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Hall , Tyler ; G . Lamb , W . Sharp , J . R . Jackson , W . Ream , H . Mennell , J . Mennell , R . M . Hayden , J . Thorpe , W . T . Nance , W . VVriglesworth , W . B . Dyson , J . W . Blenkin , T . Masterman , and the following visitors : Bros . B . Polkinghorne , W . M . 199 1 ; E . Harding , W . M . elect 1991 ; J . H . Taylor , 1991 ; K . G . Campbell , 1991 ; A . M . White , 1991 ; M . Bryson , 23 G ; W . G . Pricker ,

322 ; R . S . Robinson , 123 ; E . W . Brewer , 1536 j W . Quickfall , 1 SS 4 , P . P . G . O . Isle of Wight ; and others . The lodge having been opened , a successful ballot was taken for a candidate , after which thc lodge was opened in the Third Decree , and Bro . Whytehead raised Bros . Mennell and Hayden . Bros . Hewday and Coates were passed . The lecture on the tracing board in the Second

Degree was given by Bro . W . B . Dyson . Bro . Whytehead presented to thc lodge on behalf of Bro . G . Chapman , J . VV ., a very handsome mahogany book-case with a glass front , which had been placed in a recess in thc smoke room , and in which the Masonic medals and other curiosities belonging to the lodge had been placed . Also on behalf of Bro . Simpson , P . M ., and Bro .

R . Ware , two volumes for the lodge library . A vote of sympathy was also passed with Bro . W . Stephenson , I . G ., who was dangerously ill , and the Secretary was instructed to write to him conveying the good wishes of thebrethren . On the motion of the Treasurer , a sum of ^ 25 was voted

from the lodge funds to the Building Fund . After the close of the lodge , the brethren adjournded to the smoke room , and a most harmonious evening was passed , the usual toasts being honoured , while songs were contributed by Bros . Sir F . Milner , T . B . Whytehead , H . Mennell , J . Mennell , W . B . Dyson , W . G . Fricker , and others .

WHITSTABLE— Graystone Lodge ( No . 1915 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the Sth inst ., but , owing to the recent lamented death of Bro . tha Rev . Arthur Conrad Graystone , the VV . M ., the usual business was dispensed with , and the summons announced that a " funeral lodge " would be held . The following members were present : Bros . Horatio Ward

P . M ., P . G . J . W . ; George Barton , I . P . M . ; J . T . Reeves , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . C . ; the Rev . H . M . Maugham , S . W . ; G . A . Gann , J . W . ; A . Anderson , Treas . ; E . G . Watehew , Sec ; S . Saunders , S . D . ; T . W . Porter , J . D . ; J . Wood , D . C ; F . T . Browning , I . G . ; F . Johnson , Org . ; W . B . London and A . W . Southwell , Stwds . ; E . J . Lawson , C . Gurr , S . Flick , J . T . Collar , Josiah Reeves , VV . P .

Coleman , Mark Kemp , H . J . Ougham , W . Chandler , E . Griffiths , A . Gann , F . Pierce , Walter Kemp , and VV . Gammon , Tyler ; and the following visitors : Bros . S . L . Edwards , 1 S 1 ; J . Plant , P . M ., Sec . 31 , ; W . D . Young , W . M . 31 ; E . Ayre , S . W . 2099 ; W . T . England , 2099 ; S . Newman , S . W . 972 ; VV . Plant , W . M . 972 ; H . S . Claris , 072 ; G . Collard , 31 ; A . VV . Anderson , 1440 ;

and W . H . Donaldson , J . W . 31 . The lodge room was draped , and all the brethren appeared in mourning . The brethren entered the Iodge room in procession as follows : The ordinary members of the lodge , visitors below the rank of W . M ., W . M . 's and P . M . 's of visiting lodges , officers of the Iodge below the rank of Warden , the S . W . and J . W ., Bros . J . T . Reeves ,

P . M ., P . P . G . A . G . D . C ; G . Barton , I . P . M . ; and H . Ward , P . M ., P . G . J . W . At the request of the brethren , Bro . Ward acted as W . M . ; Bro . G . Barton , as S . W . ; J . T . Reeves , as I . P . M . and D . C . ; and Bro . the Rev . H . M . Maugham , as Chaplain . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last regular lodge were read and confirmed . Bro . H . Ward , P . G . I . W ., feelintrlv

alluded to the death of theW . M ., and proceeded with the "lodge of sorrow . " Bro . the Rev . H . M . Maugham , as Chaplain , pronounced the funeral oration , and prior to the closing of the " lodge of sorrow , " invoked the blessing of the G . A . O . T . U . Letters of sympathy and apology for non-attendance were read from V . W . Bro . J . S . Eastes , D . P . G . M ., and several other well-known brethren .

On the proposition of Bro . the Rev . H . M . Maugham , S . W ., it was unanimously resolved " That a vote of condolence be recorded on the minutes of the lodge and forwarded to the widow and family of our late VVorshipfuI Master , Bro . the Rev . A . C Graystone , conveying to them the expression of our deepest sympathy with them in the great bereavement they have sustained , and earnestly praying

that the Most High will comfort and sustain them in this dark hour of trial and sorrow , and enable them to look beyond the darkness of the tomb to the Light and Lifc beyond . The brethren of the Graystone Lodge have to deplore in the death of their VVorshipfuI Master , one who always took the deepest interest in its welfare , and has always shown by his action , sympathy with all its works of

Charity and mercy , that the true principles of our ancient Order have ever animated his conduct as a Mason . Long will his memory be enshrined in the hearts of the brethren , and the annals of this lodge—the name of which we trust will be for him an endearing monument for many generations . " The brethren left the lodge in procession in reverse order

to which they entered , and immediately dispersed to their respective homes . An emergency lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . G . Barton , I . P . M .. who ably passed Bro . Alfred Harrison to the Second Degree , and Bro . J . T . Reeves , P . M ., P . P . G . A . D . of C , initiated into Freemasonry in his well-known able manner Mr . Harry John Bines . Bro . John T . W . Porter , D . of

C , giving the lecture on the tracing board . Prior to the closing of the lodge it was unanimously resolved that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Horatio Ward , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., for the great kindness and ability with which he discharged the delicate duties as acting W . M . at the last lodge , on the occasion of the death of our W . M .

ALDERSHOT . —Naval and Military Lodge ( No . 1971 ) , —At the stated meeting of this lodge on Saturday , the ioth inst ., H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor of Wales , ioth Hussars , was elected a joining member , as briefly mentioned by us last week , Bro . General Reilly , R . A ., I . P . M ., being his Royal Highness ' s proposer . There

was a full attendance of members on the occasion , the chair being occupied by Bro . Surgeon Major Dallas Edge , W . M ,, who was supported by Bros . W . E . Foster , S . W . ; Col . Williams , R . H . A ., J . W . ; Surgeon H . Grier , Sec ; and his other officers . The following gentlemen were initiated , having previously been accepted on the ballot , namely , Messrs . Captain the

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Hon . Alwyne H . F . Grevile , King's Royal Rifles ; Lieut .-Col . Yeatman Biggs , R . A . ; Lieut . Victor Paget , R . H . A . ; Lieut . Lysons , Lieut . R . MacConnell , Oxford L . I . ; and Surgeon Roche , Army Medical Staff . George Richardson was also initiated as a serving brother . The proceedings having terminated , the lodge was closed , and the brethren , adjourned to - banquet at the Imperial Hotel .

WATFORD . —Earl of Clarendon Lodge ( No . 1984 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday week , at theCoin Exchange , Bio . H . J . Giller , W . M ., in the chair . The ceremony of raising Bro . Brown was most impressively performed by Bro . Delevanti . The installation ceremony then took place , the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Dawson , assisted by the D . P . G . S ., Bro . Lake ,

executing the work in the grandest manner possible . Bro . VV . T . Graves , S . W ., being installed Master for the year , appointed his officers as follows : Bros . VV . T . Graves , W . M . ,- R . Townsend , S . VV . ; W . Rogers , J . W . ; S . Goodchild , Sec . ; T . Grant , Treas . ; W . Boydell , S . D . j G . Rule , J . D . j l . Sturman , I . G . ; J . Smith and J . Walker ,

Stwds . At the banquet , at which 51 brethren sat down , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to in the most enthusiastic manner . Among the visitors , who were very numerous , we observed Bros . Garrod , G . P . ; Delevanti , P . M . ; Brock , ' . P . M . ; Bathard , P . M . ; Ross , Roberts , and several other brethren .

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TEMPERANCE I . ODGE ( No . 109 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the gth inst ., at the Duke of York Tavern , Evelvn-strect , Deptford , when there were present Bros . VV . Block , VV . M . ; j , Block , S . VV . ; Lazarus , J . VV . ; Akehurst , S . I ) . ; Percival , J . D . '; Belchamhcr , I . G . ; Milbourn , Preceptor ; Vellenoweth , Sec . ; nnd Strickland . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Akehurst candidate . Bro . Belchamber was

examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Iiro . Belchamber candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , Thc 4 th Section of the lecture was -worked by Bro . Percival , and the 5 th Section by the VV . M . On the second rising , Bro . . 1 . VV . Block was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing Friday evening . On the third rising , a hearty vote of thanks was unanimously given to the VV . M ., to be recorded on the minutes of the lodge , for the able manner in which he had presided for the first time in the lodge . Nothing further offering , thc lodge was closed .

DOMATIC I . ODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hail , Camberwell New-road , on Tuesday , the 20 th inst . There were present Bros . H . Buckcridgc , W . M . j F . Tnll , S . VV . ; C . H . White , | . W . ; E . Morris Gibson , S . D . ; C . | . Pidgeon , j . D . ; VV . Simpson , I . G . '; It . Walden , Sec . ; James Hill ' , Preceptor ; VV . H . Boys , P . M . ; G . Stokes , P . M . j R . ' Rowlands , and Oldfield . 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 , and resumed in the Second Degree . Bro . Oldfield answered the questions , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was resumed In the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , Bro , Oldlield being the candidate . The ludge was " called off , " and , on resuming , Bro . Hill proposed the new byelaws ; but , owing to the late hour , the discussion was adjourned until Tuesday , the jth of May , because the lodge will not meet

on 27 th of April . It ( was proposed and seconded that Bro . F . J . Tnll be the W . M . for the 4 th of May , which was carried unanimously , the working to be lirst ceremonies and the " new bye-laws . " A vote of thanks was given to thc VV . M . for his able working of the third ceremony for the first time . Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form until Tuesday , the 4 th of May , at eight o ' clock .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM I . ODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida-hill . Present : Bros . S . J . Humfrcss , VV . M . ; E . VV . Scattergood , S . VV . j VV . J . Mason , | . W . j F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas ., and Preceptor ; ] . J . Thomas , Sec . ; C . R . Wickens , S . D . ; VV . ] . Stratton , J . D . ; ' A . E . Hubert , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass , Stwd . j C . ' Hunt , P . MLj W . Williams , P . M . ; W . Duffin , J . Stephens , J . Mellier , VV . Chappie , and C . J . Groves .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes ot the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation w £ s rehearsed , Bro . Chappie candidate . The 4 th and 5 th Sections of thc lecture were worked by thc Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was called off and on . The Auditors' report was read and adopted . Bro . Scattergood was elected VV . M . for thc ensuing week , and hc apppointeil his ollicers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , thc lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . I 4 » S ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the isth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . 1 . Bailev , W . M . j O . VV . Battlev , S . VV . ; VV . E . Jameson , W . M / 1584 , I . W , ; G . Read , P . M . Ji 1 , Treas . j H . Dehane , P . M . i-, 43 . Sec . ; j . Potter , S . D . ; j . H . Wood , I . D . -, G . D . Bailey , I . G . ; VV . | . Mason , Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , ' P . M . 1074 ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 142 J ; ( 1 . Davis , P . M . 167 ; T . Friend , W . Robinson ,

| . Cruttenden , F . Chandler , A . Hardy , and S , Stretch , junr . Bro . j , McLaren , W . M . 180 $ , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , aud the minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , the VV . M . giving the charge , and an explanation of the second tracing board . Bro . McLaren was elected a member . Bro . Battley was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation .

A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously passed , to be recorded on the minutes , to Bro . Bailey , for the very able manner he had performed the duties of VV . M . for the first time . A letter was read from Bro . Stroud , thanking tiie brethren for their vote of condolence . After " Hearty good wishes " had been accorded , tbe lodge was closed . A meeting was also held on Mondav , thc 19 th inst . Present : Bros . O . VV . Battley , W . M . ; W . li . Jameson , W . M . 1584 , S . W . ;

A . Hardy , [ AV . ; G . Read , P . M . sir , Treas ., and Preceptor ; H , Dehane , P . ' M . 1543 , Sec .: j . J-l . VVood , S . D . ; J . Potter , J . D . j VV . I . Mason , l . G . ; VV . Middleweek , Stwd . ; | . Stephen :-, W . M . 1425 ; Capt , A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 j jubal VVcbbi P . M . SS ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . I 42 <; S . f . Humfrcss , | . Cruttenden , VV . Chappie , j . Bailey , G . I ) . Bailey , E . F . Ferris , W " . Robinson , VV . II . Wadham , I . Smith , and R . IC . Cursons . Visitors : Bros . A . VV . Thompson , i 4 s <; and H . VV . Davie , W . M . 173 . 'fhe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Tiie initiation ceremony was

rehearsed , Bro . Ferris candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The ist and 3 rd Sections were worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Robinson and Thompson answered the question ' * leading to Ihe First and Second Degrees , anil Bro . Cruttcndrn explained the first tracing board . Bro . Jameson was elected VV . M , for the next meeting , and appointed the ollicers in rotation , liro . Thomjison was elected a member . The R . M . I , votes were unani . monsly given to Bro . Read , the Preceptor . Next Monday being Bank Holiday , the lodge was closed until 3 rd May , after " Hearty good wishes" had been accorded .

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WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 19 th inst ., atthe Newmarket Hotel . Present Bros . VV . Jolly , VV . M . ; VV . C . Brasher , S . VV . ; Sherer , J . VV . ; 1 VV . Jolly , Sec ; Benson , S . D . ; J . F . Rumball , J . D . j S . C . H . kumball , I . r ; . ; Smvth , Tyler ; VV . Pennefather , P . M ., Preceptor ; V .. Mallett , P . M . ; T . T . Phillips , P . M . ; J . J . Howes , P . M ., VV . M . ofthe mother lodge , and others . The lodfte was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was advanced , and the presiding VV . M ., Bro . J . J . Howe * , obtained permissionand ablv

, worked the Third Degree , Bro . J . F . Rumball being candidate ' . The VV . M . having again taken the chair , ablv worked the First Degree , Bro . S . C . H . Rumball candidate . Se ' ctions in the First Degree were worked by Bro . F . J . Rumball , assisted by tlie brethren . The VV . M . having received the' congratulations of all present , thc J . VV . adjourned the meeting until the lirst Mondav in May , when liro . VV . C . Brasher will preside , and work the First Degree , accompanied by Ihe Sections , Bros . VV . Pennefather , P . M ., and II . J . Lardner , P . M ., Preceptors . Comfortable accomodation and a hearty reception are accorded to brethren in search of Masonic instruction .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 V . —Thc usual weekly meeting was held at the White Hart , Abchurch-lane , E . C , on Thursday , thc 15 th inst . Present : Bros . Burne , VV . M . ; Toulmin , S . W ' . ; Holden , J . VV . ; J . Langton , Treas . ; Oates , acting Sec . ; Glanville , S . D . ; Goode , I . G . ; H . M . Hobbs , Preceptor ; Samuel , Dicker , Morriss , Gordon-Smith , Knight , and Milner . Bro . Morice was a

visitor-I he lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Thc lodge opened in the Second Degree , and Hro . Knight , acting as candidate , was passed to thc Degree of a F . C . The lodge having closed , thc monthly meeting of the Langton Masonic Benevolent Association was held , the President , Bro . J . Langton , in the chair . A ballot was drawn for , and won by Bro . Oates . In consequence of repairs to the room , the Langton Lodge of Instrnction will not meet till Thursday , the 6 th May , at 5 . 30 .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 16 th inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Mason , VV . M . ; Luckhuvst , S . W . ; Musson , J . W . j Coughlan , Preceptor ; A . Hayes , Sec ; Colman , S . D . ; Glover , J . D . j Roberts , I . G . ; Brindley , P . M . j Folson , Chilcott , Hume , Wombell , Newby , Waterhousc , Pugh , and Green . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Wombell candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bros . Wombell and Waterhousc , being F . C . ' s , answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and retired . Thc lodge was opened in the Third Degree , Bro . Bnndlev candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for thc first time . The VV . M . rose for thc second time . Bro . Luckhurst , S . VV ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing fortnight Thc VV . M . rose forthe third time . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 201 a ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 17 th inst . Present : Bros . J . H . VVood , VV . M . ; A . Williams , S . VV . ; Dobson , J . VV . ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; Johnson , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Craggs , S . D . ; VV . VV . Williams , J . D . j fl . F . Williams , I . G . j E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; Perdue , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; V . Wing , J . Rowling , VV . Thornton , VV . Harrison , and Smiiher . 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 , and resumed to the First Degree . The

VV . M . announced his intention of working thc ceremony of initiation . Bro . Thornton offering himself , " the Degree was rehearsed in a very able manner . Bro . Thornton then answered the questions leading to thc Second Degree . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and , Bro . V . Wing offering himself , the ceremony was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Thc VV . M . rose for the first time . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and the S . VV . was elected to ( ill the chair or K . S . at the next meeting . The VV . M . rose the third time . " Hearty good wishes " being given , the lodge was closed .

CANTERBURY . —Royal Military Lodge 'No . 1449 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Temple , 38 , St . Peter ' s-street . Present : Bros . McClintock , VV . M . j Abbs , S . VV . ; Simms , J . W . j Cockcrsell , Sec . j Beckett , S . D . j Anderson , J . D . j Passmore , I . G . j Blake , Tyler j and Blamiers , The lodge was opened in thc First Degree , and thc minutes of

last lodge of instruction were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The questions werc put by the VV . M . in this Degree and answered , the working tools being explained by Bros . Beckett , McClintock , Simms , Abbs , and Cockersell . Bro . Blamiers , VV . M . of Craft Lodge , very ably gave the charge . The lodge was lowered to the First Degree . Nothing further offering for thc good of Freemasonry , or of this lodge in particular , the same was closed in due and ancient form .

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WHITEHAVEN .-Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . — -The usual quarterlymeeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 16 th inst . M . E . Comp . Wm . Pewlay , P . P . G . D . C , presided , when there were present Comps . J . J . Robinson , P . G , Swd . Br ., H . ; W . B . Cowman , P . P . G . Swd . Br ., J . ; J . T . Ray , S . E . ; Charles Gowan , S . N . ; John PatersonP . S . ; W .

, C . Johns , P . G . Stwd ., A . S .: J . Casson , Janitor ; John Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . ; VV . Sandwith , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; Thos . Atkinson , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C . ; George Dalrymple , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; E . Hodgson , P . Z ., P . P . G . SwdL Br . ; D . Reece , T . F . Braithwaite , Dr . Mcnab , VV . J . Tyson , T . B . Roxby , A . Moordaff , and others . The minutes of the former meeting were read and

confirmed . Three candidates were balloted for , accepted , and exalted , namely , Comps . Anderson , Starkey , and Bewlay . The latter being the First Principal ' s son , presents a case , perhaps , with few parellels , he having been initiated by his father when W . M . of 119 , now exalted to the Supreme Degree , and on the last Friday of this month has to be advanced to the honourable Degree of Mark Master , durinrr

his father ' s Mastership . Truly we may add on behalf of our ancient Craft , "Teach him the way he should go , and he will not depart from it . " On the motion of the M . E . Z ., supported by Comp . Barr , the sum of 10 guineas was voted to the Preparatory School Fund . Two candidates were proposed for exaltation , and the chapter was closed in due form . An hour was afterwards spent in the banquet hall , where the loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

TOTNES . —Pleiades Chapter ( No . 710 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall on 'Thursday , the Sth inst ., when the following companions were installed as Principals : Comps . Marks , Z . ; Michelmore , H . ; and Sutherland , J . The ceremony was ably performed by Comps . F . C . Hallett , P . Z . 303 , P . P . G . S . B ., and H . Marten , P . Z . 113 S , assisted by the following Board of Installed Principals : Comps . Bennett May , P . Z " . 710 ; H . Harris , P . Z . 113 S ; and | J . J . O . Evans , P . Z . 303-