Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , and he was duly installed into the chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom . The VV . M . then proceeded to appoint and invest his officers as follows : Bros . S . VV . Armstrong , I . P . M . ; J . Mathews , S . W . ; M . J . Barkas , J . W . ; J . T . Schollar , Sec . ; Pattison , S . D . ; Robson , J . D . ; Taylor , I . G . ; Whitfield and Rauhart , Stewards ;

and J . Curry , Tyler . The brethren then adjourned to the County Hotel to the banquet . After dessert the usual loyal and Craft toasts were proposed from the chair , and duly honoured . Bros . Richard Youngc , E . D . Davis , E . J . Gibbons , Rauhart , Robson , Brown , Bennett , Humble , and numerous other brethren contributed to the harmony of the meeting , and

the Tyler ' s toast brought to a close one of the most successful and enjoyable gathering of this most popular lodge . The following among many other prominent brethren attended : Bros . E . D . Davis , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . and D . C ; I . W . Gibson , VV . M . 1427 , P . P . G . S . D . ; R . W . Cummins , P . M . 1676 , P . P . G . P . ; J . Wood , P . M . 4 S 1 , 1 7 , P . P . G . J . W . Durham ; S . M . Harris , P . M . 406 ,

P . P . G . A . D . C ; T . B . Nichols , P . M . GSs , P . G . S . W . ; J . S . Wilson , 1 G 64 , P . P . G . S . W . ; T . G . Gibson , P . M . 1 S 5 , P . G . R . ; D . Anderson , 16 G 4 , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; A . Balfour , 24 , P . G . S . B . ; W . Carmon , W . M . 4 S 1 , P . P . G . S . ; D . McDonald , VV . M . 40 G ; Chas . B . Ford , P . M . 4 S 1 ; Adam Wilson , P . M . 541 , 1342 ; William Smith , P . M . 1342 , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; E . J . Gibson , P . M ., P . P . G . A . ; J . Calvert , S . VV . 991 ; and H . Wells , S . W . 1676 .

LIVERPOOL . —Dramatic Lodge ( No . 1609 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , Bro . J . M . Boyd , VV . M ., presiding . He was supported by Bros . J . L . Shrapnel ) , W . Savage , W . VV . Sandbrook , O . W . Sanderson , J . B . M'Kcnzie , Josef CantorH . RoundE . H . Allen , Jos . Fineberg , Thos . L .

, , L . Duncan , Albert E . Workman , J . H . Light , and VV . H . Ball . The members present were Bros . J . H . Greenwood , Harry Parker , Arthur Ricketts , H . Heard , Arthur Donkin , J . Close Williams , J . Jacobs , VV . C . Fane , W . Hildyard , Alfred Lutchaning , J . B . Curtis , R . M . Anderson , M . B , Hamann , Eaton Batty , Tudor Rogers , B . Hughes , J . T . Bramley , I . Knott , L . Peake , P . F . Buck , VV . Coates , T .

Mawdesley , and J . Boardman . Thc visitors were Bros . Robert Banks , James A . Arnold , James Farrell , W . Radcliffe , J . Farmer , H . N . Kelly , Geo . E . Marsden , J . W . Marsden , Sydney J . Fane , Jos . B . Sparks , G . Wiggins , Robert Grieve , and R . Richards . Mr . I . B . Ashley and Mr . J . VV . Leech were duly

initiated , and Bro . J . Close Williams was passed to the Second Degree . After the banquet , which followed the business , a musical programme was given by Bros . R . Burgess , J . Cantor , A . £ . Workman , Eaton Batty , Arthur Ricketts , H . Heard , J . 11 . Greenwood , S . Kirkham , N . F . Burt , J . Fineberg , and VV . Savage .

NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE . —Hotspur Lodge ( No . 1626 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Maple-street , on the 25 th ult . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . J . A . Dixon , assisted by Bros . W . T . Wilson , P . M . ; J . J . Forster , S . W . ; G . H . Stansfield . J . W . ; Rev . VV . Skene , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; R . C . SimmsP . M ., P . P . G . P ., Treas . ; John H . Brown ,

, Sec ; VV . C . Bell , S . D . ; Jacob Daglish , J . D . ; Seymour Bell , P . M ., D . C . ; Robert Ferry , Org . ; A . T . Wear , I . G . ; J . Graham , J . S . ; and VVm . Kennedy , Tyler . There was a good muster of members ( about 30 ) and visitors from Northern Counties , Percy , Borough , Gateshead , Shields , St . John , & c

Bro . J ames I horburn Caskett was passed to the second Degree by the VV . M ., the S . W . explaining the working tools and delivering the charge . The I . P . M . gave the lecture on the tracing board , each and every officer discharging the duties of their respective offices most admirably , which called forth high commendations from Bro . Charles James Banister , P . G . S . B . of England . " Hearty good wishes " for the prosperity of the lodges

were expressed by all the visitors . The Hotspur is one of the best regulated and well worked lodges in the province , which is greatly due to the admirable zeal and enthusiasm of Bro . Seymour Bell , P . M ., D . of C . The W . M . and officers arrange to visit other lodges in the city and district , and to receive visits also in return , which is highly appreciated and cements good-fellowship , carrying out the true principles of our Order . The lodge was closed in due form .

At refreshment there was a good muster , under the presidency of the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly g iven and responded to . Bro . C J . Banister responded to the toast of " The Grand Officers , " recommending the W . M . and P . M . 's to attend Grand Lodge as often as they could , and with other remarks on the working of the lodge proposed "Tbe Health of the

W . M ., and Prosperity to the Hotspur Lodge , " which was admirably responded to , the VV . M . thanking Bro . Banister for his very kind remarks , and proposing " The Health of the I . P . M ., " which was received with acclamation . "The Health of the Visitors" and other toasts brought a most enjoyable evening to its close , which was enlivened by some excellent songs from several of the brethren . " Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again . "

CROOK . —Crook Lodge ( No . 2019 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Queen-street , on the 24 th ult ., for the purpose of installing as W . M . Bro . Thomas Hardy , S . W ., who at the last regular lodge had been unanimously appointed W . M . elect . The lodge was presided over by the Mayor of Durham ( Bro . S . Holdsworth . P . M . ) , who was supported by Bro . VV . Love , W . M .

The installation ceremony was performed in a very efficient and impressive manner by the W . M ., Bro . Love ; after which Bro . Hardy proceeded to invest the officers for the ensuing year . After the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the Mechanics' Hall , where a splendid banquet was provided in celebration of the annual festival of St . John the Evangelist . After the loyal and Masonic toasts had

been given , Bro . Thomas Hardy , W . M ., in an appropriate speech , alluded to the many great services rendered by Bro . Love in connection with the founding of the Crook Lodge , and in the name of the brethren presented him with a beautiful P . M . jewel , which was suitably acknowledged by Bro . Love . The harmonious parts were rendered by Bros . Raine , Talbot , Emerson , and Milburn .

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TEMPERANCE LODGIS ( No . 160 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening ; , the 26 th nit ., at the * Duke of York Tavern , ISvelvn-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . I , Block , W . AL ; Belchamber , S . W . ; Lazarus , | . VV . ; Percival , S . I ) . ; \ V . Block , J . O . ; liorritr , I . G . ; Milbourn , Preceptor ; Vellenoweth , Sec . ; ISdwards , and Akehurst . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . Thc ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Akehnrst candidate . Bro . Edwards was examined and entrusted . The lidge was opened in the Second Degree and

the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Edwards candidate . The lodge was opened and closed in the Third Degree . The ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked hy Bro . Belchamber . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . " The W . M . rose for the lirst time , and dues were collected . On the third rising , it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a hearty vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , " be tendered to Bro . J . Block for the very able manner in which he had presided for the first time in this lodge . Bro . Block having responded in a few well chosen words , the lodge was closed .

DOMATIC LODGE ( No . 177 ) . —The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New-road , on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult . There were present Bros . [ . D . Smith , W . M . ; VV . Richardson , i 6 ts , S . W . ; F . I . Tull , j . W . ; VV . S . Harvey , S . D . ; IS . Morris Gibson , J . D . ; " H . Itucfiridgc , LG . ; R . Walden , Sec . ; James Hill , Preceptor ; R . Rowlands , VV . Boys , P . M . IGJS ; T . Taylor , P . M . i ! jS ; R . Smith , P . M . 1558 ; G . Stokes , 1558 ; St . Clair Hill , and U . Cohen .

Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened in thc Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the Second . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed hy Uro . J . D . Smith , of the Skelmersdale Lodge , as he WAS to instal his successor , Bro . J . Hill , on the following Thursday ( 25 th ult . ) Bro . VV . H . Boys was D . C , and Uro . R . Rowlands was the Installed Master . Tlie whole was worked most creditably . Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

STABILITY LODGE ( No . 217 ) . —Thc usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons ' -avenue , Coleman-street , IS . C , on Friday evening , thc 26 th ult . There were present Bros . IC IS . U . Green , VV . M . ; | . A . AUop , S . W . ; Jov , j . W . ; \ V . R . Brooks , S . D . ; Wilton , " | . D . ; H . Dyliall , LG . ; John llagot Scriven , P . G . S ., Treas , ; IS . Anderson , jun ., Sec . ; H . Birdseye , A . Sack , J . Corbett , VV . Hacker , J . H . Townend , S . Stampfer , " IS . Zwinger , and S . Dyball . The lodge was opened in the First , Second , and Third Degrees ,

and thc ceremony of raising worked by Bro . Green . Lodge was then closed to the Second and First Degrees , and the ceremony of initiation worked by Bro . Stampfer . The minutes of the last meeting were then " read and conlirmed . It was then proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minjtes to Bro . Anderson for the assistance he had rendered the lodge during the session , for whicli Bro . Anderson duly thanked the brethren . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to supper , at which Bro . Scriven presided .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts having been duly given and honoured , Bro . Scriven proposed " The Stability Lodge of Instruction , " which was responded to by Bro . Anderson , who said that they had reason to congratulate * themselves on Ihe result of the session , and that he felt snre that next session they would increase the number of their members . Bro . H . Birdseye then proposed " The Health of Bro . Scriven , " observing that Bro . Scriven had been a very regular attendant at the lodge in years past and had alwavs taken a lively interest in the

Stability working , and that it afforded him and the other brethren great pleasure in his presiding over them that evening . The toast was duly replied to by Bro . Scriven . In introducing the next toast , "The Health of Bro . Henry Muggeridge , " Bro . Scriven said he felt they could not part without drinking liro . Muggeridge's very good health . They all missed him very much , and regretted exceedingly the cause of his absence , but were glad to learn that he was recovering , though slowly , from his late serious illness .

the toast was most heartily and cordially drunk by the brethren . Bro . Scriven then said that as they were favoured that evening with the presence of the Masters of three of the lodges which adhered to the Stability working , many of the members of which were regular attenders of the Stability Lodge of instruction , he proposed as a special toast " Prosperity to those Lodges . " The toast was duly replied to by Bros . S . Stampfer , VV . M ., and A . Sack , P . M ., Henry Muggeridge Lodge ; J . Corbett , W . M . 22 ; and Green , W . M . 715 . In proposing "llie Health of Bro . Henry Birdseye , " Bro .

Scriven alluded to the many years that Bro . Birdseye had been associated with the lodge , and the energy and zeal he had always displayed for its prosperity . Bro . Birdseye duly replied to the toast , which brought a very pleasant and agreeable evening to a close . During the supper , liro . Birdseye sang his noted song , "The Old Chimney Corner , " whicli was followed by some very good songs by Bros . Green and Joy , and a recitation from Uro . Corbett . The next session ot the lodge will commence on the 1 st October next .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida-hill . Present : Bros . 1 . Stephens , W . M . ; I . VV . Harvey , S . W . j W . T . Mellier , J . vV . ; F . G . Biker , P . M ., Treas ., and Preceptor ; [ . J . Thomas , Sec . ; E . VV . Scattergood , S . D . ; J . Hutchings , J . D . ; II . Curtis , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass , Stwd . ; C . Hunt , P . M . 1425 ; J . Powell , P . M . 753 ; S . Samuels , and C . J . Groves . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were

read and conlirmed . Bro , Stallibrass offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Stallibrass candidate . The W . M . next rehearsed the ceremony of installation . Ilro . Harvey having been duly presented , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Harvey was installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom , and having been saluted in the Three Degrees , the three addresses were delivered by Uro . Stephens in a very able and

impressive manner . Proposed by Bro . Stephens , seconded by Bro . Hunt , that the annual dinner of this lodge of instruction be held on the second Tuesday in May—this was carried unanimously . The Preceptor , Bro . liaker , P . M ., will preside 011 that occasion . A cordial vote of thanks was ordered to be entered on the minutes to llro . J . Stephens for the able and efficient manner in whicli he had rehearsed the ceremony of installation for the lirst time in this lodge of instruction . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CLAPTON LODGIS ( No . 136 s ) . —The weekly meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 26 th ult ., at the Lord Stanley , Sandringhaimroad , Hackney , when there was a good attendance of the brethren , and the Fifteen Sections were worked in a most admirable manner by Bro . A . G . Watkinson , assisted bv the brethren , to all of whom great credit is due for the very excellent way they filled their dillerent offices , ami assisted generally in the working . The brethren present who assisted were Bros . A . G . Watkinson , 1728 , VV . M . ; Kirk , 1767 , S . W . ; Holloway , P . M . 1158 . I . W .:

Bunker , J . D . 1158 , S . D . ; M'Laren , J . D . ; Wigley , I . G . ; Finch , P . M . and Treas . 1365 , I . P . M . ; Church , 1365 , Sec ; Dunstan , Caperoe , West , Clarke , Beatton , Barnes , Harper , Dorton , Mitchell , Dignan , Berry , Dulton , Archer , Plummer , Futcher , Bibra , Lowe , Forty , Conbro , Blackburn , Kimbell , Caton , Bennett , Gray , Draper , Hinks , Hy . Mitchell , Oidham , and II . Steel . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes dulv confirmed . 'The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The VV . M . then resumed the lodge to the First Degree , and worked the Seven Sections of the First Lecture , assisted by

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the following brethren : —ist Section—Bro . Caperoe , 1524 : 2 nd—Urn . Dignan , P . M . 1154 ; 3 rd—Bro . Kirk , 17 ( 1 7 ; 4 th—Bro . Dunstan , 1326 ; 5 th— Uro . Hollowav , P . M . n ; S ; 6 th—llro . Lowe , [ . VV . 1364 ; and 7 th—Bro . Beatton , 463 . The W . M . then resumed tiie lodge to the Second Degree , and worked thc Second Lecture , ist Sectionliro . Bunker . S . W . IIJS ; 2 nd—Bro . Kimbell , W . M . 144 S ; 3 rd—Bro . Kirk , 176 ; ; 4 th and jth—liro . Draper , 917 . The W . M . then resumed the lodge to the Third Degree , and worked the Third Lecture . 1 st Section—liro . Bunker . j . W . n < S : 2 nd—Uro .

Holloway , IIJS ; and 3 rd—Bro . Clarke , ' 1178 . The W . M . then resumed the lodge to the First Degree . Proposed by Uro . Church , Sec ., aud seconded hy Uro . Finch , that Bros . Caperoe , West H . [ . Kirk , Dorton , Mitchell , Dignan , Dutton , Plummer , Uihra , ' Lowe , Forty , and Hinks be elected members of the lodge—carried unanimously . It was then proposed bv Bro . Finch , and seconded by Bro . Bunker , that a hearty vote of ' thanks be recorded on thc

minutes to Bro . A . G . Watkinson , W . M ., for working Ihe Fifteen Sections—this was also carried . On the proposition of Bro . Beatton , seconded by Bro . Dunstan , Bro . A . G . Watkinson , VV . M ., was elected a honorary member of the lodge . The final priipositon was made by tlie VV . M ., anil seconded by Bro . Wigley , that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the dillerent brethren who assisted in the working—this was also carried . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 143 : ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , thc 29 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . Potter , W . M . ; IS . F . Ferris , S . VV . ; [ os . Bailey , [ . VV . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1843 , Sec . ; O . VV . Battley , S . D . ; \ V . Thomas , [ . D . ; VV . IS . Jameson , W . M . 1584 , I . G . ; G . D . Bailey , Stwd . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 ; VV . II Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; C . S . Mote , J . Cruttenden , Capt . II . S . Andrews , F . Chandler , A . Hardy , IS . " C . Mulvey , ) . S . Henry , * . II . Taylor , and J . Smith . Bro . IS . G . Van Troi ' np , 9 69 , was " a visitor .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was called oil and on . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . The lodge was closed in thc Second Degree . Bro . Ferris was elected VV . M . for next meeting , and he appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Van Troniu was elected a member .

A vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was passed for thc able manner Bro . Potter had performed ihe duties of W . M . for thc first time . It was resolved unanimously that liro . Smith be presented by the lodge of instruction with his M . M . ' s apron , on ihe occasion of his being raised to thc Third Degree , as a mark of appreciation of his courtesy and attention to the brethren . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 r ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , VV ., on the 25 th nlt „ when there were present Bros . . 1 . VV . Tacon , VV . M . ; | . li . Grieve , S . W . ; R , ] . Harnell , * AV . ; F . T . Keeble , S . D . ; C . I . Fox , | . D . ; II . [ . Feliatt , LG . ; \ V . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds ' , Treas . arid Sec . ; T . E . Weeks

Tyler ; Capt . G . Lambert , P . G . S . B . ; H . J . Wicks , G . P . Bertini , IS . [ . D . Bromley , [ . Rayner , C . Lambert , C . Holland , J . Wood , ward , VV . S . Lincoln , XV . Hancock , C . Grassi , [ . H . Meyer , F , VV . Tinlay , J . D . Graham , J . R . Harnell , E . * R . Gurr , VV . V Thorpe , li . C . Mulvey , IS . Valeriani , F . Green , R . Shaw , F . V . Green , C . Richards , C " . Tavcrcani , F . [ . Potter , I . Rowe , and Hy . Willis . * J '

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro . IS .. [ . Bromley having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , tlie W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . E . C . Mulvey offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , he was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Decree ot F . C . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the ist Section of

the Third Lecture . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the lirst time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction ¦ . Bro . G . Lambert , P . G . S . B ., proposed by Bro . C . Lambert , and seconded by Bro . W . C . Smith ; Bros . F . T . C . Keeble , P . M . and Sec . 1426 ; C . T . Fox , J . O . 1743 i J . H . Meyer , I . G . 1559 ; 1 * . VV . Finlay , ( 79 , St . John's , Newfoundland ; and J . U . Grieve , W . M . 1351—proposed b ) Bro . G . Reynolds , and seconded by Bro . C . Grassi | Bro . E . R . Gurr , 733 , proposed by Bro . J . Woodwardand seconded by Bro . G .

, Reynolds ; Uro . F . Green , 16 S 7 , proposed by Bro . F . V . Green , and seconded by Bro . E . Valeriani ; Uro . R . Shaw , 1687 , proposed by Bro . IS . Valeriani , and seconded by Bro . Green s Uro . II . | . Pellitt , 1194 , proposed by Bro . | . R . Harnell , and seconded by Bro . VV . C . Smith ; and Bro . C . Tavcrcani , 1563 , proposed by Bro . VV . C . Smith , and seconded by Uro . F . V . Green . On rising for thc second time , Bro . VV . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that' Bro . [ . U . Grieve , S . VV ., be VV . M . for thc ensuing week—seconded by the

J . VV . the W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his olficers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Uro . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that a vote of thai . ks be recorded on Ihe minutes of this lodge of instruction to llro . J . VV . Tacon , VV . M ., for thc very able ami efficient manner in which he had carried out the duties of thc chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . made a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was rlosed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 36 th ult ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . Coughlan , VV . M . ; Gibson , Treas . and S . VV . ; Musson , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., I'receptor ; A . Hayes , Sec ; Arnold , S . D . ; Hume , J . D . ; Christian , I . G . j Roberts , Coleman , Geisel , Holmes , Clarkson , Cope , Grist , Pugh , l ' uscutt , Mole , and ISdwards . The lodge was opened in due fonr , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Roberts , F . C , answered thc questions

leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Roberts candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , Thc ceremony of passing was nhearsed , Uro . Pugh candidate . The lodge was resumed to the F'irst Degree . Uro . Preceptor Boulton , assisted by the brethren , then worked the 1 st Section of the lecture . Notice of motion was given by Bro . Coughlan that Uro . Gibson work the ceremony of installation on the nth inst . Itwasproposcd , seconded , and unanimously carried , that Bros . Holmes , 1604 , and Mole , 1687 , be joining members of this lodge of instruction . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

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CALLINGTON . —Valletort Chapter ( No . 557 ) . —The _ annual meeting of this chapter was held at thc Masonic Hall on the 22 nd ult ., to instal and invest officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Ex . lComps . G . Morgan , Z . ; R . P . Coath , H . ; and T . B . Richards , P . Z . 2 S 2 , J . The ceremony was ably conducted by Ex . Comp . J . Gidley , P . Z . 70 , 1205 ; Ex . Comp . the Rev . T . VV . Lemon , P . Z . ISQ , P . P . G . P . S . Devon ; and the following Board of

Installed Principals : Ex . Comps . J . P . Turner , P . Z ., and J . T . Williams , P . Z . The other officers invested were Ex . Comp . J . T . Williams , I . P . Z . ; Comps . R . VV . Edwards , Scribe E . ; J . H . Hoskins , Scribe N . ; J . Hayden , P . Soj . ; P . H . Btidgman , S . Soj . ; Ex . Comp . J . P . Turner , P . Z ., J . Soj . ; and T . C . Betty , Janitor . The brethren afterwards adjourned to thc Bull ' s Head to the annual dinner , where they were joined by Comp . G . Roskilly , 282 , and Bro . Turner , jun ., 557 .