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brethren having saluted in the three degrees their new W . M ., heat once commenced his duties by investing the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year Bros . John Firth , I . P . M . ; John Seed , S . W . ; David Whitaker , J . W . ; Frederick Whitaker , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., Treas . ; W . Cooke , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Asquith , S . D . ; R . Whitaker , J . D . ; G . Normanton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D .,

D . C . ; J . Whitaker , I . G . ; Thomas Parr and Joseph Hayes , Stewards ; and John Greenwood , P . M ., Tyler . There being no other business of importance to transact , the lodge was properly closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper , when a very agreeable and harmonious evening

was spent , each one endeavouring to his utmost to aid the enjoyment of the others . Among those who responded to "The Health of the Visitors" we noticed Bros . Iberson , W . M . 448 , Halifax ; Lord , P . M . 448 ; Ward , W . M . 971 , Batley ; Knowles , P . M . 1055 , Manchester ; F . Waddington , W . M . 1231 , Elland ; with several others .

BROMLEY , KENT . —Acacia Lodge , No . 1314 . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Bell Hotel , Bromley , on Tuesday , the nth instant . The lodge was opened by Bro . Alfred Avery , P . G . D . C . of Middlesex , W . M ., supported by his officers . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bros . Bowden , Kingstone , and Jaccard were passed to the second

degree . Bro . T . Knott , W . M .-elect , was then presented to the W . M . and duly installed . He invested the following brethren as his officers : A . Avery , I . P . M . ; R . H . Williams , S . W . ; S . Wells , J . W . ; H . Williams , Treas . ; E . Coste , P . M ., Sec ; C . Warwick Jordan , Org . ; W . Manger , S . D . ; W . Seaman , J . D . ; F . Deering , I . G . ; J . W . Avery , P . M ., W . S . ; J . Bavin , P . M ., Tyler . The

well-known addresses were delivered in admirable style , as indeed was all the work done . The lodge was closed , and banquet served . The table was beautifully laid out and ornamented with the choicest flowers , the room also was tastefully decorated with banners , flags , and monograms of the principal officers . A choice and elegant dessert followed . The W . M . presided ; all hij speeches

were short and effective , and on giving the health of the I . P . M . he presented that brother with a massive 10-guinea gold P . M . ' s jewel of an elegant and original design . The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm , and Bro . Avery , in an able speech , returned thanks . Other toasts followed , and a most enjoyable evening was delightfully spent . Bro . Deering , Mauley , Thomas , E . Seaman and

others gave some capital songs . The following brethren were present : —B . J . Manley , J . Wyer , G . Kingstone , J 1-1 . Bowden , A . Jaccard , II . A . Lovett , J . Laskey , W H . Baylis , W . Holland , C . R . Bayley , R . Wyatt , W . Sutton , D . C . Vine , J . Chubb , Dr . Barrett , & c . ; visitors , Bros . R . Fry , P . P . G . J . D . Kent ; J . Fenwick , P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; C . T . Sutton , P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; W . V . Laing ,

P . M . 45 ; T . White , P . M . 22 ; D . II . Jacob , P . M . 27 . ; E . Dodson , P . M . 72 ; F . Walters , P . M . 73 ; M . Henry , 19 ; W . Wynne , P . M . 101 ; II . De Grey , 13 ; J . Seex , J . Chubb , 1 S 6 ; E . Seaman , Gig ; A . Ransom , 1050 ; H . Penfold , 1174 ; II . Price , P . M . 657 ; C . Lacey , P . M . 174 ; H . Searle , 907 ; G . A . Smith , J . W . 619 : J . Brook , 975 ; G . Weeks , W . M . 742 ; W . II . Green , S . D . 619 ; and other brethren whose names we were unable to learn .

HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 . —The anniversary meeting of this nourishing lodge was held on Saturday , the 15 th instant , at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . The lodge was opened by Bro . John Thomas Moss , W . M ., who was well supported by his officers . The minutes of the previous meeting having been unanimously confirmed , Bro , Frederick Walters , P . M . and Sec , took

the chair , and in a correct manner installed Bro . Samuel Wickens , S . W ., as W . M . The officers appointed for the ensuing year were : Bros . R . M . Bowman , S . W . ; D . D . Beck , J . W . ; J . T . Moss , I . P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; J . F . Woodley , S . D . ; W . Hammond , P . M ., J . D . ; J . Thomas , I . G . ; II . A . Dubois , D . C ; II . Potter , P . M ., W . S . ; and J . Bavin , P . M .,

Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Bro . F . Walters for the admirable manner he performed the installation ceremony , and also for the efficient way he had discharged his duties as Secretary to the lodge . The W . M ., Bro . S . Wickens , in an admirable speech , on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . John Thomas Moss , I . P . M ., with a . fifteen-guinea Past Master ' s jewel ( solid

18-carat gold , and studded with diamonds ) , for his valuable services to the lodge as its first W . M . and founder , and he , in his usual fluent style , acknowledged the compliment . Bros . Hopwood , P . M . 141 , and E . Gilbert , 834 , were unanimously elected joining members . Some propositions for initiates aud joining members having been made , the lodge was closed , and a good banquet

was then served . The usual loyal toasls were given and responded to . "The Health of the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Col . Burdett , " was enthusiastically received , which proved how great is his popularity , and how much he is esteemed . After a few hours most agreeably spent , the brethren separated . There were present as visitors : Bros . Colonel F . Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex ; George

Kenning , P . G . D . Middlesex , W . M . 192 ; C . Hursley , P . M . 33 ; E . H . Sparks , 194 ; F . Holmes , 169 ; W . D . Garrod , 511 ; II . E . Trotter , 1044 ; A . Bercsford , 1155 ; and others . Members present besides those already named : Bros . R . Wentworth Little , P . G . Sec . Middlesex ; E . Hopwood , P . M . ; W . II . Scott , E . Fleet , J . C . Sinclair , & c .

ALDERSIIOT . —Aldcrshot Camp Lodge , No . 1331 . —The monthly meeting was held in the Royal Hotel , Highstreet , at 6 p . m . on the 6 th inst . The chair of K . S . was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . Charles Carnegie , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Supt , of Works , Essex , who was supported bthe officers

y following : Bros . Capt . Richardson , RF as S . W . ; Osmond , P . M ., as J . W . ; M'Kenzie , as S . D . ' ' Peers , as J . D . ; Laverty , I . G . ; and Bennett , O . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last regular meeting , and of the

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emergency meeting on the Sth June , were separately read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for Bro . Sergt . Rouse , 99 th Regiment , as a joining member , which was unanimous in his favour . Bro . Swan was raised to the sublime degree , and Bros . Smith and Scott were passed to the F . C . degree , Bro . Capt . Richardson presenting the working tools . A brother was proposed as a joining

member , and there was also a candidate for initiation . There were upwards of forty brethren present , including members of the different branches of the service , whose various uniforms formed a splendid coup a ' ceil . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . Troke and Warne , of No . 723 , the latfer of whom presided ably at the harmonium . The lodge was closed in due form , and with solemn prayer , at 9 p . m .

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE . Lodge of Good Hope , No . S 63 . —The installation of the W . M . of this lodge , and the investiture of his officers , took place at the Masonic Lodge , Port Elizabeth , on the 27 th April . The interesting ceremony was conducted by Bro . G . Smyth , P . M ., assisted by the other P . M . ' s present , viz ., Bros . Deare , Pearson , Kemsley , and Bain .

Bro . W . Knight , M . L . A ., having been regularly installed and honoured , he chose his officers as follows , who were duly invested with the distinguishing badges of their particular officers : Bros . W . Horsley , S . W . ; A . Brittain , J . W . ; P . Barnett , Treas . ; E . R . Smyth , Sec ; C . R . Whinfield , Master of Ceremonies ; J . Bredell , Organist ; J . Lonney , S . D . ; E . Plumridge , T-D . ; C . Adcock and

J . Payne , Stewards ; J . Blister , I . G . ; J . Morley , O . G . The lodge then adjourned to the banqueting-room , where a capital spread had been laid out with much taste by that excellent caterer , Mr . Phillips of the Port Elizabeth Club . About 50 brethren sat down lo this repast , and of course did full justice to the good things provided . The usual Masonic toasts—viz ., "The Queen and the

Craft , " "The Grand Master and Grand Lodge of England , " and the "The Provincial Grand Master and Grand Lodge "—having been given and duly honoured , that of the newly-installed W . M . was given by Bro . G . Smvth . Bro . Knight , in responding , expressed the great interest he felt in Freemasonry , promised to do all he could to promote the best interests of the Craft , and wound up by

paying a well-deserved tribute to Bro . Smyth , P . M ., for the admirable manner in . which he had conducted the lodge during his term of office . —The W . M . in a neat speech proposed "The Past Masters , " which was duly honoured by the brethren and appropriately responded to by Bro . G . Smyth . —Bro . F . D . Deare gave "The Newly Installed Officers , " which was drunk most heartily , and

acknowledged by Bro . Horsley . —Bro . S . Bain , W . M . of the Lodge Good Will , proposed the " Past Officers , " to which Bro . A . Brittain responded . Next there was an interchange of toasts between the sister lodges of the town , which work together with much harmony and good feeling . Then ' -The Visitors" were toasted , to which , among others , Advocates Stockenstrom and Brown

responded . Other toasts followed , a few songs and some good recitations , and a very pleasant evening was spent by all present . For the information of English Freemasons , we may state that Freemasonry has taken deep root in Port Elizabeth , and is in a most flourishing

condition . 1 here is a Royal Arch Chapter and two Blue Lodges—Lodge Good Will , 711 , and Lodge of Good Hope , 863—all working under the English Constitution . Brethren from abroad visiting any of these lodges may depend upon receiving a hearty welcome , and of being affectionately entertained at any of their meetings .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . Beadon Chapter , No . 619 . —The regular meeting of this chapter were held on Thursday , 6 th instant , at the Greyhound Hotel , Duhvich , Comp . J . W . Avery , M . E . Z ., presiding . The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed , consequently the future meetings of the chapter will be held at the Masons ' Arms Tavern , Mason ' s-avenue Basinghall-street ( Comp . Gosden ' s ) . After some formal business had been transacted the chapter was closed .

PROVINCIAL . WARRINGTON . —Chapter of Elias Ashmole , No . 148 . — A regular convocation ot this chapter was held on Monday se ' nnight . In the unavoidable absence of the M . E . Z ., he was represented by Comp . J . Bowes , P . Z ., Prov . G . S ! B ., who was supported by Comps . James Hamcr , P . Z ., Prov G . Treas ., as II . ; W . Mossop , J . ; W . Richardson PS

, .. W . S . Hawkins , E . ; Wm . Sharp , N . ; W . Woods , W Savage , E . Roberts , R . Brierley , John Harding A S P . J . Edelsten , W . Pollilt , and James Hannah , Janitor ' The chapter was opened by the Principals , when the minutes of the previous convocation were read and

confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Brothers W . H . Potter , Jas . Jackson , and W . Bryce , which proved unanimous in each case . Bros . Jackson and Bryce being present were introduced with due caution , and exalted by Comp . Bowes assisted by Comp . Hamer . There being no further business , the chapter was closed in form .

GlllKALTAR . —Calpean Chapter , No . 27 S V strong muster of this chapter took place on Friday , the 301 I 1 ult M . E . Z . Comp . Henry , 1 st Principal , supported h y Comps ' Beat and Francis in the 2 nd and 3 rd chairs . A ballot was taken for Bros . Brown , Beck , McLeod and Radcliffe . which proving unanimous , and Bros . Brown and McLeod beine present they were duly exalted . In consequence of the

absence from the garrison of Comp . Richardson , Comp Cockbnm acted as P . S ., and Comp . Gilbert as Assistant A letter was read from 2 nd Princi pal Salmond , requesting his resignation of office to be accepted , pressing private dulics incapacitating his regular attendance at the chapter in consequence , however , of the near approach of the ' annual election , Comp . Salmond ' s resignation was directed to be held in abeyance . Scribe Ezra then , in a kw re-

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marks paying a well-deserved tribute to the long , tried and valuable services of Comp . Claudius Marin , who had held the important post of Scribe E . for some years , and who was now and had been a long time Treasurer , and who moreover had voluntarily imposed upon himself the

duties of Steward—proposed that a jewel , or some other appropriate memento should be presented to him . Comp . Dantez seconded the proposition , which was most heartily received by the companions of the chapter . After the transaction of some business of minor importance , the chapter was closed in due form .

ULVERSTON . —F / iruess Chapter , No . 995 , held its first annual convocation for the installation of Principals and officers in the Masonic Hall , Ulverston , on the 17 th inst . The chapter was opened at 2 p . m ., there being a fair attendance of companions . Amongst the visitors were Comp . T . Wylie , Prov . G . R ., and Comp . Hamer , Prov . G . Treasurer , West Lancashire . Bro . Wm . Turner , of

the Lodge of Furness , was duly exalted in ancient form . Comp . Case , Z ., Comp . Dodd , II , and Comp . T . Wylie as J . The historic lecture was delivered by Comp . Dodd , symbolic by Comp . Wylie , and the mystic by the M . E . Z . The duties of Prin . Soj . were ably performed by Comp . R . Dodgson . The chapter was then formed into a Board of Installed Principals , and Comps . Wylie and Hamer ,

in their efficient and able manner , installed Comp . Dodd Z . of the chapter for the ensuing year , Comp . Case H ., and Comp . T . Dodgson , J . The other officers invested were R . Pearson , S . E . ; Matthews , S . N . ; R . Dodgson , P . S . ; Cornfield , 1 st A . S . ; Postlethwaite , 2 nd A . S . ; Whiteside , Steward ; R . James , Treas ., ; Robinson , Jan . The business of the chapter was brought to a conclusion

about S p . m ., when the companions adjourned to the Sun Hotel , where Bro . Smith had prepared a sumptuous banquet , which was presided over by Comp . Dodd , M . E . Z . The usual toasts were drunk and responded to , and a highly enjoyable evening was spent . A selection of music was sung at the banquet , arranged by Bro . Parker , Organist of Lodge of Fumess , 995 , who was assisted by Miss Pattinson , W . J . Wilcock , and Comp . Matthews .

TWICKENHAM . —Royal Middlesex Chapter , No . 1194 . — A convocation of this chapter was held at the Grotto Hotel , Twickenham , on Saturday , the 15 th inst . Comp . Colonel Burdett , M . E . Z ., presided , assisted by Comps . R . Wentworth Little , P . Z ., as H . ; G . Cattel , J . ; C . Horsley , Treas . ; W . Dodd , S . N . ; Geo . Kenning , P . S . ; & c . The business transacted was purely of a formal character , and

there being no banquet , the companions separated at an early hour . Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M ., accompanied by Bro . Little , Prov . G . Sec , Bro . Kenning , Prov . G . D ., and Bro . Horsley , then paid an official visit to the Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 , at Hampton , upon the occasion of Bro . Wickens' installation as W . M ., and were received in a highly complimentary and gratifying manner by the brethren of the lodge .

WESTON-SUPER-MARE . —Inherman Chapter , No . 1222 . —This chapter met on Monday evening , at Carnarvon Hall , Regent-street , Weston-super-Mare , Capt . Irwin , Z . The Principals appointed for the ensuing year were : — Comps . F . Vizard , 1 st ; General Gore Munbee , J . P ., 2 nd ; and T . Clarke , W . M . of St . Kew , 3 rd , Scribes—Comps . Davies , 30 ° , and Captain Townshend . Principal S . —Comp . S . Jones .

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Mount Calvary Chapter Rose Croix of H . R . D . M . — This old chapter met at Freemasons' Tavern , on Friday , the 14 th inst ., and was very fairly attended . III . Bro . G . Cockle , 30 ° , was duly installed as M . W . S ., and appointed Bros . Binckes , 30 ° ; Rosenthal , 33 ° ; Stewart , Paas , and Roebuck to the principal offices in the chapter .

A brother was admitted to the 11 , and the chapter was closed . The summer banquet was held next day at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , when a considerable muster of brethren , accompanied by ladies , sat down to a splendid banquet , and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present .

Palestine Chapter Rose Croix of II . R . D . M . —A meeting of this chapter was held at Freemasons' Tavern on Monday , the 17 th inst . 111 . Bro . John Hervey , 30 % M . W . S ., presided , supported by Bros . R . Wentworth Little , lS ° , H . P . ; Col . F . Burdett , 32 ° , 1 st Gen . ; Geo . Kenning , 18 ° , 2 nd Gen . ; T . L . Fox , 18 , Raph . ; C . Hammcrton , 1 S , CO . ; E . Stanton Jones , 18 ° , Org .: J . 0

W . Barrett , 18 , Almoner ; J . T . Moss , J . Dyer , W . R . Woodman , M . D ., and T . B . Yeoman , iS . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , ballots were taken for Bros . S . Leith Tomkins , P . M . 1 , Past Grand Deacon of England ; E . Sillifant , P . M . 217 ; P . J . Marin , 174 ; and J . Gilbert , 820 . Bros . Leith Tomkins , Marin , and Gilbert being present , were regularly

admitted and perfected as S . P . Rose Croix , the ceremony being ably performed by the worthy M . W . S . and his officers , with musical accompaniments by Bro . Jones . The officers for the ensuing year were then elected as follows : —Bros . R . Wentworth Little , M . W . S . ; John Hervey , Treas . ; J . Gilbert , Janitor . The magnificent furniture of the Grand Metropolitan Chapter was used on

this occasion , and the solemnity and beauty of the ceremony impressed all who were present . Communications from the S . G . C . 33 ° as to irregular chapters were read , also letters apologising for non-attendance from Bros . Levandcr , G . M ., Trickett , and Sillifant , the chapter being then closed . A ttv / ior / iifbanquct followed , and the following toasts were proposed and duly honoured : —

"The Queen , " "TheS . G . Council 33 ° . " "TheM . W . S ., " "The Newly-Perfected Brethren , " for whom Brother Tomkins responded . The " M . W . S .-elcct and rest of the Officers , " "The Brethren not in Office , " with the concluding toast by the Attendant . This chapter has now nearly as many on its roll as the members consider desirable lo admit .

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brethren having saluted in the three degrees their new W . M ., heat once commenced his duties by investing the following brethren as officers for the ensuing year Bros . John Firth , I . P . M . ; John Seed , S . W . ; David Whitaker , J . W . ; Frederick Whitaker , P . M ., P . J . G . D ., Treas . ; W . Cooke , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Asquith , S . D . ; R . Whitaker , J . D . ; G . Normanton , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D .,

D . C . ; J . Whitaker , I . G . ; Thomas Parr and Joseph Hayes , Stewards ; and John Greenwood , P . M ., Tyler . There being no other business of importance to transact , the lodge was properly closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper , when a very agreeable and harmonious evening

was spent , each one endeavouring to his utmost to aid the enjoyment of the others . Among those who responded to "The Health of the Visitors" we noticed Bros . Iberson , W . M . 448 , Halifax ; Lord , P . M . 448 ; Ward , W . M . 971 , Batley ; Knowles , P . M . 1055 , Manchester ; F . Waddington , W . M . 1231 , Elland ; with several others .

BROMLEY , KENT . —Acacia Lodge , No . 1314 . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Bell Hotel , Bromley , on Tuesday , the nth instant . The lodge was opened by Bro . Alfred Avery , P . G . D . C . of Middlesex , W . M ., supported by his officers . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bros . Bowden , Kingstone , and Jaccard were passed to the second

degree . Bro . T . Knott , W . M .-elect , was then presented to the W . M . and duly installed . He invested the following brethren as his officers : A . Avery , I . P . M . ; R . H . Williams , S . W . ; S . Wells , J . W . ; H . Williams , Treas . ; E . Coste , P . M ., Sec ; C . Warwick Jordan , Org . ; W . Manger , S . D . ; W . Seaman , J . D . ; F . Deering , I . G . ; J . W . Avery , P . M ., W . S . ; J . Bavin , P . M ., Tyler . The

well-known addresses were delivered in admirable style , as indeed was all the work done . The lodge was closed , and banquet served . The table was beautifully laid out and ornamented with the choicest flowers , the room also was tastefully decorated with banners , flags , and monograms of the principal officers . A choice and elegant dessert followed . The W . M . presided ; all hij speeches

were short and effective , and on giving the health of the I . P . M . he presented that brother with a massive 10-guinea gold P . M . ' s jewel of an elegant and original design . The toast was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm , and Bro . Avery , in an able speech , returned thanks . Other toasts followed , and a most enjoyable evening was delightfully spent . Bro . Deering , Mauley , Thomas , E . Seaman and

others gave some capital songs . The following brethren were present : —B . J . Manley , J . Wyer , G . Kingstone , J 1-1 . Bowden , A . Jaccard , II . A . Lovett , J . Laskey , W H . Baylis , W . Holland , C . R . Bayley , R . Wyatt , W . Sutton , D . C . Vine , J . Chubb , Dr . Barrett , & c . ; visitors , Bros . R . Fry , P . P . G . J . D . Kent ; J . Fenwick , P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; C . T . Sutton , P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; W . V . Laing ,

P . M . 45 ; T . White , P . M . 22 ; D . II . Jacob , P . M . 27 . ; E . Dodson , P . M . 72 ; F . Walters , P . M . 73 ; M . Henry , 19 ; W . Wynne , P . M . 101 ; II . De Grey , 13 ; J . Seex , J . Chubb , 1 S 6 ; E . Seaman , Gig ; A . Ransom , 1050 ; H . Penfold , 1174 ; II . Price , P . M . 657 ; C . Lacey , P . M . 174 ; H . Searle , 907 ; G . A . Smith , J . W . 619 : J . Brook , 975 ; G . Weeks , W . M . 742 ; W . II . Green , S . D . 619 ; and other brethren whose names we were unable to learn .

HAMPTON . —Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 . —The anniversary meeting of this nourishing lodge was held on Saturday , the 15 th instant , at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . The lodge was opened by Bro . John Thomas Moss , W . M ., who was well supported by his officers . The minutes of the previous meeting having been unanimously confirmed , Bro , Frederick Walters , P . M . and Sec , took

the chair , and in a correct manner installed Bro . Samuel Wickens , S . W ., as W . M . The officers appointed for the ensuing year were : Bros . R . M . Bowman , S . W . ; D . D . Beck , J . W . ; J . T . Moss , I . P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; J . F . Woodley , S . D . ; W . Hammond , P . M ., J . D . ; J . Thomas , I . G . ; II . A . Dubois , D . C ; II . Potter , P . M ., W . S . ; and J . Bavin , P . M .,

Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Bro . F . Walters for the admirable manner he performed the installation ceremony , and also for the efficient way he had discharged his duties as Secretary to the lodge . The W . M ., Bro . S . Wickens , in an admirable speech , on behalf of the lodge , presented Bro . John Thomas Moss , I . P . M ., with a . fifteen-guinea Past Master ' s jewel ( solid

18-carat gold , and studded with diamonds ) , for his valuable services to the lodge as its first W . M . and founder , and he , in his usual fluent style , acknowledged the compliment . Bros . Hopwood , P . M . 141 , and E . Gilbert , 834 , were unanimously elected joining members . Some propositions for initiates aud joining members having been made , the lodge was closed , and a good banquet

was then served . The usual loyal toasls were given and responded to . "The Health of the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Col . Burdett , " was enthusiastically received , which proved how great is his popularity , and how much he is esteemed . After a few hours most agreeably spent , the brethren separated . There were present as visitors : Bros . Colonel F . Burdett , P . G . M . Middlesex ; George

Kenning , P . G . D . Middlesex , W . M . 192 ; C . Hursley , P . M . 33 ; E . H . Sparks , 194 ; F . Holmes , 169 ; W . D . Garrod , 511 ; II . E . Trotter , 1044 ; A . Bercsford , 1155 ; and others . Members present besides those already named : Bros . R . Wentworth Little , P . G . Sec . Middlesex ; E . Hopwood , P . M . ; W . II . Scott , E . Fleet , J . C . Sinclair , & c .

ALDERSIIOT . —Aldcrshot Camp Lodge , No . 1331 . —The monthly meeting was held in the Royal Hotel , Highstreet , at 6 p . m . on the 6 th inst . The chair of K . S . was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . Charles Carnegie , P . M ., P . Prov . G . Supt , of Works , Essex , who was supported bthe officers

y following : Bros . Capt . Richardson , RF as S . W . ; Osmond , P . M ., as J . W . ; M'Kenzie , as S . D . ' ' Peers , as J . D . ; Laverty , I . G . ; and Bennett , O . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last regular meeting , and of the

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emergency meeting on the Sth June , were separately read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for Bro . Sergt . Rouse , 99 th Regiment , as a joining member , which was unanimous in his favour . Bro . Swan was raised to the sublime degree , and Bros . Smith and Scott were passed to the F . C . degree , Bro . Capt . Richardson presenting the working tools . A brother was proposed as a joining

member , and there was also a candidate for initiation . There were upwards of forty brethren present , including members of the different branches of the service , whose various uniforms formed a splendid coup a ' ceil . Among the visiting brethren were Bros . Troke and Warne , of No . 723 , the latfer of whom presided ably at the harmonium . The lodge was closed in due form , and with solemn prayer , at 9 p . m .

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE . Lodge of Good Hope , No . S 63 . —The installation of the W . M . of this lodge , and the investiture of his officers , took place at the Masonic Lodge , Port Elizabeth , on the 27 th April . The interesting ceremony was conducted by Bro . G . Smyth , P . M ., assisted by the other P . M . ' s present , viz ., Bros . Deare , Pearson , Kemsley , and Bain .

Bro . W . Knight , M . L . A ., having been regularly installed and honoured , he chose his officers as follows , who were duly invested with the distinguishing badges of their particular officers : Bros . W . Horsley , S . W . ; A . Brittain , J . W . ; P . Barnett , Treas . ; E . R . Smyth , Sec ; C . R . Whinfield , Master of Ceremonies ; J . Bredell , Organist ; J . Lonney , S . D . ; E . Plumridge , T-D . ; C . Adcock and

J . Payne , Stewards ; J . Blister , I . G . ; J . Morley , O . G . The lodge then adjourned to the banqueting-room , where a capital spread had been laid out with much taste by that excellent caterer , Mr . Phillips of the Port Elizabeth Club . About 50 brethren sat down lo this repast , and of course did full justice to the good things provided . The usual Masonic toasts—viz ., "The Queen and the

Craft , " "The Grand Master and Grand Lodge of England , " and the "The Provincial Grand Master and Grand Lodge "—having been given and duly honoured , that of the newly-installed W . M . was given by Bro . G . Smvth . Bro . Knight , in responding , expressed the great interest he felt in Freemasonry , promised to do all he could to promote the best interests of the Craft , and wound up by

paying a well-deserved tribute to Bro . Smyth , P . M ., for the admirable manner in . which he had conducted the lodge during his term of office . —The W . M . in a neat speech proposed "The Past Masters , " which was duly honoured by the brethren and appropriately responded to by Bro . G . Smyth . —Bro . F . D . Deare gave "The Newly Installed Officers , " which was drunk most heartily , and

acknowledged by Bro . Horsley . —Bro . S . Bain , W . M . of the Lodge Good Will , proposed the " Past Officers , " to which Bro . A . Brittain responded . Next there was an interchange of toasts between the sister lodges of the town , which work together with much harmony and good feeling . Then ' -The Visitors" were toasted , to which , among others , Advocates Stockenstrom and Brown

responded . Other toasts followed , a few songs and some good recitations , and a very pleasant evening was spent by all present . For the information of English Freemasons , we may state that Freemasonry has taken deep root in Port Elizabeth , and is in a most flourishing

condition . 1 here is a Royal Arch Chapter and two Blue Lodges—Lodge Good Will , 711 , and Lodge of Good Hope , 863—all working under the English Constitution . Brethren from abroad visiting any of these lodges may depend upon receiving a hearty welcome , and of being affectionately entertained at any of their meetings .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

METROPOLITAN . Beadon Chapter , No . 619 . —The regular meeting of this chapter were held on Thursday , 6 th instant , at the Greyhound Hotel , Duhvich , Comp . J . W . Avery , M . E . Z ., presiding . The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed , consequently the future meetings of the chapter will be held at the Masons ' Arms Tavern , Mason ' s-avenue Basinghall-street ( Comp . Gosden ' s ) . After some formal business had been transacted the chapter was closed .

PROVINCIAL . WARRINGTON . —Chapter of Elias Ashmole , No . 148 . — A regular convocation ot this chapter was held on Monday se ' nnight . In the unavoidable absence of the M . E . Z ., he was represented by Comp . J . Bowes , P . Z ., Prov . G . S ! B ., who was supported by Comps . James Hamcr , P . Z ., Prov G . Treas ., as II . ; W . Mossop , J . ; W . Richardson PS

, .. W . S . Hawkins , E . ; Wm . Sharp , N . ; W . Woods , W Savage , E . Roberts , R . Brierley , John Harding A S P . J . Edelsten , W . Pollilt , and James Hannah , Janitor ' The chapter was opened by the Principals , when the minutes of the previous convocation were read and

confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Brothers W . H . Potter , Jas . Jackson , and W . Bryce , which proved unanimous in each case . Bros . Jackson and Bryce being present were introduced with due caution , and exalted by Comp . Bowes assisted by Comp . Hamer . There being no further business , the chapter was closed in form .

GlllKALTAR . —Calpean Chapter , No . 27 S V strong muster of this chapter took place on Friday , the 301 I 1 ult M . E . Z . Comp . Henry , 1 st Principal , supported h y Comps ' Beat and Francis in the 2 nd and 3 rd chairs . A ballot was taken for Bros . Brown , Beck , McLeod and Radcliffe . which proving unanimous , and Bros . Brown and McLeod beine present they were duly exalted . In consequence of the

absence from the garrison of Comp . Richardson , Comp Cockbnm acted as P . S ., and Comp . Gilbert as Assistant A letter was read from 2 nd Princi pal Salmond , requesting his resignation of office to be accepted , pressing private dulics incapacitating his regular attendance at the chapter in consequence , however , of the near approach of the ' annual election , Comp . Salmond ' s resignation was directed to be held in abeyance . Scribe Ezra then , in a kw re-

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marks paying a well-deserved tribute to the long , tried and valuable services of Comp . Claudius Marin , who had held the important post of Scribe E . for some years , and who was now and had been a long time Treasurer , and who moreover had voluntarily imposed upon himself the

duties of Steward—proposed that a jewel , or some other appropriate memento should be presented to him . Comp . Dantez seconded the proposition , which was most heartily received by the companions of the chapter . After the transaction of some business of minor importance , the chapter was closed in due form .

ULVERSTON . —F / iruess Chapter , No . 995 , held its first annual convocation for the installation of Principals and officers in the Masonic Hall , Ulverston , on the 17 th inst . The chapter was opened at 2 p . m ., there being a fair attendance of companions . Amongst the visitors were Comp . T . Wylie , Prov . G . R ., and Comp . Hamer , Prov . G . Treasurer , West Lancashire . Bro . Wm . Turner , of

the Lodge of Furness , was duly exalted in ancient form . Comp . Case , Z ., Comp . Dodd , II , and Comp . T . Wylie as J . The historic lecture was delivered by Comp . Dodd , symbolic by Comp . Wylie , and the mystic by the M . E . Z . The duties of Prin . Soj . were ably performed by Comp . R . Dodgson . The chapter was then formed into a Board of Installed Principals , and Comps . Wylie and Hamer ,

in their efficient and able manner , installed Comp . Dodd Z . of the chapter for the ensuing year , Comp . Case H ., and Comp . T . Dodgson , J . The other officers invested were R . Pearson , S . E . ; Matthews , S . N . ; R . Dodgson , P . S . ; Cornfield , 1 st A . S . ; Postlethwaite , 2 nd A . S . ; Whiteside , Steward ; R . James , Treas ., ; Robinson , Jan . The business of the chapter was brought to a conclusion

about S p . m ., when the companions adjourned to the Sun Hotel , where Bro . Smith had prepared a sumptuous banquet , which was presided over by Comp . Dodd , M . E . Z . The usual toasts were drunk and responded to , and a highly enjoyable evening was spent . A selection of music was sung at the banquet , arranged by Bro . Parker , Organist of Lodge of Fumess , 995 , who was assisted by Miss Pattinson , W . J . Wilcock , and Comp . Matthews .

TWICKENHAM . —Royal Middlesex Chapter , No . 1194 . — A convocation of this chapter was held at the Grotto Hotel , Twickenham , on Saturday , the 15 th inst . Comp . Colonel Burdett , M . E . Z ., presided , assisted by Comps . R . Wentworth Little , P . Z ., as H . ; G . Cattel , J . ; C . Horsley , Treas . ; W . Dodd , S . N . ; Geo . Kenning , P . S . ; & c . The business transacted was purely of a formal character , and

there being no banquet , the companions separated at an early hour . Col . Burdett , Prov . G . M ., accompanied by Bro . Little , Prov . G . Sec , Bro . Kenning , Prov . G . D ., and Bro . Horsley , then paid an official visit to the Lebanon Lodge , No . 1326 , at Hampton , upon the occasion of Bro . Wickens' installation as W . M ., and were received in a highly complimentary and gratifying manner by the brethren of the lodge .

WESTON-SUPER-MARE . —Inherman Chapter , No . 1222 . —This chapter met on Monday evening , at Carnarvon Hall , Regent-street , Weston-super-Mare , Capt . Irwin , Z . The Principals appointed for the ensuing year were : — Comps . F . Vizard , 1 st ; General Gore Munbee , J . P ., 2 nd ; and T . Clarke , W . M . of St . Kew , 3 rd , Scribes—Comps . Davies , 30 ° , and Captain Townshend . Principal S . —Comp . S . Jones .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .

Mount Calvary Chapter Rose Croix of H . R . D . M . — This old chapter met at Freemasons' Tavern , on Friday , the 14 th inst ., and was very fairly attended . III . Bro . G . Cockle , 30 ° , was duly installed as M . W . S ., and appointed Bros . Binckes , 30 ° ; Rosenthal , 33 ° ; Stewart , Paas , and Roebuck to the principal offices in the chapter .

A brother was admitted to the 11 , and the chapter was closed . The summer banquet was held next day at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , when a considerable muster of brethren , accompanied by ladies , sat down to a splendid banquet , and a very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present .

Palestine Chapter Rose Croix of II . R . D . M . —A meeting of this chapter was held at Freemasons' Tavern on Monday , the 17 th inst . 111 . Bro . John Hervey , 30 % M . W . S ., presided , supported by Bros . R . Wentworth Little , lS ° , H . P . ; Col . F . Burdett , 32 ° , 1 st Gen . ; Geo . Kenning , 18 ° , 2 nd Gen . ; T . L . Fox , 18 , Raph . ; C . Hammcrton , 1 S , CO . ; E . Stanton Jones , 18 ° , Org .: J . 0

W . Barrett , 18 , Almoner ; J . T . Moss , J . Dyer , W . R . Woodman , M . D ., and T . B . Yeoman , iS . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , ballots were taken for Bros . S . Leith Tomkins , P . M . 1 , Past Grand Deacon of England ; E . Sillifant , P . M . 217 ; P . J . Marin , 174 ; and J . Gilbert , 820 . Bros . Leith Tomkins , Marin , and Gilbert being present , were regularly

admitted and perfected as S . P . Rose Croix , the ceremony being ably performed by the worthy M . W . S . and his officers , with musical accompaniments by Bro . Jones . The officers for the ensuing year were then elected as follows : —Bros . R . Wentworth Little , M . W . S . ; John Hervey , Treas . ; J . Gilbert , Janitor . The magnificent furniture of the Grand Metropolitan Chapter was used on

this occasion , and the solemnity and beauty of the ceremony impressed all who were present . Communications from the S . G . C . 33 ° as to irregular chapters were read , also letters apologising for non-attendance from Bros . Levandcr , G . M ., Trickett , and Sillifant , the chapter being then closed . A ttv / ior / iifbanquct followed , and the following toasts were proposed and duly honoured : —

"The Queen , " "TheS . G . Council 33 ° . " "TheM . W . S ., " "The Newly-Perfected Brethren , " for whom Brother Tomkins responded . The " M . W . S .-elcct and rest of the Officers , " "The Brethren not in Office , " with the concluding toast by the Attendant . This chapter has now nearly as many on its roll as the members consider desirable lo admit .

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