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S . D . ; Ohren , J . D . ; Ferguson , I . G . ; Strapp , I . P . M . ; Bridges , Sen . P . M . ; W , Smith , CF ! . P . M . ; Pierce , P . M ; Clouston , A oile , Rowland , Finlay , Muriel , Hodge , Robertson , C . Horsley , Browning , W . G . Craig , Palmer , Young , Eastwood , Gale , Hicks , Norman , Snow , Wood , Stent , Pawley , Forster , Dr . Beaman , Perry , Banister , Wallis , Cope , Turner , Dixon , Sugg , Leslie , 11 . Clarke , E . Burke , F . W . Truseott . Visitors : —Bros . Browne , Florence Nightingale , 706 ; Rabone . ' and W . Dawson , Industry , 1 SG ;

Williams , and Stephenson , Gibon , 4-9 ; Hyde Pullen , P . G . S . B . ; Angell , 309 ; Walters . P . M ., 73 ; Dixon , Salutation ; Dr . Woodman , P . M ., Grenadiers , GG ; Montem Smith , Manchester , 179 ; Ralph Wicknian , Union , 236 . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read ancl confirmed , Bro . Pendered was raised to thc sublime degree of M . M ., and Bros . Wright and Gammon having proved their proficiency were passed as F . C . This was the ni ght for election of W . M . for tbe

ensuing year , and tbe S . W . Bro . Shields was unanimously chosen to fill the chair . Bro . Crombie , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer . Tho ledge was eventually closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet .

DOMATIC LODGE ( ho . 177 ) . —A meeting of the members of this lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , on the 12 th inst . The brethren having assembled , the lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Tanner , the W . M ., assisted by Bros . J . It . Foulger , S . W .. T . Wnlford , J . W ., and the rest of his officers . The lodge was then opened to the second degree , and Bros . Tompkins , Blount , and Warren , having given proofs of their proficiency in this degree , retired . Those brethren being admitted were then

raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The lodge was then resumed iu the first degree , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , Brns . Wri ght , Lewin , and Upham answering the usual questions in this degree retired . The lodge was then opened in tbe second degree , and these brethren passed to the degree of F . C . The lodge having been resumed to the first degree , two gentlemen having been already approved of , were regularl y initiated into Freemasonry . Iu accordance with a

notice of motion b y Bro . J . Brett , P . M ., altering the installation meeting from December to January , the same having been put to the lodge , was carried in due form . Bro . Brett then informed the brethren that the M . W . the G . M . Earl Zetland had honoured this lodge by selecting Bro . J . Smith , P . M . and P . G . P , as one of the Stewards for the inauguration festival . This announcement gave the greatest satisfaction to till the brethren . A vote was then .- 'fried that the expenses of Bro . J . Smith attending such

Stewardship should be defrayed out of the lodge funds . A motion was then brought before the lodge that a summer banquet be held on . the 3 rd Thursday in the month of July now next ensuing , at the Crystal Palace . Such motion was also carried . A brother then moved that ladies should he permitted lo attend such banquet , and the feelings of the lodge being decidedl y in favour of such a proposition the same was carried unanimously . There being no other businessthe loclue was then closed in due form

, with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet provided by Bros . F . and W . Clomow . The brethren of thi- lodge have cause to be prond of tbe number of distinguished P . M . ' s and members of this lodge who were present , and on the breasts of each with one exception was that mark of merit and esteem , ( tbe P . M . ' s jewel ) so hi ghly prized amongst the members of the fraternity at large . Conspicuous b y the absence of the *

reward of merit was the breast of the I . P . M . clearl y demonstrating the brethren of this lodge appreciate the true principles of Masonry " and that all preferments among Masons is grounded unon real worth and personal merit only . " The members of this lod ge may congratulate themselves upon being presided over by so able a representative of the K . S . chair , whose stud y is to promote the harmony of his lodge , and give support to our most , noble charities . Some excellent harmony having been rendered by several of the brethren , an evening well spent was thus brought to n happy and fraternal close .

MOXTEEIORE LODGE ( NO . 1 , 017 ) . —The above lodge met at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Wednesday , the 10 th inst . The chair was taken by Bro . S . V . Abraham-- , P : M ., in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., who passed ' Bros ! Hyman , Wenkhcim , and H . Kegnart ; and rinsed Bro . C . H . Regnart . A ballot being taken for the admission of Mr . G . Millas , which was unanimous , he was duly initiated into the Order . All the above ceremonies were ably performed . Bros . J . Maurice and Funkenstein being proposed as joining members , wereunaniniously acceptcd . The lodge being closed , the brethren sat down to a very excellent banquet provided by Bro . Gosden . The usual

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toasts given on sueh occasions being responded to , more particularly tbe of the acting W . M ., for his able working , not only at the banquet table , but for the interests of the lodge on every occasion . Bro . S . V . Abrahams , in a vary excellent manner returned thanks . There were several visitors . Bro . S . P . Reece , P . M ., from New Zealand , returned thanks in a very appropriate manner . Bro . Henri de Solla sang some very excellent songs , and a most delightful evening was spent .

MIDDLESEX . UXBRIDGE . —lioyal Union Lodge ( No . 3 S 2 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place on Monday , the 15 th . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of tbe last meeting were read and confirmed . Upon such confirmation , the installation of tha AV . M . elect ( Bro . Fehrenbaeh ) was then proceeded with ,

the ceremony being . well and ably performed by Bro . Glaisher . After the appointment of officers the AV . M . initiated Messrs . AV . Short , Knoweldon , and Capt . R . M . Freeman , passed Bros . Halliday and Mashall , and raised Bros . James , Woodward , ancl Glcnie . All the ceremonies were most creditably performed . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to tbe banquet . Upon thc withdrawal of the cloth toast , song-, and sentiment followed , tho brethren separating at an early hour .

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BERKS AND BUCKS . ABINGDON . —Alley Lodge ( No . ( Mo ) . —On Thursday , the 11 th inst ., the members of this lodge held their monthly meeting . There were present , —Bros . John T . Morland , W . M . ; William Hedges , S . W . ; E . Morhmd , J . W . ; H . D'Almaine , P . M ., Sec ; and other brethren . Bro . "Walter Ballard was passed to the second degree , and Bro . J . II . Clarke raised to tbe sublime

degree of M . M . The election of a W . M . for the ensuing year was declared in favour of Bro . John Bland y Jenkins , P . Prov . J . G . W . Berks and Bucks ; for Treas ., Bro . Richard BadcocI * . The annual festival was fixed to take place on the 30 th April . The W . M . informed the brethren that he bad been present at the festival of the Boys' School , and that he had great pleasure in stating that the amount on his subscription list was £ lG .

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . CARLISLE . — Union Lodge ( No . 310 ) . —On Tuesday evening , the 23 rd ult ., the above lodge held its usual monthly meeting under tbe presidency of Bro . J . Slack , I . P . M ., Prov . S . G . D ., in the unavoidable absence of Bro . W . Johnston , W . M .. assisted by Bros . G . Somnierville , S . W . ; J . Irecbile , , ] . W . Tbe

following brethren were also present , vi / .., Bros . A . Woodbouse , Sec . ; W . Court , Treas . ; A . Taylor , S . D . ; J . Gibson , J . D . ; G . G . Wayward , P . M ., as Steward ; F . W . Haywiird , W . M . 1 , 220 ; ... Mefccalf , Serge . Major G . Murray , Serg-t . G . Roberts , Sergt . It . Jackson , Sergt . M . Kyle , Sergt . J . H . Burne , and Corpl . G . J . Weathcrall , all of the -10 th Reg . ; J . Henderson , and J . Barnes , Tyler . Visitors , Bros . G . J . Belew , 383 S . C ; . 1 . Porter , S . W . 31-3 , Preston ; J . Thorpe , Org . 1 , 120 . Tbe lodge was opened ,

the minutes read and confirmed , Bros . Jackson and Roberts were raised to tbe sublime degree of M . M ., and Bros . Kyle and J . H . Burne were passed F . C . ' s . The lodge being opened in the first degree , the Zetland Commcmoratsou Fund was broached , and entertained favourably . After some other business , tho lodge was closed . —A lodge of emergency was held on Thursday , the 'lob inst ., when liro . W . Johnston , W . M ., assisted by his officers , opened the lodge . Bros . Henderson and Milbourne were pass - id F . C . ' s ., by Bro . Slack , 1 . P .. M ., who also illustrated tbe working tools .

DEVONSHIRE . PLYMOUTH . —Jtelham Lodge . —{ No . 1 , 20 . ")) . This Lodge met on the loth inst for the purpose of electing the officers fur the ensuing year . The following were thc appointments : —Bros . Rev . R . Measham , Prov . G . Chap ., W . M . ; Col . Elliott , Prov . S . G . W ., I . P . M . ; C . Leigh , S . W . ; Capt , Dalby , J . W . ; Capt Shanks , P . Prov . G . S . B ., Hen . Sec ; W . B . Kennedy , Treas . ; J . Montgomery , S . D . ; W . Glover , . 1 . 1 ) . ; J . S . Masom , I . G . ; H . J . Bailey , Dir . of Cer . ; and W . Powell and W . H- Taylor , Stewards . At half-past seven o ' clock tbe instal-