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Fon for something like tvvcnly-one years , whilst he was comparatively speaking , a young member . Owing to circumstances over which he had no control Bro . Sheriff had frequently to move tram one place to another , and there was a probability of his being removed from Lancaster ncxt year . He had frequently been in office , but , owing to the circumstances stated , he hail never occupied the

Master ' s chair , and if the present opportunity was allowed to pass Bro , Sheriff mig ht never have an opportunity of occupying it . Therefore , acknowledging the principle of scnioiis prioris , he ( Bro . Helme ) would bc glad if they would transfer their votes to Bro , Sheriff , and in another year , if it was the wish cf the lodge , he should be happy to receive thc honour at their hands of being elected to the

W . M . ' s chair . The votes were then taken , and Bro , Sheriff was unanimously elected as W . M . In acknowledging his election Bro . Sheriff thanked the members for the honour done him , and also Bro . Helme for the truly Masonic spirit which he had evinced . Bro . Sly , Prov . G . J . D ., was re-elected Treasurer , and A . K . Allinson , Ty ler . A vote of condolence was passed to Bro . Dr ,

Moore , P . G . S . B . of E ., on the death of his only son . The usual proclamations were then made , which elicited "hi arty good wishes" from thc visiting brethren , and the lodge was closed with the formalities of the Craft . An emergency meeting of the above lodge was held on the 5 th inst ., when Bro . W . H . Chippindale was duly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft by the W . M ., the working

tools bring presented by the Senior Warden . The lodge was subsequently closed with the usual formalities . MORECAMBE . —Morecambe Lodge ( No . 15 61 ) . —The regular meeting of this loilge was held on Friday evening , the 7 th inst , in the Masonic Hall , Edward-street . Bro . W . Duff , the W . M ., presided , anil there was a good attendance of members . The lodge having

been opened in the First Degree with solemn prayer , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Henry Hartley ( 1353 ) , as a joining member , when he was unanimously elected . A discussion then took place as to holding a Masonic ball , when it was resolved to have one at an early date . The usual proclamations were then made , and the lodire closed

in peace , love , and harmony . HAMPTON WICK . — "Wolsey Lodge ( No . 16 5 6 ) , —A meeting of this lodge was convened at the White Hart Hotel , on the 3 rd inst ., when there were present , amongst others , Bros . W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , W . M . ; B . Sharp , P . G . S . of Middlesex , S . W . ; Bond , P . G . P . Suirev , I . W Rev . F . [ . C . ile Crespigny ,

P . P . G . C . Middlesex , Chaplain ; J . Hammond , P . M . ; Ionian , W . M . 1512 , Hon . I . P . M . ; Ackenilen , S . D . 1-512 Sec ; Hurst , P . M . 1312 , J . D . ; Walls , P . G . O . Middlesex I . G . ; Marvin , D . C . ; Scott , W . S . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and con firmed , the W . M . passed Bros . Aylcn , Worthington , and Murray ; raised Bros . Malcolm , Duffctt , and Elphick , and initialed

Mr . A . Darling , the cenmonies being welland carefully performed . Bro . B . Sharp having been appointed to represent the lodge at the next festival of the Girls' School , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Inglis , P . M . Carnarvon -, Pearman , and Dobie . At the conclusion of the repast thc W . M . gave the customary royal and Craft

toasts , both Grand and Provincial , wilh his accustomed point , but they were necessarily given very briefly , as the hour was advanced . "The P . G . M ., the D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Past and Present , " was responded by the P . P . G . C , the Rev . Bro . De Crespigny , and who immediately afterwards proposed " Thc W . M . " In the course of his

remarks he said that surce s had followed the W . M . in every Masonic virtue he had undertaken . He was glad that their local lodge had prospered so well , and that he fully endorsed the motion of the S . W ., given lhat afternoon , that the lodge should be increased from 30 to 50 members , which would enable it to take a superior position in the province than it then held . Referring lo their

W . M . he would again say that whatever duty he took in hand he discharged it conscientiously , and that he personally felt it an honour to hold the position of Chaplain under him . The W . M . having proposed "The Health of the Initiate , " who stated in his response , that it had always been the great wish of his life to become a Mason . He knew but little at present , but what he had

heard that night would inspire him on occasions to listen and endeavour to learn more . In reply to the toast of " The Visitors , " Bro . Inglis spoke highly of the manner in which the working had been performed that evening , and also of the kind and hospitable reception accorded to his co-visitor and himself both in and out of the lodge . "The Masonic Charities " fijlowed . 'Ihe W . M .

said that they were all good Institutions , and most ably governed , the Girls' School in particular had the advantage of a most excellent Secretary , anil possessed one of the very best mistresses that could possibly be found in any educational community in the country . * ' The Health of thc Officers " came next . The S . W . in reply touched upon olher matters foreign to the subject but

of an interesting nature . He conjured this newly admitted brother always to bear in mind the landmarks of the Order , Brotherly Love , Relief and Truth , combined with Truth , Hope , and Charity , in speaking of the latter he said that large sums had been returned and he hoped would continue to bc returned in aid ofthe great Masonic Charities . It was not only a duty , but a necessity , that

every brother should subscribe to those Institutions as far as his means would allow , in order that thc vitality of the Charities mi g ht remain unimpaired . During the evening Bros . Hurst , Walls , and others entertained the brethren . The T yler's toast at half past ten brought . the proceedings , which were throughout very successful , to a close , and thc brethren separated until the first Monday in February ncxt .

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INSTRUCTION . LONDON MASONIC CLUB . —The members of this Lodge of Instruction held their first banquet on Thursday , 29 th November ; Bro . Hogg , Treasurer , in the chair ; Bro . Shand , Secretary , vice-chair . There were present Bros . Edell , Langton , Sharrett , Jno . White ,

Langton , jun ., and others too numerous to tncr . lioo . Visitors Bros . Stiles , W . M . 1507 ; Triggs , 137 ; Turner , and others . Thc usual leasts were given , and success and prosperity to thc Lodge of Instruction was drar . k with enthusiasm , coupled with the name of the Hon . Secretary , Bro . Shand . The brethren altogether had a most enjoyable evening at the club .

FINSBURY PARK LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No . 128 S ) . —This lodge of instruction ( for "Master Masons only ) met at the Finsbury Park Tavern Holloway , on Friday , 30 th November , 1877 . Bros . L . R . Rogers , P . M . Burgoyne Lodge , Preceptor ; John Walker , W . M . Egyptian Lodge , 127 , W . M . ; Thos . Press , J . W . New Finsburv Park Lodge , 169 ; , S . W . ; H . B . D . Dunn ,

S . D . New Finsbury Park Lodge-, 16 93 , J . W . ; Woolley , S . D . ; R . C . Frampton , J . D . New Finsbury Park Lodge , 1695 , J . D . ; Jeffreys , W . M ., Burgoyne Lodge , I . G . ; and other brethren . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , the minutes read and confirmed . Thc lodge was then

opened in thc Second Degree . Bro . Frampton , candidate for raising , was examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was then opened in the'Third Degree and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , Bro . Dunn candidate for initiation ; ceremony rehearsed . Bro . « J ' ress was then elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No . 1642 ) . —This lodge was held on Friday , 30 th November , 1877 , at the Mitre Hotel , Goldborne-road , Notting-hill . Present : Bros . Penr ., W . M . ; Smout , Sec , S . W . ; Tellisbron , J . W . ; Spiegel , S . D . ; Kelly , J . D . ; Woodmason , I . G . ; Savage , P . M ., Preceptor ; Murlis , P . M . ; Wood , Luhtwitz , Newland ,

Krabb , and Collett . The W . M . opened the lodge in the Three Degrees , and , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Kelly being thc candidate . After resuming the lodge to the First Degree , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Krabb being the candidate . The adjourned proportion of Bro . Spiegel was then considered , when the amendment of Bro . Penn that the Lodge of Instruction subscribe £ 5 5 s . to Bro . Stevens ' s list as Steward of the Girls '

School forthe mother lodge was carried , and thus this lodge of instruction , only since January la-t opened , becomes Life Sub . * -criber to this Benevolent Institution . A cordial vote of thanks was recorded for the very excellent manner thc W . M . worked the Third Degree for the first time , and more especially he , being only a vcrj * young Mason , has made himself s 1 proficient , and worthy i . f his position as W . M . cf the mother lodge . Bro . Smout , sen ., was elected W . M . for the next Friday .

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SHEERNESS . —Adam ' s Chapter ( No . i . - ; 8 ) . — The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 27 th November , iu the Mason ! : Rooms , Victoria Hall , Sheerness . There were present Comps . William Pannell , M . E . Z . ; Alexander Spear , H . and Ticas . ; John Bagshaw , J . and E . ; Edward Penney , Thos . M Rigg , John Hancock , Alfred Ingle-ton , Wm . Sullivan ; and

Comp . T . Tanner , Leinstcr Chapter , No . 3 87 , I . C , visitor . The chapter having been opened by the Principals , and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Comp . Lieut . Benjamin D . Acland , R . N ., of the Columbia Chapter , " No . 120 , S . C , for affiliation , and for Bro . William Isaac , J . W . De Shurland Lodge , No . 1089 , which proved unanimous in their favour .

Bro . Isaac was then exalted to the Sublime Degree . At this meeting the Principals elected at the last quarterly convocation w ° re duly installed , and placed in their respective chairs . M . E . Comps . Spears , P . Z ., Z . ; Bagshaw , P . Z ., H . ; Penney , J . ; and the following officers were invested -. Comps . Pannell , P . Z ., Treasurer ; Bagshaw , P . Z .

and H ., E . ( re-elected ) ; T . M , lligg , N . ; Hancock , P . S . ; Garrett , First Assist . S . ; Sullivan , Second Assist . S . ; J . Akhurst , Janitor . After the Principals had been proclaimed and saluted , three brethren were proposed for exaltation , and , some other routine business transacted , thc companions adjourned to the Britannia Hotel to a banquet , when a very pleasant evening was spent .

CHAPTER OF UNITED STRENGTH ( No . 228 ) . —Thc second meeting of this new chapter for business was held on Tuesday , the 27 th ult . At the first meeting—the new chapter opening its career with an emergency—no fewer than eleven brethren were exalted , and now more names appeared as candidates for the exaltation . The weather , however , was dreadful , and kept

some of the candidates away , engagements kept others , and sickness kept one . Comp . James Terry , M . E . Z ., and Comp . lt . Griggs were punctually in the chapter , and bore the sorrowful intelligence ta thc companions , that the other Principal , Comp . Winsland , had domestic trouble which bound him to be at home , and that Comp . Smart , the Principal Sojourner , was still compelled , by reason of the same

cause , to remain absent . I he chapter was opened by the Principals , ami Comp . Pearcey attained the high distinction ( distinction being always given to merit , according to the United Strength traditions ) for he was called to the H . chair , and discharged his oflice with a dignity and an ease which would have done credit to a companion of more

experience . The office of Scribe E . was discharged by Comp . Hillhouse , P . M . j that of Scribe N . by Comp . John While , P . M . ( Freemason ); and the position of P . S . was held by Comp . Halford , the assistants being Comps . Killick and Edis . The ballot was taken for the brethren presented for exaltation , and Bros . John Woodman , Philip Woodman , and Dr . H . B . Bartlett , of the mother lodge , and Bvo . T . H . Sim-

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monds , of the Cornwallis Lodge , were unanimously elected . The ceremony in all its grandeur was performed with care , and the ritual was most impressively rendered throughout . Before the closing of the chapter the M . E . Z . conveyed the welcome intelli gence to thc chapter that the whole of the furniture had been paid for—a fact creditable to the Treasurer and founders generally , and welcome to the

members . On the motion of Comp . Griggs the Principals and the Scribes were appointed a committee to draw up the bye-laws . The chapter having closed , the companions retired to the banqueting room , where they refreshen themselves after the many working hours . After the usual loyal toasts , loyalty to the Head of the State and to thc Chiefs of the Craft being commended by the M . E . Z .

in pointed eloquence , Comp . Griggs gave the toast of "The M . E . Z . " and spike warmly of the able and earnest manner in which thc work in chapter was discharged , and of the good fortune the chapter had in securing Comp . Terry in this position of hard work . The success of the chapter was secured from the fact of Comp . Terry being associated with it , and the companions , responding to Comp . Griggs '

call , heartily wished their M . E . Z . every happiness and success in life . The response given was an acknowledgment of thc kindly feeling existing amongst thc United Strength brethren and companions , and he then proposed " The Exaltees , " who in fitting terms thanked the companions for receiving them , ami spoke of the deep impression the ceremony had made upon their minds . The companions

toasted the absent H . and expressed the deepest sympathy with his domestic affliction . The M . E . Z . then proposed " The Officers , " and speaking of the efficiency of the Scribes and Sojourn- rs , said that the pains they had individually tiken to perfeit themselves in their work , proved they were determined to emulate the efficient working of the mother lodge . Replies were given hy

Comps . Hillhouse and While . The evening was enlivened by some excellent singing by Comps . Cooke , Edis , Killick and Griggs . TEIGNMOUTH . —Benevolent Chapter ( No . 3 ° 3 ) - —A regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday , Nov . 29 th . At 6 . 30 the chairs were taken by E . Comps . J . Strouds Short , Z . ; Loram , H . ; Hallett ,

J . ; and the chapter was duly opened by them . On the admission of the other companions thc other chairs were taken as follows -. Comps . Ormerod , P . Z ., E . ; Captain Boyd Fawcett , N . ; Whidbome , P . Soj . ; Ball and Collins , Asst . Soj « . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Dr . Workman as a candidate for exaltation , which proved

favourable . The companions having retired in compliance with a request from the first chair , Dr . Hopkins , P . Z . 328 , 5 S 7 , 710 , took the place of Z ., and having constituted a Board of Installed Principals , proceeded to ins'al E . Comp . Loram as Z . for the ensuing year . In turn he installed E . Comp . I lallttt in the chair which he had just vacated ; and afterwards the latter installed Comp . Templar as his

successor in the chair of J . The Board of Installed Principals was closed . On the re-admission of the companions the Installing Z . concluded this portion of the proceedings by conducting the salutation and proclamation . The following investitures were made by the new Z ., Comp . Ormerod , P . Z . as E . ; Comp . Whiciborne , N . ; Comp . Ball , P . Soj . ; Comps . Collins and Valentine , Asst .

Sojs . ; Hegarty , Janitor . Several matters of business were discussed , and the chapter was closed at 9 o'clock . TOR-QUAY . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 328 ) . — A regular meeting was held at 5 p . m . on Tuesday , Dec . 4 th , at the Masonic Hall . The first chair was taken by E . Comp . Perry , P . Z ., by the request of the M . E . Z ., who , as well as the Third Principal had been summoned

to London jo ' ntly on business . The Second Principal was absent on account of illness . The chair of H . was therefore occupied by E . Comp . D . Watson , P . Z ., anil that of J . by E . Comp . Dr . Hopkins , P . Z . 328 , 5 87 , 710 who , being in the neighbourhood availed himself of the opportunity to revisit the chapter , of which he had been one of the founders and is still an honorary member . E . Comp .

Harland , P . Z ., was present at the opening of the Board of Installed Principals . This having been concluded , thc companions were admitted ; among them were Comps . Bradnee , E . j Hurrell , N . ; Fullwood , Pr . Soj . ; Dodge , S . Soj . ; Goss , as J . Soj . ; Cheneour was Janitor . The chapter was then opened . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , A ballot was taken for

Bro . W . B . Dalby , M . D ., as a candidate , which proving unanimously favourable , he was admitted and carefully exalted to the rank of R . A . companion by thc acting Z . The Historical , Symbolical , and Mystical Lectures were all given by the acting J ., and terminated amid the plaudits of those present . On the proposition of H ,, seconded by Z ., a vote of thanks was passed to Dr . Hopkins for his

presence and assistance , which he suitibly acknowledged . The acting Z . laid before the members the results of an inquiry which he had been requested to make as to the pecuniary position of the clvip-er . He reported the accounts as being now in a very cl . ar state , and though there is still a small arrear of debt , congratulated the members on the satisfactory financiil condition , seeing

that all the beautiful furniture is paid for , and lhat only one or two small liabilities now remain , notwithstanding the great difficulties encountered four years ago , all which have been happily overcome . In a year or two there is no doubt that the chapter will be quite clear . The meeting was brought to a close at 8 o ' clock , when the very intelligent candidate , now a R . A . companion , expressed

himself as grea'ly pleased , not only with the ceremony itself , but also with the able manner in which it had been administered . TUN BRIDGE "WELLS . —The Holmesdale Chapter ( No . 874 ) . —This young and prosperous chapter held their regular meeting on Monday , 3 rd , at the Royal Sussex Hotel . Thc chapter was opened and the minutes of the previous convocation were read , confirmed , and ,