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great delight and enjoyment of the brethren . Lodge was resumed upwards . and then to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Anderson , Stokoe , and Gatliff were elected 31 ining members , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to those members who had worked the Sections , and the honorary membership of the lodge conferred on Bro . Farwig . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

FELTH AM . —ELLIOT LODGE ( NO . 1 J 67 I . —On Thursday , the 20 th inst ., this lodge celebrated its first year of existence by a dinner at the Railway Hotel . Previous to the dinner , the lodge was opened and closed . The dinner was most ably presided over by Bro . Dockrill , the vice-chair being filled by Bro . H . T . Cooper . The deep interest these two brethren have taken in the lodge of instruction well recommended them tn the honourable positions they occupied . The toasts proposed and received with hearty greeting were

" The Queen and the Craft , " * 'H .. R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . GJY 1 ., " and "The Visitors , " responded to hy Bros . Dr . Willoughby , Attkins , Samworth , Oldfield , and McCalle . "Success to the Lodge of Instruction " was responded to by Bro . H . Branch , who has acted as Hon . Secretary since its foundation , and who expressed his sense cf the kind recognition his services had always received from his brother members , his gratitude for the instruction and assistance accorded to himself , arid his desire to do his best to

advance the cause of true Masonic work . "The Chairman " was a toast most heartily received , and surely no brother could possibly have worked harder than Bro . Dockrill for this lodge . Hi ' s response to the toast was in real accord with his work , and that was to make the instruction lodge worthy of its name , and an honour to the mother lodge held at the same place . "The Vice-Chairman " was replied to by Bro . H . T . Cooper iu an eloquent speech , and the reception accorded to him demonstra ' ed the high esteem in which he is held by the brethren of the lodge . The

toast of "The Permanent Ollicers" was responded to hy Bro . Branch , Hon . Sec , who said he deeply regretted the absence of his superior officers , and on their as well as his own behalf thanked the brethren for their kind reception of the toast . The dinner itself was of a most satisfactory character ; and a deputation subsequently waited upon the host , Bro . H . P . Harris , whose illness prevented him from attending , to convey the hearty appreciation of the brethren of the successful manner in which he had catered for their comfort .

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; MANCHESTER . —Chapter of Affability ( No . 317 ) . —The bi-monthly meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . Present : Comps . W . J . Cunliffe , Z . ; W . J . Edwards , H . ; H . L . Rocca , P . Z . S 15 , P . P . G . S . N ., acting J . ; J . Garside , S . E . ; VV . B . Akerman , S . N . ; Jesse Tynim , P . S . ; H . Walmsley , Treas . ; J . Dawson / P . Z ., P . P . G . ist Asst .

Soj . ; J . Wilson , P . Z . ; J . E . Steward , P . Z ., P . G . 2 nd Asst . Soj . Cheshire ; C . Oldham , J . Almond , V . M . Vultchoff , S . Staton , and J . Sly . Visitors : Comps . W . H . Vaughan , P . P . G . P . S . Cheshire ; A . H . Jefferis , P . A . G . S . East Lane ; Daniel Donbavand , formerly 317 ; T . Bushell , 1375 ; and R . R . Lisenden , formerly 317 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed . Bros . J . Read and J .

Robinson , both of the Affability Lodge , were balloted for , and unanimously elected to become members of the chapter . The companions then adjourned for tea , and on re-assembling Bros . Read and Robinson were exalted by Comp . VV . J . Cunliffe , Z ., assisted by his oflicers , in a highly satisfactory manner . Comp . Dawson delivered the historical and mystical lectures , and Comp . Edwards the symbolical . There being no further business the chaptei was . closed .

MARYPORT . —Nicholson Chapter ( No . 371 ) . — The regular quarterly convocation of the above chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , Eaglesfield-street , on the igth inst ., when the following were present : Comps . James Gardiner , P . P . G . P . S ., Z . ; A . Walters , P . P . A . G . S ., H . ; R . Brown , J . ; E . B . Penrice , J . ; J . Dickenson , S . N . ; J . Abbott , acting P . S . ; E . G . Mitchell , ist Asst . Soj . ; J . Gibson , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; J . Messenger , Janitor ; Jos .

Nicholson , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; J . R . Banks , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; S . Bettoney , and others . The minutes of previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Bro . Captain John Johnston , 371 , was exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A . M . by Comp . A . Walters , P . Z ., H ., with the valuable assistance of Comps . J . R . Banks , P . Z ., and R . Brown , J ., the ceremonies being worked in that efficient ancl impressive manner for which

those companions are celebrated . Comp . Captain Johnston expressed his satisfaction and approval at the way the ceremony had been gone through , and said that he would endeavour to avail himself of attending regularly during his stay in England . The report of the Committee for the revision of by-laws was deferred till next meeting . A joining member was proposed and seconded for next convocation , after which the chapter was closed in due form .

PLUMSTEAD—Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . —The first meeting since the installation in July last of the above poweiful chapter took place on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at Ihe High School for Boys , Brook Hill , under the presidency of Comp . E . B . Hobson , Z ,, assisted by Comps . R . J . Cook , H . ; J . H . Roberts , J . ; C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; E . Denton , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; A . Penfold ,

P . Z ., P . P . G . ist Asst . Soj ., Treas . ; H . J . Butler , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S ., S . E . ; E . Palmer , S . N . ; S . Clarke , P . S . ; E . Morris , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; W . Larder , Janitor ; H . Mason , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Edmonds , P . Z . ; Dr . Bernays , D . Campbell , J . Topp , W . G . Lloyd , W . C . Taylor , D . C . Capon , G . H . Porter , H . Ough , J . Farrier , G . H . i-etton , W . Harris , and C . Jolly ( Hon . Member ) , all of the

chapter ; J . Wilkins , P . Z . 13 ; and H . De Gray , 13 . The . chapter having been opened , and the minutes passed , the ballot was taken for Bros . 13 r . E . Bryceson and H . Shaw , of 913 , and proved unanimous . Bro . Bryceson , being in attendance , was exalted with the full ceremonial , the working of the new officers being very satisfactory Comp . Penfold then , in accordance with notice of motion ,

moved— "That this chapterheaitily support the proposition of their Grand Superintendent , the Right Hon . Earl Amherst , to raise the sum of £ 1000 , as a Jubilee fund inthe Province of Kent , for the purpose of purchasing a perpetual presentation to the Masonic Girls' School . " He supported the motion in an eloquent and telling speech

and it was carried unanimously . The chapter was then closed , and the companions banqueted in the hall . The cloth having been cleared , the M . E . Z . gave the usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts . "The Health of Earl Amherst , Grand Superintendent of Kent , " having been drunk enthusiastically , that of" Comp .

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Eastes , Prov . G . H ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the name of Comp . Coupland . Comp . Coupland said he felt great pleasure in responding for their Prov . G . H . and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers . Unfortunately , that year they had in that province been under ajdepression , on account of the great

bereavement sustained by Comp . Eastes , but he trusted they would soon have their distinguished companion amongst them again . That year the annual meeting of Provincial Grand Chapter was held at Sevenoaks , where they were entertained by Comp . Curtis , the rector of Sevenoaks , who lent them his fine schoolroom to hold the chapter , and did all in his power to make the meeting a pleasant one , and ,

seeing they were supported by such excellent companions as Comp . Curtis , and Comps . Jamblin and Cummings ( of their own chapter ) , and others , he felt that they were surely and safely progressing in the Province of Kent . In their name and for himself , personally , he thanked the companions for the cordial reception of the toast . Comp . Penfold then proposed the toast of "The M . E . Z ., "

and said they looked to their Z . as the leader and ruler of the chapter . At the very pleasant meeting they had at the Cafu Royal , when Comp . Hobson was installed , he promised them that he would endeavour , in fact , he said it was his intention to make their social board a comfortable one . He had that night fully carried out his promise , while his work in the chapter was an indication of what they had to expect

for the future . While he carried out the duties of the chair , both at work and refreshment so admirably as he had that evening , he ( Comp . Penfold ) felt sure they would all have a most prosperous and enjoyable year under the rule of their excellent Comp . Hobson . Comp . Hobson , in reply , said Comp . Penfold had fully portrayed his feelings and desire that the meetings of the

chapter should be made both comfortable and enjoyable . They only met four times a year , and he fully intended to carry out Ihe idea of comfort , and with the cordial cooperation of the Past Principal ' s he had no doubt of a successful issue . Comp . Mason responded for "The P . Z . 's , " and said he felt it a great honour to be a P . Z . of a chapter like the

Pattison , that stood so high in the Province of Kent , which was not only at the top of the tree for numbers , but , as they had been told by excellent . authority , for its working . There was no fear of iheir being called upon to do any coaching for the M . E . Z . or Comps . H . and J ., for every one present must have seen that they were nearly perfect , considciing that was their first attempt . He thanked them

for the toast , and should feel it his bounden duty to assist the welfare of the chapter by every means in his power . In giving the toast of " The 1 st and 2 nd Principals , " the M . E . Z referred to them as Comps . Cook and Roberts , and ventured to say that so far as their working was concerned ,

they could give "fifty up " to a good many competitions . Comp . Jolly remarked that they were " Hobson ' s choice " at any rate , and the toast was drunk right merrily . Comps . Cook and Roberts having returned thanks , Comps . Warren and De Grey responded for "The Visitors , " and the Janitor ' s toast concluded the proceedings .

TWICKENHAM .-Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 ) . —This prosperous chapter met for the dispatch of business at the Albany Hotel , on the 19 th inst ., when there were present among others Comps . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . P . G . J . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; VV . Taylor , P . P . G . J . Middx ., P . Z ., Treas ., acting II . ; Rev . R . Hosken , M . A ., J . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . Soj . Middx .,

P . Z ., S . E . ; Dunkley , P . S . ; Gurney , ist Assist Soj . ; E . Jenkins , 2 nd Assist . Soj ; and Austin , acting Janitor . Ihe minutes of the ptevious meeting having been read and conlirmed , the election of Principals and oflicers then took place as follows : Comps . Smiles , M . E . Z . ; Rev . R . Hosken , H . ; Dunkley , J . j Walls , S . E . ; Gurney , S . N . ; E . Jenkins , P . S . ; Lambert , ist Assist . Soj . ; H .

Jenkins , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; VV . Taylor , P . Z ., Treas . ; and Harrison , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jewel was voted to the outgoing M . E . Z . The resignation of Comp . H . Cama was received with regret . Letters of apology for non-attendance were read from Comps . D . P . Cama , P . G .

Treas . ; J . Cama , Jenkins , and others . Two propositions for exalting at the next meeting were handed in by the Scribe E . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The long list of toasts were duly gone through , and the proceedings terminated at an early hour .

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Mark Masonry .

BON ACCORD LODGE ( T . I . )—A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at Sa , Red Lion-square . Present : Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., as W . M . ; VV . Glynes , S . W . ; F . A . Manning , J . W . ; 1 * . Vincent , J . O . ; Magnus Ohren , Treas . ; Geo . Cooper , Sec ; VV . J . Spratling , J . D . ; G . Austin , Tyler ; Perry

Godfrey , P . M . ; Mortimer Davis , P . M . ; K . Binckes , G . Sec . ; C . Belton , I . Zacharie , J . M . Bastone , C . Ohren , H . E . Frances , F . B . Page , and j . Tickle . Visitors : Bros . W . Sugg , J . L . Thomas , Harry Wallis , and Beaumont Morice .

The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes confirmed , in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . W . G . Lemon , Bro . C . F . Matier took the chair , and in his usual perfect manner advanced Bros . Carman and Gross . Bro . F . Gottlieb , P . G . D ., was elected a re-joining member . Bro . Binckes then assumed the chair , and in a very able way installed Bro . Webster Glynes

W . M . for the ensuing year , who appointed as his officers Bros . F . A . Manning , S . W . ; W . M . Bywater , J . VV . j T . Vincent , M . O . ; H . L . de Montmorency , S . O . ; VV . J . Spratling , J . O . ; A . W . Oxford , Chap . ; M . Ohren , Treas . ; H . E . Frances , Sec ; F . W . Imbert Terry , Reg . of Mks . ; J . M . Bastone , S . D . ; Charles Ohren , J . D . ; F . B . Page , I . G . ; and G . Austin , Tyler . The

W . M . then proposed a hearty vote cf thanks to Bros . Binckes and Matier for their services that evening , after which he presented Bro . Mortimer Davis , who was W . M . in 1 S 69 , with a P . M . ' s jewel . A brother was proposed for advancement and two others as joining members . All business being ended , the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet at the Holborn Restaurant , where a very pleasant evening was spent .

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PORTSMOUTH . —Portsmouth Lodge ( No . 17 ) . —The installation ceremony took place at the Masonic Hall , Highbury-street , on the 17 th inst ., when the Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . R . Loveland Loveland , attended , and installed Bro . H . P . Holley as W . M ., who appointed as

his officers for the ensuing year Bros . H . E . Loader , P . J . G . D ., I . P . M . ; J . T . " Thackara , S . W . ; G . Whitehall , J . W . ; Alderman Cudlipp , P . M ., Treas . ; M . E . Frost , P . M ., Sec ; J . W . Baughton , M . O . ; Dr . E . T . Crouch , S . O . ; J . Jenktns , J . O . ; Lieut . J . F . Lea , S . D . ; Geo . Reading , J . D . ; D . Antill , Organist ; and J . Ex ; ll , Tyler . An excellent repast followed , with the usual toasts .

WOOLWICH . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . — The regular quarterly meeting ( after the installation ) of the above lodge took place on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at the MasonicHall , William-street , Bro . E . Palmer , W . M ., and P . P . G . D . Kent , in the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . C . Coupland , P . M ., and P . P . S . G . W . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; Capt . G .

Spinks , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; W . Moules , P . P . G . I . G ., S . W . ; T . Ovenden , P . J . G . D ., J . W . ; G . Kenneday , P . P . G . R . Sec , ; J . Whiteheart , P . P . G . I . G ., S . O . ; C . jolly , P . P . G . O ., J . O . ; E . West , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., J . D . ; VV . J . Akers , Stwd . ; J . Warren , D . C ; 1 * . Hosgood , J . Farrier , J . Lee , F . Reed , H . Vallom , H . Town , and C Clapham .

T he lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . E . Bryceson , M . A ., M . D ., 913 ; H . S . Syer , P . M . 13 ; G . Porter , 7 S 0 ; and Quartermaster R . McCoy , 1424 , and proved unanimous . By a curious coincidence neither of the advancees were present , and after Bro . Penfold had given an account of his Stewardship at the late Mark Benevolent

Festival , he being the third highest on the list , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Chatham for refreshments . The usual loyal and Mark Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , The W . M . gave lhat of " Our rulers in the Province of Kent , " and in so doing said he attended the annual

meeting of Provincial Grand Mark Lodge at Ramsgate , on the previous Wednesday . It was presided over by their excellent D . P . G . M ., Bro . Cummings , in the unavoidable absence , through severe illness , of Bro . Robinson , their esteemed Prov . G . Master . That fact threw a gloom ovei the proceedings , nevertheless , he and all present enjoyed themselves very well indeed under the circumstances . He

was sorry to tell them that Bro . Cummings informed him that their G . M . was seriously ill , both mentally and physically , and although he had , at the instance of Bro . Cummings , allowed himself to be nominated their P . G . M . for another term of three years , there was very little probability of his ever actually presiding over their meetings again . He , Bro . Palmer , however , trusted soon to hear a better

account of their beloved P . G . Master , who was undoubtedly much beloved and venerated by every Mason in Kent , especially Mark Masons . As to Bro . Cummings , he was so well known and esteemed amongst them that he need nat say one word in his behalf , except to wish him every happiness and prosperity . Their Bro . Ovenden had been honoured with the collar of P . J . G . D ., and Bro . West with

that of Steward , the latter would , no doubt , next year be followed by something more substantial . He asked them to drink the toast heartily , and coupled it with the names of Bros . Ovenden and West . Bro . Ovenden , in response , said the meeting at Ramsgate

was as the VV . M . had said , a very delightful one , with but one drawback , the serious illness of their Prov . G . Master , which every one deeply regretted . He thanked them for their hearty reception of the toast , and feel it a great honour to hold office under the rulers of the Province of Kent .

Bro . West also briefly returned thanks . Bro . Penfold then proposed the toast of " The W . M ., " and said they all felt for him in the peculiar position he had been placed in that night . He had , however , good prospects before him , and no doubt at their next meeting there would be plenty of material for him to work on . They all knew what an excellent painstaking worker Bro . Palmer

was in the Craft , while his hearty and genial manner at the social board made it a pleasure to be with him . In him the lodge had a good Master , and under him it would maintain its present high record forgood working and hospitality . Bro . Palmer said he hardly knew at present whether he was entitled to the eulogy so kindly given him by Bro . Penfuld , at any rate he should endeavour to deserve it . It

certainly was provoking that not one of the four candidates had turned up , as he was fully prepared to carry out the ritual , he trusted to their satisfaction . However , next time they met he trusted at least three out cf the four would be present , and that he might be as well supported by the Past Masters , officers , and brethren , as he was upon that occasion . He thanked them cordially for the toast . In response to the toast of " The Past Masters , " Bro .

Penfold regretted that a serious attack of bronchitis had prevented Bro . Hayes , P . M ., attending . He had come up from St . Leonard ' s on purpose to attend , but had been compelled to go back to his country house at once , He also spoke highly of Bros . Coupland , Weston , and Spinks , as Past Masters and supporters of the lodge , and in their names thanked the brethren most heaitily , Several other toasts followed , and some good harmony enlivened the proceedings .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

INVICTA CHAPTER ( No . 10 ) . —The October meeting of this old and distinguished chapter took p lace on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at Golden-square . V . E . and P . Bro . Major Penrose John Dunbar , M . W . S ., presided . There were present V . III . Bros . Magnus Ohren , 32 ° , ist Gen . ; J . M . Collin ? , 30 , 2 nd Gen .: III . Bro . H . Lovegrove , P . M . W . S . Shadwell Clerke Chapter ; V . E . and P . Bro . < J .

Powell , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; 111 . Bios . Webster Glynes , 30 ; Cotton , 30 ; W . M . Bywater , 31 ° , P . M . W . S ., 'Insurer ; J . Read , 30 , P . M . W . S . St . George ' s Chap ter . Org . ; and many others . Visitor : V . E . and P . Bro . W . Weiss , Recorder Cceur de Lion Chapter . 1 The chapter was opened by the M . W . S . in due iom > ~\_ the minutes of the last chapter read and confirmed . > - ballot was then taken for Bro . J . M . Bastone , 1 S 61 , a candidate for perfection , which , proving unanimous ) ¦ Br '