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and correctly rendered by the W . M . and his Officers , to whom too much praise cannot be awarded for their success ful endeavour to maintain the prestige of the lodge , and keep it equal to former years . Bro . Sleede explained the tracing-board in a faultless manner which well merited the warm applause of the brethren . The lodge was then closed to the first decree , when it was proposed , seconded ,

and unanimously agreed , that five guineas be given out of the funds of the lodge , in aid of the distressed widows and orphans of the fishermen who were lost in the late gale . Hearty good wishes were expressed fol the welfare of the lodj _ e by ihe distinguished visitors and brethren . After which it was closed in due form and the brethren retired to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic

toasts were given and duly responded to , including the W . M . ' s of the two Scarborough Lodges , 200 and 1218 , to both of whom high tributes were justly paid for their many excellent qualities , the exertions they had used in bringing their lodges t . > their present prosperous coudidition , and in having so harmoniously , aud ably assisted , in the getting up of successful Jlasonic demonstrations

for the benefit id the Masonic Charities . The W . M . s both returned thanks in a very able manner , both stated that what i hey hsid done was with a willing heart , and that they sincerely In ped their successors would do likewise , of which they had no fear . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very agreeable meeting to a clo > e . IPSWICH . —St . Luke ' s Lodge No . 225 . —A special lodge

was held on the 4 th inst ., to raise Bro . Griffith and pass Bro . Kdwards . There were present Bros . C . Davy , P . M ., as W M . ; J . W . Rnbb , S . W ; J . Turner , P . M ., as J W . ; A . Ba ' ber . Sec ; T . Pre : tice , I . G . ; and Ryer . Tyler ; P . M . ' s J . Whitehead A . It- Taylor , W . T . Westgate , aud S . B . King , Bros . Lewis , Faver , Griffith , and Edwards . The loilge was duly opened , and Bio . Edwards was

examined , prepared , and passed to the degree of F . C . and retired , the lodgo was opened in the 2 nd degree , when Bro . Griffith was examined and raised to the sublime degree of M . M . tho ceremonies being performel by Bro . P . M . C . Davy , assisted by P . M . 's Whitehead and Westpate . 'lhe lodge closed in peace with solemn prayer , and the brethren a j-aimed to refreshment .

On Nov . Kith the regular monthly meeting took place . Present Bros P . Whitehead , W . M . ; J . W . Hobb , S . W . ; F . Tinner . P . M .. as J . W ; A . Barter , Sec . ; C . By ford , S . D . ; O . Guiding . J D . ; T . Prentice , I . G . ; nnd Syer Tyler ; P . M . 's J . Whitehead C . Davy , Garwood , Westgate , and King ; 15 i— - _» . Jackson , Piatt . Meek . Griffith , It . Dance , Jackson , Honey , Skinner . Lewis , C . W . Godball ,

and others . I . edge opened in 1 st degree , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bros . Dance , Jackson , and Favrewere exiuniu ' d . prepared and passed to the degree ofK ('„ Ihe ceicinonies being conducted by P . M . ' s J . Whitehead . Westgate , and Davy . The next and most impoitant bush ess was the election ofthe W . M . for the ensuing j ear , wher the suffrages of the brethren fell

upon Bin . J W . Kobb ; the present Treasurer and Tyler were re-elected . 'I he lodge closed down in peace , nnd the brethren adjourned for refreshment , the usual l > ynl Ma iniic , and rompliinentaiy toasts being duly given , and honoured . Nov . 17 th . A lodge nf emergency was called by summons , to ballot for , and if accepted to initia ' e Mr G . 1 mice ( having the neighbourhood ) , nnd

Mr . W Ad mis . Master Mariner ( leaving ior sea ) . Present , Bros . P . Whitehead , W . M . ; J . W . Bobb , S . W . ; J . Turner , P . M ., as J . W . ; A . I ' arber , Sec ; C . Byford , S . D . ; Guiding . J . D . ; Prentice , I . G ; Syer . Tyler ; P . M's J Whitehead . Taylor , We-tgate , and Davy ; Bros . Griffith . Dance , Gndoall , Lewis , Talbot , and others Tho ballot being liiinniniou-, Messrs . Dunce and Adams wero duly

lniliat .-. l , the ceremony being ablv performed by P . M J . Whitehead , tbo winking tools explained by P M . Westgate , the charge and lecture on the tracing board by P . M . J . Whitehead . The lodge closed ill peace and the brethren retired for refreshment , and small hours wero reached before all srparat . il I . KiusTi II — John of Gaunt Lodnc , No . 523—Tho

usual li onlhly meeti ' g of this lodge took placo at tho Masonio Hall , on Thursday , tho 18 th inst ., under tho presidency of their excellent W . M ., Bro . Geo . Toller , jun , who most efficiently conducted the ceremonies of the evening . The first busine-s , after tho confirmation ofthe minutes , was to Imllut for fonr gentlemen , proposed at the Inst lodge ns candidales for Freemasonry , viz ., l ' cv .

John Ili . lfr . rd M . A , of Wistow , Bev . William Target Fry , MA ., curate of St . Andrew ' s , Leicester , Mr . Charles Whitaker , of Leicester , colonial merchant , and Mr . F . J . Smith , of . indl . y , fanner , nil of whom were unanimously elected . The first two gentlemen were prevented attending on this occasion , but tho others being present , were severally introduced nial initiated into onr mysteries . On

the conclusion nl ' the ccininmy the lecture on lhe tr . ningboard was delivered by the W . M .. nnd the charge to the candidates b y the D . P . G . M . The lodgo was th > -n opened in the «• cowl and third degrees , when Bro Fletcher , who passed a most satisfactory examination as a Fellow Craft , was regularly raised to the sublime degree of M . M , the impress ! ' o effect of tho solemn ceremony being greatly

euhnui'cd bv a full musical service conducted by Bro . Charles . Tohn-on . on the organ . On the 1 vlge being closed down to the first degree , several matters of business cntne before tie br . thrcn , inter alia , a long discussion took place on a motion by tho Hev Bro . Hnycroft , D . D ., on the expediency of either having the present organ , ( which was pur lia-td by subscription , on tho erection of the hall , ten years ngo . ) put into thorough repair , or of replacing

it by ainoie efficient instrument . This resulted in a committee ben goppoiiited tossrertain the costofefficientlyrepairing the pri'ientorgan Ou the conclusionofthebusiness , tho brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent an hour or two most harmonious nnd pleasantly . The attendance nt lodgo was inriiproUR , and comprised tho following members , Pros . Toller , W . M . ; P . M . ' s Kelly , D . I'd H , and W . M . 279 ; Putt W . B . Smith , Treas . ; and C . Johnsou , Org . ; Buzzard , S . AV . ; Scalthorne J . W . ; Bainea ,

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Sec ; Rev . Dr . Haycroft , S . D . ; Partridge , J . D . ; Atkins and Sargeant . Stewards ; Lewin , I G . ; l \ Spencer , Marr , Richardson , Fletcher ; Dunn and Bemb . idge , Tylers . The visitors comprised Bros . Pettifor , P . M . ; VVeare , P . M . and Treas . ; Miller , Pepg , Ride , Palmer McAllister , and Davisthorpe , of St . John ' s Lodge No . 279 , the most fraternal feeling existing between the members of the two lodges .

LOUGHBOROUGH , LEICKSTHI . — lloxcc and . Charmcood Lodge , No . 1007 . —This once prosperous lodge , after being dormant for two years <; r more , has just resumed woik with , it is hoped , a good prospect of permanent success . A lodge was summoned some weeks ago for the election of W . M . for the ensuing year , whioh resulted in th- election of Bro . Johu Wilson , a Past Warden of the

lodge , and a meeting was summoned for Thursday , the ISth inst ., at the Bull ' s Head Hotel for his installation , & c . There was a good attendance from the Leicester lodges . The chair was taken by Bro . Major Brown , one ofthe P . M . ' s . and P . M . of No . 523 . and P . P G . S . W ., who perf lined the ceremony of installation iu his usual impressive manner , assisted by Bros . Pettifor , P . M . 279 ,

and P . P . G . S W .. and Weaver , P . M . 279 , and P . P . G . S . D . and others . The newly-installed W . M . having appointed and invested his officers , a ballot was taken for two candidates , viz ., Mr . William Grimes Palmer , jun ., surgeon , Loughborough , and Mr . Arthur George Chainberlii . Poor Law Auditor , Leicester , who being unanimously elected , were afterwards duly initiated . On the conclusion ofthe

business , the brethren adjourned to a banquet , under the presidency of tlie newly-installed W . M Guu . iifosn . —Royal Alfred Lodge , Ao . 777 , —A meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held en the 18 t i inst ., at the Angel Hotel , when a large number of brethren mustered . The lodge was duly opened , and two brethren having oroved themselves proficient iu the first degree

were snsequently passed to the rank of Craftsmen . The chief business of the evening , however , was the presentation of a magnificent gold jewel to Bro . J . iNealds . P . M ., iu lecognition of his valuable services as Treasurer , and also iu the capacity of Secietary for a very lengthened period . The jewel itself was of exquisite design and w . rkunmship and gave the gicate .-t satisfae

tion to the members of the lodge , aud we may add that it was manufactured b y Bro . George Kenning , of 3 and 4 . Little Britain , Loudon . This presentation was quite unexpected on the part of the worthy brother who received it , thus rendering it doubly pleasurable . Bro . Nealds expressed his acknowledgments for the handsome

gift in . eeling terms , and said that he accepted it as a proof of tho good will of the brethien . ( applause ) He had endeavoured to do his duty iu a masonic point of vie . v , and rejoiced to find that the Lodge with which he was so intimately associated , was so united , prosperous , and happy . Iho Lodgo was then closed with the usual

solemnities . OAKHAM , RCTI . AN'D . — Vale of Calm on Lodge , No . 1265 . — I his newly-established lodge held its second meeting since its consecration , at the Agricultural Hall , on Wednesday , the 17 th inst . The lodge having been opened ard the minutes of the previous metting read and confirmed , a dispensation was lvad for the initiation

ot Mr . William Hibbit , ot Oakham , baker , as a serving broihr , and the ballot being in his favour , he was afterwards duly initiated . The Rev . li . th . wley , of : tho Pelhani Lodge , No . 939 . ( a native of Oakham , 1 was elected a joining member of this lodge . Bros . Morrisnnd Fisher , were then examined in tl . o fust degree , ami having been approved and entrust d retired , aud the lodge having

been opened in the second degree they were passed ihereto ; after which the D P . G . M ., ( who presided . luring the ceremonies , ) delivered the lecture on tho tracing-board . Some business relating to the by-laws having been transacicd , and several propositions of joining members nnd candidates having been made , the lodge was closed by the W . M ., and the b . ethreu adjournal to the Crown Hotel , for refreshment . Amongst the members present were ,

Bros . Kelly , D . P . G . M . ; Brown , W XL , P ( i . J . W . ; the llevs . W . I . angley , W . M . 1130 , and P . G S . W . ; W . K . Robinson , P . M . 1130 , and P P . G . C ; aud Frederick Orme , Prov . GO , and P . P . G . S W . Herts ; Dr . Ashl ' orth S . W ; Markham , J . W . ; Bennett , Sec ; Kew , S . I ) . ; Hardy , J . D . ; Capt . Bailey , Org , ( wdio performed on the harmonium dining tho ceremonies ) , Ciowson , Monis , Fisher , aud others .

The Royal Arch.

THE ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . Sunderland Strict Jientvolcnee Chapter , No . 67 . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held in he lodgeroom . Bridge Hotel , on 'Miur .-day tho 18 th inst ., at I p . m . M . K Z . oinp . B . Levy , was supported by E D . Davis , P . Z ; W . H . Crookes , P . Z . ; Jas . Hamilton , P . Z . ; J . Doxford , II . ; Kxlt . Comp . Kvans , J . ; Geo . Lord , K . ;

Heron , acting N . j W . Skelton , P Z . ; W . Liddell , nnd Cunningham , Assts ; W . M . Laws , Jan . There were also present Comps Zillman , Humphrey , Austin , Younger , Meir , Allison , Craven S . J . Wade , P . S ., St John ' s ( 8 .. ); Graham , Bell and Douglas , also of St . John ' s ( 80 ) Bro . W . 11 . Dixon who had been balloted for at the last convocation was present , and was exalted . This being the

time for the dec : ion of offices for the ensuing year a ballot was taken , when Comps . ixon was eleitd Z . ; Stainsby , H ; Geo . Lord , J . ; Allison , H . ; Liddell , X . ; Skelton , P . S . ; Laws , Jan . There being no other business , the chapter was closed with tho usual solemn ! ties , after which tho comps . dined and spent u most agreeable evening .

.. LKICKSTF . II . —Chapter of Portitvdt , 279 . —A quarterly convocation of this chapter was held ou Wednesday the 10 th instant , at the Freemasons' Hall , the officers present being the Rev . John Spittal , M . K Z . ; L . A , Clarke , II . ; Pettifor , P Z as J . ; Kelly , P . Z . and P O . K ., Treas , S'retton , li . ; Pari ridge , N . ; Tollf . x P . S ; Buzzard A . S . ; Bembridge , Janitor , and a number of other companions .

The Royal Arch.

The minutes of the last quarte-ly communication and also of a chapter of emergency held last month were read and confirmed . Two candidates were due for exaltation , but neither of them being in attendance there was no further business before the chapter , which was closed in ancient form at an earl y hour . MBI . TOS MOWBRAY . —De Mowbray ChaptcrAlW . —A

convocation of this recentl y formed and flourisling chapter was held at tho George Hotel , on Thursday , the 18 th instant , when the following companions were present : — Hev . W . I . angley , u . A ., M HZ ; Fivd . Pern Newcome , H . ; W . Kelly , P . Z ., 279 and 7 : 9 , P . G II ., J . ; Geo . Brown , E . ; Rev . W . K . Robinson , B A ., N . ; G . M Ashforth , M . D , A . S .: Adcock , Treas . ; Cluster . P . Newcombe , and

several other members A ballot having been taken and three out of five candidates being iu attendance , viz ., Bros . Petty , No . 1130 ; J Clarke Duncombe , No . 466 ; Stamford , aud J . JL Kew , No . 126 i , (_ . akhaui . Tkuv were duly exalted by the M . li . Z , assisted by 10 . Comp . Ke ' . ly , as P . S . in the deeply regretted absence of Comp Douglas ,

M . R . C . S ., through severe illness . Tho M . K . Z . subsequently gave the introduction to the lectures which wero afterwards delivered by Comp . Kelly . On the conclusion of the business the chapter was closed in solemn fi . nn -nd with prayer , and the companions adjourned to refreshment .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

Trswrcn . —The Albeit Victor Lodge of M . Masoni . — This Lodge held a meeting on Monday the 22 nd instant , wliich meeting was well attended by the members . After the preliminary busine-s had been disposed of , Brother George Cresswell , ofthe Prince of Wales Lodge , No 959 , was regularly introduced and advanced . Brother Henry Thon . as , the W . M . elect , was installed into the Chair of Adonirao by Brother C . T . Townsend P . S . G . D .,

and Brother the Rev . It . A . Ganderson , Grand Chap ' ain , who having appointed and invested his Officers congratulated the Lo . lge on its present prosperous sta ' o as shown by the auditors' report , and returned thanks to the brethren for the honour they have di no him iu electing him to the important office . Brother hmra Holmes , Junior Waiden ol the Electric Lodgo of M . M ., No . 39 , was proposed as a joining member .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

Prestonian Cluhfor M . M's . —The usual weekly meeting of this excellent club of Instruction , which is held evniy Tuesday evening at S , at Bro . Hunt ' s Lyceum Tavern , Strand , took place on Tuesday the 23 rd inst . Bro . W . Saegert worked the first . Bro . G . Pyiuui the second , after which Pro . William Watson rehearsed tho ceremony of

Installation in such a masterly manner as to edcit the warmest expressions of approbation from the Brethreu and a unanimous vote of . hanks , after this Bro . CALong went through lhe ceremony of raising in a very impressive style . Taken altogether we are assure I tlnae is no Lodge of Instiuction in the Metropolis , where Officers of of Lodge * Ban acquire more Jlasonic knowledge aud good practice as they c « u at the Prestonian Club .

Orders Of Chivalry.

ORDERS OF CHIVALRY .

RED CROSS OF ROME 6 L CONSTANTINE BntMixo'TAM . —Rote of Sharon Conclave , No . 1 !) .- —An asse nbly of emergency was held nt the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday the 18 th inst . Sir Knight the Bev . W . B Smith , M P . S ., presided , supported by Sir Kut . Thomas Partridge , V . K . tho other officers ofthe conclave , mid a goodly number of Kills . Companions . The conclave was opened in Imperial form and then in tho Priestly

order , when Colonel John Miichen , D . P . G . M ., was duly consecrated It ., und afterwards enthroned ns an boimmi y M . P . S .. The Knts . ou ro entering the conclave saluted hiu as Sovereign of the Order aud Inspector General for Warwickshire , six candidates were in attendance , and the ballot proving unanimous in their favour , they weio admitted , properly prepared , and in-tailed

as Knights of tho Order . At tho conclusion ot tlio work five more brethren were proposed f-. r install . tion the conclave was then closed , and tho Knts . adj . mined to the banquet room and after the usual toasts iiad been proposed and responded to , they separated highly pleased p l-ased with tho success attending this newly . formed conclave , sixteen candidates having been instal . cd since the first meeting iu July last .

Grand Lodge.

GRAND LODGE .

Motion on the Agenda for Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge , Dec 1 st . 18 ( 59 . By Bro . JAMES STEVENS , P . M ., P . Z ., & c . '' 'flint with a view to securing greater uniformity of working and observance of the ' same usuages and customs' throughout the several lodges held under the authority of the Grand Lodge o f England , a

committee of I list Masters be appointed to enquire into the merits of the respective systems of working now in practice , and to report to Grand Lodgo thereon , with such rcccomiiieiiuatious as they may think necessary to prevent deviation from the established mode , snch deviation being according to the Constitution of Freemasonry improper aud not to be justified or countenanced . "

Bno . T . ROBKUTS , Into acting manager of the Theatre Royal Princess ' s , announces his benefit , for the 13 th and 14 th December . It is expected from tlio numerous friends of that well-known ami po | ular Brother , ( being a member of the Lodgo oi Israel , No . 205 ) , that he will have a bumper . 'J ickets can ho had at tlio Box Office , and at Bro . T . Roberts ; address , 95 , New-bond-street .