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ceremony of installation lie had performed—carried unanimously . In thanking tlie brethren , Bro . Scurrah remarked he had to install his ¦* ucce « or Bro . Axford , at Harrow , on Saturday next , ancl hc thanked tl . cm all for their kind attention and assistance that evening After " Heartv good wishes , " the lodge was closed , the brethren having spent a very p leasant and instructive evening .

WANDERI-. RS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wcdncsilav the list inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Restcll , W . M . ; Hates , SW Badderly , I . W . ; Wray , P . M ., Preceptor ; Musson , Sec ; Minims , S . D . ; Grist , J . D . ; Bowen , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Pellatt , Smales , and Harris . ..... . The lodge WJS opened in tine form , and the minutes ot the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in candidate for

the Second Degree , and Bro . Sinalcs being a raising , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Thc lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Smales was duly raised to the Degree of a M . M ., the W . M . giving the traditional history . The lodge was closed down . The S . W . was elected W . M . for the cn- * uing week . A vote of thanks was unanimously directed to be recorded to thc W . M . for thc very able manner in which lie bad fulli'lled the duties of thc chair for thc first time . There being no further business , the lodge was e : osed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —Thc usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at tlie Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on thc ijth inst ., when the Fifteen Sections were worked , and there were present Bros . W . C . Smith , S . W . i £ tJ 3 , W . M . ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M . i ; 87 , l . P . M . j J . Hemming , S . D . 12 S 7 , S . W . ; E . Chamberlain , J . D- S 7 . J . W . ; J . Rowe , 1559 , S . D . J R . Etheridge , 8 S 8 , J . D . ; H . Crookes , 20 S 7 I . G . ; A . Clark , P M . 1227 D . C ; G . Reynolds , S . D . 1614 , Ireas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , 1205 , Tyler ; and avery numerous gathering of brethren

from other lodges . „ , , . ,. ., , . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Thc Fifteen Sections were worked by the following brethren of this lodge of instruction : — First Lecture : ist Section , Bro . G . Reynolds , S . D . 1614 ; 2 nd Section , Bro . E . J . D . Bromley , A . M . D . 197 ; 3 rd Section Bro G . W . Restcll , 16 S 1 ; 4 th Section , Bro . VV . C . Smith , S . W . 1563 , ; Sth Section , Bro . John Paul , J . W . 1472 ; 6 th Section , Bro . li . U MulveySD 179 and 7 th SectionBro . J . Hemming , S . D . I 2 » 7 .

, .. ; , The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Second Lecture : ist Section , Bro . R . J . Harnell , 2021 ; 2 nd Section , Bro . J . Skinner , P M . -38 ; 3 rd Section , Bro . \ . Pinder , P . M . 15 ; 4 th Section , Bro . C . Corby , W . M . 957 ; and 5 th Section , Bro . J . Docker , P . M . 16 S 7 . Thc lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Third Lecture : ist Section ; Bro . A . Clark , P . M . 1227 ; = nd Section , Bro . E . Chamberlain . l . D . 87 : and wl Section , Bro . W . Brindcy , P . M . 1604 . The

lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the ( irst time , thc following brethren were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction : Bros . E . W . Nightingale , 87 ; H . I' . Mitchell , 9 S 7 ; P . C . Fort , 25 ; J . L . Culpin , 749 ; VV . Groves 749 and G . VV . Restell , proposed bv Bro . G . Reynolds , seconded by Bro . A . Clark ; Bros . C . A . Wetzler and T . W . A . Neech , proposed by Bro . VV . Brindlcv , seconded bv Bro . F . Kedge ; Bros . W . Cleghorn and A . E . Gladwell , proposed by the W . M ., seconded by

Bro . . Paul . . , , . .. Bro . A . E . Gladwell , on behalf of the new members , thanked the brethren ot the lodge fortheir kindness in electing them . On rising forthe second time , thc VV . M . antl officers for the ensuing week were appointed as at the meeting on thc Sth inst . On rsing for thc third time , Bro . Capt . A . Nicols proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of that lodge o £ instruction to Bro . W C . Smith , the VV . M . and Preceptor of the lodge of instruction , for the able and clear manner in which he had put the questions in thc sections , and also for his cfl ' cient working of the same . Bro . W . and said that credit due to \ V

Clrghorn seconded , . great was Bro . . C . Smith for his excellent working , and showed great application on his part . Thc sectional work had seldom been surpassed . Carried unanimously . , Bro . W . C . Smith , in reply , thanked the brethren for their confidence , and felt pleased to know hc had given them satisfaction . He was proud of being Preceptor to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , and was much encouraged by their regular attendance . He also thanked the brethren who had so kindly assisted him in the working of the Fifteen Sections that evening , and trusted that the

G . A . O . T . U . would g ive him health and strength to be amongst them for many years to come . Bro . A . Clark proposed that a most cordial vote of thanks be also recorded on the minutes to Bro . G . Reynolds , their indefatigable Secretary , for his energy and perseverance in bringing such a number of brethren together that evening . Bro . C . Coiby said it gave him great pleasure to second the resolution , which was carried unanimously .

... Bro . G . Reynolds thanked the brethren , and said their attendance always encouraged him to persevere in getting a good meeting . The great number nf brethren present quite repaid him for any little extra exertion hc might have had . He was much delighted to sec some of the brethren of the Belgrave Lodge amongst them , that being thc lodge in which he was initiated . He felt sure that ir . time to come manv of thc brethren would look back with pleasure to the pleasant andinstructive hours spent at the Covent Garden Lodge of

Instruction . Bro . F . Kedge also proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the brethren who had so ably worked the Fifteen Sections that evening . Bro . G . H . Reynolds seconded , Carried unanimously . Bro . John Paul , in replying , thanked the brethren , on behalf ol the brethren who had worked thc Fifteen Sections , and said he was pleased to see that they wete so well supported by so large an

attendance f brethren . All regretted much that their worthy liro . E . Farwig , P . M ., was not able to be with them , on account of illness , and als . ) that Bro . J . Hemming had been compelled to leave them through indisposition . Nothing further ottering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned , Uro . E . | . D . Bromley kindly welcomed thc brethren in the ante-room on their arrival , and on ' parting the brethren expressed themselves delighted with the pleasant and instructive evening they had spent .

KENSINGTON I . ODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held un thc 20 th inst ., at the Courtfield Hotel , Earl's Court , S . W . Present : Bros . VV . C . Williams , W . M . ; Hubbard , Secretary and S . W . ; Rayner , I . W . ; Cochrane , S . D . ; Arlett , J . D . ; W . B . Neville , I . G . ; J . ' H . Neville , R . H . Williams , and Walter . The ' lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of thc last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in thc

Second Degree , and Bro . Arlett having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . Thc lodge was opened in thc Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Hubbard elected VV . M . for next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation , Thc lodge was then closed in due form and perfect harmony .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the itiiti inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , libtiry-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Green , junr ., W . M . ; Glover , S . W . ; Green , P . M ., J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , Sec ; Musson , S . D . ; Grist , J . D . ; Roberts , I . G . ; Mason , Newby , and Harris . Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the

Second Degree . Bro . Harris , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in thc Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Harris being tlie candidate . The lodge was resumed to thc First Degree . The W . M . having risen forthe second time , Uro . Glover was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , thc lodge was closed , CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , thc ijth inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Gold . hawk-

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road . W . Present : Bros . Austin , W . M . ; Brietbart , S . W . ; Sims , P . M ., I . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; W . W . Williams , S . D . j A . Cavers , J . D . ; Colwill , I . G . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Child , P . M . ; Cubitt , P . M . ; Purdue , P . M . ; John Davies , Preceptor ; Jennings , Head , and Craggs . Thc lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , and Uro . Jennings having

answered the usual questions , was entrusted . Ihe lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . The ceremony of raising was rehearsrd , and Bro . P . M . Cubitt having answered thc usual questions , was entrusted . Thc lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and thc ceremony completed . Thc lodge was resumed to thc First Degree . Bro . Brietbart was elected W . M . for thc next meeting and the lodge was closed .

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ALDERSGATE CHAPTER ( No . 1657 ) - —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate street , on Monday last . The M . E . Z ., tbe Right Hon , the Lord Mayor , was unavoidably absent , and the chapter was opened by E . Comp . J . D . Allcroft , P . Z . The following companions and visitors were also present : Comps . A . Brookman , H . j T . Crockford , J . j

E . Y . Jolliffe , S . E . j J . Larkin , ist A . S . j A . B . Hudson , 2 nd A . S . j J . Renals , J . Shotter , H . B . Marshall , P . G . Treas . ; P . Saillard , G . Rowlinson , E . Anderton , Dr . A . GreatRex , J . L . Mather , and Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E . Visitors : Comps . SirJ . B . Monckton , P . G . P . S . ; Sir R . N . Fowler , J . No . 1 ; F . West , P . Z . Surrey , 463 ; E . A . Baylis , P . Z . 1591 ; Ralph Gooding , M . D ., P . A . G . S . ;

Bradshaw Brown , Aldermen T . Layton , and Sir John Whittaker Ellis , Bart . Letters were received from the following companions regretting their inability to attend : Comps . the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor , Sir Francis Truscott , and George Kenning . The minutes of the last convocation were duly read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee was reeived and adopted . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E ., then

occupied the chair , and installed the Three Principals as follows : Comps . A . Brookman , ' / . . ; F . Crockford , H . ; and E . Y . Jolliffe , J . The M . E . Z . then invested the following officers : Comps . J . Larkin , P . S . j A . B . Hudson , ist Asst . Soj . j and G . Rawlinson , 2 nd Asst . Soj . The chapter was then closed , and the companions dined together under the presidency of the M . E . Z . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Comp . Charles Stevens , and a very agreeab'e evening was spent .

BODMIN . —St . Petrock ' s Chapter ( No . 330 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 13 th inst . The chapter was opened and the minutes confirmed , after which Comp . VV . Rowe , P . Z ., opened a Board of Installed Principals and proceeded to install Comps . B . G . Derry , Z . j T . H . Spear , H . j and VV . T . Davey , J . The companions

were then admitted , and the officers were invested as follows : Comps . G . E . Liddell , S . E . j T . Fellow , S . N . j B . F . Edyvean , P . S . j F . Page , ist A . S . j R . P . Edyvean , 2 nd A . S . ; VV . Rowe , P . Z ., Treas . j Rev . VV . R . Gilbert , Chap . j and J . Dennis , P . Z ., Janitor . Atthe close of the chapter the companions met at a banquet at the Royal Hotel and spent a pleasant evening .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter , which has been by a high provincial authority justly styled thc " premier chapter of the Province of Kent , " took place on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the High School for Boys

Brook-hill . There was a goodly gathering of the companions , and when we say that the ceremony was performed by Comp . the Rev . R . Jamblin , M . A ., P . Z . 1837 , P . P . G . Chap . Kent ., we have said enough on that score to show that nothing was wanted to ensure a perfect and impressive rendering of the sublime ritual incidental to the

occasion . The chapter was opened b y Comp . R . Edmonds , Z . ; W . Rees , H . j and E . B . Hobson , J . j and the minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . E . Morris and W . C . Taylor , both of the Pattison Lodge , and proving unanimous , those brethren were exalted with all that elaborate perfectness that

is characteustic of this important chapter . Comp . Jamblin then assumed the chair of Z ., and proceeded to the ceremony of installing the three Principals , viz ., Comps . Rees as Z . ; Hobson as H . , * and R . J . Cook as J . j and , on the companions being admitted , he invested the officers as follows : Comps . H . J . Butter , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent , S . E . ; J . H . Roberts , S . N . ; E .

Palmer , P . S . ; Sidney Clarke , ist A . S . j T . R . Richardson , 2 nd A . S . j and A . Penfold . P . Z ., P . P . G . tst A . S . Kent , Treas . The Installing Officer finished a splendid service by extempore addresses to the Principals , officers , and companions , which , by their eloquent exposition of the duties and obligations essential to the several of the oflicers and companions so addressed , evidently greatly impressed

his hearers . A handsome and valuable P . Z . ' s jewel ( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning ) , of the value of 10 guineas , was then presented to Comp . Edmonds , and he returned thanks . It was then unanimously resolved that Comps . Jamblin and T . S . Warne , P . Z . 20 , P . G . S . E . Kent , who was present , should become Hon . Members of the

chapter , and they were elected by acclamation , and severally retired . The annual guinea was then voted as a prize for competition among the students of the High School for Giils , and the chapter was closed . The banquet was partaken of at the Holborn Restaurant , under the presidency of the newly-installed M . E . Z ., and among the companions present , and not above

enumerated , were Comps . C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . ) . Kentj E . Denton , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; T . t > . Hayes , P . Z ., P . P . G . 2 nd A . S . Kentj VV . B . Lloyd , P . Z . j Captain Eugene Sweney , P . Z . 13 ; H . Mason , P . Z . j E . Hughes , M . P . ; Dr . H . Bernays , J . Farrier , H . G . F . Taylor , W . Busbridge , G . H . Porter , W . Harris , W . G . Lloyd , G . H . Letton , J . Hooton , R . Hewitson , W .

Tucker , L . B . Saunders , D . C . Capon , G . R . Nichols , E . Tappenden , C . Clapham , G . Frost , H . Wilson , J . Topp , R . Hewetson , and C . Jollv , S . N . 1472 ; all of the chapter . Among the visitors were Comps . G . Kennedy , M . E . Z . 13 , * T . Ovenden , H . 13 j G . Spinks , J . 13 j H . De Gray , 13 j A . Willmott , 13 ; and G . E . Smith , 1507 . The usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts having been honoured , that of "Earl Amherst , Prov . G . Supt . Kent , "

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was then drunk with enthusiasm , and was followed by that of "The Prov . G . H ., Comp . Eastes , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present antl Past , " with which the name of Comp . Warne was coupled . Comp . Warne , in response , said if there was one thing more than another that eminently displayed the business qualifications of the M . E . Z ., it was the commendable brevity of his speeches in proposing the toasts ; an

example that he should certainly follow in responding , especially as he should have to leave directly afterwards to catch the train to Rochester . Therefore , on behalf of their most excellent G . H ., himself , and thc rest of the P . G . Officers , present and past , he begged to tender his most grateful thanks for their kind reception of the toast . He was but re-echoing the sentiments of every companion , in fact he might say of every Mason in the Province of Kent ,

when he said that they were proud of having such a splendid Mascn at their head as Earl Amherst , and also of his earnest and zealous coadjutor Comp . Eastes , who most ably seconded the efforts of their Grand Superintendent for the welfare and prosperity of the province , especially in its Royal Arch Masonry . Individually he should always remember that day as a very proud and happy one . It was a most pleasurable one

because , in the first place , it was a re-union with old friends j and secondly , because of the honour conferred on him by the companions by making him an honorary member of their excellent chapter , lt wasa pleasure for him , by every means in his power , to foster and encourage Masonry in the province , and he was exceedingly pleased to sec such a flourishing chapter as the Pattison j for which , and its excellent ' / ,., he wished a hapoy and prosperous

year . He then , with Comp . Jamblin , retired , amid the hearty farewells and good wishes of the companions . The I . P . Z . then proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z ., " and in so doing , spoke highly of thc manner in which Comp . Rees had carried out his duties , both in the lodge and chapter , which , he held , was a good augury for the continued good working of the chapter . Alter saying so much he would imitate the brevity of both the Z . and

Comp . Warne , and conclude by asking them to drink the toast most hearilty . The M . E . Z ., in response , thanked the companions for the cordial manner in which they had received the toast . Their I . P . Z . had commented favourably on the work done by him in lodge and chapter , which gratified him exceedingly . He could assure them that his continued endeavours would be to maintain their favourable opinion ,

and render himself worthy of the confidence reposed in him . Comp . Hobson , in response for " The Second and Third Principals , " said the onl y trouble he had was to grapple with the task of responding suitably for the honour done him . As Second Principal he promised to follow in the footsteps of those who had preceded him . There had been a good system laid down in the chapter , which it was

incumbent on every Principal to follow , and that system would be their guide , and he should follow it as arduously , and hc trusted as successfully , as his predecessors had done . Comp . Cook , as Third Principal , also responded , and in the course of a lengthy address strenuously advocated the claims of their proposed Masonic Temple to the attention of the companions . Comp . Edmonds responded for " The Past Z . ' s of the

Chapter . " He said it was a wise ordination of Nature that there should be constant changes , * night followed day , and day night . Light and darkness , spring and summer , autumn and winter , followed one another in regular order , and thus Nature cariied on her ordained course j andsoit was in sublunary affairs , as the governors of nations or communities died out , others took their placesj so that while there were constant changes the work went on

orderly and regularly j and thus , in that chapter , he had had to make way for his successor , as his successor would , in his turn , have to make way for his . During his yearof office he had had to make a good many speeches j now that he was out of office he should only have to make two per meeting , and those he trusted would not weary them . The Past Principals had been said to be the " back bone " of the chapter , * at any rate , they were the mentors for the

time being , and advised the M . E . Z . in everything he did . That being the case , he trusted he should not be different from the other P . Z ' s ., who had done , as he certainly would do , all in their power for the benefit of the chapter and the happiness of the companions . The next toast was that of "The Exaltees , " and Comps . Morris and Taylor suitably responded . Comp . Kennedy returned thanks for "Thc Visitors . "

and then a special toast to Comp . Hughes was drunk with great enthusiasm . Comp . Hughes , in response , said it afforded him the greatest pleasure to be with them that night , after spending a day hard at work at the School Board , especially as it led to meeting so many old fiiends and companions who he then saw around him . The song just sung by Comp . Saunders— " My old friend John " —was one that appealed to their hearts , and made them feel that true friendship

, like pity , " made the whole world kin . " He did not know whether Shakespeare was a Mason j but Shakespeare certainly felt the bond that bound them , as Masons , in ties of brotherly love , for in the " Merchant of Venice , " act 3 , scene 4 , he said or wrote , " For in companions that do converse and waste the time together , whose souls do bear an equal yoke of love , there must be needs a like proportion of lineaments , of manners , and of spirits . " Now , he was

very glad to say that there wasa . likeness between Masons in that friendship for one another , which certainly was not too often found among those who ivere not Masons . After slightly touching upon outside matters , he said he felt thankful for the honour given him by thc people of Woolwich and Plumstead , for which he would ever be thankful , and endeavour to be worthy of those honours , and concluded by hoping every companion might live long to

celebrate year by yearthe true M asonic friendship and brotherly love they felt for each other . " lhe Ollicers , " for which Comp . Palmer responded , and Tyler s toast concluded the proceedings . Bro . Tyler , of the Pattison Lodge , accompanied the singing , which was ably sustained bv Comns . Edmonds .

Balmer , Hobson , Lloyd , Roberts , Cook , Tyler , and Saunders , the latter of whom sang " My old friend John , " as he has done at that chapter for many years past , Comp . Wilson acting as "John , " in the unavoidable absence of v »; ? if lglnal "John " our esteemed and lespected Comp . W . Musto , P . Z ., whose genial prcsenceand hearty kindness as the " Prince of Wine Stewards " was sadly missed .