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rehearsed , Bro . Thomas being duly installed in the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The officers were next invested , after which Bro . Stroud delivered the three addresses in a very impressive manner . Bros . VVood , Smout , and Allman vvere elected joining members . A vote to

of thanks vvas unanimously passed , and entered on tlie minutes , Bro . Stroud for the ellicient manner in which he had rehearsed the ceremony of installation for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bvo . Dillon was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

SOUTHERN STAR LODGE ( No . ri ^ S ) . —The Fifteen Sections vvere worked at the above lodge of instruction on Thursday , the 24 th nit ,, at the Sir Sydney Smith , Chester-street , Kennington , Bro . Wise , Preceptor , in the chair ; Bro . Westley , S . W . ; and Bro . Bate , j . VV . A large number of brethren assembled , and the

Sections were , without exception , verv ably rendered by Bros . W . VV . Block , Edwards , Hartley , Bate , ' Whiting , Ball , Walker , Burton , VVise , Mordey , Westley , Bellchamber , Rice , and Edgley . A vote of thanks vvas accorded to Bro . Wise for his efficient conduct in the chair , and , Bros . Whicher and Jackson having been elected joining members , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 281 I 1 ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . C . S . Mote , VV . M . ; J . R . Allman , S . W . ; C . A . Bond , LVV . ; H . E . Dehane , P . M . 1 S 43 , Sec ; A . Hardy , VV . M . 2 or , S . D . ; C . Coleman , I . D . ; K . F . Ferris , VV . M ; 1543 , I . G . ; VV . Middleweek , Stwd . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . rc-74 P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab ; T . C . Thomson , W . M . 1697 ;

, C . Andrews , P . M . 57 ; O . VV . Battley , M . Rosenberg , H . A . Huntley , T . Middleweek , D . Moss , 1 . Smith , J . A . Cammell , C . Wyatt Francis , and C . E . Battley , ' P . M . 1697 . Bro . S . Cooper , 1543 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Moss being candidate . Bro . Hardy , at the

request of the VV . M ., assumed the chair , and opened the lodge in the Second and Third Degrees . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed , Bro . Moss being candidate . An indigent brother vvas relieved from the fnnds of the lodge of instruction . Bro . Allman was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , thc 2 gth ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . Coxon , W . M . ; Scarlett , S . VV . ; Napper , J . W . j Hancock , Preceptor ; Reynolds , acting as Sec . ; Lonmes , S . D . ; Harding , J . D . ; Clark , I . G . ; Shurmur , Noakes , Duncan , Cobb , Fetch , and Kilsby . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Petch acting as candidate . Bro . Cobb having offered himself as a candidate to be papsed to the Second Degree , vvas duly questioned and entrusted . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Lodge called off and on . Bro . Cobb answered the usual questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . Lodge closed in the Third , and then the

Second Degree . Bro . E . C . Kilsby , W . M . 1702 , was unanimously elected a joining member , being proposed by Bro . Duncan , and seconded by Bro . Hancock . The Preceptor proposed that Bro . Scarlett , S . VV ., be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., when there vvere present Bros . A . E . Austin , VV . M . ; Steel , S . W . ; S . Renaut , J . W . ; T . Brady , S . D . ; Bellchamber , J . D . ; Wright , I . G . ; Roots , Preceptor ; Lloyd , Chapman , Youlden , VV . Martin , and Holliday . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the

ceremony of initiation , Bro . Lloyd as candidate . Bro . Austin vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Youlden . Bro . Holliday having answered the vsual questions , vvas entrusted . Thc lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and thc ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Holliday candidate . Bro . Youlden vacated the chair in favour of Rro . Chapman , who then worked the ceremony of passing , Bro Bellchamber candidate . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge vvas closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 24 th ult ., when there vvere present Bros . H . G . Marsden , VV . M . ; E . C . Mulvey , S . W . ; | . R . Harnell , J . W . * , VV . Proudfoot , S . D . ; C . A . Itter , J . D . j E . Nice , I . G . ; VV . Hancock , acting as Preceptor ; G . Revnolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; R . Kirk , T . A . Seary , J . Mitchell , J . S . Henry , L . B . Lew , R . J . Harnell , T . A . Diclison , W . Carlisle ,

Vernon Smith , G . F . Swan , Angelico Cogliati , Carlo Grassi , F . M . Noakes , | ohn G . Wyn , A . Clark , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . G . Wyn having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in tlie Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed Ihe Degree of F . C . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . VV . Carlisle answered the usual

questions leading to the Second Degree . Lodge resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . A . Clark offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , vvas examined , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . VV . Carlisle , 1614 , was unanimously elected

a member , being proposed by Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , and seconded by Bro . T . A . Dickson . On rising for the second time , Bio . VV . Hancock , acting as Preceptor , proposed that Bro . E . C . Mulvey , S . W ., be elected W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonrv , the lodge was

closed . A meeting of the Second Charitable Association then took place , when ( he following were elected : —Bros . T . A . Dickson , W . M , 1614 , President ; A . Clark , Vice-President ; G . Reynolds ' , j . w ! 1614 , Sec . 2191 , Treas . ; F . M . Noakes , 2148 , Sec ; and li . C , Mulvey , R . ] . Harnell , H . G . Marsden , C . A . ItterVV . Proudfoot

, Vernon Smith , ar . d T . A . Seary to be on ihe Committee . Brcs . G . Reynolds and F . M . Noakes were instructed to draw up a draft of by-laws to be submitted to the brethren at their next meeting . The subscription , is . per week , will commence on Thursday , the 5 th Jannary , 1 E 8 S , and brethren are earnestly requested to join the Association , and help to support the Royal Masonic Charities .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . i } 6 » .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . J . R . Hubbard , W M •R H ' VVilliams , P . M ., S . VV . ; J . H . Neville , J . W . ; ] . Davies ' , acting Preceptor ; T . W . Heath , S . D . ; Wilton , J . D . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . 1056 , D . C . ; Kingsley , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 ; VV . C VVilliams , VV . M . 86 ;; S . VV . Keene , Wilds , Wiggins and F Craggs .

The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cochranebeing the candidate . Thesrd Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . | . Davies , assisted by the brethren . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . The 1 st Section of this Lecture was worked b y Bro . JDaviesassisted b

. , y the brethren . The lodge was closed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected ' . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . R . H . VVilliams vvas elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time and after " Hearty good wishes , " lodge was closed . ' '

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CREATON LODGE ( No . r 7 Qi ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . C . R . Cross , W . M . ; Jennings , S . W . ; Speigel , P . M ., ] . VV . ; E . Austin , Treas . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; Wo ' odard , S . D . ; Stanley , J . D . ; Wiles , I . G . ; A . Cavers , Stwd . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; VVood , P . M . ; Burton , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Whittell , Larter , Walker , Ridgley , Craggs , Higginson , L . Cox , Stroud , W . M . 2041 . ; Head

Johnston , Cotton , Sansom , and E . B . Smith ( visitor ) . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes were read ancl confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of raising was to be rehearsed . Bro . Walker having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony completed . The

lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ist Section of tiiis Lecture vvas worked hy Bro . J . Davies , assisted by the brethren . The lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree , and the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture vvas worked in Ihe same manner . Bro . E . B . Smith , 1671 , vvas elected a joining member . Bro . Jennings was elecied VV . M . for next meeting , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 28 th instant . Present ; Bros . P . Skar , VV . M . ; J . Davies , S . W . ; C . Convvav , J . VV ., Preceptor ; | . VV . Morlev , Sec . ; Buxton , S . D . ; Bolt , J . D . ; VV . C . Williams , ' I . G . ; Holland , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Craggs , P . M . ; and payers ( visitor ) .

The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Morley being the candidate . The ist , 2 nd , and 4 th Sections of the Lecture vvere rehearsed by the brethren , questions being put by the Preceptor in a very impressive manner . The W . M . rose for the first and second times , and Bro . J . Davies vvas elected VV . M . for thc ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting vvas held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 26 th ult . Present : Bros . C . Hopkins , VV . M . ; D . Stroud , S . VV . ; ] . Btown , J . VV . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec . ; D . S . Long , S . D . ; Wimpey , | D . ; Thornton , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . ; J . Davies , and F . Craggs .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . D . S . Long offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed that ceremony . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Davies . Bro . Stroud vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Hopkins for his able working in the chair for the first time .

ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , 25 th ult ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Gibson , P . M ., Treas ., W . M . j Duttrell , S . VV ' . ; Evans , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Blades . S . D . ; Glover . J . D . ; Mann , I . G . ; Green , P . M . ; Roberts , Coleman , Edwards , Salter , Phillips , Harvey , Grist , and F . Pnrnell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Phillips being the candidate . Bro . Grist , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Grist being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The Audit Committee made their report , which was ordered to be taken as read . Bro . Phillips , of 2021 , vvas unanimously elected a ioining member . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

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CAVEAC CHAPTER ( No . 176 ) . —This well established chapter held its installation meeting on Saturday , the 26 th ult ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , E . C . There vvere present Comps . VV . R . Morton , M . E . Z . ; F . Elder , H . ; J . E . Cockett , j . ; J . B . Sorrell , P . Z ., Treas . ; Frederick Walters , P . P . G . 1 st A . S . Middx ., P . Z ., S . E . ; M . Slaughter , P . S . ; T . H . Wilson , 1 st A . S . ; T . C .

Strong , 2 nd A . S . ; P . A . Nairne , P . Z ., D . C ; Dr . VV . S . Wyman , P . Z . ; R . P . Tebb , P . Z . ; Dr . C . Browne , P . Z . ; and others . Comp . P . A . Nairne , P . Z ., in his usual faultless manner installed Comps . F . Elder , M . E . Z . ; and J . E . Cockett , H . 'Ihe J . elect vvas , through illness , prevented from attending . The ollicers appointed and invested were Comps . I . B . Sorrell , P . Z ., 'Treas . ; F .

Walters , P . Z ., S . E . ; M . Slaughter , S . N . ; T . H . Wilson , P . S . ; T . C . Strong , ist A . S . ; A . L . W . Moore , 2 nd A . S . ; P . A . Nairne , P . Z ., DC ; W . M . Goss , P . Z ., Stwd . ; and R . W . Goddard , P . Z ., Janitor . The usual P . Z . 's jewel vvas given to Comp . VV . R . Morton , I . P . Z . Comps . J . B . Sorrell , P . Z ., Treas ., and J . E . Cockett , H .,

vvere unanimously elected Stewards to represent the chapter in iSSS . Comp . J . B . Sorrell for the Benevolent Institution , and Comp . J . E . Cockett for the Girls' School . Comp . Carlo Tichiaz tendered his resignation , vvhich was accepted vvith great regret . The chapter vvas duly closed . A banquet followed .

UNITED STRENGTH CHAPTER ( No . 22 S ) . —The above chapter held its annual meeting on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshamstreet , when Comp . James Terry , P . Z ., Treas ., P . G . Std . Br ., installed Comp . A . W . Fenner as Z ., and Comp . A . Ross as J . _ Comp . G . H . Edis being unavoidably absent , his installation into the chair cf II . vvas postponed . The companions afterwards sat down to supper , which vvas much enjoyed .

CRYSTAL PALACE CHAPTER ( No . 742 ) . — The installation convocation of the above chapter vvas held at the Thicket Hotel , Anerley , on Thursday , the 17 th ult . I here were present Cumps . George Allen , M . E . Z . ; Benj . Fullwood , P . Z ., H . ; H . D . Williams , P . Z ., J . ; F . VV Driver , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; E . Kidman , P . Z ., Scribe N . ; C . H . Driver , P . G . S . B ., P . Z . ; J . D . Arnold , J . W . Lassam

and Geo . Rowe , Janitor . Visitors : Comps . T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; John Smith , H . 72 ; L . S . Fountaine , J . 72 ; and E . Chamberlain , 54 S . The chapter vvas opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation vvere read and confirmed . The ballot vvas then taken for Bro . A . C VVood , 720 . It proved to be unanimous , and he was ably exalted b y the M . E . Z . The installation of the Principals then took place . Comp . Geo .

Allen , P . / .,, installed Comps . Benj . Fullwood and H . D . Williams into the chairs of Z . and H . respectively . Comp . F . VV . Driver , P . Z ., S . E ., installed Comp . J . D . Arnold into the chair of J . The M . E . Z . then invested the following officers : Comps . G . Allen , I . P . Z ., Treas . ; F . VV Driver , P , Z ., S . E . ; E . Kidman , P . Z ., S . N . ; A . C . Wood , Prin . Soj . ; and G . Rowe , Janitor . The M . E . Z . then presented a handsome P . Z . 's jewel to Comp . G . Allen , I . P . Z ., for his valuable services to the

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chapter during his year of office . The Scribe E . then read the report of tha Audit Committee , showing the chapter to be in a sound pecuniary position . The chapter was then closed . The companions then partook of a well-served banquet .

The M . E . Z . presided ; his health vvas proposed by Comp , G . Allen , I . P . Z ., vvhich vvas most cordially received . The M . E . Z . gave the customary toasts in a pleasant , genial manner , and an enjoyable evening was spent by the companions .

WEST SMITHFIELD CHAPTER ( No . 1623 ) . —The election meeting of the above-named chapter vvas held on the 23 rd ult ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , when there vvere present Comps . H . Foras , M . E . Z . ; E . Mallett , H . ; T . Phillips , P . Z ., acting J . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., Treas . ; E . Roberts , P . S . ; F . Brickdale , S . E . ;

and Hilton and Hammond . The minutes of the previous convocation having been tendered and confirmed , the election of principals and officers for the ensuing year was proceeded vvith , resulting as follows in each case unanimously . Comps . E . Mallett , Z . ; C Patrick , H . ; F . Brickdale , J . ; H . J . Lardner , Treas . ; E . Roberts , S . E . ; P . H . Clisby , S . N . ;

Tubberfield , P . S . ; Hammond , ist Asst . Soj . ; Hilton , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and Marsh , Janitor . The buiness being ended , the chapter vvas closed in due form , the companions banqueting together afterwards at the hotel , after vvhich the usual loyal and R . A . toasts vvere duly honoured , and some excellent songs from Comp . E Roberts , brought a most enjo \* able evening to a close .

PLYMOUTH . —St . J ohn ' s Chapter ( No . 70 ) . — At a meeting of the above chapter , held at the Huyshe Masonic Temple , on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., Comp . Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., Prov . G . J ., presented to the chapter a pair of miniature , beautifully hand-painted Royal Arch tracing boards in a handsome gold frame , on vvhich vvas a

panel bearing the following insciiption : — " Presented to Chapter St . John ' s , No . 70 , H . R . A ., by Ex . Comp . the Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . Z . 1 S 9 ( 223 , 494 , and 2025 , hon . ) , P . P . G . P . S ., Prov . Third Grand Principal , November 24 th , 1 SS 7 . " The picture is a fellow one to that given by Comp . Lemon to Sincerity Chapter , No . 1 S 9 , at the installation meeting last January .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 25 th ult ., at the Porchester Hote ] , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV ., when there vvere present Comps . VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , M . E . Z . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . S . g , e , H . ; | as . Sims , | . S 34 , J . ; H . Dehane , H . 890 , ist A . S . 862 , S . E . ; M . Speigel , 834 , S . N . ' ; J . Davies , 733 , P . S . ; G . N . Watts , P . Z . and S . E . uo 6 , ist A . S . ; F . Swain , Z . 1328 , 2 nd A . S . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . Z .

S 90 , Janitor ; F . VV . Levander , P . Z . 142 ; Dr . J . Ingleby Mackenzie , P . Z . go , P . P . G . Treas . Devon ; VV . E . Jameson , 176 ; | . Smith , 890 ; and A . R . Rudall , S . N . 890 . Visitors : Bros . J . H , VVood , r 642 ; C . Coleman , 755 ; J . J . Cantle , sSo ; and VV . VV . Williams , 834 . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Williams candidate , the M . E . Z . giving the

mystical lecture , after which Comp . Levander was introduced , and proceeded to deliver a lecture on " The R . A . Jewel and the Platonic Bodies , " illustrated by diagrams , models , & c . Comp . Levander said the lecture was compiled by his brother , the late Comp . Henry Levander , P . G . D . England , following partly on the same lines as that published by Comp . Colonel Greenlaw in 1 S 70 . That evening he commenced by dividing the subject into three heads , viz .: mathematical , philosophical , and Masonic ; exemplifying

each ; going through , step by step , the " several combinations ;" and clearly illustrating the Platonic theory , and how the angles in the jewel , when reduced to their prorer amount in right angles , are found equal to the four elements and the sphere of the universe , concluding his remarks by pointing out very forcibly that the jewel with its inscriptions reminds us of the Masonic and great moral lessons which all R . A . Masons are taught by it . The companions unanimously passed a cordial and hearty vote of thanks , to be entered on the minutes , to Comp . Levander for the able , scientific , and interesting lecture they had heard that evening ;

vvhich compliment he acknowledged iu suitable terms , and said on any future occasions the companions might desire again to hear the lecture , or part of it , he should be pleased to attend and deliver it . 1 le was deeply gratified at the reception that had been given him . The ballot was then taken for the following companions , who were duly elected members , viz .: Comps . J . H . Wood , C . Coleman , J . * J . Cantle , and VV . VV . VVilliams , who all expressed great satisfaction and their thanks for the instruction and information they had received , and promised attendance as circumstances would permit . The M . E . Z . having risen for the fourth time , " Hearty good wishes " were accorded , and the chapter vvas closed .

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EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , on the 24 th ult ., when there vvere present , among others , Bros . Lawson , P . P . G . M . O . Middlesex and Surrey , P . M ., acting VV . M . ; F . Frye , M . O ., acting S . W . ; J . N . Frye , J . VV . ; S . Parkhouse , S . O . ; Smout , j . O . ; French , S . D . ; Huish ,

J . D . ; Monson , I . G . ; Dr . Pocock , M . D ., D . C ; VVadham , Stwd . ; T . C Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., & c , P . M ., Sec ; and others . 'The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken . on behalf of Bro . H . VV . Kiallmark , P . M . 160 S , and it proved to be unanimous ,

but , from unforeseen circumstances , he vvas prevented from attending . Bro . Rickwood , S . W ., vvas unanimously . elected VV . M . ; Bro . John Mason , P . P . G . M . O . Middlesex and Surrey , P . M ., vvas unanimously re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . Schofield re-elected Tyler . It vvas resolved that the lodge in future meet on the last Thursday in the months

of January , May , and October . A P . M . 's jewel was voted to Bro . J . Taylor , W . M . Letters pleading inability to attend were received from Bros . Taylor , W . M . ; Rickwood , S . W . ; John Mason , Treas . ; C Stevens , Org . * D . Cama , and others . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The customary toasts vvere duly honoured .

HUDDERSFIELD . —TruthXodge ( No . 137 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the 25 th ult . The lodge vvas opened in due form by Bro . VV . T . Sugg , W . M ., in the presence of Bros . George Matshall , P . M ., as S . W . ; J . W . Monckman . P . M ., as J . W . J C , L . Mason , Prov . Grand Master West Yorks ; J'