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F . F . Schnitzer , Northumberland and Berwick ; T . W . Lovibond ; C . P . Laidler , 293 ; J . T . Cackett , Sec . ; and R . B . Ferry , Org . Bro . T . Purvis , P . G . S . B ., S . W ., W . M . elect , was duly installed by Bro . F . Corder , P . G . D . C , W . M ., after which Bro . Purvis appointed the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . F . H . Corder , I . P . M . ; Rvder , S . W . ; T . H . Bentham , J . W . ; T . M . Sturgess ,

M . O . ; J . T . Cackett , S . O . ; T . W . Lovibond , j . O . ; J . Strachan , P . G . D ., D . C . ; F . Clark , R . M . ; Dr . Adam Wilson , Sec . ; R . B . Ferry , Org . ; and J . Curry , Tyler . At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned to the Central Station Hotel to dine . The usual toasts followed , Bros . Addison Potter and J . Straker Wilson responding on behalf of " Grand Lodge , " and Bro . R . B . Reed , D . P . G . M ., on behalf of " Prov . Grand Lodge . " Other toasts followed , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Evans , W . M . ; Livett , S . W . ; Janau , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treas . ; Poole , acting as Sec . ; King , S . D . ; Lavington , J . D . ; Balcombe , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Cochrane , Gilbert , C . Reeves , Windsor , Lea , Nettleship , Steele , Folkard ,

Cope , Morris , Penn , and Bye . Visitor : Bro . F . Reeves . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation being announced , and Bro . Reeves having offered himself as a candidate , was initiated . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of raising being announced , and Bro . Gilbert having offered himself

as a candidate , and having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Gilbert duly raised to the Degree of a Master Mason . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the dues were collected . Bro . Frederick Reeves , 902 , was

unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge . Bro . F . Reeves returned thanks . The VV . M . rose for the second time . Bro . Livett was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and returned thanks , and appointed officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the gth inst ., at the Somerset Arms , Fulhamroad , when there were present Bros . J . Thomas , W . M . ; J . Cox , S . W . ; R . O . Moody , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Deputy " Preceptor ; W . TirTucker , Sec ; L . Nathan , S . D . j E . Witts , J . D . ; C . Barber , I . G . 5 Olliver , Metherell , and Ambler .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Olliver being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . then vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Nathan . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree .

The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Olliver , who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry in general , and this lodge in particular , the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at Tupp's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . D . G . Imlay , W . M . ; G . A . Nock , S . W . ; W . A . Pocock , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Baker , Secj H . Neville , S . D . j D . D . VVest , J . D . j T . G . Jeffrey , I . G . j H . G . Hurst , H . Sadler ( G . Tyler ) , J . Tidmarsh , E . Purnell , R . Home , J . Corpe , and F . Bull . Visitor * . Bro .

r . Gillmg , 214 S . The lodge being duly opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Tidmarsh volunteered to act as candidate , and Bro . D . G . Imlay rehearsed the ceremony of initiation in an able manner , and Bro . Corpe recited the charge . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . H . Sadler ( G . Tyler ) worked the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture in an impressive

style , which was not only very entertaining , but also instructive . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . F . Gilling , 3148 , was proposed and seconded as a joining member . Bro . G . A . Nock was elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers , and announced that the work for consideration was to be the second ceremony , the tracing board , and the ist Section of the Third Lecture . The lodge was then closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on the 13 th instant , at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . IT . ] . F . Williams , W . M . j F . Craggs , S . W . ; R . Reid , J . VV . J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; " D . S . Long , Sec . ; H . Dyne , S . D . ; H . Bright , J . D . ; C . C . Bartes , I . G . j R . II . Williams , P . M . j L . Byatt

P . M . j H . Wake , H . Foreman , H . Blackman , and E . Lucas . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . H . Foreman offering himself as a candidate for initiation , that ceremony was rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Blackman having offered himself as

a candidate for raising , was questioned and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . having risen , Bro . Craggs , the S . W . of the evening , was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the congratulations of the lodge were tendered to him on his election as W . M . of the mother lodge . The lodge was then closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., atthe Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . S . Napper , W . M . j J . VV . Clarke , S . W . j C G . Gray , J . W . ; D . P . Holness , P . M ., Acting Preceptor , * J . Petch , P . M ., P . G . Sid . Br . Herts . Treas ! j C M . Coxon , Sec . j E . H . Moore , S . D . j H . B . Harding , J . D . j T . Williams , I . G . j J . M . Scarlett , P . M ., P . J . G . W . Essex ; E . Blinkhorn ,

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P . M . ; R . Loomes , J . Duncan , J . W . Collingridge , E . HBury , T . E . Newman , J . Mansell , and F . S . Plowright . 3 The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Scarlett being the W . M .

elect . The officers having been invested , the addresses were given by Bro . Holness . Thc ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Newman being the candidate . Bros . F . S . Plowright and J . Mansell were unanimously elected members of the lodge . Bro . Clarke was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , VV . M ., also acting as Preceptor ; G . H . Reynolds , S . W ., also acting as Secretary ; W . Unwin , J . W . ; G . A . Bergholtz , S . D . ; VV . Hoggins , J . D . j T . C Seary , Org . j H . Matthews ,

I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; J . H . Meyer , W . Cursons , C . Wood , J . Wise , F . VV . Buxton , F . Austin , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . J . Wise answered the necessary questions leading to the Second Degree , and also offered himself as a candidate for initiation . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . H . Meyer ,

W . M . elect 1559 , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , and also rehearsed the ceremony of the appointment and investiture of officers . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . James Austin , 115 S , was unanimously elected a joining member . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . H . Reynolds , S . W ., was unanimously elected

W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . J . H . Meyer thanked the VV . M . and the brethren for the favourable opportunity given him of rehearsing the ceremonies of initiation and appointmentand investiture of officers . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . II . W . Dyne , W . M . j J . Wiggins , S . W . j Joseph Cox , J . W . j F . Craggs , Sec . ; J " . R . Hubbard , S . D . ; W . Dresden , J . D . ; H . Wake , I . G . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middlesex ; G . A . Knight , C Woods , and E .

J . Green . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Knight acting as candidate . Bro . Hubbard gave the charge at its conclusion . Bro . Dyne vacated the chair of VV . M . in favour of Bro . Hubbard , who proceeded to open the lodge in the Second Degree . Bro . Dyne offered himself as a candidate for raising , and having

been examined , was entrusted , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in an excellent manner . Bro . Williams acted as Preceptor during the meeting . Bro . Knight Has elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Dyne for the commendable manner in which he had conducted the duties of VV . M . for the first time . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 12 th instant , at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , W . There were present Bros . John Brown , W . M . 2012 , W . M . j VV . G . Jennings , S . W . j CHagan , J . W . j A . J . Lathbury , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tem . ) j F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tem . ); M . Speigel , P . M ., S . D . j R . H . Catling , J . D . j H . Oliver , I . G . ; H .

J . Martineau , W . Williams , P . M . j J . J . Johnson , and IT . R . Elkin . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Elkin offered himself as a candidate for raising , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and

the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Speigel , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Jennings was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bros . Johnson , Catling , and Elkin . were elected joining members . " Hearty good wishes " were given , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., when there were present Bros . W . Hillier , VV . M . ; _ VV . S . Whiteley , S . W . ; J . N . Baxter , J . W . j E . Ayling , Preceptor ; J . Sims , Deputy Preceptor ; II . Bright , Sec . ; T . W . Biggs , S . D . ; F . Craggs , J . D . ; VV . C . Dickey , I . G . ; J . Cox , Stwd . ; J . Davies ,

P . M . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; E . Austin , P . M . ; M . Speigel , P . M . ; R . H . Wimpey , J . Wilson , J . Brown , J . Cruttenden , F . A . Bartle , and VV . W . Williams . Visitor : Bro . G . W . Marple , 170 G . The lodge was opened in the First , Second , and Third

Degrees . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . J . Wilson acting as candidate . The lodge was closed down in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . VV . S . Whiteley was unanimously elected to the chair for the next meeting , and Bro . Marple , 1706 , a member , and the lodge was closed .

QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 2021 ) . — A meeting of the above lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , VV ., on Friday , the 6 thinstant . Present : Bros . Leather , VV . M . ; VVood , S . W . ; Wilson , J . W . ; J . Greenway , Preceptor ; Heck , S . D . ; Homewood , J . D . ; Davis , I . G . ; C P . Bellerby , Sec ; Rowe , Bingers , Paul , Reed , Macnamara , Gunzell , Edwards , Cox , Coop ,

Woodruff , Cleghorn , Von Joel , Greenish , Cane , Brut , Collins , Potter , Mitchell , and Harnell , jun . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Greenway worked the ist Section of the Lecture . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Gunzell candidate . Bro . Paul worked the 5 th Section of the Lecture . The Auditors '

report was read and adopted . The election of officers were as follows : Bros . Collins , P . M ., Greenway , and Paul , Committee ; Artand , Treasurer ; C . P . Bellerby , Sec ; and R . J . Harnell , Asst . Sec . The lodge was then closed . Brethren are invited to the above lodge , which now consists of the members of the following lodges of instruction : Nos . 766 , 12 S 7 , and 1305 .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting was held on the 13 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-pl Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . W . H . Chalfont , H . 975 , M . E . Z . ; J . Davies , H elect 733 , H . ; W . Hillier , S 34 , J . ; John Davies , Treas H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , sjj "' T . Jobson , 733 , P . S . ; J . C Tilt , ist A . S . S 62 , ist A S ''

and G . March , M . E . Z . elect 733 , 2 nd A . S . Visitor : Comr , ' Geo . S . Wright , S . N . elect 733 . _ ' ' The chapter was opened , and the minutes of tL last convocation were read and confirmed . The cert , mony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Wright being the candidate . He was afterwards elected a member , and ex .

pressed his thanks for the compliment , and the r / ' pleasure he had derived from his visit . It was unanimously resolved that an invitation be given to the companions of the Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement to attend and rehearse the ceremony of the evening . The M . E . Z . havim . risen the usual number of times , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . — The usual weekl , meeting of this chapter was held at the Stirling Castle Camberwell , on Friday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Comps . G . H . Phillips , M . E . Z . ; Scott Younf H . ; C . Wilson , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H Stone , S . E . ; H . Martin , S . N . ; Goodwin , P . S . ; Q Corpe , Z . ; Jas . Addington , P . Z . ; VV . Eckersall , V , ' ( Murche , and R . Davis .

The minutes of the last meeting were read and coo . firmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comn , C . Corpe , Z ., personating the candidate . The Audit Com . mittee presented their report , which was received and adopted . Comps . F . Hilton was re-elected Preceptor ; K , Voisey , P . Z ., Treas . ; and C . H . Stone , S . E ., for the ensuing year . Comp . Scott Young was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , when an installation will be worked .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —Thisold and distinguished chapter met at the Masonic Hall , Goldensquare , on the 14 th inst . Amongst those present were III , Bros . G . Graveley , C . E ., M . W . S ., 30 ; H . J . Lardner , 30 , ist General ; Major F . J . Stohwasser , 30 ° , 2 nd General ; VV . Paas , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Ex . Bros . Capt . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; G . Grimwood , J . P ., R . ; F . W .

Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; Egbert Roberts , Asst . Org . ; Capt . Hawkins , D . C . ; H . Hills , W . Maple , C . J ackson , F . R . C . S . ; Dr . V . Jaliesqui , and 111 . Bro . N . Power , 30 ° . Amongst the visitors were Bros . B . R . Bryant , 30 ; F . Smith , and Pratt . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the resignations of Bros . B . Kidder , VV . \ V ,

Codd , and T . Lamb-Smith were received with regret . Apologies for non-attendance were received from 111 . bras . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , 33 ; W . Roebuck , P . M . W . S , 31 ; Capt . W . B . Williamson , J . P ., 30 ; Dr . E . M . Lott , 30 ; F . Curlew , P . M . W . S ., 30 ; Ex . Bros . Tayleur , M . A ., P . M . W . S . ; G . A . Berkley , P . M . W . S . ; A . Pears , Hayward , and others .

The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal to banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts followed . In giving the toast of "The M . W . S ., " III . Bro . Paas said that no doubt the M . W . S . was greatly disappointed that the candidates were prevented that evening from

attendingto be perfected . Bro . Graveley had worked very well during his year of office , and he trusted that on the nest occasion the candidates would put in an appearance . The M . W . S ., in reply , said that their worth ) Treasurer had indeed expressed his feelings when he touched upon the subject of the non-attendance of the candidates for perfection . He had looked forward

particularly to perfecting his old friend , Bro . Shurmur , that evening , and he had been at some pains in getting up the ceremony , However , he hoped that at the next meeting he should bt able not only to induct Bro . Shurmur , but two other worthy brethren into their illustrious chapter . In proposing the toast of " The Treasurer , " the M . W . S '

called attention to the fact that at the April meeting it w » intended to present Bro . W . Pass with a testimonial m recognition of varied services that had been given without cessation for a period of nearly a quarter of a century . The toast of "The Officers , " coupled with the nanicol 111 . Bro . Lardner , terminated the proceedings .

Ladies' Banquet Of The Lennox Browne Lodge, No. 2318.

LADIES' BANQUET OF THE LENNOX BROWNE LODGE , No . 2318 .

The growing popularity of " ladies' evenings' '" connection with Masonic lodges was accentuated in ' marked degree on Saturday , the 14 th inst . —a verj appropriate occasion , being St . Valentine's Day— ' '

the members of the Lennox Browne Lodge , No . 33 entertained ladies and brethren to the number olaboti 160 . The arrangements made b y Bro . H . FfrenfJ Bromhead . W . M .. and his officers lor the receptio" <**

the visitors were worthy of the occasion , and result 8 in a brilliant success , the only regret possible tak ' S place when the proceedings terminated . It must n be supposed , however , that the work of the lodg e tf neglected , for early in the afternoon lodee was ope "

by Bro . H . Ffrench Bromhead , W . M ., and anion' ? others present were Bros . Lord Brooke , M . P * , * , G . M . ; Turner , Prov . S . G . W . ; J . M . Scarlett , P * J . G . W . ; Lennox Browne , P . P . S . G . W . ; W . Shurm" * Prov . G . Treas ., S . W . ; E . Dring , M . D-, J- ' A *

Pinder , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Wrighton , P . M ., Sec , , Drane , S . D . ; A . Schneider , J . D . ; W . Butcher , I- !'' W . Ellen , D . C . ; H . Prenton Kraushaar , Org . * ' ' Jones , H . Love , und J . Snowden , Stewards ; C ' oufj , Warner , P . M . ; D . McGowan , P . M . ; J . M . Mc % ' Sec . R . M . I . B . ; J . Mason , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex ; . * Lockwood , D . L ., J . P . ; J . Railing , Prov . G . * " Lucking , Prov . G . D . C ; and many others . . i * Bro . F . Barnes was raised to the Degree of "