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manners , readiness to undertake work in all parts of th e country , and the jinterest he is well known to take in the Craft , are sure to awaken in the heart of every Freemason . "The Pro . G . M ., the D . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers " was next proposed and duly honoured . In proposing "The Health of thc R . W . P . G . M ., Col . Sir F . Burdett , Bart , " the W . M . spoke of the honour done to the lodtrc bv the oft repeated visits of the R . W . P . G . M .,
and stated that he had received a letter from thc R . W . P . G . M . regretting than an important previous engagement for the day , many miles from Feltham , prevented his being present . 'I'he brethren knew how great and personal an interest the R . W . P . G . M . had in all matters within his province and would regret the unavoidable absence . "The D . P . G . M . and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers " were next proposed , the VV . M . stating he felt some
diffidence in proposing this toast as it had been his good fortune in common with some other members of the Elliot Lodge to be selected by the R . W . P . G . Master for P . G . honours , when the Prov . Grand Lodge was held at Feltham in August last . The I . P . M ., Bro . John Elliott then proposed " * " Thc W . M . " and spoke in high terms of the zeal and ability displayed by Bro . Goodall from the time of his initiation into the lodge to the present proud moment , and
assured the brethren that in Bro . Goodall they would have a W . M . second to none of his predecessors and wished him health and prosperity in his year of office . Bro . Goodall , who is the first initiate of the lodge who has attained to the Master ' s Chair , and has attended every meeting of the lodge from the day he entered it , thanked the I . P . M . most heartily for his kind words and the brethren for their reception of the toast , pledging . himself to be very zealous for thc
honour and reputation of the lodge during the ensuing year , and to endeavour to tread worthily in the steps of the distinguished Masters who had preceded him . "The Initiates" were duly toasted , Bro . Neckolds replying for himself and their newly-made brethren that they felt deeply the impressive ceremony in lodge , and would endeavour to become worthy members of the Order . "The Visitors , " a numerous body , were next proposed , the
VV . M . saying that the Elliott lodge was always glad to welcome members of other lodges at both labour and refreshment . With the toast he specially coupled the name of Bro . H . Cox , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Herts , who congratulated the brethren on the very excellent work done in the lodge by the Installing Master , and in possessing so excellent a VV . M . in Bro . Goodall , who had invested his officers in a st 3 * le which was rarely equalled , and which he had
certainly never seen excelled . He wished the Elliott Lodge as much prosperity in the future as in the past , and jud g ing by the substantial addition to its members by four initiations on that day , he had no doubt the Elliott Lodge would prosper under Bro . Goodall ' s able management . The toast of "The Installing Master , Bro . John Mason , and the Mascnic Institutions " was then proposed , the VV . M . making some very pertinent observations on thc close conbrother and
nection existing between the worthy the Masonic Charities . Bro . Mason ' s icply was a resume of what has been done by thc Three Institutions in time past and an earnest appeal to the assembled brethren to rally round their W . M ., who had offered to represent the lodge as Steward at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in 1 SS 2 . The lodge had done well last year , and he hoped they would do as well again . The I . P . M .,
Bro . John Elliot was then presented with the Past Master ' s jewel " voted to him in October , and , in reply to tbe toast , said that as the welfare of the Elliot Lodge had been dear to him in the past , he should always as P . M . of the lodge have its best interests at heart , and although the jewel was not the first presented to him he should always look upon it with special pride . "The Officers" were next toasted , the VV . M . stating that he felt sure the brethren appointed
to office would be regular and attentive to duty , and give him that support and assistance in lodge which was absolutely necessary to the Master . Thc regular attendance hitherto given by all , and the temporary help often given in lodge by those not in office previously , was an earnest of faithful service to come . He felt sure the members would fully approve his selection . Bro . Bird , who was called on to reply , assured thc VV . M . on behalf , of himself and brother oflicers that they would give him a loyal and hearty
support during the year to come , and tendered their best thanks to him for their appointments and his kind words in proposing the toast , and the assembled brethren for the hearty reception they had accorded it . During the evening Bros . Cantle , Millin , Dillon , Linging , Pillen , and others contributed by songs and recitations to the enjoyment of the brethren . The toast list and menu were very happily adorned with Shakespearean quotations , each toast having its own appropriate motto appended . The Tyler's toast closed a pleasant day . .
INSTRUCTION . DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —At the regular meeting of this prosperous lodge , at the Duke ' s Head , YVhitechapel-road , on thc 4 th inst ., there were present Bros . T . Loane , W . M . ; J . West , S . W . ; Bullwinclc , J . W . ; B . Cundick , P . M ., Preceptor j VV . Musto , P . M ., Sec . j D . Moss , S . D . ; J . Siegenberg , J . D . ; Hopkins ,
I . G . ; Haslip , W . J . Musto , Benabo , Probyn , G . I ' . Dix , Smith , R . Durell Buckle , Hirst , Clayton , VV . J . Mitchell , G . H . Stephens , and others . . . Lodge having been duly opened , the ceremony of initiation was ably rendered by thc VV . M ., Bro . Haslip being candidate . Thc following Sections were worked : the ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd by the W . M ., and the Gth and 7 th by Bro . Stevens , the brethren assisting . Bro . VV . J . Mitchell , of
the mother lodge , 933 , was elected a member , and Uro . J . 'West , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the meeting on the 1 ith inst ., after which thc lodge was closed . Another meeting was held on the nth inst . The following brethren were present : Bros . J . West , VV . M . j G . A . Payne ( W . M . of the mother lodge ) , S . W . j Moss , J . W-J Hopkins , S . D . j Richardson , J . D . j Siegenberg , I . G . j Cohen . Benabo . Mitchell . Chappell , Bullwinclc , Gaskell ,
Levy , Dupree , Musto , jun ., L . Nathan , E . Nathan , M . Isaacs , Webb , Blundick , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . Musto , P . M ., Secretary ; Jones , G . H . Stephens , and others . After due formalities Bro . Benabo was entrusted , and the lodge was opened . Thc ceremony of passing was worked , Bro . Benabo acting as candidate . Bro . J . P . Cohen , P . M ., worked the 4 th , 5 th , Gth , and ? lh Sections of thc Lecture , the brethren assisting . There being four Entered Apprentices in thc lodge they were severally interrogated
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to prepare them for their next degree . Bros . Jones , 749 ; L . Nathan , 205 ; E . Nathan , 205 ; and M . Isaacs , 511 , were admitted members of thc lodge . Bro . Payne was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE . ( No . 1445 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at thc Moorgate Tavern , Moorgate-street , E . G ., on thc 2 nd inst . ' The Fifteen Sections were worked here under the experienced presidency of Bro . T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 , Sc . The W . M . was supported by the following brethren : —Bros . VV . H . Myers , P . M ., Preceptor of the lodge , as S . W . ; VV . Musto , P . M .,
J . W . ; Partridge , S . D . ; J . Robson , J . D . ; G . T . Holdom , I . G . ; Kimbell , Loring , T . Loane , Macdonald , Benabo , Stewart , Richardson , F . C . D . Fenn , Macgregor , Bailey , Laroom , Edwards , C . Smith , J . Smith , Galer , Richmond , G . H . Stephens , and others . After the usual formalities , lodge was opened up , and then resumed for the working of
the lectures , Bros . T . Loane , W . S . 1421 ; B . Stewart , 127 S ; Smith , 933 ; A . Benabo , 212 ; and VV . Richardson , 174 , were unanimously admitted members of the lodge . Votes of thanks were passed to the VV . M . and to the working brethren for the excellent rendering of the sections witnessed that evening , after which the lodge was formally closed .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — At the meeting held at the Cathedral Hotel , St . Paul's Churchyard , E . C , on the 7 th inst ., Bro . Thomas Butt , P . M . 907 , was VV . M ., and was supported by Bros . J . F . Van Raalte , VV . M . 917 , as S . W . ; J . Baker , J . W . ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . j Keeble , I . G . ; Walter , Tyler ; Hiscox , McButt , Field , Laurence , and VV . Pennefather , P . M .,
Preceptor . The lodge having been duly opened and minutes read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Field candidate . Bro . Van Raalte assumed the chair , and opened up the lodge . Bro . Hiscox was interrogated and entrusted , and lodge was advanced . The ceremony of raising was next carefully worked , and a most instructive
evening passed . Some discussion ensued as to the desirability of returning to the old hours of meeting , i . e ., from S till 10 , the alteration to 7 till 9 not being deemed to have worked satisfactorily . Bro . Hiscox was elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting , and lodge was closed . Thc members of this lodge have it in contemplation to work the ceremony of consecration , Bro . J . Terry , Secretary of the Royal Masonic
Benevolent Institution , having a ' ready kindly consented to assist on that occasion . Another meetingof thc above Lodge was held on the 14 th inst . Present : Bros . Hiscox , VV . M . ; Baker , S . W . ; Field , J . W . ; Winsor , Deacon ; Lawrence , I . G . ; Walter , Tyler ; VV . Pennefather , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . F .
Goodenough , Sec ; J . Voting , McButt , C laylor , and G . H . Stephens . The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of passing was worked , Bro . Young acting as candidate . The Preceptor worked thc First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Baker was elected VV . M . for thc ensuing week , and the lodge was closed .
TREDEGAR LODGE ( No . 1625 ) . —Thc last regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , Mile End , E . Bro . A . G . Clements occupied thc chair . Also present Bros . M . C Clark , S . W . ; Hubbert , J . W .,-Hammond , S . D . ; Shinficld , J . D . ; Brittain , I . G . ; T . J . Barnes , P . M . Treas . ; T . Wooding , Preceptor ; 13 . Stewart , Sec . ; Wheatley , Magrath , Moss C . Kendall ,
( W . M . of Mother Lodge ) , Robinson , T . L . Kennett , and others . Lodge having been duly opened thc ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Wheatley being the candidate . Bro . D . Moss worked thc ist 2 nd 3 rd and 4 th Sections of the Lecture assisted by the brethren . Bro . II . C Clark was elected VV . M . for the next lodge meeting , and Bro . Thomas
L . Kennett , 17 G 0 , was elected a member . The room where the brethren of this lodge hold their meetings may be justly described as one of the convenient places we now enjoy on Monday evenings , business commencing at eight o ' clock . LANGTON LODGE ( No . 16 73 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street ,
E . C . Present : Bros . Steingraber , W . M . ; Shaw , S . W . ; Stoddart , J . W . ; Duret , Preceptor j J . D . Langton , Sec j Money , S . D . j Hallowes , J . D . j S . 'I . H . Saunders , I . G . ; Wells , Davidson , Chubb , Barnett , Marshall , Hue , and others . Visitors : Bros . Hunter , Mundy , and others . The ! lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Bue ,
acting as candidate for thc Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was raised to the Degree of M . M . The following brethren were afterwards unanimously elected as members : Bros . E . W . Parkes , Thos . Oliver Harding , T . E . Mundy , Francis Harry Gruggen , Robert Manuel , Fenwick Paget , Howard Smith , Francis G . Bainpfylde , II . Burton Chamberlain , H . Corbin Weld , and VV .
Hunter Johnson . The Secretary stated that the account of the festival showed a profit to thc lodge of £ 2 13 s ., and a letter was read from Bro . Duret , thanking thc lodge for electing him as honorary member . After a " call off " the First and Third Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bro . Duret , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Shaw was then unanimously elected W . M . for thc next meeting , and thc lodge was closed .
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KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —The members of this chapter met on thc 3 rd inst ., at the Horns 'Tavern , when there were present , among others , Comps . T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; II . Higgins , II . ; J . Speedy , J j W . Mann , I . P . Z . ; G . Everett , P . Z . Treas . ; G . Everett , jun ., S . E . ; Webb , S . N . ; Appleton , acting P . S . ; Rcinart , Janitor . Among tbe visitors were Comps .
D . M . Dewar , P . Z . & c . ; VV . Palmer , late 177 ; and Woods , Prudent Brethren . Thc minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bro . T . F . 'Tyler , 1 GS 5 , was duly balloted for and exalted to thc Degree of a R . A . M . Thc ballot was likewise taken on behalf of Comps . Edward Ayling , 173 , and VV . Palmer , late 177 , as joining members , and it proved to . be unanimous in each case .
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Thc chapter having been closed the companions adjourned to the banquet . After thc removal of the cloth , the usual ^ routine of toasts followed . " The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by the I . P . Z ., and having been duly honoured Comp . Walls replied . The toast of "The Exaltee" followed , and drew in response from Comp . Tyler a most excellent speech . In the course of his
remarks he expressed himself highly impressed with the ceremony of exaltation . From the manner in which the whole thing had been carried out he felt convinced that thc officers of the chapter must have devoted a great deal of time and study in mastering the intricacies of the Degree , and if they would allow him to say so , they were all to be commended upon the way the work had been performed . "The Visitors" came next in order , and this
toast was acknowledged by Comps . Dewar and Woods . In their respective speeches they each expressed themselves delighted with their visit to the chapter , and passed some flattering encomiums upon its working . " The Second and Third Principals " followed , and was highly responded to by Comps . Higgins and Speedy . The toasts of " The Past Principals , " acknowledged by Comps . Mann and Everett , and " The Officers , " responded to by Comp . Everett , jun ., Webb an ' dAppleton brought the proceedings to a conclusion .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . — A convocation of this chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 3 rd inst . Those present included : Comps . VV . J . Ferguson , M . E . Z . ; VV . M . Stiles , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; C . VV . Hudson , J ., II . elect ; H . Stiles , E ., J . elect ; T . J . Hyland , VV . Cooke , VV . Sides , Augustus Holt , J . G . Humphreys , T . C EdmondsE . H .
, Deller , J . W . Gilhs , F . Willis , W . Brown Kidder , and E . E . Brown Kidder . The minutes of thc previous convocation were confirmed , and the installation of the Principals was proceeded with , Comp . James Terry , P . Z ., who consecrated the chapter , officiating as Installing Officer . Comps . VV . M . Stiles , C . W . Hudson , and H . Stiles were respectively installed in thc chairs of '/ .., IL , and J . After
the companions had been re-admitted , thc appointment and investiture of officers took place . Comp . J . Willing , jun ., was re-invested as Treas . ; Comp . T . J . Hyland was invested S . E . ; Comps . VV . Cook , S . N . ; W . Side , P . S . ; T . C . Edmonds , ist Asst . S . ; Augustus Holt , 2 nd Asst . S . ; J . 0 . Humphreys , D . C ; J . VV . Sillis , W . S . ; and G . II . Deller , Asst . S . The report of the Audit Committee
was received and ordered to be printed . Four brethren were balloted for and approved , and two of them were exalted , the very interesting ceremony being worked most efficiently by the newly-installed Principals . A P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Ferguson , whose discharge of his duties as M . E . Z . last year were eulogised with the most cordial approval of the companions by his successor
in the principal chair . Comp . Ferguson replied , and expressed a hope that Comp . VV . M . Stiles would find his duties as M . E . Z . as agreeable and pleasing as he had . A vote of thanks to Comp . James 'Terry , who has installed the whole of thc principal officers each year since the consecration of the chapter , was ordered to bc recorded on the minutes .
Some routine business was transacted , and thc chapter being duly closed , the companions adjourned to the banquet . Thc usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were proposed and honoured ; that of "The New M . E . Z . " being most enthusiastically received . It may bc stated that the banquet , which was served under the personal direction of Bro . Clemow , the obliging proprietor of the hotel , gave the utmost possible satisfaction .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Chapter ( No . 130)—The installation of officers in this chapter took place last week at the Masonic Hall , when Comp . C . A . Dyer , P . Z ., undertook the duty , and the following were passed to the respective chairs : M . E . Comp . Robert Sharpe , Z . ; M . E . Comp . T . P . Payne , II . ; E . Comp . VV . Waters , J . ; E . Comp . R . S . Pearce , Treas . ; M . E . Comp . J . R . Weston , S . E . ; Comp . Sydney Myer , S . N . ; E . Comp .
H . P . Aslatt , P . S . ; Comps . T . Lashmore , P . M ., and C . VV . Bemister , Assist . P . S . 's ; and Comp . Biggs , Janitor . Votes of thanks were accorded to the retiring M . E . Z ., Comp . G . M . Passenger , jun ., and other officers , and an exaltation took place before thc close of the chapter , the ceremonies of which were efficiently performed by thc new officers , Comp . James Cole , in the absence of the P . S ., taking his position .
WARRINGTON . — Elias Ashmole Chapter ( No . 148 ) . —The regular bi-monthly meeting of this chapter was held on Monday last , at the rooms in Sankeystrcet . 'The Principals , Comps . James Jackson , VV . II . Robinson , and J . Rymer Young , occupied the chairs of their respective offices , and were supported by Comps . John Bowes , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . ; D . W . Finney , P . Z .,
P . P . G . P . S . ; P . J . Edelsten , P . Z ., M . E . Z . 1250 ; Brierley , P . Z . j J . Paul Rylands , S . E ., F . S . A . ; Charles Skinner , P . S . ; VV . Robinson , Asst . S . ; John Harding Asst . S . ; W . Barlow , Dr . Young , Robt . Heaton , Edward Greenall , and others . Thechapter havingbo . cn opencd . the minutes were rcadand confirmed . Bro . Evans , P . M . of the Earl of Chester Lodge ,
Lvmm , was unanimously elected at the last convocation , and being now in attendance he was admitted , with due caution , and exalted to the Supreme Degree , by the M . E . Z . We were much pleased with the quiet , dignified demeanour of the P . S . which added much to thc beauty of this delightful ceremony . The M . E . Z . having to leave the chapter , his place was taken by the senior P . Z ., E . Comp . Bowes . The lectures were given from the respective
chairs , and wc never remember hearing them delivered with better effect . 'The history , symbols , and mysteries became a reality , and well did thc Principals earn the congratulations they received at thc close . Bro . Dr . A . Mackic was proposed as a candidate for exaltation , and Comp . VV . Robinson gave notice of motion to the effect that it be a rule that all companions attend the chapter in evening dress . There being no further business the chap ter was closed .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Peace Chapter ( No . 359 ) - —Thc installation . took place in this chapter last week , M . E . Comp . C . A . Dyer being the installing officer . The following were appointed : •—M . E . Comp . Geo . J . Tilling , Z . j M . E . Comp . II . Dusautoy , IL , * E . Comp . G . Cross , J . j M . E . Comp . VV . Bowyer , S . E . j Comp . VV . Berry , S . N . ; M . E . Comp . J . R . Weston , Treas . j Comp . D . 0 .
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manners , readiness to undertake work in all parts of th e country , and the jinterest he is well known to take in the Craft , are sure to awaken in the heart of every Freemason . "The Pro . G . M ., the D . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers " was next proposed and duly honoured . In proposing "The Health of thc R . W . P . G . M ., Col . Sir F . Burdett , Bart , " the W . M . spoke of the honour done to the lodtrc bv the oft repeated visits of the R . W . P . G . M .,
and stated that he had received a letter from thc R . W . P . G . M . regretting than an important previous engagement for the day , many miles from Feltham , prevented his being present . 'I'he brethren knew how great and personal an interest the R . W . P . G . M . had in all matters within his province and would regret the unavoidable absence . "The D . P . G . M . and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers " were next proposed , the VV . M . stating he felt some
diffidence in proposing this toast as it had been his good fortune in common with some other members of the Elliot Lodge to be selected by the R . W . P . G . Master for P . G . honours , when the Prov . Grand Lodge was held at Feltham in August last . The I . P . M ., Bro . John Elliott then proposed " * " Thc W . M . " and spoke in high terms of the zeal and ability displayed by Bro . Goodall from the time of his initiation into the lodge to the present proud moment , and
assured the brethren that in Bro . Goodall they would have a W . M . second to none of his predecessors and wished him health and prosperity in his year of office . Bro . Goodall , who is the first initiate of the lodge who has attained to the Master ' s Chair , and has attended every meeting of the lodge from the day he entered it , thanked the I . P . M . most heartily for his kind words and the brethren for their reception of the toast , pledging . himself to be very zealous for thc
honour and reputation of the lodge during the ensuing year , and to endeavour to tread worthily in the steps of the distinguished Masters who had preceded him . "The Initiates" were duly toasted , Bro . Neckolds replying for himself and their newly-made brethren that they felt deeply the impressive ceremony in lodge , and would endeavour to become worthy members of the Order . "The Visitors , " a numerous body , were next proposed , the
VV . M . saying that the Elliott lodge was always glad to welcome members of other lodges at both labour and refreshment . With the toast he specially coupled the name of Bro . H . Cox , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Herts , who congratulated the brethren on the very excellent work done in the lodge by the Installing Master , and in possessing so excellent a VV . M . in Bro . Goodall , who had invested his officers in a st 3 * le which was rarely equalled , and which he had
certainly never seen excelled . He wished the Elliott Lodge as much prosperity in the future as in the past , and jud g ing by the substantial addition to its members by four initiations on that day , he had no doubt the Elliott Lodge would prosper under Bro . Goodall ' s able management . The toast of "The Installing Master , Bro . John Mason , and the Mascnic Institutions " was then proposed , the VV . M . making some very pertinent observations on thc close conbrother and
nection existing between the worthy the Masonic Charities . Bro . Mason ' s icply was a resume of what has been done by thc Three Institutions in time past and an earnest appeal to the assembled brethren to rally round their W . M ., who had offered to represent the lodge as Steward at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in 1 SS 2 . The lodge had done well last year , and he hoped they would do as well again . The I . P . M .,
Bro . John Elliot was then presented with the Past Master ' s jewel " voted to him in October , and , in reply to tbe toast , said that as the welfare of the Elliot Lodge had been dear to him in the past , he should always as P . M . of the lodge have its best interests at heart , and although the jewel was not the first presented to him he should always look upon it with special pride . "The Officers" were next toasted , the VV . M . stating that he felt sure the brethren appointed
to office would be regular and attentive to duty , and give him that support and assistance in lodge which was absolutely necessary to the Master . Thc regular attendance hitherto given by all , and the temporary help often given in lodge by those not in office previously , was an earnest of faithful service to come . He felt sure the members would fully approve his selection . Bro . Bird , who was called on to reply , assured thc VV . M . on behalf , of himself and brother oflicers that they would give him a loyal and hearty
support during the year to come , and tendered their best thanks to him for their appointments and his kind words in proposing the toast , and the assembled brethren for the hearty reception they had accorded it . During the evening Bros . Cantle , Millin , Dillon , Linging , Pillen , and others contributed by songs and recitations to the enjoyment of the brethren . The toast list and menu were very happily adorned with Shakespearean quotations , each toast having its own appropriate motto appended . The Tyler's toast closed a pleasant day . .
INSTRUCTION . DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —At the regular meeting of this prosperous lodge , at the Duke ' s Head , YVhitechapel-road , on thc 4 th inst ., there were present Bros . T . Loane , W . M . ; J . West , S . W . ; Bullwinclc , J . W . ; B . Cundick , P . M ., Preceptor j VV . Musto , P . M ., Sec . j D . Moss , S . D . ; J . Siegenberg , J . D . ; Hopkins ,
I . G . ; Haslip , W . J . Musto , Benabo , Probyn , G . I ' . Dix , Smith , R . Durell Buckle , Hirst , Clayton , VV . J . Mitchell , G . H . Stephens , and others . . . Lodge having been duly opened , the ceremony of initiation was ably rendered by thc VV . M ., Bro . Haslip being candidate . Thc following Sections were worked : the ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd by the W . M ., and the Gth and 7 th by Bro . Stevens , the brethren assisting . Bro . VV . J . Mitchell , of
the mother lodge , 933 , was elected a member , and Uro . J . 'West , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the meeting on the 1 ith inst ., after which thc lodge was closed . Another meeting was held on the nth inst . The following brethren were present : Bros . J . West , VV . M . j G . A . Payne ( W . M . of the mother lodge ) , S . W . j Moss , J . W-J Hopkins , S . D . j Richardson , J . D . j Siegenberg , I . G . j Cohen . Benabo . Mitchell . Chappell , Bullwinclc , Gaskell ,
Levy , Dupree , Musto , jun ., L . Nathan , E . Nathan , M . Isaacs , Webb , Blundick , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . Musto , P . M ., Secretary ; Jones , G . H . Stephens , and others . After due formalities Bro . Benabo was entrusted , and the lodge was opened . Thc ceremony of passing was worked , Bro . Benabo acting as candidate . Bro . J . P . Cohen , P . M ., worked the 4 th , 5 th , Gth , and ? lh Sections of thc Lecture , the brethren assisting . There being four Entered Apprentices in thc lodge they were severally interrogated
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to prepare them for their next degree . Bros . Jones , 749 ; L . Nathan , 205 ; E . Nathan , 205 ; and M . Isaacs , 511 , were admitted members of thc lodge . Bro . Payne was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE . ( No . 1445 ) . — A meeting of this lodge was held at thc Moorgate Tavern , Moorgate-street , E . G ., on thc 2 nd inst . ' The Fifteen Sections were worked here under the experienced presidency of Bro . T . J . Barnes , P . M . 554 , Sc . The W . M . was supported by the following brethren : —Bros . VV . H . Myers , P . M ., Preceptor of the lodge , as S . W . ; VV . Musto , P . M .,
J . W . ; Partridge , S . D . ; J . Robson , J . D . ; G . T . Holdom , I . G . ; Kimbell , Loring , T . Loane , Macdonald , Benabo , Stewart , Richardson , F . C . D . Fenn , Macgregor , Bailey , Laroom , Edwards , C . Smith , J . Smith , Galer , Richmond , G . H . Stephens , and others . After the usual formalities , lodge was opened up , and then resumed for the working of
the lectures , Bros . T . Loane , W . S . 1421 ; B . Stewart , 127 S ; Smith , 933 ; A . Benabo , 212 ; and VV . Richardson , 174 , were unanimously admitted members of the lodge . Votes of thanks were passed to the VV . M . and to the working brethren for the excellent rendering of the sections witnessed that evening , after which the lodge was formally closed .
WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . — At the meeting held at the Cathedral Hotel , St . Paul's Churchyard , E . C , on the 7 th inst ., Bro . Thomas Butt , P . M . 907 , was VV . M ., and was supported by Bros . J . F . Van Raalte , VV . M . 917 , as S . W . ; J . Baker , J . W . ; G . H . Stephens , S . D . j Keeble , I . G . ; Walter , Tyler ; Hiscox , McButt , Field , Laurence , and VV . Pennefather , P . M .,
Preceptor . The lodge having been duly opened and minutes read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Field candidate . Bro . Van Raalte assumed the chair , and opened up the lodge . Bro . Hiscox was interrogated and entrusted , and lodge was advanced . The ceremony of raising was next carefully worked , and a most instructive
evening passed . Some discussion ensued as to the desirability of returning to the old hours of meeting , i . e ., from S till 10 , the alteration to 7 till 9 not being deemed to have worked satisfactorily . Bro . Hiscox was elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting , and lodge was closed . Thc members of this lodge have it in contemplation to work the ceremony of consecration , Bro . J . Terry , Secretary of the Royal Masonic
Benevolent Institution , having a ' ready kindly consented to assist on that occasion . Another meetingof thc above Lodge was held on the 14 th inst . Present : Bros . Hiscox , VV . M . ; Baker , S . W . ; Field , J . W . ; Winsor , Deacon ; Lawrence , I . G . ; Walter , Tyler ; VV . Pennefather , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . F .
Goodenough , Sec ; J . Voting , McButt , C laylor , and G . H . Stephens . The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of passing was worked , Bro . Young acting as candidate . The Preceptor worked thc First , Second , and Third Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Baker was elected VV . M . for thc ensuing week , and the lodge was closed .
TREDEGAR LODGE ( No . 1625 ) . —Thc last regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Hotel , Mile End , E . Bro . A . G . Clements occupied thc chair . Also present Bros . M . C Clark , S . W . ; Hubbert , J . W .,-Hammond , S . D . ; Shinficld , J . D . ; Brittain , I . G . ; T . J . Barnes , P . M . Treas . ; T . Wooding , Preceptor ; 13 . Stewart , Sec . ; Wheatley , Magrath , Moss C . Kendall ,
( W . M . of Mother Lodge ) , Robinson , T . L . Kennett , and others . Lodge having been duly opened thc ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Wheatley being the candidate . Bro . D . Moss worked thc ist 2 nd 3 rd and 4 th Sections of the Lecture assisted by the brethren . Bro . II . C Clark was elected VV . M . for the next lodge meeting , and Bro . Thomas
L . Kennett , 17 G 0 , was elected a member . The room where the brethren of this lodge hold their meetings may be justly described as one of the convenient places we now enjoy on Monday evenings , business commencing at eight o ' clock . LANGTON LODGE ( No . 16 73 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street ,
E . C . Present : Bros . Steingraber , W . M . ; Shaw , S . W . ; Stoddart , J . W . ; Duret , Preceptor j J . D . Langton , Sec j Money , S . D . j Hallowes , J . D . j S . 'I . H . Saunders , I . G . ; Wells , Davidson , Chubb , Barnett , Marshall , Hue , and others . Visitors : Bros . Hunter , Mundy , and others . The ! lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which Bro . Bue ,
acting as candidate for thc Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was raised to the Degree of M . M . The following brethren were afterwards unanimously elected as members : Bros . E . W . Parkes , Thos . Oliver Harding , T . E . Mundy , Francis Harry Gruggen , Robert Manuel , Fenwick Paget , Howard Smith , Francis G . Bainpfylde , II . Burton Chamberlain , H . Corbin Weld , and VV .
Hunter Johnson . The Secretary stated that the account of the festival showed a profit to thc lodge of £ 2 13 s ., and a letter was read from Bro . Duret , thanking thc lodge for electing him as honorary member . After a " call off " the First and Third Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bro . Duret , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Shaw was then unanimously elected W . M . for thc next meeting , and thc lodge was closed .
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KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —The members of this chapter met on thc 3 rd inst ., at the Horns 'Tavern , when there were present , among others , Comps . T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; II . Higgins , II . ; J . Speedy , J j W . Mann , I . P . Z . ; G . Everett , P . Z . Treas . ; G . Everett , jun ., S . E . ; Webb , S . N . ; Appleton , acting P . S . ; Rcinart , Janitor . Among tbe visitors were Comps .
D . M . Dewar , P . Z . & c . ; VV . Palmer , late 177 ; and Woods , Prudent Brethren . Thc minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bro . T . F . 'Tyler , 1 GS 5 , was duly balloted for and exalted to thc Degree of a R . A . M . Thc ballot was likewise taken on behalf of Comps . Edward Ayling , 173 , and VV . Palmer , late 177 , as joining members , and it proved to . be unanimous in each case .
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Thc chapter having been closed the companions adjourned to the banquet . After thc removal of the cloth , the usual ^ routine of toasts followed . " The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by the I . P . Z ., and having been duly honoured Comp . Walls replied . The toast of "The Exaltee" followed , and drew in response from Comp . Tyler a most excellent speech . In the course of his
remarks he expressed himself highly impressed with the ceremony of exaltation . From the manner in which the whole thing had been carried out he felt convinced that thc officers of the chapter must have devoted a great deal of time and study in mastering the intricacies of the Degree , and if they would allow him to say so , they were all to be commended upon the way the work had been performed . "The Visitors" came next in order , and this
toast was acknowledged by Comps . Dewar and Woods . In their respective speeches they each expressed themselves delighted with their visit to the chapter , and passed some flattering encomiums upon its working . " The Second and Third Principals " followed , and was highly responded to by Comps . Higgins and Speedy . The toasts of " The Past Principals , " acknowledged by Comps . Mann and Everett , and " The Officers , " responded to by Comp . Everett , jun ., Webb an ' dAppleton brought the proceedings to a conclusion .
METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . — A convocation of this chapter was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 3 rd inst . Those present included : Comps . VV . J . Ferguson , M . E . Z . ; VV . M . Stiles , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; C . VV . Hudson , J ., II . elect ; H . Stiles , E ., J . elect ; T . J . Hyland , VV . Cooke , VV . Sides , Augustus Holt , J . G . Humphreys , T . C EdmondsE . H .
, Deller , J . W . Gilhs , F . Willis , W . Brown Kidder , and E . E . Brown Kidder . The minutes of thc previous convocation were confirmed , and the installation of the Principals was proceeded with , Comp . James Terry , P . Z ., who consecrated the chapter , officiating as Installing Officer . Comps . VV . M . Stiles , C . W . Hudson , and H . Stiles were respectively installed in thc chairs of '/ .., IL , and J . After
the companions had been re-admitted , thc appointment and investiture of officers took place . Comp . J . Willing , jun ., was re-invested as Treas . ; Comp . T . J . Hyland was invested S . E . ; Comps . VV . Cook , S . N . ; W . Side , P . S . ; T . C . Edmonds , ist Asst . S . ; Augustus Holt , 2 nd Asst . S . ; J . 0 . Humphreys , D . C ; J . VV . Sillis , W . S . ; and G . II . Deller , Asst . S . The report of the Audit Committee
was received and ordered to be printed . Four brethren were balloted for and approved , and two of them were exalted , the very interesting ceremony being worked most efficiently by the newly-installed Principals . A P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Ferguson , whose discharge of his duties as M . E . Z . last year were eulogised with the most cordial approval of the companions by his successor
in the principal chair . Comp . Ferguson replied , and expressed a hope that Comp . VV . M . Stiles would find his duties as M . E . Z . as agreeable and pleasing as he had . A vote of thanks to Comp . James 'Terry , who has installed the whole of thc principal officers each year since the consecration of the chapter , was ordered to bc recorded on the minutes .
Some routine business was transacted , and thc chapter being duly closed , the companions adjourned to the banquet . Thc usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were proposed and honoured ; that of "The New M . E . Z . " being most enthusiastically received . It may bc stated that the banquet , which was served under the personal direction of Bro . Clemow , the obliging proprietor of the hotel , gave the utmost possible satisfaction .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Royal Gloucester Chapter ( No . 130)—The installation of officers in this chapter took place last week at the Masonic Hall , when Comp . C . A . Dyer , P . Z ., undertook the duty , and the following were passed to the respective chairs : M . E . Comp . Robert Sharpe , Z . ; M . E . Comp . T . P . Payne , II . ; E . Comp . VV . Waters , J . ; E . Comp . R . S . Pearce , Treas . ; M . E . Comp . J . R . Weston , S . E . ; Comp . Sydney Myer , S . N . ; E . Comp .
H . P . Aslatt , P . S . ; Comps . T . Lashmore , P . M ., and C . VV . Bemister , Assist . P . S . 's ; and Comp . Biggs , Janitor . Votes of thanks were accorded to the retiring M . E . Z ., Comp . G . M . Passenger , jun ., and other officers , and an exaltation took place before thc close of the chapter , the ceremonies of which were efficiently performed by thc new officers , Comp . James Cole , in the absence of the P . S ., taking his position .
WARRINGTON . — Elias Ashmole Chapter ( No . 148 ) . —The regular bi-monthly meeting of this chapter was held on Monday last , at the rooms in Sankeystrcet . 'The Principals , Comps . James Jackson , VV . II . Robinson , and J . Rymer Young , occupied the chairs of their respective offices , and were supported by Comps . John Bowes , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . ; D . W . Finney , P . Z .,
P . P . G . P . S . ; P . J . Edelsten , P . Z ., M . E . Z . 1250 ; Brierley , P . Z . j J . Paul Rylands , S . E ., F . S . A . ; Charles Skinner , P . S . ; VV . Robinson , Asst . S . ; John Harding Asst . S . ; W . Barlow , Dr . Young , Robt . Heaton , Edward Greenall , and others . Thechapter havingbo . cn opencd . the minutes were rcadand confirmed . Bro . Evans , P . M . of the Earl of Chester Lodge ,
Lvmm , was unanimously elected at the last convocation , and being now in attendance he was admitted , with due caution , and exalted to the Supreme Degree , by the M . E . Z . We were much pleased with the quiet , dignified demeanour of the P . S . which added much to thc beauty of this delightful ceremony . The M . E . Z . having to leave the chapter , his place was taken by the senior P . Z ., E . Comp . Bowes . The lectures were given from the respective
chairs , and wc never remember hearing them delivered with better effect . 'The history , symbols , and mysteries became a reality , and well did thc Principals earn the congratulations they received at thc close . Bro . Dr . A . Mackic was proposed as a candidate for exaltation , and Comp . VV . Robinson gave notice of motion to the effect that it be a rule that all companions attend the chapter in evening dress . There being no further business the chap ter was closed .
SOUTHAMPTON . —Peace Chapter ( No . 359 ) - —Thc installation . took place in this chapter last week , M . E . Comp . C . A . Dyer being the installing officer . The following were appointed : •—M . E . Comp . Geo . J . Tilling , Z . j M . E . Comp . II . Dusautoy , IL , * E . Comp . G . Cross , J . j M . E . Comp . VV . Bowyer , S . E . j Comp . VV . Berry , S . N . ; M . E . Comp . J . R . Weston , Treas . j Comp . D . 0 .