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very great pleasure indeed to the beautiful faultless manner in vvhich it vvas rendered . Comp . Chas . Cooper , P . Z ., then iistalled Comp . J . VV . Leathley ( J . elect ) , into the third chair in a most dignified and able manner . In fact it isa very rare occurrence to see three installations performed in such a splendid manner as these were , and the Urmston Chapter has reason to be proud of possessing three such

admirable exponents of R . A . Masonry . The following officers vvere then invested by Comp . Slyman ( who officiated as Principal at this time , on account of the much regretted indisposition of Comp . F . G . Goodacre ) : Comps . I . Chadd ' mgton , H . ; J . W . Leathley , J . j P . Heaton , S . E . ; F . Batty , S . N . ; VV . Goodacre , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., Treas . ; C . Mackay , P . S . ; G . R . Lloyd , ist

Asst . S . ; R . E . Stringleman , 2 nd Asst . S . ; F . Stretch , D . C . ; H . Nickson , Org . ; Geo . Stott , R . Swindells , S . J . Silverster , and W . Chesshyre , Stewards . The following companions vvere present : Comps . G . A . Myers , M . K . Z ., F . G . Goodacre , H . j JosephChadderton , ] . ; Chas . Cooper , P . Z ., S . E . ; J . W . Leathley , S . N . ; P . Heaton , P . Soj . ; Fred . Batty , istSoj . - ; W . Goodacre , P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . ;

R . E . Stringleman , Org . ; VV . Chesshyre , H . Crosby , P . P . A . G . S . ; John Slyman , P . P . G . S . N . ; and Thos . VV . Bone , P . Z . Visitors : Comps . Capt . J . D . Murray , P . G . T .,- James J . Lambert , P . P . G . Reg . ; R . Arrnitage , P . G . Reg . ; J . H . Barrow . P . P . Prin . G . Soj . ; G . S . Smith , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . ; W . Savage , P . Z . ; John Fletcher , Chas . Heywood , P . Z . ; George A . Harradon , P . P . G . W .,- and F . Renshaw .

At the close of the business all the companions vvere driven in open conveyances to Urmston , and spent the evening in a most enjoyable game of bowls , subsequently having tea , vvhich vvas prepared in an excellent manner by Comp . John Walton and Mrs . Walton . ¦ The usual toasts vvere given and responded to , and a most successful meeting terminated .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1537 ) . —This chapter held its meeting at the Albany Hotel , on the 21 st ult ., when there vvere present , amongst others , Comps . W . Taylor , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., Treas ., acting M . E . Z . in the absence of Comp . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., M . E . Z . j A . Toulmin , jun ., H . j VV . J . Hakim , J . j Capt . T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P ., S . E . ; E . W .

Davis , and S . N . G . Harrison , Janitor . The minutes ot the previous convocation vvere read and confirmed . Comps . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . E . Z ., & c ; G . J . Dunkley , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org . ; andC Robinson , P . S . ; sent apologies for non-attendance . The chapter vvas then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The acting M . E . Z . gave a few toasts briefl y but pertinently , and the proceedings terminated .

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PLUMSTEAD . Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . Bro . Col . C . E . Vansittart , O . S . C , S . VV . and VV . M . elect , was installed VV . M . of the above lodge on Friday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Mount Pleasant , by his old and esteened friend and companion in arms , Bro . Capt . VV . Weston , R . A ., P . M ., G . f . G . of the Grand A / ark Lodge

of England , and P . P . J . G . W . Kent . The lodge was opened by Bro . C . Jolly , P . P . G . O ., VV . M ., vvho vacated the chair to allow Bro . Weston to proceed with his important duty . Bro . Vansittart was then presented and installed in the chair of A ., after vvhich he invested his officers as follows : Bros . C Jolly , I . P . M . ; | . Warren , S . VV . ; F . Reed , P . P . G . I . G ., J . VV . ; J . Farrier , M . O . ;

E . B . Hobson , S . O . ; G . Porter , J . O . ; C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W .. P . G . Stwd . England , Treas . ; G . Kennedy , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., Sec ; C . H . Canning , R . of M . j VV . J . Crowdy , S . D . ; R . Fowler , J . D . ; Capt . Giecnwood , I . G . ; J . D . Johnson , D . C ; W . McHugh , Stwd . ; and C . Warren , 'lyler . Bro . Weston then gave the addresses and concluded the ceremony , for the excellence of which he

vvas accorded a hearty vote of thanks . Bro . Jolly vvas presented vvith a valuable Past Master ' s jewel , and then the lodge was closed . Among the other brethren present were Bros . A . Penfold , P . M ., P . P . G . O . ; Capt . G . Spinks , P . M . and P . P . A . G . D . C ; VV . Moulds , P . M ., P . G . D . C ; D . C . Capon ; F . Miller , P . G . Stwd . lingland ; J . Montgomery , P . M . 107 , 'P . P . J . G . W . ; E . Morris , P . M . 441 VV . R .

Arnold , W . M . 411 , P . P . S . G . D . East Anglia ; and VV . C Taylor , VV . M . 44 . The banquet was partaken of at Bro . Capon ' s I lotel , the Earl of Chatham Arms , Thomas-street , Woolwich , and was much enjoyed . The usual loyal and Grand Mark Lodge toasts vvere duly honoured .

Bro . Weston , responding for the latter , said he considered thc honour conferred upon him not so much as a personal one as an honour to the lodge . He had not the slightest doubt that the honour emanated from the well-known fact that the Excelsior l . odge had done as much or more in its time forthe Mark Benevolent Charity than any lodce under the banner of the Province of Kent ; indeed , he ought to

say than any lodge under the Grand Lodge of England . The Excelsior Lodge alone had G 5 votes , Bro . Penfold had 42 at his command , he ( Bro . Weston ) had 30 , the late Bro . llayes had 37 , Bro . Coupland iS , and if they took the other members of the lodge with votes they would lind his statement correct in every paiticular , so that hc thought he had shown good reason for saying that the honour paid him vvas

an honour paid to the lodge , and not to him personally . On behalf ol the Grand Ollicers , he thanked them cordially . Bro . Aliller also responded . Bro . Montgomery , in responding for "The Visitors , "

. said that vvas the lirst visit he had paid the lodge , although he bad met many of thc brethren of it i-i other lodges and in other Degrees . He had spent nwny years in Mark Masonry , but had never spent such a pleasant time as he had that day and evening . lie wished the Worshipful Master and every member of the lodge long life and

prosperity . Bro . Taylor , VV . M . 44 , said he had had the honour of being at tbat lodge before . He had the honour of the acquaintance of their esteemed VVorshipful Master for the last few years , and vvas proud to see him in his present exalted position .

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Bro . Arnold said that vvas his mother lodge in Mark Masonry , and was pleased to be present and see so many of his old Masonic friends . Bro . Morris said he felt at home , and as the I . P . M . ol Bro . Taylor's lodge he was pleased to be present and sec

their VV . M . installed . He had heard vvith regret that Bro . Vansittart was ordered for service in Egypt , but trusted a safe return awaited him some day . There was not a Mason in Woolwich that did not regret their VVorshipful Master's departure . Bro . Jolly having eloquently proposed the toast of "The

VV . M ., " Bro . Vansittart , in reply , said it was a great grief to him to know that he must go and leave such good friends behind him as his brother Masons in Woolwich , especially those of the . Kxcelsior Lodge ; but it-vvas ' only for a soldier to obey the orders of his superiors . It had been his ambition to be Master of that , his mother lodge , and no doubt that if he had stayed there Provincial Grand Mark

honovirs would have been his . It was he knew no empty boast of Bro . Jolly ' s when he said he would see that the work of the lodge vvas not neglected , for they all knew vvhat a splendid worker Bro . Jolly vvas , so that while he felt it a calamity for a W . M . to have to leave his lodge directly after his installation , he felt perfectly safe that in Bro . Jolly ' s hands the lodge could not suffer for want of proper

instruction . He cordially thanked them for their hearty good wishes , and should ever remember his connection with the lodge vvith pride and pleasure . Bros . Jolly , Penfold , Moulds , and Kennedy responded for "The Past Masters , " and Bro . Weston for '" The Installing Officer . " "The Officers" and Tyler's toast closed the proceedings , which were most harmonious .

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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on the 27 th ult ., at " Frascati ' s , " 30 , Oxford-street , VV ., when there vvere present Bros . F . Klein , W . M . ; W . Truman , S . W . ; W . Shales , J . VV . ; K . C . Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Blundell , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Bonham , P . M ., Sec . j A . Becker , S . D . j F . Hewson , J . D . j A . Pettit , I . G . j VV . Densham , P . M . j E . J . Gittins , P . M . ; P . Angel , F . Osborn , M . Taylor , J .

Watson , J . Cizzio , and L . Angel . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Thc lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Watsin answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and , being a F . C , withdrew . Bro . Taylor vvas entrusted , and the lodge

vvas opened in the Third Degree , when the ceremony of raising vvasrehearsed , Bro . Taylor being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . The S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers iii rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge vvas closed . '

EGYPTIAN . LODGE ( No . 27 ) . —A meeting was held at thc Salutation Tavern , Newgate-street , E . C , oh Tuesday , 4 th inst , when there vvere present Bros . Gellion , VV . M . ; Bentcliffe , S . W . ; Lamigeon , J . VV . ; James Thorn , P . M ., Preceptor , Chap .,- K . D . Smith , P . M ., Treas . ; Hume , S . D . j Bennett , J . D . ; Emery , I . G . ; Thomson , Shubrook , Siguier , and Robertson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Hume

worked the ist Section of the Lecture . Bro . Thorn worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Todd answered the questions leading to the Third Degree and vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising vvas rehearsed , Bro . Todd being the candidate . 'The lodge vvas resumed to the Third Degree . The VV . M . rose for the lirst , second , and third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge vvas closed in due form .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Stullield , VVrM . j Beauchamp , S . W . j Saunders , VV . M . 144 ; J . VV . j Carlstrom , Preceptorj Tucker , P . M . 144 , Secj ' Ollive , S . D . ; Thomas , J . D . j P . S . Cooper , I . G . ; Gadd , Ingram , and Bradley . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of

the previous meeting wtre read and confirmed . The ceremony of investing the officers vvas then rehearsed . Thc lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Ingram , who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Saunders . 'The ceremony of raising was

then rehearsed , Bro . Gadd , who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the lirst time , and Bro . Gadd , 1 S 91 , was elected a member , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Beauchamp was unanimously elected to the chair at the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and tbe lodge vvas closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 13 th ult ., at the Midland Grand Hotel , when the following brethren were present : Bros . C . F . Cox , W . M . ; F . Crohn , S . VV . ; G . Scott , J . W . ; W . Baker , Sec ; W . II . Kirby , Preceptor ; D . D . West , S . D . ; J . Lander , J . D . ; G . Rix , I . G . j H . Hodgkinson , and E . C . Lewis . Visitors : Bros . A . M . Barnard , | . D . nf'A , and T . VV . Ward , 31 .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous weekly meeting read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bros . E . C Lewis and J . McLean ; a cordial welcome vvas accorded them as joining members , the ballot being unanimous in their favour . Bro . Hodgkinson offered his services as candidate ancl was examined , entrusted , and retired while the lodge was opened in the Second Degree .

The candidate being re-admitted the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , and thc VV . M . delivered the explanation of the tracing board . Bro . E . C . Lewis assisted in working the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture . The ( . odge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Crohn , S . VV ., assisted in working the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bros . Ward , 31 , and Barnard , 19 G 4 , were proposed and seconded

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as joining members . Bro . Crohn vvas unanimousl y elect 1 W . M . for the ensuing meeting j he appointed his office and announced that the work would be the ceremonv ^ i raising and the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture ; the lodg to be opened and closed in the Three Degrees . The lo ' dP was closed insdue form . *

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 538 ) .-A meeting was held at the Yorkshire Grey , Woodstock-street , Oxford street . VV ., on Wednesday evening , the 2 Sth ult . Presenj Bros . Hill , VV . M . ; Crossingham , S . W ; Griffiths , J . W . Sandland , S . D . ; Osborne , J . D . ; Paul , Precentnr ! Willby , Sec ; Bray , I . G . ; Gibbs , and Mitchell . v ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The Ist Section of the Lecture vvas worked by Bro . Griffiths . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed . Bro . Gibbs being the candidate . The 4 th Section was worked by the Preceptor The sth Section vvas worked by Bro . Sandland . The W . M rose for the first time , and Bro . Gibbs was elected a joining member . Dues vvere collected . The W . M . rose

tor the second time , and the S . VV ., Bro . Crossingham , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed ' PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 20 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present : Bros

W . T . Dillon , W . M . ; R . Milliken , S . W . ; R . T . Rei fearn , J . W . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; VV . J . Stratton Treas . ; J . J . Thomas , Sec . ; W . Parsons , S D . ; R H Johnston , J . D . j A . Edy , I . G . j W . J . Mason , P . M . -A E . S . White , P . M . 902 ; C Dairy , P . M . 141 ; VV . Chappie ' W . M . 1425 ; R . Wright , VV . T . Fagan , H . C . R . Dailey ' A . L . Butters , F . W . Bergen , T . N . Morris , W . P . Clark

and J . R . Hill . Visitor : Bro . H . Treherne , 16 S 1 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Dailey was next examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed Bro . Dailey being the candidate , after vvhich Bro . Butters gave the lecture on the tracing board in the Second

Degree . 1 he lodge vvas resumed in the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Treherne being the candidate . Bro . Clark gave the charge to the initiate . Bro . Treherne vvas elected a joining member . Bro . Milliken vvas elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed thc officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . Telling , VV . M . ; Hooper , S . W . j Lord , J . W . ; CH , Stone , Acting Preceptor ; T . R . Cass , Treas . ; Stone , Sec . ; Niblett , S . D . ; Ccrnford , J . D . ; Sparks , LG . ; Porter , Cartwright , and

Rice . The minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cartwright being the candidate . The charge vvas ably rendered by Bro . 'Telling . Bro . J . VV . Hooper , W . M . of the mother lodge , was elected W . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed , and

adjourned to Monday , September 4 th . HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 26 th ult ., at the Prince of VVales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., when therewerepresent Bros . R . W . Board , W . M . j A . L . Butters , S . W . j Capt . J . VV . Ackland , J . W . j G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . and Preceptor ; H ,

Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; H . Campbell , S . D . j J . T . Haley , J . D . j G . Weaver , I . G . j M . Rosenberg , Stwd . ; J . C Conway , VV . M . 1 S 91 j K . Herald , P . M . 1050 j and D . F . Norrington . Bro . VV . S . Furby , S . VV . 133 S , New Zealand , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The

ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Furby being candidate . Alter the usuil preliminaries , the lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Norrington being candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Butters was elected W . M . for the next meeting—officers to be in rotation . Bro . Furby expressed the pleasure he had derived by the

excellent work he had witnessed . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there vvere present Bros . H . G . Danby , P . M ., W . M . ; W . H . Dresden , P-M-. S . W . j H . R . fclkin , J . W . j R . IL Williams , P-M-.

Deputy Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Iliilier , S . D . ; E . VV . Dennis , J . D . ; and J . E . Gentle , I . G . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the ceremony ol initiation was rehearsed . The ceremony of passing vvas also rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Dresden was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge vvas

closed . CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) .-A meeting was held * on Saturday , the ist inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , W . Present : Bros . Powell , W . M . j Fox , S . W . j Whiteley , J . W . j A . Williams , P . M ., Preceptor ; M . Spiegel , Sec . ; W . Hide , S . D . J Reid , J . D . ; Gumming , P . M ., I . G . ; and McDermott .

I he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes 01 the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Precep tor worked the 1 st Section of this Lecture . Bro . McDerinott being a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted-The lodge was opened to the Second Degree , and the ceremony ot passing rehearsed . 'The lodge vvas opened ano closed in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in t " Second Degree . After the usual rising , Bro . Fox »* . elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose w the third time , and announced that the new by-laws , wit

the history of the lodge , were ready for distribution attionk the members . The lodge was then closed in due form-HARLESDEN . —ST . J ' S LUUOI- ( No . ' ^ vf meeting was held on the jijth ult ., at the Court H 0 ! : ' Present : Bros . G . A . Knight , VV . M . ; F . S . !'' " * * _ S . VV . ; C . Penny , J . W . ; W . Hillier , Preceptor and 1 r " ; W . R . Plaford , Sec ; W . C Tebbit , S . D . ; J * B # J . D . ; George Chapman , I . G . j J . Davis , P . M . i 6 y ; ' ' J . Lovegrove , P . M . 1295 and 198 S , P . P . G . S . of W . = al 01 j . Bailey , 1805 ; and I . Rawle .