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COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 31 st ult ., when thete were present Bros . J . C . Smales , W . M . ; J- Greenway , S . W . ; H . G . Foan , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec . ; J . D . Graham , S . D . ; 0 Lamare , I . D . ; R . Clare , I . G . i T . E . VVeeks , Tyler ; W . J . Burgess , F . Moss , C . F . Luckhurst , J . B . Grieve , John Paul , VV Hancock , VV . R , Peek , W . Williams , I . Marcus , F . Frenguellucci ,

p . VV . Cash , E . J . D . Bromley , T . Hughen , J . C . Holmes , A . J . Bailey , J . Imray ' , Barnard Marcus , G . Holland , R . Hovenden , A . Scherze , F . Kedge , C . Lambert , VV . Groves , and T . C . Seary . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Greenway worked the First , Bro . VV . Brindley , Preceptor , the Second , ind Bro . VV . Cursons the Third Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . VV . Hancock having offered

himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . On rising for the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members : Bros . J . C . Holmes , C . F . Luckhurst , J . Imray , A . J . Bai ey , and George Holland , of 1604 ; B . Marcus and ] . Marcus , of 205 ; A . W . Scherze , 435 ; VV . R . Peek , 2105 ; and Robert Hovenden , 92 . On rising tor the second time , Bro . J . Greenway , S . VV ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing

week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . VV . Brindley proposed , and Bro . VV . Hancock seconded , "That a hearty and cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . J . C . Smales for the admirable way in which he had occupied the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction , and also for thc clear manner in which he had worked the Third Degree . " Bro . J . Greenway was elected Deputy Preceptor , being proposed by Bro . VV . Cursons , [ and seconded by Bro . J . D . Graham . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 31 st ult ., at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C . Present : Bros . J . Jupe , W . M . ; A . Toulmein , S . W . ; E . Anstcd , J . VV . ; C . W . C . Webb , S . D . ; E . A . de Paiva , J . D . ; J . S . Fraser , I . G . ; H . M . Hobbs , Preceptor ; C . W . Mapleton , Sec . ; C . Kibble , E . G . Brewer , B . Gardner , E . L . Axford , G . F . Marshall , T . Burne , and W . H . Cawston . Visitors : Bros . I . Graves and E . V . Morgan , of 6 9 .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Axford acting as candidate . Bro . Marshall took the W . M . ' s chair , and Bro . Kibble the S . VV . ' s chair . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third , and resumed in the Second Degree . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Anstedacting as candidate . The VV . M . rose for the first time

and Bro . Toulmein was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The Secretary , in his absence , gave notice that the work would be the ceremony of passing and the explanation of the tracing board . The W . M . rose for the second time , and a cordial vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Jupe for the excellent manner in which he had filled the chair , it being the first occasion of his doing so in the lodge . Bro . Graves was elected a member of the lodge . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 31 st ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . I . Davies , Preceptor , W . M . ; H . D . Gilbert , S . VV . ; A . Cavers , J . ' W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; G . Higginson , S . D . ; L . Cox , J . D . ; VV . Jennings , I . G . ; Blazey , P . M . ; VV . Williams , P . M . 1791 ; Head , Craggs , Cotton , Arnott , C . R . Cross , Woodard , Sansom , and VVest .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Dergee . Bro . Cotton having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony completed . The W . M . gave the traditional history . The VV . M . gave the charge after raising . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The 2 nd Section was worked by Bro . Sims , P . M ., assisted by the brethren . Bro . C . R . Cross was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , VVest Kensington , on Monday , the 4 th inst . Present : Bros . P . Skar , VV . M . ; J . Blake , S . VV . ; M . R . Rice , J . VV . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; ] . Sims , P . M ., S . D . ; T . Jobson , I . G . ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . J . Sims was elected a honorary member . Bro . J . Blake was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 201 a ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , or . Saturday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . Aslett , VV . M . ; Long , S . VV . ; Wilcocks , l . W . ; ] . Sims , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Brown , Sec . ; Wimpey , S . ' D . ; Hyde , J . D . ; Hillier , I . G . ; J . Wood , P . M . ; J . Davies , Arlidge , Worth , Wilson , Walden , and W . W . Williams . Bro . VV . Hillier , 1366 , 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 . J . Davies acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Worth candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . VV . Hillier , 1366 , was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Long was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the ist inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Evans , VV . M . ; Badderly , S . W . ; Stuttlield , J . VV . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Martin , S . D . ; Hobbs , J . D . ; Dottrell , I . G . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; Roberts , Bristow , Chabot , and F . Purnell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Roberts being the candidate . The lodge was opened in thc Second Degree . Bro . Brindley , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Brindley being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Badderly was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual meeting was held on Monday , the 4 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . J . Wright , VV . M . ; F . Hill , S . W . ; Beavan , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Evans , S . D . ; E . G . King , I . D . ; Newton , I . G . ; VVeeks , fyler ; Cochrane , Steele , Hudson , Russell , Smith , Poole , Folkard , Livett , Spencer , and Luckhurst . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Chapman as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Folkard having answered the usual questions in a perfect manner , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Folkard duly passed tne

ra Degree of a Fellow Craft . The lodge was resumed to the tirst Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Hill was unammouslyelected W . M . forthe nextmeeting . Bro . Hill returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose tor the third time , and the Secretary and Bros . Folkard , Newton , and Wright were elected a Committee to arrange for the annual supper , which is to take place at an early date . Thc lodge was Wen closed .

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BAYARD CHAPTER ( No . 1615 ) . —The election of officers' meeting was held on Monday , 4 th instant , at 33 , Golden-square . In the unavoidable absence abroad of Comp . Emmett , the ist Principal ' s chair was occupied by Comp . Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., P . Z ., supported by Comps . Capt . Henry Wright , H . ; Sauerbrey , j . ; Lieut .-CoI . Haldane , P . G . S . B . ; Rev . Dr . Scott , Scribe N . ;

J . Balmbro , P . S . ; Ii . Savory , A . Soj . ; Major Field , and others . Bros . Morice , I'Anson , and Mayors , all of the Bayard Lodge , were balloted for , and being present , were exalted to the Sublime Degree of R . A ., in a most impressive manner , by Comp Frank Richardson . The three lectures were subsequently delivered by the respective Principals ,

this chapter being noted for its working by all its officers . Comp . H . Wright was elected Z . for the ensuing year , the other officers being elected in rotation . It is needless to say that Comps . Lieut .-Col . Haldane and Lieut .-Col . Somerville Burney were again chosen as Scribe E . and Treas . respectively . The former may well be termed the backbone of the chapter . The Z . elect stated that he had

received letters from their late colleague , Comp . Dr . J . H . Carson , which he thought the companions would like to hear . Comp . Carson seems to be very happy as medical officer to the British Embassy at Teheran . He has lately been presented by the Shah of Persia with a valuable

diamond ring . Comp . Wright was desired to forward "The Hearty good wishes" of the chapter to Comp , Carson . The members afterwards dined together at the Cafe Royal , under the presidency of Comp . Frank Richardson , and spent a most enjoyable evening .

WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Chapter ( No . 13 ) . —The installation meeting of the . above prosperous chapter took place on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Comp . Capt . G . Spinks presiding as Z . ; Comp . Capt . D . Deeves , as H . ; Comp . Capt . A . C . Woodley , as J . The chapter having been opened , and the companions admitted , the ballot was taken

for Bros . F . Barry , P . M . 915 , and F . Hully , 106 S , and proved unanimous . Bro . Barry being in attendance was duly exalted to the Supreme Degree . Comp . A . Penfold , P . Z ., P . Z . 913 , P . Z . 1472 , P . P . G . ist A . S ., then assumed the position of Installing Officer , and in due course installed Comp . Deeves , as 7 ,. ; Comp . Woodley , as H . ; and Comp . R . J . Warren , P . Z . 1472 , as J . The

following oflicers were then invested : Camps . G . Spinks , I . P . Z . ; G . Kenneday , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; E . West , P . Z ., P . Z . 1472 , Treas . ; G . VV . King , Scribe N . ; C . H . Canning , P . S . ; W . Tailby , ist A . S . ; W . Akers , 2 nd A . S . ; W . G . Lock , Stwd . ; and H . De Gray , D . C . Comp . Penfold then gave the usual addresses , and concluded a ceremony such as we have rarely seen equalled , never surpassed , in

splendid style , for which he was accorded a hearty and unanimous vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the chapter . A vote of thanks was also accorded to Comps . Lock and Shackleton for their services as Auditors , and it was resolved " That the meetings of the chapter in future be held at the new Masonic Hall , Plumstead . " A handsome and valuable P . Z . 's jewel was

presented to Comp . Spinks , and these companions severally returned thanks . A letter of condolence was voted to Comp . Butter , P . Z . 913 , P . P . G . P . S ., on his late severe accident at the Royal Arsenal , and then the chapter was closed . The banquet was partaken of at Comp . De Gray's famous hostelry , the Freemasons' Hotel , opposite the Dockyard Station , and was both elegantly and swiftly served . Among the other brethren present were Comps . W . Keeble , F . H . Widgery , A . Fenn , J . Hancock , and H . Syer , all of the chapter ; W . B . Lloyd , P . Z ., 913 , and P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; R . Cook , M . E . Z . 913 ; E . Morris , P . S . 913 ; L . Chasteaneuf , 913 ; and C . Jolly , M . E . Z . elect , 1472 and 913 ( Hon ) . The usual loyal and Grand Chapter toasts having been

given and drunk with enthusiasm , that of the " M . E . Z . " was proposed by Comp . Spinks , who said it had been relegated to him to propose the toast of their most excellent Comp . Deeves , who had that day been installed into the principal chair of the chapter , and he considered it not only an honour , but a great pleasure to have to do so . He had known Comp . Deeves intimately for the last 20 years

and had worked with him in Masonry both in the chapter and their old lodge at Plumstead , and had always found him a good comrade and a good Mason . There was one thing that Comp . Deeves seemed to have a great partiality for , and that was to trail him ( Comp . Spinks , " wherever he went . Comp . Deeves trailed him to Natal during the last Zulu

war , he trailed him there and took up his work , and now he had trailed him through the chair of the chapter , so that they would fully understand the pleasure he felt in proposing the health of their esteemed M . E . Z . In calling upon them to drink the toast in bumpers , he felt that he was also calling them to perform a most pleasant and hearty task . The toast having been drank with

enthusiasm , Comp . Deeves thanked them most heartily for their cordial reception of the toast , but yet felt his heart too full to give expression to his feelings . Theirs was an old and venerable chapter ; it had had its bright and happy days ; it had had its dark and sombre days ; but now he was proud to say all was bright again ; they were doing

well j and , in the early future , he felt sure it would even surpass its pristine glory . He thanked them for placing him in his present proud and exalted position—the F'irst Principal of such a grand old chapter—a position anyone might be proud of ; and , as they had so placed him , he begged them to remember that no First Principal could successfully carry out his duties unless he was supported

by every officer and companion of the chapter . He asked them , above all things , to be to his faults a little blind , and to his virtues more than kind . He again thanked them , and resumed his seat amid hearty cheering . Comp . Woodley having briefly responded for "The

Second Principal , " Comp . Warren responded for "The Third Principal , " and said with him there were two extremes—extremely good , or extremely bad ; but he hoped in the office he now held , and hoped to hold , in that chapter to be extremely of the former . He was thc founder of two new chapters , had

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passed the chair of one , and was now J . of the oldest in the district . He was proud of the chapter , and of those who had for so many years stuck to it through thick and thin . They were out of debt , and meant to keep so , and had the three great elements of prosperity on their sidecash , credit , and numbers .

The M . E . Z . then gave " The Installing Officer , " and , in so doing , said he had known Comp . Penfold for the last 23 years , and he was now as then , and then as now , one of the best of Masons and kindliest of men ; in fact , he was , so far as his Masonic knowledge was concerned , what the French called the " cremede la creme " of it . That day

he had splendidly worked the arduous ceremony of installation ; it was an honour to the chapter to have among its P . Z . ' s such a good and worthy Mason , and he asked them to drink the toast heartily . Comp . Penfold , who was heartily cheered in rising to respond , said he was very pleased and gratified to hear how

cordially the toast of his health was received by the companions . As their M . E . Z . had said , the chapter had had its bad days and its bright days ; it had existed for some 50 or 60 years , and he saw no reason why it should not exist for another 50 or 60 years . He was much struck with the remarks of Comp . Spinks respecting his long acquaintance

and friendship with their M . E . Z . ; it showed that the good feeling had deepened and broadened as time went on , and had cemented their friendship into that true brotherly love which ought at all times to exist among Masons . With reference to the kind and complimentary remarks of their M . E . Z . on his performance of the installation ceremony that

day , he could not help being proud of the fact that he had upon more that one occasion installed the Principals of that chapter and others , and trusted he might be spared to install many more . He was pleased to hear that they were out of debt , and had something lo the debit side of the account ; it was very gratifying , and he trusted the

prosperity of the chapter would long continue . " The Visitors " was responded to by Comps . Cook and Jolly . The other toasts were "The Exaltee , " " The Past Principals , " " The Officers , " and the Janitor's toast . The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent harmony .

HECKMONDWIKE . — Amphibious Chapter ( No . 25 S ) . —The annual installation took place on Wednesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall . The chapter was opened , and , after the confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , a conclave of Installed Principals was formed , and Comp . T . J . Pickles , P . Z .,

P . P . A . G . S ,, occupied the chair , and proceeded to install the Principals elect forthe ensuing year as follows : Comps . Rawson Kelley , Z . ; Aulay Macaulay , H . ; and S . Cockill , J . The conclave of Installed Principals being closed , the following companions were invested as officers : Comps . G . Illingworth , S . E . ; T . Gledhill , S . N . ; J . Booth , P . Z .,

P . P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; T . Mitcheson , P . S . ; B . Child , 1 st A . S . ; G . A . Rushworth , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . Goodall , P . Z ., Janitor . The whole of the ceremony was performed in a most impressive style . The rest of the companions present were Comps . J . K . Ibberson , P . Z ., P . P . G . R . ; A . A . Stott , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std .

Br . ; J . Barker , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ; S . Stocks , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S . ; W . Allatt , P . Z ., J . Ingham , P . Z . ; I . C . Wharton , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br .: C . Newsome , S . Denton , G . Heaton , J . R . Sampson , and } John Kelley . Visitors : Comps . Henry Smith , P . Z . 302 , 3 S 7 , and 495 , P . G . S . E . ; H . G . E . Green , P . Z . 154 and 1019 , P . A . G . S . E . ; W . F . Smithson , P . Z . 2 S 9 , P . P . G . D . C ; D . A . Shaw . P . Z . 827 , Z . 20 S , P . P . G . R . ; J . R . Dore , P . Z . 275 , P . P . G . D . C ;

H . Oxley , P . Z . 495 ; A . Gill , J . 264 ; G . B . Fearnley , 20 S ; W . Sharpe , 603 ; J . T . Last , 387 ; and H . Brooke , 264 . The chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to banquet . The usual toasts were subsequently proposed . During the evening a splendid programme of music was given by Comps . Pickles and Child , and Bros . Sinkinson and G . Smith .

YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , when the chapter was opened by Comps . J . Blenkin , Z . ; Wm . Brown , H . ; Sir F . Milner , bart ., J . ; Jas . Kay , S . E . , - W . B . Dyson , S . N . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . Z . ; J . T .

Seller , P . Z . ; Geo . Simpson , P . Z . ; and others . Comps . J . Todd , P . Z . 236 , and H . C . Pickersgill , P . Z . S 37 , were also present . The installation of Principals and investment of officers then took place as follows ( Comp . T . B . Whytehead , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., acting as Installing Principal , and Comp . J . Todd , P . Z ., P . P . G . J ., as Chaplain ) :

Comps . Wm . Brawn , Z . ; Sir F . Milner , Bart ., H . ; W . B . Dyson , J . ; Jas . Kay , S . E . ; S . J . Dalton , S . N . ; G . Chapman , P . S . ; Geo . Lamb , ist A . S . ; Wm . Storey , 2 nd A . S . ; C . G . Padel , P . Z ., Treas . ; and J . Hall , Janitor . The report of the Auditors was adopted . Comp . Sir F . Milner presented to the chapter his portrait in Masonic clothing , by Miss Emily Barnard , and received a cordial vote of thanks for his gilt .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the ist inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Comps . W . H . Chalfont , S . N . 075 , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R Dorset , H . ; vV . C . Williams , | . elect 733 , J . ; H . Dehane , M . E . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; E . Child , P . Z . 538 " , S . N . ; G . March , P . S . 733 , P . S . ; F . Craggs , 834 , ist A . S . ; J . Smith , P . S . Sgo ; and G . Swan , 733

( visitor ) . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Swan being candidate . Comp . Swan was unanimously elected a member . The oliicers were elected for the ensuing two weeks—Comp . Dean as M . E . Z . Several letters expressing inability to attend were read . After "Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 127 s ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 1 st inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps . G . L . Moore , H . 169 , M . E . Z . ; J . Addington , M . E . Z . 1375 , H . ; Wingham , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Stone , S . E . ; Benedetti , S . N . 1273 , S . N . ; Neeld , P . Z ., P . S . ; Hattersley , 177 ; and V . T . Murche , 1329 . Thc chapter was opened , and the minutes were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp .