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as a contribution from Suffolk . Brother Tracey also responded Tho Masonic Charities was responded to by Bro . J . M . Harvey , who made an urgent appeal on behalf of tho Charities . H 13 list required 15 guineas to bring it up to 200 guineas , and he hoped he should receive some further subscriptions . Ho referred to the vicarious state of life , and mentioned casis where persons onco in good positions

were at a later portion of their life recipients of the charity of Grand Lodge . Bro . Terry also responded , dealing with the subscriptions from Suffolk , and appealed for continued support . Tho Deputy Prov . Grand Master in giving tho toast of the Worshipful Master , mentioned the manner in which the newly . installed Worshipful Master had carried out his work in Lodge , as if to the manner born . Tho

W . M . having responded , gave the Doputy Prov . Grand Master , thanking him personally for the honour he hnd conferred on him ( the W . M . ) and the Lodge by his visit , to which Bro . the Eev . C . J . Martyn responded , expressing the pleasnro it gave him to visit Hadleigh . The W . M . proposed the Installing Master , referring to tho eventful year the Lodge had had under Bro . King ' s auspices . Bro . King suitably

responded . The health of the Secretary ( Bro . A . J . Grimwade ) was received and responded to . Other toasts followed . The W . M ., in the conrse of the evening , announced his intention of contributing five guineas to Bro . Harvey ' s list for the funds of the Benevolent Institution , and four other members of the Lodge contributed two and a-half guineas each , thus making up the desired contribution of 200 guineas from the Province .

ROYAL YORK LODGE , No . 315 . THE annual installation meeiing was held at the Royal Pavillion , Brighton , on Tuesday , 4 th inst . Among those present were Sir W . W . Bnrrell Prov . G . M .. and Bro . J . H . Scott P . G . D . Dec

Prov . G . M . Bro . J . Ridge was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . G . R . Lookyer . His colleagues having been elected and invested with the insignia of their respective offices , the nsual banquet took place .

B 00 TLE LODGE , No . 1473 . THE annual installation meeting of the above Lodge was held on the 6 th instant at the Mclynenx Assembly Rooms , Bootle . The Officers present were Bros . W . R . Brewster "W . M ., J . C . Paterson P . M ., W . H . Clemmy P . M ., J . Duncan jun . P . M ., Harold WyatfcP . M ., Arley J . W ., J . Lecomber P . M . 594 , S . E . Ibbs Treasurer P . P . G . Sd . B ., Robt . Scott Secretary , J . Platts S . D ., Job Clarke J . D ., Dr .

Herbert Taylor I . G . The attendance of visiting brethren was large , the following among others being present : —R . A . Davis 1380 , L . Peak W . M . 1035 , George Ratcliffe Secretary 1380 , J . B . Mackenzie P . G . S . D ., Andrew C . Paterson P . M . 1075 , Richard R . Martin P . M . 1094 , J . R . Hill P . M . 1713 , C . A . Luke Secretary 241 , Thomas Salk

P . P . G . J . D . P . M . 241 , J . Wells P . P . G . D . C . P . M . 580 , T . W . Richardson P . G . Chaplain P . M . 1380 , W . Wilkinson W . M . 1086 , Jas . Keet P . M . 1356 , H . Barclay P . M . 1182 , E . J . Callow S . W . 10 D 4 , Rev . Dr . Hyde 1086 , J . J . Smith S . W . 1035 , Geo . Broadbridge P . P . G . D . C . P . M . 241 , 1380 , J . Cantor Secretary 1 C 09 , A . Waterhouse S . D . 580 , W . Savage I . P . M . 1609 , J . Davies J . W . 1325 . The W . M . elect was Bro . Robert Harley J . W ., who was presented for installation by Bros .

W . II . Clemmys P . M . and W . It . Brewster , tho retiring W . M ., the ceremony of installation being impressively performed by Bro . J . Dnncau jun . P . M . After installation Bro . Harley invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . W . R . Brew .-ter I . P . M ., Isaac Platts S . W ., E . Scott J . W ., Rev . E . F . Nenp Chaplain , J . C . Paterson P . M . D . C , S . E . Ibbs P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Treasnror ( elected for the ninth time ) ,

Harold Wyatt P . M . Secretary , Job Clark assistant Secretary , Dr , Herbert Taylor S . D ., L . W . Hayes J . D ., W . Brogden I . G ., Tbos . M . Stanbury Steward , J . G . Forsyth Organist , Wm . Blake Tylor . Before the Lodge was closed Bro . J . Duncan jun ., on behalf of the members , presented Bro . Ibbs with a silver tea and co / foo service and an

illuminated address ns a token of the esteem in which his services to tlio Lodge as Treasurer for nino years , and its first Worshipful Master , were held by the brethren . Subsequently abont 80 brethren sat down to the installation banquet , and in the course of the evening Bro . W . R . Brewster was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 85 . —Held at Bro . Maid well's , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall Street , on Tuesday , 11 th instant . Present—Bros . Haynes W . M ., Schadler S . W ., Rich JM ., Valentine S . D ., Bourne J . U ., Pitt I . G ., Moss Preceptor , Walker Secretary ; also Bros . Roberts , Daniel , Ferry , Sainte , East , Gildorsleove , Powell , Easton , Steed , and Oxley . After preliminaries , the

ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bro . Steed as candidate in former , aud Brother Easton in latter . Bro . MoS 3 then gave a lecture on the second section of tho second degree . Lodge clo-ed in second degree . Bros . Steed 05 aud Easton 27 were unanimously elected members of this Lodge of instruction . Bro . Sobadlor

having been elected ns W . M . for ensuing week , and nothing further offering , Lodge was closed and iidjor . rned . Bro . Goo . Sobadlor W . M . Prosperity , No . 05 , gave notice that he would rehearse the ceremony of installation , at Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhnllstrcet , on Tuesday , 18 th March , at 7 o ' clock . Brethren arc cordiall y invited to attend .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —If « ld ! ^ Bro . Sinyth ' c , Sisters' Tavern , Powirill-road , Dalstun , on Tuesday , llUi inst . Present—Bros . Watkiusou W . W ., Robinson S . W ., Boyco J . W ., T . Clark J . D ., Wardell J . D ., Smyth I . G ., P . Carr Secretary ,

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Brasted P . M . Acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Macklin , Christian , Allen , East , Caperoe , Bannister . Ames . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Caperoe , as candidate for passing , was interrogated and entrusted The Lodge was opened in the 2 nd , and Bro . Caperoe was passed to

the degree of a Fellow Craft . Bro . Christian gave tho lecture on tho tracing board , and worked the 1 st section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Caperoe and East answered the questions leading to the third degree . Lodge was closed in the second . Bro . Robinson was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . The annual supper will take place on the first Friday in April .

Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —A regular meeting of this flourishing Lodge took place at tho Masonio Hall , Reading , on Wednesday , 12 th inst . Bros . W . W . Ridley W . M ., R . Dowsett I . P . M ., J . H . Hawkes S . W ., R . C . Prickett J . W ., J . T . Stransom Treaanrer , W . P . Ivey P . M . Seoretarv , W . Ravenscroft S . D ., H . Creed J . D ., T . J . Pulloy P . M . D . C , W . Hickie Organist , W . Cordery I . G ., W . Collins

Steward , W . Hommings Tyler j Past Masters Bros . W . Ferguson , R . C . Hurley , E . J . Blaokwell , E . Margrett ; Bros . Sparrow , Greenaway , Coates , Biggs , James , Tegg , Knight , Bonnett , E . W . Ridley ; Visitors Bros . Westall P . M . 1714 , Rev . L . Coleman " Carbon " U . S . A . 32 , C . H . Hawkes Steward 114 . Lodge was opened . The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and oonfirmed . Mr . Frederick

Brown , approved at the last regular Lodge , was initiated into the mysteries of Antient Freemasonry . Mr . Robert Kemp was also initiated . The ceremony was performed by the W . M . with correct . ness . The Charge was delivered by the I . P . M . Tho W . M . moved " that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Pulley P . M . and D . C . for his unique and handsome present of a carved Oak

Chair . " This was seconded by P . M . Margrett , and carried by acclamation . The W . M . alluded to the circumstances of the widow of a deceased Brother , whose affairs had been arranged , mainly through the instrumentality of Bro . Creed J . D ., whioh announcement was received with acolaim . P . M . Margrett proposed " that the Permanent Committee be called on to investigate the financial position of the Lodge ,

especially in reference to the Annual Banquet expenses . " P . M . Hurley seconded this proposal . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed and adjourned . The Brethren retired for refreshment to the Great Western Hotel , where an excellent snpper was provided by Bro . Flanagan , to which twenty-two sat down , and an agreeable evening ensued .

NewFinsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1695 . —At the meeting , at Hornsey Wood Tavern , on Tuesday , Bros . OldisW . M ., Gush Preceptor , Goode S . W ., Moon J . W ., Berry Sec , Mercer S . D ., Charley J . D ., Haynes I . G . j Bros . Knight , Tromere , and Hubbard . Lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes of

last meeting read and confirmed . Tho first section of the second lecture was worked by Bro . Gush , after whioh the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Tremere candidate . Lodge was opened in the third , and closed in the third and second degrees . Brother Gush then worked the second section of the first lecture , after which Lodge was closed and adjourned , to Tuesday next .

Panmtire Chapter of Improvement . —This Chapter of Improvement held its usual weekly meeting at the Stirling Castle Tavern , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday ovening , 7 th March , at which there was a good muster of Royal Arch Masons . The Chapter was opened in ancient form by Comp . J . W . Watts M . E Z ., assisted by Comps . Allen H ., Nevill J . ; and there were also present

Comps T . Poore Preceptor , Larlham Treasurer , J . S . Terry S . E ., Lyon P . S . ; also Comps . Lovngrove , Falwood , Hastie , Minchio and others . The minntes of the last convocation having been read and confirmed , tho ceremony of exaltation was effectively and impressively rehearsed , tho working of Comp . Lyon as P . S . being carefully and excellently rendered . Great praiso is due to all tho Officers for the care bestowed by them iu their varions duties , and

it must be very encouraging to Comp . Poore , the worthy and painstaking Preceptor , to find the Chapter so steadily growing in numbers and importance , and it is confidently believed that this will nltimately become the most successful Chapter of Instruction in London . Royal Arch Masons are earnestly and cordially invited to attend any Friday evening at half past seven , when they may be sure of receiving a welcome and hearty greeting .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys, Wood Green, N.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS , WOOD GREEN , N .

CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATION—CHRISTMAS 1883 . HONOURS—CLASS I . —Bartley W . J ., * North Wales and Shropshire ; Browning E . A ., * Monmonth ; Mey G ., West Yorkshire ; Smith F ., Lancashire ; Stone C . E ., London ; Watkin II . R ., Warwickshire . HONOURS—CLASS II . —Gibbs J ., Somerset ; King II . H ., f West Yorkshire .

HONOURS—CLASS III . — Bingham IT ., London ; Cooper W . It ., Bristol ; Cooper W . P ., Somerset ; Ilnnfc E . C , Dorset ; Jepson J . I ., East Lancashire ; Johnstone W . S ., Snssnx ; Riley It ., London . SATISFIED TIIE EXAMINERS . — Deeley It . P ., London ; Gardner A . W ., Durham ; Garstin W . L ., London ; Roberts S . C , South Wales ( East Division ); Tibbits E . B ,, Cheshire ; Ward J ., North Wales and Shropshire ; Gedge P . A ., London ; Nicholls R . II ., London ; Woon A . A ., Kent .