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Higham , W . M . 1821 ; G . Rawlnsnn , W . M . 1797 ; G . Godfree , W . M . 311 ;; C J . H ^ ald , 1636 ; T . Ri ling , 271 ; G . Cole , P . M . 1636 , Prov . G . Org . ; H . A . D < well , P . VI , 1466 , P . P . G . D . ; H . T . Crump , 1973 j W . W . D'Albinc , P . M . 1466 J H . S . Gates , P . M . 1636 , P . P . G . Org . ; H . Edwards , 16 79 J W . Bolting , P . M . 732 ; R . Willard , W . M . 732 J J . F . Musson , W . M . 21 S 7 J B . Ooam , 247 j

S . Peters , W . M . 311 , P . P . G . P . j I . Morris , S . D . 1636 J C . J . Corder , P . M . 271 , P . P . G . W . ; W . H . Gibson , P . M . 1636 , P . P . G . W . j W . N . Hoe , 1936 , P . P . G . Org . j F . Daniel , P . M . 732 , P . P . G . D . j G . S . Godfree , P . M . 1821 , P . P . G . S . of W . j Major Edwards , W . M . 1466 j and W . R . Wood , jun ., P . M . 1636 . The principal business of the meeting was the

installation of the newly-elected W . M ., Bro . E . S . Medcalf . The ceremony was admirably performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . Eberall , P . P . G . P ., the charges being shared by Bros . Eberall and L . R . Styer . The W . M . appointed his officers for the ensuing year , and invested those present with the insignia of their respective offices : Bros . F . A . Channing , M . P ., S . W . j A . DuPont , J . W . j J . W . Stride ,

P . P . G . W ., Treasurerj J . H . Glassington , Secretary ; J . 1 . Clark , S . D . ; A . F . Lamette , J . D . ; W . Endacott , D . C . j J . Crapps , Organist ; W . G . Huehes , I . G . j W . Potter and C . F . Goode , Stewards ; and H . II . Hughes , Tyler . A Past Master's gold jewel was presented by the W . M ., on behalf of the lodge , to the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . Eberall , in appreciation of the admirable manner in which he had carried out the duties of his office . Bro . A .

F . Lamette was elected Charity Steward , and Bros . Voysey and Gravely were chosen to serve on the General Purposes Committee . The lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to an elegant banquet , supplied by Bro . J . Sayers . The W . Master , Bro . E . S . Medcalf , presided . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , that of " The W . M . of the Lodge " being enthusiastically

received . A most enjoyable evening was spent , the various speeches being interspersed by a pleasing selection of vocal music , ably sustained by Miss Minnie Freeman , Mss Edith Hands , Bros . W . N . Roe , G . Cole , and H . Edwards , the duties of accompanist being efficiently carried out by Bro . W . N . Roe , P . P . G . Org .

KIRKBURTON . —Beaumont Lodge ( No . 2035 ) —The annual meeting for the installation ot W . M . of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , George Inn , on Saturday , the 15 th irst . The lodge was opened by Bro . Cocking , W . M ., and his Officers , when Mr . John Dyson Wigg . ltsworth , who had been ballotted for at the previous meeting , was initiated into Ihe mysteries of Freemasonry by Bro . L . B . Brierley , P . M ., P . G . D . of West Yorkshire .

Bro . Charles Hargreaves , S . W ., was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Cocking , I . P . M ., in a most impressive manner . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . Rev . R . Collins , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap ., S . W . ; Oswald Drummond , J . W . ; Rev . J . N . Lee , B . A ., and Rev . T . M . Turnbull , B . A ., Chaplains ; Joe Kaye , Reg . j Wm . Fitton , P . M ., Prov . G . Steward , Treas . j 1 . W . Bedford , Sec . j I . K . Hirst , Org . j A .

Gledhill , D . C . j J . W . Cocking , I . P . M ., A . D . C . j W . H , Groves , S . D . j J . W . Senior , J . D . j B . H . Moxon , I . G . ; Brierley , A . K . Fillans , and Joseph North , Stewards ; and B . Denton , T yler . The charges to the W . M ., Wardens , and the brethren were given by Bro . Brierley , P . M ., in his usual well-known style . Bro . Wm . Schofield , P . M ., who has been Charity Steward for the lodge since its

consecration , was again elected to that position . After the transaction of other business , the lodge was closed . There were a good number of visiting brethren present from Lodges 275 , 290 , 521 , 1645 , 17 * 83 , and others . The brethren afterwards partook of a capital banquet in

the lodge rooms , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , interspersed with music , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . A composition by Bro . Hopkinson , P . M . 1619 , was recited during the evening : " How I was made a Freemason . "

HAMPTON COURT . — Cama Lodge ( No . 2105 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 15 th inst ., at the Mitre Hotel , when there were present Bros . John Read , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., W . M . ; H . H . Shirley , P . M ., as S . W . ; W . R . Palmer , P . M ., Treas . j T . Poore , P . M . 720 , Secj S . Hague , P . M ., S . D . j A . P . Quicke , J . D . j I . L . Caron , D . C . j H . Gilbert , Tyler j Gillham , Peck ,

Postans , Nornngton , and Manlove . The visitors were Bros . H . H . Room , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec . j C . B . Cooper , W . M . 449 J B . Lyons , P . M . 1329 j and H . D . Riddle , Phoenix Lodge . The lodge was opened in ample form , and the minutes of the regular meeting in August and the emergency in September were read for confirmation . A satisfactory report

was received from the Audit Committee . A ballot was taken for Bro . W . H . Postans as a joining member , which proved to be in his favour . A ballot was also taken for Mr . C . W . Cole for initiation , which also proved favourable . Bro . Peck was raised to the M . M . Degree by the W . M ., alter which Mr . C Wi Cole was initiated . A letter was read from the J . W . resigning his office and membership ,

which was accepted with much regret . The W . Master appointed Bro . S . Hague , M . D ., S . D ., as J . W . The next business on the agenda was the installaiion of the W . M . elect . Bro . N . D . Fracis , P . M . j but , much to the regret of all present , a letter was read from Bro . Fracis stating , owing to the fact that he had suddenly been called away on pressing business to Bombay , it would be impossible for

him to attend that meeting . This being the case , the W . Master had no alternative but to retain his office until the W . M . elect could be present . The lodge was subsequently closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet , served in Bro . Sadler ' s usual good style .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , including "The Provincial Grand Officeis for Middlesex , " which was responded to in very appropriate terms by Bro . H . H . Room , P . M ., P . G Sec , who expressed his satisfaction at being present on that occasion , and still lurther pleasure at being so cordially and warmly welcomed by all the members of the lodge .

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The other usual toasts followed , and were responded to . Recitations from Bros . Poore and Peck and song from Bro . Postans considerably added to the enjoyment of a very o'easant evening , which was brought to a close at an early hour .

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RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 14 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : 8 ros . A . Williams , W . M . ; E . Lucas , S . W . ; G . E . Higginson , J . W . ; James Mms , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tem ); | . Davies , S . D . ; H . Cotton , J . D . ; M . R . Rice , I . G . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middlesex : D . Stroud , and W . G . Coat . The lodge opened in the Three Degrees , and resumed 10 the

Second Degree . Bro . R . H . Williams having offered himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony was completed in a very impressive manner , including the traditional history . The lodge was closed down in the Third and Second Degrees , Bro . D . S . Long being absent from his post as Secretary through il ness , a letter of sympathy was voted to be sent to him by the acting Sccretiry . Bro . Edwin I . ucas , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1435 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . C . G . Wet / lar , W . M . ; C . VV . Kr-mcis , S . W . ; J . C . Conwav , J . W . j H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Es * ex , Sec ; M . | . Green , S . D . ; W . [ . Mason , J . D . ; G . March , I . G . ; O . VV . Battley , Stwd . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1431 ;; J . Woodman , and J . Smith .

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 . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and pas > ing were rehearsed , Bros . Woodman and Battley being candidates respectively . In accordance with notice of motion , the lodge will not meet on the 34 th and 31 st instant . Bro . Francis wars elected W . M . for Monday , the 7 th January , the officers to be in rotation . 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 . W ., on Thursday , the 13 th inst . Present : Bros . F . M . Noakes , W . M . ; W . Prondfnot , S . W . j J . Rowe , J . W . ; VV . Brindrey , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Sec ; J . B . brieve , S . D . ; W . Buxton , J . D . j W . Rose , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; J . Greenway , W . Groves , C . Frenguellucci , VV . Hancock , V . A . Seary , G . Foan , R . J . Harnell , A . Clark , C . Lambert , G . H . Reynolds , and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Hancock worked the 1 st Section , Bro . J . Greenway , the 2 nd Section , and Bro . VV . Brindley , Preceptor , the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . Charles Lambert having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehe rrsed the ceremony . On rising for the second

time , Bro . \ V . Prondfoot was unanimously elected W . M . f' > r the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , a vote of sympathy was unanimously passed to Bro . Vernon Smith on account of the severe illness he is now suffering , and hoping that he would sjon be restored to health . Nothing further offering for the good ot Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 18 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Craggs , W . M . ; Hubbard , Sec ., S . W . ; R . H . Williams , J . W . ; Sims , P . M ., as Preceptor ; and Knight , S . D . 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 . Knight being cat . didate . Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . It was proposed , seconded , and carried , that the lodge be adjourned until Tuesday , January Sth . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) , —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Golahawk . road , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . Jennings , W . M . j Craggs . S . W . ; Gracie . J . W . ; John Davies , Preceptor ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Williams , P . M ., S . D . ; Josey , P . M ., J . D . ; Rice , I . G . ; Sims , P . M . ; Head , and Gilbert . Bro , Hirton , 1744 , was a visitor .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Horton candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren . The lodge was c osed in the Second Degree . Bro . Dalies instructed the brethren in entry drill . Bro . Horton , 1744 , was elected a joining member . Bro . Craggs was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 17 th instant . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . ; J . T . Gracie , S . W . j C . Woods , J . W . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M ., Sec . ( pro tem . ) j D . Stroud , S . D . ; W . C . Williams , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Middlesex , J . D . ; M . R . Rice , I . G . ; and others . ¦ The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the

last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . A brother offered himself as a candidate for passing , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Thos . Jobson , 834 , was elecied a joining member . Bro . Gracie was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was adjourned until Monday , January 7 th .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 3013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , or . Saturday , the ijth inst ., when there were present Bros . W . G . Coat , W . M . ; T . VV . Biggs , S . W . ; J . Wood , P . M ., J . W . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; ] . Brown , Sec . ; D . Stroud , P . M ., S . D . ; F . Craggs , J . D . ; Fox , I . G . ; E . D . Aslete , Org . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; D . Cartnoll , P . M . ; R . H . Wimpey , and H . Clark . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened

in the Second Degree . Bro . Wimpey answered the questions leading to tne Third Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of rais ng , Bro . Wimpey candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree , Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., worked the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in tne Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . E . Fox , 1375 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Biggs was elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 3030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Roberts , W . M . j Evans , S . W . ; Badderly , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Shaw , S . D . ; Lewis , J . D . ; Stutfield , I . G . ; Green , P . M . ; Coleman , P . M . ; Dr . Harper , J . Purnell , Bristow , Edwards , and Green . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Green , a candidate to be pasr-ed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Green being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Purnell being the candidate . Bro Bristow , 1348 , was unanimously elected a joining member , Bro , Evans was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

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LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham . road Station ( L . C . & D . K . ) , when there were present Bros . Westley , W . M . ; Woods , S . W . ; Whitaker , J . W . ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Cochrane , Stua't , Bate , F . Hill , Partridge , Ayling , Hawkey , Shannaw , Rutrb , Donaldson , Gatliff , Burns , Grnver , Chapman , Gomme , Kingwell , Mitchell , Russell , Poole , F lkard , Hamt > ton , Evan' * , Alexander , E . G . King , Spencer , Heathcote , Jones , l . inett .

Churcher , Esling , and I . mkhurst . The lodge was opened in due f . irm , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Se ond and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Fust Degree . Tne Fifteen Secions were then worked hy the following brethren : Bros . Chapman , Smith , Folkard , Grover , Andrews , Stuart , Woods , Partridge . Aviing , Whitaker , Westley , Cochrane , Esling , and

Ruffle . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . Bros . Woods and Whitaker were elected honorary members . The W . M . rose for the second time , and a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Westley for his able working during the evening . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . The next meeting will be held on Monday , the 31 st instant .

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ROYAL JUBILEE CHAPTER ( No . 72 ) . — The installation meeting was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C , on Thursday , the 13 th inst . The convocation was opened by the Principals—Comps . J . Smith , M . E . Z . ; L . S . Fountaine , H . ; and C T . Axtord , J . — and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The members present besides the above were

Comps . H . Lovegrove , P . Z ., S . E . ; F . Dunn , P . Z ., treas . ; E . Walker , P . Z . ; C . R . Walker , P . S . ; A . Oarch , S . N . ; E . Lewcock , N . Turner , and J . Webb . The visitors were Comps . W . H . Lee , P . Z ., Prov . G . S . E . Middx ., and F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . Z . Comp . Lee installed Comp . Fountaine as Z . ; Comp .

Axford , H . 2048 , took his seat as H . ; and Comp . E . Walker installed Comp . DarchasJ . The officers were invested as follows : Comps . H . Lovegrove , S . E . ; F . Dunn , Treas .: C . R . Williams , 6 . N . ; W . F . Bates , P . S . ; VV . Davey , 1 st A . S . ; E . Lewcock , 2 nd A . S . ; and R . Potter , Janitor . A jewel was presented to the I . P . Z ., Comp . J . Smith .

ALDERSGATE CHAPTER ( No . 1657 ) . —The December convocation of the above chapter was held on Monday last , at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgae-street . There were present Ex . Comps . Edward Y . Jolhffe , M . E . Z . ; George Kenning , Treas ., acting H . ; Frederick Crockford ,

P . Z ., acting J . j and others . The minutes of the regular convocation held J uly 16 th were read and confirmed . Un the motion of Comp . Jolliffe , a new rule was added to the by-laws . Ihe companions afterwards dined together .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Industry Chapter ( No . 48 ) . —The regular convoca'ion was held on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., at the Industry Masonic Hall , when there was a full programme of business . There were present : Comps . John Duckett , Z . ; Robert Whitfield , H . 3 John Wood , P . Z . ; M . Corbitt , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . G . Smith , P . Z . ; M . H . Dodd , P . Z . 240 ; John Page , P . Z . 406 ; VV .

M . Lyon , J . 406 ; James McCullock , J . elect ; Wm . Brown , S . E . ; Wm . M . Pybus , S . N . ( elected ); Wm . Richardson , P . S . ; T . R . Jobson , A . S . ; R . Ferry , Org . ; Alf . Simpson , T . R . Short , Jas . Shaw , and others . The proceedings commenced by Comp . Robt . Whitfield , H ., installing Comp . Jas . McCulloch into the chair of J .,

after which the ballot was taken successlully for Bros . Henry Carrick , Robt . Stewart , and Jos . G . Greener , all of whom , being in attendance , were respectively exalted into the Sublime Degree by Comp . John Duckitt , Z ., assisted by Comp . M . Corbitt , P . Z . Two candidates were proposed for exaltation , and then the chapter was closed , after a heavy night's work .

LIVERPOOL . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 673 ) . The annual convocation of the above chapter was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Temple , Hope-street , when there was a good assembly . The chapter , under the presidency of its late Chief , Comp . H . H . Smith , has been successful during the past year , and a satisfactory

statement of finances was given at the meeting . There were present : Comps . H . H . Smith , M . E . Z . ; G . Musker , P . Z . ; T . Roberts , P . Z . ; D . Jackson , P . Z . ; G . God-Irey , P . Z . ; C . Marsh , P . Z . ; Dr . Clarke , H . j P . Hocken , P . Z ., Treas . ; W . Sweetman , S . N . ; J . P . Parker , P . S . ; and others . Amongst the visitors were Comps . J . C . Robinson , P . G . S . E . ; T . Vernon , S . N . 202 ; I . H .

Tyson , Z . 1356 ; Dr . A . Samuels , P . P . A . G . S . ; Dr . F . J . Bailey , P . P . G . T . ; J . P . Bryan , and others . The installation ceremony was very effectively performed by Comp . C . Marsh , and the following officers were appointed : Comps . Dr . T . Clarke , M . E . Z . ; J . Godfrey , H . ; J . B . Barker , J . ; J . Caldwell , S . E . ; W . Foulkes , S . N .: J . Hocken , P . Z ., Treas . ; R . Rawlinson , P . S . ;

W . P . Morton , 1 st A . S . ; and J . Barrow , 2 nd A . S . During the proceedings , in which a handsome donation was voted to the Charities , a valuable P . Z . jewel ( manufactured by Comp . George Kenning , 2 , Monument-place , Liverpool ) was presented to the retiring M . E . Z ., Comp . Smith , on behalf of the chapter . The companions afterwards dined , under the efficient supervision of Comp . Casey .

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STAR CHAPTER ( No . i 37 j ) .-The usual weekly meeting ot this chapter was held on Friday , the 14 th inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , There were present Comps . Wicks , M . E . Z . elect 742 , M . E . Z . ; F . Hilnn , P . Z . 137 J , Preceptor andH . ; las . Addington , M . E . Z . elect r 3 < , | . ; C . H . Stone S . N . 1375 , ' S . E . ; Oldlield , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; ' Woods , A . S . elect 1375 , A . S . ; and J . E . Latham , 1339 . ihe chapter was opened and the minutes of the last convocation the result

were read and confirmed . Comp . F . Hilton reported or his inquiries at Comp . George Kenning ' s respecting collars for office holders . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Lat 1 am pcrsonaiing candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for die second time , when , in proposing Comp . F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor and H ., as M . E . Z . for the next meeting , Comp . Woods eulogised the manner in which the duties of Preceptor were performed , thanked Comp . Hilton , on behalf of the "listening" members , for the Masonic