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"The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " was the next toast , and the Worshipful Master said that the usual remark in connection with this toast as to how well the Prince performed his duties was strongly evidenced by the meeting at the Albert Hall , when , at the Grand Master ' s initiative , £ 6000 had been contributed to the three great Charities . " The Health of the Pro Grand Master and other Grand Officers" was then given , and responded to by Bro . Cubitt ,

P . G . P . The Worship ful Master then proposed " The Health of the Prov . Grand Master , Sir Francis Burdett , and the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bros . Cubitt , Levander , and Moses responded . Bro . Pritchard , l . P . M ., next proposed "The Health of his successor in the chair , Bro . VV . J . VV . Oswald , M . D . "

He felt sure he would perform his duties with energy and ability . He was held in high esteem by his brethren , and he wished him a happy and prosperous year of office . The W . M . replied , thanking Bro . Pritchard . He had been looking forward to occupying the chair of the

Campbell Lodge with a great deal of pleasure , and he would endeavour to do his best . The toast of "The Visitors" came next , and was responded to by Bros . Wheeler , Sudlow , and W . Lake . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of the Past Masters , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Pritchard ,

l . P . M . Bro . Pritchard responded , remarking that he would much rather perform a ceremony or give an explanation of the tracing boards than make a speech , but in this case it was easy , for they were fortunate in having good Past Masters , whose merits were so apparent that it was not

necessary to enlarge on them . For himself , he had done his best to perform jhis duties , thanks to Bro . Sudlow , who had coached him . He thanked them all heartily for the support they had accorded him during his year of office . Other toasts followed , and the brethren separated at an early hour .

YORK . —Eboracum Lodge . ( No . 1611 ) . —The regular monthly lodge was held in the Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Monday , the 11 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . Brown , W . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; M . Millington , P . M . ; S . J . Dalton , J . W . ; G . Balm ford , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Kay , Secretary ; W . Lackenby , S . D . ; G .

Lamb , J . D . ; C . G . Padel , P . M ., Org . ; W . Storry , I . G . ; J . H . Shonksmith , P . Pearson , and J . D . Irving , Stewards ; J . Hall , Tyler ; W . M . Briggs , " W . S . Child , J . Thorpe , W . Routledge , J . Shaw , F . H . Vaughan , L , Beaumont , A . Archer , W . Ream , H . Chapman , R . Ware , W . G . Penty , W . Sharp , and G . G . Pook . Visitor : Bro . John Marshall , P . M . 660 .

After the reading of the minutes , BTO . T .. Miiner was passed to the Degree of a F . C . by the W . M . The VV . M . announced that a party of American Masons , headed by Bro . Chas . E . Meyer , of Philadelphia , would visit the lodge on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., and that he should call a special lodge to receive them , at which Bro . Shaw would be raised to the Third Degree , and he hoped to have a good

attendance of brethren and visitors . Bro . G . Lamb presented to the Iodge a statue of H . M . G . M . Queen Victoria , with a pedestal for the same , and was heartily thanked for his Jubilee gift . Bro . Whytehead , P . M ., also presented to the library copies of the Rev . J . lnwood ' s " Masonic Doctrines , " the Rev . T . M . Harris's " Masonic Morality , " and Dr . Ashe ' s " Masonic Manual , " emblematically bound , and also presented , on behalf of Bro . Hughan , a catalogue

of the Masonic Exhibition at Plymouth , and , on behalf of Bro . John H . Goddard , a "History of St . Patrick ' s Cathedral in Dublin . " Votes of thanks were passed for these various gifts , and , after the close of the lodge , the brethren adjourned to the smoke room , where they enjoyed a musical evening , enlivened by the voices of Bros . Mennell , Blenkin , and others .

ISLE OF MAN . —Elian Vannin Lodge ( No . 2049 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall on the 6 th inst . The chair was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . J . Hodgson , Prov . Grand Registrar of the Province , and there was a large attendance . Business was done in the Second Degree . Among the visitors were Bros . Seymour Jackson , F . Gordon , N . Dumville , C . Reynolds , and Oliver Gaggs , all members of 2156 , Allan Avison , and

W . H . Wylde . During the after proceedings , Bro . Reynolds , who conducts the band at Duf Castle , played a solo on the oboe , an instrument ot which he is a perfect master , Bros . Jackson and Gordon ( both members of Carl Rosa ' s Opera Company ) sang , and these two brethren , with Bros .

Dumville and Wylde , sang several glees . The services of these brethren were much appreciated by the local brethren , and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to them for their services . Bro . Avison gave a short ventriloquial entertainment , and Bro . Gaggs has promised to contribute at the next meeting .

CROYDON . —George Price Lodge ( No . 2096 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , on Saturday , the 9 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Ridpath , W . M . ; Hobbs , P . S . G . D . Surrey , l . P . M . j Samuel , S . W . ; Levey , J . W . ; Rev . E . D . L . Harvey , Chap . ; J . D . Langton , P . J . G . W . Surrey , Sec . ; Goode , S . D . ; Cambridge , J . D . ; F . W . Leaver , Org . ; Holden , acting I . G . ; Holdsworth , Stwd . ; Fraser , Wilson , E' C .

Leaver , Percival , Guedalla , Aston , and Hoyte . The visitors present were Bros . Charles Daniel , P . M . 65 ; J . Newton , P . M . 174 ; Everist , P . M . 720 ; and Edward Hobbs , 453 . The lodge having been opened and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , Bro . Lionel Percival was raistd to the Third Degree , the W . M . performing the ceremony in the most impressive manner . The Secretary

reported that he had received the sanction of the M . W . G . M . and R . W . P . G . M . to the alteration of the days of meeting . A proposal was made that a meeting of the members should be held to which ladies should be invited , and after this had been discussed and other business transacted , the lodge

was closed . The members then sat down to a banquet under the presidency of the VV . M . After dinner had been served the W . M . gave the toast of "The Queen , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., the Pro Grand Master , and the Deputy Grand Master . "

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In giving " The Health of the Prov . G . M ., Bro . General Brownrigg , " the VV . M . spoke of the high terms of appreciation in which the P . G . M . was held by all in the Province of Surrey . With the toast of "The D . P . G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . coupled the name of Bro . J . D . Langton , P . J . G . W . and P . M . of the

lodge . Bro . Langton , in the course of his reply , urged the members of the lodge to attend the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge on the 27 th inst . The Immediate Past Master then proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " mentioning what a great pleasure it had been to the members of the lodge to hear the excellent

working of the Third Degree that evening . The Worshipful Master having suitably replied , proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Hobb . The toast of " The Visitors" was drunk and replied to by Bros . Newton and Daniels . After the toast of " The Officers , " the Tyler ' s toast

brought the evening to a close . During the evening Bro . Hoyte performed upon the piano a march expressly composed by him for the meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge , and dedicated by permission to the Prov . G . M . Songs were given by Bros . Dr . Wilson and Leaver .

HERNE BAY . —Ethelbert Lodge ( No . 2099 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Rooms , Beach-street , on Tuesday , the 12 th inst . The lodge was opened in due form by the VV . M ., Bro . E . Ayre , in the presence of Bios . E . C . Fenoulhet , S . W . ; H . C . Jones , J . W . ; F . A . Pullen , Treas . ; J . S . White , S . D . ; E . A . C Laikin , J . D . ; C . Salari , I . G . 5 C . W . Welby

and T . E . Dilnot , Stewards ; W . T . England , Tyler ; A . Carey , Organist ; W . J . Hellyar , VV . Holness , L . J . Adams , F . J . Handford , C Hill , F . R . Young , A . S . Ingleton , A . W . G . Philpot , E . Lee , E . T . J . Adams , and W . J . Flower . The following visitors were present from neighbouring lodges : Bros . H . V . Pringuer , J . W ., F . Fagg , and A . Emens , 972 ; II . M . Mangham , VV . M ., Sibert Saunders , J . W ., J . T . Reeves , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ,

G . A . Gann , and A . Harrison , 1915 . The brethren proceeded to make the following appointments for the ensuing year : Bros . Fenhoulet , as W . M . ; Pullen , as Treasurer ; and R . Griggs , as Tyler . Ihe W . M ., assisted by the S . W ., then initiated the Rev . J . Ellam , the vicar of Heme Bay . At the conclusion of the business a cold spread was served . The installation meeting is fixed for the 9 th prox ., although its locale is not yet decided upon .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . W . Block , VV . M . ; W . T . Wigglesworth , S . W . ; Austin , J . W . ; Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; Fredk . Croaker , Treas . ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; Ladds , S . D . ; J . Osmond , j . D . ; G . Wigglesworth , I . G . ; W . Roots , Steng , G . A . Ball , A . Arrowsmith , b ' ullick , and Bellchamher .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . Stcng having answered the usual questions was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , with Bro . Steng as candidate . The lodge was returned to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Fuliick as candidate . The ist Section was worked by Bro . Bellchamber . The W . M . rose for the first time , when it was proposed by Bro . Bellchamber , and seconded by Bro . W . T . Wigglesworth ,

that Bro . G . Wigglesworth , 1660 , become a joining member . Carried unanimously . Bro . Wigglesworth returned thanks , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when Bro , Wingham , Preceptor , proposed , and the J . W . seconded , that the S . W . be W . M . for the next meeting—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks . The W . M . rose for the third time . Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , gave notice of motion , that the sum of £% 5 s . in hands of Treasurer be balloted for , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekl ) meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on the Jth inst ., when there were present Bros . Carlo Grassi , W . M . ; A . bullen , S . W . ; G . F . Swan , J . W . ; G . H . Reynolds , S . D . ; W . Proudfoot , J . D . ; S . Moss , I . G . j W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; W . Hancock , F . Muss , and F . Dusterwald . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . Lodge called oft and on . Bro . W . Proudfoot having ollered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . was pleased 10 rehearse the ceremony . The Preceptor worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bro . F . Moss , 196 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction , being proposed by Bro . F . Dusterwald , and seconded by Bro . W . C . Smith . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . A . Bullen

be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his ollicers in rotation . On rising for the third time , the W . M . proposed that this lodge of instruction have a summer festival to be held in Julyseconded by Bro . A . Clark . The following brethren were unanimously elected as Stewards : Bros . VV . Hontyball , Carlo Urassi

W . Richards , A . Bullen , C . A . Ralph , James Woodward , H . Wilkie Jones , and J . Kowe ; and it was decided that the brethren dine at the Clarendon , Gravesend , starting from Charing Cross in saloon carriages , and a drive to Cubham and the surrounding district , before dinner , in brakes . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hottl , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 9 th instant . Present : Bros . D . S . Lung , W . M . j Spiegel , S . W . ; W . G . Coat , J . W . ; J . Sims , acting Preceptor ; Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; P . ) . Davies , S . D . ; U . Stroud , J . D . ; F . Craggs , I . G . ; J . H . Wood , VV . W . Williams , Woods , and J . Davies . The iodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was then worked by the brethren , anil the 4 th Section bv Bro . Spiegel , under the direction of the VV . M . Bro . Woods ollering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Woods being candidate . The Lecture on the tracing board was then nhearscd by the VV . M . Lodge was

resumed to the First . Degree . The VV . M , rose for the first and second times , and Bro . Spiegelwas elected W . M . for next meeting , the W . M . rose for the third time , and liro . W . W . Williams proposed , and Bro . D . Stroud seconded , the motion of which notice had bein given , viz ., that ihe by-law allowing an annual subscrip . tion to be accepted in lieu of r . iehtiy payments be rescinded . This was carried unanimously , and the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE—A meeting of this Iodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & U . K . ) , on Monday , the nth instant . Present : Bros . J . Andrews , Sec . and W . M . ; J . Harvey , S . W . ; J . Wright , J . W . ; Folkard , S . D . ;

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Gibbs , J . D . ; Essling , I . G . ; Johnson , Preceptor ; Coe , Allison Westley , Treas . ; Russell , J . Burn , Green , and Farmer . ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Andrews assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree ' and Bro . Russell having answered the usual questions was entrusted ' Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of

passing rehearsed , with Bro . Russell as candidate . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The 4 th Sect'on of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Westley , assisted by the brethren . The VV . M . rose for the lirst time , and dues were collected . Bros . Green and Farmer , 1260 , were elected joining members . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Harvey , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Harvey thanked the brethren , and appointed the ollicers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . '

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

ST . DUNSTAN' 3 CHAPTER ( No . 1589 ) .-The installation meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 2 Sth ult . Among those present were Comps . A . Tisley , M . E . Z . ; H . CIemow , H . j F . Farrington , J . j Jenkins , S . E . j G . Manners , P . Z ., Treasurer elect ; W . E . Farrington , S . N . ; T , C . Walls , P . P . G . P . S . Middx ., P . Z . ; Lieut .-Col . Radcliffe

, P . Z . ( Hon . Member ); Christian , Skelton , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . Lieut .-Col . Kadcliffe installed Comps . H . Clemow , as M . E . Z . ; F . Farrington , as H . ; and W . E . Farrington , as J ., the three ceremonies being admirably performed . Ihe following investments took

place : Comps . A . Tisley , S . E . ; Farthing , S . N . ; T . A . Woodbridge , P . S . ; Christian , ist Asst . ; Bedinglield , 2 nd Asst . ; and G . Manners , C . C , Treasurer . A vote of thanks having been passed to Comp . Lieut .-Col . Radcliffe for his services as Installing Officer , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . A few toasts

were given . FARRINGDON WITHOUT CHAPTER ( No . 1745 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-stie = t , on the 27 th ult ., when there were present Comps . H . J . Lardner , M . E . Z ., Strugnell , H . ; J . Young , J , ; T . C Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., S . E . ; J . Lister , S . N . ; T . Simpson , ist A . S . ; Webber ,

2 nd A . S . ; N . Prower , M . A . j Parkinson , Janitor ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and conlirmed , Comp . H . Lardner ably installed Comps . Strugnell as M . E . Z ., J . Young as H ,, and J . Lister as J . The following investments then took place : Comps . T . C . Walls , S . E . ; T . Simpson , S . N . ; Herbert ,

P . S . ; Webber , 1 st A . S . ; N . Ptower , 2 nd A . S . ; Lardner , Treasurer ; and Parkinson , Janitor . A Past Principal's jewel having been presented to Comp . Lardner , and a vote of thanks presented to him for his services as Installing Officer , the chapter was closed . The customary banquet followed . Before the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening spent ,

CAMBRIDGE . —Pythagoras Chapter ( No . 88 ) . —The following officers have been elected for the ensuing year : Comps . B . Chennell , Z . ; j . R . Ling , H . ; W . Pashler , J . ; A . H . Mojes , S . E . ; T . Nichols , S . N . ; W . S . Ling , P . S . ; C . F . Charlton , ist A . S . ; W . P . Spalding , 2 nd A . S . j Hunnybun , Steward ; F . Piggott , D . C ; and VV . Macalum , Treas .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held on Friday , the Sth instant . Comp . Robinson , M . E . Z ,, P . G . P . S ., presided , supported by his officers and about 20 members of the chapter . Ihe minutes were read and confirmed , and the ballot taken for

five candidates , all were accepted and exalted to the Sublime Degree . The balance sheet was read and passed , showing over £ 26 to the credit of the chapter . Two guineas was voted to Comp . Ryrie's Stewardship on behalf of the Grand Mark Benevolent Fund , and the ollicers for the ensuing year were elected , and the chapter was closed in due form .

Knights Templar.

knights Templar .

MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT ( D ) — 'This old encampment met at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on the 23 rd ult . The minutes of the previous encampment having been read and conlirmed , letters pleading inability to attend were read from Sir Kni {> hts Glenn , E . C ; Dodson , ist Captain ; Captain Stohwasser , Expert ; A . Williams , P . E . C ; Graveley , P . E . C ; and others . The encampment having been closed , the sir knights

adjourned to the banquet . Among those present were Sir Knights W . Paas , P . E . C , in the chair ; Alfred Tisley , 2 nd Captain ; T . C Walls , P . E . C , Reg . ; H . J . Lardner , C . of L . ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . E . C ; Maple , Nelson Prower , M . A ., and Slater . Ihe visitors were Sir Knig hts Captain J . Sadler , Lieutenant Richards , Paas , jun ., and Johnson . The proceedings were throughout most enjoyable , and the weather supeib .

Allied Masonic Degrees.

Allied Masonic Degrees .

MARYPORT . —W . M . Sewell Council ( No . n ) . —The annual installation meeting of this fLunshing young council was held on Wednesday , the 6 th inst ., Bro . Josep h Nicholson , W . M . The minutes were read and conhrmed , when Bro . Nicholson pretented Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , W . M . elect , and Grand Deacon of England , to Bro . P . de E . Collin , P . M ., and Past Grand Warden of Eng land , and he was duly installed VV . M ., and invested the following

as his ollicers : Bros . George Dalrymple , S . W . ; James Gardiner , J . W . ; P . de h . Collin , Treas . ; E . B . Penrice , Secretary ; James Dickinson , S . D . ; J . Paterson , J . D . ; J . Smith , Urganist ; J . Eden , I . G . ; J . Kendall , Steward ; and John Messenger , 'T yler . The following were also in attendance : Bros . Thomas Mandle , J . Hodgson , J . O . Scott , J . C . Thompson , A . Walters , R . Brown , J . H . Raven , and others .