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hearsed . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , Bro . Long rendering the 2 nd Section of this Lecture , under the direction of the Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . J . Snooks was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 28 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . C . A . Bond , VV . M . 1425 , VV . M . ; A . C Stephens , S . W . 1425 , S . W . ; C . Coleman , S . D . 1 425 , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; G . Read , Sec . 1425 , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec

J . Cruttenden , 1425 , S . D . ; H . Campbell , J . D . ; J . C . Conway , I . G . ; J . Jervis , 1425 , Steward ; C . G . Wetzlar , W . M . 141 ; J . R . Allman , I . P . M . 1425 ; H . J . Thomas , 0 . W . Battley , and A . J . Wyndow . D . C . 1425 . Visitors : Bros . P . G . Twitchin , 1425 , and J . Jervis , 1435 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Allman ,

at the request of the W . M ., then assumed the chair , and the lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and in due course resumed to the First . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Wetzlar being candidate , the addresses being very ably rendered . Bros . Twitchin and Jervis were elected members . A communication was read from Bro . Balsham , who was re-elected W . M . for the next meeting . The officers ofthe mother lodge were present . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , 29 th ult ., when there were present Bros . R . Loomes , W . M . ; J . Duncan , S . VV . ; E . H . Moore , J . VV . ; VV . Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; G . T . Chretien , S . D . ; C . G . Gray , J . D . ; C . Isler , I . G . ; C . Horst , A . Wolter , E . Cressel , J . H . Bridgman , and J . M .

Scarlett . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cressel being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Bridgman answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened

in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Bridgman being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Loomes vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Scarlett , who rehearsed a portion of the ceremony of installation . Bro . Duncan was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the Iodge was closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —This lodge held its usual meeting at the City Arms Tavern , St . Mary Axe , on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., when the following were present : Bros . Francis , VV . M . ; Stafford , S . W . ; Watts , J . W . ; Ives , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tern . J ; Colley , Hon . Sec ; Langford , S . D . ; Gaskell , P . M ., J . D . ; Carlton , I . G . ; - Dormer , Meadows , Antunovich , Seagrave , Minett ,

Larter , Lee , VVood , Hole , and Williams . The Iodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Meadows personating the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Dormer having answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was

opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Dormer was raised to the Degree of a M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and upon the W . M . rising for the first time , Bro . R . Lee , of the mother lodge , became a joining member . The dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Stafford was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and he returned thanks , and

appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for . the third time , and Bro . Ives , P . M ., proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Francis for his able working in the chair for the first time . This having been seconded by Bro . Minett , was carried unanimously , and Bro . Francis returned thanks . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., when there were present Bros . F . W . Buxton , VV . M . ; VV . Hoggins , S . W . ; C . 0 . Burgess , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , Asst . Sec . ; E . J . D . Bromley , S . D . ; VV . Groves ,

J . D . ; G . H . Foan , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; E . A . E . Bennett , J . Thrussell , E . Jessurun , J . Skinner , and E . D . F . Rymer . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . D . Rymer having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . E . Jessurun

offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed down in the Third , and then the Second Degree . Bro . E . I . D . Bromley

worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . Hoggins , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . Master for the Sth instant , and appointed his officers in rotation , and announced his intention of working the first ceremony . Nothing further offering fur the good of Freemasonry , the Iodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . J . R . Hubbard , W . M . ; G . Swann , S . W . ; G . A . Knight , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middlesex , Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; W . Hillier , S . D . ; J . B . Cory , J . D . ; W . T . Marsh , I . G . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; James Sims , P . M . ; E . E . Gellowski ,

H . Wake , T . Jobson , and Joseph Cox . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a careful manner , Bro . Gellowski acting as candidate . Bro . Stroud offeredjhimself as a candidate for passing , and he was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the cere mony rehearsed . The Iodge was then resumed to the Firs

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Degree . Bro . Swann was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and a vote of congratulation was passed to Bro . Cochrane on his accession to the chair of VV . M . of the Duke of Fife Lodge . " Hearty good wishes " having been given , the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on VVednesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington , when there were present Bros . R . Ambler , W . M . ; Joseph Cox , S . VV . ; C . Barber , J . W . ; Jesse Coliings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec ; G . McCrow , S . D . ; W . Payers , J . D . ; F . Thomas , I . G . ; L . Nathan , and W . E . Macey .

The lodge was opened in due form . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , at the conclusion of which Bro . Coliings gave an explanation of the tracing hoard . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree . The Preceptor proposed , and the J . VV .

seconded , that Bro . Cox , S . W ., be elected W . M . for the next meeting , which was carried unanimously . The W . M . presented to the Preceptor , Bro . J esse Coliings , on behalf of the members who belonged to the Royal Commemoration Lodge , a very handsome silver-mounted walking stick

in token of their recognition of his efforts on their behalf . Bro . Coliings returned thanks in a neat and telling speech . A vote of thanks was passed to the VV . M . for the creditable manner in which he had performed the duties of the chair for the first time in this or any other lodge of instruction . The lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 26 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . J . Brown ( Sec ) , VV . M . ; J . Davies , S . VV . ; T . Willcox , J . VV . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M ., Dep . Preceptor ; Hillier , S . D . ; VV . Pine , J . D . ; Humphrey Bright , l . G . ; J . H . Gumming , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; M . Speigel ,

P . M . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; E . Masey , VV . S . Whiteley , F . Craggs , E . J . Hiscock , H . VV . Dyne , and VV . C Dickey . Visitor : Bro . Kerr , 6 97 and 2222 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and resumed to the First . Bro . Speigel , P . M ., answered the questions

leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Speigel , P . M ., being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Masey being the candidate . On the first rising , Bro . Masey was elected a joining member of this lodge of

instruction . On the second rising , Bro . J . Davies was elected VV . M . for May 10 th . On the third rising , a vote of thanks was given and recorded to Bros . Cummings , P . M ., S . Brenner , and W . Innis for their kind and valuable assistance in the Fitzwater case , and also the brethren who assisted with their votes in getting the candidate

Harriet Fitzwater into the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . To-morrow ( Saturday ) the Fifteen Sections will be worked by the brethren of the lodge . Bro . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor , will preside , assisted by the Deputy Preceptor , Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., as I . P . M ., and Bros . J . Davis and G . Gardner , S . and J . Wardens respectively .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . Sgo ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . J . Cruttenden , 779 , M . E . Z . ; G . March , H . elect 733 , H . ; W . C . Williams , M . E . Z . elect 733 , J . ; J . Davies , J . 733 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; G . Gregory , 862 , S . N . ; VV . R . Hatton ,

P . S . 1642 , P . S . ; VV . Hillier , 834 , ist A . S . ; W . H . Chalfont , J . 975 ; J . C . Tilt , 862 ; C . G . Wetzlar , J . 1604 ; and O . VV . Battley , 2206 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation

was rehearsed , Comp . Tilt being candidate . The companions expressed their gratification at the restoration to health of Comp . W . C Williams , and the pleasure they all felt on his return to the chapter of improvement , which compliment Comp . Williams duly acknowledged . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . Present : Comps . Capt . K . J . Vincent , P . Z ., M . E . Z . 1329 , P . G . S . B . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; G . L . Moore , P . Z . 169 , H . ; j . Hill , J . 1329 , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , S . N . 172 , Preceptor ; C H . Stone , 1275 , S . E . ; R . T . Voisey , P . Z ., S . E . 1329 ,

Treas . ; C Wilson , S . N . 1329 , S . N . ; G . Powell , P . Z ., M . E . Z . 11 S 5 , P . S . j Dale , 16 9 j Osterstock , A . S . 11 S 5 j Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; Montgomery , Goodwin , and Pettit . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes read

and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , with Comp . Dale as candidate . Comps . Dale , Montgomery , and Pettit were elected joining members . Comp . Capt . Vincent specially thanked the chapter for placing the offices at the disposal of the Sphinx Chapter for this meeting . Comp . Moore was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

NEWTON ABBOTT . Royal Sussex Preceptory ( No . 25 ) . —The annual convocation of this preceptory was held in the Masonic Hall , on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., when the following fratres were present : Sir Knights John Lane , 1 S , P . P . G . R ., E . P . ; John Chapman , 1 S , P . P . G . R ., Prov . A . G . D . C , Marshal , as Constable , E . P . elect ; VV . Taylor , iS ° , P . E . P ., P . P . G . P . B . B ., Treas ., as Marshal ;

VV . Bennett Maye , iS ° , P . E . P ., P . P . G . M ., Reg . ; E . Aitken-Davies , 1 S , P . P . G . Constable , as Prelate ; P . B . Clemens , P . E . P ., P . P . G . C . L ., Capt . of G . ; H . Stocker , 1 S , Prov . G . Chan . ; John Taylor . iS ° , Prov . G . P . B . B ., Sub-Marshal ; and F . L . Frost , P . E . P ., P . P . G . W . of R . The preceptory was opened in due form by the E . P ., the muster roll called , and the minutes of the former meeting read and confirmed . Comps . T . Prust , J . elect , andT . J . Grossman , Treas ., of St . John ' s R . A . Chapter ,

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No . 328 , were then installed as Knight Templars , Sir Knight W . Bennett Maye performing the beautiful ceremony in a correct and efficient manner , and he also installed Sir Knight Jno . Chapman as E . P . for the ensuing year . The newly-installed E . P . then appointed his officers as follows : Sir Knights Jno . Lane , I . P . E . P . ; John Taylor , Constable ; VV . A . Hill , Marshal ; P . B . Clemens , Chap . ;

VV . Taylor , Treas . ; VV . Bennett Maye , Reg . ; T . Prust , Sub-Marshal ; T . J . Grossman , C . G . j and J . Heywood , G . The preceptory was then closed , and a Priory of Malta opened , when Sir Knights T . Prust and T . J . Grossman were installed members of the priory , and Sir Knight John Chapman was installed E . Prior for the ensuing year , both of these ceremonies being ably performed by Sir Knight

P . B . Clemens . At the close of the business the fratres adjourned to the banquet hall , and partook of a cold collation , at the invitation of the newly-installed Preceptor , who presided , and in the course of the evening opened a conversation as to the best means for promoting the interests of Templary generally and those of the Royal Sussex Preceptory in

particular . The E . P . reviewed in a few succinct remarks the history of the Royal Sussex Preceptory , and the constitutional changes made in the Order some 17 years since , and , in inviting the expression of the views of the sir knights , he assured them that his best efforts would be devoted to making the year one of the most successful in the history

of the Royal Sussex Preceptory . Fratres Frost , Lane , Clemens , Aitken Davies , and Stocker continued the conversation , when it was thought of making Torquay its head-quarters , where is located the very active R . A . Chapter of St . John , No . 32 S , with chapters at Newton , Paignton , and the early prospect of the revival of the dormant chapter at Brixham , there would

be a wide area for the extension of the preceptory , and Torquay being in the centre of these chapters it would prove beneficial . Its progress would also depend upon the zeal of the present members . Several distinguished sir knights of the province were prevented from attending , having to proceed to London to be present at a special meeting of the Convent General .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 238 ) . —This lodge held its last meeting of the season at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 15 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . F . Farrington , W . C . N . ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., acting J . ; F . Farrington , S ., W . C . N , elect ; Capt . Walls , P . G . C , P . W . C . N ., Scribe ; N . Prower , S . D . ; Chauffourier , J . D . ; Goddard , Warder ; T . Poore

( Hon . Mem . ) ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . VV . Drew was impressively elevated to the Degree by Bro . T . Poore . Bro . VV . E . Farrington having been duly presented , was ably installed into the chair of VV . C . N . also by Bro . Poore . The following investitures then took place : Bros . Nelson Prower , ] . ; Chauffourier , S . ; F . W . Driver , S . D . ; G . Graves , J . D . ;

F . Farrington , Treas . ; Capt . Walls , Scribe ; E . Brennelli , Guarder ; Goddard , Tyler . A vote of thanks was passed to the Installing Officer , and a vote of sympathy to Bro . T . R . Richnell , who has been seriously ill for some time past . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . VV . Vincent , G . Graves , E . Brennelli , and others . The Iodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , with the members of the parent Mark lodge . A few toasts were fiiven .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

Metropolitan Council ( T . I . ) . —This old council met at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , VV . C , on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Baron de Ferrieres , W . M . ; Capt . VV . B . Williamson , J . P ., S . VV ., Master elect ; W . G . Lemon , J . W . ; George Powell , Treas . ; H . J . Lardner , Sec ; Thos . Cubitt , Condr . ; A . McDowall , J . D . ; Sweeney , acting I . G . ;

R . Loveland Loveland , I . P . M . ; Capt . Walls , P . M . ; H . H . Shirley , M . A . ; Nelson Prower , M . A . ; Sheppard , Mills , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous council having been read and confirmed , Bro . Capt . Williamson was installed as W . M . hy Bro . Baron de Ferrieres , assisted by Bro . R . L . Loveland . The following appointments then took place :

Bros . W . G . Lemon , S . W . ; T . Cubitt , J . VV . ; G . Powell , Treas . ; Nelson Prower , Sec . ; A . IVIcDowall , S . D . ; J . Brittain , J . D . ; George Graveley , I . G . ; Dr . Mickley , D . C . ; E . Sheppard , Org ; . ; and E . J . Mills , Tyler . The appointment of Conductor vvas postponed till the next meeting . A Past Master ' s jewel having been presented to the I . P . M ., a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . H . 1 .

Lardner for his services as Secretary during the past three years . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Bro . Sheppard gave a notice of motion as to amending the by-law relating to life members . The resignation of Bro . Pidgeon was received with regret .

Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Cubitt , G . Graveley , T . Poore , and others . The council was then closed , and the brethren dined with the members of the Grand Mark Lodge of Instruction , under the distinguished presidency of Bro . the Right Hon , the Earl of Euston , G . M . of the Allied Degrees .

Provincial Grand Priory Of Lancashire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIORY OF LANCASHIRE .

The annual meeting of the Grand Priory of Lancashire of the United Religious and Military Orders of the Temple and of St . John of Jerusalem , Palestine , Rhodes , and Malta was held on Thursday , the 17 th ult ., in the Athen . eum , Bury . The V . E . G .

Commander , Sir Knight C . R . N . Beswicke-Royds , presided over a large gathering of members of the Orders named , only two preceptories within the province being unrepresented . The sir knights appeared in mourning , in inemoriam of the late Sir Kni ght A . Hudson Royds , a former Commander of the pri 9 ry .