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was freely expressed that a good sum would be obtained for the School by this means . Although this lodge is only inits eighth year of existence , it already stands well as a Charity lodge , having 6 9 votes amongst its 32 members . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren subsequently took supper together , under the presidency of the W . M ., and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

WHITEHAVEN . Sun , Square , and Compasses Lodge ( No . 119 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the ioth inst ., to initiate two candidates , one having to go abroad shortly . Bro . C . J . J . Harris , VV . M . presided , supported by his officers and a good many members .

The lodge was opened , when Bro . Thos . Allinson , I . P . M ., P . P . G . Purst , was invited to take the chair , and initiated the two candidates in an able manner . Bro . George VV Kenworthy , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., delivered the charge with his customary ability . The following brethren were also present : Bros . G . Barr , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . j VV . C . Johns , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . j T . Studholme , P . M ., P . P . G . Purst j Rev . James Anderson ,

P . P . G . Chap . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . S . W . ; G . Starkey , S . Broadbent , J . Thompson , H . Meageen , VV . H . Chapman , J . Rothery , J . P . Bennett , Jas . Lachlinson , H . Murphey , R . Miller , Wm . Gaffney , E . Thomburrow , D . H . Cook , B . Cowie , J . Richardson , J . Russell , and Oswald . The W . M . intimated that Bro . Kenworthy would be present at the next regular meeting and g ive the six working periods , and Bro . Barr the first tracing board . With "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed , and a pleasant hour was subsequently spent in the banquet hall .

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ASHFORD . Invicta Chapter ( No . 709 ) . —The members of this chapter assembled in their commodious chapter-room , in Bank-street Hall , on the 12 th inst ., for the installation of Principals and appointment of the officers of the chapter for the ensuing year . The ceremony of installing the Principals was ably performed by Comps . the Rev . T .

Robinson , P . G . P . S . England , assisted by Comp . 1 . S . Warne , P . G . S . E ., when Comps . C . S . A . Atkinson , the Rev . G . D . Pagden , M . A ., and A . E . Austen were inducted to the Principals' chairs , with the accustomed solemnities . The other officers appointed and invested were Comps . F .

Hughes-Hallett , S . E . ; the Rev . B . Snell , M . A ., S . N . j C . VV . Blaxland , P . S . ; T . Edwards , ist A . S . ; C . Loud , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . Cooke , P . G . T ., Janitor . At the close of the business , the companions partook of their annual banquet at the Kent Arms Hotel , under the presidency of Comp . C . S . A . A . Kinson , M . E . Z .

HERTFORD . Hertford Chapter ( No . 403 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Town Hall , on Thursday , the 13 th inst . Amongst those present were Comps . J . Chalmers-Hunt , P . G . R ., M . E . Z . ; the Rev . Philip Deedes , P . ist A . G . Soj ., H . j j . P . Cocks , P . P . G . J ., S . E . j C . B . Cooper , S . N . j T . 5 . Carter , P . P . G . H .,

Treas . j the Rev . G . Lifting , P . S . j G . S . Ward , 2 nd A . S . ; H . C . Heard , P . Z . ; J . Shilcock , P . Z . ; and VV . P . Willson , P . Z . Visitors : " Comps . A . C Spaull , P . Z . ; W . Lewis , Z ., J . Brittain , P . Z ., and J . Purrott , of 13 S 5 ; j . Read , Z ., and H . H . Shirley , J ., of 449 . Comp . Spaull very ably installed Comp . the Rev . Philip Deedes as M . E . Z ., and Comp . Read installed Comp . the Rev . George Lifting as J . Comp . the Rev . C . VV . Harvey ,

the H . elect , was unavoidably absent through domestic affliction . The M . E . Z . invested the following companions as officers for the ensuing year : Comps . T . S . Carter , Treas . ; J . R . Cocks , S . E . ; C B . Cooper , S . N . ; the Rev . VVm . Mills , P . S . ; G . S . Ward , ist A . S . ; W . H . Norris , 2 nd A . S . ; and T . Wright , Janitor . £ 5 5 s . was voted to the Girls' School . The companions afterwards retired to banquet at the Dimsdale Arms Hotel , and spent a very pleasant evening .

SALFORD . Starkie Chapter ( No . 935 ) . —A convocation was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst . at Adelphi House . Present : Comps . Chas . Turner , M . E . Z . ; F . Armstrong , H . ; J . Malkin , J . j J . Williams , S . E . ; VV . H . Southern , S . N . j F . W . Lean , P . S . ; W . Craig Royle , ist A . S . ; J . B . Welch , 2 nd A . S . ; P . H . Nicholl , Janitor ; E . Williams ,

P . Z . ; W . Dumville , P . Z . ; W . R . Sharp , F . Webberley , J . Ramsbottom , E . A . Bradbury , E . Meggitt , and Thos . Heaton . Visitors -. Comps . Geo . Sam Smith , J . 45 ; and C . VV . Godby , P . Z . 325 , P . P . G . S . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Bro . Evan

Williams , P . Z ., took the chair , and exalted Bro . G . Jones to the Degree of H . R . A ., Comp . F . VV . Lean acting as PS ., and Comp . C . VV . Godby , P . Z ., explaining the signs . Seldom have we seen the ceremony better carried out , and it was a great treat to all who had the pleasure of witnessing it .

TEDDINGTON . Sir Charles Bright Chapter ( No . 1793 ) . — A most successful meeting of this new chapter was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Clarence Hotel . Present Comps . R . VV . Forge , M . E . Z . ; C . Stevens , H . ; R . R . Collick . J . ; Hopwood , Treas . ; Austin , S . E . ; . Sapsworth , S . N . ; Marjason ; Warner , D . C . ; Porter , Org . ; R . H .

Thrupp , P . G . H . ; Lee , P . G . S . E . ; R . F . Gould , 92 , P . A . G . S . ; J . T . Briggs , P . G . P . S . ; and others . The chapter was opened , and the report of the Audit Committee read and adopted , the Treasurer being highly complimented on the production of so satisfactory a statement , showing a balance of upwards ot £ i \ on the first year . Bro . Crew , J . D . 2032 , was most impressively exalted . The installation of Principals was then proceeded

with as follows : Comps . Stevens , M . E . Z . ; Collick , H . ; Sapsworth , J . ; Hopwood , Treas . ; Austin , S . E . ; Simmonds- S . N . j Marjason , P . S . ; Covell , ist A . S . ; Warner , 2 nd A . S . ; Porter , D . C ; Sage , Org . ; and Mitchell , Janitor . The P . Z . 's jewel , voted by the chapter , was presented by the M . E . Z . to Comp . Forge , the I . P . Z ., who , in thanking the companions , expressed great gratification at the success which had attended the efforts of the founders , and stated he fully hoped and expected to see the chapter

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attain as equally important a position in the Province of Middlesex as that so justly held by the Sir Charles Bright Lodge . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

Comps . Gould and Thrupp responded for " The Grand Officers . " Comps . Lee and Briggs replied for " The Prov . Grand Officers . " Comp . Sage ( as Steward for the forthcoming Girls ' Festival ) replied for " The Charities . "

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ST . JAMES' UNION LODGE ( No . 180 ) . —Ihe usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the St . James ' Restaurant ( Piccadilly entrance ) , on the 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Wolter , W . M . j Taylor , S . VV . j Matthews , J . W . ; Farwig , Preceptor ; Blum , Treas . ; Reynolds , acting Sec ; Bullen , S . D . ; Shaw , J . D . ; Bayfield , I . G . ; Woods , Hazlett , VV . Blythe , Leatherby ,

Cursons , T . Blythe , Warwick , and Kirk . 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 Degree . Bro . Blythe having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The VV . M .

rehearsed the Degree of M . M ., giving the traditional history and the explanation of the tracing board . The S . D . worked the 2 nd Section , and Bro . Woods , P . M ., the 3 rd Section of the Third Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . Taylor , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On

rising for the third time , the Preceptor proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded on the minutes to the W . M . for the excellent working in this lodge of instruction for the first time . He had performed his duties well . Seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . made a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

INDUSTRY CHAPTER ( No . 1 S 6 ) . —A meetingof this chapter was held at the Prince Regent , Dulwich-road , on Saturday , the 15 th inst . Present : Comps . C . R . J . Evans , M . E . Z . ; VV . VV . Westley , H . ; S . Richardson , J . ; G . R . Langley , P . Z ., Preceptor ; H . J . Wicks , S . E . ; G . Schadler , S . N . ; VV . W . Lee , P . S . ; J . Warren , VV . H .

Lee , P . Z . ; and C . I . Axford , P . Z . The chapter was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Comp . Axford having offered himself as a candidate , was duly exalted into the Degree . Comp . VV . VV . Lee was elected a joining member , and the chapter was closed in due form .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . F . T . Hastings , W . M . ; F . Bull , S . W . ; R . Horne , J . W . j W . Freemantle , Sec . j H . Saunders , S . D . j W . Baker , J . D . j G . A . Rock , I . G . ;

and others . Visitors : Bros . Reid Taylor , I . P . M ., and Courtenay Clifton , of 2 G ; and T . VV . Notton , 11 S 2 . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . Kirby presented , on behalf of Bro . Hy . Sadler , P . M ., G . Tyler , a very handsome ballot box , for which a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded the donor .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , , the iSth inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . W . J . Stratton , Treas ., VV . M . ; VV . T . Dillon , S . VV . ; R . J . Rogers , J . W . j G . Wood , Preceptor j J . J . Thomas , P . M ., Sec ; M . Bash , S . D . ; E . T . Taylor , J . D . ; L . Marks , I . G . ; C Stallibrass , Steward ; J . W .

Cuff , P . M . IGOSJ H . J . Thomas , K Devin , R . E . Cursons , and J . R . Hill . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Devin having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was next opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing

rehearsed , Bro . Devin candidate . Bro . Cuii answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was then entrusted . The lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Cuff candidate . Bro . Cursons gave the traditional history . The lodsfe was closed down . The W . M . and officers of

the mother lodge will occupy their respective positions in this lodge of instruction on Tuesday next , and the S . VV ., Bro . VV . T . Dillon , was elected VV . M . for April ist , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on the 14 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . J . Jobson , W . M . j A . Williams , S . VV . j E . Lucas , J . W . j James Sims , P . M ., Preceptor j D . L . Long , Sec . j J . Davies , S . D . j R . H . Williams , J . D . j A . Machin , I . G . ; F . CraggsH . Wake , H . VV . Dyne , and G . E . Higginson .

, Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dyne acting -as candidate . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro .

Davies . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Davies worked the 4 th Section of the Lecture , the Preceptor putting the questions . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . A . Williams was duly elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . W . H . Chalfont , J . 975 , M . E . Z . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , H . ; E . C Mulvey , M . E . Z . 2246 , J . 2202 , P . S . 179 , Treas . j H . Dehane , P . Z .

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S 90 , S . N . S 62 , P . S . and S . E . ; G . March , H . elect 733 , S . N . ; I . C . Tilt , S 62 , ist A . S . ; and John Smith , P . S . S 90 . Visitors : Comps . George Gregory and J . C Tilt , of S 62 , and 0 . VV . Battley , 2246 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Gregory being candidate . The following companions were elected members , viz .:

Comps . Gregory , Tilt , and Battley , all of whom expressed their thanks and determination to attend as regularly as circumstances would permit . The officers were elected for the ensuing two weeks—Comp . Cruttenden , M . E . Z . Communications were received from Comp . Poppleton , who , through illness , was unable to attend , and Comp . Davies , the Treasurer , from Staffordshire . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . W . Curtis , W . M . ; J . VV . Cuff , P . M . 511 , S . VV . ; J . VV . Belsham , J . W . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1543 , Asst . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 543 , Sec ; J . Cruttenden , S . D . ; H . Campbell , J . D . j C . A . Milnes ,

I . G . j 1 . Middleweek , Stwd . j J . R . Allman , I . P . M . 1 425 j E . F . Ferris , P . M . 1543 j W . Death , P . M . 511 J J . C . Conway , H . Windeatt , Major Ferris , O . VV . Battley , and A . B . Northcroft . 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 . Windeatt being candidate .

The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Northcroft was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Northcroft being candidate . 'I'he lodge was closed in

the Second Degree . Bro . Cuff was elected VV . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed , to be recorded on the minutes , to Bro . Curtis for his able conduct in the chair for the first time . The W . M . suitably acknowledged the compliment . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . i i ) .-The regular weekly meeting was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , iSth inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Wolter , W . M . j R . VV . Nicole , S . W . j C G . Gray , J . VV . j VV . Hancock , Preceptor j J . Petch , P . M ., Treas . j C M . Coxon , Sec . j J . Speller , S . D . j J . Duncan , J . D . j C . Hiller , I . G . j C . Isler , T . Williams , J . H . Sheffield ,

U . U . Kitchie , C . Horst , h . J . Harrison , R . Loomes , H . J . Kimbell , and J . M . Scarlett . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Kimbell being the candidate . The lod ge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Harrison answered the questions leading to the

Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Harrison candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Kimbell was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Nicole was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . VV . Hoggins , W . M . j E . J . D . Bromley , S . W . j G . H . Foan , J . W . j R . E . Cursons , acting as Preceptor j G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . j G . G . Peachey , S . D . ; C O . Burgess , J . D . j E . Cole ,

l . U . j 1 . li . Weeks , lylerj F . M . Noakes , J . Gluckstein , L . B . Levy , C . W . Frommholz , G . S . Berry , G . A , Bergholz , H . Matthews , C . Thomson , F . W . Buxton , A . Cogliati , C . Lambert , and J . Rowe . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro . J . having offered himself

Rowe as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . G . S . Berry offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , and was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lod ° -e was opened in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . 1 he lodge was closed down . On rising

for the first time , Bro . E . Cole , 1257 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lod ge of instruction . On rising for the second time , the acting Preceptor proposed that Bro . E . J . D . Bromley be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimousl y . The W . M . appointed his officers in rotation , and announced his intention of working the ' 1 hird

Degree . On rising for the third time , Bro . F . M . Noakes proposed that the annual supper in connection with this lodge of instruction take place on Tuesday , April Sth next , and that circulars be sent out to that effect by the Secretary . Seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . Ihe J . VV . then proposed that the following brethren be appointed as Stewards : Bros . I . Rowe C O

Burgess , b . 6 . Berry , VV . Hoggins , F . W . Buxton , and F . ivl . Noakes . Seconded by Bro . Frommholz , and carried unanimously , whereupon Bro . F . M . Noakes proposed that the following brethren be added to the Stewards to make the number the same as last year : Bros . G . H Foan A G . Bergholz A . Cogliati , C H . Frommholz , E . |! D . ' Bromley , and R . E . Cursons . Seconded bv Bro . G S

teachey , and earned unanimousl y . On the proposition of a Chairman and Deputy Chairman being mentioned , the Secretary informed the brethren that it was the particular wish of the VV . M . of the mother lodge ( Bro . S . Hewett ) that the compliment be paid to their worth y Preceptor ( Bro . VV . brindley ) and Deoutv Precentor Him . T r .,- »„„ , „„„ i <•„

occupy the chair and deputy chair on the Sth April , but he himself wished to be a Steward . The Secretary made a proposition to that effect j seconded by Bro . R . E . Cursons , acting Preceptor , and carried unanimously . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the . lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . i 6 2 ) .-A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Netting Hill , VV . Present : Bros . H . H . Burrington , W . M . j J . Bartlett , S . W . j G . Gardner , J . W . j G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor j W . J . Mason , Sec ; A . F . Scholding , S . D . ; J . C . Conway , J . D . ; H . Armfield , I . G . ; E . Rogers , P . M ., G . S . j J . Gillingham , P . M . j F . L .