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for and initiated , the charge being most impressively given by the S . W . The lodge was then closed with " Hearty good wishes " to the VV . M . The brethren afterwards sat down to a cosy little banquet in the lodge-room , after which the usual Masonic toasts were duly honoured ; and "The Newlyniade Initiates' Health " drunk very heartily , each respondin " -in such a manner as to give great satisfaction . The

olliccrs selected to reply to their several toasts spoke most satisfactorily of the progress of the lodge and hopefully of " the future . A pleasant break in the ordinary routine of toasts was afforded by the W . M . entrusting the gavel to Bro . Tremere , for the purpose of proposing " The Health of Bro . H . D . Martin , " who is about leaving England for Natal . Bro . Tremere explained that his reason for asking

this privilege was to give the brethren present an opportunity of expressing their good wishes for his old friend and musical brother , and the hope that every success may attend his new venture . Bro . H . D . Martin responded in a short but eloquent speech , thanking every one very sincerely for the evidence of kindness towards him . The

brethren derived much pleasure from tne efforts of Bros . I . W . Simons , H . D . Martin , J . H . Leipold , C . de VVolff King , E . Moss , J . Kift , W . Jones , and T . Tremere in a selection of choice glees and instrumental , solos . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a thoroughly successful and enjoyable evening .

INSTRUCTION . LANGTON LODGE ( No . 16 7 . 3 ) . —A meeting oi this lodge of instruction was held on the Sth inst . at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , E . C . Present : Bros . Steingrabcr , W . M . ; Kern , S . W . ; Chubb , J . W . ; Jas . Langton , Treas . ; J . D . Langton , Sec ; tanqueray , S . D . ; Stoddart , J . D . ; Sudlow

Treas . ; Gayton , I . G . ; Saunders , Pocock , and others . Visitors : Bros . Stoddart and A . C . Wickins , 107 . The lodge having been opened in thc First Degree , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Wickins acting as

candidate . the lodge was then opened in lbird Degree , and the First Section of thc Third Lecture was worked by Bro . Sudlow , assisted by the ( brethren . Bro . Kern was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and Bros . Stoddart and Wickins were also elected members of the lodge , after which the lodge was closed .

CRUSADERS LODGE ( No . 16 77 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , on Thursday , the Sth inst ., at S . 30 p . m ., there being present Bros . VV . Browne-Kidder , VV . M . ; Samuel Goode , S . W . ; T . VV . Tillett , J . W . ; A . Millward , J . D . ; J . Carnaby , I . G . ; Robert D . Cummings , Preceptor ; and Harold Halliday , Hon . Sec . The lodge havinrr been

opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was very impressively rehearsed by Bro . Kidder , Bro . Lawrence being the candidate . The lodge having been opened and closetl in the Second and Third Degrees , it was proposed and seconded "That Bro . S . Goode be W . AI . for the ensuing week , " and thc proposition having been carried unanimously , the VV . M . elect appointed the officers in

rotation . Bro . Hunter , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . Hurford seconded , " That a Committee of seven—three to form a quorum , including the Treasurer , Preceptor , and Secretary—be appointed to revise the rules , and submit such revision to the annual general meeting to he held in November . " This having been carried unanimously , Bros . A . Millward , T . VV . Tillett , Hurford , and Hunter were elected as the Committee . Other business having been duly considered , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

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BURDETT CHAPTER ( No . 1293 ) . — The September meeting of this chapter was held at the Mitre , Hampton Court , last Saturday , on which occasion there were present Comps . Thomas Massa , M . E . / .. ; VV . Maple . 11 . ; Henry Phythian , P . / ., as J . ; H . G . Buss , P . / .. Treas . ; D . W . Pearse , S . E . ; J . William Sanders , S . N . ; VV . Alfred Dawson , 2 nd A . S . ; H . C . Levander , P . Z ., G . S . B . ;

Frederick Davison , P . / .. ; A . W . Durct , George Clark , II . W . Roberts , Thomas G . Tarr , William Kirby , Herbert Dicketts , P . Z . G 19 ; VV . VV . Morgan , 141 ; T . J . Maidwell , J ., St . Alark ' s Chapter ; and Comps . VVrigglesworth , and 11 . Massey , P . Z . G 19 ( Freemason . ) 1 he only business before the chapter was the elections , and Comp-. W . Maple , was elected M . E . Z . ; C . W . Gray , H . ;

11 . AL Gordon , J . ; J . William Sanders , S . N . ; H . G . Buss , P . Z ., Treas . ; ' D . VV . Pearse , P . Z ., S . E . ; and Kentish , P . S . A Past Z . jewel was unanimously voted to Comp . Thomas Alassa for his ability as AI . E . Z . during the past year . lhe chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to a charming banquet , and subsequently honoured ( he usual Royal Arch toasts . After the loyal

toast s had been disposed of , the M . E . Z . in proposing " lhe Grand Officers , " said the Burdett Chapter had the honour of having two Grand Oflicers present , and what was more they were members of the chapter , and they were very popular both as members of the Burdett Chapter and of Grand Chapter . Those companions were Comps . Buss and Levander . Comp . Levander responded and said he

should imitate the M . E . Z . in making a very short speech . '" the name of the Grand Officers he thanked the M . E . Z . and companions for such a flattering mark of their approval , , ' . 'j lv , n ff to Comp . Buss , a much older member of Grand Chapter than he , to make a fuller response . Comp . Buss "¦ aid that Comp . Levander , as well as himself , had met in iv . yal Arch Alasonry and in Grand Chanter with a verv

Mini reception , and it was very gratifying to his feelings , ' '! ' ¦ eiall y after being associated with his friends in Masonry ¦ ¦•> ii '; any _ years , to find that his advancement to a high Position in Grand Chapter was so cordially approved of on j " hands . He felt deeply sensible of the honour that had ' en conferred upon him , but additionally gratified that it

" ¦ I ; approved of . It had always been his earnest study to pi emote the interests of Alasonry as far aslay in his power , ¦ ' " < 1 if in those endeavuiirs he had behaved in such a manner as to convince the brethren around him that he nail tried lo promote the interests of the Craft and Royal ¦ •> rcli he . was amply repaid for all his exertions . Grand ^ mcc-rs of every grade , if presenton this occasion , could not

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but feel heartily gratified at the way the toast had been received . The M . E . Z ., in giving the toast of "The Provincial Grand Superintendent , " said Col . Sir FYancis Burdett was very popular , and he had done good work in the province . They had also popular Provincial Grand Officers who were present—Comps . Levander , Buss , Davison , P . H . Phythian , and Pearce . Comp . F . Davison , P . Prov . H ., in replying , said that in the Provincial

Superintendent and the other Provincial Oflicers they had a body of Alasons who felt that anything they could do to forward Masonry , in whatever grade it might be in the Province of Middlesex , was both a pleasure and a duty , and they would continue to be actuated by those feelings . As to Sir Francis Burdett , the very mention of his name to any brother or companion in the Province of Middlesex was sufficient to arouse a feeling of enthusiasm that showed

they appreciated his efforts on behalf of Freemasonry in the province . Sir Francis Burdett was not ungrateful for the kind support he had received from his brother Masons in Middlesex , and although he could not that day be present with the Burdett Chapter , his heart and sympathies were with the companions . He trusted that the Burdett Chapter , which was nameil after him , would continue to be as great a success as it had hitherto been , and

that the companions would often meet around thc table to drink the health of the Grand Superintendent . Comp . D . VV . Pearse , P . Z . and S . E ., proposed "The M . E Z . "—a toast , which was really the toast of the evening . If at any time he ( Comp . Pearse ) should feel any difficulty in speaking of Comp , Massa's virtues , it was quite unnecessary that he should dilate on them on the present occasion , because in chapter the companions

had substantially recognised his many virtues . The AI . E . Z . had performed his duties as First Principal of the Burdett Chapter , whatever work there had been to do , in an admirable way , and whoever was present on the former occasion would remember how be exalted Comp . Carr into the Order . Although Comp . Massa was in the chapter getting into the sere and yellow leaf , they would find that his ripened age brought matured counsels , and he hoped that the

Burdett Chapter would for many years continue to receive the benefit of that matured wisdom which he had gathered up as the M . E . Z . of the chapter . He ( Comp . Pearse ) was quite sure he had only to mention the toast to secure for it at the hands of the companions their hearty reception of it . The M . E . Z ., responding , said if it were at all consistent with his dignity he would say he was an unpretending little chap—but he would not say that . The companions

—who were the plural—had given him very kind words , and he , in the singular , returned thanks for them , anel also for the great kindness he had experienced in his year ot First Principal and the other years he had been in the chapter . He had met with kindness from all the companions—those who were high , as well as those who had just come into the chapter . The M . E . Z ., in proposing "The H . and J ., " said the companions had elected

the H . of the chapter as the First Principal , and that was a proof of the eslcem in which they held him . The J . was not present , but he had been elected IL , and he was a companion fully competent to do his work , and would make himself a great acquisition to the officers . All the companions knew Comp . Maple would make an excellent M . E . Z . Comp . Alaple replied , and said the companions had

hitherto heard—and very rightly and properly heard—the praises of _ their rulers and leaders of the chapter , including the AI . E . Z ., and he thought this toast separated the rulers from the officers who came in after them . It had been thc custom , be thought , and certainly the wish of every Principal , that his officers should work in such a manner as should redound to the credit of himself and the officers of the chapter , and he thought that had been attained . He

trusted that in future that excellent rule would not be departed from , but that himself and those who came after him would follow the good example of the AI . E . Z ., and strive to do their utmost to redound to the credit and honourof the Burdett Chapter . It was some years now since be ( Comp . Maple ) was exalted in the Burdett Chapter , and he trusted he had not been found wanting in the duties he had been called upon to perform . They had been severe ,

but they had been performed with the greatest amount of pleasure , because one always felt a certain amount of pleasure in striving for the office of M . E . Z . now filled , lie trusted that during his year of office he might have the sympathy and kind assistance of the officers and companions , not only those who had preceded the present AI . E . Z . in the chair , but those who would come after him ( Comp . Maple ) , and that his year of office would be a

credit and honour to the Burdett Chapter . The AI . E . Z . next gave "The Past Principals of the Chapter" — Comps . Pearse , Levander , Phythian , and F . Davison—a toast which he believeel would be drunk as cordially as the other toasts had been , because they were all very good fellows , good companions , and good workmen . Comp . Phythian replied , though he thought he was not the companion who should have been called upon to reply

while Comps . Pearse and Davison were present . He thanked the AI . E . Z . and all the companions for the kind support the AI . E . Z . and the other officers had given thc Past Principals in days gone by , and also for the very kind attention and excellent manner in which the business of the chapter had been conducted . It was a source of great satisfaction to the Past Principals to find things going on so satisfactorily , and be hoped they would so continue for

many years . The toast of " The Visitors " followed , and Comps . II . Massey , VV . VV . Morgan , jun ., and T . J . Maidwcll returned thanks . Comp . Sanders , in responding for "The Officers , " said lie hoped as thc chapter grew in age the companions would grow in their fellowship with each other , and that harmony might flourish and increase year by year . The Janitor ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened in the course of thec / ening by some excellent song- ; given by the companions .

NORWICH . —Perseverance Chapter ( No . 213 ) . —A Chapter of Emergency was held at the Masonic Culh Rooms , 23 , St . Giles-street , on Friday , the 9 th inst ., when there were present Comps . [ . Stanley , jun ., ' / .. ; George Baxter , IL ; J . K . II . Watson , J . ; K . Baldry , E . ; T . Isley , N . ; C . Havers , P . S . ; J . Stanley , Sec . ist A . S .: P .

Campling , 2 nd A . S . ; E . Baldwin , P . Z . 40 , and 213 , P . G . S . E . ; If . Lamb , and S . N . Berry , Z . S 07 , P . G . O . The chapter being opened in ancient and solemn form the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed ; a proposition was then made , and this concluded the business of the evening .

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The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquetting room , where an excellent supper had been prepared , at the conclusion of which the usual Royal Arch , loyal and Masonic toasts were given and dul y acknowledged . "We look forward to the pleasure of witnessing some excellent working of ( his chapter at the ensuing convocation . / °

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

ST . MARK'S LODGE ( No . 1 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the ( 3 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , there were present V . VV . liro . the Rev . Philip Melancthon Holden , P . AL , P . G . C ., W . AL ; Bros William Stephens , P . AL , S . W ., and VV . AI . elect ; Dr . Whiteway Wilkinson , J . W . ; Major Wm . Edward Williams , S . O . ; V . W . Bro . Henry Charles Levander . P . AL .

G . R ., Irea . surcr ; Bros . E . H . Thiellay , P . AL , Secretary ; Charles George Rushworth , S . D . ; Thomas Colin , I . G . ; Major Penrose J . Dunbar , D . C . ; John Gilbert , Tyler ; V . W . Bro . Don . AI . Dewar , P . G . M . O ., Asst . G . Sec ; VV . Bro . Thomas Poore , P . G . I . G . ; Ib-o . Peter Lund Simmonds , P . AL ; Herbert Santer , John Emsley Faith , William Bohn , and thc following " visitor , VV . Bro . VV . J .

Meeke , G . M . S . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . AI . courteously gave up the Installing Masters' Chair to the veteran M . AI . M . Bro . Thomas Poore , a board of Installed Masters was formed and Bro . VV . Stephens was duly installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The VV . M . appointed

his oflicers as follows : Bros , the Rev . Holden , I . P . M . ; Dr . Whiteway Wilkinson , S . W . ; Shepherd , J . W . ; Major Williams , AI . O . ; Lambc , S . O . ; Santer , J . O . ; Levander , Treasurer ; Rushworth . Registrar ; Thiellay , Secretary ; Powell , S . D . ; Cohu , J . D . ' ; Major Dunbar , I . G . ; Daw Kerrell , D . C . ; Simmonds , A . D . C . ; Gilbert , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . the

Rev . P . M . Holden , in recognition of eminent services rendered as VV . M . dnring his year of office , 1 SS 0-S 1 . A brother was proposed as candidate for the next meeting in November . Letters regretting unavoidable absence were received from Bros . Edwin Lloyd and 11 . Lovegrove , P . G . Supt . of Wks . The brethren then adjourned to banquet , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ensued .

COCKERMOUTH . —Faithfull Lodge ( No . 229 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 7 th inst ., in the Masonic Hal ) , Station-street . The following members were present : Bros . Major Jewell , P . G . M . O ., W . AL ; R . W . Robinson , S . W . ; J . Black , J . W . and Treas . ; VV . V . Lamonby , P . AL , P . G . Sec ; T . C . Robinson , AI . O . ; II . Peacock ,

S . O ., P . G . I . G . ; VV . Shilton , J . O . ; T . Mason , Sec , and R . AL ; VV . II . Lewthwaite , Org . and VV . AI . elect , P . P . G . Org . ; VV . Paisley , J . D . ; J . Hewson , P . P . G . Tyler , Tyler ; L . F . li . Dykes , "j . 'Lowers , and Ff . Carrtithers . The visitors were : Bros . J . H . Bants , W . AL 151 , P . G . S . O . ; G . W . Thompson , Sec . 151 , P . G . Steward ; T . Weathcrston , J . O . 151 ; and J . Lewthwaite , Steward 2 S 2 . Apologies

were received from Bros . J . Nicholson , P . M . 151 , P . P . G . S . W . ; G . Dalrymple , P . AL 216 " , P . G . Treas . ; T . Dixon , VV . M . 2 S 2 , P . G . R . M . ; and others . On the lodge being opened , and the minutes of ordinary and emergency meetings read and confirmed , Bro . J . Black was reelected Treasurer , and Bro . J . Hewson Tyler , for the ensuing year , whilst the three new

overseers were appointed on the Permanent Committee . Bros . Dykes , Towers , and Carnithers were presented with their Grand Lodge certificates . The W . M . then invited Bro . Lamonby , P . AL , to take the chair , when Bro . Lewthwaite , W . AL elect , was presented and regularly installed . The officers were invested as follows : L . I " . B . Dykes , S . W . ; ] . Black , J . W . and Treas . ; IL Peacock , M . O . ; VV .

Shilton , S . O . ; T . Mason , J . O . ; R . VV . Robinson , R . AL ; T . C . Robinson , Sec ; VV . Paisley , S . D . ; J . Lowers , J . D . ; II . Carruthcrs , I . G . ; and J . Hewson , Tyler ; thc latter of whom was also presented with a handsome Provincial Officers apron , in recognition of his services since the opening of Faithful Lodge . After the customary addresses had been delivered by the Installing Alaster ,

and "Hearty good Wishes" tendered by the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . Subsequently the brethren adjourned to the Rampant Bull for supper , where they partook of one of those incomparable repasts for which Bro . Peacock and his good lady have become famous . Two hours were very enjoyably passed , till ten o ' clock arrived , when the Tyler was called to the cast .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . EX-SHERIFF WOOLLOTON . We deeply regret to announce the death of Bro . Ex-Sheriff Woolloton , which took place on the 7 th instant , after a fit of apoplexy , at his residence at Nuffield , Surrey . He had only recently returned from a Continental tour made for the benefit of his health . Our deceased Brother was born in the year 1 S 19 , and was therefore sixty-two at

the time of his death . Bro . Woolloton was the senior partner in an old linn in the bop trade , established by his father , in thc Borough . He served the office of Sheriff of London and Middlesex for the year 1 X 79-S 0 . Amongst the other distinctions to which be attained was that of magistrate and deputy-lieutenant for the county of Surrey , and he was a member of the lieutenancy eii' London , lie was

a nmniber of the Society of Arts , and of the Is ' oyal Society of Uurliciiltiii-u and Agriculture , and iva .-. . 1 juror on agricultural products for the London Exhibition of loij , and for those of Paris of 1 SO 7 and li ' r /' . ' .. I ! c w . is al-o intimately associated with several Christian and philanthropic ... 'ielies , and was chairman ami one of the- chief sappert ; of the British Orphan Asylum , at Slough . During his shrievalty

the deceased was appointed to represent the Corporation at the Belgian fetes of independence , and be received from the King of tin ; Belgians the decoration of the O .-uer of Leopold . He also received the Greek Order of the Saviour , on thc occasion nf the visit of the King of the Hellene . ; to the City . Bro . Woolloton was also a member of the court of the Merchant Taylors' Company .