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The brethren then adjourned from labour to refreshment , very p leasant evening was spent , the visitors especially being hig hly gratified at liaving had an opportunity of tnessing so interesting a ceremony . W ' lt is the intention of the lodge to continue the sections 0 f the Second and Third Degree .
SURBITON . —Surbiton Lodge ( No . 2146 ) . —The f rst annual meeting of this lodge vvas held on the 17 th inst . i ' t the Map le Hall . In June last this Iodge vvas consecrated , and Bro . Dr . Gibbes appointed first Master . It was intended to be a woiking lodge . Since its formation 15 have been "nitiated , passed , and raised , and all the Fifteen Sections have been worked in addition . The lodg-e is rich in good
workers , led on by Bros . Gibbes and Hart , both P . M . 's ot St . Margaret ' s Lodge , 1872 , which vvas founded at Surbiton some fe ' vv years since . The Surbiton Lodge numbers 33 subscribing" members , and nearly all were present on the jay under notice . Grand Lodge was represented by Bro . Prettvman , G . P ., and the present officers of the province hv the D . P . G . M ., Bro . West ; and the P . G . S ., Bro .
Greenwood . The visitors also included Bros . Jas . Squire , P . M . 3 and SS 9 ; J . W . Squire , P . M . 3 ; H . ' White , P . M . 1257 ; Coleman , P . M . 1614 ; Pearse , W . M . 1 S 72 ; W . Chopman , W . M . 889 ; - J . Drevvelt , W . M . 163 S ; R . Piper , S . W . 1 S 72 ; and W . Drewett , S . W . 889 . Lodge being opened by the W . M . and his officers , the business incidental to the annual meeting was taken first .
The Auditors' report was highly satisfactory , and the accounts showed a good balance in hand after meeting the extraordinary expenses which attach to the first year ofthe existence of a lodge . The installation of Bro . A . Storr , P . M ., P . A . G . P ., vvas then proceeded witb , and most efficiently too , by Bro . Gibbes . The accompanying music was rendered very ably b y Bro . Burritt Lane . The new W . M .
having been saluted in due form , appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . C . Gibbes , I . P . M . ; A . Wilson , P . M . 1298 , S . W . ; F . P . Hill , J . W . j R . Sebastian Hait , P . M . 1 S 72 , Treas . j J . W . Allen , Sec . j S . Hewett , S . D . ; T . H . Beck , J . D . ; F . Budden , I . G . ; Jas . Hill , I . P . M . 1658 , Org . ; VV . W . Wakeford , D . C ; VV McMillan , Stwd . ; and J . List , Tyler . The addresses
followed from the Installing Master , and theW . M . next initiated Mr . Thos . Johnson into the mysteries of the Order . This was done with befitting solemnity , and the efficiency of tV > e principal officers was soon proved , the S . VV . being called on to give the address to the initiate , which he did vvith striking eloquence and point . Then the J . W . gave the explanation of the working tools , without
the slightest flaw or defect , and finally Bro . Hart delivered the charge with the strictest accuracy in every detail . Nothing presented itself of special interest subsequently , except that the I . P . M . moved a vote of thanks to Bro . Burrell for the gift of a handsome cover for the Secretary ' s table ; it is of rich marone material , with the lion of St . Mark ( the badge of the lodge . ) embroidered thereon .
The lodge being closed , the assembled company partook of an elegant repast , served by Bro . Packham . The customary toast list vvas before the W . M ., vvho , in terse language , proposed each in turn in words which commended themselves to every one vvho heard them . In replying for " The Provincial Grand Officers , " Bro . West—who vvas paying his first visit here—said the Surrey
lodues vvere noted for their good working , and he vvas glad to find the Surbiton no exception . It gave him great pleasure to observe the correct rendering of the ritual throughout , and to notice how well the S . W . and J . W . were prepared to come on to higher office . In replying to the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " Bro . Storr ( who , by the way , is brother of the deceased
"Charity" Storr ) impressed upon the lodge three pointsa strict adherence to the Book of Constitutions , the advisability of private tuition as offered by a lodgeof instruction , and the practice of Charity . The W . M . strongly urged the formation of a Benevolent Fund in connection with the
lod ge ; and a box being extemporised , was later on sent round , and came back laden vvith £ 6 12 s . 3 d ., of which £ 4 was from the lodge of instruction connected vvith the 'edge , as a nucleus for a Charity Fund . The toasts were varied with songs , and a right pleasant evening was spent .
ST . MARY CRAY . —Cray ' s Valley Lodge ( No . 2147 ) . —This lodge held its final meeting prior to the summer vacation , at the Institute , on Saturday , the ioth instant . There were present Bros . E . H . Rolfe , W . M . j Newson , S . W . j Joynson , J . W . j Downey , *<*•; H . Tyrer , S . D . j J . Pollard , J . D . j A . Bowers , {• " j Marshall , Stwd . j and Parkinson , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . G . W . Knight , W . M . 1507 ; and Boswell , S . W ,
• 339 ; and a full attendance of members . the lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of tne previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Cookson liaving answered the usual questions vvas passed to the "egree of F . C . " Hearty good wishes" were given to we W . M ., and the brethren adjourned to banquet . A * ery enjoyable evening vvas spent by the brethren , interposed by several excellent songs . Many of the brethren lhe" left for London .
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Ihe n , ERANCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting was held at -oth of York Tavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford , on Friday , the \ Vit ' nstant . Present : Bros . I . eng , W . M . ; Borrett , S . W . ; I -MM' - '"" •• J * w * : Talbot , S . D . ; Walters , sen ., J . D . j Pcnr ' LG . ; Milbourn , Preceptor ; Vellenoweth , Sec ; r-k . ? 'Walter , Falkner . I . G . Dale . H . A . Dale , and Cracknell .
rncetin , Was ° P ene < l '" * f ° > and tne minutes of the last rehpi i Vcre reat * * confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas \ vasev - by thc W . M ., Bro . P : nrose candidate . Bro . J . G . Dale opCni ,, . mincd , and entrusted with a test of merit . The lodire was by j ) , " „ , Second Degree , nnd the ceremony of passing rehearsed WaSe \ . M ., Bro . Dale personating candidate , Bro , Penrose ot > en „ , . "'d , and entrusted with a test of merit . The lodge was . I' - 'iCU m thi . Tl ,:. j 1-. 1 . 1 „ f _„ :..: u . 1 l iiuu ictisin ^ iciitdi & tu
J tilt , w . emu ^ egree , me ecituiunj' UL first tim M- ' ° . Penrose candidate . The W . M . rose for the c 'wted a a Br 0 , H . A . Dale , 8 79 and 1310 , was unanimously VV . ii member of the lodge ; the dues were then collected . The ^ reau ' v r 0 se . ^ 'ht * second time , and the officers having been "• oiislv a pi ' ntcd for thc ensuing Friday , Bro . Borrett was unaniolr « it 4 t - - ""¦ first Friday in June . Nothing further fa ° n the third rising , the Indirc was closed .
0 rk and ^ An ? L 0 DGE ( No . sm . —A meeting was held at the 'herer , , „ "' o any , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 23 rd inst ., when Passing" * - „ esent Bros . C . Sheppard , P . M . 1366 , W . M . j J . " ¦ Sham , s . W . ; J . K . R . Cama , J . W . j N . J . Goodchild ,
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S . D . ; J . B . Smith , J . D . ; N . H . Hoscgood , I . G . j F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec ; E . ( J . Mulvey , Preceptor ; W . J . Hall , H . Halliday , Hill , Giddings , Dr . Powcirell , T . Underwood , P . M . 13 ( 16 ; Recknell , P . M . 213 ; Marsden , and Lawrence . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . W . F . Hallbeingthe candidate . The W . M . then ' vacated the chair in favour of the Preceptor , vvho rehearsed the ceremony of raising in his usurl excellent and impressive manner , Bro . Dr . Powdrell being candidate . The lodge vvas then closed , and adjourned to Monday , the 6 th June .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . W . Mason , W . M . ; J . Bailey , S . W . ; E . F . Ferris , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . in , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; A . Wolter , S . D . ; O . W . Battley , J . D . ; W . Chappie , I . G . j J . R . Allman , Stwd . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; A . Hardy , ' W . M . 20 t ; Captain A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . IJ . G . S .
of W . Punjab ; Dr . J . Ingleby-Mackenzie , P . M , 372 , 30 " ( S . CJ , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; C . S . Mote , C . A . Bond , J . Potter , W . H , Wadham , and [ . Smith . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened up , and after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed ,
Bro . Hardy candidate . Bro . Bailey was elected W . M . for the 13 th June , Bro . ' James Terry taking the chair on the 6 th June , when brethren are invited to attend in Crait clothing . There will be no meeting on Bank Holiday . A communication from Mrs . Acason was read , returning thanks for the assistance rendered to her at the late R . M . B . I . election . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .
CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 154 . 0 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . Perkins , W . M . j A . Austin , S . W . ; Wright , J . W . ; Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; F . Croaker , Treas . ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec ; W . Steele , S . D . ; S . Renaut , j . D . ; J . Osmond , l . G . ; Youlden , Roots , Bellchamber , Arrowainith , Moorcroft , F . W . Stephens , Eedle , Hattersley , and W . Cannon .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . F , \ V . Stephens as candidate . The Lecture on the tracing board vvas very ably delivered by Bro . G . Perkins . The 2 iie Section vvas worked by ' Bro . W . Routs . The W . M . rose for the lirst time , when it was proposed by Bro . J . Osmond , and
seconded by Bro . Emblyn , that Bro . F . W . Stephens , 1348 , become a joining member ; the ballot proved unanimous . Bro . Stephens returned thanks , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the Preceptor announced that the VV . M . for the ensuing week was elected . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge vvas closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 19 th inst ., when there were present Bros . A . tfuller ; , W . M . ; F . Kedge , S . VV . ; H . G . Marsden , j . VV . ; R . J . Harnell , S . D . ; F . M . Noakes , J . D . ; Jas . Woodward , I . G . ; \ V . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Tjeas . and Sec . ; T . li . Weeks , Tyler ; VV . Brindley , W . Lincoln , Angelico Cogliati , Carlo Grassi , Frank Gulliford , las . Rowe , VV . dancock , T . A . Dickson ,
A . Clark , and J . Lane , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , worked the ist Section of the Fir ^ t Lecture . Bro . R . J , Harnell , S . D ., worked tlie 2 nd Section uf the First Lecture . Bro . Angelico Cogliati having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . Angelico
Cogliati answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . F . Kedge , S . VV ., be VV . M . forthe ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 24 II 1 inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Pembroke-square , Kensington . Present : Bros . P . J . Davies , W . M . ; Keene , S . VV . ; Hubbard , I . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., as Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tcm . ) ; J . Davis , S . D . ; VVood , W . M , j . D . ; W . C . Williams , l . G . ; Jas . Sims , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . J . G . D ., P . M . j Pellatt , Payers , nnd Dresden .
The lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bro . Davies . Bro . Pellatt , having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodge vvas closed down to the First Degree . Bro . Keene vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the ollicers were appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed .
UBIQUE LODGE No . ( 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Glover , VV . M . ; Mason , S . VV . ; Green , jun ., P . M ., J . W . j Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Green , sen ., P . M ., S . D . j and Coleman , VV . M ., I . G .
The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Boulton candidate . The lodge was closed down , and Bro . Mason vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . 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 21 st instant . Present : Bros , J . Brown , VV . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; J . H . Wood , J . W . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , " Sec . ; G . Gardner , S . D . ; Gammell , J . D . ; VV . G . Coat , I . G . ; Sims , P . M . S 34 ; Spiegel , P . M . ; D . Stroud , F . Craggs , W . Worth , VV . W . Williams , and Thornton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Gammell offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Gammell candidate . Lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . The Auditors' report vvas then read and unanimously passed . This being the usual evening , the
officers of the lodge were elected for the ensuing year . Bro , Ayling as Preceptor , Bro . G . Gardner as Treasurer , and Bro . A . Williams as Secretary vvere unanimously re-elected to their respective offices , and awarded hearty thanks for their past services . Votes of thanks vvere also cordially passed to the Auditors , Bros . Aslett , Coat , and Long , and to Bro . V . Craggs , who so willingly performed the duties
of Steward for the lodge . It vvas resolved that the annual supper should take place in the lodge room on Wednesday , Sth June , at 8 p . m . Tickets , 25 . 6 d . each , may be obtained of the Secretary or other officer ; and on that evening a testimonial , subscribed to by all the brethren of the lodge , will be presented to Bro . E . Ayling , the highly-esteemed Preceptor .
DARTFORD . —EMULATION LODGE ( No . 299 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at the Bull Hotel . Present : Bros . T . Jenkins , W . M . j J . C . Weddell , VV . M . 1837 , S . W . ; A . Bovey , j . VV . ; C . C . Potter , VV . M . 1343 , acting Preceptor ; C . Hind , Hon . Sec . ; C . Fowling , S . D . ; R . S . Howitt , J . D . ; F . Snowdcn , I . G . ; Carter , Tylcr ; W . Greig , VV . M . 299 ; and
G . C . Baker . Bro . E . S . Lancaster was a visitor . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Lancaster candidate . The VV . M . rose for the lirst and second times , and it vvas proposed by Bro . Potter , P . M ., and . seconded by Bro . Greig , that a vote of thanks be recorded to the W . M ., Bro . Jenkins , for the very able manner in which he had
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performed the ceremony for the first time—carried unanimously . It was proposed by Bro . Potter , and seconded by Bro . Greig , that the S . VV . occupy the chair at the next meeting—carried . The S . VV . returned thanks , and informed the brethren that he would work the Third Degree . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
ST . MARY CRAY . —GRAYS VALLEY LODGE ( NO . 2147 ) . —A meeting was held at the National School Room , on Wednesday , the iSth inst . Present : Bros . li . II . Rolfe , W . M . j A . Alger , S . VV . ; J . Pollard , J . W . j H . Tyrer , S . D . j Pugh , J . D . j A . Bowers , I . G . j Marshall , Mathews , G . VV . Knight , W . M . 1507 , Preceptorj and others . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was
rehearsed , Bro . Cookson candidate , who answered the questions . Lodge vvas advanced to the Second Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed part of the ceremony of installation , Bro . Knight candidate . Lodge was then closed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Algar vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . Brethren residing near this lodge should pay it a visit , and will receive a hearty welcome from the members . Lodge opens at 8 p . m , every Wednesday throughout the year .
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OXFORD . —Apollo University Chapter ( No . 357 ) —The annual festival of this chapter was held on the 25 th inst ., vvhen there vvere present Comps . F . H . Penny , P . P . G . Std . Br ., M . E . Z . j R . li . Baynes , P . G . ist A . S ., H . j W . L . Morgan , P . G . S . E ., J . j the Rev . H . A . Pickard , P . G . S ., P . G . Supt . j E . G . Bruton , P . Z . 340 and 1399 , P . P . G . H . j Harrison , P . Z . j PopeP . Z . j and
, Wakeman , P . Z . The chapter vvas opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Cornp . the Kev . H . Sayers , of No . 377 , vvas elected a joining member . Comp . E . G . Bruton then assumed the chair , and installed the Principals as follows : Comps . R . E . Baynes , M . E . Z . j VV . L . Morgan , H . j and Lord Valentia , J . j and the following companions
were invested . Comps . Kev . J . H . Jukes , P . P . G . S ., P . Z ., S . E . j F . P . Bulley , S . N . j A . C . dark , P . S . j R . C . Lever , ist A . S . j P . Greenwood , 2 nd A . S . j Rev . H . A . Pickaid , P . G . S ., P . G . Sup ., Treasurer j and G . Norwood , Janitor . Sums of five guineas vvere voted to each Fund ot the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . It vvas
determined to request the Prov . Grand Superintendent to honour this chapter b y holding his Provincial Grand Chapter under the auspices of this chapter at its next regular meeting on VVednesday , the 30 th of November next . The companions adjourned to Christchurch to dinner , when the usual toast ivere duly proposed and honoured .
HUDDERSFIELD . —Chapter of Truth ( No . 521 ) . —A regular convocation ot this chapter was held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Filz Williamstreet , vvhen the following companions were present—Comps . R . Williamson , P . Z ., P . P . G . Swd . Br ., as Z . j VV . ti . J essop , H . j Lewis B . Brierley , as J . j J . W . Turner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Swd . Br ., S . E . j A . Armitage , S . N . j
Alfred Gill , P . S . j John Shuesmitn and W . E . Jowitt , Assist , bojs . j George Marshall , P . Z ., P . P . G . lreas . ; Chas . Newsome , H . 26 4 , - Henry Shaw , P . Z . j J . T . Sheard , ii . S . Steward , and E . A . Beaumont . The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . George Hardy , 112 , vvas balloted for , and the ballot being lavourable vvas exalted by Comp . K . Williamson . The lectures vvere deliveied in an
admirable manner as follows : the historical , by Comp . Lewis Brierley , 290 j symbolical , b y Comp . John Shoesmithj the mystical , by Comp . R . Williamson , P . Z . The sum of five guineas vvas voted from the chapter funds to the Queen Victoria Jubilee Presentations West Yorkshire . ~" This completing the business , the chapter vvas closed , when the companions adjourned to refreshment and separated after a pleasant evening .
J ARROW . —St . Bede Chapter ( No . 1119 ) . — The annual convocation of this chapter vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Grange-road , on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., for the installation of principals for the ensuing year . Among those present were Comps . A . McDougall , Z . j H . Golder , H . j T . Renton , J . j J . S . Wilson , P . Z . j J . T . Wilson , . P . Z . j J . A . W . tter , P . Z . j M . H . DoddP . Z .
, 1119 ; J . C . Muor , Z . 94 j E . Sutherst , H . 94 j R . Singleton , S . E . 97 j E . Sedcole , S . E . 1119 j and others . Comp . H . Golder was installed as First Principal by Comp . J . S . Wilson , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . j Comp . T . Renton as becond Principal by Comp . J . T . Wilson , P . Z . ; and Comp . Jas . Sedcole , E ., vvas installed as Third Principal by Comp .
J . A . Witter , P . Z . The other officers appointed for the year were : Comps . Henry Soderberge , S . E . ; James Robinson , S . U . ; R . W . Klyne , P . S . ; G . Forster and M . A . Lax , ist and 2 nd A . S . ; M . Dodds , Treas . ; J . S . Wilson , P . Z ., P . P . J . G . D . of Cj J . Horner , Janitor ; G . W . VVhite , Org . j R . Dent and M . A . Lax , Auditors , The chapter vvas afterwards closed .
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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , Z . ; Charles Hunt , j . $ 07 , H . ; VV . C . Williams , 733 , J . ; H . Denane , H . 890 , ist A . S . 862 , S . E . j Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z ., Z . 890 , S . N . j C . K . Wickens , P . S . j W . H . Chalfont , ist A . S . J E . Child , P . Z . 538 ; J . Smith , 890 ; and J . Sims , S . N . 834 .
The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Child being candidate . A cordial vote of tnanks vvas unanimously carried , to be recorded on the minutes , for the admirable manner in vvhich Comps . Hunt , Williams , and Wickens had rehearsed the duties of their respective offices for the first time in this or any other chapter of improvement . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
HOLLOWAY s OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Self Help . —Prior to the discovcry of these remedies an easy , ready , and reliable remedy for outward disfigurations and inward complications vvas , practically speaking , unknown . No one need now be at a loss if they should uutortuuately suffer from piles , ulcers , sores , tumours , boils , bruises , sprains , & c . Enveloping Holloway ' s medicines are
veryintelligible printed directions for using them , which should be attentively studied and immediately followed by all vvho resort to his treatment . Sooner or later the sufferer will assuredly triumph over Ihe worst diseases . This searching Ointment disperses all those malignant humours vvhich aggravate diseases of the skin , prevent the cicatrisation of vilcers , and excite inflammatory tendencies in the system , —[ ADVT , ]
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The brethren then adjourned from labour to refreshment , very p leasant evening was spent , the visitors especially being hig hly gratified at liaving had an opportunity of tnessing so interesting a ceremony . W ' lt is the intention of the lodge to continue the sections 0 f the Second and Third Degree .
SURBITON . —Surbiton Lodge ( No . 2146 ) . —The f rst annual meeting of this lodge vvas held on the 17 th inst . i ' t the Map le Hall . In June last this Iodge vvas consecrated , and Bro . Dr . Gibbes appointed first Master . It was intended to be a woiking lodge . Since its formation 15 have been "nitiated , passed , and raised , and all the Fifteen Sections have been worked in addition . The lodg-e is rich in good
workers , led on by Bros . Gibbes and Hart , both P . M . 's ot St . Margaret ' s Lodge , 1872 , which vvas founded at Surbiton some fe ' vv years since . The Surbiton Lodge numbers 33 subscribing" members , and nearly all were present on the jay under notice . Grand Lodge was represented by Bro . Prettvman , G . P ., and the present officers of the province hv the D . P . G . M ., Bro . West ; and the P . G . S ., Bro .
Greenwood . The visitors also included Bros . Jas . Squire , P . M . 3 and SS 9 ; J . W . Squire , P . M . 3 ; H . ' White , P . M . 1257 ; Coleman , P . M . 1614 ; Pearse , W . M . 1 S 72 ; W . Chopman , W . M . 889 ; - J . Drevvelt , W . M . 163 S ; R . Piper , S . W . 1 S 72 ; and W . Drewett , S . W . 889 . Lodge being opened by the W . M . and his officers , the business incidental to the annual meeting was taken first .
The Auditors' report was highly satisfactory , and the accounts showed a good balance in hand after meeting the extraordinary expenses which attach to the first year ofthe existence of a lodge . The installation of Bro . A . Storr , P . M ., P . A . G . P ., vvas then proceeded witb , and most efficiently too , by Bro . Gibbes . The accompanying music was rendered very ably b y Bro . Burritt Lane . The new W . M .
having been saluted in due form , appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . C . C . Gibbes , I . P . M . ; A . Wilson , P . M . 1298 , S . W . ; F . P . Hill , J . W . j R . Sebastian Hait , P . M . 1 S 72 , Treas . j J . W . Allen , Sec . j S . Hewett , S . D . ; T . H . Beck , J . D . ; F . Budden , I . G . ; Jas . Hill , I . P . M . 1658 , Org . ; VV . W . Wakeford , D . C ; VV McMillan , Stwd . ; and J . List , Tyler . The addresses
followed from the Installing Master , and theW . M . next initiated Mr . Thos . Johnson into the mysteries of the Order . This was done with befitting solemnity , and the efficiency of tV > e principal officers was soon proved , the S . VV . being called on to give the address to the initiate , which he did vvith striking eloquence and point . Then the J . W . gave the explanation of the working tools , without
the slightest flaw or defect , and finally Bro . Hart delivered the charge with the strictest accuracy in every detail . Nothing presented itself of special interest subsequently , except that the I . P . M . moved a vote of thanks to Bro . Burrell for the gift of a handsome cover for the Secretary ' s table ; it is of rich marone material , with the lion of St . Mark ( the badge of the lodge . ) embroidered thereon .
The lodge being closed , the assembled company partook of an elegant repast , served by Bro . Packham . The customary toast list vvas before the W . M ., vvho , in terse language , proposed each in turn in words which commended themselves to every one vvho heard them . In replying for " The Provincial Grand Officers , " Bro . West—who vvas paying his first visit here—said the Surrey
lodues vvere noted for their good working , and he vvas glad to find the Surbiton no exception . It gave him great pleasure to observe the correct rendering of the ritual throughout , and to notice how well the S . W . and J . W . were prepared to come on to higher office . In replying to the toast of " The Worshipful Master , " Bro . Storr ( who , by the way , is brother of the deceased
"Charity" Storr ) impressed upon the lodge three pointsa strict adherence to the Book of Constitutions , the advisability of private tuition as offered by a lodgeof instruction , and the practice of Charity . The W . M . strongly urged the formation of a Benevolent Fund in connection with the
lod ge ; and a box being extemporised , was later on sent round , and came back laden vvith £ 6 12 s . 3 d ., of which £ 4 was from the lodge of instruction connected vvith the 'edge , as a nucleus for a Charity Fund . The toasts were varied with songs , and a right pleasant evening was spent .
ST . MARY CRAY . —Cray ' s Valley Lodge ( No . 2147 ) . —This lodge held its final meeting prior to the summer vacation , at the Institute , on Saturday , the ioth instant . There were present Bros . E . H . Rolfe , W . M . j Newson , S . W . j Joynson , J . W . j Downey , *<*•; H . Tyrer , S . D . j J . Pollard , J . D . j A . Bowers , {• " j Marshall , Stwd . j and Parkinson , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . G . W . Knight , W . M . 1507 ; and Boswell , S . W ,
• 339 ; and a full attendance of members . the lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of tne previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Cookson liaving answered the usual questions vvas passed to the "egree of F . C . " Hearty good wishes" were given to we W . M ., and the brethren adjourned to banquet . A * ery enjoyable evening vvas spent by the brethren , interposed by several excellent songs . Many of the brethren lhe" left for London .
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Ihe n , ERANCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting was held at -oth of York Tavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford , on Friday , the \ Vit ' nstant . Present : Bros . I . eng , W . M . ; Borrett , S . W . ; I -MM' - '"" •• J * w * : Talbot , S . D . ; Walters , sen ., J . D . j Pcnr ' LG . ; Milbourn , Preceptor ; Vellenoweth , Sec ; r-k . ? 'Walter , Falkner . I . G . Dale . H . A . Dale , and Cracknell .
rncetin , Was ° P ene < l '" * f ° > and tne minutes of the last rehpi i Vcre reat * * confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas \ vasev - by thc W . M ., Bro . P : nrose candidate . Bro . J . G . Dale opCni ,, . mincd , and entrusted with a test of merit . The lodire was by j ) , " „ , Second Degree , nnd the ceremony of passing rehearsed WaSe \ . M ., Bro . Dale personating candidate , Bro , Penrose ot > en „ , . "'d , and entrusted with a test of merit . The lodge was . I' - 'iCU m thi . Tl ,:. j 1-. 1 . 1 „ f _„ :..: u . 1 l iiuu ictisin ^ iciitdi & tu
J tilt , w . emu ^ egree , me ecituiunj' UL first tim M- ' ° . Penrose candidate . The W . M . rose for the c 'wted a a Br 0 , H . A . Dale , 8 79 and 1310 , was unanimously VV . ii member of the lodge ; the dues were then collected . The ^ reau ' v r 0 se . ^ 'ht * second time , and the officers having been "• oiislv a pi ' ntcd for thc ensuing Friday , Bro . Borrett was unaniolr « it 4 t - - ""¦ first Friday in June . Nothing further fa ° n the third rising , the Indirc was closed .
0 rk and ^ An ? L 0 DGE ( No . sm . —A meeting was held at the 'herer , , „ "' o any , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 23 rd inst ., when Passing" * - „ esent Bros . C . Sheppard , P . M . 1366 , W . M . j J . " ¦ Sham , s . W . ; J . K . R . Cama , J . W . j N . J . Goodchild ,
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S . D . ; J . B . Smith , J . D . ; N . H . Hoscgood , I . G . j F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec ; E . ( J . Mulvey , Preceptor ; W . J . Hall , H . Halliday , Hill , Giddings , Dr . Powcirell , T . Underwood , P . M . 13 ( 16 ; Recknell , P . M . 213 ; Marsden , and Lawrence . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . W . F . Hallbeingthe candidate . The W . M . then ' vacated the chair in favour of the Preceptor , vvho rehearsed the ceremony of raising in his usurl excellent and impressive manner , Bro . Dr . Powdrell being candidate . The lodge vvas then closed , and adjourned to Monday , the 6 th June .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . W . Mason , W . M . ; J . Bailey , S . W . ; E . F . Ferris , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . in , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; A . Wolter , S . D . ; O . W . Battley , J . D . ; W . Chappie , I . G . j J . R . Allman , Stwd . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; A . Hardy , ' W . M . 20 t ; Captain A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . IJ . G . S .
of W . Punjab ; Dr . J . Ingleby-Mackenzie , P . M , 372 , 30 " ( S . CJ , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; C . S . Mote , C . A . Bond , J . Potter , W . H , Wadham , and [ . Smith . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened up , and after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed ,
Bro . Hardy candidate . Bro . Bailey was elected W . M . for the 13 th June , Bro . ' James Terry taking the chair on the 6 th June , when brethren are invited to attend in Crait clothing . There will be no meeting on Bank Holiday . A communication from Mrs . Acason was read , returning thanks for the assistance rendered to her at the late R . M . B . I . election . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .
CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 154 . 0 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . Perkins , W . M . j A . Austin , S . W . ; Wright , J . W . ; Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; F . Croaker , Treas . ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec ; W . Steele , S . D . ; S . Renaut , j . D . ; J . Osmond , l . G . ; Youlden , Roots , Bellchamber , Arrowainith , Moorcroft , F . W . Stephens , Eedle , Hattersley , and W . Cannon .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . F , \ V . Stephens as candidate . The Lecture on the tracing board vvas very ably delivered by Bro . G . Perkins . The 2 iie Section vvas worked by ' Bro . W . Routs . The W . M . rose for the lirst time , when it was proposed by Bro . J . Osmond , and
seconded by Bro . Emblyn , that Bro . F . W . Stephens , 1348 , become a joining member ; the ballot proved unanimous . Bro . Stephens returned thanks , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the Preceptor announced that the VV . M . for the ensuing week was elected . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge vvas closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 19 th inst ., when there were present Bros . A . tfuller ; , W . M . ; F . Kedge , S . VV . ; H . G . Marsden , j . VV . ; R . J . Harnell , S . D . ; F . M . Noakes , J . D . ; Jas . Woodward , I . G . ; \ V . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Tjeas . and Sec . ; T . li . Weeks , Tyler ; VV . Brindley , W . Lincoln , Angelico Cogliati , Carlo Grassi , Frank Gulliford , las . Rowe , VV . dancock , T . A . Dickson ,
A . Clark , and J . Lane , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , worked the ist Section of the Fir ^ t Lecture . Bro . R . J , Harnell , S . D ., worked tlie 2 nd Section uf the First Lecture . Bro . Angelico Cogliati having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . Angelico
Cogliati answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . F . Kedge , S . VV ., be VV . M . forthe ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 24 II 1 inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Pembroke-square , Kensington . Present : Bros . P . J . Davies , W . M . ; Keene , S . VV . ; Hubbard , I . W . ; G . Read , P . M ., as Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tcm . ) ; J . Davis , S . D . ; VVood , W . M , j . D . ; W . C . Williams , l . G . ; Jas . Sims , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . J . G . D ., P . M . j Pellatt , Payers , nnd Dresden .
The lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bro . Davies . Bro . Pellatt , having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodge vvas closed down to the First Degree . Bro . Keene vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the ollicers were appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed .
UBIQUE LODGE No . ( 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Glover , VV . M . ; Mason , S . VV . ; Green , jun ., P . M ., J . W . j Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Green , sen ., P . M ., S . D . j and Coleman , VV . M ., I . G .
The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Boulton candidate . The lodge was closed down , and Bro . Mason vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . 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 21 st instant . Present : Bros , J . Brown , VV . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; J . H . Wood , J . W . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , " Sec . ; G . Gardner , S . D . ; Gammell , J . D . ; VV . G . Coat , I . G . ; Sims , P . M . S 34 ; Spiegel , P . M . ; D . Stroud , F . Craggs , W . Worth , VV . W . Williams , and Thornton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Gammell offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Gammell candidate . Lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . The Auditors' report vvas then read and unanimously passed . This being the usual evening , the
officers of the lodge were elected for the ensuing year . Bro , Ayling as Preceptor , Bro . G . Gardner as Treasurer , and Bro . A . Williams as Secretary vvere unanimously re-elected to their respective offices , and awarded hearty thanks for their past services . Votes of thanks vvere also cordially passed to the Auditors , Bros . Aslett , Coat , and Long , and to Bro . V . Craggs , who so willingly performed the duties
of Steward for the lodge . It vvas resolved that the annual supper should take place in the lodge room on Wednesday , Sth June , at 8 p . m . Tickets , 25 . 6 d . each , may be obtained of the Secretary or other officer ; and on that evening a testimonial , subscribed to by all the brethren of the lodge , will be presented to Bro . E . Ayling , the highly-esteemed Preceptor .
DARTFORD . —EMULATION LODGE ( No . 299 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at the Bull Hotel . Present : Bros . T . Jenkins , W . M . j J . C . Weddell , VV . M . 1837 , S . W . ; A . Bovey , j . VV . ; C . C . Potter , VV . M . 1343 , acting Preceptor ; C . Hind , Hon . Sec . ; C . Fowling , S . D . ; R . S . Howitt , J . D . ; F . Snowdcn , I . G . ; Carter , Tylcr ; W . Greig , VV . M . 299 ; and
G . C . Baker . Bro . E . S . Lancaster was a visitor . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Lancaster candidate . The VV . M . rose for the lirst and second times , and it vvas proposed by Bro . Potter , P . M ., and . seconded by Bro . Greig , that a vote of thanks be recorded to the W . M ., Bro . Jenkins , for the very able manner in which he had
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performed the ceremony for the first time—carried unanimously . It was proposed by Bro . Potter , and seconded by Bro . Greig , that the S . VV . occupy the chair at the next meeting—carried . The S . VV . returned thanks , and informed the brethren that he would work the Third Degree . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
ST . MARY CRAY . —GRAYS VALLEY LODGE ( NO . 2147 ) . —A meeting was held at the National School Room , on Wednesday , the iSth inst . Present : Bros . li . II . Rolfe , W . M . j A . Alger , S . VV . ; J . Pollard , J . W . j H . Tyrer , S . D . j Pugh , J . D . j A . Bowers , I . G . j Marshall , Mathews , G . VV . Knight , W . M . 1507 , Preceptorj and others . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was
rehearsed , Bro . Cookson candidate , who answered the questions . Lodge vvas advanced to the Second Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed part of the ceremony of installation , Bro . Knight candidate . Lodge was then closed in the Second Degree , and Bro . Algar vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . Brethren residing near this lodge should pay it a visit , and will receive a hearty welcome from the members . Lodge opens at 8 p . m , every Wednesday throughout the year .
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OXFORD . —Apollo University Chapter ( No . 357 ) —The annual festival of this chapter was held on the 25 th inst ., vvhen there vvere present Comps . F . H . Penny , P . P . G . Std . Br ., M . E . Z . j R . li . Baynes , P . G . ist A . S ., H . j W . L . Morgan , P . G . S . E ., J . j the Rev . H . A . Pickard , P . G . S ., P . G . Supt . j E . G . Bruton , P . Z . 340 and 1399 , P . P . G . H . j Harrison , P . Z . j PopeP . Z . j and
, Wakeman , P . Z . The chapter vvas opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Cornp . the Kev . H . Sayers , of No . 377 , vvas elected a joining member . Comp . E . G . Bruton then assumed the chair , and installed the Principals as follows : Comps . R . E . Baynes , M . E . Z . j VV . L . Morgan , H . j and Lord Valentia , J . j and the following companions
were invested . Comps . Kev . J . H . Jukes , P . P . G . S ., P . Z ., S . E . j F . P . Bulley , S . N . j A . C . dark , P . S . j R . C . Lever , ist A . S . j P . Greenwood , 2 nd A . S . j Rev . H . A . Pickaid , P . G . S ., P . G . Sup ., Treasurer j and G . Norwood , Janitor . Sums of five guineas vvere voted to each Fund ot the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . It vvas
determined to request the Prov . Grand Superintendent to honour this chapter b y holding his Provincial Grand Chapter under the auspices of this chapter at its next regular meeting on VVednesday , the 30 th of November next . The companions adjourned to Christchurch to dinner , when the usual toast ivere duly proposed and honoured .
HUDDERSFIELD . —Chapter of Truth ( No . 521 ) . —A regular convocation ot this chapter was held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Filz Williamstreet , vvhen the following companions were present—Comps . R . Williamson , P . Z ., P . P . G . Swd . Br ., as Z . j VV . ti . J essop , H . j Lewis B . Brierley , as J . j J . W . Turner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Swd . Br ., S . E . j A . Armitage , S . N . j
Alfred Gill , P . S . j John Shuesmitn and W . E . Jowitt , Assist , bojs . j George Marshall , P . Z ., P . P . G . lreas . ; Chas . Newsome , H . 26 4 , - Henry Shaw , P . Z . j J . T . Sheard , ii . S . Steward , and E . A . Beaumont . The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . George Hardy , 112 , vvas balloted for , and the ballot being lavourable vvas exalted by Comp . K . Williamson . The lectures vvere deliveied in an
admirable manner as follows : the historical , by Comp . Lewis Brierley , 290 j symbolical , b y Comp . John Shoesmithj the mystical , by Comp . R . Williamson , P . Z . The sum of five guineas vvas voted from the chapter funds to the Queen Victoria Jubilee Presentations West Yorkshire . ~" This completing the business , the chapter vvas closed , when the companions adjourned to refreshment and separated after a pleasant evening .
J ARROW . —St . Bede Chapter ( No . 1119 ) . — The annual convocation of this chapter vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Grange-road , on Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., for the installation of principals for the ensuing year . Among those present were Comps . A . McDougall , Z . j H . Golder , H . j T . Renton , J . j J . S . Wilson , P . Z . j J . T . Wilson , . P . Z . j J . A . W . tter , P . Z . j M . H . DoddP . Z .
, 1119 ; J . C . Muor , Z . 94 j E . Sutherst , H . 94 j R . Singleton , S . E . 97 j E . Sedcole , S . E . 1119 j and others . Comp . H . Golder was installed as First Principal by Comp . J . S . Wilson , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . j Comp . T . Renton as becond Principal by Comp . J . T . Wilson , P . Z . ; and Comp . Jas . Sedcole , E ., vvas installed as Third Principal by Comp .
J . A . Witter , P . Z . The other officers appointed for the year were : Comps . Henry Soderberge , S . E . ; James Robinson , S . U . ; R . W . Klyne , P . S . ; G . Forster and M . A . Lax , ist and 2 nd A . S . ; M . Dodds , Treas . ; J . S . Wilson , P . Z ., P . P . J . G . D . of Cj J . Horner , Janitor ; G . W . VVhite , Org . j R . Dent and M . A . Lax , Auditors , The chapter vvas afterwards closed .
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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , Z . ; Charles Hunt , j . $ 07 , H . ; VV . C . Williams , 733 , J . ; H . Denane , H . 890 , ist A . S . 862 , S . E . j Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z ., Z . 890 , S . N . j C . K . Wickens , P . S . j W . H . Chalfont , ist A . S . J E . Child , P . Z . 538 ; J . Smith , 890 ; and J . Sims , S . N . 834 .
The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Child being candidate . A cordial vote of tnanks vvas unanimously carried , to be recorded on the minutes , for the admirable manner in vvhich Comps . Hunt , Williams , and Wickens had rehearsed the duties of their respective offices for the first time in this or any other chapter of improvement . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
HOLLOWAY s OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Self Help . —Prior to the discovcry of these remedies an easy , ready , and reliable remedy for outward disfigurations and inward complications vvas , practically speaking , unknown . No one need now be at a loss if they should uutortuuately suffer from piles , ulcers , sores , tumours , boils , bruises , sprains , & c . Enveloping Holloway ' s medicines are
veryintelligible printed directions for using them , which should be attentively studied and immediately followed by all vvho resort to his treatment . Sooner or later the sufferer will assuredly triumph over Ihe worst diseases . This searching Ointment disperses all those malignant humours vvhich aggravate diseases of the skin , prevent the cicatrisation of vilcers , and excite inflammatory tendencies in the system , —[ ADVT , ]