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. L jj done his best , and vvas glad to think he had met th their approbation . He sincerely thanked them for the •, el vvhich he should have much pleasure in wearing inong them . " The H . and J . " vvas next honoured , after svhich the Al E . Z . proposed "The P . Z . ' s , " and referred to the excel-1 lit services rendered by them to the chapter . Cnn-iD . W . H . Lee , P . Z ., said he rose vvith pleasure to

cnond for the cordial manner in vvhich the toast had been ranosed . It vvas always a source of great pleasure to a j ) 7 to find a chapter flourishing . Speaking as the Treasurer , he could say that the financial position of the hapter was most flourishing , there being a good balance in fand and no liability , vvhich vvas eminently satisfactory conhad been exaltees the

dering there no during past year . He was p leased to find their prospects' improving , there having been tsvo brethren exalted that evening and others nroposed . As far as he could be of any assistance to those in office and the members generally , he should be very , , to exert himself for the benefit of the chapter . Comp . W . Simpson , S . N ., on behalf of "The Officers , " returned thanks . It had been vvith very much pleasure that he had been advanced to office that evening , having

been P . S . for the past five or six years . He had taken great wide in rendering the P . S . work , as he considered it one of the best pieces of Masonic ritual , and it vvas of vital importance that it should be well done , for the Principals depended to a great extent on that officer performing his work corectly . He vvould endeavour to perform the duties of his new office in the same manner as he had the other duties , and vvould always be glad to render any assistance

in his posver . The Janitor ' s toast then closed the proceedings , vvhich were enlivened by several musical selections , Comp . Hodges ably presiding at the pianoforte .

HAMPTON COURT . Lebanon Chapter ( No . 1326 ) . —An emergency meeting of this chapter vvas held at the Greyhound , on Thursday , the nth inst ., when there vvere present Comps . H . Hooper , M . E . Z . ; Geo . R . Langley , H . ; R F . Potter , I . ; John Hammond , P . Z ., Treas . ; John

Bott , S . E . ; C W . Hartley , P . Z . ; W . H . Lee , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . E . ; G . H . Reynolds , C . 0 . Burgess , J . Gilbert , P . G . J ., Janitor ; and others . The chapter having been opened , the ballot vvas taken for Bros . Joseph Andrews , S . W . 19 S 6 , and Walter

Nesvbold , 183 , and proving unanimously in their favour , the ceremony of exaltation vvas beautifully and impressively rendered by the M . E . Z ., ably assisted by the H . and J . The chapter being dul y closed , a very pleasant evening was spent by the companions .

HAYLE . Hayle Chapter ( No . 450 ) . —The annual convocation of this chapter vvas held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , vvhen Comps . George Williams , J . M . Richards , and Richard Rosve vvere installed Principals for the ensuing year by Comp . W . K . Baker , P . Z . The

officers appointed vvere Comps . W . Wagner , Scribe E . ; S . Read , Scribe N . j F . W . Thomas , P . S . j W . Veale , 1 st A . S . ; J . W . Jackson , 2 nd A . S . ; W . N . Trounson , S . B . ; T . Taylor , C . R . ; A . Dunkin , D . C . ; J . Richards , Org . ; and W . Wales and W . Black , Stewards . The

treasurer , Comp . G . B . Pearce , P . Z ., presented the statement of accounts , vvhich vvas passed , and shosved the chapter to be flourishing both in numbers and efficiency . After the chapter vvas closed the companions adjourned to the White Hart Hotel , where the annual banquet vvas prepared , and a very pleasant evening svas spent .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Beaconsfield Lodge ( No . 205 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 6 th instant at the Chequers Hotel , Walthamstow , Bro . L . V . Walker , P . G . ' •G . East Anglia , W . M ., being in the chair , supported by Bros . T . Cull , P . M ., as S . W . ; H . Gardiner , J . W . j T . ' mder , P . M . j F . Hallows , P . M . and Sec . j and others . Bro . G , W . Verry vvas a visitor .

the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the only other business svas the election of officers for the ensuing year . Bro . Henry Gardiner svas

unanimousl y elected W . M ., Bro . J . Pinder , P . M ., as treasurer , and Bro . Max Grosse as Tyler . After several etters had been read and other business disposed of , the lod ge was closed , and the brethren partook of refreshment . Hie usual toasts vvere proposed , that of "TheW . M . wet being very heartily received .

FALMOUTH . Love and Honour Lodge ( No . 94 ) . —A meeting 0 f this lodge vvas held on Thursday evening , the 4 "i mst ., when Bro . George Carter vvas installed W . M ., ancl appointed his officers as follows : Bros . S . Tresidder , i . l . M . j T . R . Grylls , S . W . j R . C . M . Pooley , J / W -j R . Tuckett , M . O .,- J . T . Williams , S . O . ; - : J- K . Nicholls , J . O . j W . F . Newman , Treas . j J . T . ""•Be , Sec . j G . Timmins , S . D . ; H . Young , J . D . ; C "** ¦•*¦ , I . G . j and H . Truscott , Org . J

HULL . in number Lodge ( No . 182 ) . —This large and th ( . n '' * J odge—svhich we believe is now the largest under „ British Constitution—met at the Freemasons' Hall , f 0 : " ™ e-street , on the evening of the nth instant , chair ? pu u r - p 0 Se of installing Bro . John Walton in the «; ,... ' , . which he had been unanimously elected . The

acted if Were wel 1 re P resented . Bro . G . Wilson , P . M ., his n « i J ? '" stalling Officer , and performed thc duties in follosv „ ' . ve manner - The VV - - then invested the Cnrnc " ?™ ' officers for the ensuing year : Bros . E . M IIM , -J J' Matthesvs ,-S . W . j J . B . Close , J . W . j , *'' aberland , P . M ., Chap , j G . Wilson , P . M ., Treas . j f . „ . ' . sdell . P . M .. Lerfure Master : lames Thver . Spr .

1 . oirl POm } etLfor 6 th year ) ; Thomas Morrill , M . O . ; H . MarW * ^ ° ' J' Petch > J ' 0 ' - * G' Lamb > Re S- of Kenning h iL st ^ e , S . D . ; G . W . Richardson , J . D . ; G . Stsvtftf' ^ i J .. R . Stringer , Org . ; H . Classman , At ' the ' •1 Drasdo > LG - 5 and W - Cuthbert , Tyler . , v hen a . se ° f the proceedings a banquet vvas held , '" -loured USUa ' ' ' Masomc toasts vvere duly llar ° t ' > Lat S- Uartets were g ' ven by Bros - G . Kenningham , ¦ "us , E . Kenningham , and Osborne .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . — A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham , vvhen there vvere present Bros . Scott , W . M . ; Russell , S . W . ; Laker , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor and Treasurer ; Poole , acting as Sec . ; Windsor , S . D . ; G . Lavington , J . D . ; Evans , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Cochrane , F . Reeves , Nettleship , Steele ^ and Ellson .

The Iodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation being announced , and Bro . Reeves having offered himself as a candidate , vvas initiated . The lodge svas opened in the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Bro . Scott vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Ellson . The lodge vvas resumed to the

Second Degree , and the ceremony of raising being announced , and Bro . Cochrane having offered himself as a candidate , and having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge svas resumed to the Third Degree , and Bro . Cochrane duly raised to the Degree of M . M . Bro . Scott resumed the chair . The W . M . rose for the first

time , and dues vvere collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and a vote of thanks vvas given and ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Scott for the excellent working of the ceremony of passing for the first time in this lodge . Bro . Scott returned thanks . Bro . Russell vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge vvas closed .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting svas held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Somerset Arms , Fulhamroad , vvhen there vvere present Bros . Morrish , W . M . j Ingram , S . W . ; OHive , | . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Tucker , Sec . and S . D . ; 'Wilts , I . G . ; and Metherell . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting svere read and confirmed . The lodge

vvas opened in the First , Second , and Third Degrees , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The ceremony of initiation vvas then rehearsed , Bro . Carlstrom being the candidate . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed , Bro . Metherell , who had previously anssvered the usual questions , being the candidate . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and the lodge vvas closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the nth inst ., at Tupp's Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road . There vvere present Bros . D . G . Imlay , W . M . ; H . Neville , S . W . ; F . R . Rushton , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; C E . Bulling , Treas . ; W . Baker , Sec . ; J . W . Drysdale , S . D . ; E . M . Evans , J . D . j C F . Cox , I . G . j I . B . Corpe , Jas .

Corpe , W . Pasmore , and J . Parker . Visitors : Bros . H . L . Pridmore , 2148 ; W . R . Bennett , 1965 ; J . Rutgers , 1965 ; and F . W . Blyton , 214 S . The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Parker offered his services as candidate , and the ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed . The 2 nd Section of the First Lecture vvas then worked by the assembled brethren . Bros .

W . R . Bennett , J . G . Eastes , 1965 ; J . Rutgers , E . A . Eastes , 1965 ; and Pridmore , 2148 , vvere proposed and seconded as joining members . Bro . F . T . Rushton vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers , and announced that the work for rehearsal svould be the second ceremony , the tracing board , and the 2 nd and 5 th Sections of the Second Lecture . The lodge vvas then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 15 th inat ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there vvere present Bros . S . Smout , P . M . 1642 , W . M . ; J . Bartlett , S . W . ; S . Barrosv , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; W . Chappie , S . D . ; W . R . Hatton , I . D . ; W . Hillier , I . G . ; f . V .

Woodman , Stwd . ; J . C . Conway , A . Crossingham , T . M . Lamble , and G . Campbell . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Conway being the candidate . The lodge vvas called off and on . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of passing svas rehearsed , Bro .

Crossingham candidate , vvho vvas afterwards instructed as to his duties before being raised . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Bartlett vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks svas passed to Mr . Herbert , the landlord of the Porchester Hotel , for the use of his room . After" Hearty good svishes , " the lodge vvas closed . The next meeting will be held at the Prince of AVales Hotel , corner of Bishop ' sroad and Eastbourne-terrace , Paddington .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —At the usual meeting of this lodge , held at the City Arms Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , E . G ., on Thursday , the nth inst ., there were present Bros . Mansfield , W . M . ; Morgan , S . AV . ; Carlton , J . VV . ; Pitt , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tern . ); Colley , Hon . Treas . and Sec ; Williams , Asst . Sec ; Ives , P . M ., S . D . ; Wildbore , J . D . ; Eades , I . G . j W . Smith , P . M ., Tyler j Dormer ,

Watts , Wood , Hole , Saunion , Austin , and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hole personating the candidate . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Austin having anssvered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , svas entrusted , and retired . The lod ge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Austin vvas raised to

the Sublime Degree of M . M ., the W . M . giving the full ceremony in a very able manner . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rising for the first time , the dues vvere collected . The AV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Morgan was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , returned thanks , and appointed officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this Iodge vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the nth inst ., svhen there were present Bros . F . Kedge , W . M . ¦ W . Hoggins , S . W . ; G . H . Foan , J . W . ; F . W . Buxton , acting as

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treasurer and Secretary ; E . Nice , S . D . ; A . Bullen , J . D . ; T . C . Seary , Org . ; J . Rowe , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ,- T . W . Hambly , W . Kedge , J . Wise , J . Skinner , J . Graham , J . Woodsvard , T . W . Warsvick , and J . Edsvards . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge

vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . ¦ Bro . J . Skinner , acting as D . C , introduced Bro . J . Graham as W . M . elect . Bro . ¦ F . Kedge rehearsed the whole of the ceremony of installation , giving the charges to the brethren and officers in a very clear and distinct manner , and resumed the chair . Bro . A . Bullen , J . D ., worked the 2 nd Section of the First

Lecture . On rising for the second time , the W . M . and officers for the ensuing week as elected at the previous meeting . On rising for the third time , Bro . F . Buxton , acting Preceptor , proposed that a cordial and hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . F . Kedge for the very excellent manner in vvhich he had rehearsed the ceremony of . installation . Seconded by Bro . j . Graham , and carried unanimously . Bro . F . Kedge , in thanking the brethren for their

kindness , alluded to the kindness of Bro . W . Hoggins giving him the opportunity of rehearsing the ceremony , vvhich had been useful to him , and also for the attention the brethren had paid . Bro . W . Hoggins gave notice of motion that on that day fortnight he should propose the appointment of an Assistant Preceptor . Nothing further offering foi the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . W . Hillier , W . M . j P . J . Davies , S . W . j W . G . Danby , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., Treas . j C . E . Belts , Sec . ( pro tern . ); James Wiggins , S . D . ; C . G . Hatt , J . D . ; Woods , I . G . ; AV . G . Foster , J . Cox , and Morrish . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Foster offered himself as a candidate for initiation , and aftersvards offered himself as a candidate for passing , vvhen he was examined ancl entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . Foster was unanimously elected a member of this lodge . Bro . Davies was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and " Hearty good wishes " having been given , the lodge was then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE . ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . J . R . Hubbard , W . M . 463 , W . M . j T . W . Heath , S . W . ; P . J . Davies , J . W . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , W . M . 834 , Sec ; Joseph Cox , S . D . ; C C Barber , J . D . ; W . G . Foster , I . G . ; F . A . Barth , and T . C . Dyer .

_ The lodge having been opened , - the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,- Bro . Barth acting as candidate . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by . the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Dyer was elected a joining member . Bro . Heath vvas elected W . M ., for the next meeting . A vote of thanks svas passed to Bro . Hubbard for his able conduct as W . M . for the first time in . this lodge of instruction . The lodge svas then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting svas held on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., svhen there vvere present Bros . W . Hillier , W . M . j M . Spiegel , P ; M ., S . W . j J . Cox , J . W . ; J . Davies , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptorj H . Bright , Sec . j T . W . Biggs , S . D . j A . Williams , P . M ., T . D . j W . G . Foster , I . G . ; C C

Barber , J . Brown , and H . Gane . The lodge vvas duly opened , and the minutes of the last meeting svere read and confirmed . The W . M ., assisted by the brethren , worked the first three Sections of the First Lecture . Bro . J . Davies , assisted by the brethren , worked the 4 th Section of the Lecture . It vvas decided to work the Fifteen Sections on the nth prox ., and the Iodge was closed .

ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting of this chapter vvas held on Wednesday , the ioth inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , vvhen there vvere present Comps . W . Hillier , M . E-Z . ; D . Ferguson , H . ; M . Spiegel , J . ; F . Craggs , S . E . ; James Sims , S . N . j John Davies , P . S . j Joseph Cox , and P . J . Davies .

The chapter having been opened , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Cox acting as exaltee . The lectures in full vvere given by the Principals . After the usual formalities , the chapter vvas closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A meeting was held on the 12 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there vvere present Comps . VV . H . Chalfont , H . 975 , Z . j G . March , M . E . Z . 733 , H . ; T . Jobson , 733 , J . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . 890 , S . E . ; VV . Hillier , S 34 , S . N . ; J . C Tilt , ist A . S . S 62 , P . S . ; H . F . Williams , ist A . S . ; ancl VV . Chappie , 753 ( visitor ) .

The chapter vvas opened , and the minutes of the last convocation vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation svas rehearsed , Comp . Chappie being the candidate . The officers vvere elected for the ensuing two weeks—Comp . March as M . E . Z . It vvas agreed that the

chapter of improvement remove to the Prince of VVales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington—the next convocation to take place there . A vote of thanks vvas passed to Mr . Herbert , the proprietor of the Porchester Hotel , for the use of his room . After " Hearty good svishes , " the chapter vvas closed .

Board Of Benevolence.

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence vvas held on AVednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Robert Grey , President of the Board , presided , and he vvas supported by Bro . James Brett , Senior Vice-President , and Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Junior

Vice-President . Among the other brethren present vvere Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Grand Secretary A . A . Pendlebury , Assistant Grand Secretary ; W . Dodd , W . H . Lee , Henry Garrod , S . Vallentine , David D . Mercer , George B . Chapman , George R . Langley , Charles Frederick Hogard . S . V . Abraham , A . C .