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closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent supper , provided by Comp . Pow , the proprietor , after which t | , e M . E . Z . gave the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts in a capable manner , which were as loyally received . The M . E . Z . proposed "The Pro G . Z . and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and remarked that ver y recently they had witnessed their excellent working at

the consecration of the chapter . Comp . Hook , P . Z ., next gave the toast of " The M . E . Z . " in terms well worthy of the recipient , at the same time commenting on the admirable manner in which he had carried out his duties that evening , and be felt confident the chapter would be a great success . As in the lodge , so it would be in the chapter ,

reflecting the highest credit . His kind and genial manner endeared him to all who came in contact with him , and he wished him long life , health , and happiness . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . In reply , the M E . Z . said he was exceedingly grateful and touched by the remarks which had fallen from the [ ather of the lodge and a founder of the chapter , as he was

one of his boys . He felt somewhat nervous for the first time ashehadhad thehonours thrust on so recently , and likewise as he was still suffering from a severe accident . He hoped the next time he should be enabled to work more perfectly , which it was his intention to do as long as he felt he had the kind sympathy and assistance from the companions . He tendered his hearty and grateful thanks . The M . E . Z . next gave the toast of " H . and J ., " stating

that as the office was three in one , and the Principals could not be divided , in presenting that toast he was obliged to include himself . For the time he should not include himself , but he presented the toast knowing that it would be received with acclamation . His colleagues had given their lectures that evening in such an admirable manner , which reflected the highest credit upon them . Not wanting for a word , and being the first time they had ever rehearsed it in chapter , it was truly excellent .

Comp . E . Gauntlett , in reply , stated , as one of this corporate body , his resolve was todo his best , and as the M . E . Z . had performed his duties , so he hoped to succeed him in the same manner . _ He would endeavour to improve upon it next convocation . He heartily thanked all for their kind

expressions . Comp . John Lightfoot , j ., in reply said that , as an atom of the one great head , his desire was to further the interest of the Selwyn Chapter . He hoped to emulate the Second Principal in his working . He wis delighted to support such colleagues , and wished the M . E . Z . every success in his year of office .

The toast of " The Exaltees " was admirably put by the M . E . Z ., and responded to by Comps . L . Eagle , E . Eagle , J . E . Burkmar , H . Hayward , and Dr . Thomas , the latter of whom , in a very highly intellectual speech , thanked the companions for such a hearty reception , and the AI . E . Z . for investing him with a collar . The sublimity of the ritual had made a lasting impression upon him , and was

beyond his power of expression . The toast of "The Visitors" was ably given by the M . E . Z ., and most appropriately responded to by Comps . Vincent and Grummant , acknowledging the terms of praise most cordially .

The toast of "The Officers" was given most commendably and responded to by all pledging to do their utmost for the chapter . The Janitor's toast closed a most enjoyable evening . Some capital harmony was given by Comps . Hook , Vincent , Hobbs , Lightfoot , Alford , and Stone . Comp . J . Evans was the able accompanist .

SHIPLEY . Moravia Chapter ( No . 3 S 7 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 9 th iiist ., at the Masonic Rooms , Saltaire Institute , when Comp . Jeremiah L . Atherton , P . Z . Goo , P . P . G . H ., M . E . Z ., was supported by Comps . John Tillotson , H . ; Chas . W . Ciman , J . ; Wm . Oddy , P . Z ., S . E . ; T . Norfolk , Z . Goo , asS . N . ; G . R . Macgregor , P . S . ; Dr . R . Bates , ist A . S . ; R . Knight , 2 nd A . S . ; John Hey , P . Z . ; John T . Last ,

u . L . ; J . A . Godwin , and VValter Sheer . The minutes of the regular convocation held in September last were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for uros . Joseph Dawson and Louis Arensberg , both of 3 S 7 , « 'hn were duly elected , and exalted to the Supreme Degree oiKoyal Arch Masonry by Comp . J . L . Atherton , P . P . G . H ., M . E . Z ., and who subsequently delivered the mystical

lecluic in his usual able manner . The scroll was taken for the oflicers for the ensuing year , who were elected as follows : Comps . John Tillotson , M . E . Z . ; C . VV . Curran , H . ; G . R . Macgregor , J . ; Wm . Oddy , P . Z ., S . E . ; John Hey , ¦ •' / .., Treas . ; Dr . Richd . Bates , S . N . ; John A . Godwin , J- S ' . ; John Thornton , ist A . S . ; Jas . B . Fearnley , : "il A . S . ; and W . Slicer , Janitor . A telegram was received from Comp . W . C Lupton , AI . E . Z . 074 ,

convejmg" Hearty good wishes" to the First Principal . A pologies were tendered for the unavailable absence of Several companions , and the chapter was closed . After refreshment the usual loyal and Masonic toasts "ere duly honoured . Comp . Atherton , P . P . G . U ., M . E . Z ., proposed the toast

j" I he Newly-Exalted Companions , " which was acknow' ™ t ; ed in suitable terms by Comps . Dawson and Arensberg . 'he toast of "Our Visitors" was warmly received by 'he companions , and suitably responded to by Comp . Thos . •Wolk , M . E . Z . Goo , who expressed the phasure it had a " » rded him to visit the chapter , and to be permitted to lss 'st in any capacity in the work of the chapter .

WESTON-SUPER-MA RE . Inkerman Chapter ( No . 1222 ) . — The 'ynual meeting of the above chapter was held at the lyasonic Hall , on Alonday , the 24 th ult ., when Comp . II . ( , ; farington was installed as AI . E . Z . ; Comp . F . VV . S . u 'cl < stecd , P . Z ., as II . ; and Comp . S . Sellick , as J . The

'lemony of installation was admirably and ^ . npressivtly •" •'¦ formed , in the presence of a large assembly of the . "' "panions and many visitors , by the Grand Supcrintcn-| , ° , ' of the Province of Somerset , Comp . R , C Else , ( . - Std . Br . Eng ., assisted by Comp . Col . Long , Prov . , !! " >« . ill ., and Comp E . White , Prov . Grand J . The ¦ "lowing received their collars of ollice : Comps . E . E . K * " * . P . Z ., as S . E . ; W . H . Webb , S . N . ; VV . E . "rc-tt , P . Z ., as Treas . ; J . P . Capell , as P . S . ; Brown , " A . S ., and Thomas , 2 nd A . S . ; F . Blackmore , as

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D . C . ; E . G . Lalonde , as Org . ; and E . G . Huntley , as Steward . The companions afterwards dined at the Masonic Hall , the dinner being provided by Comp . Huntley of the Priory Restaurant . This chapter holds its meetings on the fourth Monday in January , April , July , and October .

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Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the nth instant , at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . VV . Hinds , VV . AI . ; C C . Stafford , S . W . ; E . Clark , J . W . ; J . Sims , Preceptor , D . S . Long , Sec ; VV . Hide , S . D . ; R . Reid , J . D . ; C Roger , I . G . ; and H . J . F . Williams . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . 1 . F . Williams acting as

candidate . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Secretary , and the 2 nd under the direction of the Preceptor . The W . Al . having risen , Bro . Stafford , the S . W . of the evening , was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously that a vote of thanks be tendered to the W . M . for his efficient services as W . M . in the lodge of instruction for the first time , the same to be entered on the minutes . Lodge was then closed .

SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( No . 115 S ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the Sir Sidney Smith , Chester-street , Kennington-road , S . E . Present : Bros . Wright , VV . AI . ; Beecroft , S . W . ; Knibb , J . W . ; Wise , Preceptor and Treasurer ; Wooll , Secretary ; Knight , S . D . ; Ashdown , J . D . ; Green , I . G . ; Ball , P . M . ; Scott , Richards , AIoss , Whitney , and Bate . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Richards answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Richards personating the candidate . Bro . Wise , Preceptor , worked the ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture . The lodge was closed in

the Third and Second Degrees . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The VV . AI . rose for the second time , and Bro . Wise , Preceptor , announced that the officers were appointed for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time and the Secretary announced that the Fifteen Sections would be worked "on Thursday , the gth prox . All Alasonic business being ended the lodge was closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Hotel , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Alonday , the 21 st inst ., when there were present Bros . Hill , W . M . j Chabot , S . VV . ; Barr , J . W . ; F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor ; C H . Stone , Sec . ; Rice S . D . ; Telling , J . D . ; Pack , I . G . ; Snell , Shelvey , Reichcnheim , Hope , Dean , Newall , Hooper , Reilly , Targett , Bate , Lord , Niblett , Head , and

Sly . The minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Niblett offered himself as candidate to be raised , answered the usual questions , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Niblett raised in

due form . The lodge was called off and on . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The 2 nd Section was worked by Bro . Hilton , assisted by Bro . Rice . I he lodge was closed in the First Degree . Bro . Chabot , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Alonday , the 21 st inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop's-road , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Bros . Major E . J . Reed , VV . M . ; L . J . Powell , b . W . ; VV . R . Hutton , J . W . ; VV . J . Ferguson , P . M . 177 , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Read , P . AI . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 154 J , Sec . ; H . Barnett , S . D . ; A . L . Butters , l . D . ; A . tidy , I . G . ;

G . Gosshawk , Tyler ; C . Coleman , VV . AI . 1425 ; G . Hill , P . M . S 71 ; L . J . Powell , P . M . 753 ; and J . C . Conway . The lodge was opened in due lorm , and the minutes ol the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hill being the candidate . After the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , the same brother being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . L . J . Powell answered the

questions of the 4 th Section of the rlist Lecture , put by Bro . G . Read , the Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to theSecond Degree , and the 4 th Section of the Second Lecture was worked by Bro . Hill , assisted by Bro . Read . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . A communication was read from the Chiswick Lodge . Next lodge meeting on the 2 Sth being officers' night , Bro . L . J . Powell was elected W . M . for that meeting—officers to be in rotation . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . D . M . Forbes , VV . M . ; G . T . Chretien , S . W . ; R . VV . Nicole , J . W . ; J . Petch , P . P . G . S . B . Herts , Treas . ; C Al . Coxon , Sec . ; G . T . Peall , S . D . ; R . P . Upton , J . D . ; H . J . Kimbell , sen ., I . G . ; J . Duncan , D . C Ritchie , H . B . Harding , Lewis , J . J . Sandeman , T . B . Smojthy , R .

Loonies , J . Al , Scarlett , P . P . G . W . Essex ; and Milton Smith . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Lewis being the candidate . Bro . Lewis then answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and retired . The VV . M .

vacated the chair in favour ol Bro . Loonies , when the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was then rehearsed , Bro . Ritchie being the candidate . Bro . Forbes again took the chair , and the lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bros . Lewis and Sandeman were elected members of the lodge . Bro . Chretien was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the

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officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was accorded to the W . AI ., and ordered to be entered on the minutes , for his services in the chair for the first time . , The lodge was then closed . COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usua weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on Thursday , the 27 th inst ., when there

were present Bros . R . Sandland , W . AI . ; A . Winkler , S . W . ; J . Rowe , J . W . ; G . H . Foan , Asst . Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . ; J . H . Keen , acting as Sec ; W . Hoggins , S . D . ; G . C . Bond , J . D . ; C Rotter , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; A . Dukas , C . Morrell , W . Dennis , and J . Sheer . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Sheer having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . J . Wise having offered himself a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , and having answered the usual questions leading to that Degree , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of a M . M .

the lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . G . C Bond , S . D ., was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction . 'The dues were collected . On rising for the second time , Bro . A . Winkler was unanimously elected W . AI . for the ensuing week , who appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the goad of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 17 C 7 ) . —A meeting washeld on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . H . G . Danby , W . M . 1056 , W . AI . ; Joseph Cox , S . W . ; C . G . Hatt . J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . AI ., & c , Deputy Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; VV . B . Neville , S . D . ; Lewis Beales , J . D . ; J . J . Rumbal , I . G . ;

J . R . Hubbard , P . AI ., & c , ; H . Guntrip , and John Davies , P . AI . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a brother offered himself as ^ a candidate for passing , he was therefore examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro .

Guntrip offered himself as a candidate for raising , and , having been proved , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and that ceremony rehearsed . Ihe lodge was resumed to the First Dagree . Bro . Cox was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The balancesheet and Auditor ' s report were read , received , and adopted . The lodge was then closed .

ST . AA 1 BROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . Joseph Cox , W . M . ; C . G . Hatt , S . W . ; Philip Howard , J . W . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . AI ., Sec ; C . C . Barber , S . D . ; J . R . Hubbard , P . M ., & c , J . D . ; W . Fayers , I . G . ; and others .

'The lodge having been duly opened , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The ceremony of passing was also rehearsed . 'The 1 st Section of the Second Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Hatt was elected W . AI . for the next meeting . The ceremony of installation will be rehearsed in this lodge of instruction on Alonday , the 2 Sth inst ., Bro . J . Collings acting as Installing Alaster .

SELWYN LODGE ( No . 1901 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the nth inst ., at the Alontpelier Hotel , Choumert-road , Peckham , when there were present Bros . Pointon , W . AI . ; Adams , S . VV . ; Evans , J . W . ; Wimble , Sec . ; Alford , Asst . Sec . ; Sercombe , S . D . ; Lawson , l . D . ; Frampton , I . G . j Morgan , Org . ; Anderson , P . AI . ; Channon , P . M . ; Lightfoot , Pore , Parker .

Elhnger , Alarkillie , Maybaum , Scammell , Gay , Lee , Rogers , Aitken , Hobbs , Davis , Mackley , Thomas , and Fisher . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Lee being candidate . Bro .

Alarkillie answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The W . M . vacated the chair in Savour of Bro . Lig ' nttoot . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Alarkillie being candidate . Bro . Pointon resumed the chair , and Bro . Alford worked the ist Section ot the Lecture . Bros . Parker , Ellinger , and Markillie were elected joining members . The lodge was then closed .

CHI 5 WICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ; . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 19 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , W ., when there were present Bros . Waldon , W . M . ; Baxter , S . W . ; Bright , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . AI ., Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . AI ., Treas . ; M . Spiegel , P . AI ., Sec ; Hyde , S . D . ; Cummings , P . M ., J . D . ; Powell ,

I . G . ; Craggs , P . AI . ; Brown , P . M . ; Hillier , R . J . Williams , Pinchbeck , Clark , and Kirkhim . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Pinchbeck being the candidate . The VV . AI . vacated ths chair in favour of Bro . Hillier , and Bro . Waldon , beingja candidate for passing ,

was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was duly rehearsed . Ihe lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . AI . rose for the first and second times . Bro . Baxter was elected VV . M . for the next regular meeting , next week being the Fifteen Sections' working . The lodge was then closed .

HARLESDEN . —ST . J ' LODGL ( No . 1 G 7 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the Court House . Present : Bros . VV . II . Armfield , W . M . j W . C . Tebbit , S . VV . ; J . Rawle , ) . W . ; VV . Hillier , Preceptor ; Arthur Junes , Sec ; T . ) . Mercer , S . D . ; F . S . Priest , J . D . ; J . B . Thompson , I . G . ; A . W . Lan ; , P . M . ; Ginder

, llussey , Platord , and Rose . 1 he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Lane , P . AI ., having offered himself as the candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , after which the lodge was called off and on . Bro . Armfield vacated the VV . M . ' s chair in iivour of Uro . Mcxer , and Bro . Lane , P . M ., assumed