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Notices Of Meetings.

between them , followed by the immediate members of the family , with our respected High Steward , and a junior member of the firm . The brethren then faced inwards , and followed the remains into the Church , where the Ticar of St . Peter ' s , Colchester , who had ministered to the deceased , read the impressive aud beautiful Funeral Service of tho Church of England . The repose and quiet of the place

befitted the ceremony , and as no one had put on the trappings of woe except for sheer respect , there was a solemn reality in the proceedings . The Benediction having been pronounced over the grave , each of the brethren dropped a sprig of acacia on the coffin , as emblematic of the resurrection of tho spiritual body of their departed brother , and all was over . "

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Thursday , the 18 th of November , at Bro . MaidwelFs , tho Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall - street , E . C . Present—Bros . Stead W . M ., Ellis S . W ., Blackall J . W ., C . A . Grammer Hon . Secretary , Horsley S . D ., Crane J . D ., Maidwell I . G ., and

numerous other brethren . Business—The Lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Parker acting as candidate . The three sections of the 3 rd lecture were worked by Bro . Horsley , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was then closed in the three degrees , according to ancient form .

Thistle and Eose Lodge , No . 73 . —This Lodge held its nomination meeting on the 16 th November , at 170 Buchanan-street , Glasgow , when the following brethren were nnanimouslv chosen : — R . W . M . G . McDonald re-elected . S . W . A . McLeod , J . W . G . Handbridge , Secretary R . Richards , Treasurer J . S . Ampleford , Chaplain G . W .

Wheeler , S . D . W . Kay , J . D . J . Yonlle , P . G . S . J . Kinard , S . S . J . McQuen , J . S . G . McDonald jun ., B . B . A . Young , S . B . A . Smith , D . C . W . McFarlane , I . G . B . Levi , J . O . G . A . Kay . The Lodge was then raised to the third degree , when the R . W . M ., in his usual careful style , raised Bro . John Wright to the sublime degree . The Lodge was then closed .

Domatic Lodge , No . 177 . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet . Present—Bro . G . Everett W . M ., Treadwell S . W ., J . Willing J . W ., J . Smith P . G . P . Treasurer , Williams Secretary , Palmer S . D ., Buscall J . D ., Clarke I . G . P . M . ' s Bros . Kent I . P . M ., Tims , Elmes and Walford ; Bros . Jones , Willis , Hodges , Goodfellow , Purchase ,

Plenderleith , Smith , Allen , Richards , Potter , Gibson , Parker , Jennings , Holder , Spiller and Brown . Business—Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . Osborne was raised to the 3 rd degree . Bros . Wigmoro , Beverstock , Jennings , Pierpoint , Pinhey and Sherlock were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , and Messrs Ferricr , Zoebelli , W . Friend , W . J . Bennett and J . Billinghnrst wore

initiated into the Order . The ceremonies wore ably aud perfectly rendered by the W . M ., who , we regret to say , was labouring under great indisposition . Bro . Jus . Willing J . W . announced his intention of serving as Steward at the next anniversary festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . There being no other business , the

Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren , numbering over 100 , sat down to a very excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Clemow , and superintended by Bro . Smith . The W . M . presided , aud the loyal , Masonic and complimentary speeches were given and responded to . A very agreeable evening was passed .

Lodge of Tranquillity , No . 185 . —A regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , E . C . Bro . John Hort Ross W . M . occupied the chair . The officers were Bros . J . D . Burnett S . W ., D . Posener J . W ., John Peartree Hon . Treas ., P . Levy Hon . Sec , Geo . Pare S . D ., Bailey , J . D ., Rawles Tyler . Bro . Croaker I . G . was unavoidably absent ,

owing to a death in his family , a circumstance which elicited sincere expressions of sympathy from every one in the Lodge . The usual routine business being disposed of , the W . M . passed Bros . Sadleir , Bush , Saillard , and Cohen to the degree of Fellow Craft in a manner rarely excelled . Unlike many , whose carelessness or indifference causes them to perform their duties in a thoughtless , slovenly fashion ,

Bro . Ross has taken pains to master his work , and is , therefore , capable most effectively to impress his candidates with tho duties and obligations required on being advanced to the second step in the Order of which they have recently become members . A donation of £ 10 10 s from the funds of the Lodge was unanimously voted to

a very aged brother not a member of this Lodge . Tho attendance was shamefully small , undoubtedly owing to tho fact of its being well known that the fourth degree would not be worked on the occasion . The Past Masters who put in an appearance were Bros . S . Solomon , S . E . Moss , L . Barnett , John Constable , N . Moss , M . Hart , N . Gluckstein and E . Gottheil .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting onWecluesday , the 17 th of November , at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . G . Present—Bros . D . Posener W . M ., Tarquant sen . S . W ., Reed J . W ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , Okendon S . D ., Tollis J . D ., Lees I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . Bro . E . Gottheil Preceptor . Business—The usual preliminaries , after which the 3 rd degree was rehearsed , Bro . Hollands acting as candidate .

The ceremony was exceedingly well performed by the W . M . The three sections of the lecture were worked b y Bro . Gottheil , assisted by the brethren . Bro Tarquant was elected to preside on the next Wednesday , and he announced his intention to work the three degrees on that occasion . It was also intimated that the ceremony of installation would be rehearsed on the third Wednesday in December , by Bro . Hickman W . M . 180 .

Notices Of Meetings.

Perseverance Lodge No . 213 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 16 th of November , at the Freemasons' Hall , Norwich . Present—Bros . J . S . Offord W . M ., C . D . Ray S . W ., Joshua A . Gooch J . W ., W . A . Crisp Secy ., Geo . Baxter Treasurer , W . Reynolds S . D ., C . Fendick J . D ., Jas . Dunsford P . M .

S . D ., CoatesI . G ., Morse Tyler . Business—Tho Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Bro . E . Baldwin P . M . and P . Z ., No . 40 , was elected a joining member . Two gentlemen were proposed , ballotted for and duly initiated . The Bye-laws were revised and amended , after which the Lodge was closed .

Fortitude Lodge , No . 281 . —The usual monthly meeting ot this Lodge was held on the 10 th inst ., in the Athenaram , Lancaster , Bro . Airey I . P . M . occupying the W . M . 's chair , in the absence of the latter . The meeting was rendered more than usually interesting by Bro . Dr . Moore P . G . S . B . of Er . g . giving a lecture on Masonic

O . B . The lecture was given in a dear , torse , and easy style , and was highly interesting , the information it conveyed being thoroughly appreciated by the brethren and visitors present . At its close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Moore . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and the Lodge was afterwards closed in peace and harmony .

St . George ' s Lodge , No . 333 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday last , Bro . A . Thompson in the chair . Tho list of officers for the ensuing year , proposed by the Committee , was unanimously adopted , Bros . Thompson being reappointed as the R . W . M ., Jas . Finley D . M ., and A . Maclntyre Secretary . The elections will tako place next month . The Lodge was then raised to the 3 rd degree , when Bro . Finley , at the request of the Master ,

raised a brother to the sublime degree . Tho Lodge was then closed in due form , and Bro . Finley thereafter , in accordance with the permission of G . L ., opened the Lodge in the Mark degree , and advanced several brethren to the degree of Mark Masters . Some difference of opinion prevails as to the right of Craft Lodges to give tho Mark as a distinct degree after the regular Lodge is closed .

Boyal Union Lodge , No . 382 . —This Lodge held its by . monthly meeting on Monday , the 15 th of November , at Chequers Hotel , Uxbridge , Middlesex . Present—Bros . B . H . Swallow I . P . M . as W . M ., Davis S . W ., T . Swallow J . W ., Wm . Coombes P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Sec , Holliday S . D ., Webb J . D ., Stacey P . M . Organist , G . E . Cook Steward , Cobly as I . G ., Longstaff Tyler , P . M . Bro .

Weedon . Visitor—Bro . Kennedy , Royal Preston Lodge . Business—Lodge opened at 2 . 30 punctually . Minutes read and passed . Ballot unanimous for Messrs . Ward , Drinkwater , Godfrey , and Burgess , the three former initiated , Burgess not present . Bros . Cook and Lee passed ; Bros . Cripps , Fowler , Holland , Perkins , Wallis , and Winkler , raised . The Secretary announced that , in consequence of tho death

recently of Mrs . Woodward , the W . M . ( Bro . Woodward ) could not attend this meeting . A letter of condolence to Bro . Woodward was moved , seconded , and carried unanimously . A letter was read by the Secretary from a Bro . of the Lodge , who was recently shipwrecked on the coast . It was moved , seconded , and carried unanimously , that the sum of three guineas be voted to our distressed Bro . At

6 . 30 the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to the Railway Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided by Mrs . Marshall , widow of the late Bro . Marshall . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , the Brethren for London left by tho 9 o ' clock train , having passed a very enjoyable evening .

East Surrey of Concord Lodge , No . 463 . —This Lodge held its meeting ou Thursday , tho 4 th November , at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon . Present—Bros . C . H . Woodward P . M . as W . M ., T . P . Dickin S . W ., W . Sharp J . W ., C . H . Woodward P . M . Secretary ,

G . Price P . M . Treasurer . J . Close S . D ., Yaxley J . D ., H . A . Pocock I . G ., G . Lynn Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . J . W . M . Dossel , Close , H . R . B . Podmore , W . M . Hunt , and several visitors . Tho three degrees were worked , and after the usual routine business the brethren adjourned to tho banquet .

Benevolence Lodge , No . 489 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 11 th November , at the Masonic ' Hall , Bideford . Present—Bros . Rev . Thomas Russell , M . A . P . P . S . Oxon , G . S . W . Devon W . M ., T . T . Wickham S . W ., T . T . Crump J . W ., H . M . Barrow Secretary , T . T . Wickham Treasurer , R . Dvmond S . D ., T .

Goode J . D ., T . Allan I . G ., R , Grant Tylor . P . M . ' s Bros . W . L . Villacott , Charles Smale ( Organist ) . Business—In the temporary absence of the W . M ., Bros . H . Ascott and J . Cann were passed to the second degree by Bro . P . M . Smale , other matters connected with furnishing the new Lodge room were discussed and settled , and the Lodge was closed in duo form and order .

Polish National Lodge , No . 534 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held ou Thursday , the 11 th inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall . The Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . G . Moore , assisted by Bro . Edward B . Grabhain P . M . Provincial Grand Steward Middlesex , acting as I . P . M . ( in the absence of Bro . Cherill the Immediate Past Master of the Lodge ) , and tho following officers : —

Bros . Rath S . W ., Cummings J . W ., Ebner S . D ., Aspiuall J . D ., Taylor I . G . Vistors—Bros . J . B . Sorrell W . M . 17 ( i , Seigert P . M ., K . V . Barclay P . M . 157 , Edward B . Grabham P . M . 1494 , P . G . S . Middlesex , J . II . Dnlan 1426 , and several others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary , Bro . Wm . Paas P . M ., and unanimously confirmed . Ballots were separately taken for Mr . Washington Hayday , candidate for initiation , and Bros- R . V , Hayday P . M . 157

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between them , followed by the immediate members of the family , with our respected High Steward , and a junior member of the firm . The brethren then faced inwards , and followed the remains into the Church , where the Ticar of St . Peter ' s , Colchester , who had ministered to the deceased , read the impressive aud beautiful Funeral Service of tho Church of England . The repose and quiet of the place

befitted the ceremony , and as no one had put on the trappings of woe except for sheer respect , there was a solemn reality in the proceedings . The Benediction having been pronounced over the grave , each of the brethren dropped a sprig of acacia on the coffin , as emblematic of the resurrection of tho spiritual body of their departed brother , and all was over . "

Egyptian Lodge of Instruction , No . 27 . —This Lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Thursday , the 18 th of November , at Bro . MaidwelFs , tho Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall - street , E . C . Present—Bros . Stead W . M ., Ellis S . W ., Blackall J . W ., C . A . Grammer Hon . Secretary , Horsley S . D ., Crane J . D ., Maidwell I . G ., and

numerous other brethren . Business—The Lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Parker acting as candidate . The three sections of the 3 rd lecture were worked by Bro . Horsley , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was then closed in the three degrees , according to ancient form .

Thistle and Eose Lodge , No . 73 . —This Lodge held its nomination meeting on the 16 th November , at 170 Buchanan-street , Glasgow , when the following brethren were nnanimouslv chosen : — R . W . M . G . McDonald re-elected . S . W . A . McLeod , J . W . G . Handbridge , Secretary R . Richards , Treasurer J . S . Ampleford , Chaplain G . W .

Wheeler , S . D . W . Kay , J . D . J . Yonlle , P . G . S . J . Kinard , S . S . J . McQuen , J . S . G . McDonald jun ., B . B . A . Young , S . B . A . Smith , D . C . W . McFarlane , I . G . B . Levi , J . O . G . A . Kay . The Lodge was then raised to the third degree , when the R . W . M ., in his usual careful style , raised Bro . John Wright to the sublime degree . The Lodge was then closed .

Domatic Lodge , No . 177 . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet . Present—Bro . G . Everett W . M ., Treadwell S . W ., J . Willing J . W ., J . Smith P . G . P . Treasurer , Williams Secretary , Palmer S . D ., Buscall J . D ., Clarke I . G . P . M . ' s Bros . Kent I . P . M ., Tims , Elmes and Walford ; Bros . Jones , Willis , Hodges , Goodfellow , Purchase ,

Plenderleith , Smith , Allen , Richards , Potter , Gibson , Parker , Jennings , Holder , Spiller and Brown . Business—Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . Osborne was raised to the 3 rd degree . Bros . Wigmoro , Beverstock , Jennings , Pierpoint , Pinhey and Sherlock were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , and Messrs Ferricr , Zoebelli , W . Friend , W . J . Bennett and J . Billinghnrst wore

initiated into the Order . The ceremonies wore ably aud perfectly rendered by the W . M ., who , we regret to say , was labouring under great indisposition . Bro . Jus . Willing J . W . announced his intention of serving as Steward at the next anniversary festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . There being no other business , the

Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren , numbering over 100 , sat down to a very excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Clemow , and superintended by Bro . Smith . The W . M . presided , aud the loyal , Masonic and complimentary speeches were given and responded to . A very agreeable evening was passed .

Lodge of Tranquillity , No . 185 . —A regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , E . C . Bro . John Hort Ross W . M . occupied the chair . The officers were Bros . J . D . Burnett S . W ., D . Posener J . W ., John Peartree Hon . Treas ., P . Levy Hon . Sec , Geo . Pare S . D ., Bailey , J . D ., Rawles Tyler . Bro . Croaker I . G . was unavoidably absent ,

owing to a death in his family , a circumstance which elicited sincere expressions of sympathy from every one in the Lodge . The usual routine business being disposed of , the W . M . passed Bros . Sadleir , Bush , Saillard , and Cohen to the degree of Fellow Craft in a manner rarely excelled . Unlike many , whose carelessness or indifference causes them to perform their duties in a thoughtless , slovenly fashion ,

Bro . Ross has taken pains to master his work , and is , therefore , capable most effectively to impress his candidates with tho duties and obligations required on being advanced to the second step in the Order of which they have recently become members . A donation of £ 10 10 s from the funds of the Lodge was unanimously voted to

a very aged brother not a member of this Lodge . Tho attendance was shamefully small , undoubtedly owing to tho fact of its being well known that the fourth degree would not be worked on the occasion . The Past Masters who put in an appearance were Bros . S . Solomon , S . E . Moss , L . Barnett , John Constable , N . Moss , M . Hart , N . Gluckstein and E . Gottheil .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting onWecluesday , the 17 th of November , at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . G . Present—Bros . D . Posener W . M ., Tarquant sen . S . W ., Reed J . W ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , Okendon S . D ., Tollis J . D ., Lees I . G ., Christopher Tyler . P . M . Bro . E . Gottheil Preceptor . Business—The usual preliminaries , after which the 3 rd degree was rehearsed , Bro . Hollands acting as candidate .

The ceremony was exceedingly well performed by the W . M . The three sections of the lecture were worked b y Bro . Gottheil , assisted by the brethren . Bro Tarquant was elected to preside on the next Wednesday , and he announced his intention to work the three degrees on that occasion . It was also intimated that the ceremony of installation would be rehearsed on the third Wednesday in December , by Bro . Hickman W . M . 180 .

Notices Of Meetings.

Perseverance Lodge No . 213 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Tuesday , the 16 th of November , at the Freemasons' Hall , Norwich . Present—Bros . J . S . Offord W . M ., C . D . Ray S . W ., Joshua A . Gooch J . W ., W . A . Crisp Secy ., Geo . Baxter Treasurer , W . Reynolds S . D ., C . Fendick J . D ., Jas . Dunsford P . M .

S . D ., CoatesI . G ., Morse Tyler . Business—Tho Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Bro . E . Baldwin P . M . and P . Z ., No . 40 , was elected a joining member . Two gentlemen were proposed , ballotted for and duly initiated . The Bye-laws were revised and amended , after which the Lodge was closed .

Fortitude Lodge , No . 281 . —The usual monthly meeting ot this Lodge was held on the 10 th inst ., in the Athenaram , Lancaster , Bro . Airey I . P . M . occupying the W . M . 's chair , in the absence of the latter . The meeting was rendered more than usually interesting by Bro . Dr . Moore P . G . S . B . of Er . g . giving a lecture on Masonic

O . B . The lecture was given in a dear , torse , and easy style , and was highly interesting , the information it conveyed being thoroughly appreciated by the brethren and visitors present . At its close a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Moore . Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and the Lodge was afterwards closed in peace and harmony .

St . George ' s Lodge , No . 333 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday last , Bro . A . Thompson in the chair . Tho list of officers for the ensuing year , proposed by the Committee , was unanimously adopted , Bros . Thompson being reappointed as the R . W . M ., Jas . Finley D . M ., and A . Maclntyre Secretary . The elections will tako place next month . The Lodge was then raised to the 3 rd degree , when Bro . Finley , at the request of the Master ,

raised a brother to the sublime degree . Tho Lodge was then closed in due form , and Bro . Finley thereafter , in accordance with the permission of G . L ., opened the Lodge in the Mark degree , and advanced several brethren to the degree of Mark Masters . Some difference of opinion prevails as to the right of Craft Lodges to give tho Mark as a distinct degree after the regular Lodge is closed .

Boyal Union Lodge , No . 382 . —This Lodge held its by . monthly meeting on Monday , the 15 th of November , at Chequers Hotel , Uxbridge , Middlesex . Present—Bros . B . H . Swallow I . P . M . as W . M ., Davis S . W ., T . Swallow J . W ., Wm . Coombes P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Sec , Holliday S . D ., Webb J . D ., Stacey P . M . Organist , G . E . Cook Steward , Cobly as I . G ., Longstaff Tyler , P . M . Bro .

Weedon . Visitor—Bro . Kennedy , Royal Preston Lodge . Business—Lodge opened at 2 . 30 punctually . Minutes read and passed . Ballot unanimous for Messrs . Ward , Drinkwater , Godfrey , and Burgess , the three former initiated , Burgess not present . Bros . Cook and Lee passed ; Bros . Cripps , Fowler , Holland , Perkins , Wallis , and Winkler , raised . The Secretary announced that , in consequence of tho death

recently of Mrs . Woodward , the W . M . ( Bro . Woodward ) could not attend this meeting . A letter of condolence to Bro . Woodward was moved , seconded , and carried unanimously . A letter was read by the Secretary from a Bro . of the Lodge , who was recently shipwrecked on the coast . It was moved , seconded , and carried unanimously , that the sum of three guineas be voted to our distressed Bro . At

6 . 30 the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to the Railway Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided by Mrs . Marshall , widow of the late Bro . Marshall . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , the Brethren for London left by tho 9 o ' clock train , having passed a very enjoyable evening .

East Surrey of Concord Lodge , No . 463 . —This Lodge held its meeting ou Thursday , tho 4 th November , at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon . Present—Bros . C . H . Woodward P . M . as W . M ., T . P . Dickin S . W ., W . Sharp J . W ., C . H . Woodward P . M . Secretary ,

G . Price P . M . Treasurer . J . Close S . D ., Yaxley J . D ., H . A . Pocock I . G ., G . Lynn Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . J . W . M . Dossel , Close , H . R . B . Podmore , W . M . Hunt , and several visitors . Tho three degrees were worked , and after the usual routine business the brethren adjourned to tho banquet .

Benevolence Lodge , No . 489 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Thursday , the 11 th November , at the Masonic ' Hall , Bideford . Present—Bros . Rev . Thomas Russell , M . A . P . P . S . Oxon , G . S . W . Devon W . M ., T . T . Wickham S . W ., T . T . Crump J . W ., H . M . Barrow Secretary , T . T . Wickham Treasurer , R . Dvmond S . D ., T .

Goode J . D ., T . Allan I . G ., R , Grant Tylor . P . M . ' s Bros . W . L . Villacott , Charles Smale ( Organist ) . Business—In the temporary absence of the W . M ., Bros . H . Ascott and J . Cann were passed to the second degree by Bro . P . M . Smale , other matters connected with furnishing the new Lodge room were discussed and settled , and the Lodge was closed in duo form and order .

Polish National Lodge , No . 534 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held ou Thursday , the 11 th inst ., at Freemasons ' Hall . The Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . W . G . Moore , assisted by Bro . Edward B . Grabhain P . M . Provincial Grand Steward Middlesex , acting as I . P . M . ( in the absence of Bro . Cherill the Immediate Past Master of the Lodge ) , and tho following officers : —

Bros . Rath S . W ., Cummings J . W ., Ebner S . D ., Aspiuall J . D ., Taylor I . G . Vistors—Bros . J . B . Sorrell W . M . 17 ( i , Seigert P . M ., K . V . Barclay P . M . 157 , Edward B . Grabham P . M . 1494 , P . G . S . Middlesex , J . II . Dnlan 1426 , and several others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary , Bro . Wm . Paas P . M ., and unanimously confirmed . Ballots were separately taken for Mr . Washington Hayday , candidate for initiation , and Bros- R . V , Hayday P . M . 157

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