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The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken , and proved unanimous in favour of Bro . R . Brown , S . W . 155 S , as candidate for exaltation , who was , by illness , prevented from being present . The following companions were installed and invested : Comps . J . W . Hartley , M . E . Z . ; H . Hooper , H . ; G . R . Langlev " , 1- ; R- F . Potter , Scribe E . ; G . Reynolds , P . S . ;

and W . Kite , 2 nd A . S . The other elected officers being absent , their investments were postponed . A vote of thanks was unanimously given to Comp . J . J . Marsh for the present of a ballot box . Three candidates were nominated for exaltation . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet , served by Mr . Ballard , which gave great satisfaction to all present .

STOCKTON . Tees Chapter ( No . 509 ) . —The annual meeting of the above chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Wellington-street , on the 12 th inst ., when Comp . J . F . Craggs , J . Burn , and T . F . Pearce were installed Principals for the ensuingyear . The ceremony of installation was very

effectively performed by the retiring Principals . The newlyinstalled M . E . Z . invested the following companions as his officers for the ensuing year : Comps . A . S . Fowler , P . Z ., D . C ; T . Bradley , Treas . ; I . H . Hart , S . E . ; G . F . Allan , S . N . ; W . Thorman , P . S . ; and B . R . Smith , Janitor . At the conclusion of the ceremony the companions and visitors adjourned to the banqueting hall , where the annual banquet was held .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Ipvovtnctal / iDeetntgs . COCKERMOUTH . Faithfull Lodge ( No . 229 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., Bro . James Black , W . M ., P . A . G . Sec , in the chair , supported by the following members and visitors , viz .: Bros . Col . F . R . SewelLP . M ., D . P . G . M . ; Rev . las . Anderson , W . M . 213 , P . J . G . W . ; Jas . Gardiner ,

P . M . 151 , P . G . Treas . ; Thomas Mandle , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; Jas . Dickinson , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . ; Richard Robinson , P . M ., P . P . S . CW . ; Henry Peacock , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; E . G . Mitchell , W . M . 151 , P . S . G . D . ; Thos . Atkinson , W . M . elect 229 , P . G . Std . Br . ; Thos . Mason , P . M ., P . P . S . G . O . ; Jos . Abbott , P . M . 151 , P . P . S . G . O . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . Sec . ; J . Hewison ,

Tyler ; and others . The lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed , and Bro . John Fidler was balloted for , and advanced by Bro . Rev . Jas . Anderson in the chair , assisted by the officers . Bro . jas . Gardiner was then invited to preside , when Bro . Atkinson , W . M . elect , was presented by Bro . Black , and

he was duly installed in the chair of A ., and invested his officers , who , with one exception , have all earned Past rank , and it is needless to say model workmanship may be expected this year . "Hearty good wishes" were given from Lodges 151 , 213 , and 216 , and the lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently partook of refreshments at the Globe Hotel , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

LEWES . Lewis Lodge ( No . 391 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on the 4 th instant , at the Freemasons' Hall , when Bro . S . R . Legg was dul y installed as W . M ., and appointed the following as his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . J . Adames , S . W . ; J . H . Every , J . W . ; W . W . Turner , M . O . ; J . Farncombe ,

S . O . ; G . Holman , J . O . ; H . W . Abell , Treas . ; W . Wright , Sec . ; A . T . ' Lamette , S . D . ; R . Weston , J . D . ; Snellgrove , I . G . ; R . Pidcock , Reg . ; W . Botting-, Org . ; and C . J . Colder and S . R . Hunt , Stwds . A handsome jewel was presented to Bro . Freeman on his retirement from the chair , and after the business on the agenda and the formalities incidental to the meeting had been concluded , the

brethren adjourned to the Bear Hotel to partake of refreshments provided in an elegant manner by Bro . Whitcomb , In addition to the above were present Bros . C . J . Smith , D . P . G . M . ; J . P . Slingsby Roberts , P . G . Sec . ; Rev . W . A . Tooth , Chap . ; W . Fitch , W . M . 3 S 6 ; Belcher , P . G .

D . C ; Lockyer , P . P . J . G . W . ; Hudson , and others . The P . G . M ., Lord Arthur Hill , M . P ., sent a letter regretting he was unable to be present . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and honoured , considerable satisfaction being expressed at the progress made by the lodge since its consecration last year .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

RANELAGH LODGE ( N 0 . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . H . J . F . Williams , W . M . ; T . Jobson , S . W . ; J . Davies , J . W .. ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec . and S . D . ; A . Williams , J . D . ; W . G . Coat , LG . ; H . Purdue , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; R . Reed , H . H . Johnson , E . Lucas , F . Craggs , and W . W . Williams .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Purdue having given proof of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . Lucas having given proof of his proficiency ,

was entrusted . 'The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the 'Third and Second Degrees . The W . M . having risen , Bro . T . Jobson was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the iGth inst ., at the Porchester " Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . W . Death , W . M . 511 , W . M . ; J . Cruttenden , S . W . ; l . H . Taylor , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . C Conway . S . D . ; C . G . Wetzlar , J . D . ; W . J . Stretton , I . G . ; E . Coleman , Stwd . ; W . J . Mason , W . M . elect 2246 ; O . W . Battley , and A . Cadbury-Jones . Bro . J . N . Joseph , 1017 , was a visitor .

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The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was called off and on . Bro . Cruttenden then , at the request of the W . M ., assumed the chair . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising- was rehearsed , Bro . Battley being candidate . The W . M . gave the charge in

the Third Degree . The lodge was closed down to the hirst Degree . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren . Bro . A . Cadbury-Jones was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . Bro . J . N . Joseph was elected a member .

It was decided that the Fifteen Sections be worked as follows : the First Lecture on the 14 th October , and the Second and Third Lectures on the 21 st October . Bro . Read will be W . M . ; Bro . Chalfont , S . W . ; and Bro . Battley , J . W . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Barringer , W . M . ; J . D . Graham , S . W . ; W . Hoggins , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; W . Cash , S . D . ; R . Kirk , J . D . ; E . Jessurun , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks ,

Tyler ; G . A . Bergholz , and A . Clark . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Brindley worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro . W . Barringer vacated the chair of K . S . in favour of Bro . J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor , who worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . W . Barringer having

offered himself as a candidate for initiation , Bro . Greenway rehearsed the ceremony . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The Preceptor worked the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . W . Barringer resumed the chair of K . S . On rising for the second time , Bro . J . D . Graham , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for

the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . W . Brindley proposed that a hearty and cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction for the admirable manner in which the W . M . had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in this or any other lodge of

instruction . Seconded by Bro . A . Clark , and carried unanimously . 'The W . M . made a suitable reply . Bro . G . Reynolds said , with the sanction of the W . M . and brethren , lie would be absent from his duties as Secretary till the first Thursday in November , Bro . F . M . Noakes kindly undertaking the duties of Secretary . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

The usual weekly meeting was also held at the above address on the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . D . Graham , W . M . ; W . Hoggins , S . W . ; R . . Kirk , J . W . ; F . M . Noakes , acting Secretary ; W . Lincoln , S . D . ; Wright Barringer , J . D . ; T . C Fort , I . G . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; J . Greenway , Dep . Preceptor ; T . C Seary , Org . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; T . J . Potter ,

E . L . Berry , John Lmdsey , R . E . Cursons , C . Woods , J . Frenguellucci , G . A . Bergholz , C . Corby , and J . N . J oseph . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 'The Preceptor worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . Bro . Cursons having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired .

The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed down to the First Degree . The Deputy Preceptor worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . Hoggins , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the

third time , it was proposed and carried unanimously that Bro . J . Greenaway , Dep . Preceptor , be invited to work the Fifteen Sections , date to be settled at the next meeting . Bro . J . Greenaway accepted the invitation and thanked the brethren for the honour they had done him . Nothing further offering- for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1 G 42 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , W . Present : Bros . F . L . Chandler , W . M . ; J . C . Conway , S . W . ; H . D . Smith , J . W . ; G . Davis , Preceptor ; W . J . Mason , Sec . ; J . Powell , S . D . ; J . H . Taylor , J . D . ; W . R . Hatton , I . G . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . J . G . D .

Middlesex ; G . Gardner , M . Rosenberg , R . H . Broom , and M . Peters . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . G . Gardner having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the 'Third Degree , was duly examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in

the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . G . Gardner candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor , worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree . Bro . J . C . Conway was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . R . Loonies , W . M . ; J . M . Scarlett , S . W . ; W . E . Sutton , J . W . ; J . Petch , Treas . and acting Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; G . T . Chretien , S . D . ; J . Duncan , J . D . ; T . Williams , I . G . ; C . G . Gray , H . 13 . Harding , R .

W . Nicole , D . C . Ritchie , and E . J . Harrison . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Harding acting as candidate . Bro . Nicole answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of

passing rehearsed , Bro . Nicole candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , when Bros . Nicole and Williams were unanimously elected members of the lodge . The W . M . rose for the second time , when Bro . Scarlett was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . _ The W . M . rose for the third time , and nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

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KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W ., when there were present Bros . J . B . Cory , W . M . ; A . J . Turner , S . W . ; W . Hillier , J . W . ; James Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tern . ); R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; W . Dresden , S . D . ; T . W

Heath , J . D . ; J . R . Roberts , I . G . ; and P . J . Davies . The lodge having been opened in usual form , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very praiseworth y manner , Bro . Dresden acting as candidate . Several sections were worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . Sims . Bro . A . J . Turner was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . Hellier W . M . ; Nash , S . W . ; Biggs , J . W . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ' : J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . Cory , S . D . ; Jobson , J . D . ; W . W . Williams , I . G . ; J . H Wood , P . M . ; W . Williams , P . M . 1791 ; Child , P . M .

Aslett , W . M . 18 92 ; Cavers , T . Barth , Cox , Love , West , Sansom , Craggs , and Cross , W . M . 1791 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st and 2 nd Sections were worked by Bro . Davies , Preceptor , assisted by the

brethren . Bro . Cavers having answered the questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Nash was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington . Present : Bros . John Davies , W . M . ; Thomas Jobson , S . W . ; W . H . Boult , J . W . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; C . Woods , S . D . ; T . W . Heath , J . D . ; T . A . Barth , I . G . ; James Sims , P . M . ; and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . jobson , the questions being put by the W . M . The candidate for passing having been examined and entrusted , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony completely

rehearsed , the lecture on the tracing board being given by the Preceptor . The lod ge was closed in the Second Degree . The 7 th Section of the First Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , the questions being put by the W . M . Bro . Jobson was elected W . M . for the 30 th inst . ( the next meeting being Section night ) , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) .-A meeting was held on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . J . Davies , W . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; A . Williams , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; J . Brown , Sec ; Hillier , S . D . ; Coat , J . D . ; Aslett , LG . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . ; Craggs , Biggs , Jobson , Dusterwald , Hiscock , and Fox .

lhe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Sims , P . M . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . Sims ,

and the 2 nd Section by Bro . Coat . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Biggs worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . On the second rising , Bro . D . S . Long was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , when there were present Bros . Hill , W . M . ; Evans , S . W . ; Badderly , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; P . Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Bristow , S . D . ; Piper , j . D . ; Hobbs , I . G . ; Shand , P . M . ; Martin , Badderly , Bailey , Fort , Edwards , Roberts

, and Ray . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Shand , P . M ., a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Shand being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro .

Evans , who resumed the lodge to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bailey being the candidate . The W . M . re-occupied the chair . Bro . Evans was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and a vote of thanks was unanimously voted , to be recorded on the minutes , to the W . M . for the very able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . for the first time . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

ISRAEL CHAPTER ( No . 205 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , W ., when there were present Comps . H . J . Phillips , Preceptor , M . E . Z . ; W . Wingham , H . j ^ . Deaton , J . ; J . Brezill , S . E . ; Harvey , S . N . ; and N . P-

Vallentine , P . S . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Brezill acting as candidate , after which the officers for the ensuing fortnight were elected . The chapter was then closed .

ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S 34 ) .-A meeting was held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . The principal offices were filled by Comps . James Sims , H . Purdue , George Read , John Davies , and F . Craggs . 'The ceremony was rehearsed , and the convocation closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . Sgo ) .-A meeting »* held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . ln ^ ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Cruttenden being candidate . The ritual appertaining to J- ^ thoroughly explained . This being the first meeting au ^ the recess , the affairs of the chapter were discussed . ' plan of work for the season was deferred for further coi ' sideration . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chap ter W closed .