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as a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . Lodge resumed in thc Third Degree and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Second and Third Sections of the 'Third Lecture were worked by Bro . Fenner . Lodge resumed in the First Degree and Bro . Chorley having been elected as VV . M . for the next meeting the lodge was closed .

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COLNE . —Cana Chapter ( No . 11 G ) . —The installation festival of this , one of thc oldest chapters in England , was held in the Masonic Rooms , Swan Hotel , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . In the absence through illness of Comp . Mason , M . E . Z ., the chapter was opened by Comp . Bollard , Z . 12 O , as / .. ; Comps . R . Nelson , P . Z . 12 G , as H . ; and H . Booker-Carey , as J . There were also present Comj > s . J . H . Sillitoe , P . / .., Prov . G . ) . ; James Townsend ,

S . E . ; Thomas Varley , S . N . ; George lownsend , P . S . ; Edward Bird , 1 st . Asst . Soj . ; Hartley VValdon , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; T . R . VV . Hallam , James Smallpage , and others . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , the S . E . read a communication from the Prov . G . S . E . stating that the Grand Superintendent had procured the return of the old charter dated 1769 from thc Grand Chapter . A hearty vote of thanks was

proposed and carried with acclamation to Col . Le Gcndre Starkie , Grand Superintendent , for his kind assistance in getting back the old warrant . The ballot was then taken for Comp . Leonard Baldwin Henderson as a joining member , and declared in his favour . Comp . Sillitoe then installed Comp . John Bollard , as Z . ( by dispensation ) ; II . Biokcr-Carey , as 11 . ; and James Townsend , as j . The following officers were invested by Comp . Sillitoe , viz . :

Comps . Thomas Varley , S . E . ; George Townsend , S N . ; Edward Bird , P . S . ; lames Smallpage , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; II . Walton , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and Ilargreaves , Janitor . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Comp . Carey , in the name of the members of the chapter , presented to Comp . Sillitoe their first centenary jewel . In doing so , Comp . Carey spoke in very high terms of the services which Comp . Sillitoe had rendered lo that chapter , and that he felt sure that the companions were proud to have him enrolled upon

their list of members . Comp , Sillitoe in thanking the members of the (" ana Chapter for their valuable present referred to the unique position in which their M . E . Z . was placed , viz ., that of presiding over two chapters which were constituted on the same day , and which he thought had pretty well established their claim to rank as thc two oldest chapters in England . A brother was proposed for exaltation and other routine business transacted , after which the chapter was duly closed .

The companions retired to refreshment , and after thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been disposed of , " 'The Health of the Grand Supt ., Col . Le Gcndre N . Starkie , " was enthusiastically drunlt ; afterwards the toast of "The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed and cordially accepted . Comp . Bollard in reply said that he justly felt proud of occupying the position pointed out by Comp . Sillitoe , and

he thanked the companions of that chapter as well as the Nativity , Burnley , for having placed such confidence in him , which he hoped to repay by a strict attention to his duties in both chapters . " The I lealth of the Second and Third Principals , " " The Installing Principal , " and other toasts were duly honoured . The meeting terminated at an early hour , as several of the companions had to leave by train .

MANCHESTER . —Caledonian Chapter ( No . 204 ) . — 'The annual installation festival of this old chapter was held on the 17 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooperstreet . The chapter was opened by Comps . VV . Dumvillc , M . E . Z . ; VV . VV . Davison , II . ; and A . R . Whittaker , J . There were also present Comps . John Roberts , P . Z . ; J . C . Hind , P . Z . ; Elias Nathan , P . Z . ; | . Sallon , P . Z . ; T . | . Hooper , P . Z . ; John Brocklchurst ,

P . Z . ; J . Sudren , P . Z . ; C . J . Schoheld , S . K . j Henry Paulden , P . S . ; Ishmael Davies , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; R . A . Eldershaw , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; R . Hartley , Treas . ; H . B . 'Taylor , VV . Byway , James Andrew , II . R . Slattcr , J . Lewtas , C S . Allott , Charles Swinn , VV . Wills , S . II . Ncedham , John Cliffe , Thomas Middleton , P . Jackson , VV . Appleby , J . Boylan , F . Griffin , Richard Barlow , C . Wren , E . C . Locke , Robert Leech , and Jas . Sly , Janitor .

'The visitors present were Comps . Clement R . N . Bcswicke-Royd 2 , P . Z . G 2 , Prov . G . IL ; J . II . Sillitoe , P . Z . 1 ifi , C 45 , 13 S 7 , Prov . G . J . ; John Chadwick , P . Z . 152 , Prov . G . S . Ii . ; 'Thomas II . Glendinning , P . Z . 1035 , Prov . G . 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Major 11 . L . Rocca , Z . S 15 ; W . R . Souter , II . S 15 ; J . L . Asj >! and , Z . 105 s ; J . Warburton , S . E . 1375 ; K A . Huet , J . G 45 ; F . VV . Lean , . 1-5 ; J- S . Richardson , P . Z . 5 S 1 ; J . II . Greenwood , 140 G ;

J . Squirre'l , 13 S 7 ; and W . Cartwright , 1235 . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . Samuel Lawton , 204 , was balloted for andlelected and afterwards exalted by the M . E . Z . in a very able manner . Comp . J . II . Sillitoe then installed Comp . Dawson in the chair of Z . ; A . R . Whittaker , as Ii . ; and C . J . Schofield , as J . ; also investing the following officers ; Comps . VV . Byway , S . E . ; Ishmael Davies , S . N . ; H .

Paulden , P . S . ; R . Eldershaw , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; John Cliffe , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Richard Hartley , Treas . ( 17 th year ); John Roberts ; P . Z ., D . C . ; and James Sly , Janitor . After some ordinary routine business had been disposed of thc chapter was closed in solemn form . The companions adjourned to a substantial banquet , which was presided over by ths newly-installed M . E . Z . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts having been suitably honoured , "The

Healths of thc 2 nd Prov . Grand Principal , Comp . Royds , and the 3 rd Prov . Grand Principal , Comp . Sillitoe , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , " was proposed by the M . E . Z ., who said that they were all pleased to see Comp . Royds , who on that occasion represented the Grand Chapter of England as a Past Grand Officer , as well as their own

jirovince . As to Comp . Sillitoe he scarcely knew how to thank him for the services he had rendered to that chapter , lie ( Comp . Dawson ) felt sure that every companion who had been permitted to be present during the whole of the ceremony that evening would agree with him that it had been a great treat to witness the very able manner in which that ceremony had been performed by Comp . Sillitoe .

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They were also proud to have amongst them their esteemed friend , Comp . John Chadwick , thc Prov . Grand S . E ., to whom they were all deeply indebted for his uniform kindness and courtesy . 'This toast having met with a very hearty reception , Comps . Royds and Sillitoe responded briefly , having to leave by train . Comp . Sillitoe assured the M . E . Z . and

companions that he was always ready to assist in promoting thc interests of Freemasonry as far as he possibly could , and as an earnes t- of this he stated that during the last year he had performed the installation ceremony in no less than 24 chapters and four lodges in their own and neighbouring provinces , and that he had travelled nearly 1200 miles

by railway in order to perform those ceremonies . 'The toasts of "' The Newly Installed Principals , " "The Newly Invested Officers , " "The Visiting Companions , " and others followed , the pleasure of the evening being enhanced by the vocal efforts of several members of the chapter .

SOUTH SHIELDS . —St . Hilda Chapter ( No . 240 ) . —The quarterly meeting of the companions of thc above chapter was held in the Freemasons's Hall , Fowlerstreet , when there was an exceptionally large attendance of members and visitors from Sunderland . The chapter was opened by M . E . Comp . J . 'J ' . Wilson , ' / .. ; E . Comps . J . S . Wilson , P . Z ., P . G . J . ; and J . Whitter , as II . The

minutes of the previous chapter having been read and confirmed the ballot was taken for three candidates for exaltation , who were declared duly elected . Each candidate was properly prepared and exalted to the Sublime Degree of a Royal Arch Mason . The ceremony was most impressively performed by the three Principals named , assisted by M . E .

Comp . J . lurnbull , Sunderland , who gave one of thc obligations , Comps . 1 . A . Hall officiating as P . S ., and J . II . Thompson , as N . 'The companions afterwards adjourned to the refreshment room where M . E . Comp . J . T . Wilson presided and proposed the usual toasts .

ALDERSHOT . —Panmure Chapter ( No . 723 ) . — The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . Among those present were Comps . Ilenham , Z . ; Askham , II ., Z . elect ; Pomcroy , J . ; Glasspool , P . S . ; Hacker , P . Z ., Sic , as S . E . ; Tozcr , as S . N . ; Smith , and others . Visitors : Comps . Capt . Croisdale , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S .. Sic : Hall . II . ini .

'The chapter was opened in due form and the minutes of the last regular convocation were read and confirmed . 'The ballot was then taken for Bro . Frozcr , which proving unanimous , he was after due preparation exalted to the Sublime Degree of a Royal Arch Mason . Comp . Capt . Croisdale then took thc chair , when Comps . Askham , Pomcroy , and Glasspool were severally presented and

installed into thc chairs of M . E . / ,, II ., and J ., the whole of these long and interesting ceremonies being performed with marked and characteristic ability . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Croisdale for the truly Masonic treat he had given the members of the chapter in the ceremony of installation . Propositions for exaltation at the next meeting were given , also notice of motion by Comp .

Glasspool for a grant from thc chapter funds to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . There being no other chapter business to transact , it was closed in solemn form and the companions adjourned to dinner . It is almost needless to add that the usual Royal Arch toasts were dul y honoured , and under the gavel of the newly-installed ' / .., Comp . Askham , a most enjoyable evening was spent .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Chapter ( No . 913 ) . —The usual quarterly convocation of the above chapter took place on the 17 th ult ., at the High School for Boys , Brook-hill , under the presidency of M . E . Comps . Capt . Eugene Swcny . as ' / . . ; 11 . Mason , as 1 L ; and R . Edmunds , as J . Amongst the companions present were Comps . C . Coupland , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; IC . Denton , P . Z .. P . P .

G . P . S . Kent ; 11 . J . Butter , P . Z ., Scribe E ., P . P . G . P . S . Kent ; W . B . Lloyd , P . Z . ; VV . Myers , P . Z . and P . Z . 820 ; VV . Musto , P . Z . and P . Z . 24 S , W . S . ; VV . Rccs , S . N . ; E . B . Hobson , P . S . ; J . 11 . Roberts , 1 st Asst . S . ; A . II . Lctton , 2 nd Asst S . ; Dr . C . T . Godwin , R . Hcwitson , H . Wilson , G . Frost , D . Campbell , E . Palmer , VV . Harris , ' !' . R . Richardson , II . De Grey , C Jolly (

Freemason ) , and others . After the usual routine business had been concluded successful ballots were taken for Bros . C . Lawson , 913 , and Dr . Botterell , 70 G , and the first named being present he was , with Bro . S y dney Clarke , P . M . 70 G , who had previously passed the ballot , exalted to the Supreme Degree . Bro . Larder , Tyler of the Pattison Lodge , was also exalted

for the purpose of being posted as Janitor of the chapter , vice Mabbett , deceased . The whole of the sublime ceremony was carried out fairly well by the first Principals , considering it was thc first effort since their installation . Comjis . Campbell and Wilson having both expressed their intention to stand as Stewards for one or other of the charities , it was decided that five guineas should be given

Irom the chapter funds to one of their lists ( which one to be decided by mutual arrangement ) . The chapter was then closed and the brethren sat down to supper , after which the usual loyal and Arch Masonic toasts were honoured . In response to the toast proposed in honour of the Officers of the Province , Comp . Butter confessed that he

felt proud of the position of a Grand Officer , although a Past one . Referring to thc exaltation of two companions that night , he said the chapter was greatly strengthened by the introduction of such excellent Masons as had that night joined them . He congratulated the M . E . Z . and his officers on the excellent work done that night , and resumed his seat amid applause .

In responding for the toast of his health , the M . E . Z . rejoiced that he had given them satisfaction in his efforts to carry out the ritual , although he felt while doing it as if he was undergoing a sort of competitive examination before a body of skilled , although not severe , critics and judges . He concluded by proposing " The Health of the H . and I . "

Comps . Mason , II ., and Edmonds , J ., having responded , "The Exaltees" were honoured , and in response Comp . Clarke expressed his pleasure at having been admitted a member of the chapter . The whole of the proceedings , which were concluded by the Janitor ' s toast , were exceedingly interesting and pleasureable .

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LIVERPOOL . —Temple Chapter ( No . 1094 ) . — On Tuesday evening , thc 22 nd ult ., the annual meeting of this chapter took place at the Masonic Hall , Hope-st ., when Comp . John Pemberton , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., and Treas ., acting as installing officer , duly installed Comp . N . Robertson as Z ., S . Schonstadt as H ., and Henry A . Tobias as J . The newly-installed M . E . Z . then proceeded to invest the following companions as his officers for the

ensuing year : —Comps . R . Ripley , S . E . ; John Davies , S . N . ; Philip S . Levy , P . S . ( who appointed as his Assistants Comps . Cook and White ); and Comp . Peter Ball , Janitor . Bro . Evan J . Callow , 1094 , was duly exalted by the ' M . E . Z . in a most impressive and efficient manner . Comp . Pemberton then presented a P . Z . jewel on behalf of the Chapter to Comp . R . B . Burgess , I . P . Z ., in recognition of hisservices , the presentation being suitably acknowledged . The

companions then adjourned to thc banqueting room , where supper was provided by Comp . Casey , and a most enjoyable and harmonious evening was spent . The visitors present were Comps . A . D . liesketh , Z . 133 G ; F . J . Bailey , Prov . G . J . ; Henry Mathews , J . 220 ; T . Webster , P . Z . S 23 ; J . M . King , P . S . S 23 ; Maurice Hart , P . Z . 1502 and P . G . S . ; Archer , P . S . 1502 ; and others . The usual toasts were proposed and duly responded to .

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT . —The usual meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday evening , the 29 th ult ., at the Jamaica Tavern , St . MichaeTs-alley , Cornhill , when the ceremony of exaltation was most ably rehearsed . Present : Comps . Maidwell , Z . ; Webb , Ii . ; J . S . Eraser , J . ; Bell , S . N . ; Brown , S . E . and Preceptor ; Powell , P . S . ; and Child , candidate ; also Roberts , Smart , II . ThompsonCatterson

, , Lilley , Daniel , Allen , Abel , and Levy . The different officers were well up to their work , and the way in which the ceremony was gone through left little to lie desired . Thc following were elected for the next two meetings Comps . Webb , Z .: Fraser , II . ; Smart , J . ; Powell , S . N . ; Bell , P . S . ; and Powell , Janitor . On the first 'Tuesday in March , at half-past live o'clock , Comp . Brown will rehearse

the ceremony of installation of Principals , when it is hoped that a good number of Installed Principals will be present . Newly exalted Royal Arch Masons desirous of making progress in this Supreme Degree cannot do better than attend the meetings of this Chapter of Improvement , as a talented Preceptor is always in attendance to render them every assistance and instruction .

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HAMMERSMITH LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , on the 2 sth ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . W . H . Goodall , P . G . D . C . Middx , and Surrey , W . M . ; R . Lawson , ? , -W , 0 V . - . - . cIect i "arris , S . O . ; T . C Walls , P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . VV . Middx . and Surrey , Sec . ; Sims , I . G . ; John Mason , P . P . G . O . Middx . and Surrey , P . M . ; Alfred Tislcv .

n A I . , ' " Hon . Member ; and Potter , Tyler . Bro . Don . M . Dewar , Asst . G . Sec . was a visitor . 'The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , thc report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Thc installation of Bro . R . Lawson into the chair was then proceeded with , and was well carried out by the W . M . with thc assistance of Bros . Tisley as

1 »;* ftl . Dewar as J . W ., T . Poore as D . C , and J . Mason as I . G . The officers appointed and invested were as follows : Bros . Willis , S . W . ; Harris , J . W . ; Skinner , M . O . ; Taylor , S . O . ; Rickwood , J . O . ; Sims , S . D . ; Baldwin , Treas . ; Walls , Sec . and R . of M . j Potter , Tyler . A vote of ^ thanks was then unanimously passed to the Installing Officer , and ordered to be entered on the

minutes . It having been reported that Bro . Baldwin had been unwell for some time past , it was unanimously resolved that a letter of condolence on the part of the lodge be sent by the Secretary to him . Bro . Don . M . Dewar was elected an I lonorary Member , " for services rendered to the lodge . " Previously to the lodge being closed , the W . M . gave a notice of motion , that in future the lodge mcctinus be held

on the last T hursday in thc months of January , April , and November , instead of thc fourth Friday as heretofore . lhe members then adjourned to the banquet , which was well served . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . Bros . Dewar , Walls , and Poore returned thanks on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and Bros . Mason and Goodall for "Thc Provincial Grand Officers . "

"The Health of thc VV . M . " was warmly proposed by the I . P . M . Bro . Lawson in reply expressed his gratitude to thc brethren for electing him as VV . M ., and he hoped that their confidence would not be misplaced . He had every reason to believe that his year of office would be in every way a prosperous one . " The Installing Officer" followed . In proposing this toast thc VV . M . congratulated Bro . Goodall upon the

manner in which lie hail performed thc ceremony of instal lation . At the conclusion of his speech he presented the I . P . M . with a handsome Past Master's jewel . Bro . Goodall having acknowledged the compliment in fitting terms , " 'The I lealth of the Past Masters " followed , 'This toast was responded to by Bros . Mason , Walls , and 'Tisley . "The Officers , " coupled with the names of Bros . Harris and Sims , who responded , brought the proceedings to a termination .

NEWBURY . —Porchester Lodge ( No . 27 ) . — This lodge met at the Temperance Hall , on the iSth ult . Bro . Edmund S . Mackrill , Craft Lodge 1478 , was first advanced to thc Mark Degree , the ceremony being performed by Bro . John Bance , P . M . Bro . Geo . J . Cosbirn , the S . W . and VV . M . elect , was then installed as W . M . for the ensuing 12 months by the V . W . the D . P . G . M ..

Uro . Chas . Stephens , of Reading , High Sheriff of Berks for 18 S 4 , after which the VV . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . F . Ii . Lyon , M . D ., I . P . M . ; ! i ' ' - l > lent y > J- -: Stephen Knight , M . O . ; Montagu Palmer , S . O . ; G . Boyer , J . O . ; Head , Treas . ; Maychurch , Sec ; Walter Graham , Reg . of Mks .. 2 . S .

Mackrill , Org . ; W . T . Toms , S . D . ; S . G . Hunt , J . D . ; Bance , D . C ; Hamlen , I . G . ; and Dodd , Tyler . The thanks of the brethren were presented to the D . P . G . M . for having visited the lodge and installed the VV . M ., and also to Bros . E . Margrctt and S . Bradley , for the assistance they had rendered in carrying out the ceremonies . 'The W . M . read letters he had received from a number of