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she was the daughter of a brother who filled the chair of his lodge xvith honour more than once . In conclusion he thanked the brethren most h-artily for their kind gift . It should be preserved and handed doxvn to his children . As a last xvord he congratulated the officers on the example of " secrecy and fidelity " they had set to the members of the lodge in keeping their secret so xvell . The VV . M . next proposed "The Officers , " the toast being coupled with the names of Bros . Lexvis Peake , S . VV .,

J . J . Smith , J . W ., and I . Macreavey , J . S ., who responded . " The Visitors" and "The Nexyly-Initiatcd "folloxved . " Our Absent and Seafaring Brethren " xx-as replied to by Bro . Captain Hugh Campbell . The harmony of the evening was greatly heightened by the vocal efforts of Bros . Donkin , Dudley , Addison , [ . Dickson , VV . Hill , Marsden , and Smith , and a x'ery happy reunion xvas brought to a close by the singing of " Auld Lang Syne . "

HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . —An emergency meeting of this prosperous and select ledge was held on the 13 th inst ., at the Red Lion Hotel . Bro . Henry Gloster , P . M . 1531 , W . M ., opened the lodge . The ballots taken separately were unanimous in favour of the admission of all the candidates for initiation into Freemasonry . The agenda paper was full . Bro . Wm . Baird xvas passed to the Second Degree . Each candidate for

initiation xvas introduced separately—Messrs . J . Robinson , C . Poxx-ell , and J . Edxvin Lane—and xvere impressively admitted to the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The ceremonies xvere exceedingly xvell done . The VV . M . being in better health than he xvas since his Mastership , his old form of good , correct , and impressive working returned to him . He had the strength to do it , and alxvays has the xvill . Every one present was pleased at what was

done . Business ended , the lodge xvas closed . Considering there are noxv nearly 150 names on the lodge list of its members , but few xvere present . Many festivals and festivities kept them away , besides which great numbers xvere out of toxvn enjoying moor and heath . Amongst the fexv we noticed the Secretary ; the J . D ., Bro . W . R . Vassila ; some old Past Masters of , and belonging to , the lodge , occupied the

Wardens' chairs ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , P . M . ; VV . Born , C . VV . Baker , J . Talbot , and others . Visitor : Bro . H . Forss , 917 . There being no banquet , the brethren left the hotel directly business xvas over . The last meeting ol this lodge for the season xvas held at the same place on the iGth inst . Lodge xvas opened by the VV . M ., in the presence of Bros . J . VV . Baldxvin , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . ; VVm . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx .,

P . M . ; John Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . ; C W . Fox , P . M . ; J . C . Woodroxv , P . M . ; D . Steinhauer , S . VV . ; J . J . Marsh , J . VV . ; the Secretary ; VV . R . Vassila , J . D .: J . Laurence , I . G . ; E . A . Smith , Stexvard ; John Mason , P . P . S . G . D . Middx ., P . M . ; R . Annear , C . W . Baker , James Robinson , J . H . Exven , H . E . A . D'Arcy , W . R . Dachtler , T . Tulett , A . Samson , G . Teideman , E . H . Boutcher , H . E . Potter , D . G . Akehurst . VV . Lane , VV .

Boyce , and others . Amongst the visitors weie noticed Bros . H . Forss , 917 ; VV . R . Marsh , P . M . 9 ; and an American brother , also others xvhose names xve xvere unable to ascertain . The minutes of last regular lodge and emergency xvere read and confirmed . The ballot xx * as unanimous in favour of the candidate for initiation , xvho xvas then initiated by the Secretary . The VV . M . initiated the second candidate ,

then repeated the ceremony of passing on the three brethren xvho took their Second Degree ; each , as usual here , being introduced separately . The xx-ork xvas beautifully rendered by both occupants of the chair . Bro . H . Gloster made a stirring appeal on behalf of his list , he representing the Benevolent Institution at the forthcoming festival . He added his ten guineas , in addition to the ten guineas previously voted by the lodge . A majority

of those who xvere not subscribers gave money to his list . The joining fee xvas increased to three guineas . Notices of motion were given to present a Past Master ' s jexvel and collar and silver jexvel , from lodge funds , to the VV . M . at the expiration of his year of office ; also , the usual amounts to Boys' and Girls' Schools from lodge funds ; all given by the indefatigable Treasurer , Bro . Edwin Gilbert , P . M . Some names xvere received of candidates for

initiation . Business ended , the lodge was closed . The Secretary , in his usual facetious manner , xvished all the members and every one present " A very Merry Christmas and a Happy Nexv Year . " Refieshment folloxved labour . Bro . VV . Ballard , the host , as usual , attended himself to the creature comforts , and , by his . kind attention , made all xvho xvere present happy and comfortable . Toasts and songrs folloxved .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The regular monthly meeting xvas held on Monday , the nth inst . Bro . G . Simpson , VV . M ., xvas in the chair , and there xvere also present Bros . J . T . Seller , LP . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; J . S . Cumberland , P . M . ; E . Balmford , P . M . ; P . H . Roxvland , P . M . ; C . G . Padel , P . M . ( xvho acted as S . W . ) ; M . Millington , J . VV ., xvith the rest of the officers and many brethren and visitors .

A ballot xvas taken for a candidate and proved successful . Bro . J . S . Cumberland moved a resolution standing in his name , and relating to the lodge bye-laxvs , and ultimately it xvas referred to a committee to report at the next meeting . Txvo Auditors xvere appointed for the annual examination of lodge accounts . A circular from the Prov . Grand Secretary , at Hull , xvas read , asking for the opinion of the lodge on the proposed increase of fifty per cent , on

the lodge quarterages , and an unanimous resolution xvas passed condemning the proposal , several members expressing an opinion that the sums granted in relief by the Board of Benevolence xvere often much too large . Bro . T . B . Whytehead then explained to the brethren the alterations that had been made by the committee appointed last year , at Hull , in the Provincial regulations , a draft of xvhich xvould be

submitted to the Prov . Grand Lodge at Northallerton on the 5 th October , and a general opinion xvas expresssd that the amended rules xvould be in many ways advantageous . Bro . Whytehead also gave a summarised account of the proposed alterations in the Grand Lodge Constitutions , pointing out the superiority of the nexv code . Bro . Cumberland expressed a hope that the question of the position pf Past Masters would be finally and thoroughly settled , > " xvhich opinion all on the dais heartily concurred .

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There being no other business , the VV . M . invited the J . W ., Bro . Millington , to essay the work of ; h <; First Degree . Bro . Millington having taken . 1 seat on tlie dais , then appointed Bro . 'furner to act as J . VV ., and rehearsed the initiation ceremony xvith excellent effect , and xvas afterwards congratulated by the Past Masters on his success . The lodge xvork being resumed , Bro . Whytehad presented to the library several books , reports , & c . Two names of candidates for Freemasonry xvere proposed , and the lodge xvas closed .

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PROSPERITY LODGE ( No . 65 ) . —The usual meeting xvas held on Tuesday evening , iyth inst ., at Bro . Maidxvell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , xvhen the folloxving brethren assembled : Bros . Shadier , VV . M . ; Roberts , S . W . ; Posener , J . W . ; Marshall , S . D . ; Mann , J . D . ; Walker , LG . ; Clements , Secretary ; Moss , Preceptor : Webb , Daniels , Maidwell , Wooding , Oxley ,

VV . Fraser , J . S . Eraser , Job , Haslip , and Arons . Lodge opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting xvere read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to Second Degree , xvhen Bro . Webb , P . M ., according to promise , rehearsed the ceremony of installation in a very efficient and praisexvorthy manner , Bro . Roberts , W . AL of the

mother lodge , serving as W . M . elect , xvho subsequently appointed and invested the ofiicers . Bro . Shadier resumed the chair , and Bro . Haslip ansxvered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and xx * as entrusted . Lodge resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Haslip passed to Degree of F . C . Lodge resumed to the First Degree , and Bro .

Haslip , W . M . S 13 , elected a member . Bro . Posener was appointed to fulfil the duties of W . M . for the folloxving Tuesday evening , when it is hoped there xvill be a good attendance , the efficiency of the xvorking of the VV . M . elect being knoxvn to many of the brethren . Lodge n-as then duly closed .

PERCY LODGE ( No . 19 S ) . —The usual meeting of the above lodge of instruction xx-as held on Saturday , the iGth inst ., at thejolly Farmers , Southgate-road , xvhen there were present Bros . VV . F . Darnell , VV . M . ; Gribbell , S . W . ; A . A . Marks , J . VV . ; R . Pearcy , Preceptor ; A . VV . Fenner , Sec . ; J . P . Cohen , S . D . ; Catling , J . D . ; Wolf , LG . ; Richardson , Weedon , C . Lorkin ( Treas . ) , Carr ,

Woodman , and others . Lodge was opened in regular form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Lodge xvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Richardson , having proved himself an efficient F . C , was entrusted . Lorlge was opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Richardson being the candidate . Bro . Cohen xvorked the Third Section of Ihe Lectureassisted

, by Ihe brethren . Lodge xvas closed doxvn . Bro . Gribbell ' s nominationof last xveek for W . M , was confirmed , behaving kindly vacated the chair of K . S . in favour of Bro . Darnell that evening . This being thc first time Bro . Darnell has occupied the chair in this lodge of Instruction , a cordial vote of thanks xx'as axvarded him for the very excellent manner in xvhich he had rehearsed the ceremony , after xvhich the lodge xvas closed .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — The usual xveekly meeting at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberxvell , on Friday , the 15 th inst ., xvas xvell attended . Bro . Richard Poore xvas the W . M . on this occasion , and there were present , amongst others , Bros . J . N . Bate , S . W . ; J . B . Sarjeant , J . ' W .-, VV . J . Newland , S . D . ; R . VV . Pooler , J . D . ; II . Stokes , LG . ; James Stevens ,

P . M ., Preceptor ; John S . Terry , P . M ., Secretary ; G . W . Knight , Richards , and R . Alison . The lodge xvas opened in the First and Second Degrees , and Bro . Alison , as candidate , xvas proved and entrusted . Lodge xvas opened in M . M . Degree , and the ceremony of raising xvas ably rehearsed , and the traditional history given by the W . M . Bro . Bate effectively recited the M . M . charge , and the lodge was closed doxvn in due form and

called of . Entry drill xvas practised during the interval , and the lodge xvas called on . The Preceptor , having charge of the lodge for the ensuing xveek , announced his intention to xvork the Sections of the First Lecture on the 22 nd , and the 29 th xvas appointed for the xvorking of the ceremony of installation , Bro . Stevens officiating as Installing Master . The lodge xvas then closed in perfect harmony , and the meeting adjourned .

WANDSWORTH LODGE No . ( 1044 ) . —The usual xveekly meeting of this lodge was held at the East Hill Hotel , Wandsxvorth , on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., the folloxving members being present : Bros . Holland , VV . M . ; Carter , P . M . Preceptor ; Knipler , S . VV . ; Higerty , J . VV . ; Black , S . D . ; Lee , J . D . ; Ellis , I . G . ; and others . Visitor : Bro . Buckton , No . 4 .

The lodge xvas opened tn due form and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation . The lodge xvas then opened in the Second Degree and the ceremony of passing gone through . Bro . Holland then vacated thc chair , and Bro . Carter ,

Preceptor , having assumed the office of VV . M ., the lodge was opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising xvorked in a masterly style . The lodge xvas then resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Knipler being regularly elected VV . M . forthe ensuing xveek the lodge xvas closed in due form and adjourned .

WEST MIDDLESEX LODGE ( No . 1612 ) . — This flourishing lodge has recently been compelled , in consequence of illness in the family of Bro . Stephens , to seek other quarters , and a committee xvas duly appointed to consider the matter , and decide on the permanent arrangements to be made for the future . After carefully looking into the proposals submitted to them , it xvas found

that there tx'as a preliminary difficulty in selecting a place , oxving to Thursday nights being otherwise occupied , and , although xvith some reluctance , the committee decided that there xvas no alternative but to recommend that the lodge should meet at the Institute , Ealing , on Tuesday evenings ,

at 7 . 30 , in the same rooms as ore noxv used by the mother lodge ; and the lirst meeting under the nexv arrangement was held on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., xvhen , considering the inclemency of the xveather , there xvas a very good attendance of the brethren , and much satisfaction xvas expressed at the completeness of the arrangements made by thc committee ,

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and xvhen all is in proper xvorking order , there is no doubt that the new system xvill be a perfect success . liro . C . Andrexvs , P . M ., xvho has taken a great deal of interest in the matter , had been selected to preside , but to the regret of the brethren , he being unable to attend on account of illness , the chair , in his absence , xvas taken by

bro . H . 1 ucker , Preceptor and W . M . elect of the mother lodge . Bro . Tucker xvas supported by the folloxving officers : Bros . G . Coop , S . W . ; T . A . Smith , J . W . ; J . R . Ferner , S . D . ; Cunningham , J . D . ; J . Green , LG . ; J . Wells , Sec . ; and among other brethren present xx-e noticed the folloxving : Bros . A . J . Burr , P . M . ; J . J . Clarke , E . C Porter , Dauby , Vassey , and Sherman .

BRIXTON LODGE ( No . 1949 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge xvas held on Tuesday evening last , at Bro . Monk ' s , Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , East Brixton , xvhen there xvas a goodly attendance of brethren . In tlie absence of the VV . M . for the xveek , Bro . Phillips , the esteemed Treasurer of the lodge , was called to tho chair . Lodge being opened in due form , and the

minutes ol the txvo previous meetings read and confirmed , the W . M . very ably rehearsed the ceremonies of initiation and passing . On the motion of Bro . Francis , Preceptor , it was resolved that the lodge should officially pay a fraternal visit , on the

iSth October , to the Panmure Lodge of Instruction , Balham ; and it xvas also resolved that the lodge should visit the Loughborough Lodge of Instruction , on the 9 th October . One nexv member having been duly elected , and other routine business transacted , lodge xvas closed in due form in perfect harmony .

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ROYAL UNION CHAPTER ( No . 3 S 2 . ) A convocation of this chapter xx-as held at thc Chequers Hotel , Uxbridge , on Saturday last . Present : Comps . James Batting , M . E . Z . ; A . W . Duret , J . ; J . G . Stacey , P . Z . ; S . G . Foxall , P . Z . ; G . R . Sherwill , S . E . and P . Z . ; A . C . Spaull , P . S . ; A . A . Rickards , Treas ., P . Z . ; F . C West ; and J . L . Thomas , P . G . S . B ., visitor .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , theb . E . read a letter from Comp . VV . A . Daxvson , H ., regretting his inability to attend through absence from home . The ballot at the previous convocation having been taken for Bro . F . J . Crowest , and that

brother being in attendance , was duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry . The chapter was then closed in due form , and the companions adjourned to an excellently served and enjoyable banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts xvere proposed and duly honoured .

KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —An excellent gathering of the members of this young but prosperous chapter xvas held at thc Horns Tavern , Kcnnington-park , on the 7 th < nst . Among those in attendance were Comps . H . Higgins , M . E . Z . ; J . Speedy , H . ; W . P . Webb , J . ; Kohler , S . N . ; Everett , jun ., S . E . ; Appleton , P . S . ; George Everett , P . Z . 177 and 13 S 1 Treasurer ;

, and Daly , Janitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of txvo candidates for exaltation , and it proved to be unanimous in each case , but through unavoidable circumstances they were prevented from attending . The ballot for

ioining xvas then taken for Comps . IL J . Lardner , of the Royal Alfred Chapter , & c , and it also xvas unanimous . The ceremony of exaltation having been partly " worked " by the Principals , the chapter xvas closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , xvhich xvas genially presided over by the M . E . Z . The customary toasts xvere duly honoured , and a most agreeable evening spent .

WANDERERS' CHAPTER , ( No . 1604 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , on Tuesday evening . Among the members in attendance xvere Comps . C Smith , M . E . Z . ; Geo . Boulton , H . ; William Vincent , J . ; VV . H . Baker . S . E . ; F . J . Wray , S . N . ; T . Griffiths , P . S . ; T . II . Meredith , P . Z . ; and Charles Fuller , Treasurer . Comp . Arthur Walfcley acted as Janitor in the unavoidable absence of

Comp . j . Lackland . The minutes of the April convocation having been confirmed and signed , the companions proceeded to ballot for the exaltation of Bros . Edmund Seale , P . M . Surrey Masonic Hall Lodge , No . 1539 , and Sam White , Wanderers' Lodge , No . 1 C 04 . The M . E . Z . declared the result to be favour cf the candidates xvho xvere in due form admitted to the degree . Other business having been disposed of the chapter was closed .

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WOOLWICH . —Excelsior Lodge ( No 236 ) . — The regular meeting of the above lodge took place on the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Bro . A Penfold , W . AL , P . P . S . O . Kent , in the chair . The folofficers and brethren xvere also present : Bros . T . Hollevman , M . O ., P . P . G . Std . Kent ; i ) . C . Capon , S . O ., P . P . G . Std . Kent ; G . Kennedy , Sec , P . P . G . A . G . C . Sec .

Kent ; VV . Moulds , J . D ., P . G . I . G . Kent ; T . J . Hayes , VV . VVhiteheart , J . Anderson , J . Purnell , J . Bilton , ancl C . Jolly ( I'reemason ) . On account of the unavoidable absence of several of the officers , most of xvhom xvere aivay upon their holidays , Bro . Moulds took the position of S . D . ; Bro . VVhiteheart , LG . ; Bro . Bilton , J . D . ; Capt . Eugene Sxveny , S . W . ; and Bro . C . Jolly , J . W . Bro . VV . Weston , P . M ., xvas

1 he minutes of thc previous meeting having been confirmed , Bros . Sxvinherd and Kerrick , of 153 O , and Bro . Aillud , J . W . G 15 , were , xvith the usual ceremonies , advanced to thc Degree of M . M . M .. Nothing could excel the grand manner in xvhich the ritual xvas xvorked b y the VV . M . ; his unfailing memory serving him in good stead , xvhile the

junior ollicers xvere fully up to their xvork . The VV . M . then proposed and Bro . Weston seconded , that Bro . the Rev . T . Robinson , M . A ., P . G . M . Kent , should be elected an honorary member of the lodge , in recognition of the many and valuable services he had rendered to it , and the motion xvas carried by acclamation .