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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 . Harding candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro Kilsby . Bro . Harding answered the usual questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The and the of

lodtre was opened in the Third Degree , ceremony raising rehearsed , Bro . Harding candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , when Bro . Barnes was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . H . Hunt was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the jth inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Clark , W . M . ; E . C . Mulvey , S . W . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . W . ; 1 . G . Wynn , S . D . ; E . J . D . Bromley , J . D . ; J . Woodward , iG . i VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec . ; T E . Weeks , Tyler ; B . Solomon , W . Richards , T . A . Dickson , H . G . Marsden , F . Kedge , W . Wingham , VV . Hancock , T . C .

Seary , W . Brindley , and C . Corby . -.. , , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . H . G . Marsden having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . T . A . Dickson , W . M . of the mother lodge , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , installing Bro . B . Solomon into the chair of K . S ., and giving the charges to the Master , officers , and brethren in a very clear manner . On rising for the second time , Bio . W .

C . Smith proposed that Bro . G . H . Reynolds , J . W ., be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the S . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that the usual New Year ' s gift of one guinea be given to Bro . T . E . Weeks , the Tyler ; seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . A notice of motion was given by Bro . VV . Richards to alter by-law 17 . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the jth inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . C . R . Cross , VV . M . ; F . Craggs , S . W . ; C . Hagan , J . W . ; E . Austin , Treas . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; H . Moss , S . D . ; G . Higginson , J . D . ; Jennings , I . G . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; John Davies , Preceptor ; T . H . Wood , P . M . ; Purdue , P . M . ; Josey , P . M . ; Cubitt , P . M . ; Alais , P M . ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; VVhittell , Arnott , Gilbert ,

Martineau , Johnston , Stonnill , Dresden , Stroud , Head , Mander , and Sansom . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Martineau candidate . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections were worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Amotc and Martineau answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . Bro . Craggs was unanimously elected VV . M . for next meeting . After the W . M . had risen the usual times , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held st the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . Harvey , W . M . ; Dr . Lawrence , S . W . ; Dowling , J . W . ; E . Ayling , Preceplor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; J . H . Wood , P . M ., S . D . ; R . H . Wimpey , J . D . ; C . Hopkins , I . G . ; Switter , Org . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; D . S . Long , J . Worth , Clarke , Skinner , J . J . Boswell , A . J . Mann , J . Brown , and Rowley .

The 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 lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and resumed to the Second Degree . The W . M . then installed Bro . Dr . Lawrence into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . Bro . Dr . Lawrence invested his ollicers , and Bro . Harvey delivered

the usual addresses in a very perfect manner . Bro . Clarke answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . Bros . Clarke and Moore were elected members . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Harvey for his perfect working of the ceremony of installation . After " Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 6 th inst ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Glover , W . M . ; Evans , S . W . ; Roberts , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Hume , 3 . U . ; Harvey , J . D . j Holland , I . G . ; ureen , jun ., P . M . ; Green , sen ., P . M . ; Mann , Edwards , Wynn , Holmes , Arnold , and Phillip . 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 . Wynn being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Phillip , 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 was rehearsed , Bro . Phillip being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Evans was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

DARTFORD . —EMULATION LODGE ( NO . 299 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., at the Bull Hotel . Present : Bros . F . Snowden , W . M . ; E . S . Lancaster , S . W . ; C . Powling , J . W . ; VV . J . Light , P . M . 299 , Preceptor ; C . Hind , Sec . and S . D . ; ' Thos . Wills , P . M . 299 , P . P . G . S . < if Wks ., 1 . 3 . ; Carter , Tyler ; Noah Martin , P . M . 299 , P . P . S . G . D . ; P . Junes , P . M . 1837 ; and Arthur Bovey . Bro . T . VV . Welch , P . M . 1837 , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in ihe First Decreeand the minutes of

, the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing being about to be rehearsed , Bro . Buvey offered himself as the candidate , and , the questions having been put and answered satisfactorily , he was entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , when the ceremony of passing was gone through . The W . M . gave the Lecture on the second tracing board in a very efficient manner . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree , and it

was proposed by the Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . Hind , that the S . W . occupy the chair at ihe next meeting—carried . Bro . Lancaster returned thanks . Bro . Wills proposed , and Bro . Bovey seconded , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the W . M . for the very able manner in which he had carried out the duties of the evening—carried . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge ivas closed .

TORQUAY . —J ORDAN LODGE ( NO . 1402 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall . Present : Bros . Lane , Prusr , Blarney , Dodge , Worth , Waite , Wills , Hersey , and others . The opening and closing in the Three Degrees Were worked in the must efficient manner , and the various points explained by Bros . Blarney , as VV . M . ; J . Lane , as S . W . ; T . Prust , J . W . ; and W . Hersey , I . G . The usual questions were asked , and the lodge was closed .

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FIDELITY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) . —The installation meeting of this ancient chapter—one of the few that possess a centenary warrant—was held on Friday , the 6 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . The members present included Comps . Rev . James Amos , M . E . Z . ; Albert Thos . Pearce , H . ; A . W . G . Weeks . Treas . ; W . F . Collens . S . E . : C .

Greenwood , P . G . S . E . Surrey , S . N . ; W . E . Williams , P -S . ; W . E . Bi : ch , ist A . S . ; W . Radcliffe , 2 nd A . S . ; C . J . Craig , D . C . ; F . Mc Dougall , P . Z . j F . Graves , P . Z . ; P . Cochrane , A . H . Larcome , T . C . Walls , P . Z . ; L B . Stevens , and S . Hinckley Kinsey . Visitors : Comps . W . S . Whitaker , P . Z . 1572 : J . M . Hodder , P . Z . 1572 ;

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W . H . Kempster , P . Z . 766 , S 90 ; G . Harlow , 1572 ; and W . W . Lee , 1524 . The chapter having been formally opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . Comps . A . T . Pearce and Chas . Greenwood were inducted into the respective chairs of M . E . Z . and J . Owing to the unavoidable absence of Comp . Hemming , the H . elect , his

installation was postponed until the next convocation . The following officers were invested : Comps . W . J . Collens , S . E . ; W . E . Williams , S . N . ; A . W . G . Weeks , Treas . ; W . E . Birch , P . S . ; W . Radcliffe , ist A . S . ; C . J . Craig , 2 ndA . S . ; J . B . Stevens , D . C ; and Goddard , Janitor . Comp . H . J . Lardner , P . Z . 907 , P . G . S . B . Surrey , was unanimously elected a joining member , the M . E . Z .

expressing his gratification that such an excellent companion had joined their ranks , but regretting his absence . The Scribe E . was instructed to write to Comp . the Kt . Hon . P . De Keyser , Lord Mayor , congratulating him on his accession to office , and inviting him to attend the next meeting of the Fidelity Chapter , in which he was exalted in 1 S 6 . -5 .

Other business having been transacted , the convocation was closed , and the companions adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern , where an excellent banquet was served . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were subsequently duly honoured . " The Health of the M . E . Z . " was proposed by Comp . Rev . J . Amos , I . P . Z , who expressed the pleasure itafforded

him to bring the toast to the notice of the companions . He wished , however , that the companion whom they had installed into the chair of M . E . Z . that evening had bad the task to perform , as he would have proposed the toast with suitable and graceful eloquence . Comp . Pearce , their newly installed M . E . Z ., was in every way suited to fill the high position to which he had been called . Some brethren and

companions were well acquainted with the ritual , but looked severe when presiding at the banquet table . Their M . E . Z ., however , united all the good qualities necessary for a successful occupant of the chair , both in the chapter room and at the table afterwards . The companions were happy in their selection of a M . E . Z ., for he did not know a companion who knew the ritual more thoroughly than

Comp . Pearce . He asked the companions to join him in heartily drinking the health of their M . E . Z . Comp . A . T . Pearce , M . E . Z ., said that in rising to respond to the toast of his health he must confess that he did not feel quite as comfortable as he had in the previous offices , but presumed it was to be attributed to the large array of Masons he saw around him . He felt

complimented by the remarks of the l . P . Z . in bringing the toast to the notice of the companions . Comp . Amos had referred to him as a good , hard-working Mason , and he hoped he should prove himself to be one . He was exalted in that chapter about 1 S 7 S , and was then much impressed by the manner in which the ceremony was carried out by one who had now departed this life—Bro . Greenwood .

That exaltation ceremony made a deep impression on him , for he thought it was most beautiful , and exceeded in beauty the ritual of Craft Masonry . It was an incentive to him to climb to the chair , and although he was kept from that position for some time , he had had the experience of passing through the various minor offices . He hoped to be able to give them an evidence of his earnest endeavour

to sustain the reputation of the I'idelity Chapter , and was sure he would beencouraged and supported by the members . He felt deeply the compliment paid him by the companions , and thanked Comp . Amos in particular for the kind manner in which he proposed the toast . He sincerely wished them one and all a happy and prosperous new year . The M . E . Z . then said a very pleasing duty devolved

upon him to return in some measure the compliment paid him by the l . P . Z ., for he had to propose " Ihe Health of Comp . Rev . J . Amos , l . P . Z . " They all thanked that companion for the excellent manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair during the past 12 months . He was sure their l . P . Z . had added to the reputation of their chapter by his impressive and admirable working . The

amiable character of Comp . Amos was so well known to them that it would be invidious for him to expatiate upon it . He trusted the l . P . Z . would be spared for many years to be with them , and he hoped the example set by Comp . Amos would be beneficial to him ; elf and the other companions , lt was now his pleasure to present Comp . Amos with a P . Z . ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted by

the members , and which he had fairly earned . It carried with it the good wishes of every companion in the chapter for his good health and prosperity in the future . Comp . Rev . J . Amos , I . P . Z ., thanked the companions for the reception accorded the toast , and also for the jewel , which he hoped to wear for many years with pride and pleasure . The interest and industry evinced by the officers

during the past year had assisted in the perfection ot the work , and he was indebted to each individual officer for cordial support and co-operation . He again thanked them for the honours bestowed upon him , and for their assistance during his term of office . " the P . Z . ' s " was next given by the M . E . Z . in cordial terms , and appropriately responded to by Comps . Graves ,

P . Z ., and McDougall , P . Z . In prooosing "The H . and J ., " the M . E . Z . expressed his regret , which , he was convinced , was shared by the companions , that Comp . Hemming was unable to be present to be installed in the chair of H . They were , however , pleased that he had been enabled to join them at the banquet table , and hoped to see him duly installed as H . at

the next meeting . 'I hey had had evidence of his good work in the past , and would no doubt see him fulfil the duties of the office to which he had been elected in an able manner . The companions had elected a companion as J . who bore the distinguished name of Greenwood . That name had a

pecu . iar charm in their chapter , and he therefore heartily welcomed Comp . Chas . Greenwood in the chair of J . on that occasion . He hoped that companion would be spared to live in the hearts of Masons as long as his distinguished father had done Comp . Hemming , H . elect , having returned thanks ,

Comp . Chas . Greenwood , J ., responded , and expressed his obligation to the M . E . Z . tor the kind and encouraging words he had used in proposing the toast . It was no small satisfaction to him to find himself in the position occupied by his father 35 years ago , and to find that his memory was still green in the chapter . It had always been his ambition to follow in his father ' s footsteps , and to endeavour to attain the altitude that he attained . There was no position that would gratify him more than to hold office in their old

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chapter , and he cordially thanked the companions for their kindness and forbearance in the past . The M . E . Z . then proposed " The Visitors , " expressing his pleasure at their presence , and extending to them a cordial welcome on behalf of the members of the chapter .

The visiting companions having replied , The Treasurer and Secretary " and "The Officers" were given and respectively responded to , after which the Janitor ' s toast closed a successful and thoroughly enjoyable evening . During the evening the toasts were interspersed with some excellent music by Bro . Bevan .

METROPOLITAN CHAPTER ( No . 1507 ) . — A convocation was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Thursday , the 5 th inst . Present : Comps . J . C . Smith , M . E . Z . ; G . VV . Knight , H . ; H . Dickey , J . ; Furgeson , I . P . Z . ; Stiles , P . Z ., S . E . ; Edmonds , S . N . ; K . W . Fraser , P . S . ; Dimsdale , ist Asst . Soj . ; Little , D . C ; Emblin , Steward ; Whiting , Janitor ; and a good muster of

companions and visitors . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Wm . Newby , 1 G 04 , which proving unanimous , he was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in a most admirable manner by the M . E . Z . and his officers , all proving themselves efficient in the working of their several

offices . The chapter was then closed , and the M . E . Z . and companions adjourned to the Pillar Room , and an excellent repast was provided by Bros . Clemow , and a most pleasant and musical evening was spent . The usual loyal and Royal Arch toasts were received by the companions in a trul y Masonic spirit . Comp . Day , a visitor , presided at the pianoforte .

BATH . —Tynte Chapter ( No . 379 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., when the principals and officers for the ensuing year were installed and invested as follows : Comps . Kev . John A . Lloyd , M . E . Z . ( re-elected ) ; C . M . Penley , H . ; Rev . G . E . Gardiner , J . ; B . H . Watts , P . Z ., Treas . ; H . Culliford Hopkins , S . E . ; Rev . S . J .

G . Fraser , S . N . ; Rev . F . W . Macdonald , P . Soj . ; Rev . C . J . McConnell , ist Asst . Soj . ; Rev . the Hon . Sidney Meade , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Robert Berndt , Org . ; and Bigwood , Janitor ( re-elected ) . The M . E . Z . was placed in the chair to which he was elected by Comp . B . H . Watts , P . Z , ; Comp . Penley , being installed in the chair of H . by the M . E . Z . ; and Comp . Gardiner in the chair of J . by

Comp . Theobald Ringer , P . Z ., Prov . G . Reg . The new by-laws of the chapter were afterwards agreed to , on a motion proposed by Comp . B . H . Watts , P . Z ., Treas ., seconded by the M . E . Z . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Comp . T . B . Moutrie , P . Z . 41 , Prov . Grand J ., for his attendance , and the chapter being closed , the companions proceeded to supper at the Castle Hotel .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 6 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . M . Speigel , 834 , M . E . Z . ; J . Sims , J . S 34 , H . ; J . Davies , 733 , J . ; | . T . Mickelburg , Z . S 34 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , H . 890 , ist A . S . S 62 , S . E . ; G , March , 733 , S . N . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . s . 975 , P . S . ; VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset ; T . C . Edmonds , S . N . 1507 ; J . Smith , 890 ; and W . E .

Jameson , 176 . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Edmonds being the candidate . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Speigel for the able manner in which he had presided as Z . for the llrsc time . A vote of condolence with the family of the late V . E . Comp . Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , P . G . P . S ., was passed , on' late companion having been a valued member of the chapter of improvement , and one who took a deep interest in its welfare , and , by his courtesy , kindness , and the

instruction he afforded , and attendance on every occasion wnen requested , had gained ihe affection and esteem of all the members . It was announced that Comp . A . Sadler , Grand Janitor , Author of " Masonic Facts and Fictions , " would attend and give his lecture on the " Banners . " Comp . A . Barfield will be present , he having been one of the founders of the chapter of improvement . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed . Companions desiring to hear Comp . Sadler ' s lecture are invited to attend the next two convocations , as he , from his numerous engagements , is unable to give a long notice .

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COATBRIDGE . —St . James ' s Lodge ( No . 177 ) . —At the annual meeting for election of office-bearers , the following were duly elected and installed into office by Bro . M . M'Murdo , P . M . : Bros . Councillor Lindsay , R . W . M . ; J . Smith , S . W . ; VV . Hunter , J . W . ; A . Mason , P . M . ; Naismith , D . M . ; T . Page , Treas . ; J . Scott , Sec ; Rev . P . C . Black , Chap . ; Arnott , S . O . ; Somerv . lle ,

J . D . ; J . W . Ellis , Dir . of Mus . ; J . Wallace , S . S . ; J . Thompson , J . S . ; J . Reid , S . B . ; A . Clark , I . G . ; K . M'Lay , lyler . Thereafter the brethren celebrated the Festival of St . John , and spent a pleasant and harmonious evening in song , toast , and sentiment until the high hour of 12 , when the lodge closed .

KELSO . —Kelso Lodge ( No . 58 ) . —On the occasion of the festival of St . John the Evangelist , the brethren of this ancient lodge held their annual installation , when the newly-elected Master , Bro . the Rev . George Gunn , was duly installed in the chair , Bro . Vernon , P . M ., officiating as Installing Master . Tne other office-bearers were then installed and invested by the new R . W . M . with the usual

formalities , as under : Bros . Dr . Alexander Mackenzie , S . W . ; Kev . J . G . S . Napier , J . W . ; W . G . Knight , S . D . ; J . Turnbull , J . D . ; Alexander Seath , Sec . ; W . F . Vernon , Bard , Treas . ; Rev . P . M'Kerron , S . M ., Chap . ; J . Steel , D . M . ; C . Hunt and R . Henderson , Stwds . ; G . Crease , I . G . ; and Edward Ballantyne , Tyler . Alter the regular business , Bro . Vernon rose , and said a very pleasing

duty devolved upon him , and that was in handing over to the R . W . M ., in trust for the lodge , a striking portrait of a worthy brother , Bro . J . Steel , P . M ., the father ot the lodge , who had done more for Masonry than any other man he knew . He regretted his absence that evening , Bro . Steel being very unwell , but he trusted they would soon see him in his accustomed place , but , whether present