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The lodge was opened in due form , and Bro . Davies offered him " self as a candidate for passing , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ist Section of the Third Lecture was worked by lhe Preceptor , assisted bv the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . E . Fox was elected a joining member . Bro . Payers was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

WARNER LODGE—The fifth regular meeting ot this lodge , under the sanction of the Highbury Lodge , No . 2192 , was held at Bridge Chambers , Hoe-street , Walthamstow , on the ist instant , when Bro . G . H . Gush , P . M . 1541 , occupied the chair as W . M ., while Bro . H Jenkins , S . W . 850 , took that of S . W ., and Bro . N . Salmon , S . W . 177 , acted as J . W . The lodge was opened in ' the First Degree , and Bro . Gush proceeded to work the First Lecture , in which he was assisted by the

following brethren : Bros . C . G . Cutchev , 2256 ; W . Webb , ijSo ; G . K . Pugh , D . C . 162 ;; F . Trinder , P . M . 704 ; W . W . Snelling , W . M . 1341 ; H . Hill , S . W . 1695 ; and H . Jenkins , S . W . SJo . The E . A . ' s having retired , the lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony continued . Second and Third Lectures -. Bros . I . R . Duff , 145 ; W . W . Snelling ; A . J . Rerry , P . M . 169 S ; H . ' Hill , H . [ enkins , J . Oidis , P . M . 12 S 8 ; G . H Gush , and N . Salmon , S . W . 177 . In the 2 nd Section of the Third

Lecture the questions were put by Bro . Jenkins . At the close of the Lecture the lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bro . C . G . Cutchey proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the brethren for so kindly attending , many from a considerable distance , to afford the members of the lodge a treat which did not fall to the lot of every Freemason—that of hearing the whole Fifteen Sections so ably worked in one night . Bro . Shurmur seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously .

The W . M ., in reply , thanked the brethren of the lodge for their hospitality , and reminded his hearers that it was alwais a pleasure to Freemasons to work where their labours were appreciated , and he was sure th »; brethren who had assisted him would be extremely gratified that their exertions had met with approval , and would highly esteem the vote of thanks so cordially given them . On the motion of Bro . C . G . Cutchey , seconded by Bro . Scoresby-Jackson , the W . M . with his officers and the other brethren who had taken

part in the ceremony were unanimously elected honorary members of the lodge . Some of the other visitors were then elected joining members , the W . M . informing them that after payment of necessary expenses , their funds were devoted to the three Masonic Charities . The Iodge was then closed . Among those present were Bros . C . B . Cutchey , 1685 ; W . P .

Allen , 2256 ; G . Hurley , 2256 ; G . ( . Reed , igto ; W . ISIenkinsop , 754 ; J . Ives , 2256 ; F . Bromhead , 1662 ; U . Smith , 617 ; J . Calver , VV . Longmore , J . Briginshaw , Dr . W . C . Griffiths , J . Speller , W . Shurmur , and Scoresby-Jackson , of 2336 ; J . W . Drew , 145 ; R . Grout , 174 ; General Farquharson , 389 ; M . Gross , 1278 ; and B . Nicholson , 17 C 6 .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was varied on Monday , the nth inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Ciapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when 37 of its members and friends sat down to a very substantial supper , supplied by the host , Bro . Shannaw . Bro . Westley , Preceptor , presided , and there were present Bros . Cochrane , Bate , Hill , Lingley , Donaldson , West , Russell , Beaven , A . Harvey , Evans , Mitchell ( two ) , Chapman ( two ) , Folkard , Langdon , Steele , Newton ,

Dennis , Lundy , Ellson , J . Wright , Marshall , Moore , Bye , Luckhurst , Rashleigh , Lyle , Wylde , Grover , Barry , Alexander / Andrews , Sec . ; Weeks , Tyler ; and others . After the usual attention had been paid to the repast , the brethren received permission to smoke , and being reinforced by Bros . Coe , Cohvell , Kate , and others unable to be Dresent at the banquet , a

thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent , there being no lack of excellent singing , and good , sensible , pithy speeches . Too much credit cannot be given to Bro . Shannaw for excellent cuisine and waiting , and this under the difficulty of providing for an unexpectedly large number of guests , there being about 10 more than were expected .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BAYARD CHAPTER ( No . 1615 ) . —The companions of this chapter held their annual festival on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at 33 , Golden-square , among those present being Comps . Henry Wright , H . ; K . Sauerbrey , J . ; Lieut .-Col . Haldane , Scribe E . ; E . J . Bamber , P . S . ; Frank Richardson , P . Z . ; T . F . Wilson ,

Inspector-General ; J . B . Purchas , P . S . ; N . O . Monce , G . F . Haines , W . M . Canterbury Lodge ; and W . I'Anson . Visitors : Comps . W . E . Chapman , Sir George Harris ( London County Council ) , and W . R . Palmer , First and Second Principals of Friends in Council Chapter . . After the opening of the chapter , the minutes were read by the Scribe E . Comp . Frank Richardson then proceeded

to install Comp . Wright into the chair of Z ., giving the beautiful ritual in his usual impressive manner . The newly-installed Z . then installed Comp . Sauerbrey into the chair of H . ; who in his turn placed Comp . Bamber into that of J ., Comp . Wright reading the passages of Scripture and g iving the prayers . The officers who were present were next invested . Two brethren were proposed for

exaltation at the June meeting . A sumptuous banquet at the Cafe Royal followed , the snug little party consisting of those before mentioned . Inspector-General Purchas responded for "The Grand Officers . " Comp . Lieut .-Col . Haldane proposed in graceful terms "The Health of the Three Principals , " each of whom

responded , Comp . F . Richardson doing duty for J . The next toast was that of " The Friends in Council Chapter , " the M . E . Z . explaining that by an old customand one which he hoped would continue for centuries—the Bayards invited the Three Principals of the Friends in Council to their installation , and the latter invited the Bayard ' s in October .

Comp . Sir George Harris responded in eloquent sentiments and reciprocated the previous speaker's remarks . The M . E . Z ., in proposing "The Health of the New Member , Comp . Chapman , " mentioned that he was the J . W . of the Savage Club Lodge , a member of Drury Lane Lodge , and of the Royal Solomon Lodge , which meets in the City of Jerusalem itself . Comp . Chapman duly responded .

During dessert a message arrived from Comp . Lennox Browne and the companions of the Empire Chapter , in response to a greeting which the M . E ; Z . had sent them . The Bayards drank to " The Health of the Empire Chapter , " and later on a deputation visited them at the Criterion . Comp . Lieut .-Col . Haldane responded on behalf of "The Officers , " and the companions then separated .

WARRINGTON . — Elias Ashmole Chapter ( No . 14 S ) . —The anniversary of this chapter was held in the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street , on Monday , the nth inst ., when most of the members assembled on the occasion . There were also several visitors present from the Gilbert Greenall Chapter , No . 1250 , including the M . E . Z ., Comp . W . Bolton .

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The chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed , the Installation ot the three Principals then took place as follows : Comps . T . Grime , M . E . Z . ; E . Greenall , " H . ; and J . Hesketh , j . ; the duties of which ceremony were undertaken by Comp . P . J . Edelsten , P . Z . 14 S and 1250 , and P . P . G . Std . Br ., the same being performed in a most creditable

manner . The M . E . Z . then invested the following officers , viz .: Comps . J . H . Evans , I . P . Z . ; C . Skinner , S . E . ; J . Adams , S . N . ; VV . Perry , Treas . ; VV . H . Young , P . S . ; H . F . Greenough , A . S . ; Arnott , A . S . ; and T . Domville , Janitor . Afterwards , on behalf of the chapter , he presented to the retiring M . E . Z ., Comp . J . IT . Evans , a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel , in recognition of his past services , which the recipient acknowledged in suitable

terms . The business of the chapter being concluded , the companions adjourned to a banquet , under the presidency of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Grime , provided by Comp . T . 0 . Speakman in his accustomed satisfactory manner . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and responded to , and , after spending a very pleasant evening , the companions separated .

SALFORD . —Chapter of St .- John ( No . 325 ) . —This chapter met for the dispatch of business at the Freemasons' Hall , the Crescent , on the 7 th inst . Among those in attendance were Comps . [ . Corner , Z . ; Sam Dawson , J . ; J . Standring , S . E . ; Thos . Stopford , P . S . ; James Hyde , Janitor ; H . Metcalfe , P . Z . ; G . Jackson , P . Z . ; C . Hargreaves , P . Z . ; R . VV . Welsh , P . Z . ; C .

W . Godbey , P . Z . ; R . Caldwell , P . Z . ; W . Lee , R . T . Dawson , Thos . Goodier , and VV . Brigg . Visitors : Comps . Sam Steatham , P . Z . 317 ; and Geo . Sam Smith , Asst . Soj . 645 . The chapter was opened by Comp . Coiner , Z ., and upon the admission of the companions , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . Thos . Hulme , which proved favourable ,

and he was subsequently exalted to the Supreme Degree of a R . A . Mason by the ist Principal , in a manner which reflected great credit upon this energetic worker ; in fact , considering it was the first meeting after the installation , the whole of the officers discharged their duties with great credit . The Auditor's report was accepted and adopted . All business being concluded , the chapter was closed , after a most interesting meeting .

TWTCKENHAM .-Era Chapter ( No . I 423 ) .-This chapter met at the Albany Hotel , on the gth inst . Among those in attendance were Comps . C . Stevens , P . P . G . Org ., M . E . Z . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G D . C , P . Z ., Treas ., acting H . ; W . H . Lee , P . G . S . E ., P . Z ., J . elect ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . S ., P . Z ., S . E . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., S . N . ; C . H . Kohler , Principal Soj . ; W . Fisher , ist Asst . Soj . ;

W . T . Peat , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Faulkner , P . P . G . S . B ., P . Z . ; J . B . Ryley , P . P . G . J ., P . Z . ; Wingate , P . P . Asst . G . Soj ., P . Z . ; G . Elliott , P . Z . ; and others . Comp . R . H . Thrupp , P . G . H ., & c ., was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Comp . VV . H . Lee , J . elect , was installed by the S . E . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comp . W . H . Matthews , H . elect , and others . Bro . F .

Tallack , 1423 , was proposed as a candidate for exaltation in May next . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , where they were joined by the members of the Era Lodge , Bro . Dr . Faulkner , W . M . The chairs at the banquet table were occupied by Comps . Thrupp and Stevens . A few toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was spent .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 8 th inst ., at the Stifling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps . G . L . Moore , M . E . Z . ; T . Grommant , H . ; Patrick , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; Addington , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; and Charlie Woods . The chapter was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp .

Woods personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the lirst time , and the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Grummant was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Comp . Patrick for his work as Third Principal for the first time in this chapter . The S . E . reported that the lirst annual supper would take place on Friday , April gth , when Comp . Hilton wuild act as Chairman , and Comp . Addington as Vice-Chairman . The chapter was then closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

IVYBRIDGE . — Hawton Lodge ( No . 100 ) . —The annual meeting was held on the 6 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall . The VV . M . elect , Bro . C . R . H . Selleck , was installed . The ceremony was performed by Bro . J . Gidley , 1 G 9 , 3 S 3 , P . G . Tyler . The Board of Installed Masters were Bros , the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., 31 , Chap . 33 , P . P . G . C , P . S . G . W ., P . G . C . Eng . ; S . Jew , 66 , P . P . G .

M . O . ; E . Aitken-Davies , 9 C , 3 S 3 , P . P . J . G . D . ; H . Cole , P . P . J . G . O . ; R . Lavers , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; T . D . Ford , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . R . Velvin , and F . Henwood , all of the lodge . The officers invested were Bros . F . Henwood , l . P . M . ; J . Shepherd , S . W . ; A . S . Coyte , J . W . ; J . VV . Selleck , M . O . ; R . Mudge , S . O . ; J . Farley , J . O . ; H . Cole ,

Treas . ; T . D . Ford , Sec ; D . Mudge , S . D . ; J . H . Balkwill , J . D . ; and W . Broomidge , I . G . In the evening the members of the lodge and their visitors dined together at Bro . Mortimore ' s , Tom King ' s Arms . The banquet was admirably served . A musical entertainment followed , and the evening was a verv pleasant one .

Lady Knutsford , wile of the Secretary of State for the Colonies , attended at Marlborough House on Monday afternoon and presented , on behalf of the Colonial Committee , to the Prince and Princess of Wales , the present , consisting of a clock and candelabra and two large wall lights fitted for electric light , which had been subscribed for by the Colonies and Dependencies of the Crown to commemorate the Silver Wedding of their Royal Highnesses .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

DARLINGTON . — St . Cuthbert ' s Preceptory ( No . 139 ) . —A meeting of this preceptory was held on the 21 st ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when Sir Knight C . D . H . Drury , M . D ., E . P ., presided , assisted by his officers . The V . E . Sir Knight Charles James Banister , Prov . Prior ; the E . Prov . Sub-Prior , Sir Knight H . Maddison ; P . E . Sub-Priors , Sir Knights CoI . James Monks and Robert A . Luck , were received under an arch of steel and saluted . The

minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Rev . R . Coulton , being in attendance , was installed a Knight Templar by the E . Preceptor , assisted by the V . E . Prov . Prior . TheJE . Preceptor elect , Sir Knight VV . Logan , was installed by the E . Prov . Sub-Prior , Sir Knight Hy . Maddison , who then appointed his officers . Business over , the preceptory was closed .

The sir knights assembled in the dining hall to partake of a magnificent banquet , at the invitation of the E . P ., Sir Knight VV . Logan , who had on his right hand V . E . P . Prior Sir Knight C . J . Banister , P . G . Capt . of England , & c ; Sir Knights James Moncks , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . P . Sub-Prior ; R . A . Luck , P . G . Std . Br . of Kngland , P . P Sub-Prior ; J . L . Armstrong , E . P . 20 ; J . J . Wilks , P . E . P . ; T . M . Barron , P . E . P . ; Burns , McO ;) ande , and others ;

and on his left Sir Knights C . D . Hill Drury , I . P . E . P . ; Hy . Maddison , Prov . Sub-Prior ; Backhouse , Robinson , Bailey , and others . The loyal and Masonic toasts were efficiently proposed by the Eminent Preceptor , and duly honoured and responded to . Sir Knight Col . Moncks responded to the toast of "The Grand Officers . "

The V . E . Prov . Prior , after returning thanks for his own health , proposed " The Health , with all the honours , of the E . Preceptor , " which was duly responded to in an excellent speech . Sir Knights Major McGachen and Cooper responded for

" The Visitors . " " The LP . Preceptor ' s Health " was proposed and duly honoured . Sir Knight S . F . Bousfield responded to the toast of " The Officers . " A most agreeable and instructive evening was spent .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

NEWCASTLE - ON - TYNE . — Royal Kent Chapter ( No . 8 ) . —This chapter was opened by III . Bro . W . Logan , 30 , M . W . S ., assisted by his officers , on Friday , 22 nd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Maple-street . III . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , Inspector-General of the District , was received under an arch of steel and saluted . The minutes of the last chapter were

read and confirmed . The M . VV . S . desired 111 . Bro . Banister to take the ceremony of installing his successor , and then presented E . and P . Bro . Thomas Seymour Bell , M . W . S . elect , which ceremony was carefully performed by 111 . Bro . Banister . The M . VV . S . then appointed his officers as follows : Bros . H . Hotham , Prelate ; W . F . Carmon , ist Gen . ; C . D . Hill-Drury , 2 nd Gen . ; 111 . Bro .

T . L . Armstrong , 30 ° , Grand Marshal ; John Usher , R . ; J . J . Forster and M . H . Dodd , Recorders . Business of lhe chapter being over , it was closed . The banquet was held in the dining hall , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., Bro . Thomas Seymour Bell ,

and was most excellent . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . 111 . Bro . Chas . James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , and III . Bro . W . Logan , 30 ° , were obliged to leave very early . A most enjoyable evening was spent , song and sentiment prevailing .

YORK . —Hilda Chapter ( No . 23 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday evening , the 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate . the members joined with the members of the Royal Order of Scotland for Yorkshire at dinner at the Station Hotel before the meeting , and the chapter was opened by Bros . W . Brown , M . P . S . ; A . H . H . McGachen ,

H . P . ; H . C . Pickersgill , ist G . ; Capt . D . Grant , and G . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . S ., Recorder ; VV . B . Dyson , G . M . ; VV . II . V . Milbank , C . of G . ; and others . A ballot was taken for Bro . W . H . B . Atkinson , 910 , and that brother was perfected by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , acting as M . VV . S . The M . VV . S . elect , Bro . A . H . H . McGachen , was then presented for installation by the

retiring Sovereign , and was installed in the chair by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , 30 ° . bro . McGachen thanked the brethren for the honour done to him , and then appointed and invested his officers , viz .: Bros . H . C . Pickersgill , H . P . ; D . Grant , ist G . ; VV . B . Dyson , 2 nd G . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . S ., Recorder ; VV . H . V . Milbank , G . M . ; VV . H . Attlay , Raph . ; and VV . H . B . Atkinson , C . of G . The Recorder

was requested to communicate the good wishes of the chapter to the S . G . I . G . for the District , Bro . C . J . Banister , and their hope that he may be preserved in good health to celebrate his rapidly approaching golden wedding . Several letters of apology were read , and the name of a candidate was proposed and seconded . The Auditor ' s report was read , showing a small balance in hand , and the chapter was closed .

CHESTER . —Stanhope Chapter ( No . 75 } . —Ihit ; chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., Bro . John Ormston , assisted by his officers , on Saturday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Queen Hotel . III . Bro . H . D . Sandeman , G . S . G ., 33 ° > was received under an arch of steel . The M . W . S . elect , E . and P . Bro . VV . P . Richardson , was presented by the M . W . S . for installation to ill . Bro . Sandemanwho

per-, formed the ceremony with care and impressiveness . The M . VV . S . then appointed his officers . Business of the chapter being over , it was closed . The banquet was held afterwards in the hotel , under the presidency of the M . W . S ., having on his rig ht 111 . Bros . Hugh D . Sandeman G . S . G . 33 ° T . C .

Thor-, , ; burn , 30 ° ; Robt . VV . Bourne , 30 , and others ; and on his left 111 . Bro . Chas . J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° ; Vtos . Joh 5 Ormston , I . P . M . W . S . ; G . H . Brown , 1 st General , and others . The M . W . S . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts .