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Chaloner , P . P . A . G . P . Wilts , and P . P . G . S . W . Dorset ; C . H . Ryles . Ernest Williams , and others . The visiting brethren included Bros . H . M . Bolwell , VV . M . 457 , P P . G . C ; R . Blake , 147 S ; J . Goodall , 1271 ; J . Sparks , P . U . 12 7 , P . P . G . J . W . ; J . Taylor , I . P . M . 1271 ; H . Hillier , VV . M . 1533 , and others . Bro . Garlick having been unanimously selected to fill the office of W . M . for the ensuing year was duly presented ,

and the ceremony of installation was ably and impressively performed by the Deputy P . G . M . for Wilts , Bro . C N . P . Phipps . The brethren appointed to fill the various chairs were then invested and suitably addressed by the W . M . in the following order : Bros . G . Snailum , S . W . ; S . T . Wood , J . W . ; E . Chamberlaine , Chap . ; W . | . Mann , Treas . ; T . S . Hill . Sec . ; R . H . Gowing , Asst . Sec ; A . I . G . Stancomb , S . D . ; O . Leak , J . D .: J . Chapman ,

DC . ; H . Green , Org . ; J . H . Aplin , l . G . ; M . Millard , and E . Williams , Stwds . ; and H . Bailey , Tyler . Bro . H . Millington presided at the organ , and added much to the effectiveness of the proceedings . The result of the almsbag was devoted to the Trowbridge relief fund , and a sum of 30 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic

Institution for Boys . The lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the banquet provided by Miss Wade , at the George Hetel , where the catering was all that could be desired . The customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and a very pleasant evening spent by those present .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Fidelity Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet , on the 4 th inst . Among those present were Comps . Radcliffe , M . E . Z . ; Stevens , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; Larcomb , J ., H . elect ; W . J . Collens . P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., S . E . ; Capt . T . C Walls , D . G . D . C , S . N ., J . elect ; J . Heming , P . Z ., Treas . ; Mapleton , P . S . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G .

Std . Br ., Asst . S . ; Birch , I . P . Z . ; Weeks , P . Z . ; F . McDougal , P . Z . ; G . Heming , Pratt , Larter , Birch , Nash , and Goddard , Janitor . Comp . Hay was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Stevens was installed as M . E . Z . ; Comp . Larcomb , as H . ; and Comp . Walls , as J . Among the officers invested were Comps . Collens , as

S . E . ; Mapleton , i > . N . ; J . Heming , Ireas . ; H . J . Lardner , P . S . ; G . Heming , 2 nd A . S . ; Nash , D . C . ; Birch , Stwd . _ ; and Goddard , Janitor . The report of the Audit Committee having been received and adopted , a Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Radcliffe for his services as M . E . Z . 1894-5 . Apologies for non-attendance

were received from Comps . F . Graves , P . Z . ; Lieut .-Col . VV . Hart , 1 st A . S . ; and others . The chapter was then closed , and an excellent banquet followed . The First Principal presided most ably . During the proceedings Comps . Collens , Radcliff , Nash , and Pratt entertained the companions .

St . Dunstan ' s Chapter ( No . 1589 ) .- This chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the ioth instant . Among those present were Comps . J . W . Gaze , C . C , I . P . Z ., as First Principal ; H . H . Nuding , H . ; R . Evens , J . ; Captain T . C . Walls , P . Z .. D . G . D . C , S . E . ; VV . H . Clemow , P . Z . ; F . Farrington , P . Z . ; and W . E . Farrington , P . Z . Visitors : Comps . J . Hattersley ,

P . Z . 177 ; G . W . Hartley , P . Z . 132 G ; and H . Jay , J . 174 . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Comp . J . W . Gaze , P . Z ., was presented with a Past Principal's jewel in recognition of his services during the past year . Apologies for non-attendance were received

Irom Comps . C G . W . Moore , M . E . Z . ; T . Farthing , P . Z . ; and others . The name of a candidate having been proposed for joining Ihe chapter closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet . The toasts were few , but most ably given by the M . E . Z . In the chair .

IEsculapius Chapter ( No . 2410 ) . — The ordinary meeting nf this chapter was h * ld at the Criterion , Piccadiltv , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst . The three Princioals , Comps . F . Ernest Pucock , AI . D ., P . Z . ; Lennox Browne , F . R . C , G . S . B . ; and Henry Kiallmaik , P . Z ., were in attendance , and having opened the chapter , the officers and companions were admitted . In consequence of domestic

troubles the exaltee was unable 10 be present . The election of officers by ballot for the ensuing year resulted as follows : Comps . Lennox Browne , M . E Z . ; Henry Kiallrnark , P . Z ., H . ; Thomas Dutton , M . D ., J . ; F . F . rnest Pocock , M . D ., I . P . Z ., D . C ; Charles Cross , M . D , LL . D ., Scribe E .

l ; cr , b Pickett , M . D ., Scribe N . ; G . Danford Thomas , M . D , Treas . ; Anthony Nutt . P . S . ; J . Hilditch B'adshaw , ist A . S . ; E . H . Ezard , M . D ., 2 nd A . S . ; Montague Simpson , Org . ; and G . Russell Beardmore and G . Crawford Thomas , Stwds . The rest of the business having been transacted , the chapler was clcstd . The installation meeting will be held m March .

TAVISTOCK . Bedford Chapter ( No . 282 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the iGth inst ., to instal the principals for the year ensuing : Comps . J . Squire , M . E . Z . ; W . T . Gill , ¦ " ¦•; andT . Kerslake , l . The ceremony was peiformed by Comp . VV . Allsford , P . Z . 202 , P . P . G . T ., assisted by V j omps . Joseph Matthews , P . Z . ; George Merrilied , P . Z . ; ion

"" Kichaids , P . Z . ; and Isaac Roskilly . P . Z . The m ic < -rs were invested as follows : Comps . James Drew , n , ' n . - Tiverton , S . E . ; | . D . Willia . ns , S . N . ; "arton Richards , P . Z ., 'Treas . ; Harry Skinner , P . Soj . ; £ •C . Seccombe , ist Asst . Soj . ; R . M . Webb , 2 nd Asst bo j . y and R . S . Merrifield , Janitor , hr ik se ° * tlle chafer , the companions adjourned Hi ,, annual supper , and under the presidency of the >' . L . £ . a very pleasant evening was spent .

Nrf . "" " » t monthly meeting of St . James' Lodge , at , u n , oure ' - K - Neil wa , i initiated in the mysteries H „„ kTah' ln 'he absence of the R . W . M ., Bro . Col . iome Drummond of Blair Drummond , the D . M ., B , o . D . Thi . r " ' P " " < l the ceremony in a masterly style . Wf . r » t . i . ? e a , r endance , and the final arrangements were made for the annual ball on the 25 th inst . .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea . Present : Bros . Thomas , W . M . ; Austin , S . VV . ; A . VV . Thompson , J . VV . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutfield , Sec . ; Lightfoot , S . D . ; Marriott Matthews , J . D . ; IT . J . Thompson , I . G . ; Davies , P . M . ; Holland , P . M . ; Saunders , P . M . ; Beauchamp , Calfe ,

Ham , Murray , Schott , Tucklield , Winsborrow , Ivor-Davis , and Nicholls . 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 . Schott being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Holland . P . M ., who gave ' an interesting lecture " On the

Lodge . " The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro , Austin was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , it was proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Holland , P . M ., for his very able and interesting lecture , and the lodge was closed .

ST . JAMES' UNION LODGE ( No . 1 S 0 ) . —At the usual meeting of this old established lodge , held at St . James ' s Restaurant , on Monday , the 21 st inst ., a pleasant tribute was paid to Bro . C . J . Jones , who for the past 10 years has acted as Hon . Secretary . Bro . E . B . Bloxham occupied the Master ' s chair , there being present Bros . I . Moss , S . VV . ; J . H . Lee , J . W . ; D . Haslett , P . M ., Pre-¦

ceptor ; Ii . P . Luke , Sec ; h . Kraus , S . D , Kelly , J . D . ; Whitehead , l . G . ; and a numerous assemblage of the brethren . At the close of the lodge business , the W M . took the opportunity of expressing to Bro . C . J . Jones the very high appreciation of the lodge of the eminent services he had rendered in his capacity of Secretary lor so long a period , and added that it gave him extreme pleasure to pnsent

Bro . Jones with a very handsome silver-mounted "Tantalus" spirit-stand , which had been subscribed for by a number of the brethren who knew and respected him . He trusted Bro . Jones would long be spared to serve the Craft as faithfully as he had hitherto done , and that the

indisposition which had necessitated his retirement would only be of a temporary character . Bro . Jones , in reply , expressed his gratitude for the many marks of esteem that had been showered upon him , and for the unexpected and very beautiful gift that had been made to him that evening .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terrace , Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . Major E . Reed , W . M . ; D . F . Gellion , P . M . 1425 and 2319 , S . W . ; T . M . Lamble , J . W . ; G . Read , G . S . B . England , Treas . and Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; G . Weaver ,

i . U . ; A . VV . H . Jones , J . U . ; VV . H . Faircloth , W . M . 2733 , LG . ; H . Campbell , Stwd . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . M . 177 , Dep . Preceptor ; H . Windeatt , P . M . 1793 ; and C Riemann . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . T he lodge was

opened in the Scond and Third Degrees , and resumed as required . The ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Ferguson and Riemann being the candidates respectively . Bro . Gellion was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . After "Heartygood wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usuil weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , there being present Bros . VV Rapley , W . M . ; E . Faux , S . W . ; C . Smith , J . W ., ; J , W . Clarke , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , Sec . j R . W . N : cole , S . D . ; R . P . Upton , J . D . ; J . E . Thomas , l . G . ; E . P .

Woodman , M . Tuck , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; C Kemp , A . Cox , VV . G . Carrington , and A . II . Robertson . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro , Woodman being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Nicole , and the lodge was opened

in the Second Degree . Bro . Kemp answered the questions leading to the Third Degree and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the 'Third Degree and the ceremonv of raising rehearsed , Bro . Kemp , being the candidate . Bro . P aux was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 17 G 7 ) . —A . meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Town Hall Tavern , High-street , Kensington , when there were present : Bros . A . Williams , P . M ., VV . M . ; Lewis Beale , S . W . ; T . T . Gething , J . W . ; George Read , P . M ., G . Std . Br . Eng ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; W . Thwaites , S . D . ; J . J . Rumbal , J . D . ; W . G . Lacy ,

l . G . ; VV . Hillier , VV . M . 2090 ; C Woods , R . Hendy , J . F . Bates , G . A . Murrell , and C . G . Hatt , P . M . The lodge was opened according to ancient custom . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Woods tffered as a candidate for raising , he was therefore examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree ,

and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , inclusive of the Traditional History . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The 2 nd Section of the First Lecture was woiked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Murrell was elected a joining member , and Bro . L . Beale was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Lacy for his services on the removal of the lodge . 'The lodge was then closed .

CITADEL LODGE ( 1 S 97 ) . —The usual meeting was held at the Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst-road , Stoke Newington , on Friday , the iSth inst . Present : Bros . D . J . Witte , W . M . ; J . Abrahams , S . W . ; M . Siegenberg , J . W . ; F . Dunstan , P . M ., Preceptor ; T . I . Bird , P . M ., P . Z .,

P . G . S . B . Middx ., Treas . ; Henry Willsmer , lion . Sec ; Ives , P . M , S . D . ; Jackson , J . D . ; Mason , l . G . ; Robinson , Org . ; VV . B . Robinson , Chap . ; Davison , P . M . ; Piatt , Ditchrnan , Wyatt , Watts , Baxter , Skipper , Cele , and Shipman . I he lodge having becn opened , and the minutes of the

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previous meeting read and confirmed , the ceremony ol initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ditchrnan acting as candidate . Bro . Shipman answered the questions leading to the Second Degree and retired . The Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees and the ceremony of raising rehearsed

, Bro . Piatt acting as candidate . Bro . J . Abrahams was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and a hearty vote of thanks accorded Mr " . VVitte fur his excellent working . Ledge war , then closed . Although this was only the ioth meeting since the formation of the lodge , the promoters have every reason to be highly gratified at the result .

MAIDSTONE .- ROIIINSON LOUGH ( No . 20411 ) . — A meeting was held on Saturday , the 19 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Brewer-street , when there were present Bros . If . F . Whyman , P . M ., W . M . ; L . VV . Stansell , S . W .: T . G . Blake , P . M ., J . W . ; H . F . Whyman , Preceptor ; H . A . Potvine , Sec ; ] . Dyke , I . G . ; J . Gowen , Tyler ; T . VV . Neech , P . M . ; and | . H . Groom , P . M .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree , also in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , when " Hearty good wishes " were tendered by the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK VVILLIAM CHAPTER ( No . 753 ) - —A meeting of this chapter was held on 'Thursday , 17 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Maida-vale , VV ., when there were present : Comps . W . J . Stratton , M . E . Z . and Treas . ; C Coleman , IT . ; A . T . Redfearn , J . ; W . Parsons , S . E . ; R . Milliken , S . N . ; Major E . j . Reed , P . S . ; VV . P . Clark , ist Asst . S . ; VV . Chappie , 2 nd Asst .

S . ; and J . C . Kruse . The chapler was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Kruse personating the candidate . This being an officer ' s night , they turned up well , and Comp . Major Reed was specially thanked for his kindness in attending , and for his excellent work as P . S .

Comp . Coleman , it was understood , would take the M . E . Z ' s . chair at the next meeting . Nothing further offering for the good of R . A . Masonry , the chapter was closed in due form . The chapter is conveniently situated and easy of access , particularly for the W . and N . W . of London , and all companions are fraternally welcomed , both to learn and teach .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meetingof the above was held at the Stirling Castle Hote ) , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the iSth inst ., when there were present : Comps . Pullen , M . E . Z . ; Grummant , H . ; Eckersall , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; Cureton , S . N . ; Dawson , P . S . ; Benedetti , Lewis , Beecroft , Salmon , Phillips , Addington ,

Gill , Lightfoot , Dunn , Elgar , and R . Davis . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Lewis personating the candidate . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comps . Pullen , M . E . Z ., and Eckersall , J ., for the able

manner they rehearsed their respective dulies for the first time . Comp . Grummant , II ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting A conclave of Second Principals was formed , and Comp . C II . Stone , installed Comp . J . Lightfoot into thcchaicuf l ( . "Hearty good wishes" were expressed , and the chanter was closed .

Festival Of The Hants And Isle Of Wight Charitable Institution.

FESTIVAL OF THE HANTS AND ISLE OF WIGHT CHARITABLE INSTITUTION .

The Festival of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution was held at the Masonic Hall , Albion-place , Southampton , on Tuesday , the 15 th instant . Bro . VV ' . W . B . Beach ,

M . P ., Provincial Grand Master , occupied the chair , supported by a large number of brethren , including Bros . Le Feuvre , D . P . G . M . ; Bernard Harfield , P . J . G . W . ; E . Goble , P . G . Sec . ; J . VV . Gieve , P . G . Treas . ; G . F . Lancaster , P . A . G . Sec . ; J . H . Hogge , W . M . 130 ; VV . Bates . W . M . 394 ; Crook , VV .. VI .

1461 ; J . Cole , P . P . G . Reg . ; H . Lashmore , P . P . S . G . D . ; R . R . Linthorne ; G . Cross , P . P . G . S . of W . ; J . Boughton Smith ; E . Ward , W . M . 7 6 ; G . Ward , P . P . G . D . ; Sir Barrington Simeon , J . D . 130 ; R . G . Pither , W . M . 2068 ; li . H . Buck , P . G . D . ; E . Kingman , W . M ., L . Steele , P . M ., E . Brown , P . M ., and A .

J . Blackman , P . M ., of 359 ; E . T . Wise , P . M . 1461 ; and many other brethren . The banquet was served in excellent style by Mr . Sharp , of Above Bar , and during and after the repast a quartette band played selections , which included two violin solos by Mr . li . Jones .

The Royal toasts having been duly honoured . The D . P . G . MASTBK , responding to the toast of "The Pro Grand Master and the Officers of Grand Lodge , Present and Past , " said he was very pleased to find that they were at last holding a meeting of their Provincial Educational and Benevolent Institution .

He would k not , however , trench upon the remarks which Bro . Lancaster would , no doubt , presently make , but , speaking of the Masonic work dune in England generally , he might tell them that List year . £ 24 , 000 was raised for the Boys' School ; over , £ 20 , 000 for the Girls' School ; and over , £ 20 , 000 for the " Old

People . " To this ^ 65 , 000 raised for the central Charities , had to be added the sum of over ^ 9000 distributed by the Board of Benevolence , so that there was actually raised and distributed about . £ 75 , 000 totally independent of Provincial Associations like the one of which the Festival was being held that day- He hoped their

Provincial Institution would not , as had been the case during the last three years , be allowed to drop to some extent out of notice , and that they would in futme meet annually and , as it were , " keep up the steam , " in meeting the claims of those on whose behalf application was made for help .