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The first business was to read a dispensation from the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , allowing the lodge to be held on this day , instead of the regular lodge day , owing to the Parliamentary elections taking place then . After the minutes of the previous lodge were read and confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . the Rev . J . B . Blackmore , Prov . G . Chap ., was presented for installation , the ceremony being

very impressively rendered by Bro . N . Tracy , Prov . G . Secretary of Suffolk . The VV . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . G . Bush , l . P . M . ; B . S . Bradbeer , S . W . ; H . B . Walker , J . VV . ; T . S . Tearne , S . D . ; D . C . Smith , J . D . ; P . Alley , P . M ., Treasurer ; H . J . Eastaugh , P . M ., Secretary ; VV . J . Roberts , l . G . ; and J . Wright , Tyler . At the conclusion of the lodge business , the brethren

partook of an excellent banquet , provided by Mr . VV . Seeley , Crown Hotel , and subsequently the following toast list was duly carried out and honoured : " The Queen and the Craft , " " The M . W . the Grand Master of England , " "The R . W . the Pro Grand Master , " "The V . W . the Deputy Grand Master , and the Provincial Grand Officers Past and

Present , " "The Worshipful Master , " "The Installing Master , " "The Visitors , " "The Masonic Charities , " "The Worshipful Master and Brethren of Lodge Unity , " "The l . P . M . and Past Masters of St . Margaret ' s Lodge , " "The Officers of St . Margaret ' s Lodge , " and the Tyler ' s toast .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 153 6 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the nth inst ., at the Lord Raglan Assembly Rooms , Bro . W . Moulds in the chair . Among the other brethren present were Bros . W . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . Kent ; G . Spinks , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; G . Kenneday , P . M . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., P . G . Stivd . Kent ; W .

Maule , S . W . ; R . Gooding , J . W . ; James Morton , Sec ; James Gee , Treas . ; T . Cooper , S . D . ; A . Murdock , J . D . ; Robinson , l . G . ; E . Palmer , VV . M . 913 ; C Jolly , 913 { Freemason ) , and about 50 other brethren and visitors . The lodge having been duly opened , Bros . Battery Quartermaster Sergt . S . Weibkin , 730 , and E . L . Evans , Ordnance Artificer Corps , 16 9 6 , were admitted as joining members . The ballot was then taken for Quartermaster

Sergt . A . Hill , R . A ., and Battery Quartermaster Sergt . R . Hambridge , R . A ., and , proving unanimous , those gentlemen were duly initiated . Bros . Day , Haynes , Buckenham , and Wilde were passed , and Bro . Holliday was raised—a most arduous night ' s work , most ably done by the VV . M . and his officers . After a nice little supper , a few hours were devoted to the usual loyal , Masonic , provincial , and personal toasts , which were interspersed with some excellent harmony .

MORECAMBE . — Morecambe Lodge ( No . 15 G 1 ) . —The ordinary and also the annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 4 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms Hotel . The lodge was opened under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . T . Atkinson , amongst those present being Bros . Capt . Garnett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . W . Lane . ; Toh ' n Hatch , P . G . S . of VV . ; R . Stanton , VV . M .

2 S 1 ; Major Turner , W . M . 1051 ; D . Shaw , J . VV . 1333 ; the W . M . 's of Lodges 113 , 314 , 333 , and 343 > and other brethren from Preston . The ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Tomlinson , and proving successful , he was initiated into the mysteries of the Craft by the W . M . The chair was afterwards taken by Bro . Capt . Garnett , as Installing Master , when the

VV . M . elect , Bro . VV . E . M . Tomlinson ( M . f . for Preston ) , was duly presented , and regularly installed as W . M . of the lodge , the ceremony being most efficiently performed . Bro . W . Longmire , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C , gave the addresses to the officers , and Bro . T . Longmire , P . M ., presented the working tools . The newly-installed W . M . subsequently appointed his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bros . T . Atkinson , l . P . M . ; J . Brown , S . W . ; J . F . Willan ,

J . VV . ; W . Stephenson . Treas . ; W . Duff , P . M ., Sec . ; J . L . Gorton , S . D . ; H . Baxter , J . D . ; J . Scholfield , l . G . ; and T . Wilkinson , Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer , Bro . Garnett , for his services , and after the usual routine business the lodge was closed , and the members adjourned to an adjoining room , where the banquet was held , under the chairmanship of the newly-installed Master . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and responded to with the

usual honours . Bro . Capt . Garnett proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " that of "The Installing Officer" being given by Bro . Duff , each of which was received with the greatest enthusiasm , and duly acknowledged . The toast of " The Visitors " was acknowledged by Bro . Nevett , W . M .

113-HAMPTON WICK . -Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —This lodge met at the Rose and Crown Hotel , on Monday , the 14 th inst . Among those present were Bros . Piller , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; Chandler , . VV . ; the Rev . C . De Crespigny , P . P . G . Chap ., Treas . ; T . VV . Ockenden , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec ; Jobbins , S . D . ; Dare , acting J . D . ; Gerhold and Belbin ,

Stwds . ; W . T . Peat , Org . ; Featherstone , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . ; Sapsworth , Grant , T . J . Smith , Mahood , J . J . Smith , L . Plambock , R . Drummond , R . Masters , and others . Bro . Woodward , P . G . Sec . Middx ., & c , was a Aisitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmedBro . Ockenden proposed , and Bro . the

, Rev . C . De Crespigny seconded , " That Bro . J . F . H . Woodward , Prov . Grand Secretary of Middlesex , be elected an honorary member of the lodge . " This resolution was put and carried unanimously . Votes of thanks were also passed to Bros . Col . S . H . Clerke , G . Sec , and J . F . H . WoodwardP . G . Secfor their services in respect to the

, , recent removal of the lodge . Letters of apology were received from Bros . Forge , P . M . ; Handel , J . D . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was spent , under the genial presidency of the W . M .

MANCHESTER . —Zion Lodge ( No . 179 8 ) . — Monday , the 7 th inst ., was the occasion of the installation of Bro . Marks Steinart as W . M . during the ensuing 12 nionths . Bro . Steinart is a most worthy and well respected brother , and it was a matter of pleasure to him to see every member of the lodge who could be present on the occasion to support him . The lodge was likewise honoured with several visitors , among their number being several

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provincial officers of note . The VV . M . appointed his officers as follows : Bros . Morris Rosenthal , S . W . ; Philip Hart , J . VV . ; Joseph Shorps , Treas . ; Geo . Rideal , Sec . ; VV . H . Boycott , S . D . ; L . Frankmotein , J . D . ; George Crocker , l . G . ; the Rev . J . H . Valentine , I . P . M ., Chap . ; the Rev . S . Alexander , Organist ; Abram Besse and W . j Edwards , Stewards ; and George Board , P . M ., Director of Ceremonies .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

FAITH . LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —The weekiy meeting was held on the 15 th inst ., at the Victoria Mansions , Victoria-street . There were present Bros . Lovegrove , W . M . ; Cooper , S . W . ; Mount J . W . ; Cottebrune , P . G . P ., Preceptor ; Shaw , S . D .: Chapman , J . D . ; Krohn , l . G . ; Cross , Sec . ; Cobham , Stroud , Hunt , Corbv , and Weekes . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the

previous meeting were read and conhrmed . Ihe ceremony of initiiation was rehearsed , Bro . Stroud being the candidate . The address to the candidate was admirably given by the W . M . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Corby answered the questions leading to the Third JX'gree , and was duly entrusted . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting oE this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 4 th inst ., at the Duke of York Tavern , Evelvn-strect , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Dale , W . M . ; " Pitt , S . W . ; Abbott , J . W . j Percival , S . D . ; Dixon , J . D . ; Borrett , ltG . ; Milhourn , Preceptor ; Strickland , Secretary ; Vellenoweth , Akehurst , Johnson , and Lazarus . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Akehurst personating candidate .

The questions preparatory to passing having been answered , Bro . Lazarus was entrusted with a test of merit , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Lazarus as candidate . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The Jodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bros , Lazarus , of the Sauthwark Lodge , S 70 , and H . Johnson , of ths Temperance Lodge , 169 , were unanimously elected members ; the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the

ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time . The resignation of the Hon . Secretary , Bro . Strickland , was regretfully accepted . Bro . Milbourn , No . 13 , the esteemed Preceptor , was unanimously re-elected ; Bro . Dale , S . D . 169 , was elected Treasurer ; and Bro . Charles Vellenoweth , 169 , Secretary . A hearty vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes of the lodge , was then passed , thanking Bro . Strickland , the late Secretary , for his services during the past four years . The lodge was then closed . At the meeting on the nth inst ., there were present Bros .

Percival , W . M . ; Lazarus , S . W . ; Hover , J . W . ; Akehurst , S . D , ; Sanderson , J . D . ; Dale , l . G . ; Milbourn , Preceptor ; Vellenoweth . Secretary ; Strickland , and North . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Strickland being the candidate . Questions preparatory to passing having been answered , Bro . Sanderson was entrusted with a test of merit . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Sanderson

being the candidate . The lodge was opened and closed in the Third Degree . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time , and it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks , to the W . M ., be recorded on the minutes of the lodge , for the excellent manner in which he had worked the ceremonies for the first time in the lodge . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , on Tuesday , the 8 th inst . There were present Bros . G . I avington W . M . ; R : Rowlands , S . W . ; Peet , ] . \ Vt ; the Rev . H . Townshend ! S . D . ; 12 . M . Gibson , l . G . ; R . Walden , Sec . ; J . Hill , preceptor ; and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the First . As the ceremony of passing was to be rehearsed , Bro . E , M . Gibson answered the questions , and gave proofs of his proficiency in the First Degree .

The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony was worked by Bro . Peet , upon the command of the W . M :., who is a very young Mason , The lodge was called on" and on . The 4 U 1 Section of the Second Lecture was worked by the Preceptor and the S . W . The lodge being resumed in the Third Degree , was closed down in the usual form . After the usual congratulations , Bro . Hill proposed , and Bro . Peet seconded , that Bro , R , Rowlands ' . S . W ., be the W . M . for the ensuing week . After this had been put to the vote , Bro . Rowlands acknowledged his thanks for his election , appointed his otttcers in rotation , and named his work to he the Third ceremony , the charge , and the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Third Lecture . Masonic business being ended , thelodge was dosed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinstcr-place , Cleveland square , Porchester-tcrrace , Paddington , W . Present * Bros . R . E . Cursons , W . M . ; J . H . Wood , S . W . ; C \ S . Mote J . W . j G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treasurer and Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Secretary ; G . Dickinson , S . D . ; O . W . Battley , I . D . J . Potter , l . G . ; J . Cruttenden , Stwd . ; W . M . Chalfont , ' P . M . 1425 ; W . Harris , M . J . Green , E . C . Mulvey , T . Rossdale , W .

Death , W . Rogers , and J . C . Conway . Visitors ; Bros . C . K . B . Rndd , 761 ; ; and E . Greenboam , 213 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was called oil * and on . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Mulvey and Rogers being the candidates respectively . Bro . Greenboam was unanimously elected a member . Bro . Wood was elected W . M . for next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

MARQUESS OF R 1 PON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —The members of the above Jodge of instruction met on Monday last at Bro . Hart ' s , Queen ' s Hotel , Victoria-park . Lodge was opened by Bro . A , W . Weston , as W . M ., who was supported by Bros , Draper * S . W . ; W . Gray , P . M ., J . W . ; Larter , S . D . ; T . Dutton , l . G . ; A . G . Watkinson , acting Preceptor .: Hart , Hughes , P . M . ; Stephens , P . M . ; Catling , Richardson , and others . After the usual preliminaries , the evening was devoted to working

the Second ceremony , Bro . Richardson candidate . Bro , Draper , S . W ., next worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture , with the usual assistance . Bro . Draper was elected as W . M . for next meeting ; and a . well-merited vote of thanks was unanimously accorded Bro . A . W . Weston for the truly efficient mannerin which he had worked the cerem ny , especially as it was the first occasion of Bro . Weston taking the position of W . M . A hearty welcome was given to Bro . Stephens , P . M ., as a joining member , and lodge was closed . Brethren are cordially incited to attend .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1 G 04 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., at Victoria Mansions Restaurant Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Grist , W . M . ; Rav , S . W . ' Bowcn , J . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , ' Treas * Musson / Sec . ; C . Pug " , S . D . ; Salter , J . D . ; Wynn , l . G ' Weeks , Tyler ; C . Tayler , P . M . ; T . Cross , P . M . ; Harris , Hayes ' Barker , Holland , Coleman , Saunders , Dotterill , Coughlan ' Thatcher , and Smales . ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , Bro , Gibson having answered the questions leading to

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the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Gibson was duly raised to the Degree of a M . M . The lodge was closed down . Bro . Brindlej-, P . M ., worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Ray was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . There being no further business , the lodge was closed . At a meeting of the Charity Association , held afterwards , £$ $ s . each was ordered to pe paid in the names of Bro . « . B . White , W . Thatcher , and T . W . Harris .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . IOM ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent-Garden , W . C . on the 10 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Stroud , W . M . ; E . C , Mulvev , S . W . ; 1 \ Kcdge , J . W . ; W . Fowles , S . D . ; H . G . Marsden , J . D . ' ; E . J . Gittens , l . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Secretary and Treasurer ; Frank Gulliford , T . A . Dickson , G . H . Reynolds , and T . E . Weeks ; The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and continued . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . G . Reynolds having ollered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony with the charge . Bro . Frank Gulliford offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , the usual questions leading to that Degree were put , well answered , and he retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture . Lodge resumed to the First Degree .

On rising for the first time , Bro . E . J . Gittens , Manchester Lodge , 179 . was unanimously elected a joining member ; being proposed by Bro . E . C . Mulvey , and seconded by Bro . T . A . Dickfbn . On rising for the secand time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . E . C . Mulvey S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . ' On rising for the third time , Bro . W . Fowles proposed that a hearty cordial vote of congratulation be recorded on the minutes of the lodge to Bro . W . C . Smiththeir

, worthy Preceptor , on his recovery from his late severe illness , and all prayed that T . G . A . O . T . U . would give him health and strength , not only for his ordinary avocation , but also that he would be spared many years to impart that Masonic knowledge which he so clearly gave to those brethren who wished to seek it . They were all pleased to see him back in his old place as Preceptor—seconded by Bro , E , C . Muhey , S . W ., who cordiaUv endorsed aJ ! that Bro . W . Fowles had said , carried unanimously . * Bro . W . C . Smith made a grateful

acknowledgment of their sympathy , saying how much he always felt the kindness of the brethren of the Covent Garden Lodgc ' of Instruction . They were always attentive to his instruction . During his illness he had thought of them , and appreciated the good wishes of the lodge which bad been conveyed to him by kind and courteous letters from the Secretary , Bro . G . Reynolds ' . Nothing further otVering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed , Bro . W . C , Smith , on entering the lodge , was received with heartv cheers .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the nth inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Eburv-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Coleman , W . M . ; Hayes , S . W . ; Musson , J . W . ; G . Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , Treas . ; Coughlan , Sec ; Gibson , S . D . ; Green , jun ., J . D , ; Mann , l . G . ; Cope , Arnold , Green , sen ,, Grist , Folson , Turner , Chilcott , and Clarkson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initation was rehearsed , Bro , Folson being the candidate . Bro . Cone , a

candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bio . Cope being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed down . Bro . Turner , 144 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction . Bro , Hayes was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further oflering , the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Charitable Association was afterwards held , and a ballot taken , which proved favourable to Bro , Forscutt .

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Royal Arch .

JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This old chapter met at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queenstreet , on the Sth inst . Among those present were Comps . S . Elborn , M . E . Z . ; T . Davis , H . ; Cleghorne , J . ; F . B . Davage , P . Z ., S . E . ; E . A . Harris , S . N . ; Staley , P . S . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Rest , ist Asst . S . ; Kimpton , 2 nd Asst . S . ; Stewart , I . P . Z . ; J . Mander , P . Z . ; T . C Walls , P . G . P . Soj ., Middx ., P . Z . ; N . Moss , P . Z . ; Davis , P . Z . ; and Parkinson , Janitor . Comp . Proudfoot , 1507 , was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous convocation having- been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . Isaac Rosenfeld and Woolfe Myers , both of No . 1 S 5 , and , it proving to be unanimous , they were impressively exalted to the Royal Arch Degree by the I . P . Z . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . The customary toasts followed .

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Scotland .

GLASGOW . — Lodge Sir George Cathcart ( No . 617 ) . —On Wednesday night , the 2 nd inst ., the election and installation of office bearers for 18 S 6 took place , Bro . Captain F . W . Allan , R . W . M ., presiding . There was a large meeting of the brethren and numerous visitors and deputations from sister lodges , among whom were Bros . Lieut .-Col . J . T . Stewart , Proxy Prov . G . M . Peru ; Lieut .-

Col . Commandant John Kidston , ] . Mitchell , A . Frame , and Lieut . A . E . Black , of G 07 ; Bennett , R . W . M . 592 ; Martin , R . W . M . 3 6 7 ; St . John , Kilwinning ; Kirkintilloch , 28 ; and others . Lettersof apology for absence were received from Bros . Rev . J . W . Ritchie , Jas . Crichton , W . Bisset , J . Howie , and others . The result of the elections having been ascertained , the

new office bearers were installed with due Masonic ceremonial by Bro . Col . J . T . Stewart as under : Bros . Capt . F . W . Allan , R . W . M . ( re-elected ) ; John Frew , S . M . ; R . Gillon , S . W . ; John Macindoe , J . W . ; Capt . J . Crawford , Sec . ( re-elected ) ; James Winning , Treas . ( re-elected ); T . Galbraith , S . D . ; J . D . Thomas , J . D . ; Rev . J . W . Ritchie , Chap , ( re-elected ) j Rev . Dr . Smith , Hon . Chap . ; D . M'Glashan , D . of M . ; J . R . Hart , l . G . ; W . Bisset

Bible Bearer ; T . Millen , D . of C . ; James Crichton , Jeweller ( re-elected ); James Hcrriot , Marshal ; C . S . Whitelaw , Pres . of Stewards ( re-elected ) ; K , Caskie , Sword Bearer ; A . Skirving , Architect ; and I . Davis , Tyler . The brethren having enjoyed a pleasant hour in harmony , during which toast , song , and brotherly sentiment , with true Masonic geniality , were freely interchanged , were afterwards recalled to labour , when the lodge was closed in due and ancient form .

The Prince of Wales has contributed ^ 25 towards the fund now being raised in order to erect a national memorial to the late Bro , the Earl of Shaftesbury ,