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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . itf ) . —A meeting was held on Thurs-Jw the 12 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when . h / re were present Bros . Dandridge , W . M . ; Vatcky , S . W . ; rooner , P . M ., J . W . ; S . R . Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Penrose , S . D . ; rouldrev , J . D . '; Balsdon , I . G . ; J . | . Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; R T . Stringer , P . M . ; Priest , J enkins , Scott , Austin , Hick , Prior Greenner , and Emblin . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jenkins personating the candidate . The lodge was called off , and on resuming , the usual questions leading to the Second Degree were answered by Bro . Scott . The lod"e was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of uassing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bros . Scott , Jenkins , and Turpin were elected members . Bro . Vatcky was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and al ! Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HIGHGATE LODGE ( No . 1366 ) . —A meeting was held at the Bull and Gate , Kentish Town , on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : —Bros . Frost , W . M . ; Kew , SVV . j Finch , J . W . ; Hill , S . D . ; Thomas , J . D . ; Howson , I . G . j Bundy , Bongers , Sharratt , Nash , Giddings , and Scattergood , Sec . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree , and

the Second Lecture was worked . The lodge resumed to the Third Degree , and the Lecture was worked . Bros . J . Sharratt , 1 S 61 , and H . A . Bongers , 1 3 10 , were unanimously elected members . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the able manner in which Bro . Frost , P . M ., had presided over the lodge in working the Fifteen Sections . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1423 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present Bros . 1 . R . Allman , W . M . j J . VV . Mason , S . W . ; J . Bailey , J . W . j H . E . Dehane , P . M . 1 S 45 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec . ; F . Chandler , P M . i 6 < 6 , S . D . ; A . Wolter , J . D . j E . F . Ferris , I . G . ; O . VV . Battley , Stwd . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P M . t $ 43 ' 974 P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab ; A . Hardy , W . M . 201 ;

, . Dr . I . lngleby-Mackenzie , P . M . 372 , 30 ( S . C . l , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; D . Hart , W . M . 16 S 1 ; W . Death , C . S . Mote , W . Chappie , W . T . Potts , H . Matthews , C . A . Bond , J . Smith , and R . E . Cursons . Bro . C . Wyatt Francis , S . D . 199 6 , was a visitor . The Iodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of tne last meeting were read and conlirmed . fhe lodge was called off and on . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bros .

Chappie and Francis candidates respectively . Bro . Francis was elected a member . Bro . Mason was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . A communication was read from Bro . Read which elicited many expressions of sincere pleasure and gratification at its contents . Brethren were reminded that the ceremonies of consecration and installation would be rehearsed on the 6 th June by Bro . lames Terry , Sec , R . M . B . I . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . T . Ladds , W . M . ; W . Roots , S . VV . ; J . Hattersley , J . W . ; W . Steele , S . D . j Voulden , j . D . ; E . Fullick , l ' . G . ; VV . Wingham , Preceptorj F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec . j H . Chapman , H . G . Douglass , j . Block , Renaut , Osmond , and G . A . Ball . 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 . Chapman as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . J . Block , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . Bro , Ladds vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Wingham . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raisin- ; was rehearsed , Bro . Block candidate .

The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the first Tuesday in June—carried unanimously . The S . VV . returned thanks , and appointed the oliicers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Restaurant , 1 , Victoria Mansions , Victoria-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Brindley , P . M ., W . M . ; Smales , S . W . ; Holland , J . W . j Wray , P . M ., Preceptorj Musson , Secj Holden , S . D . ; Haseldine , J . D . j Goode , I . G . j Weeks , Tyler j Coughlan , P . M . j Green , sen ., P . M . j H . VVhite , P . M . j J . Ray , Mitchell , VV . Smith , and Grist . i'he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . VVhite being the candidate . Bro . Mitchell answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Mitchell duly passed to the Uegree of a F . C . The W . M . gave the lecture on "le tracing boatd . The lodge was then closed in the Second Degree . The S . VV . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Goode gave notice of motion as regards the annual dinner . The votes of the lodge were voted to Bro . Wray . There being no huther business , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., at the above-mentioned establishment , when there were present Bros . C . Smales , W . M . j Holden , S . W . ; Goode , J . W . j Wray , P . M ., Receptor ; Mimms , S . D . j C . Tayler , P . M ., | J . D . ; Salter , I . G . j Weeks , Tyler ; Brindley , P . M . j Coughlan . P . M . ; Coleman , W . M . 1604 ; Barker , Gardiner , T . Whaley , and Morgan . ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes o £ the last fleeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Couglan , beinc a candidate

for the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the c « emony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Coughlan being the candidate , Bro . T . Whaley , being a candidate for the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was fpened in the Third Decree , and the ceremony of raisinc was re-0

in tl , ' ^ ' Whaley being the candidate . The lodge was resumed 1 ' First Degree . It was resolved that the annuel supper of the VVlfi instruct 'on should be held on the igth prox . Bros . T . ^ naley , IJ 3 > an ( j JJ _ Gardiner , 1604 , were unanimously elected SlT , o £ thtt loJBe of instiuction . The S . W . was elected W , end 1 1 , the ensuin S fortnight . All Masonic business being ™> the lodge was closed in due form and in perfect harmony .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i ( Si 4 ) .-The usual weekly Plc "" 8 of . this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , 11 ™ % i S . VV ., on the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W ? Brookes , W . M . j A , Buller ., S . W . j F . Kedge , J . W . ; F . rV "" > S . D , ; Henry Marsden . | . D . j J . Rayner , I . G . j W . TvW u ' , Prece Ptor j G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . j T . E . Weeks , P n t _ . ' Prou < i £ oot , T . Adams , James Rowe , W . Hancock , E . \ Wi h , am > H . Newland , J . B . Docker , Angelico Cogliati , Jas . TvT , ' " D ^ terwald , and W . Brindley . J meet . " Se was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last Pi .. ; I " read and confirmed . Bro . W . Brindley worked the

himself " of tlle ' ' ' irst Lecture - Bro - W . ^ rindley , having offered heare ,. . I ? ca -ndidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to re"lidate t if eremon >' - Br 0 - W - Hancock offered himself as a canentrno . 1 Passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , VV M , i * ^ tired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The the l ' ir ! r ! arsed «> e Degree of F . C . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked First Di ctlon o £ 'he Second Lecture . Lodge resumed to the Was unan re' ^ n ris'n S the first time , Bro . E . F . Debenham tion—h , ¦ mous ' y elected a joining member of this lodge of instruc . G . ' , '" S proposed by Bro . H . Newland , and seconded by Bro . P'oposeVi / iT : v . 0 n risin S for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith c "tnat Bro . A . Bullen , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week

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—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his oflicers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 17 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . W . C . Williams , W . M . ; P . J . Davies , S . VV . j Dresden , J . W . ; Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ) ; Keene , S . D . j Wood ,

J . D . ; Wiles , I . G . ; Sims , P . M . ; J . H . Neville , W . B . Neville , and Pellatt . Bro . Payers , \ $ 8 $ , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . W . B . Neville having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . J . H . Neville being a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions in a

satisfactory manner , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Bro . Fayers , tjSj , was elected a joining member . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . P . J . Davies was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and after" Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

UBIQUE LODGE No . ( 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . VV . Present : Bros . Green , jun ., W . M . j Glover , S . W . j Hill , J . W . j Boulton , P . M ., Preceptorj Gibson , P . M ., Treas . j Coughlan , P . M ., Secj Edwards , S . D . j Salter , J . D . j Mason , P . M ., I . G . j Brandon , Grist , Brindley , P . M . ; and Coleman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Brandon , 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 , Bro . Brandon being candidate . Bro . Coleman , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lod ^ e was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Coleman being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Brindley , assisted by the brethren , worked the ist •Section or the Lecture . Bro . Brandon was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . John Davies , W . M . j Cross , S . VV . ; Cochrane , P . M ., J . W . j Austin , Treas . ; Challont , P . M ., Sec ; Stonnill , S . D . j Hardy , J . D . j P . J . Davies , I . G . j Sims , P . M . ; Stroud , Brictbart , Cockerill , Hayden , Brown , Larter ,

Smyth , Craggs , Head , Cotton , Cavers , and Jennings . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hayden candidate . The Jth and 4 th Sections were worked . Bro . Cross was elected to the chair for the next meeting , and Bro . Hayden was elected a member .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1839 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Restaurant Bibra , 53 , Cannon-street , EC , when there were present Bros . Wright , W . M . j Yakins , S . W . ; Hardinge , J . W . ; B . Cattermole , Treas . j H . Mendelssohn , Sec . ; Staley , S . D . j Blanchard , J . D . ; Bladen , I . G . ; and Dixie , Preceptor . After the lodge had been opened , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro , Culver acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , after which the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . F . C . Dixie acting as candidate .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting was held at thc Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 14 th inst . Present : Bros . J . Davies , W . M . ; J . Brown , S . W . ; D . S . Long , J . W . j J . Sims , acting Preceptorj G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams ; Sec . ; Gammell . S . D . ; W . G . Coat , J . O . j H . F . Williams , I . G . j D . Stroud , J . S . VVood , F . Craggs , Cotton , and Higginson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of the VV . M . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Cotton offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising , including the traditional history was worked by the VV . M . in perfect

style , Bro , Cotton candidate . Lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees , and Bro . Higginson was elected a member of the lodge . Bro . J . Brown was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A meeting of the Benevolent Association was held on 7 th inst . j and on the 21 st inst . the Treasurer and Secretary will be elected , and the Auditors' report of the year ' s accounts received .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge wasjheld at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 16 th inst . Present : Bros . J . Glover , W . M . j Harvey , S . W . ; Heathcote , J . W . j Wood , S . D . j Cannon , J . D . j Russell , I . G . j J , R . Johnson , Preceptor j Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Secj Walker , 72 ,- Bate , 72 ; Partridge , Gibbs , Sharp , Wright , Leitchford , Lewcock , Kerry , Cole , and Burnett . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Walker , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Kerry , having proved his proficiency , was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising ably rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Kerry as candidate .

Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Harvey , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , Bro . Harvey returned thanks for his election , and appointed the olficrrs in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

DARTFORD—EMULATION LODGE ( No . 299 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Bull Hotel . Present : Bros . Chas . C . Potter , W . M . 1343 , W . M . ; Thos . Jenkins , S . W . j C . Hind , J . W . j W . J . Light , P . M . 299 , Preceptorj C . Hind , Hon . Secj A . Bovey , S . D . j P . Jones , P . M . 1837 , J . D . j F . Snowden , D . C . ; C . Fowling , I . G . ; A . March , Stwd . ; Carter , Tyler ; T . Wills , P . P . G . S . of VV ., P . M . j H . H . McNaul , P . M . ; W . Grev , and R . S . Howitt .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened m the Second Degree . The installation ceremony was rehearsed . The Preceplor presented Bro . VVm . Grey as VV . M . elect , who invested his oliicers . The addresses were given by the Installing Master in a very efficient manner . Bro . Wills , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . McNaul , P . M ., seconded , that a vote of thanks be recorded to the Installing Master ,

Bro . C . C . Potter , for the very able manner in which he had performed the ceremony—carried unanimously . Bro . Potter made a suitable reply . The VV . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Light , P . M ., Preceptor , and seconded by the Installing Master , that the S . W . be VV . M . at the next meetingcarried . The S . VV . returned thanks . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

HOLLOWAY ' S PILLS . —NO Mystery . —Whenever the blood is impure or the general health is impaired tne hnman body is predisposed to attacks of any prevailing epidemic . The first indication of faulty action , the first sensation of deranged or diminished power should be rectiffed by these purifying Pills , which will cleanse all corrupt and reduce all erring functions to order . These Pills

counteract the subtle poisons in decaying animal or vegetable matter , and remove all tendency to bowel complaints , biliousness , and a host of annoying symptoms arising from foul stomachs . The fruit season is especially prone to produce irritation of the bowels and disorders of the digestive organs , both of which dangerous conditions can be completely removed by Holloway's corrective medicines , —[ ADVT . 1

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WHITTINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 862 ) . — The companions of this chapter met in convocation at the chapter rooms , Anderton's Hotel , on Monday , the g'h inst ., when there were present Comps . Tate , M . E . Z . ; Marston , P . Z . ; Higgins , P . Z . ; Cuff , P . Z . ; Weaver , S . E . ; Brown , H . ; Collinson , J . ; Fisher , S . N . ; Gates , P . S . ; Dehane , 2 nd A . S . ; Thompson , and others .

The M . E . Z ., Comp . Tate , owing to illness of a serious nature , although First Principal since last November , had not been installed . At this meeting , therefore , the honour of installation was conferred upon him ; the ceremony being admirably performed by his predecessor , Comp . Marston . Subsequently the officers for the ensuing year were elected , the following being the result : Comps . 'J . S .

Brown , M . h .. / ,. ; J , Collinson , H . ; Fisher , J . ; J . Weaver , S . E . ; Gates , S . N . ; Irvine , P . S . ; H . Dehane , ist A . S . ; Larchin , 2 nd A . S . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . Owing to unavoidable circumstances , a candidate announced as for exaltation , was unable to be present . The chapter was then adjourned until November . At the banquet which followed , the M . E . Z . explained the

cause of his being so much absent of late , and elicited very kind expressions of regret from the companions present . The companions were profuse in their thanks to Comps . Matston and Higgins for the self-sacrificing way in which they had promoted the welfare of the chapter . Comps . Brown and Collinson expressed their thanks for the honour conferred upon them in the matter of advancement , and

convinced the companions present that in every respect they vvould discharge their duties with the utmost efficiency . The rest of the officers taking tone from them , were enthusiastic in replying to the toasts which referred individually to them . There are some good workers in the chapter , and it is at the present time in the most robust state of Masonic health . Comp . Dehane reminded the companions of the facilities afforded for Masonic students by the Hornsey

Chapter of Improvement , of which he is S . E . During the evening , the usual plan was followed of making the proceedings pleasant by the musical efforts of some of the companions . Comp . Marston was particularly artistic , and Comps . Gates and Thompson distinguished themselves . Some of the companions who would have been present tvere kept aivay by festivities at the Mansion House .

ALDERSGATE CHAPTER ( No . 1657 ) . —The May convocation of the above chapter vvas held on Monday last , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , when there were present Comps . Alfred Brookman , M . E . Z . ; Fredk . Crockford , H . ; Edward Y . Jolliffe , J . ; John Larkin , P . S . ; A . B . Hudson , ist A . S . ; George Rawlinson , 2 nd A . S . ; George Kenning , Treas . ; John

Derby Allcroft , P . Z ., P . G . Treas . ; Sir John Staples , K . C . M . G ., P . Z . ; P . F . R . Saillard , E . W . Stillwell , E . Anderton , James Shotter . Visitors : Comps . West , P . G . H . Surrey , and Lee . The minutes of the convocation held December 20 th were read and confiimed . The companions elected for the

ensuing year were as follows . Comps . Crockford , M . E . Z . ; Jolliffe , H . j Marshall , J . ; Froom , S . E . ; Saillard , S . N . ; Kenning , Treas . ; Larkin , P . S . ; Hudson , ist A . S . ; Rawlinson , 2 nd A . S . ; Parkinson , Janitor ; Shotter , Anderton , and Renals ( Auditors ) . A valuable gold jewel was presented to Comp . Alderman John Staples , K . C . M . G ., P . Z ., in recognition of his services as M . E . Z . for the past year .

BATH . —Tynte Chapter ( No . 379 ) . —An emergency meeting of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the gth inst ., when Comp . Col . W . A . Adair , Grand Superintendent of the province , was unanimously elected an honorary member of the chapter , to which formerly he had belonged . Bro , Rev . the Hon . Sidney Meade was then balloted for , and the ballot proving unanimous , and Bro . Meade being in attendance , he was

ably exalted to the Supreme Degree by the M . E . Z . The sanction of Grand Chapter for a confirmatory charter having been notified to the companions , the original one being lost , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to supper at the Castle Hotel . The following companions were present : Comps . Rev . John A . Lloyd , M . E . Z . ; Surgeon-Gen . T . Ringer , P . Z ., acting H . ; CM . Penley , J . ; Rev . G . Gardiner , S . N . ; Rev . S . J . G . Fraser , P . S . ; and Rev . F . Macdonald , ist A . S . Letters were received from companions regretting unavoidable absence .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — This prosperous chapter met at the Albany Hotel , on the 14 th inst ., when there were present among others Comps . J . B . Ryley , M . D ., P . P . G . P . J . Middx ., P . Z ., as M . E . Z . j E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C , P . Z ., Treasurer , acting H . ; C . H . Kohler , P . Z . 13 S 1 , acting J . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z ., S . E . ; Henry Higgins , P . Z . 1381 ,

ist Asst . Soj . ; Peat , Lane , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the election of officers for the year ensuing took place with the following result : Ex . Comps . G . Elliott , M . E . Z . ; C Stevens , H . ; W . H . Matthews , J . ; T . C . Walls , S . E . ; W . H . Lee , S . N . ; H . Higgins , P . S . ; C H . Kohler , ist Assist . Soj . ; W . Fisher , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; E . H . Thiellay , P . Z ., Treasurer ; and

Gilbert , Janitor . Letters pleading inability to attend from companions engaged officially in connection with her Majesty ' s visit to East London , and Masonically at the Provincial Grand Chapter , at Stanmore ( both events taking place on the same day ) , having been read , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment . The customary toasts were pertinently given by the acting M . E . Z ., and heartily received .

CROYDON . — Mozart Chapter ( No . 1929 ) . —This chapter met at the Greyhound Hotel , on the 16 th instant . Among those present were Comps . T . T . Phillips , M . E . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , H . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . S . Middx ., J . ; R . Palmer Thomas , S . N . ; E . G . Hoare , P . S . ; Law , Janitor ; and others . Comp . Egbert Rubeits , 1623 ,

was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation vvere read and confirmed . The dispensation from the P . G . Supt ., Lieut .-Gen . Brownrigg , C . B ., allowing the chapter to be removed from Kingston-on-Thames to Croydon was read . Comp . Walls installed Comp . H . J . Lardner as M . E . Z ., and Comp . Lardner installed Comp . Walls as H .,