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the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Hattersley candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The lodge resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . S . Renaut candidate . The ist Section was worked

by Bro . Eedle . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and 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 . th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Brindlev , W . M . ; W . Proudfoot , S . W . ; A . Builen , J . W . ; O . VV . Battiey , S . D . ; J . S . Henry , J . D . ; G . Wilson , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; W . Culverhouse , VV . Cleghom , James Watts , and W . Hancock .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Cleghom worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third

Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The W . M . worked the 3 rd Section of the Third Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith , Preceptor , proposed that Bro . W . Proudfoot , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1 . 6 . ) .-A meeting was held on the _ th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Craggs , W . M . ; Weeks , S . W . ; Keene , I . W . ; Hubbard , Sec . ; P . J . Davies , S . D . ; Wood , J . D . j Neville . ' I . G . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; Simms , Aslett , Wild , U . H . Williams , Stroud , Wilton , W . C . Williams , Cnat , and Rayner .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed , The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Coat being candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections were worked , the ancient charge being given by Bro . Rayner . Bro . Weeks was elected W . M , for the next meeting , the officers being appointed in rotation . The lodge was closed and adjourned to the 10 th inst .

CH 1 SWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 9 th inst . Present : Bros . J . S . Wood , VV . M . ; VV . G . Coat , S . W . ; J . Davies , J . W . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec . ; D . S . Long , S . D . J . Brown , J . D . ; Smither , I . G . ; Sims , P . M , 834 ; Purdue , P . M . 834 ; Hopkins , and Craggs . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting wereread and confirmed . Bro . Sims , P . M ., offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . Lodge was closed in the Third Degree . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bros . J . Davies and E . Ayling respectively . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . W . G . Coat was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meetinu . The lodrre was then closed .

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KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —This prosperous chapter met at the Bridge House Hotel on the 31 st ult . Among those present were Comps . H . Appleton , M . E . Z . ; Ayling , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; H . J . Lardner , J ., H . elect ; Gardner . S . N ., J . elect ; H . Higgins , S . E . ; George Everett , P . Z ., Treas . ; Westley , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ;

T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . S . Middx ., P . M . ; W . P . Webb , P . Z . ; C . H . Kohler , P . Z . ; J . Terry , P . G . D . C Herts , P . Z . ( hon . member ); Plowman , Hewett , Salter , Sims , G . Everett , jun ., and others . Comp . Fuhr , P . P . G . O . Kent , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of

Bros . W . Smith , 72 , and J , Dennis , 13 S 1 , and it proving to be unanimous they were most ably exalted by Comp . Ayling . Comp . J . Terry then installed Comps . Ayling , as M . E . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , as H . ; and Gardner , as J . The following investments followed : Comps H . Higgins , S . E . ; Dowling , S . N . ; Westley , P . S . ; Hewett , ist A . S . ; Gorham , 2 nd A . S . ; G . Everett , Treas . ; and Reinardt ,

Janitor . A vote of thanks was passed by acclamation to Comp . J . Terry for the able manner in which he had installed the three Principals , a duty he has discharged since the consecration of the chapter . A Past Principal ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Appleton . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . The M . E . Z . gave the long

array of toasts pertinently but commendably brief . Some , very good speeches were made during the evening , notably those of Comps . G . Everett , P . Z ., and J . Terry , P . Z . The latter gave an interesting account of the proceedings of the last Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and announced amidst applause that he believed

that by the 31 st December next nearly £ 25 , 000 will be recorded as the outcome of the festival of 1887 . The proceedings of the chapter and banquet were throughout of a most enjoyable nature , and the M . E . Z ., Treasurer , and Scribe E . are to be congratulated on the _ success attending their labours .

LIVERPOOL—De Grey and Ripon Chapter ( No . 1356 ) . —The installation of the Principals in this chapter , which had to be partly postponed on account of the death of the lamented Third Principal elect , Comp . Thos . Wright , was completed on Wednesday evening , the 6 th inst ., when Comp . E . Paull , having been unanimously elected , was duly installed Third Principal of the chapter by the Installing Officer , Comp . A . D . Hesketh , P . Z .

During the evening a P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to Comp . Williams , I . P . Z ., as a mark of the companions' esteem . The names of the completed list of the officers are as follows : Comps . James Keet , Z . ; J . H . Tyson , H . ; E . Paull , J . ; J . Williams , I . P . Z . ; James Pittaway , Scribe E . ; R . W . Chatham , Scribe N . ; T . J . Jarman , P . S . ; W . F . Ferguson , ist A . S . ; A . Barclay , 2 nd A . S . ; A . Woolrich , Treas . ( 12 th time ); B . B . Marson , D . C . ; and P . Larson , Janitor .

YORK . —Eboracum Chapter ( No . 1611 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 5 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , there being present Comps . M . Millington , Z . ; J . Blenkin , H . ; W . Brown , J . ; J . Kay , S . E . ; W . Storry , as S . N . ; G . Chapman , P . S . ; W . Lackenby and P . Pearson , Assistants ; T . B . Whytehead , P . Z ., as Organist ; J . T . Seller , P . Z . ;

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G . Simpson , P . Z . ; R . Ware , S . J . Dalton , W . Sharp , E . Thackray , and others . Visitor : Comp . G . C . Lee , 236 . Successful ballots were taken for three candidates , after which Bros . W . N . Cheesman , W . M . 566 ; W . T . Nance , 1611 ; and J . H . Shonksmith , 1611 , were exalted by the M . E . Z ., Comp . VV . Brown giving the historical , and Comp . T . B . Whytehead the mystical lecture . After the close of the chapter the companions met at supper , and spent a harmonious and social evening .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES . —Mozart Chapter ( No . 1929 ) . —This chapter met at the Griffin Hotel , on the 2 ist ultimo . Among those present were Comps . T . Phillips , M . E . Z . ; H . J . Lardner , H . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . S . Middx ., J . ; Hoare , P . S . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting- were read and confirmed . The following officers were elected for the ensuing

year : Comps . H . J . Lardner , M . E . Z . ; T . C Walls , H . ; Thomas , J . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , S . E . ; W . Lake , Treas . ; Hoare , S . N . ; Tremere , P . S . ; J . Bennett , ist A . S . ; and Lane , Janitor . A Past Principal's jewel was voted to the M . E . Z . It was resolved "That application be made to the Provincial Grand Superintendent to grant a

dispensation to remove the chapter to Croydon . " Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . Dr . Lott , Thomas , W . Lake , and others . The chapter was then closed . The companion then partook of refreshments . Theie were no toasts .

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MALLET AND CHISEL LODGE ( No . 5 ) . — On Monday evening , the 4 th ult ., the installation meeting of this lodge took place at Sa , Red Lion-square . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Helsham , advanced Bro . Henry Langridge to the Degree of M . M . M . Bro . Dr . Helsham having invited Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., to

take the chair , he presented Bro . Charles Young Holdgate , the W . M . elect , to Bro . C . F . Matier for the benefit of installation . As Bro . Holdgate has not yet filled the chair in a Craft lodge , a dispensation was read by the Secretary , when Bro . Holdgate was installed most impressively by Bro . C . F . Matier . The newly-installed W . M . having been proclaimed and saluted , proceeded to appoint his

officers for the ensuing year , viz .: Bros . Dr . Helsham , I . P . M . ; F . T . Bennett , S . W . ; A . J . Hudson , J . W . ; C . W . Pearce , Mus . Doc , M . O . ; R . Greening , S . O . ; J . Easton , J . O . ; R . Farren , P . M ., Treasurer ; E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , P . M ., Secretary ; W . S . Hoyte , S . D . ; H . C Hale , J . D . ; and H . Langridge , I . G . Among those present were Bros . Col . Stilling , G . Std

Br ., S . G . R . A . Chap , of Scotland ; Robert Berndge , G . D . C ; T . C Walls , P . M . ; E . J . Hoare , P . M . ; and R . Palmer-Thomas , 199 . Bro . Dr . Lott proposed , and Bro . Bennett seconded , and it was carried , that the usual Past Master ' s jewel be presented to Bro . Dr . Helsham . It was also carried that

the thanks of this lodge be given and recorded on the minutes to Bro . C . F . Matier for his constant attention and splendid working . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant to the banquet , which was of a most recherche character , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Holdgate .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —This lodge met at the Ladbroke Hall , Notting-hill , on the 24 th ult . Among those present were Bros . T . C Walls , P . G . S . B ., & c , P . M ., Sec , acting W . M . ; Rickwood , S . W . ; J . Frye , J . W . ; F . Frye , M . O . ; Parkhouse , S . O . ; Smout , J . O . ; Huish , J . D . ; Monson , I . G . ; Dr . Pocock , D . C ; Schofield , Tyler ; and others .

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . M . A . Rahman , of No . 201 S , and it proved to be unanimous , but from unavoidable circumstances he was prevented from attending . Bro . F . C . Frye , M . O ., gave a notice of motion " That the lodge meet in future in the months of October

January , and May . Apologies for absence were received from Bros . Taylor , W . M . ; Lawson , P . M . ; Goodall , P . M . ; Skinner , P . M . ; French , S . D . ; D . P . Cama , Wadham , Stevens , and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of refreshment . There were no toasts .

READING . —Leopold Lodge ( No . 235 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Masonic Hall , when a very large gathering of distinguished brethren assembled . Four duly qualified brethren were advanced , the ceremonv being ably performed by Bro . Margrett , P . M . Bro . W . VV . Ridley , P . P . G . I . of Wks ., was then installed W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . C .

Stephens officiating in a most impressive manner , and subsequently the appointment and investment of officers took place as follows : Bros . F . J . Ferguson , I . P . M . ; H . Creed , S . W . ; C . H . Tench , J . W . ; VV . Ravenscroft , M . O . ; J . E . Sydenham , S . O . ; F . Brown , J . O . ; Rev ^ l H . Wells , Chap . ; J . T . Stranson , Treas . ; W . Hickie , R . of M . ;

J . W . Lindars , Sec ; W . G . Flanagan , P . M ., D . C ; C B . Tubbs , S . D . ; C . Slaughter , J . D . ; H . G . Sherwin , Org . ; W . J . James , I . G . ; and B . W . Bennett and J . Miller , Stwds . The installation banquet took place subsequently at the Great Western Hotel , and passed off with complete success .

MIDDLESBROUGH . —Middlesbrough Lodge ( No . 276 ) . —The annual meeting and installation in connection with this lodge of Mark Master Masons took place in the Masonic Hall , Marton-road , on Monday , the 4 th inst . Bro . James Hogg was installed W . M . by Bro . Meek , P . M ., P . G . T . Bro . Hogg then invested his officers as

follows : Bros . W . J . Watson , I . P . M . ; H . Sherwood , S . W . ; Robert Wilkinson , J . W . ; C Taylor , M . O . ; R . Bamlett , S . O . ; R . Braithwaite , J . O . ; F . Dunstan , S . D . ; A . Jones , J . D . ; W . P . Cochrane , I . G . ; John Graham and T . J . Dixon , Stwds . ; and J . Ingram , Tyler . The brethren afterwards dined together , the banquet being provided in the hall by Mrs . Howcroft .

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MALTON . —Fitzwilliam Lodge ( No . 277 ) .- ^ The annual festival and installation of the Worshi pfm Master of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , 0 n Monday afternoon . The W M . elect for the ensuing year was Bro . Alfred Wm . Walker , S . W ., P . G . Inspector of Works , and the ceremony of installation was performed bv Bro . T . B . Whytehead , P . G . M . O . and P . G . Sec , assisted

by Bro . John Marshall , P . P . J . G . W . The Worshi pful Master afterwards appointed and invested the following as his officers for the year , viz . : Bros . John W . Marshall P . P . J . G . D ., I . P . M . ; John B . Nicholls , P . P . G . S . B ' S . W . ; T . M . Goldie , J . W . ; James Buckle , M . O . ; M ' F . W . Williamson , P . G . Std . Br ., S . O . ; Rev . W . G * Chilman , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; W . J . Marshall , Sec . '

AndrewIJ , Taylor , Register of Marks ; C . J . Passmore Org . ; W . R . Metcalfe , D . C . ; E . R . Spiegelhalter , S . D C . R . Staniland , P . P . G . O ., J . D . ; A . W . Deeley , I . G . ¦ and W . Stockdale , Tyler . Other lodge business was also transacted , and at its conclusion the brethren held their annual banquet at the Talbot Hotel , where they were joined by members of other lod ges in the province .

WORKINGTON . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 282 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., when there was a good muster of members and visitors . Bro . J . C . Thompson , P . G . R . of M ., W . M ., presided , supported by his officers , viz .: Bros . J * Eden , P . G . I , of W ., as S . W . ; J . Jenkinson , J . W . ; G H . S . Smith , M . O . ; J . Fletcher , S . O . ; G . H . Anyon

, J . O . ; J . Jolley , R . of M . ; Isaac Dickinson , Sec ; J . McGill , S . D . ; A . Ashmore , J . D . ; R . Graves , D . C . ; J . Cooper , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; I . Evening , I . G . ; G . B . Mackay , Steward ; and Wm . Whitehead , Tyler . There were also present Bros . J . J . Coverdale , P . M ., P . P . G . Org . ; E . F . Sanders , R . Brown , and the following visitors from Whitwell Lodge , 151 , ar : d Fletcher Lodge , 213 , were

reported and admitted : Bros . J . Nicholson , P . M . 151 , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . Dickinson , P . M ., P . S . G . D . ; E . B . Penrice , S . W ., P . G . Steward ; J : Abbott , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; J . 0 . Scott , _ Sec , P . G . Stwd . ; G . Ryrie , W . M . 213 , P . G . D . C ; T . Atkinson , P . M ., P . J . G . W . ; G . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C Eng . ; T . Brakenridge , S . W ., P . G . I . G . ; W . J . Tyson , M . O ., P . G . Org . ; D . Atkinson , J . O . ; Dr . Muir , S . D . ; and J . M . ClarkeI . G .

, The minutes of the former lodge were read and confirmed , and one candidate was balloted for and accepted ; but , not being in attendance , the W . M . invited Bro . Sanders to act the part of candidate , and the ceremony of advancement was gone through in a way not only a credit to the lodge , but to the province . Bro . Dalrymple , P . G . Sec , presented the Provincial Grand Officers present with

their certificates , and subsequently called the brethren ' s attention to the necessity of the province being represented by a Steward at the next Grand Mark Festival in July—it being the year of Jubilee—and he hoped the members of the Derwent Lodge would give their able support to make the list a credit to Cumberland and Westmorland . " Hearty good wishes " were then given from Lodges 151

and 213 , and the lodge was closed in form , and Bro . Thompson invited all present to the Green Dragon Hotel , where refreshments were provided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and ably responded to , and a very pleasant evening spent . Bro . Ryrie , W . M . Fletcher Lodge , 213 , and his officers have resolved to make their next visit to Faithfull Lodge , 229 , Cockermouth .

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MOUNT CALVARY CHAPTER ( No . 3 ) .-This old and distinguished chapter met at the Masonic Hall , Golden-square , on the ist inst . Among those in attendance were E . Bro . F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . W . S ., in the chair ; III . Bros . Lieut .-Col . Gardiner , Prelate ; Capt . J . E . Anderson , 2 nd General ; W . Paas , Treasurer ; E . Bro . Lieut . T . C . Walls , Recorder ; III . Bros . G . Graveley , G . M . ; H . J . Lardner , C of G . ; Captain Stohwasser ,

D . C ; Dr . Coffin , P . M . W . S . ; Roebuck , P . M . W . S . ; E . Bros . Lieut . N . Prower , M . A ., Lieut . J . Hawkins , W . W . Codd , Pears , Glenn , W . Maple , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 111 . Bro . Lieut .-Col . Gardiner was elected M . W . S . for the year ensuing , and 111 . Bro . W . Paas , Treasurer .

Letters pleading inability to attend were read from Bros . Tayleur , C . Belton , Captain W . B . Williamson , J . P ., Lamb-Smith , Barkley , B . Kidder , Pigatche , and many others . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Cafe" Royal , Regent-street . E . Bro . F . W . Driver presided . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts were duly honoured .

HULL . —Antient York Chapter of Redemption ( No . 68 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday evening , the 31 st ult . E , and P . Bro . E . Kipps , iS ° , M . W . S ., presided , and amongst those present were 111 . Bros . W . Reynolds , 32 , P . M . W . S . ; R . E . Smith , 31 , P . M . W . S . ; Bros . W . C Whiteside , ist Gen . ; Lieut .-Col . Pudsey , 2 nd Gen . ; H . E . Cousans , High

Prelate ; J . R . Ansdell , Grand Marshal ; J . C Thompson , Raphael ; Thomas Oates , Org . ; M . P . Hockney , Capt . of Guard ; and W . H . Roberts . After the minutes of the last regular meeting had been read and confirmed , Bros . Capt . Gossetand W . Coych were perfected by the M . W . S ., assisted by 111 . Bro . W . Reynolds , 32 ° , P . M . W . S . On the proposition of III . Bro . R-0

G . Smith , 31 , P . M . W . S ., seconded by the ist General , the sum of £ 10 10 s . was voted to each of the Masonic Institutions for the purpose of endowing the chair of the M . W . Sovereign . The chapter was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet hall , where a very agreeable hour was spent .

A large party of emigrants to Canada were sent out on the 7 th inst . from Liverpool by the Church Emigration Society . Bros , the Rev . Canon Cooper , Hon . Sec ., and Major Cooper saw the party safely on board the Sarnia . FURNISH ON NORMAN AND STACEY ' S SYSTEM . —This simple , " " " mical system commends itself . Admitted to be the most satisfa ""/ method . No deposit ; 1 , a , or 3 years' credit . —Particulars ° "_ application , 79 , Queen Victoria-street , Branches—121 , Pall ma' > 9 , Liverpool-street , E . C .