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PANMURE CHAPTER ( No . 720 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington . Present : Comps . H . Baldwin , M . E . Z . ; H . C . Jefferjs , H . ; G . Treves , J . ; Bryant , P . Z ., Treas . ; T . Poore , P . Z ., S . E . ; W . H . Tilling , S . N . ; Richardson , P . S . ; W . Lucas , 2 nd Asst . S . ; C . Patrick , as Janitor ; M . S . Larlham , P . Z . ; Field , P . Z . ; WattsP . Z . ; Terry , P . Z . j and Wilkins , P . Z .

, The chapter was opened in ample form . A ballot was taken for Comp . W . T . Buxton as a joining member , which proved in his favour . This being the annual period of installation of Principals , Comp . Jefferjs , was installed as Z . ; Comp . Treves , as H . j and Comp . Tilling , as J . The ceremony of installation being performed by Comp . Poote , P . Z . The chapter was then closed .

LIVERPOOL . —Manners Chapter ( No . 249 ) . — The annual convocation of this chapter took place on the Sth inst ., at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street , and was numerously attended by members and visitors . Comps . C . Fothergill , M . E . Z . ; A . Bucknall , H . ; and T . Ashworth , J . ; presided at the opening , supported by Comps . G . S . Willings , P . Z . ; A . Cotter , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; J .

C . Robinson , P . Z . ; H . Pearson , P . Z . ; S . Fraser , S . E .: R . G . Bradley , P . S . ; E . Carter , A . S . ; and others Among the visitors were Comps . Hugh Williams , P . P . G S . B . ; Squire Chapman , P . Z . 241 ; J . Pemberton . P . P . G . S . B ., P . Z . 1094 ; A . C . Wylie , P . P . G . R ., P . Z 292 ; J . N . Hounsell , Z . 203 ; Albert H . Hallwood , 6 73 : J . P . Bryan , P . P . G . O ., P . Z . 203 ; P . Buck , 135 6 ; R . VV ,

Gow , 823 ; J . Jones , S 23 ; and otheis . After a brother had been admitted to the Order , Comp . G . S . Willings proceeded to instal , very effectively , the principals , as follows : Comps . A . Bucknall , M . E . Z . ; Jas . Ashworth , H . ; and R . G . Bradley , J . ; who were presented by Comps . J . C . Robinson , P . Z ., and C . Fothergill , Z . The following officers were invested : Comps . S .

Fraser , S . E . ( re-elected ); W . Fish , S . N . ; E . Carter , P . S . ; R . Shacklady , ist A . S . ; and W . Mason 2 nd A . S . This being the second time of Comp . Fothergill ' s satisfactory occupation of the M . E . Z . chair , a handsome diamond ring , with suitable inscription , was presented to him on behalf of the chapter , in lieu of a P . Z . 's jewel . Comp . Casey afterwards catered satisfactorily for the companions , and a pleasant evening was spent .

DERBY . —Chapter of Justice ( No . 253 ) . —A meeting of thisjehapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the Sth instant , when there were present Comps . W . Silver Hall , Z ., P . P . A . G . S . E . ; T . Carter Wigg , M . D ., H . ; E . R . Ward , J . ; Percy Wallis , Prov . G : D . of C , S . E . ; J . O . Manton , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . N ., asS . N . ; J . H . Clarke , Prov . Asst . G . S . E ., P . S . ; R . L . H . Mole

as ist Asst . Soj . ; Thomas Day , Janitor ; VV . Naylor , P . G . Std . Br . England , P . P . CJ . ; and Thomas Cox , P . P . G . J ., Prov . G . Treas . Visitors : Comps . Abraham Woodiwiss , J . S . ; and C . Webster , S . E ., of 731 . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . J . P . Fearfield , 92 , and he was elected , and

subsequently introduced and exalted to the R . A . Degree by the M . E . Z . The historical lecture was ably rendered by Comp . Ward , J ., the other lec ' uics being postponed for want ot time . The sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted to Comp . Naylor ' s list for the Royal Masonic Institution for G rls , and all the business being ended , the companions adjourned to the lower hall , where refreshment was served , and the usual toasts honoured .

TWICKENHAM . —Era Chapter ( No . 1423 ) . — This chapter met at the Albany Hotel on the 12 th instant . Among those present were Comps . E . H . Thiellay , P . Z , Treas ., P . P . G . D . C , acting M . E . Z . ; C . Stevens , H . ; J . Faulkner , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., J . ; T . C . Walls , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . Soj ., S . E . ; W . Lee , P . Z ., P . A . G . S . E ., S . N . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., P . S . ; C . H . Kohler , P . Z ., ist Asst . Soj . ;

Wingate , P . Z ., P . A . G . S . ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The following elections then took place : Comps . C . Stevens , M . E . Z . ; Matthews , H . ; Lee , J . ; Walls , S . E . ; Higgins , S . N . ; Kohler , P . S . ; W . Fi . her , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; Peat , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Thiellay , Treas .

and Gilbert , Janitor . Letters of apology were read from Comps . Elliott , M . E . Z . ; Matthews , J . ; Peat , D . C ; and others . A nomination for exaltation at the next meeting having been handed in , the chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Comp . E . H . Thiellay presided most ably and genially .

BARNSLEY—Friendly Chapter ( No . 1513 ) . — The annual installation of Piincipals and investment of officers for the current year in connection with the above chapter was held on Thursday , the loth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , under the presidency of Comp . R . Carter , P . G . S . The ceremony was conducted by Comp . Ensor Drury , P . P . G . H . Comps . J . T . Embleton was appointed

M . E . Z . ; E . J . Massie , H . ; and C . F . Seward , J . The M . E . Z . then invested the officers as under : Comps . C . W . Finkin , P . P . G . O ., S . E . ; A . VV . Gration , S . N . ; W . H . Tallents , Piin . Soj . ; W . Senior , ist Asst . Soj . ; C . Lingard , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; J . Hutchinson , Treas . ; H . Fountain , Org . ; E . Hilli ' ngton , S . E . 1462 , D . C ; B .

Smith , P . Prin . Soj ., and J . H . Smith , Stwds . ; and Rogers , Janitor . Comps . Lawrence , P . Z . ; W . R . Massie , P . Z . ; S . C . Alddiston , P . Z . ; J . H . Gration , P . S . ; and Field , H . 1462 ; were present . The brethren afterwards retired to the refectory , where they spent an enjoyable evening .

CROYDON . —Mozart Chapter ( No . 1029 ) . — This chapter held its eleclion meeting at the Greyhound Hotel on the 14 th inst ., there being present , among- others , Comps . H . J . Lardner , M . E . Z . ; T . C Walls , H . ; Dr . E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , P . G . Org ., acting I . ; T . T .

Phillips , P . Z . ; Hoare , S . N . ; and Comps . Shirley , J . 2 , and Jolly , 1623 , were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , ballot was taken for Comp . H . H . Shirley , and it proved to be unanimous . The election of officers for the year ensuing then took place : Comps . Walls , P . Z .,

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M . E . Z . ; Thomas , H . ; Hoare , J . ; Dr . Lott , S . E . ; Shirley , S . N . ; Tremere , P . S . ; Lardner , Treas . ; and Lane , Janitor . A Past Principal's jewel having been voted to the M . E . Z ., communications from Comps . Greenwood , R . P . Thomas , and Tremere were read . The chapter was then closed .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 127 s ) . —The usual weekly convocation of this chapter was held at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the nth inst . There were present Comps . Whitby , 7 .. 1329 , M . E . Z . ; Moore , H . 169 , H . ; Briant , J ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., S . N . ; Hill , P . S . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; Addington , Allen , and Pritchett . The chapter having been opened in due form , the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Addington personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first ti me , and the dues were collected . It was unanimously resolved

that Comps . Allen , P . Z . 1 S 6 , and Pritchelt , Royal Hanover Chapter , become members of this chapter of instruction . Comp . Allen , P . Z . iS 6 , 742 , said , in response , that he was greatly pleased with the way in which everything was done in the chapter , and that he was delighted to become a member of it . Comp . Pritch-: tt also thanked the companions for his election . It was unanimously resolved—proposed by Comp . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor , seconded by Comp . Allen—that Comp . Moore , H ., be elected to fill the chair of M . E . Z . at the next meeting . Comp . Moore returned thanks for the honour conferred . Nothing more presenting itself for the good of R . A . Masonry , the chapter was closed .

Masonic Service At Swinton.

MASONIC SERVICE AT SWINTON .

HUDDERSFIELD . —Truth Lodge ( No . 137 ) . —A meeting of the above lodge was held on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Fitzwilliam-street , in the presence of Bros . John Barker , G . I . of VV ., VV . M . ; J . Gill , S . W . ; J . Nicholson , P . M ., as J . W . ; H . S . Fike , S . D . ; R . Hodgson , M . O . ; J . Robeitshaw , S . O . ; G . Horsfal ' , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., as J . O . ; and H . Shaw , I . G . The visitors included Bros . W . Cooke , P . P . G . D ., Prov . G . Sec . 58 ; H . Barber , W . M . 51 , Prov . G . D . of C ; and others .

The minutes of last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . E . A . Beaumont and John F . Dyson , 521 , fcr advancement , which proved unanimous , and Bro . Dyson being present was duly advanced to the honourable Degree of M . M . At the conclusion of this ceremony VV . Bro . C . L . Mason , Prov . G . Mark Master of West Yorks , and the officers of Prov . G . Lodge entered , and the regular meeting of the P . G . Lodge was held .

DERBY . —Derby Lodge ( No . 302 ) . —A meeting of this flourishing Iodge was held at the Masonic Mall on Monday , the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Joseph Bland , Prov . S . G . D ., VV . M . ; W . Silver Hall , P . P . G . I . of VV ., I . P . M . ; C . Webs ' er , S . W . ; A . Woodiwiss , Prov . G . Std . Br ., J . W . ; R . L . H . Mole , Prov . G . Stwd ., M . O . ; J . Walker , S . O . ; W . J . Piper , J . O . ; J .

O . Manton , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Treas . ; VV . B . Woodforde , R . of M . ; S . Taylor , Sec ; T . Oklfnm , J . . ; E . Home , P . M ., Prov . J . G . D ., Org . ; ] . P . Fearlield , I . G . j W . Stone , Tyler ; H . C . Okeover , P . M ., J . G . W . Knjr . ; Thos . Cox , P . M ., D . P . G . M . ; and Percy Wallis , P . M . P . G . D . Eng ., P . P . S . G . W . Visitors : Bros . I . C . Webb W . M . 339 ; J- VVorsnop , S . W . 339 ; G . Tarver , Sec .

339 ; J . Fisher , S . O . 339 ; and D . VV . Bardill , 339 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutis confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bros . VV . H . Wheeldon , 253 , and E . J . H . Hoskins , P . M . 7 S 7 , who were duly elected , and were subsequently introduced and advanced to the Degree of M . M . M ., by the VV . M . and I . P . M . Bro . Webster , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Manton , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro .

Stone , re-elected Tyler . On the motion of Bro . Percy Wallis , the sum of five guineas was voted to Bro . Okeover to be placed on his list for the Mark Benevolent Fund . Bro . Okeover , in returning thanks , expressed the pleasure that it gave him to represent the lodge at the next Festival of the M . B . F . He explained the useful work which was being accomplished by that Institution , and trusted that the liberality of the brethren would make his Stewardship asuccessful

one . Apologies were received from Bro . Chas . F . Matier , P . G . W ,, Asst . G . Sec , and other brethren , and the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourning to the lower hall , where refreshments were served , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Bro . Okeover , I . G . W ., responded for "Grand Lodge , " and Bro . Cox , D . P . G . M ., for " Prov . Grand Lodge . "

EAST LOOE . —St . Anne ' s Lodge ( No . 351 ) . — At the annual meeting of this lodge , at the Masonic Hall , on the Sth inst ., Bro . John Hill , the VV . M . elect , was installed . The Installing Officers were Bro . J . Doney , VV . M ., assisted by Bros . F . Crouch , P . G . D . Eng ., Prov . S G VV . J . G . Henwood , P . P . J . G . O . ; VV . H . Roberts , 209 , P . P S . G . O . ; and J . Gidley , 1693 S 3 Prov . G . Tyler Devon .

, , The officers invested were Bros . J . Doney , l . P M H Shapcott , Prov . G . D . C , S . W . ; T . Cook , J . W . A T " Hunter , M . O . ; J . P . Lillecrap , S . O . ; V . J . Maddox ' J . O . ; R . Oliver , Treas . ; G . Trehane , R . of M . ; 1 . G . Henwood , Sec ; R . H . Shapcott , S . D . ; J . Congdon

i ' nr- n r , ' , W . Walters , D . C . ; W . Hocken A . D . C . ; k . Edgcumbe and A . Streater , Stewards ; and I . Olver , Tyler . J In the evening the brethren dined together at Bro . T . Cook ' s , Ship Hotel , where among the visitors who joined them was Bro . C . Hill , 130 .

ASHBOURNE . —Dove Valley Lodge ( No . 353 ) - —The anniversary meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday , the 15 th inst . The Iodge was opened by Bro . Arthur Stubbs , P . P . G Reo-. Notts W . M ., who was supported by Bros . Percy Wallis ? P G l 3 ' Eng ., P . P . S . G . W ., as I . P . M . ; G . M . Bond , P . P . G . I G ., ' S . W . ; W . Prince , J . W . ; P . R . Littleton , M . O . ; VV H . Tutt , S . O . ; J . R . Rigby , P . P . A . G . D . C JO J

, . ; . H . Cooke , Treas . ; J . Howell , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Sec ' H Brambles , R . of M . j R . Brown , Tyler ; VV . Davenport , J . O . harmer , J . M . Wither , G . M . Huntley , and J . T Marple . Visitors : Bros . T . Cnx , D . P . G . M . ; E . Home P . M . 339 , Prov . J . G . D . ; A . Woodiwiss , J . W . 302 , Prov ! G . Std . Br . ; C . Webster , S . W . and VV . M . elect 302 VV J . Piper , J , 0 . 302 ; and R , L . H . Mole , M . O . 302 , Prov . G . Stwd .

Masonic Service At Swinton.

Bio . Prince , the W . M . elect , was presented to Bro . p Wallis , the Installing Officer , who placed him in the char ^ The VV . M . appointed and invested his officers as follnnJ Bros . A . Stubbs , I . P . M . ; VV . H . Tutt , P . P . G . O ., s \ v P . R . Littleton , J . W . ; G . M . Huntley , M . O . ; | i , Rigby , S . O . ; J . " H . Cooke , J . O . ; T . O . Farmer , Tr'f ' J . Howell , P . M ., Sec ; H . Brambles , R : of M . ; ) ;

r Marple , S . D . ; W . Davenport , J . D . ; A . M . Wither , I G C Fletcher and H . Taylor , Stewards ; and R . R rott ^ Tyler . _ ' Apologies were received from Bros . W . Kelly , F q & c , Prov . G . M . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W . ; and other W

thren . The Iodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned ( 0 the Green Man Hotel , where a splendid banquet was n . vided by Mrs . Wallis , and a number of loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a very pleasant meeting \ vas brought to a close .

BRENTWOOD . —Brentwood Lodge ( No . 377 ) —This lodge held its installation mee' . ing at the White Hatt Hotel on Thursday , the ioth inst ., when there wen . present Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , VV . M . ; Geo . CooDer S . W . ; F . W . Imbert-Terry , J . W . ; F . Binckes , Grand Sec ; J . Ramsey , F . B . Page , F . Landon , Jos . Earle | C . Quennell , Geo . Cowell , J . L . Missen , E . C . Willsand

, F . H . Meggy . Visitor : Bro . J . Bastone , Bon Accord Lodge . Bro . Binckes took the chair , and in his usual faultless manner installed Bro . Geo . Cooper , Past CO ., as VV . M , for the ensuing year , who appointed as his officers Bros . F VV . Imbert-Terry , S . W . ; J . Ramsey , J . W . ; F . Graves '

M . O . ; F . B . Page , S . O . ; Joseph Earle , J . O . ; J . Landon , Sec ; J . C Ouennell , Keg . of Marks ; J . C . Goode S . D . ; G . CMorant , J . D . ; H . Wallis , Org . and D . C .-Geo . Cowell , I . G . j and Mallett , Tyler . The brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet supplied by Mr . Mason .

Masonic Service At Swinton.

MASONIC SERVICE AT SWINTON .

Under the auspices of the Egerton Lodge , No . 2216 , a Masonic service was held at Swinton on the afternoon ol Sunday last . Invitations had been issued to all the nei gh . bouring lodges , with the result that neatly 200 brethren assembled at St . Peter ' s Schools , from whence , marshalled by Bro . Williams , P . M . 1 S 14 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., they marched in procession to St . Peter's Church , large crowds Iiningthe

streets . A dispensation to wear Craft clothing had been obtained from Bro . the Rt . Hon . the Eail of Lathom , R . W . P . G . M . The prayers were read by the Rev . H . H , Heywood , vicar , and the lesson by the Rev . F . P . Nash , The swmon was preached by Bro . the Rev . and Hon . Earl ol Mulgrave , Vicar of Worsley and Chaplain of the Woisley Lodge . It was a most admirable and eloquent

discourse , founded on the words "Am I my brother ' s keeper ? " Gen . iv . 9 . A collection was afterwards made on behalf of the Masonic Charities , and realised the sum of £ 16 2 s . id . lt is intended to send a portion , if not the whole , of this to the Girls' School , and it is conlidently expected lhat the Egerton Lodge , which was only cor . seccated in October last , and which now numbers between 20 and 30

brethren , will , before the end of its first year of existence , more than realise the expectations of its founders . The members of that lodge are deeply grateful to all who assisted them on ihe occasion . Many brethren came from long distances to give a helping hand , and special thanks

are due to the Rev . Vicar of Swinton , who , in the kindest manner , did all he could to make everything pass off successfully , to the choir , ringers , and church officers for their kindly services , and to the Rev . and Hon . preacher , whose eloquent words will long be remembered by those who had the privilege cf hearing them .

Sir Hedworth Williamson's Silver Wedding.

SIR HEDWORTH WILLIAMSON'S SILVER WEDDING .

At the monthly meeting of the St . John ' s Lodge , No . So , held in the Masonic Hall , Patk Terrace , Sunderland , on the Sth inst ., Bro . J . Nicholson , VV . M . in the char , the following letter was lead from Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart ., Provincial Grand Master of Durham—March 14 iSSS

73 , Eaton Place , London , , . Dear Sir and Worshipful Brothers , —The very handsome vase presented to Lady Elizabeth and myself on tne occasion of our silver weeding has arrived here , and I nee hardly say that my lady is quite as pleased with the val and beauty of the gift as I am . As it is impossible lor ro to know the names of those brethren who contributed

the splendid testimonial , with the almost equally gratify" ^ address , and who sent my wife and myself such kind go wishes ; and as I understand that brethren of every wag in my province contributed towards them , I think it oes once again thank the brethren of your lodge , throug h y < and once more to say how deeply my lady and nt ) feel the generosity and good wishes of the brethren 01

province . , .,, . | , e Arrangements will be made so that the vase snail M ( joint property of Lady Elizabeth and myself "U S ^ joint lives ; shall be held by the survivor during his 0 life ; and at Ihe decease of both shall be made an hew in the Williamson family . , . ( .. jr You will oblige me by reading this letter from tne at the next regular meeting of your lodge .

Believe me to remain fraternally yours , HEDWORTH W IU »' "' " Bro . J . Nicholson , W . M . of St . John Lodge , No . ^ j On the motion of Bro . H . J . T URNBULL , 1 ¦» the P . J . G . W ., the letter was ordered to be entered upor records of the lodge .

Bro . Lord Magheramorne entertained at" t ) at Willis's Rooms , St . James ' s , on Saturday evening d a the Members of the Metropolitan Board of ¦ w ? p ^ e o ' number of distinguished personages , including the j 0 Teck , the French Ambassador , and Bros , the j ^ rd Mnnnf IT A nv-i ¦ m Uf . I nrr \ Rtilfnnr nf Rurlelgh , Cn , r I ,

Mayor , Lord A . Hill , M . P ., Lord Norton , SfV . T ' Hamilton , M . P ., G . J . Shaw-Lefevre , M . P . ; povV ler . Marriott , M . P ., Sir R . Knightley , M . P ., Sir R . N- r ti-Bart ., M . P ., Sir J . VV . Ellis , Bart ., M . P . J S ' luitfih Puleston , M . P ., Sir R . Lethbridge , M . P ., Sir I " and Captain Shaw , C , B .