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R . Michie , P . M ., Treas . ; Edward Holmes , Sec ; Geo . Collins , S . D . ; Charles Bennion , J . D . ; Henry Pickering , I . G . ; W . H . Scott , Org . ; W . Duncan and VV . D . Grant , Stewards ; and J . Tanser , Tyler . The W . M . presented Bro . Wike , I . P . M ., vvith a Past Master ' s jewel , which bore a suitable inscription , and vvhich had been unanimously voted to him by the brethren . On the proposal ot Bro . Richardson , P . P . G . S . B ., seconded by Bro . Wike , the sum

of io guineas vvas voted to the Aged Masons' Fund , and placed on Bro . Metcalfe's list . After the close of the routine business , a large number of visitors and brethren assembled for dinner . The toast of the evening— "The W . M . "—vvas most heartily received . Bros . Scott , Noble , Waring , Grant , Murdin , and others gave some excellent songs and recitations , and a most enjoyable and pleasant evening vvas spent .

WAREHAM—Unity Lodge ( No . 386 ) . —A ceremony which , in one respect , is probably unique in the annals of Freemasonry was performed by Bro . Heath , Grand Chaplain , on the Sth inst . The candidate for initiation was theRev . Henry Pelham Stokes , the rector , who is well known in Dorsetshire and elsewhere as an energetic advocate of Temperance principles , and the W . M . of the lodge , Bro . Tribbett , who is not a member of the Established

Church , suggested , in a very tolerant spirit , that he should set the example of vacating the chair in favour of one of the same sacred profession as the candidate , the result being , as a sufficient number of the clergy were present , an unanimous surrender of the various collars of office . The lodge having been opened in due form by its own officers , the chairs were re-assigned to the following brethren : Bros . VV

M . Heath , P . M . 622 , G . C . of Eng ., W . M . ; the Rev . R . Peek , S . W . 555 , S . W . ; the Rev . W . C . Browne ( in his own chair ) , J . W . ; the Rev . CH . Mason , W . M . 1146 , P . P . G . C . Dorset , Chap . ; the Rev . H . Everett , W . M . 417 , P . P . G . C . Dorset , S . D . ; the Rev . F . R . Wright , P . M .

417 , P . P . G . C . Dorset , J . D . ; the Rev . C . G . Paget , P . M . 622 , P . P . G . C Dorset , S . G . ; and the tracing board was explained by Bro . R . Milner , P . M . 1266 , P . P . G . C . Surrey , and P . G . C Dorset , tbe whole of the officers , "pro tern ., " being , therefore , Clerks in Orders . The ceremony was performed with great care , and vvas very effective .

TROWBRIDGE . —Lodge of Concord ( No . 632 ) . —At the regular monthly meeting of this lodge on Tuesday , Sth inst ., there was an unusually large attendance of brethren and visitors from neighbouring lodges . Bro . James Lansdown vvas raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the W . M ., Bro . F . Kelland , performing the ceremony in a highly impressive manner , ably assisted by the officers of

the lodge . Bro . G . H . Knight vvas then passed to the Second Degree . Subsequently Messrs . W . H . Laverton , C . J . Hart , and C J . Offer , were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The VV . M . conducted the whole of the ceremonies , which lasted about three and a half hours . The members and visitors then adjourned to supper at the George Hotel .

LEEDS . —Goderich Lodge ( No . 1211 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge took place on the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , and proved the most successful that has been held under the gavel of the genial W . M ., Bro . Youings . The officers present were Bros . Bradford , S . W . ; H . Smith , J . W . ; Eddison , P . M ., Sec ; Fourness , P . M ., Treas . ; Ward , S . D . ; Craistor ,

J . D . ; Jaques , P . M ., I . G . ; Rev . A . B . Coombe , as Chap . ; Winn , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., D . C ; and Spinks , Stwd . The other brethren included Bros . Crowe , P . P . G . D . ; Townsend , P . G . Org . ; W . F . Smithson , P . P . G . D . ; C . Scriven , I . P . M . ; Stansfield , T . G . Teale , W . Warren , R . Smith , Tasker , T . Smith , Scattergood , Gwillam , Irwin , W . Higgins , C Blagbro , and Morton . The visitors included

Bros . H . Green , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec . ; C . L . Mason , VV . M . 2069 ; J . Brownfoot , W . M . 304 ; Hollis , W . M . 13 n ; Scarth , W . M . 2 S 9 ; Watson , P . M . 2069 ; Foster , P . M . 2 S 9 ; Armistead , S . W . 2 S 9 ; McQuat , Parkin , and Musgrave , of 306 ; Bingham , S . W . 1042 ; Carter , J . W . 1042 ; Myers , P . M . 304 ; Dayson , 45 S ; Rev . L . Coleman , Carbon Lodge , Ohio , U . S . A . ; Carr , P . M . ; Taylor

, P . M . 129 , P . P . G . D . Cumberland and Westmorland ; R . Hopps , 2 S 9 ; and many others . The lodge was opened in due form , after which the W . M . initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry Mr . Albert Smith Green , the ceremony being performed with that impressiveness and accuracy vvhich is one of the characteristics of the working of this lodge . Bro . Eddison then

proposed " That Bro . Youings be presented by the lodge with a P . M . 's jewel , to mark the admirable manner in which he had discharged the duties appertaining to the chair of K . S . " This vvas seconded by Bro . Y . Smith , supported by Bro . Winn , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W „ and carried vvith acclamation . The scrolling for VV . M . vvas then proceeded with , and was unanimously in favour of Bro . W . H . Bradford

the S . W . Bro . Fourness , P . M ., vvas re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . S . Barraud , Tyler . Bro . Jaques gave notice of a resolution increasing the initiation fees of this lodge . It was stated that the P . G . M ., Bro . T . W . Tew , had signified his intention of investing Bro . Townsend , P . M ., Prov . G . Org ., vvith the clothing and jewel which had been subscribed by the Leeds brethren , as a token of their appreciation of

services rendered on behalf of the Leeds Benevolent Institution . Upwards of 50 brethren were present at the supper , and the evening vvas one of the happiest in the history of the lodge , speech and song providing an enjoyable evening . It should be stated that Bro . Balfour , M . P ., vvas detained by his Parliamentary duties in London .

NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Lodge ( No . 1472 . —The installation meeting of the above popular Iodge took place on Tuesday , the 1 st inst ., at the Three Crowns Hotel , Bro . E . West ' s comfortable hostelry , vvhen Bro . J . Paul , S . W . and W . M . elect , vvas with the usual ceremonies placed in the chair of K . S ., and saluted according to ancient custom . The lodge was opend by the W . M ., Bro . C . Jolly , and the minutes of the previous meeting having

been confirmed , the ballot vvas taken for Mr . Frederick Langton , and proving unanimous , that gentleman vvas duly initiated by the W . M ., and Bro . Paul was then presented to the W . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . Bro . Jolly installed his successor in such a manner as commended him to the encomiums of all present . Bro . Paul appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . J . Savage , S . W . ; C . H . Canning , J . W . ; Dr . W . Vance ,

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P . M . and Treas . ; C . Jolly , P . M ., Sec ; C . J . Jones , S . D . ; C . Wood , J . D . ; A . Knight , I . G . ; Richardson , Org . ; C . T . Lewis , P . M ., and Kilatt , Stwds . ; C . J . Fowling , D . C . ; and J . Gaskell , P . M ., Tyler . The ceremony having been completed by an eloquent delivery of the usual addresses , " Bro . Jolly was presented with a handsome Past Master's jewel of the value of ten

guineas , especially manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , at Little Britain ; it vvas much admired , and Bro . Jolly returned thanks . It was further resolved "That a vote of thanks be tendered to Bro . Jolly for the admirable manner in vvhich he had that day installed his successor , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge , and that a vellum engrossed vvith a copy of

the vote , should be mounted and framed and presented to Bro . Jolly , at a cost not exceeding five guineas . " Bro . Jolly having again thanked the brethren for this further mark of their esteem , it vvas unanimously resolved " That Bro . J . Ives , late Secretary of the lodge , should be made an honorary member , as some recognition of his valuable services as lodge Secretary during the past seven years and

Bro . J . Ives duly returned thanks . The "Hearty good wishes" of the visitors present having been tendered , the Iodge vvas closed in due form . Among the other brethren present and not above enumerated were Bros . A . J . Manning , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Essex ; E . West , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Herts ; A . J . Elder , P . M . ; A . T . Ives , P . M . ; J . Aillud , P . M . 615 , P . A . G . D . C . Kent ;

Harris , P . M . 1076 ; J . C . Smith , P . M . 1744 ; Mears , S . W . 197 G : Smith , S . VV . 22 S ; Burstovv , J . W . 212 ; Hemming , J . W . 1287 ; J . Svvanson , J . W . 700 ; Brown , J . D . 225 ; Ringrose , 898 ; Hughes , SgS ; Westfield , S 13 ; Long , 700 ; Hammond , SgS ; and others to the number of 69 . The banquet was superbly served by Bro . West , and was

thoroughly enjoyed . At its conclusion the W . M proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in suitable terms , and the brethren loyally responded . Bro . Jolly , I . P . M ., then proposed the toast of "The W . M . " and in the course of his remarks bore testimony to the zeal and ability of their new VV . M . whom he characterised as a good worker and a good Mason , and a

good man . Ihe toast was drunk with cheers , and in response Bro . Paul said it was impossible for him to do adequate justice to the toast , especially as hc had to follow such a fluent and indeed eloquent speaker as their I . P . M ., but he could assure them that his desire for the progress of Freemasonry vvas only equalled by his determination so to

conduct the business of the lodge that its prestige should never suffer , and that its harmony and ritual should be sustained up to , and if possible , although that vvas scarcely possible , even above its present high standard . He could assure them that he fully realised the obligation of his position , and vvould , vvith their assistance , so carry out his duties that when he left the chair they might say he had done

well for the lodge and Masonry generally . He then resumed his seat amid great cheering . The other toasts were "The Past Masters , " "Installing Officer , " " Visitors , " " Initiate , " and " Officers , " all of which were severally responded to . Several excellent songs vvere sung , and then " God save the Queen " concluded a very successful and pleasant day ' s work .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 1536 ) - —The regular monthly meeting of this important lodge took place on Friday , the iith inst ., at the Lord Raglan Assembly Rooms , Bro . VV . Maule , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following brethren : Bros . VV Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; D . Deeves , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Natal

G . Kenneday , P . M . ; W . Moulds , P . M . ; T . Ovenden , P . M . ; C Jolly , P . M ., P . M . 1472 ; R . Gooding , S . W . ; T . Cooper , J . W . ; A . Ware , Secretary ; W . Seager , D . C ; and W . R . Arnold , Org . Among the visitors were Bros . VV . G . Lloyd , J . D . 913 ; R . A . Saunders , 913 ; H . Shaw , 913 ; J . Hoare , 913 ; C Bedo , 700 ; F . Marfleet , 700 ; VV . Patterson , 225 ; VV . H . Keeble , 13 ; J . Bishop , 491 ; H . Hickman , 1662 ; and others to the

number of fifty-three , including the brethren of the lodge . The only work before the Iodge vvas the raising of Bro . Marfleet , vvhich ceremony vvas splendidly performed by the VV . M . and his officers . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren supped together , and afterwards passed a few hours in harmony , the usual loyal , Craft , and Provincial toasts being drunk with enthusiasm .

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INSTRUCTION .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . Sir ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 14 th inst ., the following brethren being present : Bros . J , Casley , W . M . ; J . Lawrence , S . W . ; H . Marsden , J . W . ; * F . J . Goodall , S . D . ; W . J . Hall , J . D . ; W . Recknell , P . M ., I . G . ; E . C . Mulvey , Preceptor ; C . A . Itter , Asst . Sec ; J . Povvdrell , H . Jordon , T . Bore , H . J . Haze ) , T . Terry , G . Read , ) . H . Kew , J . Passinghain , A . Giddings , 1 . Bartlett , W . H . Dean , P . M ., P . P . G ' . D . Dorset ; F .

Palmer , R . P . Tabb , E . R . Smith , j . Halsey , W . Henry , and J . Goodhall , Trie lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony ot initiation , Bro . J . Bartlett acting as candidate . Bro . Bore , having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the

Second Degree , answered the usual questions , vvas entrusted , and retired . The lodge opened in the Second Degree , when the W . M . rehearsed thc ceremony of passing . Thc lodge resumed to the First Degree . Upon rising for the second time , the Preceptor proposed , and the J . VV . seconded , that the S . VV . be VV . M . Ior next meeting—carried . The ollicers vvere appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present Bros . I . R . Allman , W . M .: W . Thomas , S . W . ; I . H . Taylor , I . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . jn , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; C . S . Mote , S . D . ; O . VV . Battley , J . D . ; W . A . Hart , I . G . ; W . T . Potts , Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab ; Dr . J . Ingleby Mackenzie , P . M . 372 , 30 ° , P . P . S . G . W . Devon -. I . Potter , A . G . Boswell , R . P . J . Laundy , and E . J .

Day . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and conlirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bro . Potts being candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The brethren were instructed in entry drill by Bro . Dehane . Bro . Thomas vvas elected W . M . for next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . Brethren are invited to attend and welcome Bro . the Right Rev . Bishop of New Westminster at the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

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CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usua weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., when there vvere present Bros . Chapman VV . M . ; Eedle , S . W . ; Hattersley , J . VV . ; Cadbury Jones , S . D . '• Gray , J . D . ; Jaquet , I . G . ; Wingham , PrecepMr ; Fred . H . ' Williams , Hon . Sec . ; Roots , Bellchamber , Fullick , Thompson ' and Croaker . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting vvere read and conlirmed . The ludge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Bellchamber , having answered the usual questions , vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . BeU . chamber candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The Indge vvas closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The 2 nd Section

vvas worked by Bro . Wingham . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Cadbury Jones vvas elected a member , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it was pro . posed by the Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . VV . be VV . M . for next meeting—canied unanimously . Bro . Eedle returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge vvas closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 15 th inst . at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . Walter , W . M . ; Pellatt , S . W . ; Craggs , J . W . ; Hubbard , Sec ; Keene , S . D . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor Cochrane , and Simms . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Cochrane being candidate . Lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Hubbard , having answered the que :-tions , vvas entrusted . Lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Lodge vvas resumed to thc First Degree , and Bro . Pellatt vvas elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers appointed in rotation . Lodge vvas then closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1785 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the nth inst ,, at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . VV . Present : Bros . Green , jun ., W . M . ; Green , sen ., S . W . ; Worn , bell , J . VV . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Coleman , S . D . ; Glover , j . D . ; Gilbert , I . G . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Mnsson , Mason , Taylor , Roberts , Bran , don , F . Purnell , Chilcott , Grist , J . Purnell , and Jamieson . The Iodge was opened in due form , and thc minuies of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas

rehearsed , Bro . Taylor being the candidate , the lodge was called off and on . Bro . Brindley , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Brindley being the candidate . Bro . Brindley gave the explanation of the tracing board . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Jamieson , 1604 , vvas unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Green , sen ., vvas unanimously . elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhavvkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Cochrane , W . M , ; Sims , P . M ., S . VV . ; P . J . Davies , J . VV . ; Chalfond , P . M ., Sec ; Purdue , P . M ., S . D . ; Craggs , J . D . ; Jennings , I . G . ; J . Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Child , P . M . ; Hardy , Marsh , Smyth , Stonnill , and Head . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed . Bro . Stonnill , as candidate ,

answered the usual questions , and the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The 2 nd Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . J . Davies , assisted by Bro . Purdue , P . M . The lodge closed to the Second and First Degrees respectively . The 3 rd section of this Lecture vvas worked by Bro . J . Davies , assisted by Bro . P . J . Davies . The W . M . rose for the lirst time , and Bro . Smyth was elected a joining member . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Sims , P . M ., was elected W . M . for next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and tlie lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-strcet , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 12 th inst . Present : Bros . J . Collings , P . M . 1585 , W . M . ; | , Davies , S . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 , J . VV . ; A . Williams , Sec ; V , S . Long , S . D . ; VV . VV . Williams , J . D . ; H . F . Williams , I . G . ; Cleghorn , P . M . 1287 ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Purdue , P . M . 834 ; Spiegel , P . M . 188 ; Craggs , Cammell , Wing , Rowley , P . J . Davies , Coombes , Hopkins , Aslett , Worth , Boswell , Higgerty , Wood , Walden , Steers , Brown , Stroud , Dopson , Wilson , and Rayner , i 63 i .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and conlirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree , and the Sections of the Lectures were worked by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to thc First Degree , and a hearty vote of thanks was given to Bro . J . Collings for his kindness and ability in taking the chair in the unavoidable absence of Bro . E . Ayling , and he vvas unanimously elected an honorary member . A vote uf thanks vvas then given to the brethren vvho worked the Sections that evening , and the lodge vvas closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge vvas lick ! at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 14 th inst . Present : Bros . Glover , W . M . ; Kerry , S . VV . ; Gibbs , J . W . ; Beavan , S . D . ; Russell , J . D . ; Burn , I . G . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Westley , Treas . ; Andrews , Sec ; Partridge , Walker , Boulton , Shannaw , Wright , Rullle , Cannon , Burnett , Millard , Esling , and Cornock . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last tlie

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in Second Degree . Bro . Westley worked the ist Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bros . Esling and Cornock , being candidates tu be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , ana were entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing worked by the W . M ., Bro . Glover , with Bros . Esling and Cornock as candidates . Lodge vvas resumed to

the First Degree , and the VV . M . rose fur the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Kerry , S . VV ., vvas elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The Aud 1 ' Committee presented the balance sheet , which was unanimously adopted . A cordial vote of thanks vvas accorded to the Secretary and Audit Committee for the trouble taken in the matter . Some tin

discussion ensued as to the members entitled to participate in ' bailot , and it vvas ultimately agreed to await a statement from tne Secretary , showing the time during which the . £$ Js . actua if accrued , so as to work in strict harmony with the by-laws . \" VV . M . rose for the third time , and , all Masonic business beiui , e * ded , the lodge was closed .

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Royal Arch .

MONTAGUE GUEST CHAPTER ( 8 ° - 1900 ) . —This chapter held its installation meeting at the Inns of Court Hotel , on Wednesday , the gth inst ., when there vvere present Comps . G . P . Festa , M . E . Z . ; F . R . vv Hedges , H . ; Samuel Brooks , P . Z ., J . ; Henry Sl yman , P . Z . T S . E . ; A . R . Carter , S . N . ; ' J . Goddard , Treas ., W . H . Gardener , P . S . ; R . Henwood , W . Goodman ,

and E . M . Dobie . Visitors : Comps . A . Fish , P . Z . 95 . ' J . Faulkner , P . Z . 1423 ; G . A . Fletcher , P . Z . 1 S 0 ; ^ Grisbrook , P . Z . 771 ; J . Ferguson , P . Z . 1691 ; VV . Lake , P . Z . ; J . L . Mather , P . Z . 1471 ; F . Binckes , M . E . Z . 5 £ < G . S . Graham , P . S . 1503 , P . P . G . Org . Middx . ; and H . w Kiallmark , 1 S 0 . . 0 f The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes