 ° . ;) - —The annual meeting of this lodge to instal the W . M . elect was held at the Star Hotel . Assembly Rooms on Thursday , the 23 rd ult . The lodge was , with the usual formalities , opened by the W . M ., Bro . C . B . Whitcomb , P . G . Stwd ., with the assistance of the officers of the lodge , and supported by a numerous assembly of members and
visitors . Among the latter were Bros . Mark J . Frost , 237 , 487 , 1069 , P . M ., P . G . Treas . ; H . J . Guy , P . M . 342 , P . P . G . D . C ; P . C . Puttock , W . M . 257 ; J . Johns , W . M . 1428 , P . G . S . B . ; V . Brown , W . M . 903 ; j . W . Wilmott , W . M . 342 ; E . H . Liddell , W . M . 804 ; A . L . Emanuel , P . M . 1069 ; R . Osborne , W . M . 487 , P . P . G . O . ; R . J . Murrell , W . M . 1776 ; J . C . Stroud , J . D . 359 ; G . Pearman , Org .
487 ; R . Downing , J . W . 903 ; W . Brunwin , S . D . 903 . Among the Past Masters were Bros . E . S . Main , J . Wallingford , and G . F . Lancaster , P . P . G . J . D . The minutes of the last regular lodge were read by the Secretary , Bro . Count Des-Gciieys , and unanimously confirmed , after which the report of the Audit Committee was presented and adopted . A ballot vvas then taken for the election of
a Treasurer , when the W . Bro . C B . Whitcomb was declared to be unanimously elected . The W . M . elect , Bro . G . Grant , was then formally presented by Bro . G . F . Lancaster , Treas ., P . P . G . S . D ., for the benefit of installation , to the outgoing Master , Bro . C . B . Whitcomb , P . G . Stwd ., who most ably performed the ceremony , and regularly installed the W . Bro . G . Grant in King Solomon ' s chair .
The following brethren were , in due course , appointed and invested as officers of the lodge for the ensuing year : — Bros . J . W . Stroud , S . W . ; Count Des-Gcneys , J . W . ; C . B . Whitcomb , P . G . Stwd ., I . P . M ., Treas . ; T . Batchelor , P . P . G . Org ., Sec . ; C . Johnson , S . D . ; C . J . E . Mumby , J . D . ; A . T . Cave , D . C . ; A . Knight , Org . ; G . Darby , I . G . ; W . C . Webb and J . S . Senior , Stewards ; L . Cauvin
and W . Tomlinson , Tylers . A formal vote of thanks was proposed by the W . M ., Bro . G . Grant , seconded by Bro . J . W . Stroud , S . W ., to Bro . C B . Whitcomb for the able and impressive manner in which he had installed his successor , which was carried with acclamation . At the conclusion of the ceremony Bro . C . B . Whitcomb , I . P . M . and Treas ., was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s
jewel , of special design and with appropriate inscription , as a token of appreciation by the members , for the able manner he had conducted the business of the lodge as first W . M . for two consecutive years . The brethren then adjourned to their usual place of meeting , the India Arms Hotel , where a capital banquet had been provided for about forty persons by the genial hostess , Miss Eastland , and several hours most agreeably spent in fraternal unity . The
graces before and after the banquet were most ably rendered by the " Gosport Masonic Choir , " who had equally well rendered and sung the anthems in the musical portion of the installation ceremony , with the kind assistance of Bro . Misselbrook , as Org . The usual toasts among Freemasons were duly given and responded to , and at a late hour the brethren separated , after a thoroughly enjoy , able evening ' s entertainment .
TWICKENHAM , -Royal Hanover Lodge ( No . 1777 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , on Monday last , when the following brethren were present : —Bros . H . Lovegrove , W . M . ; H . A . Dubois , Prov . J . G . W ., I . P . M . ; G . Clark , jun ., S . W . ; H . Clark , J . W . ; W . H . Barber , Sec ; C . C . Cruikshanks , S . D . ; F . J . Perks , J . D . ; W . S . Dunkley ,
I . G . ; G . S . Graham , Org . ; Wood , W . S . ; Rawles ( acting ) , Tyler ; Axford , E . W . Dubois , and others , with Bros . J . Hicks and J . Rush , visitors . The lodge was opened in due form , and Bros . Boyle , Holliday , and Thorn having answered the usual questions , were entrusted , and retired , and the lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and those brethren were duly passed . Messrs . Wm . and Saml .
Lewis , brothers , natives of Sierra Leone , were introduced , and duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Kreemasoniy . The members afterwards partook of refreshment , and during the evening much enjoyed the vocal efforts of Bros . Holliday , S . Lewis , W . S . Dunkley , C . C . Cruikshanks , E . A . White , and G . S . Graham , the musical arrangements both in loilge and at refreshment being under the direction of the last-named brother .
CROYDON . —Old England Lodge ( No . 1790 ) . —The ordinary monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., Bro . W . Foulsham , W . M ., pre-
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siding . In consequence of the unavoidable absence of the S . W ., J . W ., and I . G ., Bros . Pooer , Sec . of the Panmure Lodge , 720 , and Daniel , W . M . Prosperity Lodge , 65 , kindly undertook to officiate as S . W . and J . W . respectively , Bro . Sheadel , W . M . of the Panmure Lodge , officiating as S . D ., in the place cf Bro . Pascall , who filled the
post of I . G . There were also present Bros , the Rev . J . H . Roberts , P . M . ; E . Whittaker , J . D . ; W . P . Robinson , Sec ; J . Sargeant , Dr . Fleming , G . W . Amer , H . Legg , and W . Tancock . This lodge was formally consecrated on the 22 nd May last , and since that time , in addition to the founders and two or three joining members , eleven
candididates have been initiated , of whom five have passed the Three Degrees . In addition to the eleven brethren beforementioned , five gentlemen are enrolled for initiation , and one as joining member ; tbe lodge may , therefore , be considered to have made fair and satisfactory progress during the six months it has been established . Its meetings
are held on the hist Thursday in each month in a spacious hall , erected specially for the lodge , adjacent to the Club , New Thornton-heath , and in connection with the lodge it has been resolved to form a lodge of instruction , a preliminary committee meeting having been fixed for the 20 th inst .
INSTRUCTION . LONDON MASONIC CLUB ( No . s 8 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the London Masonic Club , 101 , Gueen Victoria-street , E . C . There were present Bros . E . E . Barnett , W . M . ; C . J . Hogg , S . W . ; J . D . Langton , J . W .
Hogg , I teas . ; J . D . Langton , Sec ; Brittain , S . D . and J . D . ; W . W . Williams , I . G . ; and Fillan . The lodge was opened in the Hrst Degree , and the Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting , which were confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Fillan acting as candidate . The S . W . vacated his chair , Bro .
Fillan occupying same . Bro . J . D . Langton being a candidate for the Second Decree answered the usual questions . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Langton vvas passed to the Degree of F . C . The lodge was then resumed in the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time . The Secretary stated that he had
received information to the effect that the Committee of the Club had made arrangements by which the members of this lodge of instruction could enjoy the benefits of membership of the Club on advantageous terms . Bro . J . D . Langton proposed , Bro . J . S . Fraser seconded , and it was
carried unanimously , 1 hat this offer be accepted , and that the thanks of this lodge be presented to the Committee of the Club for their kindness in the matter . " The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Hogg was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .
MANCHESTER LODGE ( No . 179 ) . —Saturday night , the ist inst ., was quite a gala night at this old lodge of instruction , held at the Yorkshire Grey , Fitzroy square . The Fifteen Sections were ably worked by the brethren , uni ' er the very able direction of Bro . Kocster ,
P . M . 435 , W . M . ; Bro . Kew , P . M . 179 , S . W . ; Bro . Baker , P . M . 167 , J . W . ; Bro . Frost , P . M . 228 , P . Z ., I . P . M . The lodge was opened in due form with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The various Sections were worked as follows : —
F'HST LECTUHK . ist Section Bro . Marx , 957 . and , „ J . G . Smith , 1744 . 3 rd „ „ P . Rccknell , 202 . 4 U 1 „ , J . J . Harvey , Sec . 100 Sth ,, , Paul , 1287 . 6 th „ „ Frost , P . M . 228 . 7 th ,, Baker , P . M . 167 .
SKCONU Lice-rum-. ist Section Bro . Paul , 128 7 . 2 ml „ „ Ash , P . M . 179 . 3 rd „ W . C Smith , 15 63 . 4 th „ „ Kew , P . M . 179 . jth „ „ Sedgwick , P . M . 180
Tiiinn LECTURE , ist Section Bro . Belfrage , W . M . 179 . 2 nd „ , Paul , 1287 . 3 rd „ , Kocster , P . M . 435 . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . On the proposition of Bro . J . C Smith , seconded by Bro . Baker , P . M .,
Bro . Ramsdcn , 1744 , was unanimously elected a member of the lodge of instruction . On the proposition of Bro . Sedgwick , seconded by Bro . Baker , a vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Koester , P . M ., Preceptor , as a recognition of the ability displayed by him in fulfilling the duties of the chair , and for his
services cheerfully rendered as Preceptor of the lodge of instruction ; wishing him health and strength to continue his duties . Bro . Koester , in tendering his thanks to the lodge , remarked that it always afforded him the highest and greatest pleasure to preside at a meeting of that description , and to impart Masonic knowledge , pure and undcfiled , to those in search of if , and hoped it would not
be the last time by many he should meet his old friends , the Masters and Past Masters , who had come to support him on the occasion . Among the brethren assembled were Bros . W . S . Luck , Sedgwick , Lovett , Sibley , Wood , Gittens , Pratt , Stumm , Davis , Kew , P . M . ; Ash , P . M . ; Hecknell , J . C . Smith , W . C . Smith , Ramsden , Belfrage , Harvey , Sec . ; and Paul . All Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed in perfect harmony . « . WORDSWORTH ' S "COCA PILLS" the nuccessfu remedy lor sliM-pic-nness , neuralgia , and Hay fever , is , per box . 'Homo : pathic Chemist , 6 , Sloane-street , London .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 13 S 1 ) . —A convocation of this new chapter was held at the Surrey Club House , Kennington Oval , on the Sth inst ., when there were present Comps . George Everett , M . E . Z . ; W . Mann , P . Z ., acting H . ; T . C . Wall ,, P . G . D . C . of Middlesex , acting J . ; H . Higgins , S . E . ; Speedy , ist Assistant ; Webb , 2 nd Assistant ; Appleton ; and others The minutes of the previous convocation haviner been read
and confirmed , Comp . Mann , P . Z ., gave a notice of motion that the days of meeting should be altered from the second Saturday to the second Thursday in the months of February , April , September , and November . There were two candidates on the agenda for exaltation , but through unavoidable circumstances they were prevented from attending . The chapter was then formally closed , and the companions having partaken of slight refreshment separated .
TORQUAY . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 328 ) . — A regular meeting was held at the Masonic 1-fa . lI , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at five p . m ., under the direction ol the Principals , Ex . Comps . Bradnee , Z . ; Hurrell , H . ; and Fullvvood , J ; assisted by Ex . Comps . Warren , I . P . Z . ; Johns as E . ; Dodge , N . ; W . A . Goss , jun ., Pr . Sojr . ; Ellis and Taylor , Asst . Soirs . The Board ot Installed
Principals having been opened , the companions were admitted , and the chapter was opened . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Two brethren were expected to present themselves for exaltation , but owing to a little informality one of them was deferred . The First Principal took advantige of the opportunity afforded by the unexpected presence of Ex . Comp . Dr .
Hopkins , who vvas one of the founders of the ch ipter , to request him to take the chair of Z .,-perform the ceremony of exaltation , and give the symbolical . and mystical lectures , with which he at once complied . This having been completed , Ex . Comp . Bradnee resumed his chair . On his proposition Scribe E . vvas directed on behalf of the chapter to address a letter of condolence and sympathy to
the highly-esteemed Ex . Comp . Rev . R . Bowden , P . Z ., on the death of his wife . Ex . Comp . Perry , P . Z ., proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Z . lor a handsome present to the chapter of a frame containing photographic portraits of all who had occupied the chair of First Principal from the period of the foundation of the chapter , which was carried
by acclamation . Nuice having been given by the Third Principal of a proposal to require fees of honour from all officers on their appointment , the subject was fully discussed , and an arrangement to that effect was adopted . Other private business having been transacted , the chanter was closed at eight p . m .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 199 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Bell Tavern , High-street , Shoreditch , on Thursday , the Gth inst . Bro . J . B . Shackleton , the W . M ., opened his lodge at the appointed hour , assisted by Bros . I-I . S . Meyer , S . W . ; W . Kieldwick , J . W . ; W . J . Meek , M . O . ; W . Beasley , J . O . ; B . Meyer , P . M . and Treas . ; James Hill
Sec ; A . P . Little , S . D . ; J . J . Gould , J . D . ; F . Bonner , R . M . ; J . Marsh , Tyler ; and the following members , viz . V . W . Bros . D . M . Dewar , P . G . M . O ., and Asst . G . Sec . ; James Stevens , P . G J . O . ; and John Constable , honorary members ; and Bros . E . M . Adams , W . A . Neede , and others . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read , Bros . G . Andrews ,
of Craft Lodge No . 1420 ; W . H . Edwards , of the Beadon Lodge ; and R . Marshall , of Lodge No . 813 , were advanced to the Honourable Degree o > M . M . M . by Bro . James Stevens , at the request of the W . M . Refreshment followed labour , and a very enjoyable evening was spent in social harmony , the toasts being very ably proposed by the W . M ., and as happily responded to by Bros . Dcivar ,
Constable , and ethers . Some capital songs and recitations by Bros . Stevens , H . S . Meyer , Constable , and other members enlivened the proceedings , which terminated at a reasonable hour , and the brethren separated highly satis - fied therewith . This lodge under its present able management promises to become one of the best of the many excellent lodges connected with this flourishing Degree .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 234 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing Mark lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , 011 Saturday last , the W . M ., Bro . T . Poore , P . G . I . G ., in the chair , supported hy Bros . M . S . Larlham as I . P . M ; C . P . McKay , S . W . ( W . M . elect ) ; H . Lovegrove . Prov . G . S . of W ., J . W . ; G . Clark , jun ., M . O . ; I . K . Pitt , acting S . O . ; Baldwin , Sec . and acting
j . O . ; Dr . Pearce , S . D . ; G . Moss , J . D . ; Axford , acting I . G . ; G . S . Graham , Organist ; Potter , Tyler ; and others . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the last regular and one emergency meeting , Bro . G . F . Smith , jun ., wis duly advanced to the honorable Degree of Mark Master . The ballot was then taken for some candidates for initiation , and a brother for joining . Bro .
M . S . Larlham , P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br ., then presented Bro . C . P . McKay for installation , and the whole ceremony vvas rendered by Bro . Pooie in his usual style , so well known to nearly all metropolitan brethren . The following were invested as officers : Bros . T . Poore , I . P . M . ; 11 . Lovegrove , S . W . ; G . Clark , jun ., J . W . ; J . Curlis , M . O . ( by
deputy ); 11 . Baldwin , S . O . ; Dr . Pearce , J . O . ; H . Lovegrove , Treas .: H . Baldwin , Sec . ; G . Moss , S . D . ; G . -V . Evans , J . D . ; Axford , I . G . ; G . S . Graham , Organist ; and Potter , Tyler . The brethren passed a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Poore , the Installing Officer , and the lodge was closed in due form . An excellent repast was provided