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Une , Mus . Bac , J . j Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj ., S . E . j IL J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . j T . Simpson , P . Z . ; J . Young , P . Z . j and J . S . Plummer , P . S . elect . Amongst the visitors were Comps . H . H . Shirley , M . A ., P . Z . 2 , P . P . A . G . S . j L . W . Harvey , P . Z . 9 ,- F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . Z . 742 j W . B . Hamilton , Sj and T . 0 . Harding , M . A , late 15 S 9 . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and

confirmed . Comp . H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., assisted by Comp . J . Young , P . Z ., respectively installed Comps . N . Prower and E . B . Lane , as M . E . Z . and H . The Scribe E . then inducted Comp . J . Young as J . The following investitures took place : Comps . Capt . Walls , S . E . ; H . Herbert , S . N . j H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., Treas . ; j . S . Plummer , P . S . j and E . Mallett , P . Z . 1623 , Janitor . A vote of thanks was passed to tho Installing Ofiicers . Comp . Geo .

Herbert was presented with a Past Principal ' s jewel . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . E . M . Lott , P . Z ., P . G . Org . j J . Strugnell , P . Z . ; and others . The report of the Audit Committee having being received and adopted , the chapter was closed and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was well served under the supervision of Comp . A . Clemow , and assistants . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts

received full justice , the M . E . Z . distinguishing himself by thc originality of his utterances . The I . P . Z ., in giving the toast of "TheFirst Principal , " spoke in termsofthehighestcommendation of Comp . Prower's zeal , energy , and philanthropy in all branches ol Freemasonry . He ( the speaker ) , was conlidentthat no member was held in higher esteem both in the Farringdon Without

Chapter and Lodge than Comp . Prower . This toast having been heartily drunk , the M . E . Z . briefly responded . The other toasts followed in quick succession . During the proceedings Comps . E . B . Lane , G . Herbert , J . Young , J . S . Plummer , instrumentally and vocally entertained the companions , and Comp . F . VV . Driver recited .

TWICKENHAM . Strawberry Hill Chapter ( No . 946 ) . —The regular convocation of this flourishing chapter was held at the Town Hall , on VVednesday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Comps . H . Sapsworth , P . P . G . D . C . / Z . j A . Simmonds , H . j J . R . Barns , J . j R . N . Forge , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . j R . R . Monger , S . N . ; E . Dare , P . Z ., P . G . D . C . j Burcham Cooper , P . Z . j J . S . Taverner , J .

W . Ingram , H . Barton , G . Alciatore , andT . Bowler , acting Janitor . Visitor : Comp . E . VV . VVainer , 1793 . The chapter having been opened , feeling reference was made to the recent death of Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., who had held the position of Grand Superintendent of the province from its foundation . The following were

unanimously elected as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . Simmonds , Z . j Barns , H . j Monger , J . j Stedwell , Treas . j Forge , S . E . j Trinder , S . N . j Alciatore , P . S . j Taverner , 1 st A . S . j Frank Chapman , 2 nd A . S . j and Walkley , Janitor . A brother was nominated for exaltation , and the usual P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to thc outgoing Z ., after which the chapter was closed .

Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . —This chapter met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel on the 9 th inst . Among those in attendance wcre Comps . H . Hiereins . P . Z . 13 S 1 , P . P . G . D . C , M . E . Z . j C . H . Kohler , P . z ! 13 S 1 , P . G . S . B ., H . j W . Fisher , J . j Capt . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj ., S . E . ; G . Moss , S . N . j E . H . Thiellay , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . j R . Poore , P . S . j Robinson , 2 nd A . S . j VV . H . Matthews , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . j and W .

H . Lee , P . G . S . E ., l . P . Z . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Higgins installed Comps . Kohler , as M . E . Z . j VV . Fisher , as H . j and G . Moss , as J ., the ceremonies being well performed . The following investitures took place : Comps . Walls , S . E . j R . Poore , S . N . j Thiellay , P . Z ., Treas . j Kirkland , P . S . j Robinson , ist A . S . j A . Macchi , 2 nd A . S . j and Gilbert . Janitor . A

vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer . Communications regretting inability to attend were received from Comps . J . B . Riley , M . D ., P . Z ., P . P . G . J . j G . L . Wingate , P . Z ., P . P . G . A . S . ; andC . Stevens , P . Z ., P . P . G . Organist . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The usual toasts received full justice , the M . E . Z . 's

remarks being pertinent but commendably brief . Comp . VV . H . Lee responded in fluent terms on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Officers , " and Comp . E . H . Thiellay made a humorous reply in response to " Ihe Past Principals . " The toast of ' * The Oflicers " was coupled with the names of Comps . Poore and Robinson , who duly acknowledged the compliment .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Ubique Lodge ( No . 411 ) . —The installation meeting of this young and flourishing lodge was held a ; the Criterion , W ., on the nth inst . The lo < ge was opened by Bro . Capt . VV . A . Weston , P . P . S . G . W . Kent , W . M ., and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and . confirmed , and the annual balance-sheet was passed . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . James Montgomery , P . M ., P . D . S . G . W . Malta , & c , who in a

most perfect and impressive manner installed Bro . Lieut . W . R . Arnold , R . A ., P . P . G . I . G . Middlesex and Surrey , into the chair of the lodge , who was saluted accordingly . The following is a list of the officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Capt . W . A . Weston , P . P . S . G . W . Kent , I . P . M . ; Major A . C . Hansard , R . A .., S . W . ; Major-General A . H . W . Williams , R . A ., P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex and Surrey , J . W . ; J . Whitehart , P . M ., & c , M . O . j H .

Thomson-Lyon , S . O . j J . D . Vicary , P . M ., J . O . ; Lieut .-Col . Jas . T . Ritchie , R . A ., P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . England , Treas . ; D . Swanson , Reg . of Marks ; G . Kennedy , P . M ., Sec ; G . Moore , S . D . ; Capt . V . Paget , J . D . ; Major-General T . Cuming , I . G . ; Rev . A . C . Cough , Chap . ; Dr . Mitchell , D . C ; G . Greenham and F . II . Gough , Stewards : and C . Warren , T ' vler .

Bro . the Duke of Fife , who was last year prevented by the delicate health of the Duchess , has kindly promised to preside at the dinner of the Central Banffshire Farmers ' . Club , which will bc held at Keith , on the 9 th prox .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —This old and distinguished chapter met at the Masonic Hall , Great Queen-street , on the Sth instant , when there were present ~ among others Bros . H . J . Lardner , 30 , M . W . S . ; Major F . J . Stohwasser , 30 ° , Prelate , M . W . S . elect ; G . Pigache , ist Gen . j Grimwood , J . P ., 2 nd Gen . j W . Paas , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; Major VV . B . Williamson , J . P ., G . M . j

N . Prower , 30 ° , M . A ., R . j L . Steele , Capt . of Guards j Egbert Roberts , Asst . Onj . ; W . Roebuck , 32 ° , P . M . W . S . j F . W . Driver , P . M . W . S . ; G . Graveley , 30 , C . E ., P . M . W . S . j F . Smith , Corrie Jackson , F . R . C . S . j J . Spiller , J . Holland , A . W . Humphreys , W . Maple , and V . Jagielski , M . D . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalt of Bro .

Baldwin , and it being unanimous , he was ably and impressively perfected by the M . W . S . 111 . Bro . Major F . J . Stohwasser was then inducted into the chair of M . W . S . by 111 . Bro . H . J . Lardner in a manner that left but little to be desired . The following appointments and investitures took place : Bros . G . Pigache , Prelate ; G . Grimwood , J . P ., 1 st Gen . j Major VV . B . Williamson , J . P ., 2 nd Gen . j VV . Paas , Treas . j Capt . Walls , Recorder ! N . Prower ,

M . A ., G . M . j L . Steele , R . j VV . Maple , Captain of Guards ; W . Fisher , D . C ; Dr * . E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , Org . ; F . Egbert Roberts , Asst . Org .,- Corrie Jackson , Herald j and Victor Jagielski , A . D . C . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer , and he was presented with a P . S . ' s jewel . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . C . Tayleur , M . A ., P . M . W . S . j Major J . E . Anderson , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . j T . W . Coffin ,

M . D ., 30 ° , P . M . W . S . j Dr . E . M . Lott , 30 ° ; E . Letchworth , 3 2 , P . M . W . S . j and many others . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , where they were joined by Bros . Curlier , 30 , P . M . W . S ., and G . A . Berkeley , P .-vl . W . S . In consequence of the M . W . S . having recently suffered a domestic aflliction , he did not preside at the banqueting table , but his place was most ably filled by 111 . Bro . H . J . Lardner . The numerous toasts received full justice at his hands .

The proceedings were agreeably diversified by the clever instrumental and vocal abilities of Bros . F . Egbert Roberts , Francis Smith , G . Pigache , and J . Piddlecombe .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Robert Grey , President ; Bro . James Brett , Senior Vice-President ; " and Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Junior Vice-President , occupied their respective positions . Bro . E . Letchworth , Grand Secretary ; Bro . W . Dodd , and Bro . W . H . Lee , represented Grand Secretary ' s

office , and tliere were also present Bros . Dr . Strong , W . P . Brown , H . Garrod , S . Vallentine , S . V . Abraham , Charles Dairy , H . Massey , George Read , D . D . Mercer , C . J . Tijou , T . W . Whitmarsh , J . A . Farnfield , Geo . B . Chapman , James Bunker , Thos . S . Cox , George R . Langley , G . Coop , A . C . Woodward , John M . Stedwell , Robert A . Gowan , W . Woodward , and Hy . Lovegrove .

The brethren first confirmed recommendations made to the Grand Master at the June meeting to the extent ° f £ m - There were only 23 cases on the list , the smallest number known for a long time . Eight of them were deferred from last meeting . These were qualified through lodges in London , Berkeley , Surbiton , Dartford , New Mills , West Hartlepool , Bridlington ,

Oswestry , Lincoln , York , Plymouth , Jamaica , Carlisle , Devonport , Honiton , Calcutta , Hampton Court , and Bermuda . Two of these cases were deferred , not being complete , and one petition was dismissed . A total sum of , £ 485 was voted to the remaining 20

petitioners . A recommendation to Grand Lodge to grant £ 60 was made in one case , and , 650 in another ; two recommendations of ^ o each , four of , 630 each , and one of . £ 25 were made to the Grand Master ; five grants were made of ^ 20 each , four of , £ ' 10 each , and two of ; 65 each .

Summer Entertainment At Croydon.

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT AT CROYDON .

Thc annual summer entertainment given to the inmates of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at Croydon took place on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., when a large company journeyed from Cannon-street to assist in giving amusement to the Old People . The bad weather must have kept a good many brethren away ,

but the following ladies and brethren signed the visitors' book : Bro . J . Driscoll , Bro . Newton , Mrs , Newton , and Miss Newton , Bro . A . Grein , Bro . and Mrs . Lacy , Bro . Farnfield , Bro . and Mrs . Perceval , Bro . Hogard , Bro . Dr . Strong , Mrs . and Miss Towns , Mrs . Terry , Miss Terry , and Miss Jessie Terry , Bro . J . G . ¦ Mulbourn and Mrs . Mulbourn , Bro . R . E . Bowyer

Mrs . Bowyer , Mr . Crutch , the Misses Crutch , Miss Raikes , Miss M . Raikcs , M . A . Leage , Bro . R . Hargroves , Bro . A . Coombes , Bro . A . M . Hammonds , Bro . W . H . Browne , Bro . Herbert Campbell , Bro . A . W . Nightingale , Bro . A . Aske , Bro . A . Faull , Bro . James Terry ( Secretary ) , Bro . W . J . Crutch , Bro . W . Airey , Bro . H . Sprake , Miss Massey , and Miss N . Massey .

Bro . H . Sprake arranged the entertainment , and provided a splendid programme . Bros . Herbert Campbell , Arthur Coombes , and Airey were among those who took part , whilst Miss Terry also assisted . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . SI-RAKK , who said he should be happy to be of any use in providing for the enjoyment of the Old People on any future occasion .

Summer Outing Of The St. George's Lodge, No. 140.

SUMMER OUTING OF THE ST . GEORGE'S LODGE , No . 140 .

On Friday , the 15 th inst ., the members of the above lodge , accompanied by several Masonic visitors had a most enjoyable coach drive to Sevenoaks . The affair was organised by the W . M ., Bro . John Shepherd , very valuable assistance being given by the esteemed

Secretary of the lodge , Bro . George Brown , P . M . On arriving at the Royal Crown Hotel luncheon was partaken of , and the party proceeded to Knole House the well known seat of Lord Sackville , where they inspected the various rooms , works of art , and antiquities which are to be seen in thisold . English mansion . On returning to the hotel , a photographic group of

the party was taken as a memento of the occasion after which dinner was announced , this being hailed by the majority of the brethren with lively satisfaction " The Health of the W . M . " and "The Visitors " were drunk with hearty good wishes , the venerable and greatly beloved father of the lodge , Bro . W . Noak ,

P . M ., receiving quite an ovation on the proposal of his health , the W . M . informing the brethren that this was in a sense the Silver Wedding year of Bro . Noak , he having been the Master of St . George ' s Lodge just 25 years ago . An exceedingly pleasant drive back to New Cross wound up the sociable brotherly gathering .

Annual Supper Of The Kintore Mark Lodge Of Instruction, No. 333.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE KINTORE MARK LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 333 .

The session of this lodge of instruction was brought to a close by the annual supper , which took place at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Camberwell , on the 8 th inst ., and proved a great success . Bro . Voisey , Preceptor ,

occupied the chair , and Bro . Major Easterbrook the vice-chair . The following brethren were also present : Bros . V . T . Murche " , P . M . ; J . J . White , P . M . ; R . A . Marshall , P . M . ; C . Gooding , W . M . ; V , ' . Briant , C Donaldson , R . McDonald , J . C . Osterstock , J . J . N . Callaway , W . J . Hewett , J . Hill , R . E . H . Goflin , A . J .

Keys , J . A . Braik , C . J . Hayes , J . H . Salmon , F . Hilton , J . H . Cureton , P . M . ; and R . C . Davis , Hon . Sec . After the usual toasts had been given from the chair , Bro . EASTERBROOK proposed " Success to the Kintore Mark Lodge of Instruction , " which was received with

enthusiasm , and Bros . VOISEY and DAVIS replied . Bros . Voisey , Briant , Keys , Donaldson , Braik , and others enlivened the proceedings with songs , & c , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . The lodge will re-open on the first Tuesday in September .

Covent Garden Lodge Of Instruction No. 1014, Annual Supper.

COVENT GARDEN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION No . 1014 , ANNUAL SUPPER .

The annual supper of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 23 rd ult ., Bro . G . H . Foan , W . M . 1614 , Asst . Preceptor , President ; Bro . G . Reynolds , P . M . 1614 , Sec , Vice-President . There were also present Bros . Richard Sandland ,

2398 ; William Brett , 1305 ; J . Thos . Blyth , 1681 ; J . M . Kempner , 1632 ; Walter Hancock , W . M . 2191 , 1056 ; George Reed , W . M . 16 95 ; C . M . Coxon , 2198 ; A . Pearce , 2278 ; Chas . H . Grisslen , £ 6 o ; E . J . D . Brownley , S . W . 179 ; B . Woodcock , 2005 ; Walter Dennis , 9 ; E . D . Richards , 834 ; G . Glover , W . M . 1677 ; Edward Harris , 435 ; Angelico Cogliati , 1559 ;

Jas . Wm . Davis , 1614 ; Chas Liddiard , 1614 ; C . Smalis , 1604 ; N . 'Dukas , 2398 ; W . A . Tinney , 1519 ; J . H . Muggeridge , 1507 ; C . M . H . Swan , 820 ; J . W . Sherwood ; Geo . P . Channing , 198 7 ; Hy . Hewett , 834 ; James Rowe , 2191 ; J . Hofferman , 1623 ; W . G . Taylor , 1604 ; E . A . Rice , 1320 ; H . J . Keen , I ( 5 I . |; E . D . F . Rymer , S . W . 1891 ; W . Fendick , P . M . ; G .

Roberts , 1326 ; A . Edwards , 1922 ; G . A . Bergholz , 2191 ; Stuart Walker , 1348 ; F . R . Faulkes , 1614 ; J . H . Campbell ; Charles Morrell , 1614 ; William Ham , 1891 ; W . H . Drury , 1693 ; J . Wise , 1614 ; F . Cracknell , 1366 ; A . C . Smith , 1366 ; Walter Downes , 1614 ; M . Carter , 1614 ; J . C . Davies , 1524 ; B . Goldburg , 1524 ; H . J . Weston , 1310 ; James

Millar , 72 ; Chas . O . Burgess , 2191 ; W . Harris . 1310 ; T . E . Weeks , and many others . Previous to the supper , the lodge of instruction was held , when Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., & c , Secretary R . M . B . I ., rehearsed the ceremony of consecration , assisted by Bros . G . H . Foan , asS . W . ; G . H . Reynolds , as J . W . ; C . O . Burgess , as D . C ; W . Hoggins , as

I . G . ; G . Reynolds , Sec . ; and T . C . Seary , Org . The excellent working of Bro . J . Terry was much admired by the brethren present , and , on the motion of Bro . G . REYNOLDS , a cordial and hearty vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes to Bro . J . Terry for his great kindness in being with them that evening . TI" * Secretary remarked that Bro . Terry was no stranger instruc

amongst them , having consecrated the lodgeof - tion when the late Bro . J . Coutts , the founder of the mother lodge , was with them . t The motion was seconded by Bro . W . HANCOCK , and carried unanimously . Bro . J . TERRV replied in a few kind words , saying that nothing him greater pleasure than to be witn

gave the brethren of the Covent Garden Lodge or lodge of instruction . He was one of the oldest honorary members , Bro . J . Coutts and himself having worked hard together for its success . , The following brethren were unanimously electe joining members : Bros . J . Blyth , C . Liddiard , * -