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uly closed in the -first degree , and the brethren iljourned for refreshment , separating at an earl y bur . The following visitors were present , v ?* . : —T . Austin , W . M . 933 j J . Miller , W . M . 1 : 4 j Thomas J ohnstone , 1000 j and A . Ellis .

93-SRA L ODGE . —( No . 142 , 3 . )—This young , prosperous , and flourishing lodge held its usual meeting en Saturday , June 14 th , at the King ' s Arms He-tel , Hampton Court . Bro . J . T . Moss , W . M ., P . G . S . D . Middlesex , opened the lodge . Th ; minutes ofthe previous meeting were

read , and unanimously confirmed . Ballots , taken separatel y ^ were unanimous in the favour of the admission of Bros . Rev . J . M . Vaughan , P . M ., and Chap ., 907 ; C . Raab , 1 , 364 ; J . Faulkner , 188 ; A . Baldwin , 118 , as adjoining members ; and Messrs . C . P . Pritchard and C . B . Robinson ,

as candidates for initiation . Mr . C . B . Robinson was initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . F . Waters , P . M ., Sec , took thc chair , and passed Bro . E . W . Devereux , A Schiff , W . N . Matthews and Loos to the second degree . He raised Bros . W . C . Devereux , S . WooIfF , and Jesse Smith ( 1 . 326 ) to the third degree . The

work vvas well done , and the ceremonies beautifully rendered . Bro . J . T . Moss , W . M ., resumed the chair . He appointed and invested with the collar and jewel of office the Rev . J . M . Vaughan as the Chaplain of the lodge , who was unanimously elected to be recommended to the Provincial Grand Master . Bro . Col . F .

Burdett , as the member whom the lodge would like to be selected Cor Provincial Grand Chaplain in the Provincial Grand Lodge of Middlesex . The following were returned to serve as Stewards to represent this lodge at the anniversary festival of the Girls' School , to be held in

May , 1874 , viz ., Bros . II . A . Dubois , S . W . j J . XV . Baldwin , J . W . j E . H . Thiellay , S . D . j and A . Baldwin . Several brethren were proposed as joining members , and gentlemen for initiation . Business being ended the lodge vvas closed . There were present , besides those

named , 1 . J . Sabine , P . M ., Ireas . j J . S . Sweasy , J . D . j J . Baxter , Langley , I . G . j R . W . Little , P . G . Sec . Middlesex , and others . The long list of visitors included , Bros . J . W . Long , P . M ., 569 ; A . Pulley , P . M ., 169 ; 11 . R . Mabson , 1326 ; C . Hasel , r 6 g- W . Hammond

P . M ., S . D ., 1326 ; F . Holmes , 1 , 326 ; Jesse Smith , 1 , 326 , Sec . THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( NO . 1426 ) . —The second emergency meeting of this lodge was held at thc City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , E . G ., on Saturday , the 14 th inst . The officers

of the lodge entered the lodge-room , precisely at the hour appointed , and the chair of K . S . vvas taken by Bro . James Stevens , the W . M ., who vvas supported by the V . W . Bros . John Hervey , Grand Secretary , P . M . j the Rev . R . J . Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain , Chaplain ; and Bros . N .

B . Headon , S . W . ; Harvey , J . W . j J . Freeman , Treasurer , Edward Moody , P . M ., Secretary ; Stuart Barker jun ., S . D . j R . Stanway , J . D . j J . H . Guyton . I . G . j J . II . Wisbey , D . G . ; G . W . Blackie , Senior Steward ; W . H . Catchpole , Junior Steward ; and W . Steadman , P . M ., T yler .

There were also present , amongst other members , of the lodge : —Bros . W . Barber , W . Jackson , George Jenkins , W . Crickmay , J . Boulton , W . T . Macqueen , George Hooper , D . J . B . Wrightson , Owen Bower , A . Portway , H . Thompson , P . M . 177 and 1158 , and others . The following

visitors also attended , viz .: —Bros . Wm . Ough , Past Grand Pursuivant ; G . R . Graham , 6 9 ; E , M . Haigh , 29 ; R . D . Drysdale , P . M . 211 ; G . T . Hyde , P . M . 141 ; G . Yaxley and J . K . Pitt , 4 6 3 ; J . G . Attwood , , 569 ; J . L . Coulton , W . M .

382 ; Dr . W . V . Bedolfe , and J . H . Vockins , 1329 j and others . I'he lodge having been opened in due form , a letter from the W . M . of All Soul ' s Lodge , No . 170 , requesting the W . M . to pass Bro . Cvickman to the second degree , was read , and in accordance therewith Bro . Griekman , with Bros . Jenkins , Jackson , Baber , Kibble ami

Boulton having proved their proficiency as E . A . ' s , were entrusted , and severally passed to the degree of F . C . Ballots were then taken for nine candidates for initiation , which were found clear , but of whom only two , Messrs . Thomas Preston , and James Tee could make it convenient to attend . These were severally introduced and admitted to the Order . The Secretary having announced

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the handsome donations towards the new furniture of the lodge , which had been specially designed in oak by Bro . Kenning , and was greatly admired , the lodge was called off , and under the care of the Junior Warden , refreshment was taken and the loving cup circulated . After a short interval the lodge was called on , the

bye-laws were discussed seriatim and finally agreed , three candidates were proposed for initiation , a sum of money vvas voted towards thc assistance of the widow of a deceased brother , the lodge was closed at an earl y hour , and the brethren separated well satisfied with the evening ' s proceedings .

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BOLTON . —Si . John ' s Chapter ( No . , 348 ) . — The regular meeting of this chapter was held at the Three Tuns Inn , Moor-lane , Bolton , on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., when there were present Comps . James Newton , Prov . G . R . A . Steward ,

Z . ; Jas . Young , H . ; Thos . Wilson , J . ; Robt . Harwood , Past Z ., Prov . G . R . A . Stand . Bearer ; and other companions . The chapter having been opened and the minutes confirmed , the installation of the Principals-elect and investiture of officers ensued as followed : —Comps . James

Young , Z . ; Thos . Wilson , H . ; Jas . Horrocks , J . j Thos . Chambers , Past Z ., E . j Jno . Brandwood , Past Z ., N . j Henry Greenwood , Prin . Soj . ; Robert Harwood , Past Z ., Prov . G . Standard Bearer , Treas . ; Wm . Dawson , Janitor . A candidate for exaltation in the chapter was

proposed , and the chapter was then closed . J JJRSEY . — Cesaree Chapter ( No . , 570 ) . —The annual convocation for installation and investment of ollicers was held on Thursday , the 1 2 th inst ., at the Masonic Temple . The chapter was opened by Comps . Abraham Yiel , Z . ; Jos .

Gregg , H . j Wm . Adams , P . Z ., as J . ; A . Schmitt , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . E ., E . ; W . H . Long , Z . 244 . The companions were admitted , and the minutes of the previous regular convocation , held in March , as well as those of a special chapter , held in April , were read and unanimously

confirmed . The circular convening the chapter was also read . Comp . A . Schmitt called upon the companions to assist him in forming a conclave of Installed First Principals , when at his request Comp . W . Adams installed in due form Comp . Jos . Gregg , as Z ., after which ceremony ,

he assumed the chair , and installed Comps . jno . Galley , P . Z ., as H ., and Geo . J . Renouf , as J ., according to the established rites and ceremonies of the Order . The companions were re-admitted and saluted their newly-installed chiefs . The installed Principals briefl y returned thanks to the

companions for the honour they had conferred upon them , and one and all pledged themselves to faithfully discharge the duties of their respective offices to the utmost of their ability . The elected oflicers present were invested by the S . E ., Comps . Jno . Durrell , P . Z ., as Treas . j P .

O'Bryen , N . j Ph . W . Binet , P . S . j H . Du Jardin , Jan . The S . E . presented the annual report of the Audit Committee , which vvas approved . Moved by the S . E ., seconded by Comp . A . Vie ! and carried unanimously , that another donation of / , * > , f . s . to the Alasonic School

for Girls be granted by the chapter . Proposed by the S . E ., seconded by Comp . Jno . Oatley , that the widow of the late Comp . P . Poisson be relieved in the sum of fi 2 s ., which proposition was carried unanimously . Among the visitors were Comps . Thos . C . Kelly , C . B ., Capt . J .

Williams , and others . The chapter was closed in love and harmony , when the companions adjourned to a supper . The usual Alasonic and loyal toasts were given . The S . E . proposed " The Memory of our late ALE . Past First Principal , the Farl of Zetland , * ' expatiating on his Alasonic

virtues , his energy , fidelity and zeal to cur institution , and the extensive services he had rendeied to the Craft . Two hon . members of this chapter , Fx . Comps . Dr . II . Hopkins and W . J . Hughan ( Truro ) , were sympathetically toasted .

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LANCASTER . — Aloore Alark Lodge ( No . 14 6 . ) —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Alonday , the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic-rooms ,

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Athenaeum . The M . W ., Bro . J . Daniel Moore , AI . D ., Prov . G . Inspect , of Works , presided , and was supported by Bros . W . J . Sey , S . W . j E . Airey , J . W . j and others . The ballot was taken and proved unanimous in favour of four candidates for advancement , and Bro . Robert

Godfrey of the Underley Lodge , Kirkby-Lonsdale , beino * in attendance , was duly advanced to the degree of Al . M . M . by the W . M ., in accordance with the new regulations of the Grand Lodge of England and Wales , the duties of S . D . being well rendered by Bro . Edmund Simpson . The following presentations to the lodge were notified

and ordered to be entered on the minutes , viz . : —Three Oveerseer ' s Pedestals , by Bro . Capt . J . Storey ; S . W . ' s Wicket , by Bros . Sly and E . Airey j Minute and Signature Books and Axe , by the W . M . j Two Ashlars and Keystone , by Bro . Airey . A candidate vvas proposed as a joining member , and the lodge closed in due form .

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MACDOSALU C OTJXCIL . —A meeting of this council was held on Alonday , the 16 th inst ., for the purposes of installing , in due form , and and under the authority of Alost Puissant Grand Alaster , Comp . J ohn D . Williams , ofthe State of New York , the principal officers , and of

dedicating and constituting the newly-created council . The ceremonies were performed by Comp . Frederick Binckes , the Grand Recorder , as Acting Grand Alaster , specially authorised for that purpose , in the presence of the Deputy Grand Alaster , Capt . G . N . Phillips ; the Grand

Principal Conductor of Works , Capt . J . AI . P . Alontague j the Grand Alarshall , Comp . Hyde Pulleni and other dignitaries ofthe Order . The Council having been duly constituted and dedicated , the officers installed were Comps . Sigismund Rosenthal , T . J . AI . ; James Stevens ,

I . D . AL ; and Thomas Meggy , P . C . W . ; and these were , on the completion of die beautiful ceremonies , respectively congratulated and saluted . Some matters of routine business having been discussed , and arrangements made

for early admission of candidates into this interesting portion of Freemasonry , a vote of thanks to Comp . Binckes , for his services as Acting Grand Alaster , was ordered to be recorded on the minutes , and the very interesting meeting was brought to a close .

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Scotland .

GLASGOW . —St . Andrew ' s Chapier ( No . 6 9 ) . —This chapter met at 170 , Buchanan-street , on Tuesday , June 1 ith , Comp . T . D . Humphries , I'll . D ., ALA ., ist P ., in the chair . A lodge of Alark Alasons was opened , and Bros . J . Aliddlechip and Wm . Bassett were advanced to that

degree . At the request of the Al . E . Z ., Comp . Wheeler , of 73 , then opened a lodge of Excellent Alasters , and conferred that degree on these two brethren . The chapter was then opened in the Royal Arch Degree , with Comps . Park , Z of 122 , as Z . j T . D . Hampton taking the chair of

H : J . Campbell , that of J ; G . W . Wheeler and J . Johnson as ist and 2 nd Soj . Bros . Aliddlechip and Bassett were then instructed in the mysteries of the Royal Arch Degree . Refreshment followed labour , "The M . F . Z ., and the Health of the Candidates " having been given , Comp . Aliddlechip said that though

shortly leaving Glasgow he should always remember the kindly feelings he had met vvith from the Alasons of the city , and especially the way in which they hatl that night admitted him into deeper mysteries . Comp . Bassett said his only regret was that he had not come forward earlier to learn the sublime lesson he . had been

taught that night , and anything that he could do to forward the interests of the Royal Arch Degree he should feel to be a pleasure as well a duty . Comp . Humphries then proposed the thanks of ( the companions to the members of 73 and 122 , who had so kindly come forward to

assist him to-night , a kindness he had often before experienced , yet on that account it was only the more valued by him . Comps . Park and Wheeler acknowledged the compliment paid them , and expressed their pleasure to be able to assist a sister chapter .