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Richardson , but did most sincerely trust that the year 1 SS 5 would still show an increase in the attendance of members . Bro . VV . C . Smith was unanimously elected Preceptor for the ensuing year , and Bro . G . Reynolds was also re-elected Treasurer and Secretary . of

Bro . G . Reynolds , in the unavoidable absence Bro . W . C . Smith through illness , which all regretted , thanked the brethren for their confidence , and assured them nothing would be wanting on their part to make the lodge of instruction instructive and popular . He would write to Bro . VV . C . Smith and tell him of the honour thelodge had conferred

on him . Bro . Week was unanimously elected serving brother—to commence his duties at the next meeting . Nothing further offering for thc good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed in due form . UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , 23 rd inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street . Present : Bros . Hayes , W . M . ;

Gibson , Treas ., S . W . ; Brindley , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Precept . ; P . Coughlan , Sec . ; Hume , S . D . ; C . White , P . M ., J . D . ; Wade , P . M ., I . G . ; and Lewis . 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 . Lewis being the candidate . Bro . White , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual question ' s and was entrusted . The

Iodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . White being the candidate . Bro . Lewis , a Fellow-Craft , answered the questions leading to the Third Degree ; the lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first and second time , when Bro . Gibson was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

FALMOUTH . —Volubian Chapter ( No . 75 ) . — The first election of officers by ballot since the resuscitation of this chapter took place on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., when thc following companions were elected as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . Anderton , P . S . E ., I . P . Z . ; VV . D .

Rogers , M . E . Z . ; N . Gray , H . ; VV . H . Dunstan , J . ; G . T . " Giver , S . E . ; G . A . Jenkin , S . N . ; VV . F . Newman , Treas . ; G . H . B . Reed , P . S . ; and J . N . Francis , Janitor . The chapter having lain dormant for over 21 years , has been resuscitated , and is now in full working order , having in the past 12 months enrolled 25 members .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1471 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at thc Alwyne Castle Tavern , St . Paul'sroad , Canonbury , N ., on Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., when there were present Comps . D . P . Holmes , Z . ; J . F . Bird , II . ; E . M . Money , J . ; J . E . Sheffield , S . E . ; W . Radcliffe , S . N . ; F . Brasted , P . S . ; S . George , A . S . ; E . Hislop , H . Dehane , G . Gregory , A . McMillan , G . VV . Knight , R . VV . Fraser , A . J . Dixie , II . Jenkins , 1540 ; and J . M . Scarlett ,

1471 . The minutes were read and confirmed , and the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Jenkins being the candidate . Votes of thanks were unanimously recorded for the able manner the three presiding oflicers had performed

their several offices for the first time . Comps . Jenkins and Scarlett were elected members . The Preceptor , Comp . T . C . Edmunds , being absent on account of illness , it was resolved that a letter be written expressing the anxiety of the companions , and wishing him a speedy recovery . The chapter was closed in peace and harmony .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

PRINCE OF WALES LODGE ( No . 4 ) . —The election meeting was held on Monday , the 26 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Red Lion-square , Bro . H . Lovegrove , P . M . 234 , P . G . S . of VV ., VV . M ., in the chair . Present Bros . G . Edwards , J . W . and Treas . ; C . Pulman , P . M ., P . G . I . G ., Sec . and J . D . ; VV . Vincent , Prov . G . S . O ., S . O . ; VV . Heath , Reg . of Marks ; VV . A . Scurrah , S . D . ; C J .

Axford , J . D . ; R . H . Coulton , I . G . ; J . H . Mash , D . C ; VV . F . Bates , Steward ,- and C . Miles , as Tyler . Bro . C . E . Birch , of the Florence Nightingale Lodge was the only visitor . Bro . Fountaine was elected a joining member . Bros . Spencer , W . M . 73 ; VV . Hunt , 172 ; E . VV . Lcwcock , 72 ; and VV . Davy , I . G . 1507 , were duly elected and advanced

to the Degree of Mark Master , 'lhe bye-laws were read . Two brethren were elected to serve on the Audit Committee . Bro . Jas . Shilcock , S . W ., who was away on business a long distance , was unanimously elected Worshipful Master ; Bros . G . Edwards , Treasurer ; and C .

Mills , Tyler . Bro . Pulman proposed that a jewel of special design be presented to the VV . M . The next regular meeting falling on Whit Monday , it was decided to meet on the 20 th May instead . The business completed the brethren dined at the Holborn Restaurant .

THE EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill , on the 22 nd inst ., when there were present among others Bros . VV . H . Goodall , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . and Surrey , I . P . M . ( acting VV . M . ) in the absence of Bro . Lawson ; A . Tisley , P . G . D . Middx . and Surrey , P . M . ( acting S . W . ); Harris ,

J . W ., W . M . elect ; Skinner , M . O . ; Rickwood , J . O . ; 1 . Mason , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Middx . and Surrey , Treas . elect ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . P . G . W . Middx . and Surrey , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Poore , P . G . I . G . ( hon . member ) , acting S . D . ; J . Frye , J . D . ; F . Frye , I . G . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and

confirmed , Bro . Harris ( by dispensation ) was installed as VV . M . for the year ensuing , by Bro . Walls , P . M ., assisted by Bros . Goodall , P . M ., as S . W ., Tisley , P . M ., as J . W ., andT . Poore , P . M ., as D . C . The appointment of officers then took place , Bros . Skinner , S . W . j Taylor , J . W . ; Rickwood , M . O . ; Sims , S . O . ; J . Frye , J . O . ; J . Mason , Treas . ; F . Frye , S . D . ; T . C Walls , Sec . ; Parkhouse ,

Mark Masonry.

J . D . ; N . Moss , I . G . ; Smout , D . C . ; and French , W . S . The report of the auditors , Bros . J . Frye , Rickwood , and Moss was received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bro . Wadham , of 1642 , was then duly advanced to the Degree of M . M . M ., by Bro . Walls . Bro Robert Schofield , Tyler of 1642 ( by dispensation ) was then

advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . as a serving brother . Letters of apology having been read from Bros . Lawson , Baldwin , Smout , and others , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . In consequence of Bro . Harris , W . M ., being compelled to leave at an early part of the evening , Bro . Walls presided in his place . The usual toasts were duly proposed and honoured .

YpRK . —York Lodge ( T . I . )—The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 20 th inst . Owing to the illness of the VV . M ., ( Bro . M . Millington ) , the chair was occupied by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . M . There were also present Bros . Rev . W . C . Lukis , P . M ., D . P . G . M . of West Yorkshire ; J . Todd , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M . ; B . L . Mills , P . M . ; j . T . Seller , S . VV . ; A . T . B . Turner

J . W . ; F . Smith , M . O . ; G . Simpson , S . O . ; W . B . Dyson , J . O . ; VV . Lackenby , S . D . ; H . C . Pickersgill , J , D . ; G . Lamb , I . G . j P . Pearson , Tyler ; J . Blenkin , W . Stephenson , R . Ware , E . Purnell , W . Coltman , C . L . Foster , G . H . H . McGachen , J . R . Jackson , & c The minutes having been read , successful ballots were taken for Bros . VV . T . Nance and W . Wreglesworth ,

1611 ; and Bro . G . S . Crummack , 236 ; and Bros . H . S . Hopton , VV . T . Nance , and VV . Wreglesworth were advanced to the honourable degree of M . M . M . The VV . M . elect ( Bro . J . T . Seller ) , was then presented , and duly installed by Bro . T . B . Whytehead , and the VV . M . thanked thc brethren for the mark of their confidence . Bro . Sir James Meek , P . M ., who was retiring from the lodge

on leaving York for Cheltenham , was elected an honorary member . The report of the Auditors shewed a substantial balance in hand . The lodge was closed at S . 15 , and thebrethren adjourned to the refreshment room , where they sat down to an excellent supper . The evening was pleasantly spent , thc toasts being interspersed with harmony , to which Bros . J . Todd , P . M ., T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., VV . B . Dyson

A . T . B . Turner , and others contributed . The officers for the year were appointed as follows : A . T . B . Turner , S . W ; F . Smith , J . VV . ; G . Simpson , M . O . ; VV . B . Dyson , S . O . ; W . Lackenby , J . O . ; Rev . VV . C Lukis , P . M ., Chap . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., Treas . and Sec ; J . Blenkin , Reg . of Marks ; H . C . Pickersgill , S . D . ; G . Lamb , J . D . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Org . ; Major McGachen , I . G . ; P . Pearson , Tyler .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 21 st inst ., at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham . Among those present were Bros . T . C Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . G . W . Middx . and Surrey , P . M . ( in the chair ); Fisher , S . W ., VV . M . elect ; Briggs , M . O . ; Higgins , J . O . ; W . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx . and Surrey , Treas . ;

Kohler , S . D . ; Bailey , J . D . ; Simmonds , l . G . ; Porter , Org . ; and others . Bro . Gardner , Thistle Lodge , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a letter from Bro . H . Handel , VV . M ., was read , regretting his inability to attend in consequence of serious illness . Bro . Fisher having been presented , was

duly installed into the chair of A . by Bro . Walls . The officers appointed and invested for the year ensuing were Bros . Filler , S . W . j Briggs , J . VV . ; Higgins , M . O . ; Kohler , S . O . ; Bailey , J . O . ; W . Taylor , Treas . ; VV . Hammond , Sec ; Simmonds , S . D . ; Porter , J . D . ; and Thomas , I . G . The report of the Audit Committee having

been read was adopted . The sum of one guinea was voted to the list of Bro . Walls as Steward to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and a like sum to Bro . Taylor as Steward to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . A vote of thanks having been passed to the Installing Officer , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was ably presided over by the VV . M .

FRIZINGTON , —Henry Lodge ( No . 216 ) . — The annual installation of this lodge was held on VVednesday , the 21 st inst ., when Bro . Geo . Lowden was installed VV . M . for the ensuing year , and invested the following as his officers : —Bros . Richd . Wilson , P . G . S . D ., I . P . M . j F . T . Allatt , P . G . St . Br ., S . W . ; W . J . Harvey , J . W . ; Chas . Gowan , M . O . ; W . Swain , S . O . ; J . Bewlay , J . O .

Jas . Harper , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D ., Treas . ; Jas Routledge , Sec . ; Geo . Dalrymple , Reg ., P . G . Sec . ; J . Dickson , S . D . ; j . McMullin , J . D . ; James Peel , D . C ; W . J . McKittrick , I . G . ; J . Johnston , Tyler ; and VV . J . Smith , Steward . The following brethren were visitors from Lodge No . 213 : — Bros . Thos . Atkinson , W . M ., P . G . J . D . ; Edward Tyson , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . ; Thos . Brakenridge , and Thos . Rowlings . Bro . B . Craig , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , and Bro .

Dalrymple discharged the duties of the installation , when , with " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was duly closed , and Bro . Lowden invited all present to the banquet hall , where ample justice was done to the good things provided . The loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and responded to with the true spirit of Mark Masonry , still retaining the grand old fire of what we are pleased to term our " western" empire .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

LEEDS . —Leodiensis Chapter ( No . 77 ) . —This chapter held a meeting on Tuesday , the 20 th inst , and was opened by 111 . Bro . Scott , M . W . S ., assisted by thc oflicers of the chapter . III . Bro . Charles James Banister , S . G . G . 33 ° , I . G . North Eastern District , was received in due form , and being requested by the M . W . S . to take the chair , to install his successor . The M . W . S . elect was presented by the Grand Marshal to 111 . B ' ro . Banister for

installation , and after reciting the qualifications to the M . W . S . elect , Bro . J . D . Kay , who subscribed to them , carefully installed him and placed him upon the chair of his predecessors , who then appointed his oflicers , and before the chapter was closed thanked III . Bro . C . J . Banister for coming to install him . In reply 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister addressed the excellent and perfect brethren upon their duty , and advising them as to the working of the

. After the chapter was closed the brethren adjourned to refreshments , and spent a very happy evening .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

BRADFORD . —Faith Preceptory ( No . 13 ) This preceptory was opened on the 22 nd inst ., in the absence of the E . Preceptor , Sir Kt . Crabtree , by P . 1 J . Preceptor , Sir Kt . Geo . Althorpe , assisted by the officers of the preceptory . By the expressed wish of thc E . P . and the members of the preceptory , Sir Kt . Chas . James Banister , V . E . Provincial Prior of Northumberland ,

Durham , and Berwick-on-Tweed , installed the E . Preceptor elect , Sir Kt . John Davies , into the chair of his predecessor with his usual impressiveness , who then appointed his officers . Letters of apology were received from V . E . Provincial Prior , Sir Kt . T . W . Tew , and the Provincial Sub-Prior , Sir Kt . Kay , who were unavoidably prevented from

being present . The business of the preceptory being over , it was closed in due form after the E . Preceptor had returned thanks to V . E . Sir Kt . C . J . Banister , for installing him . Dinner was served in the dining hall anda delightful evening was spent , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were suitably proposed and responded to .

BERWICK-ON-TWEED . —Royal Kent Preceptory ( No . 20 ) . —This preceptory was held on Friday , the 23 rd inst ., and was opened in due form by the E . Preceptor , Sir Kt . T . M . Watson , assisted by the officers . Sir Kt . William Logan , of the St . Cuthberts Preceptory , Darlington , was elected a joining member . Comp . George Eugene Macarthy was installed a Knight Templar by the

E . Preceptor , with great care . The V . E . Provincial Prior was received in due form and saluted . He complimented the E . Preceptor in giving the Degrees so well . Business over , the V . E . Provincial Prior , Sir Kt . C . J . Banister , and the provincial officers present , retired under

an arch of steel . The evening was spent very pleasantly , after refreshments , interspersed with songs and recitations . This preceptory is working well , and ably assisted by P . P . Sub-Prior , Sir Kt . H . Hothorne , Treas ., who is always present . Notes and telegrams were received from the absent members .

Red Cross Of Constantine.

Red Cross of Constantine .

PLANTAGENET CONCLAVE ( No . 2 ) . —An assembly of this the original conclave was held at the Regent Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 26 th inst ., amongst those present being Sir Kts . J . L . Thomas , as M . P . S . ; Marsh , Hogard , Maude , Thiellay , Bailey , Tyler , and Soppet . The beautiful degrees of K . H . S . and St . John the Evangelist were conferred upon Sir Kts . Maude and Tyler , when the following resolution , proposed by Sir Kt . Charles .

I' redk . Hogard ( Grand JPreceptor ) , Recorder , seconded by Sir Knight James Lewis Thomas , Grand Historiographer , was carried unanimously , amid general expressions of regret : — "That thc members of this Conclave desire to express to Bro . F . W . Levander their deep and sincere regret at the great loss he and they have sustained in the death of their M . P . S ., Sir Knight Henry Charles Levander ( P . G . Viceroy ) , Grand

Treasurer , who departed this life on the 4 th Dec . 1 SS 4 . " His kind and generous disposition , his courteous bearing , and unfailing interest in the affairs of the Conclave , endeared him to all with whom he came in contact , and his extensive experience in all that appertains to the Order was at all times at their disposal . " That a copy of this resolution , signed by Sir Knight Recorder on behalf of the Conclave , be forwarded to Bro . F . W . Levander . "

The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted in Sir Kt . Marsh being chosen as M . P . S . ; Sir Kts . Dicketts , Treas . ; and Reinhardt , Sentinel . The sir knights then partook ofone of those recherche little banquets for which the Cafd Royal is so celebrated .

Malta.

Malta .

UNION OF MALTA LODGE ( No . 407 , E . C . ) —The regular meeting of the above-named lodge was held at 27 , Strada Strata , Valetta , Malta , on Wednesday , thc 7 th inst ., W . Bro . J . C . Stanley , I . P . M ., presiding , for the transaction of general business , and for the especial purpose of installing the Worshipful Master elect , Bro . John F . James , S . W . 407 , P . D . G . Steward , when a large gathering

of the brethren were present , among whom were Rt . W . Bro . W . Kingston , D . G . M . ; Very VV . Bro . W . Watson , D . D . G . M . ; W . Bro . Read , P . M . ; W . Bro . Dahm , P . M . ; VV . Bro . Glenday , PM ., W . Bro . Yeoman , P . M . ; W . Bro . Montgomery , P . M . ; W . Bro . Cooper , P . M . ; VV . Bro . Webster Paulson , P . M . 1923 ; and Bro . J . W . Starkey , D . G . Secretary .

I he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last regular and of a Permanent Committee meeting , held on the 3 rd inst ., containing a satisfactory account of the lodge funds , were read and confirmed . The lodge was then passed to the Second Degree , and the W . M . elect presented to the Installing Master for installation , which ceremony was performed by the D . G . M ., Rt . W . Bro . Kingston , in

a most able and impressive manner . After Bro . James had been duly installed into the chair of K . S ., the M . M . ' s were admitted , who saluted their W . M . in the ancient manner . Subsequently , the F . C . 's and E . A . ' s were admitted , who saluted the newly installed Master after the manner of their degrees . The W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . H . PearceS . W . ; R . J

, . VV . Coward , J . W . j W . Read ( elected at a previous meeting ) , 'Ireasurerj F . J . Coward , Hon . Secretary ; C . F . Easterbrook , S . D . ; A . E . Rose , J . D . ; A . Rowse , I . G . ; J A . Sparring , Organist j and Beck , ( unanimously elected by the brethren ) , Tyler . The W . M . accompanied the investment of his officers with a suitable address to each , wherein he exhorted them to be

zealous workers in the Craft , to steadfastly support him during his term of office , and thus prove that his selection and appointment of them was not undeserved . Rt . W . Bro . Kingston and Very W . Bro . Watson addressed the W . M . in encouraging terms , and prophecied that under his rule and direction the Union Lodge would still continue to flourish . Thc W . M ., in a few appropriate words , thanked the brethren for the great honour conferred upon him , assuring them that it would be his earnest endeavour to merit the approval