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WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on VVedncsday , thc 20 th inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Brindley , P . M ., VV . M . ; Minims , J . W . ; Wrav , P . M ., Preceptor ; Mussnn , Sec ; Jackson , S . D . ; VVhitehead , J . D . ; Jardine , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Goode , Watts , and Mitchell . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the ist and

2 nd Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brcth-en . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Mitchell answered the questions leading to thc Third Degree , and retired . Bro . Goode was entrusted . The lodge was then opened in thc Third Degree , and Bro . Goode duly raised to the Degree of a M . M . Bro . C . Holden , 2096 , was unanimously-elected a joining member . The S . W . was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and all Masonic business beingended , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . J . D . Bromley , VV . M . ; A . Gammell , S . W . ; F . Kedge , J . W . ; L . Gunzel , S . D . ; R . J . Haine !! , J . D . ; F . Dusterwald , I . G . ; E . C . Mulvey , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas ., and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler j G . P . Harrington , F . M . McQueen , VV . F . B . McQueen , H . Sammons , E . Bateman , W . Winnett , A . Clark , B . Holeyman , T . R . Beaufort Hinks , F . M . Noakes , H . G . Marsden ,

H . S . Hunter , R . Kirk , J . D . Graham , M . Lincoln , J . Sale , James Watts , C . Howard , C . Grass ! , T . Scpen , VV . Cu ' lverhouse , VV . Hancock , Frank Gulliford , Charles Lambert , James Rowe , T . A . Dickson , and James Woodward . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . J . Harnell worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro . H . Sammons having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Lodge called off and resumed . Uro . H . G .

Marsden offering himself as a candidate to be passed to thc Second Degree , was duty questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in thc Second Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Lodge closed in the Second Degree . On rising for the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction : —Bros . VV . Winnett , W . M . 59 , proposed by Bro . G . Reynolds , seconded by Bro . F . M . Noakes ; Bro . T . R . Beaufort Hinks , S . W . 217 , Sec . 2148 , proposed by Bro . A . Clark , seconded by Bro . F . M , Noakes ; Bro . C . Howard , IJ £ O , proposed by Bro . G . Reynolds , seconded by Bro . C . Grass !; and Bro . John

Dale , 1613 , proposed by Bro . J . D . Graham , seconded by Bro . E . C . Mulvey . On rising for the second time , Bro . E . C . Mnlvey proposed that Bro . A . Gammell , S . W ., be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for thc third time , Bro . G . Reynolds read letters from Bro , W . C . Smith , whereupon Bro . A . Clark proposed that the resolution passed at the last meeting , with respect to Bro . W . C . Smith ' s presentation , be rescinded—seconded by Bro , A . Gammell , which was carried . The lodge was then closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1589 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the ij'h inst ., at the Crown and Anchor , 19 , Ebnry-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Green , junr ., W . M . ; Gibson , P . M ., S . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Wade , P . M ., S . D . ; Clarkson , J . D . ; Mason , I . G . ; Taylor , and Cope . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc mimitcs of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Wakley being thc candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Wade , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Wade being the candidate . The lodge was closed down . The VV . M . having risen for the second time , Bro . Gibson was unanimously elected W . M . for thc ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Craggs , W . M . ; Cavers , S . W . ; Stroud , J . W . ; Chalfond , P . M ., Sec . ; Cochrane , S . D . ; Linsfield , J . D . ; Josey , P . M ., I . G . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; Speigcl , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Game , P . M . ; Purdue , P . M .: Wood , Jennings , Marsh , Whittle , Breitbart , Burbrock , Head , and VV . Williams . 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 . Jennings candidate . The lodge was called off and on . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , the ist Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies , Preceptor . The lodge resumed to the First Degree , when the 4 th Section of this Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies , assisted b y Bro . Breitbart . The VV . M ; rose for the first time , when Bro . Game , P . M ., was elected a joining member . Bro . Cavers , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes " had been given , the lodge

• was closed . Bro . Chalfond , P . M ., announced that it is the intention of this lodge of instruction to establish a Benevolent Fund , to enable tbe members to become Life Subscribers of one 01 the Masonic Institutions .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . sou ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 16 th Inst . Present : Bros . Ayling , P . M ., W . M . ; J . Davies , J > AV . ; C . B . Corston , P . M ., J . W . ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec . ; D . Stroud , S . D . ; W . VV . Williams , j . D . ; Purdue , P . M ., D . C . ; V . Wing , I . G . ; F . Craggs , Stwd . ; Sims , P-M . ; J . Wood , Hopkins , and Lingley . Visitors : Bros . N . D . Fracis , 25 $ ; Monson , 1194 ; and Stokes . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meetincr were read and confirmed . Lodee was opened in

the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the Second Degree , ihe W . M . having announced his intention of working the ceremony of installation , Bro . Purdue , P . M ., acting as D . C , presented Bro . "ri , ^ ' W . M . elect 1642 , to act as candidate for that ceremony . Ihe W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . J . H . Wood candidate . On thc return of the brethren the ceremony was continued . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the ncwiy-elcctcd W . M . invested his oflicers . The Installing Master then delivered the ancient charce in his well-known perfect manner .

i ™ 1 V / . M . rose for the first time , when , on the proposition of Bro . < ¦ > . Gardner , seconded by the Preceptor , Bros . N . D . Fracis . 255 , i'lonson , 119 , ) , and Stokes , } 2 , were unanimously elected members ot this lod ge . Bro . Gardner announced that Bro . Ayliug , Preceptor , nad been unanimously elected an honorary member of the mother lodge , No . 2012 , as a sli g ht recognition of his valuable and willing services to this lodge of instruction . The Secretary was instructed to inform the mother lodge of their appreciation of that kindness . The W . M . having risen for thc second and third times , the lodge was closed .

CROYDON . —East Surrey L > dge of Concord ( No . 4 63 ) . —The regular weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at thc J ;; BS Arms Hotel , Kathcrine-street , on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., iw . 1 tll . was a good attendance , Including Bros . Cambridge , t rV * " -. ^ atthcy , S . W . ; Fenn , J . W . ; Kilvington , S . D . j Ranson , TU' 1 . aml > erlain , I . G . j Hawes , Sec , ; and Hobbs , Preceptor . the lod ge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last him , ? wcrc read and confirmed . Bro . A . Smith having oll ' ered umselt as a candidate , the nuestions leadinir frnm thc First to the

Th 1 ^ S c were put , and answered , and he was entrusted . cnnH i was 0 P encl 1 in the Second Degree , and Bro . Smith tii ill » s as candidate , thc ceremony of that Degree was rehearsed , MII P rescntin S the working tools . The J . D . give thc Tip j Sf ot tlie tracin S board . The lodge was opened in the o ii , 8 ree , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The Sir e' T * 3 ciect "l W . M . for the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for ¦ "c nrst second , and third times , and nothing further ottering for "le good of Masonry , the lodge was closed . n !?^ i . E ! V- URY- —R ° y ^ Military Lodge ( No , 1449 ) --A meet . > ng was held on Monday , the 18 th inst ., at the Masonic Temple ,

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3 S , St . Petcr ' s-street . Present : Bros . Cnckcrscll , W . M . ; Blamiers , l . P . M ., as S . W . ; Tomblings , J . W . ; Simms , Sec . ; Pepper , S . D . ; Abbs , J . D . ; Lieut . Brine , D . C ; Beckett , i . G . ; McClintock and Naylor , Stwds . ; and Blake , Tyler . Thc lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of thc last meetintr were read and confirmed . Thc working tools were

explained by Bros . Pepper , Tomblings , Abbs , ISeckett , Simms , McClintock , and Cockersell ; The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Thc working tools were explained hy Bro . McClintock The lodge was raised to thc Third Degree , and then lowered to the Second and First Degrees . Nothing further having been offered for the good of Freemasonry In general , or of this lodge of instruction in particular , the same was closed .

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NEW CONCORD CHAPTER ( No . 813 ) . — The usual convocation of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern . There was a good attendance of members , and a few visitors were also present . This being- the installation meeting , Comp . S . George , P . M ., was installed into the chair of Z .: Comp . R . R . Harper , P . M ., into the chair of H . ; and Comp . A .

J . Potter , P . M ., into the chair of J . The other officers who were invested were Comps . W . Pierpoint , P . M ., I . P . Z . ; L . C . Haslip , P . M ., S . N . ; H . J . Gabb , P . M ., P . Z ., S . E . ; J . Stilwell , P . M ., Treas . ; H . Cope , P . S . ; C . Weeden , W . M ., ist A . S . ; C . R . Cordell , 2 nd A . S . Comp . Lieut .-Col . Radcliffe , P . Z . 11 and 91 , installed the Three Principals in a truly masterly maner , indeed ,

afterwards it was unanimously resolved that a vote of thanks for his kindness be recorded on the minutes , and that he be placed on the list of honorary members of this chapter . Another pleasing tribute fell to the lot of Comp . W . Pierpoint , P . Z ., in the shape of a very handsome jewel that was voted him by the chapter for his services for two years as M . E . Z .

At the banquet that followed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and honoured . KENNINGTON CHAPTER ( No . 1381 ) . —This prosperous chapter met at the London Bridge Hotel on the 7 th inst ., when there were present Comps . Appleton , M . E . Z . ; Ayling , H . ; H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., J . ; Gardner , S . N . ; H . Higgins , P . Z ., S . E . ; George Everett , P . Z ., Treas . ; Westley , D . C ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj .

Middx ., P . Z . ; Webb , P . Z . ; Kohler , I . P . Z . ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , Comp . G . Everett proposed a vote of condolence to the family of the late Comp . VV . Mann , P . Z ., and a founder of No . 13 S 1 , which was duly seconded , and carried unanimously . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet , at which the M . E . Z . presided most ably and genially . The customary routine of toasts was duly gone through .

WHITEHAVEN . —Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The quarterly convocation of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Friday , the Sth inst ., for the purpose of installing the principals and exalting any approved of candidates . Comp . Wm . Bewlay , P . P . G . D . C , Z ., presided , and was supported by Comps . J . J . Robinson , P . G . Swd . Br ., H . ; Wm . Cowman , P . P . G . Swd . Br .. I . : I . T . Rav . S . E .: Thas . r . nw =. n . S . N .. T

Paterson , P . S . ; W . C . Johns , ist Asst , Soj . ; and j . Casson , Janitor . The minutes of the former chapter were passed as read , several candidates were balloted for and accepted , and Bro . J . S . Moffatt exalted to the Supreme Degree . Comp . Bewlay then said previous to bidding farewell to the First Principal ' s chair , which he had been permitted to occupy

for the customary 12 months , it had several times been a consideration what would be the best thing to give as a memento of the high honour the companions had conferred upon him in electing him to such a position as First Principal of what might without egotism be considered as the premier chapter of the province . He was glad to say as a chapter their wants were very few

but on looking round he found they had no banner , andit now gave him much pleasure to ask the companions of 119 to accept of one from him . The banner was then uncovered and presented , and pronounced by all present to be faultless . Comp . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., Senior Past Principal present , moved in pleasing terms , on behalf of the chapter , that a hearty vote of thanks be

recorded on the minutes to Comp . Bewlay , for his handsome and much required gilt , but a little explanation had to be made if the retiring First Principal made the presentation . The question was , who made the banner ? Well , the companions would be delighted to learn that it was the artistic work of Comp . W . H . Bewlay and the Miss Bewlays , and it now gave him much pleasure to move that their

names be also recorded on the minutes as a testimony of their excellent work . Comp . Barr , P . Z ., P . P . G . H ., then assumed the chair as Installing Principal , when the officers for the ensuing year were invested as follows : Comps . J . J . Robinson , Z . ; Wm . Cowman , H . ; J . Paterson , J . ; 1 . T . Ray , S . E . ; W . C . Johns , S . N . ; W . Bewlay , Treas . ; Charles Govvan , P . S . ; John Mills , ist A . S .

L . Ward , 2 nd A . S . ; George Starkey and W . H . Bewlay , Stwds . ; and John Casson , Janitor . The other companions present were Comp . E . Tyson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., who also assisted to instal the Principals ; Comps . Atkinson , P . Z ., P . P . G . Asst . Soj . ; F . Hodgson , P . Z ., P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; George Dalrymple , P . Z ., P . P . G . J . ; Rev . James Anderson ,

Dr . MacNab , Dr . Braithwaite , A . Moordaff , VV . Carlyle , D . Reece , J . Eden , J . J . Robson , G . H . S . Smith , Rees , Thomas , and George VV . Roll , P . S . 1225 . Two candidates were proposed for exaltation , and other general business having been disposed of , the chapter was closed . The companions subsequently dined , and spent a very pleasant evening .

DOVER . —Peace and Harmony Chapter ( No . ion ) . —The quarterly meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , thc 6 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Snargate-street . Amongst those present were Comps . the Right Hon . the Earl Amherst , Prov . G . Supt . of Kent ; J .

D . Terson , P . Z ., as Z ., P . P . G . S . N . ; Rev . V . S . Vickers , H . ; F . VV . Prescott , P . Z ., J .,- John Bordeaux , P . Z ., P . P . G . 2 nd A . S . ; E . Lukey , P . Z ., P . P . G . 1 st A . S . ; Clement C . Walter , P . Z ., P . G . 2 nd A . S . ; Rev . John Branfill Harrison , M . A ., P . Z . 7 S 4 ; William Carter , Z . 31 ; James W . Bussey , P . S . ; George J . Bussey , ist A . S . ; J . A . Hopper , 2 nd A . S . ; W , O . Kennett , Thomas Hearn ,

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John James Wright , E . A . Marsh , Colonel Gumming . " % ' . ' . - 'jrglcsden , G . Willson , Janitor ; and others . Ihe installation ceremony was performed in a most eilicient manner bv Comp . James D . Terson , who installed Comps . the Rev . V . S . Vickers , as Z . ; ClementC . Walter , Y . L . , as H . ; and James Walter Bussey , as J . The following officers were also invested : Comps . JD . " TersonPZ

. , .. b . li . ; E . A . Marsh , S . N . ; Thomas Hearn , P . S . ; G . J Bussey , ist Asst . Soj . ; VV . O . Kennett , 2 nd Asst . Soi . H . M . Baker , Treas . ; and G . Willson , Janitor . After the chapter the companions sat down to a most excellent recherche banquet , provided b y Mr . A . T . Dartnall , of Snargate-street , which was served in an admirable style , and gave the greatest possible satisfaction

to all those present . During the evening Earl Amherst , in proposing " Success to the Dover Freemasons' Hall , " spoke at great length as to the benefit the Freemasons would derive in having premises of their own for Masonic purposes , and in a very complimentary speech congratulated the Dover companions

upon the acquisition of their new hall . The meeting was greatly enlivened by songs and glees rendered by Comps . VV . O . Kennett , J . Bourdeaux , G . R . Igglesden , and Bros . Winterbon and Higgins . The companions dispersed after a most pleasant evening had been spent .

READING . —Union Chapter ( No . 414 ) . —The installation meeting of the above chapter was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., when Comp . R . C . Mount , M . E . Z . elect , was installed as Z . for the ensuing year . The chapter ™ r , ° P ? ned V ComP- Bradley , P . Z ., Prov . G . J . Comp . E . G . Bruton , P . Z . 340 and 1399 , Prov . G . H . Oxon , then assumed the chair of Z . as Installing Principal , and inducted Comps . Mountas Z . ; Belcheras H . and

Black-, , ; well , as J ., into their respective chairs . The following companions were then invested with the collars of their respective chairs : Comps . J . H . Hawkes , S . E . ; Chas . Stephens , S . N . ; and S . Wheeler , jun ., P . S . Comp . Bruton then gave the several addresses in his usual impressive manner , this being the fifteenth time he had officiated as Installing Principal in this chapter , and a hearty

vote ot thanks was accorded him for so kindly paying his annual visit , and undertaking the ceremony they had witnessed . _ The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the Great Western Hotel , where a handsomel y served banquet was enjoyed , reflecting the highest credit on Comp . Flanagan , the worthy host . The usual loval

and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and responded to , the Charities not being forgotten ; and the M . E . Z . announced his intention of taking the office of Steward at the next Festival of the Girls' School , when he hoped the companions would support him with their presence and subscriptions .

HUDDERSFIELD . —Chapter of Truth ( No . 53 ;) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Fitz Williamst reet 0 , e fo " owin companions were present : Comps . He " 7 „? haw- z-J James Kaye , P . Z . 275 , P . G . S ., as H . ; R . Williamson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., as J . ; 1 . W . Turner P . Z ., P . G . Swd . Br ., S . E . ; Henry Cal ' verley , S . N . ; G Marshall , ? ' > Trcas - < Alfred GillP . S . A . Armitage

- , ; and J . T . Shread , A . S . ; J . Brierley , G . Jackson , J . H . Sterry , and Smelt , 290 . Chapter being opened , and minutes of convocation held May 21 st having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . W . E . Jowitt , W . M . 521 , which being favourable , he was exalted to the Sublime Degree of a Royal Arch companion by Comp . R . Williamson . Comp . J . Kaye delivered the mystical lecture in a masterly and impressive

manner . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the supper room , where refreshments were served , and an enjoyable evening spent .

WOOLSTON . —Ancasta Chapter r ( No . 1461 ) . —The regular quarterly meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Comps . Geo . Tilling , M . E . Z . ; R . R . L Rosoman , H . ; J . Methven , J . ; W . Bowyer , P . Z ., S . E . ; D . O . Hobbs , J .. S . ; C . J . Symonds , Asst . Soj . ; C Henley , Janitor ; VV . H . Chapman , J . Morten , R . H . Weekes , and others .

_ After the ordinary business was over , the First Principal , in the name of the chapter , presented to Comp . Walter Bowyer , P . Z ., a handsome Past First Principal ' s jewel , as a recognition of his services as a founder , and Z . of the chapter for the first two years . This was supplemented by the further presentation of a P . Z . ' s apron , sash , and case , which the companions of the chapter had subscribed , to

testily tijeir personal appreciation 0 : Comp . Bowyer ' s efforts ¦ n the advancement of the chapter . The jewel and clothing were manfuactured b y Bro . George Kenning . The M . E . Z ., in making the presentation , alluded to the valuable aid rendered by their First Princi pal in promoting the formation and subsequent progress of the Ancasta Chapter , and also to the coincidence that , when W . M . of

tne uiausentum Lodge , 1 4 , in 1 S 76 , he had presented to htm a newel , voted by that lodge for services in promoting its foundation , and efforts to obtain the Masonic Hall which they now occupied . The chapter being closed , the companions adjourned to the banquet room , where , after supper , the usual toasts were given , and a very enjoyable evening spent .

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NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . MJi ) . —A convocation was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Alwyn Castle Tavern , St . Paui's-road , Canonbury . Present ; Comps . C . 1 * . Howard , M . E . Z . ; F . Ilr . tsted , II . ; f . Russell , J .: . 1 . E . Sheffield , S . E . ; E . Lewis , S . N . ; W . l' \ Shaw , P . S . ; T . C . Edmonds , Preceptor : and \ V . Radclifl ' e :

llie ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed by thc officers in an able and impressive manner , Comp . !•' . Hallows acting as candidate . Wc kindly invite Royal Arch Masons to \ -isit this chapter of improvement , they will there get the information they may require to lit them for their respective oilices in their own chapters .

MORTGAGES , —Messrs . J AMES arc in a position to Supply Money to ANY EX-TEXT on the following Securities : —Landed Estates , Houses , Shops , and Offices , Warehouses and Wharves , Life Interests , & c , Reversions , Borough Rates , 8 cc , at the lowest current rates of interest . Prompt Settlement , 11 , Staple Inn . London . VV , C—[ ADVT . ] '