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re-union—one of the most successful ever held in the province . WESTON-SUFER-MARE . . —St . Kexv Lodge , No . 1222 . — At the regular annual meeting of this lodge , which was well attended , Dr . Bradshaw , of the Hospital , was duly

initiated by Bro . General Munbee , W . M ., after which the brethren proceeded to the election of a W . M . for the ensuing year , their choice falling upon die S . W ., Bro . Clarke , proprietor and editor of the Wcston-sitper-Mare Gazette . Bro . Edward Gregory was unanimously elected as Treasurer . A banquet followed .

SUDBURY , SUVFOLK . —Slour Valley Lodge , No . 122 4 . — This lodge continues to advance in prosperity under the able presidency of its W . M ., Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , Past Grand Chaplain of England , whose efforts for instructing and employing the brethren are indefatigable . Since his accession' to office in August last the work of initiation , & c , has been generally sufficient to fill the

allotted hours of labour , but at the meeting in May , the rev . brother took the occasion of a vacant evening to lecture on the tracing-boards , which he did in the most able and lucid manner , to the great edification of the brethren , many of whom had never had the opportunity of hearing them explained . At the regular meeting of the lodge on Friday , the 2 nd inst ., the W . M . furdier instructed

the brethren in the working of the first degree . The Treasurer ' s report for the quarter was read , showing the finances to be in good condition . Bro . Edwin F . Fisher , late of the old Sudbury lodge , "South Suffolk , " was elected a joining member ; also Mr . Charles Osbourne fot

initiation , and Bro . the Rev . George W . Mar wood , 312 , for election , at the next meeting . Bro . R . E . Clarke , P . M . 115 S , was invested by the W . M . with the collar and jewel of a P . M . of this lodge . The brethren adjourned to the Rose and Crown Hotel to banquet , where harmony and goodfellowship prevailed .

WARRINGTON- . — The Gilbert Grcenall Lodge , A o . 12 5 . —The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge took place on Tuesday , June 13 th , and was of more than usual interest , inasmuch as it was the day fixed on which the new W . M . ( Bro . William Woods ) was to be installed into the chair . The brethren began to assemble soon after two o ' clock . Precisely at half-past two o ' clock the W . M .

( Bro . Mossop ) took the chair , and opened the lodge with the usual solemnities . The following brethren , among others , were present , viz ., Bros . Gilbert Grcenall , P . M ., P . S . G . W . of England , P . Prov . S . G . W . West Lane ; Bowes , P . M ., P . Z ., P . Prov . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmoreland , & c . ; Richardson , W . M . 14 S ; W . S . Hawkins , W . Pollitt , D . W . Finney , P . M ., M . E . Z .,

Hon . Sec . 125 S ; Ephraim Auckland , A . Potter ( Steward ) , the Rev . J . D . Massingham , D . D ., LL . D . ; R . Brierly , W . Reid , J . Barlow , R . Heaton , Dr . ] . II . Gornall , T . Auckland , M . Whittle , Jos . Maxfield , P . M . ; W . Savage , J . Parry , John Wood , Edwin Roberts , T . Domville , T . Pierpoint , W . Crompton , J . Dooley , J . Hannah , P . J . Edelsten , & c , & c . The minutes of the previous meeting

having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . Joseph Dooley , gentleman , Warrington , and proved unanimously in his favour . Mr . Dooley , being present , was admitted in the usual manner , and duly initiated into ancient Freemasonry by the W . M . The Installing Master ( Bro . Bowes , P . M ., P . '/ ,., & c ) now assumed the chair , and appointed as his officers' Bro . D . W . Finney ,

P . M . 14 S , and Bro . Mossop , W . M . 1250 . The W . M .-clcct was presented to the Installing Officer for the benefit of installation , and after assenting to a summary of the " ancient charges , " was called upon to take a solemn obligation for the good government of the lodge . After this all brethren below the rank of Installed Masters were required to adjourn for a short time , which being done , a

B . of I . M . M . was formed , and Bro . Bowes in a most masterly style , placed Bro . Woods in the chair of K . S . The B . of I . M . ' s was then closed , and the brethren , according to rank , admitted and saluted the W . M . in the usual form and according lo ancient custom . The W . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . W . S . Hawkins ,

S . W . ; W . Pollitt , J . W . ; Richardson , W . M . 14 S , Treas . ; D . W . Finney , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; E . Auckland , S . D . ; W . Crompton , J . D . ; Roberts , I . G . ; and J . Hannah , Tyler . On the proposition of the Secretary , the best thanks of the lodge were presented lo the Installing Officer for the admirable manner in which he had performed the duties of the office . For this and past services

to the lodge Bro . Bowes was also made an lion , member of the lodge . The R . W . Bro . Grcenall , after expressing the pleasure it gave him to be again among the brethren , and to hear of the progress the lodge was making , proposed a vote of thanks to the I . P . M . ( Bro . Mossop ) for the very efficient manner in which he had conducted the business during his year of office . Bros . Bowes and

Mossop returned thanks , and expressed a wish that the lodge might continue to prospcrandbecomeeven moreuseful . The lodge was then closed in the usual way , and Ihe brethren adjourned to the banquet , which look place at the Masonic-rooms , and was under the superintendence and management of Bro . A . Potter , one of the Stewards . The whole affair did infinite credit to Bro . Potter , and

gave universal satisfaction to the members . Wc regret that Bro . Woods , the W . M ., could not preside at the dinner , owing to the death of a brother and a brother-inlaw , but his place was ably filled by the I . P . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and after spending a thoroughly enjoyable evening , the brethren separated in perfect harmony and good fellowship .

POTTARSBAR , MIDDLESEX . —Acacia Lodge , A o . 1309 . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 14 th instant , at the Railway Hotel , Pottar ' s Bar , Bro . G . J . Loe , W . M ., presiding . The work performed was passing Bro . Minetry , raising Bros . Luti , Bellchambers , and Lamby , and admitting two brethren as joining members . Bro

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Sclby ( 157 ) was proposed as a joining member , and the lodge was closed . There were present : ' Bros . F . Walters , P . M . ; E . Sillifant , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Cattell , P . M ., Sec . ; C . Horsley , P . M . ; C . Stakr , P . M . ; J . H . Butlen , S . W . ; & c . Banquet was served . HARROW . — Harrmo Lodge , No . 1310 . —The first regular meeting , under the presidency of the

newlyinstalled W . M ., was held on Tuesday , the 6 th instant , at the Railway Hotel , Harrow . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . George Pymm , and there were present Bros . John Coutts , P ^ G . P . , I . P . M ., Treas . ; J . Smith , P . M . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; W . H . Green , S . W . ; F . Coutts , as J . W . ; S . Homewood , S . D . ; J . Smith , as J . D . ; J . Harrison , I . G . ; J . Cox , as D . C ;; and others .

The visitors were : Bros . Lewis Benjamin ( 27 ) , W . Maxwell ( 35 ) , and W . Burnell ( 749 ) . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . ' Bros . Thos . Hammond , J . W . 212 ; James Moore , 212 ; Thos . Avno , 749 ; and William Wickham , 749 , were elected joining members ; Mr . Wm . Spells was initiated ; Bros . Edward Rawson and James Adiel Martin were passed ; and Bro .

Lewis Benjamin ( 27 ) raised . It was unanimously resolved to recommend Bro . W . I-I . Green , S . W ., as the brother whom the lodge would like to see appointed lo office in the Prov . Grand Lodge of the province . It was also resolved that Bro . Green be elected as the Steward to

represent this lodge at the next festival of the Royal Benevolent Institution , which was carried nem con . Bro . Green , in a suitable speech , acknowledged these campliments . Some propositions for initiations and joinings having been made , the lodge was closed . Refreshment followed labour .

HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge , A o . 1326 . —On 21 st inst ., at the Lion Hotel , Hampton , a meeting of this lodge was held , Bro . J . T . Moss , W . M ., presiding . Two joining members were admitted , and the other work done was initiating Messrs . Fleet and Sinclair , and raising Bros . Gill and Saville . Bro . S . Wickens , S . W ., was then elected W . M . ; Bro . I . T . Moss elected Treasurer ; and

Bro . J . T . Bavins , P . M ., re-elected Tyler . Two joining members were proposed . A five-guinea P . M . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to Bro . Moss , to be augmented in value by the voluntary contributions of the members , and as he has done so much to increase the prosperity of the

lodge , no doubt a valuable testimonial will be presented to him . The lodge was then duly closed . Present : Bros . F . Walters , P . M ., Sec ; II . Potter , P . M . ; J . Thomas , & c . Visitors : Bros . E . Mop wood , P . M . 141 ; J . J . H . Moss , 169 ; and E . Gilbert , S 34 . Refreshment " followed labour .

ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Lodge , No . 1331 . — Ihe members of this lodge assembled for their regular meeting at the Royal Motel , on the 1 st instant , at 6 p . m . The W . M ., Bro . C . Carnegie , P . M ., Past Prov . G . Supt . of Works , Essex , presided , and was supported by the following officers : Bros . J . Fenn , S . W . ; Capt .

Richardson , R . E ., as J . W . ; M'Kenzie , as S . D . ; Anderson , as J . D . ; Lucas , as Sec . ; Laverty , I . G . ; and Gold ( of 723 ) , as Tyler . There were about thirty brethren present , including Bros . Hacker , Wame , and Wells , of the Panmure Lodge , No . 723 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for

Staff-Sergeant J . Smith , R . A ., a candidate for initiation , who was unanimously approved of . Bro . Osborn , P . M ., then initiated the candidate in a most impressive manner . Bro . Swann was passed to the second degree ; Bro . Captain Richardson explaining the working tools . Bros . Gardyne and Griffiths were raised to the third degree , Bro . Fenn , S . W ., presenting the working tools . Bro . C . Carnegie ,

W . M ., was elected Treasurer instead of Bro . Vincent , R . H . A ., who is about to leave the station . Bro . M'Kenzie was then elected Almoner , instead of Bro . Vincent . Sergeant-Major Scott , 3 rd Dragoon Guards , was proposed as a candidate for initiation . Bro . Warne , No . 723 , performed the music appertaining to the several

degrees in first-class style . The lodge was closed in peace , love , and harmony , and the brethren sat down to an excellent supper . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a collection made for the charity funds . An emergency meeting was held on the 8 th instant ., at which Sergeant-Major Scott , 3 rd Dragoon Guards , was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . Chapter of Industry , A o . 1 S 6 . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Freemason ' s Hall , on the 20 th ultimo , Comp . II . G . Lake , M . E . Z ., presiding , assisted by Comps . G . Kelly , II . ; T . S . Mortlock , J . ; Bartlett , P . Z . ; W . Mann , P . Z . ; & c . Ballots resulted unanimously in favour of the following brethren : J . T . Bowen

( 1 S 0 ) , \ V . L . Holt ( 1 S 6 ) , J . T . Hood ( 554 ) , J . E . Tallent ( W . M . 1 S 6 ) , J . Seex ( J . W . 1 S 6 ) , A . Black ( 186 ) , G . Dyer ( 1 S 6 ) , and Rev . R . Gordon ( Chap . 1306 ) . Comp . W . Mann , as M . E . Z ., exalted Bros . J . Seex , A . Black , and J . T . Hood into Royal Arch Masonry , all the officers being perfect in their parts . The elections unanimously resulted in in favour of Comps . G . Kelly , as M . E . Z . ; T .

S . Mortlock , H . ; T . Price , J . ; II . Carpenter , P . Z .. S . E . ( re-elected ); Nochmer , S . N . ; M . Edwards , P . S . j and Woodstock , P . Z ., Janitor ( re-elected ) . It was carried nfiii con . to present Comp . II . G . Lake with a fiveguinea P . Z . ' s jewel . Three brethren having been proposed for exaltation at the ensuing meeting , the chapter was closed , and banquet followed . Visitor ; Comp . F , Wallers , P . Z . 73 .

PROVINCIAL . KINCS ' LYNN . —Philanthropic Chapter , A o . 107 . —A meet of this chapter was held on . Thursday , theSth inst ., at the Globe Hotel , at which there was a fair attendance of companions . The officers present were Comps . Henry John Mason , of Norwich , P . Z ,, acting as Z . ; Richard

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Whitwell , of Norwich , as H . ; and George Sadler , J . The chapter having been opened by the Principals , the following brethren , who had been previously unanimously elected members , were duly exalted : Bros . W . Bennett and Patrick , Norwich ; Samuel S . Mossop , Long Sutton ; Joseph Gowthorpe and the Rev . Thomas White , LL . D ., King ' s Lynn . The ceremony was most ably performed

by Comp . Mason , who also gave thehistoncal , symbolical , and mystical lectures . The installation of Principals for the ensuing year also formed part of the business , and Comp . Mason installed Comps . T . M . Kendall , as M . E . Z . ; George Sadler , as H . ; and W . J . Pole , as J . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to refreshment .

Orders Of Chivalry.

ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .

RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE . Bombay Conclave No . 1 % . At a regular meeting of this conclave held at the Freemasons' Hall , Mazagon , on the 23 rd March , 1 S 71 , there were present Sir Kts . E . T . Leith , iS ° , M . P . Sovereign ; Col . L . W . Penn , C . B ., iS ° . Viceroy ; M . Balfour , 18 ° , Senior General ;

Captain J . Dixon , 18 , High Prelate ; J . P . Cornforth , 1 S ° , Treasurer ; J . Thomas , 18 ° , Recorder ; Alfred Swift , 8 i ° , Standard Bearer ; T . Crawford , Herald , J . W . Sealer , iS ° , Sentinel ; also Sir Kts . Dr . J . Hulseberg , G . L . D'Emden , and G . W . R . Mai ins . The conclave was opened in form with solemn

prayer , the summons convening the meeting was read , and the minutes of the emergent and regular meeting were read and confirmed . Bros , the Hon . G . M . Stewart , J . Winter , and Captain Bartholomew were introduced , and on being duly obligated , were installed Knights of the Imperial , Ecclesiastical , and Military Order of Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine .

All Sir Knights below the rank of Past Sovereign and Viceroy having left the conclave , Em . Sir Knight E . T . Leith proceeded to instal Em . Sir Kt . Col . L . W . Penn as Most Puissant Sovereign of the Bombay Conclave , and Em . Kt . Captain J . Dixon Viceroy of the same conclave . The Sir Kts . on being readmitted saluted Em . Sir Kts . Colonel L . \ V . Penn and Captain ] .

Dixon . The M . P . S . next proceeded to the appointment of his office-bearers for the ensuing year : — Sir Kt . J . P . Cornforth Senior General . „ Alfred Swift Junior General . Thomas Crawford ... High Prelate .

„ J . P . Cornforth Treasurer . „ J . Thomas Rec and Org . . , G . W . R . Malins ... Prefect , j , Dr . J . Hulseberg ... Standard Bearer . GLD'Emden Orator .

. . , ' , ' Hon ! G . M . Stewart ... Herald . Captain Bartholomew ... Steward .

, J . Winter » „ J . W . Seagcr Sentinel . Sir Kts . G . L . D'Emden , G . W . R . Malins , and Alfred Swift were ' appointed members of the

Permanent Committee . Em . Sir . Kt . E . T . Leith informed the Sir Knights present of the regret of the Illustrious the Intendant-General , J . Percy Leith , 33 , at not being able to attend on account of ill-health . There being no further work before the conclave , it was closed with solemn prayer at 8 . 15 p . m .

PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER . —Byzantine Conclave , No . 44 . —A regular meeting of this conclave—the last of the season—was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , the I 2 th inst ., the M . P . S ., 111 . Sir Kt . Kelly , I . G . Leicestershire and Rutland , presiding . The following Sir Kts . were also present : G . TollerV . E . ; Rev . Dr . Ilaycroft , H . P . ;

, Partridge , Recorder ; Sculthorpe , Treasurer ; Baines , Prefect ; Duncombe , Standard Bearer ; Barber , J . G . ; White , Blizzard , Shuttlewood , Thorp , Weare , Bemhridge , Sentinel ; and others . Visitors : Sir Kts . Kennedy and Belcher ( Mus . Bac . Oxon ) of the Rose of Sharon Conclave , Birmingham , the latter of whom most kindly and ably officiated at the organ , and the former as Senior

General . The minutes of the last regular conclave , and of the two emergency meetings , having been read and confirmed , Bro . Simon Jacob , P . M . Towcester , P . P . G . S . W . Northampton and Hunts , was elected , but was prevented attending for installation , as were several other candidates previously elected . Bro . Dunn was installed by dispensation as Servitor in due form , the charges , & c , the

during the ceremony being delivered by the M . P . S ., traditional oration by Sir Kt . Toller , V . E ., and the final charge was most impressively given by the Rev . _ Dr . Haycroft , H . P . Two candidates were proposed for initiation . The H . P . presented to the conclave a handsome copy of the Holy Law , appropiatcly bound and ornamented with symbols of the Order , for which a vote of thanks was unanimously passed . Some discussion afterwards took

place as to the by-laws . Sir Kt . Kennedy , as a visitor , expressed his great satisfaction at the admirable working of the Order in this Conclave , and especially at the beautiful charge , so eloquently delivered by the II . P . A vote of thanks Iiavihg been passed to Sir Kts . Belcher and . ' . Kennedy for their attendance and valuable assistance , the ( conclave was closed , and the Sir Knights adjourned to the refectory .