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ported by the following brethren , viz . Bros . VV . C Johnson , the talented Preceptor ; G . C . Banks , S . W . ; N . Cornock , l . W . ; R . Allison , S . D . ; VV . VV . Westley , J . D . ; Dickson , the able Secretary , acting as I . G . ; D . McDiermaid , Treas . ; V . F . Mathias kindly acting as candidate . 1 he Second assisted
Section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Westley , by Bro . Allison and the brethren . Bro . Banks , the S . W ., was unanimously elected as VV . M . for the ensuing week and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed . A cordial welcome awaits any brethren desirous to join this excellent and efficient lodge of instruction .
WESTBOURNE LODGE ( No . 733 ) . — A meeting was held on Friday , the iSth inst ., at Lord's Hotel , St . John ' s Wood . Present Bros . R . Knight , W . M . ; B . Kershaw , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Strachan , J . VV . ; J . Long , P . M ., Preceptor ; B . Kershaw , Treas . ; J . VV . Curtis , S . D ., acting Sec ; A . C . Bawling , J . D . j J . McCullagh , I . G . ; and Whittingham . and the First
Lodge was opened in the First Degree , Section worked by the Preceptor , the Second Section by the VV . M ., and the Third Section by the Preceptor . Opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Whittingham answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree . Closed in the Second Degree . Ballot was next taken for Charitable Association , proving in favour of Bro . Curtis . Lodge was then closed in the usual manner .
NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1 G 95 ) . —At the meeting on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at Hornsey Wood Tavern , there were present Bros . Ciller , W . M . ; Gush , Preceptor ; Hall , S . W . ; Mercer , J . VV . ; Berry , Sec ; Moon , S . D . ; Oldis , I . G . ; Hubbard , Derry , Knights , Fenner , and Gribbell . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third
Degrees . The First Section of the Third Lecture was worked by Bro . Gush , after which the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Second and Third Sections of the Third Lecture were then worked by Bro . Fenner . 'The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bros . Hubbard and Derry were then elected members , and Bro . Berry elected as VV . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed . ¦
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 LThe weekly meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road . Present : Bros . Sims , VV . M . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Eidmans , S . W , ; Spencer , J . VV . ; Paton , Sec ; Clarke , Sutton , Baker , Treacher , Evans , Lane , Rowlands , Thomson , Mattock , Landfield , Edgley , Mackie ,
Hampton , and Marsh . 'The minutes of last lodge meeting were read and confirmed , and the questions leading to the Second Degree were answered by Bro . Rowlands . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Rowlands acting as candidate . The questions leading to the Third Degree were answered by Bro . Thomson . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremonv of raisin ? rehearsed , Bro . Thomson acting as
candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . G . Mattock , P . M . 1441 ; H , Landfield , P . M . 13431 R . E . Lane , 1558 ; and J . Hampton , 145 , were elected joining members . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Eidmans was elected Master for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and received the good wishes of the brethren . Nothing further offering for the good of Masonry , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom , the Preceptor giving the long closing address .
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PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . —The quarterly convocation of the above chapter , one of the most influential , if not the strongest in the province of Kent , took place on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the High School for Boys , Brook Hill , and notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather was well attended . Comp . Capt . E . Swcnv . M . E . Z ., presided , with Comps . H . Mason as
H ., and R . Edmonds , as J . Among the other companions present were Comps . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; E . Denton , P . S ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; VV . B . Lloyd , P . Z . ; H . 1 . Butter , P . Z ., Scribe E ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; VV . Rees . Scribe N . ; J . H . Roberts , 1 st Asst . S . ; G . Letton , 2 nd Asst . S . ; A . Penfold , P . Z ., Treas ., P . P . G . 1 st Asst . S . Kent : D . Campbell , Saunders , G . Frost , D . Capon , T . R .
Richardson , R . J . Cook , E . Palmer , G . Spinks , 13 ; C . Jolly ( Freemason ); and others . The minutes having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . Dr . Herbert L . Bernays , 70 G , and also for Bro . W . J . Musto , I 34 g , and proved unanimous . Bro . Bernays being in attendance was exalted to the Supreme ! Degree with the full ritual as followed at this chapter . The election
of Principals and officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , and Comp . Mason was elected as M . E . Z . ; Edmonds , as H . ; VV . Rees , as J . ; E . B . Hobson ( who is at present in Canada , a ' nd who sent a telegram from Montreal wishing the companions a pleasant evening ) , S . N . ; Butter , Scribe E . ; Cook , P . S . ; Penfold , Treas . ; and Lardner , Janitor . The M . E . Z . proposed that a vote of sympathy with her Mniestv the Oueen in her bereavement through the death
of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany should be inscribed on the minutes of the chapter , and in so doing spoke feelingl y of the sorrow they all felt at the loss ot so excellent a Prince and brother . The resolution was carried unanimously . The chapter was then closed in due form . The chapter was hung with crape and the companions were in deep Masonic mourning , and although they partook of supper and refreshments there was no singing , and the toasts were restricted to those of "The Queen" and "The Exaltee . "
HOLLOWAV ' PILLS . —Important for the Delicate . —It is difficult to determine which Is the more trying to the human constitutionthe damp , cold days of autumn and winter , or the keen , dry easterly winds ot spring . Throughout the seasons good health | may he maintained by occasional doses of Holloway ' s Pills , which purify the blood , and act as wholesome stimulants to the skin , stomach , liver , bowels , and kidneys . This celebrated medicine needs but a fair trial to convince the ailing and despondent that it will restore and cheer without danger , pain , or inconvenience . No family should be without a supply of Holloway ' s Pills and Ointment , as a timely recourse to them the first erring fnnctlon may be reclaimed , suffering may be spared , and life saved , —[ ADVT . ]
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BON ACCORD LODGE ( T . I . )—This lodge met on the 17 th inst ., at S . \ , Red Lion-square , when there were present Bros . Ralph Gooding , M . D ., VV . M . ; J . VV . Fuller , S . W . ; J . M . Collins , J . VV . ; M . Davis , Magnus Ohren , P . G . M . O . ; Perry Godfrey , G . Cooper , G . S . D . ; E . B . Florence , F . Binckes , G . Sec ; D . M . Dewar , P . M ., Asst .
G . Sec . ; VV . Glynes , P . M . ; G . C . D'Albiac , P . M . ; VV . M . Bywater , P . M . ; J . Zacharie , P . M . ; T . Vincent , P . M . ; Francis , P . M . ; and Spratling , P . M . Visitors : Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . VV . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , P . G . W . ; F . Davison , Grand 'Treas . ; Levander , Grand Reg . ; Dr . Ramsay , P . G . D . ; Read , P . G . O . ; R . F , Gould , and E . Cox .
The lodge having been opened the VV . M . in a very impressive manner advanced into the Degree Bros . Rev . A . C . Graystone , Lennox Browne , VV . H . Cotton , G . F . Legg , Dr . Alfred Meadows , C VV . Tayleur , and J . Blum . The S . W . announced his intention of serving as Steward
at the Mark Benevolent Festival . On the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Fuller , S . W ., was chosen for the office , and Bro . Magnus Ohren was re-elected Treasurer . All business being ended the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was served and a very pleasant evening spent .
YORK . —York Lodge ( T . I . )—A meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., at which there were present Bros . I . S . Cumberland , P . M ., as W . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; C G . Padel , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , S . W . ; A . T . B . Turner , J . VV . ; F . Smith , M . O . ; G . Simpson , S . O . ; VV . B . Dyson , J . O . ; VV . Lackenby , S . D . ; 11 . C . Pickersgill , J . D . ; G . Lamb , I . G . ; J . A . Banks , Reg . ; and several other brethren .
The lodge having been opened it was announced that the Prov . Grand Master of N . and E . Yorkshire asked admittance . A deputation was formed , and the Prov . Grand Master was introduced and saluted . Ballots were taken for Bros . B . L . Mills , of the Kilwinning Mark Lodge , No . 56 ( S . C ) , and for Bro . W . Brown , of m , as joining members , also for the following candidates : Bros . I .
Blenkin , VV . M . ifiii ; Major McGachen , P . M . 1991 ; b . J . Dalton , 1 G 11 ; and VV . Stephenson , 1 G 11 ; and these brethren were elected . Bros . Blenkin , McGachen , and Stephenson were duly advanced ; after which the election took place of a brother to serve in the Provincial Committee for the reception of the Grand Mark Lodge on the gth May , in York , and this resulted in the selection of the W . M .,
Bro . M . Millington , who was absent through indisposition . Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . G . M . O ., then moved " that this lodge desires to place on record an expression of its heartfelt sorrow at the loss of the late Duke of Albany , Past Grand Master of England , and to convey to her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and to the Duchess of Albany its sincere sympathy in their severe affliction , together with
an assurance ot its heartfelt prayer that the Grand Overseer of the Universe may console and support them in the great trial under which they have been overwhelmed . " This was seconded by Bro . J . S . Cumberland , Grand Steward , and carried . After the close of the lodge the brethren supped together at the Exhibition Hotel , where an excellent supper had been provided by Bro . Churchill .
EXCELSIOR LODGE ( No . 526 ) . —The quarterl y meeting of the above excellent lodge took place on the iSth inst . at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich . Bro . A . Penfold , P . M ., Prov . G . M . O . Kent , in the chair , through the unavoidable absence of Bro . H . Shaw , the W . M . The lodge was in mourning . Among the officers and brethren present were Bros . C . Coupland , P . M .. P . P . G . S . VV . Kent :
1 . Holleyman , S . W ., P . P . G . A . D . C Kent ; Capt . Eugene Sweny , P . M . 44 , P . P . G . J . O . Kent , in the | . VV . ' s chair ; G . Spinks . M . O ., P . P . G . A . D . C . Kent ; E . Palmer , J . O . ; VV . Moulds , Reg . of Mks ., P . P . G . I . G . Kent ; T . Ovenden , S . D ., Prov . G . Stwd . Kent ; G . Kennedy , Sec , P . P . G . A . Stwd . Kent ; J . Parnell , J . D . ; J . Anderson , acting Tyler ; VV . Wray , G . Nichols , i \ I . A . Mclnncry , J . H . Vicars ,
r . fli . 20 s , P . p . u . S . O . Madras ; J . Savage ; C . Jolly , Prov . G . Org . Kent ( Freemason ) , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . Mclnnery was elected a joining member , and Bro . C . Morris , 155 G , a candidate was duly elected , and advanced to the degree of a Mark Master Mason , the working beinc splendidly done not onlv hv the Master , but
by every officer engaged . The election of officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with . Bro . Holleyman was unanimously elected VV . M ., Bro . Coupland , Treas ., and Bro . Lackland , Tyler . Bros . Holleyman and Coupland suitably returned thanks . Bro . Penfold then in eloquent terms referred to the great lossourbclovedQueenhadsustained by the deatho f H . R . H .
the Uuke of Albany , and also to the sorrow felt among all Masons , especiall y Mark Masons , at losing so amiable and talented a brother ; and on his motion , seconded by the Li ' 1 ' *? as resolv ed that an expression of the sorrow of the lodge be recorded on its minutes .
It was then announced that Bro . Weston intended to stand Steward for the Mark Benevolent Fund , and thelodge was closed . The brethren afterwards partook of refreshments at Bro . Capon ' s house , the Earl of Chatham ' s Arms . There was no singing , and only two toasts—those of " The Queen and " The Advanced Brother "—were drunk , and they without honours . ——
PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . — This prosperous lodge held a meeting on the 15 th inst . In consequence of the recent death of Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , P . G . M . M . and a member of No . 238 , the lodge was suitably draped , and the members appeared in Masonic mourning . Among those present were Bros . Sir I . C Palmer , Bart ., P . P . G . M . O . Middlesex and Surrey ; 1 . H . Dodson , S . W ., W . M . elect ; F . Farrington , J . VV . ;
VV . Wigginton , P . G . S . of Works , Sec ; W . E . Farrington , M . O . ; F . H . Clemow , J . O . ; W . H . Saunders , S . D . ; R- Llemow , I . G . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., & c , P . M . ; Richnell , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex and Surrey , P . M . ; and others . " The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bros . W . N . Styles , P . M . 1507 , & c , and R . VV . Walker , 1107 , & c , for advancement , and it proving to be unanimous , the latter brother who was in attendance , was duly advanced to the degree of M . M . M . by the VV . M ., Bro . W . Wigginton , who
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delivered a powerful address upon H . R . H . the late Duke of Albany , and subsequently votes of condolence were unanimously passed to H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany and H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . Bro . J . H . Dodson was then ably installed into the chair of A . by Bro . Wigginton . The officers appointed and invested for the year ensuing are as follows : Bros . F . Farrington , S . W . ; VV . E . Farrington ,
J . W . ; C . Brown , M . O . ; Clemow , S . O . ; Harding , | . 0 .: Richnell , Treas . ; VV . Wigginton , Sec , Reg . of Mks . ; VV . H . Saunders , S . D . ; R . Clemow , J . D . ; Dodd , I . G . ; and Codd , W . S . The other appointments were postponed . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . A few toasts were given and the brethren separated at an early hour .
ALDERSHOT . — Aldershot Military Lodge ( No . 54 ) . —A meeting was held on the 17 th inst . at the Masonic Hall . Present : Bros . Capt . Croisdale , P . G . S . D ., VV . M . ; Stone , J . VV . ; Gee , S . O . ; Harrison , M . O . ; Oliphant , J . O . ; Taylor , S . D . ; Kay , J . D . ; Campbell , I . G . ; Adnett , Org . ; Bendall , Phillips , and others . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed ,
Bros . Thompson , Cope , and Pcrcival , all of 1331 , were balloted for , which proving unanimous , they were presented and advanced by the VV . M ., the ceremony being admirably rendered throughout . Bro . Stone was elected VV . M ., and Bro . Eve , P . G . M . O ., was re-elected Treasurer . The outgoing W . M ., Bro . Capt . Croisdale , P . G . S . D ., was unanimously awarded a Past Master ' s jewel for the valuable
services he had rendered to the lodge , and as a token of the esteem and regard in which he was held by the brethren . This lodge has made good progress during the past year , and the great success is due in a large measure to the outgoing VV . M ., who has proposed and advanced 12 candidates during the year , all of whom are well known in Masonic circles , and striving both by study and practice to acquire
a thorough knowledge of the ritual . The pedestals , tools , Sic ., were draped in suitable mourning , the brethren also appearing in mourning , on account of the loss the Order had sustained by the death of H . R . H . Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany . Great sympathy was felt by all present at the sad bereavement the Queen , the
Duchess of Albany , and the other members of the Royal Family had sustained in the sudden and much to be lamented death of our R . W . brother , and the lodge proceedings were conducted in a manner to accord with the melancholy and mournful event . There was no banquet on this occasion .
WIGAN . —Rose and Thistle Lodge ( No . 158 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on the oth inst ., and was well attended . Amongst the numerous Mark Masons present were Bros . Wm . Dean , VV . M ., P . G . S . O . ; Thomas Milner , S . W . ; H . T . Byrom , J . VV . ; A . 11 . Crossby , Sec ; VV . Johnson , M . O . ; R . B . Seddon , S . O . ; J . Browne , J . O . ; J .
Wilson , I . G . ; W . A . Byrom , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . of Mks . ; G . L . Campbell , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; J . D . Murray , I . P . M ., G . Std . Br . ; Knowlcs , Seddon , and W . Patterson , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . T . Morris , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Horrocks , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Lawrence , VV . M . 313 , P . G . S . W . ; A . Hall , 313 ; T . lackson . 313 ; L . Eccles , 313 ; J . F . Roberts , P . M .,
P . P . G . S . D . ; Joseph Jenaway , VV . M . C 5 ; John Hayes , P . M . G , P . P . G . J . D . ; John Williams , P . M . G 5 , P . P . G . S . O . ; J . C Spurr , 05 ; Joseph Garner , S . D . 143 ; and J . C Robinson , 65 ( Freemason ) . After the usual routine business , Bro . J . D . Murray , G . Std . Br ., at the request of the VV . M ., took the chair , and in a very effective and impressive manner installed
Bro . Thomas Milner as VV . M . for the ensuing year , the W . M . afterwards investing the following brethren as his officers : Bros . II . Byrom , S . W . ; A . II . Crossley , J . W . ; T . Wilson , Treas . ; VV . Johnson , Sec . ; G . L . Campbell , D . C ; R . B . Seddon , M . O . ; | no . Marsden , S . O . ; J . Browne , J . O . j VV . H . Horrocks , S . D . ; Wilson , J . D . ; VV . Holt , l . G . ; R . Knowlcs and R . Lcyland , Stwds . ; and
VV . Patterson , lyler . The Installing Master delivered an address to each officer upon being invested . After the balance sheet , which was very satisfactory , had been passed , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . Bro . Campbell , P . M ., in proposing the " Installing Master , " alluded to the very efficient manner in which Bro .
Murray had performed the ceremony , and the services he had rendered to Mark Masonry in the province . Bro . Murray having suitably replied , the " Visitors " were next toasted . Bros . Jenaway , Hayes , Roberts , Morris , and Horrocks responded briefly , as time passed for an early departure to towns at a distance , visitors having come from Bolton , Chorley , Southport , and Liverpool , all of whom were much pleased with the working of the lodge and the reception they had received .
MALTON . —Fitzwilham Lodge ( No . 277 ) . — The annual festival was celebrated at Freemasons' Hall , on the Sth inst ., when the installation of Bro . VV . Constable , the VV . M . elect , took place according to ancient custom . The ceremony of installation was impressively performed b y V . W . Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . G . M . O ., and the VV . M . then invested his officers as follows : VV . Bro . S . Chadwick , I . P . M ., P . P . G . J . O . ; John Hudson , S . W . ; J . VV . Marshall , P . P . G . O ., J . VV . ; A . VV . Walker , M . O .:
J . B . Nicholls , P . G . S . B ., S . O . ; T . M . Goldie , J . O . ; Rev . VV . G . Chilman , P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; A . VV . Walker , Treas . ; James Buckle , Sec ; VV . Heckley , Reg . of Mks . ; VV . J . Marshall , Org . ; Geo . Fitchett . D . C ; R . I . Smithson , S . D . ; M . F . VV . Williamson , J . D . ; VV . R . Metcalfe , I . G . ; E . K . Spiegelhalter and T . C . Clough , Stewards . At the conclusion of the lodge business a grand banquet
was served up at Bro . Fitchett ' s , the Talbot Hotel , the repast being of the usual first rate description for which the house is noted . The newly-installed VV . M . presided , and was supported by a good number of officers and brethren as well as by several distinguished visitors . After the banquet the usual toast list was gone through , and a
most agreeable evening was spent . The visiting brethren included Bros . C F . Matier , Grand Master ' s Lodge , G . W ., P . P . D . G . M . of Lancashire , & c . ; Chas . Lane , 319 , Grand Master ' s Lodge , P . M . 39 , and P . G . D . of England ; T . B . Whytehead , of York , P . G . M . O . ; M . Lackenby , S . D . York Lodge , T . l . j and Edwin Greenwood , 95 , Scarborough .
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ported by the following brethren , viz . Bros . VV . C Johnson , the talented Preceptor ; G . C . Banks , S . W . ; N . Cornock , l . W . ; R . Allison , S . D . ; VV . VV . Westley , J . D . ; Dickson , the able Secretary , acting as I . G . ; D . McDiermaid , Treas . ; V . F . Mathias kindly acting as candidate . 1 he Second assisted
Section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Westley , by Bro . Allison and the brethren . Bro . Banks , the S . W ., was unanimously elected as VV . M . for the ensuing week and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed . A cordial welcome awaits any brethren desirous to join this excellent and efficient lodge of instruction .
WESTBOURNE LODGE ( No . 733 ) . — A meeting was held on Friday , the iSth inst ., at Lord's Hotel , St . John ' s Wood . Present Bros . R . Knight , W . M . ; B . Kershaw , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Strachan , J . VV . ; J . Long , P . M ., Preceptor ; B . Kershaw , Treas . ; J . VV . Curtis , S . D ., acting Sec ; A . C . Bawling , J . D . j J . McCullagh , I . G . ; and Whittingham . and the First
Lodge was opened in the First Degree , Section worked by the Preceptor , the Second Section by the VV . M ., and the Third Section by the Preceptor . Opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Whittingham answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree . Closed in the Second Degree . Ballot was next taken for Charitable Association , proving in favour of Bro . Curtis . Lodge was then closed in the usual manner .
NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 1 G 95 ) . —At the meeting on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at Hornsey Wood Tavern , there were present Bros . Ciller , W . M . ; Gush , Preceptor ; Hall , S . W . ; Mercer , J . VV . ; Berry , Sec ; Moon , S . D . ; Oldis , I . G . ; Hubbard , Derry , Knights , Fenner , and Gribbell . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third
Degrees . The First Section of the Third Lecture was worked by Bro . Gush , after which the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Second and Third Sections of the Third Lecture were then worked by Bro . Fenner . 'The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bros . Hubbard and Derry were then elected members , and Bro . Berry elected as VV . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed . ¦
EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 LThe weekly meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road . Present : Bros . Sims , VV . M . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Eidmans , S . W , ; Spencer , J . VV . ; Paton , Sec ; Clarke , Sutton , Baker , Treacher , Evans , Lane , Rowlands , Thomson , Mattock , Landfield , Edgley , Mackie ,
Hampton , and Marsh . 'The minutes of last lodge meeting were read and confirmed , and the questions leading to the Second Degree were answered by Bro . Rowlands . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Rowlands acting as candidate . The questions leading to the Third Degree were answered by Bro . Thomson . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremonv of raisin ? rehearsed , Bro . Thomson acting as
candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . G . Mattock , P . M . 1441 ; H , Landfield , P . M . 13431 R . E . Lane , 1558 ; and J . Hampton , 145 , were elected joining members . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Eidmans was elected Master for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and received the good wishes of the brethren . Nothing further offering for the good of Masonry , the lodge was closed according to ancient custom , the Preceptor giving the long closing address .
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PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . —The quarterly convocation of the above chapter , one of the most influential , if not the strongest in the province of Kent , took place on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the High School for Boys , Brook Hill , and notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather was well attended . Comp . Capt . E . Swcnv . M . E . Z ., presided , with Comps . H . Mason as
H ., and R . Edmonds , as J . Among the other companions present were Comps . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; E . Denton , P . S ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; VV . B . Lloyd , P . Z . ; H . 1 . Butter , P . Z ., Scribe E ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; VV . Rees . Scribe N . ; J . H . Roberts , 1 st Asst . S . ; G . Letton , 2 nd Asst . S . ; A . Penfold , P . Z ., Treas ., P . P . G . 1 st Asst . S . Kent : D . Campbell , Saunders , G . Frost , D . Capon , T . R .
Richardson , R . J . Cook , E . Palmer , G . Spinks , 13 ; C . Jolly ( Freemason ); and others . The minutes having been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . Dr . Herbert L . Bernays , 70 G , and also for Bro . W . J . Musto , I 34 g , and proved unanimous . Bro . Bernays being in attendance was exalted to the Supreme ! Degree with the full ritual as followed at this chapter . The election
of Principals and officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , and Comp . Mason was elected as M . E . Z . ; Edmonds , as H . ; VV . Rees , as J . ; E . B . Hobson ( who is at present in Canada , a ' nd who sent a telegram from Montreal wishing the companions a pleasant evening ) , S . N . ; Butter , Scribe E . ; Cook , P . S . ; Penfold , Treas . ; and Lardner , Janitor . The M . E . Z . proposed that a vote of sympathy with her Mniestv the Oueen in her bereavement through the death
of H . R . H . the Duke of Albany should be inscribed on the minutes of the chapter , and in so doing spoke feelingl y of the sorrow they all felt at the loss ot so excellent a Prince and brother . The resolution was carried unanimously . The chapter was then closed in due form . The chapter was hung with crape and the companions were in deep Masonic mourning , and although they partook of supper and refreshments there was no singing , and the toasts were restricted to those of "The Queen" and "The Exaltee . "
HOLLOWAV ' PILLS . —Important for the Delicate . —It is difficult to determine which Is the more trying to the human constitutionthe damp , cold days of autumn and winter , or the keen , dry easterly winds ot spring . Throughout the seasons good health | may he maintained by occasional doses of Holloway ' s Pills , which purify the blood , and act as wholesome stimulants to the skin , stomach , liver , bowels , and kidneys . This celebrated medicine needs but a fair trial to convince the ailing and despondent that it will restore and cheer without danger , pain , or inconvenience . No family should be without a supply of Holloway ' s Pills and Ointment , as a timely recourse to them the first erring fnnctlon may be reclaimed , suffering may be spared , and life saved , —[ ADVT . ]
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BON ACCORD LODGE ( T . I . )—This lodge met on the 17 th inst ., at S . \ , Red Lion-square , when there were present Bros . Ralph Gooding , M . D ., VV . M . ; J . VV . Fuller , S . W . ; J . M . Collins , J . VV . ; M . Davis , Magnus Ohren , P . G . M . O . ; Perry Godfrey , G . Cooper , G . S . D . ; E . B . Florence , F . Binckes , G . Sec ; D . M . Dewar , P . M ., Asst .
G . Sec . ; VV . Glynes , P . M . ; G . C . D'Albiac , P . M . ; VV . M . Bywater , P . M . ; J . Zacharie , P . M . ; T . Vincent , P . M . ; Francis , P . M . ; and Spratling , P . M . Visitors : Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . VV . ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , P . G . W . ; F . Davison , Grand 'Treas . ; Levander , Grand Reg . ; Dr . Ramsay , P . G . D . ; Read , P . G . O . ; R . F , Gould , and E . Cox .
The lodge having been opened the VV . M . in a very impressive manner advanced into the Degree Bros . Rev . A . C . Graystone , Lennox Browne , VV . H . Cotton , G . F . Legg , Dr . Alfred Meadows , C VV . Tayleur , and J . Blum . The S . W . announced his intention of serving as Steward
at the Mark Benevolent Festival . On the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Fuller , S . W ., was chosen for the office , and Bro . Magnus Ohren was re-elected Treasurer . All business being ended the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent banquet was served and a very pleasant evening spent .
YORK . —York Lodge ( T . I . )—A meeting of this lodge was held on the 15 th inst ., at which there were present Bros . I . S . Cumberland , P . M ., as W . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; C G . Padel , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , S . W . ; A . T . B . Turner , J . VV . ; F . Smith , M . O . ; G . Simpson , S . O . ; VV . B . Dyson , J . O . ; VV . Lackenby , S . D . ; 11 . C . Pickersgill , J . D . ; G . Lamb , I . G . ; J . A . Banks , Reg . ; and several other brethren .
The lodge having been opened it was announced that the Prov . Grand Master of N . and E . Yorkshire asked admittance . A deputation was formed , and the Prov . Grand Master was introduced and saluted . Ballots were taken for Bros . B . L . Mills , of the Kilwinning Mark Lodge , No . 56 ( S . C ) , and for Bro . W . Brown , of m , as joining members , also for the following candidates : Bros . I .
Blenkin , VV . M . ifiii ; Major McGachen , P . M . 1991 ; b . J . Dalton , 1 G 11 ; and VV . Stephenson , 1 G 11 ; and these brethren were elected . Bros . Blenkin , McGachen , and Stephenson were duly advanced ; after which the election took place of a brother to serve in the Provincial Committee for the reception of the Grand Mark Lodge on the gth May , in York , and this resulted in the selection of the W . M .,
Bro . M . Millington , who was absent through indisposition . Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . G . M . O ., then moved " that this lodge desires to place on record an expression of its heartfelt sorrow at the loss of the late Duke of Albany , Past Grand Master of England , and to convey to her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and to the Duchess of Albany its sincere sympathy in their severe affliction , together with
an assurance ot its heartfelt prayer that the Grand Overseer of the Universe may console and support them in the great trial under which they have been overwhelmed . " This was seconded by Bro . J . S . Cumberland , Grand Steward , and carried . After the close of the lodge the brethren supped together at the Exhibition Hotel , where an excellent supper had been provided by Bro . Churchill .
EXCELSIOR LODGE ( No . 526 ) . —The quarterl y meeting of the above excellent lodge took place on the iSth inst . at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich . Bro . A . Penfold , P . M ., Prov . G . M . O . Kent , in the chair , through the unavoidable absence of Bro . H . Shaw , the W . M . The lodge was in mourning . Among the officers and brethren present were Bros . C . Coupland , P . M .. P . P . G . S . VV . Kent :
1 . Holleyman , S . W ., P . P . G . A . D . C Kent ; Capt . Eugene Sweny , P . M . 44 , P . P . G . J . O . Kent , in the | . VV . ' s chair ; G . Spinks . M . O ., P . P . G . A . D . C . Kent ; E . Palmer , J . O . ; VV . Moulds , Reg . of Mks ., P . P . G . I . G . Kent ; T . Ovenden , S . D ., Prov . G . Stwd . Kent ; G . Kennedy , Sec , P . P . G . A . Stwd . Kent ; J . Parnell , J . D . ; J . Anderson , acting Tyler ; VV . Wray , G . Nichols , i \ I . A . Mclnncry , J . H . Vicars ,
r . fli . 20 s , P . p . u . S . O . Madras ; J . Savage ; C . Jolly , Prov . G . Org . Kent ( Freemason ) , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . Mclnnery was elected a joining member , and Bro . C . Morris , 155 G , a candidate was duly elected , and advanced to the degree of a Mark Master Mason , the working beinc splendidly done not onlv hv the Master , but
by every officer engaged . The election of officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with . Bro . Holleyman was unanimously elected VV . M ., Bro . Coupland , Treas ., and Bro . Lackland , Tyler . Bros . Holleyman and Coupland suitably returned thanks . Bro . Penfold then in eloquent terms referred to the great lossourbclovedQueenhadsustained by the deatho f H . R . H .
the Uuke of Albany , and also to the sorrow felt among all Masons , especiall y Mark Masons , at losing so amiable and talented a brother ; and on his motion , seconded by the Li ' 1 ' *? as resolv ed that an expression of the sorrow of the lodge be recorded on its minutes .
It was then announced that Bro . Weston intended to stand Steward for the Mark Benevolent Fund , and thelodge was closed . The brethren afterwards partook of refreshments at Bro . Capon ' s house , the Earl of Chatham ' s Arms . There was no singing , and only two toasts—those of " The Queen and " The Advanced Brother "—were drunk , and they without honours . ——
PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . — This prosperous lodge held a meeting on the 15 th inst . In consequence of the recent death of Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , P . G . M . M . and a member of No . 238 , the lodge was suitably draped , and the members appeared in Masonic mourning . Among those present were Bros . Sir I . C Palmer , Bart ., P . P . G . M . O . Middlesex and Surrey ; 1 . H . Dodson , S . W ., W . M . elect ; F . Farrington , J . VV . ;
VV . Wigginton , P . G . S . of Works , Sec ; W . E . Farrington , M . O . ; F . H . Clemow , J . O . ; W . H . Saunders , S . D . ; R- Llemow , I . G . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., & c , P . M . ; Richnell , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex and Surrey , P . M . ; and others . " The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken upon behalf of Bros . W . N . Styles , P . M . 1507 , & c , and R . VV . Walker , 1107 , & c , for advancement , and it proving to be unanimous , the latter brother who was in attendance , was duly advanced to the degree of M . M . M . by the VV . M ., Bro . W . Wigginton , who
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delivered a powerful address upon H . R . H . the late Duke of Albany , and subsequently votes of condolence were unanimously passed to H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany and H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . Bro . J . H . Dodson was then ably installed into the chair of A . by Bro . Wigginton . The officers appointed and invested for the year ensuing are as follows : Bros . F . Farrington , S . W . ; VV . E . Farrington ,
J . W . ; C . Brown , M . O . ; Clemow , S . O . ; Harding , | . 0 .: Richnell , Treas . ; VV . Wigginton , Sec , Reg . of Mks . ; VV . H . Saunders , S . D . ; R . Clemow , J . D . ; Dodd , I . G . ; and Codd , W . S . The other appointments were postponed . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . A few toasts were given and the brethren separated at an early hour .
ALDERSHOT . — Aldershot Military Lodge ( No . 54 ) . —A meeting was held on the 17 th inst . at the Masonic Hall . Present : Bros . Capt . Croisdale , P . G . S . D ., VV . M . ; Stone , J . VV . ; Gee , S . O . ; Harrison , M . O . ; Oliphant , J . O . ; Taylor , S . D . ; Kay , J . D . ; Campbell , I . G . ; Adnett , Org . ; Bendall , Phillips , and others . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed ,
Bros . Thompson , Cope , and Pcrcival , all of 1331 , were balloted for , which proving unanimous , they were presented and advanced by the VV . M ., the ceremony being admirably rendered throughout . Bro . Stone was elected VV . M ., and Bro . Eve , P . G . M . O ., was re-elected Treasurer . The outgoing W . M ., Bro . Capt . Croisdale , P . G . S . D ., was unanimously awarded a Past Master ' s jewel for the valuable
services he had rendered to the lodge , and as a token of the esteem and regard in which he was held by the brethren . This lodge has made good progress during the past year , and the great success is due in a large measure to the outgoing VV . M ., who has proposed and advanced 12 candidates during the year , all of whom are well known in Masonic circles , and striving both by study and practice to acquire
a thorough knowledge of the ritual . The pedestals , tools , Sic ., were draped in suitable mourning , the brethren also appearing in mourning , on account of the loss the Order had sustained by the death of H . R . H . Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany . Great sympathy was felt by all present at the sad bereavement the Queen , the
Duchess of Albany , and the other members of the Royal Family had sustained in the sudden and much to be lamented death of our R . W . brother , and the lodge proceedings were conducted in a manner to accord with the melancholy and mournful event . There was no banquet on this occasion .
WIGAN . —Rose and Thistle Lodge ( No . 158 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on the oth inst ., and was well attended . Amongst the numerous Mark Masons present were Bros . Wm . Dean , VV . M ., P . G . S . O . ; Thomas Milner , S . W . ; H . T . Byrom , J . VV . ; A . 11 . Crossby , Sec ; VV . Johnson , M . O . ; R . B . Seddon , S . O . ; J . Browne , J . O . ; J .
Wilson , I . G . ; W . A . Byrom , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . of Mks . ; G . L . Campbell , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; J . D . Murray , I . P . M ., G . Std . Br . ; Knowlcs , Seddon , and W . Patterson , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . T . Morris , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Horrocks , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Lawrence , VV . M . 313 , P . G . S . W . ; A . Hall , 313 ; T . lackson . 313 ; L . Eccles , 313 ; J . F . Roberts , P . M .,
P . P . G . S . D . ; Joseph Jenaway , VV . M . C 5 ; John Hayes , P . M . G , P . P . G . J . D . ; John Williams , P . M . G 5 , P . P . G . S . O . ; J . C Spurr , 05 ; Joseph Garner , S . D . 143 ; and J . C Robinson , 65 ( Freemason ) . After the usual routine business , Bro . J . D . Murray , G . Std . Br ., at the request of the VV . M ., took the chair , and in a very effective and impressive manner installed
Bro . Thomas Milner as VV . M . for the ensuing year , the W . M . afterwards investing the following brethren as his officers : Bros . II . Byrom , S . W . ; A . II . Crossley , J . W . ; T . Wilson , Treas . ; VV . Johnson , Sec . ; G . L . Campbell , D . C ; R . B . Seddon , M . O . ; | no . Marsden , S . O . ; J . Browne , J . O . j VV . H . Horrocks , S . D . ; Wilson , J . D . ; VV . Holt , l . G . ; R . Knowlcs and R . Lcyland , Stwds . ; and
VV . Patterson , lyler . The Installing Master delivered an address to each officer upon being invested . After the balance sheet , which was very satisfactory , had been passed , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and responded to . Bro . Campbell , P . M ., in proposing the " Installing Master , " alluded to the very efficient manner in which Bro .
Murray had performed the ceremony , and the services he had rendered to Mark Masonry in the province . Bro . Murray having suitably replied , the " Visitors " were next toasted . Bros . Jenaway , Hayes , Roberts , Morris , and Horrocks responded briefly , as time passed for an early departure to towns at a distance , visitors having come from Bolton , Chorley , Southport , and Liverpool , all of whom were much pleased with the working of the lodge and the reception they had received .
MALTON . —Fitzwilham Lodge ( No . 277 ) . — The annual festival was celebrated at Freemasons' Hall , on the Sth inst ., when the installation of Bro . VV . Constable , the VV . M . elect , took place according to ancient custom . The ceremony of installation was impressively performed b y V . W . Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . G . M . O ., and the VV . M . then invested his officers as follows : VV . Bro . S . Chadwick , I . P . M ., P . P . G . J . O . ; John Hudson , S . W . ; J . VV . Marshall , P . P . G . O ., J . VV . ; A . VV . Walker , M . O .:
J . B . Nicholls , P . G . S . B ., S . O . ; T . M . Goldie , J . O . ; Rev . VV . G . Chilman , P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; A . VV . Walker , Treas . ; James Buckle , Sec ; VV . Heckley , Reg . of Mks . ; VV . J . Marshall , Org . ; Geo . Fitchett . D . C ; R . I . Smithson , S . D . ; M . F . VV . Williamson , J . D . ; VV . R . Metcalfe , I . G . ; E . K . Spiegelhalter and T . C . Clough , Stewards . At the conclusion of the lodge business a grand banquet
was served up at Bro . Fitchett ' s , the Talbot Hotel , the repast being of the usual first rate description for which the house is noted . The newly-installed VV . M . presided , and was supported by a good number of officers and brethren as well as by several distinguished visitors . After the banquet the usual toast list was gone through , and a
most agreeable evening was spent . The visiting brethren included Bros . C F . Matier , Grand Master ' s Lodge , G . W ., P . P . D . G . M . of Lancashire , & c . ; Chas . Lane , 319 , Grand Master ' s Lodge , P . M . 39 , and P . G . D . of England ; T . B . Whytehead , of York , P . G . M . O . ; M . Lackenby , S . D . York Lodge , T . l . j and Edwin Greenwood , 95 , Scarborough .