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was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Swanson having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge . was resumed to the First Degree . Bros . Coat , 1375 , Wtise , 1446 , Weeks , 3 , and Worth , 834 , were elected joining members . Bro .
Hnbbard was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A very cordial vote of thanks was carried to Bro . Walter , P . M ., for his handsome present to the lodge of a carpet . A very cordial vote of thanks was also carried to the W . AI ., Bro . Cochrane , for his present of two handsome columns for S . W . and J . W . to the lodge . Lodge was then closed .
UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the nth inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Adams , VV . M . ; Gibson , P . M ., S . W . and Treas . 5 Taylor , J . W . j Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . j Glover , S . D . ; Coleman , J . D . ; Wombell , I . G . j Lane , Roberts , Wynn , Mason , Edwards , and Grist . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Grist , a candidate to be
passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Grist candidate . Bro . Lane , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Lane
being the candidate . The lodge was closed down , and Bro . Lane , 1267 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Gibson was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was also unanimously voted , to be recorded on the minutes , to the W . M . for the very able and efficient manner in which he had rehearsed the ceremonies of passing and raising for the first time in this iodge . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at the VVheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . Stroud , W . M . ; Cochrane , S . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., J . W . ; Speigel , P . M ., Preceptor and Sec . ; Child , P . M ., S . D . ; Davis , J . D . ; Jennings , I . G . ; Allman , Stonehill , Burbrook , Gilbert , and Lindfield , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , after
which Bro . Cochrane , S . VV ., gave the charge in this Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Allman , being a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The VV . M . gave the traditional history , and closed the lodge in the Second and First Degrees . Bro . Allman was elected W . M . for next meeting by mutual arrangement with the S . W . The lodge was then closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 13 th inst . Present : Bros . W . W . Williams , VV . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; J . Sims , J . W . ; E . Ay ling Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; ' A . Williams , Sec . ; Worth , S . D . ; W . G . Coat , J . D . ; H . F . Williams , I . G . j Craggs , Stwd . ; Spiegel , P . M . j Purdue , P . M . 834 ; Stroud , Wilson , Davis , and Brown . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . W . G . Coat , offering himself as candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Coat being the candidate , the VV . M . afterwards rendering the traditional history . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was then worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor , The W . M . rose for the first and second times , when Bro . D . S . Long was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Davis
proposed , and Bro . Purdue seconded , that the fifteen Sections be worked in this lodge on the 12 th March—carried unanimously ; the lodge to meet at 6 . 30 , and the annual supper to take place as soon after as possible . The lodge was then closed . A meeting of the Benevolent Association was then held , the ballot resulting in favour of Bro . Dr . Lawrence . It was unanimously resolved to form the second series of Subscribers to this Association , as the first had proved so successful , and the Secretary will be very pleased to receive names of brethren willing to subscribe to the same ; the rate is one shilling weekly .
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ISRAEL CHAPTER ( No . 205 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing chapter was held at the Cannon-street Hotel , on the 15 th inst . The following were amongst those present : Comps . C F . Hogard , M . E . Z . ; A . J . Henochsberg , P . Z . 1 S 8 , H . ( M . E . Z . elect ); Jos . DaSilva , J . ( H . elect ); H . J . Phillips , S . E . ( J . elect ); J . A . Gartley , S . N . ; 1 . P . Cohen , Treas . ; Rev . M . Haines ,
1 st A . S . ; J . Lichtenfeld , D . C . ; R . J . Paton , Org . ; T Fenn , P . Z ., P . President G . Chapter Committee ; S , Schmerl , J . Corrie , I . Abrahams , J . S . Barnett , E . Schumann , E . H . Norden , E . Ehrenberg , G . Saling , T , Wallace , S . Dancyger . Visitors : Comps . A . M . Cohen , P . Z . 18 S ; J . Wynman , iSS ; Edward Terry , P . Z . 1319 ; W . W . Lee , 1524 . The convocation having been duly
opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Samuel Dancyger and Thomas Wallace , 205 , were then impressively exalted . The installation of the Principals was then proceeded with , the three chairs being filled by Comps . A . J . Henochsberg ( P . Z . 18 S ) M . E . Z . ; Jos . Da Silva , H . ; and H . J . Phillips , J . The officers' collars were distributed as follows : Comps . C .
F . Hogard , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . A . Gartley , S . N . ; I . P . Cohen , Treas . ; L . Norden , P . S . j Rev . M . Haines , 1 st Assist . S . ; E . Ehrenberg , 2 nd Assist . S . ; J . Lichtenfeld , D . C . ; R . J . Paton , Org . ; M . Bromet , Stwd . ; Walkley , Janitor . The M . E . Z . presented a jewel to the I . P . Z ., Comp . C . F . Hogard , as a mark of the appreciation of the Companions , at his valuable services during the past year .
In making the presentation the M . E . Z . remarked that the jewel was also in recognition of the energy and zeal displayed by the l . P . Z . at the formation of the chapter , and he sincerely trusted Companion Hogard would be spared for many years to wear it and assist them with his counsel and advice . Companion Hogard , l . P . Z . and S . E ., having briefly returned thanks , the convocation was closed and the
companions adjourned to banquet . The usual toasts were subsequently duly proposed , "The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry" being first honoured . The M . E . Z . then proposed "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand M . E . Z . ; the Earl ot Carnarvon , Pro G . M . E . Z . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The M . E . Z . observed that they were honoured by
the presence of a Grand Officer—Comp . Fenn , P . Pres . of the Grand Chapter Committee . The companions would remember that Comp . Fenn officiated at the consecration of their chapter , and as they were well aware , took a great interest in Masonry , as was evinced by the high position he holds in Grand Lodge and Chapter . Comp . Fenn was also
an honorary member of the chapter , and he should couple his name with the toast . Comp . T . Fenn , P . Z ., in reply , said the M . E . Z . had quite taken his breath away by mentioning his name with the exalted personages referred to in the toast . He could not say very much about the Grand Officers , for they had little
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to do , but he was pleased to say they met in very good numbers . Like other Masonic meetings they could not get on without dinners . Perhaps it was a lesson that might be well followed by those who took an | interest in Grand Chapter , so that those who were not Grand Officers might have a dinner amongst themselves . On behalf of the Grand Officers , he begged to thank them for the reception given the toast ,
and , personally , he was very pleased to be present . As they had heard , he was present at the consecration of the chapter , and took a great interest in its prosperity . He was pleased to find they now had a fair number of members , and that success was assured . He had also been
pleased to hear the ceremonies that evening , for he rarely had an opportunity of listening , as he mostly had to perform the work . He only heard the installation of the Third Principal , and would have liked to have heard Comp . Hogard render the others . He thanked them for their kind reception , and hoped to have the pleasure of repeating his visit .
The toast of "The Three First Principals" was then given by Comp . Hogard , I . P . Z ., who said he rose with very great pleasure to submit it , as it was the first time they had had a Past Principal to propose it . When they considered that the three lirst Principals had each passed the chair of the Israel Lodge , had creditably performed all the ceremonies , and had installed their successors , they would
all agree with him that it augured well for the chapter . Comp . Henochsberg , their M . E . Z ., was not new to the work , being P . Z . of another chapter . Comp . Da Silva , the H ., had also filled a similar office elsewhere . Comp . Phillips , J ., had never undertaken any duties he had not performed in a perfect manner , and would ably carry out the work of his office . He was sure that nothing he could
say would add to the enthusiastic reception the companions would give the toast . The M . E . Z ., in reply , tendered his thanks for the manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . All he could tell them was that the duties of his office would be carefully carried out , and he should try to emulate the excellent example set him by Comp . Hogard , who had just
vacated the chair . Comp . Da Silva , H ., thanked the l . P . Z . and the companions for their kindness , and said that when the day arrived for him to fill the position which the M . E . Z . now so worthily occupied , he hoped the duties he had performed would have given them satisfaction . Comp . Phillips , J ., also replied , and assured them how
deeply sensible he was of their kindness , and said he should strive to give them satisfaction . "The Exaltees" having been given , and suitably responded to by Comps . Dancyger and Wallace , "The Visitors" was proposed by the M . E . Z ., who remarked that there was nothing more enjoyable than the pleasure of welcoming visitors . Amongst those present
was Comp . Cohen , P . Z . iSS , a very old and distinguished Freemason , and P . M . of their mother lodge . Comp . E . Terry , P . Z . 1319 , had also been present ; but , owing toprofessional engagements , had been obliged to leave . He expressed the hope that the visiting companions would again favour them with their company on a future occasion . Comp . A . M . Cohen , P . Z . 188 , responded , and after
thanking the companions for the heartiness of his reception , expressed his gratification at seeing the work so well done . He congratulated the chapter on having officers who were so competent to perform the work . With such companions the chapter must succeed in numbers , in respectability , and in the esteem of the companions of the Order . Comp . Wynman , 188 , and Lee , 1524 , also replied .
"The Health of the I . P . Z ., " was then given by the M . E . Z ., who remarked that Comp . Hogard occupied a very unique position , being the first P . Z . of the chapter . They had been very fortunate in having the assistance of Comp . Hogard during the past year , and all present were aware how well he had worked it together . He had very willingly undertaken the duties of S . E ., and this would be
a guarantee that the chapter would progress satisfactorily . Comp . C . F . Hogard , l . P . Z . and S . E ., said that after the very eulogistic remarks of the M . E . Z ., he scarcely knew what to say . He had felt that the Lodge of Israel , having existed for so many years , ought to have a chapter . He was pleased to say it had been a success , and that , as they had a very large lodge from which to recruit , he
trusted it would be a long time before they were without having work to do . He begged to return his sincere thanks , and assured them it would be his endeavour to do what he could for the chapter . " The Officers " was proposed by Comp . Hogard , who referred to the admirable manner in which the companions in office performed their work .
Comp . I . P . Cohen , Treas ., replied , and thanked the l . P . Z . for the high encomiums he had passed . He assured them that whilst he was retained in his present position , nothing would be wanting on his part to give satisfaction . He should not be satisfied until the balance at the bankers reached four figures . Comp . Rev . M . Haines also replied , after which the Janitor ' s toast closed the proceedings .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . — Chapter of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular monthly convocation of this chapter was held at the Industry Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . There were present Comps . J . G . Smith , Z . ; John Moult , H . ; John Duckett , J . ; John Wood , P . Z . ; M . Corbett , P . Z . ; R . F . Cook , P . Z . ; John Spearman , P . Z . ( St . Peter's ); Robert Whitfield , E . ; B . G . Nichol , as N . ; Alf . SimpsonP . S . ; Wm . Brown
, , istA . S . j H . F . Dryden , 2 nd A . S . j E . Leddicoat , and others . Bro . John Patterson , Lodge of Industry , No . 4 S , was balloted for and duly elected , and being in attendance was exalted to the Sublime Degree by Comp . M . Corbett , P . Z . Comp . Duckett delivered the historical lecture , and Comp . John Wood , P . Z ., explained the mystical lecture . Two candidates for exaltation were proposed , and after other business had been transacted , the chapter was closed .
BUXTON . —Phcenix Chapter of St . Ann ( No I 2 35 ) - —The annual installation took place on Thursday , the 3 rd instant , at the Court House . The chapter was opened and after the usual business had been transacted and a notice of motion was given that ten guineas should
be given to one of the Charities . Comp . W . H . Hopkins , P . P . G . D . C . E . Lanes , occupied the chair , and proceeded to instal the Principals elect for the ensuing year , as follows : Comps . G . Smedley , Z . j T . E . Jones , H . j J . E . Harrison , J . The conclave of Installed Principals being closed , the following Comps . were invested as officers ;
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Comps . W . Cartwright , P . Z ., Scribe E . ( fifth year ); J , H . Orme , S . N . ; R . ^ H . Lomas , P . S . ; J . Gladwin and ' l " Heathcote , Ast . S . ; W . Boughen , P . Z ., Treas . The whole of the ceremony was performed in a most impressive style , and the chapter passed a vote of thanks to Comp . Hopkins for his services . The rest of the Comps present
were P . Bramwell , P . Z . ; E . C . Miliigan , P . Z .: J . H . Lawson , P . Z . j P . Le Gros , P . Z . j and j . Hall . Visitors : Comps . H . Smith , P . G . S . E . W . Yorks j Jno Chadwick , P . G . S . C E . Lanes , j W . Goodacre , P . G . S . E . W . Lanes , j H . L . Rocca , P . P . G . S . W . E . Lanes j J . Harrison , 296 ; J . T . Wright , 322 . The chapter was closed and the Comps . adjourned to luncheon at the Old Hall Hotel .
MARLBOROUGH . —Methuen Chapter ( No , 1533 ) . —A convocationof this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 8 th inst ., when the following companions were present : Comps . A . Plummer , M . E . Z . ; Rev . John A . Lloyd , P . Z ., acting H . ; J . Chandler , P . Z ., acting J . ; F . A .
Brooks-Hill , S . E . ; H . Tarrant , P . Z ., acting S . N . ; W . S . Bambridge , P . Soj . ; J . Brooke ; and others . The expected candidate for exaltation being unable tobepresent , instructior > , was given on the Supreme Degree by the Principals , and after more than a hour's profitable employment , there being no further business , the chapter was closed .
YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —The annual meeting for installation of Principals of this chapter was held on the 7 th inst . The chapter was opened by Comps . G . Simpson , Z . j M . Millington , H . j and J . Blenkin , J . j and the minutes were confirmed , after which a conclave of Installed Principals was opened , and Comp . Millington was installed in the chair of Z ., and Comp .
Blenkin in the chair of H ., by Comp . T . B . Whytehead , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . Comp . W . Brown was then installed in the chair of J . by Comp . J . Todd , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . The following officers were then invested : Comps . Jas . Kay , S . E . ; Sir F . Milner , S . N . ; Rev . R . Blakeney , Treas . ; G . Chapman , P . S . ; S . J . Dalton , A . S . ; VV . Lackenby , A . S . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . Z ., D . of C . j and J . Hall ,
Janitor . Comp . Whytehead then , on behalf of the chapter , presented to Comp . P . Pearson a very elegant illuminated and emblematic address , in recognition of his services as Janitor since the formation of the chapter . The illumination had been done by Mr . Morton , of York , and was of a most appropriate character . He also presented to the chapter , on behalf of Comp . Porritt , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., a copy of the
"Liber Musicus" of Bro . Dr . Spark , and the S . E . was requested to forward the best thanks of the chapter to Comp . Porritt for his kind gift . The Auditor ' s report was read and adopted , showing a balance on the right side , and two candidates for exaltation having been proposed , the chapter was closed . The members and visitors afterwards supped together .
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ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 355 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , on Tuesday , the 1 st instant . Bro . Jame 3 Willing , jun ., W . M ., P . S . G . D . Middlesex and Surrey , opened the lodge in due form , and was supported by Bros . W . M . Stiles , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . A . Scurrah , J . W . j G . Gregory , M . O . ; H . Dickey , S . O . j J . H . Batty , J . O . j G . Mordey ,
R . of M . j C J . Knightley , Sec . j VV . J . Ferguson , S . D . j A . H . Scurrah , J . D . j G . Dickinson , D . C . j M . J . Rowley , I . G . j F . W . Huddleston , Org . j R . Whiting , Tyler j there were also present Bros . W . Jacques , T . VV . Beeglemyer , J . Powdrell , G . P . Bertini , Binckes , G . Sec . ( Hon . Member ); J . L . Mather , P . M . Old Kent , T . I .
( Hon . Member ); and the following visitors : Bros . J . D . Birkin , P . M . 2 S 4 ; J . T . Briggs , P . M . 181 ; R . J . Taylor , M . O . 357 J T - E . Edmonds , S . D . 139 ; C . P . McKay , P . M . and Sec . 234 ; and A . G . Fidler , W . M . 284 . The minutes ot the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the Auditors' report was received and adopted . The
chair was then taken by Bro . J . L . Mather , and Bro . W . M . Stiles , the W . M . elect , having been duly presented , was installed W . M . for the ensuing 12 months , and , on the re-admission of the brethren , was duly proclaimed and saluted in ancient form . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . James Willing , jun .,
l . P . M . and Treas . ; W . A . Scurrah , S . W . ; G . Gregory , J . W . ; H . Dickey , M . O . ; J . H . Batty , S . O . J G . Mordey , J . O . ; W . J . Ferguson , R . of M . j C . J . Knightley , Sec ; A . H . Scurrah , S . D . ; G . Dickinson , J . D . ; M . J . Rowley , D . C ; F . W . Huddleston , I . G . J W . Jacques , Org . ; J . Powdrell , Stwd . ; and R . Whiting , Tyler . The Installing Master delivered the charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and Overseers in a very impressive
and able manner , and a hearty vote of thanks was offered to him by the lodge for his kindness in undertaking the duties . The Worshipful Master then informed Bro . Willing he had a very pleasing duty to perform , namely , to present him with a handsome Past Master's jewel , as a token of
esteem , and to mark the appreciation of the brethren for the very admirable manner in which he had carried out the duties of W . M . during his term of office . Bro . Willing , in reply , thanked the brethren for the honour conferred , and trusted that he might be many years with them , when it would be his pleasure at all times
to do his utmost to promote the welfare and interests of the lodge . Several propositions were made , and " Hearty good wishes " expressed , after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served in an excellent manner , under the immediate supervision of Bro . Bertini . The usual
loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to in a most hearty manner . During the evening a splendid programme of music was given by Messrs . Curtis D'Alton , C . S . Crow , G . De Pledge , and E . Rudston , and , although all displayed talent of a high character , we were certainly captivated with the artistic rendering of "Queen of the Earth" by Mr . Rudston , for which he was recalled . NEWBURY—Porchester Lodge ( No . 27 ) -r The installation of Bro . Montagu H . C . Palmer , P . PJ : G . D ., as VV . M . of the above lodge , one of the oldest Mark lodges in existence , took place under auspicious circum *
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was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Swanson having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge . was resumed to the First Degree . Bros . Coat , 1375 , Wtise , 1446 , Weeks , 3 , and Worth , 834 , were elected joining members . Bro .
Hnbbard was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A very cordial vote of thanks was carried to Bro . Walter , P . M ., for his handsome present to the lodge of a carpet . A very cordial vote of thanks was also carried to the W . AI ., Bro . Cochrane , for his present of two handsome columns for S . W . and J . W . to the lodge . Lodge was then closed .
UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the nth inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Adams , VV . M . ; Gibson , P . M ., S . W . and Treas . 5 Taylor , J . W . j Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . j Glover , S . D . ; Coleman , J . D . ; Wombell , I . G . j Lane , Roberts , Wynn , Mason , Edwards , and Grist . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Grist , a candidate to be
passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Grist candidate . Bro . Lane , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Lane
being the candidate . The lodge was closed down , and Bro . Lane , 1267 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Gibson was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was also unanimously voted , to be recorded on the minutes , to the W . M . for the very able and efficient manner in which he had rehearsed the ceremonies of passing and raising for the first time in this iodge . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., at the VVheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . Stroud , W . M . ; Cochrane , S . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., J . W . ; Speigel , P . M ., Preceptor and Sec . ; Child , P . M ., S . D . ; Davis , J . D . ; Jennings , I . G . ; Allman , Stonehill , Burbrook , Gilbert , and Lindfield , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , after
which Bro . Cochrane , S . VV ., gave the charge in this Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Allman , being a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The VV . M . gave the traditional history , and closed the lodge in the Second and First Degrees . Bro . Allman was elected W . M . for next meeting by mutual arrangement with the S . W . The lodge was then closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 13 th inst . Present : Bros . W . W . Williams , VV . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; J . Sims , J . W . ; E . Ay ling Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; ' A . Williams , Sec . ; Worth , S . D . ; W . G . Coat , J . D . ; H . F . Williams , I . G . j Craggs , Stwd . ; Spiegel , P . M . j Purdue , P . M . 834 ; Stroud , Wilson , Davis , and Brown . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . W . G . Coat , offering himself as candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Coat being the candidate , the VV . M . afterwards rendering the traditional history . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was then worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor , The W . M . rose for the first and second times , when Bro . D . S . Long was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Davis
proposed , and Bro . Purdue seconded , that the fifteen Sections be worked in this lodge on the 12 th March—carried unanimously ; the lodge to meet at 6 . 30 , and the annual supper to take place as soon after as possible . The lodge was then closed . A meeting of the Benevolent Association was then held , the ballot resulting in favour of Bro . Dr . Lawrence . It was unanimously resolved to form the second series of Subscribers to this Association , as the first had proved so successful , and the Secretary will be very pleased to receive names of brethren willing to subscribe to the same ; the rate is one shilling weekly .
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ISRAEL CHAPTER ( No . 205 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing chapter was held at the Cannon-street Hotel , on the 15 th inst . The following were amongst those present : Comps . C F . Hogard , M . E . Z . ; A . J . Henochsberg , P . Z . 1 S 8 , H . ( M . E . Z . elect ); Jos . DaSilva , J . ( H . elect ); H . J . Phillips , S . E . ( J . elect ); J . A . Gartley , S . N . ; 1 . P . Cohen , Treas . ; Rev . M . Haines ,
1 st A . S . ; J . Lichtenfeld , D . C . ; R . J . Paton , Org . ; T Fenn , P . Z ., P . President G . Chapter Committee ; S , Schmerl , J . Corrie , I . Abrahams , J . S . Barnett , E . Schumann , E . H . Norden , E . Ehrenberg , G . Saling , T , Wallace , S . Dancyger . Visitors : Comps . A . M . Cohen , P . Z . 18 S ; J . Wynman , iSS ; Edward Terry , P . Z . 1319 ; W . W . Lee , 1524 . The convocation having been duly
opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Samuel Dancyger and Thomas Wallace , 205 , were then impressively exalted . The installation of the Principals was then proceeded with , the three chairs being filled by Comps . A . J . Henochsberg ( P . Z . 18 S ) M . E . Z . ; Jos . Da Silva , H . ; and H . J . Phillips , J . The officers' collars were distributed as follows : Comps . C .
F . Hogard , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . A . Gartley , S . N . ; I . P . Cohen , Treas . ; L . Norden , P . S . j Rev . M . Haines , 1 st Assist . S . ; E . Ehrenberg , 2 nd Assist . S . ; J . Lichtenfeld , D . C . ; R . J . Paton , Org . ; M . Bromet , Stwd . ; Walkley , Janitor . The M . E . Z . presented a jewel to the I . P . Z ., Comp . C . F . Hogard , as a mark of the appreciation of the Companions , at his valuable services during the past year .
In making the presentation the M . E . Z . remarked that the jewel was also in recognition of the energy and zeal displayed by the l . P . Z . at the formation of the chapter , and he sincerely trusted Companion Hogard would be spared for many years to wear it and assist them with his counsel and advice . Companion Hogard , l . P . Z . and S . E ., having briefly returned thanks , the convocation was closed and the
companions adjourned to banquet . The usual toasts were subsequently duly proposed , "The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry" being first honoured . The M . E . Z . then proposed "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand M . E . Z . ; the Earl ot Carnarvon , Pro G . M . E . Z . ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The M . E . Z . observed that they were honoured by
the presence of a Grand Officer—Comp . Fenn , P . Pres . of the Grand Chapter Committee . The companions would remember that Comp . Fenn officiated at the consecration of their chapter , and as they were well aware , took a great interest in Masonry , as was evinced by the high position he holds in Grand Lodge and Chapter . Comp . Fenn was also
an honorary member of the chapter , and he should couple his name with the toast . Comp . T . Fenn , P . Z ., in reply , said the M . E . Z . had quite taken his breath away by mentioning his name with the exalted personages referred to in the toast . He could not say very much about the Grand Officers , for they had little
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to do , but he was pleased to say they met in very good numbers . Like other Masonic meetings they could not get on without dinners . Perhaps it was a lesson that might be well followed by those who took an | interest in Grand Chapter , so that those who were not Grand Officers might have a dinner amongst themselves . On behalf of the Grand Officers , he begged to thank them for the reception given the toast ,
and , personally , he was very pleased to be present . As they had heard , he was present at the consecration of the chapter , and took a great interest in its prosperity . He was pleased to find they now had a fair number of members , and that success was assured . He had also been
pleased to hear the ceremonies that evening , for he rarely had an opportunity of listening , as he mostly had to perform the work . He only heard the installation of the Third Principal , and would have liked to have heard Comp . Hogard render the others . He thanked them for their kind reception , and hoped to have the pleasure of repeating his visit .
The toast of "The Three First Principals" was then given by Comp . Hogard , I . P . Z ., who said he rose with very great pleasure to submit it , as it was the first time they had had a Past Principal to propose it . When they considered that the three lirst Principals had each passed the chair of the Israel Lodge , had creditably performed all the ceremonies , and had installed their successors , they would
all agree with him that it augured well for the chapter . Comp . Henochsberg , their M . E . Z ., was not new to the work , being P . Z . of another chapter . Comp . Da Silva , the H ., had also filled a similar office elsewhere . Comp . Phillips , J ., had never undertaken any duties he had not performed in a perfect manner , and would ably carry out the work of his office . He was sure that nothing he could
say would add to the enthusiastic reception the companions would give the toast . The M . E . Z ., in reply , tendered his thanks for the manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . All he could tell them was that the duties of his office would be carefully carried out , and he should try to emulate the excellent example set him by Comp . Hogard , who had just
vacated the chair . Comp . Da Silva , H ., thanked the l . P . Z . and the companions for their kindness , and said that when the day arrived for him to fill the position which the M . E . Z . now so worthily occupied , he hoped the duties he had performed would have given them satisfaction . Comp . Phillips , J ., also replied , and assured them how
deeply sensible he was of their kindness , and said he should strive to give them satisfaction . "The Exaltees" having been given , and suitably responded to by Comps . Dancyger and Wallace , "The Visitors" was proposed by the M . E . Z ., who remarked that there was nothing more enjoyable than the pleasure of welcoming visitors . Amongst those present
was Comp . Cohen , P . Z . iSS , a very old and distinguished Freemason , and P . M . of their mother lodge . Comp . E . Terry , P . Z . 1319 , had also been present ; but , owing toprofessional engagements , had been obliged to leave . He expressed the hope that the visiting companions would again favour them with their company on a future occasion . Comp . A . M . Cohen , P . Z . 188 , responded , and after
thanking the companions for the heartiness of his reception , expressed his gratification at seeing the work so well done . He congratulated the chapter on having officers who were so competent to perform the work . With such companions the chapter must succeed in numbers , in respectability , and in the esteem of the companions of the Order . Comp . Wynman , 188 , and Lee , 1524 , also replied .
"The Health of the I . P . Z ., " was then given by the M . E . Z ., who remarked that Comp . Hogard occupied a very unique position , being the first P . Z . of the chapter . They had been very fortunate in having the assistance of Comp . Hogard during the past year , and all present were aware how well he had worked it together . He had very willingly undertaken the duties of S . E ., and this would be
a guarantee that the chapter would progress satisfactorily . Comp . C . F . Hogard , l . P . Z . and S . E ., said that after the very eulogistic remarks of the M . E . Z ., he scarcely knew what to say . He had felt that the Lodge of Israel , having existed for so many years , ought to have a chapter . He was pleased to say it had been a success , and that , as they had a very large lodge from which to recruit , he
trusted it would be a long time before they were without having work to do . He begged to return his sincere thanks , and assured them it would be his endeavour to do what he could for the chapter . " The Officers " was proposed by Comp . Hogard , who referred to the admirable manner in which the companions in office performed their work .
Comp . I . P . Cohen , Treas ., replied , and thanked the l . P . Z . for the high encomiums he had passed . He assured them that whilst he was retained in his present position , nothing would be wanting on his part to give satisfaction . He should not be satisfied until the balance at the bankers reached four figures . Comp . Rev . M . Haines also replied , after which the Janitor ' s toast closed the proceedings .
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . — Chapter of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular monthly convocation of this chapter was held at the Industry Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . There were present Comps . J . G . Smith , Z . ; John Moult , H . ; John Duckett , J . ; John Wood , P . Z . ; M . Corbett , P . Z . ; R . F . Cook , P . Z . ; John Spearman , P . Z . ( St . Peter's ); Robert Whitfield , E . ; B . G . Nichol , as N . ; Alf . SimpsonP . S . ; Wm . Brown
, , istA . S . j H . F . Dryden , 2 nd A . S . j E . Leddicoat , and others . Bro . John Patterson , Lodge of Industry , No . 4 S , was balloted for and duly elected , and being in attendance was exalted to the Sublime Degree by Comp . M . Corbett , P . Z . Comp . Duckett delivered the historical lecture , and Comp . John Wood , P . Z ., explained the mystical lecture . Two candidates for exaltation were proposed , and after other business had been transacted , the chapter was closed .
BUXTON . —Phcenix Chapter of St . Ann ( No I 2 35 ) - —The annual installation took place on Thursday , the 3 rd instant , at the Court House . The chapter was opened and after the usual business had been transacted and a notice of motion was given that ten guineas should
be given to one of the Charities . Comp . W . H . Hopkins , P . P . G . D . C . E . Lanes , occupied the chair , and proceeded to instal the Principals elect for the ensuing year , as follows : Comps . G . Smedley , Z . j T . E . Jones , H . j J . E . Harrison , J . The conclave of Installed Principals being closed , the following Comps . were invested as officers ;
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Comps . W . Cartwright , P . Z ., Scribe E . ( fifth year ); J , H . Orme , S . N . ; R . ^ H . Lomas , P . S . ; J . Gladwin and ' l " Heathcote , Ast . S . ; W . Boughen , P . Z ., Treas . The whole of the ceremony was performed in a most impressive style , and the chapter passed a vote of thanks to Comp . Hopkins for his services . The rest of the Comps present
were P . Bramwell , P . Z . ; E . C . Miliigan , P . Z .: J . H . Lawson , P . Z . j P . Le Gros , P . Z . j and j . Hall . Visitors : Comps . H . Smith , P . G . S . E . W . Yorks j Jno Chadwick , P . G . S . C E . Lanes , j W . Goodacre , P . G . S . E . W . Lanes , j H . L . Rocca , P . P . G . S . W . E . Lanes j J . Harrison , 296 ; J . T . Wright , 322 . The chapter was closed and the Comps . adjourned to luncheon at the Old Hall Hotel .
MARLBOROUGH . —Methuen Chapter ( No , 1533 ) . —A convocationof this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 8 th inst ., when the following companions were present : Comps . A . Plummer , M . E . Z . ; Rev . John A . Lloyd , P . Z ., acting H . ; J . Chandler , P . Z ., acting J . ; F . A .
Brooks-Hill , S . E . ; H . Tarrant , P . Z ., acting S . N . ; W . S . Bambridge , P . Soj . ; J . Brooke ; and others . The expected candidate for exaltation being unable tobepresent , instructior > , was given on the Supreme Degree by the Principals , and after more than a hour's profitable employment , there being no further business , the chapter was closed .
YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —The annual meeting for installation of Principals of this chapter was held on the 7 th inst . The chapter was opened by Comps . G . Simpson , Z . j M . Millington , H . j and J . Blenkin , J . j and the minutes were confirmed , after which a conclave of Installed Principals was opened , and Comp . Millington was installed in the chair of Z ., and Comp .
Blenkin in the chair of H ., by Comp . T . B . Whytehead , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . Comp . W . Brown was then installed in the chair of J . by Comp . J . Todd , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . The following officers were then invested : Comps . Jas . Kay , S . E . ; Sir F . Milner , S . N . ; Rev . R . Blakeney , Treas . ; G . Chapman , P . S . ; S . J . Dalton , A . S . ; VV . Lackenby , A . S . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . Z ., D . of C . j and J . Hall ,
Janitor . Comp . Whytehead then , on behalf of the chapter , presented to Comp . P . Pearson a very elegant illuminated and emblematic address , in recognition of his services as Janitor since the formation of the chapter . The illumination had been done by Mr . Morton , of York , and was of a most appropriate character . He also presented to the chapter , on behalf of Comp . Porritt , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., a copy of the
"Liber Musicus" of Bro . Dr . Spark , and the S . E . was requested to forward the best thanks of the chapter to Comp . Porritt for his kind gift . The Auditor ' s report was read and adopted , showing a balance on the right side , and two candidates for exaltation having been proposed , the chapter was closed . The members and visitors afterwards supped together .
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ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 355 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , on Tuesday , the 1 st instant . Bro . Jame 3 Willing , jun ., W . M ., P . S . G . D . Middlesex and Surrey , opened the lodge in due form , and was supported by Bros . W . M . Stiles , S . W ., W . M . elect ; W . A . Scurrah , J . W . j G . Gregory , M . O . ; H . Dickey , S . O . j J . H . Batty , J . O . j G . Mordey ,
R . of M . j C J . Knightley , Sec . j VV . J . Ferguson , S . D . j A . H . Scurrah , J . D . j G . Dickinson , D . C . j M . J . Rowley , I . G . j F . W . Huddleston , Org . j R . Whiting , Tyler j there were also present Bros . W . Jacques , T . VV . Beeglemyer , J . Powdrell , G . P . Bertini , Binckes , G . Sec . ( Hon . Member ); J . L . Mather , P . M . Old Kent , T . I .
( Hon . Member ); and the following visitors : Bros . J . D . Birkin , P . M . 2 S 4 ; J . T . Briggs , P . M . 181 ; R . J . Taylor , M . O . 357 J T - E . Edmonds , S . D . 139 ; C . P . McKay , P . M . and Sec . 234 ; and A . G . Fidler , W . M . 284 . The minutes ot the last meeting were read and confirmed , and the Auditors' report was received and adopted . The
chair was then taken by Bro . J . L . Mather , and Bro . W . M . Stiles , the W . M . elect , having been duly presented , was installed W . M . for the ensuing 12 months , and , on the re-admission of the brethren , was duly proclaimed and saluted in ancient form . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . James Willing , jun .,
l . P . M . and Treas . ; W . A . Scurrah , S . W . ; G . Gregory , J . W . ; H . Dickey , M . O . ; J . H . Batty , S . O . J G . Mordey , J . O . ; W . J . Ferguson , R . of M . j C . J . Knightley , Sec ; A . H . Scurrah , S . D . ; G . Dickinson , J . D . ; M . J . Rowley , D . C ; F . W . Huddleston , I . G . J W . Jacques , Org . ; J . Powdrell , Stwd . ; and R . Whiting , Tyler . The Installing Master delivered the charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and Overseers in a very impressive
and able manner , and a hearty vote of thanks was offered to him by the lodge for his kindness in undertaking the duties . The Worshipful Master then informed Bro . Willing he had a very pleasing duty to perform , namely , to present him with a handsome Past Master's jewel , as a token of
esteem , and to mark the appreciation of the brethren for the very admirable manner in which he had carried out the duties of W . M . during his term of office . Bro . Willing , in reply , thanked the brethren for the honour conferred , and trusted that he might be many years with them , when it would be his pleasure at all times
to do his utmost to promote the welfare and interests of the lodge . Several propositions were made , and " Hearty good wishes " expressed , after which the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served in an excellent manner , under the immediate supervision of Bro . Bertini . The usual
loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to in a most hearty manner . During the evening a splendid programme of music was given by Messrs . Curtis D'Alton , C . S . Crow , G . De Pledge , and E . Rudston , and , although all displayed talent of a high character , we were certainly captivated with the artistic rendering of "Queen of the Earth" by Mr . Rudston , for which he was recalled . NEWBURY—Porchester Lodge ( No . 27 ) -r The installation of Bro . Montagu H . C . Palmer , P . PJ : G . D ., as VV . M . of the above lodge , one of the oldest Mark lodges in existence , took place under auspicious circum *