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of this lodgeof instruction to Bro . H . Sammons , VV . M ., for the very excellent and efficient manner in which hc had carried out tlie duties of the chair for the first time that evening . Although he had kindly given up the cnair to Bro . G . P . Berlin ! for the working of the Second Degree—which he would do in his mother lodge tomorrow evening—the W . M . had proved to them he could do his work well , and would no doubt , in a short space of time , become a good Master ; seconded by the J . W . Thc W . M . made a suitable reply . Hro . A . Clark said that , having heard with much satisfaction that their Preceptor bad been elected W . M . of his lodge , it is hereby agreed by the members of the Covent Garden Lodge of

Instruction to present him with a W . M . ' s apron and collar , & c „ as a mark of their appreciation of his valuable services to that lodge of instruction ; seconded by Bro . F . Kedge , and carried unanimously . Bro . G . Reynolds proposed that the presentation take place on the evening of Thursday , the 15 th November next , and that Bro . Farwig , P . M ., be asked to work tlie ceremony of installation on that evening ; seconded by Bro . Frank Gulliford . Bro . F . Kedge then proposed tint the Secretary send a circular to that elFect to the members of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction ; seconded by Bro . A . Clark . Bro . G . Reynolds read the draft of a circular , which was unanimously approved of . Nothing further ollering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on thc 12 th inst ., at the Courtrield Hotel , Earl ' s Court , S . W . Present : Bros . R . H . Williams , VV . M . ; Keene , S . W . ; Cochrane , J . W . ; Hubbard , S . D . ; Locke , J . D . ; Holland , I . G . ; Read , P . M . ; and Dresden . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsedBro . Dresden hiring candidate . Lodge was opened in

, thc Second Degree , and Bro . Locke having answered the questions leading to the third Degree , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Lodge was closed in the Third Degree . The ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked by the Preceptor and Bro . Cochrane . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Keene was elected VV . M . for next meeting , and ihe officers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the Sth inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , Jo , Ebury-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Wade , P . M ., VV . M . ; Green , junr ., S . VV . ; Gibson , P . M ., J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Mann , S . D . ; Taylor , J . D . ; Wombell , I . G . ; Green , P . M . ; Edwards , Clarkson , Roberts , Newby , Swing , ler , Hayes , and Purnell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Swmgler , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The

ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Hro . Swmgler being the candidate . Bro . Roberts , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Roberts being the candidate . The lodge was closed down , and Bro . Green , junr ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Charitable Association was afterwards held , ar . d tliree ballots were taken , which proved favourable to Bros . Green , junr ., Roberts , and Baker .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkoad . Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . Purdue , P . M ., VV . M . ; Craggs , S . W . ; Cavers , J . W . ; Austin , S . D . ; VVood , | . D . ; Stonehill , I . G . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; Speigel , P . M . ; Burton , P . M . ; Josey , P . M . ; Curtis , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; VV . Williams , Gilbert , Head , Bonham , Marsh , and Whittel . Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the 1 st , and , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections of this Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Hro . Speigel , P . M ., worked the 4 th Section of this Lecture . The lodge then resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Bonham , 1 joj , was elected a joining member . Bro . Craggs was elected VV . M . for next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 9 th inst . Present : Bros . G . Gardner , VV . M . and Treas . ; j . Davies , S . W . ; W . Gomm , J . VV . ; Ayling , Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec . ; C . Coombes , S . D . ; J . Brown , J . D . ; W . VV . Williams , I . G . ; F . Craggs , Stwd . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; H . Purdue , P . M . ; H . Jackson , VV . H . Wilson , J . Wood , C . Dopson , Thornton , and C . Hopkins . Visitors : Bros . A . Skinner and Osborne . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Hro . Thornton , E . A .,

answered the questions leading to the Second Degree and retired . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Skinner , F . C , being examined , answered the questions lsading to the Third Degree . Bro . J . VVood offering himself as a candidate for passing , the W . M . ably rehearsed that ceremony- Bro . J . Sims , P . M . 834 , offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , when thc W . M , rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Sims candidate . Lodge was resumed in the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , when Bros . Skinner and Osborne were elected members of this lodge of instruction . The VV . M . rose for the second and third times , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

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WELLINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 548 ) . —The installation meeting of the above excellent chapter was held at the VVhite Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford , on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., when Comp . W . G . Batchelor , M . E . Z . elect , was installed as Z . for the ensuing 12 months . As Comp . Bro . Batchelor is at the present time M . E . Z . of the Pythagorean Chapter , it was necessary to apply to Grand Chapter for a dispensation to enable him to take the chair here ,

which dispensation we need hardly say was cheerfully granted . The chapter was opened by Comp . J . J . Hutchings , and Bro . VV . Beavis , P . M . S 79 , who had been previously ballotted for and approved , was , with the usual ceremony , exalted to the Supreme Degree . Comp . E . J . B . Bumstead , P . Z ., then assumed the chair as Installing Officer , and in grand style inducted Comps . Batchelor , as Z . ; VV . P . Catterson , as H . ; and R . Tilling , as J ., into

their respective chairs . The following junior officers were then invested : Comps . Bumstead , P . Z ., Treas . ; H . Carman , S . E . ; J . Youldon , S . N . ; W . Martin , P . S . ; H . Youngman , ist Asst . S . ; VV . J . Newell , 2 nd Asst . S . ; A . Holmes , D . of C ; and W . Kipps , Organist . Comp . Bumstead then gave the usual addresses with rare eloquence and impressiveness , and so concluded a brilliant ceremony . The first duty of the M . E . Z . was to present a handsome and valuable P . Z . ' s jewel to Comp . Hutchings , I . P . Z ., for

services rendered to the chapter , and further to mark the high estimation in which he is held by the companions of the chapter , and in so doing the M . E . Z spoke highly of the ability with which the worthy recip ient had carried out his duties , and also of his courteous and genial presidency during his year of office , and trusted Comp . Hutchings might long be spared to wear it as a token of the good will and esteem of the companions , one and all . Comp . Hutchings having briefly acknowledged the compliment , a hearty vote of ithanks was accorded Comp .

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Bumstead for the admirable manner in which he had carried out his duties as Installing Officer , and he also returned thanks . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a handsomely served banquet , which reflected the highest credit on Comp . Morgan , the worthy host . Among the companions present were J . West , P . Z . ; S .

P . Catterson , P . Z . ; E . W . Nightingale , T . Prior , F . Morgan , E . Lepper , J . Penny , C . Churchill , W . Jones , A . Holmes , and J . Vandenhead , allot the chapter ; H . Bartlett , P . Z . 169 ; W . Youldon , 452 ; S . R . Speight , 169 ; A . Price , 192 ; J . Wavcup , 140 ; G . Burney , 16 9 ; and C . Jolly , S . N . 1472 , and 913 . * The cloth having been cleared , the usual loyal and

Royal Arch Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Comp . Hutchings rose to propose the toast of " The M . E . Z ., " and also that of "The Second and Third Principals . " He said the toast was one that required more eloquence than he was possessed of to do credit to it , and certainly nothing he could say would , or could , do justice to the many excellent and truly Masonic qualities

possessed by their M . E . Z . ; but he felt sure that under his rule the chapter would still continue its prosperous career . With regard to their excellent companions H . and J ., they had proved themselves worthy of their exalted positions , and he asked the companions to drink the toast most heartily . M . E . Comp . Batchelor , who was received with cheers , said he thanked them very much for their kind reception of

the teast . As one of the founders of the chapter he rejoiced to see its progress , and , although the First Principal of another chapter , he should do all in his power to keep up the prestige of the Wellington Chapter . He had two good officers in companions H . and J ., and as their healths had been joined with his , he should leave them to return thanks for themselves .

Comp . Catterson said , as H ., he should , in the future , as he had hitherto done , endeavour to do his duty in such a way as to prove worthy of the honour bestowed upon him ; in fact , even better if it laid in his power to do so . He cordially thanked them for their good wishes . Comp . Tilling , in response , said he vvas untried at present , but hoped that when tried he should not be found

wanting , but worthy of their confidence . He should do as their M . E . Z . had said he should do , all in his power to lurther the interests of the chapter , and to keep up its prestige . "The Exaltee" having been honoured , and returned thanks , Comps . Bartlett , Youldon , Price , Warcup , Burney ,

and Jolly severally responded for " The Visitors . ' Comp . Catterson responded for "The P . Z . 's , " and Comp . Bumstead for the " Installing Officer . " Comp . Martin ' s name was coupled with the toast of " The Officers , " and then the Janitor ' s toast concluded a memorable and happy meeting .

GATESHEAD-ON-T . YNE . —Industry Chapter ( No . 48 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter was held at the Industry Masonic Hall , on Friday , the Sth inst ., when there was a fair number of companions present . Comp . J . G . Smith was installed as Z . ; Comp . J . Moult , H . ; arid Comp . J . Duckett , T . The following companions

were invested as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . R . Whitfield , S . E . ; James McCulloch , S . N . ; A . Simpson , P . S . ; William Brown , ist A ¦ -.. ; H . F . Dryden , 2 nd A . S . ; and J oshua Curry , Januur . The companions . afterwards dined together in the refreshment room .

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INSTRUCTION .

CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 7 ° 4 ) .-A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement , on Tuesdav , ihe 12 th inst . Present : Comps , G . VV . Knight , M . E . Z . ; G . Gregory , H . ; Jacobs , J . ; Slvman , S . E . ; Ives , S . N . ; Roache , P . S . ; T . Edmonds , Preceptor ; Cotton , Medwin , and Archer .

Chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp , Archer candidate . The excellent manner in which the several companions fulfilled their duties shows the interest Comp . T . Edmonds takes in this chapter of improvement to perfect those who attend , and companions are cordially invited . Chapter opens at 8 o ' clock p . m .

HORNSEY CIIAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A comocation was held on Friday , the Sth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV . Present ; Comps . W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , M . E . Z . ; J . R . Lovegrove ( visitor ) , St . James' Union , H . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , J . ; H . Dehane , I . 890 , ' 863 , S . E . ; J . T . Mickelburgh , Z . 733 , Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , 97 s , P . S . ; and VV . C . Williams . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last The ot exaltation

convocation were read and confirmed . ceremony was rehearsed , Comp . Williams candidate . A vote of condolence with the family of the late Comp . Capt . H . S . Andrews was passed . Comp . J . T . Mickelburgh , Z . 733 , was elected ( pro tern . ) Treasurer . Votes of thanks to Comp . Lovegrove , H ., and Comp . Cruttenden , J „ for the able manner in which they had rehearsed the duties of ' Second and Third Principals ( Comp . Cruttenden for thc first time ) were passed . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

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Scotland .

MASONIC CEREMONY IN DUNDEE . On Friday , the 24 th ult ., a portrait of Bro . Sir John Ogilvy , Bart ., of Inverquharity and Baldovan , was unveiled in the Operative Lodge , of which Sir John was the Right Worshipful Master in 1 S 42-3-4 , afterwards in 1849-50 , and again in 1853 . Bro . U . HENDERSON , R . W . M ., who presided , trusted Sir John would not regard the p icture on the score of its intrinsic worth , but rather in the light of

the spirit which prompted its production . He trusted that it would long adorn the walls of the lodge , and prove an incentive to industry , perseverance , and good conduct . Bro . MORRIS , in unveiling the portrait , said that in his daily life Sir John had carried out the principles of Freemasonry . A man of large heart and broad sympathies , his life had been an exemplification of brotherly love and chaiity , two conspicuous Masonic graces , which served to

bind the Brotherhood firmly together by their golden chains . Bro . Sir J , in reply , thanked thc brethren forthe compliment they had paid to him , and said it was gratifying to him to find that the same kind , generous , and forbearing spirit which he experienced when performing his Masonic duties still prevailed , and he hoped those feelings would continue to prevail .

"Solomon's Temple."

" SOLOMON'S TEMPLE . "

Some interesting particulars are given in the Boston Herald respecting the author of the famous work on "Solomon ' s Temple , " recently reviewed in the Freemason . It appears that Dr . Timothy Otis Paine is not a pedantic professor in some knowledge-saturated German University , neither has he been a traveller in Palestine— " a digger among historic ruins in historic lands " —but proves to be

the pastor of a little church in a tiny New-England village ( not far from Plymouth Rock ) called Elmwood , where , for three decades , he has married the lads and lassies , christened their children , and buried their fathers and mothers . He is , in fact , " the presiding genius of the place , its mentor guide and friend . " Men and women of all creeds , and those of no creed , fill the Swedenborgian Church" out of pure love for the gentle minister . His is the only church

in Elmwood , and so long as he lives no other will be required . " As Professor of Hebrew in the Swedenborgian Theological School of Boston he has made his mark , " yet , with all his learning , the minister of Elmwood is the most unassuming of men , as he is the most faithful of friends and the most delightful of companions . " His extraordinary precision and accuracy enable him to think out his sentences before committing them to

paper , and in his written sermons , extending over thirtythree years , and even in his friendly letters , scarcely a correction or interlineation is to be found . The retort of the " enfant terrible" to his clerical parent would be quite lost on him : " Pa , when 00 writes a sermon , does Dod Tell 00 what to say ? " " Yes , my child . "

" What for 00 scratch it out , then ? " "The accomplishment of his colossal work on Solomon ' s Temple involved the study of architecture and draughtmanship , the mastery of the French , German , Italian , Swedish , Persian , Hebrew , Syriac , Coptic , Chaldaic , Arabic , and Sanscrit languages , the Itala of North Africa , the cuneform characters of Egypt , and a number of other tongues . " The result is a noble volume , much of which

sets aside the preconceived notions on the subject , and all the details are given so exactly that one can now construct a " Solomon's Temple" for themselves , so far as the mere structure is concerned . Our only regret is that the work has been issued in such a large size , and at so great an expense , that it will be practically read by the few onl

y , unless a cheap edition is issued . Five guineas for a single volume is not suggestive of numerous subscribers , and is , in reality , simply prohibitive . We shall be surprised to hear that many are sold in this country at such a figure , though we are bound to acknowledge that even at the present price it is well worth buying .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The regular monthly meeting of the Committee of Management took place at Freemasons' Hall , at 5 p . m ., on VVednesday . Bro . Edgar Bowyer , Patron and Trustee , P . G . Std . Br ., occupied the chair , and among the members present were Bros . James Brett , P . G . P . ; C A . Cottebrune .

P . G . P . ; Samuel Brooks , John Bulmer , J . Newton , R . W Stewart , P . G . D . ; C . Lacey , CH , Webb , Joseph Freeman , VV . T . Daniell , A . Forsyth , C J . Perceval , VV . J . Murlis , C F . Hogard , T . Griffith , Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; Joseph Clever , T . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; C . Belton , W . H . Perryman , G . A . P . ; Albert Fish , Hugh Cohu , J . J . Berry , J . Tickle , and J . Terry ( Sec . )

The minutes of the last meeting having been read and verified , Ihe SECRETARY reported the deaths of three male and one female annuitants . The Warden's report was read , and that of the Financial Committee read , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes .

A widow ' s application for the half of her late husband ' s annuity was granted . Letters from Bros . Cama , Grand Treas . j and J . D , Allcroft , Past Grand Treas ., were read . The petitions of two male candidates having been rejected , and those of three female candidates accepted , and their names ordered to be placed on the list for next year ' s election , the proceedings terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman .

New Masonic Hall At Brixham .

NEW MASONIC HALL AT BRIXHAM .

The new Masonic Hall at Brixham , the foundationstone of which was laid in the early part of the present year , has juat been completed . It was intended to have opened it a short time since with an imposing ceremony , but as it was not then convenient for Lord Ebrington , P . G . M . of Devon , to be present to consecrate the lodge , the event

was postponed to a later date . Arrangements are in progress for his lordship or his deputy to perform that ceremony at an early date , and failing lhat , the hall will be opened with the usual formalities without any public ceremony . On account of the lease of the old hall having fallen in it has been necessary to remove the furniture and fittings to the new premises . It is anticipated

that the brethren will hold their first meeting in about three weeks' time , when the members of various neighbouring lodges will bo invited to be present . The new hall has been erected on a piece of land purchased for the purpose , adjoining Station-road , and immediately contiguous to All Saints' Church , Lower Brixham . In the arrangement of the building , which presented difficulties account

many on of the awkwardness of the site , which is triangle in shape , a great improvement has been effected in the entrance to All Saints' Church , as well as in the approach to the new hall itself . The building contains an entrance hall leading into a reception and robing room , measuring 25 feet by ia feet There is also besides convenient offices , a Tyler ' s and candidates' room

, communicating with the large hall . This , which is the Masonic Hall proper , is of large dimensions , measuring 35 feet in length , 19 feet in width , and being iS feet high . It has an opened timbered roof with diagonal boarding , and the general fittings and entablature over the Master ' s

seat , are of varnished pitchpine . There is a raised dais around the room iour inches higher than the ordinary floor , which is laid with black walnut and white sycamore in blocks of six inches square . Externall y the building is of bunch-faced limestone with Bath stone dressings , and is in the Gothic style of architecture .