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miuutes of tho previous meeting confirmed . The ceremony of passing ¦ was rehearsed , Bro . Trewinuard candidate . Several sections of the 1 st and 2 nd Lectures wero worked . Bro . Halford was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —Met ou llth January , at the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-streefc , E . C . Present —Bros . Hill W . M ., Biddlo S . W ., Hogarth J . W ., Hewlett S . D ., Horsley J . D ., Powell I . G ., Webb Preceptor pro tern , Grammer Secretary , Atkins P . M . Treasurer , and several brethren . Tho Lodge was opened in due form , with prayer , and tho minutes of last Lodge meeting were

read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of the second degree was rehearsed , Bro . Colthrup acting as candidate . The l » t , 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th sections of the Lecture wero worked by Bro . Horsley , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Colthrup 27 , Garuham 27 , Marks 141 , and Foster 11 ) 9 were elected joining members of this Lodge of

Instruction . Bro . Biddle was elected to the chair for next Thursday . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously that £ 5 be voted from the Lodge fnnds to be placed ou Bro . Webb's list as Steward for theR . M . B . I . All Masonic business being ended , tho Lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

Union Lodge , No . 52 . —Held its anniversary meeting at the Norfolk Hotel , Norwich , on Tuesday , tho 2 nd inst ., when Bro . W . A . Tyssen Amherst was iustalled W . M . for the ensuing year , tho cere , mony being performed by the Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . Major Penrice . The W . M . appointed bis officers as follows—Bros . G . B . Kennett I . P . M ., Lieut .. Col . Boileau S . W ., J . Bond Cabbell J . W ., G . C . Stevens Secretary and Treasurer , Rev . W . Cholmeley Chaplain ,

G . Cubitfc S . D ., G . Patman J . D ., aud J . Saiuty l . G . Among the brethren present were Sir F . G . M . Boileau Bart ., R . T . Gurdon , Cecil Montgomerie , Lieut-Col . Bignold , Captain Boileau lt . N ., G . Marsham , H . Harwell Prov . G . - S ., C . R . Oilman , J . B . Pitt , G . L . Coleman , J . B . Aldis , J . B . Pearce , M . J . Walker , J . Marshall , & c . The Hon . H . Manners Sutton was initiated by the W . M . The ' working " was succeeded by a sumptuous banquet .

Love and Honour Lodge , No . 75 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on the 8 th of January , at tho Masonic Hall , Royal Hotel , Falmouth . Present—Bros . Arthur B . Harris W . M ., Harry Tilly S . W ., Wilson L . Fox J . W ., William D . Rogers Secretary , W . F . Newman P . M . P . P . S . G . D . Treasurer , Joseph Wallace S . D ., R . Hasselwood J . D ., Edward May D . C , C . H . Williams I . G ., William Rnsden

P . G . T . Ty ler . Past Masters Bros . Francis Dinnis P . P . G . Pursuivant . T . C . Polglase P . G . Steward , W . H . Dunstan P . P . G . S . Works . Visitors—Bros . Bennett Harrington No . 8 , Sye Metham No . 1205 , and Reginald N . Rogers , Phoenix No . 331 . The Lodge was opened in form , and tho miuutes of the proceedings of last meeting were read and confirmed . Tho Lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree . Bro .

C . S . Jarvis was then examined , and having been entrusted , he withdrew . The Lodge was then opened in the 3 rd degree . Bro . Jarvia then returned , and was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The ceremony being ably and impressively performed by W . Bro . W . F . Newman P . M . P . P . S . G . D . The Lodgo was then closed down to the 1 st decree . On the motion of W . Bro . W . F . Newman , seconded by Bro .

W . J . Lowry , and supported by Bro . Edward May D . C ., it was resolved to give tho sum of £ 5 os to each of tho following institutions , i . e . The R . M . Institution , for Girls ; the R . M . lustitutiou for Boys ; and to the Cornwall Masonic Annuity aud Benevolent Fund . On the motion of Bro . Richard Carter P . G . O ., seconded by

Bro . William Johns , it was resolved that the sum of £ 1 Is be given as a donation to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution . Nothing more having been proposed for the good of Masonry , or of this , the mother Lodge of the Province , in particular , the Lodge was closed in form , and the brethren retired .

St . John ' s Lodge , No . 90 . —Met on Monday , tho 8 fch January , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Present—Bros . Venn W . M ., Starmer S . W ., Henderson J . W ., J . Griffin Secretary , Eglese Treasurer , Margetson S . D ., Stephens D . C , Collpoys l . G . P . M . ' s Bros . Adam , McDongall , I . P . Griffin . Visitors—Bros . Mirza

Khan , of Morland Lodge , India , Gadsby , C Warwick , Jordan and several other brethren . Business—Bro . Venn , the retiring W . M ., installed Bvo . W . Starmer as W . M . for tbe ensuing year . The brethren passed a unanimous vote of thanks to Bro . Venn , and a P . M . ' s jewel was cordially voted to him for his able conduct whilst in tho chair .

Unanimity Lodge No . 102 . —Met on the 1 st of January , at the King ' s Arms , North Walsham . Present—Bros . Col . J . Dull W . M ., George Wilkinson S . W ., William Smith J . W . pro tern , George Smith Secretary aud Treasurer , B . B . Lapwcll S . D ., F * Clowes J . D ., 0 . R . Dewhirsfc I . G ., E . White Tyler . Past Masters Bros . Baker , G . Smith , Nntloy , Wm . Smith , Horsfield , Wilkinson .

Visitors—Bros . Martin from Norwich , Brathwaite from Yorkshire . Business—Tho Rev . H . H . Lubbock and Mr . Georgo Walker wero initiated . Bro . Georgo Wilkinson was iustalled W . M . for . the year 1877 . He appointed ' Bros . J . Bond Cabbell S . W ., Sapwell " J . W ., G . Smith Secretary and Treasurer , Pentreach Chaplain , Clowes S D Dewhirat J . D ., Rev . B . N . White I . G ., E . White T yler . ' ' '

Chapter of Elias Ashmole , No . 148 , 'Warrington . — A regular Convocation of this Chapter was held at tho Chapter Rooms on the 8 th of January . Tho M . E . Z ., Comp . W . Sharp , waa supported by Comps . P . J . Edelsten H ., Robert Bricrley J ., John Bowes P . Z . & c , D . W . Finney P . Z . & c , Henry Poynter Z . No . 918 , aud au unusually large number of Companions , The Chapter havin ^

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been opened and the minutes read , tho ballot was taken for Bros . W . H . Robinson I . P . M . 148 , Fickth & ll S . W . No . 118 , aud Dr . Joseph l . G . No . 118 , all of whom were unanimously accepted . Bro . Robinson being present , was exalted by tho M . E . Z . Tho lectures wero given as follows : —Comp . Bowes tho Mystic ; Comp . Edelsten Symbolic ; Comp . Brierloy tho Historic . The following Companions wero elected officers for the ensuing year , viz . : —Edelsten Z ., Brierloy H ., C . Crosier J ., Tunstall S . E ., John Armstrong P . S ., Dr . Hall N .

St . James ' s Union Lodge , No . 180 . —The installation meeting of this excel lout working Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . In tho absence of Bro . Gillard W . M ., Bro . W . 0 . Parsons occupied the chair . Present -A . L . Anett S . W ., J . B . Pillin J . W ., G . Bubb P . M . Treasurer , H . A . Stacey Secretary , E . S . Harrison J . D ., E . Farwig I . G ., and P . M . ' s

W . C Parsons , J . R . Stacey , A . Stonor , L . Herf , and Cameron . Tho Lodge was opened , and the minutes wore confirmed . The names of candidates were down on the agenda paper for passing and raising , but these were not present . Tho acting W . M ., Bro . Parsons , informed the brethren that Bro . J . R . Stacey P . M . had had the pleasure of initiating the W . M . eleot , Bro . A . L . Anett , who was thou

presented to the Lodge , and a Board of Installed Masters was formed . Bro . J . R . Stacey , in his weli-known perfect ancl impressive manner , performed the ceremony , while Bros . P . M . ' s Cameron , G . Bubb , and W . C Parsons gave the concluding addresses . The newly installed W . M . then invested his officers as follow : —Bros . W . C . Parsons I . P . M ., Pillin S . W ., Harrison J . W ., G . Bubb P . M . Treasurer rein .

vested , H . A . Stacey P . M . Secretary , Farwig S . D ., Stollard J . D ., Wade I . G ., L . Herf P . M . W . S ., Fletcher Assist . W . S ., Gilbert P . G . T . Middlesex Tyler , & c . The W . M ., in investing his officers , addressed appropriate remarks to each , while the expressions of the brethren showed thafc his selection was appreciated . Tho resignation of three brethren was accepted . The sum of £ 2 was awarded to

Bro . Gilbert for his services as Tyler during the past year . Bro . H . A . Stacey announced his intention toaofc as Stewardat the Auni versary Festival of the R . M . B . Institute , aud he hoped to have tho assistance of the brethren . The W . M . also mentioned that tho ball in aid of the Benevolent Fund attached to tho Lodge would take place on the Gth February . Bro . G . Bubb , P . M . and Treasurer , announced

his intention to act as Steward at the Anniversary Festival for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , on 9 fch of May . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren , Six in number , adjourned to the Crown Room , where a banquet and dessert was served by Bro . Davvkins , assisted by Bro . Knill , thafc gave unqualified satisfaction . Grace having been said , the W . M . proposed the toast of the Queen and the

Craffc . The National Anthem was then sung by Bros . G . Allen , E . Collins , and Wallace Wells . Tho toast of H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . was received with great enthusiasm . The W . M . proposed tho toast of the R . W . Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M ., the R . W . Lord Skelmersdale R . W . D . G . M ., ancl the rest of the Grand Officers . Ho was pleased to see among them a Grand Officer , one whom they all respected , —thafc

was , Bro . 0 . A . Cottebrnue P . G . Pursuivant , —ho would couple the name of that brother with the toast . Bro . Cottobrnno respouded iu an excellent speech . Tho W . M . then proposed the Visitors . He had been honoured by their presence in three distinct phases of his career , and he was proud to see so . many present to support him . All hold distinguished positions , and all were deservedly respected .

On previous occasions ho had been supported by many of his friends who belonged to au Institution iu which ho took a great interest . The Visitors present wero numerous , aud ho feared ho could not do justice to all . He would , however , couple with tho toast the names of Bro . Captain Baxter W . M . elect Grand Stewards' Lodge , Bro . T . Lumley No . 1 , aud Bro . H . Gabb . ( Cheers . ) These brethren were

a host in themselves , and all were pleased to seo them . The toast was eloquently responded to . Tho speakers paying a just compliment to tho W . M . for his geniality , to Bro . J . R . Stacey for the able way in which ho had installed the W . M ., and to tho members for the hospi . fcalifcy accorded . The W . M . said he was indeed pleased to see , by the enthusiasm with which the toast had been received , that it merited

their approbation . Before resuming his seat , he would ask tho brethren to listen for a few moments , while he called their attention to a toast . Through the exigencies of business engagements in Italy , demanding his attention , Bro . Gillard had been absent , but he had , during his year of office , found a very able substitute in Bro . Parsons —( loud cheers )—who had done duty as W . M . Tho grateful thanks

of the brethren were duo to him for his excellent rendering of every duty thafc had devolved upon him . Bro . Parsons thanked tho brethren . When ho was initiated he felt a great pleasure in doing his duty . He had to thank the Past Masters lor their kind assistance ; they were his guiding stars , ancl while he occupied the position of P . M . his ser . vices would be at thair command . ( Cheers . ) The W . M . then

proposed the toast of the Past Masters , Bro . H . A . Stacey was tho Father of the Lodge , a position many would bo proud to occupy . Bro . G . Bubb , P . M . and Treasurer , was ono whoso services were always [ it their command . Ho was one who to know was to respect . ( Cheers . ) fast Masters Cameron , Stonor , and L . Herf had shown their Masonic qualifications . Tho toast of the officers was then given ,

mid these severally returned thanks . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the evening . Bro . Geo . Alleu was Musical Director . Ho was assisted by Bros . H . Collins and W . Wells . The following is a list of tho visitors : —G . Gitterhook 173 , Wilkinson 918 , Fairchild 1190 , C J . Coles 1329 , H . Gabb 172 , D . Hill 1293 , E . R . Bass SOI , E . Coilott

11-70 , C . A . Cottebrnue P . G . P ., J . C . Jones 916 , G . Goodey 3 d , J . Harris 157 , Capt . Baxter S . W . G . S . Lodge , 11 . Baker 188 , B . Swallow P . M . 15 G 3 , J . IL'snuon 150 , Hancock 151 / 3 , G . Gardner 1503 , Liddull 157 , H . Dicketts P . G . S ., Fish P . G . S ., Cautle W . M . 11-1-1 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Pinto Leite 795 , W . Sharpo 795 , I . Lumley No . 1 , Underbill 39 , Coles 138 , Bass 1088 , Worth ISO , \ V . Smalley 177 , J . dunes 795 . & c .

Confidence Lodge of instruction , No . 185 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting ou Wednesday , the 10 th of Jauuary ,