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thc M . M . ' s retired . A Hoard of Installed Masters having been formed , Brn . Gibson was duly installed in the chair of King Solomon . The Master Masons having been admitted , Bro . Gibson was duly proclaimed and saluted in the three Degrees , and invested his ollicers . The retiring W . M . gave the three charges , and the ceremony concluded . Thc lodge having

bcen resumed to the Second Degree , Bro . Balderly answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , andjretired . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Wray , P . M ., Preceptor , was unanimously elected to preside at thc annual dinner next Wednesday , June and . The S . W . was elected W . M . for thc meeting this night fortnight . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

WEST SMITHFIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 24 th inst ., at the New Market Hotel . Present Bros . I . W . lolly , W . M . ; W . C . Brasher , S . W . ; J . F . Rumball , J . W . ; Jolly , Sec ; H . J . Lardner , P . M ., S . D . ; W . Jollv , J . D . ; A . W . Price , I . G . ; Smyth , Tyler ; Young , P . M . ; Mallett , P . M ., and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The first ceremony was worked , Bro . Lardner candidate . The installation ceremony followed , being excellently performed by Bro . Young , W . M . 17 + 5 , who followed on by working the F . C . Degree , and afterwards closed the lodge , at the same time thanking the W . M . for the use of the chair .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on hnday , the 3 ist inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , ? g , Ebury-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Glover , W . M . ; Hayes , S . W . j Arnold , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , Sec ; Coleman , S . D . ; Musson , J . D . ; Folson , I . G . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Chinn , Hume , Forscutt , " Gilbert , and Chilcott . 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 Degree . Bro . Brindley , a candidate to bc raised to the

Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in thc Third Degree . The ceremony of raising . vas rehearsed , Bro . Brl-idley being the candidate . Thc lodge was called orl" and on . The lodge was closed down . The W . M . having risen for the second time , Bro . Hayes was unanimously elected W . M . for thc ensuing fortnight . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . The ceremony of installation will be worked to-day ( Friday ) , and brethren are invited to attend . A meeting of the Charitable Association was held , which proved favourable to Bro . Gibson .

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PLYMOUTH . —Fortitude Chapter ( No . 105 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held at the Huyshe Masonic Temple , on the iSth inst ., to instal the Principals for the year ensuing , viz ., Comps . E . A . Lyons , as Z . ; J . Gifford , as H . ; E . Pillar , as J . This ceremony was conducted by the following Board of Installed Principals : —Comps . W . S . Hearder , I . P Z . 105 ;

Samuel Jew , P . Z . 105 , P . P . G . T . ; J . R . Lord , P . Z . 105 ; J . Browning * , P . Z . 105 ; James Gidley , P . Z . 105 , 1205 ; and W . Alsford , Z . 202 . The officers were invested as follows : —Comps . W . S . Hearder , l . P . Z . ; J . Browning , P . Z ., Treasurer ; G Horswill , S . E . ; S . Edgecombe , S . N . ; J . W . Parsons , P . Soj . ; A . Spinney , ist A . Soj . ; T . W . Soper , 2 nd A . Soj . ; and W . H . Phillips , Janitor .

ROMFORD . —Hope and Unity Chapter ( No . 214 ) . —This old chapter held its annual meeting on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the VVhite Hart Hotel . The occasion was a notable one , as thc esteemed father of the chapter , Comp . Frederick Adlard , P . Z ., P . P . G . R ., was to be installed as M . E . Z . for the second time , the previous occasion beincr exactly 2 S years ago , and also that it was the last

meeting at Romford , the G . Supt . having granted permission to its being removed to the Royal Forest Hotel , Chingford . There were present Comps . ' / .. S . Fraser , M . E . Z . ; F . Adlard , H . ; George Wallace , J . ; George Cooper , S . E . ; Chas . Godfrey , P . S . j'F . B . Page , ist Assistant Sojourner ; E . J . Barron , Past G . S . B ., P . Z ., and Treasurer ; Dr . Wiles , Dr . Stirling , G . Cowell , P . / .. ; and F . W . Imbert-Terry . The

M . E . Z . very ably exalted into Royal Arch Masonry Bros . Rev . N . Bromley and Frank Landon . The companions then proceeded to elect the officers for the ensuing year , and the following was the result : —Comp . F . Adlard , Z . ; George Wallace , H . ; F . W . Imbert-Terry , J . ; George Cooper , S . E .,- Chas . Godfrey , S . N . ; E . J . Barron , Treas ; F . B . Page , P . S . ; Rev . N . Bromley , ist A . S . ; Frank

Landon , 2 nd A . S . ; I . Very , Janitor . The principals were then installed , and a hearty vote of thanks was g iven to the outgoing First Principal for his services during the past year . The report of the Audit Committee was adopted , and the Treasurer congratulated the companions on the successful condition of the finances . All business being ended , the members adjourned to a capital banquet supplied by Mr . Patching .

LIVERPOOL . —Mariners Chapter ( No . 249 ) . — The annual installation of this chapter took place on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Among those present v / ere Comps . C . Fothergill , M . E . Z . ; J . C . Robinson , H . ; G . S . Willings , P . Z . ; A . Cotter , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; E . Carter , S . I- " . ; E . J . Bailev . N . ; A . Bucknall , P . S . ; J . Tickle , A . S . ; William

Fish , E . B . Ironside , Richard Edwards , J . Whalley , R . Hamer , S . L . Fraser , J . Ashworth , C . H . Green , H . Gribbin , 823 , and R . Shacklady , N . 594 . The installation ceremony was performed in an admirable manner by Comp . Willings , and the following officers invested for the ensuing year : Comps . J . C . Robinson , M . E . Z . ; G . Crute , H . j and ( by proxy ) E . J . Bailey , J . j A . Bucknall , P . S . j E .

Carter , S . E . ; J . Tickle , N . ; William Fish , A . S . ; and J . Ashworth , A . S . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Comp . Willings , and the Treasurer ' s accounts ( which showed a very successful year ) were passed . The companions then adjourned to dinner , which was served in Comp . Casey's best style . " The Health of the

Newly-Installed Chiefs" was heartily received . Comp . Robinson , in response , thanked the members for the honour they had conferred upon him , and assured them he would endeavour to follow in the footsteps of those who had preceded him in office . He proposed "The Health of the retiring M . E . Z ., " and on behalf of the members begged his acceptance of a 15-carat gold P . Z . jewel . 'Ihe jewel

was manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , of Liverpool and London . Comp . Fothergill expressed the pleasure it gave him in accepting so handsome an appreciation of his endeavours during his term of oflice . Other toasts followed , and a musical programme was rendered by Comps . Ironside , Green , Willings , Fraser , and others .

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KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . —Dobie Chapter ( No . SSg ) . —The anniversary convocation of this chapter was held on Monday last , when the Principals were installed by Comps . Elsam , Scribe K ., P . P . G . S . Surrey , as follows : Comps . C . Oldridge , M . E . Z . ; 'I . Weaver , H . ;

and J . W . Moorman , J . The other officers were invested as follows : Comps . Elsam , Scribe E . ; Bond , Treasurer ; Chapman , S . N . ; G . Moorman , P . S . ; A . Laurence , P . P . G . S . D . Surrey , ist Asst . P . S . ; VV . Lane , P . G . S . Surrey , 2 nd Asst . P . S . ; and W . Lane , Janitor . Comp . "VV . Youldon , P . Z . 54 S , was a visitor , and assisted during the

ceremonies . The companions afterwards dined together at the Griffin Hotel , when the catering of Comp . Sharp , the worthy host , was done ample justice to , and a pleasant evening spent by all .

ENFIELD . —Enfield Chapter ( No . 1237 ) . —A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Court House , on Monday , the 24 th inst ., at which there were present Comps . James Garrod , M . E . Z . ; E . G . Lewis , H . ; | . Linzell , P . Z ., acting f . j f . R . Rignall , Treas . ; H . J . Adams , P . Z ., S . E . ; 1 *' . Eastwood , S . N . j A . Bryant , P . S . ; A . G . Fidler , 1 st A . S . ; H . V . Clements , P . Z . ; ] . D . Birkin ,

G . Messenger , J . Oddy , F . Shelton , J . Smith , T . Jones and others . The minutes of the last convocation having been read and conlirmed , the ballot was taken and proved unanimous in favour of Bro . Geo . James , Lodge 749 , who was duly exalted to this Supreme Degree by the Al . E . Z . in a manner that gave great satisfaction to all present . Thc next

business was to elect officers for the ensuing year , which resulted as follows : Comps . E . G . Lewis , M . E . Z . ; W . M . Tegg , H . ; A . Bryant , J . j | . R . Rignall , Treas . ; H . J . Adams , " P . Z ., S . E . ; A . G . Fidler , S . N . ; J . D . Birkin , P . S . j and James Very , Janitor . A P . Z . ' s jewel was unanimously voted to the retiring M . E . Z . ( Comp . Jas . Garrod ) , for the able manner in which he had conducted the business of the

chapter during the past year . Several brethren were then proposed for exaltation , and the chapter was afterwards closed , when the companions adjourned to the George Hotel , where an excellent dinner was provided by the host ( Comp . Mathison ) . On the removal of thc cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and a very pleasant evening spent .

MARLBOROUGH . —Methuen Chapter ( No . 1533 ) . —An emergency meeting of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., when the following officers were present : Comps . J . Campbell Maclean , M . E . Z . j Richard Tarrant , P . Z ., acting H . j Surgeon-General Theobald Ringer , P . Z ., acting J . j J . Chandler ,

P . Z ., acting P . Soj . j Rev . John A . Lloyd , P . Z ., acting S . N . j Joshua Brook , acting S . E . j and VV . S . Bambridge , Asst . Soj . The ballot having been successfully taken for Bro . the Rev . C . J . McConnell , 1533 , he was duly exalted by the M . E . Z . ; and , nothing further being on the agenda , the chapter was then closed in due form .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES .- Mozart Chapter ( No . 1929 ) . —This chapter met at the Griffin Hotel , on the 17 th inst ., when there were present among others Comps . E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , P . G . Org ., M . E . Z . ; T . T . Phillips , H . j H . J . Lardner , J . j T . C . Walls , P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., S . E . j E . J . Hoare , ist A . S . j T . Tremere , Longley , and others .

The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Carus , 1929 , for exaltation , and it proved to be unanimous , but from unavoidable circumstances he was prevented from attending . Comp . E . M . Lott then impressively installed Comps . T . 'I . Phillips , as M . E . Z . j H . j . Lardner , as H . j and T . C . Walls , as J . The following investments were

then made : Comps . Lott , S . E . j Palmer Thomas , S . N . j E . J . Hoare , P . S . j Tremere , ist A . S . j Aynsley , 2 nd A . S . j W . Lake , Treas . j F . Bennett , D . C . ; J . Bennett , W . S . j Longley , A . W . S . ; and Lane , Janitor . ln a complimentary speech the M . E . Z . presented Comp . E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , P . G . Org ., with a handsome jewel ( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , Little

Britain , London ) , in recognition of his services as founder and first M . E . Z . Numerous apologies for non-attendance having been read the chapter was duly closed , and thc companions adjourned to an excellent banquet , which was admirably served by Bro . Sharp , the courteous host of "Ye Griffin hostelrie . "

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CAMDEN CHAPTER OL- IMPROVEMENT ( No . --04 ) . —A convocation of this celebrated chapter was held at the . Mooryate , Finsbury-pavement , on Tuesday , the 25 th inst . Present : Coinps . VV . IM . --Stiles , M . E . Z . designate of the Henry Levander Chapter , in the chair ; Scnrrah , H * designate of the same , H . ; H . Stiles , J . ; H . Slyman , S . E . ; G . VV . Kniyht , N ; Gregory , I' . S . ; Whiting , Janitor j C . J . Smith , Dickey , Sheffield , Dean , Carter , Collins , Dehane , and Garrad . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Dickey being

the candidate . After the M , h . tC , had risen for the third time , Comp . Edmonds , Preceptor , proposed a Vote of thanks to thc M . E . Z . for the excellent manner he had conducted the work of th * evening , to he recorded on the minutes , this being the lirst time he had occupied the chair in that chapter . Comp . Dean seconded the same . The M . E . ' / .., in returning thanks , said it was live years since he had occupied a chair , and he thanked the companion ' s for allowing him to rehearse the ceremony , and promised if they would attend on the next meeting he should be pleased to occupy the same position . After "Ileartylgood wishes" had been tendered , the chapter was closed .

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Mark Masonry .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —This prosperous lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the tqth inst . Among those present were Bros . I . T . Briggs , W . M . j H . Higgins , S . W . j C . H , Kohler , J . W . ; Bailey , M . O . ; Porter , S . O . ; W . Fisher , LP . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . M ., Sec ; Thomas ,

S . D . j and others . The minutes of the pievious meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . George Everett , P . M . 187 , 13 S 1 , & c , who had been previousl y balloted for , was advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . by the W . M ., with the able assistance of his officers . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . D . P . Cama , Hiram Lodge , as a joining member , and it

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proved to be unanimous . The sum of live guineas was voted to the list of Bro . J . T . Briggs , as W . M . Steward of the Mark Benevolent Fund . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . In responding for the toast of * ' Thc Advancee , " Bro . G . Everett , in the course of an able speech , expressed the gratification it had afforded him in being present that day to redeem a long standing promise he had

made to their Secretary . He went on to say that his health for some time past had been far from satisfactory , but feeling better that day he had journeyed to Twickenham town to take the Mark Degree , and highly impressed he had been with the ceremony . In conclusion he thanked the membsrs for their cordial reception that evening , and he hoped to be spared many years lo come among them . A few other toasts followed , and the proceedings terminated .

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GRAND MASTERS' COUNCIL ( No . 1 ) . — The installation meeting of this old and distinguished council was held at thc Alasonic Hall , Sa , Red Lion-square , on the 20 th inst . Among those present were Bros . Alfred Williams , T . I . M . j T . " Poore , P . D . M . ; Captain ] . E . Anderson , D . M . j T . Cubitt , P . C . W . j T . C . Walls , D . G . M ., Recorder : the Rev . T . W . Lemon , Grand Chap ., acting Chaplain ; G . Graveley , C . of G . ; R . Loveland

Loveland , C . of Council j Major Dunbar , ist Marshal j B . R . Bryant , J . S . ; E . Storr , Sentinel j W . Glynes , Catterson , Gregory , Fountaine , Brittain , Roy , Scurrah , Steele , Clark , George Powell , Hanley , George Kenning , Harding , Verry , Perkins , Hollington , Hay , R . Berridge , Mills , Outer Sentinel j and others . The minutes of thc previous council having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bros . N . Prower , M . A ., and W .

W . Codd , and it proving to be unanimous , they were impressively admitted , received , and greeted as M . E . M ., R . M ., and S . M ., and S . E . M ., by * Bro . T . Poore , ably assisted b y Bros . Williams , Lemon , and Bryant . Bro . Walls having assumed the chair , installed Bro . Captain J . E . Anderson , as T . I . M ., and obligated Bro . R . Berridge , of the Constantine Council . Thc following appointments and investments were then made : Bro . A . Williams , P . D . M . j

Cubitt , D . M .: F . Davison , Treasurer j Walls , Recorder j the Rev . W . Maude , Chaplain j the Rev . T . W . Lemon , Asst . Chaplain : Graveley , P . C . W . j Loveland , C . of G . j Major Dunbar , C . of C . j Lardner , ist Marshal j Spice , 2 nd Marshal j Bryant , 3 rd Marshal j C . Driver , S . S . j Edwin Storr , J . S . j Powell , Warder j H . H . Shirley , Sentinel j Mills , Outer Sentinel . The report of the Auditors , Bros . Powell and Fountaine

was received and adopted . Bro . Walls proposed , and Bro . Williams seconded , "That for services rendered to thc council Bros . C . F . Matier , P . D . M ., and R . Berridge , G . D . C , be elected honorary members . " This having been put was unanimously carried . Apologies for non-attendance were received and read from Bros . Baron de Ferrieres , Major G . Lambert , Captain Williamson , J . P . j C . F , Matier , C . H . Driver , McDowall , and many others .

Bro . Bryant gave notice of motion , "That for services rendered , for many years past , to the council , Bro . Thomas Poore be elected an honorary member . " Thc council having been closed in the Degree of Select Master , thc brethren adjourned to the annual festival , which was held at the Holborn Restaurant . The Thrice Illustrious Master presided most admirably , and is to be congratulated on thc manner in which the whole proceedings were carried out .

Social Evening Of The "Old Masonians."

SOCIAL EVENING OF THE "OLD MASONIANS . "

The "Old Masonians" held their lirst social evening at thc Pitt ' s Head Hotel , Old Bailey , on Tuesday , the iSth inst . Mr . Charles M . Uwins was in the chair , and there were between 20 and 30 Old Boys present . Messrs . Whiteley and Uwins had prepared a verv -rood

programme which was rendered by ( amongst others ) Messrs . Penman , Shill , Richardson , and Palmer , who kindly gave their services , and the " Old Masonians" were well represented by Messrs . Newman , Whiteley , and Uwins . After the programme had been gone through a general meeting was held , and the rules were passed , officers elected .

and the club was fairly launched . We shall be glad to hear that this project is flourishing and is \ vell supported by all old scholars of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , both in London and the provinces . We are informed that all particulars can be obtained from the Hon Secretary , Mr . Alfred Watkins , 36 , Cologne-road j New Wandsworth .

Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of The Isaac Newton University Lodge , No. 859.

TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ISAAC NEWTON UNIVERSITY LODGE , No . 859 .

A lodge of emergency of the Isaac Newton University Lodge , Cambridge , No . S 59 , was held at the Red Lion Hotel , Cambridge , on thc 19 th inst , to celebrate the 25 th anniversary of the foundation of the lodtre . Betwncn S < i

and 90 brethren were present , comprising many old members of the lodge and old Cambridge men , holding prominent positions in the Craft , besides other distinguished Masons . Included in the number were Bros . H . T . Trevor-Jones , P . P . G . D . C , W . M j B . Anningson , P . P . G . R ., I . P . M .: C . Geldard . P . G . I . D .. S . W .: \ i » v . VJ . r

..-ningham , P . G . C ., J . W . j G . B . Courtney , P . G . A . D . C , S . D . ; P . P . Alexander , P . G . S ., J . D . j H . S . Sanford , I . G . j Hamen Le Strange , C F . Matier , C . 11 . Driver , Henton Wood , Anning Willis , Oscar Browning , Morse , Brownrigg , Caldwell , Foakes-Jackson , Saunders , J , H . Gray , D . Hall , Hampson , Col . Hartley , G . F . Sams , Bonnett , Faulkner , Roseburgh , Scriven . W , P . Greeve . R . H . Hawker . Smith

Cunningham , Flower , Raban , A . E . Campbell , Bostock , Bevan , Grieve Sumers , Rouse Ball , Finch , Fawcett , Ranee , Plucknett , Calverley , Thornton , C . A . C . Jones , W . G . Bell , D . C . j Garrett , Bristowe , Whitley , Churchill , Hoyle , Parker , Walker , Lewis Lloyd , Gillott , Clarkson , Manners , Harriland , Biddlecombe , Gething , Knott , R . E . Alexander , Isaacson , W . C . Alexander , W . Hawker , Bellingham , Robinson , Rogerson , Jolly , Emmerson , Lucas , and J . W . Hill .