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Bro . Silva rehearsed the ceremony of the investiture of officers , and the final charges were delivered with capital effect . Bro . Loane again occupied the chair , and worked the initiation ceremony , also in a very able manner . i he-First Section of the Lecture was worked from the chair , and the Second by Bro . Moss , J . W ., the brethren assisting . Bros . G . Saling , 205 ; Is G . Varcoe , 7 S 1 ; W . Gray ,

J . D . i 4 Sy ; and T . L . Kennert , S . D . 171 C , were elected members of the lodge . Bro . J . Da Silva was elected W . AI . for the next meeting . A cordial vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes for the able working of Bro . Norden . Bro . Stephens read the Auditor ' s report of the receipts and expenditure of the past year , which was

duly received and adopted . Bros . \ V . Yetton , P . M ., Treas ., and G . H . Stephens , Hon . Sec , were unanimously re-elected to their respective oflices . Other matters were disposed of , and lodge was closed and adjourned , a ^ memorable and highly instructive evening having been enjoyed by all present .

MERCHANT NAVY LODGE ( No . 7 R 1 ) . —At a highly successful meeting on the iSth inst ., Bro . Kennett , W . AI ., was supported by Bros . Harvey , S . W . ; Lax , J . W . ; Turqnand , P . AL , Preceptor ; C . Brcden , P . M ., Sec ; Robinson , S . D . ; Dyer , J . D . ; Jcnzcn , I . G . ; Scheerboom , P . AL ; Knowles , 171 ( 1 ; Solomons , S 71 ; Weslcott , PringleStephensBull and others . Lodge was duly

, , opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Breden answered the necessary questions . Lodge was opened up , anil Bro . Kennett courteously vacated thechairin favour of liro . Westcott , W . AI . 1305 , whose lodge was to meet on the following evening . 'The ceremony of raising was worked , Bro . Breden candidate . After the ceremony Bro . Kennett again occupied

the chair , and resumed the lodge in the First Degree , and Bro . Pringle answered the usual questions , and was entrusted for the Second Degree . Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of passing very impressively rendered , the junior officers proving well up to their work . Bro . Stephens was called upon to work the Sections , and was assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed and Bros . Knowles , 171 ( 1 , and Solomons , S 71 , were duly elected

members . The votes at the disposal of the lodge were , after some discussion , agreed to be placed to the favour of Bro . Marks , one of the candidates at the forthcoming election of the R . AI . B . I . A vote of thanks to Bro . G . II . Stephens for a serviceable gift lo the lodge , and the election of Bro . Harvey , W . AI . S 71 , as W . AI . for the ensuing meeting , concluded the night ' s business , and the brethren separated in harmony .

DORIC LODGE ( No . 9 . 33 ) . —The members oi this lodge met on the 20 th inst ., at Bro . Clayton's , Duke's Head , Whitechapel-rnad , E . Bros . J . West was W . M . ; W . Richardson , S . W . ; Hopkins , J . W . ; B . Cundick , P . AL Preceptor and Treasure ;; G . II . Stephens , acting Sec ; J . R . Shinglicld , S . D . ; I .. Alorden , P . AL , I . G . ; Past Masters . ! . J . Barnes , C . II . Webb , II . Seymour , Clark , Hilt , J . 1 . K . Job , and cithers . Lodge was opened in due

form , and to alb > w Bro . Hilt , an apprentice , to vcmam , the ceremony of initiation was worked instead of the proper ceremony of the evening , Bro . Hilt being candidate . Bro . Webb worked the 1 st 2 nd 3 rd and 4 th Sections of the Lecture , the brethren assisting . Bro . W . Richardson , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting on the 27 th inst ,, and lodge was closed . According to the new bye-laws Sections only will be worked on that occasion .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1 C 7 . 1 ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Alansion House Station Restaurant on the loth inst ., Bro . Shaw being the W . AI ., Bro . Tanqucrav , S . W . ; Bro . Maude , J . W . ; Bro . Hallowes , S . W . ; liro . Bailey , J . D . ; Pocock , I . G . ; and Sudlow , Preceptor . There were also present Bros . Chubb , Durct , AInrris , But , Marshall , . Money , Johnston ,

Gaze , Clarkson , and II . Smith . The lodge was opened in the First Degree and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , after which the lodge was opened up to the Third Degree and resumed in the First , when the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Chubb acting as candidate and the W . M . giving the charge . After a call off Bro . Chubb assisted the Preceptor to work the Fourth Section of the First Lecture

and the lodge was resumed in the Third Degree , the W . AI . working the First Section of the 'Third Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The lodge then closed down to the Second Degree and the W . AI . rose for the first time , Bin . Tanqucrav being' elected W . M . for the next meeting , when the Second and Third Sections of the Third Lecture will be worked . 'The business of the meeting having been concluded the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

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BURDETT CHAPTER ( No . 1293 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter took place 0 : 1 Saturday , the 14 th inst ., at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court . There were present Comps . T . Massa , ALT :. / .. ; XV . Maple , IL ; C . W . Gray , J . ; II . G . Buss , Treas . ; D . W . Pearse , -L . ; J . W . ' Sandeis . S . N . ; II . AL Gordon , P . S . ; W . G . Kentish , 1 st A . S . ; A . Dawson , 2 nd A . S . ; II . C Levander . F . Davison . IL Dicketts . II . Venn . T . Cubitt .

XV . Kirby , Nixey , R . L . Sindall , II . W . Roberts , Is G . harr , and Duret . Visitors : N . Green , P . Z . 07 . - ; W . B . Dodd , P . / .. , , 04 ; W . II . Lee , P . Z . 152 ; J . AIoon , 145 ; and W . Lake , P . H . 331 ( Freemason ) . Ihe minutes of the last chapter having been read and confirmed , Comp . Pearse , P . G . R . . Middlesex , very ably installed Comp . W . Maple in the First Principal's chair . Ihe following officers were then invested : —Comns . D . W .

Pearse , S . E . ; J . W . Sanders , S . N . ; II . G . Buss , Treas . ; W . G . Kentish , P . S . ; J . Gilbert , J . ; A . Dawson , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; R . L . I . indall , 2 nd Asst . Soj . Letters from the G . Supt ., Col . Sir Fiancis Burdett , P . / .., and others , were read , regretting that they were unable to attend . Ihe companions then adjourned to the banquet , which

was presided over very genially by Comp . . Maple . 'The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and heartily responded ^ to , that of the ALE . / .., Comp . Maple , and t | e Installing Principal , Comp . Pearse , S . E ., being especially Well received . On the Health of the retiring First Principal , Comp .

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Massa being proposed , the opportunity was taken to present liin with the Past Principal ' s jewel by the chapter , fur the efficient manner in which he had carried out his duties . Several companions contributed to the pleasure of the evening by some excellent singing , and the Tyler's toast brought a pleasant evening to a close .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly meeting of the above chapter took place at the Alasonic Hall College , on the 20 II 1 inst ., when Comp . T . Atkinson , M . E . / .., presided , assisted by Comps . G . Dalrymple , II . ; W . Sandwith , J . ; _ J . T . Ray , S . E . ; J . Barr , P . Z ., S . N . ; Is Hodgson , P . S . ; G . Sparrow , 1 st Asst . S . ; Jas . Cooper ,

Organist ; J . M . Salisbury , Janitor ; J . Rnthery ; and J . Casson . The minutes were confirmed , and the ballot taken for three candidates . All were accepted , but only one being in attendance , Bro . J . Moore , who was exalted . The AI . E . Z . read a letter which he had received from Comp . W . F . Lamonby , P . Z ., which was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . 'The spirit or the letter was to offer his

apology foi being absent , and although about to leave England shortly , he should still continue to be a member of 119 , anil would always be pleased to hear well of the chapter in which he had acted as First Principle . After several expressions of esteem by many of the companions on behalf of our much respected Comp . Lamonby , the chapter was closed in due form .

NORWICH . —Cabbell Chapter ( No . 807 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter took place on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Club , St . Gilesstreet , when Ex . Comp . A . J . Berry , P . G . Std . Br ., ALE . / . elect , wis , with the the usual ceremonies , placed in the chair of First Principal fur the ensuing twelve months . The chapter was opened in due form and was constituted as

follows : Comps . S . N . Berry , P . G . O ., AI . K . Z . ; A . J . Berry . II . ; | . II . liridgman , P . G . Stwd ., J . ; Edwin Baldwin , P . G . S . E ., S . E . ; Geo . Green , P . G . . Stwd ., S . N . ; II . A . XV . Reeves , P . S . ; Thos . Campling , 1 st . Asst . ; Henry Rosling , 2 nd Asst . ; G . Baxter , P . G . S ., P . G . S . N ., / .. 213 , Treas . ; J . W . Brown , O . ( Freemason ); W . Alurrtil , Janr . 'The were also present the following : Comiis .

J . J . 1 lunt , J . II . Guyton , J . Weyer , \ V . Shorten . Among the visitors were Comps . Jas , Dunsford , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C G . B . Kennett , II . 52 ; A . I ) . Stone , 100 ; J . Stanley , P . / ., P . G . R . ; Thos . Isley , J . J . I Insken , F . E . l . inging , 213 . The ceremony of installing the First Principal was ably performed by Cump . Is Baldwin ; reinstalling Cump . J . B . liridgman as II . by Comp . A . | . Berry ; and of installing

Comp . Geo . Green , as J . by Comp . J . B . Bridgman . The following officers having at the last convocation been duly elected were invested with the collars of their office : Comp . E . Baldwin , S . IC . j Thos . Mackley ( by proxy ) , S . N . ; II . A . W . Reeves , P . S . ; Thus . Campling . 1 st . A . S . ; II . Rosling , 2 nd A . S . ; G . Baxter , Treas . ; J . W . Browne , O . ; and W . Mum . il , | anitor . Before closing the chapter

hearty votes of thanks were proposed and seconded to Comps . S . N . Berry , the I . P . Z .. and lCdwin Baldwin , for their services during the past twelve months , and fur their exeilinns used in resusvitating the chapter , which votes were respectivel y ordered to be recorded on the minutes ol the chapter . The chapter was then closed in ancient and

solemn lorm , at the csnclusion of which the charge dismissing the companions was exceedingly well rendered by Comp . S . N . Berry . 'The companions then adjourned to supper , at the conclusion of which the usual Royal Arch , loyal , Alasonic , and complimentary ( oasts were duly given and acknowledged . We congratulate the principals and companions of the chapter on their siccess .

Mark Masonry.

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SIR FRANCIS BURDETT LODGE ( No . 1 S 1 ) . — 'The regular installation meeting of this lodge took place at the lodge-room , Albany Hotel , Twickenham , on the iStli inst . In consequence uf an important professional engagement , Bro . John Williams Sanders , W . AI , elect , was unavoidably absent , and the installation was necessarily postponed . 'The lodge was , however , opened by the I . P . M ., Bro . Taylor , F . P . G . O ., by request of the W . AL ,

Bro . Iv . 11 op wood , who , although present , was too indisposed for any lodge work , having'only recently recovered from severe indisposition . 'The acting W . AI . detailed the dilemma the lodge was in , and the steps that had been successfully taken to secure the installation of Bro . Sanders , he not having yet Tiled the chair of a Craft lodge , as required by the 04 th art . of the . Mark Book of Constitutions . A memorial , drawn up and signed by the principal ollicers

of the lodge , was recommended for the favourable consideration of the AI . W . Grand Alaster of Alark Master Masons . This document would now he acted upon at the ensuing meeting . The Audit Committee next presented their report , showing a very satisfsctory balance in the hands of the Treasurer . Progress in the completion of a special P . Al . ' s jewel , to be presented to the lirst P . AL of the lodge as a founder thereof , Bro . Wigginton , P . P . G . AI . O .

of Works , for his able and energetic services in connection therewith , having been reported , Bro . Walls , J . W ., P . P . G . S . 13 ., gave notice of motion that a similar jewel be awarded to the two succeeding Past Alasters and founders , still members of the lodge , viz ., Bro . W . Hammond and W . 'Taylor , the Secretary and 'Treasurer respectively , the state of the lodge funds now being such as to admit of this previously contemplated distinction .

'The presence of the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Col . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., having called for an apology from the members that no formal Masonic work took place under the inspection of the R . W . Prov . G . AI ., a vote of thanks supervened for his kind attendance , patient consideration , and hearty assistance afforded at the deliberations nf this meeting , and the sympathy on all occasions extended to the lodge where its interests were involved . 'The gallant

Col . having responded to the vote in warm terms of recognition , stepped aside and inscribed the minute book of the lodge with a record of lis approbation of the progress of the lodge , the satisfactory slate of its finances and the credit due to the ollicers for the manner in which they had peiformed their duties . Letters and telegrams of apology for officers not at their post , and some lay members not able to attend having been read , and the notification of the resignation of a brother made , Bro . Jas . Stevens , P . AL

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G . M . O . Sic , introduced the name of a brother in the Craft anxious to be advanced in this Al . M . AI . Lodge , and to become a member thereof . The name was ordered * to be placed on the next regular summons of the lodge , which was duly proposed and seconded . All Masonic business hemp- ended , ami ron . rrsi ., l-, t ;„„„

and greetings offered from ' sister lodges , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellentl y appointed banquet , after which the usual M . AI . M . ' s loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to seriatim , special prominence being given to that of the R . W . Prov . G . M . of Middlesex and Surrey , whose genial presence graced the whole evenings harmonious proceedings .

BRIGHTON . —Royal Sussex Lodge ( No . 75 ) . — 'The annual election meeting of this lodge was held at the Royal Pavilion , on 'Tuesday , the ioth inst . 'The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Owen Seth , AI . A 1 . 1466 , and he was unanimously elected . Bro . Seth being in attendance was advanced to the honourable De ™ - nf .-, M M \ I A

, ballot was taken for W . AL , and liro . W . T . Clarke , S . W . & c , was elected ; the'Treasurer , Bro . Geo . Smith , P . M . ' , and 'Tyler , Bro . T . Hughes were re-elected . Bro , Clarke not being a P . AL of the Craft , it was resolved to petition the AI . W . G . AI . Al . for a dispensation to enable him to be installed . 'The brethren present were Bros . T . | . Pulley W . AL ; H . W . Charrinuton . I . P . M .-. I . l > ,--, s ,, „ l > \ i .

W . T . Clarke , S . W . ; T . Cable , J . W . ' ; S . Pelcrs , AI . O . ; J . Harrison , P . AL as S . O . ; T . Holloway , as LO . F Bridges , J . D . as S . D . ; II . W . G . Abell , as J . D . ; Rev . Geo . Ruse Johnson , Chap . ; W . G . Bayliss , Sec . ; A . Burrows , R . of AL as I . G . ; Geo . Cole , Org . ; and T . Hughes , Tyler . Visitor : Brn . J . W . Lindars , 225 .

FRIZINGTON . —Henry Lodge ( No . 21 ( 1 ) . —The members of this Indge , held their annual installation festival on Wednesday evening , the iSth inst ., in the Freemasons ' Hall , Frizingtnn , for the purpose uf installing Brn . Edward Clarke as W . AI . fur the ensuing year . Brn . R . Baxter , W . AL , P . G . A . D . of C presided , supported by his officers and a number of visitors including Ihe following : Bros .

Major Seivell , D . P . G . M . M . M .. Cumberland and Westmorland ; XV . Is Lamonby , P . M . 22 n , P . P . G . Sec ; as . Harper , P . AL . 2 m P . G . S . l ) . ; W . Walker , Pi . M ., P . G . J , l ) . ; George Dalrymple , P . AL , P . G . Treas . ; XV . Martin , P . AL On the minutes being confirmed , two candidates were advanced to the honeurable Dcj'ree , by Bro . Dalrymple , P . M . Bin . Clarke was then presented to

Bro . Lamonby for installation , which ceremony was performed in a most efficient manner . 'The newly installed W . AL afterwards appointed and invested lis officers a ? follows : -Urns . B . Crag , S . W . ; D . Bell , J . W . ; Key . W . Thwaites , Chap ; J . Harper , 'Treas ; R . Wilson , Sec ; J . Winter , AI . O . ; J . Ashworth , S . O . ; W . Alaraulcy , J . O ;; W . Swain , R . M . ; Is T . Allatt , S . D . ; | . Banks , j . D . ;

A . Crawford , 1 ) . of ( . ' . ; George Lowden , I . G . ; ) . Close , Tyler . A vote of thanks having been accorded to ' the Installing Alaster , Bros , Major Seweil and W . Is Lamonby were both elected honorary members nf the lodge , which was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a banquet , Bro . Clarke in the chair , faced by his two Wardens , Bros . Craig and Bell .

Births ,Marriages And Deaths.

Births , Marriages and Deaths .

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BIRTHS . IIISCOK . —On the 23 rd inst ., at 5 , F ' astrninhc-villa' :, Blackheath , the wife of Mr . Frederick William liiscnc , of a daughter . SI . ADI :. —On Ihe 22 nd inst ., at Kanimbla , Fit / juhn ' savenue , Hamnstead , the wife of Mr . Gcoree Penkivil

Slade , uf a daughter . Woi'i . i'i-:. —On the 24 th inst ., at 5 , Wcstbournc-placc , Eaton-square , the wife of Air . Stephen Roland Wotilfe , of a daughter .

MARRIAGES . S . MITH—Ki-: v . —On the 21 st inst ., nf St . Andrew's- , Holborn , by the Rev . Robert C . Nightingale , W . Towers Smith , AI . R . CS ., of Kensington , lu Jessie Octavia , daughter of the late Air . Joseph Key , uf I ' jiper Philliiuore-place , Kensington . STONK—IuiWAnns . —On the 21 st inst ., at Crediton , Richard Charles Stone , of Balham , Surrey , to Louisa Madeline Edwards , of Crediton , Devonshire .

DEATHS . BRAITHWAITE . —On the 21 st ., at the Vicarage , Chipping Campden , Gloicestcrshire , the Rev . Robert Braithwaite , aged 6 5 years . JOYCIS—On the 22 nd inst ., at 23 , Scafield-road , Brighton ,

Air . Francis Joyce , in his S-rd year . SAl . T . —On thc 2 ist inst ., at Woodhouse Eaves , the Rev . George Salt , ALA ., for many years Rector of St . Bridget ' s , Chester , in his 53 th year . TATK . —On the 20 th inst ., at Richmond , Surrey , Mr , Robert 'Tate , aged So .

The I ntvcrsal Craft , no less thnn our valued contemporary , the London Freemason , are to be congratulated upon the fact that this representative Alasonic journal has just entered upon its lifleinth year and volume . It is very able , very interesting , and wcare glad to know very successful . Its publisher , Brn . George Kenning , is a most enterprising craftsman , and its editor

, our friend and Bro . the Rev . A . F , A . Woodford , M . A ., Past Grand Chaplain , is one of the most learned and versatile writers in the Fraternity . Lung may he live to continue to dispense Alasonic light and knowledge . The Freemason and the Keystone began their career in

the newspaper world about the same time , both have been favored with the confidence of the Craft , and wc are proud to know that the two are in accord on all leading- Alasonic subjects . We wish our contemporary , and its much esteemed editor ami publisher , ever increasing success in spreading abroad the principles and news of the Craft for the information of its members . — Keystone .