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Neville , J . VV . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; D . G . Imlay , acting Sec . ; H . S . Wellcome , S . D . ; C . F . Cox , J . D . j J . H . Passmore , I . G . ; J . Russell , C . Hurst , F . J . Sykes , " H . T . Sykes , H . G . Cubitt , J . VV . Drysdale , Hy . Sadler , Grand Tyler ; J . Thompson , VV . A . H . Leigh , VV . Stevens , A . E . Barrett , and J . T . Ashby . Visitors : Bros . J . Jennings and F . C . Pigott .

The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . A ballot vvas taken for Bros . J . T . Ashby and Jeffreys , to whom was extended a hearty welcome as joining members . Bro . Russell kindly offered his services as candidate , and was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and , on the candidate's

readmission , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing in an able and highly commendable manner . An explanation of the tracing board was given in capital style by Bro . Dr . A . Ii . Barrett , and Bro . H . Sadler assisted the Preceptor in working the beautiful section of the Lecture—the six periods . The W . M . rose for the first time , when Bros . Jennings , Pigott , and Leigh were elected

as joining members . Bro . Imlay proposed in very fitting terms that a letter of condolence be sent from the lodge to Bro . Harvey , expressing the deep sympathy of the brethren with him at his severe loss in the death of his wife . The W . M . rose for the second time . Bro . J . T . Ashby was elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting . He appointed the officers to support him on that occasion and announced that the work would be the third ceremony

and the ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture . When the VV . M . rose for the third time , Bro . Kirby proposed , and Bro . Sadler seconded , that a hearty vote of thanks from the lodge be extended to Bro . Baker on the first occasion of his occupying the chair for conducting the business in such a thoroughly efficient and praiseworthy manner . This vvas unanimously carried , and Bro . Baker acknowledged the compliment in pleasant and well chosen terms . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 ) - —A very instructive meeting was held on Thursday , the gth inst ., at the Lewisham Masonic Rooms , adjoining the White Hart Hotel , 116 , High-street , Lewisham , under the presidency of Bro . H . E . Joyce , P . M . 507 . In the course of the evening the lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , the ceremony of passing vvas fully rehearsed , and the major portion of the M . M .

Degree was excellently rendered . The several details of the work were fully explained and expounded by the Preceptor , Bro . James Stevens , and the interest taken therein vvas evinced by the extension of the customary closing for upwards of an hour beyond the usual time . A cordial vote of

thanks to Bro . Joyce for his able services in the chair was unanimously passed , and , in acknowledging the same , Bro . Joyce took occasion to pay a high compliment to Bro . Stevens for the valuable instruction he had afforded to himself and the members present . Bro . C . Thomas was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hall . Present : Bros . C . Coleman , W . M ; E . T . Taylor , S . W . ; W . T . Dillon , J . W . ; G . Wood , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . J . Stratton , W . M . 753 , Treas . ; J . J . Thomas , P . M ., Sec ; VV . Chappie , S . D . ; J . H . Gluckstein , J . D . ; J . HaU , LG . ; R . H ,

Dillon , P . M . 1567 ; J . W . Cuff , P . M . 511 ; J . Hutchings . E . S . White , J . Watkins , E . Wehrle , and R . E . Cursor ^ Visitor : Bro . H . G . Danby , 105 G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . White candidate . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro .

Danby having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the 'Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Danby candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Taylor was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week * , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes" the lodge vvas closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting vvas held on the ioth inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there vvere present Bros . VV . J . Coplestone , VV . M . ; F . Craggs , S . VV . ; H . J . F . Williams , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; A . Williams , S . D . ; VV . VV . Williams , J . D . ; H . Wake , I . C ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; H .

Purdue , P . M . ; Jobson , Bright , Lucas , and Richards . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . R . H . Williams acting as candidate . Lodge vvas resumed to thc Second Degree , and Bro . Jobson offering himself as a

candidate for passing , vvas questioned and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . having risen , it was announced that Bro . Bright had been elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Bros . E . Lucas and C D . Richards , members of the mother lodge , were elected joining members . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) .-A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . H . Campbell , VV . M . ; J . VV . Curtis , S . VV . ; T . Middleweek , J . W . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; Edmund Coleman , S . D . ; W . Hillier , J . D . ;

J . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 ; D . C ; R . T . Godfrey , I . G . ; C . G . Weltzlar , VV . M . 141 , Stwd . ; E . Steinfeld , J . Cruttenden , J . VV . Belsham , Major Ferris , C . Ward , H . Windeatt , and O . VV . Battley . Bro . S . Hall Latham , 1962 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 1 he ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Belsham being

the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Wetzlar then , at the request of the VV . M ., assumed the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Campbell being the candidate , and in due course the lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Latham was unanimously elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Curtis was elected VV . M . for the 3 rd prox . —

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The W . M . having been appointed for the ensuing two weeks , being the occasion of the working the Fifteen Sectionsthe officers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks vvas unanimously carried , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . Campbell for the admirable manner he had rehearsed the duties of VV . M . for the lirst time , which compliment was duly acknowledged . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , the 7 th instant , when there were present Bros . S . Napper , W . M . ; D . P . Holness , P . M ., S . W . ; H . B . Harding , J . VV . ; Walter Hancock , Preceptor ; John Petch , P . M , Prov . G . S . B ., Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; J . Duncan , S . D . ; T . Williams , I . G . ; R . VV . Nicole , G .

T . Chretien , E . H . Moore , E . Kressell , A . Welter , C . Isler , H . J . Kimbell , C . G . Gray , R . Loomes , W . Shurmur , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; and H . J . Kimbell , jun . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Gray being the candidate . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Wolter answered the questions leading

to the Third Degree , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Wolter being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . H . J . Kimbell . jun ., was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Nicole was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Bros . Moore and Nicole were appointed to audit the accounts of the lodge . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the 10 th inst ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill , VV . Present : Bros . M . J . R . Dundas , VV . M . ; VV . R . Hatton , S . W . ; J . Bartlett , J . W . ; G . Davis , P . M . 167 , Preceptor ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . ; W . J . Mason , VV . M . 224 C , Sec ; F . A . Barth , S . D . ; J .

Powell , J . D . ; J . C . Conway , LG . ; J . Gillingham , P . M . 123 S ; F . L . Chandler , P . M . 16 5 6 , P . G . P . ; J . VV . Curtis , C . J . Bye , and G . Gardner . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . G . Gardner being the candidate . The charge to the initiate was given

by the W . M . Ihe lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The Preceptor worked the ist Section of the Third Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the Second , and closed in the Second Degree . The S . W ., Bro . W . R . Hatton , was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1 G 73 ) . —The first meeting of the session vvas held on Thursday , the gth instant , atthe White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C . There were present Bros . Vaisey , W . M . ; Dent , S . W . ; Jupe , J . W . ; Hobbs , Preceptor ; Mapleton , Sec ; Lea Smith , S . D . ; Southwell , J . D . ; Gaze , I . G . ; Marshall , Webb , Burne , Fraser , Mountford , White , De Paiva , Stenning , Watson ,

Schofield , Godwin , Dauberry , and Smiles . Visitors : Bros . Barnett and Stenning . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing and the explanation of the tracing board were rehearsed , Bro . Dauberry acting as candidate . The lodge

was resumed in the Tirst Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the S . W . vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation , and gave notice that the ceremony of raising would be rehearsed . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bros . Barnett , Christie , Gates , Owen , Stenning , and Watson vvere elected members of the lodge . The following brethren vvere

elected permanent officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . S . Eraser , P . M . 174 and 2096 , P . S . G . D . Surrey , Treasurer ; T . Burne , P . M . 162 , H . M . Hobbs , P . M . 1790 and 2096 , P . P . J . G . W . Surrey , and G . F . Marshall , P . M . 6 9 , Preceptors ; W . H . Causton , M . D ., P . M . S 6 5 and 1726 , P . S . G . D . Sussex , Mihill Slaughter , P . M . 404 , VV . M . 176 ,

P . P . J . G . W . Herts , and C . W . C . Webb , P . M . 1397 , W . M . 2095 , P . S . G . D . Surrey , Committee ; and J . D . Langton , P . M . 1 C 73 and 2 ogG , _ P . P . J . G . W . Surrey , and C . VV . Mapleton , S . VV . 25 G , Secretaries . Bros . F . Knight and S . Lea-Smith were elected Auditors . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge vvas closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . J . Davies , VV . M . 1 C 9 , VV . M . ; VV . G . Jennings , S . W . ; T . Jobson , j . VV . ; VV . II . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; T . S . Barth , S . D . : T . Stonnill , J . D . ; J . Arnott , I . G . ; Major Ferris , and T . Head .

Ihe lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 'The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The 3 rd Section was worked by the VV . M ., Bro . Jobson answering the questions in a very excellent manner . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . 'The 2 nd Section vvas worked by the W . M ., Bro . Jobson answering the questions . The lodge was closed in the

Third Degree . 'The ist Section was worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . 'The ist Section was worked by the VV . M ., assisted by the brethren . Bro . Jennings was appointed W . M . for the next meeting . The Fifteen Sections will be worked in this lodge on the 30 th inst . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( VVESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the ioth inst ., at the 'Town Hall , Westminster , when there were present Bros . Dunstan , VV . M . ; Piper , S . VV . ; Green , P . M ., J . VV . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Budd , S . D . ; Saunders , J . D . ; Hayler , I . G . ;

Balchin , Stwd . ; Barber , Tyler ; Ray , P . M . ; Goffin , P . M . ; Smith , Glover , Holland , Badderly , Roberts , Poole , Dottrell , Stutlield , and White . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Glover , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and vvas entrusted . 'The lodge was opened

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in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed , Bro . Glover being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . 'The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bros . Smith and Badderly being the candidates . Bros . Dunstan and White vvere unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Piper was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing * week . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed .

ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S ) .-A meeting of this chapter vvas held on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , when there vvere present Comps . VV . Hillier , M . E . Z . ; J . Cruttenden , H . ; T . J obson , J . ; James Sims , S . E . ; W . J . Coplestone , S . N . ; T . VV . Biggs . P . S . ; J . Davies , and others .

The chapter having been opened , the exaltation ceremony was rehearsed , and the several lectures were given at its conclusion . Comp . Davies gave notice of motion that the chapter be held weekly . A vote of thanks vvas passed to the Principals for their able conduct in their respective offices for the first time in this chapter of instruction , and the convocation was adjourned until Wednesday , the 22 nd inst ., when it is hoped the companions will muster in full force .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A convocation vvas held on the ioth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinsterplace , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there vvere present Comps . E . C Mulvey , M . E . Z . 2246 , J . 2202 , S . N . 179 , P . G . D . C Surrey , M . E . Z . ; G . March , H . 733 , H . ; VV . Hillier , S 34 , J . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; G . Gregory , 862 , S . N . ; John Davies , J . 733 Treas . ; J . C

, Tilt , S 62 , P . S . ; M . Spiegel , J . S 35 , ist A . S . ; VV . H . Chalfont , J . 975 ; T . Woodbridge Biggs , g 75 ; J . Cruttenden , 779 ; J . Smith , Sgo ; and O . VV . Battley , 224 G . The chapter was opened , and the ceremony of installation of J . was rehearsed by Comp . Dehane . The companions vvere admitted , and the minutes of the last convocation vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation

was rehearsed , Comp . Biggs being candidate . A communication from Comp . VV . C . Williams was read expressing regret at his inability to be present . Comp . Dehane vvas thanked for rehearsing the installation of Third Principal . After the M . E . Z . had risen the usual number of times , "Hearty good wishes" vvere accorded , and the chapter closed .

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Mount Calvary Encampment ( D ) . — This old encampment met at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn , on the ioth inst . Among those present vvere Sir Knights H . J . Lardner , E . C . ; VV . Paas , P . G . B . B ., P . E . C , Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . C . G ., P . E . C , Reg . ; L . Steele , Expert ; C . Slater , C . of L . ; Nelson Prower , M . A ., ist Std . Br . ; F . VV . Driver , M . A ., P . E . C . ; H .

Hills , and H . H . Shirley , M . A ., P . E . P . 154 ( visitor ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Sir Knight Thomas Wood was unanimously elected E . C . for the year ensuing . Sir Knight VV . Paas was re-elected Treasurer , and Sir Knights Hale-Hilton , Hills , and Quincey elected Auditors . A Past Eminent Commander ' s jewel vvas voted to the E . C . A vote of

sympathy vvas passed to Sir Knight J . H . Thomas , who has been seriously ill for some time past . Apologies for nonattendance vvere received from Sir Knights F . Binckes , P . E . C . ; Major F . J . Stohwasser , T . jWood , Sir Love Jones Parry , Bart ., Hale-Hilton , W . Maple , Capt . Hawkins , Quincey , and others . The resignation of Sir Knight Captain Freere , P . E . P ., & c , was received with regret .

The encampment was then closed , and the sir knights adjourned to an excellent banquet . The E . C . presided most ably and genially . Sir Knight H . H . Shirley , in responding to the toast of " The Visitors , " eulogised the working capabilities of the E . C , not only in the Christian Degrees , but in all the other working grades of Freemasonry .

MANCHESTER . St . Joseph Preceptory ( No . 9 ) . —A regular meeting of this preceptory was held on Friday , the ioth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Sir Knight VV . F . Lean , P . E . C . P . G . W . R ., presided . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the muster roll was calledover , and the following vvere present : Sir Knights F . W . Lean , P . E . C , P . G . W . R ;

E . Pike , P . E . C , P . G . S . B . ; VV . Cartwright , P . E . C ; Hughes , P . E . C ; Hindley , C ; George Hunt , CL . ; Gardner , Vulchoff , Geo . S . Smith , . Clare Edgar Towell , and Southern . Sir Knight C . Hindley vvas duly elected as E . C . for the ensuing year , and Sir Knight VV . F . Lean vvas duly elected Treasurer . After transacting other business of a routine character , the preceptory vvas closed , and the sir knights subsequently dined together .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

SHEFFIELD . Talbot Chapter ( No . 16 ) . —An interesting event took _ place at the last meeting of this chapter . 'The brethren wishing to present to their Inspector-General some token of their esteem and affection upon his golden wedding , which occurred this year , and , in consequence of his illness , he could not attend to receive it , it was suggested

that his son , Ii . and P . Bro . F . VV . Banister , P . M . W . S . Gg , should be invited to attend the chapter , and receive the kind present on behalf of his father , 111 . Bro . Chas . James Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , vvhich he did on the annual installation day of the M . W . S . elect . The chapter vvas opened by the M . W . S ., III . Bro . Jack Sutcliffe , 30 , who , before his successor vvas installed , rose

and said that he had a very pleasing duty to perform on behalf of the members of the chapter—to present their very dear friend and Illustrious Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . I . G ., who had superintended the working of that beautiful Christian Degree for the past iS years as Inspector-General of the district , who vvas beloved by them all , and he believed that was the first time he had been absent * 'They all very much regretted that serious illness was the