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Lion and Lamb Chapter ( No . 192 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 15 th instant , at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , when there were present Comps . J . Taylor , M . E . Z . ; T . S . Holland , H . ; FI . Hughes , J . j Arkell " , P . Z ., S . E . j VV . R . Dixon , S . N . j George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ; Dr . Dingle , ist A . S . ; W . " Hawes , 2 nd A . S . : C . I . Potter , T .

Cohu , P . Z . j H . M . Read , and T . Barker . Visitors : Comps . Henry Garrod , A . G . D . C j C . F . Hogard , P . D . G . D . C . j Wm . Lake , P . Z . 1297 , 15 S 9 ; G . S . Smith , G 45 ; J . Whitworth , 554 ; P . FI . Seddon , 554 ; John FI . Hughe ' s , 404 ; and Edwin Storr , 749 . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee received and

. adopted . The chair wasthen occupied by Bro . F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z ., who proceeded to exalt Bro . Flenry Mawes Read , of Lodge 554 , and afterwards very ably installed Comp . T . S . Holland , as M . E . Z . ; Flenry Hughes , as FI . ; and VV . R . Dixon , as J . The M . E . Z . then appointed bis officers as follows : Comps . Charles Arkell , P . Z ., S . E . ; Dr . VV . A . Dingle , S . N . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . ;

William Hawes , P . S . ; Alfred Colton , ist A . S . ; G . J . Potter , 2 nd A . S . ; Thomas Cohu , P . Z ., D . of C ; H . M . Read , Org . ; T . Barker , Stwd . ; and Marsh , Janitor . A brother was proposed for exaltation at the next meeting . The companions then adjourned to a banquet , under the presidency of the M . E . Z . The toasts of "The Oueen" and "The G . Z . " having

been disposed of , The M . E . Z . proposed "The Grand Officers , '' which was responded to by Comps . C F . Hogard , P . D . G . D . C ., and H . Garrod , A . G . D . C . Comp . Taylor , P . Z ., then proposed "The Flealth of the M . E . Z ., who , in his reply , expressed his sense of the honour conferred on him , and his determination to do all in

his power for the welfare of the chapter during his year of office , remarking that if he could only pass the chair ancl retain the possession of their esteem and regard , that would be the only reward he coveted . "The Visitors" toast followed , responded to by Comps . Edwin Storr , VV . Lake , G . S . Smith , P . H . Seddon , J . Whitworth , and J . H . Hughes .

"The Past Principals of the Chapter" followed , coupled with the names of Comp . Copestick , who was especially thanked for the excellent work performed by him that clay , and Comp . Kenning , who had for so many years acted as Treasurer . "The Officers" was next given , ancl replied to by Comp . Arkell and others , and a successful meeting , which augured well for the future of the chapter , was brought to a close .

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS . GUERNSEY . Loyalty Chapter ( No . 243 ) . —At a meeting of this chapter held at the Masonic Temple , on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., the installation of the Principals and the investiture of the officers was carried out . Comp . Smythson was placed in the chair of Z . ; Comp . Palmer in the chair

of H . ; and Comp . Thorne in the chair of J . Comp . P . Le Page , P . Z ., who has so long filled the office of Sc ribe E . was again re-invested with the collar of that office , and Comp . Parsons as Treasurer . Comp . Stranger was invested as Scribe N ., and Comp . Nicolle as P . S . Amongst the companions present on this occasion we noticed Comps . StricklandP . Z .: WilkinsP . Z . Bichard

, , ; , P . Z . j Wason , P . Z . j Quick , P . Z . ; and others . Before the chapter was closed , the retiring Principal , Comp . Pengelley , proposed , and Comp . Bichard , P . Z ., seconded that Comp . J . Balfour Cockburn , who had most ably conducted the duties of Installing Principal , should be elected an honorary member . This proposition was carried unanimously .

LITTLEBOROUGH . Benevolence Chapter ( No . 226 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Red Lion Hotel , on Monday , the Gth inst . There were present Comps . Jas . Blacka , P . Z ., P . P . A . G . S , Z . ; J . Ashworth , P . Z ., H . j Robt . Whitworth , P . Z .. I .: VVm . Ear-rwnnrl .

P . Z ., S . E . ; Roger Pickering , P . S . ; W . Davies , Janitorj Geo . Rothwell , P . Z . ; T . E . Heap , P . Z . ; Jno . Cockroft , VV . R . Mitchell , Robt . Hudson , and S . Scott-Young . Visitors : Comps . John Chadwick , P . Z ., P . G . S . B ., Prov . Grand Scribe E . ; Geo , Wilson , P . Z . 152 , P . G . P . Soj . ; Jas . Butterworth , H . 54 ; ( as . Fladfield , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . J and others .

lhe chapter being duly opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Holyoake was balloted for , and , beiii " - favourable , was exalted to the Supreme Degree in a mos ° t impressive manner by Comp . Geo . Wilson , Comp . Jno . Ashworth acting as P . S . Comp . Wilson rendered " the splendid ceremony of installation in his usual line style , Comps . T . li . Heap being installed as Z . j Jno . Ashworth , and Scott

as H . j - Young , as J . The other officers were invested as follows : Wm . Rigg Mitchell , S . E . ; Ro < -er Pickering , S . N . ; Jno . Cockroft , P . S ., R . Hudson , " ist A . S . ; R . Whitworth , 2 nd A . S . ; J . R . Blacka , P . Z ., Treas , ; and VV . Davies , Janitor . Comp . Scott-Young , ' J ., moved " I hat this chapter express its hearty thanks to Comp . Geo . Wilson , P . P . G . P . S ., for his kindness in

attending , at great personal inconvenience to himself , for the purpose of installing the Principals , and for the beautiful and impressive manner in whicli the ceremony has been performed , and that the same be recorded on the minutes . " This was seconded by Comp . Eastwood , P . Z ., and carried

with acclamation . " Hearty good wishes " were then expressed , and the chapter closed . The companions sat down to a substantial banquet at the Red Lion , after which thc usual loyal ancl Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

WHITEHAVEN . Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held on Friday , the loth inst ., Comp . Chas . Gowan , P . G . P . S ., Z ., in the chair ; Comps . W . C Johns , H . ; Thos . Brakenridgc , I * | . T Rav PP " CD /* ., S . E . ; G . VV . Roll , as S . N . j Thos . Allinson ; t

-. S . ; J . lhompson , A . S . ; J . Casson , Janitor ; J . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . ; G . Dalrymple , P . Z ., P . P . G H ¦ VV . Cowman , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; J . ' Paterson , P . Z ., P P . G . D . C ; F . Hodgson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . ; and others .

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The chapter was opened , and thc minutes confirmed , and two candidates balloted for ancl accepted , and Bro . Win . Heathcote , being in attendance , was exalted to the Supreme Degree . Comp . Barr moved , ancl Comp . Johns seconded thc motion , and it was unanimously carried , that

live guineas be given from the funds of the chapter to r omp . Dalrymple ' s Steward ' s list on behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The chapter was then closed , ancl the companions subsequently spent an hour in the bancmet hall .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

PROVINCIAL MEETINGS . GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Industry Lodge ( No . 293 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on the Gth inst ., when there was an excellent attendance of bre * threm Bro . R . Whitfield , P . G . R . of M ., the retiring W . M ., occupied the chair , and supported by Bros . R . B . Reed ,

P . M ., P . G . D . England , D . P . G . M . ; J . Wood , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . England , P . P . S . G . W . ; J . S . Wilson , P . S . G . W . ; C . B . Ford , ' P . M ., P . G . Sec . ; ) . Page , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; M . FI . Dodd , P . M . 124 , P . P . G . I . of W . ; VVm . M . Lyon , VV . M . Northumberland and Berwick Lodge ; W . Brown , S . VV ., W . M . elect ; R . VV . Klyne , J . W . ; R . Wilson , M . O . ; VV . Richardson , S . O . ; M . FI . Dodd , as J . O . ; J .

A . Armstrong , R . of M . ; T . R . Short , Sec . ; T . R . Jobson , S . D . ; A . Dodds , J . D . ; R . C Tate , LG . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; C . P . Laidler , Stwd . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; T . Lambert , C . A . Joel , F . Schuitzer , J . Shaw , J . B . Payne , and others . The ballot was taken successively for Bros . R . Stewart , J . G . Greener , J . S . Tait , and J . C . Gardner , and the three

first named with Bro . I . Taylor , previously elected , being in attendance , were advanced as M . M . M . by the VV . M ., Bro . R . Whitfield , who also explained the working tools and delivered the charge . Afterwards Bro . R . B . Reed , P . M ., D . P . G . M ., presented Bro . W . Brown , W . M . elect , for installation , and he was duly installed into the Master ' s chair by Bro . Robt . Whitfield , P . G . R . of M ., who also gave the

charge incidental to the ceremony . I he following brethren were invested as officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Robt . Whitfield , LP . M . j R . VV . Klyne , S . VV . j Robt . Wilson , J . W . j J . Wood , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Richardson , M . O . j "A . Simpson , S . O . j J . A . Armstrong , J . O . j T . R . Short , R . of M . ; T . R . Jobson , Sec ; A . Dodds , S . D . ; C . P . Laidler , . D . ; John Page , P . M ., D . C ; W . Stafford ,

I . C ; R . Ferry , Org . ; and Joshua Curry , Tyler . After receiving the hearty congratulations of the Provincial Grand Lodge and the visitors , the proceedings closed . The brethren then adjourned to the banqueting hall , where the annual festival was held . After thc repast the loyal ancl Masonic toast list was

given . Bro . R . B . Reed , D . P . G . M ., responded for "The Provincial Grand Lodge , " and congratulated the W . M . and the lodge on the satisfactory position it had attained . "The Health of the VV . M . " was given by the I . P . M ., and Bro . Brown replied . The toast of " The Installing Master " followed , and Bro . R . Whitfield , in his response , spoke feelingly upon the great harmony which existed , and the excellent results of the past

year ' s work in the lodge , no less than 13 advancements having occurred in that period . "The Health of the newly-advanced Brethren , " "Tbe Past Masters of the Lodge , " ancl other toasts were subsequently proposed and honoured , ancl the proceedings , which throughout were interspersed with the vocal talent well known amongst the members , terminated , after a harmonious and happy meeting .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . Klein , VV . M . ; FI . R . Maynard , S . W . ; Blum , P . M ., J . W . ; J . VV . Harvey , P . M ., Preceptor pro tem ; BUindell , P . M ., Treas . ; R . | . Harvey , Sec . pro tem Shales , S . D . ; Home , J . D . ; W . C . Maynard , I . G . ;

1 hompson , Osborne , and Bonham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . ITarnell , P . M ., having offered himself as a candidate to be passed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , after which , Bro .

Harnell having answered the questions , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Klein , VV . M ., raised him in a very impressive manner . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . It was then proposed by the Preceptor , and seconded , that Bro . Maynard , S . W ., be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . 'Fhe officers were appointed in rotation .

MANCHESTER LODGE ( No . 179 ) . —A meeting was held on the 14 th inst ., at T ' upps' Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . Scheu , W . M . j Hoggins , S . W . ; Goldfinch , ) . W . ; Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . E . Curzons , S . D . ; J . R . Hughes , P . M ., J . D . ; Mathews , I . G . ; Dickson , P . M . ; Harvey , P . M . ; and Cain .

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 . Curzons being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second F ) egree . The VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Mulvey , P . M ., who rehearsed the ceremony of installation . 'Fhe lodge was

resumed to the First Degree . The ist and 4 th Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Scheu . The S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed . 'The Fifteen Sections will be worked on Saturday , the 25 th inst ., * Bro . _ Greenway in the chair .

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JOPPA LODGE ( No . iSS ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Manchester Hotel , Aldersgate-street , E . C . Present : Bros . Gordinge , W . M . ; Emanuel , S . VV . ; Liscombe , J . VV . ; H . Saqiii , Sec ; Samuels . , S . D . ; B . Da Costa , J . D . ; Isaac White , I . G . ; A . J . Marks , and Franks .

I he lodge was opened , ancl the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Franks being the candidate . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture were worked . Bro . B . Da Costa was made an honorary member . The lodge was then closed . The Fifteen Sections will be worked next Tuesday , the 2 ist inst ., at 7 p . m . sharp .

MONTEFIORE LODGE ( No 1017 ) . —A meeting was held at St . James' Restaurant , Piccadilly , VV ., on the 9 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Trenner , W . M . j Rothchild , S . VV . j F . Hardinge , J . W . j E . Salomon , Treas . ; S . Lichtenfeld , Sec ; Jameson , S . D . ; W . Rooke , J . D . j Michall , I . G . j N . P . Valentine , P . M . j S . V . Abraham , P . M . j D . M . Davies , P . M . j Van Dyk ,

Fewing , Cooper Willis , Sherer , Finlayson , and several other brethren . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Van Dyk acting as

candidate . 1 he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Salomon acting as candidate . Bro . Preceptor worked the ist Section of the Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The S . VV . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . C Conway , W . M . j W . J . Hakim , LP . M . 141 , S . VV . ; C . G . Wetzlar , W . M . 141 , j . W . j VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor j H . Dehane , P . M . 1 543 , Secj J . H . Taylor , S . D . j VV . R . Hatton , J . D . j H .

Campbell , I . G . j H . Guntrip , Steward ; J . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 ; O . VV . Battley , A . B . Northcrott , J . Smith , and J . Cruttenden . 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 . Battley being the candidate . After the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of

passingwas rehearsed , Bro . Northcroft being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed . Bro . Taylor was examined as to his proficiency , and the lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Hakim was elected VV . M . for the next meeting—the officers to oe in rotation . The brethren extended to him their hearty congratulations on his safe return from his African tour . The brethren expressed their sympathy with Bro . G . Harris , who is very ill . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on Thursday , the gth inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Luff , W . M . ; G . H . Foam , S . VV . ; J . Woodward , J . VV . ; VV . Brindley , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec . and Treas . j T . C . Seary , Org . j J . Rowe , S . D . ; B . Kidder , J . D . j J . Berry , I . G . j T . E . Weeks ,

Tylerj H . Matthews , VV . Groves , G . A . Berholtz , H . Grant , and J . Scheu . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . J . Scheu having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . renearsed the ceremony . The Preceptor worked

the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture and , with Bro . B . Kidder , the 5 th Section . 'Fhe lodge was opened in the Second ancl then the Third Degrees . The lodge was closed down in the Third and then the Second Degrees . On rising for the second time , the Preceptor proposed that Bro . G . FI . Foam , S . VV ., be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , * seconded by the S . W ., and carried . The W . M . elect appointed his

ollicers in rotation , and worked the first ceremony . On rising- for the third time , the following brethren were appointed as auditors to audit the accounts of the Lodge of Instruction for the year 1 S 89 , Bros . A . F * . Luff , G . H . Foam , and J . Berry . The Preceptor proposed that a hearty and cordial vote ot thanks be given to Bro . H . Luff , VV . M ., to be entered on the minutes , for the quiet and correct manner in which he had worked the ceremony of initiation ,

which was to be much admired , and also for the able way in which he had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in that lodge ot instruction j seconded by the S . VV ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . made a suitable reply , New year ' s gilts of one guinea to Bro . T . E . Weeks , the 'T yler , and five shillings to Bro . Tooley , serving brother , were unanimously agreed to . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 9 th inst ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement . Present : Bros . Lonsey , W . M . j Fruen , 3 . W . j Bannister , J . W . j M . Spiegel , P . M ., Preceptor , * Morgan , Sec : Hilder , J . D . j Bilby , I . G . j Weiner , P . M . j Baldwin , P . M . j Memhardt , Lewis , and others .

The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes were confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lewis being the candidate . The F'irst and Second Lectures were then worked . It was resolved that the annual dinner should take place on the second 'Thursday in February . Light telegrams were received from brethren suffering from influenza , excusing their absence . Bro . Fruen was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 10 th inst ., at the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , W . Present : Bros . A . F . Scholding , W . M . j J . Powell , S . W . j H . D . Smith , J . W . j G . Davis , Preceptor j W . J . Mason , Secj R . H . Broom , S . D . j F . L . Chandler , J . D . j J . H . Taylor , I . G . j E . Rogers , P . M . j G . Gardner , J . ( j . Conway , H . FI . Burrington , A . B . Northcroft , and H . Armfield . Bro . E . T . Edwards was a visitor .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the VV . M ., assisted by the brethren . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . H . Armfield having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was duly examined and entrusted .