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especially proficient in his Masonic knowledge , was duly raised tothe Sublime Degree of a M . M ., after which the genial and talented comedian received the warmest congratulations of his many professional and private brethren who had assembled on the interesting occasion . The work of both Degrees was performed in first-class style by the W . M ., who received valuable and willing assistance from

his efficient staff of officers . Substantial Charity was voted on behalf of a widow of another lodge . " Hearty good wishes " were conveyed to the W . M . from the representatives of about a dozen lodges , and the business proceedings were brought to a close . An excellent dinner was subsequently served by Bro . VV .

S . Vines , of the Canton Hotel , and a most enjoyable and unique entertainment , interspersed with two toasts ( given by the W . M . with the brevity and emphasis for which he is justly celebrated ) was afterwards furnished by Bros . Edward Terry , H . C Arnold , J . Clulow , Josef Cantor , S . Kirkham , E . Edwards , N . F . Burt , Eaton Batty , A . E . Workman , and W . Savage .

TONBRIDGE . —Medway Lodge ( No . 16 7 S ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Old Town Hall , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult . The chair was occupied by Bro . G . D . Warner , W . M ., who was supported by a large gathering of brethren and visitors from other lodges . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bros . Tyler and VVadmore

were passed to the Second Degree ; the W . M . in a most impressive way giving an explanation of the tracing board . The W . M . elect , Bro . C . H . Hogben , was then duly installed in the chair by the Installing Master , Bro . S . W . Shaw , who ably rendered the usual addresses . 'The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bro ^ i . VV . B . Hughes , S . W . ; D . Cornfoot , J . W . ; VV . G . Slidolph , S . D . ; A .

Dunk , J . D . ; F . L . Pattison , I . G . ; W . B . Shaw , Treas . ; A . Gibbs , Sec . ; and J . Boulter , Tyler . A very handsome Past Master ' s jewel was then presented to Bro . G . D . Warner , I . P . M ., as a token of the brethren ' s esteem , and to commemorate his year of office . The W . M . in suitable language made the presentation , and spoke of Bro . Warner ' s earnest and zealous endeavours to promote the interests and prosperity of the lodge .

Bro . Warner feelingly thanked the brethren for their mark and appreciation of his services . After " Hearty good wishes " were tendered by the visiting brethren , the lodge was duly closed . The brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided at the Rose and Crown Hotel by Bro . T . Pawley . The W . M ., Bro . C . H . Hogben , presided , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .

THAME . —St . Mary ' s Lodge ( No . 1763 ) . —The annual installatioi c ; remony of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , on Thu'sday , the 20 th ult . The ceremony was performed by Bro . M . H . Humphreys , P . M . Uro . W . D . Sutton was installed Master , and proceeded to install his officers : Bros . W . R . Sutton , I . P . M . ; H . Fielding , S . W . ; G . Briars , J . W . ; C . F . Howland , Treasurer ; D .

Snell , Secretary ; Tanner , S . D . ; Holland . J . D . ; J . Mears , I . G . ; H . Webster , D . C . ; Bond and J . Castle , Stewards ; Payne , Tyler . Bros . H . Birch , P . M . ; and J . Franklin , P . M . ; were also present . Among the visitors were Bros . S . Godden , P . M . SC 2 ; T . W . C . Jones ,

P . M . 259 ; J . R . Wilkins , 340 ; Bruce Rennie , 1 S 91 j VV . H . Kirby , 1 C 41 ; and H . A . Blagg . The lodge being duly closed , the brethren adjourned to the Spread Eagle Hotel , where an excellent banquet awaited them , and , under the presidency of the W . M ., a very enjoyable evening was spent . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts being duly honoured .

HAZEL GROVE . —Grove Lodge ( No . 1957 ) . — The installation meeting took place and the St . John ' s Festival celebrated at the Cock Inn on Thursday , the 27 th ult . Present : Bros . T . Axon , W . M . ; J . VV . Higginbotham , S . W . ; C VV . Bickerton , J . W . ; Isaac Higginbotham , Treas . ; VV . C Fleming , P . G . Tyler , Sec . ; VV . Maxfield , S . D . ; J . Grundy , J . D . ; R . Clayton , I . G . ; S . Fidler ,

Tyler ; T . Moore , I . P . M . j J . P . Bardsley , P . M . ; H . Lomas , J . Howarth , T . Rowbotham , J . Gosling , N . Van Win , J . H . Foster , J . B . Wilkinson , C . Higginbotham , and J . B . Domakin . Visitors : Bros . j . Beresford , P . M . 104 , P . P . G . S . D . Cheshire ; Rev . E . Bigoe Bagot , P . G . Chap . Cheshire ; Wm . Booth , P . M . 104 , P . G . D . C . Cheshire ; S . VV . Wilkinson , P . P . G . S . D . ; Dr . T . E . Jones , P . M .

1052 , P . P . G . S . B . ; E . Johnson , W . M . 104 , P . P . G . A . D . C ; N . James Whitehead . P . M . 1952 , P . P . G . D . C Derbyshire ; Thos . Brookes , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; G . R . Brady , I . P . M . 322 ; J . Worsnup , P . M . 322 ; N . Dumville Fairbrother , W . M , 322 ; George Baker , W . M . 1030 ; W . H . Vaughan , P . M ., Sec . 1030 ; T . Whalley , S . W . 323 ; S . Lowe , W . M . 323 ; A . Burgon , J . D . 204 ; H . Watmough , W . M . 1126 ; W . Campbell , | . D . 654 ; K- Maclean , P . M . 1030 ; T . H .

Euke , 210 ; T . E . Rigby , W . M . 287 ; J . W . Thompson , P . M . 1534 ; J . Heathcott , W . M . 1952 ; P . Bramwell , P . M . 1952 ; J " . C . Hyde , P . M . 1952 ; W . Milnes , 1773 ; A . Pemberton . P . M . 1030 ; J . Leigh , P . M . 2 S 7 ; J . Smith , J . D . 323 ; and R . R . Lisenden , W . M . 317 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Rowbotham was

made a F . C . by the W . M ., the charge and working tools being given and explained by the S . W ., Bro . J . VV . Higginbotham . The ceremony of installation was next proceeded with , Bro . J . P . Bardsley , P . M ., and father of the odge , officiating as Installing Master . The W . M . elect , Bro . J . VV . Higginbotham , after being presented by his father , Bro . Isaac Higginbotham , Treas ., was subsequently

inducted into the chair of K . S . with all due rite and ceremony , and , on the readmission of all M . M . ' s , was duly proclaimed to , and saluted by , them . The following brethren were appointed by the W . M . officers for the ensuing year , and invested and addressed by Bro . J . Beresford , P . P . G . S . D . : Bros . C VV . Bickerton , S . W . ; W . II . Maxfield ,

J . W . ; Isaac Higginbotham ,. Treas . ; W . C . Fleming , P . G . Tyler , Sec ; Josiah Grundy , S . D . ; R . Clayton , J . D . ; H . Lomas , I . G . ; B . Higginbotham and J . H . Foster , Stwds . ; and Samuel Fidler , Tyler . Bro . VV . Booth , P . G . D . C , addressed the W . M . arid Wardens ; Bro . Thos . Brookes , P . P . G . S . D ., the brethren ; and Bro . the Rev . E . Bigoe Bagot , P . G . Chaplain , concluded the ceremony with prayer . Prior to closing the lodge , the W , M . rose , and , address-

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ing Bro . Axon , said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , which was to present him , in the name of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s gold jewel and a portrait , in acknowledgment of his services rendered to the lodge during his year of office . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester . Bro . Axon , in a few appropriate sentences , thanked the brethren for this kind testimony of their appreciation of his

services . After " Hearty good wishes " had been expressed by the numerous visiting brethren , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The festival of St . John was subsequently celebrated with a banquet , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and " The Health of theW . M ., " "I . P . M ., " "Visiting Brethren , " & c , proposed and responded to .

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INSTRUCTION .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 ^ . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 31 st ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros , fas . Bailey , W . M . ; C . S . Mote , S . W . ; O . W . Battler , I . W . ; ' G . Read , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Dchane , P . M . Sec . ; W . C \ Villiams , S . D . ; M . J . Green , J . D . ; W . J . Mason , I . G . ; K . C . Mulvey , Stwd . ; K . J . Day , Org . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 ; W . H . Chalfont , P ' . M . 1423 ; J . Smith , \ V . Robinson , G . D .

Bailey , and \ V . H . Wadham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the laat meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bros . G . D . Bailey and Mulvey being candidates respectively . The W . M . gave the charge ,. and also worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Mote was elected W . M . for the ensuing w .. ek , and appointed his officers in rotation . After ; ** Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1 * 07 ) . —A meeting took place on Monday , the 31 st ult ., at the Moorgate , Finshury-pavement , when 3 $ brethren were present , including Bros . H . Gross , W . M . -, Hearsum , S . W . ; Lane , J . W . ; W . M . Stiles , Preceptor -, C . J . Scales , Treas . ; E . Storr , Sec . ; | . Saunders , Assist . Sec . ; Thorn , S . D . ; Parker , J . D . ; Dimsdale , I . G . ; and Whiting , Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and connrmed . Bro . J . C . Smith worked the Secor . d Lecture of the First Degree , assisted by the brethren . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bros . Frost and Conford candidates respectively . Bros . Smith and Conford , of the Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 ,

were unanimously elected members . Bro . Hearsum was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . W . M , Stiles , Preceptor , proposed a vote of thanks to the W . M . for ths able manner in which he had conducted the ceremonies for the first time in any lodge of instruction—seconded by Bro . C . J . Scales , Treasurer , and carried unanimously . After ' * Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . This lodge " of instruction being so central , and close to the Metropolitan Railway Station , it offers facilities for brethren from all parts . The room is large , and the genial Preceptor , Br <> . W . M . Stiles , always ready to impart his knowledge to young and old Masons , if they so desire it .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No , 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on the 20 th ult ., when there were present Bros . E . 1 . D . Bromlev , W . M . ; A . Clark , S . W . ; H . J , Pellatt , J . W . ; C . A . Itter , S . D . '; J . D . Graham , | , D , ; C . Fave ' rean , I . G . ; R . J . Harnell , acting as ' Sec ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; F . T . C . Keeble , C . Lambert , L . GumreU , M . Lincoln , W . H . Maguire , J . S . Henry , C . Grassi , S . Giannelli , Frank Gulliford , E . Farwig , ] . Docker , G . P . Bertini , } , Woodward , E . Va ' . eraini ,

J , Rowe , and P . W . Rogers . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro , E . Farwig worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bro , W . C . Smith , Preceptor , worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . Frank Gulliford having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pieased to rehearse the ceremony . On rising for the first time , Bro . R , [ . Harnell proposed that Bros . W . H . Maguire , 2048 , and L .

Gumrell , 202 r , be elected joining members of this lodge of instruction—seconded by Bro . H . J . Pellatt , and carried nnammously . On rising for the second time , Bro . A . Clark , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week—being proposed by Bro . W . C . Smith , and seconded by ihe J . W . The W . M . was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . A . Clark , S . W ., proposed that a vote of thanks he recorded on the minutes to Bros . G . Reynolds and W . C . Smith for their labour and great painstaking in arranging the ceremonies ( f consecration and installation , worked by Bro . James Terry , P . P . G . J . W . Norths and Hunts , at their last meeting . Bro , A ,

Clark said he thought there never had been such a successful meeting at a lodge of instruction—seconded by the J . W ,, and carried unanimously . Bro . W , C , Smith made a suitable reply . Bro . Frank Gulliford proposed that Bro . R . J . Harnell , Secretary ( pro tern . ) , write a letter to Bro . G . Reynolds , ' Sec ., expressing the brethrens sympathy in his illness , and trusting that he might liave a speedy recovery , also to tell him of the vote of thanks passed to Bro . W , C , Smith and himself for the labour and great painstaking in arranging the working of consecration and installation at their last meeting , and that the same be recorded on the minutesseconded by Bro . James Woodward , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

A meeting of this lodge was held on the 27 th ult ., when there were present Bros . A . Clark , W . M . ; H . J . Pellatt , S . W . ; J . D . Graham , J . W . ; E . C Mulvev , S . D . ; W . Ham , J . D . ; E .. "( . D . Bromley , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Secretary ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; James Woodward , C . Grassi , F . Dusterwatd , J . Rayner , Frank Gulliford , R . E . Cursons , James Rowe , R . | . Harnell , C . Lambert , C . A . Itter , F . J . Moss , S . Moss , G . F . Swan , James Watts , E . Chamberlain , W . H . Toten , C . F , Foxe , E . I . Gi ' ttens , L . Grinzel , H . S . Hunter , and | . Wilson .

'Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro , James Woodward having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . W . II . Toten offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , the usual questions were put , well answered , and the brother retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Lodge resumed to the First Degree , On rising for the first time , Bros . S . Moss , iGSi . and J . Wilson , 1205 , were unanimously elected

joining members of this lodge of instruction . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro , H , 1- Pellatt , S . W ,, be W . M , for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and canied unanimously . The W . M . was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , thanked the brethren for their kind letter of svmpathy , ' which he much appreciated , and vote of condolence at his illness ; also for the vote passed to Bro . W . C . Smith and himself at their last meeting for the interest they had taken in the arrangements for

working the ceremonies of consecration and installation by their worthy Bro . James Terry . He himself was much pleased with its success , and felt his labours had been fully rewarded by the large attendance of brethren on that occasion , viz ., 116 , He now begged to propose that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . U . J , Harnell for the kindness in undertaking his duties as Secretary during his illness , which had been satisfactory to all—seconded by Bro . W . H . Toten , and carried unanimously . On the motion of Bro . W . C . Smith , Bro . J . R . Harnell promised to communicate the vote of thanks to his son , Bro , R , J . HarneH , Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

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WEST SMITHPIELD LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 31 st ult ., at the New Market Hotel , E . C . Present : Bros . R . » . Greenwood , W . M . ; W . Jollv , S . W . j W . C . Brasher , J . W . ; J . W . Jollv , Sec . ; J . F . Rumball , S . D . ; Malletr , P . M ., J ' . D . ; T ! Butt , ' P . M ., I . G . ; J . J . Howes , acting Preceptor ; and Smyth , Tyler . The Iodide was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation worked , Bro . Rumball candidate . The F . C . Degree was worked , Bro . Rumball again candidate . The W . M . opened up the lodge , and closed it in the Three Degrees . After observing the usual customs among Masons , the lodge was closed .

UBIQUF . LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 38 th ult ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street , S . W . Present : Bros . P . Coughlan , W . M . ; Coleman , S . W . ; Musson , J . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., " Preceptor ; J . Gibson , Treas . ; A . Hayes , ' Sec ; Green , senr ., S . D . ; Roberts , J . D . ; Taylor , I . G . ; C . White , P . M . ; Turner , and F . Purnell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read ami conlirmed . Bro . Roberts , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and

was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing , vas rehearsed , Bro . Roberts candidate , Bro . C . White was presented as W . M . elect , and duly obligated . The lodge was then opened in the Third Degree , and the M . M . 's retired . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . C . White was duly installed in the chair of King Solomon . The M . M . 's having been admitted , Bro . C . White was duly proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees , and invested his officers . The retiring W . M . gave the Three Charges , and the ceremony concluded . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 29 th ultimo . Present : Bros . Gen . Gardner , W . M , ; li . F . Williams , S . W . ; C . Dopson , J . W . ; Geo . Gardner , Treas . ; W . Johnson , Sec . ; A . Williams , S . D . ; V . Wing , J . D . ; T . Brown , I . G . ; E , Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; Sims , P . M . * ; Purdue , P . M . ; Davies , W . W . Wil . iams , Woods , Craggs , and Furze . Visitor : Bro . Speigle , P . M . Lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Questions leading to the Third Degree were

answered by Bro , Woods . Lodge resumed to the Third Degreec , and the Third ceremony was worked . Bro , Davis , with the assistance of Bro . Woods , worked the 2 nd Section of the Third Lecture . Bro . Ayling , Preceptor , with the assistance of Bro . Wing , worked the 3 rd Section of the Third Lecture . Lodge was then closed , the brethren singing the National Anthem , it being her Majesty ' s birthday . The ' Fif cen Sections will be worked on Monday , the 7 th inst . Lodge opens at 6 . 45 p . m . Bros . Ayling , P . M ., W . M . ; Westley , S . W . ; and Davis , 169 , Preceptor" Creatun Lodge of Instruction , I . W .

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Royal Arch .

ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER ( No . 1589 ) . — This chapter met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Meet-street , on the 25 th ult . Among those present were Comps . G . Manners , CO ., M . E . Z . j Alfred Tisley , H . j H . Clemow , I . ; Jenkins , S . E . ; VV . E . Farrington , P . S . ; J . H . Dodson , P . Z ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., P . Z . ; Skelton , T . A . Woodbridge , C . C ., Edwards ,

Christian , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the " . lection of Principals and officers for the year ensuing' took place , with the following result : Comps . A . Tisley , M . E . Z . j 11 . Clemow , H . ; F . Farrington , ) . ; Jenkins , S . E . ; VV . E . Farrington , S . N . ; Farthing , P . S . :

T . A . Woodbridge , 1 st A . S . ; Christian , 2 nd A . S . ; J , H . Dodson , Treas . ; and Gilbert , Janitor . A Past Principal's jewel was voted to Comp . G . Manners . Letters of apology for non-attendance having been read from Comps . VV . Lake , P . Z . ; F . Farrington , and others , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . A few toasts were given .

WEST SMITHFIELD CHAPTER ( No . 1623 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 27 II 1 ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . The chapter was opened in due form by the M . E . Z ., Comp . W . C . Kent , assisted by Comps . H . Forss , H . ; E . Malletr , J . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., Treasurer ; L . Lardner , S . E . ; R . F . Urickdale , P . S . ; F . E . Roberts , Org . ; T . T .

Phillips , I . P . Z . ; F . S . Van Raalte , P . Z . ; VV . Collier , J . J . Howes , J . VV . Jolly , and F . Walters , P . Z . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to an excellent banquet , prepared by Comp . Clemow , to the great satisfactionof the companions , after the repast , the M . E . Z . proposed the usual loyal and Royal

Arch toasts , to which the companions heartily responded . The M . E . Z . next gave that of " H . R . H . the G . Z . of the Order , " and after commenting on the excellent services rendered to Royal Arch and Craft Masonry , commanded the companions to give the toast the reception it so fully deserved , which after a right good fire , Comp . Roberts sung , assisted by the rest of the companions , " God bless

the Prince of Wales . "The Pro G . Z ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were duly acknowledged . Comp . T . T . Phillips then gave that of "The M . E . Z ., " in highly complimentary terms , and met with a hearty reception . The M . E . Z . returned thanks , and next proposed that of

"The H . and J ., " to which a hearty reception was given , and they returned thanks . Next followed that of "The P . Z . ' s of the Chapter , " Comps . Van Raalte and Phillips replying to the same . The M . E . Z . rising and proposing that of "The Treasurer , " remarked , the amount of obligation they were under to him , without whose services he feared they would

not have been in so successful a condition as they now were , he would leave it in the hands of the companions to let Comp . H . J . Lardner , their Treasurer , know how much they appreciated him , which , altera hearty reception , that worthy companion expressed his thanks , telling the companions it would not be his fault if the chapter was not a success , reminding them that they had also a duty to

perform by recommending thechapter to worthy brethren , for without a constant supply of exaltces no chapter could go on and prosper , so hoped with their united aid to make the West Smitlifield Chapter a continued success . The M . E . Z . next proposed "The Visitors . " Comp . Walters , P . Z ., father of the chapter , replied ,

complimenting the chapter on its prosperity , and the excellent working of the companions in office , stating that it was no more than he expected , knowing them to be firstclass workers in Craft Masonry , and begged to thank them for the welcome accorded him . The M . E . Z . next gave that of his " Officers , " paying them great compliment ,