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brethren adjourned to the hall below , where an excellent banquet was served by Mr . Pearce , the steward of the Freemasons' Club . The W . M . presided , and was supported by a number of Provincial Officers and Installed Masters . A long list of Masonic toasts were heartily received by the company , the speeches being agreeably interspersed with

songs by Bros . G . South , F . Sanders , P . M ., and others , sung to accompaniments by Bro . Thomas Hunter . "The Health of the new W . M . " was proposed by Bro . Woodrow , I . P . M ., who referred in the highest terms to the zeal displayed by Bro . Wickens in filling all the minor offices of the lodge until he had attained the highest honour his brethren could confer upon him . The selection of Bro .

Wickens for the chair of K . S . was fully justified by his punctuality and ability , and he ( the speaker ) was sure he would not only do credit to the lodge , but advance the interests of Freemasonry in general . The Worshipful Master , in responding , undertook to do

his best to discharge the important duties with which he had been entrusted to the best of his ability , and said he was sure he should receive hearty and loyal assistance at the hands of his officers . The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close shortly before midnight .

RHYMNEY . St . David ' s Lodge ( No . 2226 ) . —The installation meeting in connection with the above lodge was celebrated at the St . Mathew ' s School Church—kindly lent for the occasion—on Thursday , the 17 th ult . There was a very large attendance of brethren . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . R . W . Jones , W . M ., Bro . N . Bradley ,

P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., presided . The following were present : J . J . Williams , P . P . G . P ., S . W . ; D . F . Pritchard , J . W . ; Rev . J . Theophilus , Chap . ; VV . L . Monks . Sec . ; R . T . E . Davies , S . D . ; 1 . B . Jones , J . D . ; F . C . Williams , I . G . ; J . Aish , Tyler ; J . H . Phillip , J . Llewellyn , T . Lundale , A . H . Stonell , H . VV . Daniels , G . Seaborne , G . T . Evans , E . Jones , T . Acland , T . Jones , G . G . Golding , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; T . Edwards , D . Bevan , J . Jones , sen .,

and J . Jones , jun . Visitors : Bros . VV . Picktord , P . G . Treas ., P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., Col . D . R . Lewis , P . M ., W . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., P . P . G . R ., T . W . Goodfellow , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., G . F . Harris , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , J . E . Davies , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . Plews , P . M ., Dr . E . Jones , S . W ., S . Sandbrook , I . P . M ., E . B . Nash , J . VV ., J . L . Dockton ,

S . D ., VV . C Williams , J . D ., H . Bailey , I . G ., D . Mackdonald , Sec , L . L . Fine and H . M . Bradford , Stwds ., VV R . Harris , T . Wake , Dr . Jones , J . S . Jones , J . M . Berry , A . Mackintosh , and D . VV . Evans , of 110 ; } . W . Cross , 37 ; J . H . Taylor , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., W . M . 1573 ; John Lewis , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., C Widdowson , P . M ., P . P .

S . G . D ., J . J . Morgan , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., C . L . Phillips , P . M ., J . Johnson , R . H . Spencer , J . Samuel , and T . Morgan , Sec , of 109 S ; G . Fisher , 1258 ; D . Jones , 1562 ; T . Rees , 1429 ; andT . G . Jones , P . M . 6 S 3 , P . P . G . S . B . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . David Francis Pritchard , I . W ., was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . Nicholl

Bradley , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., and after the usual formalities was inducted into the chair of K . S . The W . M . then appointed his officers , who were invested as follows : Bros . R . W . Jones , I . P . M . ; J . J . Willis , S . VV . ; W . Lloyd Monks , J . W . ; Rev . T . Theophilus , Chap . ; W . Pritchard , Treas . ; Rees T . E . Davies , Sec ; Isaac B . Jones , S . D . ; Fred . C . Williams , l . D . ; G . T . Evans , I . G . ; J . Randall

D . C ; Giles G . Golding , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; R . Swedenbuk and J . Llewellyn , Stwds . ; and J . Aish , Tyler . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed to the W . M . by the Grand Lodge of England , and att the othei visiting brethren on behalf of their lodges . The Iodge was then closed . The brethren then repaired to the Royal Hotel—they were here joined by Bros . W . Pritchard , R . VV . Jones , and

several others—where a most recherche banquet was prepared by the host and Bro . Fred . C Williams , J . D . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were subsequently proposed and responded to . Bro . John Lewis , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., responded to the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers . " The toast of " The VV . M . " was , in a most neat speech ,

responded to by Bro . D . F . Pritchard , and the toasts of " The I . P . M . " and " Installing Master " by Bros . R . W . Jones , I . P . M ., and Nicholl Bradley . . Bros . Col . D . R . Lewis , J . Plews , Sandbrook , and G . F . Harris , of 110 ; J . VV . Cross , 37 ; J . H . Taylor , 1573 ; and others responded to the toast of " The Visitors . " Bros . VV . Pritchard , Treas ., and J . J . Williams responded to the toast of " The Officers . "

' Songs and recitations were given by the following brethren : Bros . J . H . Taylor , VV . Lloyd Monks , G . F . Harris , J . H . Phillips , E . Jones , VV . R . Harris , and others . Bro . Giles G . Golding , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., very ably presided at the piano . The Tyler ' s toast brought the . proceedings to a close , when the brethren separated , after having spent a very enjoyable evening .

WISBECH . United Good Fellowship Lodge ( No . S 09 ) . —The annual meeting was held at the Rose and Crown Hotel , on Thursday , the 24 th ult . Bro . J . Kennerell , VV . M ., took the chair , and was supportedby all his officers . The visiting brethren included Bro . A . H . Moyes , P . G . Std . Br . England , D . P . G . M ., the W . M . ' s and some of the

brethren of the Cambridge ( Scientific ) , King's Lynn , and Sutton Bridge Lodges . Bro . G . W . Whitehead , S . VV ., was installed in the chair in a most impressive manner by Bro . H . Thorns , P . M ., P . J . G . W . The newly-installed W . M . afterwards appointed and invested his officers as fillows : Bros . George W . Whitehead , VV . M . ; John Kennerell , I . P . M . ; Robinson Smith , S . VV . ; John Grover ,

I . W . ; John Leach , P . M ., Treas . ; William Bray , P . M ., Sec ; William R . Girling , S . D . : Alfred J . Elworthy , J . D . ; Ernest E . Girling , Org . ; John R . Bambridge , I . G . ; Charles Parker , P . M ., James L . Rae , P . M ., and John Thomas Hiscox , P . M . 1420 , D . C , Stwds . ; and A .

Bothamley , P . M ., Tyler . The lodge is financially in a prosperous condition , and the sum of 25 guineas will be placed on the list of Bro . B . Chennell , P . M ., for the R . M . I , for Boys . The brethren afterwards adjourned to banquet , when the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given .

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WOOLWICH . Nelson Lodge ( No . 700 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this powerful lodge was well attended by the brethren and visitors , from far and near . It took place on the 16 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Mount Pleasant . Bro . Walter Webber , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by the following Past Masters , officers , and others : Bros . T .

But , P . M . ; J . Sanderson , P . M . ; C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ); S . Southgate , S . W . ; J . McCollousrh , J . W . ; j . H . Roberts , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Warren , P . M ., Sec ; G . F . Taylor , S . D . ; W . Lawson , J . D . ; H . Tufnell , I . G . ; VV . Bidgood , Orsr . ; R . J . Naylor , P . M ., G . H . Porter , and H . Pamment , Stwds . ; E . Palmer , P . M . 913 ; G . H . Davies , P . M . 13 ; H . Syer , P . M . 13 ; W . F .

Crook , P . M . 1275 ; D . Davies , 913 ; C . K . Fenton , 1457 ; G . Wheeler , 1536 ; G . Fross , 913 ; R . Wright , 1306 ; Dr . VV . Coleman , 706 ; R . J . Smith , 1000 ; E . Petley , 1672 ; G . H . Ollins , 1047 ; and F . Tyler , 913 . There was a tremendous amount of work to do , as follows : the initiation of Mr . W . Davies , the passing of Bros . Amos , Folkes , Walklin , and Walster , and the raising of Bros .

Valon , Carter , and Punter , but it was got through , and splendidly , by the W . M and his officers . Bro . C Jolly , who had at the previous meeting been unanimously elected an honorary member , than returned thanks , and assured the W . M . and brethren of his appreciation of the great honour done him . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren subsequently

dined together . The usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts having been honoured , The I . P . M ., Bro . Miller , proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " saying he felt sure they were all proud of Bro . Webber , and congratulated him upon being supported by such an array of the brethren as were present .

Bro . Webber , in responding , said he had tried to please the brethren and carry out the ritual to the best of his ability . He had had a pleasant and good year of office . They stood second to none to any lodge in the district , and he trusted it would continue the same during his year of office , and also to those who followed him . Bros . Davis and Crook responded for " The Visitors , "

and Bros . Miller and Butt for " The Past Masters . " Bro . Roberts , in responding to the toast of " The Health of the Treasurer , " said he was the first Steward of that lodge that ever stood for the Charities . He took up ^ 122 for the Girls and £ 90 for the Old People , and he hoped that a Steward would go up from that lodge every year for one of the Charities .

Bro . Warren , in responding for "The Secretary , " said he felt sure that he would have been let off from making a speech that night . Nevertheless , it had given him an opportunity of speaking of his Stewardship for the Boys at the forthcoming Festival , and he was proud to be able to tell them that he should be enabled to take up over £ 200 , a larger sum than ever was yet taken up by a Steward from that district . He thanked the Pattison and the Union

Waterloo Lodges for their gift of 10 guineas each ; their own lodge for 20 guineas , also for the 10 guineas voted to himself . Then there was five guineas from the Nelson Lodge of Instruction , while almost every brother of the lodge had contributed handsomely . He concluded by congratulating the W . M . upon the admirable manner in which he had worked the ritual of the Three Degrees that night . Several other toasts followed , and the whole of the proceedings were most enjoyable .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Carnarvon Chapter ( No . 1572 ) . —This chapter held a convocation on the 26 th ult ., at the Albion , Aldersgate-street . ^ Present : Comp . Avery , presiding , with Comps . Briggs , P . Z . ; Russell , P . Z . ; Pearce , P . Z . ; Whitaker , P . Z . ; Nelson Reid , P . Z . ; and Goffin , P . Z ., W . M . 2030 . Among other visitors was

Comp . Shand , P . Z . 25 , Sec . 2030 . After the ceremony of exaltation , which was performed in the same excellent manner for which the Carnarvon Chapter is celebrated , the companions dined together . After dinner , the usual toasts were submitted , "The Health of the M . E . Z . " being given by Comp . Russell

P . Z . "The Visitors" were toasted , and responded to severally . The excellent music added to the enjoyment of the companions , and altogether a very happy and pleasant evening was enjoyed by all .

St . Dunstan ' s Chapter ( No . 1589 ) . —This chapter met at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 22 nd ult . Among those present were Comps . Capt . Walls , P . P . G . P . S . Middlesex , P . Z ., S . E ., acting M . E . Z . ; Farthing , H . ; J . H . Dodson , P . Z ., acting J . ; F . Farrington , P . Z ., Treas . ; H . Clemow , P . S . ; Gilbert , Janitor ; R . Skelton , and others .

1 he minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . VV . E . Farrington , M . E . Z . ; T . A . Wooderidge , J . elect ; W . Lake , P . Z ., P . P . G . R . Cornwall ; and others . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , which was well served under the supervision of Comp . A . Clemow and assistants .

HITCHIN . Cecil Chapter ( No . 449 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Sun Hotel , when there were present Comps . lohn Read , P . Z . 720 , M . E . Z . ; C . B . Cooper , H . ; H . H . Shirley , Z . 2 , ) . ; James Shilcock , P . Prov . G . S . N ., Treas . ; Richard " Shillitoe , S . E . ; VV . Weiss , P . S . ; F . H . Weiss , ist A . S . ;

Bannister , 2 nd A . S . ; Gilbertson , D . C ; Fuller , Stwd . ; and Lane , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . Swain , P . Z . 404 , P . Prov . G . J . ; Home , P . Z . 7 ; Mulvey , Z . 2246 ; Storr , P . Z . 749 ; and Smith Ward , 404 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting- were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for

Bro . I . J . Haughton , 1546 , which resulted in his favour , and Bro . Haughton being in attendance , he was regularly exalted to the Degree of a R . A . M . by the M . E . Z . This being the meeting for the election of officers for the ensuing year , a ballot was taken . Two lay members were elected as members of the Audit Committee . A presentation ( to be

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decided on ) was voted to the M . E . Z . on his retiring from the first chair . Nothing further offering , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to banquet , which was presided over by the M . E . Z . The usual toasts were given and acknowledged , and a most agreeable meeting was brought to a close after the Janitor ' s toast .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 238 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 15 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Nelson Prower , M . A ., P . ] . G . O . Middlesex and Surrey , W . M . ; F . VV . Driver , MiA ., P . G . S ., acting S . W . ; T . VV . Coffin , M . D ., P . G . S . B ., actingJ . W . ; Chauffourier , S . VV . designate 410 ; F . Farrington , P . M ., Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B .,

Sec ; Alfred Tisley , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . ; VV . E . Farrington , P . M . ; Thomas Poore ( Hon . Member ) , and others . Bros . Dr . Coffin , F . VV . Driver , M . A ., H . H . Shirley , M . A ., John Read , P . M ., and Roberts , were visitors . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . VVm . Drew , P . M . 733 , was duly and ably advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . by the W . M . Bro .

Prower having been again elected VV . M . for the year ensuing , wasmerely re-obligated by the Secretary . The following appointments then took place : Bros . Chauffourier , S . W . ; E . Brennelli , J . W . ; VV . Drew , M . O . ; F . Farrington , Treas _ . ; Capt . Walls , Sec . ; and Goddard , Tyler . The other investitures were postponed , lt having been reported that Bro . T . R . Richnell , P . M . and ex-Treasurer , was

seriously ill , a vote of sympathy was passed to him . Apologies for non-attendance were received from absent members . The lodge was then closed and adjourned . The banquet was well served . Bros . Capt . Walls and T . Poore responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and Bro . VV . E . Farrington for " The Provincial Grand Officers . " Bro . Alfred Tisley replied for "The Past Masters , "

Bros . Coffin , Driver , Shirley , Read , and Roberts for " The Visitors , " and Bros . F . Farrington , Capt . Walls , and Drew acknowledged the toast of " The Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers . " The VV . M . proved to be an effective and genial Chairman , and Bros . John Read , VV . Drew , A . Tisley , and others instrumentally and vocally entertained the brethren . Bro . Prower ' s second year of office is likely to be a most prosperous and brilliant one .

WHITEHAVEN . Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., Bro . T . Brakenridge , I . P . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . H . Burns , S . VV . ; Geo . Dalrymple , Treas ., as J . VV . ; D . Atkinson , M . O . ; J . Casson , S . O . ; J . Ramsay , J . O . ; Geo . Starkey , Reg . and Sec ; VV . Gaffney , S . D . ; Dr . Muir , J . D . ; R . G . Metcalf , I . G . ; Thos . Richardson ,

Tyler ; Thomas Atkinson , P . M . ; A . Fowler , E . Pattinson , and others . The minutes were read and confirmed , when Bro . Brakenridge said it was with considerable regret that he had to move that a letter be sent to Bro . Rev . Jas . Anderson , W . M ., P . P . G . Chap ., to express the sympathy of the members of that lodge on his sad accident , and he sincerely hoped it would not be long until he was able to preside over

the Mark Masters of 213 . There is no Degree in Masonry that our brother had taken such an interest in as the Mark , and it was his intention to represent this province at the next _ Festival . Bro . Gaff ney heartily supported the motion , and it was unanimously agreed to . Bro . Dalrymple gave notice that five guineas be voted from the funds of the lodge on behalf of Bro . Anderson's Stewardship to the Grand Mark Benevolent Fund . With other general business the Iodge was closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . S . Stretch , VV . M . ; J . Page , W . M . 753 , S . W . ; E . T . Taylor , J . W . ; G . Wood , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . J . Stratton , Treas . ; J . J . Thomas , P . M ., Sec . ; W . T . Dillon , S . D . ; R . J . Rogers , J . D . ; H . J . Thomas , I . G . ; R . H .

Dillon , P . M . 1567 ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; A . E . Carter , VV . M . 1423 ; j . M . Chapman , W . M . 907 ; R . E . Cursons , J . Mason , M . Bash , VV . Chappie , R . T . Redfearn , F . Devin , and A . Pozzati . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Pozzati candidate .

The lodge was called off and on . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Stretch vacated the chair in favour of Bro . R . H . Dillon , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and a Board of Installed Masters duly formed , when Bro . Stretch was installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The brethren saluted the

W . M . m the Three Degrees . The W . M . then invested his officers , after which the Installing Master delivered the three addresses in an impressive manner . Bro . Page was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The annual dinner will take place on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., when Bro . J . Page will preside .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 25 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . A . Williams , VV . M . ; J . Snooks , S . VV . ; D . T . Haylock , J . W . ; ] . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec . and S . D . ; fi . Blackman , J . D . ; H . Foreman , I . G . ; VV . I . Coplestone ,

P . M . ; F . Craggs , H . Wake , T . Jobson , and VV . VV . Williams . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Jobson , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony re-