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Star Chapter ( No .: 1275 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held at the Guildhall Tavern , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult . Present : Comps . C . N . McIntyre North , M . E . Z . ; Meierhoff , H . ; Grummant , P . Z ., acting J . ; Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., S . E . ; H . Payne Makeham , c HJ •W . Eckersall , P . S . ; J . H . Edwardes , 2 nd A . S . ; F Hilton , P-Z . ; G . Benedetti , P . Z .: G .. Elliott , P . Z . ;

las . Hill , LP . Z . 1329 ; C . Lazenby , P . Z . 297 , P . P . G . Reg . Lincoln ; P . H . Horley , 2026 ; C . H . Stone , A , Fry . R . Barr , J . S . Targett , 1275 ; and C . Patrick , P . Z ., janitor . The chapter was opened , a conclave of Installed Principals constituted , and Comp . Harry G . Martin , J . elect , Ivas presented by Comp . Hilton , and duly installed by the M . E . Z . in the chair of J . After an inaugural address by

the M . E . Z ., the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The M . E . Z then delivered , with the aid of tracing boards , a very interesting lecture , illustrated by diagrams . The lecture , for which the evening had been set apart for the instruction of the newly-exalted companions , was listened to with marked attention by a highly critical and appreciative audience .

The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to banquet . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts having been given and duly honoured , Comp . Woolmer Williams , S . E ., proposed " The Health of the M . E . Z ., Comp . North . " In the absence of the LP . Z . it was his peculiar privilege as well as pleasure to propose the health of the M . E . Z ., and trusted he might long be

with them after he passed the chair . They knew him to be an able worker , but the masterly and comprehensive lecture delivered that evening in the chapter was a revelation to many , and proved that the M . E . Z . thoroughly understood the hidden mysteries , and worthily upheld the high standard which the Star Chapter prided itself the Principals had always maintained .

The M . E . Z ., in returning thanks , accepted the hearty greeting , he must confess , as a matter of course , for he did not know of a more hearty , good-natured , and forgiving set of companions . They had encouraged him to add another Latin word to the fist he had delivered that evening , and would without misgiving cry peccavi , as they always forgave any fault , and overlooked all shortcomings

in their officers so long as they did their best to maintain the reputation of the chapter . The M . E . Z ., Comp . North , in giving the next toast , said the presence of visitors was a great inducement for the members of a lodge or chapter to pull themselves together . There were three points with regard to their visitors that evening to which he would call attention .

They had the perfect number ( three ) of perfect Masons , and felt perfect satisfaction at being honoured with their presence . Comp . Hill was well known as an able worker in the numerous Degrees to which he belonged ; Comp . Lazenby , P . P . G . Reg . Lincolns-hire , had a well-earned reputation ; and Comp . Horley , he was sure from the attention he had given , would worthily in the future- maintain the credit of our ancient Institution .

Comp . C . Lazenby , 297 , in reply , expressed his pleasure at being placed with Comp . Hill to reply for the visitors , and at the reception he had received . He had accepted the invitation to be present that evening to listen to the lecture by the M . E . Z ., because it was the first time he had known it to be delivered in London . He had looked forward with interest to the event , but the whole of the points were so

ably explained , that his enjoyment had far surpassed his expectations . Comp . 1 . Hill , 132 CJ , first thanked the M . E . Z . for his kind invite , and said that , being himself rather a deep student in Freemasonry , he was much interested ; but the lecture was onl y what he expected it would be from the author of " wisdom , strength , and beauty . " It was the first time he

had heard a lecture delivered in a Royal Arch chapter , and [ he Star o' the North had shed so great a light on the subjects discussed , that he hoped he ( the M . E . Z . ) would be able to find an opportunity for more fully explaining the symbolic meaning of the distinctive bearings on the ensigns _ which he had drawn with so skilful a hand , as the subj ' ect alone would suffice for an evenincr ' s instruction .

1 hanking the companions for their cordial reception at his hrst visit to the chapter , he hoped that it would not be the last time that he and his . companion visitors would have that pleasure . Comp . Meierhoff , H ., in returning thanks for " The H . and , J . i" said their M . E . Z . promised the companions on Weir ( the H . and I . ' s ) behalf a burst of Masonic eloquence

ana a Rood of rhetoric ; but after the lecture , the dinner , and the speeches of the M . E . Z ., a burst or flood of any fort was not desirable . " Sufficient for the day was the evil thereof . " Comp . Martin , J . ( after apologising for not sending a telegram from Germany at the last meeting ) , followed in "ie same humorous style , both returning with interest the

b" « i-numoured banter of their colleague . Comps . Williams and Grummant ably replied to the toast of "The S . E . and Treasurer . " p fhe M . E . Z ., in proposing "The Health of the Past A S ? , C ' ' " "Passed his regret at the accident Comp . fumington had met with , and which had deprived them of I'scheery presence . t-otnp . Hilton , in reply , said he had that evening pVfi " •r V •»•*¦ % •lib KM . U fcKfAl . bVI'Mlili ; Perienced

, ' ' " a great deal of pain and pleasure . Although bound" ? day from an attack of neuralgia , he had felt m . i \ At pU L '" appearance , and was thorouRly rehe « ¦ the stru £ S he had made by the great pleasure the M Ry while listenin ff to the lecture delivered by truthe I * . , l was cnt'rely new to him , but its beautiful it u „ , IJ d n . ot bc repeated too often , and he hoped that then ? n , H e . the last lecture the M - E-Z . would give mad * t v- 0 trac 'ng board . Referring to the kindly reference wa-J ° , . work in the Star Chapter of Instruction , he W 4 S Drn 1 * i " "J" * * -iiapiei in instruction , lie

., . su chen A t ¦ *" efforts were appreciated , and had borne tad STM ^ I 1 ! ' •Founded by a few companions the chapter cr eatedit / , lncreased in numbers , and the interest thus chipt ,,.. -J t 0 tne establishment of a number of new ln brin . r' " ™ ed over b y able and painstaking officers , assisterf u ^ i "' this satisfactory result he had ticen ably Pj ~ , wh p > Stone ' ' - ' Com P- Grummant , moment 1 ready to take his or any place at any Com „ l S „ . otners > to whom his best thanks were due . PS . Uliott and Benedetti also responded .

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Comps . Stone and Makeham replied for "The Officers . " The efforts of Comps . Barr , Stone , Lazenby , Targett , and Grummant to promote the harmony of the evening were highly appreciated . The meeting was brought to a close with the Janitor's toast .

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NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) .-A meeting was held on Monday , the ist inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Windsor , W . M . ; J . Mitchell , S . W . ; White , J . W . ; W . W . Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec ; Sandberg , S . D . ; Steele , J . D . ; T . Holbrow , I . G . ; Shaw , Innocent , Joel , Lyall , Warran , and Folkard . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the

last meeting read and confirmed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , with Bro . Shaw as candidate . The W . M . gave the charge . The 4 th Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for

the first time , and Bro . Joel , 23 S 1 , was elected a j ' oining member . He returned thanks , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for second time , and Bro . Mitchell was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . He replied , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 2 nd inst ., at the " Frascati , " 30 , Oxfordstreet , W ., when there were present Bros . A . Becker , W . M . ; H . Sillis , S . W . ; Marcus , J . W . ; J . Blundell , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Bonham , P . M ., Sec ; J . Dixon , S . D . ; F . Hewson , J . D . ; W . Truman , I . G . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Marx , P . M ., Dep .

Preceptor ; E . J . Gittins , P . M . ; J . M . Watson , M . Taylor , and W . Shales . Visitors : Bros . H . Lichtenfeld , A . Watson , B . Marcus , and 1 . Bcynon . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Mulvey worked the ist Section of the Lecture . Bro . Marx worked the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Watson

being candidate . Bro . Beynon . answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The following brethren were unanimously elected joining members : Bros . Lichtenfeld and B . Marcus , of the Lodge of Israel , No . 205 ; A . A . Watson , Broxbourne Lodge , No . 2353 ; J . Beynon , Crystal Palace Lodge , No . 742 . Bro . H . Sillis , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 24 W ult ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Olliver , W . M . ; Moody , P . M ., S . W .. ; Bradley , J . W . ; ' Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Tucker , P . M ., Sec ; Cottis , S . D . ; Matthews , J . D . ; Murray , I . G . ; Geflowski , P . M . ; Saunders , W . M . 144 ; Thomas , Beauchanlp , and

Stutfield . ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting-were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Thomas being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro .

Beauchamp , who had previously answered the usual questions , personating the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ist Section of the Third Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Midland Grand Hotel , when the following brethren were present : Bros . A . Leighton , W . M . ; G . A . Nock , S . W . ; W . Freemantle , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; Rix , S . D . ; W . R . Bennett , J . D . ; R . C . Edwards , LG . ; W . Baker , Sec ; J . Lander , C . F . Cox , D . D . West , H . Imray , F .

W . Crohn , T . Davidson , C . E . Palmer , W . C . Hodgkinson , Dr . McMillan , and W . A . Sands . - The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bros . Lander and _ Hodgkinson , which was unanimous in their favour as joining members , they were accordingly heartily welcomed . Bro . Palmer volunteered to act as candidate , and the W . M . ably rehearsed the ceremony

of initiation , and delivered the charge , when the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Nock worked the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture , and the lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Nock was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting ; he appointed his officers , and announced that the work would be the ceremony of passing , with an explanation of the tracing board and the Cth section of the First Lecture . The lodge was then closed in due form .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 8 ) . —A meeting was held at the Yorkshire Grey , Woodstock-street , Oxfordstreet , W ., on Wednesday evening , the 2 Gth ult . Present : Bros . Boret , W . M . ; Oaborne , S . W . ; Mason , J . W . ; Paul , Preceptor ; Crossingham , I . G . ; and Zache . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The

Preceptor , assisted by Bro . Osborne , worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . the Preceptor , assisted by Bro . Mason , worked the 5 th Section . Bro . Mason , assisted by Bro . Osborne , worked the 3 rd Section . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the S . W ., Bro . Osborne was elected W . M . for the ensuing fortnight , and appoinetd his officers in rotation . The W . M . rase for the third time , and

all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 754 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Coach and Horses , High-road , Tottenham , when the following brethren were present : Bros . Reeves , W . M . ; Ruthven , S . W . ; Brown , J . W . ; Binnie , P . M ., Preceptor ; Stocker , Sec . ; J . C . Driscoll , S . D . ; S . D . Lewis , J . D . ; Wilson , P . M ., I . G . ; Dexter , and Barnes . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

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the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , liro . Dexter being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Dexter being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First I egree . The VV . M .

rose for the first and second times , when the S . W ., Bro . Ruthven , was unanimously elected W . M . forthe next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and no further business being before the lodge , "Hearty good wishes" were tendered , and the lodge was closed .

BURGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the King's Arms , Johnstreet , Bedford-row . Present : Bros . Larter , W . M . ; Andrews , S . W . ; Juby , J . VV . ; F . Reeves , Sec . ; Baldwin , P . M . ; and C . Reeves . Lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . F . Reeves

being the candidate . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . F . Reeves , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Baldwin proposed and Bro . Juby seconded that Bro . Andrews be W . M . for the ensuing week . Carried unanimously . The W . M . rose for the the third time , and the Secretary announced that

the lodge had four votes for the R . M . B . L These were applied for by Bros . Larter and Baldwin , and , after a short discussion as to the merits of their respective candidates , it was decided that Bros . Larter and Baldwin should have the disposal of two votes each . Bro . F . Reeves then gave notice that whereas it has been the usual custom to suspend the meetings of the lodge during the summer months , he

will propose , on Thursday next , that such practice be only partially carried out , and that from May till October the lodge shall meet once a month , viz ., on the first Thursday in each month , that being the regular meeting night of the Benevolent Association worked in connection with this lodge of instruction . All Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed .

CLAPTON LODGE ( No . 1365 ) . —Brethren of various lodges and members of this lodge—to the number of 60—attended on Friday , the 28 th ult ., at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool-street , to hear the Fifteen Sections rehearsed . Bro . Pinder , P . M ., presided , as W . M ., assisfed by the following : Bros . J . A . Powel , P . M . 1 S 6 , S . W . ; H . G . Gush , P . M . 1541 , J . VV . ; W . Finch , P . M . 1365 ,

Preceptor ; and W . D . Church , P . M . 1365 , and J . H . Gaskin , P . M . 1897 , Secretaries . The Sections were worked by the following in a most perfect manner : First Lecture : Bros . H . Groome , S 61 ; P . Tricket , 2374 ; C . Lorkin , 1524 ; D . J . Witte , 1327 ; G . A . Peters , 1227 , LG . 1645 ; and T . Draper , 917 . Second Lecture : Bros . J . R . Cordell , S 13 ; H . Gack , 1227 ; T .

Hill ; J . A . Powel , 1 S 6 ; and F . A . Stainer , SCi . Third Lecture : Bros . J . Bunker , H 5 St ; H . G . Gush , 1541 ; T . Draper , 917 . Hearty votes of thanks were accorded the W . M . and brethren for the admirable way they had rendered the various Sections , also to the Preceptor and Secretaries . The brethren having replied , the W . M . closed the lodge , and one of the largest and most successful meetings of this flourishing lodge of instruction terminated .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . I 47 i ) .-The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . R . Philip Upton , W . M . ; G . T . Peall , S . W . ; D . M . Forbes , J . W . ; W . Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon and J . Duncan , P . M ., Secretaries ; R . Loonies , S . D . ; C . Smith , J . D . ; V . J . R . Longman , I . G . j A . Oliver ,

H . B . Harding , P . M . ; S . Napper , P . M . ; and R . Chenecy . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Oliver being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Harding answered the questions leading

to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The . lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Harding being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . R . Chenery was elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Peall was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CRUSADERS LODGE ( No . 1677 ) . —A meetingof this lodge was held on Friday , the 28 th ult ., at the Northampton Arms , Goswell-road , E . C ., when there were present Bros . R . M . H . Griffith , W . M . ; Willison , S . W . ; R . Stebbings , J . W . ; C . Weeden , P . M ., Preceptor ; Hunter , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Dimes , Secj Barth , S . D . ; Shoebridge , J . D . j and A . J . Blake , LG .

1 he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Tuck , P . M . Bro . Weeden presented Bro . Shackell , P . M . ' , for installation . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Shackell duly installed . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree ,

and the W . M . saluted according to ancient custom . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . J . Robinson acting a ^ cindidate . The W . M . assumed the chair , and lodge UJJ ness was transacted . Bro . Willison was elected W . M . tor the next meeting , and appointed officers in rotation , l'he lodge was then closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 21 st ult ., when there were p resent Comps . Wilson , M . E . Z . ; Bannister , H . j Scott Young , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Voisey , Treas . ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; Dunn , S . N . ; Chabot , P . S . ; Hill , Salmon , J . C . Reynolds , jun ., H . G . Martin , Kirbv .

Dawson , Rice , Powell , Oldfield , Lewis , Andrews , North Lazenby , Grummant , and Loader . The chapter was regularly opened by the Principals and Past Principals , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Loader personating the candidate . Comps . Andrews , 2345 , and j . C . Reynolds , jun ., 1329

, were elected joining members . It was proposed and seconded that the annual supper take place , and arrangements be left in the hands of Comps . Hilton , Grummant , H . G . Martin , and C . H . Stone . Comp . H . G . Martin was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , when an installation ceremony will be rehearsed . The chapter was then closed .