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I . P . M . ; G . Jackson , P . M . ; R . Peacock-, P . M . ; H . T . Gardener , P . M ., Prov . G . A . D . C . West Yorkshire ; Capt . Empton , Lieut . Hind , H . B . Thorpe , Greenwood , J . Leach , and others . Visitors : Bro . F . Beanland , Pentalpha Lodge ; and others . The lodge was draped in black in recognition of the loss the province had sustained through the death of Sir Henry

Edwards , P . P . G . M ., and in token of sympathy with Lady Edwards and family . As the brethren entered Bro . Rippon , the Organist , impressively played the Dead March in "Saul . " Bro . Gardener , P . M ., explained thatin deference to the wishes of the Provincial Grand Lodge no separate vote of condolence would be proposed . The lodge had shown their sympathy by forwarding to the funeral a

wreath , in reference to which the following letter had been received from Bro . Herbert Crossley , Sec . No . 61 : — " I carried the wreath myself , and placed it on the grave along with others which were sent . ... I cannot conclude without thanking the brethren of the Aire and Calder Lodge for their kind sympathy with the family of our late Bro . H . Edwards , I take it also as a compliment to the Lodge of

Probity , which owned Sir H . Edwards not only as a member , but a child . " Bro . R . Ward was admitted to the Degree of a F . C , the ceremony being performed by the W . M ., while Bro . Gooderidge , P . M ., gave the charge ; Bro . Bray , P . M ., the working tools ; and Bro . Gardener , P . M ., the tracing board . A candidate having been proposed and seconded , the lodge was closed .

COLCHESTER . —United Lodge ( No . 697 ) . — The installation meeting was held on the 12 th inst ., in the Library of Colchester Castle ( kindly lent for the occasion by Bro . James Round , M . P . ) , when Bro . the Rev . VV . Morgan Jones , S . VV ., P . P . G . C , was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being ably performed by Bro . R . H . Ives , I . P . M . 51 , P . G . A . Sec The officers for

the year were appointed and invested as under : Bros . J . T . Bailey , I . P . M . ; G . P . Hazell , S . W . ; Hy . J . Skingley , J . W . ; the Rev . E . H . Crate , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; R . Clowes , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., Treas . ; T . Rix , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; A . J . Norman , S . D . ; A . J . Ward , J . D . ; T . Eustace , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., D . C ; C . Osmond , P . M . 51 , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; J . Ashdown , I . G . ; Manley ,

Horncastle , and Oldham , Stwds . ; . and S . Monson , Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Ives for his kindness and ability in performing the ceremony , especially as he was called upon at an hour ' s notice , owing to the V . W . D . P . G . M ., who was to have been Installing Master , not being able to reach Colchester in time . The thanks of the lodge were also given to Bro . Jas . Round , M . P ., for

kindly allowing the use of the room . Between 50 and 60 brethren afterwards dined together at the George Hotel , an elegant banquet being served by the new host , Mr . Morris . In replying to the toast of his health and that of " The Present and Past P . G . Officers , " the V . W . D . P . G . M ., Bro . Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C , congratulated the brethren upon the prosperous condition of the Province of Essex . When

he first had the honour of being appointed D . P . G . M ., which was in the lifetime of the late Lord Tenterden , there were but 19 lodges ; now there were 24 on the roll , and he understood from their P . G . Sec that the warrant for a new lodge to meet at Halstead , and to be named the "Joshua Nunn , " had been received , and would shortly be consecrated . It was satisfactory to know that all the lodges

were doing good work for the Craft in Essex . It was only last Saturday that he was present at the installation meeting of one of the youngest of our lodges—the Tilbury—and he found there the true spirit of Masonry pervading the brethren . They had just removed their lodge into that magnificent hotel which had been erected in conjunction with the vast engineering undettaking of Tilbury Docks ,

which had brought the port of London into Essex . In conclusion , the V . VV . D . P . G . M . expressed his regret that he had been unable to reach Colchester in time to perform the installation ceremony ; and while thanking Bro . Ives for his kindness in acting as substitute , complimented him on being able at so short a notice to carry out the work . During the evening an excellent programme of vocal and

instrumental music was carried out by Bros . Osmond , Clowes , Sparling , and Coombs , assisted by Masters Nunn , Coombs , and Watts , the latter lad playing a very nice accompaniment to " La Serenata " on the violin . Among those present , besides the officers mentioned above , were Bros . F . A . Philbrick , O . C , G . R ., D . P . G . M . ; F . Binckes , P . G . Stwd ., Sec . R . MJ . B . ; T . I . Railing-,

P . M ., Sec . 51 , F . G . Sec . ; R . Clowes , P . M ., Sec . 6 50 , P . P . G . S . W . ; F . R . Hales , I . P . M . 650 , P . G . J . W . ; J . Corbie , W . M . 453 ; J . S . French , W . M . 433 ; Andrew C . Durrant , VV . M . 27 G ; M . L . Sanders , W . M . G 50 ; W . Sowman , P . M . 51 , P . P . G . I . W . ; J . E . Wiseman , P . M ., Sec . 433 . P . P . G . A . D . C ; R . H . Ives , P . M . 51 , P . G . Asst . Sec . ; W . J . Nunn , W . M . 20 G 3 ; R . F . Symmons , F .

Quilter , 51 ; F . Reichter , 51 ; C . Gray , 51 ; E . Williams , 1016 ; and the following members of the lodge : Bros . A . Gosling , P . M . ; G . A . Eustace , P . M . ; R . Smith , P . M . ; J . Street , P . M . ; J . H . Boulton , J . H . Johnson , G . A . Oldham , F . Freeman , G . Beaumont , S . H . Ellis , T . I . Grant , R . J . Godfrey , L . F . Manley , F . Horsman , I . G . Potton , E . J . Horncastle , H . E . Williams , acd A . S . B . Sparling .

LINSLADE . —St . Barnabas Lodge ( No . 948 ) . —The members of this lodge held their annual meeting in the Masonic Hall , Elephant and Castle Hotel , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst . The Audit Committee met at two o ' clock , and the general meeting was called for three , by which time a large number of present and former members , together with many invited guests , had arrived . Bro . A . S . Morling ,

the W . M ., assisted by his officers , opened the lodge with the ancient ceremonies , Bro . the Rev . J . S . Studholme Brownrigg , D . P . G . M . Berks and Bucks , had consented to act as Installing Master , and , upon taking the chair , proceeded to induct the W . M . elect , _ Bro . T . T . Fountaine , into the chair of K . S . The following brethren were then appointed and invested as officers for the ensuing year : —

Bros . Pratt ,. S . W . ; Dale , J . W . ; Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , Chap . ; T . Fountaine ( by proxy ) , Treas . ; Poynter , Sec ; Howard , S . D . ; Miller , J . D . ; Willis , Org . ; Pease , I . G . ; and Gibbs , Tyler . At the end of the ceremony a beautifully engraved P . M . 's jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , London ) was presented to Bro . Morling , upon his retirement from the chair , for the efficient services he had rendered the odge , and the excellent manner in which he had per-

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formed the ceremonies during his year of office . The V . W . Installing Master having impressively addressed the new officers upon their respective duties , the Iodge was duly closed in ancient Masonic form . At five o'clock the brethren , to the number of nearly forty , sat down to a splendid banquet , served by Bro . Miller , the host . The newly installed W . M . presided , and

was supported on the right by Bros . Rev . ) . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . C , D . P . G . M ., and James Terry , Sec . to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; and on the left by Bro . Morling , I . P . M ., and Past Masters Bros . McCubbin , King , and Poynter , the Stewards . The table was very prettily decorated with ferns and choice plants in full bloom , lent by Bro . W . King , and by . Mr . Worsley , of

the Linslade Nurseries , the latter providing "buttonholes " of cut flowers for each guest , the hall being hung with flags , banners , shields , & c , by Bro . Edgington , of Aylesbury . Upon the removal of the cloth , the VV . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and a most enjoyable evening was spent , some music by an efficient band being a conspicuous feature .

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA . —Priory Lodge ( No . 1000 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Middleton Hotel . Present : Bros . G . R . Dawson , VV . M . ; J . F . Harrington , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . P ., S . W . ; C . Floyd , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . A . G . P ., J . W . ; Rev . C . Marriott , Chap . ; F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., G . P . Eng ., Sec . ; L . Warren , jun ., S . D . ;

C . F . Woosnam , J . D . ; Rev . H . J . Hatch , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . Chap ., I . G . ; J . F . Barrett , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., D . C . ; G . Kitchen , Org . ; E . F . Wood , Stwd . ; VV . E . Bridgeland , I . P . M . 933 , Stwd . ; A . W . Martin , Tyler ; N . de Sylla Zucco , T . Hood , A . Vandeword , A . G . Renninson , VV . Tyler , B . Thomas , J . R . Brightwell , A . M . Gerussi , R . G . Dempster , and C . W . Cooke . Visitors : Bros . G . Wood , 1 G 0 ; A . Henson , 170 G ; and C L .

Constandinidi , ioog . The lodge being duly opened Bros . T . Hood and A . Vandeword were iaised to the Third Degree . Bro . N . de Sylla Zucco was passed to the Second Degree . The ballot was taken for Mr . Wm . Trigg , which was unanimous in his favour , and he was , with Mr . Evans Cant , balloted for at the previous meeting , duly initiated . A candidate for initiation having been proposed , the lodge was duly closed .

FELTHAM . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — The first regular meeting of the year was held on Saturday last , the 15 th inst ., at the Railway Hotel . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . Fletcher Knight , W . M ., the chair was taken by the I . P . M ., Bro . J . J . Marsh , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex . There were present Bros . VV . R . Vassila , S . W . ; J . Laurence , J . W . ; Frederick Walters ,

P . Prov . G . D . Middlesex , P . M ., Secretary ; E . A . Smith , S . D . ; C W . Baker , J . D . ; W . Walters , I . G . ; Henry Forss , P . M ., as D . C . ; S . Page , Organist ; J . A . Wilson . CS . ; J , Goslin , W . S . ; S . Wheeler , J . S . ; F . Dunstan , Asst . Sec . ; VV . H . Walters , A . D . C . ; VV . Kite , VV . J . Babb , H . Lawton , J . R . Cox , E . J . Whelan , Rev . Reuben Seddon , D . D ., A . Coleman , and many others .

Visitors : Bros . E . Oates , 13 ; and G . Baugh , 54 S . The minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken , and proved unanimous in favour of Mr . Whelan , who being present , was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bros . Rev . Reuben Seddon and A . Coleman were raised . Bro . VV . R . Vassila , S . VV ., was recommended for Provincial Grand Lodge honours . Bro . J . A . Wilson

was unanimously elected Steward to represent the lodge at the Benevolent Festival to be held in 1 SS 7 . Several gentlemen were proposed for initiation . The lodge was then closed . The usual good cheer followed , Bro . J . J . Marsh who presided , made all comfortable and happy by his genial guidance , and after a few hours spent in enjoyment , the brethren separated .

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INSTRUCTION .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 S ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland . square , Porchestcr-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Hros . W . 1 . Mason , W . M . ; | . Cruttenden , S . VV . ; | . Potter , I . W . ; H . Dehane , Sec ; 1 . Bailey , S . D . ; ] . C . Conwnv , | . D . ; ' ( J . D . Dailev , I . G . ; W . Middleweck , Stwd . ; Capt . A . ' N ' icols , P . M . 1974 ; ' M . S . Speigel , P . M . 188 ; G . Davis , I ' . M . 167 ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; E . C . Mulvev , [ . II . Taylor , C . J , Morse , W . C . Williams , | . H . Wood , | . R . Allman , H . P . Fowler , O . VV . Battlev , 1 " . Chandler , C . J . Biorn , P . VV . RogersVV . Robin .

, son , VV . H . VVadham , C . S . Mote , and VV . Death . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last weekly meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , after the usual preliminaries , Hros . Allman and Fowler candidates respectively . The ist Section of the lecture was worked by Hro . Bailey , and the 4 th by Hro Mulvey , assisted by the brethren . Hro . Mulvey was elected " W . M for the ensuing week , and appointed his oliicer ' s inrotation . After " I learty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —A very successful meeting took place on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement , to greet the worthy host , Hro . G . R . Molton , who took the chair , when over 40 members were present , including Bros . Kauirman , S . VV . ; VVace , J . W . j Wm . M . Stiles , P . M . Preceptor ; E . Stoor , Sec . ; Saunders , A . S . ; Scales , Treas . ; Gross S . D . ; Medwin , J . D . ; and Hearsum , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Ward candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Hro . Ward answered the questions leading to the Third Degree and retired , he being only Fellow Craft ; Hro . Scurrah was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Hros . R . Hanks , igS 6 , VV . Waller , and Geo . Levers , 1732 , Frost , 1 5 00 , anil Ward , 192 , were unanimously elected members of this lodge of Stiles

instruction . Uro . , Preceptor , then said he had a pleasing duty to perform , that was , lo give hearty congratulations to their VV . M ., Hro . llolton , for being unanimously elected W . M . of the Acacia Lodge , No . 1314 , Hromlev , Kent , which was seconded by the VV . M . of Ihe Acacia Lodge , and carried . Hro . Hollon thanked the brethren . Hro . K . mll ' man , S . W ., was elecred W . M . for the next meeting , and hoped h : should have as good attendance as the present Master had . On rising for the third time , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( Nn . ifio 4 ) .-A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Hros . Mimms , VV . M .: Gibson . P . M ., Treas ., S . VV . ; C . Pugh , J . W . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor

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Musson , Sec ; Coleman , S . D . ; Bowen , J . D . ; Salter , I . G .: VVeeks , Tyler ; Hayes , Somcrville , G . E . Saunders , and Badderly . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of tlie last meeting were read and conlirmed . Hro . Hayes answered the questions leading to the Second Decree , and was ' entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Hro . Hayes duly passed tn the Degree of a F . C . Hro . Saunders answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was then

opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Saunders duly raised to the Degree of a M . M . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , Hro . IJa-lderly being a candidate for raising in his mother lodge , answered the usual questions and retired . " The lodge was resumed to First Degree . The S . W . was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form and in perfect harmony . Brethren are reminded that Wednesday week , June and , the annual dinner takes place at the above address .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 17 th inst ., at the New Market Hotel . Present-Hros . I . | . Howes , W . M . ; Simpson , S . VV . ; F . J . Rumball , j . W .: J . VV . " lolly , Sec . ; T . Hodges , S . D . ; VV . Jolly , J . D . ; S . C . H . Rnmball , I . G . ; Smyth , Tyler ; and Mallett ^ P . M " . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The W . M . opened np the lodge to the Third Degree , and worked the M . M . ceremony , with VV . Jolly as candidate . The W . M . then worked tlie initiation ceremony , Hro . | . VV . folly candidate , and , by request , the F . C . Degree , Hro .

Mallett candidate , the VV . M . rose to inquire for the good of the Craft , and made an earnest appeal , with success , on behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Gins ; he also recommended that a Charity Association be connected with the lodge , and he thanked the brethren for their indulgence and attention 10 him . Hro . T . Hodge-, a comparatively young member of the mother lodge , discharged the duties of Preceptor with great credit to himself and satisfaction to the brethren . Hro . Simpson was unanimously voied to the chair for the first Monday in June . The lodge was then closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Crown anil Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Geo . Musson , VV . M . ; Glover , S . W . ; Hayes , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Cnughlan , Sec ; Mann , S . D . ; Arnold , J . D . ; Hawes , I . G . ; McCullagh , Coleman , Green , jun ., Clarkson , and Christian . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Tne ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Hro . Green , jun ., being the candidate . Bro . Coleman , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing , vas rehearsed , Hro . Coleman being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed down . The W . M . having risen ( or the second time , Bro . Glover was unanimously elected W . M ., and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further ollcring , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 15 th instant . Present : Bros . VV . W . Williams , VV . M . ; Chas . Dopson , S . W .-, Geo . Gardner , J . W . ; Geo . Gardner , Treas . ; VV . Johnson , P . M ., Sec . ; J . II . Woods , S . D .: H . F . Williams , J . D . ; Arthur Williams , I . G ' . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; Purdue , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Davies , Furze , Brown , Wing , Craggs , and Tipper . The Second ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge opened in the

Third Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . Ihe Auditors report was received and adopted . Bros . Ayling , P . M ., G . Gardner , and Johnson , P . M ., were unanimously re-elected Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary respectively , A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary for their services during tlie past year ; a vote of thanks was also accorded the Auditors , It was resolved that the Fifteen Sections be worked on Monday , June 7 U 1 , at 7 p . m . sharp . Brethren are cordially invited to be ' present . Lodge was then closed .

CANTERBURY . —Royal Military Lodge ( No . 1419 ) . —A meeting was held on Mondav , the 17 th inst ., at the Masonic Temple , 38 , St . Pcter ' s . street . Present : Bros . Abbs , as VV . M . ; R . D . Simms , S . VV . and Sec . ; Beckett , J . W . ; Passmore , S . D . ; Cockersell , J . D . ; Blamiers , W . M ., Preceptor ; Tomblings , I . G . ; Blake , Tyler ; and McClintock , as I . P . M . Visitor : Bro . Brogan , 730 ( I . C . ) , Garrison Lodge . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The working tools

were explained by Bros . Simms , lombhngs , Passmore , Abbs , Beckett , and McClintock . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The working tools were explained by Bros . Abbs , Beckett , McClintock , Cockersell , Simms , Tomblings , and Passmore . The questions leading to the Third Degree were put by the VV . M ,, and correctly answered . The lodge was lowered to the First Degree . ** Hearty good wishes " were received from No . 730 ( I . C . ) , Garrison Lodge . Nothing further having been offered for the good of Freemasonry in general , or for this lodge of instruction , the same was closed .

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Royal Arch .

ALDERSGATE CHAPTER ( No . 1657 ) . —A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Monday last . There were present Comps . Right Hon . John Staples , Lord Mayor , M . E . / .. ; A . Brookman , H . ; F . Crockford , J . ; _ E . Y . Jolliffe , S . E . ; Saml . VVhite , S . N . ; George Kenning , Treasurer ; M . R . Webb , P . S . ; John Larkin , ist A . S . ;

Arther B . Hudson , 2 nd A . S . ; VV . H . Froom , Geo . Rawlinson , P . F . R . Saillard , E . VV . Stillwell , J . L . Mather , Dr . Augustus GreatRix , Edward Anderton , Joseph Renals , and James Shotter . Visitors : Comps . VV . Taylor , P . Z . Royal Middlesex ; H . R . Wakefield , Pythagorean ; and VV . G . Batchelor , M . E . Z . Pythagorean . The minutes of the last convocation were read and approved . Bros . Anderton , Renals , and Shotter , of the

Aldersgate Lodge , were exalted to the Degree of Royal Arch Masonry , by Comp . Dr . GreatRex , ably assisted by Comps . VV . Taylor , Crockford , and Mather . The Principals and officers were elected for the ensuing year , and an Audit Committee was appointed . The companions afterwards sat down to dinner , presided over by the M . E . Z ., the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

ORPHEUS CHAPTER ( No . 1706 ) . —An emergency convocation of this chapter was held on Saturday , the 15 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Comps . Dr . Lavies , M . E . Z . ; Richard Eve , as H . ; F . W . Imbert-Terry , as J . ; G . Cooper , S . E . ; G . C . Burry , S . N . ; Rev . VV . Stainer , W . A . Frost , J . H . Lavies , H . Bullock , and W . Little . Visitor : Comp . F . B . Page , 214 . The business was the exaltation of Bros . H . Lavies , N .

Turner , J . Pollard ; R . VValford , and H . C . H . H . Houndle . They were very ably exalted into R . A . Masonry by the M . E . Z . and his two Principals , with that musical accompaniment for which the chapter is noted . The Organist is Comp . Frost . After the business the companions adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a very pleasant evening was spent .