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The Z . proposed "The Installing P . Z . and the P . Z . 's of the Chapter , " which was acknowledged by Comp . J . T . Thorp . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Comps . Thorburn , P . Z . 537 J A . G . Boswell , Z . 1339 ; and J- H * Marshall , Z . 1007 . The toast list concluded with that of "The Masonic

Charities , " proposed by the Z ., and responded to by Comp . J . B . Waring , P . S ., the Provincial Charity Steward , in a neat and effective speech . During the evening Comp . T . A . Wykes , Org . 1560 , kindly presided at the pianoforte , and songs and recitations were given by Comps . J . T . Thorp , J . Herbert Marshall , C . Lowenstein , A . J . Boswell , J . G . Bower , Rev . J . VV . Willson , W . T . Coltman , and Rev . V . Tibbitts .

WORKINGTON . Sun and Sector Chapter ( No . 9 62 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., when the chapter was opened , and the minutes confirmed , and one candidate exalted , and Comps . D . Reed was installed Z . j J . C . Thompson , H . j and J . Wood , J . The following

were invested : Comps . E . Loach , S . E . j G . B . McMillin , S . N . j J . Eden , P . S . ; A . Salkeld , ist . Asst . Soj . ; J , Dickinson , 2 nd . Asst . Soj . ; J . Paterson , Treas . j J . Cooper , Org . j Whitehouse and Fletcher , Stewards j andW . Whitehead , Janitor . The following were also present : Comps , J . Gardiner , 371 j J . 0 . Scott , 37 " ' a ** d Dalrymple , 11 9 , A vote of thanks was passed to Comps . Paterson , Dalrymple , and Gardiner for their services .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

DRIFFIELD . Drifelt Lodge ( No . 291 ) . —At the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the ist inst ., Bro . C . Gray , P . P . G . S . B ., was installed W . M . by Bro . Colonel R . G . Smith , Deputy Prov . G . M ., after which the following were

invested as officers : Bros . W . Highmoor , I . P . M .,- J . Renuard , S . W . j Jos . Kirby , J . W . j J . Moor , M . O . j W . Overend , S . O . j J . Elgey , P . M ., Treas . j G . IT . Potts , P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . j Jno . Dunn , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., D . C . j and R . Featherston , Tyler .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , when there were present Bros . Langdon , W . M . j Russell , S . W . j Livett , J . W . j Westley , Preceptor and Treasurer j Poole , acting as Sec . j Evans , S . D . j King , J . D . j Laker , I . G . j Weeks , Tyler j Cochrane , Purvis ,

Balcombe , Gilbert , Lyell , Ellson , Sandals , Windsor , Hennell , Cheese , Bate , Gaze , Scott , Foikard , Everett , and Beasen . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation being announced , and Bro . Scott having offered himself as a candidate , was initiated , the W . M . giving the charge . The ceremony of passing being

announced , and Bro . Cheese having offered himself as a candidate , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked by Bro . Gilbert . Bro . Cheese was passed to the Degree of F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Russell was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at Tupp's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . W . H . Kirby , W . M . j A . A . Richards , S . W . j H . S . Wellcome , J . W . j W . Baker , Sec . j D . D . West , S . D . j J . Purnell , J . D . j D . G . Imlay , I . G . j F . Cox , J . Corp , H . Norman , and R . Pontelix , 216 3 ( visitor ) .

The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . J . P . Fuller , 8 , which was unanimously in favour of his election as a joining member . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Norman having kindly volunteered to act as candidate , he went through the usual examination , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising

rehearsed . Bro . A . A . Richards , P . G . S ., P . M . S , & c , worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Pontefix was proposed and seconded as a joining member . Bro . Jas . Corp was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers , and gave notice that the work would be the first ceremony , the charge , and the ist and 5 th Sections of the Second Lecture . The lodge was then closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . ; IT . J . F . Williams , S . W . j R . H . Williams , J . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Williams , Treas . ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; C . C . Barber , S . D . j R . Reid , J . D . j R . Phillips , I . G . ; Stonehill , Bright , Lucas ,

Dyne , Hide , Fox , and Wake . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The brethren having saluted the W . M . as M . M . 's , the working tools were explained , and the lodge resumed to the Second Degree . The brethren saluted the W . M . as F . C , the

working tools were explained , and the lodge resumed to the First Degree . The brethren saluted the VV . M . as E . A . 's , and the working tools were explained , and the warrant , & c , presented to the VV . M ., who then invested his officers . Bro . Williams acted as Installing Master , and delivered the addresses . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Lucas , the W . M . of the mother lodge . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . Dyne , offering himself

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as a candidate for raising , was questioned and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed .. The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . having risen , the S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the 17 th inst ., the next meeting being oflicers of the mother lodge night . The lodge was then closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . R . W . Nicole , W . M . j J . W . Clarke , S . W . j C . G . Gray , J . W . j C M . Coxon , Sec , acting Preceptor j J . Duncan , acting Sec ; E . H . Moore , S . D . ; H . J . Kembell , jun ., J . D . ; H . B . Harding , I . G . j Brendel , J . Amand , Bury , Newman ,

C . Horst , Kressel , J . M . Scarlett , P . J . G . W . Essex , and H . J . Kembell , sen . 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 . Brendel being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second

Degree , and Bro . Bury 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 . Bury being the candidate . The lodge was then closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Clarke was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his offi : ers in rotation , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . F . W . Buxton , W . M . j G . H . Foan , S . W . ; E . J . D . Bromley , J . W . ; J . Greenway , Preceptor ; R . E . Cursons , acting as Secretary ; VV . Hoggins , S . D . j J . Gilbert , J . D . ; J . H . Warwick , I . G . j T . E . Weeks ,

Tylerj R . Kirk , and L . Lilhco . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Hoggins having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . F . Kedge offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , and

having answered the usual questions in a satisfactory manner , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . J . Gilbert , 2345 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge . On

rising for the second time , Bro . G . H . Foan was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation , announcing his intention of working the Second Degree . . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , W . There were present Bros . A . J . Taylor , W . M . j A . Love , S . W . j F . W . Woodard , J . W . j J . Davies , P . M ., Preceptorj E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . j H . P . Gilbert , P . M ., Sec . j G . Higginson , S . D . j H . Cotton , J . D . ; Kington , I . G . j M . Speigel , P . M . j

Jennings , Harbord , Aylett , O . Hagan , Elkin , and Stevens . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . opened the lodge in the Second Degree , when Bro . Aylett was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Aylett acting as candidate . The W . M . included in the ceremony the traditional history , which he

recited in a very creditable manner . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . pane , a F . C , was admitted and answered the questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . , Bro . Berry , a visitor , was unanimously elected a member , and acknowledged the honour in suitable terms . Bro . Love was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

WARNER LODGE ( No . 2192 ) . —The regular weekly meeting of this lodge was held at Bridge Chambers , Hoestreet , VValthamstow , on Monday , the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . J . Westfield , P . P . G . S . B ., W . M . ; Urban Smith , S . W . j C . Horst , J . W . j Wm . Shurmur , P . G . Treas ., Preceptorj Nathaniel Fortescue , Treas . j VV . P . Allen , Sec . j F . Taylor , S . D . j C H . Bestow J . D . j

, E . F . duller , l . G . j J . Collett , Hon . Stwd . ; J . Ives , P . M . j IT . F . Inman-Hallows , P . M . ; J . H . Wildash , P . M . ; James Pinder , P . M . ; A . H . Wilson , T . VV . Stacey , G . Spurgeon , A . W . Stacey , R . Eustace , H . F . Bromhead , T . Maynard , W . J . Short , P . Trickett , J . Clark , S . Herbert , W . Alcock , E . James , J . R . Peck , R . Jeremy , J . Kempthorne , W . F . Stauffer , J . King , J . C Francis , and others .

1 he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . G . J . Westfield discharging his duties with accuracy and precision , being admirably supported by all the officers . Bro . N . Fortescue delivered the ancient charge in a most impressive manner . Bros . Clark , Trickett , and Short answered the ciuestions

leading to the Second Degree . Bro . Urban Smith was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the ensuing meeting , and appointed officers in rotation . Bros . Kempthorne , Clark , and Short , all of 2374 , were elected joining members . Nothing further offering for the good ot

Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes " thelodge was closed . The Third Walthamstow Charity Association was inaugurated . Bros . VV . 13 . Whittingham , C . C , 2256 and 2374 , President ; N . Fortescue , Treas . 2374 , Treasurer ; Wm . P . Allen , D . C . 2374 , Secretary . A large number of brethren present were enrolled members .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) .-The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Camberwell , on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Comps . Scott Young , M . E . Z . ; Jackson , H . j North , J . j F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptorj Voisey , P . Z ., Treas . j CH , Stone , S . E . ; Towers , S . N . j Goodwin , P . S . j Phillips

P . / i . j Pettit , H . Martin , Plant , West , P . Z . j Gooding , ist A . S . 1329 j C . W . Davis , Z . j Kimpton , P . Z . j Benedetti , Z . j Hewitt , Osterstock , R . J . Vincent , P . Z . 1329 j and J . Hill , H . 1329 . The chapter was regularly opened , and the ceremony of installation of Second and Third Principals was rehearsed by Comp . J ackson , H . 169 , J . 20 S 2 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of ex-

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altation was rehearsed , Comp . West , P . Z ., personating H . candidate . Comp . C . Plant , 657 , was elected a membe Comp . Jackson was elected M . E . Z . for the ioth inst ., wlJ ' an installation will take place . n The annual supper will take place on the 17 th instant The chair will be taken by Comp . Benedetti , Z . 1275 .

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The Committee of Management held their regul ; u . monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday Bro . John Newton , Vice-Patron , presided , and there were present Bros . C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; James Brett , P . G . P . ; Joseph Freeman , W . H . Hubbert , S , Brooks , William Smith , George E . Fairchild , T . R

Purchas , R . Griggs , C . H . Webb , A . Mullord , S . C , Haslip , C . J . Perceval , John Bulmer , J . S . Cumberland F . J . Strong , M . D ., R . Turtle Pigott , P . A . G . D C ' C . F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Pittam Stevens ! Jabez Hogg , P . G . D . ; A . Durrant , A . Forsyth , Henrv

Smith , P . G . D . ; W . H . Making , Hugh Cotter , and James Terry , P . G . S . B . ' . ( Secretary ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , the SECRETARY reported the deaths of one male and one widow annuitant .

The Warden ' s report for the past month was read and the report of the Finance Committee was read adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bros . Farnfield , - Treasurer of the Institution * Newton , and Berry were appointed a Committee to prepare the annual report , and it was agreed that the

Stewards for the recent Festival should be invited , as usual , to visit the Institution . The application of the widow of a recentl y deceased annuitant to be allowed half her late hus . band ' s annuity having been granted , the proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The Quarterly Court of Subscribers and Governors of the above Institution was held on Thursday in thc Large Hall , Freemasons ' . Tavern , Bro . Henry Smith , P . G . D ., Dep . Prov . G . M . West Yorkshire , Treasurer of the Institution , in the chair . There were also at the Chairman ' s table Bros . Frank Richardson , C . H , Driver , Capt . Homfray , E . M . Money , and Peter de

Lande Long . Bro . Hedges ( Secretary ) also attended . A large number of brethren were present . After Bro . HEDGES had read advertisement of meeting , and produced copies of daily papers and copy of notice sent to Provincial Grand Secretaries , the minutes of Special General Court of 12 th February were read and verified . The summaries of minutes of General Committees were read for information .

Bro . FRANK RICHARDSON , P . G . D ., in proposing the re-election of Bro . Henry Smith as Treasurer , said he had great pleasure in doing so , and it was quite unnecessary to dilate on his excellent qualities , as they were so well known .

Alderman E . G . HARWOOD , Chairman of the East Lancashire Charity Committee , seconded the motion . The motion was carried unanimously . The CHAIRMAN said : Brethren , I thank you for the compliment you have paid me , and I will endeavour to discharge my duty to the best of my ability .

The following brethren were elected the General Committee for the current year : Bros . E . J . Anning , E . Almack , J . W . Berrie , C . H . W . Biggs , J . J . Corney , Colonel Wolseley Cox , J . French , T . G . C . Gambrill , R . C . Green , J . R . Harnell , H . Nicholls , and C . G . Slawson .

Scrutineers of votes for the election of 19 out of an approved list of 25 candidates for admission to the Institution having been elected , the poll was declared open , and the election was proceeded with . At the declaration the following was found to be the result :

NAME . V OTES . Lucas , Nathalie Mary 5 < i 3 Carr , Ruby Victoria 47- > ° Messenger , Mabel Emily 44 ° ' Paton , Harriet Jane 4 ' 5 Miller , Ethel Blanche 4 ' - [ Gardner , Elsie Marian 4 ° 53

England , Helen Maud 299 ' Lewns , Mildred Julia 39 Coles , Mabel Emily ... Vfl 2 Brine , Ethel Priscilla ffl \ Payne , Maud Catherine ... i ^ H Heastie , Kate Ethel 27 ^

Collinson , Alice May 35 o Davis , Muriel Ethel M ™ Gardner , Emily Lousia Mary ¦•¦ ¦ *'• '" ' , Vivian , Margaret - - * 0 " , Tomalyn-Potts , Mina A Vera IlS ^ Constable , Susan Ellen ••¦ X I \ . Blackler , Annie Lydia ^

Masonic Lecture At Southend-On-Sea.

MASONIC LECTURE AT SOUTHEND-ON-SEA .

A second visit to the Priory Lodge of Instruct"" ' No . 1000 , at Southend-on-Sea , Essex , was paid b Y ° \' James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., on the 3 rd inst ., for " ine

purpose 01 his continuing his lectures on and Ceremonial of Symbolic Freemasonry . " - ^? * J ° as the numerous brethren present were Bros . p ° , Hood , W . M . ; B . Thomas , S . W . ; A . Vandervo „ J . W . ; A . Lucking , P . G . P , Treas . ; G . R- ^^