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home he felt sure that everything would proceed satisfactorily , and he should be glad at all times to do what he could for the interests of the lodge . "The Health of the Visitors " was proposeel by Bro . J . ' Smith , P . M ., in eulogistic terms , and responded to most warmly . Bros . C . VV . Provis , P . M . 104 ; Henry L . Rocca , W . M . S 15 ; and J . M . SinclairJ . VV . 16 ' replied to the toast , the first-named

, ,, brother making a most vigorous and amusing speech . Several other toasts followed , and a most enjoyable evening was brought to a close shortly before eleven o'clock . During " the latter portion of thc evening a very handsome portrait of himself was presented to P . M . Pollitt in the name ofthe lodge by Bro . P . M . Smith , who dwelt at some

length on the " many valuable services Bro . Pollitt had rendered to the lodge . Bro . Pollitt acknowledged thc gift in graceful terms . The musical portion of the programme was entrusted to the able hands of Bros . Nath . Dumville , Chas . Turner , Ormerod , ancl Peers , who performed their tasks to the entire satisfaction of all present .

LEWES . —Pelham Lodge ( No . 1303 ) . —On Saturday , thc 3 rd inst ., the installation of Bro . Alfred Adams as VV . M . of the above lodge took place at thc Masonic Hall , in the High-street . The ceremony was admirably performcel by the outgoing VV . M ., Bro . Hodgkins . On his elevation to the chair thc new W . M . appointed his officers as under : Bros . J . C . Lucas , S . VV . ; Stedman , J . VV . ;

Crosskcy , Treasurer ; T . R . White , Secretary ; VV . VV . Turner , S . D . ; J . Noakes , J . D . ; Ellman , LG . ; and H . Hall , 'Tyler . After loelge business the brethren adjourned to the Bear Hotel , where an elegant banquet , of which about forty partook , was provided . Bro . Adams , W . M ., presided , and the company present included Bros . John

Scott , Prov . D . G . M . of Sussex , and J . D . ( tlesignate ) of Grantl Lodgeof F . nglantl ; V . P . Freeman , Prov . G . Secretary ; J . M . Kidd , Alderman E . Martyn , Packham , VV . M . Royal York ; Nell , VV . M . St . Cecilia ; James Curtis , W . M . Southdown : and many other visiting officers and brethren . 'The proceedings passed off most satisfactorily .

HAMPTON COURT . —Campbell Lodge ( No . 1415 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Saturday , the 10 th inst ., at thc Mitre Hotel . Present : Bros . Jas Lewis Thomas , W . M . ; Rev . XV . S . Moses , S . VV . ; J . W . Lambert , J . VV . ; Thos . Cubitt , Treas . ; D . M . Dewar , Sec ; Geo . A . Rooks , S . D . ; R . M . Jones , J . D . ; C . J . Wallis , LG . ; Edw . Kimber , P . M . ; Thos . Keene , P . M . ; F . VV . Levander , P . M . ; R . Apple-garth , E . Passower , E . Lott ,

and B . Newstead . Visitors : Bros . Battye , P . M . 142 ; C . F . Hogard , P . M . 205 ; R . Payne , P . M . 132 S . After the lodge was openeel by the W . M . the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . Palmer 'Thomas was unanimously elected a joining member . An amount was voted from the alms fund to be placet ! on the VV . M . ' s list as Steward at the Girl ' s Festival . After some routine business , the lodge was closed anel adjourned to a banquet .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) . — 'The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place at Bro . Tucker ' s house , the Lord Raglan , Bi ' irragc-road , and was well attended . More than usual interest was excited on this occasion , Bro . Baron De Worms , M . P . for Greenwich , who is exceedingly popular in this district , having promised to pay a visit to the lodge .

Bro . II . Shaw , W . M ., presided , supported by the following officers : Bros . 11 . G . Picken , I . P . M . ; VV . Weston , P . M . ; D . Deeves , S . W . ; II . W . Welding , J . W . ; G . Kennedy , Sec . ; VV . llolleyman , S . D . ; W . A . Watkins , I . G . ; anel G . Lackland , 'T yler . Among the visitors were Bros . J . Warren , VV . M . 700 ; A . Penfold , P . M . mi ; T . I ) . Hayes , P . M . 013 , both of

whom are honorary members of the lodge ; I . Hosgood , 13 ; D . C . Capon , " 913 ; S . Mills , 224 ; J . Baker , 1307 ; Lieut . Knightley , F . Nicholson , 1 ( 104 ; S . Hare , 70 ( 1 ; anil C . Jolly , 913 , & c . ( Freemason ) . The lodge haying been opened in line form , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , two candidates were , after approval , admitted and initiateel into

Freemasonry . 'Three cnmlidatcs were then passed to the Second Degree , anil three were to have been mfsx-e ! to thc . Sublime Degree , but they were not in attendance . Bro . Weston then informed the brethren that , through the support of the G . M . for Kent , Karl Amhurst , the late Lord Holmesdale , and their esteemed Bro . Coupland , P . M ., he had been enabled to obtain from the County Benevolent Fund the

sum of twenty-live guineas for the widow of thc late Bro . Cook , a statement which was received with applause . The VV . M . then intimated that Bro . Hayes , P . M . of the Pattison Lodge , No . 913 , was going up as Steward at thc next Girls' School Festival , and proposed that the sum of five guineas shoulel be given to his list out of thc lodge fund . The proposition was carrieel unanimously , anel then the

W . M . added that he was in a position to give live guineas from the charity box . which woulel make up ten guineas for Bro . Hayes' list , for which Bro . Have's returned thanks . The lorlge was then closed , and thc brethren partook of a neat little cold supper , provided by Bro . Tucker with that taste that is so appreciated by the sojourners at his hospitable establishment . On rctiirnintr to refreshments the

usual toasts were honoured ; the W . M . reflecting with pleasure upon the distinction conferred upon their esteemed Prov . G . M . I )} ' Her Gracious Afnjersfy the Oucen . Bro . Eastes was deservedly honoured , and then the I . P . M . rose to propose the toast of "The VV . M ., " whom be congratulated upon the efficient manner in which he carried out his duties , not only that night but ever since his installation .

He reminded him tbat after two more meetings he would have to take bis place on the left of the chair , and then they would see the last of him . He did not mean that ; but he would have fulfilled a year of office that bad been to his own credit anel to the material prosperity of the lodge . A letter was then read from Bro . Baron De Worms , in which he regretted bis inability to attend , as be bad been on

business tei the Seaman ' s Hospital at Greenwich , where he was taken so unwell that he was compelled to seek medical advice , lie sent his regrets , but trusted soon to have" the honour of paying a visit to the United Military Lodge . Bro . Shaw then returned thanks for their kind reception of his

name . As he said . some fifteen or sixteen years ago , he was a Mason at heart , and he was the same now . Then he determined to elo all in his power to aid thc onward and upward course of Masonry , anel if he had failed it was through no want of effort on his part . He trusted to be spared as one of the Past Masters of that lodge for years to

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come ; and as there was every possibility of his ending his days in Woolwich , he should as long as he bad health ancl strength continue to aid anel assist its prosperity in thc future as he hael in the past . To the toast of " 'The" Visitors" Bros . De Grey , Knightley , Good , Clements , and Tucker responded . The next toast was "The Initiates , " and the two new brethren replied suitably . "The Past Masters" were next toasted , and , in the course of his

speech , the VV . M . paid a high compliment to Bro . Weston for his efforts in thc cause of charity , in which particular line he declared that brother to be a host in himself , and a most indefatigable beggar . During the last week he had noticed Bro . Weston working most industriously for the Stewardship of Bro . Hayes . No sooner did Bro . Weston meet a brother than out came a little card , and before that brother could get away they might be sure Bro . Weston

had got a subscription from him . He then spoke of Bro . Weston's efforts for widow Cook , and asked them to do honour to the toast . Bro . Weston , whose name was received with heartiness , in thc course of his remarks spoke of the difficulty he bad experienced at the Grand Lodge of Benevolence to get the grant for Mrs . Cook , but their noble Prov . Grand Master and others had kindly assisted him , and the grant was carried . He stated with pride that his

lordship had spoken very highly of the United Military Lodge , and in a year or so he had no doubt that their lodge would receive thc usual £ 20 from Provincial Grand Lodge for the Masonic Charities . He thanked them for thc toast . The next toast was a sort of God speed to Bro . Hatcher , a brother whose time of service in the Royal Artillery was just up , antt who was about to proceed to Bermuda , and hearty were thc good wishes of all the brethren for his safe

arrival at his destination . Bro . Hatcher , after thanking them , saiel be knew Bermuda well , anel the lodges there , anel he should join one of them as soon as he arrived . He had been eighteen years a Mason , and belonged to all three Constitutions—English , Scotch , and Irish . He thanked them heartily for their good wishes . Bro . Laphatn

proposed , and it was acceded to , that the W . M . should write to the Bermudian lodges , recommending Bro . Hatcher to their fraternal care . The toast of "The Officers" followed , and Bro . Deeves responded . A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the "Masonic Press , " and after Bro . Jolly hael responded , the Tyler ' s toast concluded the pleasures and duties of the evening .

LEYTONSTONE . —Ley Spring Lodge ( No . 139 S ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting at the Red Lion , on the Sth inst . There were present Bros . I . Buscall , W . NL ; Lewis Lewis , S . W . ; J . VV . Roberts , J . VV . ; and thc usual officers . Amongst the visitors were Bros . J . I . insdcll , P . M . 211 ; G . AV . Vcrrv , P . M . 554 ; G . N . Blackie , VV . M . 142 O : R . Vincent , S . D . 1 GS 5 ; J . Taylor , LG . 1700 ; J . Edridge , « : and I . Thompson , 1 CS 1 .

The loelge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were , after discussion , confirmed , with the exception that the question of election of Treasurer was adjourned for further consideration . Thc report of the Audit Committee , which was considered very satisfactory , was agreed to . 'The ceremony of initiation was next proceeded with , Messrs . G . Settles and Frank Dutch being the initiates . The lodge having been opened in tbe Second

Degree , tbe VV . M . elect , Bro . Lewis Lewis , was introduced for installation . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , and the other brethren having retired , Bro . Lewis was duly installed in the chair of K . S . Bro . G . E . Walters , P . M ., being the Installing Master . The VV . M . having been greetctl in the usual manner , the brethren were readmitted , when he was saluted , proclaimed , and greeted in the Three Degrees , with great acclamation .

The following officers for the ensuing year were then invested : Bros . J . VV . Roberts , S . VV . ; E . Bare , J . W . ; K . Skelt , S . D . ; W . D . Claridge , J . D . ; VV . IL Allawav , W . S . ; VV . Brown , LG . ; VV . Penny , D . C ; and G . C . Young , Organist . 'The Tyler , Bro . C 'Thomas , was unanimously re-elected . The Ancient Charges and the working tools in each Degree were delivered and explained by Bro . Walters , P . M ., in the most able , careful , and impressive manner , and he was most justly complimented by thc

brethren present . The banquet which followed was scrvcel with tbe usual liberality which is proverbial in this locality , anel was ably superintended by the bost of the Lion , Bro . Barford , all the loyal and Masonic toasts being rendered with great enthusiasm . We bad almost forgotten lo mention that the usual Past Master's jewel was duly voted and accorded in very flattering terms to the seceding Master , Bro . Isaac Buscall .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge on Monday , the 12 th inst ., thc VV . M ., Bro . C . G . Padel , presiding , supported by Bros . J . S . Cumberland , I . P . AI . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M . ; J . Hanly , P . M . ( St . Patrick's ); Rev . J . Metcalfe ( Chaplain ); Rev . J . Blake , and numerous other brethren , several interesting presentations were made , including a sculptured stone from the ruins of ancient

Carthage , which was handed over to the VV . M . by Bro . T . B . Wh y tehead , on behalf of Bro . A . M . Broadley , P . M . Ancient Carthage Loelge , No . 1717 , and Dep . Prov . G . M . of Malta , wbo is an honorary member eif the Eboracum Lodge . 'The gift consists of a stone slab , containing in a panel an unfinished figure representing a priest in long robes ; tbe right hanel elevated , as if in the act of invoking a blessing , and the left resting on thc breast . 'The relic excited much curiosity , and a cordial vote of thanks was ordered to be

conveyed to Bro . Broadley , and it was ordered that the stone should be enclosed in a massive oak frame , with a proper inscription , and placed in a suitable position in the lotlge room . Several books were also presented to thc lodge library . Bro . J . S . Cumberland announceel a good list for the Girls' School Festival on Friday , the lfith inst ., anil the VV . M . expressed great pleasure at the prominent position this young lodge was taking in regard to the three great Institutions . The meeting was numerously attended , and comprised many visitors .

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BEADON CHAPTER ( No . Gig ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday , tbe Sth inst ., at the Masons' Tavern , Masons' Avenue , Basinghall-street , for the first time after its removal from tbe Horns Tavern , Kennington . Comp . Jacobs , M . K . Z ., presided . There were also resent Comps . Wyer , II . ; P . Z . ' s Smeed , Seaman ,

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Avery , Green ( S . E . ) , and Coste ; andH . Thompson ( Freemason J . The business of the evening was the installation of the Principals , ancl the whole of those ceremonies were performed by Comp . Smeed in his usual faultless manner ; Comps . Wyer , M . E . Z . ; Thompson , H . ; and Sharratt , J . Comp . Doclman was elected P . S ., and Comp . Dawes , S . N .

Some nominations having been made thc chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to Ihe banqueting room , where a sumptuous repast was provided , and served in capi- tal style . Afterwards thc usual formal toasts were given and duly honoured . Comps . Jacobs proposed " Thc Health of the M . E . Z ., Comp . Wyer , " and said there was no doubt that under his rule the chapter would flourish , as he was

proficient in all the duties appertaining to the high position he occupied , and would see all the work done in a propcrmanner . TheM . E . Z . returned thanks for thc honour conferred upon him , and said he would do all in his power to merit the confidence tbey had reposed in him . He then remarked that he had a very pleasant duty to discharge , which was to present Comp . Jacobs with a jewel which had been voted to

him by the companions , as a mark of their esteem and in appreciation of his services as M . E . Z . during thc past year . He had great pleasure in attaching it to his breast , trusting that he might be blessed with good health for many years to wear it . Comp . Jacobs returned thanks for the kindly words expressed towards him by the M . E . Z ., and regretted tbat during his year he had so few opportunities

of discharging his duties in the chair , but trusted tbat during that of bis successor be would havc frequent opportunities of proving to the companions the excellent choice tbey had made . "The Health of Comps . H . Thompson and J . Sharratt , Principals H . and J ., " was then given , and heartily responded to . Comp . H . Thompson , in reply , said he was now placed in a very proud position , being onl y second to the M . E . Z ., and most sincere ! } ' did he thank the

companions for the honour they had 'conferred upon him , and the only way in which he could requite their kindness was to make himself thoroughly acquainted and conversant with duties he should have to perform . He had occupied the chair in two lodges , but in this chapter he should arrive at the climax of his Masonic career . Comp . Sharratt also returned thanks . Some other toasts were given and responded to , and the Janitor's toast brought a very harmonious gathering to a close .

KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . — A convocation of this chapter was held at the Surrey Club House , on Thursday , the Sth inst . There were present Comps . G . Everett , M . E . Z . ; VV . Mann , P . Z ., acting H . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middx ., acting J . ; H . Higgins , S . E . ; Speedy , ist Asst . ; Webb , 2 nd Asst . ; James Terry , P . Z . ( honorary member ); Dale } ' , Janitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Jenkins , 13 S 1 , was most impressively exalted to the Supreme Degree of the Royal Arch . Comps . Mann , Walls , anel Higgins were then duly and ably inducted by Comp . Terry into the chairs of the three Principals . The officers appointed and invested for the year ensuing were Comps . G . Everett , I . P . Z ., and Treas . ; G .

Everett , jun ., S . E . ( by deputy ); Bingemann , S . N . ( by deputy ); Speedy , 'P . S . ; Webb , ist Asst . ; Kohler , 2 nd Asst . ( by deputy ); Daley , Janitor . Previously to the chapter being closed , a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Comp . Terry , and ordered to be recorded on thc minutes , for thc admirable manner in which he had carrieel out the duties of Installing Officer . Com . Terry having

expressed his acknowledgments , the convocation was closed , and the companions adjourned to tbe banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts were duly proposed and honoured . In proposing "The Health of the M . E . Z . " Comp . Everett dwelt upon the long services rentlcred to the cause of Masonry by their First Principal . He hoped that his year of office would be exceedingly

prosperous , and that at its termination the M . E . Z . would leave the chair in the possession of their fullest confidence and esteem . This toast having been rceeivcel with excellent fire" the M . E . Z . briefly replied , and then gave "The Installing Officer . " Comp . Terry having tersely responded , the M . E . Z . proposed in very eulogistic terms "The Health of the I . P . Z ., " and at the conclusion of bis speech he

presented Comp . Everett with a very handsome and valuable Past Principal ' s jewel . The design of the jewel was both original and chaste , and reflected great credit upon the wellknown London firm that furnished it . The I . P . Z . having replied , the remaining toasts , viz ., " The Second and Third Principals , " "The Exaltee , " "The Officers , " and thc Janitor's , terminated the proceedings , which were throughout most enjoyable .

ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER ( No . 1589 ) . — An emergency meeting of this young but exceedingly flourishing chapter was convened on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . 'There were present Comps . VV . Wellsman , M . E . Z . ; II . Dalwood , II , ; j . Dodson , J . ; Colonel Radcliffe ( honorary iScmbcr ) , acting I . P . Z . ; A . Tisley , S . E . ; Turner , acting N .: T . C .

Walls , P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . S . ; G . Manners , ist Asst . ; Lake , P . P . G . R . Cornwall , 2 nd Asst . ; anel Gilbert , P . GJ . Middx ., Janitor . The visitors were Comps . Tinney , P . Z . ; Whittington , and Dr . Dunn . The convocation having been opened in due form , eight brethren for exaltation , all belonging to 15 S 9 , were duly balloted for , and the ballot proving to be unanimous in each

case , five of the eight were impressively exalted to the Supreme Degree of the Royal Arch , namely , Bros . G . McArthur Low , F . H . Gruggen , C . Brown , Farrington , jun ., and Jenkins . The addresses of the first and second chairs were ably delivered , by special desire , by Comps . Colonel Ratcliffe and Tinney . The conclave was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a collation . There were no toasts .

The magistrates for lhc county of Surrey have rcjectccl the petition of the inhabitants of the parishes south of the Thames for the conversion of the site of Horsemonger-bine Gaol into ' a public recreation ground , and the area , which is about two acres , will be put up for sale by

public auction in May . The visitors to the South Kensington Museum last week numbered 15 , 093 . Woiensworeni ' s "COCA PILLS , " thc successful remedy for sleeplessness , neuralgia , and hay fever . 25 . per hox . Homoeopathic Chemist , 6 , Sloanc-street , London . —[ Anvr . J