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Comps . L . Lardner , S . E ., and Brickdale , P . S ., returned thanks . Comp . Marsh , Janitor , by command of the M . E . Z ., gave his toast , which ended a very happy and pleasant evening .

DEVONPORT . —Fidelity Chapter ( No . 230 ) . — The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Ebrington Masonic Hall . The Principals-elect were installed , Comps . R . Pike , as Z . ; J . Whitford , H . ; E . H . Littleton , J . ; and Comp . J . Cidley , P . Z . 105 , 1205 , officiated as installing officer , supported by Comps . John Lynn , P . P . G . St . Br . ; R . W . Pitcher ;

J . R . H . Hanis ; VV . Coath , P . P . G . A . S ., 230 ; Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., 31 . P . P . G . P . S ., 1 S 9 ; J . R . Lord , P . P . G . I ., 70 ; E . Aitken-Davies , P . P . G . Reg ., 159 , 1099 ; E . J . Knight , P . P . G . A . S . ; William Allsford , 202 ; U . S . Johns , 159 ; C . Watson , 954 ; and T . S . May , J . 1099 . The following companions were invested as theofficers : Comps . R . W . Pitcher , I . P . Z . j J . R . H . Harris , S . E . ; VV . G .

Swiss , S . N . ; J . Medley , P . S . ; VV . V . Harris , 1 st A . S . ; F . Orchard , 2 nd A . S . ; T . Veale , Org-. . ; J . Lynn , Treas . ; and S . Harvey , Janitor . One guinea was voted by the chapter towards the present to the P . G . M . on his marriage . In the evening the banquet was held , Comp . Bosworthick was the caterer . The Principals presided , and after the banquet a good enteitainment was furnished bv the musical companions present .

HASLINGDEN . —Chapter of Wisdom ( No . 2 S 3 ) . —On Friday , the 2 Sth ult ., the members of this old chapter assembled at the Swan Hotel for the purpose of celebrating their annual installation festival . About 20 companions were present , including Comps . R . Rushton , P . Z ., P . P . G . Treas . ; B . T . Gosling , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . of C ; Thos . Hindle , P . Z ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . Harling ,

P . Z . ( who acted as Z . ); H . Himeson , H . ; S . Horrocks , J . ; J . Colhnge , S . N . ; J . Sutcliffe , P . Z ., S . E . ; VV . Stallon , VV . Nuttall , and others . Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . H ., was a visitor . The chapter was opened , and after the minutes of the previous convocation had been read and confirmed , Comp . Sillitoe installed Comps . Himeson , as Z . ; Horrocks , as H . ;

and Collinge , J . ; he also invested theofficers . On the completion of the ceremony the newly-installed M . E . Z . proposed , Comp . Horrocks seconded , and Comp . Sutcliffe supposed a vote of thanks to Comp . Sillitoe , who , as stated by Comp . Sutcliffe , had performed the ceremony for several

years past . The proposition was most heartily carried and suitably acknowledged . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the social board , where harmony reigned until abeut ten o ' clock , when the proceedings were brought to a close after spending an exceedingly pleasant evening .

HUDDERSFIELD . —Chapter of Truth ( No . 521 ) . —The regular convocation of the above chapter was held at Freemasons' Hall , Fitz William-street , on Friday , the 2 tst inst . Present : Comps . Henry Shaw , Z . ; Geo . Marshall , P . Z ., P . P . G . Treas ., as H . ; R . Williamson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., as ] . ; John Wm . Turner , P . Z ., P . G . S . B ., S . E . ; Henry Calverley , S . N . ; Alfred Gill , P . S . ;

A . Armitage , ist A . S . ; J . T . Sheard , 2 nd A . S . ; also Comps . James Kaye , P . Z . 275 , P . G . S . ; B . S . Steward , Henry Paitridge , Humphrey Wood , George Jackson , Jas . Brierley , Doie , P . Z . 275 ; Smelt , 200 ; and J . Wiigij lesworth . The minutes of convocation held April iCth were read and confirmed . Comp . James Kaye , P . Z . 275 , P . G . S .,

delivered the Historical and Mystical Lectures in such an efficient manner as to merit the approval of all the companions present , and was awarded the thanks of the chapter for his kindness . Comp . R . Williamson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., delivered the Symbolical Lecture , and also gained the approbation of all present for his excellent delivery .

The business of the convocation being concluded , the chapter was closed , and the companions afterwards sat down to an excellent supper provided by the officers , after which a very pleasant evening was spent . Comps . Kaye , Shaw , Sheard , Wrigglesworth . and Armitage added to the evening's enjoyment by appropriate songs , well rendered .

GLOSSOP . —Devonshire Chapter ( No . 625 ) . — The annual installation festival of this chapter was held at the Masonic Rooms , Norfolk Hotel , on Thursday , the 27 th ult . After the chapter had been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Comp . J . H . Siilitoe , P . G . II . East Lane , installed Comps . J . Rhodes , as Z . ; J . Collier , as H . j and VV . Booth , as J . ; he also

invested the several officers . At the close of the ceremony the M . E . Z . proposed a vote of thanks to Comp . Sillitoe , which was carried with acclamation . The chapter was closed , aid the companions adjourned to substantial refreshment provided by mine host of this well-known host : lrie , after which a pleasant evening was spent .

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CAMDEN CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 7 o 4 ) .-A convocation of the above chapter was held at the Moorgate , Finsbury-pavement , on Tuesdav , ihe ist inst . Present : Compp , Stiles , M . E . Z . ; Scurrah , II . ; ' Uean , | . ; II . Slyman , S . E . ; G . W . Knight , N ; Gregory , P . S . ; Edmunds , Preceptor ; Whiting , | anitor ; Carter , Cuming , Dickey , | . C . Sirtilb , Jenkins , Jacobs , Christian , C . . 1 . Knightley , llultmi , E . Storr , Paul Storr , Kautl ' man , and Saunders . _ _

Chapter was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Kniuhtley candidate . Comps . Paul Storr , Oakley Chapter , anil C . J . Knightle )' , Metropolitan Chapter , wire unanimously e ected members . After a very instructive evening , chapter was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER OV IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) .-A convocation was held at the Porchester Hotel , l . emster . place , Porchesterterrace , Paddingfon , \ V „ on Saturday , the' 20 th ult . Present : Comps . | . T . Mickelburgh , / .. 133 . / -i V- «« ••' » . " - ; VV . H . Wadham , J . ; II . E . Dehane , S . E . ; W . II . Chalfont , P . S . ; 1 . Cruttenden , and T . C . Pratt , P . Z . ' The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Pratt candidate . After which the S . E . announced that the officers designate and petitioners of the Henry

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Eevander Chapter , about to be consecrated , bad accepted an invitation to attend the Hornsey Chapter of Improvement on the nth inst . to take the corresponding offices they will hold in the new chaptcr , and rehearse the ceremony of exaltation , as web as the several duties ; hey will be called upon to perform at the consecration . A vote of thanks to Comp . Mickelburgh for the able manner in wiiich he had fulfilled the duties of ' / .. was proposed . After <( Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed . Companions are invited to attend .

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GUILDFORD . —Percy Lodge ( No . 114 ) . —This lodge held a meeting at the Angel Hotel , on Thursday , the 20 th ult . ' when there were present Bros . Dorabjee Pestonjee Cama , W . M . ; J . C . Collier , S . W . and Treas . ; H . F . Day , J . W . ; J . VV . M . Piggott , P . M ., P . P . G . R . M . ; E . Drewetr , P . M . ; W . Wells , P . M . ; C . Belton , P . M . ; T . White , H . L . de Montmorency , Richard Eve , P . M . ;

Frederick Binckes , P . G . S . W . ; VV . E . White , S . O . ; Geo . Graham , Prov . G . Org . ; and J . Hugh Thompson , M . O . Bro . Jehanghir K . R . Cama , of Rising Star of Western India , Bombay , was advanced to the Mark Degree by Bra . R . Eve ; after which the lodge proceeded to elect the W . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year , the result of the ballot being in favour of the re-election of both officers .

HASTINGS . —East ; Sussex Lodge ( No . i 6 < 5 ) . — The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge was held at the Castle Hotel , Assembly Rooms on Tuesday , the iSth inst . There were present Bro . Captain E . VV . J . Hennah , R . N ., Prov . G . J . W ., W . M ., and the following officers and brethren : —Bros . Councillor W . H . Russell , P . P . G . J . O ., S . W ., W . M . elect ; T . VV . Markwick , P . P . G . Stwd .,

J . W . ; F . H . Hallett , P . P . G . Org ., M . O . ; F . Rossiter , P . P . G . D . C , P . M ., Treas ., acting S . O . ; J . B . Foord , J . O . ; the Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., P . G . Chaplain , Chaplain ; John Bray , Treas . ; Councillor C . VV . Duke , P . P . G . S . W ., P . M ., D . C . ; C . S . Chandler , S . D . ; Henry Kimm , J . D . ; Leslie , Tyler ; R . Pidcock , P . P . G . R . M ., P . M . ; C . H . Haine , R . Jonesand E . Davis . Visitors :

, Bro . Thomas Kingston , S . W . 13 ; and others . The minutes of previous meeting having been confirmed , communications read , and report of Audit Committee received , successful ballots were then taken on behalf of Bros . F . P . Campbell , P . P . G . S . W . Kent , 1 S 42 ; F . Plowman , R . Langley , H . Muscatt , and P . M . Skinner , all of 40 . Bro . F . Rossiter , P . M ., by permission of the W . M ., took the chair ,

and installed Bro . VV . H . Russell W . M . for theensuingyear , assisted by Bro . C . VV . Duke , P . M ., the ceremony being creditably performed . The investiture of officers then took place as follows : Bros . T . VV . Markwick , S . W . ; Very Rev . E . R . Currie , M . A ., J . W . ; F . H . Hallett , M . O . ; F . Duke , S . O . ; J . B . Foord , J . O . ; E . R . Currie , Chap . ; F . Rossiter , Treas . ; John Bray , Sec . ; C . S . Chandler , S . D . ; and Henry Kimm , J . D .

There being no further business , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Queen's Hotel , where a rr . ost sumptuous banquet was awaiting them . After full justice had been done to the good things provided , grace was said , and the usual loyal toasts were proposed and duly responded to . Bro . F . H . Hallett , Org ., presided at the pianoforte , where Bros . Plowman , Markwick , Duke , and others displayed their vocal powers .

READING . —Leopold Lodge ( No . 235 ) . —A numerous and distinguished gathering of the members of this lodge assembled on the 31 st ult ., when Bro . Murdoch , the member for the borough , with several other brethren , were advanced to the Mark Degree by the W . M ., Bro . F . J . Ferguson . On the motion of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Stephens , a vote of condolence with Canon Portal , Past Grand Master of Mark Masons , on the death of his eldest son in India last week , was unanimously adopted .

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BELVEDERE . —Saye and Sele Conclave ( No . 1 S 2 ) . —The installation meeting took place on Tuesday , the iSth ult ., at the Masonic Rooms . V . E . and P . Sir Knight VV . G . Lemon , M . P . S ., presided , and was supported by the following : Sir Knights W . O . Robinson , S . G ., G . Std . Br . Kent ; C . Coupland , J . G . ; A . H . Bateman , Treasurer and Recorder , G . R . Kent ; A . Penfold , Prefect and G . J . G . Kent ; C . Jolly , Std . Br . ; VV . 1 . Colman .

Herald and Creed Sentinel ; F . Spurrell , P . S . ; F . Wood , P . S . and G . I . G . Kent ; Rev . H . Cummins , M . A ., P . S ., G . C . Eng ., High Prelate Kent ; J . Elliott , P . S . ; J . G . Marsh , P . P . I . G . Eng . and P . G . Architect ; and Joynson . Ihe conclave being opened in due form , Bros . T . Fletcher , 33 ; G . Kenneday , P . M . 1536 ; VV . Kipps , P . M . 1531 ; and Capt . E . Sweny , P . M . 706 , were balloted for , and the ballot proving unanimous , Bros . Kipps and Kenneday , being in attendance , were duly installed . As E . Sir Knight Thomas

, M . E . Sovereign elect , was unavoidably absent , the ceremony of enthronement of that sir knight was postponed . E . Sir Knight Robinson was , however , duly consecrated as V . U .. and , after some formal business , the V . E . announced that the enthronement of Sir Knight Thomas would take place shortly at an emergency conclave ; and the usual ceremony of closing concluded the proceedings . The sir knights afterwards banqueted at the Railway Hotel , Belvedere .

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YORK . —York College . —On the 19 th ult . the regular quarterly meeting of this active college was held at the head-quarters of the province . The college was called for 3 p . m ., but according to previous arrangement the members met the Chief Adept , Era . T . B . Whytchcad , at noon , and under his guidance visited some of the places of interest in York , including the Merchants' Hall ,

with its subterranean chapel , the meeting place of the extinct Grand Lodge of All England and of the Apollo Lodge . Mounting the city walls at Wallingate Bar , the party traversed the ancient fortifications lo the Red Tower , and again from Lazetthorpe Postern to Monk Bar . Here the interior of the Bar was inspected , which is very interesting , being most perfect in all respects , the old portcullis hanging from the windlass , in the position in which it was for the first time elevated , whilst the view of the cathedral and

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city from the leads on the roof was thoroughly enjoyed . Thence the party made their way to the Black Swan Hotel , where they partook of luncheon . At 3 p . m . the party assembled in the Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , York , which had been lent for the occasion by the Trustees of the Eboracum Lodge , 1611 . At the last meeting Fra . Major Moore had been elected Celebrant , but had not been installed owing to his absence

through ill-health . Fra . Tudor Trevor , the outgoing Celebrant , therefore took the chair , and was supported by Fratres Major Moore , VV . H . Cowper , J . M . Meek , Wm . Brown , Col . Monks , T . J . Wilkinson , C . H . Locking , W . H . B . Atkinson , ] . VV . Monckman , J . R . Dore , C . Palliser , and Dr . Mills . Fra . T . B . Whytehead , Chief Adept of Yorkshire , was also present . Several technical matters were disposed of , and apologies were read from 30

members , who from various causes were unable to be present . Successful ballots were taken for Bros . K . Laxton , P . M . 1301 ; A . H . J . Fletcher , M . A ., 275 ; and H . E . Cousans , P . M . 297 ; and these brethren , as well as Bro . S . Chadwick , P . M . 1040 , previously accepted , were duly received into the M . C . by Bro . Tudor Trevor , who also gave

the lecture in the First Grade . The Celebrant elect , Fra . Major Moore , was then inducted into his office by Fra . Tudor Trevor , and appointed his officers as follows : Fras . C . Fendelow , I . V ., Deputy ; VV . H . Cowper , II ., Assistant Deputv ; J . M . Meek , V ., Treas . ; VV . Brown , I ., Sec ; Col . J . Monks , II ., P . A . ;

S . Middleton , IV ., S . A . ; J . j . Wilkes , 11 ., T . A . ; VV . F . Tomlinson , 1 ., O . A . ; J . L . Atherton , II ., Precentor ; J . W . Monckman , " ! ., C . N . ; VV . Flockton , I ., Organist ; Dr . Drury , I ., T . B . ; J . R . Dore , I ., G . T . ; R . Craig , I ., Herald ; and G . H . Locking , I ., Medallist . The Celebrant , Fra . Moore , then read a most interesting paper on the Runic stone found during the restoration of Leeds Parish Church , in the course of which he explained

the various theories held by experts as to the interpretation of the symbols carved upon the stone . His address was illustrated by large drawings and plans , and a vote of thanks was accorded to him . It was arranged that Durham should be the next place of meeting of the college on Wednesday , August iStli , and Fra . Col . Monks undertook to make preliminary arrangements for viewing the Cathedral , and other places and

objects of interest in that ancient seat of learning . General satisfaction was expressed at the result of the resolution passed at the last meeting to issue a quarterly journal of the transactions of the college , and it was resolved to reprint the whole of the previous transactions of the college , to enable members to obtain a complete series . The Chief

Adept announced that he had made the following provincial appointments : Fras . Tudor Trevor , Suffragan ; Chas . Fendelow , Provincial Treasurer ; and W . H . Cowper , Provincial Secretary . The M . C . was then dissolved , and the fratces met at the Black Swan Hotel , where they dined together , and passed a pleasant and social evening in Masonic converse .

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GIBRALTAR . —Al Moghreb al Aksa Lodge ( No . 670 , S . C . )—The installation meetingof this lodge was held on the 7 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Alameda , when there were present Bro . VV . F . Robeits , R . W . M ., in the chair , supported bv Bros . T . J . Haynes , P . M ., P . G . M . ; J . H . Bryant , P . M . ; D . Dobranich , I . P . M . ; Culatto , P . M . ; VV . F . Cottrell . P . M . 27 S : 1 . Fraureri . P . M .

i > S ( E . C ) , and 325 C-C . ) : F . Ashton , P . M . 115 ( E . G . ) , P . G . S . ( S . C ); Adair , R . W . M . 57 G ; VV . Stevens , W . M . 27 S ; Barker , P . M . 153 ( E . C . ); Cunningham , P . M . 153 ( E . C ); A . Netto , S . W . ; F . Planello , J . W . ; VV . G . Whitehead , Secretary ; P . H . Smith , S . D . ; E . j . Howard , acting J . D . ; H . Parral , D . C . ; VV . J . Knowles , I . G . ; G . A . Houghton , F . T . Fox , E . Fred . Sullivan , W .

A . Webb , T . Collins , ) . McDonald , J . Buckingham , J . Molloy , R . Geddes , A . J . Weir . T . Evans , and F . McGuinness . Visitors : Bros . F . Loder , 51 ( E . C ); Wadham , 215 ( E . C ); W . U . Thornton , J . W . 27 S ( E . C ); D . Budge , 27 S ; Pinchbeck , 1065 ( E . C ); Dunstan , 57 6 ( S . C ); Ru . xton , 325 ( I . C . ); Bassadone , 325 ( I . C . ); Black , 135 ( E . C . ) ; Fisher , Secretary 153 ( E . C ); Sauchez ,

570 ( fa . C . ); Simpson , 116 , 83 G , 562 , and 1722 ; Barbara , 576 ( S . C ); Oita , S 7 ° " ( S . C ); Smith , 153 ( E . C ); Dagunio , 27 S ( E . G . ); Baumgartner , 27 S ( E . C ); Legg , 576 ( S . C ); Curtelin , G . O . France ; Sillcot , 153 ( E . C . ); Austin , 57 6 ( S . C ); Marengo , 325 ( I . C . ) j Douglas , 322 ( I . C . ); Barrejon , 57 G ( S . C ); Thackcr , 27 S ; Kennedy , 1 S 0 ( S . C ); Hawksford , O . Laud , 3 S 7 ( I . e . ) :

Le Greys , 15 ( I . C ); and Carter , 322 ( I . C ) The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . William Gladstone Whitehead , the R . W . M . elect , was then presented to the Installing Officer , Bro . W . F . Roberts , by Bro . Bryant , P . M ., and Bro . Dobranich , I . P . M ., who gave an impressive address , and pointed out the various duties and

obligations of a Master of a lodge . Bro . William Gladstone Whitehead was then duly installed into the chair of K . S ., and was saluted in the usual manner . The R . W . M . then proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Br ^ s . J . H . Bryant , P . M ., VV . D . M . ; D . Dobranich , P . M ., W . S . M . ; F . Planello , W . S . W . ; T . Collins , VV . J . W . ; J . McDonald , Treasurer ; G . A .

Houghton , Secretary ; VV . J . Knowles , S . D . ; E . J . Howard , J . D . ; P . H . Smith , D . C ; J . Stewart , and E . Parral , Stewards ; J . Molloy , I . G . ; and M . Ghio , Tyler . The ceremony having been concluded , the Installing Officer addressed the R . W . M ., Wardens , and brethren , and gave the customary exhortations and charges in a most able manner . A vote of thanks , proposed by the K . W . M ., and seconded by Bro . I . H . Brvant . P . M .. for thr . hirrhlv

able manner in which the Installing Officer had peiformed the ceremony of installation , was carried by acclamation , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes of the lodge , as also a vote of thanks to the Past Masteis for their kind attendance and assistance in forming a Board of Installed Masters . "Hearty good wishes " were received from Nos . 115 ( E . C ); 32 s ( I . C ); 10 C 5 ( E . C . ) : I . SI

( ll . C ); 278 ( E . C ); 57 G ( S . C ); 322 ( I . C ); 153 G ( F-C . ) J 640 ( I . C > j I 53 ( E . C . ); 2 . 5 ( I . C ); , 5 ' n . C . ); and 555 ( I . C . ) I he business of the evening being concluded , the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to the handsome banqueting room in the Hall , and sat down to a wellfilled table provided by Past Masters Bros . Cunningham and Barker , the caterers of the new Masonic Hall .