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installed * The Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , P . G . W . of Rprrland and D . P . G . M ., performed the ceremony , and a UtSe gathering of brethren was present . 'The W . M . -nnointed his officers as follows : Bros . R . Wilkinson , i PM '; -W . Holloway , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., S . W . ; T . Gibson Poole , J . W . ; T . R . Dent , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Shepherd , Holland

c . . Job , S . U . ; VV . H . Johnson , J . D . ; R . \ V ' Williams , LG . ; R . XV . Gibbs , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . C . J J . F- Stewart , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; Nelson Colhng-, vood and'John Forbes , Stwds . ; and James Ingram , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., 'tyer-A banquet was afterwards held in the Oddfellows' Hall , ^ e VV . M . presiding . Bro . W . Lambert , of the Erimus Hotel , was the caterer .

SOUTHEND . Pl'iory Lodge ( No . iooo ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Middleton Hotel , on the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . B . Thomas , W . M . ; A . Vandervord , S . W . ; C W . Barnard , J . W . ; F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec ; K . I . Cumine , S . D . ; E . J . Bowmaker , l . D .: G . R .

Dawson , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., D . C . ; R . J . Smith , I . G . ; B . Teams'de , Org . * , J ¦ A . Hobday , J . W . 160 , Stwd . ; A . W . Martin , Prov . G . T ., Tyler ; W . D . Merritt , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . j C . Floyd , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . ; W . Elam , J . A . Mason , A . Pievost , H . Brown , jun ., W . T . Darke , G . Reed , F . D . Onslow , E . G . Fletcher , and E . H . Taylor . Visitor : Bro .

\ V . H . Judd , 1734-The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bros . F . D . Onslow , E . G . Fletcher , and E . H . Taylor were raised to the Third Degree . Three candidates for initiation were pioposed , and the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourning for refreshment .

TEDDINGTON . Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . — This influential provincial lodge met at the Clarence Hotel on the 30 th ult . Among those present were Bros . J . R . Bams , VV . M . ; A . J . li . Simmonds , LP . M . ; W . Middleweek , S . W ., W . M . elect ; XV . H . Windeatt , J . W . j J , Tiller , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; E . . W . Warner ,

P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Sec ; B . Miiller , S . D . ; J . E , Ruffell , J . D . ; F . Chandler , P . M . 165 G , P . P . G . P ., I . G . ; W . K . Plaford , D . C ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., and VV . Smith , Stewards ; J . Finch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W . j W . J . Porter , P . AI ; and Gilbert , P . G . T ., Tyler . Among the visitors were Bros . Mason , VV . M . 3150 j Barnett , P . M . 742 ; Beard , P . M . 94 G , P . P . G . D .

ofC ; Harvey , P . M . 1314 ; Murlis , P . M . 1 G 42 ; A . l " . Scholding , P . AI . 1512 ; Edgell , S . W . SSc , ; Alayne , S . W . 123 S ; Powell , g ; Broquet , 203 ; Lindsley , 735 ; Boyer , SS 9 ; Gerbert , S 34 ; Remison , 1305 ; Bradley , 1541 j Broom , 1658 j Hanham , 2309 j and R . Smith , 2400 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . W . Middleweek , W . M . elect , ivasdulv

installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Capt . Walls , assisted by Bros . Finch , as S . W . ; Harvey , as J . W . ; Mason , as D . C . ; and Chandler , LG . The following appointments and investitures were made : Bros . Windeatt , S . W . j Miiller , J . W . ; R . W . Fo : ge , P . M ., Treas . ; E . W . Warner , P . M ., Sec ; F . Chandler , S . D . j 1 . Ruffell , l . D . j VV . R . Plaford , I . G . j W . Smith , D . C . ; XV . I .

Porter , Organist ; Captain Walls , J . Barns , T . Middleweek , and VV . Smith , Stewards ; and Gilbert , Tyler . The ballot having been taken , Mr . Albert Toghill was then initiated by the newly-installed W . M . in an able manner . The ballot was also taken for joining for Bro . G . G . Havercroft , 309 ( S . C ) . The report oi thc Audit Committee was received and adonted . The

odge confirmed the vote of £ 5 5 s . to the R . M . B . I ., per liro . barns , LP . M . The W . AI . then presented the I . P . M . with a very handsome jewel . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., I ' . G . M . ; R . H . Thrupp , D . P . G . M . ; IL H . Room , P . G . iec . ; George Everett , G . Treas . j XV . Thomas , P . AL ; and others , A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing . Master , and a similar compliment to Bro . Mason , the acting 0 . of C .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal ot the cloth the usual toasts followed . « nJ- ! > iller ' * * Std * Br ** responded on behalf of he Provincial Grand Officers . " IV u- , arns * I , P * '' P P osed " The Health of the ¦ . M . In the course of his remarks he said that the ,.... - •¦ . > . * wu . ofc . ui ma icmaiHa nc sam inat rne

» •!» ., who was initiated in the Wolsey Lodge nine years m had l-He <] the minor offices well , and he ( the speaker ) Sieved that Bro . Middleweek ' s year would be a most Prosperous one . Ju . Wors ,, , * P - Master , in reply , briefly said that he rf v * ? -r nd dis <* harge the duties of his office to the best ¦ J nn ability . He coul J not hope to surpass the working iii - h » i ' i " Predecessors , who had won their spurs in "iner lodges , but he would try to equal their efforts . lhe Initiate" followed

, . u ru . loghill having replied in fitting terms , the toast of is Vf " "" came next in Drder * its u ° ' i •ason « , n responding , congratulated the lodge upon tu " ° 7 S * It had afforded him a great deal of pleasure monv f " * ° f their Q , d and tried Past Masters in the ceI * eliiirH ., ' ! " - stalla fi ° n that day , and he appreciated most Mt oL-., compliment that had been paid to him ( the

as D C l ) assin o vote of thanks for his humble services termf- 1 ! car ^ , Harvey also responded in flattering No ., "Penally alluding to the hospitality and harmony of Tl «* aslw i " The Installing Master" followed , and it » uuiy acknowled ged .

'Wr ' s * " ii " and Finch resPonded for "The Past "" d S ,.. a , os * ''"rgeand Warren for "The Treasurer Oncers . " and Uros .. Windeatt and Midler for "The 'Ver " | IH ' . l '*' ogramme of music was eiven by Bros . ¦ ^ dCi' - ' . J' RM >> K - Ha " ' * Partington , and T . ( . ' •fat ,, ' ° s . R . H . Broom and W . M . Mayne caused "" liruci- ! af * ment y " •*- " * c , ever and humorous recitals , i-euings throughout were most enjoyable .

I - j •' URMSTON . I 8 ^ K i £ - , V ° ^ < No * " 730 ) .-The regular f } Sm ill s , Se was lleId at ' Victoria Hotel on t thc chair AJ " h lnst * Br ° . R * Swindells , W . M ., occupied I » 41-a was supported by the following oflicers :

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Bros . J . Hardwicke Marsh , S . W . ; W . H . Jolliffe , J . W . ; E . L . Littler , P . M ., Treas . ; G . R . Lloyd . P . M ., Sec . ; lohn Walton , jun ., J . D . ; Walter Bowers , D . of C ; A . Christie , Org . ; G . G . Mends , I . G . ; Walter Hallard , G . H . Holding , T . French , G . Stott , and W . H . Hughes , Stewards ; and N . Jones , Tyler . There were also present Bros . Slyman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; John Bowers , LP . M . ; G . A . Myers , P . M . ; John Walton , P . M . ; P . Heaton ,

Prov . G . Stwd . ; J . S . Whitley , H . H . Jones , Adam Stott , Dr . F . P . Moles , and E . Gittins . Visitors : Bros . C . G . Allott , P . M . 1009 ; VV . L . Barrington , 1140 ; E . Aitken , G 33 ; G . Enticknap , 1009 ; A . Rattmeyer , 317 ; VV . L . Clark , 992 ; E . Ileyminn , 13 S 7 ; F . Batty , W . M . 2231 ; J . Hibberr , 1161 ; and Ellinger , 325 . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Adam Stott was passed to the Degree of

I ' . C by the W . M ., Bro . R . Swindells . Bro . J . Hardwicke Marsh , S . VV ., presented the working tools . Bro . Whitley was raised to the Degree of M . M . by Bro . J . Slyman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., and Bro . Jones by the W . M ., Bro . R . Swindells , in such an able and impressive manner as to call forth the highest praise from those who had the pleasure of listening to it . The working tools were presented by the S . W ., Bro . j . Hardwicke Marsh . A letter was read from Bro . F . Stretch , S . D ., apologising for not being present

through sickness , also a letter from Bro . J . D . Alurray , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , thanking the brethren for their kind letter and congratulations . There was also a letter from Bro . F . R . W . Hedges , Secretary of the R . M . I , for Girls , applying for Stewards for the forthcoming Festival on the iSth of May . Bro . J . Hardwicke Alarsh , S . W ., intimated his intention of going up to London as Steward for the R . AT . I . for Girls' Festival . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to , interspersed by recitations from Bros . Walter Bowers and F . Batty , and songs by Bros . J . Walton , jun ., E . Aitken , E . L . Littler , and J . Hardwicke Marsh . Bro , John Bowers officiated at the pianoforte and organ .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Rpse Chapter ( No . 1622 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above chapter took place at the Surrey Afasomc Hall , Camberwell , on the 9 th inst ., when there were present Comps . F . Hilton , M . E . Z . ; II . G . Alartin , H . ; F . W . Williams , J . ; J . E . Webb , S . N . ; J . H . Pullen , P . S . j G . Thompson , ist A . S . ; L Kirby , Treas . ; H . Vickery , P . Z . 1 507 ; and VV . Cowley , P . Z . 1275 . The visitors were Comps . Scott Young , P . A . G . S . Herts ; H .

Sadler , P . / .., G . Janitor ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; R . J . Vincent , P . Z . 1329 , P . P . G . S . B . Aliddx . ; [ . Addington , P . Z . 1275 ; C . H . Stone , P . S . N . 1275 ; i \ Wint , P . S . 101 ; W . Price , 21 S 2 ; F . S . Smith , 21 S 2 ; and Wightman , Janitor . The chapter having been opened , the by-Iawsas approved by the G . S . E . were read . The ballot was taken for 17 brethren , which proved unanimous , and 15 being in attendance , they were afterwards exalted in a most perfect and

impressive manner , the lectures being rendered most commendably . The following were the exaltees : Bros . J . T . Loader , P . AL , I . Dunn , P . M ., Wm . Jeffery , P . M ., S . j Derham , J . W ., J . Parr and Wm . Dawson , Stewards , F . E . Choveaux , Org ., VV . E . Jeffery , C G . Clarke , and Hy . Potter , of 1622 ; A . J . Martin , P . AL iSS and 1320 ; T . R . Cass , J . D ., John Hooper , and F . W . Pearce , of 1320 ; and G . H . Lewis , P . AL 220 G . The Al . E . Z . having

announced that he was standing as Steward at the forthcoming Festival of the R . AI . I . G ., the sum of 10 guineas was voted by the chapter to be placed on his list ; likewise that Comp . F . Williams would represent the Temple Chapter , No . 101 . Three propositions for exaltation were made for the next meeting , and Comp . John Loader was invested as S . E ., the Al . E . Z . remarking that he was delighted that the vote had been unanimous , and he was

confident that he would prove himself as efficient in the chapter as Secretary of the Rose Lodge . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet , supplied by Mrs . Venables . The cloth being removed , the customary loyal and Royal Arch toasts were given most cordially by the Al . E . Z ., and as loyally received . " The Pro G . Z ., the G . H ., the G . J ., and the rest ol

the Grand Officers , Present and Past , was given in highly complimentary terms , the M . E . Z . remarking the splendid working of the Consecrating Oflicers only a fortnight ago was a proof of their interest in Royal Arch Alasonry , and their heartiest thanks were due to them for the courteous manner which at all times characterised them . Comp . H . Sadler , G . Janitor , in reply , said that on behalf of the Grand Oflicers he would tender his humble thanks . He was very pleased to have taken part in the cons ; cration

of that chapter , and it was a visit long to be remembered . The Grand Oflicers , he would inform the companions , were very much pleased with the whole arrangements . He had heard of the reputation of the M . E . Z ., and he thought he would visit and see for himself , and having witnessed the exaltation of 15 brethren in such an excellent manner , thoroughly bore out that report . The toast of "The Al . E . Z . " was given by Comp . H . Vickery , P . Z ., in excellent terms , and received with enthusiasm .

In reply , Comp . Hilton thanked all most heartily , and was proud to be the First Principal of the Rose Chapter , for the same principles would be carried out as in the Rose Lodge . He felt it a great privilege to exalt the three highly esteemed Past Alasters of Rose Lodge . While he had such cordial support he would not fail in striving to make the chapter the most successful in London . He hoped to receive a hearty response to his list from the

companions for the Girls' School Festival , and enable him to take a good sum and be worthy of the chapter . The Al . E . Z . next gave the toast of " The f I . and J ., " remarking that two such excellent oflicers would ensure a certain success . Comp . Martin had that evening rehearsed his lecture in a most exemplary manner ; as also Comp .

Williams , who was always most anxious that the work should be carried out as ably as possible , Comp . H . G . Martin , . H ., replied with hearty thanks , stating that the M . E . Z . had initiated him into Freemasonry , exalted him into the Royal Arch , and he trusted would install htm into the chair of Z . He was proud of following one so worthy , and would do his best for the chapter .

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Comp . F . Williams , J ., also stated th 2 chapter should not suffer at his hands , but would assure the companions he would do everything in his power to further the interests of the Rose Chapter . He heartily thanked the companions for such a cordial greeting and to Comp . Grummant for his kindness in occupying the chair of J . so efficiently during his absence , on account of pressure of business .

In giving the toast of the evening , that of "The Exaltees , " the M . E . Z . remarked that the founders alone could not make the chapter a success , but when such an array of exaltees of such calibre were joining , it was laying a splendid foundation and forming a monument to the Rose

Lodge and something to be proud of . It showed the necessity of the chapter when one saw the number of Past Masters offering themselves from other lodges , specially the Blackheath Lodge , from which lodge there were two more propositions . A most hearty reception was accorded them .

The following companions most suitably replied : Comps , Loader , Dunn , William jeffery , Hooper , Lewis , Derham , Dawson , Goddard Clarke , and Potter . That of "The Visitors" was given in most complimentary terms by the M . E . Z ., and responded to by Comps . T . Grummant , R . J . Vincent , and C H . Stone , acknowledging the same most cordially . The toast of " The Officers " received at the hands of

the M . E . Z . such ameasureof praiseasthey richly deserved , and replied to by one and all , thanking the companions and pledging themselves to do their utmost for the success of the Rose Chapter . The Janitor ' s toast closed a most enjoyable and eventful meeting . The following companions added much to the enjoyment by their harmony : Comps . F . Swinford Smith , Wm . Price , Choveaux ( pianist ) , Wm . Jeffery , and Durham ( flute ) .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this successful lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at 1 A , Fitzroy-square , when the following brethren were present : Bros . H . S . Wellcome , W . M . , * D . D . West , S . W : ; Jas . Corp , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Baker , Sec ., * W . H . Bourke , S . D . j J . Hart , J . D . j E . Swain , I . G . j A . Leighton , F . AI . Noakes , A , G .

Sandberg , G . T . Cox , and J , Cooper . ' Visitors : Bros . F . Mecey , 1615 ; and E . A . Cox , 1 S 02 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . G . T . Cox having offered to act as candidate , was examined and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was ably rehearsed by the W . M . Bro . A . Leighton rendered the explanation ot the

tracing board . Bro . h . Swam then took the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of instillation . The lodge was then closed down in the Third and Second Ddgrees . Bros . F . Alecey and E . A . Cox were proposed and seconded as joining members . Bro . D . D . West was unanimously elected W . M . for the meeting to be held on the 21 st inst ., and appointed his oflicers , and announced that the work would be the third ceremony and the Gth Section ofthe First Lecture . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the nth inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop's-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . D . Gellion , P . AI . 1425 , W . M . ; E . A . Boughton , S . W . ; MajorE . J . Reed , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; E . T . Ginder , S . D . ; VV . Edlestein ,

J . D . ; J . VV . Roe , LG . ; G . Weaver , Stwd . ; W . Diath , P . AL 511 J G . Wedlake , P . AL 121 ; C . J . Biorn , P . AL 733 * W . J . Ferguson , P . M . 177 ; C G . Wetzlar , P . M . 141 ; J . 1 . Shapcott , H . Campbell , T . AL Lambie , VV Hillier , and A . Finch . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Campbell being the

candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The usual preliminaries having been observed , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Wedlake being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Boughton was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , the 25 th inst . — the oflicers to be in rotation . After "Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

JERSEY . —EMULATION * Louuii ( No . 244 ) . —Thc usual weekly meeting of this successful lodge was held at thc British Hotel , Broad-street , St . Helier ' s , on Tuesday , thc 5 th inst ., when there , were present Bros . Col . H . Stevenson , W . AI . j Major E . de Saumarez Dobree , S . W . j J . A . Balleine , J . VV . ; J . Caton , Preceptor ; L . P . Hespiradoux , Sec ; C . Baker , S . D . j Jas . Wright , J . D . ; F . P . Le

Boutiller , I . G . ; W . J . Fentum , Org . ; Tom Parris , 244 j Jos . Lesbirel , 244 ; A . Ansloiv , 244 ; VV . H . Edmunds , 1003 j J . H . Gilby , 244 ; A . P . LeSauvage , IOOJJ F , W . Simon , 1003 ; A . Baudoux , 244 ; H . Becker , 590 ; and Ci . H . Tourney , 244 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot thu previous meeting were read and confirmed . The

ceremony of initiation ( by special desire ) was most ably rehearsed , Bro . T . Parris acting as candidate . Bro . Hespiradoux delivered the charge and explained the tracing board . The lodge was opened in thc Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second and First . Bro . Major Djbree was elected VV . AI . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . The Secretary read a reply he had had the

honour to receive from their Royal Highnesses tha Prince and Princess of Wales , acknowledging with sincere thanks the warm fraternal sympathy tha members have so kindly expressed , through their Secretary , upon the occasion of their Royal Highnesses ' s great bereavement . 'The reply was ordered to be entered on the minutes , and all business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 I .-A meeting was held on the Sth inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when therewere present Comps . J , Davies , M . E . Z . elect 733 , M . E . Z . ; W . Hillier , H . ; G . Alarch , M . E .. Z . 733 , J . j John Davies , 733 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . 890 , S . E . j A . J . Turner , ist A . S . 1196 , S . N . j J . Cruttenden , 779 , P . S . j J . C . Tilt , P . S . SG 2 ; 11 . P . Gilbert , S . N . S 34 ; and John Brown , S 34 ( visitor ) .