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xvas received xvith full Masonic honours by the brethren present . Nothing further offering the lodge xvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to a most , excellent banquet provided by Bro . Veal . The usual toasts xvere given and responded to in
the usual hearty manner , the I . P . M . when his health was gix'en being presented xvith a handsome jexvel as a mark of esteem from his brethren . The musical arrangements xvere under the direction of Bro . Graham , P . P . G . O . Middx ., and added much to the enjoyment of- those present .
ADDINGTON . —Addington Lodge ( No . 1937 ) . —The proceedings at this lodge on Thursday evening , the 27 th March , at the installation of Bro . J . B . Cottam as VV . M ., xvere of the most pleasant and satisfactory character . There xvere 47 brethren present , and amongst them as many as 13 Past Masters , such a distinguished assembly being an unusual circumstance , and shoxving in xvhat great
esteem Bro . Cottam is held . Addington Lodge has , since its charter xvas granted about three years ago , passed through very troubled and trying times , but has lately been under careful management , and is noxv gaining stability and soundness . It holds an important position as being so close to the port that passing brethren from over seas naturally look to it for friendship and help xvhen needed .
At the banquet xvhich closed the evening ' s proceedings 41 sat doxvn , and the harmonious spirit displayed augured xvell for the future of the lodge , xvhich it is proved has the sympathy of other brethren . The folloxving are the officers invested : Bros . J . Hulston , S . W . ; J . J . Leclercq , J . VV . ; H . E . Royal , S . D . ; G . E . Attwood , Treas . ; E . R . E . PaySec . ; G . TaylorD . C . ; and XV . HodgeTyler .
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FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —The xteekly meeting of this lodge xvas held on the ioth inst . There xvere present Bros . Dutton , VV . M . ; March , S . W . ; Tonkin , J . W . ; Mount , S . D ., Brindley , J . D . ; Sheppard , I . G . j Cottebrune , Preceptor , Bassington , Treas . ; Cross , Sec . ; Bull , Hunt , Arliss , Baker , McMullen , Harris , Poxver , Collens , Rogers , Dairy , C . Tayler , and Cox .
Lodge xvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed in an unusually perfect manner , Bro . Mount being candidate . Bro . Rogers ansxvered the questions for the Second Degree , and then retired . Bro . Cox offered himself as a candidate for passing , and xvas duly entrusted . Lodge xvas opened on the square and the
ceremony . of raising most creditably rehearsed . Bro . Arliss ansxvered the questions for the Third Degree and xvas duly entrusted . Lodge xvas opened on the centre and the ceremony of raising rehearsed in a most able manner . Lodge xvas resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . T . V . Rogers xvas unanimously elected a member of the lodge .
The S . W . xvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge xvas closed in perfect harmony . After the lodge a meeting of the Faith Lodge of Instruction Masonic Charities Association xvas held , and Bro . Cox , jun ., gained the ballot .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 16 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , xvhen there xvere present Bros . F . T . C Keeble , VV . M . 1426 , VV . M . ; E . F . Ferris , S . W . ; C . H . VVood , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M ^ 1543 , Sec ; VV . J . Mason . S . D .: S . Stretch , iun .. I . D .-s A . Hardv . I . G .
W . Death , Stxvd . ; W . H . Chalfont , I . P . M . 1425 ; G . Festa , P . M . 10 , 00 ; also Bros . D . Stroud , F . Chandler , C J . Morse , J . Lichtenfield , S . Funkengstein , J . Cruttenden , M . I . Green , 1 . Stephens , Major Ferris , A . Chapman , R . E . Cursons , H . Layton . Visitors : Bros . A . E . Gladxvell , P . M . 172 ; and E . Bessell , 172 . The lodge xvas opened in due form and the minutes xverc
read and confirmed . The . lodge was called off andon . The ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed , Bro . Morse candidate . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the First Section xvas worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren . Lodge xvas resumed to First Degree . Bro . M . J . Green xvas elected W . M . for next meeting ^ . Bros . Gladxvell and Bessel xvere unanimously elected joining members . The annual supper will take place on Monday , the 23 rd inst .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — At the usual xveekly meeting held at The Cranbourne , Upper St . Martin ' s-lane , W . C , on the 5 th inst ., there xvas present Bros . G . H . Reynolds , VV . M . ; Read , S . W . ; Robinson , J . W . ; Frank Gulliford , S . D . ; Graham , J . D . ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; E . VV . Smith , I . G . ; O'Bryan . . The lodge xvas opened in due form , and with solemn
prayer . The minutes of the last meeting xvere read and confirmed . . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . O'Bryan offering himself as a candidate for passing he xvas'duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of . F . C Lodge called off and resumed . Bro . Read xvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing xveek and appointed
his ofiicers in rotation . Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge to Bro . Graham , P . M . 97 s , for his kindness in acting as Preceptor , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . W . H . Richardson , through illness . Seconded by the S . W ., and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for trie good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in ancient form xvith peace and harmony .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — The xveekly meeting of this lodge was held oh Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Station Hotel , Camberxvell Nexv-road , xvhen there xvere present Bros . Eidmans , W . M . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Sims , S . W . ; Spencer , J . VV . ; Paton , Sec ; Sutton , Runacres , Gardner , Bigg , Finch , G . H . Evans , C . Rice , Landfield , Herbage , and Forster . The lodge xvas
opened in due form , and the minutes of previous lodge meeting xvere read and confirmed . Bro . Preceptor xvorked the Second Section of Lecture , and the VV . M . the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Rice acting as candidate , The VV . M . rose for the first time . ' Bros . VV . Herbage , W . M . 2 oosand P . M . 177 ; G . H . Finch , S . D . 2005 and 1586 ; and H . S . Bigg , 1329 , xvere elected joining members . The VV . M . rose for the second time . Bro . Sims xvas elected W . M . for
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ensuing meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge xvas closed according to ancient custom . The brethren then discussed the formation of a charitable institution , and it being decided to commence operations at once , the officers for the year xvere appointed , and the-byclaxvs passed , after xvhich a ballot took place , and resulted in favour of Bro . G . Treacher .
At a meeting held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., there xvere present Bros . S . VVood , VV . M . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Spencer , S . W . ; C Evans , J . VV . ; Paton , Sec .,- Parkhouse , Eidmans , Treacher , Mattock , Sutton , Baker , Youens , Forster , G . Evans , Beale , and Sims . The lodge xvas opened in due form , and the minutes of previous lodge xvere read and confirmed . The lodge xvas opened in thc Second
Degree , xvhen Bro . Preceptor xvorked the First Section of the lecture . The lodge xvas resumed to the First Degree , ancl the questions ansxvered by Bro . Sutton . The lodge xvas resumed to the Second Degree ^ and the ceremony ' of passing rehearsed , Bro . Sutton acting as candidate . The lodge xvas opened in the Third Degree , and closed down to thc First Degree . Bro . Johnson , Preceptor , worked the Second and Third Sections of the lecture . The VV . M . rose for the
first and second times . Bro . Spencer xvas elected VV . M . for Wednesday , the 2 nd proximo . The VV . M . rose for the third time . Bro . Johnson , Preceptor , proposed , and Bro . Spencer , S . W ., seconded , that a cordial vote of thanks be accorded the W . M . for the able manner in which he had filled the chair for the first time in that lodge . . Nothing further offering for the good of Masonry , the lodge xvas closed in peace and harmony . •.
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —This lodge held its regular meeting on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., at thc Roe Buck Tavern , High-road , Chisxvick . Present : Bros . A . H . Strong , Sec , W . M . ; R . H . Wimpey , S . W . ; J . Broxvn , J . W . ; Rixon , S . D . ; Wing , J . D . ; H . Furze , I . G . ; G . Gardener , Treas . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor ; Pidcock , Causton , -and C . F . Hughes . The lodge xvas opened in the First Degree , and the
minutes xvere read and confirmed . The VV . M . then for the first time rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , ' Bro . Pidcock being the candidate . The W . M . on rising for the second time dreiv the attention of the brethren to the consecration ; xvhich is to take place at the Chisivick Hall , on Saturday next . It xx'as announced by the Sub-Gommittee
that all preliminaries xvere arranged , and that they expected a large gathering of the Craft . ' I he Preceptor then complimented the W . M . upon the able manner in xvhich he had discharged his duties . We may add that the musical arrangements for the above ceremony xvill be under the direction of Bro . Pinckey , and the supper provided by Bro . Rixon . The lodge xvas then closed in due form .
Royal Arch.
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WEST KENT CHAPTER ( No . 12157 ) . —A meeting of the above chapter xvas held at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., when there xvere present Comps . W . Lake , M . E . Z . ; B . Fullwood , H . ; T . Perrin , J . ; R . H . Croxvden , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . C . Woodroxv , Scribe E . ; Watson Osman , Scribe N . ; Jas . Croxvden , P . S . ; Dr . Basley , Org . ; Finch , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Fox , Collins , Cox , and others .
The minutes of the previous convocation xvere read and confirmed , including the resolution relative to the change in the months of meeting , xvhich will noxv be the second Saturdays in October , December , February , and May . The candidate for exaltation not being in attendance , there xvas no further business , and the chapter xvas duly closed . The companions afterxvards sat doxvn to an excellent-banquet , presided over by the M . E . Z ., when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts xvere proposed and duly honoured .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT CHAPTER ( No . 1524 ) . —The installation meeting of this young but flourishing chapter was held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at Anderton's * Hotel , the companions present xvere Comps . Frederick Brasted , Z . ; Henry F . Bing , H . ; Adolphus Clark , J . ; Neville Green , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . L . Payne , P . Soj . ; M . A . Levey , 2 nd Asst . Soi . ; R . A . Steel ,
Treas . ; W . H . Lee , P . Z . ; W . Simpson , T . Clark , L . V . Walker , S . Smither , A . j . Berry , Horton , Adkins , and W . R . Shaxv . Visitors : Comps . E . East , H , 495 ; C . P . Gillard , H . 19 ; J . M . Levey , 1 , Nexv York ; R . j . Albery , 65 S ; and Burcham Cooper . The minutes of the previous meeting ( April gth ) having been confirmed the installations of the Principals xvere then
proceeded xvith by Comp . W . H . Lee , P . Z ., xvho assumed the chair of First Principal for that purpose , and xvhose rendering of the three difficult ceremonies xvas excellent . The folloxving are the nexv officers : Comps . Henry F . Bing , '/ .. ; A . Clark , H . ; M . L . Levey , J ' . ; N . Green , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . L . Payne , S . N . ; and R . A . Steel , Treas . Comp . J . Funston , P . S . elect , being unavoidably absent
could not be invested or appoint his assistants , it was therefore postponed till the next meeting . Ballot having been taken for Bros . Horton , Adkins , P . M . 1261 , and M . R . Shaxv , 1441 , and it being unanimous they xvere duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry , the ceremony being excellently done by the I . P . Z ., Comp . Brasted , xvho was as excellently supported by the other officers . A very
favourable report was then presented by the Audit Committee shoxving that the chapter xvas steadily progressing . After receiving some propositions for the next meeting , and there being- no further business the chapter xvas closed and the companions adjourned to a very excellent dinner , after xvhich the usual toasts xvere duly honoured . The
M . E . Z . in responding to the toast of his health took the opportunity of proposing that of "The I . P . Z ., Comp . Brasted , " and presented him in the name of the chapter xvith a P . Z ' s . jexvel to mark their appreciation of his services . The companions shortly afterxvards separated after one of the most enjoyable and successful meetings the chapter has had since its consecration .
WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above chapter xvas held on Friday , the 13 th inst . In the absence of Comp . E . Clarke , M . E . Z ., Comp . George Dalrymple , P . Z ., P . P . G . Swd . Br ., presided , there being also present Comps . F . Hodgson , Prov . G . Stxvd ., H . ; J . Barr , P . Z ., Prov . G . l-L , as J . ; ' j . T . Ray , S . E . ; I . C . Thompson , S . N . ; W . Sandwith , P . Z ., Prov . G . J ; , P . S . ; VV . C . Johns , Asst . Soj . ; John Casson , Janitor ; E . Tyson , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ; Thos . Atkinson , P . Z ., P . P . G .
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Asst . Soj . ; J . Woods , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; J . Eden , and J . Rothcry . The chapter having been opened , the ballot was taken for Bros . John Paterson and P . Podmore , of 9 C 2 , xvhich proved unanimous , and they xvere exalted-to the Supreme Degree , and thc chapter xvas closed in due form .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
PREMIER CONCLAVE . —Thc installation meet- ' ing of this prosperous conclave xvas held on the iGth inst . at the Masonic Hall , Red 1 . ion-square . Among those present xvere Sir Knts . K . II . Thiellay , M . P . S . ; Shirley , V . E ., M . P . S . elect ; T . C Walls , S . G . ; Dr . Micklcv , J . G . ; Dawes , H . P . ; Pridmore , Prefect ; T . Cubitt , P ' M . P . S ., Treas . ; J . Mason , G . C , Reg . ; Macartney , M . P ., P . M . P . S . ; Marsh , P . M . P . S . ; and others .
1 he minutes of the previous conclave having been read and confirmed , Sir Knt . Shirley was installed as M . P . S . by Sir Knt . Thiellay , and Sir Knt . Walls as V . E . by Sir Knt . . Shirley . The officers appointed for the year ensuing are Sir Knts . Mickley , S . G . ; Dawes , J . G . ; Cubitt , Treas . ; Mason , Reg . ; Pridmore , H . P . ; H . J . Lardner , Prefect ; VV . Lake , S . B . ; ancl Gilbert , Sentinel . Sir Knt . Thiellay
having been presented xvith a jexvel in ' recognition of his services as M . P . S ., a notice of motion xvas given— "That in future the conclave meet on the first Monday in October , instead of the first Monday preceding the September Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge ( Craft ) . " Several communications having been read the conclave xvas closed , and the members adjourned to an excellent banquet at the . Holborn Restaurant . The usual toasts folloxved .
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We have much pleasure in observing that the distinguished Nexv Zealand Craftsman , Bro . William Caldxvell , Grand Stexvard of Scotland , is in Scotland on a visit after many years' absence . •Bro . Caldxvell has long occupied a prominent and influential position at Dunedin , Nexv Zealand , and may be said to be the father of the Scotch Constitution there . He has taken an active part in the formation of nearly all the-Scotch lodges in Nexv Zealandand
, has held the Master's chair in several of them . He has also long occupied a leading position in the District Grand Lodge of Scotland in the colony . On the formation of the Supreme Council of New Zealand , he xvas elected its Sovereign Commander and head , and he is noxv a 33 ° of the Supreme Council of Scotland , and has repeatedly received publicly the thanks of the Grand Lodge of Scotland for his invaluable services to the Craft , and particularly to his
mother Grand Lodge . Some years ago , as an acknoxvledgment of such services , he xvas created by Grand Lodge one of its Grand Stexvards , an office xvhich he- still holds . It is no uncommon event for Bro . Caldxvell to travel hundreds of miles to act as the Installing- Officer at the formation and consecration of lodges holding- of Scotland in the colony . We hope he may enjoy his holiday in the land of his fathers ,. and be long spared to enjoy
the good health and the xvell merited and universal respect of his numerous friends , in the land of his adoption . Before leaving Scotland , Bro . Caldwell occupied the position of R . W . M . of the Lodge St . Andrexv , 126 , Kilmarnock ;' and at a special meeting of that lodge , held on the nth inst ., Bro . Caldxvell supported the R . W . M . on the dais , and in a fexv choice sentences , presented the lodge , through the chair , xvith a very handsome rrold Master ' s
jexvel , as a memento of his visit to his mother lodge after an absence of 22 years in the antipodes . liro . Caldwell is a native of " Auld Killie , " and is noxv located in Dunedin , xvhere he occupies an important position in the Customs . About a quarter of a century ago , xvhen St . Andrexv ' s was in anything but a flourishing condition , Bro . Caldxvell became its R . W . M ., and by his zeal , enthusiasm , and indefatigable energy raised it to a state of prosperity . Since to Dunedin
going , Bro . Caldxvell has been instrumental in instituting several lodges , one of xvhich has been named after his mother lodge , St . Andrexv ' s ; and , xvhen arrayed in his Masonic regalia , he xvears many souvenirs of the high estimation in xvhich he is held by the brethren in Dunedin . The R . W . M . thanked Bro . Caldwell , in the name ofithe brethren of St . Andrexv ' s , for his very handsome gift . The lodge xvas afterxvards closed in due and ancient form . —Kilmarnock Herald .
Provincial. Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
PROVINCIAL . GRAND LODGE OF BERKS AND BUCKS .
Favoured xvith delightful weather , the members of the province of Berks and Bucks assembled at High Wycombe on Monday for the purpose of holding the annual Provincial Grand Lodge , which xvas opened at about half-past one o ' clock , under the presidency of the Prov . Grand Master , Sir Daniel Gooch
, Bart ., M . P ., who xvas supposed by a goodly number of present and past Prov . Grand Officers and members of the various lodges xvhich are carried on in the txvo counties . The fact of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey , being held on the same day , and the place of meeting being less convenient than on some occasions , somexvhat affected the attendance , but all xvho xvere
present apparently enjoyed their visit , particularly those xvho , at the conclusion of their Masonic enjoyments , repaired to Hughenden , and inspected the Church and Manor House , containing the interesting memorials of Lord Beaconsfield . Among those xvho filled offices in the Provincial Grand Lodge xvere Bros , the Rev . Jl S . Broxvnrigg , Deputy Grand Master ; R . G . Barton , Senior Grand
Warden ; the Rev . r .. G . Kiddle , Grand Junior Chap . ; C Stephen ' s , Grand Treas . ( High Sheriff of Berks ); Major Cooper King , Grand Reg . ; Robert Bradley , Grand Sec . ; Francis J . Ferguson , Senior Grand Deacon ; Richard Doxvsett ; Junior Grand Deacon ; A . J . Coales , Grand Supt . of Wks . ; S . G . Hunt , Grand Dir . of Cers . ; E . C Knight , Grand Purst ., & c . The remainder of the brethren ( many of xvhom-xvere also xvearers of the purple ) included Poultor
Bros . L . , J . Goddard , VV . Morris , Rev . J . Atkins , VV . E . Beal , C . Terry , B . Challenor , jun ., J . Tomkins , Dick Radclyffe , J . Andreivs , S . Wheeler , jun ., D . Stevenson , VV . VV . Ridley , H . Joxvett , G . VV . Dixon , F . Weedon , J . Christmas , K . E . Haxvkins , H . Martin , G . J . Cosburn , S . Knight , W . T . Toms , VV . Graham , C Hume , Whitehouse , Cantell , J . O . Carter , C . W . Cox ( Mayor of Maidenhead ) , R . Nicholson , B . Wilford , C A . Vardy , W ,
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xvas received xvith full Masonic honours by the brethren present . Nothing further offering the lodge xvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to a most , excellent banquet provided by Bro . Veal . The usual toasts xvere given and responded to in
the usual hearty manner , the I . P . M . when his health was gix'en being presented xvith a handsome jexvel as a mark of esteem from his brethren . The musical arrangements xvere under the direction of Bro . Graham , P . P . G . O . Middx ., and added much to the enjoyment of- those present .
ADDINGTON . —Addington Lodge ( No . 1937 ) . —The proceedings at this lodge on Thursday evening , the 27 th March , at the installation of Bro . J . B . Cottam as VV . M ., xvere of the most pleasant and satisfactory character . There xvere 47 brethren present , and amongst them as many as 13 Past Masters , such a distinguished assembly being an unusual circumstance , and shoxving in xvhat great
esteem Bro . Cottam is held . Addington Lodge has , since its charter xvas granted about three years ago , passed through very troubled and trying times , but has lately been under careful management , and is noxv gaining stability and soundness . It holds an important position as being so close to the port that passing brethren from over seas naturally look to it for friendship and help xvhen needed .
At the banquet xvhich closed the evening ' s proceedings 41 sat doxvn , and the harmonious spirit displayed augured xvell for the future of the lodge , xvhich it is proved has the sympathy of other brethren . The folloxving are the officers invested : Bros . J . Hulston , S . W . ; J . J . Leclercq , J . VV . ; H . E . Royal , S . D . ; G . E . Attwood , Treas . ; E . R . E . PaySec . ; G . TaylorD . C . ; and XV . HodgeTyler .
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FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —The xteekly meeting of this lodge xvas held on the ioth inst . There xvere present Bros . Dutton , VV . M . ; March , S . W . ; Tonkin , J . W . ; Mount , S . D ., Brindley , J . D . ; Sheppard , I . G . j Cottebrune , Preceptor , Bassington , Treas . ; Cross , Sec . ; Bull , Hunt , Arliss , Baker , McMullen , Harris , Poxver , Collens , Rogers , Dairy , C . Tayler , and Cox .
Lodge xvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed in an unusually perfect manner , Bro . Mount being candidate . Bro . Rogers ansxvered the questions for the Second Degree , and then retired . Bro . Cox offered himself as a candidate for passing , and xvas duly entrusted . Lodge xvas opened on the square and the
ceremony . of raising most creditably rehearsed . Bro . Arliss ansxvered the questions for the Third Degree and xvas duly entrusted . Lodge xvas opened on the centre and the ceremony of raising rehearsed in a most able manner . Lodge xvas resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . T . V . Rogers xvas unanimously elected a member of the lodge .
The S . W . xvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge xvas closed in perfect harmony . After the lodge a meeting of the Faith Lodge of Instruction Masonic Charities Association xvas held , and Bro . Cox , jun ., gained the ballot .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of this lodge xvas held on the 16 th inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , in , Praed-street , Paddington , xvhen there xvere present Bros . F . T . C Keeble , VV . M . 1426 , VV . M . ; E . F . Ferris , S . W . ; C . H . VVood , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M ^ 1543 , Sec ; VV . J . Mason . S . D .: S . Stretch , iun .. I . D .-s A . Hardv . I . G .
W . Death , Stxvd . ; W . H . Chalfont , I . P . M . 1425 ; G . Festa , P . M . 10 , 00 ; also Bros . D . Stroud , F . Chandler , C J . Morse , J . Lichtenfield , S . Funkengstein , J . Cruttenden , M . I . Green , 1 . Stephens , Major Ferris , A . Chapman , R . E . Cursons , H . Layton . Visitors : Bros . A . E . Gladxvell , P . M . 172 ; and E . Bessell , 172 . The lodge xvas opened in due form and the minutes xverc
read and confirmed . The . lodge was called off andon . The ceremony of initiation xvas rehearsed , Bro . Morse candidate . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the First Section xvas worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren . Lodge xvas resumed to First Degree . Bro . M . J . Green xvas elected W . M . for next meeting ^ . Bros . Gladxvell and Bessel xvere unanimously elected joining members . The annual supper will take place on Monday , the 23 rd inst .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . — At the usual xveekly meeting held at The Cranbourne , Upper St . Martin ' s-lane , W . C , on the 5 th inst ., there xvas present Bros . G . H . Reynolds , VV . M . ; Read , S . W . ; Robinson , J . W . ; Frank Gulliford , S . D . ; Graham , J . D . ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; E . VV . Smith , I . G . ; O'Bryan . . The lodge xvas opened in due form , and with solemn
prayer . The minutes of the last meeting xvere read and confirmed . . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . O'Bryan offering himself as a candidate for passing he xvas'duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of . F . C Lodge called off and resumed . Bro . Read xvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing xveek and appointed
his ofiicers in rotation . Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge to Bro . Graham , P . M . 97 s , for his kindness in acting as Preceptor , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . W . H . Richardson , through illness . Seconded by the S . W ., and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for trie good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in ancient form xvith peace and harmony .
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — The xveekly meeting of this lodge was held oh Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Station Hotel , Camberxvell Nexv-road , xvhen there xvere present Bros . Eidmans , W . M . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Sims , S . W . ; Spencer , J . VV . ; Paton , Sec ; Sutton , Runacres , Gardner , Bigg , Finch , G . H . Evans , C . Rice , Landfield , Herbage , and Forster . The lodge xvas
opened in due form , and the minutes of previous lodge meeting xvere read and confirmed . Bro . Preceptor xvorked the Second Section of Lecture , and the VV . M . the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Rice acting as candidate , The VV . M . rose for the first time . ' Bros . VV . Herbage , W . M . 2 oosand P . M . 177 ; G . H . Finch , S . D . 2005 and 1586 ; and H . S . Bigg , 1329 , xvere elected joining members . The VV . M . rose for the second time . Bro . Sims xvas elected W . M . for
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ensuing meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge xvas closed according to ancient custom . The brethren then discussed the formation of a charitable institution , and it being decided to commence operations at once , the officers for the year xvere appointed , and the-byclaxvs passed , after xvhich a ballot took place , and resulted in favour of Bro . G . Treacher .
At a meeting held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., there xvere present Bros . S . VVood , VV . M . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Spencer , S . W . ; C Evans , J . VV . ; Paton , Sec .,- Parkhouse , Eidmans , Treacher , Mattock , Sutton , Baker , Youens , Forster , G . Evans , Beale , and Sims . The lodge xvas opened in due form , and the minutes of previous lodge xvere read and confirmed . The lodge xvas opened in thc Second
Degree , xvhen Bro . Preceptor xvorked the First Section of the lecture . The lodge xvas resumed to the First Degree , ancl the questions ansxvered by Bro . Sutton . The lodge xvas resumed to the Second Degree ^ and the ceremony ' of passing rehearsed , Bro . Sutton acting as candidate . The lodge xvas opened in the Third Degree , and closed down to thc First Degree . Bro . Johnson , Preceptor , worked the Second and Third Sections of the lecture . The VV . M . rose for the
first and second times . Bro . Spencer xvas elected VV . M . for Wednesday , the 2 nd proximo . The VV . M . rose for the third time . Bro . Johnson , Preceptor , proposed , and Bro . Spencer , S . W ., seconded , that a cordial vote of thanks be accorded the W . M . for the able manner in which he had filled the chair for the first time in that lodge . . Nothing further offering for the good of Masonry , the lodge xvas closed in peace and harmony . •.
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —This lodge held its regular meeting on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., at thc Roe Buck Tavern , High-road , Chisxvick . Present : Bros . A . H . Strong , Sec , W . M . ; R . H . Wimpey , S . W . ; J . Broxvn , J . W . ; Rixon , S . D . ; Wing , J . D . ; H . Furze , I . G . ; G . Gardener , Treas . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor ; Pidcock , Causton , -and C . F . Hughes . The lodge xvas opened in the First Degree , and the
minutes xvere read and confirmed . The VV . M . then for the first time rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , ' Bro . Pidcock being the candidate . The W . M . on rising for the second time dreiv the attention of the brethren to the consecration ; xvhich is to take place at the Chisivick Hall , on Saturday next . It xx'as announced by the Sub-Gommittee
that all preliminaries xvere arranged , and that they expected a large gathering of the Craft . ' I he Preceptor then complimented the W . M . upon the able manner in xvhich he had discharged his duties . We may add that the musical arrangements for the above ceremony xvill be under the direction of Bro . Pinckey , and the supper provided by Bro . Rixon . The lodge xvas then closed in due form .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
WEST KENT CHAPTER ( No . 12157 ) . —A meeting of the above chapter xvas held at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., when there xvere present Comps . W . Lake , M . E . Z . ; B . Fullwood , H . ; T . Perrin , J . ; R . H . Croxvden , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . C . Woodroxv , Scribe E . ; Watson Osman , Scribe N . ; Jas . Croxvden , P . S . ; Dr . Basley , Org . ; Finch , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Fox , Collins , Cox , and others .
The minutes of the previous convocation xvere read and confirmed , including the resolution relative to the change in the months of meeting , xvhich will noxv be the second Saturdays in October , December , February , and May . The candidate for exaltation not being in attendance , there xvas no further business , and the chapter xvas duly closed . The companions afterxvards sat doxvn to an excellent-banquet , presided over by the M . E . Z ., when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts xvere proposed and duly honoured .
DUKE OF CONNAUGHT CHAPTER ( No . 1524 ) . —The installation meeting of this young but flourishing chapter was held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at Anderton's * Hotel , the companions present xvere Comps . Frederick Brasted , Z . ; Henry F . Bing , H . ; Adolphus Clark , J . ; Neville Green , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . L . Payne , P . Soj . ; M . A . Levey , 2 nd Asst . Soi . ; R . A . Steel ,
Treas . ; W . H . Lee , P . Z . ; W . Simpson , T . Clark , L . V . Walker , S . Smither , A . j . Berry , Horton , Adkins , and W . R . Shaxv . Visitors : Comps . E . East , H , 495 ; C . P . Gillard , H . 19 ; J . M . Levey , 1 , Nexv York ; R . j . Albery , 65 S ; and Burcham Cooper . The minutes of the previous meeting ( April gth ) having been confirmed the installations of the Principals xvere then
proceeded xvith by Comp . W . H . Lee , P . Z ., xvho assumed the chair of First Principal for that purpose , and xvhose rendering of the three difficult ceremonies xvas excellent . The folloxving are the nexv officers : Comps . Henry F . Bing , '/ .. ; A . Clark , H . ; M . L . Levey , J ' . ; N . Green , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . L . Payne , S . N . ; and R . A . Steel , Treas . Comp . J . Funston , P . S . elect , being unavoidably absent
could not be invested or appoint his assistants , it was therefore postponed till the next meeting . Ballot having been taken for Bros . Horton , Adkins , P . M . 1261 , and M . R . Shaxv , 1441 , and it being unanimous they xvere duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry , the ceremony being excellently done by the I . P . Z ., Comp . Brasted , xvho was as excellently supported by the other officers . A very
favourable report was then presented by the Audit Committee shoxving that the chapter xvas steadily progressing . After receiving some propositions for the next meeting , and there being- no further business the chapter xvas closed and the companions adjourned to a very excellent dinner , after xvhich the usual toasts xvere duly honoured . The
M . E . Z . in responding to the toast of his health took the opportunity of proposing that of "The I . P . Z ., Comp . Brasted , " and presented him in the name of the chapter xvith a P . Z ' s . jexvel to mark their appreciation of his services . The companions shortly afterxvards separated after one of the most enjoyable and successful meetings the chapter has had since its consecration .
WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —An emergency meeting of the above chapter xvas held on Friday , the 13 th inst . In the absence of Comp . E . Clarke , M . E . Z ., Comp . George Dalrymple , P . Z ., P . P . G . Swd . Br ., presided , there being also present Comps . F . Hodgson , Prov . G . Stxvd ., H . ; J . Barr , P . Z ., Prov . G . l-L , as J . ; ' j . T . Ray , S . E . ; I . C . Thompson , S . N . ; W . Sandwith , P . Z ., Prov . G . J ; , P . S . ; VV . C . Johns , Asst . Soj . ; John Casson , Janitor ; E . Tyson , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ; Thos . Atkinson , P . Z ., P . P . G .
Royal Arch.
Asst . Soj . ; J . Woods , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; J . Eden , and J . Rothcry . The chapter having been opened , the ballot was taken for Bros . John Paterson and P . Podmore , of 9 C 2 , xvhich proved unanimous , and they xvere exalted-to the Supreme Degree , and thc chapter xvas closed in due form .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
PREMIER CONCLAVE . —Thc installation meet- ' ing of this prosperous conclave xvas held on the iGth inst . at the Masonic Hall , Red 1 . ion-square . Among those present xvere Sir Knts . K . II . Thiellay , M . P . S . ; Shirley , V . E ., M . P . S . elect ; T . C Walls , S . G . ; Dr . Micklcv , J . G . ; Dawes , H . P . ; Pridmore , Prefect ; T . Cubitt , P ' M . P . S ., Treas . ; J . Mason , G . C , Reg . ; Macartney , M . P ., P . M . P . S . ; Marsh , P . M . P . S . ; and others .
1 he minutes of the previous conclave having been read and confirmed , Sir Knt . Shirley was installed as M . P . S . by Sir Knt . Thiellay , and Sir Knt . Walls as V . E . by Sir Knt . . Shirley . The officers appointed for the year ensuing are Sir Knts . Mickley , S . G . ; Dawes , J . G . ; Cubitt , Treas . ; Mason , Reg . ; Pridmore , H . P . ; H . J . Lardner , Prefect ; VV . Lake , S . B . ; ancl Gilbert , Sentinel . Sir Knt . Thiellay
having been presented xvith a jexvel in ' recognition of his services as M . P . S ., a notice of motion xvas given— "That in future the conclave meet on the first Monday in October , instead of the first Monday preceding the September Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge ( Craft ) . " Several communications having been read the conclave xvas closed , and the members adjourned to an excellent banquet at the . Holborn Restaurant . The usual toasts folloxved .
Scotland.
ScotlantL
We have much pleasure in observing that the distinguished Nexv Zealand Craftsman , Bro . William Caldxvell , Grand Stexvard of Scotland , is in Scotland on a visit after many years' absence . •Bro . Caldxvell has long occupied a prominent and influential position at Dunedin , Nexv Zealand , and may be said to be the father of the Scotch Constitution there . He has taken an active part in the formation of nearly all the-Scotch lodges in Nexv Zealandand
, has held the Master's chair in several of them . He has also long occupied a leading position in the District Grand Lodge of Scotland in the colony . On the formation of the Supreme Council of New Zealand , he xvas elected its Sovereign Commander and head , and he is noxv a 33 ° of the Supreme Council of Scotland , and has repeatedly received publicly the thanks of the Grand Lodge of Scotland for his invaluable services to the Craft , and particularly to his
mother Grand Lodge . Some years ago , as an acknoxvledgment of such services , he xvas created by Grand Lodge one of its Grand Stexvards , an office xvhich he- still holds . It is no uncommon event for Bro . Caldxvell to travel hundreds of miles to act as the Installing- Officer at the formation and consecration of lodges holding- of Scotland in the colony . We hope he may enjoy his holiday in the land of his fathers ,. and be long spared to enjoy
the good health and the xvell merited and universal respect of his numerous friends , in the land of his adoption . Before leaving Scotland , Bro . Caldwell occupied the position of R . W . M . of the Lodge St . Andrexv , 126 , Kilmarnock ;' and at a special meeting of that lodge , held on the nth inst ., Bro . Caldxvell supported the R . W . M . on the dais , and in a fexv choice sentences , presented the lodge , through the chair , xvith a very handsome rrold Master ' s
jexvel , as a memento of his visit to his mother lodge after an absence of 22 years in the antipodes . liro . Caldwell is a native of " Auld Killie , " and is noxv located in Dunedin , xvhere he occupies an important position in the Customs . About a quarter of a century ago , xvhen St . Andrexv ' s was in anything but a flourishing condition , Bro . Caldxvell became its R . W . M ., and by his zeal , enthusiasm , and indefatigable energy raised it to a state of prosperity . Since to Dunedin
going , Bro . Caldxvell has been instrumental in instituting several lodges , one of xvhich has been named after his mother lodge , St . Andrexv ' s ; and , xvhen arrayed in his Masonic regalia , he xvears many souvenirs of the high estimation in xvhich he is held by the brethren in Dunedin . The R . W . M . thanked Bro . Caldwell , in the name ofithe brethren of St . Andrexv ' s , for his very handsome gift . The lodge xvas afterxvards closed in due and ancient form . —Kilmarnock Herald .
Provincial. Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
PROVINCIAL . GRAND LODGE OF BERKS AND BUCKS .
Favoured xvith delightful weather , the members of the province of Berks and Bucks assembled at High Wycombe on Monday for the purpose of holding the annual Provincial Grand Lodge , which xvas opened at about half-past one o ' clock , under the presidency of the Prov . Grand Master , Sir Daniel Gooch
, Bart ., M . P ., who xvas supposed by a goodly number of present and past Prov . Grand Officers and members of the various lodges xvhich are carried on in the txvo counties . The fact of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey , being held on the same day , and the place of meeting being less convenient than on some occasions , somexvhat affected the attendance , but all xvho xvere
present apparently enjoyed their visit , particularly those xvho , at the conclusion of their Masonic enjoyments , repaired to Hughenden , and inspected the Church and Manor House , containing the interesting memorials of Lord Beaconsfield . Among those xvho filled offices in the Provincial Grand Lodge xvere Bros , the Rev . Jl S . Broxvnrigg , Deputy Grand Master ; R . G . Barton , Senior Grand
Warden ; the Rev . r .. G . Kiddle , Grand Junior Chap . ; C Stephen ' s , Grand Treas . ( High Sheriff of Berks ); Major Cooper King , Grand Reg . ; Robert Bradley , Grand Sec . ; Francis J . Ferguson , Senior Grand Deacon ; Richard Doxvsett ; Junior Grand Deacon ; A . J . Coales , Grand Supt . of Wks . ; S . G . Hunt , Grand Dir . of Cers . ; E . C Knight , Grand Purst ., & c . The remainder of the brethren ( many of xvhom-xvere also xvearers of the purple ) included Poultor
Bros . L . , J . Goddard , VV . Morris , Rev . J . Atkins , VV . E . Beal , C . Terry , B . Challenor , jun ., J . Tomkins , Dick Radclyffe , J . Andreivs , S . Wheeler , jun ., D . Stevenson , VV . VV . Ridley , H . Joxvett , G . VV . Dixon , F . Weedon , J . Christmas , K . E . Haxvkins , H . Martin , G . J . Cosburn , S . Knight , W . T . Toms , VV . Graham , C Hume , Whitehouse , Cantell , J . O . Carter , C . W . Cox ( Mayor of Maidenhead ) , R . Nicholson , B . Wilford , C A . Vardy , W ,