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Borough of Greenwich Lodge , No . 332 . The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the King William the Fourth Hotel , Bro . G . Burney ' s handsome and comfortable hostelry at East Greenwich . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Charles M . Challoner , P . M . 323 , & c , who , after advancing a candidate , proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . Frank Lever , which he did in a faultless and impressive manner . The W . M . then invested the following officers , the majority of whom were present : Bros .

Challoner , I . P . M . ; H . Jacobs , S . W . ; J . W . Rozier , J . W . ; T . Hinds , M . O . ; J . Hinds , S . O . ; W . P . Broad , J . O . ; G . P . Carter , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W ., Treas . and Asst . Sec ; H . Watts , S . D . ; F . F . Marrable , J . D . ; G . Burney , P . M ., & c , I . G . ; and T . Purday , Tyler . The Installing Officer then concluded his work by giving the addresses admirably . He was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his work that day , and was presented with a handsome Past Mark Master ' s jeviel for services rendered the lodge during his of office .

year „ .. „„„ ..,. Among the other brethren were Bros . A . T . Bateman , P . M ., P . M . 309 , P . P . G . M . O . ; H . Roberts , P . M ., P . P . G . In . of Works : VV . H . Burney , P . M ., P . P . G . D . ; G . Benny , P . M . ; C . Jolly , P . M ., 226 , P . P . G . J . D . ; and others . The banquet was , as usual at this well-appointed establishment , splendidly served , and of the choicest foods and wines procurable . Bro . George deserves the hearty appreciation his efforts met with , and looked happy .

The usual loyal Grand , Mark , Provincial , and complimentary toasts were given and heartily received , some excellent singing by two young artistes enlivening the proceedings greatly . The whole affair was most enjoyable .

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Farringdon Without Chapter , No . 1745 . A meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 26 th ult . Among those in attendance were : Comps . F . Weinel , M . E . Z . ; J . Young , P . Z ., asH . ; J . D . Webb , J . ; Major T . C . Walls , P . A . G . D . C , S . E . ; G . Newell , S . N . ; Rev . R . C . Fillingham , M . A ., P . S . ; T . Simpson , P . Z . ; . and Dr . J . W . Hinton , P . P . G . O ., P . Z . 74 ( Hon . Mem . ) . . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Apologies for

non-attendance were received from Comps . H . B . Marshall , J . P ., M . A ., C . C ., H . ; H . J . Lardner , P . P . G . S ., P . Z ., Treas . ; G . Herbert , P . Z ., and others . The chapter was then closed . A banquet followed . The M . E . Z . was exceedingly good in his remarks . His expressions as to the great wave of loyalty that had flowed in every country where the English flag was respected were particularly happy . Britain , he said , was engaged in a great struggle , and her sons from every land were assisting her most bravely , most nobly , and most disinterestly

to achieve a victorious result . He also spoke of many distinguished Masons who were at the front , notably Lords Roberts , Kitchener , and Methuen , and Sir Charles Warren . The toast ot "The M . E . Z . " followed , and was given in very flattering terms by Comp . T . Simpson , who particularly eulogised the First Principal on the manner in which he had spoken of the Queen and those distinguished soldiers and Masons who were fighting her battles . He then went on to say that the M . E . Z . was an excellent worker in the Craft , and as Preceptor of a lodge of instruction he had been most useful , energetic , and successful .

The M . E . Z . having briefly replied gave the toast of "The H . and J . " In submitting this toast he regretted that the Second Principal was unable to be present that evening . Comp . H . B . Marshall , like his late respected father , was a great supporter , not only of the Charities in connection with Masonry , but of many others in London and elsewhere . The Third Principal was W . M . of the mother lodge , and was doing good

work there . Comp . V / ebb having replied , the toast of " The Past Principals " was coupled with the names of Comps . Young and Simpson , who replied . " The Health of the Officers'' was coupled with the names of Comps . Newell and the Rev . R . C . Fillingham . During the evening some excellent vocal selections were given , and Professor Cross gave several readings on phrenology with practical illustrations .

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PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 65 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 2 . Sth inst ., at the Whittington , 1 and 7 , Moor-lane , E . C . Present : Bros . P . O Doherity , W . M . ; J . G . Robeson , P . M ., S . W . ; H . A . Baxter , J . W . ; Jas . Smith , P . M ., Treas . ; H . T . Meadows , P . M ., Sec . ; O . W . Rix , S . D . ; W . J . Lockett , J . D . ; D . Harlow , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . J . Fishleigh , I . G . ; William Baker , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; Jas . Brown , P . M . ; J . J . Lamigeon , P . M . ; W . L . Barker , P . M . ; T . Stokes , P . M ., W . M . 192 ; W . G . Read , P . Leach ,

VV . Gernon , H . Palmer , F . H . Farr , Jas . Collins , and B . T . Mills . Joining members : Bros . H . Butcher , Clissold , No . 2551 , and J . Hess , Metiopolitan , No . 1507 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The W . M . then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Stokes , acting as candidate for the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Stokes raised to the Degree of M . M . The brethren then went through Masonic drill , and the W . M . closed down in the Third and

Second Degrees respectively . At the usual risings Bros . Butcher and Hess were proposed as joining members , and unanimously elected . Bro . Robeson was elected to occupy the chair next Wednesday evening . On the proposition of the Treasurer , Bro . James Smith , P . M ., seconded by Bio . William Baker , P . M ., the sum of five guineas was voted from the lodge funds , to be placed on the list of Bro . J . Brown , P . M . 144 6 , who is representing the lodge at the next annual Festival of the Royal Masonic

Institution for Girls . A well deserved meed of praise was given by the Preceptor , and heartily endorsed by the brethren present , to the W . M ., Bro . Patrick O'Daherity , for his able working of the Third Degree for the first time ( including the traditional history ) , which was rendered in such a perfect manner that could not well be surpassed by many brethren much his senior in Freemasonry . The lodge was then closed , and the meeting adjourned .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT . A meeting was held on the 23 rd inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Bishop's-rd ., Paddington , when there were present Comps . F . R . Farrow . M . E . Z . 119 G , M . E . Z . ; H . S . Thwaits , H . 1 tgG , H . ; R . Manuel , P . / .. 119 G , J . ; Hochane , P . Z . S 90 , Scribe E . ; G . N . Watts , P . Z . 119 G , Scribe N . ; A . | . Turner , P . Z . 119 G , P . S . ; H . Armfield , P . S . 1 K 42 , 1 st A . S . ; H . Foskett , J . 1 S 5 , Stwd . ; A . L . Butters , P . S . S 90 ;

J . M . Huish , S . N . 1 S 5 ; C . Webster , S . N . 1 G 42 ; and F . Marchant , 2 nd A . S . Sgo . Visitor : Ccmp . J . H . Byrne , 119 G . Ihe chapter was opened , the companions were admitted , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Webster acting as the candidate . Comp . Byrne was elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment . The VV . M . rose the usual number of times , " Heatty good wishes" were accorded , and the chapter closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held on Friday , the 23 rd instant , at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Cliuich-aUeet , Camberwell , S . E . Present : Comps . J . II . Cureton , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; Hy . Cornford , II . ; J . Block , J . ; Morris , Scribe N . ; Everett , P . S . ; Thomas Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Dawson , Cass , and Hopkins . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Hopkins personating the candidate . Comp . Hy . Cornford , J . 1901 and 1329 , was elected M . E . Z , for to-night ( Friday ) . Comp . Hopkins ,

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1381 , was elected a joining member , and duly responded . TheJM . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and the chapter was closed . The annual supper will take place at the Montpelier ] Hotel , Choumert-road , Peckham ( Comp . Pow , Proprietor ) , on Wednesday , the 25 th prox . Companions will be welcomed .

CHOUGH LODGE , No . 2264 . CELEISRATION DINNER . At the regular meeting held on Friday , the 23 rd instant , at the'Forest Hill Hotel Stanstead-road , Forest Hill , S . E ., the ceremonies of consecration and installation were rehearsed by Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . P . S . G . W . Norths and Hunts , Sec . R . M . B . I ., & . c . The brethren assembled to do honour to the occasion numbered about 130 , a circumstance unique in the annals of Freemasonry in South London , at least .

Bro . Terry assumed the chair , and appointed his officers : Bros . J . Pointon , P . M . 1 S 61 , S . W . ; C . G . Jones , J . W . ; H . Peirce , P . M . 18 99 , Sec . ; and Wm . Callingham , W . M . elect 1599 , as I . G . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and the ceremony of consecration proceeded with in a most exemplary manner , which was listened to with rapt attention , and made a lasting impression on the brethren . The lodge having been dedicated and constituted , it was resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation proceeded , with Bro . H . E . Francis , P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , being

installed , who invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . R . Roberts , S . W . 507 , S . W . C . G . Jones , J . W . ; VV . A . Jarvis , Treas . ; H . Peirce , P . M ., Sec ; W . Sarjeant , S . D . ; Bailey , J . D . ; and W . Callingham , I . G . The three addresses were most ably rendered by the Consecrating Officer , Bro . James Terry . The VV . M . rose the usual number of times . A very large number was added to the roll of members . Bros . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec R . M . B . I ., and Lovegrove , P . G . S . B ., were elected hon . members of the lodge , having attended the lodge as Consecrating Officers , and thereby

conferring an honour upon it . In reply , Bro . Terry tendered his most hearty and sincere thanks . He had known the W . M ., Bro . Francis , for 35 years in the Percy Lodge of Instruction as a most ardent Freemason . He was only too pleased to be of service to the brethren in rendering the beautiful ceremonies , which were most instructive and interesting . He had installed over 1000 Masters into the chair . For the great compliment in electing him an hon . member he was thankful , and he hoped the lodge would have a most successful career under such able guidanceand whenever his

ser-, vices were required , if possible , he should only be too pleased to accede to their request . Bro . Lovegrove also thanked the brethren for the honour done him . He was detained somewhat on his journey which caused him to be somewhat late , but , nevertheless he was delighted to be able to assist Bro . Terry , with whom he worked 20 years ago in the same ceremony , which he had heard many times since , but he found that Bro . Terry lost none of his ability and accuracy in the rendering of it . Bros . Alf Haines , W . M . 226 and

4 , J . W . Dewsnap , P . M . and Sec . 2264 , were also electedhon . members for their great kindness and able assistance rendered in granting the warrant for the lodge of in-truction to work under . Bros . Haines and Dewsnap most ably replied , and thanked the brethren for the honour done them . Also Bros . Frank Swinford , P . Prov . G . Org . Middx ., and Alf Hawkins were elected hon . members for so kindly and gratuitously giving their service in the conducting the music . Bros . Swinford and Hawkins likewise acknowledged the honour done them , and proffered their services most willingly .

The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall where appeared a Fairyland , the palms , table decorations , and the floriculture being profuse provided gratuitously by Bros . J . and H . Laing , Stanstead-road , Forest-hill , for which they received the hearty thanks of the lodge . The banquet was supplied by Bro . Nicholls , of Upper Norwood , which gave immense satisfaction , the whole being person ' ally superintended by him and Bro . Jarvis , the worthy host , who is to be highly com . mended for the handsome manner he catered for the brethren .

The banquet ended , Bro . Frances gave the loyal and Masonic toasts in loving and sympathetic terms to her Majesty and in thankful recognition of the valuable services rendered by H . R . H . the G . M . In presenting the toast of "The Grand Officers of England , the Pro G . M . the Dep . G . M ., and the rest of them , " the Bro . President said they were all imbued with one idea , that of promoting the happiness of the brethren to the honour and benefit of the Craft .

In reply , Bro . Lovegrove , P . G . S . B ., said it was an honour to respond for the Hou * e of Peers , and those brethren who were selected did their best for the welfare of the Craft . He had made it a point of _ attending all the great Masonic functions and was proud of being the only brother South of the Trent who attended a most important Masonic function in Edinburgh some time ago , and for which he held a commemoration jewel . He would suggest to the brethren of the Chough Lodge of Intstruction the

practical way of showing theii gratitude to Bro . Terry for his great kindness . vas to found a Charitable Association and the funds to be forwarded to the Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons . He thanked them most heartily for being allowed to respond for the Grand Officers . All knew how extremely popular the Prov . G . Master , Earl Amhers was in the Province of Kent , and also the Earl of Warwick in the Province of Warwickshire .

Bro . T . R . Roberts , S . W . 507 , next rose and proposed the toast of " VV . Bro , Frances , the President for the Evening and Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction . " It was exceedingly fortunate that the brethren had been able to secure the services of so worthy a brother as Preceptor . 'Their chief aim was to perfect themselves in the ritual of the beautiful ceremonies , and in Bro . Frances was summed up not only that perfect but the of itwhich not

knowledge ( power imparting , wa given to all . He believed the Chough Lodge had a great future before it and the brethren hoped that the Preceptor might have many years before h ' m and witness the result of his labour of love to the lodge . The brethren wished to show their gratitude , and heartily thank him for attending week after week in all weathers , for so kindly giving to them the fruits of his labours and he asked them to rise and drink most cordially to the toast . '

Bro . Frances , on rising , received an ovation , said that he heartily thanked the brethren for their kind feelings shown , which were thoroughly reciprocated . lie had been many years connected with Freemasonry and there was a time that he had been somewhat of a distinguished Freemason , but now personally he would almost say he was an extinguished one . However , as the brethren had thought fit to honour him as Preceptor he should do his utmost not only to teach the ritual , but the principles which underlie it . When the lodge was about to be founded it was a sine qua 11011 that a

Charitable Association should be founded , which hid proved very successful . He congratulated the brethren upon their attendance and the great attention they hid piid to the ceremonies , and he believed it would become one of the best lodges of instruction that side of the water . Many other lodges had done nobl y and well , but if possible it was a laudable ambition to try and eclipse them , as too much could not be done in the cause of Freemasonry . He earnestly hoped that the brethren and himself might live many more years to see that noble work carried out .

Ihe toast of " Success to the Chough Lodge of Instruction , " was next presented by Bro . Jas . Terry , P . G . S . B ., who stated that it was already doing good suit and service . It had been established about two or three months , and had already a roll of 50 members , with 250 attendances , giving an average of ifi to iS per meeting , which was highly giatifying . They had in the worthy Precepior a capital speaker , and a practical teacher , and those who were in search of Masonic knowledge could not do better than place themselves under his kind care . He would couple with the toast the names of the indefatigable Secretaries , Bros . Peirce and Easty , and withjall heartiness and sincerity gave , long life and prosperity to the Chough Lodge of Instruction .

At this juncture Bro . Terry was about to leave , when Bro . Peirce , P . M ., Sec , handed him the sum of 10 guineas , being two ballots in the R . M . Benevolent Institution , for which Bro . Terry most gratefully acknowledged on behalf of the Institution , and said a receipt forthwith would be forwarded for the same . Bro . Peirce on behalf of himself most cordially thanked the brethren for such a reception . What he had done was with an earnest that the lodge should be a success which it was already proving . It could not fail under such a Preceptor and Treasurer . ' Bro . Jarvis had been most liberal to the lodge and had done all he possibly could for their comfort and tendered the heartiest

happiness . He thanks of the brethren to Bro . Laing who had so handsomely decorated with beautiful ( lowers at no charge to the lodge , also to the artistes who had so voluntarily given their services , and further conduced to their harmony . And last—the most important of all—was to heartily thank the brethren of the mother lodge for granting the warrant to enable them to work . He personally thanked the W . M ., Bro . Harris , and Bro . Dewsnap , the worthy Secretary of that lodge , who were present that evening . 'The idea of the Chough Lodge of Instruction had been first mentioned to the late estimable Bro . Walter Martin , P . G . P ., and he undertook to obtain the warrant . It had been willed otherwise b y the Great Architect for him to