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the Audit Committee received and adopted . A ballot was then taken for Mr . A . L . Gosling , which proving unanimous , he was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the W . M . in that faultless manner for which he is so justly celebrated . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Beaufort , Sec , and W . M . 217 , who passed Bro . Kell to the Second Degree . Bro . H . Sadler ,

W . M ., having resumed the chair , Bro . Ernest L . Walford , S . W ., the W . M . elect , was presented for installation , the ceremony being performed by Bro . H . Sadler . The newly-installed Master then invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . Rowley , S . VV . ; D . G . Reddall , J . VV . ; C . L . Hoelen , Treas . ; T . R . Beaufort , Sec ; G . D . Stevenson , S . D . ; G . Jackson , J . D . ; H . Sadler , P . M ., D . C . ;

D . G . Imlay , I . G . j J . Moon , St . vd . ; and W . Royle , Tyler . The VV . M . proposed thata hearty voteof thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Sadler , I . P . M ., for the masterly manner in which he had perlormed the installation ceremony , and also for the very able manner in which he had delivered the addresses and fulfilled the duties of their first VV . M .

He said that although he had heard it rendered a number of times , he had never appreciated the full beauty of it till now , and he should always remember it as long as he lived . The proposition was seconded by Bro . Rowley , S . W ., and carried by acclamation . Bro . H . Sadler thanked the brethren for the very kind words spoken of him , it was a great pleasure to him to see their barque , which having been once carefully launched , was safely

progressing on her voyage across the sea of prosperity . Bro . D . Carpmael having previously tendered his resignation , owing to the number of his engagements preventing him taking an active part in the affairs of the lodge , Bro . H . Sadler proposed that he be elected an honorary member , as he would always receive a cordial welcome whenever circumstances enabled him to be amongst them . The motion was seconded by the W . M . and carried by

acclamation . Bro . D . Carpmael thanked the brethren for their kindness and said it would give him much pleasure to be with them as often as possible . After " Hearty good wishes " had been received from the visitors , the lodge was closed in ancient form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet table , where ample

justice was done to the good things provided . The rule of the lodge of few and short speeches was somewhat relaxed on this occasion . After having proposed "The Health of Ihe I . P . M ., " the W . M . presented Bro . H . Sadler with a Past Master ' s jewel , which he trusted he would long be spared to wear ,

as a token of the esteem tn which he was held by the members of the lodge . The more serious business of the evening was enlivened by some excellent singing , Bros . Imlay and Nance varying the programme with recitations . At the request of Bro . Nance , San Marcos , U . S . A ., the whole of the brethren sang the National Anthem .

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HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . O . W . Battley , VV . M . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 142 . ; , S . VV . ; I . R . Allman , J . VV . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 J 43 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec . ; W . Chappie , S . D . ; C . S . Mote , J . D . ; ] . Smith . I . G . j W . T . Potts , Stwd . ; F . E . Vowler , P . M . 1603 ; * F . R . Hayes , P . M . 1767 ; Jos . Bailey , W . Death , J . Davies , acting Preceptor ;

and A . Webster , rgi $ ( visitor ) . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Bailey being candidate . Bro . Chalfont was elected VV . M . for

the next meeting ( Sth August ) , and appointed the officers in rotation . Bro . Webster was elected a member . Communication from Bro . J . Stephens was read thankini ; the brethren for their expression of regret at the accident he had met with . Further communication from Bro . Capt . A . Nicols was read . A vote of thanks was passed , to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . Davies for acting as Preceptor . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed until Sth August .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old VVhite Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , 26 th inst ., when there were present Bros . S . Renaut , W . M . j ] . Osmond , S . W . j VV . Steele . J . W . ; W . Roots , S . D . j Hattersley , J . D . j Fullick , I . G . j VV Wingham , Preceptor ; F . Croaker , Treas . ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; Chapman , and Bcllchamber . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Roots candidate . Bro . Chapman , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Chapman candidate . The lodge was returned to the First Degree , and the ballot taken for , i'J 5 s ., in the hands of the Treasurer , which proved in favour of Bro . Arrowsmith . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the Preceptor announced that the W . M . for the ensuing week was already elected . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 16 / 4 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , VV ., on the arst inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Bullen , W . M . j E . Nice , S . W . j J . D . Graham , J . W . ; G . Lambert , S . D . j VV . Crookcs , I . G . j W . Brindley , acting as Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler j A . Cogliati , F . Dusterwald , Frank Gul iford , W . Lincoln , and S . Moss .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . A . Cogliati answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . G . Lambert having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The

W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge was closed in the Third , and then the Second Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . Brindley proposed that Bro . E . Nice , S . W ., be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 2 rst inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . E . Austin , VV . M . ; Higginson , S . W . j J . H . Woods , J . W . j Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ., C . Coombs , S . D . ; Jennings , J . D . ; Wiles , I . G . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; John Davies , P . M ., Preceptor ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; R . H . Rogers , P . M . ; Dresden , Stroud , E . Cox , ' Benton , L . Cox , Woodard , Brietbart , Sansom , Lichtenfield , and Stonnill ,

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The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ist Section was worked . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections were worked . Bro . E . Cox was elected a joining member .

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MARYPORT . —Nicholson Chapter ( No . 371 ) . —A regular convocation was held at the Masonic Hall , Eaglesfield-street , on the 20 th inst . Present : Comps . J . Gardiner , M . E . Z . ; A . Walter , H . ; R . Brown , J . ; P . de E . Collin , P . Z ., Treas . ; E . B . Penrice , S . E . ; J . Dickinson , S . N . ; J . Abbott , Acting Prin . Soj . ; J . Smith , Org . ; J . Kendall , as ist Asst . Soj . ; J . O . Scott , as 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; J . Messenger , Janitor ; J . Gibson , Stwd . ; Jos . Nicholson , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; F . R . Sewell

P . Z ., P . P . G . H . ; T . Mandle , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . R . Banks , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; and others . Visitors : Comps . J . Tomlinson , 22 S ( New York ) , and G . Worthington , 113 . The minutes of previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Comp . J . Clifton Thompson , of 119 , as a joining member , and accepted Bros . George Scott , Stwd . 371 , and Samuel Bettony , Hon .

Sec . 371 , were balloted for , and being approved of unanimously , were exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A . M ., a ceremony which is always so ably oerformed by Comp . Walter , H ., P . Z ., P . P . Asst . G . Soj ., with the valuable assistance of Comp . Banks , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . Comp . Gardiner , Z ., on behalf of Mrs . Nicholson ( Mother Nicholson ) then presented to the chapter a hanr ' - some set of officers' collar jewels ( 10 ) , manufactured by

Comp . Geo . Kenning , London . On the motion of Comp . Collin , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., seconded by Comp . Sewell , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., the gift was accepted , and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs . Nicholson for her handsome present . "Hearty good wishes" from the visitors , the chapter was closed , when all separated , thoroughly well pleased with a most enjoyable evening .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . — The installation meeting of the above powerful chapter was held at the High School for Boys , Brookhill , on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., when Comp . E . B . Hobson was , with the usual ceremony , and in ancient form , placed in the chair of Z . ; Comp . R . J . Cook in the chair of H . ; and Comp . J . H . Roberts in the chair of J . The M . E . Z . then

invested his officers as follows : Comps . H . ] . Butter , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent , S . E . ; E . Palmer , S . N . j S . Clarke , P . S . ; C . H . Lawson , ist Asst . S . ; E . Morris , 2 nd Asst . S . ; A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . P . G . ist Asst . S . Kent , Treas . ; W . J . Lardner , Janitor . Comp . Rev . H . Cummings , M . A ., P . Z . V . S 5 , P . P . G . J . Kent , was the installing officer , and did his work grandly , for which he was

accorded a hearty vote of thanks , to be inscribed on the minutes of the chapter ; and it was further carried by acclamation " that he become an hon . member of the chapter , " for which he returned thanks . VVe must not forget to mention that he was admirably assisted by Comp . T . S . Warne , P . Z . 20 , P . G . S . E . Kent . A guinea was then presented as a prize for the girls of the High

School , and the chapter was closed in due form . The banquet was partaken of at the Cafe Royal , Airstreet , W ., and among the other companions present were C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . Kent ; E . Denton , P . Z ., P . P . G . 2 nd Asst . S . Kent ; E . Sweny , P . Z . ; H . Mason , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; R . Edmunds , P . Z . |; W . Musto , P . Z . ; W . C . Taylor , G . Frost , VV . G .

Lloyd , G . F . Taylor , Dr . H . Bernays , R . S . Courtman , H . Ough , J . Farrier , W . Musto , jun ., J . Wilson , R . Hewitson , G . Nichols , J . Hooton , C . j . Clapham , W . Harris , j . Topp , G . H . Campbell , W . Busbridge , E . B . Saunders , J . F . Randall , and C . Jolly , J . 1472 , all of the chapter . Among the visitors were Comps . T . Ovenden , M . E . Z . 13 ; R . J . Warren , M . E . Z 1472 ; J . S . Mutch , P . Z . 13 ;

J . Wilkins , P . Z . 13 ; Capt . G . Spinks , H . 13 ; H . De Gray , 13 ; and F . Kift , 171 . The first toast was that of "The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry , " followed by that of "The M . E . the Grand First Principal of the Older , H . R . H . the Prince of VVales . " Then came the toast of "The M . E . the Pro Grand First Principal , the Earl of Carnarvon , and the rest of the

Grand Officers , Present and Past . " These toasts having been drunk with enthusiasm , the M . E . Z . said they were now coming nearer home , for the next toast he had the honour to propose was that of "The Grand Superintendent of Kent , the R ght . Hon . Earl Amherst . " Their Scribe E . had received a very kind letter from his lordship ,

regretting his inability to attend the chapter that day , for which he , the M . E . Z ., was exceedingly sorry ; but there was one thing they could do to show their esteem for their Grand Superintendent , and that was to drink his health in bumpers , and wish that he might long be spared to preside over their dear old Province of Kent .

In giving the toastoE "The Prcv . Grand H ., Comp . Eastes , and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the M . E . Z . said they were honoured upon the present occasion by Comps . Cummings and Warne , and among their own members by Comp . Mason , who was a present officer . They were Grand Masons , and he asked them to drink the toast with all the honours it deserved .

Comp . Cummings , after thanking the companions for their hearty reception of the toast , said they all knew that at the present time their esteemed Comp . Eastes absented himself from Freemasonry on account of the heavy bereavement he had suffered in the loss of his beloved wife , and he felt surehewas expressing the prayer of every companion , not only there , but in the province , when he hoped that the

M . H . would give him ( Comp . Eastes ) health and strength so that he might be enabled still to bt with them and carry out the duties that he had for so many years so honourably and so efficiently carried out . It gave him double pleasure to respond to the toast , because he was now an honorary member of the Pattison Chapter , and felt sure that the Grand Officers in it did not wear their

colours undeservingly or in vain . It was a source of great gratifiction to him to know that there was a goodly array of collars in the Pattison Chapter , and he trusted that there would soon be more . It was a great difficulty to distribute the collars among some iS chapters so as to give entire satisfaction , but he felt sure that none were more worthy than the companions of the Pattison Chapter , and their claims would certainly not be overlooked by their G . S ,

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and Comp . Eastes , but that they would in due course receive every consideration that they , as members of so important a chapter , deserved . Comp . Warne apologised because he could not in the first place follow in the rugged eloquence of their M . E . Z ., or the more gentle and persuasive rhetoric of the previous speaker ; in fact , he felt very much like the poor wretch

whom he saw tried for a criminal offence at Maidstone . The prisoner was , after each witness , asked by the jud ^ e if he had anything to say , but he answered not a word . At the end of the case the judge again asked him , telling him at the same time that if he had anything to say now was the time . In answer the man said , "No , my lord , I have nothing to say , and if I had I would not , as , in my

opinion , too much has been said about the case alread y ; " and , to thesurprise of everybody , the jury acquitted him . The judge then said , " You have had a very narrow escape ; don ' t you come here again . " When the man said , " No , my lord , I won't , and I would not have come here now if I could have helped it . " Now , while he quite believed enough had been said , yet he could not say that he would

not have come if he could have helped it , for he always attended the installation of the Pattison Chapter with extreme pleasure . It was undoubtedly the premier chapter in the ' province of Kent , and had , he felt sure , a good time before it , and he could only once again thank them for their kind reception and splendid hospitality . Comp . Mason said he must say that he considered it a

high honour to have a collar under their noble G . S . He spoke highly of the admirable manner in which Comp . Cummings had carried out the duties of Installing Officer . If the meeting had been only a week later he should not have had an opportunity to respond , as before that time expired his year of office would have expired to ; but , whether as an officer present or past , he trusted he should

ever carry out those grand principles inculcated in Masonry — " Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth "—so long as he had life , and to assist in the welfare of the Pattison Chapter so long as he had health and strength . In response to the toast of his health , the M . E . Z ., Comp . Hobson , said he was at present but a new bloom onl y just blossoming into life as Z ., but could assure them that the

impressive ceremony , so ably carried out by Comp . Cummunings , would never be effaced from his memory . He had been through the various offices below the chair , and trusted that , as he had done his duty in those offices , he should do the same in the important position he now occupied , and that he should see many other of the companions arrive at the same distinction . He never would have taken

office unless he had determined to carry out the duties to the best of his ability . It was the happiest day of his life that he joined the chapter , and he should endeavour to maintain its prestige and efficiency , and leave the chair in , if possible , a more prosperous condition than he found it . Comp . Cummings having responded to thetoastof "The Installing Officer , " he and Comp . Warne left for Kent amid a real " Kentish fire . "

The toast of "The Second and Third Principals " followed . Comp . Cook , in response , acknowledged their kindness in placing him in the important and dignified position he then occupied , for unless ihey had chosen him , he certainly would not have been there . They had heard that night , and not for the first time , that the Pattison Chapter was

the first in the province , and he could assure them lhat nothing should be wanting on his part to maintain its present high position , and make it worthy of its honourable reputation . Comp . Roberts said the ceremony he had that day passed through would leave a lasting impression on him ; it would , if possible , make him a better companion than ever . He

had passed through all the minor offices , and felt sure that those who followed him—Comps . Palmer and Clarkwould , as he had done , assist the M . E . Z . by every means in their power . Comp . Col . Hughes , M . P ., had an especial toast , and

answered in a prettily conceived speech , for which he was well applauded . The other toasts were "The Visitors , " "The Past Principals , " " The Masonic Press , " " The Officers , " and Janitor ' s toast . Comp . Kift presided at the piano , and some excellent singing enlivened the proceedings .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 8 oo ) .-A convocation was held on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . T . C . Edmonds , Z . j H . Dehane , H . J VV . H . Chalfont , J . ; M . Spiegel , S . E . j R . J . Laundy , P . S . ; J . Davies , ist A . S . ; A . R . Rudall , and A . S . ; E . Child , P . Z . j j .

Sims , C . R . Wickens , and J . Smith . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Davits being candidate . The M . E . Z . having risen the usual number of times , " Hearty good wishes" were accorded , and the chapter was closed .

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The usual quarterly meetingof the fratres assembled at a special convocation in which ihe quarterly communication was merged , took place at ihe Masonic Hall , Great Queenstreet , on the 22 nd instant . There were present V . W . Fratres , R . Roy , M . of the T ., Hon . VIII . ; T . C . Walls , Dep . M . of the T . j E . Thiellay , LP . M . of the Hon . VIM . ; M . W . Frater W . R . Woodman , 1 X . ° , S .

M . Treas . ; R . W . Fratres W . Wynn Westcott , VI 1 L ° , Sec . and Hon . IX . ° ; G . Lambert , VI 1 I . ° , P . M . of the T . ; T . Massa , Hon . Vlll . "; S . L . Macgregor Mathers . VI 1 I . ° ; W . Fratres , J . J . Thomas , E . Street , Rev . T . W . Lemon , H . L . Shirley , W . Lake , J . N . Frye , and many other fratres , and George Harrison , Assist . Acolyte . The M . of the T . having opened the Temple and formed the Mystic Circle , the chair was taken by the Supreme

Magus , Ur . Wm . R . Wccdman , M . D . ; and a special convocation of the Rosicrucian Society of Eng land was constituted . 'Ihe following eminent visiting fratres were admitted ' and saluted : M . VV . Fratres , C . E . Meyer , IA . » S . M . of the United States ; D . Sutter , VIII . ; C . W . Packer , VI 11 . ° ; J . Sartain , Vlll . ; W . J . Hughan , A-. Past S . S . M . of England ; C . F . Matier , P . S . M . of Scotland , J . D . Murray , a P . M . of Lancashire ; T . H . Tilton , P . U-