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his decision , and the W . M . had pressed him ( Bro . Bird ) into service . He was quite willing to render his best services , and he hoped he should discharge the duties to the satisfaction of the brethren and to the advantage of the lodge , and with srme credit to himself . Ashe had already occupied their time too long , he thanked them sincerely for their kindness , and expressed the hope that the ensuing

year would be the most prosperous thelodgehadeverknown . "The Masonic Charities" was given by the W . M ., who impressed upon the brethren the necessity of loyally assisting the Charitable Institutions . He hoped that when he represented the lodge at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , the members would respond liberally to his appeal , and enable him to take up

a substantial sum . "The Visitors , " " The Past Masters , " and "The Officers , " having been given , cordially received , and duly responded to , the Tyler ' s toast closed a successful meeting . The enjoyment of the brethren was considerably enhanced by the musical abilities of Bro . J . Bayne , whose vocal and instrumental services were much appreciated .

LEEDS . —Prudence Lodge ( No . 2063 ) . —The annual meeting ot this popular and flourishing lodge was held on the 12 th inst ., under most encouraging circumstances . Ihe lodge opened promptly at four o ' clock when about 100 Masons were present . Bro . C . L . Mason , W . M ., P . P . G . Treas ., assumed the gavel for the last time , when he was supported by Bros . Tudor Trevor , P . M .,

S . W . ( VV . M . elect ) , Watson , J . W . ; R . Abbott , Treas . ; Rev . J . Rosser , Chap , j Chas . Middleton , Sec . ; S . S . Young , S . D . ; J . J . Fretwell , J . D . ; T . Atkinson , I . G . ; Butterworth , Stwd . ; B . S . Bailey , Hayler , Rev . H . S . Butler , J . Pendleton , R . A . Smiihson , H . B . Abbott , E . Bentley , C . Cryer , and J . Kedmayne . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed

the following Present and Past Provincial Officers of West Yorks were admitted : Bros , the R . W . P . G . M ., T . W . Tew ; D . P . G . M ., H . Smith ; Rev . Dr . Smyth , Grand Chap . ; Rev . Canon Bullock , P . P . G . Chap . ; Rev . VV . S . Turnbull , P . P . G . Chap . ; Joseph Burney , P . P . G . Reg . ; Dr . Purey-Cust , Dean of York , Past G . Chap . ; Major Moore , P . P . G . S . B . ; Twinn , P . P . G . S . of W . ; E .

Hemmingway , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . W . Monckman , P . P . G . D . of C . j R . Craig , P . P . G . D . ; J . D . Kay , P . P . G . D . ; D . Glover , P . P . G . D . of C . ; Rev . E . VV . Makinson , P . P . G . Chap . ; W . S . Smithson , P . P . G . D ., Chairman of the Charity Committee of the Province ; T . Tyers , P . P . G . S . B . ; H . G . E . Green , Prov . G . Sec . ; S . T . Oates , P . P . G . D . C . The follo . ving W . M ' s . were also present

Bros . A . Scarth , 2 S 9 ; J . Brownfoot , 304 ; VV . H . Bradford , 1211 ; VV . Flockton , 1042 ; R . Harris , 1221 ; J . Mackail , 2134 ; W . Gillett , P . M . 2134 , P . P . G . S . B . North and East Yorks . In the body of the lodge in addition to many others were Bios , the Rev . H . Dunn , Rev . T . H . May , F . G . Dimery , P . M . 1755 ; and F . J . Last , 387 .

A Board of Installed Masters having been opened , Bro . Trevor was nost impressively installed by the outgoing VV . M ., Bro . C . L . Mason , P . P . G . Treas ., and brethren below the rank of the chair having been admitted the newly-installed W . M . was saluud according to ancient custom . Bro . the Dean of York , who had to leave the lodge , was called upon to acknowledge the hearty greeting

of his brethren . He said : I must express my gratitude for the cordial reception you have once again given me . It is with great pleasure that I avail myself of the kind invitation I received to be present on litis most interesting occasion , and to see Bro . Trevor installed . I must congratulate you on the admirable manner in which the work has been done . I have been at a great many installations

but such has been my expenence that I never before saw the outgoing Master install his successor . As for Freemasonry , my 40 years' acquaintance of it has increased my regard lor it , so that now my veneration for the s-. stem is , if possible , greater than ever . Such a spirit of order and dign . ty has pervaded your proceedings—and it is being repeated in I kno . v not how many lodges throughout

the country which cannot fail to have a most beneficial influence . I know of nothing that is more needed in the country at this moment than the spirit of order , which is one of the characteristics of Freemasonry . In these days especially , we must look to the great bod y of Freemasons to spread throughout the country that spirit of order which is so essential to our prosperity .

A precession was then formed to conduct the Dean lo the portals of the lodge , and he left amid the hearty cheers of the brethren . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows , addressing to each suitable words of advice : Bros . Wm . Watson , P . M ., S . W . ; C Middleton , J . . ; Rev . James Rosser , Chap . ; R . Abbott ( re-elected ) , Treas . ; S . S . Young , Sec ; J . J . Fretwell , S . D . ; T . Atkinson , J . D . ; Rev . V .

C . Smyth , D . D ., LL . D ., P . M ., G . C of Eng ., D . C ; A . Butterworth , I . G . ; B . S . Bailey , Stwd . ; Lewis Howarth , Organist and Steward ; and S . Barrand , Tyler . Bio . Watson was re-eletted Charity Member of the lodge , and the W . M . and S . W . were elected to represent the lodge on the Committee of the Local Charity . The W . M . then , on behalf of the lodge , presented to Bro .

Mason a handsome P . M . ' s jewel , and , in doing so , alluded to the unvarying kindness and urbanity of the recipient , who possessed the esteem not onl y of the members of Prudence Lodge , but of every Mason in the province . The P . G . M ., Bro . Tew , in pinning on the jewel , supplemented the kindly remarksof the VV . M ., and expre = sed his personal indebtedness to Bro . Mason for many services rendc ed to

the Craft in West Yorks . Bro . Mason suitably responded . Dr . Smyth , G . Chaplain , moved a vote of condolence to Bro . VV . Storey , who had lost a daughter . A similar vote was moved by Bro . Fretwell on behalf of Bro . Robinson , whose family circles has been thinned by death . Both votes were carried in sympathetic silence . 'The P . G . M . then shortly addressed the brethren , and urged Treasurers to at

once forward to Wakefield the monies they had in hand towards the 2000 guinea Jubilee Fund , which had been raised by the province , that the matter might be closed without delay . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where a sumptuous repast was in

waiting , and the rest of the evening was spent in harmony . It should be added that in the course of the proceedings Bro . Mason presented to each of his officers a photograph of himself in Masonic clothing , also a printed copy of his paper on Freemasonry , read before the Iodge at the last meeting , as a , memento of a happy year ,

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INSTRUCTION .

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 14 ?) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the ioih inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Vatcky , W . M . ; Faulkner , S . W . ; Turpin , J . W . ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Penrose , S . D . ; Jenkins , J . D . ; H . Miller , I . G . ; Hatchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; 1 ' rancis , Dandridge , Leng , Priest , and Emblin . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , after the confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , the ceremony of

initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Francis personating the candidate . The loJge was then called off , and , on resuming , the usual questions leading to the Second Degree were answered by Bro . I . eng . The lodge was advanced to the Second Decree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge ivas closed in the Second " Degree . Bro . Faulkner , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the ollicers in rotation . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . « 3 ) - —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Eagle tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . C . J . Biorn , W . M . j \ V . j . Mason , S . W . ; J . Round , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . [ . Thomas , Sec ; W . J . Stratton , S . D . ; VV . Chappie , | . D . ; A . ' W . Thompson , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass , Stwd . ; | . W ' CuIr , P . M . 160 S ; W . Turner , 73 ; R . T . Rcdfeam , I . Webster , J ?\ V . Manktelow , M . Rosenberg , J . W . Curtis , and

D . Stroud , W . M . 204 $ . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was reh .-arsed , Bro . J . Webster being the candidate . The lodge was called off and oil . Bro . Stroud having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly enrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing

rehearsed , Bro . Stioud candidate . 'The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The 1 st Section of this Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , Bro . Baker , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed down . The S . W ., Bro . Mason , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the ollicers were appointed in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the nth inst . at the Six Bells Hotel , Qu en-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . J . Codings , P . M ., W . M . ; VV . C . Williams , S . W . ; W . G . Cbat , J . W . ; D . S . Long , Sec ; VV . J . Coplestone , S . D . ; II . F . Williams , J . D . ; H . Oliver , I . G . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . ; U . H . Williams , P . M . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; D . Stroud , J . Davis , G . Swan , C . Hopkins , F . Craggs , and j . Bates . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Decree , when the : Sections of the Second Lecture were worked , under the direction of the W . M . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . having risen , it was resolved that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded to Bro . J . Codings , W . M . and Preceptor , and to the brethren who had rendered the Sections , for the able and ellicient work of the evening . The lodge was then closed .

TEMPERANCE-IN-THE-EASr LODGE ( No . 80 S ) . —The brethren of the above flourishing lodge heid their usual weekly meeting at Bro . Jeves ' , " Greenwich Pensioner , " Bow-lane , Poplar , on Wednesday , the nth inst . Present : Bros . T . S . Craze , VV . M . ; E . F . Williams , S . W . ; J . Carter , J . W . ; F . VV . Pubford , P . M ., Preceptor : A . G . Duck , Hon . Sec ; 1 " . Ringrose , S . D . ; J . Armstrong , J . D . ; W . Bigg , I . G . ; Byford , W . M . 80 S ; H . Stewart , P . M . S 11 S ; Ventoii , Jeves , J . li . Coxweil , and several

other brethren . The loiUe was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were re . id and confirmed . The ceremony of initiaiion was then rehearsed by the W . W ., Bro . Vcnton personating candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Decrees , and cio ? ed in the Third and Second Degrees , tile questions leaning to the Second Degree were then put to the brethren and satisfactorily answered . The W . M . rose f ,.-r the lirst and second times , and

received " Hearti go , id wishes . " It wis proposed by the Preceptor , Bro . Pulsfuid , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Bigg , th . it a hearty vote of thanks he recorded on the minutes to Bio . Craze for the able manner in which he worked the ceremony of initiation for the lirst time—carried unanimously . Bro . E . F . Williams was unanimous !! ' elected W . M . for the ensuing week , for which he rottin . ed

thanks . The lodge was then closed . It being tlit nth of November , and our M . W . Grand Master ' s birthday , Bro . VV . Biirg proposed , rind Bro . J . K . Coxweil seconded , that the brethren charge their glasses and drink to Ins 1 ; iod health , wishing him " Many ha . py returns of the day , " which they accordingly did with great enthusiasm , after which they parted , having spent a very enjoyable evening .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge heid its usual weekly meet . ng at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., when there were present Bros . T . Brady , W . M . ; W . Steele , S . W . ; S . Renaut , J . W . ; Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; W . VV . Block , S . D . ; G . A . Hall , j . D . ; VV . T . VVigsltsworth , I . G . ; A . Austin , Stamp , Wright , 'i ' . l . add , H . V . Lloyd , H . J . Chapman , VV . Roots , Grace , and Puilen .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . H . V . Lloyd having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . I lie lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Lloyd as candidate . Bro . Austin hating ans . vered the usual question ? , was entrusted . Bro . Brady vacated the chair i . i favour of liro . H . J . Chapman . Lodge was opened in the third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Austin candidate .

The lodge resumed to the Hist Degree . The VV . M . rose for the lirst time , when Bro . Ladd proposed , and Bro . Austin seconded , that liro . F . Krise , Oirj , become a joining member—carried unanimously . Bro . Krise returned thanks , and the dues were collected , 'ihe W . M . rose for the second time , when the Preceptor proposed , and the J . W . seconded , that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimous y . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the ollicers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the iodize was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 . 4 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 10 th inst ., when there were present Bros . F . Kedge , W . M . ; A . Clark , S . W . ; W . Proudfoot , J . W . j H . G . Marsden , S . D . ; F . M . Noakcs , J . D . ; J . R . Harnell , I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , Precept > r ; G . Reynolds , treas . and Sec ; T . E . VVecks , Tvler ; Charles Lambert , Carlo Grassi , Angclico Cogliati , R . J . Harnell , VV . C . Ginder , Walter Hancock , James Rowe , J .

D . Graham , James Woodward , William Ham , Fred . H . Kerswell , and VV . Brindley . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro , VV . C . Smith worked the rst section of the Second Lecture . Bro . R . J . Harnell having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Ludiic opened in the i ' liiid Degree . The W . M .

rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . C . Smith , who appointed Bro . VV . Brindley as D . C ., and then proceeded to rehearse part of the ceremony of installation . Bro . F . Kedge having been introduced as W . M . elect , the usual ceremuny was gone through . Lodge resumed to the Third , Second , and First Degrees , and ihe ollicers were taken as appointed . Bro . VV . C . Smith , Preceptor , delivered the charges to

ollicers and brethren in avery clcarand distinct manner . On rising for the lirst time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction : Bro . Fred . H . Kerswell , Stwd . 710 , proposed by Bro . G . Reynolds , seconded by Bro . VV . Brindley ; and Bro . VV . C . Ginder , ig < , proposed by Bro , W . C . Smith , seconded by Bro . J . D . Graham . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . A . Clark , S . W ., be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and

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carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his ollicers in rotation . Bro . Charles Lambert proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be given to Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , to be entered on the minutes , for the very admirable manner in which lie had worked the ceremony of installation—seconded by Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , and carried unanimously . Bro . A . Clark , S . W ., gave notice of motion that a second Charitable Association , in connection with this lodge of instruction , be started at the beginning of the year 1 SS 8 . Nothing further ollering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the rot . ! inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . F . Hardinge , VV . M . ; S . Cochrane , P . M ., S . W . ; E . Child , P . M ., J . W . j VV . H . Ch . tl . font , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Jusey , S . D . ; Jennings , J . D . ; Thompson , I . G . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; Speigel , P . M . ; ' Craggs , Vandvke , Nash , and Head .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Nash candidate . The ceremony of passing was announced to be rehearsed , and Bro Vandyke answered the usual question- ' , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened m the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . I lie lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro Cochrane , P . M ., was elected W . M . for next meeting , and lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington , 011 Monday * the 14 th inst . Present : Bros . W . C . Williams , W . M . ; P . Skiir , S . W . ; K . H . Williams , J . W . ; VV . H . Harris , Treas . ; J . VV . Morley , Sec ; T . Swann , S . D . ; Barinkel , J . D . ; Craggs , D . C . ; Payers , I . G . ; Sims , Stwd . ; and Jesse Codings , P . M ., Preceptor .

The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree . The VV . M . gave a lecture on the second tracing board in a very impressive manner . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . " Hearty good wishes " were given by the visitors , and the lodge was closed , the brethren especially thanking Bro . VV . C . Williams for tlie interest taken in the welfare of the lodce .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 12 th inst . Present : Bros . E . Aslctt , W . M . j D . S . Long , S . W . ; C . Hopkins , J . W . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; J . Brown , S . D . ; Wimpey , | D . ; Gammell , I . G . ; ] . Sims , P . M . ' 834 ; M . Speigel , P . M . 188 ; J . II . Wood , P . M . ' 1642 ; J . Walden . Sec . 2012 ; | . Harvey , VV . M . 2 di 2 ; D . Stroud , W . M . 204 ; ; W . W . William ' s , S 34 ; and W .

Smithers , Org . 2012 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . Lodge was . opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Walden ottering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Walden being the candidate . Bro . j . H . Wood ollering himself as a candidate for

raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony ot raising rehearsed , Bro , Wood candidate . The iinpressiveness of the ceremonies was much en . hanced by the assistance of Bro . Smithers , whose accompaniment on the organ gave great satisfaction to the brethren , bro . D . S . Lung was unanimously elected W . M , for the next meeting , and

the lndge was closed . The presence ot so many members of the mother Iodge was very cordiady recognised by the brethren generally , and they were very urgently asked to continue their visits , which , to the best of their ability , they willingly promised to do ; and the brethren of the mother lodge are hereby advised that their respective ollices arc open to them at any time .

ABBEY LODG 2 _ ( No . 2 ojo } . —A meeting was held on Friday , nth inst ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . P . csent : Brus . Glover , VV . M . ; Arnold , jun ., S . W . ; Harvey , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Coleman , S . D . ; Djttrell , J . D . ; Mann , I . G . ; Mason , P . M . ; Green , jun ., P . M . ; Green , sen ., Hambling , Blades , Arnold , sen ., Brindley , Edwards , Brandon , and Richards . The ludgc was opened in due form , and the minutes of Ihe last

meeting weie read and conlirmed . Bro . Brindley , a candidate to he passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted , ' [ 'hi lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and tlie ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Biindley being the candidate . Bro . Green , jun ., a candidate to be rais : d tj the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising

was rehearsed , Br > . Green , jun ., oeiug the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and it was proposed , seconded , and unanimously canied , that the annual supper take place on Fridiy , the 2 nd prox ., and that Bros . Buulton , P . M ., Gibson , P . M ., and Mason , P . M ., be elected to make the necessary arrangements . Bro . Arnold was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodi > e was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 14 th inst . Present : Bros . Folkard , W . M . ; | . Wright ' , S . W . ; Partridge , J . W . ; Beavan , S . D . ; Gibbs , J . ' . ; Evans , I . G . ; Wcslley , ireas . ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; b ' sling , Keen :, Brown , Spencer , Wood , Steele , King , Walker , Reed , Bouiton , and Koolman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and resumed to the First . Bro . Brown being the catid . date for raising , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , with Bro . Brown as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed by the W . M ., witli Bro . Reed as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Brown

answered the questiuns leading to the Degree of a M . M , Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rose fjr the nrst time , and dues were co . lected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and liro . W . ight , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Wright returned thinks for the honour , and appointed the ollicers 111 rotation . The W . M . rose for the ttiiru time , and received the " Hearty gjod wishes" of tit ; brethren , and the lodge was closed .

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STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The regular convecation of the above chapter was held at the bhip , Greenw . ch , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., when there were present Comps . Hilton , M . E . Z .: Elliot , H . ; Addington , J . ; Major Williams , 1 . Z ., Treas . ; Capt . C . VV . Williams , P . Z .., S . E . ; Grummant , P . Z . ; Cowley , P . Z , ; C . N . North , S . tN . ; C . Stone , P . S . : Benedetli , 2 nd A . S . ;

Tuck , Meicrnoff , Dr . Makeham , Carl Fleck , fry , I 3 umstead , f . Z . ; C . Woods , and Patrick , ( anitor , all of the chapter ; with the follo . ving visitors : Comps . Pakes , P-Z . j West , P . Z . ; and Halsey , P . Z ., of 140 ; Bugler , J . 622 ; Parslo . v , 5 G 9 ; and Davis , 16 93 . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the

election of ollicers took place , and resulted as folluws : Comps-Elliot , Z . ; Addington , H . ; Tuck , J . ; Major Williams , P . Z .. Ireas . ; Capt . C . VV . Williams , P . Z ., S . li . ; Stone , S . N . ; Hilton , P . S . ; Benedetti , 1 st A . S . ; Fry , 2 nd A . S . ; and Patrick , Janitor . The convocation was then closed , and the companions repaired to the banquet , after which the M . E . Z . proposed