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inst ., the occasion being the anniversary meeting of the above lodge , and thc installation of its W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . Thc lodge was opened by Bro . George Pipes , P . G . O ., the retiring Master . Bro . M . H . Bobart , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Derbyshire , subsequently assumed the chair , and then Bro . Joseph Heathcote , S . W ., was presented by two Past Masters Bros . S . Pipes ,

P . P . S . D ., and J . Worsnop , P . P . G . P ., for thc benefit of installation , which ceremony was thereupon proceeded with by Bro . Bobart . It was most efficiently and impressively performed , and called forth high encomiums . The newly installed Master invested Bro . G . Pipes , the I . P . M . ; Bro . Bobart , the Treasurer ; and his officers as follows : —Bros . W . B . Hextall , S . W . ; J . O . Manton , J . W . ; W .

Butterfield , Sec . ; J , E . Russell , S . D . ; C . D . Hart , J . D . ; J Parkins , 'M . of C . ; J . Pakeman , I . G . ; and G . Johnson and J . Lane , Stewards . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel , voted by the lodge , was afterwards presented to Bro . G . Pipes , in recognition of his very able Mastership during the past twelve months , and was suitably acknowledged by him . There was also an amount of ten guineas voted

from thc loelge funds to the Masonic Charity for Girls . At the close of the lodge thc brethren adjourned to the banquet table , and thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . At an early stage of the evening thc W . M . was compelled to retire , owing to indisposition ; the toast of the evening , that to the W . M ., therefore , was robbed somewhat of its interest ; nevertheless the W . M . was very highly spoken of

and his work in the subordinate positions in the Craft was very favourably commentcel upon . The toast to " The Visitors " was the next in interest , and showed that the Hartington Lodge heartily welcomed members of other lodges , and that its welcome was fully appreciateel . Next , perhaps , stands the toast to " The Officers of tlie Lodge . " In the selection of theS . and J . W ' s . it was confidently

anticipated that the chair of the lodge would not lack a suitable occupant at least for some time to come , and as regards the other officers , their work hitherto proved that much might yet be looked for amongst them . Our space is too limited to give thc names of all those present , and it is a difficult matter to make a selection from such a large assembly of Masons of high rank . However we give a few names : —Bros . T . Cox , P . M ., Prov . G . Treas . ; W .

Naylor , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec . ; W . H . Marsden , P . M . ; and F . Campion , P . M . ; all of evhom arc also P . P . S . G . W's . of the province , E . R . Ward , W . M . 253 ; T . C . Hammond , P . M . 253 ; G . Small , P . M . 787 ; and W . Merry , P . M . 1179 ; Bro . Stone , thc Tyler was almost overlooked in our report , but such a deserving officer and such a well informed Mason , is at all times prominent , and as it happens he very suitably " tyles " this report .

MIRFIELD . —Mirfield Lodge ( No . 1102 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., when the following brethren were present , viz : Bros . T . B . Fairclough , W . M , ; J . T . Barras , S . W . ; John Crowther , J . W . ; John Walmsley , P . M ., Treas . as S . D . ; Jas . Barker , Secretary ; J . Kenworthy , I . G . ; W . Booth , Tyler ; and J . Wainwright , P . M .

John Barker , P . M . ; Thomas Lang , P . M . ; A . A . Stott , P . M . ; and J . F . Crowther , P . J . W . The lodge was opened ; in due form in the First and Second Degrees , when Bro . R . Lister , F . C . now entered the lodge , and having answered the usual test questions , was entrusted and retired . The W . M . now vacated the chair in favour of Bro . John Barker , P . M ., P . Z ., & c , who opened the lodge in the Third and

Degree , performed the ceremony of raising Bro . Lister to the Sublime Degree of M . M . in a most impressive and solemn manner . The chair was again resumed by the W . M ., and the lodge closed to the First Degree , when a most valuable and interesting present was made to the lodge by Bro . J . Wainwright , P . M ., namely a piece of stone , originally forming part of one of the pillars of King Solomon ' s temple . This stone was obtained by our

Bro . Wainwright himself on his recent visit to Jerusalem , and has been now given to the lodge , the members of which will long think of the giver with the most kindly feelings . It is scarcely necessary to say that a hearty vote of thanks was given to our worthy brother for his present , which was duly acknowledged by him . A candidate having been proposed the lodge was closed in peace and harmony , in ancient form .

FELTHAM . —Elliot Lodge ( No . 15 ( 17 ) . —A meeting of this young but successful lodge was held at the Railway Hotel , on the ist inst , when , notwithstanding the inclemency of thc weather , there was an excellent attendance of the brethren , comprising the following -. — Bros . J . R . Nichols , W . M . ; W . Dunham , P . M . ; John Mason , S . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Elloilt , P . M .,

See . ; J . H . Pearson , S . W . ; J . W . Clarke , J . D . ; Rev . J . Jackson Wray , Prov . Grand Chaplain Middlesex , Chaplain ; F . Jacob , J . D . ; W . H . Goodall , I . G . ; R . F . Potter / Tyler , and the following brethren : —Bros . J . Harris , G . R . Nichols , H . Handle , J . Dixon , C . T . Green , F . A , Pemberton , T . D . Dutton , E . W . Winter , W . W . Elliott , J . Fletcher , J . Davie , C . R . Schmidt , J . W . Bellamy , R . C . Smith , F .

Wadeson , G . T . Church , and R . A . Fraser . The visitors were Bros . H . J . Fischel , 1381 , and E . E . Crombie , 1623 . This was thc first regular meeting of the lodge since the installation of the popular W . M ., and it amply confirmed Ihe wisdom of the appointment . Bro . Nichols peifoimed thc whole of his duties to the gratification of every one present , raising Bros . Schmidt ane ! Church , passing Bro . Eraser , and initiating Bro . William Dormer in an excellent

manner . I lie Worshipful Bro . John Masem , by consent of the W . M ., made an eloquent appeal to thc brethren on behalf of the Benevolent Institution , which met with a hearty response . The duties being concluded , the brethren sat down to a banquet , at which the viands were all of thc usual excellence , leaving nothing to de desired in the matter of either quantity or quality . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given with commendable brevity , that

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of " The P . G . Officers " being acknowledged by the Chaplain ancl Bro . John Mason . " Thc Health of the W . M ., ' proposed by the Treasurer , was received with acclamation , and acknowledged in brief but well chosen remarks . Bro Goodall responded for " The Officers of the Lodge . " The Tyler ' s toast brought to a conclusion an evening which , miserable without , was distinguished by that feeling of

good fellowship and brotherly love which is the distinguishing mark of our Craft in general and of the Elliot Lodge in particular . YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . i 6 u ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening , the W . M . Bro . J . S . Cumberland presiding , supported by Bros . T . B . Whytehead , I . P . M . ; Geo . Balmford , P . M .,

Treas . ; W . Hanly , W . M . ( Military Lodge 4 th Dragoon Guards ) ; and many other officers and brethren . The business consisted of a ballot for a candidate , and the passing of Bro . York to thc Second Degree . The W . M . announced that Bro . T . Cooper , P . M ., would be unable to attend the Benevolent Festival in London that week as he had fully intended , since he was suffering from very

severe illness , but that he himself and Bro . A . T . B . Turner , Asst . M . C , hoped both to be present and would take up a list of about £ 40 . This was very encouraging for so young a lodge . Great sympathy was expressed for Bro . T . Cooper , who is universally respected as one of the finest old Masons that York has produced , and the father of the Eboracum Lodge .

HAMPTON WICK . —Wolsey Lodge ( No . 1656 ) . —This very prosperous young lodge met in great strength , ( it being election night ) on the 3 rd inst ., at the White Hart Hotel . The lodge was opened punctually at 6 o ' clock by the W . M . Bro . W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . of Middlesex , & c . There were present also , besides others , Bros . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . of Middx ., P . M ., acting S . W . ;

the Rev . F . J . Champion de Crespigny , P . M . 708 , P . P . G . C . of Middx ., Chaplain and J . W . -, Smith , W . M . 201 , acting I . P . M . ; T . W . Ockenden , J . W . 1512 , Sec . ; B . R . Ashton , S . D . ; J . Hurst , P . M . 1512 , J . D . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . O . of Mieldx ., W . M . elect 1381 , I . G . ( freemason ); Forge , acting I . G . ; Harrison , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . with

his customary ability raised Bios . Emms and Drummond . Thc ballot was then taken upon behalf of Mr . Heinrich Gerhold , and having been declared unanimous , that gentleman together with a Mr . Henry Ellis , jun ., ( already balloted for ) , was initiated into the Order . The ceremony being well performed . Thc next business on the agenaa was to consider a notice of motion by Bro . Walls , " That

the day of meeting bc thc seconel instead of the first Monelay in thc months of February , March , November , and December . " This motion having been supported by the Chaplain , Secretary , and other officers , was put to the meeting as a resolution and unanimously carried . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year resulted unanimously , with the exception of one vote , in favour of Bro . the Rev .

C . de Crespigny , who briefly returned thanks . The election of Treasurer and Tyler fell unanimously upon Bros . Nuthall and Gilbert . Upon the motion of Bros . Hurst and the Rev . C . de Crespigny , a jewel of the value of ten guineas was unanimously voted to the outgoing W . M . for his able services in the chair duiing a period of two years . The W . M . having in a few well chosen sentences thanked the

brethren for this mark of their esteem and confidence , proceeded to close the lodge . This ceremony having been duly performed , the brethren adjourned to a very snbstantial collation , ably catered for by Bro . Andrews . In consequence of the extreme lateness of the hour the toasts were necessarily curtailed and but briefly responded to . The installation meeting will take place on the second Monday in the ensuing month .

INSTRUCTION . WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel , on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., when the following were the brethren present : — Bros . W . A . Morgan , W . M . ; A . N . Newens , S . W . ; A . B . Walker , J . W . ; W . J . Huntley , S . D . ; J . J . Holland , J . D . ; F . W . Wardropcr , I . G . ; J . Frost ,

Sec ; S . C . Landon , D . C . ; S . Steed , Tyler ; E . H . Boddy , P . M . ; H . R . Jones , P . M . ; J . G . Carter , P . M . ; J . G . Kewney , P . M . ; and Bros . R . Walker , John Stirk , George Fortescue , and A . A . Denham ( Mid-Surrey Standard ) . 'The visitors were -. —Bro . C . Digby ( the newly-installed W . M . of the Doric , 933 ) , anel Bro . W . S . Stewart ( of the Strong Man Lodge , 45 ) , who wore the centenary medal .

The lodge being duly openeel , the W . M ., very impressively initiated Mr Thomas Arnison , Truro-villa , Wimbledon , and Mr . W . T . Bell , of New Wandsworth . The brethren afterwards proceeded to elect two Past Masters as trustees of the Lodge Benevolent Fund , and , after some discussion , Bros . Carter and Boddy , were unanimously chosen . The lodge was closed in due form , and an adjournment was

made to the banquet room . The W . M ., upon the cloth being removed , gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts with his usual felicity . Bro . Digby in replying to " The Visitors , " referred to a remark from the W . M . that brethren were always welcomed at thc 1044 . He ( Bro . Digby ) had heard of " knife and fork " Masons , but he thought that , as the ruling principle of Freemasonry was

chaiity , that more attention to the charities , and less to the Fourth Degree ( laughter ) would be better . Bro . Stewart also humourously replied , and said that in his lodge the brethren were ineluced to forego a banquet so as to subscribe more to the cnaiitics . He thought such a sacrifice—one of the stomach—was deserving all praise ( laughter ) . The other usual toasts having been given , thc Tyler ' s brought the evening's meeting to a close .

METROPOLITAN MARK LODGE . — A meeting was held on Wednesday evening , the 12 th inst ., j at the Harp Hole ) , Jermyn-street . Present : —Bros . J . I

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Mander , W . M . ; Copeland , S . W . ; Smallpeice , J . W . ; E . Baber , Sec . ; Tredwell , S . D . ; and others . The ceiemony of advancement was ably worked by the W . M . This Lodge of Instruction meets now every Wednesday evening at 8 p . m .

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT . —A largely attended convocation of this chapter assembled on Tuesday evening , 18 th inst ., at the Jamaica Coffee House , Cornhill , to witness the ceremony of installation by Comp . W . Stephens , who occupied the First Principal ' s chair . Comp . Clarke , Prov . G . D . of Cer . Suffolk , the chair of H ., and Comp . Wood ,

Z . of the Vane Chapter , thc chair of J . Amongst the visitors were Comps . the Rev . C . W . Arnold , P . G . C of the Grand Lodge of England ,- the Rev . C . W . Hill , P . G . C . of Kent ; Spencer Compton , Prov . G . H ., Surrey '; G . E . Wainwright , P . Z . 370 ; Lindus , P . Z . Vane Chap ., and many other Companions of distinction . After the 'installations of the three Principals had been most solemnly

performed ; the chairs were occupied by Comps . Clarke as Z .: Brown as H . ; and Stephens as J . ; Walker , Scribe N . ; and Wyer , P . Soj . ; Massa acting as candidate . TKe ceremony was most impressively rendered , and much appreciated hy the visitors ' , who expressed their admiration in unmeasured terms of the excellent working of the Chapter of Improvement , after which all were admitted members ,

and the nominal joining fee paid . A vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . W . Stephens for performing the ceremony of installation , many Companions having travelled a Ion g distance to witness it , to which he briefly replied , thanking the Companions , and offering his humble services on any other occasion . This chapter of improvement is

generally well attended , and any Companion seeking a knowledge of the Royal Arch Degree will be well repaid by a visit . Comp . Gompertz was elected Z . for the next term , Wyer H ., and Lawrence J . We regret the absence by illness of Comp . T . W . White the Scribe E ., who is at all times most indefatigable iu his exertions for the good of the Royal Arch Degree .

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JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This old chapter met on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at Freemasons ! Tavern , Great Queen-strcct . There were present : —Comps . P . Wagner , M . K . Z . ; P . Robinson , H . '; J . Mander , J . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Elsam , I . P . Z . ; T . C . Walls , S . N . •" Davage , P . Z ., S . E . ; Moss , P . S . ; Stewart , ist . Asst . Si ,-Davis , 2 nd Asst . S . ; Holbrook , P . Z . ; Loewenstark , P . Z . ;

Whitey , Gispert , Pratt , Ellborn , J . Hurst , ' and Longstaffe , acting Janitor . Thc minutes of the previous meeting having been read anil confirmed , the M . E . Z . iu consequence of the candidate for exaltation not being present , ably worked a portion ol the ceremony . The election of oflicers for thc ensuing year then took place and resulted in each case unanimously in favour of Comps . Robinson ,

M . E . Z . ; Mander , H . ; Walls , J . -, Harfeld , Treas . Davage , S . E . ; Moss , S . N . ; ' and Stewart , P . S . The election of Janitor was posponed . A jewel was voted to the outgoing M . E . Z . There being no other business before the convocation , it was duly closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was well served by Bro . Best , and assistants . Upon the removal ol the cloth ' ,

the First Principal gave the customary Royal Arch toasts which were duly honoured . " The Health of the M . ' E . Z . ' * was warmly proposed by the I . P . Z . ' who spoke in high terms of the Masonic abilities of Bro . Wagner . This toast having been received with excellent ' . 'fire" the M . b . Z ., briefly responded by thanking the companions for the s ' u ' ppoit that they had given him during his year of office . ' He

was sorry that he had no " candidates for exaltation , ' but notwithstanding that misfortune , his term " had riot been ' altogether profitless , for they had " worked" the ceremivny on more than one occasion . He hoped that his successor would have better fortune , because without the introduction of fresh blood into the chapter , it would necessarily in a few years assume but very small proportirns . In conclusion ,

he heartily thanked them for having voted him a Past Principal ' s jewel which mark of their esteem he should ever regard as a most interesting souvenir of his year of office , and he hoped to be spared many years to come among them in the character of a Past Principal , " The Health ofthe M . E . Z . Elect , ' * and "The Past Principals , *' followed , and these toasts having been drank were briefly

acknowledged by Comps . Robinson , and Elsam . The First Principal then proposed , in very nattering terms , ' * The Health of Tne Officers" which was responded to by all the companions thus ' honoured , with the exception of Comp . Stewart who had left . The Janitor having been called upon to discharge his duty the companions adjourned at an early hour .

LIVERPOOL . —Downshire Chapter ( No . 594 ) - —The first ordinary meeting of this " chapter after consecration , which was held at the Masonic Hall )' Hopestreet , was attended by an amount of success which gives good token of future prosperity . The attendance was good , and the working of the chapter was such as must have astonished every one . The First Principal was

particularly impressive and efficient , and the other Principals and chief officers vied with each other in maintaining the excellence thus displayed by the M . E . Z . The chapter was opened in prompt time , amongst those present being Comps . 11 . V . France , M . E . Z . ; John Hayes , H . ; J . L . Houghton , J . ; J , Whitfield , S . ' . ; F . Barnett , P . S . ;

Wynne Parry , R . Williams , T . Lcilcock , John Pye . Ihe visitors were : —Comps . B . B . Marson , P . H . G . Soj . ; A . D . Heskith , T . Williams , John Stockes , A . Woolrich , " and Joseph Wood ( Freemason . ) 'There were ten candidates exalted , eight of whom belonged to the Downshire Lodge , viz ., Bros . James Montgomery , Richard Maddox , Thos