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INSTRUCTION .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) — A meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Alasonic Hall , Cambenvell New-road , S . E ., on the 19 th inst ., and was well attended . Bro . James Stevens , P . AL and Preceptor , opened the lodge , the officers being Bros . C H . Wiltshire ; S . VV . ; J . Style , J . W . ; H . A . Wiltshire , S . D . ; JN . BateJ . D . ; C . H . Phillips , I . G . ; James Terry ,

. , P . AL , Sec ; and F . Thurston , P . M ., Treas . There were also present Bros . B . Fullwood , P . AL ; H . M . Williams , R . VV . Pooler , and others . The lodge having been opened in the Second Degree , Bro Thurston as candidate proved F . C . proficency , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by the W . AL and officers in a most effective and impressive manner , the

traditional history being fully given , and Bro . Bate subsequently delivered the charge in AI . AL Degree Lodge was resumed to the First Degree and called off for " entry drill" and called on . Having been again raised the lodge was closed down in due order . Bro . Richard Poore was nominated by

the Preceptor as W . AL for the ensuing week , the officers to retain their present positions . Bro . Thurston announced his intention to serve as Steward at the ensuing Festival of Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and acknowledged a liberal support by brethren . The Iodge was then closed in due from .

ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE ( No 15 S 5 ) . —On Monday , the 15 th inst ., a very large gathering of the members of this flourishing Iodge and their friends assembled at the lodge room at the Railway Hotel , Highstreet , Putney , to hear Bro . James Terry , P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hants , P . P . G . J . W . Herts , P . AL 22 S , 127 S , and 1366 Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent

Insti-, tution , work the ceremonies of consecration and installation . The room was quite full , there being as we understand over So brethren present . Amongst the more prominent members of the lodge present were Bros . Frederick Walters , P . P . G . D . Aliddx ., P . AL 73 , S 71 , 1309 , & c ; William Carter , P . AL and Treas . I _ : lohn Walker . P . M . 27 ; John Noble , P . AI .

and Secretary 975 ; J- G . Carter , P . M . 1044 ; Fuhr , P . AL 120 S ; Henry Hammond , P . M . 121 G ; Jesse Coliings , P . AL 15 S 5 , Preceptor of the lodge ; J . VV . Robinson , P . AI . 15 S 5 ; f . W . Barker , P . M . 17 G 7 ; Edward Ayling , VV . M . 97 s ; } . J . Holland , W . M . 1044 ; John Featherstone , J . W . ifisfi , Treasurer of the lodge ; J . VV . Radford , S . VV . 1420 ; Oliver , 17 G 7 ; and Goldring , 975 and 1216 ,

Secretary of the lodge . . Amongst the numerous visitors were Eros . Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . AL 93 , 1326 , and 1423 ; Capt . A . Nicols , W . AL 1974 , P . Dist . G . Supt . Works Punjab ; J . Skirving , P . AL 87 ; W . Stewart , P . AL and Secretary 141 ; Thomas Alarkland , VV . M . 144 ; J . Alorrison , P . AL 14 S ; J . R . Vine , P . M . 173 ; J . King , P . M . 362 ; T . Cross , P . M . 1194 ; T . E . Hardy , P . M . 1420 ; and VV . P .

Webb , P . M . 15 S 1 . After opening the lodge in due form , the ceremony of consecration was fully rehearsed in a most careful and impressive manner by Bro . Terry , who was followed throughout by the large gathering with marked and earnest attention . The musical parts were well sustained , Bro . Oliver presiding at the harmonium . At its conclusion Bro . Edward Ayling , W . AL of 975 , was duly installed by Bro . Terry in the chair of K . S ., in a manner eliciting the warmest

admiration . . . Bro . Ayling having appointed and invested his officers , Bro . Terry gave the ancient charges to the W . AL , the Wardens , and the brethren , and the ceremony of installation was brought to a conclusion . A grant of Five Guineas was made out of the lodge funds to the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , and by

order of the lodge placed on the list of Bro . Featherstone , who goes up as Steward to the forthcoming festival as representative of the Wolsey Lodge , No . 1656 , of which he is J . W . .... , About a dozen brethren ( including Bro . Terry ) joined the lodge as ordinary members . A vote of thanks was passed by acclamation to Bro

Terry , who in responding thereto disclaimed any credit for discharging in a perfect manner the duties he had undertaken , holding as he did that no brother ought to attempt any ceremony that he did not feel in himself he was capable of carrying out to the letter , enlarging upon the subject to the evident profit and p leasure of his hearers . T he lodire was then closed amidst the hearty

congratulations of the assembly at the delightful and highly instructive evening which had been passed , and the meeting stood adjourned until the next Monday evening at eight o ' clock . We have been requested to state that the Iodge meets every Alonday evening throughout the year—except Bank Holidays—at eight o ' clock , and that the third anniversary supper will take place on the third Alonday in February .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting of this Lodge was held on the 24 th inst . at the Black Horse Tavern , York-street , Buckingham-gate . There were present Bros . L . Nathan , iVV . AL ; ( . Gibson S . VV . ; A . Hayes , J . W . ; F . G . Wray , Preceptor ; T . VV . Harris , Treas . ; George Alasson , Sec ; Coughlan , S . D . ; Davison ; J . D . ; B . Nathan , I . G . ; Stamp , T . H . Smith , Steven , E .

Nathan , Brindley , and Morse . _ Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last meeting confirmed . Bro . E . Nathan answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was then opened in the Second Degree and Bro . Nathan duly passed . Bro . Brindley answered the

questions leading to the Third Degree and was entrusted , and the lodge having been opened up , duly raised . After the election of Bro . Gibson as W . AL for next meeting the lodge was closed in harmony . The Wray Masonic Charitable Association in connection with this lodge of instruction has since its formation ( October 1 SS 1 ) , forwarded to the Charities 125 guineas .

WALMER . —Lord Warden Lodge ( No . 10 9 6 ) . A meeting of the above lodge was held on Monday , the - > - > nd inst at the lodge room , when there were present Bros . John Shepherd , W . M ; J . W . Court , S . VV . ; R . Duval , J . W . ; G . Band , S . D . ; James Dow , J . D . ; Geo . Beale , l . G . ; and E . Kirby , P . AL , Preceptor . The lodge was opened in the First Degree and the minutes of the last regular meeting read and unanimously

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confirmed . Lodge was oj ) ened in the Second Degree and next in the Third Degree , and afterwards closed in the Third and Second Degrees respectively . It was proposed by Bro . Kirby , P . AL , seconded by Bro . G . Band , that Bro . J . VV . Court be thc VV . AI . for the ensuing week . Nothing further being offered for the good of Freemasonry in general or of this lodge in particular , it was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love .

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WANDERERS CHAPTER ( No . 1604 ) . —The members of this chapter assembled at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Tuesday evening , the 16 th inst . Comps . C Smith , AI . E . Z . ; Geo . Boulton , H . ; and W . Vincent . J ., having opened the chapter , the minutes of the preceding convocation , were read and passed . The ballot was then taken for Bros . Edward Kensington , 1 S 53 ; Geo .

Alusson , Thos . VV . Harris , and 1 «\ William Ogg , all of the Wanderers Lodge , lt was in each case favourable . The candidates who presented themselves were Bros . Brindley ( who had passed the ordeal of the ballot at the previous convocation ) , George Alusson , and F . VV . Ogg . After the usual examination had been made , the brethren named were duly admitted to the Degree . The elections of Principals

and officers for the ensuing year were afterwards proceeded with , the voting in each instance being unanimous . The following appointments were made : Comps . George Boulton , M . E . Z . ; William Vincent , H . ; F . Wray , [ . ; C . Fuller , Treas . ; VV . H . Baker , S . E . ; Griffiths , S . M . ; J . Gibson , P . S . ; Butterworth , ist Asst . ; Edmund Scale ,

2 nd Asst . ; and J . Lackland , Janitor . Comps . Jones and Dallison were chosen for the Audit Committee . After several complimentary remarks had been made upon the manner in which Comp . Smith had discharged the duties of each of the chairs , a jewel was voted to him in recognition of his services to the chapter . Other matters having received attention the chapter was closed .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , College , on Friday , the 12 'h inst . Present : Comps . George Dalrymple , AI . E . Z ., P . G . S . Br . ; Edward Clarke , H . ; F . Hodgson , J . |; J . T . Ray , S . E . ; J . S . Braithwaite , S . N . ; J . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., as P . S . ; VV . Sandwith , P . Z ., P . P . G . A . S ., and

George Sparrow , Asst . Sojs . ; J . M . Salisbury , Janitor , P . G . J . ; AL Golightly , Steward ; T . Atkinson , P . Z ., P . G . ist Asst . S . ; Edward Tyson , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ; VV . B . Cowman , B . Grey , R . Thomas , James Batt , VV . C . Johns , Rev . Stuart Hall , S . Blinkhorn , J . VVood , VV . F . Hunter , S . J . Newman , and others . The minutes were read and confirmed , and a ballot taken for two candidates , Bros . Gowan and Aloore , both of

whom were accepted and exalted to the Sublime Degree . The hearty co-operation of the P . Z ' s ., with the present officers , makes the working of this chapter to be well maintained . After the proposition of one brother for exaltation the chapter was closed in peace and due form , and the companions adjourned for a short time , when the loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured .

LITTLEBOROUGH .-Chapter of Benevolence ( No . 226 ) . —The members of this chapter assembled at the Red Lion Hotel on VVednesday , the 10 th inst . ; there were present Comps . C R . VV . Beswicke Royds , Prov . Grand H . ; VV . Eastwood , Z . ; T . E . Heap , H . ; Jas . Blacka , P . Z ., P . G . ist Asst . Soj ., S . E . ; John Ashworth , P . Z .,

P . S . ; W . S . Schofield , P . Z .: J . R . Blacka , P . Z . ; J . B . Priestley , Geo . Wilson , and R . Wilde , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . 645 , 13 S 7 , P . P . G . ist Asst . Soj ., and VV . Davis , P . Z . 54-The chapter was opened at four p . m ., and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed the ballot ] was taken for Bros . P . P . Johnson and Robt . Nuttall , both of the Benevolence Lodge , and being

declared favourable they were exilted into the Supreme Degree of the Holy Royal Arch by Comp . J . H . Sillitoe . A telegram was received from the H . elect stating his inability to be present . Comp . T . E . Heap , Z . elect , and Comp . George Wilson , J . elect , were presented to Comp . Sillitoe for installation , and were by him inducted into their respective chairs . The following officers were also invested

by Comp . Sillitoe , viz .: Comps . Eastwood , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Blacka , P . Z ., S . N . ; J . Ashworth , P . Z ., P . S . ; P . Johnson and R . Nuttall , Asst . Soj . ; R . Whitworth , Treasurer ; and R . Wilde , Janitor . At the close of thc ceremony a vote of thanks was cordially proposed and passed to Comp . Sillitoe for the valuable services he had rendered , and a strong desire was expressed b y all present that he should on some early occasion pay them another

visit . The chapter was duly closed , and the companions adjourned for refreshment .

NORWICH . —Cabbell Chapter ( No . 807 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Alasonic Club , No . 23 , St . Giles-street , on the nth inst ., when there were present Comps . A . J . Berry , P . G . Std . Br ., Z . ; J . B . Bridgman , '/ .. elect , P . G . Stwd ., H . ; George Green , P . G . Stwd ., ( . ; S . N . Berry , P . G . Org ., P . Z . ; Edwin Baldwin , P . ' Z . 213 , P . G . S . E ., S . E . ; T . J . Mackley , S . N . ;

Thomas Campling , acting P . S . ; Henry Rosling , ist A . S . ; Henry Thonless , 2 nd A . S . ; G . Baxter , Z . 213 , P . G . S . N ., Treas . ; J . VV . Browne ( Freemason ) , Org . ; VV . Murrell , Janitor ; John Hotblack , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; Henry G . Barwell , P . Z . 52 , P . G . J . ; George Berry , J . J . Hunt , VV . F . Stratford , James Hobrough , I ' . C Bailey , A . King , Joseph Stanley , sen ., and VV . N . Cooper . Among the visitors were

Comps . G . B . Kennett , Z ., J . C Chittock , H ., and James Dunsford , P . Z ., P . G . D . of C , 52 ; James E . H . Watson , H ., P . G . Stwd ., G . VV . G . Barnard , S . E ., and C W . Bacon , 213 ; and F . C Atkinson . The chapter having been opened the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of installing the Principals then proceeded , Comp . A . I .

Berry , the retiring / ., installing the First Principal ; Comp . Bridgman , the present AI . E . Z ., installing Comp . Geo . Green as Second Principal ; and Comp . Green installing Comp . T . J . Alackley as Third Principal . The companions were then admitted . The report of the Audit Committee was then received and adopted , b y which it appeared that at this time lastyearthechapterwasindebted for an entire new set of

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lurniture and regalia . 1 his had now been entirely cleared owing to the kindness of companions of the chapter and of presents and subscriptions . The chapter are be be congratulated on their success . Some further desultory business having taken place and " Hearty good wishes " given by the visiting brethren , the chapter was closed in ancient and

solemn form , Comp . S . W . Berry rendering the charge in beautiful style . At the invitation of Comp . Bridgman , AI . E . Z ., the companions adjourned to a most recherche supper provided by Comp , Wilkin , the Steward of the Club , and at the coclusion thereof the usual loyal and Royal Arch Alasonic toasts were given and duly acknowledged .

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Mark Masonry .

MACDONALD LODGE ( No . 104 ) . — The January meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday last at the Guildhall Tavern , when there were present Bros N . J . Basnett , W . AL ; George Yaxley , S . VV . ; J . K . Pitt , AI . O . ; VV . Johnson , S . O . ; Thomas VV . Simons , J . O . G . Ward Verry , P . AL , Sec ; M . Alildred , J . D . ; Fernand Davies , D . C ; W . H . Bale , Stwd . ; Josiah Alainwaring . LG . ;

Wm . P . Collins , P . M . ; R . L . Meyer , W . Lake , Alex . Allan , Donald M . Dewar , W . B . Scott , VV . C . Hale , and L . G . Reinhardt , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . Thos . Poore , P . G . I . G . ; and H . Alasssey , P . M . 22 ( Freemason ) . Notice of motion was given on behalf of Bro . Berridge , P . M ., Treas ., to alter the day of meeting of the lodge from the third

Saturday to the third Alonday in the month . The brethren afterwards dined together . The W . AL in the course of the evening referred to the feeling of regret which had been expressed in the lodge at the absence through illness of Bro . Alfred Williams , P . AL and Bro . Alildred was desired to convey this expression to Bro . Williams from the lodge and the brethren individually .

SHEERNESS-ON-SEA . —Adams Lodge ( No . 6 ) . —The members of this lodge met at the Britannia Hotel on Tuesday , the gth inst ., to assist at the installation of Bro . Henry Alfred Johnson , the W . AL elect . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . AL J . Sullivan , in due and ancient form , when it was announced that the Provincial Grand Alark Alaster of Kent , Bro . thc Rev . T .

Robinson , was about to visit the lodge , and on his entrance he was received with the usual honours on such an occasion , The members present were Bros . AL J . Sullivan , W . AL , P . P . G . ALS . C ; A . Spears , P . AL , P . P . G . Al . S . VV ., Past G . J . D . ; J . Bagshaw . P . AL , P . P . G . A 1 . A . Sec ; E . J . Penney , P . M ., P . P . G . M . J . W . ; H . A . Johnson , S . W ., P . P . G . AI . I . of VV . ; G . T . Green , J . W ., P . P . G . M . Org .

W . F . Carpenter , J . O ., P . P . G . M . S . B . ; R . J . E . Brown , M . O ., P . P . G . ALA . D . C ; R . H . Plattin , S . D ., P . P . G . AL S . B . ; E . E . Bcek , J . D ., P . P . G . ALS . ; S . Zammit , Past G . AL 1 . G . ; and AL Pierson , I . G . Among the visitors , in addition to the Provincial Grand Alaster , were Bros . H . Black , W . AL Gg , and C Coleman , Keystone Lodge , Valletta , Malta .

Bro . J . Bagsnaw presented Bro . H . A . Johnson , the W . AL elect , to the presiding officer , Bro . A . Spears , who acted as Installing Master , and in his usual able and impressive manner performed the beautiful ceremony . the Worshipful Alaster then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . Al . J . Sullivan , LP . AL ; G . 1 " . Green , S . W . ; R . J . E . Brown , J . W . ; T . IL Smith , M . O . ( by proxy ); VV . T . Carpenter , S . O . ; R . H . Plattin , J . O . ; A . Spears , Treas . ; J . Bagshaw , Sec ; Al . Pierson , S . D . ;

C b . Bcek , J . D . ; E . J . Penney , D . C ; Spiro Zammit , I . G . ; and J . Akhurst , Tyler . Alter the ceremony the Worshipful Alaster proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . A . Spears for the able manner in which he had perfonned the installation ceremony , and that the same be recorded in the minutes , which was seconded and carried unanimously . Bro . A . Spears thanked the brethren in a few appropriate remarks , and on behalf of himself and the brethren of the

lodge expressed the pleasure it afforded them to see the Provincial Grand Alaster present , which they deemed a great honour to the lodge . The Prov . Grand Alaster then addressed the brethren on the principles of Alark Masonry , and expressed his pleasure at meeting the brethren of Adams Alark Lodge . No . 6 .

and after "Hearty good wishes" from Grand and Provincial Grand Lodges , also from Gg , Chatham , the lodge was closed in due and ancient form . The brethren then sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Airs Green of the above hotel , which received their approbation , and after passing a pleasant evening the brethren separated .

NEWBURY . —Porchester Lodge ( No . 27 ) . — The installation of the Senior Warden of this lodge , Bro . F . H . Lyon , M . D ., as W . AI . for the ensuing year took place on Friday , the 19 th inst ., the ceremany being ably and impressively performed by Bro . J . T . Pulley , P . AL , the energetic Prov . Grand Secretary ( Bucks and Oxon . ) The W . M . appointed and invested his officers for the

ensuing year as follows : Bros . G . J . Cosburn , S . W .: E . Head , J . W . ; E . P . Plenty , AI . O . ; S . Knight , S . O . ; M . Palmer , J . O . ; E . Head , Treas . ; F . H . Alarychurch , Sec . ; G . Boyer , Reg ., AL ; VV . Graham , S . D . ; C Chapman , J . Bance , D . C ; S . G . Hunt , Steward ; and J . Hattatt , I . GAfter the lodge business thc brethren partook of a banquet at the Jack Hotel , and the customary toasts were honoured .

TWICKENHAM . — Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Albany Hotel , on the 17 th inst . Among those present were Bros . Sanders , W . AL ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B .. S . W ., VV . AI . elect ; R . Thrupp , P . G . Overseer , acting J . VV . ; W . W . Taylor , P . P . G . D . Middx . and Surrey , I . P . AI . and Treas . ; W . HammondP . G . S . Sec ; BriggsSDE .

, , , .. ; Hopwood , P . P . G . S . of Wks . Middx . and Surrey , P . M ., & c . ; James Stevens , P . G . O . ( hon . member ); and Harrison , Tyler . Bro . John Hammond , P . G . O . Middx . and Surrey , W . AL Era , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and connrmed

, Bro . t . C . Walls was duly presented and ably installed into the chair of A . by W . Bro . Stevens . The oflicers invested were Bros . Fisher , S . VV . ( by deputy ) ^ ! ' , ; - ^ - Pilier » M ' ° - ' 'ffS ' - ° -i Frampton ! J . O . ; VV . Taylor , Treas . ; VV . Hammond , Sec . ; Sanders , I . P . AI . ; and J . Harrison , Tyler . The other appointments were postponed .