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questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in thc Second Degree , and- thc ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Daniel Huchesanswered thc questions leading to thc Third Degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in thc Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Cochrane was e ' ected W . M . for next meeting , and the ollicers were ap ointcd in rotation . A vote of thanks was carried to Bro . David Hughes for the very able manner in which he carried out the dnties -i VV . M . for thc first time in this lodge . The lodge was then closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 12 th inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Taylor , VV . M . ; Mason , S . W . j Gibson , P . M ., J . VV . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptorj Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Secj Roberts , S . D . j Coleman , J . D . ; Glover , I . G . j Wade , P . M . ; Green , P . M . j Christian , Wakley , Tu-ner , Abbott , Arnold , sen ., Arnold , junr ., Edwards , Arduino , and Brindley , P . M . . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . then v-cated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Wade , P . M . Bro . Abbott answered the questions

leadi < g to the Third Degree , and retired . Bro . Turner was entrusted . The lodrje was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony ' of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Turner being the candidate . The lodge was then closed d \ vn . This being the nicht for the election of officers , the following were unanimously elected to fill the offices of Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary * : Bros . Boulton , P . M . ; Gibson , P . M . ; and Coughlan , P . M . Bros . Green , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . j and Mason were also elected as members of the Audit Committee . Bro . Mason was also unanimously elected VV . M . for thc ensuing fortnight . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street . Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 20 th inst . Present : Brns . VV . VV . Williams , VV . M . ; VV . G . Coat . S . W . j Gammell , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; A . Williams , Secj H . D . Aslett , S . D .,- D . S . Long , J . D .,-Coombes , LG . ; Craggs , Stwd . ; Dodson , Gomm , Rowling , Worth , Hopkins , and VVood . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Worth offering himself as a candidate for initiation , that ceremony was rehearsed by the W . M ., who afterwards gave the ancient charge and the sel om heard lecture on the tracing board in this Degree in a highly creditable manner . The ist Section of this Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of the VV . M : The brethren then worked thc and Section of this Lecture , the W . M . putting the questions . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and the lodge was closed .

CANTERBURY . —Royal Military Lodge ( No . 1449 ) . —A meet , ing was held on Alonday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Alasonic Temple , 38 , St . Petcr's-street . Present : Bros . R . D . Simms , W . AI . j E . G . Tomblings , S . W . ; A . Abbs , J . W . ; I . Pepper , LP . AL , Chap , j T . H . Blamiers , P . M ., Treas .-, VV . Carter , P . M ., Sec ; E . Cockersell , S . D . ; T . Beckett , J . D . j *) . McClintock , I . G . ; R . Blake , Tyler j E . Beer , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M ; and Woodley . Bro .

Pressley , 1331 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The working tools were explained by each of the brethren in succession . The questions leading to the Third Degree were put by Bro . VV . Carter , P . AL , and the W . AL , Bro . Cockersell . The ist Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Carter , P . M . The charge was given by Bro . AlcClintock to Bro . Woodley . The lodge was then closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

CARNARVON CHAPTER ( No . 1572 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter took place at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Saturday last . Comp . J . E . Hodder , M . E . Z . ; A . T . Pearce , H „ and Z . elect ; and R . E . H . Goffin , J ., and H . elect , were in their respective chairs , and there were also present Comps . I . J . Avery , P . Z . 1255 . P . P . G . Treas . Devon , Treas . ; W . S . Whitaker ,

P . Z ., S . E . ; R . Harvey , S . N . ; J . Russell , P . S . and J , elect ; C . A . Woods , P . Z . ; G . Briggs , P . Z . ; W . Kingwell , J . P . Dickson , M . Goldstein , W . Poole , J . Clarricoats , and the following visitors : Comps . ] . Amos , H . 3 ; W . Fitch , P . Z . 340 ; H . Pearce , St . Cecilia ; W . Cleghorn , H . 1 S 5 ; and G . Kenning , P . Z . and Treas . 192 . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the

previous meeting read and confirmed , the ceremony of installing the Principals elect in their respective chairs was carried out in a most admirable manner b y Comp . W . S . Whitaker , P . Z ., assisted by Comp . C . A . Woods , P . Z ., the whole of the work being done in a manner worthy of the highest commendation . The other officers were then invested with the insignia of their rank , so that the complete

list of officers for this chapter for the new year is as follows : Comps . A . T . Pearce , M . E . Z . ; R . E . H . Goffin , H . ; J . Russell , J . ; J . J . Avery , P . Z ., Treas . ; W . S . Whitaker , P . Z ., S . E . ; R . Harvey , S . N . ; J . P . Dickson , P . Soj . ; M . Goldstein , ist Asst . Soj . ; and VV . Kingwell , 2 nd Asst . Soj . Bro . Heath , D . of C . 1572 , having been balloted for , and accepted , was duly exalted to the Royal Arch Degree , and the Audit Committee having presented their report for the

past year , which , as it was very satisfactory , it is need less to say , was accepted . Chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet room , and afterwards spent an hour or two in honouring the usual toast list , and otherwise making the time pass pleasantly . In the caurse of the proceedings , Comp . Hodder , the retiring Z ., was presented with a very handsome gold P . Z . ' s jewel , in testimony of the valuable services he had rendered generally , and during the past year in particular , to the chair .

WIGAN . —Harmony Chapter ( No . 178 ) . —The usual meeting of the members of this Chapter took place on the ioth inst ., at the Masonic Hal ) , King-street , Wigan , under the presidency of Comps . J . D . Murray , P . G . Treas ., West Lancashire , Z . j T . Milner , H . ; and A . H . Crossley , *) . There were also present Comps . J . Milligan , P . L . ; C . B . Holmes , P . Z ., P . P . G . I . G . ; H . D . Croft , P . Z . ;

J . Preston , P . S . ; J . M . Ashurst , S . E . ; Wm . Dean , Treas . ; 1 . Browne , Thos . Hunter , R . Layland , R . Knowles , R . Affrington . A . Weir , W . Holt , T . P . Simpson , 1 . Lambert , J . Radcliffe , Jno . Wilson , J . Smith , and Wm . Daniels , Comp . Barlow was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and

confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Comps . the Right Hon . the Earl of Crawford , and W . M . Pierce , as joining members , and was unanimous in both cases . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Jas . Brindle , and being in his favour , he was elected to the Degree of a Royal Arch Mason , by the M . E . Z . It was proposed by Comp . Milligan , and seconded by Comp . C . B . Holmes that a sum not exceeding £ 10 be voted from the funds of this

Royal Arch.

Chapter to assist in defraying the expenses incurred in entertaining the Provincial Grand Lodge . The name of a brother having been proposed for exaltation at the next meeting the Chapter was closed , and the company adjourned to the ante-room for supper . After which , a most enjoyable evening was spent .

YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —At an emergency meeting of this chapter , held on Monday evening , thc 15 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , Bros . Sir F . Milner , Bart ., F . R . Stubbs , and W . Sharpe were exalted to the Degree of Royal Arch Mason . Comp . T . B . Whytehead , P . Z ., presided as Z . ; Comp . G . Balmford , P . Z ., as H . ; Comp . J . Blenkin , J . ; Comp . las .

Kay . S . E . ; Comp . G . Chapman , S . N . ; Comp . W . Brown , P . Z . ; Comp . G . Simpson , P . Z . ; and many other companions were present . At the conclusion of the ceremony many of the companions adjourned to the York Lodge , where a meeting was being held to receive the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett . The rest dined together , and spent a pleasant evening .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the igth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV . Present : Comps . Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z ., Z . 890 , P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab , Al . E . Z . ; E . Child , P . Z . S 38 , H . ; J . Cruttenden , -- 39 , J . j J . T . Alickelhurgh , Al . E . Z . 7 S 3 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , J . 890 , ist A . S . 862 , S . E . j VV . C . Williams , 733 , S . N . j R . P . J . Laundy , 800 , P . S . ; and VV . H . Chalfont , ait . Visitor : Comp . E . Child , P . Z .

S 3 S . Thc chapter having been declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Chalfont being the candidate . A vote of thanks was recorded to Comp . Child for the able manner he had rehearsed thc duties of H . He was then elected a member , and expressed his entire satisfaction with the work and arrangements , & c , as carried out during thc evening . After * ' Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . — This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 16 th inst . Among those present were Bros . W . E . Farrington , W . M . ; T . R . Richnell , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex and Surrey , Treasurer , acting S . VV . ; T . O . Harding , B . A ,., J . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., & c , P . M . ; Alfred Tisley , P . G . A . D . C , P . M ., & c ; W . W . Codd , acting Secretary ; N . Prower , R . A ., E . A . Harris , J . Harris , R H . Harris , F . Farrington , P . G . S . B . Middlesex and Surrey

and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Churiviner , and it proving to be unanimous , he was duly advanced to the Degree of a M . M . M . by Bro . Walls . The W . M . then appointed his officers for the year , a matter which had stood over since the installation meeting , as follows : Bros . J . Harding , S . W . ; F . H . Clemow , J . W . ; T . R . Richnell , Secretary ; Dodd , M . O . ; N . Prower ,

S . O . ; W . W . Codd , J . O . ; E . A . Harris , S . D . ; J . Harris , J . D . ; and R . Harris , I . G . The lodge was closed , and a lodge of Ark Mariners opened by Bros . T . C . Walls , P . G . C . N . ; Alfred Tisley , J . j T . O . Harding , S . ; F . Farrington , S . D . ; W . E . Farrington , J . D . ; T . R . Richnell , Warden ; and Codd ,

Guardian . The minutes of the consecration meeting having been read and confirmed , two brethren were duly elected as Royal Ark Mariners . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . The usual toasts were duly honoured .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 181 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the 17 th inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . J . T . Briggs , W . M . ; H . Higgins , S . W . ; C . H . Kohler , J . VV ., W . Fisher , P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Bailey , M . O . ; Porter , S . O . ; Simmonds , J . O . ; Woodruffe , E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . of

W . Middlesex and Surrey , P . M . ; and others . Bro . Gardner , P . G . O . of Middlesex and Surrey , W . M . Chiswick Lodge , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous minutes having been read and confirmed , the election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler took place , with the following result : Bros . H . Higgins , W . M . ; Fisher , Treasurer ; and Harrison , Tyler . A P . M . ' s jewel having been voted to Bro . J . T . Briggs , a

vote of sympathy was passed to the widow and family of the late Bro . Henry Handel , P . P . G . D . C . Middlesex and Surrey , P . M . Letters pleading inability to attend were read from Bros . Cama , P . G . S ., & c , Thomas , and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The W . M . gave the usual toasts with discretion and point , and the proceedings terminated at an early hour .

A R . A . chapter of improvement has been formed , named the Mount Sion Chapter of Improvement , No . 22 , at the Royal Edward , South Hackney . The first meeting was held on Friday , the 12 th inst ., and it is intended to continue the meetings at half-past seven o ' clock on the second and fourth Fridays in the month . Comps . H . Birdseye , Preceptor , and J . Jonas , S . E . We are pleased to announce that Bro . John Lane's " Masonic Records " is completed , save the

binding , and that in a few days it will be in the hands of the subscribers . The original estimate was for 300 pages ; but the volume has exceeded this , and has run to 340 , so that the expenses of production have been thus considerably increased . The few copies remaining will be supplied at 3 is . Od . each nett ( cost price ) during December , but should any be unsubscribed for at the end of the month , the charge will be increased to two guineas each , and the extra sum devoted to the Masonic Charities .

MORTGAGES , —Alessrs . J AMES arc in a position to Supply Money to ANY EXTENT on the ' following Securities : —Landed Estates , Houses , Shops , and Olliees , Warehouses and Wharves , Life Intercsts , & c „ Reversions , Borough Rates , & c , at the lowest current rates of interest . Prompt Settlement . 11 , Staple Inn , London , W . C .-rADVT , ]

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and accepted Rite .

MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) . — This old and distinguished chapter met at Golden-square , on the 12 th inst . Among those in attendance were Bros , Tayleur , M . W . S . ; Capt . Anderson , ist Gen . ; W . Paas , 30 ° , Treas . ; Lieut . T . C . Walls , Recorder ; H . J . Lardner , Capt . of Gds . ; Capt . Stohwasser , D . C . ; F . W . Driver , M . A .. P . M . W . S . ; T . Coffin , M . D ., 30 , P . M . W . S . ; L . Steele , Lieut . N . Prower , M . A ., VV . W . Codd , I . B .

Glenn , Charles Belton , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . F . W . Driver ( by the request of the M . W . S ., ably perfected Bro . Maple . The by-laws , as approved by the S . C , were then read and ordered to be printed . Letters of apology for non-attendance were read

from Bros . Roebuck , P . M . W . S . ; Alfred Williams , P . M ., W . S . ; G . Graveley , Capt . VV . B . Williamson , J . P ., T . Lamb-Smith , and others . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe Royal to banquet , where they were joined by Bros . Nicol , P . M . W . S . ; Curlier , P . M . W . S . ; Lieut . Hawkins ; and others . The usual toasts followed , and were duly honoured .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

YORK . —Ebor Council ( T . I . )—A meeting of this council was held on Thursday , the iSth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate . Amonst those present were Bros . B . Langley Mills , M . D ., VV . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., Treasurer ; G . Simpson , P . M . ; H . C . Pickersgill , S . W . ; Wm .-Brown , J . D . ; MajorMacGachen , I . G . ; J . T . Seller , and M . Millington .

Successful ballots were taken for Bros . H . E . Cousans , P . M ., and Donald Grant , and those brethren were admitted to the several Degrees for which they were qualified , the chair work being done by Bro . T . B . Whytehead . At the proper interval a banquet was served , and at the conclusion of the ceremonies , the members met at refreshment and enjoyed a few social hours .

Freemasonry In Namaqualand.

FREEMASONRY IN NAMAQUALAND .

A meeting of the Phcenix Lodge of Namaqualand , No . 2082 , was held on the 26 th ult . at the lodge room , O'okiep , for the purpose of installing the W . M . elect and investing the officers for the ensuing year . The lodge having been opened in dueform , Bro . Riddelsdell , D . G . Treas ., P . D . G . S . W ., was introduced , and installed the W . M . elect , Bro . W . W . Townsend , in the chair of King

Solomon according to ancient custom . The W . M . then appointed and invested as his officers Bros . E . Hodge , I . P . M . ; F . Phillips , S . W . ; J . M . W . Van Coeverden , J . W . ; Rev . G . Robson , Chap . ; G . G . Wrentmore , Treas . ; . M . Molesworth , Sec ; J . Burrows , S . D . ; Rev . R . C . Baily , P . P . G . Chap ., Org . ; J . L . Whiley and J . T . Anderson , Stewards ; W . Pearce , I . G . ; and H . Huthnance , Tyler ; the entire ceremony being conducted in a

very impressive manner . Bro . Is . Parker was then raised , the ceremony being ably performed by the W . M . and his newly-appointed officers , who thus showed that the prosperity and good government of the lodge was as likely to be assured under the new W . M . 's guidance as it was under that of Bro . Hodge , the late W . M . The brethren sat down to a well-appointed banquet provided in the Recreation-room , O'okiep , by Bro . J . L .

Whiley ; there being present , as visitors , Bros . Riddelsdell , H . W . Markham , and Capt . Hanson , the popular commander of the ss . Namaqua . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been given and heartily received , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER in proposing " The Health of the Installing Officer , Bro . Riddelsdell , P . D . G . S . W . and D . G . Treas ., " thanked him for his kindness in coming down to Namaqualand to perform

the ceremony , which was *) greatly appreciated by the brethren . Bro . RIDDELSDELL , in replying , said it had afforded him great pleasure to be present that day , owing to the manner in which the W . M . and Officers had carried on the working of the lodge , and he should be glad to visit them again on a future occasion . He then gave " The Health of the VV . M ., " who responded in a few appropriate

remarks , and then gave "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . E . Hodge , " to whom , on behalf of the members , he had much pleasure in presenting a Past Master's jewel , subscribed for by all the brethren in token of appreciation of his great services during his year of office . Bro . HODGE , P . M ., in reply , said he fully appreciated this kindness , the more so as it was quite unexpected , and surprise prevented his replying as he would have wished ;

but the predominant feeling in his mind was the gratification he felt at knowing the unanimity and good feeling which existed in the lodge at the completion of his year of office . The other toasts included " Our Sister Lodges and Visitors , " " The Outgoing Officers , " " The Incoming Officers , " "The Sisters , " " Absent Brethren , " and the Tyler ' s toast , after which lodge was closed , the remainder

of the evening being spent in singing , & o , and the brethren separated after a very enjoyable meeting . On the 27 th a ball was held in the Recreation Room , O ' okiep , which was largely attended by the fair sex , who showed their appreciation of Freemasonry by the predominance of Masonic colours displayed in their costumes . The room , both for the banquet and ball , was beautifully decorated with Masonic devices , flags , evergreens , and flowers , and reflected great credit on the late Secretary ,

Bro . G . G . Wrentmore , who had charge of the arrangements . A sumptuous supper was also provided . Dancing was kept up in a spirited manner until the small hours of the morning . On the Saturday afternoon , 28 th ult ., a juvenile party was given , at which the rising generation appeared in good force , and showed by their performances that the ball room had a promising future before it ; the tea , cake , & c , it need scarcely be mentioned , having ample justice done to it .

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