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ceded by three passings and two initiations . The following officers were afterwards appointed for the ensuing year : Bros . M . F . Curtis , l . P . M . ; W . J . Miller , S . W . ; W . H . Mitchell , J . W . ; the Rev . G . Hughes , Chap . ; J . Methven , Treas . ; W . Bowyer , Sec . ; H . C Sims , S . D . ; E . A . Edwards , J . D . ; W . H . Chapman , D . C ; W . Fowler , Org . ; J . Martin , I . G . ; T . O . Spencer and R . H . Weekes , Stwds . ; and Henley , Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks to the Masterwith

was passed retiring , congratulations on the success which had attended his year of office , and a similar compliment was awarded to the Installing Master . A vote of sympathy was passed with Bro . H . C . Sims ( who sent an apology for non-attendance ) in his recent severe affliction . " Hearty good wishes" were expressed by the visitors towards the newly-installed W . M ., under whose presidency about forty brethren afterwards sat down to banquet . The usual Masonic toasts were honoured .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 153 G ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on Friday , the gth inst ., at the Lord Raglan Hotel , Burrage-road . Bro . Robert Gooding , W . M ., presided , supported by the following officers , brethren , and visitors : Bros . Capt . W . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . Sd . Br . Kent ; Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . G . Sd . Br . Kent ; G .

Kenneday , P . M ., P . G . Stwd . Kent ; W . Maule , P . M . ; T . Ovenden , P . M . ; C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ); A . Murdock , J . W . ; A . Ware , Sec ; W . Seager , S . D . ; T . Cowper , J . D . ; Col . Vansittart ; A . Heath , acting S . W . ; R . Port , G . Hayward , W . Murphy , T . Allen , A . Clark , A . Harrison , J . H . Gee , G . Ingle , E . Hathaway , f . Mills , T . Spackman , G . Osborne , and J . Scott , all of the lodge ; j . Home , 13 ;

H . Smith , 700 ; and others . The lodge having been opened in due form and the minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken for Sergeant Jos . Potter , and , being successful , he was initiated . Bro . Merrison was then passed , and Bro . Ingle raised—a good night ' s work , and admirably done by the W . M . and his officers .

A handsome little supper having been thoroughly enjoyed , Bro . Maule , I . P . M ., presiding , in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Ihe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . In responding for "The Provincial Grand Officers of the Province of Kent , " Bro . Kenneday referred with pride to the honour conferred upon Bro . Weston by the Prov . G .

Master , Earl Amherst , he being one of the brethren selected for Jubilee honours , that of S . G . D . being the honour about to be conferred on him . It was an honour not only to Bro . Weston , but to the lodge ; for himself , he was only a Steward , but trusted next year to receive something more substantial . He paid a high tribute of praise to Bro Eastes , D . P . G . M ., who , he said , had the cause of Masonry

at heart , and wished him and the rest of the Grand Officers many years of health and happiness . Bro . Maule then proposed the toast of " The Worshipful Master" in eulogistic terms , speaking of him as not only a good Mason , but a genial friend , and in every way worthy of their respect . In proposing the toast of "The Past Masters , " Bro .

Maule spoke of the lodge as one of the first , if not the first , in the Province of Kent . The high compliment paid to their oldest Past Master , Bro . Captain Weston , showed unmistakeably the good feeling that the Prov . G . M ., Earl Amherst , had towards it , and not only to Bro . Weston , but to the large majority of their Past Masters . They were blessed with good Past Masters ; Bro . Weston constantly

attended , and often at great inconvenience to himself ; no matter what he had to do , if within the length of his cable tow , he always came and lent them his valuable advice and assistance . Bro . Capt . Spinks was also always with them , and so was Bros . Kenneday and Moulds . He asked them to drink the toast with bumpers . Bro . Weston , in responding , said he should not say much

that night about the honour about to be conferred upon him , preferring to wait until he had received it , which would be shortly . However , it was an honour to the lodge , and showed , as Bro . Maule had justly said , what Earl Amherst thought of it , for , considering the number of their Past Masters , they had more Provincial honours than any lodge

in the district , and he felt sure that in conferring those honours his lordship desired to express his approbation not so much to the recipients as to the lodge itself . Bros . Spinks , Kenneday , Maule , Ovenden , and Jolly having responded , "The Initiates , " " The Visitors , " " The Officers , " and Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by some excellent singing and reciting .

YORK—Eboracum Lodge ( No . 1611 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 12 th inst . at Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , the W . M ., Bro . VV . B . Dyson , presiding , supported by Bros . T . B . Whytehead , P . M . ; J . T . Seller , P . M . ; J . Blenkin , P . M . ; G . Balmford , P . M ., Treas . ; the Wardens , officers , and many brethren .

There being no work in hand , Bro . T . B . Whytehead gave an address on Freemasonry , in which he endeavoured to indicate a course of reading and study for the adoption of those who desired to enlist themselves among the number of brethren who found in Masonry a source of intellectual pleasure . He urged that those who declared Freemasonry to be merely a Charitable Society , not only degraded it to

the level of Odd Fellowship or Forestry , but thereby laid its members open to the charge of being guilty of the greatest extravagance and folly . On the other hand , those who regarded the Brotherhood as an agreeable excuse for Indulging in periodical festivities reduced Freemasonry to the status of a very fourth rate kind of club . In either view he saw nothing to recommend Freemasonry to a man

of culture . If it was desired to secure the approval and support of brethren of mental attainments and social culture , it was necessary to prove that there was something moie in it than the maintenance of Charitable Institutions , the perpetual repetition of ritual , the principles of which were taught in every church and school in the civilised world , and the pleasantries connected with the Fourth

Degree . Freemasonry had a literature , and possessed intellectual enjoyments for those , who cared to avail themselves of them . The Eboracum Lodge had the nucleus of a very good Masonic library , and he wished to see the members taking advantage of their opportunities in this respect . By doing so they would not only elevate the status of the lodge " , but would find in Freemasonry itself a pleasure and a permanent delight , to which hitherto the great bulk of the

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Order were unfortunately total strangers . Bro . Whytehead then presented some volumes of Masonic works to the lodge collection , and the W . M ., on behalf of Bro . H . Scott , presented half-a-dozen cut glass water bottles . The lodge was closed , and the brethren afterwards supped together in the banqueting room .

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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the Sih inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Prior , VV . M . ; Leng , S . W . ; Dandridge , J . W . j Speight , P . M ., Sec ; Penrose , S . D . ; Jenkins , J . D . ; H . Miller , I . G . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . J . Pitt , P . M . ; W . Ii . Dilley , Wright , Hick , and Vatcky . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , after the confirmation of the minutes , the ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Wright personating the candidate . The lodge was then called off , and , on resuming , the chair was vacated by Bro . Prior and taken by Bro . W . E . Dilley , W . M . of the mother lodge . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the usual questions having been duly answered by Bro . Hick , lodge was advanced to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , and , all business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PANMURE LODGE ( No . 730 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Balham Hotel , Balham , Bro Albert Leonard , W . M . of the mother lodge , in the chair . A very handsome testimonial , consisting of a full set of fruit knives , was presented by the brethren to Bro . W . S . Dunkley , P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . 1777 , in recognition of his services as Hon . Sec . during a period of nearly live years . The W . M ., in making the

presentation , accompanied it with some very kind remarks , which were fully echoed by thc brethren . Bro . Dunkley , in reluming thanks , expresseu the great pleasure he had experienced for so many jears since he had been a member of this lodge of instruction , both before and since he had been their Secretary , and trusted that he might have the honour , which to him was a pleasure , of retaining the office for many years to come .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 7 S 3 ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the bagle tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . C . Coleman , VV . M . ; I Round , S . W . ; W . J . Stratton , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Trca ' s . and Preceptor ; J , J . Thomas , Sec . ; S . J . Humfress , W . M . 733 , S . D . ; R . T . Rcdtearn , J . D . ; H . Moss ( visitor ) , I . G . ; C . Stalhbrass , Stwd . -, J . Stephens , P . M . 1425 ; J . H . Wood , P . M . 1642 ; and C . J . Biorn .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Baker , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , bro . Baker candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Biorn , having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was dulv entrusted . The

lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Biorn candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Moss was elected a joining member . Bio . Round was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , anu the officers were appointed in rotation . Nothing further otl ' ering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-ptace , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . A . Hardy , VV . M . 201 , VV . M . ; J . Potter , S . W . ; C . S . Mote , | . VV . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 and 1767 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1343 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; J . K . Allrnan , S . D . 1423 , S . D . ; W . J . Mason , J . D . ; D . Moss , I . G . ; \ V . Death , Stwd . ; I . H . Wood , P . M . 1642 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1074 , P . D . G . S .

of VV . Punjab ; Dr . lngleby Mackenzie , P . M . 372 , 30 " ( S . C ) , P . P . G . Treas . Devon ; C . T . Thomson , VV . M . 1697 ; O . L . Latrielle , P . M . 1260 ; S . Smout , P . M . 1642 ; J . Smith , and A . H . Huntley , 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 and Third Degrees , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Death being candidate .

The W . M . gave the traditional history . The louge was closed in the Third Degree , and the 3 rd Section of the Second Lecture was worked . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Potter was elected VV . M . tor the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . A communication was read from Bro . H . C . Borrodaile , Sec . 1343 . A vote of congratulation , to be entered on the minutes , was unanimously passed by the brethren to Bro , Smith

anu his wife on the occasion of the birth of a daughter . The brethren expressed the pleasure it gave them to hear that Bro . Asher Barlield ( who was one of the first members of the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction ) had been proposed for the distinguished office of Grand Treasurer of England , and said they would do ail they could to ensure his election . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . Napper , VV . M . ; Kilsby , S . W . ; Loomes , J . W . ; Fetch , acting Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; Clarke , S . D . ; Harding , J . D . ; Cobb , I . G . ; and Duncan . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot the last meeting were read and contirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Duncan candidate . Bro . Duncan answered

the questions leading from the First to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Clarke . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Duncan candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Kilsby was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was unanimovisly accorded to Bro . iNappet tor his working of the First Degree for the first time . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i 4 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the Sth inst ., when there were present Bros . VV . Proudfoot , W . M . ; E . Nice , S . W . ; W . Hancock , J . W . ; A . Clark , S . D . ; H . G . Marsden , J . D . ; F . M . Noakes , I . G . j W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; W . Carlisle , E . C . Mulvey , James Hemming , F VV . Kcrswell , James Martin , T . A . Dickson , Carlo Grassi , G . H .

Reynolds , R . Kirk , W . Brindley , W . Culverhouse , Thomas C Seary , and Vernon Smith . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Carlisle answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . Bro . E . C . Mulvey worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . Bro . E . C . Mulvey having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . James Hemming worked

the sth Section of the First Lecture . On rising for thc second time , Bio . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . E . Nice be W . M . on the 32 nd inst . ( the Fifteen Sections being worked on the 15 th , when Bro . VV . Brindley will take the chair , and appoint his officers ) — seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . W . Proudfoot for the excellent and clear manner in which he had rendered the ceremony of initiation for

the first time , and also for the very creditable manner in which he had carried out the duties of tne chair . Bro . VV . Brindley , in seconding the proposition , said great credit was due to Bro . SV Proudfoot , especially taking into consideration that he was a young Mason . Carried unanimously . The VV . M . made a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Second Charitable Association was then held , under thc presidency of Bro . Thomas A , Dickson , W . M , 1614 ,

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when there were present Bros . G . Reynolds , Treas . ; F . M . Noakes , Sec ; and others . The draft of the by-laws was read and discussed . With few alterations , the ) were adopted , and Bro . F . M . Noakes , Sec ,, promised to have the hooks , and be ready for receiving subscriptions , on the first Thursday evening in January ¦¦ ext , viz ., the 6 th .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . i 767 ) .-A meeting was held o » Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Scarsdaie Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . J . H . Neville , W . M . ; Kcene , S . W . ; Hubbard , J . W . ; Swan , S . D . ; Wilton , J . D . ; Wildes , I . G . ; Read , P . M ., exceptor ; Cochrane , R . H . Williams , W . B . Neville , Woods , Doggett , and P . J . Davies . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , liro . Doggett being candidate . Bro . Wooos having

answered the questions , was entrusted . Lodge opened in the Sec nd Degree , and the ceremon- of passing was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the VV . M . having vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Keeue , the ceremony of investing the officers was rehearsed , and the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . J . Doggett , S 70 , was elected a joining member . ' Bro . Keene was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held oil Thursday , thc Sth inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goluhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . M . Speigel , P . M ., W . M . ; A . Hardy , S . W . ; Gilbert , J . W . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; Child , P . M ., S . D . ; Alais , P . M ., J . D . ; Jennings , I . U . ; Craggs , Stwu . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; Josey , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Hagan , D . Stroud , and stonnill . Visitors : Bros . G . Augspurg , J . Amott , and H . J . Martineau . The todsie was o ' wened , Awii the minutes were read and coniirmed .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Josey , P . M ., candidate . I'he ist , 2 nd , and 4 th Sections were worKcd by thc W . M ,, assisted by the brethren . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Martineau , Arnott , and Augspurg were elected joining members . The W . M . rose tor the second time , and Bro . Hardy was elected VV . M . for next meeting , ihe W . M . rose for thc third and , after " Hearty goud wishes , " the lodge was closed . The ceremonies of consecration and installation will be rehearsed on the 4 th Thursday in January next .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 12 th instant . Present : Bros . VV . C . Williams , VV . M . ; Conway . S . W . ; Perry , J . W . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , bee ( pro tern . ); J . Davies , S . D . ; J , Sims , P . M ., J . D . ; Oliver , I . G . ; A . Miller , aud otner brethren . The lodge having been opened in the First and Second Degrees , and Bro . Oliver being a candidate for raising the usual questions

were put , which He answered in a proper manner , and was therefore entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , inclusive of the traditional history , Bro . Oliver being candidate . The lodge was closed in thc Third Degree . The ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked , and the lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . P . P . Perry was elected a joining member , and Bro . Conway was elected VV . M . for the next meeting .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the ioth inst . Present : Bros . J . Brown , W . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; R . H . Wimpey , J . W . ; G ' . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; J . H . Wood , S . D . ; C . Hopkins , J D . ; J . Davies , I . G . ; M . Speigel , P . M . 158 ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 ; and D . Stroud . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes uf the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Sims offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony ,

Bro . Sims being candidate . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . A . Williams ottering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Thiru Degree , aud thc ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . A . Williams being candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and , 011 thc second rising , Bro . D . S . Long was elected VV . M . ior the next meeting . The ceremony of installation , will be worked in this lodge on the 7 th January next by Bro . Ayling , Preceptor , assisted by the officers of the mother lodge .

ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , 9 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . P . csent : Bros . Mann , VV . M . ; Blaues , S . W . ; Harvey , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Coieman , S . U . ; Glover . J . D . ; Morgan , l . U . ; Green , jun ., P . M . ; Ham . bling , Roberts , and F . Purnell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and contirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Harnbling being the candidate . Bro . Roberts , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony ot passing was rehearsed , Bro , Rooerts being the candidate . The louge was opened in the Third Degree , anu closed down . Bro , Morgan , 2030 , was unanimously

elected a joining member , and Bro . Blaues was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote ol thanks was also unanimously voted , to be recorded on the minutes , to the W . M . for tiie very able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . for thc first time ; this compliment was well earned , the ceremonies of initiation and passing being rendered in capital siyle . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

DARTFORD . —EMULATION LODGE ( No . 299 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesdaj , the i th inst ., at the Bull Hotel . Present : Bros , P . Jones , P . M . 1837 , W . M . ; F . Snowden , S . W . ; E . T . Lancaster , J . W . -, W . J . Light , P . M . 199 , Preceptor ; Unailes Hinu , sec . and S . D . ; J . Rickett , J . D . ; W . Greig , VV . M . 299 , P . G . P ., I . G . j Carter , Tyler ; Thomas Wills , P . M . 299 , P . P . U . S . Wks . ; H . H . McNaul , P . M . 299 ; and F . Barton . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , when the minutes of

the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing being about to be rehearsed , Bro . Light acted as candidate ; the questions were put and answered , and the candidate was entrusted and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , when the ceremony of passing was gone through . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first and second times , when

Bro . Light , P . M . 299 , Preceptor , proposed , and Bro . W . Greig seconded , that this louge of instruction close down until the second Tuesday in January—carried , lt was also proposed that ihe S . W . occupy the chair at that meeting—carried . Bro . Snowden returned thanks . The W . M . rose for thc third time , and , after wishing the brethren " A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year , " the lodge was closed ,

TORQUAY . — J ORDAN LODGE ( No . 1402 ) . —A meeting was held on the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . T . Prust , VV . M , ; Wilis , S . W , ; McKcllar , J . W . ; Hersey , S . D . ; iajlor , J . D . ; J . Douge , Preceptor ; Waite , Bubb , Hex , und others . Tne lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes were read and conhrrned . The opening up and Closing in the Three Degrcis were worked by the officers ; after which Bro . Taylor took thc chair as VV . M . —Bros . Bubb , S . W . ; and Wane , J . W<—and repeated the opening and closing , explanation on various points being given by Bro . J . Dodge .

Our worthy neig hbour , Mr . E . Surrey , has issued his usual pocket calendar and price list for 1 SS 8 . The former will be found extremely usetul , while the cigars , tobaccos , and other commodities mentioned in the list will be found of excellent quality .