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Second Degree . Bro . Ogg answered the questions leading to ; the Third Degree , and was entrusted r . nd retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Ogg vvas duly raised to the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , and Bro . Boulton vvas installed in the chair of K . S . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 15 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Greenway , W . M . ; F . M . Noakes , S . W . ; C . T . Smale , J . W . j VV . Brindley , Preceptor : G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; A . Bullen , S . D . ; C . Foan , J . D . ; O . Lamare , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; Robert E . Bennett , VV . VVilliams , J . D . Graham , J . B . Grieve , C . Lambert , W . Hancock , P . Frangellucci , A . Clark , and G . S . Russell . formand the minutes of the last

The lodge was opened in due , meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . P . Frangellucci having offered himself as a candidate to tie raised to the rhitd Degree , was doly questioned , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . After the by-laws had been read by the SecretaryBro . W . Brindley , Preceptor , gave notice of motion

, with reference to an alteration of Rule 17 . Bro . W . Brindley was unanimously re-elected Preceptor , being proposed by Bro . Charles Lambert , and seconded by Bro . J . D . Graham . Bro . G . Reynolds was also unanimously re-elected Treasurer and Secretary , being proposed by Bro . J . B . Grieve , and seconded by Bro . G . S . Russell . Bro . W . Hancock added a few kind words . Bros . W . Brindley and G . Reynolds thanked the brethren for the proof of their conworked the

fidence in having re-elected them . Bro . W . Brindley ist Section and Bro . W . Hancock the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bros . Robert E . Bennett , 1637 , and Walter Williams , 1032 , Sonth Africa , were ' unanimously elected joining members . On rising forthe second time , Bro . F . M . Noakes was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . R . H . Williams , P . M ., W . M . ; W . C . Williams , P . M ., S . W . ; Dresden , J . W . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; Hubbard , Sec . ; Payers , S . D . ; Wood , J . D . ; Geflowski , I . G . j Sims , P . M . ; Stroud , P . M . ; Knight , Turner , Neville , Coleman , and Guntrip . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Turner having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lecture on the tracing board was given by the W . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 3 rd Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . W . C . Williams , P . M ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad . Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . L . Cox , VV . M . ; Bick . S . W . ; Woodard , J . W . ; VV . II . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; W . Williams , P . M . 1791 , S . D . ; W . Jennings , J . D . ; Arnott , I . G . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; Blazey , P . M . ; Head , Marsh , and West .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Marsh having answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Blazey , P . M ., candidate . Bro . Bick was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 21 st instant . Present : Bros . VV . Payers , W . M . ; J . Sims , P . M ., S . W . ; P . Skar , J . W . j J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec ; J . Blake , S . D . ; VV . Dresden , J . D . ; C . E . Everett , I . G . j J . B . Cory , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very effective manner , the W . M . giving the

charge at the conclusion of the ceremony . The ceremony of passing was also rehearsed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture vvas worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , the Six Grand Periods being described by Bro . J . Sims , who was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Payers for the excellent manner in which he had conducted the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge . The lodge was then closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the iSth inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Ray , W . M . ; Evans , S . W . ; Badderly , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Stuttfield , S . D . ; Brindley , P . M ., J . D . ; Hobbs , I . G . ; Coleman , P . M . ; Green , Bristow , Molony , and Dr . Harper . 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 Degree . Bro . Green , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed , Bro . Green candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Evans was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual meeting was held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C , St . D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Russell , W . M . ; Steele , S . W . ; Smith , J . W . ; Westlev , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec ; J . Wright , S . D . ; Evans , J . D . ; Hill , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Cochrane , Wood , Luckhurst , Moore , Newton , Chapman , E . G . King , Jones , Poole , Esling , Foikard , and Mitchell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Newton having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , wtih Bro . Newton as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , vvith Bro . Wood as candidate . Bro . Russell vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Esling ,

W . M . elect 1321 , who appointed and invested officers . Bro . Russell resumed the chair , and rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Steele was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Steele suitably replied , and appointed oflicers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes" of the brethren , and the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Benevolent Association was held , and a ballot was taken for £ t is . to one of the Charities .

FREEMASONS' CALENDAR . — "The Cosmopolitan Masonic Calendar , Diary , and Pocket-book " for the year 1889 , has just been issued from the office of Bro . George Kenning , Great Queen-street , London . It contains lists of lodges , chapters / preceptories , conclaves , colleges , and Grand Councils , with the names of officers and particulars of every Grand Masonic body throughout the world . The book is neatly got up , and forms a comprehensive Masonic book of reference . —Newcastle Daily Journal .

Bro . Major-General Sir Charles Warren , who at -present is attached to the head-quarters of the Royal Engineers , is not _ expected to take over the command oi he Shorncliffe Division until March .

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CHAPTER OF STABILITY ( No . 217 ) . —This chapter held its usual quarterly convocation at Anderton ' s Hotel on Tuesday , the 17 th instant , when there were present Comps . C . G . Cutler , Z . ; J . F . Lovelock , P . Z ., H . ; A . J . Manning , P . Z ., J . ; when the

following companions were elected officers for the year ensuing : Comps . J . F . Lovelock , P . Z ., Z . ; Henry Stephens , H . ; VV . H . Duckett , J ; j W . S . Webster , P . Z ., Treas . j G . A . Taylor , P . Z ., S . E . ; C . F . M . Erhardt , S . N . ; T . E . Mundy , P . S . ; P . E . Campbell ist A . S . ; and Reinhardt , Janitor . A P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to Comp . Cutler in recognition of his services as Z .

LION'AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter took place on VVednesday , the 16 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel . Present : Comps . Darnell , Z . ; Taylor , H . ; Holland , J . ; Arkell , P . Z ., S . E . ; Hughes , S . N . ; Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; Harmsworth , P . S . ; Cohu , P . Z . ; Copestick , P . Z , ; Dixon , Dr . Dingle , Kent , Hawes , and Cotton . Visitor : Comp .

Carr . The minutes of last convocation were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee received and adopted . Comp . F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z ., then occupied the chair of First Principal , and proceeded to install Comp . J . Taylor , as Z . j Comp . Holland , as H . ; and Comp . J . Hughes , as J .

The following officers were then invested by the M . E . Z . : Comps . Arkell , P . Z ., S . E . j Dixon , S . N . j Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; Harmsworth , P . S . j Dr . Dingle , ist A . S . j Hawes , 2 nd A . S . j and Marsh , Janitor . After the presentation of a P . Z . 's jewel to the retiring M . E . Z ., the companions adjourned to dinner , the M . E . Z ., Comp . Taylor , presiding .

BATH . —Tynte Chapter ( No . 379 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Present : Comps . the Rev . J . A . Lloyd , A . G . Soj . Eng ., Z . j C . M . Penley , H . j the Rev . G . E . Gardiner , J . j B . H . Watts , P . Z ., Treas . j C . E . Davis , P . Z . j C . Becket , P . Z . j H . C . Hopkins , S . E . j the Rev . S . J . G . Fraser , S . N . j and Bigwood , Janitor .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the installation of the Principals elect vvas then proceeded vvith , and Comp . Penley was installed in the chair of Z . by Comp . the Rev . J . A . Lloyd , Comp . Watts installing Comps . Rev . G . E . Gardiner and Rev . S . I . G . Fraser in the chairs of H . and J ., respectively , after

which the following officers were appointed : Comps . Watts , Treas . j Hopkins , S . E . j Rev . F . W . Macdonald , S . N . ; Rev . C . J . McConnell , P . S . j the Hon . and Rev . S . Meade , A . S . j R . Berndt , Organist j and S . Bigwood , Janitor . The Treasurer's accounts were duly audited , and there being no fuither business , the chapter vvas closed .

SOUTHPORT . —Bridson Chapter ( No . 613 ) . —A . regular convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , East Bank-slreet . There were present Comps . Herbert Kidson , H . j William Piatt , J . j Geo . Duxfield , S . E . j Robert Scott , P . S . j J . H . Barrow , P . P . G . S ., Treas . j D . Jones , P . P . G . T . ; James Hesketh , P . Z . ; George Rockliffe , Janitor ; John Hatch , H . Sherrington , W . Harling , T .

Adams , P . Z . ; George Bailey , P . Z . j William Whittle , F . Harling , and G . S . Smith , 634 ( visitor ) . The minutes of the previous convocation being read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . R . W . T . Hatch and J . Hough , of 613 , and , proving favourable , they were most impressively exalted as Royal Arch Masons by Comp . T . Adams , P . Z ., the acting M . E . Z . The ceremonies having been completed , the chapter vvas then closed .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . —The usual quarterly meeting ot the above chapter took place on Thursday , the 17 th instant , at the New Masonic Hall , Bull Fields , Comp . R . J . Cook , presiding , as Z . ; there being also present Comps . J . H . Roberts , asH . j H . Palmer , as J . C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . J . G . ; E . Denton , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; A . Penfold , P . P . G . 2 nd

Asst . S ., Treas . ; T . D . Hayes , P . Z ., P . P . G . 2 nd Asst . S . j H . Mason , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; C . H . Lawson , P . S . ; E . Morris , ist Asst . S . ; VV . Larder , Janitor ; L . C . Chasteaneuf , J . Topp , W . C . Taylor , G . Campbell , F . Clapham , Dr . H . Bernays , R . Hewitson , G . Frost , G . H . Porter , J . Farrier , C . Ellis , G . Nichols , W . Harris , D . C . Capon , R . H . Taylor , and C . Jolly , M . E . Z . elect , 1427

( Hon . Member ) , all of the chapter . The visitors included Comps . Dr . H . VV . Roberts , F . A . White , A . Robinson , G . Kennedy , G . Mitchell , and W . Batchelor . The chapter having been opened , the ballot vvas taken for Bro . F . Tyler , Mus . Bac , Organist of the Pattison Lodge , and proving unanimous , he vvas , vvith the full Pattisonial ritual , exalted to the Supreme Degree . A vote of

sympathy and condolence vvas then unanimously passed to Comp . H . J . Butter , P . Z ., Scribe E ., and P . P . G . Reg ., on his recent accident in the Royal Arsenal , in which he is principal manager of the carriage department , and where he last an arm through being run over by a locomotive during one of the recent foggy days .

The Chapter vvas then closed , and the companions sat down to a pleasing little supper , admirably served , and afterwards , around the social board , passed an hour or so with toast and harmony , the latter materially assisted by Comps . Batchelor and Palmer , Comp . Tyler presiding at the piano , and Comp . Lawson assisted vvith his violin .

LIVERPOOL . —Temple Chapter ( No . 1094 ) . — At the annual convocation of the above chapter , at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Monday , the 14 th inst ., Comp . J . Davies , M . E . Z ., presiding , the following were installed as Principals : Comps . Dr . Soldat , M . E . Z . ; J . Bradshaw , P . Z ., H . j and T . Guile , J . The appointments were as follow : Comps . J . Pemberton , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . j R . Yelland , P . Z ., S . E . j Hynes , S . N . j Thos .

Clarke , P . S . j W . Davies , ist A . S . j W . C . Higson , 2 nd A . S . j and J . Malcolm , Janitor . Comp . Dr . Bailey , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., a visitor , assisted in the installation , which was performed by Comp . Pemberton and other Past Principals . A handsome jewel vvas presented to the retiring M . E . Z . The jewel vvas manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place .

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NORTH WOOLWICH . —Henley Chapter ( No 1472 ) . —At the regular quarterly convocation of this chapter on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Three Crowns Hotel , the following officers were elected for the ensuing year : Comps . C . Jolly Z . j J . Hill , H . j C . Canning , J . j C . T . Lewis , S . N . j B . Brayshaw , S . E . j R . Warren , P . Z ., Treas . ;

J . Savage , Principal Soj . ; C . Wood , ist Asst . Soj . ; B . Curtis , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and J . Ives , Jariitor . A P . Z . ' s jewel was voted to Bro . J . Aillud , M . E . Z ., for his services to the chapter during the past year , and at the banquet Comps . A . Penfold , P . Z . 13 and 913 , P . P . G . ist Asst . Soj ., and W . West , P . Z . 13 , responded to the several toasts proposed in their honour .

MANCHESTER . —Trafford Chapter ( No . 1496 ) . The installation meeting of this chapter vvas held on VVednesday , the 16 th inst ., at the . Western Hotel , Moss Side . There were present Comps . G . Burslem , M . E . Z . ; J . M'Grath , H . j H . P . Jones , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; W . Biggs , Scribe N . j J . C . Gillman , P . P . G . J ., Treas . j S . D . M'Kellen , P . A . G . S ., Principal Soj . j G . Hunt , P . Z . j

C . W . Maybury , ist Asst . Soj . j F . Long , Org . j A . Jacobson , T . H . Thomason , Battersby , Willes , and W . Riddel ! , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . J . Dawson , P . Z . 317 , P . P . A . G . S . j andT . H . Hall , P . Z . 581 . The chapter vvas opened by the Principals , after which a balance sheet , which vvas of a very satisfactory character , vvas presented and adopted . The ceremony of installation

was then proceeded with , Comp . Gillman officiating as Installing Principal , assisted by the P . Z . ' s of the chapter . Comp . Burslem vvas again installed as First Principal , and Comp . M'Grath vvas also re-installed as H ., and Comp . Biggs being placed in the chair of J . Thefollwing officers were invested : Comps . Jones , Scribe E . j Maybury , Scribe N . j _ S . D . M'Kellen , Principal Soj . ; Thomason , ist Asst . Soj . j A . Jacobson , snd Asst . Soj . j Gillman ,

Treas . ; G . Hunt , D . C . ; F . Long , Org . ; and W . Riddell , Janitor . A candidate who had been elected for exaltation vvas unable to be present , and after fraternal greetings had been offered by the visiting companions , the chapter was closed . The companions then adjourned to the dining room , where "The Health of the Newly-Installed Principals , " and other Masonic toasts , were proposed and responded to .

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STAR CHAPTER ( No . 127 J ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter vvas held on Friday , the iSth inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . There vvere present Comps . G . L . Moore , H . 169 , M . E . Z . ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 , H . ; Capt . R . J . Vincent , 1329 , M . E . Z . 1777 , J . j R . Voisey , P . Z ., S . E . 1329 , Treas . ; C . H . Stone , S . N . 1275 , S . E . ; J . Addington , M . E . Z . elect 1275 , S . N . ; Meierhofl ' , A . S . elect 127 s , P . S . ; Powell , P . Z ., and Oldfield

J . D . Smith , . The chapter was opened , and the ceremony of installation to the Third chair vvas rehearsed , Comp . Capt . Vincent personating candidate . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Powell personating candidate . The Al . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the dues vvere collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Grummant was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and the chapter vvas closed .

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SHEERNESS . ON-SEA . —Adam ' s Lodge ( No . 6 ) . —The installation meeting of this old Iodge ( which is the oldest in tbe province ) was held on Tuesday , the Sth instant , at the Britannia Hotel , Mile Town , The brethren assembled , and the lodge vvas opened by the W . M ., Bro . Thomas H . Smith . The minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Smith vacated the chair in

favour of Bro . Alexander Spears , P . G . D . and P . P . S . G . W ., to perform the installation ceremony , as he had previously done for several years . Bro . John Bagshaw , P . M . and P . P . Asst . G . Sec , presented the W . M . elect , Bro . James Tower , P . P . G . M . O ., to Bro . Spears , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and the customary declaration having been made , all the brethren below the

rank of Installed Masters retired . A Board of Installed Masters vvas then formed , the VV . M . elect was duly obligated and the secrets communicated , and Bro . Thomas Smith invested as I . P . M . The Board of Installed Masters closed . The brethren were re-admitted , and they saluted the new VV . M ., who was then proclaimed in due form , and presented with the working tools , warrant , & c . The

following brethren vvere then appointed to office and invested , viz .: Bros . Henry George Borman , S . W . ; Marsh Pierson , J . W . ; Charles M . Glaysher , M . O . and Org . ; Charles Hallett , S . O . j William Matheson , I . O . j T . Phillips , S . D . j William J . Cole , J . D . j William T . Carpenter , P . M . and P . P . J . G . W ., Treas . j A . Spears , P . M ., & c , Sec . j John Bagshaw , P . M ., & c , D . C . j Geo .

T . Green , P . M . and P . P . G . M . O ., and James Wotton , Stwds .,- Joseph Outy , I . G . j and Joseph Akhurst , Tyler . The addresses vvere well delivered and applauded , and the remainder of the business quietly dispatched . " Hearty good wishes" were given , and the lodge closed . A splendid banquet was served up under the personal superintendence of Bro . Green ( who , as usual , was ever

ready to please everyone ) , and he , vvith his respected mother , succeeded in giving such satisfation as to cause the brethren to move a cordial vote of thanks to them both . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given and responded to . Before this agreeable evening was brought to

a close , the W . M . expressed his sincere regret at the absence of several brethren through illness , among whom vvas Bro . E . J . Penney , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., when it was resolved that a letter should be sent expressing the sympathy of the brethren vvith them j and after the Tyler ' s toast the brethren separated .

FRIZINGTON . —Henry Lodge ( No . 216 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge vvas held on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., when Bro . Bryce Craig vvas installed VV . M ., and invested the following as his officers , viz .: Bros . H . Hartley , S . W . j VV . J . Harvey , J . W . j A . Cross , M . O . J J . Wakefield , S . O . j W . Robinson , J . O . j Rev . James Anderson , P . G . C , Chap . j Jas . Harper , Treas . j Geo .

Dalrymple , Reg . and Sec . j J . Stout , S . D . j J . Lowrey , J . D . j J . Kitchin , I . G . j and J . Gordon , Tyler . There were also present Bros . J . Dickson , W . P . Moordaff , W . Swain , W . Walker , and others . The ballot vvas taken for Bro . S . Lowrey , and proved favourable , and , being in attendance , he was advanced to the Honourable Degree of M . M . The lodge was then closed .