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shire ; T . J . Barnett , P . M . 526 , P . P . G . S . of Works Staffordshire ; John Bodenham , P . AI . 726 , P . P . G . Treas . Staffordshire ; J . l acobs , P . M . 4 S 2 , P . P . G . Reg . Staffordshire ; F . Derry , P . M . 4 S 2 , P . P . G . J . W . Staffordshire ; J . Bcveridge Spence , P . P . G . W . Surrey ; James Smart , P . M . 420 , P . P . G . Org . N . Wales and Salop ; J . F . Pepper , P . M . 482 P . P . G . D . C . Staffordshire ; G . M . Waring , P . M . 347 ,
, P . P . G . D . C Staffordshire ; J . H . Parkes , P . M . 4 S 2 , Prov . G . J VV . Staffordshire ; Chas . Round , P . AL 347 , P . P . G . S . of Works Staffordshire ; Mathias Barker , P . M . 1792 , P . P . G . J . W . Staffordshire ; J . J . Turner , P . M . 473 , P . P . G . W . Warwickshire ; and many other Masters , Past Alasters , Wardens , and brethren of neighbouring lodges . The minutes of the previous lodge having been read and
confirmed , the retiring W . AL vacated the chair , which was taken by W . Bro . Frank Jam-is , senior Past Master of the lodge , who conducted the ceremony of installing Bro . Jas . Williams into the chair of the lodge in his usual faultless manner in the presence of a Board of Installed Masters numbering 45 . The newly-installed W . M ., after having invested his I . P . M ., appointed the following brethren to
office : Bros . E . S . Hildick , S . W . ; C C . Cox , | . W . ; Rev . Jas . Downes , P . AL , Chap . ; Joseph Howes Smith , P . M ., Treas . ; John Wood , AI . D ., Sec ; G . D . Laing , S . D . ; Frank H . Taylor , J . D . ; T . Mount Humphries , P . AL , D . C ; F . E . F . Bailey , LG . ; W . A . Goold , Org . ; Sydney B . Wheway and VV . Hebblethwaite , Stwds . ; Thomas Nickols , Ty ler ; and William Davis ,
Asst . Tyler , the ancient lyler , Bro . Ihomas Nickols , now in his eighty sixth year , being invested for the thirtyseventh time with the collar and jewel of his office . The report of the Audit Committee , showing a balance of £ 78 6 s . 7 < 1 . in favour of the lodge , with an amount of arrears due from members of £ 4 4 s . only , was unanimously accepted . VV . Bro . Frank James referred in a most
appropriate and feeling manner to thc much lamented death of his Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , K . C , Prov . G . Master cf Oxfordshire , and proposed that a vote of condolence and sympathy should be forwarded to the proper quarter , which was supported by W . Bro . Col . Gough , D . P . G . AL , and unanimously adopted . Several apologies for non-attendance and " Hearty good
wishes" having been tendered , the lodge was closed in the usual form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where , altera most sumptuous repast , thc loyal toasts followed from the chair , also the usual toasts incidental to the installation festival , thc entire proceedings being most enjoyable , and materially contributed to by Bro . Bicklcy ' s delightful glee party . - ^—^~ - ELLAND . —Saville Lodge ( No . 1231 ) . —This
lodge met on the 3 rd inst ., there being present Bros . L . Saville , W . M . ; Farnell , S . W . ; Emsley , J . W . ; Garsed , S . D . ; Dyson , j . D . ; and Hoyle , I . G . After thc confirmation of thc minutes Bros . Rhodes and Buckland were passed to thc Degree of Fellow Craft . It was then resolved that a vote of condolence and sympathy be conveyed
to her Alajesty the Queen , and also to H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany on their sad bereavement in the death of thc Duke of Albany . This was placed in thc hands of Bro . Whalley , ALU ., to forward through the private secretaries to their proper destination , he having to be present at thc obsequies of the late Prince at Windsor . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
HEXHAM . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 1557 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . Thomas Ellis , VV .. VI . ; Shield , S . VV . ; Spence . J . VV . ; Turner , P . AL , Treas . ; Robinson , i'hap . ; Fisher , Sec ; Harrison , S . D . ; Dr . Stewart , I . G . ; Camidge , Org . ; and a large attendance of brethren , when Bro . George B . Fcnwick , B . A ., was duly
initiated into Freemasonry by the VV . AI . most impressively and ably , the ceremony and lodge being admirably worked by every officer in his order under the W . AL The VV . M . moved "That the W . AL , officers and brethren desire to offer their heartfelt and sincere condolence to her . Most Gracious Majesty thc Queen in thc Joss she has recently sustained in thc lamented death of his Royal Highness the
Duke of Albany ; also to his Royal Highness the Alost Worshipful thc Grand Alaster upon his recent bereavement in the death of his youngest brother , R . VV . Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany ; and this same be recorded in the minutes of the lodge and forwarded to H . R . H . the Most Worshipful thc Grand Alaster . " Thc above was unanimously adopted , when thc lodge was closed in love and
unity . ——• LYMM . —Earl of Chester Lodge ( No . 1565 ) . —A regular meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Churchgreen , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Kenworthy , W . AL ; J . Lewis , S . W . ; VV . Bradford , J . W . j W . tfooper , S . D . ; G . Fairhurst , J . D . ; A . C . Sparkes , as I . G . ; J . Sudlow , I . P . AI . ; G . RichardsonP . M . ; S . G . ParkerP . M . Treas . ; T . H . Evans ,
, , , P . AL , Sec . ; E . . Morris , VV . Pugh , VV . Warburton , and J . Marsh . Visitors * . Bros . F . K . Stevenson , P . P . G . S . B ., 53 , and VV . Atkinson , 1030 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last regular lodge read and confirmed . Bro . T . H . Evans , P . AL , Sec , addressing the W . AI . in an eloquent speech , referred to thc death of the Duke of Albany , and moved a
resolution embodying votes of condolence to her Majesty the Queen , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany , and the rest of the Royal Family , expressive of sincere sympathy with them in their very painful bereavement , the resolution to be entered on the minutes of the lodge , and copies to be forwarded to thc
Queen , the Prince of Wales , and the Duchess of Albany . The resolution was very feelingly seconded by the LP . AL , Bro . I . Sudlow , and supportedin appropriate terms by the W . AL , Bro . J . Kenworthy , and unanimously carried . A successful ballot was taken for Bro . G . Barber , 1558 , as a joining member , and two candidates were also proposed tor initiation . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed , the lodge was closed .
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UNITED STRENGTH LODGE ( No . 228 ) . — The Fifteen Sections were worked at the Hope Tavern , Stanhope-street , Regent ' s Park , on the 2 nd inst . Bro . las . Kew , Preceptor of the lodge , presided , supported by Bro . Koester , P . M ., as S . W . ; Bro . VV . Al . Dickcson , as J . VV . ; and a numerous gathering of the brethren . The various Sections were excellently worked by the brethren assisting the W . M , Bro . Weist , P . AL , proposed a vote of thanks to
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the VV . M . lor the admirable manner in which the business of the evening had been carried out , which was carried unanimously , and the lodge was closed in due form . The Sections were worked as follows : First Lecture—First Section , Bro . Barling ; Second , Kauffman ; Third , Dickcson , Fourth , Harvey ; Fifth , Ellwood ; Sixth and Seventh ,
Koester . Second Lecture—First Section , Bro . Giddini ;; Second , Koester ; Third , Kew ; Fourth , Paul ; and Fifih , Weist . Third Lecture—First Section , Bro . Gilby ; Second , Finch ; and Third , Hemming . Brethren in search of Alasonic knowledge are invited to attend this lodge of instruction on Wednesday evenings .
BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Wednesday , 9 th inst ., at the Victoria Hotel , 25 , Charterhouse-street , when there were present Bros . Cross , W . AL ; Field , S . VV . ; Chretien , J . VV . ; Turner , J . D . ; Salter , I . G . ; Frost , P . AL , Preceptor , I . P . M . ; and Batty . Sec . The W . AL rehearsed the
ceremony of the First Degree . Bro . Frost worked the First and Second Sections of the First Degree . A vote of thanks to be recorded on the minutes was passed to Bro . Cross for this his first working of the ceremony . Bro . Cross is one of the most earnest and constant attendants of this lodge . Bro . Field , P . AI . of the mother lodge , was unanimously elected W . AI . for the next meeting .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — At the meeting held on Thursday the 3 rd inst ., there were present Bros . Fowles , W . AL ; G . Coleman , S . VV . ; Delarue , J . W . ; Frank Gulliford , S . D . ; H . Dickenson , j . D . ; J . Figgiss , LG . ; VV . H . Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec ; VV . H . Gulliford , LP . AL 1614 ; VV . Honeyball , W . AL 16 S 1 ; J . Robinson , R . E . Cursons ,
G . H . Reynolds , Shannon , Corby , Stroud , J . Napper , VV . C . Smith , Lewis , and Snow . The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Fowles worked the Second Section of this lecture . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree and
the VV . M . rehearsed the Sublime Degree of AI . AL , Bro . Curson candidate . Lodge was resumed to the Second and then to the First Degree . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the Second Section of this Lecture . Bro . VV . Honeyball , VV . M . 16 S 1 ; Snow , 1614 ; and R . E . Cursons , 1 CS 1 , were unanimously elected joining members . Uro . G . Coleman , S . W ., was elected W . AI . for the ensuing
week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Fowles said that he was sure thc brethren who had met that night would not like to separate without recording on thc minutes of that lodge ot instruction their heartfelt regtet for thc loss the nation and the Craft had sustained by thc unexpected death of H . R . H . thc Duke of Albany , a young
man of such great promise , and from whom thc nation had a right to expect so much . He therefore moved a vote of regret and condolence , to be entered on the minutes . This was seconded by Bro . W . 11 . Gulliford , I . P . M . 1 C 14 , who rcmaikcd that it was but a proper token of sorrow for thc death of a good man and brother . Lodge was then closed .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — At thc meeting held on the 2 nd inst ., at Bro . Sims ' s , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , there were present Bros . Edgley , W . AL ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Sims , S . VV . ; Eidmans , J . W . ; Paton , Sec ; Sutton , Rowlands , Baker , Spencer , Hampton , Alackie , Gardner , and Lecquirc . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the
previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked thc Second Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Th- ! ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Mackie acting as candidate . 'The Preceptor worked the Third Section of the Lecture . Thc questions leading to the Second Degree were put to and answered by Bro . Alackie . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree ,
and thc Preceptor worked the rirst Section of thc Lecture , assisted b y thc VV . AI . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . _ The VV . AI . rose for the first time . Bro . Rowlands was admitted a joining member . The W . AI . rose for the second time . Bro . Sims , S . VV ., was elected VV . M . for thc ensuing meeting , and was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Thu W . AL rose for the third time . Cordial
votes of thanks , the same to be entered on the minutes , were accorded to the VV . M . for the able manner hc had discharged thc duties of the chair , and to Bro . Paton , Secretary , for his present to the lodge of a handsome velvet cushion . Nothing further offering for thc good of Alasonry , the lodge was closed in due form according to ancient custom in perfect peace and harmony .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on the ist inst ., when the worthy Preceptor , Bro . E . A . Francis , as W . AL , was supported by the following : Bros . Thos . Poore , P . AL , Sic , as LP . AL ; F . Wootton , S . W . ; H . Hooper , J . VV . ; S . Richardson , S . D . ; H . Baldwin , J . D . ; O . C Banks , I . G . ; C . H . Phillips , Treas . ; H . Al . Williams , Sec ; G . VV . Knight ,
H . J . Wicks , VV . E . Farrington , VV . M . 1949 ; J . Al . Buckley , H . Durham , R . Poore , J ames Warren , and J . H . Hudepohl . Lodge was opened in due form , and the Secretary read thc minutes of the previous meeting , which were unanimously confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Knight , as candidate for raising , gave proofs of his proficiency in this degree by answering the usual
questions most perfectly . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was most solemnly rendered by the W . AL to the satisfaction and profit of the bicthren . Lodge was regularly closed to the First Degree , and Bro . G . C . Banks was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . fhe brethren afterwards assembled for the
monthlmeety ing of the very successful Benevolent Association in connection with this lodge of instruction . Two ballots of £ 5 5 s . each were taken by Mr . H . C . Archer and Mrs . Hooper , the amounts making a total of £ 189 forwarded to the three great Masonic institutions in 12 months .
At the weekly meeting held on thc Sth inst ., Bro . G . C . Banks , as W . M ., was supported by Bras . F . Wootton , S . W . ; H . Hooper , J . VV . ; C H . Phillips , Treas . ; H . Alaunder Williams , Sec . ; W . T . H . Mayer , S . D . ; S . Richardson , J . D . ; G . P . Langley , LG . ; G . W . Knight , Joseph Letchford , R . Poore , and G . Alonk . Lodge was opened in due form , and the Secretary read
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the minutes of the previous meeting , which were duly confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed by the VV . M ., with Bro . Letchford as candidate . Bro . Richardson gave the charge of the degree . Bro . F . Wooton was elected W . M . for the ensuing fortnight , and the lodge adjourned in perfect harmony and brotherly love .
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LION AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . — 1 hc April meeting of the above chapter was held on Wednesday last , at thc City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , when there were present Comps . C . B . Cheese , '/ ,. ; T . £ oh ' , ^ J * ., U Birdseye , F . Z ., J . ; VV . Medwin , S . N . ; C . Arkell , P . / ., S . E . ; J . Taylor , ist Asst . ; H . Hughes , 2 nd Asst . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z . ; George Kenninjr , P . Z ., Treas . ; T . S . Holland , Dr . VV . A . Dingle , G . S ! Bidley , John Kent , J . Archer , and lohn Gibbs .
I he minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Robert Rowell , 19 S , was balloted for and unanimously elected , and Bro . H . Stevenson was exalted . In consequence of the lamented death of Comp . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , G . J . of thc Order , the companions appeared in Masonic mourning . Thc companions afterwards dined together , the usoal toasts being ably proposed and cordially rcsoonded to .
WEST KENT CHAPTER ( No . 1297 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , on the 5 th inst ., which date was altered from the 12 th on account of Easter Holidays . Present : Comps . R . H . Crowden , Z . ; VV . Lake , II . ; H . Fullwood , J . ; J . C . Woodrow , Scribe E . ; T . Perrin , Scribe N . ; Watson Osman , P . S . ; James Crowden , ist Asst . Soj . ; VV .
Lavinirton , 2 nd Asst . S . ; Dr . Barley , Org . ; Finch , Harding , Pound , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee showing a satisfactory state of the finances was received and adopted . The Al . E . Z . in very feeling and appropriate terms alluded to the great loss Alasonry had sustained in
the death of the Grand J ., thc Duke of Albany , and concluded by moving that a letter of condolence be sent from thc West Kent Chapter to the ALE . G . Z . through the Grand Scribe E ., Col . Shadwell IL Gierke . Bro . W . G . Atkins , P . M . 857 , was then balloted for and elected . The ceremony of installing thc Three Principals , Comps . Lake , Fullwood and Perrin , was then very ably performed
by Comp . Crowden . Thc Al . E . Z , Comp . Lake , then invested the officers as follows : Comps . J . C . Woodrow , Scribe E . ; VV . Osman , S . N . ; James Crowden , Prin . Soj . ; VV . L . Lavington , ist Asst . Soj . ; Finch , 2 nd Asst . S . ; J . C . Crowden , P . Z ,, Treas . ; and Church , Janitor . Notice of motion was given to alter the dates of meeting to the second Saturday in thc months of May ( installation meeting ) , October ,
December , and February . The retiring ALE . / , was then presented with a handsome Past Principal ' s jewel , and Comp . I - akc in making the presentation in the name of thc chapter referred to the invaluable services of Comp . Crowden as founder and Al . E . Z . for two successive years . The ceremonies had all been performed in a faultless manner , and thc chapter owed its success mainly to the painstaking efforts of the first Al . E . Z .
Comp . Crowden thanked thc companions for their exp ressions of goodwill and for thc handsome jewel that had been presented to him , and trusted still to render all the hel p in his power to forward the interests of the chapter . 'The companions then sat down to a banquet , when the usual loyal and other toasts were proposed , that of " The Queen and Royal Arch Alasonry" being drunk in solemn silence , in respect to the memory of the late Grand L . II . R . IL thc Duke of Albany . J '
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DRIFFIELD . —Drifelt Lodge ( No . 291 ) , —The installation of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Bro . Chadwick , the I . P . M . In the absence of Bro . Al . AI . Reynard , thc W . AL , took lhe chair , and opened the lodge in accordance with ancient formalities , after which the chair was assumed by W . Bro . Walter Reynolds , P . AL 12 , P . G . D . C . of Kngland , the Installing Alaster , and Uro . John Dunn , who has discharged the
duties of the Senior Warden ' s chair during the past year with exemplary zeal was presented as the VV . AI . elect and was duly installed , VV . Bros . J . R . Ansdcll , VV . M . 1 S 2 . P . P . G . S . B . Lincolnshire ; IC . Bryan , VV . AI . 2 S 1 , P . G . I O and A . P . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . N . and E * . Yorkshire , assisting . The newly-ir . stalled Master having been saluted with honours invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Al . AI . Reynard . LP . AL :
James Elgey , S . VV .. Treas . ; Jas . Scott Wilson , J . W . ; S . Chadwick , Chap . ; Henry Holgreavcs , AI . O . ; John T . Kirby , S . O . ; Geo . S . Highmoor , J . O . and D . C ; Walter Highmoor , Sec . and Reg . of Alks . ; Robinson , S . D . ; Hy . Watson , J . D . ; T . Bowman , LG . ; and G . II . Potts , Tyler and Stwd . A vote of condolence was passed on the motion of Bro . George S . Hi ghmoor to her Alajesty and H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany .
After lodge was closed the customary toasts received full justice , that of "The Newly-Installed Alaster " being more especially heartily given and responded to . Bros . A . P . Wilson and Bryan acknowledged the toast of " The Prov . Grand Officers , " Bro . Reynolds "The Installing * Alaster , " Bros . Smith , Hind , and others " The Visitors , " and Bro . J . Scott Wilson "Thc Officers . " Bro . Ansell acted throughout as , and proved himself a most excellent D . C . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very enjoyable meeting to a termination .
HoLLowAv ' a OINTMENT AND PIM . II . —Ever useful . The afflicted by Illness should look their diseases fully in thc face , nnd at once seek a remedy for them . A short search will convince the most sceptical that these noble medicaments have afforded case , comfort . and oftentimes complete recovery to the most tortured sufferers . The Ointment will cure all descriptions of sores , wounds , bad legs . rheumatism
sprains , eruptions , erysipelas , , gout , and skin allections . The Pi . ls never fail in correcting and strengthening the stomach , and in restoring a deranged liver to a whole , omc condition , in rousing torpid kidneys to increase their secretion , and in re-establishing the natural health y activity of the bowels . I lollowav ' s are the remedies for complaints of all classes of society . — [ ADVT . ] '
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shire ; T . J . Barnett , P . M . 526 , P . P . G . S . of Works Staffordshire ; John Bodenham , P . AI . 726 , P . P . G . Treas . Staffordshire ; J . l acobs , P . M . 4 S 2 , P . P . G . Reg . Staffordshire ; F . Derry , P . M . 4 S 2 , P . P . G . J . W . Staffordshire ; J . Bcveridge Spence , P . P . G . W . Surrey ; James Smart , P . M . 420 , P . P . G . Org . N . Wales and Salop ; J . F . Pepper , P . M . 482 P . P . G . D . C . Staffordshire ; G . M . Waring , P . M . 347 ,
, P . P . G . D . C Staffordshire ; J . H . Parkes , P . M . 4 S 2 , Prov . G . J VV . Staffordshire ; Chas . Round , P . AL 347 , P . P . G . S . of Works Staffordshire ; Mathias Barker , P . M . 1792 , P . P . G . J . W . Staffordshire ; J . J . Turner , P . M . 473 , P . P . G . W . Warwickshire ; and many other Masters , Past Alasters , Wardens , and brethren of neighbouring lodges . The minutes of the previous lodge having been read and
confirmed , the retiring W . AL vacated the chair , which was taken by W . Bro . Frank Jam-is , senior Past Master of the lodge , who conducted the ceremony of installing Bro . Jas . Williams into the chair of the lodge in his usual faultless manner in the presence of a Board of Installed Masters numbering 45 . The newly-installed W . M ., after having invested his I . P . M ., appointed the following brethren to
office : Bros . E . S . Hildick , S . W . ; C C . Cox , | . W . ; Rev . Jas . Downes , P . AL , Chap . ; Joseph Howes Smith , P . M ., Treas . ; John Wood , AI . D ., Sec ; G . D . Laing , S . D . ; Frank H . Taylor , J . D . ; T . Mount Humphries , P . AL , D . C ; F . E . F . Bailey , LG . ; W . A . Goold , Org . ; Sydney B . Wheway and VV . Hebblethwaite , Stwds . ; Thomas Nickols , Ty ler ; and William Davis ,
Asst . Tyler , the ancient lyler , Bro . Ihomas Nickols , now in his eighty sixth year , being invested for the thirtyseventh time with the collar and jewel of his office . The report of the Audit Committee , showing a balance of £ 78 6 s . 7 < 1 . in favour of the lodge , with an amount of arrears due from members of £ 4 4 s . only , was unanimously accepted . VV . Bro . Frank James referred in a most
appropriate and feeling manner to thc much lamented death of his Royal Highness the Duke of Albany , K . C , Prov . G . Master cf Oxfordshire , and proposed that a vote of condolence and sympathy should be forwarded to the proper quarter , which was supported by W . Bro . Col . Gough , D . P . G . AL , and unanimously adopted . Several apologies for non-attendance and " Hearty good
wishes" having been tendered , the lodge was closed in the usual form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where , altera most sumptuous repast , thc loyal toasts followed from the chair , also the usual toasts incidental to the installation festival , thc entire proceedings being most enjoyable , and materially contributed to by Bro . Bicklcy ' s delightful glee party . - ^—^~ - ELLAND . —Saville Lodge ( No . 1231 ) . —This
lodge met on the 3 rd inst ., there being present Bros . L . Saville , W . M . ; Farnell , S . W . ; Emsley , J . W . ; Garsed , S . D . ; Dyson , j . D . ; and Hoyle , I . G . After thc confirmation of thc minutes Bros . Rhodes and Buckland were passed to thc Degree of Fellow Craft . It was then resolved that a vote of condolence and sympathy be conveyed
to her Alajesty the Queen , and also to H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany on their sad bereavement in the death of thc Duke of Albany . This was placed in thc hands of Bro . Whalley , ALU ., to forward through the private secretaries to their proper destination , he having to be present at thc obsequies of the late Prince at Windsor . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
HEXHAM . —Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 1557 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . Thomas Ellis , VV .. VI . ; Shield , S . VV . ; Spence . J . VV . ; Turner , P . AL , Treas . ; Robinson , i'hap . ; Fisher , Sec ; Harrison , S . D . ; Dr . Stewart , I . G . ; Camidge , Org . ; and a large attendance of brethren , when Bro . George B . Fcnwick , B . A ., was duly
initiated into Freemasonry by the VV . AI . most impressively and ably , the ceremony and lodge being admirably worked by every officer in his order under the W . AL The VV . M . moved "That the W . AL , officers and brethren desire to offer their heartfelt and sincere condolence to her . Most Gracious Majesty thc Queen in thc Joss she has recently sustained in thc lamented death of his Royal Highness the
Duke of Albany ; also to his Royal Highness the Alost Worshipful thc Grand Alaster upon his recent bereavement in the death of his youngest brother , R . VV . Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany ; and this same be recorded in the minutes of the lodge and forwarded to H . R . H . the Most Worshipful thc Grand Alaster . " Thc above was unanimously adopted , when thc lodge was closed in love and
unity . ——• LYMM . —Earl of Chester Lodge ( No . 1565 ) . —A regular meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Churchgreen , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Kenworthy , W . AL ; J . Lewis , S . W . ; VV . Bradford , J . W . j W . tfooper , S . D . ; G . Fairhurst , J . D . ; A . C . Sparkes , as I . G . ; J . Sudlow , I . P . AI . ; G . RichardsonP . M . ; S . G . ParkerP . M . Treas . ; T . H . Evans ,
, , , P . AL , Sec . ; E . . Morris , VV . Pugh , VV . Warburton , and J . Marsh . Visitors * . Bros . F . K . Stevenson , P . P . G . S . B ., 53 , and VV . Atkinson , 1030 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last regular lodge read and confirmed . Bro . T . H . Evans , P . AL , Sec , addressing the W . AI . in an eloquent speech , referred to thc death of the Duke of Albany , and moved a
resolution embodying votes of condolence to her Majesty the Queen , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany , and the rest of the Royal Family , expressive of sincere sympathy with them in their very painful bereavement , the resolution to be entered on the minutes of the lodge , and copies to be forwarded to thc
Queen , the Prince of Wales , and the Duchess of Albany . The resolution was very feelingly seconded by the LP . AL , Bro . I . Sudlow , and supportedin appropriate terms by the W . AL , Bro . J . Kenworthy , and unanimously carried . A successful ballot was taken for Bro . G . Barber , 1558 , as a joining member , and two candidates were also proposed tor initiation . " Hearty good wishes " having been expressed , the lodge was closed .
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UNITED STRENGTH LODGE ( No . 228 ) . — The Fifteen Sections were worked at the Hope Tavern , Stanhope-street , Regent ' s Park , on the 2 nd inst . Bro . las . Kew , Preceptor of the lodge , presided , supported by Bro . Koester , P . M ., as S . W . ; Bro . VV . Al . Dickcson , as J . VV . ; and a numerous gathering of the brethren . The various Sections were excellently worked by the brethren assisting the W . M , Bro . Weist , P . AL , proposed a vote of thanks to
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the VV . M . lor the admirable manner in which the business of the evening had been carried out , which was carried unanimously , and the lodge was closed in due form . The Sections were worked as follows : First Lecture—First Section , Bro . Barling ; Second , Kauffman ; Third , Dickcson , Fourth , Harvey ; Fifth , Ellwood ; Sixth and Seventh ,
Koester . Second Lecture—First Section , Bro . Giddini ;; Second , Koester ; Third , Kew ; Fourth , Paul ; and Fifih , Weist . Third Lecture—First Section , Bro . Gilby ; Second , Finch ; and Third , Hemming . Brethren in search of Alasonic knowledge are invited to attend this lodge of instruction on Wednesday evenings .
BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Wednesday , 9 th inst ., at the Victoria Hotel , 25 , Charterhouse-street , when there were present Bros . Cross , W . AL ; Field , S . VV . ; Chretien , J . VV . ; Turner , J . D . ; Salter , I . G . ; Frost , P . AL , Preceptor , I . P . M . ; and Batty . Sec . The W . AL rehearsed the
ceremony of the First Degree . Bro . Frost worked the First and Second Sections of the First Degree . A vote of thanks to be recorded on the minutes was passed to Bro . Cross for this his first working of the ceremony . Bro . Cross is one of the most earnest and constant attendants of this lodge . Bro . Field , P . AI . of the mother lodge , was unanimously elected W . AI . for the next meeting .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — At the meeting held on Thursday the 3 rd inst ., there were present Bros . Fowles , W . AL ; G . Coleman , S . VV . ; Delarue , J . W . ; Frank Gulliford , S . D . ; H . Dickenson , j . D . ; J . Figgiss , LG . ; VV . H . Richardson , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec ; VV . H . Gulliford , LP . AL 1614 ; VV . Honeyball , W . AL 16 S 1 ; J . Robinson , R . E . Cursons ,
G . H . Reynolds , Shannon , Corby , Stroud , J . Napper , VV . C . Smith , Lewis , and Snow . The lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Fowles worked the Second Section of this lecture . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree and
the VV . M . rehearsed the Sublime Degree of AI . AL , Bro . Curson candidate . Lodge was resumed to the Second and then to the First Degree . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the Second Section of this Lecture . Bro . VV . Honeyball , VV . M . 16 S 1 ; Snow , 1614 ; and R . E . Cursons , 1 CS 1 , were unanimously elected joining members . Uro . G . Coleman , S . W ., was elected W . AI . for the ensuing
week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Fowles said that he was sure thc brethren who had met that night would not like to separate without recording on thc minutes of that lodge ot instruction their heartfelt regtet for thc loss the nation and the Craft had sustained by thc unexpected death of H . R . H . thc Duke of Albany , a young
man of such great promise , and from whom thc nation had a right to expect so much . He therefore moved a vote of regret and condolence , to be entered on the minutes . This was seconded by Bro . W . 11 . Gulliford , I . P . M . 1 C 14 , who rcmaikcd that it was but a proper token of sorrow for thc death of a good man and brother . Lodge was then closed .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — At thc meeting held on the 2 nd inst ., at Bro . Sims ' s , Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , there were present Bros . Edgley , W . AL ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Sims , S . VV . ; Eidmans , J . W . ; Paton , Sec ; Sutton , Rowlands , Baker , Spencer , Hampton , Alackie , Gardner , and Lecquirc . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the
previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked thc Second Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Th- ! ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Mackie acting as candidate . 'The Preceptor worked the Third Section of the Lecture . Thc questions leading to the Second Degree were put to and answered by Bro . Alackie . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree ,
and thc Preceptor worked the rirst Section of thc Lecture , assisted b y thc VV . AI . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . _ The VV . AI . rose for the first time . Bro . Rowlands was admitted a joining member . The W . AI . rose for the second time . Bro . Sims , S . VV ., was elected VV . M . for thc ensuing meeting , and was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Thu W . AL rose for the third time . Cordial
votes of thanks , the same to be entered on the minutes , were accorded to the VV . M . for the able manner hc had discharged thc duties of the chair , and to Bro . Paton , Secretary , for his present to the lodge of a handsome velvet cushion . Nothing further offering for thc good of Alasonry , the lodge was closed in due form according to ancient custom in perfect peace and harmony .
BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on the ist inst ., when the worthy Preceptor , Bro . E . A . Francis , as W . AL , was supported by the following : Bros . Thos . Poore , P . AL , Sic , as LP . AL ; F . Wootton , S . W . ; H . Hooper , J . VV . ; S . Richardson , S . D . ; H . Baldwin , J . D . ; O . C Banks , I . G . ; C . H . Phillips , Treas . ; H . Al . Williams , Sec ; G . VV . Knight ,
H . J . Wicks , VV . E . Farrington , VV . M . 1949 ; J . Al . Buckley , H . Durham , R . Poore , J ames Warren , and J . H . Hudepohl . Lodge was opened in due form , and the Secretary read thc minutes of the previous meeting , which were unanimously confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Knight , as candidate for raising , gave proofs of his proficiency in this degree by answering the usual
questions most perfectly . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was most solemnly rendered by the W . AL to the satisfaction and profit of the bicthren . Lodge was regularly closed to the First Degree , and Bro . G . C . Banks was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . fhe brethren afterwards assembled for the
monthlmeety ing of the very successful Benevolent Association in connection with this lodge of instruction . Two ballots of £ 5 5 s . each were taken by Mr . H . C . Archer and Mrs . Hooper , the amounts making a total of £ 189 forwarded to the three great Masonic institutions in 12 months .
At the weekly meeting held on thc Sth inst ., Bro . G . C . Banks , as W . M ., was supported by Bras . F . Wootton , S . W . ; H . Hooper , J . VV . ; C H . Phillips , Treas . ; H . Alaunder Williams , Sec . ; W . T . H . Mayer , S . D . ; S . Richardson , J . D . ; G . P . Langley , LG . ; G . W . Knight , Joseph Letchford , R . Poore , and G . Alonk . Lodge was opened in due form , and the Secretary read
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the minutes of the previous meeting , which were duly confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed by the VV . M ., with Bro . Letchford as candidate . Bro . Richardson gave the charge of the degree . Bro . F . Wooton was elected W . M . for the ensuing fortnight , and the lodge adjourned in perfect harmony and brotherly love .
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LION AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . — 1 hc April meeting of the above chapter was held on Wednesday last , at thc City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , when there were present Comps . C . B . Cheese , '/ ,. ; T . £ oh ' , ^ J * ., U Birdseye , F . Z ., J . ; VV . Medwin , S . N . ; C . Arkell , P . / ., S . E . ; J . Taylor , ist Asst . ; H . Hughes , 2 nd Asst . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z . ; George Kenninjr , P . Z ., Treas . ; T . S . Holland , Dr . VV . A . Dingle , G . S ! Bidley , John Kent , J . Archer , and lohn Gibbs .
I he minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Robert Rowell , 19 S , was balloted for and unanimously elected , and Bro . H . Stevenson was exalted . In consequence of the lamented death of Comp . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , G . J . of thc Order , the companions appeared in Masonic mourning . Thc companions afterwards dined together , the usoal toasts being ably proposed and cordially rcsoonded to .
WEST KENT CHAPTER ( No . 1297 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , on the 5 th inst ., which date was altered from the 12 th on account of Easter Holidays . Present : Comps . R . H . Crowden , Z . ; VV . Lake , II . ; H . Fullwood , J . ; J . C . Woodrow , Scribe E . ; T . Perrin , Scribe N . ; Watson Osman , P . S . ; James Crowden , ist Asst . Soj . ; VV .
Lavinirton , 2 nd Asst . S . ; Dr . Barley , Org . ; Finch , Harding , Pound , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee showing a satisfactory state of the finances was received and adopted . The Al . E . Z . in very feeling and appropriate terms alluded to the great loss Alasonry had sustained in
the death of the Grand J ., thc Duke of Albany , and concluded by moving that a letter of condolence be sent from thc West Kent Chapter to the ALE . G . Z . through the Grand Scribe E ., Col . Shadwell IL Gierke . Bro . W . G . Atkins , P . M . 857 , was then balloted for and elected . The ceremony of installing thc Three Principals , Comps . Lake , Fullwood and Perrin , was then very ably performed
by Comp . Crowden . Thc Al . E . Z , Comp . Lake , then invested the officers as follows : Comps . J . C . Woodrow , Scribe E . ; VV . Osman , S . N . ; James Crowden , Prin . Soj . ; VV . L . Lavington , ist Asst . Soj . ; Finch , 2 nd Asst . S . ; J . C . Crowden , P . Z ,, Treas . ; and Church , Janitor . Notice of motion was given to alter the dates of meeting to the second Saturday in thc months of May ( installation meeting ) , October ,
December , and February . The retiring ALE . / , was then presented with a handsome Past Principal ' s jewel , and Comp . I - akc in making the presentation in the name of thc chapter referred to the invaluable services of Comp . Crowden as founder and Al . E . Z . for two successive years . The ceremonies had all been performed in a faultless manner , and thc chapter owed its success mainly to the painstaking efforts of the first Al . E . Z .
Comp . Crowden thanked thc companions for their exp ressions of goodwill and for thc handsome jewel that had been presented to him , and trusted still to render all the hel p in his power to forward the interests of the chapter . 'The companions then sat down to a banquet , when the usual loyal and other toasts were proposed , that of " The Queen and Royal Arch Alasonry" being drunk in solemn silence , in respect to the memory of the late Grand L . II . R . IL thc Duke of Albany . J '
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DRIFFIELD . —Drifelt Lodge ( No . 291 ) , —The installation of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Bro . Chadwick , the I . P . M . In the absence of Bro . Al . AI . Reynard , thc W . AL , took lhe chair , and opened the lodge in accordance with ancient formalities , after which the chair was assumed by W . Bro . Walter Reynolds , P . AL 12 , P . G . D . C . of Kngland , the Installing Alaster , and Uro . John Dunn , who has discharged the
duties of the Senior Warden ' s chair during the past year with exemplary zeal was presented as the VV . AI . elect and was duly installed , VV . Bros . J . R . Ansdcll , VV . M . 1 S 2 . P . P . G . S . B . Lincolnshire ; IC . Bryan , VV . AI . 2 S 1 , P . G . I O and A . P . Wilson , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . N . and E * . Yorkshire , assisting . The newly-ir . stalled Master having been saluted with honours invested his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . Al . AI . Reynard . LP . AL :
James Elgey , S . VV .. Treas . ; Jas . Scott Wilson , J . W . ; S . Chadwick , Chap . ; Henry Holgreavcs , AI . O . ; John T . Kirby , S . O . ; Geo . S . Highmoor , J . O . and D . C ; Walter Highmoor , Sec . and Reg . of Alks . ; Robinson , S . D . ; Hy . Watson , J . D . ; T . Bowman , LG . ; and G . II . Potts , Tyler and Stwd . A vote of condolence was passed on the motion of Bro . George S . Hi ghmoor to her Alajesty and H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany .
After lodge was closed the customary toasts received full justice , that of "The Newly-Installed Alaster " being more especially heartily given and responded to . Bros . A . P . Wilson and Bryan acknowledged the toast of " The Prov . Grand Officers , " Bro . Reynolds "The Installing * Alaster , " Bros . Smith , Hind , and others " The Visitors , " and Bro . J . Scott Wilson "Thc Officers . " Bro . Ansell acted throughout as , and proved himself a most excellent D . C . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very enjoyable meeting to a termination .
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