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W M . ; T . Loane , S . W . ; A . Abrahams , J . W . ; J . R " Shingfield , S . D . ; F . Robinson , J . D . ; J . H . Pnngle , I . G . * \ V Musto , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . Yetton , P . M ., Treas . ; G H . Stephens , Hon . Sec . j also Past Masters T . WJones , T . j . Barnes , and Bros . Dix , Moss , Taylor , Fowler , Turbefield , Norton , Musto , jun ., Wright , Isaacs , and others

. ... . . . . , ., LodVe was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was advanced , and Bro . M . Isaacs was questioned for being raised to the Third Degree , and being a Fellow Craft , retired . Bro . W . J . Musto , as the candidate , also answered the questions , and lodge was opened up , and the ceremony of raising was worked . Lodge was resumed

to admit Bro . Isaacs , and Bro . D . Moss worked the l-irst and Second Sections of the Lecture , assisted by thc brethren . Bro . T . Loane , S . W ,, was elected W . M . for ensuin-r lodge meeting . Bros . D . Moss , J . R . Shingfield , and J . H . Pringle wereelected to audit the lodge accounts , and other business having been satisfactorily disposed of , lodge was closed and adjourned .

YARBOROUGH LODGE ( No . 554 ") . —A very successful meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday last , at Bro . A . Walter's , Green Dragon , Stepney . Bro . G . H . Stephens was W . M ., and had the support of thc following brethren : Bros . A . Wood , S . W . ; W . Hawcs , J . W . j Tyler , Deacon ; Harvev , I . G . ; T . J . Barnes , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Andrews , P . M . ; VV . Cross , Sec . ; J . R . ShingfieldJ . Taylor , J . L . Anderson , nnd others .

, Lodge was opened in due form , nnd th : minutes ivere confirmed . Lodge was opened up , and Bro . -hingficld answered thc necessary questions , and the ceremony of raising was worked . 'The W . M . next worked the whole of the Sections of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . ^ Lodge was closed down , and Bro . Wood was elected VV . M . for next Tuesday evening . Lodge was closed , a highly instructive and enjoyable evening having been passed .

DALHOUSIE LOJGE ( No . S 60 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' 'Tavern , Pownafl-road , Dalston . There were present Bros . Dignam , W . M . ; Edwards , S . W . j Wardell , j . W . ; Snyth , S . D . ; Christian , J . D . ; Thos . Clark , I . G . ; F . Carr , Hon Sec ; Wa lington , P . M ., Preceptor ; Brasted , Baker , Glass , Floyd , Darnell ,

Robinson , Allen , Jones , C . Lorkin , and Bunker . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . B-o . Baker being a candidate for passing , was interrogated and entrusted . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , and Bro . Baker was passed to thc Degree of a Fellow- Craft . Thc lodge was opened in thc Third Degree , and then

resumed in thc Second . Bro . Wardell rehearsed forth first time the ceremony of installation , in a most excellent manner installing Bro . Digman into the chair of K . S . ; thc W . M . then investing his ofiicer *; . Thc lodge was called from labour to refreshment , nnd afterwards resumed its Mason . c duties . Bro . Edwards was elected W . M . for thc

insuing week , and appointed his oflicers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was ordered to bc entered on the minutes for thc able manner in which liro . Wardell worked thc ceremony of installation . Nothing further offeritig for the good of Freemasonry , Ihe lodge was closed and adjourned .

DORIC LODGE ( No . 033 ) . —A regular meeting nf the alove lodge was held nt Bro . J . Clayton ' s , Duke ' s Head , 70 , Whitcchapel-road , on the 6 th inst . 'The chair was occupied by Bro . Dr . T . Loane , who was ably supported by Bros . R . Hirst , S . W .: Bardoulcan , J . W . ; li . Cundick , P . M ., Prcci-ptor ; W . Musto , P . M ., See . j J . Gaskell , P . M . ; J . West , Deacon ; J . Darley , I . G . ; A . Benaho , J . Clayton , Macgregor , and others .

Lodge was opened with due observations , and minutes were submitted and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was woikcd in a finished manner , Bro . A . Benabo being the candidate . Bro . Lo . ine worked thc First , Second , Third , and Fourth Sections of the Lecture , assisted by thc brethren . Ilro . Hirst , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing lodge meeting , and the lodge was closed , and adjourned until the 3 rd inst ., a highly instructive evening having been spent .

FRIARS LODGE ( No . 1349 ) . —At the last regular meeting of the a ' . ov ; lodge on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at Bro . J . II . Pavitt ' s , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , E . Brn . B . C Rawe , VV . M . 7 S 1 , was W . M ., and was supported by Bros . Pavitt , S . W . ; C Winterton , J . W . ; VV . Musto , P . M ., Preceptor ; Watkins , Deacon ; . VI . George , I . G . ; VV . JSmithW . M . SCoDayWilloughby

. , ; , , Stephens , anil others . After due formalities , Bro . Willoughby was interrogated and entrusted . Lodge was advanced , nnd the ceremony of passing was ably worked , Bro . Willoughby being the candidate . Lodge was closed down , and after some very genial discussion it was decided to hold iho annual banquet

upon the first Tuesday in February , Bro . J . 11 . Pavitt , fie w irthy host , being requested to form himself into a committee to carry out the necessary arrangements . Bro . Pavitt , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the 17 th inst ., and lodge was closed , a most harmonious evening having been passed .

EARL OF ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 1364 ) . — The second meeting of this lodge since the Christmas recess was held on the 14 th inst ., at Brn . Richardson ' s , Royal Edward , Marc-street , Hackney . Bro . Stephen Crane was W . M ., and was assisted by the following brethren : Bros . Gray , S . W . ; Pope , J . W . ; . E . Wright , P . M ., Sec ; W . Fieldwick , P . M ., ' Preceptor ; Chamberlain , S . D . ; R . A . Wright . P . M .. I . G .: Stephens , and others .

After due formalities , thc ceremony of passing was ably rendered , Bro . Stephens being the candidate . Bro . Stephens worked the First Section of llic Lecture , and lodge Wis closed in the Second Degree . For the benefit of the Wardens present the ceremonies of opening and closing th- lod ue in the several Degrees was carefull y rehearsed , after which Bro . Gray was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

"PECKHAM LODGE ( No . 1475 ) . —The brethren J > f the above lodge assembled in their lodge room , at thc Lord Wellington Hotel , 51 ( 1 . Old Kei . t-road , on the evening of VVednesday week . Bro . Cowley having been voted

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to the chair as VV . M ., and Bros . T . D . Hilton , S . W . ; Stone , J . W . j Page , S . D . ; and J . T . Brinton , I . C , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , after which the Sections of the Second Lecture were worked by Preceptor Rose , P . M ., and Bro . F . Hilton , who were ably assisted by the brethren throughout . The lodge was then closed in due form , after which a large amount of business appertaining to the Masonic Charities was forwarded . Bro . J . T .

Scotts , the esteemed landlord , intimated that ns he had on that day reached the 56 th anniversary of his natal day , if the bretliren assented it would afford him great pleasure to take wine with them . This considerate proposition was assented to , Bro . Preceptor Rose taking the chair , who in feeling and graceful terms proposed " The Health of Bro . Scotts , " who had for a long series of years been associated with that lodge , and who , moreover , had striven to do all

in his power to make them comfortable . The room in which they were then gathered together was one proof thereof . Without wishing to bc considered as implying flattery , he could assert that Bro . Scotts was respected by all who knew him for his moral and social excellencies and sterling worth . They one and all wished him many happy returns of thc day , and moreover that llic Great Architect of the Universe would shed His

benign influences around him and all those near and dear to him likewise . The toast having been heartily pledged , Bro . Scotts acknowledged the compliment in concise , bnt exceedingly appropriate , terms . He assured the brethren that he reciprocated their kindness of heart and fraternal es'eem ; and on all occasions would endeavour to promote their comforts and the interest of the lodge , liro . Rose , Preceptor , then informed thc brethren that Bro . Bracegirdlc

was about sailing for China once more , nnd , therefore , he would call on them to drink to his good health , coupling therewith their hearty good wishes for his welfare whilst absent . Many years would elapse ere bc once more returned to his native country ; and , therefore , in the midst of those who knew but little or nothing about their Order , he hoped he would prove lo them in all his daily dealings that Freemasonry was something more than a mere name .

The toast was received with enthusiasm , and responded to in thc tame manner . Bro . Bracegirdlc made a feeling speech in reply . Bro . W . Page and other brethren vocalised excellent songs ; : he harmony being maintained for some time , the genial fraternisation not being allowed to flag for a moment ., ———LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held at the Mansion House Stition

Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , li . C ., on 'Thursday , the l . 'th inst ., when there was again a good attendance of the brethren . Bros . Sudlow , Preceptor , and J . D . Langton , Sec , being unavoidabl y absent , their places were filled b y Bros . Duret and J . 'I . Tanqueray , who kindly undertook their respective duties , and the ' offices were filled as follows : Bros . Johnston , W . M . ; Shaw , S . W . ; Barnett , J . W . ; Maude , j D . ; Hallowes , J . D . ; Bailey , I . G . ;

Duret . acting Preceptor ; nnd J . I . 'Tanqueray , acting Sec ; and amongst thc other brethren present were Bros . Gaze , Morn's , Rosenthall , -. llhaiisen , and Clarkson . Thc lodge opened in the l-irst Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read fend confirmed . The lodge then opened in the Second and Third , and resumed in the Second Degree , when Bro . Clarkson , acting as candidate , answered the usual questions , and thc lodge resumed in the

I bird Degree , Bro . Clarkson being raised to the- Degree of M . M . After a " call off , " the lodge closed in the 'Third and Second Degrees , nnd the Second Section nf the F'ir . -t Lecture was abl y worked by Bro . Duret and the brethren . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Shaw was elected VV . M . for Thursday , thc 19 th inst ., the work appointed being the Fourth Scrtion oi thc First Lecture , and the First Section of thc Thiid Lecture . Lodge wa ; closed in perfect harmony . ¦ . ——

CRUSADERS LODGE ( No . tf . 77 ) . —Thc meetings nf this lodge wcre renewed at the Old Jerusalem Tavern . St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwell , on Thursday , thc 12 th inst ., at nine p . m . Present : Bros . F . " •. Rothschild , W . M . ; J . AV . Hunter , S . W . ; J . Rothschild , J . W . ; J . W . Tillett , S . D . ; C . G . Payn , J . D . ; J . Speller , " I . G . ; R . D . Cummings , Preceptor ; Harold Halliday , Hon . Sec . ; and others .

'The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Tne ceremony of initiation wns rehearsed , Bro . Halliday being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and liro . Cummings was passed to the Degree of F . C . The lodge was then opened in thc Third Degree , and Bro . Pingston raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . in thc same excellent manner in which thc two former Degrees were worked

by Bro . F . S . Rothschild , who , as . W . M . of the mother lodge , never loses an opportunity of giving the lodge of instruction the benefit of his impress ! , 0 working , and to his honour be it said it is always appreciated . The lodgo having been resumed in thc First Degree , Ilro . Hunter was unanimously elected VV . M . foi the ensuing weo ' i . The VV . M . elect appointed officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed and adj . > urncd .

After the closing of the lodge a ballot was held for two life subscriptions to thc Masonic Charities , the fortunate ¦ winners being Bros . Home and Speller . Thi-j ballot association has been started among thc members to enable them to become Life Subscribers and Life Govornors of cither of the Mnsonic Charities , by tbe well-known system of subscribing is . per week each share . As soon as / . *¦ *; S- .

13 collected a ballot takes place , and its success in this instance may be gathered from thc fact that since Nov . 3 rd last two ballots have taken place . It is earnestly hoped the members of the lodge who have not already joined will take an early opportunity of placing their names on the list , and thus avail themselves of furthering tlie interests of our most excellent Charities .

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BATH—Tynte Chapter ( No . 379 ) . —A regular meeting was summoned for 7 . 30 on 'Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., and a quarter of an hour later the chaptci was opened by the Principals , Ex . Comps . Loder , Z . ; Davis , H . ; Becket , J . ; supported b y Ex . Comps . Watts , P . Z . ; Reeves , P . ? .. ; Dutton . P . Z . ; Dr . Hopkins , P . Z ., 32 S , 5 S 7 , 710 ; Moutrie , P . Z .. 41 ; E . L . Hill , P . Z . 41 ; Howes , Z . 41 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the M . E . Z . expressed his regret that of the four names on the circular for exaltation , none of

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the companions were present , and that there was only one for whom it would be desirable to ballot on this cvenin" . This was done , and being favourable Comp . Pcnly will be exalted at the next meeting . The Treasurer ' s accounts having been duly audited were read and confirmed . The next business was the installation of the Principals , which

was performed by Ex . Comp . Dr . I lopkins , who placed in their respective chairs E . Comps . Davis , Z . ; Becket , H ; and Reeves , J . 'Ihe following * were afterwards invested oflicers for the year . Comps . B . II . Watts , Scribe fi . ; Phillips , Scribe N . ; J . J . Dutton , P . Soj . ; Bigwood , Janitor , Thc chapter was closed at nine p . m .

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Mark Masonry .

COCKERMOUTH . —Faithfull Lodge ( No . 229 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the nth inst ., Bro . VV ' . II . Lewthwaite , W . M ., P . P . G . Org ., presiding . After the minutes wcre read and confirmed , the revised ritual was rehearsed . On the proclamations being put , Bro . W . T . Lamonby , P . M ., presented the lodge with a frame mount of the Masons' marks found in Carlisle Cathedral by Bro . Creed , Co , and which were reprinted in the "iiasonic Magazine" last September from the "Transactions of the Cumberland and Westmorland Archreological . Society . " A vote of thanks having been accorded to the donor , the lodge was closed in form .

Btrtljs, F-Harrianxs, Ana Ejratljs.

Btrtljs , f-Harrianxs , ana EJratljs .

[ The charge is 2 S . Gd . fnr announcements not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . ] BIRTHS . SLOPF *]*! . —On the iCth inst ., at thc Ferns , Norwood-road , Herne-hill , thc wife of Mr . Charles Sidney Sloper , of a son . WARD . —On the 15 th inst ., the wife of the Rev . T . W . Ward , Bramley , Guildford , of a con . MARRIAGE . Po . vsroitn—P . VERF . TT . —On the 12 th inst ., at St . Mark ' s , Kennington , by the Rev . II . H . Montgomery , vicar , James Bayley Ponsford , to . Madeline " Mary , eldest daughter of George Everett , of Clapham-road . No cards . DEATH . MALISS . —On the ijlh inst ., the Right Hon . Sir Richard Malins , of 57 , Lowndes-square , and the Canon Hill , Bcrkj , in his 7 ylh year .

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