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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
The minutes having been confirmed , Messrs . Bultz and Trott were severally balloted for as members , accepted , and then initiated . Bros . Highatt and Pennington were passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Davis was raised to the Sublime Degree . All the work was ably done by the VV . M ., but under great difficulty , owing to the oppressive state of the room . There was more than the
usual amount of business when the customary demands were made from the chair , and , exclusive of a short " call off , " the officers were at their several posts exactly three hours . An excellent cold collation was afterwards served , about which time many brethren suddenly appeared from shady nooks in the attractive gardens of the Sun Hotel , and took an active part in the refreshment , which , in the case of the officers , was indeed sweetened by labour .
HAMPTON COURT . —Cama Lodge ( No . 2105 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 26 th inst ., at the Mitre Hotel , when there were present Bros . D . P . Cama , VV . M ., G . Treas . ; H . R . Palmer , S . VV . ; John Read , J . W ., P . M . 720 , Prov . G . Org . ; T . Poore , Sec ; S . Hayne , M . D . ; Cama , jun ., Quick , Granville , De Monti , Caron , and Banatvalle . Visitor : Bro . VV . Woodward , Newstead Lodge .
The lodge having been opened , Bros . Quick , Granville , De Monti , Caron , and Banatvalle were severally passed to the Degree of a F . C . The VV . M ., with an appropriate and impressive speech , presented Bro . Read , in the name of the lodge , with the dress clothing of Prov . Grand Organist for Middlesex , which Bro . Read acknowledged very warmly . The clothing , which was much admired , was
manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , leaving Hampton by an early train , after a most successful and pleasant meeting , _____ ST . MARY'S CRAY . —Crays Valley Lodge ( No . 2147 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday last , at the Institute , when there were present Bros . E . H . Rolfe , VV . M . ; J . C . Newsom , S . W . ; E . J .
Joynson , J . W . ; Wm . May , Treas . ; G . M . Downie , Sec ; Henry Tyrer , jun ., S . D . ; John Pollard , J . D . ; Arthur Bowers , I . G . ; ) . Marshall , Stwd . ; and Thos . Kni g ht . Visitors : Bros . G . VV . Knight , S . W . 1507 , and L . Etthng , J . W . 1259 . Lodge having been opened , a ballot was taken for several joining members , viz ., Bros . Harry Tyrer , sen ., Frank Tyrer , Geo . Harlow , jun ., and F . H . Willcocks , which
proved unanimous . A ballot was then taken for three gentlemen for initiation , which proved unanimous , and Messrs . A . VV . Rolfe and H . Algear being present , were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . After lodge was closed , the brethren sat down to a cold collation , which was well served by Bro . J . Marshall , thc VV . M . proposing the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
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FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., at Bro . Silvester's , the Alfred , Roman-road , Barnsbury . Bro . Weakley occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Ferguson , Preceptor ; Silvester , Treas . ; Dimsdale , Sec ; Ross , Anient , Messer , and others . The lotlge being opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , was opened in the Second
and Third Degrees , and Bro , Ferguson worked the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Third Lecture . Lodge was then resumed to thc Second Degree , and Bro . Ferguson , acting as candidate for raising , was examined , and entrusted . The VV . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of raising in a very impressive manner . Bro . Ross was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . No other Masonic business offering , the lodge was closed .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 26 th inst ., afthe Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchcster-teirace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . C . Conwav , W . M . j VV . C . Williams , S . W . ; E . C . Mulvev ' , J . VV . ; H . ' Dehane , P . M . 1 U 1 , Sec . ; J . Cruttenden , S . D . ; ' O . VV . Battlev , j . D . ; VV . H . Chalfont , F . M . 1425 , I . G . ; VV . Robinson . ' Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , I'M . ; VV . H . VVadham , C . S . Mote , | . Smith , and Capt . Andrews . Visitors : Bros . S . Bullen , 720 ; anii VV . C . Smith , S . VV . 1563 .
Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bullen being candidate , aud he answered the questions leading to the First and Second Degrees . The lodge was called oil and on . The 2 nd Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . VV . Smith , assisted l > y the brethren . Bro . VVilliams was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his ollicers in rotation . Bros . Smith and Bullen were elected members , and a vote of thanks was proposed to Bro . Smith for
working the Section , After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was ciosetl , and adjourned until the Monday evening after Bank Holiday . ———WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 28 th inst ., at thc Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Haves , W . M . ; Mimms , S . W . ; Grist , J . VV . ; VVrav , P . M ., Preceptor ; Baddeley , S . D . ; Coleman , J . D . '; Restell , LG . ; Weekes , Tyler ; VV . Brindley , P . M . ; Hornhlower , P . M . ; Brookson , P . M . ; C . Tayler , P . M . Scott , Holland , Bowen , and S . VV . Harris . Bro . Mitchell , nsj .
was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Scott as candidate . The chair was then taken by Bro , Bowen . Bro . Mitchell answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree and retired . Bro . C . Tayler being a candidate for passing , was entrusted , and the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of . passing was rehearsed , Bro .
Tayler as candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . H . F . Mitchell , of the Leigh Lodge , No . 957 , was unanimously elected a member of this lodge of instruction . Bro . Mimms , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . During the evening a meeting of the Committee of Reference of the mother lodge was held , when a grant nf £% was made to a distressed brother of the lodge .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usnal weekly meeting of this lodge o £ instruction was Held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , VV ., on thc sand inst ., when there were present Bros . O . VV . Battley , VV . M . ; . 1 . VV . Tacon , S . W . ; H . S . Hunter , | . W . ; , | . D . Graham , S . D . ; K . J . Harnell , J . D . ; E . C . Mulvey , I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; E . J . D . Bromley , G . W . Restell , T . Johnson , S . C . Fort , Howard Simmons , L . Gunzell , | , Lawrence , | . K . Harnell . E . VV . Nightingale , F . Dusterwald , C . Lambert , C .
Corby , A . Clark , P . VV . Rogers , Frank Gulliford , J . T , Worthy , H . J . Pellatt , G . F . Swan , G . II . Reynolds , G . P . Bertini , and C . Favercace . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the 1 st Section of thc First Lecture . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . E . C . Mulvey , I . G ,, worked thc ist Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . F . Dusterwald having offered himself as a candidate to bc raised to the Third Degree , hc was duly questioned
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entrusted , and then retired . Lodge opened in thc Third Degree . Thc W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of this lecture . Lodge closed in the Third and then the Second Degree . On rising for thc lirst time , Bro . Thos . Johnson , 256 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction , being proposed by Bro . J . W . Tacon , and seconded by Bro . G . Reynolds . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . J . VV . Tacon , S . W ., be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the l . W .
The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his ollicers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . O . VV . Battley , VV . M ., for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction , and also for his excellent working , especially that of thc Third Degree . It was a pattern for any brother to follow—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . Thc W . M . having made a suitable replv , the lodge was closed .
The following are the names of the brethren who attended the meeting of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction on the 15 th inst ., when the Fifteen Sections were worked : —Bros . J . Pinder , P . M . is , 16 G 2 , 1997 ; C . A . Itter , 1 S 97 ; L . Gunzell , 2021 ; R . Holeyman , 73 ; H . Simmons , IJ 41 ; H . | . VVicks , 1269 ; 15 . I . D . Bromlev , 179 ; G . Wilson , W . M . 1205 ; [ ohii Paul , J . D . 12 S ; ; J . D . Graham , 1559 ; John Coltart , P . M . J 49 ; lames Woodward , 1614 ; | . S . Henry , 96 ; F . Kedge , 749 ; Arthur Wells , 1743 ; C . Corbv , VV . M . 957 ; lames Watts , 179 ; E . C . Mulvev , S . D . 788 ; R . J . Harnell ,
2021 ; William Ham , 858 ; Carlo Grassi , S . W . 1589 ; R . Fendick , W . M . 1426 ; H . I . S . Pellatt , 1194 ; O . VV . Battley , 1257 ; G . Restell , 16 S 1 ; John Lewis , 16 S 1 ; j . Rayner , S . D . 1681 ; H . Amelot , P . VV . " Rogers , 1524 ; R . Blum , P . M . < n ; J . R . Harnell , J ; J . C . Edwards , 1 S 07 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 ; . Charles Lambert , LG . 19 S ; H . ] . Weisc , 1446 ; Frank Gulliford , 1614 ; Iohn Skinner , P . M . 5 8 s " ; W . Brindley , P . M . 1604 ; E . B . Cox , S . D . 1 S 63 ; I . T . Worthy , 1681 ; G . H . Reynolds , 1614 ; G . W . Harrington , 1563 ; L . G . Langdon , P . M . J 38 ; Robert Kirk , 1 J 61 ;
C . Favereace , 1563 , ; A . Docker , P . M . 1687 ; H . G . Marsden , Org . 73 ; VV . Groves , P . M . 749 ; Paul G . Nickcol , ] . VV . Elvin , P . M . 538 ; VV . Culverhouse , 87 ; G . P . Bertini , VV . M . 1559 ; Ed . Rosenberg , 2021 ; G . A . Wetzler , 141 ; VV . F . Mirrows , | . W . 1604 ; T . Janeway , 87 ; R . V . Harman , P . M . 1692 ; j . A . Stock , P . M . 1586 ; S . C . Fort , 2 !; ] . L . Culpin , 749 ; T . VV . A . Neech , P . M . 1837 ; George Hill . Sit ; I . C . Gardner , P . M . 749 ; F . Izant , J . D . 27 ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M . 1287 ' ; A . E . Gladwell , P . M . 172 ; VV . Harvey , I . P . M . 2 _*; F . Spurgin , 1305 ; E . VV . Nightingale , 87 ; 11 . F . Mitchell , 957 : and others , with the VV . M . and ollicers numbering over ninety brethren .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 27 th inst ., at the Courttie ' . d Hotel , Earl ' s Court , S . W . Present Bros . I . R . Hubbard , VV . M . ; R . H . Williams , S . W . ; Cochrane , ) . W . J Keene , S . D . ; Aslett , J . D . ; Woods , I . G . ; Windsor , Heath , and VV . C . VVilliams . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The questions were answered leading to the Second Degree , and the candidate entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed , and Bro . R . H . VVilliams elected VV . M . for next meeting , and appointed the ollicers in rotation . The lodge was then closed in due form .
UBIOUE LODGE ( No . 17 S 9 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , thc 23 rd inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Glover , VV . M . ; Green , P . M ., S . VV . ; Grist , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , Sec ; Green , junr ., S . D . ; and Roberts , LG . 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 . Boulton being the candidate . Bro . Coughlan , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Coughlan being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . having risen for the second time , Rro . Green was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing firtnight . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Gold-liawkroad , VV . Present : Bros . Brictbart , VV . M . ; Sims , P . M ., S . W . ; VV . VV . Williams , J . VV . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; A . Cavers . S . D . ; Child , P . M ., J . D . ; E . A . Austin , I . G . ; Gillingham , P . M . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; D . Stroud , Molony , Stonnill , Marsh , Head , Gilbert , and Mander . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed .
The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of raising rchcars ; d ; Bro . Stonnill answered thc questions . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge was resumed to thc First Degree . The 2 nd Section of this lecture was worked b y Bro . Davies , Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . P . M . Sims was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . A vote o £ thanks was recorded to Bro . Brietbart for his excellent working of the duties of VV . M . for the first time in this lodge of instruction . The lodge was then closed .
Royal Arch.
Royal Arch .
SOUTH SHIELDS . —St . Hilda Chapter ( No . 240 ) . —On thezist inst . the annual meeting of the companions of the above chapter was held in the Freemasons ' Hall , I ngham-street , when the imposing ceremony of installing the Principals and officers for the ensuing year was performed with due solemnity by Comp . Robert Hudson , P . Z ., P . G . S . C . The chapter was opened in due form by
Comp . Robt . Hudson , acting as t . Alter the transaction of ordinary business Comp . Hudson installed Comps . Jas . S . Wilson , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., as Z . ; G . Robson as H . ; VVm . Davidson as J . The First Principal / .. then invested the following companions as his officers , viz .: Comps . J . A . Hall , S . E . ; Walter Ross , S . N . ; Thomas Coulson ,
P . Z ., Treas . ; Laurence Inkster , P . S . ; Charles F . Sutcliffe , Assist . Sec . ; Thomas D . Marshall , D . C . ; George VVilson , Org . ; and Thomas Potter , Janitor . The chapter being closed in regular form the companions adjourned to the banqueting room , where a rich spread was laid . Comp . James S . Wilson presided , and was supported by Comps . E . D . Davis , J . J . Clag , and others .
SEVENOAKS . —Knole Chapter ( No . 1414 ) . — The installation festival in connection with the above chapter took place on the 20 th inst ., at the Royal Oak Hotel , Comp . H . H . Sutton , proprietor , and after the usual ceremonies had been observed , the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , under the presidency of Comp . A . Young . Tbe following was the toast list : " The
Oueen and Royal Arch Masonry ; " "The M . E . the Grand First Principal , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ;" " The Pro Grand First Principal , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Second and Third Principals , the Earl of Lathom and Lord Leigh , and other Grand Officers ;" "The Grand Supt . of Kent , Earl Amherst ; " "The
Prov . Grand Ollicers for Kent , Present and Past ; " " The Installing Officer , Comp . the Rev . Thomas Robinson , P . Z ., P . G . H ., P . G . A . Soj . England ; " "The I . P . Z ., Comp . VV . H . Cronk , and P . Z . ' s belonging to the Chapter ;" "The Principals of the Knole Chapter ; " "The Visiting Companions ; " " The Officers of the Knole Chapter ; " and the lanitot ' s toast .
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TWICKENHAM—Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — This chapter held its installation meeting at the Albany Hotel , on the ioth inst . Amongst those present were Comps . E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . Z ., Treas ., in the First Principal's chair ; J . Faulkner , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . Z ., acting H . ; G . Leadbetter Wingate , J . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z ., S . E . ; VV . H . Lee , P . Z ., 1 st Asst . ; and C . H . Kohler , P . Z . Comps .
VV . Taylor , P . P . G . J . Middx ., P . Z . 1503 ; and VV . Fisher , Andrew Chapter , were visitors . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Comp . VV . Fisher as a joining member , and it proved to be unanimous . The dispensation from the P . G . S . of the province , Col . Sir F . Burdett , Bart ., empowering the chapter to install Ex . Comp . G . L . Wingate as H . and
M . E . Z . was read . Ex . Comp . W . H . Lee then assumed the chair , and with the assistance of Ex . Comp . W . Taylor , ably installed Ex . Comp . Wingate in the chairs of of Second and First Principals ^ The other installations were postponed in consequence of the absence through illness of Ex Comp . Elliott , H . elect , and Comp . C . Stevens . 1 . elect . The officers invested were Comps .
Walls , S . E . ; Matthews , S . N . ; W . H . Lee , P . S . ; H . Higgins , ist Asst . ; C . H . Kohler , 2 nd Asst . ; E . H . Thiellay , Ireasurer ; VV . Fisher , D . C ; and Gilbert , Janitor . Letters of apology for non-attendance were read from Ex . Comps . J . B . Ryley , M . D ., P . P . G . J . Middlesex ; Elliott , and H . Higgins ; and Comp . C . Stevens . The usual banquet followed .
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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . S o ) .-A convocation xvas held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W „ on Pridav , the 23 rd inst . Present : Comps . VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , M . E . Z . ; G . Gregory , P . Z . 1538 , IL ; T . C . Edmonds , S 90 , 1507 , J . ; H . E . Dehane , J . 890 , S 62 , S . E . ; J . Cruttenden , S . N . ; Capt . ' H . S . Andrews , 890 , Treas . ; ] . Smith , 1507 , P . S . ; VV . H . Chalfont , ist A . S . ; I . T . Mickelburgh , Z . 733 , 2 nd A . S . ; W . C . VVilliams .
lanitor ; Capt . A . Nice's , P . Z . 7 S 2 , Z . 890 , P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab , P . Z . ; VV . H . VVadham , and A . R . Rudall , P . S . 890 . Visitors : — Comps . Rev . Henry J . Mason , ist A . S . 137 , P . G . C . Dorset ; and James Smith , 1507 . The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ist Clause was worked by Comp . Capt . Nicols , assisted by Comp . Cruttenden . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Mason being
candidate . Thc M . E . Z . rose for the lirst anrl second time , and the officers for next convocation were appointed in rotation . The M . E . Z . rose for the third and fourth time . Comp . Mason was invited to attend on his next visit to town , and accepted thc invitation , at the same time expressed the great pleasure and instruction hc had received , as alto his entire satisfaction at thc way the ceremony was rehearsed . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
Mark Masonry.
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PLYMOUTH . —Lodge Charity ( No . 76 ) . —Thc annual meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , July 23 rd , at the Lodge Rooms , Union-street , to instal Bro . Archleaus Trout , P . P . G . A . D . C , as W . M . for the year ensuing . The ceremony was performed by Bro . F . Crouch , P . M . 351 , G . J . D . Eng . The Board of Installed Masters consisted of Bros , the Rev . T . VV . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . 35 and 76 , P . G . Chap . Eng . ; S . Jew , P . M . 66 , P . P . G . T .:
J . R . Lord , P . M . 50 , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; J . Hifley , P . M . 7 6 , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . Browning , P . M . 76 , P . P . G D . C ; T . C . Lewarn , P . M . 76 , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Lavers , P . M . 76 , P . P . G . A . C ; H . Millar , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; J . Gidley , P . M . 16 9 , P . P . G . T . ; E . J . Knight , P . M . 16 , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Moysey , P . M . 76 , P . P . G . Supt ! of Wks . ; W . Alsford , P . M . iC , P . P . G . M . O . ; H .
Langmead , P . M . 16 , P . P . G . Purst . ; J . Leonard , P . M . iG , P . G . D . C ; J . Oldfield , W . M . iC , P . P . G . Asst . Sec ; and W . Lavers , W . M . 64 , P . P . G . Purst . The Board of Installed Masters being closed , the ofiicers were invested as follows : —Bros . J . Holland , I . P . M . ; Stenlake , S . W . ; F . R . Goodyear , J . VV . ; the Rev . T . VV . Lemon , P . M ., Chap . ; W . Browning , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hifley , P . M ., Sec . ; J . P . Maunder , M . O . ; J . Haly , S . O . ; E .
Huxtable , J . O . ; J . A . Lavers , S . D . ; A . Revell , J . D . ; J , Pursey , Reg . of Marks ; H . Squire , D . C ; H . A . Gullctt . A . D . C ; D . Stanbury , Org . ; J . Snooke , Std . Br . ; 1 , A . Corti , I . G . ; C B . Gale , VV . Jackson , and S . Yeoman , Stwds . ; T . Main , Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the refreshment room to an excellent supper . The usual Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to , interspersed with excellent songs , & c .
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MOUNT CALVARY ( No . 3 ) . —This old chapter met at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the gth inst . Among those present were Bros . F . VV . Driver , M . A M . W . S . ; C . Tayleur , H . P . ; Lieut .-Col . Gardiner ! ist General ; W . Pass , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Lieut . T . C Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; Capt . Anderson , G . M . ; George Graveley , Raphael ; H . J . Lardner . D . C : Dr .
Coffin , P . M . W . S . ; J . L . Mather , L . Steele , W . W . Codd , N . Prower , M . A . Nicol , P . M . W . S . ; Curlier P . M . W . S . ; Andrews , and others . III . Bro . C . F . Driver , 32 ° , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Glenn , and it proving to be unanimous , he was duly in stalled as a member of the Order . The M . W . S . then
impressively inducted Bro . C Tayleur into the chair . The officers appointed and invested for the year were Bros . Lieut .-Col . Gardiner , H . P . ; Berkeley , ist General ; Capt ! Anderson , 2 nd General ; VV . Paas , Treas . ; Lieut . T . C Walls , Recorder ; G . Graveley , G . M . ; B . Kidder , R . ; H . I . Lardner , C of G . ; Capt . Stohwasser , D . C . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , Org . ; and J . L . Mather , Herald . The bye-laws having been finally passed were ordered to
be printed . A P . S . ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) was then presented to Ex . Bro . F . W . Driver , M . A ., in recognition of his valuable services . Letters declaring inability to attend were read from III . Bros . Roebuck , Alfred Williams , Capt . Stohwasser , and Ex . Bros . Lieut . Hawkins , Pears , Capt . W . B . Williamson , LP ., and others , A vote of sympath y was passed to the last named brother , who had met with a very severe accident . 'I'he members then adjourned to the Cafe Royal to banquet , vvhich vvas presided over by the P . M . W . S .
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The minutes having been confirmed , Messrs . Bultz and Trott were severally balloted for as members , accepted , and then initiated . Bros . Highatt and Pennington were passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Davis was raised to the Sublime Degree . All the work was ably done by the VV . M ., but under great difficulty , owing to the oppressive state of the room . There was more than the
usual amount of business when the customary demands were made from the chair , and , exclusive of a short " call off , " the officers were at their several posts exactly three hours . An excellent cold collation was afterwards served , about which time many brethren suddenly appeared from shady nooks in the attractive gardens of the Sun Hotel , and took an active part in the refreshment , which , in the case of the officers , was indeed sweetened by labour .
HAMPTON COURT . —Cama Lodge ( No . 2105 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 26 th inst ., at the Mitre Hotel , when there were present Bros . D . P . Cama , VV . M ., G . Treas . ; H . R . Palmer , S . VV . ; John Read , J . W ., P . M . 720 , Prov . G . Org . ; T . Poore , Sec ; S . Hayne , M . D . ; Cama , jun ., Quick , Granville , De Monti , Caron , and Banatvalle . Visitor : Bro . VV . Woodward , Newstead Lodge .
The lodge having been opened , Bros . Quick , Granville , De Monti , Caron , and Banatvalle were severally passed to the Degree of a F . C . The VV . M ., with an appropriate and impressive speech , presented Bro . Read , in the name of the lodge , with the dress clothing of Prov . Grand Organist for Middlesex , which Bro . Read acknowledged very warmly . The clothing , which was much admired , was
manufactured by Bro . George Kenning . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , leaving Hampton by an early train , after a most successful and pleasant meeting , _____ ST . MARY'S CRAY . —Crays Valley Lodge ( No . 2147 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday last , at the Institute , when there were present Bros . E . H . Rolfe , VV . M . ; J . C . Newsom , S . W . ; E . J .
Joynson , J . W . ; Wm . May , Treas . ; G . M . Downie , Sec ; Henry Tyrer , jun ., S . D . ; John Pollard , J . D . ; Arthur Bowers , I . G . ; ) . Marshall , Stwd . ; and Thos . Kni g ht . Visitors : Bros . G . VV . Knight , S . W . 1507 , and L . Etthng , J . W . 1259 . Lodge having been opened , a ballot was taken for several joining members , viz ., Bros . Harry Tyrer , sen ., Frank Tyrer , Geo . Harlow , jun ., and F . H . Willcocks , which
proved unanimous . A ballot was then taken for three gentlemen for initiation , which proved unanimous , and Messrs . A . VV . Rolfe and H . Algear being present , were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . After lodge was closed , the brethren sat down to a cold collation , which was well served by Bro . J . Marshall , thc VV . M . proposing the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , and a very pleasant evening was spent .
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FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., at Bro . Silvester's , the Alfred , Roman-road , Barnsbury . Bro . Weakley occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Ferguson , Preceptor ; Silvester , Treas . ; Dimsdale , Sec ; Ross , Anient , Messer , and others . The lotlge being opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , was opened in the Second
and Third Degrees , and Bro , Ferguson worked the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Third Lecture . Lodge was then resumed to thc Second Degree , and Bro . Ferguson , acting as candidate for raising , was examined , and entrusted . The VV . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of raising in a very impressive manner . Bro . Ross was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . No other Masonic business offering , the lodge was closed .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 26 th inst ., afthe Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchcster-teirace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . C . Conwav , W . M . j VV . C . Williams , S . W . ; E . C . Mulvev ' , J . VV . ; H . ' Dehane , P . M . 1 U 1 , Sec . ; J . Cruttenden , S . D . ; ' O . VV . Battlev , j . D . ; VV . H . Chalfont , F . M . 1425 , I . G . ; VV . Robinson . ' Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , I'M . ; VV . H . VVadham , C . S . Mote , | . Smith , and Capt . Andrews . Visitors : Bros . S . Bullen , 720 ; anii VV . C . Smith , S . VV . 1563 .
Thc lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bullen being candidate , aud he answered the questions leading to the First and Second Degrees . The lodge was called oil and on . The 2 nd Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . VV . Smith , assisted l > y the brethren . Bro . VVilliams was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his ollicers in rotation . Bros . Smith and Bullen were elected members , and a vote of thanks was proposed to Bro . Smith for
working the Section , After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was ciosetl , and adjourned until the Monday evening after Bank Holiday . ———WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 28 th inst ., at thc Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Haves , W . M . ; Mimms , S . W . ; Grist , J . VV . ; VVrav , P . M ., Preceptor ; Baddeley , S . D . ; Coleman , J . D . '; Restell , LG . ; Weekes , Tyler ; VV . Brindley , P . M . ; Hornhlower , P . M . ; Brookson , P . M . ; C . Tayler , P . M . Scott , Holland , Bowen , and S . VV . Harris . Bro . Mitchell , nsj .
was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Scott as candidate . The chair was then taken by Bro , Bowen . Bro . Mitchell answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree and retired . Bro . C . Tayler being a candidate for passing , was entrusted , and the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of . passing was rehearsed , Bro .
Tayler as candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . H . F . Mitchell , of the Leigh Lodge , No . 957 , was unanimously elected a member of this lodge of instruction . Bro . Mimms , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . During the evening a meeting of the Committee of Reference of the mother lodge was held , when a grant nf £% was made to a distressed brother of the lodge .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usnal weekly meeting of this lodge o £ instruction was Held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , VV ., on thc sand inst ., when there were present Bros . O . VV . Battley , VV . M . ; . 1 . VV . Tacon , S . W . ; H . S . Hunter , | . W . ; , | . D . Graham , S . D . ; K . J . Harnell , J . D . ; E . C . Mulvey , I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; E . J . D . Bromley , G . W . Restell , T . Johnson , S . C . Fort , Howard Simmons , L . Gunzell , | , Lawrence , | . K . Harnell . E . VV . Nightingale , F . Dusterwald , C . Lambert , C .
Corby , A . Clark , P . VV . Rogers , Frank Gulliford , J . T , Worthy , H . J . Pellatt , G . F . Swan , G . II . Reynolds , G . P . Bertini , and C . Favercace . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the 1 st Section of thc First Lecture . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . E . C . Mulvey , I . G ,, worked thc ist Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . F . Dusterwald having offered himself as a candidate to bc raised to the Third Degree , hc was duly questioned
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entrusted , and then retired . Lodge opened in thc Third Degree . Thc W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of this lecture . Lodge closed in the Third and then the Second Degree . On rising for thc lirst time , Bro . Thos . Johnson , 256 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction , being proposed by Bro . J . W . Tacon , and seconded by Bro . G . Reynolds . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . J . VV . Tacon , S . W ., be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the l . W .
The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his ollicers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . O . VV . Battley , VV . M ., for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction , and also for his excellent working , especially that of thc Third Degree . It was a pattern for any brother to follow—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . Thc W . M . having made a suitable replv , the lodge was closed .
The following are the names of the brethren who attended the meeting of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction on the 15 th inst ., when the Fifteen Sections were worked : —Bros . J . Pinder , P . M . is , 16 G 2 , 1997 ; C . A . Itter , 1 S 97 ; L . Gunzell , 2021 ; R . Holeyman , 73 ; H . Simmons , IJ 41 ; H . | . VVicks , 1269 ; 15 . I . D . Bromlev , 179 ; G . Wilson , W . M . 1205 ; [ ohii Paul , J . D . 12 S ; ; J . D . Graham , 1559 ; John Coltart , P . M . J 49 ; lames Woodward , 1614 ; | . S . Henry , 96 ; F . Kedge , 749 ; Arthur Wells , 1743 ; C . Corbv , VV . M . 957 ; lames Watts , 179 ; E . C . Mulvev , S . D . 788 ; R . J . Harnell ,
2021 ; William Ham , 858 ; Carlo Grassi , S . W . 1589 ; R . Fendick , W . M . 1426 ; H . I . S . Pellatt , 1194 ; O . VV . Battley , 1257 ; G . Restell , 16 S 1 ; John Lewis , 16 S 1 ; j . Rayner , S . D . 1681 ; H . Amelot , P . VV . " Rogers , 1524 ; R . Blum , P . M . < n ; J . R . Harnell , J ; J . C . Edwards , 1 S 07 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 ; . Charles Lambert , LG . 19 S ; H . ] . Weisc , 1446 ; Frank Gulliford , 1614 ; Iohn Skinner , P . M . 5 8 s " ; W . Brindley , P . M . 1604 ; E . B . Cox , S . D . 1 S 63 ; I . T . Worthy , 1681 ; G . H . Reynolds , 1614 ; G . W . Harrington , 1563 ; L . G . Langdon , P . M . J 38 ; Robert Kirk , 1 J 61 ;
C . Favereace , 1563 , ; A . Docker , P . M . 1687 ; H . G . Marsden , Org . 73 ; VV . Groves , P . M . 749 ; Paul G . Nickcol , ] . VV . Elvin , P . M . 538 ; VV . Culverhouse , 87 ; G . P . Bertini , VV . M . 1559 ; Ed . Rosenberg , 2021 ; G . A . Wetzler , 141 ; VV . F . Mirrows , | . W . 1604 ; T . Janeway , 87 ; R . V . Harman , P . M . 1692 ; j . A . Stock , P . M . 1586 ; S . C . Fort , 2 !; ] . L . Culpin , 749 ; T . VV . A . Neech , P . M . 1837 ; George Hill . Sit ; I . C . Gardner , P . M . 749 ; F . Izant , J . D . 27 ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M . 1287 ' ; A . E . Gladwell , P . M . 172 ; VV . Harvey , I . P . M . 2 _*; F . Spurgin , 1305 ; E . VV . Nightingale , 87 ; 11 . F . Mitchell , 957 : and others , with the VV . M . and ollicers numbering over ninety brethren .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 27 th inst ., at the Courttie ' . d Hotel , Earl ' s Court , S . W . Present Bros . I . R . Hubbard , VV . M . ; R . H . Williams , S . W . ; Cochrane , ) . W . J Keene , S . D . ; Aslett , J . D . ; Woods , I . G . ; Windsor , Heath , and VV . C . VVilliams . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The questions were answered leading to the Second Degree , and the candidate entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed , and Bro . R . H . VVilliams elected VV . M . for next meeting , and appointed the ollicers in rotation . The lodge was then closed in due form .
UBIOUE LODGE ( No . 17 S 9 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , thc 23 rd inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Glover , VV . M . ; Green , P . M ., S . VV . ; Grist , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , Sec ; Green , junr ., S . D . ; and Roberts , LG . 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 . Boulton being the candidate . Bro . Coughlan , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Coughlan being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . having risen for the second time , Rro . Green was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing firtnight . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Gold-liawkroad , VV . Present : Bros . Brictbart , VV . M . ; Sims , P . M ., S . W . ; VV . VV . Williams , J . VV . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Hon . Sec . ; A . Cavers . S . D . ; Child , P . M ., J . D . ; E . A . Austin , I . G . ; Gillingham , P . M . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; D . Stroud , Molony , Stonnill , Marsh , Head , Gilbert , and Mander . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed .
The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of raising rchcars ; d ; Bro . Stonnill answered thc questions . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge was resumed to thc First Degree . The 2 nd Section of this lecture was worked b y Bro . Davies , Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . P . M . Sims was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . A vote o £ thanks was recorded to Bro . Brietbart for his excellent working of the duties of VV . M . for the first time in this lodge of instruction . The lodge was then closed .
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SOUTH SHIELDS . —St . Hilda Chapter ( No . 240 ) . —On thezist inst . the annual meeting of the companions of the above chapter was held in the Freemasons ' Hall , I ngham-street , when the imposing ceremony of installing the Principals and officers for the ensuing year was performed with due solemnity by Comp . Robert Hudson , P . Z ., P . G . S . C . The chapter was opened in due form by
Comp . Robt . Hudson , acting as t . Alter the transaction of ordinary business Comp . Hudson installed Comps . Jas . S . Wilson , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., as Z . ; G . Robson as H . ; VVm . Davidson as J . The First Principal / .. then invested the following companions as his officers , viz .: Comps . J . A . Hall , S . E . ; Walter Ross , S . N . ; Thomas Coulson ,
P . Z ., Treas . ; Laurence Inkster , P . S . ; Charles F . Sutcliffe , Assist . Sec . ; Thomas D . Marshall , D . C . ; George VVilson , Org . ; and Thomas Potter , Janitor . The chapter being closed in regular form the companions adjourned to the banqueting room , where a rich spread was laid . Comp . James S . Wilson presided , and was supported by Comps . E . D . Davis , J . J . Clag , and others .
SEVENOAKS . —Knole Chapter ( No . 1414 ) . — The installation festival in connection with the above chapter took place on the 20 th inst ., at the Royal Oak Hotel , Comp . H . H . Sutton , proprietor , and after the usual ceremonies had been observed , the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , under the presidency of Comp . A . Young . Tbe following was the toast list : " The
Oueen and Royal Arch Masonry ; " "The M . E . the Grand First Principal , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales ;" " The Pro Grand First Principal , the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Second and Third Principals , the Earl of Lathom and Lord Leigh , and other Grand Officers ;" "The Grand Supt . of Kent , Earl Amherst ; " "The
Prov . Grand Ollicers for Kent , Present and Past ; " " The Installing Officer , Comp . the Rev . Thomas Robinson , P . Z ., P . G . H ., P . G . A . Soj . England ; " "The I . P . Z ., Comp . VV . H . Cronk , and P . Z . ' s belonging to the Chapter ;" "The Principals of the Knole Chapter ; " "The Visiting Companions ; " " The Officers of the Knole Chapter ; " and the lanitot ' s toast .
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TWICKENHAM—Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — This chapter held its installation meeting at the Albany Hotel , on the ioth inst . Amongst those present were Comps . E . H . Thiellay , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., P . Z ., Treas ., in the First Principal's chair ; J . Faulkner , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . Z ., acting H . ; G . Leadbetter Wingate , J . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z ., S . E . ; VV . H . Lee , P . Z ., 1 st Asst . ; and C . H . Kohler , P . Z . Comps .
VV . Taylor , P . P . G . J . Middx ., P . Z . 1503 ; and VV . Fisher , Andrew Chapter , were visitors . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Comp . VV . Fisher as a joining member , and it proved to be unanimous . The dispensation from the P . G . S . of the province , Col . Sir F . Burdett , Bart ., empowering the chapter to install Ex . Comp . G . L . Wingate as H . and
M . E . Z . was read . Ex . Comp . W . H . Lee then assumed the chair , and with the assistance of Ex . Comp . W . Taylor , ably installed Ex . Comp . Wingate in the chairs of of Second and First Principals ^ The other installations were postponed in consequence of the absence through illness of Ex Comp . Elliott , H . elect , and Comp . C . Stevens . 1 . elect . The officers invested were Comps .
Walls , S . E . ; Matthews , S . N . ; W . H . Lee , P . S . ; H . Higgins , ist Asst . ; C . H . Kohler , 2 nd Asst . ; E . H . Thiellay , Ireasurer ; VV . Fisher , D . C ; and Gilbert , Janitor . Letters of apology for non-attendance were read from Ex . Comps . J . B . Ryley , M . D ., P . P . G . J . Middlesex ; Elliott , and H . Higgins ; and Comp . C . Stevens . The usual banquet followed .
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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . S o ) .-A convocation xvas held at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W „ on Pridav , the 23 rd inst . Present : Comps . VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , M . E . Z . ; G . Gregory , P . Z . 1538 , IL ; T . C . Edmonds , S 90 , 1507 , J . ; H . E . Dehane , J . 890 , S 62 , S . E . ; J . Cruttenden , S . N . ; Capt . ' H . S . Andrews , 890 , Treas . ; ] . Smith , 1507 , P . S . ; VV . H . Chalfont , ist A . S . ; I . T . Mickelburgh , Z . 733 , 2 nd A . S . ; W . C . VVilliams .
lanitor ; Capt . A . Nice's , P . Z . 7 S 2 , Z . 890 , P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab , P . Z . ; VV . H . VVadham , and A . R . Rudall , P . S . 890 . Visitors : — Comps . Rev . Henry J . Mason , ist A . S . 137 , P . G . C . Dorset ; and James Smith , 1507 . The chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ist Clause was worked by Comp . Capt . Nicols , assisted by Comp . Cruttenden . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Mason being
candidate . Thc M . E . Z . rose for the lirst anrl second time , and the officers for next convocation were appointed in rotation . The M . E . Z . rose for the third and fourth time . Comp . Mason was invited to attend on his next visit to town , and accepted thc invitation , at the same time expressed the great pleasure and instruction hc had received , as alto his entire satisfaction at thc way the ceremony was rehearsed . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
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PLYMOUTH . —Lodge Charity ( No . 76 ) . —Thc annual meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , July 23 rd , at the Lodge Rooms , Union-street , to instal Bro . Archleaus Trout , P . P . G . A . D . C , as W . M . for the year ensuing . The ceremony was performed by Bro . F . Crouch , P . M . 351 , G . J . D . Eng . The Board of Installed Masters consisted of Bros , the Rev . T . VV . Lemon , M . A ., P . M . 35 and 76 , P . G . Chap . Eng . ; S . Jew , P . M . 66 , P . P . G . T .:
J . R . Lord , P . M . 50 , P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; J . Hifley , P . M . 7 6 , P . P . G . S . W . ; W . Browning , P . M . 76 , P . P . G D . C ; T . C . Lewarn , P . M . 76 , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Lavers , P . M . 76 , P . P . G . A . C ; H . Millar , P . M ., P . P . G . Supt . of Wks . ; J . Gidley , P . M . 16 9 , P . P . G . T . ; E . J . Knight , P . M . 16 , P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Moysey , P . M . 76 , P . P . G . Supt ! of Wks . ; W . Alsford , P . M . iC , P . P . G . M . O . ; H .
Langmead , P . M . 16 , P . P . G . Purst . ; J . Leonard , P . M . iG , P . G . D . C ; J . Oldfield , W . M . iC , P . P . G . Asst . Sec ; and W . Lavers , W . M . 64 , P . P . G . Purst . The Board of Installed Masters being closed , the ofiicers were invested as follows : —Bros . J . Holland , I . P . M . ; Stenlake , S . W . ; F . R . Goodyear , J . VV . ; the Rev . T . VV . Lemon , P . M ., Chap . ; W . Browning , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Hifley , P . M ., Sec . ; J . P . Maunder , M . O . ; J . Haly , S . O . ; E .
Huxtable , J . O . ; J . A . Lavers , S . D . ; A . Revell , J . D . ; J , Pursey , Reg . of Marks ; H . Squire , D . C ; H . A . Gullctt . A . D . C ; D . Stanbury , Org . ; J . Snooke , Std . Br . ; 1 , A . Corti , I . G . ; C B . Gale , VV . Jackson , and S . Yeoman , Stwds . ; T . Main , Tyler . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the refreshment room to an excellent supper . The usual Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to , interspersed with excellent songs , & c .
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MOUNT CALVARY ( No . 3 ) . —This old chapter met at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the gth inst . Among those present were Bros . F . VV . Driver , M . A M . W . S . ; C . Tayleur , H . P . ; Lieut .-Col . Gardiner ! ist General ; W . Pass , P . M . W . S ., Treas . ; Lieut . T . C Walls , P . M . W . S ., Recorder ; Capt . Anderson , G . M . ; George Graveley , Raphael ; H . J . Lardner . D . C : Dr .
Coffin , P . M . W . S . ; J . L . Mather , L . Steele , W . W . Codd , N . Prower , M . A . Nicol , P . M . W . S . ; Curlier P . M . W . S . ; Andrews , and others . III . Bro . C . F . Driver , 32 ° , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Glenn , and it proving to be unanimous , he was duly in stalled as a member of the Order . The M . W . S . then
impressively inducted Bro . C Tayleur into the chair . The officers appointed and invested for the year were Bros . Lieut .-Col . Gardiner , H . P . ; Berkeley , ist General ; Capt ! Anderson , 2 nd General ; VV . Paas , Treas . ; Lieut . T . C Walls , Recorder ; G . Graveley , G . M . ; B . Kidder , R . ; H . I . Lardner , C of G . ; Capt . Stohwasser , D . C . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , Org . ; and J . L . Mather , Herald . The bye-laws having been finally passed were ordered to
be printed . A P . S . ' s jewel ( manufactured by Bro . George Kenning ) was then presented to Ex . Bro . F . W . Driver , M . A ., in recognition of his valuable services . Letters declaring inability to attend were read from III . Bros . Roebuck , Alfred Williams , Capt . Stohwasser , and Ex . Bros . Lieut . Hawkins , Pears , Capt . W . B . Williamson , LP ., and others , A vote of sympath y was passed to the last named brother , who had met with a very severe accident . 'I'he members then adjourned to the Cafe Royal to banquet , vvhich vvas presided over by the P . M . W . S .