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Weise . 1 . H . P . Long , ] . Greenway , E . J . D . Bromley , W . R . Peek , R . E . Cursons , R . J . Harnell , T . C . Seary , 1 . Marshall , G . Holland , and W . Hancock . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . J . Greenway and VV . Hancock worked the ist nnd 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture respectively . The lodge was called off and on . Bro . W . Brindley , Preceptor worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . I . himself candidate for initiationthe

Marshall having offered as a , W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . On rising for the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members : Bros . T Marshall , 1321 ; Wm . Dodson , 1681 ; and J . H . P . Long , 144 6 . On rising for the second time , Bro . F . Buxton , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec proposed that the by-laws be revised and altered before

printing any more , and that a Committee be appointed to frame the said by-laws seconded by Bro . W . Brindley . Whereupon Bro . G . Reynolds proposed that the following brethren form the Committee - Bros . VV . Brindley , G . Reynolds , G . H . Foan , J . Greenway , A . Clark F Buxton , J . D . Graham , and W . Hancock ; seconded by Bro . A . Clark . Bro . VV . Brindley proposed that a cordial and hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . G . H . for the able in which he had carried out the

Foan W M ., manner duties of the chair and rehearsed the ceremony of initiation foi the first time in this lodge . Bro . T . C . Seary thanked the brethren for the great compliment paid him ( which had been conveyed to him by letter from the Secretary ) in appointing him Organist to the lodge and said it would give him great pleasure to assist in the working of the ceremonies . Nothing further offering for the good of Fieemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1567 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Turner , W . M . ; Hubbard . S . W . ; I . H . Neville , J . W . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . VVilliams , ' P . M ., Treas . ; Wiggins , S . D . ; Payers , J . D . ; Knight , I . G . ; W . B . Neville , Dresden , Woods , Hatt , Cotton , E . Bird , Kenyon , and The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed . Bio . Payers being candidate . The charge was given by the W . M . Bro . Woods 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 , and the lecture on the tracing board was given by the Preceptor . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree , and Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

A meeting of the lodge was also held at the above address on Tuesday , the ioth instant , when there were present Bros . J . R . Hubbafd , W . M . ; J . H . Neville , S . VV . ; A . J . Turner , J . W . ; Jas . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tem . ); R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . 7 . G . D ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tem . ); VV . J . Marsh , S . D . ; R . S . Wiles , j ! o . ; G . A . Knight , I . G . j C . G . Hatt , and VV . Dresden . .... ., . . c . 1 The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the read and confirmed Dresden offered him

last meeting were . Bro . - se f as a candidate for passing , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . Bro . Hatt offered himself as a candidate for raising , and having answered the usual questions in a satisfactory manner , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and he ceremony rehearsed , Bro . Hatt being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Neville was elected W . M . for the next meeting . " Hearty good wishes " were given , and the ledge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1801 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 18 th inst . Present : Bros . J . Blake , W . M . ; P . P . Perry , S . VV . ; W . Fayeis . J . VV . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; J . T . Gracie , S . D . ; C . E . Betts , J . D . ; T . Jobson , I . G . ; Jas . Sims , P . M . ; P . Skar , and S . Sidders . . . The lodge was opened . in due form , and the ceremony of

initiation rehearsed in a praiseworthy manner , Bro . Skar acting as candidate . The lodge was opened and closed in the Second and Thiid Degrees . The ist Section of the First Lecture was worked hythe VV . M ., assisted by the Preceptor and brethren . The 2 nd Section was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , Bro . P . P . Peiry was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 3013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , or . Saturday , the nth inst ,, when there were present Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; T , Wilcocks , S . VV .,- A . Williams , J . W . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; ] . Brown , Sec . ; J . Davies , S . D . ; T . W . Biggs , J . D . ; VV . Hillier , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; R . H . Wimpey , VV . Hide , E . Fox , W . H . Wilson , and Arlidge . Bro . Patterson

was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony uf raising , giving the traditional history . The lodge was resumed , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing . On the second rising , Bro . T . Wilcocks , S . VV ., was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the ijth inst ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Mann , W . M . j Martin , S . W . ; Ray , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , Sec , ; Roberts , S . D . ; Badderly , J . D . ; Stuttlield , I . G . ; Cameron , Mimms , Hobbs , and Fraser . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiat ' on Mimms the candidat The

was rehearsed , Bro . being e . VV . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Mimms . The Iodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Mann candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Mann placed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The VV . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees , and the addresses to Master , Wardens , and brethren were given . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual meeting was held on Monday , the 18 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Beaven , VV . M . ; Folkard , S . W . ; E . G . King . J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor ; Andrews , Sec . ; Evans , S . D . ; Russell , J . D . ; Newton , I . G . ; Cochrane , Mitchell , Livett , Smith , Coleman , VV . Hill , Steele , Poole , Spencer , Chapman , J . Harvey , Cowland , Shannaw , and Eilson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Chapman as candidate . Bro . VV . Hill and Coleman were elected joining members , and having returned thanks and answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , retired , being only recently initiated . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Mitchell , being a candidate for raising , answered the usuil questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed ,

with Bro . Mitchell as candidate . Ihe lodge was resumed to the F * irst Degree , and the VV . M . rose for the tirst time , and the dues were collected . Bro , Eilson , 507 , was elected a joining member . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Folkard was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Folkard returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . Thc VV . M . rose for the third time , and thc supper of the lodge was fixed for the nth March , The lodge was then closed .

LEICESTER—UNION LODOE ( No . $ 23 ) . —Thc usual monthly meeting * of this lodge was held on Friday , the Sth instant , at Freemasons' Ha " . The principal object of the meeting was to hear a lecture , by Bro . J . Finlay Finlayson , 2076 , on " The Symbols and Legends of Fieemasonry . " The lodge was honoured with the presence of the D . P . G . M ., Bro , S , Steads Partridge , who occupied

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the chair . There was also present Bro . Rev . C . Henton Wood , M . A ., Prov . G . S ., and a large number of Present and Past Prov . Grand Ollicers and brethren . The lecture was listened to with the closest attention , and it was full of matter of great interest , abounded with points of brilliant suggestiveness , and was altogether a great pleasure to the members research

and calculated to stimulate the desire for Masonic . A vote of thanks to the lecturer was moved by the senior Preceptor . Bro . J . T . Thorp , P . M . 523 , seconded by Bro . C . H . Wood , Prov . G . S ., and carried with acclamation . Bro . Finlayson acknowledged the compliment . On the motion of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Partridge , Bro . Finlayson was unanimously elected a honorary member ot the lodge .

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ISRAEL CHAPTER ( No . 205 ) . —The installation meeting ' of this chapter took place at the Cannonstreet Hotel , on Tuesday , thc iyth inst . The members present included Comps . Joseph Da Silva , M . E . Z . ; H . J . Phillips , H . ; J . A . Gartley , J . ; C . F . Hogard , P . Z ., P . D . G . Dir . of Cer ., Scribe E . ; L . Norden ,

S . N . j Rev . M . Haines , P . S . j J ; Lichtenfeld , ist A . S . j I . P . Cohen , Treasurer j R . Paton , Org . j E . H . Norden , Steward ; A . J . Henochsber ° -, P . Z . j M . Bash , Isaac White , J . H . Gluckstein , J . Corrie , J . Abrahams , T . Wallace , and G . Saling . Visitors : Comps . Maurice Hart , P . P . A . G . S . West Lancashire j L . Atkinson , S . V . Abraham , P . Z . 18 S j H . W . Tobias , P . Z . 1502 j J .

Terry , P . G . Std . Br . j J . Emanuel , P . Z . iSS j E . Terry , P . Z . j and W . W . Lee , 1524 . The convocation having been opened , the minutes were confirmed , and the Audit Committee ' s report received and adopted . Bro . Joseph Levy was impressively exalted into R . A . Masonry by the M . E . Z . In the unavoidable absence of Comp . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E ., Comp . J . Terry ,

P . G . S . B ., kindly installed the following companions in a very effective and impressive manner : Comps . H . J . Phillips , M . E . Z ., * J . A . Gartley , H . j and L . Norden , J . The officers elected to serve during the ensuing year are Comps . C . F . Hogard , P . D . G . D . C , S . E . j Rev . M . Haines , S . N . ; Lichtenfeld , P . S . ; Bromet , ist A . S . ; H . Norden , 2 nd A . S . ; I . P . Cohen , Treas . ; Paton ,

Organist ; S . Jacobs , Director of Ceremonies ; Lome and S . Dancyger , Stewards ; and Walkley , Janitor . Comp . Da Silva , I . P . Z ., in proposing a hearty vote of thanks to Comp . James Terry for his beautiful rendering of the installation ceremonies , said that no words were needed to enhance the value of the services rendered , for Comp . Terry ' s abilities were well known and thoroughly

appreciated . Comp . Phillips , M . E . Z ., having seconded the proposition , it was carried with acclamation . A P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Da Silva , I . P . Z ., in recognition of his efficient services rendered during the past year , the M . E . Z . expiessing the wish that their I . P . Z . would be spared for many years to wear this token of their esteem and regard . Comp . Da Silva , I . P . Z ., said he had much

pleasure in accepting the jewel , as he knew it was the unanimous gift of the chapter . He would wear it as long as he lived , and would continue to exert his interest for the benefit of the chapter . Letters of regret for non-attendance were received from Comps . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Frank Richardson , Thomas Fenn , Sir H . Isaacs , and Rev . R . J . Simpson . Comp . Hogard , Scribe E ., asked the chapter

to accept from him a set of gavels suitable for use at the banquet table ; the thoughtful present being readily accepted and a hearty vote of thanks accorded the donor . The progress of the chapter was marked by eight brethren being proposed as candidates for exaltation , and there being no further business for transaction , the convocation was closed .

After banquet the usual toasts were briefly and appropriately given and heartily received . Comp . C . F . Hogard , P . D . G . D . C , responding for "The Grand Ofiicers , " said he had nothing more to say than that he thanked the companions sincerely for the kindly reception always acorded thc Grand Officers . Comp . Da Silva , I . P . Z ., said it was quite a novel

experience for him to have the privilege of proposing " The Health of the M . E . Z ., " but he could assure them it gave him a large amount of pleasure . It was not the first time he had risen to propose the health of Comp . Phillips , the M . E . Z ., but it was the first time he had had the honour of proposing his health as M . E . Z . Whenever he had had that honour , it had been knowing that he was proposing the

health of one who deserved the success he had attained . Comp . Phillips , M . E . Z ., had worked hard in Freemasonry , for in the lodge he had succeeded in attaining the position of W . M ., and he had now attained the summit of his ambition in the chapter . As brevity was the order of the evening , he would simply ask the companions to drink the health of the M . E . Z ., and wish him a successful year of office .

Comp . H . J . Phillips , M . E . Z ., thanked the I . P . M . and companions for the kind manner in which his health had been proposed and received . He should endeavour to the utmost of his power to make his year a successful and pleasant one , and hoped he should have the co-operation oi all the members . He had to propose " The Health of the Exaltee , " who , was well known to the members as a zealous and able companion , and they would therefore greet him well .

Comp . Joseph Levy appropriately responded . "The H . and J . " was next given by the M . E . Z ., who said the merits of Comps . Gartley , H ., and L . Norden , J ., were so well known that it would be unnecessary for him to expatiate upon them . He was proud to have two such excellent companions as H , and J ., and anything that would be wanting on hii part would be compensated for by their

excellent wotk . Comp . Gartley , H ., after returning thanks , said he was longing for the time to come when he should occupy the chair of First Principal , and he trusted he should do as well as the worthy companion who occupied it that evening . Comp . L . Norden , J ., returned thanks for his election , and said that having occupied positions in the lodgeit

, gave him great pleasure to hold office in the chapter . He would do all he could for the chapter , and trusted his efforts would give satisfaction . Comp . S . V . Abrahams , P . Z . iSS , in returning thanks for " The Visitors , " said that neither by position in the

Order , nor by ability to address them , could he claim any reason why he should be conspicuously selected to respond . However , as is duty bound by orders from the M . E . Z . in the chair , by the dictates of his own heart , and in response to the feelings of the other visitors , he ventured to acknowledge the hospitable reception they had received .

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They acknowledged it not only for the hospitality with which the members had received them , but they desired to express their high appreciation of the excellent manner in which the conduct of the chapter was carried on . The chapter was young in years , but it was evident that it was old in ability . He might , in the absence of that distinguished companion who had left—Comp . James Terrysay how deeply they felt impressed with that grand and

solemn ceremony which that companion so impressively gave . He referred to the installation of the Principals . On behalf of the visitors , and especially on his own behalf , he begged to acknowledge the compliment paid them . Comp . Emanuel , P . Z ., also returned thanks . Comp . J . Da Silva , I . P . Z ., in response to the toast of " The P . Z . 's " expressed the pleasure it afforded him to reply for the first time and return sincere thanks to the members

of the chapter as one of its P . Z . 's . That night they commemorated in a certain extent the first lustre that had passed over the head of their chapter , for the last of the three Principals installed at the consecration had vacated the chair . He hoped that the chapter would progress under the direction of the present three Principals as it progressed under the three preceding ones . Although he was the

youngest of the P . Z . ' s , still , at the same time , for some years he had ranked as one of thc P . M . ' s of the Israel Lorlge , where the P . M . ' s formed a very numerous and influential part of that lodge , and his voice had not been heard very frequently there , as there were many other and abler brethren called upon to respond . He had no doubt that as years rolled on that chapter would be like the lodge

—with a large number of P . Z . 's , and his voice would not therefore be heard . He wished to impress upon them the duty of _ keeping together that bond of unanimity and friendship—that bond which had cemented the brethren of the lodge and chapter for so many years . He would ask them to remember that the brethren of the lodge and companions

of the chapter were animated by the same feelings , and that in years to come they would not only maintain that harmonious feeling , but also attain a pinnacle of perfection that no chapter had ever yet attained ^ Comps . I . P . Cohen , Treas ., and Rev . M . Haines , S . N ., responded for "The Officers , " and the Janitor ' s toast closed a pleasant evening . GATESHEAD - ON - TYNE . — Chapter of

Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The regular convocation of this industrious chapter was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., when there was plenty of work . There were present Comps . John Duckitt , Z . ; Robert Whitfield , H . j Jas . McCulloch , J . j M . Corbitt , P . Z ., Treas . j G . E . Macarthy , P . Z . 4 S 1 j VVm . Brown , E . ; T . R . Short , as N . ; VVm . Richardson , Principal Soj . ; T . R . Jobson , Asst . Soj . ; R . Arkley , R . Ferry , Org . ; R . VV . Dees , Thomas Watson , and others .

The ballot having proved favourable for the two candidates , Bros . John Boazman and H . H . Holme , they were both duly exalted in the Supreme Degree by Comp . Duckitt , Z . Another proposition for exaltation vvas made for next meeting , after which the proceedings closed in the usual manner .

COLCHESTER . —Patriotic Chapter ( No . 51 ) , —The quarterly meeting of this chapter vvas held on Thursday evening , the 14 th inst ., and , after the conclusion of the business , the companions ( about 30 ) dined together at the Cups Hotel . In the course of the evening ,. Comp . J . J . C . Turner , on behalf of the members , presented to Comp . Richard Clowes an iS-carat gold I . P . Z . jewel , and ,

in doing so , referred to the efforts Comp . Clowes had made during his year of office for the good of the chapter and the comfort of the members , and more especially for the high musical talent he had on several occasions provided for the entertaiment of the companions . Comp . Clowes , in acknowledging the presentation , said he had been completely taken by surprise , and assured the

companions that he valued , and should continue to value most highly , so substantial a token of their esteem . The iewel bore the following inscription : " Presented to Ex . Comp . Richard Clowes , I . P . Z . 51 , P . P . G . R ., by the companions of the Patriotic Chapter , No . 51 , as a token of esteem on the completion of his year of office as Z , Colchester , 14 th February , 1880 . "

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STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps . R . J . Voisey , P . Z ., S . E . 1339 , Treas ., M . E . Z . ; Murche , A . S . 1329 , H . ; G . L . Moore , H . 16 9 , ) . ; F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , 127 J , S . E . ; ( J . Woods , A . S . 1275 , S . N . ; A . C . Wood , P . S . 742 , P . S . ; Neeld , P . Z . 169 ; Grummant , P . Z . 137 S ; Austin , P . S . elect 13 S 1 ; Addington , M . E . Z . 127 S ; Towers , WIS

and Wicks , M . E . Z . 126 9 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Towers personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for thc lirsttimc , and Comps . Towers and Austin were elected members , and thc dues were collected . The M . E . Z . lose for the second time , and Comp . Murche was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , and appointed officers in rotation . Comp . Voisey thanked the companions

for the kind vote of thanks passed at the last meeting , and for his re-election as Treasurer . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time . A vote of thanks was accorded Comp . Murch 6 for his excellent rendering of the H . work for the first time . On the proposition of Comp . Moore , a Committee , composed of Comps . Hilton , Stone , and Grummant , was appointed to report on the advisability ot holding a supper to commemorate the year ' s work . Comp . Murche , which

as Auditor , reported that he had examined the accounts , were very well kept and showed a balance in hand , which was very satisfactory for the first year . He moved the adoption of the balance-sheet , and it was unanimously adopted . Comp . C . Woods reported that upon examining the books he found that the chapter had met 41 times , with an average attendance of 13—lowest attendance , S ; highest , 20 . The average attendance of Princi pals and P . Z . ' s was live . This was considered veiy encouiaging by the promoters of the chapter . The chapter was then closed .

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INVICTA CHAPTER ( No . 10 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at 33 , Golden-square , W ., when there were present 111 . Bros . John Head , 30 , M . W . S . ; VV . Glynes , 30 , 1 st General ; J . Reeves , 30 , 2 nd General , * W . M . Bywater , 31 ° , P . M . W . S . and Treas . ; E . and P . Bros . Powell , 1 S , Recorder ; Shilcock , iS ° , G . Marshal ; P . Laird , 18 ° , D . C ; III . . Bro . J . Mickley , 30 , I . P . M . W . S . ; Heard , 30 i Robinson *