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unavoidable absence of a . member of the St . Clair on every regular monthly meeting , and was called for the purpose of conferring the third degree . Two other members of the St . Claii Lodge , though entitled to this degree on the former regular monthly meeting , from tbe pressure of Masonic business , their being raised was unavoidably postponed , also presented themselves . Lodge was opened , and the three candidates having shown the required proficiency , they were raised to the high

and sublime degree of Master Masons . The St . Clair was honoured by tlie presence of the Prov . G . Substitute Master ancl several of the I ' rov . G . Officers . Australasian Kilwinning Lodge ( No . 337 ) . —This lodge held their monthly meeting on Tuesday , 11-th July , Bro . F . Barnes , AV . M ., in the chair . Loelge was opened at a quarter to eight o'clock . Mr . Lynch , who was regularly balloted for and admitted on the last monthly meetingwas dulinitiated into our

, y ancient mysteries . Tlie lodge was then passed to the second degree , and Bro . Kratezer having proved himself fitted to receive further progress , was passed to the Fellow Craft ' s degree . Two candidates for initiation were proposed , and one brother was nominated as a fit anel proper person to be admitted a member of the lodge . Lodge of Judali . ( No . 388 ) . —The regular meeting of the

Lodge of Judah was held in St . Patrick ' s Hall , on 7 th July , the W . M . in the chair . Bro . Hall received the degree of Fellow Craft . The lodge having been then opened in the third degree , Bro . Colin Murray ( ancl by special dispensation Bro . Hall ) , were raised to tlie sublime degree of M . M . Lodge closed at an early hour in peace and harmony .

( Under ihe Irish Constitution . ) MELBOURNE . —Australia-Felix Lodge of Hiram ( No . 3-1-9 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Lodge Rooms , St . Patrick's Hall , on Tuesday , 21 st July . Bro . Caro , AV . M ., in the chair ; Bro . Solomon Lazarus , S . W . The election of J . W . was postponed until the next regular meeting .

Mr . Bernard Solomon was balloted for , and being in attendance was initiated into the ancient mysteries by the AV . M . Bro . C Lange having been apointed to the office of S . D ., and Bro . AVallach having been appointed I . G ., were , at the request of the AV . M ., invested with the collars of their officers b y Bro . Taafl ' e , P . M . A visiting brother from an American lodge made an application to have his certificate , endorsed as having visited the

lodge ; but such a custom not being usual under our Constitutions it was not entertained . Bro . Daniel Tallerman and Bro . Heymanson tendered their resignation , which was accepted , as both these brethren are residing in New Zealand . The lodge was then closed in due form with prayer . Hotham Lodge ( No . 429 ) . —This lodge met as usual at seven o'clock , p . m ., on Monday 13 th Julyand was dulopened with

, , y prayer , by the newly-elected AV . M ., Bro . Davidson . There was a full attendance of members and visitors . The minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , Mr .. James O'Shea was initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry . Mr . James Foot Dow was also received into the Order , and Bro . '

Charles Lomas , Joseph Love , and William Smith having replied satisfactorily to tlie usual questions , were instructed in the mysteries appertaining to the second degree . The lodge then proceeded to take into consideration a communication received from the Hon . Secretary , Bro . A . Ellis , to the committee for the proposed formation of a Grand Loelge of Free and Accepted Masons of A'ictoria . A motion in favour of the proposition was proposedand upon a vote being takenwas declared to he

, , unanimously carried ; anel the Secretary was instructed to communicate the result to the Hon . Secretary of the committee . The following candidates for initiation were duly proposed and seconded : —Mr . James Fife , Mr . George Wright , and Mr . Thomas Bibby Guest . This completing the business , tho lodge was closed in peace and harmony at ten o ' clock . Washington Lodge ( No . 368 ) . — The lodge was held on

July 6 th . Mr . Henry Solomon and Mr . Francis Anderson were elected candidates . Bro . f _ . Watson , of the Lodge of Australasia , was elected a joining member . Bro . Saunders proposed" That the lodge empowers the Master , Wardens , " ancl Past Masters of the Washington Loelge to sign a memorial to the Grand Lodge of England , for the establishment of a Grand Lodge in A'ictoria . " Carried . The lodge was then opened in the third degree , and the high and sublime degree of M . M . was conferred on Bros . Wylie and Osborne . The following candidates were then notified : —Mr . James Kean , Mr . William E .

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AA ood , and Mr . I-I . Foy . The lodge was closed at half-past ten o'clock . CARLTON . —Carlton Lodge ( No . 3 S 0 ) . —The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge-room , Old Lincoln Inn , on Monday evening , 20 th July . Bro . Baker , AV . M ., opened the lodge . After the confirmation of tlie minutes of the proceedings of tlie former lodge , ballot was taken for two gentlemencandidates for initiation . Both were duly elected . One

, of them , Mr . Moore , being in attendance , and Mr . B . Lee , who had been previously admitted , were then duly initiated into Freemasonry , anel Bro . Harrison having passed the examination required amongst Masons , was admitted to the Fellow Craft degree . The W . M . then tested the proficiency of Bro . Kelly , ancl the lodge being satisfied that he was worthy of receiving the third dregree , he received the high and sublime degree of

M . M . Two propositions were placed on the list of business for the next regular meeting , and the lodge closed in peace , love , and harmony . PRAURAN . — United Tradesmen ' s Lodge ( No . 4 .-24 ) . —This lodge met at the Duke of York Hotel , on the 7 th of July , Bro . E . L . A'ail , W . M ., in the chair . Bro . M'Clure ,, P . Prov . D . G . M ., occupied the Past Master's chair . The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . AV . H .

Birchal , of Lodge 1232 , E . C , was balloted for ancl admitted a member of the lodge . Mr . John Harivood and Mr . Theodore Battye were duly initiated into the mysteries of the E . A degree . The ceremony of initiation was performed by the P . Prov . D . G . AI ., Bro . M'Clure , in his usually efficient ancl impressive manner . Mr . J . Barwick was proposed as a fit and proper person to be admitted into the ancient Order , and no further business remainingthe lodge was closed in peace and

, harmony . TALBOT . —Talbot Lodge . —The ceremony of installation of officers of this lodge for tbe ensuing six months took place on Tuesday , June 30 th , when a considerable number of the brethren of the Climes Lodge , besides several visitors from other parts of the colony , were present . The newly-elected W . M ., Bro . Biggars , was installed by P . M . Bro . Curtain , aud P . M .

Merefielil of Climes , and P . M . 13 ro . Chapman , of Talbot , assisted by P . M . Bro . Moran , of Chines . The following newly-appointed and elected officers were also installed : —Bros . Bowles , S . W . ; Cohn , J . AV . ; Wrigley , Treas . ; Stuart , S . D . ; Dow , J . D . ; Bateman , See . ; ancl Arnell , Tyler . Owing to the indisposition of Bro . Kirk , whom it was intended to install as I . G ., the installation of that officer did not take place . After tlie lodge closed , the brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet , laid in the dining-hall of the Commercial Hotel .

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LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LIVERPOOL . —Mariner's Chapter ( No . 310 ) . —The chapter was opened at the Masonic Temple , Liverpool , on Sept . 11 th , by the M . E . Z ., Peter Macldox , Z . ; John Pepper , 11 . ; J . Langley , J . There were also present—Thos . Wylie , C . J . Banister , G . D . C ., . lames Hamer , cP . Z . ' s , and a full attendance of companions . Bro . Winkup , being unanimously elected , was

exalted a companion of the Royal Arch , by the M . E . Z . The lectures were delivered by the three principals , P . Z . Jas . Hamer explaining the mystical portion . Comp . Dr . Taylor acted as P . Soj . Tlie business of the chapter over , it was closed in solemn form . At refreshment , the -usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly honoured , and the companions separatedafter having spent an hour in the interchange

, of social sentiment anel instructive conversation , under the presidency of P . Z . James Hamer , who is one of the preceptors iu this beautiful degree . GAIISTON . —Chapter of llarmong' ( No . 220 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was opened at the Wellington Hotel , Garston , on Sept . 10 th , by John Pepper , Z . ; C J . Banister , as H . ; James Hamer , as J . ; Thos . Wylie , P . Z ., and a full

attendance of companions . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Geo . Ashton , of Lodge 1-48 , AVarrington , and Bro . II . Seymour ( No . 220 ) were unanimously elected for exaltation ; the former , being present , was exalted to this sublime degree by Comp . John Pepper . Comps . Thos . A \ ylie , Hamer , and Banister each delivered a lecture . Comp . Edward Pierpoint was installed into the third Principal's chair . The business of the chapter over , it was closed .