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ST . DUNSTAN'S CHAPTER ( No . 15 S 9 ) . — The installation meeting of this new but flourishing chapter was held on Wednesday , tbe 28 th ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel . There were present Comps . VV . Wellsman , M . E . Z . ; H . Dalwood , H . ; Dodson , J . ; Colonel Ratcliffe ( honorary member ) , acting I . P . Z . ; A . Tislcy , S . E . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . D . C . Middlesex , P . S . ; VV . Lake , P . P . G . R . Cornwall , 1 st Assistant ; G . Manners 2 nd Assistant ;

, and Gilbert , Janitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot vvas taken upon behalf of Bro . R . Skclton , 15 S 9 , for exaltation , and it proved to be unanimous , but he was unavoidably prevented from attending . The installation of the three " Principals , Comps . Dalwood , Dodson , and Walls , was most ably and impressively carried out by Comp . Colonel RatclifTc , and subsequently a

vote of thanks was unanimously passed to him for his services . The appointments and investments for the ensuing year were as follows : Comps . Wellsman , I . P . Z . ; Praed , Treasurer ; Tisley , S . E . ; Lake , S . N . ; Turner , P . S . ; Manners , istAssistant ; Bristoe . 2 nd Assistant ; and Farrington , jun ., Organist . The report of thc Committee appointed to audit the accounts having been received and adopted , the convocation was closedand the companions

, and their visitors adjourned to a well-served banquet The visitors were Comps . Stiles , j . 1509 ; Wellard , P . S . 1319 ; and Captain Cole , 1507 . At the close of the banquet the customary Royal Arch toasts were duly proposed and lovallv honoured , " in proposing "The Health of the M . E . Z ., " the I . P . Z . said that he was forcibl y reminded that evening of the old French proverb , "The king is dead , long live the king , " because

that proverb was as ( rue in Masonry as in every other community where the chief died ami was succeeded bv another . By the force of circumstances he ( the I . P . Z . ) vacated the chair , and that removal enabled a very worthy companion to immediately succeed him . In the person of their M . E . Z . they had a companion who was conversant with thc work , and who was thoroughly able to preside over them , and he ( the speaker ) believed that he would

have a most brilliant year of office . In concluding his remarks he hoped that" at the termination of his tenure of office the M . E . Z . would look back with as much genuine pleasure to his occupancy of the chair as had been afforded the companions that evening in witnessing his induction to it . In reply , the M . E . Z . said , that he was quite overpowered by the eloquent remarks of Comp . Wellsman in proposing his health . Throughout his long Masonic career

he had endeavoured to do all he could to further the great principles upon which it was founded , because lie was one of those who believed that Freemasonry was an institution that should not be treated lightly , but should be regarded seriously and carried out thoroughly . Although he had been connected with Roval Arch Masonrv some time , it was only lately that be had taken an active part in the working of its ceremony , butnotwithstanding thatlie

, , hoped to be able to discharge his duties in a manner that should give satisfaction . In proposing "The Health of the I . P . Z ., " thc M . E . Z . dwelt upon the brilliant services rendered by Comp . Wellsman ( luring his tenure of the chair in the St . Dunstan's Lodge . In thc chapter he had not had the same opportunity of distinguishing himself , but what he had done lie had performed ' well . In the

discharge of his duties he had evinced the greatest kindness and courtesy , and it afforded him , the M . E . Z ., the greatest possible amount of pleasure to be in the position to present him with the very handsome jewel which had been voluntaril y voted by thc chapter to mark its great appreciation of his services . In concluding his remarks he hoped that in the years to come Comp . Wellsman would look with pride upon that interesting souvenir of his connection with

the St . Dunstan ' s Chapter . This pledge having been received with excellent "tire , " the LP . / ,., in response , said that be had accepted the position of First Principal with a great deal of diffidence , as he knew but little of its duties . He took no credit to himself for the great success that had attended the chapter ; he had done all he could for it , and with his best energies , but he had been greatly assisted by Comps . Dalwood , Dodson , Tislev , and others .

Respecting the brilliant jewel which had been so kindly given to him , lie should ever regard it with pride , as it marked one of the most pleasant reminiscences of his Masonic life . "The Installing Officers" followed . In proposing this pledge the M . E . Z . took occasion to speak of the valuable services rendered to the chapter from its consecration by Comp . Col . Ratcliffe . 1 le said that that worthy companion , moreover , had charmed them all by his

courtesy and urbanity , and he firml y believed ( hat his name would be held by them in the most grateful romem-1 mice for many years to come . In conclusion he trusted that Comp . Colonel Ratcliff would continue regularly t cone among them , in order that they might have thc benefit of his excellent advice and assistance . This toast having been heartily received , the Installing Officer , in reply , said he could scarcely believe that twelve months had

elapsed since he bad had the pleasure of attending the consecration—the march of time had been so rapid . On that occasion he bad predicted a grand future for the chapter , but he had no conception that his augury wculd have been fulfilled so speedily . The chapter now numbered twenty-seven members , and there were others down for exaltation at the next conclave , and under these p'ratifying circumstances the St Dunstan ' s Chapter could be

pronounced a thorough and complete success . He then went on to speak of the ritual , which , although difficult , he said could be mastered by constant and zealous application . In conclusion he expressed his thanks for the more than hearty way in which his health had been proposed and received . "The Second and Third Principals " and " The Visitors" followed . 'I'he latter toast was acknowledged by

Comps . Stiles , Col < -, and Wellard . The pledge of "The Officers " received full justice at the hands of Comps . Tisley , Lake , Turner , and Farrington , jun . The amusement of the companions was i-nli ' inn d by the instrumental and vocal contributions of Comps , Farrington , Tislev , Cole , Stiles , Bcdingfield , and others . 'I'he Janitor ' s toast at a late hour terminated the proceedings .

YORK . —Zetland Chapter ( No . 236 . 1 . —The regular meeting of this strong chapter was held on Wednesday evening , the 28 th ult ., when there were present E . Comps . J . Todd , P . Z ., as Z . : Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , II . ; G . Balmford , J . ; VV . I . awton , P . Z . ; R . VV . Iloilon , P . Z . ;

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T . B . Whytchcad , Z . 1611 ; J . S . Cumberland , H . 1 G 11 » and others . Thc first business was the installation of thc Three Principals elect , which was performed very ably by E . Comp . J . Todd , P . Z ., Prov . G . J ., assisted by E . Comp . T . B . Whytehead , Z . 1611 . The three chairs were filled as follows ; Hon . VV . T . Orde-Powlett , Z . ; G . Balmford , H . ; J . M . Meek , J . ; and the following officers were afterwards

invested : Comps . ] . Todd , P . Z ., Treas . -, J . Hollins . S . E . ; Rev . VV . Valentine , S . N . ; A . Buckle , P . S . ; M . Rooke , D . C . ; T . VV . Wilson and A . Hanson , Asst . S . S . ; and J . Redfarc , Janitor . Two brethren were subsequently exalted by the newlv-installed ' / .., who performed the ceremony in

an admirable manner , the latter j ) ortion _ of thc mystical lecture being given by E . Comp . Todd , P . Z . There was a large muster of members and visitors at the supper table , and a most pleasant evening was passed . Amongst the visitors were Comp . Shaw-Hellier , L . Murphy , Rev . I . Blake , 1611 ; VV . P . Husband , ion , and others .

YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —An emergency meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday evening , the 4 th inst , when there were present Comps . 'I " . B . Whytehead , M . E . Z . ; J . S . Cumberland , H . ; G . Balmford ( H . 23 C ) , as J . ; J . Todd , P . Z ., Prov . G . I . ; R . W . Hollen , P . Z ., Past ' G . Ii . C ; Rev . J . Blake , as S . E . ; C . G . Padel , S . N . ; A . T . 15 . Turner , 1 st A . S . ; VV . P . Husband ,

as 2 nd A . S . ; VV . Lackenby , K . Ware , A . Hanson , and many other members and visitors . Trie chapter having been opened , the M . E . Z . said that they all regretted the absence of their Principal Sojourner , occasioned by a sudden and painful domestic bereavement . It had necessitated an alteration in the arrangements for the working of the . ceremony that evening , but he was glad

to be able to fall back on the assistance of their E . Lump . Todd , who would take the chair of / .., whilst he ( the M . E . Z . ) would undertake the duties of P . S . This was accordingly dune , and Bro . Humphries , of the Eboracum Lodge , was introduced , and duly exalted : the Historical Lecture being delivered by E . Comp . J . S . Cumberland , II .

After the ceremony E . Comp . T . B . VVliytebead again assumed the chair , and the report of the Bye-laws Committee was brought up and adopted , after which the chapter vvas closed , aiid the companions adjourned to supper , provided by Comp . II . Churchill , at which thc principal toasts were honoured .

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ST . MARK'S LODGE ( No . 1 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst , at the Freemasons' Tavern . There were present Bros . George Newman , W . M . ; Henry A . Dubois , I . P . M . ; V . W . Bro . Rev . P . M . Iloldcn , P . G . C , S . W . ; Bros . Wm . Stephens , P . M ., J . W . ; Dr . Wm . Whitcwav Wilkinson , M . O .: Peter Lund ' Simmonds . P . M ., as S . O . ; Henry D'Almaine , as

J . O . ; V . W . Bro . 11 . C . Levander , P . M ., G . R .. Treas . ; Bros . E . II . Thiellay , P . M ., Sec ; | . B . Lambe , S . D . ; II . F . Frost , J . D . ; J . Gilbert , Janitor ; V . W . Bros . T . Cubilt , P . M ., G . ' O . ; George Kenning , P . M . ; Bros . George-Powell , F . dward lSumpus , Thomas Cobu , George Sandell , William Kipps , A . Daw Kerrell , and the following visitors : V . W . Bro . Don . M . Dewar , G . Asst . Sec ; VV . Bros . Wm .

Worrell , P . G . Org . ; Thos . Poorc , P . G . I . G . ; I lenrv Lovegrove , Prov . G . S . of W . ; Thomas J . Pulley , G . Steward ; Bros . Le Mutter , Dunbar , and Seymour Smith . Bros . John Kinsley Faith , 1309 ; William Kipps . P . M . 1275 , P . G . Org . Kent ; and A . Daw Kerrell were balloted for , and unanimously approved . Bros . Kipps and Daw Kerrell , being present , were advanced to the Degree of

Mark Master Mason . By the courtesy of tbe W . M ., the Rev . Bro . Holden performed the whole ceremony with his well-known abilities—a great treat , indeed , to the brethren present This being the election meeting , the ballot was pronounced unanimous for the S . W ., Bro . Holden , as W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . H . C . Levander was re-elected Treasurer , and a Past Master ' s jewel was voted to the

W . M ., Bro . Newman . Bros . Don . M . Dewar , William Worrell , Thomas Poorc , and Henry I . ovegrove were presented with the honorary membership of the lodge . One candidate's name was given to the Secretary for the next meeting . In consequence of the demise of the late V . W . Bro . C . Horslcy , J . CO ., and P . M . of St . Mark ' s Lodge , the brethren appeared in Masonic mourning . Letters and

a telegram for unavoidable absence were received from V . W . ' Bro . Rev . Dr . E . Brette , P . M ., P . G . C ; VV . Bros . Edward L . Shepherd , S . O ., P . G . O . ; Frederick Walters , P . G . I . G .: Bros . | ohn Kinsley Faith , Herbert Santcr , Reg . ; and R . Gresley Hall . The lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned . Thc brethren then proceeded to open ( he mother lodge of

Royal Ark Mariners , which is moored to St . Mark s Lodge . Bros . Thomas Poore , W . C . N . ; Henry I . ovegrove , ) . ; and Don . M . Dewar , S . Twenty-two candidates were balloted for , and accepted unanimously , but only lifteer . of them were in time to be elevated to the Degree ; want of punctaalitv and other causes necessarily postponed others until

nest meeting . There being no further business the lodge was closed in due form , and adjourned . The brethren dined at the Freemasons' Tavern , after which a soiree musirnle reeherrltee was provided by the W . M ., and nerformed by Madame Worrell , Miss Marian Burton , and Bro . Seymour Smith , whose individually , widely appreciated talents were savoured by all present .

PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . — This young but prosperous lodge held its installation meetingat Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Tuesday , the 20 th ult . There were in attendance , among others , Bros . D . M . Dewar , P . G . M . O . ( honorary member ) , acting W . M . in the absence , through severe indisposition , of VV . Bro . VV . Wigginton , P . G . S . of W „ Ac ; T . C . Walls , S . W .. W . M .

elect ; A . Tisley , J . W . ; 11 . C . Levander , G . R ., & c ( honorary member ) , acting I . P . M .: Sir Charles Palmer , Bart , | . 0 . ; J . Dodson , Sri ") . ; Webb , | . D . ; Bedinglield , I . G . the visitors were Bros . Lieut .-Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , P . M . Sludholnie , t'vV . ; and C . Duke ( Hastings ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ekction of Treasurer , in tbe place-of

V . W . Bro . Charles I lor . sley deceased , resulted in favour of Bio . I . Dodson . Tin- installation of the W . M . was then carried out most ably by the V . W . Bro . Dewar , ably assisted by \ V . Bro . Levander . Tbe officers , appointed and invested for tint ensuing year were Bros . VV . Wigginlon , I . P . M . and Sicrcta-y ( by deputy ); A . Tisley , S . W . ; Richnell , J . W . ( by deputy ); J . Dodson , Treasurer and

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M . O . ; Sir Charles Palmer , S . O . ; Bcdingfield , J . O . ; Rogers , R . of M . ( by deputy ); Farrington , sen ., S . D . ; Farrington , J . D . ; Brown , I . G . ; Skelton , D . C . Apologies for not attendance were then read from Bros . VV . Wigginton , Richnell , F . Binckes , Poorc , Lake , Leah , and others . A vote of condolence having been unanimously passed to the representatives of thc late Bro . Horsley , the S . W . moved ,

which was seconded by Bro . F . Clcmow , and carried unanimously , "That the name of Bro . Walls , W . M ., be submitted to the R . VV . P . G . M . of Middlesex and Surrey for Provincial Grand honours . " Previously to the lodge being closed , a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bros . Dewar and Levander for their services as Installing Officers . The banquet which followed was admirably served , and

did great credit to thc caterer , Bro . Clemow , and assistants . Upon the removal of the cloth , the long , but customary , routine of toasts were duly honoured . " The Grand Officers" was responded toby Bros . Dewar and Levander , tbe first named also subsequently acknowledged tbe toast of " Thc Provintial Grand Officers . " " Thc Health of the W . M . " was proposed in exceedingly complimentary terms

by Bro . Levander . I he W . M . having replied gave " Thc Visitors , " in which he expressed the great pleasure it had afforded himself personally , and the members of the lodge , in welcoming among them that day their esteemed and distinguished Bro . Lieut .-Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , and Bro . Duke , from the Province of Sussex . This toast having been heartily received , Bro . Lieut .-Col . Shadwell H . Clerke

briefly responded . In the course of his reply he expressed his thanks for the warmness of thc reception accorded to him and his co-visitor by the members of the Leopold Mark Lodge . It had given him much gratification in being present on so auspicious an occasion as the installation of the W . M . He was pleased to hear that since its advent the lodge had made such satisfactory progress . In conclusion

he said that the lodge had his best wishes for a continuance of its success . Bro . Duke having expressed himself in similar terms , "The Health of the Installing Officers " followed , and was tersely acknowledged by Bros . Dewar and Levander . In giving "The Oifficers , " tbe W . M . alluded to the absence through illness of VV . Bro . Wigginlon , I . P . M . and Secretary , which circumstance was greatly to be regretted as he should have liked to have presented

him on that occasion with the very handsome Past Master ' s jewel which had been unanimously voted to him by the . lodge . Having spoken of the services of the other officers , he concluded by congratulating the Leopold Lodge upon possessing so strong and efficient a staff of officials . This toast was acknowledged by Bros . Tisley , Dodson , Sir Chas . Palmer , Farrington , Bcdingfield , and Brown . The Tyler ' s toast terminated the proceedings .

BATH . —Royal Cumberland Lodge ( T . I . )—A regular meeting of this Mark lodge was held on Thursday , the 2 <) lh ult , when the following officers were present : Bros . ] . Rubie . W . M . ; C . Wilkinson , S . W . ; Philip Braham , J . W .: | . Dutton , I . P . M . and Treas . ; J . J . Dutton , P . M . i C . W " . Radw . iv , M . O . ; F . VV . Dingle , " S . O .: F . Wilkinson , J . O . ; J . VV . Murlis , Sec ; Lawson Howes , Reg .

of Ilk ; K . | . B . Mercer , . S . D . ; VV . K . Sparrow , Org . ; VV . Peach , I . G . ; Bigwood , Tvler ; also Bros . F . J . Brown , K . L . Hill , and F . Baldwin . " Visitor : Bro . VV . K . Reeves , ¦ 77-'I he lodge having been opened bvthe W . M ., the minutes were read and confirmed , and the Treasurer ' s accounts were presented and passed . The W . M ., in very feeling terms ,

referred to the loss which Bro . Dr . Hopkins , Chaplain of ( lie lodge , and Past G . W . of England , had sustained in the death of his wife , and a vote of condolence was passed , which the Secretary was requested to communicate to him . This being the day of installation , Bro . Dr . Hopkins , who had remained in the ante-room , was summoned . He at once took thc chair , and Bro . Philip Braham , J . W ., was

presented to him as the W . M . elect . The customary forms were gone through , and the ceremony was ably performed by thc Installing Master , who concluded with the usual addresses to the W . M ., Wardens , Overseers , and brethren , and a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to him . He then retired . The new W . M . appointed and invested the following . is his officers : Bros . C . Wilkinson , S . W . ; ) . VV . Murlis ,

J . W . ; Ruble , I . P . M . ; Dr . Hopkins , Chap . ; John Dutton , Treas . ; James J . Dutton , D . C ; C . Ratlway , ' Sec . : F . VV . Dingle , M . O . ; ' F . Wilkinson , S . O . ; L . Howes , J . O . ; K . J . B . Mercer , Reg . Mks . ; Penley , S . D . ; Peach , J . D . ; VV . Sparrow , Org . ; F , Baldwin , I . G . ; A . Holmes , Steward ; and Bigwood , Tyler . After tbe transaction of some other business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Castle I Intel for supper .

WHITEHAVEN . —Fletcher Lodge ( No . 213 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , the 30 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . Dr . I lenrv , P . P . S . G . VV . presided , supported by his officers , Bros . W . B . Gibson , P . P . S . O ., S . W . ; VV . White , J . W . ; J . Rothcry . M . O . ; K . Tyson , P . J . D ., S . O . ; | . W . Miles , J . O . ; G . Dalrymple , P . S . D ., Sec ., ' and Reg . ; ] . Winter , S . D . ; | . Cooper , Org . ;

G . Sparrow , I . G . ; G . Fitzgerald , Tyler . After the minutes were read and confirmed the VV .. VL , laid before the members a circular in reference to thc annual festival in connection with thc Mark Benevolent Fund , to he held at the Crystal Palace on July 7 th , and also intimated that thc Secretary was to ascertain if any brother was going from Cumberland and Westmorland ; if so , he

should defer doing so this year . Wc are pleased to find Bro . Lamonby , Provincial Grand Secretary , has taken that honourable position . A rehearsal of the ceremony of advancement was then carefully gone through , with a full accompaniment of music by Bro . Cooper , which met with

general admiration . Bro . Henry then proposed and Bro . Tyson seconded that Bro . VV . Bewley , Hon . Sec of the Lodge Sun , Square , and Compass , 1 IQ , fie a candidate for advancement . " 1 learty good wishes " having been expressed from Henry Lodge , 2 \ t > , the lodge was closed in form and good harmony atij . 30 .

SUNDERLAND . —Union Lodge ( Mo . 24 ) . — The in . v . nllatinn meeting of Ibis Marl ; lodge was held at the Ma- 'onic Hall , Park-terrace , on Thursday , the 2 yth ult . There were present Bros . T . Twizell , W . M ., P . P . G . I . G . ; | . S . Pearson , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; Fred Maddison ,

P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; . VI . Frampton , J . W ., P . P . G . I . of W . J VV . Brandt , M . O . ; T . M . Watson , S . O . ; VV . Coxon , J . O . ; R . B . Lulert , Treas . ; M . II . Dodd , Sec ; C . Macnainara . and VV . Pinkney . Visitors : Bros . Dr . Crossbv , P . M .. P . P . G . J . VV . ( Leeds ); VV . S . I luges , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . ;