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any services which the W . M . might consider had been rendered by him he hail only done it in the discharge of a public duty . That he was ri ght in his judgment at the time was sho . wi by experience since . Having taken some interest in the formation of the Ockcnden Lodge , Bro . Sir Walter Burrell said he naturally watched iis growth with satisfaction . 'The real merit if the establishment of the

lodge , some five years ago , was ' , however , due to their late Deputy G . M . ( Bro . Furner ) . Bro . Sergison gave " The Deputy Grand Master and Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge . " In a humorous speech , he said the members of the Ockcnden Lodge looked upon Bro . Scoit as their ' ¦ nursing mother ; " he having been of very great assistance to them in the early days of its existence . Bro . Scott

replied by saying that it was to the day five years ago that the Ockenden Lotlge was consecrated , and said it was a pleasure to find that the officers were now sufficiently skilled in their duties to perform the ordinary ceremonies without extrane-jus aid . In their new Master they had one who was thoroughly proficient , and he had little doubt he would become a shining light in Masonry in the

province . In responding to the toast of his health as Alaster of the lodge , Bro . Williams said he fully appreciated the honour which haa been conferred upon him , and he should spare no effort to carry out the duties of his office efficiently . Bro . J . II . Scott gave "The Past Masters , " of whom three were present and the other two unfortunately debarred freim attending through the sudden

death of one near and dear to them in India . Their grief he felt suie was shared by all present . The Past Masters were the mainstay of a lodge , and the toast of their healths was one well worthy of their warmest reception . 'The toast having been acknowledged , the proceedings terminated about ten o ' clock . During the evening Bro . Kuhe favoured the company with a brilliant pianoforte

performance , and some excelle . it songs were sung by Bros . Broadbridge , Sharpe , Soper , and others , Bro . Devin accompanying . Bro . Sir Walter \ v . Burrell has recently presented to the Prov . G . Lodge of Sussex a very valuable Damascene sword , with gold . mounted hilt and bearing various Maseinic devices . It was used for the first time on Tuesday , and was very much admired .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —On Monday , the lothinst ., at the regular meeting of this lotlge , there was an unusually large muster of members and visitors on the occasion of the presentation of a valuable gold Past Master's jewel to the I . P . M ., Bro . T . 15 . Whytehead , Prov . G . D . C . 'The presentation was made by the W . M ., Bro . J . S . Cumberland , who at the close of a neat

speech called upon Iiro . 'Thos . Cooper , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , to place the jewel on Bto . Why telle ad ' s breast . 'The recipient of the jewel responded ill felicitous terms , anil the brethren afterwards met at supper . Amongst the visitors present were , Bros . W . Beanland , P . M . ; A . Buckle , W . M . 23 ft ; W . C . Lukis , W . M . 8 37 ; G . Balmford , P . M . 236 ; C . Foster , P . M . ; J . Church , J . Ward , and several others from neighbouring lodges . An emergency meeting of the

same lodge was held last Monday evening , when the VV . M , presieled , supported by his officers ami brethren . 'Two candidates were initiated , and a pleasant evening was spent . Bro . T . B . Wh ) teheatl presented to the lodge a copy of " Hutchinson's Spirit of Masonry , " and a large coloured lithograph of the Masonic Temple at Philadelphia , the handsome oak frame for which had been given by Bro . J . Keswick .

RAYLEIGH . —Trinity Lodge ( No . 1734 ) . — The fust anniversary of this young but flourishing lodge took placeat their lodge-room , at the Golden Lion Hotel , on 'Tuesday , the nth inst ., at half-past two o'clock . The all-important event of the evening was the installation of the Worshi pful Master elect , Bro . John Allen , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . S . B . Essex , as VV . M . for the ensuing year . The

C'TI msny of the inst illation was performed by the retiring Worshipful Master , Hro . Wm . Pissey , P . M . 1 O 0 , P . P . J . G . W Essex , in a faultless manner . Brn . J . Allen , the VV . M ., then appointed and invested his officers as follows : W . Brus . Wt « . Pissev , P . M . lfio , P . P . J . G . W ., the l . PM . ; Edwd . Judd , P . M . lfio , P . P . G . R . Essex , S . W . ; Fredk . J . Wiseman , P . M . 160 , J . W . ; liros . Wm . I . Belcham , sen .,

re-elected 'Treas . ; W . Pissey , Sec . ; Francii R . Bernard , S . D . ; the Hev . A . F . Heaton , J . D . ; Jas . Syer , D . C ; Wm . I . Belcham , jun ., I . G . ; Chas . T . William , re-elected Tyler . There was a good attendance of members , anil the visitors present were , Bro . j . C . Johnstone , W . M 1000 ; VV . Bros . J . A . Wardell , P . M . 160 , and 1000 , M . E . Z . loot ) , P . P . G . D . Essex , and Sec . IOOO ; Albert Lucking , P . M . 1 C 0 , anil 1000 , P . Z . 1000 , Prov . G . D . C .

Essex ; Bro . K O . Grayson , I . G . 1000 . After all business was over , the lodge was cltjscd , and the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet provided by Mr . Jas . Devenish . After dinner the usual loyal anil Masonic toasts were duly responded to , songs were given by several of the brethren , and brought to a clove a very happy anil enjoyable evening . Bro . Wm . Pissey , on his retiring from thechair , was presented with a valuable Past Master's jewel by the lodge , he being a founder and the first Worshipful Master .

INSTRUCTION . WANDSWORTH LODGE ( No . 1044 ) . —A meeting of this loelge of instruction was held at the Spread Eagle Ilotel , on Wednesday , the 19 th inst . There was very little loelge business , and to this , possibly , may be attributed the rather scanty attendance . The following biethren were present : —Bros . W . A . Morgan , VV . M . ;

H . R . [ ones , I . P . M . ; A . N . NV . vcns , S . VV . ; | . B . Walker , J . W . ; J . J . H . ill mil , J . D . ; F . VV . Wardruper , J . G . ; . | . Frost , See . ; H . Wilson , 'Treas . ; J . G . Cuter , P . M . ; F . H . New ens , P . M . ; K . II . Boddy , P . M . ; II . C . Fiances , P . M . ; S . C . Landon , J . Siuil . is , W . T . Bell , T . Arnison , A . J Duck , VV . A . Ill . icktnt . re- ( visitor , Industry Loelge , 14 S 5 ) , P . V . Denham , and A . A . Deiihain ( Mid-Sttrreii Standard )

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The minutes having been read and confirmed , the lodge was openetl in the Second Degree , when Bros . Arnison and Bell were very ably passed to the degree of Fellow Craft hy the W . M . At the conclusion of the supper—widen was by subscription , and not provided by encroaching on the

lodge funds—several cat . ital songs were given by Bros . Morgan , Duck , A . N . Newens , J . G . Carter , and J . Frost , an inimitable comic . As a parting word of advice , the W . M . exhorted the brethren to attend in good force at the next meeting . A letter was read lrom Bro . W . J . Huntley , S . D ., who was prevented fremi attending by illness .

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ST . JAMES'S CHAPTER ( No . 2 ) . —This distin . guished chapter met on 'Thursday week , at Freemasons ' Hall , to exalt Bro . Roberts and to instal the Principals and officers . There was a numerous gathering , among whom we noticed Comps . Sandeman , Rucker , Thomas , Levander , Peters , Trimmer , and many more . Many old members of the chapter were present . M . E . Comp . Erasmus Wilson

duly installed Comp . Brodie as Z . ; and M . E . Comp . Brodie installed Comp . Middleton as H . ; and Comp . Middleton installed Comp . Woodford as J . Among the officers of the chapter were Past Principal Erasmus Wilson , Comps . Lieut .-Col , Creaton , Treas . ; Muggeridge , E . ; Letchworth , N . ; ami Capt . D . ivis , P . S . Many olel

members of the chapter were present , like Comps . Lieut .-Col . Stewatt , Whitehead , Sampson l'eaic .- , Wood , and others . After the chapter was closed , the companions adjourned to the banquet , at which many excellent speeches were made , and the companions separated at an early hour , sorry that the moment of parting had come from the friendly agreeable , and social circle .

ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 72 ) . — The regular convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 131 b inst ., at the Horns , Kennington . The chapter was opened hy the Piincipals , Ex . Comps . Durkin , M . E . Z . ; J . Nunn , II . ; E . Do . lson , P . Z ., acting . ! . ; Foxall , I . P . Z ., S . E . ; F . Dunn , S . N . ; H . Lovegrove , P . S . ; Strube , 2 u : l A . S . ; R . Potter , Janitor . Comp . Lovctt , J .,

was unable to he present until neatly the end of the ceremony . 'The minutes of the previous meeting having been reatl ant ! confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . Walker , Royal Jubilee Lodge , antl Bro . VV . Dunn , Robert Burns Lodge , which being favourable , those brethren were duly exalted , the whole ceremony , with lectures , being given in a very elii . icnt manner . 'The next business was the

piesentation of an illuminated testimonial and a gold bar for jewel , as a slight acknowledgment of the services rendered to the chrpter by E . Comp . Foxall , who , at the last convocation , left the first chair after two years' service . Comp . Durkin expressed in a suitable mai . ner the feelings of the companions towards Comp . Foxall , and he , in return , expressed his thanks , and statetl that his services were

always at the disposal of the chapter . Some propositions relative to alterations of bye-laws were withdrawn , and notice of motion given relating to the benevolent fund , after which the chapter was closed in ancient form . 'The companions present bc-ides the officers were Comps . Boyton , Curry , Murrell , Salter , Thurston , Harris , and others ,

with visitors E . Comps . James Stevens , P . Z . ( Panmure ) , Gea . Clark ( Prudent Brethren ) , and Kew . At the banquet , which was unusually gooel , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given ; the visitors complimenting the M . E . Z . and P . S . on the mamer in which tbe ceremonies had been rendered .

WARRINGTON . —Elias Ashmole Chapter ( No . 148 ) . — 'The annual convocation of this chapter was held at the Chapter Rooms , Satikcy-strcet , on the iothinst ., at four o ' clock 111 the afternoon . 'The chapter was opened in due form b y E . Comps . Robt . Brierley , Z . ; John Bowes , II . ; Thos . 'Tunstall , . ) . ; P . J . Edelston , P . Z . ; and D . VV . Finney , P . Z ., when the rest of the companions were

admitted , and among them we noticed Comps . Jno . Armstrong , S . E . ; Galloway , Treas . ; J . R . Young , Potter , 'Tho .-.. Hutchinson , R . Heaton , Dr . Hall , W . Richardson , Jas . Hannah , Read , C . E . Hindley , Pollitt , Hawkins , P . Z . ; anil Domville , Janitor . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the M . E . Z . invited K . Comp . P . J . Edleston to take the chair as Installing Principal , when

Comps . John Bowes , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N . Cumberland anil Westmoreland , Tims . Tunstall , J . ; and James jnckson , J . elect , were respectively presented anil installed as Z ., H ., antl J . for the ensuing year according to ancient custom . The M . E . Z . then invested the following companions as officers , viz .: —Comps . P . J . Edelston , P . Z ., P . S . ; Finney , P . Z , 'Treas . ; Galloway , S . E . ; Thus . Sutton ,

S N . Comp . Eelels'on nominated Comps . Pickthall and Hindley as his assistants . 'The Auditors presented their report , which showed a good balance in favour of the chapter . It was reported that Dr . Evans had two candidates to propose , but professional duties prevented his attendance . Afler the transaction of some routine business , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the Patten

Arms Hotel , where an excellent tea was provideel by Mr . anil Mrs . Chew . After tea the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given fio . n the chair . 'The M . E . 'Z . in response to the toast of his health said he ditl not wish to disguise freim them the fact that he felt proud of the position that

they had again elected him to . lie was one ofthe founders ol the chapter , the first I ! ., anil at the present time the senior member . He hoped tint the honour and credit of the chapter would be advanced , even to a higher position than it now enjoyed , during his year of office , and that when the time ! arrived he should instal his Masonic

I'il-ipriiig as his successor to rule over a nourishing anil efficient chapter . All the ollieers were gooel " workers , " and he hoped te ) see them rise by regular gradations to the position he then had the honour to fill . In proposing "The

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P . Z . ' s" he spoke very highly of E . Comps . Brierley and Finney , who he said hatl the good of Royal Arch Masonry at heart . In response to his health , E . Comp . Edelston , Installing Principal , augured well for the etiapter under the enlightened rule of the M . E . Z . Other toa = ts follows . ! , intersperse 1 by excellent songs from Comps . Tumstall , llichar-ise-n , Dr . Hall , Brierley , and others , and a pleasant evening was brought to a c ' . e . se at nine o ' clock .

BEDFORD . —Stuart Chapter ( No . = 40 ) . —A . convocation of this chapter was holden at the Swan Hotel 011 Tuesday evening , March nth . The M . E . Z . being absent through ill-health , Comp . J . R . Bull , I' . Z ., occupied the first chair . Comps . Cuthbert , II ., and M . E . Z . elect , and Col . W . Stuart , P . Z ., filled respectively the second and third chairs . After the i-pening of the chapter the

minutes of the former con vocation were read and confirmed . The cempanions below the rank of ist Principal having retired , Comp . John Mason Cuthbert was duly installed into the ist chair , the ceremony being performed by Comp . J . R . Bull . Comp . Jas . Fisher , H . elect , was installed into the 2 nd chair . Comp . George Read , P . Z . of the Andrew Chapter , 834 , and M . E . Z . elect of Mount Sinai , 19 .

abiy performed the ceremony , assisted by Comp . A . Barfield , P . Z . 19 . The installation of Comp . the Rev . W . 'Tebbs , the J . elect , was unavoidable postponed in consequence of his serious illness . The chairs having been filleel , ihe M . E . Z . invested the following companions with the collars of their offices : —Comps . Cipt . Colburnc , E . ; Billson , N . ; Carter , Treas . ; Stafford , P . S . ; Coombs , ist Asst . S . ; G .

Reynolds , Janitor . Comps . Lindsell , 2 ml Asst . Soj ., and Thody , Org ., were unavoidably absent . The report of the Audit Committee , which showed a handsome balance to the credit of the chapter , was read and confirmed . The Committee having recommended a reduction in the chapter subscriptions , to commence from next December , the companions unanimously adopted the same . The sum of two guineas was voteel to the " Wentworth Little

Testimonial Fund , " the late Comp . Little having been the Consecration Officer of the chapter , and also one * ot its honorary members . The chapter having been closed in due form , lhe companions , to the number of fifteen , sat down to supper , which , although the quality of the viands placed before the companions was good , the quantity , considering the handsome sum paid for a supper , being very unsatisfactory .

LIVERPOOL . —Hamer Chapter ( No . 1393 ) . — The ordinary meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., when ihcre was a good attendance and generally exc-llent working of the chapter . The chiefs present were , Comps . Henry Jackson , M . E . Z . ; John Moulding , II . ; 'Thomas Sammons , I . ; ami amongst the officers were , Conip * .

R . H . Evans , I . P . Z ., 'Treasurer ; Walter C . Erwin , S . E . ; M . Callaghan , S . N . ; R . Reader , P . S . ; J . Pi . ling , 1 st A . S . ; and M . Williamson , Janitor . The private members included Comps . J . McCarthy , Pa- ^ t ) . ; M . Drake , A . Samuels , P . Z . 477 ; J . S . Russell , P . Z . 292 ; R . L . Stockton , and F . Lomcrin ; and the list of victors contained the names of Comps . H . Williams , P . Z . 5 80 , P . P . G . S . B .

W . L . ; J . VV . Burgess , H . 1094 ; J . T . Cdlow , P . Z . 6 73 , P . P . G . S . B . W . L . ; and Joseph Wood , 'Treasurer 249 , 1094 ( Freemason ) , The chapter was opened in regular fomi , and the minutes of the previous meeting were reid and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bros . Fred | . I'enlin , W . M . 1713 ; the Rev . 11 . T . Leslie , A . B ., J . W .

1713 ; and W . J . Henderson , 1393 , each of whom was duly circled , and as they were in attendance on this occasion they were admitted and exalted in a highly < He-dive manner . After several propositions hatl been made , the companions adj lurned to an excellent banquet , and during a pleasant evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were propositi and cordially responded to .

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YORK . —York Lodge ( T . I . ) . —At the regular meeting of this prosperous lodge , held on 'Tuesday evening , the 18 th inst , at the Masonic Hall , Bro . Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett in the chair , supported bv Bros . T . Cooper , P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; VV . Valentine , S . W . ; J . Holl ' ms , J . W . ; | . S . Cumberland , M . O . ; C . S . Padel , S . O . ; G . Garbutt , 1 . 6 . ; VV . P . Husbrnd , as S . D . ; A . V . U .

Turner , J . D .-, T . Humphries , as I . G . ; P . Pears . it-., Tyler , and a number of members and visitors , successful ballots were taken for several candidates , two j lining members , and an honorary member , and Bro . li . Ware , of the Elioracum Lodge , was advanced to the degree of M . M . M . After the close of the lodge there was a good muster at supper , the W . M . presiding , and giving the principal Masonic toasts .

BOLTON . —St . John ' s Lodge ( T . I . ) . — A meeting was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Commercial Hotel , at six o ' clock . Present : Broi . H . Greenwood , W . M . ; J . VV . Dooley , S . W . ; VV . H . Alcock , | . W . . T . Morris , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec ; G . P . Brock tank , P . G . W ., Treas . ; Entwistle , P . P . G . M ., Registrar ; J . A . Greenhaugh , M . O . ; Wm . Cooper , S . O . ; J . B . 'Taylor ,

S . D . ; It . Beckett , J . D . ; Thus . Hyson , Tyler ; Past Masters Thos . Holme ; John Harwood , P . P . G . D . ; J . W . Newton , P . P . G . S . of VV . ; an . ! Bros . E . Morrii , li . l'Uli' < g , | . Mitchell , B . Topp , 11 . Irving , J . Walls , N . Nichols' )" . | . Smith , W . Scholes , VV . BoUomley , and Batrett . Visitors : Bros . W . Tl . J . Jones and VV . H . Milligan , ll'M

anel Thistle , 145 . 'The minutes of the last meeting were reatl anil confirmed . 'The ballot was taken for Bro . Robt . Ho ; ridge , W . M . 146 , who being appro .-c . 1 , was advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . hy Bro . John Harwood , P . P . G . J . D . Bros . Entwistle and Newton presented the report of the Auditors ou the Treasurer ' s accounts , which was adopted . The lodge closed at half-past eight .