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statement of expenses incurred in the reception of Prov . Land * Lodge was received , adopted , and ordered to be „ tered on the minutes , as well as a letter from the Prov . (> and Secretary expressing the gratification ot the Prov . 5 , 11 . at the arrangements made . * , \ joining brother having been proposed , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

WHITSTABLE . Graystone Lodge ( No . 1915 ) . —The instal-| ation meeting of this lodge was held at the Foresters ' Hall on the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . F . T . Browning , W . M . ; J . Wood , I . P . M . ; XV . B . London , S \ V „ W . M . elect ; A . W . Southwell , J . W . ; Rev . H . jj . Maugham , P . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; Sibert

Saunders , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Sec ; A . Harrison , S . D . ; C . M . Driffield , J D . ; S . Brown , D . C ; Dr . R . T . Wheeler , LG . ; Thos . Seager and F . Gibbs , Stewards ; M . Kemp , Tvler ; J . T . Reeves , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; G . Barton , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C . ; T . VV . Porter , P . M . ; E . G . Walthew , P . M . ; h : H . \ D . Salt , T . M . Lawry , 11 . L . Daly , A . A . Kemp , E . Griffiths , R . Leet , B . Lightfoot .

C . b . Monkiey , Ihos . Kemp , and M . Teeling . The visitors included Bros . Horatio Ward , D . G . S . B . England ; T . Plant , P . M . 31 , P . P . G . O . ; Thos . Easton , P . M . 2205 , 972 , Prov . G . Stwd . ; R . Blake , P . M . 972 , P . P . G . D . C . ; Major Scott , 199 ; Capt . McGee , 923 ; J . W . T . Morrison , Sec . 2394 ; G . Goodbourn , W . M . 429 ; VV . G . Cole , W . M . i S j G . S . Crampin , VV . M . 10 S 0 ; I .

Creswell , W . M . 120 S ; C . W . Welby , W . M . 2099 ; J . W . Elvin , P . M . 53 S ; E . B . Goulden , W . M . 31 ; J . A . Darney , 133 ; W . C . Snow , 1 S 4 ; S . II . Greenstreet , W . M . 125 ; Thos . Goymour , W . M . 1 S 4 ; H . II . Mount , 31 j and R . Bryant , 1 G 04 . The lodge having been opened , the Director of Ceremonies announced that they were honoured by a visit from

an ollicer of Grand Lodge in the person of Bro . Horatio Ward , Deputy Grand Sword Bearer , and called on the brethren to greet him , which was done , and Bro . Ward ackno-. vledged the salutation . The minutes of the last regular lodge having been confirmed , Bro . Sibert Saunders , P . M ., took the chair at the request of the W . M ., and installed Bro . VV . B . London , S . VV ., *

as VV . M ., Bro . J . T . Reeves , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , acting as Director of Ceremonies . The VV . M . invested his ollicers as follows : , Bro . A . W . Southwell , P . M . 15 SG , S . W . j C . M . Driffield , J . VV . ; Rev . H . W . Maugham , I ' . M ., Chap . ; A . Anderson , Treas . ; Sibert Saunders , Sec ; S . Brown , S . D . ; Dr . li . T . Wheeler , J . D . j F . Gibbs , D . C ; J . Wood , P . M ., Org . ; C . Gurr , LG . ;

W . BrannanandM . Peeling , Stwds . ; and M . Kemp , Tyler . The Installing Master then delivered the usual addresses to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren . The manner in which Hro . Saunders performed the ceremony was acknowedged by a cordial vote of thanks . Bro . E . G . Walthew , P . M ., ras elected lodge delegate to the Provincial Grand Lodge Charity Committee , and also Lodge Almoner .

Propositions for an initiation and for the election of a joining member were received , and , after ' * Hearty good wishes " by ihc visiting brethren , the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards dined at the Assembly Rooms , where an excellent banquet was served by Bro . C . Gurr , and a very pleasant evening was spent , under the presidency ol the W . M ., the usual toasts being interspersed with some excellent vocal and instrumental music .

URMSTON . Urmston Lodge ( No . 1730 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge ( alter the vacation ) was held atthe Victoria Hotel , on the nth inst ., when the following were present : Bros . J . Ilardivickc-Marsh , VV . M . ; VV . II . Jolliffe , S . W . ; E . L . Littler , P . M ., P . P . G . P . Treas . ; G . R . Lloyd , P . M ., Sec ; J . Walton , jun ., S . D . ; VV .

Bowers , ! . D . j G . G . Mends , Org . ; J . Onnrod , acting I . G . j G . Stott , T . French , VV . Hallard , J . Ploivnuii , and F . P . Moles , Stawards . j N . Jones , Tyler ; J . Slyman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D .,- P . Heaton , P . M ., P . P . G . S . j J . Bowers , P . M . j R . Swindells , LP . M . j Capt . Ilowat , W . II . Hughes , II . II . Jones , VV . Kirk , and G . Biron . Visitors : Bros . J . Chadderton , P . M . 221 O , P . P . A . G . Sec .

A . W . Stanley , 1774 J Rev . 1 'irth , M . A ., Chap . MGj anil J . Simcock , 317 . The lodge was duly opened by the W . M ., and after the minutes were read by the Secretary the ballot was taken lor the initiation of Mr . G . G . Ii . Mends , and was unanimousl y declared in his favour . Bro . Lloyd then took the chair of K . S ., and initiated Mr . Mends into the mysteries anil privileges of ancient Freemasonry in a most impressive

manner . The working tools were presented by the S . VV ., anil the ancient charge was impressively delivered by Bro . J . Slyman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . Bro . Gerald Biron was raised lo the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the ceremonies being alily and impressively performed . A letter was read by the Secretary from the VV . M . and the members of No . S 51 , ai'imaling to the lodges throughout the country , to extend

a helping hand to the sufferers of the recent epidemic of tjaihoid fever in Worthing , by which over 1200 of the inhabitants , out of a population of 7000 have been attacked , ami 150 have died . It was proposed , seconded , and supported by the VV . M . and other members of the lodge , anil carried unanimously that a sum of five guineas be contributed from the Charity funds in aid ol the sufferers , 'he W . M . also drew attention toa Masonic service to be

Wil at the Parish Church , Urmston , on Sunday afternoon , the Sth prox ., and a Committee , consisting of the VV . M ., * ' md j . Wardens , and the Past Masters of the lodge was " ¦ 'pointed to make the necessary arrangements for same . ' 'Ileaity good wishes" were expressed by the visiting "felhren , and the lodge was closed . Afterwards a pleasant hour was spent at the social board , when the usual Masonic toasts , intercepted with songs and r , * iitations , were given and acknowledged .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

MANCHESTER . ¦ Chapter of Virtue ( No . 152 ) . —The annual ' . ¦ J ** , illation meeling was held in Freemasons' Hall on ' inlay , the 22 nd ins .. The chapter was opened by Comps . , '• L * . Williams , M . E . Z . ; C S . Allott , 11 . ; and VV . Halt , ¦ ' and there were also present Comps . VV . Jaffrey , P . / -., ' '• G . P . S . ; G . R . Blakie , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C j A . IL w * lliams , P . Z ., P . P . G . O . ; D . Conway , S . E . ; J . Crop-

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land , S . N . ; J . Holden , P . Z ., Treas . ; and 15 other members . Visitors : Comps . J . II . Sillitoe , P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., P . G . H . ; John Marshall , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . West Yorkshire ; and Buckley Can * , M . E . Z ., and C . Ellinger , J ., of 993 . Alter the minutes of the previous convocation hail been read and confirmed , and the balance-sheet presented and passed , Como . Sillitoe , at the request of the retiring

M . E . Z ., installed Comps . Allott , M . E . Z . ; XV . Batt , IL : and Conway , J . He also invested Comps . Crossland , S . E .: J . Holden , Treas . ; W . Saunders , ist A . S . ; and j . Boswell , 2 nd A . S . ; the other ollicers being unavoidably absent . The addresses to the Principals , officers , and companions were also delivered by Comp . Sillitoe in a manner which

elicited considerable applause at the conclusion of each oi them . A vote of thanks was heartily accorded to Comp . Sillitoe for his attendance and services rendered . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent supper , where harmony and unanimity reigned throughout the remaining portion of the evening .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

ISLE OF WIGHT . Albany Lodge . —A most interesting ceremony took place at the Alasonic Hall , Newport , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., when this ancient lodge was opened for the last time with its ritual of "Time Immemorial . " After the lodge was opened , the Prov . G . M ., Bro . VV . VV . B . Beach , M . P ., entered and took the chair and received the allegiance of the old members of the lodge to the Grand

Lodge of England . Bro . D . S . Pring , VV . M . elect , was then installed by the Prov . Grand Master , and received into his keeping the warrant of confirmation granted in August last to the Albany Lodge by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master of England . In banding over the document , the Prov . Grand Master congratulated the lodge and Bro . Pring on the good work that day completed , and expressed his heartiest good wishes for the prosperity of

the lodge . A number of brethren of other lodges were elected as joining members , and the VV . M . invested the following officers : Bros , the Rev . E . VV . Watts , M . A ., S . W . ; C . T . Alice , J . W . ; XV . F . Beach , M . O . ; T . C . McGrotty , S . O . ; C Stone , J . O . ; C . E . 'Lock , Treas . ; N . Armstrong , R . of M . j Horace Groves , Sec ; J . E . Snellgrove , LG . ; J . G . Jones , Org . ; and C . Knell , who has long efficiently held the similar position in the Craft lodge , was elected Tyler .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 20 th inst ., at the "Frascati " Restaurant , 30 , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present Bros . E . J . Gittins , VV . M . ; M . Taylor , S . W . ; J . Watson , J . W . ; !• :. C Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Bonham , P . M ., Sec ; F . Klein , S . D . ; M . Burgoyne , J . D . ; E . Webster , LG . ; IL Matthews , A . Pettit , F . Osborn , and

F . Haswell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Mulvey worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Matthews answered the questions leading to the Third

Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Matthews being the candidate . The lojge was resumed in the First Degree . The S . W . was unanimousl y elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

SP . LUKE'S LODGE ( . No . 144 ) - —A meeting of thin lodge was held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at the Victorir : Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . A . Saunders , VV . M . 144 , W . M . j li . Bradley , S . VV . ; Moody , P . M ., J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Tucker , P . M ., Sec . ; Stutlield , S . D . ; Beachamp , J . D . ; Cottis , I . G . ; and Thomas . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge

was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation was then rehearsed , Bro . Stutliel . 1 being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and thebrethren below the rank of Installed Master then retired . The brethren were then re-admitted , and the ceremony continued . Bro . Stutlield invested the ollicers and Bro . Saunders gave the time addresses . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and the lodge was closed .

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at the Morland Arms , Addison-road North , VV . Present : Bros . II . li . Elkin , VV . M . j F . II . Spawforth , S . W . j C . C Barber , J . W . j G . E . Higginson , Preceptor ; G . Cockrell , I ' reas . ; II , Lindlield , Sec ; F . G . Wedmore , S . D . ; li . N . barter , J . D . j C . G . Tremeer , I . G . j W . Kidclilfe , P . M . ; S .

Webb , F . M . * , I * . I'orenun , P . M . j G . Kirkham , G . Copley , and F . Holmes . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony ol initiation was then rehearsed , liro . Holmes being the candidate . The charge was afterwards given in a very per feet manner by the VV . M . Bro . Copley answered , the quesliuns

leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . I'he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , anil the ceremony of passing rehearsed , liro . Copley being the candidate , Bros . C Bonham and F . Holmes were unanimously elected juining members , after which Bro . Spawforth was elected to fill the W . M . ' s chair at the next meeting . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 70 . 1 ) .-A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 22 ml inst ., at the Earl Russell , 2 , Pancras-road , N . W ., when there were present Bros . Dixon , VV . M . ; Taylor , S . W . ; Rutherford , J . W . j Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor ; Chas . Gammon , 'Ireas . ; Edwin Styles , P . M ., Sec . ; lieiuut , S . D . ; Smith , J . D . ; and G . E . Smith , I . G .

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The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony ot initiation was rehearsed , Bro . G . E . Smith being the candidate , liro . Gammon answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , anil was entrusted . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Gammon acting as

candidate . The lodge was opened in the 'I hiril Degree . I he lodge was closed in the Third anil Second Degrees . The W . M . rose for the lirst anil second times , and it was proposed and seconded that the S . W ., Bro . Taylor , be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time , and alt Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . James Banks , W . M . j T . Jobson , S . W . ; Joseph Cox , J . W . ; A . Williams , W . M . S 34 , Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; H . Scharien , S . D . ; H . Pearson , j . D . ; H . Bone , LG . ; R . II . Williams , P . M ., & c . ; J . A . Dennis , and Robert Reid .

Lodge was duly opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Williams offered himself as a candidate for passing . He was entrusted after the usual examination . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Reid acting as candidate . Bro . Jobson was elected W . M . for the . next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the 25 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Stone , VV . M . ; Cass , S . W . j LeCren , J . W . ; F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptorj T . R . Cass , Treas . j C H . Stone , Sec . j Hooper , S . D . j Hill , J . D . j Cornford , I . G . j Fisher , Porter , Telling , Christmas , Niblett , Evans , Newell , and Pullen . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and

confirmed . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Newall , being the candidate . Bro . Stone vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . Pullen , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Cass being installed into ths chair of K . S ., who invested his ollicers . Bro . J . Evans , 1 9 01 , was elected a joining member . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Pullen , W . M . 1662 , for so ably rehearsing the installation ceremony . Bro . Reilly was appointed VV . M . for the next meeting . The 15 Sections will be rehearsed on October 16 th , at 7 p . m ., Bro . F . Hilton , Preceptor .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at thc Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there werc present Bros . Ii . P . Upton , VV . M . ; E . G . Young , S . W . ; J . W . Clarke , J . W . ; VV . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . " Fetch , P . P . G . S . B ; Herts , Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , Prov . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Secretaries ; li . Loomes , S . D . ; G . T . Peall , J . D . j A . Ingrain , I . G . j D . M .

Forbes , R . W . Nicole , II . J . Kembell , ) un ., J . T . Frost , A . Oliver , D . C . Ritchie , M . T . Tuck , Whiteside , and II . B . Harding . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Thc ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Ritchie being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Frost answered the questions leading

to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Frost being thc candidate . Bro . Young was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . An Audit Committee was then appointed . On the proposition of Bro . Coxon , seconded by Bro . Duncan , it was resolved that thc lodge be an annual subscriber to the Freemason . The lodge was then closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 17 G 7 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there werc present Bros . E . VV . Dennis , W . M . ; J . J . Mackay , W . M . 17 ( 17 , S . VV . ; W . B . Neville , J . W . ; " li . II . Williams , P . M ., & c , Deputy Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec ; S . Sidders , S . D . ; J . J . Rumbal , J . D . j Lewis Beale , LG . j C . G . Hatt , VV . M . S 65 ; W . II . Dresden , P . M . ; and I . E .

Gentle . The lodge having been opened , the cerem jny of initiation was rehearsed , Hro . Dresden acting as candidate . Bro . Hatt offered himself as a candidate for passing , and having given the necessary proofs , was entrusted . Thc lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . ' 1 hc lodge was resumed to the Fust Degree , liro . Mackay was elected VV . AI . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . iSgi ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the i . Sth inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . C . G . Halt , W . M . S 65 , W . M . j W . G . Gardner , S . VV . ; S . S . dders , J . W . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; Joseph Cox , S . D . ; VVm . Essex , J . D . ; K . VV . Allison , I . G . j K . II . Williams , P . M ., P . P . I . G . U . MidJx . j C . E . Belts , Philip Howard .

1 * . VV . Barth , T . W . Blott , VV . M . 74- ; T . C Dyer , G . Rati , and A . Williams , VV . M . $ 3 . 1 . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of thu last meeting read and confirmed , lhe ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Hro . Howard acting as candidate . Bro . li . II . Williams offered himself as a candidate for passing , and having been proved in the usual manner ,

was entrusted . i ne lodge was opened in the Second Degree , ami tbe ceremony o ! passing rehearsed . The end * Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . R . II . Williams , the questions being put by the Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to the 1 ' 11 st Degree . Bros . Essex , Allison , and Kal ; were elected juinma ; memliers . Bro . Joseph Cox was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE { No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 23 rd inat ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King - street , Hammersmith , VV . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , P . M ., W . M . ; Hide , S . W . ; Pearson , J . W . ; M . bpiegel , Sec ; Powell , S . D . ; Bone , J . D . ;

Larkmann , I . G . j A . Williams , P . M ., Preceptorj Dennis , and Jobson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . A . Williams , being a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened to the Second Degree ,