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. —?—THE GRAFT . METROPOLITAN . Capper Lodqe , No . 1076 . —This tru ' y hard-working

Lodge held , its first meeting for thc season on Thursday last week , at the Marine Hotel , Victoria Docks , presided over by the W . M . Bro . Watkins . After the minutes of the former meeting were read and

confirmed , a ballot was taken for three gentlemen for initiation , who were properly prepared , introduced , and duly received into Freemasonry . Bros . Alice and Jones were duly passed to the degree of F . C . Masons . Bros . Garni , Sheldon , Parker , Gilbert , Harris , and Harcourr , severally received the sublime degree of M . Masons in

a very impressive manner . The lodge was then closed in each degree , and adjourned until the second Thursday in October next . Southern Star Lodge , No . 115 S . —An emergency meeting of this young and most prosperous lodge was held at the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth , ( Bro .

Allat ' s ) . Bro . R . E . Clarke , W . M ., opened the lodge and presided . Ho in an excellent manner , which drew forth enconiums of praise from some of the old Masons who were visitors , did the initiations and passings . Bro . T . II . Pulsford , P . M . and indefatigable Secretary , in bis usual superior manner did the

raisings , and , as is usual with him , gave the traditional history and the third tracing-board . Bro . II . Thompson , the senior P . M ., then read a paper on the death of the esteemed , respected , and deeply-lamented Bro . Home , who had died since the last meeting , and for whom the lodge was in mourning . This paper

certainly was an admirably composed one , and reflected great credit upon the composer , who had a difficult and painful subject to dwell on , but he certainl y did it great justice and deserved the praise that was given him . The work done was initiating Messrs . Walter Joyce ( Strand Theatre ) , Becks , Wright , and Walter ,

into l ' reeiiiasonry ; passing Bros . Davis , Mansell , and Moniton to the second degree ; and raising Bros . Gibbs , Warne , and Alderson . A good cold collation followed , and the usual loyal toasts were duly given and received . Visitors , F . Walters , P . M . 73 , W . M . 871 ; G . Word . 145 ; II . Massev'P . M . fil 9 ; T . Bird

177 ; J . Cole , P . M . 12 ; W . Bembridge , 757 ; It . Martins , 619 ; and others . At the banquet , or rather at its close , Bro . J . A . Taylor subscribed Ten Guineas to the Boys' School , in the name of the Secretary for the time being of the Southern Star Lodge , No . 1158 , Perfect Ashlar Lodqe , No . 1178 The election

meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Gregorian Arms Tavern , 9 ( i , Jamaica-road , Bcrmondsey , on Thursday , September 2 nd . Punctually at six o ' clock p . m ., the Worshipful Master , Bro . F . II . Ebsworth , opened the lodge . The minutes of the last meeting were read and unanimously confirmed .

Apologies were received from the four candidates for passing , excusing and regretting their absence , which was caused by circumstances entirely beyond their own control . Tho bve-laws of the lodge were then read . Bros . James William Avery , S . W ., P . M . and Treasurer of ( J 10 , Beadon Lodge , was

unanimously elected as the third W . M . ; D . Dixon , P . M ., 73 ancl 871 , was for the third time unanimousl y elected Treasnrer ; W . Y Laing , P . M ., -15 , by a show of hands , was for the third time re-elected as the Tyler ; F . Walters , P . A 1 . and Secretary , agreeably to his notice of motion and which had appeared on all

the lodge summonses that were issued , proposed th . tt a five guinea gold Past -Master ' s Jewel be given to F . II . Ebsworth , AV . M ., as a mark of respect and gratitude for his efficient services rendered to the lodge , as the W . M ., which was duly seconded and carried mm . con . ; one candidate for initiation was

proposed ( or the next meeting . 'Ihe lodge was then closed . Present , F . II . Ebsworth , W . M . ; J . W . Avery , P . M ., S . W . ; Dr . Dixon . P . M ., Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . M ., Secretary ; II . Bartlett , S . I ) . ; D . Rose , J . D . ; G . J . Grace , I . G . ; J . W . Dudley , D . C ; J . II . Harmswortli , J . A . Axteil ,

G . Free , G . Drapper , P . Fry , J . Joseph , S . Butcher , L . Aditon , J . II . Fudge , T . AV . Cox , J . A . Smith , and others . Visitors , Bros . \ V . Savill . ' , 15 ; II . Keeble , 73 , S . D . 1275 ; U . Massey , P . M ., 619 . Macdonald Lodge , No . 1216 This lodge met on Wednesday , tbe 8 th tust .,-At the lodge-room ,

Headquarters 1 st Surrey Rifles at Cambcnvell , and was well attended , hi the absence of the W . M . Bro . Major Irvine , who was unable to be present until a late period of the evening , the chair of K . S . was occupied by the Senior Warden , Bro , James Stevens , P . M . ; Bro . Hammerton acting as S . W . : ( 1 . Wuterall .

J . W . ; S . II . Wagstafle , S . D . ; II . Puckle , J . D . ; and Larlham , ! . . There were also present during tho evening Bro . Major Irvine ; J . J . Curtis , Secy . " E . Cronin , Treas . ; Dr . Henry Blanc , Capt . Norman Sliairp , S . Rosenthal . J . lj . Pike , AV . A . Willis ,

J . L . Newton , ami other members ; and Bros . I- ' Worthington , P . M . 507 , Abel Pcrrot , S . W . 507 , and W . Zernecke of Italy , visiting brethren . The lodge having been opened by tho acting W . M ., Bros . Pike and Sliairp were passed to thu degree of Fellow

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Craft , and Bro . Stevens then delivered the second lecture in that degree , and with the asssistance of Bro . Worthington worked the whole of the remaining lectures appertaining to Fellow Crafts , to the . satisfaction of till present and especially to the edification of the newly-passed brethren . On the proposition of

Bro . Rosenthal the thanks of the . lodge to Bros . Stevens and Worthington for the instruction a Horded by them , was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . On the proposition of tlie same brother , a recommendation , of a distressed brother to the favourable consideration of the Board of Benevolence was unanimously

agreed to . Tlio votes ot the lodge lor tlie coming election of boys to the Roval Masonic Institution were solicited by the acting W . M . on behalf of Robert Bryant , No . 26 on tho list of candidates , and the proxy paper having been signed by the W . M ., who

was then present , was handed to Bro . Stevens who also received individual promises of support , for this truly deserving c ;; se . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , aud after a short period of social entertainment separated , much pleased with tlie proceedings of the evening .

1 'KOVlNUIAL . EAST SURREY . —Lodge of Concord , No . 40 . 3 . —The first meeting of this lodge , after the summer vacation , was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Thursday , the 2 nd September . The AV . M ., Bro . William Roebuck , Prov . G . S . . B . for Suvvev , -was

supported by Bro . Prince , S . W . ; & c ... Visitors , Bros , ltaynham , Stewart , Lee , Laurie , and Williamson . The lodge was opened in due form , a' d Bros . Hunt , Haynes , Godson , Peter , and Ebbert were pissed , and Bios . Norra and Padniore raised ; the ceremonies being performed by the W . M . in a very

satisfactory manner . The brethren aiterwar . is adjourned to the banquet-room , where an elegant repast was prepared by Bro . Budden , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The W . M . presided , and was supported by P . M . Price , Close , Woodward , & c , and a very

pleasant evening was spent . We are informed that the W . M . will represent the Lodge as Steward at the next Festival of the Boys' School , and will no doubt be well supported by the brethren . ESSEX . —Star in the East Lodge , No . 650 . —The brethren of this lodge held their annual nn cling nt

the Pier Hotel , Harwich , on Monday , the lrith inst ., under the presidency of Bro . South , the W . M . The brethren assembled to the number of twentytwo , at 4 p m . After the confirmation of the minutes and a ballot taken for two joining members , the W . M . intimated that his time of otlicc havinu

expired he would request Bro . Townsend . P . P . S . G . W . Suffolk , to instal into the chair of K . S . his worthy brother anil successor , Bro . Robert Dickson , whom they had by their unanimous vote chosen to preside over them for the ensning twelve months . Bro . Dickson was then duly installed , proclaimed , and

saluted . He then appointed and invested the following ofiicers : —Bros . Tovell , S . W . ; P . M . Ward , J . W . ; Walford , Treas . ; Brooks , Sec . ; P . M . Din-rant , M . of O . ; Clements , I . G . The appointment of the Deacons was deferred . Previous to tlie installation , the Installing Master passed Bro . May

to the degree of F . C . During the evening Bro . P . M . South , in a neat speech , presented a handsome P . M . ' s jewel to P . M . Wyniai-k , P . G . D . Essex , the late See ., as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by bis lodge . Bro . Wyniark suitably returned

thanks . Iho lodge having beeu closed iu ancient form , the brethren retired to a beautiful banquet , provided by Bro . Briee of the Pier Hotel . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Westgate and Cuckow , ol the Prince of Wales Lodge , Ipswich , and several others .

CARDIFF . — Bute Lodge , No . 960 . —At the regular meeting of this lodge , on Tuesday evening , an official visit was paid by the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Theodore Manael Talbot , who was accompanied by his Deputy Bro . E . J . Morris , Bro . K . I \ Langley , Bro . Thomas IJod . c , P . P . G . S . W ., and numerous

other ofiicers of Prov . G . L . past and present . The W . M . Bro . Wm . Wilkins , and supported by his past Masters , Bro ? . Martin , John Wilkins , Bell , and Bird ; F . Ware , S . W . ; Jas . H . irin . in , J . W ., and about 40 other members of the lodge , which , although the youngest , is about the most numerous

and best worked lodge in the province . Mr . II . L . Ward was initiated into the Order , and Bros . J . L . C . Ward and T . Beddoes passed to the second degree , both ceremonies being performed in a manner which elicited the wannest ( . ulogimns of the Prov ., G . Master . A sum of live guineas was voted ,

upon the motion of Bros . John Willius , P . M ., and W . II . Martin , P . M . and Treasurer to the relief of the widow of a late member ot the lodge . After the proposition of two candidates for initiation nt the next meeting , and other routine business , the lodge was closed , and the brothers , to tho number ol about

50 , adjourned to the Windsor Hotel , where an " impromptu" supper iiad been provided by Bro . Marks , the only drawback to the enjoyment of which was the lateness of the hour to which the proceedings were protracted . COCKKIIMOUTII . —Skiddaw Lodge , No . 1002 The

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regular monthly of tins llbuTislimg'Todgc was held at the . Masonic Temple , on Tuesday evening last . The W . M . Bro . Richard Robinson was supported by Bros . Thos . F . Taylor , S . W . ; Jos . Mayson , J . W . ; W . Shilton , I P . M . ; II . F . Faithfull , P . M . Past Prov . J . G . Warden ; John Pearson , Prov . S . G . Deacon ,

Ireas . ; Rev . W . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; Isaac Eveiling , as I . G . ; Jos . Thwaites , Kobt . Brown , Chris . Mayson , Jos . Lewthwaitc , Jos . Allinson , W . Potts , Tyler , visitor Bro . John Bowes , P . M . P . Z . Past Prov . G . Reg . The lodge was opened in form , with solemn prayer according to ancient custom , when the minutes

of the previous regular meeting and Lodge of . Emergency were read and declared to be correctly recorded . The W . M . now requested Bro . Bowes to occupy the chair of K . S ., when Bro . Jos . Allinson was passed to the degree of F . C . Bro . Lewthwaitc was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Both ceremonies had

the advantage of the able deaconate of the W . M . Bro . R . Robinson , which was marked by accuracy and precision , as was the working of all tlie officers , indeed it would be difficult to find a Provincial Lodge where greater zeal is manifested in the Mystic Art . The chair of K . S . was again assumed by the W . M ., and a

cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Bowes for his acceptable assistance during the evening , which that brother gratefully acknowledged . Some routine business having been transacted and nothing further being brought before the lodge it was closed with the usual soleinnites . We must not close our report

without a word of hearty commendation in reference to the lodge-room . The painting , decorations , fittings and furniture , are at once accurate and chaste , and reflect the highest credit on Bro . Faithful ] , at whrise cost and under whose superindence the work was ( lone . Bro . W . Taylor , a member of the lodge , executed the painting and decorating .

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THE ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . Beadon Chapter , No . 619 . —On Thursday , Septem ber llth , at tlie Greyhound Hotel , Dulwich , the first anniversary of this chapter was held . The convocation was opened by Companions A . Avery , M . E . Z . ; A . P . Leonard , H . ; J . AV . Avery , T . ; and

many others were present . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Ballots were unanimous in favor of all the candidates being admitted . Bros . ltev . J . 11 . Macnab , Ayr , 105 , S . Wells , 619 , AV . Taveuer , 619 , and R . Dean , 1076 , being in attendance , were iu an admirable manner

exalted to this sublime degree . The elections wero then proceeded with , and the ballot in every case was unanimous with these results : —A . P . Leonard , Z . ; . ) . AV . Avery , H . ; aud H . Massey , J . The instaPations followed immediately . Companion A . Avery , P . Z ., was elected Treasurer ; F . Walters ,

P . Z , re-elected S . E . ; C . A . Potter , S . N . ; G . A . Smith re-elected P . S . ; W . II . Green , 1 st Asst . ; San ! Wells , lind Asst . ; F . Deering , re-appointed Reg . ; J . McKienian , S . B . ; R . H . Williams , D . C . ; V .. Kimber , Organist ; W . Y . Laing , Janitor " , reelected . Companion 11 . W . Little , P . Z ., a member

of this chapter , in his usual supenor , faultless , impressive , and correct manner , rendered the ceremonies of installations to the admiration of all present . Several principals who work these ceremonies warmly congratulated bim ou his superior and excellent working . Companion A . Avery , as

M . h . Z ., rendered his work very well indeed . He was rewarded with a handsome P . Z . ' s Jewel of the value of Five Guineas , which , with the handsome ono presented to him by the members of his Mother Cliaptir , the Mount Lebanon , No . 73 , on last April , now m kes the second Past Z . ' s Jewel he has

received in less than six months , an honor which but few can boast of , and no one in the Royal Areli is moro worthy of it . He is for the second time within ten years tlie \\ . M . of bis mother lodge , the "Beadon , '' and when not iu the chair is unanimously elected year after year as the Treasurer . The P . Z . ' s Jewel was given at the banquet wbich

followed the work of the chapter . Besides those already named , there were jn-esent Companions J . AV . Halsey , P . Z . ; R . Watts , P . Z ., and amongst the visitors we noticed AV . Ough , G . P ., P . Z . 749 ; Hyde Pullen , P . D . G . M ., Isle of AVight ; James Stevens , P . Z ., 720 ; T . Middleton , 11 ; A . J . Goodall from New York ; and others whose names we were unable to ascertain .

Mrawberry Hill Chapter No . 9-16 . —The regular convocation of this chapter , took place on the 8 th inst ., at the Grotto Hotel , Twickenham . The M . E . Z . Comp . 11 . J . Coduer , in the chair , supported by Comps . AV . Smeed ( II ) , J . Faithfnil , ( J . ) Ti .-e minutes of the former Chapter wero read and confirmed . Bro . H . J . Smith , P . M . 946 , was then

exalted by the M . E . Z . in a very excellent manner , every officer in the chapter being perfect in tho working . This being the night of installation , Comp . W . Smeed was installed by Comp . Watson iu his usual excellent manner . The M . E . Z . then invested his officers as follows : Stedwell , ( II ); MellhWi . tm , ( J ); W . Piatt , scribe ( E ) ; Motion , ( N ); Windsland . P . Soj . ; Thompson , 1 st Assis-Soj . ; II . J . Smith .