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Several matters having been disposed of , and " Hearty good wishes" expressed by the visitors , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Queen's Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served by Mr . W . Glade , consisting of all the delicacies of the season . When the cloth was withdrawn the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W . M ., and duly honoured by all . After "TheQueen and Craft . " "The M . W . G . M ., " "The

Pro . Grand Master , " "The Deputy G . M ., " "The R . W . Prov . Grand Master , H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught , " "The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . John H . Scott , P . G . D ., " to which Bro . V . P . Freeman , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . Grand Sec , replied in a well directed speech , the I . P . M . proposed " The W . M . " " The Visitors" followed , replied to by Bros . Rev . Tooth , P . P . G . C , Hallett , and Macqueen .

"The Past Masters" was suitably acknowledged by Bros . Trollope , Croucher , and Allinson . "The Officers of the Lodge " and " The Masonic Charities " followed , to which Bro . Dr . Trollope referred at some length . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very enjoyable evening to a close . The vocal abilities of Bro . W . H . Russell , F . H . Hallett , Rev . G . H . Frewer , B . Meadows , C . VV . Duke . and J . Easter , contributed much to the success of the meeting .

TYNEMOUTH . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1863 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held on the 9 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall Grand Hotel . Present : Bros . J . M . Winter , W . M . j J . H . Beckingham , S . W . j H . S . Bidwell , I . W . j T . B . Nichols , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . j C Roope , P . P . G . O ., Sec . j J . O . Wallace , S . D . j J . Coull , J . D . j J . T . Davison , P . P . G . S . D . of C . ; H . Bott , I . G . ; W . Spicer and W . Fawcett , Stwds . ; Joseph Robertson ,

Tyler ; G . J . Place , P . M . j C . W . Henzcll , P . M . ; G . R . Duncan , P . M . ; VV . E . Besant , R . F . Kidd , A . Berchwater , F . J . H . Maass and R . H . Atkinson . Amongst the visitors were Bros . R . Jackson , P . M . 1712 ; J . S . Wilson , P . M . 6 S 5 ; J . W . Brewis , P . M . 24 ; F . Spencer , VV . M . 1557 ; J . Fisher , S . W . 1557 i H . S . Bird , P . M . 1664 ; G . Fisher , 1712 ; and Wm . Reed , S . VV . 431 . The installation of Bro . James Horace Beckingham ,

S . W ., as W . M . then took place , the ceremony being ably rendered by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . M Winter , in a very masterly and impressive manner , after which the officers for the ensuing year received their collars from the hands of the new W . M . as follows : Bros . J . M . Winter , I . P . M . ; H . S . Bidwell , S . W . ; J . O . Wallace , J . VV . ;

T . B . Nichols , P . P . S . G . W ., Treas . ; C . Roope , P . P . G . O ., Sec ; J . Coull , S . D . ; H . Bott , J . D . ; G . R . Duncan , P . M ., D . of Cj C . W . Spicer , I . G . j Wm . Fawcett and H . E , Hollis , Stwds . j and Joseph Robertson , Tyler . The new W . M ., Bro . J . H . Beckingham , then initiated Mr . W . H . Scott .

After the business of the day the brethren to the number of 40 sat down to a sumptuous banquet , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to j the whole being enlivened by some capital songs from the brethren , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

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FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Alfred Tavern , Roman-road , Barnsbury . Bro . Burgess occupied the chair , supported by a large number of brethren . The ceremony of iniriation was rehearsed . The 4 th Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Hemming , and the ist Section of the Second Lecture by Bro . Ferguson , Preceptor . Bro . Humphries , P . M ., 167 , was elected a member ,

and Bro . Messer W . M . for the next meeting , after which the lodge was closed . A Charity Society is about to be started in connection with this lodge to enable brethren and others to become Life Subscribers of the various Masonic Charities by small weekly payments . Any brethren wishing to join arc requested to attend the meeting of the lodge on the 32 nd inst ., or to send their names to the Hon . Sec , Bro . Dimsdale .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) - —A meeting was held at the VVhite Hart Tavern , King's-road , Chelsea , on Thursday , thc 9 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Forscntt , W . M . ; F . Green , S . W . ; J . Brandon , J . W . ; P . Coughlan , Preceptorj R . Q . Moodis , Treas . ; W . H . Tucker , Sec . ; J . L . Hume , S . D . ; Ii . Wilts , J . D . ; T . W . Adams , I . G . ; P . M .: ' T . Bartoile , W . Carter , and 1 . Llovd Whitmarsh .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Thc ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Bartoile being the candidate . Thc lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and after passing Bro . Bartoile , the iodge was resumed to thc First Degree . Bro . Green having been elected W . M , for next meeting , and nothing further being ofTcred for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . Soj ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Friday , the 10 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . H . Baldwin , P . Prov . G . Std . Br . Middx ., P . M . 1949 , and W . M . 1632 , as W . M . ( in the absence of Bro . Bowman , who was in attendance at his mother lodge ); and was ably supported by the energetic Preceptor , Bro . J . N . Bate , P . M . j also Bros , I . B . Andrews , Asst . Preceptor : G . H . Chapman , S . W . ; A . G . White , J . W . ; J . J . Newland , S . D . ; VV . J . Perkins , J . D . ; G . H . Lewis , I . G . ; j . Letchford , Hon . Sec . ; and others .

Thc ceremony of passing was ably rehearsed , Bro . Letchford acting as candidate . The W . M . worked the Third Degree in a very exemplary manner , Bro . Cureton being the candidate . The VV . M . then gave the traditional history , and Bro . Andrews demon , strated the uses of the working tools of the several Degrees very effectively . Bro . Bowman will be the W . M . for the 17 th instant . Bro . Baldwin intimated his intention of rehearsing the ceremony of installation at an early date , by the kind indulgence of the brethren .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 J ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Brns . G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas ., W . M . j G . Davis , P . M . 167 , S . W . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab , I . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Es-ex , Sec ; R . P . I . " Laundy , S . D .-, J . Cruttenden , I . D . ; C . S . Mote , I . G . ; J . R . Allman , Stwd . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1415 j JH . VVood ,

, W . M . 1642 ; E . C . Mulvey , S . Cochrane , J . E . Lawrence , J . H . Taylor , W . Seaman , O . W . Battley , VV . J . Mason , W . Thomas , E . J . Day , W . T . Potts , J , Bailey , R . E . ( ursons , S . Barrow , and J . Smith . Visitors : llros . Dr . j . Inglcby-Mackcnzie , P . M . 372 30 ° ( S . C ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; J . H . Baxter , 261 ; H . A . Thomson , 1922 : H . Matthews , r 32 i ; and E , T . Edwards , 1891 , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . The First Lecture was worked as follows : ist Sectljn—Bro . J . R . Allman , S . D . 1425 ; 2 nd—Bro . O . VV . Battlei , Org . 1257 ; 3 rd—Bro . R . E . Cursons , D . C . 1507 , I . G , 141 ; 4 th—Bro . J . Bailey , J . D . 1805 ; Jth—Bro . J . E . Law . rence , S . VV . 78 S ; 6 th—Bro . E . C . Mulvey , S . D . 179 and 788 ; 7 th —Bro . A . Hardy , S . W . 201 . A vote of thanks , to be entered on the minutes , was carried to Bros . Read , Davis , and Capt . Nicols ( W . M ., S . and J . W . ' s ) , and the brethren who had worked thc Sections . On the proposal of Bro , Dehane , Sec , 1 S 10 ios , is to be

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placed on the list or Bro . Geo . Read , for the Boys' School at thc next Festival as Steward representing the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction . Bros . Dr . Ingieby-Mackenzie , J . H . Baxter , H . A . Thomson , H . Matthews , and E . T . Edwards were elected members , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . Tlie sections of thc Second and Third Lectures will be worked Dec . 20 th , when brethren are invited to attend . Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., lias promis d to give his Lecture on the ' Third Deg'ee at an early date , of which due notice will be given . Thc Tracing Hoards Iiro . \ V . Thomas promised to present to the ludge of instructrou are being painted by an R . A ., are nearly finished , and will be ready for inspection in the course of a few days .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . rS 4 o ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meet ng at the Old White Hart , Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., when there were present B-os . W . W . Block , W . M . ; ( no . Osmond , S . W . ; Uellchamber , J . W . ; Renaut , S . D . ; Arrowsmith , J . D . ; Fullick , l . G . ; Waiter Wingham , Preceptor ; Fred . H . Williams , Hon . Sec ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form with solemn prayer , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd Section was worked by Bro . Bellchamber ; Bro . Arrowsmith having

answered the usual questions was entrusted . The iodge having been opened in the Second Degree , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Arrowsmith being the candidate . The Lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The VV . M . having rose for the first time the dues were collected . The VV . M . rosethesecond time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor ; seconded by the J . VV ., that the S . VV . be W . M . for the ensuing week , which was carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks and appointed oilicers . The VV . M . rose the third time and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on the gth inst ., when there were present Bros . F . Kedge , VV . M . ; H . Sammons , S . W . ; E . C . Mulvey , J . W . ; ] . Rayner , S . D . ; VV . Richards , I . D . ; E . Nice , I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; B . Solomon , G . H . Reynolds , T . A . Dickson , H . F . Mitchell , C . Lambert , Otto Enderiein , G . P . Bertini , VV . Hancock , Frank Gulliford , C . F . Swan , E . j . D . Bromley , and lames

VVood ward . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . The J . VV . worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro , VV . C . Smith worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . G . P . Bertini having offered himself as a candidate to he raised to thc Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted ,

and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge closed ir . the Third and Second Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . Harry Sammons , S . VV ., be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned .

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YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate . Amongst the companions present were Comps . G . Simpson , Z . ; M . Millington , H . ; J . Blenkin , J . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . Z . j J . T . Seller , P . Z . j W . Brown , P . S . j G . Chapman , S . N . j Mennell , Thackray , Storey , Sharp , McGachen , Dalton , and others .

The work consisted of the exaltation of Bro . J . Hall , resident Tyler , as a serving companion . The election of principals and officers took place with the following result : Comps . M . Millington , Z . j J . Blenkin , H . j Wm . Brown , J . j Jas . Kay , S . E . j Sir F . E , Milner , Bart ., S . N . j G . Chapman , P . S . j Rev . R . Blakeney , Treas . j and J . Hall , Janitor . Supper was served at 9 p . m ., and the companions enjoyed a thoroughly social and musical evening .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . S 90 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the ioth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV . Present ; Comps . T . C Edmonds , 890 . 1507 , M . E . Z . ; J . Carter , P . Z . 1260 , H . 704 , H . ; Charles Hunt , | . 507 , J . ; H . Dehane , J . 890 , and A . S . S 62 , S . E .,- E . Child , PLZ . J 38 , S . N . ; J . Cruttenden , 890 , 779 , P . S . ; R . P . I . Laundry , ist A . S . 890 , ist A . S . ; A . G . Boswell , 1339 , and A . S , ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z ., Z . 890 , P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab , Janitor ; F . Swain , Z . 1328 ; VV . E . Jameson , 176 ; VV . H . Chalfont , 97 J ; VV . H . Wadham , 890 , 1642 ; and n ; nnc .. u

The chapter having been declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . F . Swain being the candidate . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times ,. A vote of sympathy was passed with E . Comp . Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . P . S ., who is indisposed . His offer to attend and give his Lecture on Royal Arch Masonry on the first Friday in February was accepted with much pleasure . A vote of thanks was also to be recorded on the minutes for the admirable manner Comps . Edmunds , Carter , and Hunt had rehearsed the duties of Principals , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

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SHADWELL CLERKE PRECEPTORY ( No . 154 ) . —The election meeting was held at 33 , Golden-square , on Monday last . Since the last meeting the E . P . Sir Knight Neal York , died somewhat suddenly , so the chair was taken by Sir Knight H . Lovegrove , P . E . P . and Reg ., assisted by Sir Knights J . Shilcock , Constable ; H . H . Shirley , Marshals ; Magnus Ohren , P . G . A . D . C , Treas , ; A . M . Mcdowel , Sub-Marshal ; J . Purrott as C . of G . j

John Read , P . G . A . D . C , Org ., Std . Br . j G . J . Dunkley , Std . Br . j VV . R . Palmer , and E . H . Thiellay . The minutes of the last two meetings were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Comp . G . Gregory , and he was duly installed a Knight of the Orderof the Temple . As Sir Knight Shilcock is E . P . of the Stuart Preceptory he made way for Sir Knight H . H . Shirley , whose services to the preceptory were acknowledged by his unanimous election as E . P .

Sir Knight Magnus Ohren was re-elected Treasurer , with the hearty approval of the members . The acting E . P . referred in suitable terms to the death of Sir Knight Neal York , and , on motion duly made , it was resolved that an expresion of the regret felt by the Preceptory be recorded on the minutes . fhe preceptory was closed in ancient form , and the Sir Knights adjourned to the Criterion , where a pleasant evening was spent . ,

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BRO . EDWIN GILBERT , P . M . 1326 , P . G . P . MIDDX . VVe regret to announce thnt Bro . Edwin Gilbert , P . M . 1326 , P . G . P . Middx ., of the VVindsor Castle Hotel , Kingstreet , West Hammersmith , died on Saturday last at the early age of 43 years . He was initiated in the Ranelagh Lodge , No . 834 , on October 19 th , 1 S 69 , and after subscribing for a short time resigned his membership , and became a joining member of the Lebanon Lodge in July , 1871 , and

so continued till his death . He became vV . M . in 1 S 77 , and having had a most successful year , the usual Past Master ' s jewel was unanimously voted to him , to which a further * testimonial was made to him by the voluntary donations of the members . On the resignation of Bro . Samuel Wickens , the Treasurer , Bro . Gilbert was unanimously elected , and held the office up to last July , when he declined re-election in consequence of his continued ill health .

He was successively P . G . Stwd ., Asst . G . Purst ., and P . G . Purst . of Middx . So gratified were the members of his Iodge at his appointments that they voted him his provincial clothing from the lodge funds . He was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in Mount Lebanon Chapter , No , 73 , and continued a member until he joined the Lebanon Chapter , No . 1326 , in which he served the several offices , and was ultimately installed into the chair of Z . While

occupying the office he made the chapter ( then in its infancy ) many valuable presents of furniture , and on retirement he declined the proffered P . Z . ' s jewel rather than hamper the funds with its cost . However , he accepted and held the Treasurership till his health gave way . He was subsequently invested as Prov . G . ist Asst . Soj . He was advanced to the Mark Degree in Southwark Lodge , No . 22 , in 1873 and was afterwards a founder and first W . M . of

, West Smithfield Lodge , No . 223 . He had the usual Past Master ' s jewel presented him , and was later on appointed a Grand Steward . He was a Past Steward and Life Governor of all three Charities , as well as of the Mark Benevolent Fund , the published lists of subscribers showing he had served six Stewardships . He had also offered his

services as Steward for the Boys' in 1 SS 7 . In the business he followed he was very generous , and contributed liberally to the Licensed Victuallers' Asylum and Schools . He leaves a widow , three daughters , and two sons to lament their loss . The funeral will take place to-day ( Friday ) at Brompton Cemetery at 12 . 30 . p . m .

BRO . T . MEREDITH HOPKINS , P . M . The news of the death , on the Sth inst ., of Bro . T . M . Hopkins , a veteran of the Semper Fidelis Lodge , No . 529 , Worcester , has been received with very general regret , and there was a strong muster of brethren present at his funeral in Powick Churchyard on Monday , among them being Bros . W . Holland , Mayor of Worcester ; H . Caldicott , Sheriff ; Alderman W . B . Williamson , and ethers of

the Semper Fidelis , and Bros . T . Lamb Smith , A . R . Rowe , and others , of the Worcester lodge , No . 280 . Our deceased brother had been connected with lodge No . 529 from its constitution in 1846 , and was a Past Master . He was also for some years a member of No . 280 , and had served as Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . Worcestershire in 1848 , and Prov . G . Deacon in 1858 . He was also a member of the St . Wulstan ' s Chapter ( R . A . ) , No . 2 S 0 ; of the Lechmere

Mark Lodge , No . 59 , and a Past G . C . of the St . Amand Preceptory K . T ., having presided over it as G . C . in 1863 . Bro . Hopkins was greatly respected both by his brother Craftsmen and in the city of Worcester , and had taken a prominent part in musical affairs , having been for many years president of the Worcester Glee Club , and a very active member of the Worcester Musical and Philharmonic Societies . The deceased was in his 72 nd year .

BRO . T . C W . BUSH . Among the brethren whose loss will be severely felt is the late Bro . Thomas William Casburn Bush , to whose death on the 7 th inst ., we briefly referred on our last week ' s issue . Bro . Bush was on the eve of completing his 46 th year , and the illness which has terminated fatally , and which had afflicted him for some eighteen months , was borne with the fortitude which might have been expected

from a man who had endeavoured during his short career to bear himself with dignified composure in all his relations of life . Hewas initiated in the Lodge of Tranquility , No . 185 , London , on the iSth October , 1875 , and became its W . Master in 1882 . He was a founder and the first Junior Warden of the Temple Bar Lodge , No . 1728 , in January , 1 S 78 , became Master of the lodge in 1879 , and was again placed in that distinguished position in 1884 , and on vacating

the chair in the latter year he was presented with a hand ' some piece of plate , a full report of which presentation appeared in the columns of the Freemason at the time . Hc had served three Stewardships of the Boys' School , of which he was a Vice-President j three Stewardships for the Girls' School , of which he was a Life Governor j and a like number for the Benevolent Institution , of which hc was also a Life Governor . In 1884-5 he was also a member of the Board of General Purposes . He was

likewise one of the overseers of the parish of St . Mary-le-Bow , Cheapside , where his business was situated . _ His funeral took place on Tuesday—the anniversary of his birthdaywhen he was laid to rest in the Crystal Palace District Cemetery , Penge . In addition to the family and private friends who attended the funeral were Bros . Walter Mc Dowall , P . P . G . D . C . Herts j and Dr . Mickley , P . G . W . Heits . Bro . Bush leaves a widow , four sons , and two daughters .

The Hastings Masonic Ball will be held in the Royal Concert Hall , on the 18 th January next , the proceeds , after defraying the expenses , being this year intended for the benefit of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Bros . Russell and Reed will again act as joint honorary Secretaries , and the Duke of Connaught , P . G . M ., has granted his dispensation for the brethren to wear Masonic clothing . HOLLOWAY ' S PILLS AND OINTMENT . —Winter Remedies . —Are the readiest remedies for the diseases now so rife and fatal . The

adverse influences of the severe frosts , dense fogs , and piercing winds have produced a terrible increase in the number and severity of " chett Uiseaiei" of all kinds , especially bronchitis and inflammation of the lungs . Loss of time in the treatment of these and other similar diseases often means death . The Ointment should be briskly rubbed into the chest and between the shoulders , according to thc printed directions , which , combined with the internal action of the Pills , will lower the temperature of the blood , reduce the frequency of thc pulse and respiration , and check the advance of the malady In good time , —[ ADVT . 1