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follows : Bros . T . Wickham , I . P . M . ; H . Broad , S . W . ; H . Beeney , J . W . ; A . Alwen , Sec . ; F . Golding , S . D . ; E . Golding , D . C . ; A . Cawley , I . G . ; and T . H . Buckwell and J . Crouch , Stwds . Bro . C . F . Hollands was also invested as Treas ., and Bro . T . Howell as Tyler . Bro . Wickham was presented with a Past Master ' s gold jewel . The brethren then sit down to a banquet , after which the

Masonic toasls were duly honoured , that of 'The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " being coupled with the names of Bros . J . P . Slingsby Roberts and Lamette . Both replied , the former speaking of the high position occuoied by Sussex in the Charities . Bro . Wickham , in proposing " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " said he had shown what excellent work he

was capable of doing by his skill that evening , and they would be sure of his d' ing himself credit and bringing credit to the lodge . Bro . Clarke , in responding , said he felt honoured in occupying thc position of Master . He had had 12 years apprenticeship , and knowing he had many good officers , he hoped at the end of his year of office it would be said he

had done his duty to the satisfaction of all . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of the Initiate . " They were all pleased to welcome the son of a founder of the lodge , who had always commanded the respect of the brethren .

"The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " and other toasts followed . The harmony of the lodge was contributed to by Mrs . Galloway and Miss Ada Clarke ( daughter of the W . M . ) , both ladies being in fine voice , the other vocalists being Bros . C . McKenzie and ] . Howe .

MANCHESTER . Newall Lodge ( No . 1134 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . The lodge was opened by Bro . Charles Driver , W . M ., and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . being indisposed , Bro . John Waring , P . M ., resumed

the chair and initiated a candidate who had been previously balloted for . The working too's were presented by Bro . R . W . Martin , J . W ., and the charge was delivered by Bro . H . Waterhouse , S . W . Bro . DuHin , P . M ., D . C , expressed his intention of being a Stewardat theforthcoming Festival of the East Lancashire Systematic Educational and Benevolent Institution , and asked for the support of the brethren . The following brethren were present : Bros . C . Driver , W . M . :

B . Eckersley , I . P . M . ; H . Waterhouse , S . W . ; R . W . Martin , J . W . ; M . Waring , P . M ., Sec . ; James Green , S . D . ; A . K . Boothroyd , J . D . * , C . Webb , P . M . ; A . H . Duffin , P . M ., D . C . ; G . S . Smith , P . P . G . Org . E . Lanes ., P . G . Org . W . Lanes ., Org . ; W . H . Brown , Stwd . ; A . H . Fowler , P . M . ; John Rylance , J . Parkinson , R . W . Jarvis , W . Hands , Thomas Curtis , A . Cadwell , J . Robinson , M . J . Wright , Mark Oliver , and Frank H . Gregory . Visitors : Bros . R . A . Daniel , and T . Hammett .

STOCKTON . TeeS Lodge ( No . 509 ) . —On the 7 th inst ., the jubilee of this lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , when there was a very large attendance of b-ethren , and the lodge was honoured with the attendance of the Deputy Prov . G . M ., Bro . Canon Tristram , D . D ., P . G . Chap , of England . The VV . M ., Bro . Frederick Lindley Dodds ,

presided , and was supported by , among others , thc following Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past : Bros . Aid . T . G . Mab .-ne , P . J . G . W . ; R . Hudson , P . G . S . B . Eng ., Prov . G . Sec ; M . B . Dodds , J . Holt , Iohn Stonehouse , R . M . Wilkes , Geo . Harland , Wm . Barlow , Wm . C Barron , John Robinson , John Barnet , A . S . Fowler , G . D . Lentr . T- Walton , W . M . Watson , W . f . Watson , A . G .

Rudd , I ° hn Trotter , R . Appleton , H . Lamb , J . C . Moo * -, J . H . leech , A . Iley , D . Whitehead , H . Tomkins , R . J . Tallintyr <" , G . F . Allan , J . H . Clegg , B . R . Smith , J . H . Johnson , John Monkman , C . Spencer , W , A . Hutchenee , W . H . Dixon , and John Graham ; and among the Past Masters present were Bros . A . J obling , James Burton , G . L . Woolley , Alexander Inglis , J . W . Gatt , J . Luther Green , and others . After the opening of the lodge , the hymn " Hail ,

Eternal " was sung , after which the W . M ., Bro . F . L . Dodds , briefly introduced the fact that that night the lodge was celebrating its jubilee , and they were marking the occasion by the unfurling of a lodge banner . The anthem , "The Glorious Majesty , " was sung by Bros . D . Whitehead , Leatham , and J . Nution , of Durham Cathedral choir . With a very eloquent speech , the D . P . G . M ., Bro . the Rev .

Canon Tristram , D . D ., unfurled the ne v banner . The speech of the esteemed canon was remarkable for its historic and Masonic character , and was listened to with the greatest interest . A vote of thanks having been awarded to Bro . the Rev . Canon Tristram , Bio . Barton , P . M ., proposed a vote of thanks to the ofiicers of Prov . Grand Lodge for their attendance , which was se ; onded by Bro . A . Jobling , I . P . M . Bro . Aid . T . G . Mabane , P . J . G . W .,

responded , and Bro . R . Hudson , P . G . S ., presented to the W . M . a cabinet photograph of Bro . Sylvester Reed , of Whitby , who is still living , and was J . W . of the Lion Lodge at the time of the consecration of the Tees Lodge in 1845 . The VV . M . accepted the photograph on behalf of the lodge . Thanks were also passed to thc W . M . for presenting the banner to the lodge , and the lodge was afterwards closed .

SWANSEA . Caradoc Lodge ( No . 1573 ) . —The annual installation took place at the Alasonic Hall , Caer-street , on Monday , the 4 th inst ., when a large number of the Masonic brethren ot this province , as well as brethren from other provinces , assembled to see Bro . Wm . Henry Lewis , Prov . C Stwd . Eastern Division of South Wales , installed as

W . M . forthe ensuing year . Owing to the much-regretted abs-nce , through illness , of Bro . Marmaduke Tennant , fJP . G . M ., the W . M . elect was presented for installation by Bro . Dr . Hall , P . P . S . G . W ., after which the ceremony w-is very ably performed by the Installing Master , Bro . N .

M- Grose , P . P . G . Supt . oi Wks . Subsequently , the W . M . Appointed his officers as follows : Bros . N . M . Grose , ' '• P . G . Supt . of Wkb ., I . P . M . ; C . I ) . Rxliaids , S . W . j Uiven Owen , J . W . ; Kev . J . Alban Davies , Chap . ; John . cgers , P . P . S . G . W ., TreiU ,. ; T . Herschel Jones , Set . ; Aid Morgan , S . D . ; T . T . Crocker , J . D . ; J . R . Davis , 1 -P . S . G . W ., D . C . ; Gwilym Morgan , A . D . C . ; Dr . Fred .

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Knight , M . D ., Org . ; W . M . Ladd and G . F . Jones , Stwds . ; and George Bullerwell , Tyler . The banquet took place at the Mackworth Arms Hotel , and the catering did great credit to Mr . and Mrs . Careless . During the proceedings the company was enlivened by some pieces of music capitally rendered by Master George Trevor Lmvis . In addition to the officers already given above , there

were present : Bros . Dr . Hall , P . P . S . G . W ., * Waller Whittington , P . G . Sec . ; R . J . Dingerlield , P . G . Treas . ; H . J . Thomas , W . M . 237 ; A . P . Steeds , P . M ., W . M ., C . H . Glascodine , P . M ., and J . R . Leaver , P . M . of 1323 ; J . C . Sladen , P . M ., T . Sandbrook , P . M ., Jas . Hughes , P . M ., D . C . Jones , P . M . J . H . Taylor , P . M ., and Morgan

Williams , P . M . of 1573 ; VV . Evans , P . M ., H . Taylor , P . M ., E . G . Protheroe , P . M ., T . M . Morgan , P . M ., J . L . Smith , S . W ., J . T . Davies , J . W ., and H . G . Davies , Sec . of 237 ; Nicholls , P . M . 1 S 63 ; M . Whittington , W . M . elect 364 ; Phillips , Cambrian Lodge ; C . E . Perry , W . M ., 1752 ; and many others .

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Fidelity Chapter ( No . 3 ) . —This old chapter met at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the ist inst . Among those in attendance were Comps . Stevens , M . E . Z . ; Larcomb , H . ; Capt . Walls , D . G . D . C , J . - VV . J . Collens , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., S . E . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., P . S . ; Nash , D . C . ; Radcliffe , I . P . Z . j F . Graves , P . Z . ; F . McDougal , P . Z . ; Larter ,

and Goddard , P . Z ., Janitor . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . A sum of money was voted to the respective Masonic Institutions . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Birch , P . Z . ; J . Heming , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . Weeks , P . Z . ; and others . The chapter was then closed , and the members dined at

the Tavern . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts received full justice at the hands of the M . E . Z . Some good speeches were made , notably those of Comps . Radcliffe , P . Z . ; Graves , P . Z . ; Collens , P . Z . ; and Lardner , P . S . The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

MANCHESTER . Alexandra Chapter ( No . 993 ) . —The regular conclave of this chapter was held on Monday , the nth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . In the unavoidable absence of Comp . VV . T . Allitt , M . E . Z ., through sickness , the chair was ably filled by Comp . Buckley Carr , P . Z ., P . G . D . C . East Lanes . In the course of the evening

Comp . C . D . Cheetham , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , in a neat little speech , proposed that the sum of five guineas be given from the funds of the chapter to the Festival of the East Lancashire Systematic Educational and Benevolent Institution , to be held in May next , and that Omip . W . T . Allitt , M . E . Z ., should be their Steward on that occasion . This

was seconded by Comp . Buckley Carr , and carried unanimously . The following companions were present : Comps . Jos . Moss , H . ; R . Beresford , J .,- H . Clulow , S . E . ; W . H . Anderton , S . N . ; H . G . Ward , P . S . ; Buckley Carr , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C . ; J . E . Ridgway ; A , Hirst , P Z . ; VV . H . Peak , P . Z . ; C . D . Cheetham , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ; and H . Hillewell . Visitors : Comps . A . Jacobson and G . Smith , P . Z ., P . P . G . Org .

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Earl of Carnarvon Lodge ( No . an ) . — This prosperous lodge met for the dispatch of business at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 28 th ult ., when there were present Bros . P . Monson , W . M . ; VV . Hill Wa lham , S . W ., Master elect ; Huish , 1 P . M . ; R . Lawson , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O . ; Larter , M . O . ; Beard , S . O . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; and S . H . Parkhouse , P . M . Bro , Day was a visitor .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The dispensation from the M . W . G . M . having been read , Bro . \ Vadham was duly installed VV . M . by thc Secretary . The following appointments and investitures were made : Bros . Dr . Kiallmark , P . G . Stwd ., S . W . ; Larter , J . W . ; Beard , M . O . ; R . Lawson , P . M ., S . O . ; Richards , J . O . ; J . N . Frye , P . M ., Treas . ; and T . C . Walls , P . M ., Sec . The other appointments were postponed . Bro . R . Lawson , P . M ., was recommended as Grand

Steward for 1 S 95-C . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . P . Monson . The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted . Apologies for non-altendance were received from Bros . Dr . Kiallmark , S . VV . ; J . N . Frye , P . M ., Treas . ; F . C Frye , M . P ., P . M . ; Sliinner , P . M . ; Rickwood , P . M ., and others . A vote of thanks having been passed to thc Installing officer , the lodge was closed , A banquet followed . Thc W . M . presided in a genial manner , his utterances being commendably brief .

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ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 7 II 1 inst ., at thc Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea . Picscnt : Bros . Ham , VV . M . ; Beauchamp , S . VV . ; Cottis , J . VV . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutfield , Sec ; Thomas , S . D . ; Austin , J . D . ; Lightfoot , I . G . ; Holland , P . M . ; Badcock , Nicholls , Royle , Sharpin , Schott , A . VV . Thompson , II , J . Thompson , Webb , Winsborrow , Tucklield , Ambler , and Bradley .

The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Schott , who had previously answered thc Ujiial questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . Thc lodge waii lcsumcd to thc Second Ucgice . Ihe 1 st Section ot the Second Lectuie wis worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed

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to the hirst Degree . The W . M . rose for thc first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Beauchamp was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Frascali , Oxford-street , VV ., when there were present : Bros . J . Mason , W . M . ; R . Sandland , S . VV . ; G . Hill , J . W . ; F . Jackson , S . D . : A . Terry , J . D . ; E . Kraus , I . G . ; J . Thom , P . M . ; T . VV . Smile , P . M . ; Gunzl , Bond , Houghton , Farenbach , Sturgess , Gibelli , Dukes ,

Meurice , Beedle , Mason , and Butcher . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gibelli being the candidate . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Mason .

The 2 nd Section was work : d by Bra , R . Sandland . The 4 th Section was worked by Bro . Dukes . Bro . Sandland , S . VV ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . It was proposed and seconded that a hearty vote of congratulation be sent to Bro . Stiles , P . M ., on his being elected Grand Treasurer of England . The lodge was then closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . Milton Smith , VV . M . ; G . T . Peall , S . W . ; W . Rapley , J . W . ; W . Hancock , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; J . Petch , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Herts ., Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , P . M .,

P . P . G . D . C . Herts , Sec ; G . R Carsberg , S . D . ; C . Isler , J . D . ; E . P . Woodman , I . G . : 1 . W . Clarke P . M . ; Gillard , P . M . ; M . T . Tuck , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; A . Oliver , P . M . ; R . P . Upton , J . Berks , E . G . Young , R . VV . Nicol ! , C . Smith , M . Miroy , J . Amand , and J . R . White .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Nicoll being the candidate . Bro . Maurice Miroy was elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Peall was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Thc lodge was then closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , S . E . Present : Bros . VV . Roots , P . M ., VV . M . ; O'Brien , S . W . ; Cahn , J . W . ; VV . H . Bird , Sec . ; Park , S . D . ; VVright , J . D . ; Graham , P . M ., D . C ; Millmann , I . G . ; Boardman , Hart , Levy , and M . Chapman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the previous meeting viete read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Graham presented Bro . M . Chapman to be installed into the chair . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . M . Chapman being installed by Bro . W . Roots , P . M . The brethren saluted

the chair , and the VV . M . invested his officers . The lodge was resumed to thc First Degree , and , there being no further business , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to a supper , admirably served by the host , Bro . Temple . During the evening some excellent singing was given by Bros . A . Atkin , Wright , Cannon , Curtis , Hattersley , Roots , VVood , and others .

MAIDSTONE . —ROBINSON LODGU : ( NO . 204 G ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 9 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Brewer-street . Present : Bros . E . Gratwick , W . M . ; VV . Jenkinson , S . W . ; T . P . Dickinson , J . W . ; H . Whyman , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . Potvine , Sec ; J . Dyke , S . D . ; T . W . Neech , P . M ., I . G . j J . Gowen , Tyler ; J . B . Groom , P . M . ; and Geo . Fowler .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , when the minutes of the previous meeting weie read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising . Lodge was closed in the Third Degree , and resumed to the First

Degree , when thc VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . jenkinson was then voted to the chair for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the second and third times , when " Hearty good wishes" were tendered by thc brethren , and the lodge was clos ; d .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . — The usual weekly meetingof the above was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the Sth inst ., when there were present : Comps . Pullen , M . E . Z . ; Loader , H . j Dawson , J . j T . Grummant , P . Z ,, acting Preceptor ; C H . Stone , S . E . j Elgar , S . N . j Lewis , P . S . j Salmon ,

North , Chab 6 t , Barton , Telling , Aggleton , and Eedle . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Salmon personating the candidate . Com , ) . Loader , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for thc next meeting . 'The chapter was then closed .

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LISKEARD . Restormel Preceptory . —At the recent meeting of the above , a neatly-framed and well-executed photograph of Jacques de Molai , the last Grand Masterof the original Knights Templar , who was burned at Paris in 1313 , was presented to the preceptory by V . E . Sir Knight Major G . Shanks , K . M ., F . R . G . S ., P . E . C of St . Mungo

Encampment , Scotland , Past Preceptor of three English preceptories , Past Sub-Prior of Dtvon , and P . G . S . B . of England . 'The photograph is from a picture of dc Molai ( taken shortly before his martyrdom ) , which is in the possession of Sir Knight Shanks , and is the only likeness of the Grand Master now extant . |) , j Molai is represented in thc habit of the Order , with the l . alin Cross ( red ) c inspicuous in front , the hands being bound , and crossed on his chest . A hearty vote of thanks was uruni nouly accorded

to the donor for his veiy acceptable and appropriate gilt . On tlic same occasion thc ceremony ol iu . tallin ; the E . Preceptor , Sir Knight Nettle , for thc ensuing year , as well as that ol cunlcrring thc Degree on three canJiJatt * : ' , was mobt ably and impressively pet funned by Sir Knight Shanks . I'lic picscnt Ibuiijliiiiji state of thij prctcptoiy is chiefly owing to the untiring tn = ij _ y ot Sir Knight Dr . Hamm ind , P . E . P ., who has spared no piins in the good work .