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all those who had so constantly cheered and assisted him , making special mention of the help he had at all times received from Bro . J . Bland , P . M . His thanks were also due to his officers and the Past Masters for the counsel and help they were always so ready to give . " The Visitors'" vvas proposed by Bro . T . R . Gee , P . M ., to which the following responded : Bros . W . Burton , W . M .

733 ; J . T . Windle , W . M . GSi ; and W . W . Vincent , W . M . 1391 , the latter being an initiate of the lodge , having been initiated by the proposer of the toast when the lodge meetings were held at the Arboretum Hotel . "The Past Masters" was proposed by Bro . Dr . W . H . Wright , J . W ., himself the son of the oldest Past Master of the lodge , to whose absence through illness feeling allusion

vvas made . Bros . J . Brown , A . Frazer , and E . Home suitably responded . "The Sister Lodges " was proposed by Bro . J . Bland , P . M ., who , before doing so , warmly congratulated the W . M . on his being numbered amongst the rulers of the Craft , especially on his attaining to the chair of K . S . in so

prosperous a lodge , the seventh on the provincial roll , which now numbers 22 . Bro . Bland then said how pleased all were to see so goodly a number from the sister lodges present , and he trusted the greatest , the warmest of good feeling would always be kept up between them all , and knit them together in one common brotherhood . Allusion was made to many well known brethren who had passed

the chairs in the various lodges , special mention being made of the oldest , the Tyrian , No . 253 . To this toast Bro . B . W . Pike , W . M ., responded for the Hartington , J . Worsnop , P . M . ( in the absence of the W . M . ) , for the Repose , and Bros . J . H . Clarke , VV . M ., and E . R . Ward , P . M ., for the Tyrian , all highly complimenting the W . M . on his attaining to the chair , and congratulating

the lodge on its prosperity . " The Masonic Charities " was proposed in an excellent speech by Bro . A . Woodiwiss , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., who urged the brethren to assist the W . M . all they possibly could by subscribing liberally to his list . Bro . Percy Wallis , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., responded in his usual happy and felicitous style .

The other toasts were "The Officers , " "The Musical Brethren , " and the Tyler ' s toast , which brought another memorable anniversary to a close . Under the leadership of Bro . VV . L . Dodd , P . P . G . O ., some excellent instrumental selections were given , whilst harmony was contributed by Bros . W . N . Toft , J . Melrose , A . Butterworth , and W . J . Piper .

DOVER . Corinthian Lodge ( No . 1208 ) . —At the first meeting since the installation of Bro . VV . W . Burkett as W . M . of this lodge , held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Snargate-strcet , there vvas an unusually large muster of the brethren . The Three Degrees were worked in an excellent manner by the

newlyelected W . M . Among those present were Bros , the Rev . Vickers , Chap . ; W . O . Kennett , P . M . ; Dr . Best ; J . W . Bussey , P . M . ; Dr . Fenn , P . M . ; Dr . Walter , P . M . ; Lewis Adams , P . M . ; W . A . Smeeth , P . M . ; Marsh , P . M . ; G . R . Igglesden , P . M . ; Wright , P . M . ; and others . Two local gentlemen were balloted for and initiated ; there vvas also a passing and raising , and the election of a joining member .

MANCHESTER . Yarborough Lodge ( No . 633 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . Present : Bros . S . H . Kay , VV . M . ; VV . E . Darwen , S . W . ; J . Gardner , J . W . ;

Geo . Smedley , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Cartwright , P . P . G . P ., Sec ; ] . R . John , S . D . ; J . D . Guymer , ] . D . ; ] as . Sly , Tyler ; J . B . Broadbent , P . M . ; W . fl . Hughes , P . M . ; F . H . Davidson , P . M . ; T . Dickenson , Dodds , J . Burke , and H . Falk . Visitors : Bros . H . Crosby , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; Geo . Sam Smith , P . M . ; and I . C . Cornish ,

10 > . There was a passing and raising , the former ceremony being performed by the W . M ., and the latter by Bro . J . B . Broadbent .

PORTSMOUTH . Portsmouth Lodge ( No . 487 ) . —There vvas a large and representative gathering of brethren at the Masonic Hall , Highbury-street , on the 13 th inst ., when Bro . G . S . Lancaster vvas installed as W . M . in succession to Bro . VV . Bates . The ceremony was conducted in an impressive manner by Bro . J . Lefeuvre , Deputy P . G . M ., to

whom a hearty vote of thanks was passed at the conclusion of the proceedings . The retiring VV . M . presented a handsome jewel to Bro . G . Pearman in recognition of his services as Organist of the lodge , which extend over a period of 14 years . Bro . Bates was himself the recipient of a Past " Master ' s collar and jewel . Bro . Lancaster appointed the

following brethren as his officers : Bros . VV . Bates , l . P . M . ; J . D . Antill , S . W . ; A . M . Rae , J . W . ; Capt . J . T . Thackara , Treas . ; J . L . Snell , Sec ; G . Huggett , Asst . Sec ; G . F . Bell , S . D . ; D . J . Barnard , J . D . ; J . Jenkins , D . of C . ; A . Bramble , I . G . ; Reading and C . II . Hardy , Stwds . ; and J . Exell and J . Smith , Tylers . Subsequently an excellent banquet was served .

UXBRIDGE . Royal Union Lodge ( No . 382 ) . —The installation meeting vvas held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Chequers Hotel . The lodge was opened by the retiring W . M ., Bro . Thomas Brooks , and , after the minutes were read and confirmed , he proceeded to install Bro . A . G . Fleming , S . W . and W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . as

W . M . for the ensuing year . I he following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . T . Brooks , l . P . M . ; T . Aitken , S . W . ; J . A . Carter , J . W . ; C . Mead , S . D . ; H . ] . Bragg , J . D . ; W . H . Reed , I . G . ; C . Brown , Org . 1 . T . Lonsdale , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , D . C ; J . Tapfin , P . M ., A . D . C . ; A . Foyer and C . Rose , Stwds . ; and G . Duffin , Tyler . Among other brethren present were Bros . H . II .

Woodnffe , J . D . 2243 ; C . 1 ' . Gardner , 134 S ; J . C Briggs , P . M . 77 , P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; VV . Wollet , J . W . 18 94 ; \ V Goulden , S . D . 2157 , 1566 ; G . H . Heathcote , 2157 ; J . Tidmarsh , S . W . 21 G 3 , J . W . 2157 , Asst . Sec 1 G 12 ; G . Harper , J . W . 1612 ; L . Lee , 2309 ; and H . Taylor , S . D . 163 S . Altogether 54 brethren attended the lodge . At the banquet , provided by Bro . T . Twamley , the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts were honoured , and the

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l . P . M . gave the toast of "The W . M . " in very appropriate terms . The Worshipful Master replied , and followed with the toast of "The l . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . T . Brooks . " He then presented , on behalf of the lodge , a Past Master ' s jewel to the l . P . M . as a recognition of the very satisfactory way he had carried out the duties of the lodge .

"The Past Masters of the Lodge" was replied to by Bros . Hall and Taplin , and Bro . Bailey responded to " The Masonic Charities . " The toast of "The Visitors" was well received , and those called upon gave very suitable replies . Bros . Cotton , Treas ., and Nicholson , Sec , responded to

" The Officers , " as time was passing so rapidly . The Tyler's toast brought a very enjoyable evening to a close . Some capital music was given during the intervals of the toasts and thoroughly appreciated . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , of London .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

MANCHESTER . Humphrey Chetham Chapter ( No . 645 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the iSth instant , at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The most important business vvas the election of officers for the ensuing year , which resulted as follows : Comps . F . Lange , Z . ; Geo . Sam Smith , H . ; Max Weigenthaler , J . ; J . E . Lees , S . E . ; A . H . Jefferis , S . N . ; Carl Gotz , Treas . ; and Griffiths , P . S .

WARRINGTON . Elias Ashmole Chapter ( No . 148 ) . —The anniversary of this chapter was held in the Masonic Rooms , Sankey-street , on Monday , the 17 th inst ., when many of the members were presant . The minutes of the last convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . P . J . Edelsten , P . Z . 14 S and 1250 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., undertook

the installation of the Three Principals in accordance with the usual rites and ceremonies of the Order , viz . : Comps . E . Greenall , M . E . Z . ; J . H . Evans , H . ; and W . M . Young , J . ; the duties of which he performed in a most efficient and impressive manner . The M . E . Z . then invested the following officers , viz .: Comps . C . Skinner , S . E . ; W . Arnott , S . N . ; Dr . Adams , P . S . ; and T . Domville ,

Janitor . The M . E . Z . then presented to Ins immediate predecessor , Comp . T . Grime , on behalf of the chapter , a very handsome P . Z . ' s jewel in recognition of his past services , at the same time alluding in most flattering terms to the great interest he had always evinced in various ways for the welfare and prosperity of Freemasonry . The recipient acknowledged the presentation in suitable terms .

The business of the chapter being- concluded , the companions adjourned to a banquet , under the able presidency of Comp . D . W . Finney , P . Z . 148 , P . P . G . S ., the same being supplied by Comp . Chautry , whose catering gave satisfaction in every way . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and after spending a very pleasant evening the companions duly separated .

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Mark Masonry .

TORQUAY . Jordan Lodge ( No . 319 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., when the following brethren , amongst others , were present : Bros . W . J . Hughan , Past G . VV . Eng . ; H . 1 . Morton , 95 ; T . Prust , VV . M . ; VV . Taylor , S . W . ; T . I . Crossman , J . W . ; T . H . Wills , M . O . ;

John Taylor , Chap ., as S . O . ; A . W . Searley , J . O . ; S . Wills , as I . G . ; John Lane , P . M ., P . S . G . O . Eng ., Sec ; Gorwyn , S . D . ; John Chapman , Prov . G . M . O . ; John Dodge , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; J . E . Newton , Tyler ; VV . Rowland , and E . J . Pratt . The lodge being opened by the W . M ., the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The election

of W . M . for the ensuing year was then proceeded with , when Bro . VV . Taylor , S . W ., was unanimously elected . Bro . Thomas Taylor , who has held the office of Treasurer since the formation of the lodge , was again re-elected to that office . The appointment of Auditors and other lodge business then occupied the brethren , after which the lodge was closed .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . — This lodg-e met at the Albany Hotel , on the 19 th instant . Among those present were Bros . W . J . Porter , jun ., W . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M ., acting S . W . ; Thomas , | . W . ; Davis , M . O . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . 13 ., Sec ; George Everett , R .

of M . ; VV . Westley , I . G . ; C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; ) . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . ; Bailey , l . P . M . ; VV . H . Baker , Stwd . ; and Harrison , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The Secretary proposed , and the Treasurer seconded , that the sum of live guineas be voted to the Mark Benevolent Fund , per Bro . VV . Bailey , I . P . M .. Steward for

the forthcoming Festival of that Institution . This proposition vvas carried unanimously . The name of Bro . VV . Fisher , P . M ., was unanimously selected for nomination for the next Grand Mark Stewardship . Apologies for nonattendance were received from Bros . Woodruff , S . O . ; Von loel , I . O . ; Meacock , S . D . ; and others .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . The VV . M . presided most genially . Among the notable speakers were Bros . Thomas , J . W . ; VV . Fisher , and George Everett . Bros . Porter , Bailey , and Baker , between the speeches , vocally and instrumentally entertained the brethren .

Sir James 'T yler has paid to the bankers , Messrs . Barclay , Bevan , and Co ., his promised donation of £ 1000 , which has been placed to the credit of the Bethnal Green Free Library new building fund .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , 21 st inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; E . Lucas , S . W . ; D . S . Long , J . W . ; D . T . Haylock , S . D . ; J . Snooks , J . D . ; H . Foreman , I . G . ; F . Craggs , H . Wake , " H . W . Dyne , and H . Blackman . Lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the

previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . F . Craggs acting as D . C , and Bro . E . Lucas as W . M . elect . Thelodgevvas opened in the Third Degree , and the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Lucas . The proclamation having been given , and the working tools explained in the several

Degrees , the lodge was resumed to the Second and'First Degrees respectively , Bro . Lucas rehearsing the investiture of officers , and Bro . A . Williams rendering the address in a very able manner . The 2 nd Section of the" First Lecture vvas worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . The W . M . having risen , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 24 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . VV . Hillier , W . M . ; T . Middleweek , S . W . ; J . W . Belsham , J . W . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , 'Sec . ; 1 . C . Conway , S . D . ; W . R . Hatton , l . D . ; I . W .

Cuff , P . M . 511 , I . G . ; O . W . Battley , Stwd . ; E . Rogers , P . M . 123 S , S . W . 60 , 1642 , G . S . England , P . G . D . Middx . ; ] . W . Curtis , J . Chaundler , N . Spyer , H . Windeatt , and H . Campbell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Chaundler being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro .

Chaundler was examined and retired . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 1 st and 4 th Sections of the Lecture vvas worked by Bro . Rogers , assisted by the brethren , Bro . Rogers receiving a vote of thanks . Bro . Dehane was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . Communications were read from Bros . Allman and Cruttenden , regretting their inability to be present . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —This lodge held its usual meeting at the City Arms Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., when the following were present : Bros . Antunovich , VV . M . ; Dormer , S . W . ; Stafford , J . W . ; Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor ; Colley , Hon . Sec ; Meadows , S . D . ; Purkiss , J . D . ; Perrett , I . G . ; Ives , P . M . ; Langford , Carlton , Miller , Larter , Graham ,

and Ellis . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Langford personating the candidate . Bro . Miller having answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , vvas entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ,

and Bro . Miller was passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Graham answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted , and the lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , he was raised to the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Ellis , of the Arnold Lodge , became a joining member ,

and returned thanks . The dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and the Preceptor announced his intention of taking the chair next Thursday evening . The W . M . having risen for the third time , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , W . M . ; R . E . Cursons , S . W . ; C . O . Burgess , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; W . Frommholz , S . D . ; C . Thompson , J . D . ;

b . M . Noakes , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; VV . Hancock , F . W . Buxton , C . Lambert , J . Rowe , G . A . Bergholz , A . Cogliati , J . Gluckstein , and A . Clark . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes oi the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . J . Gluckstien answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree ,

and retired . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree . The Preceptor worked the 1 st Section of the Third Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . J . Rowe having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , the lodge was resumed to the Third Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to

the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . R . E . Cursons , S . W ., vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation , and announced his intention of working the first ceremony . On rising for the third time , the Preceptor proposed that , as Tuesday , the Sth April , vvas Easter Tuesday , and many

brethren would be away from London , the supper in connection with the lodge of instruction take place on Thursay , the ist May , instead of the Sth April , and that the same be postponed to that date ; seconded by Bro . F . M . Noakes , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill , VV . Present : Bros . J . Bartlett , VV . M . ; G . Gardner , S . W . ; J . C . Conway , J . W . ; G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . J . Mason , Sec ; J . Powell , S . D . ; H .

Armheld , J . D . ; H . H . Burrington , I . G . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., G . S . ; J . Gillingham , P . M . ; F . L . Chandler , P . M . ; J . H . Tomlinson , P . M . ; F . C Frye , P . M . ; G . Inglish , H . D . Smith , A . Davies , J . T . Haly , E . Connell , and F . J . Hallett . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony