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S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; Featherstone , J . W . ; T . W . Ockenden , P . M . 1512 , Secretary ; Forge , P . M . 1793 , S . D . ; Filler , J . D . ; Worthington , M . C ; Chandler , A . W . S . ; Rev . F . J . C . de Crespigny , P . P . G . C Middx ., Chap . ; W . Hammond , P . P . G . D . Middx ., P . M . ; Baldwin , P . P . G . P . Middx . ( hon . P . M . ); and Gilbert , Tyler . Among the visitors were the R . W . D . P . G . M . Middx ., Bro .

R . Thrupp ; W . Bro . Inglis , P . G . S . W . Middx . ; Bros . Taylor , W . M . 1767 ; Beard , J . W . 94 G ; and Beauchamp , Treas . 1793 . The minutes of thc previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Spooner , Madders , and Smith xvcre raised to the Degree of M . M . and Messrs . A . J . Taylor and 1 . Ireland initiated into Craft mysteries . The

byelaxvs having been read the election of W . M . resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . Featherstone , J . W . Bro . Nuthall having resigned the Treasurship of the lodge , Bro . the Rev . C . de Crespigny xvas unanimously elected in his stead , and Bro . Gilbert xvas re-elected T y ler . A Past Master ' s jewel having been voted to the retiring VV . M ., the sum of ten guineas xvas voted from the lodge

funds to the list of Bro . Featherstone as a Stexvard to the icstival of the R . M . B . I . The members and their guests then adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the customary toasts folloxved . "TheHealth of the W . M . " having been proposed and

responded to , The toast of "The R . W . D . P . G . M . and the rest of thc Provincial Grand Officers " xvas enthusiastically received . Bros . Thrupp and Inglis having replied , the toasts of "The Initiates , " "The Visitors , " "The W . M . elect , " and " The Officers" folloxved in quick succession , and brought the proceedings to a close .

RAWTENSTALL . — Hantaan Lodge ( No . 194 S ) . —The first installation meeting since the consecration of this nexv lodge xvas held at the Queen ' s Arms Hotel , on Monday , 12 th inst . lt is gratifying to record the prosperity of the lodge since its formation , which is mainly oxving to the munificent donations given to the furnishing fund by Bros . Major and R . H . Hardman of £ 100 each ,

xvhich nearly covered the cost of the xvhole paraphernalia . The lodge has also during the first year of its existence initiated several members and been xvell attended , and the balance-sheet shoxvs the sum of £ 38 17 s , 3 d . in the Treasurer ' s hands , xvhich for a young lodge is a very satisfactory state of things . A great deal of time and labour has been expended by Bro . J . Harding , the indefatigable Secretary

of the lodge , in organising and carrying out the various arrangements connected with the lodge , long before and since its formation , and we xvere very pleased to learn that Bro . Harding ' s services had been so far ajipreciated that as a small return the brethren , at the instigation of the W . M ., had decided to present their Secretary xvith a jexvel , in xvhich xvere combined the cross pens and square and

problem . Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather a strong muster of brethren put in an appearance , amongst xvhom were Bros . R . H . Hardman , VV . M . ; G . E . Hardman , S . VV . ; G . T . Hardman , J . W . ; VV . Wallwork , Treas . ; ] . Harling , Sec . ; XV . Taylor , S . D . ; W . Halstead , J . D . ; T . Jackson , P . M ., D . C . ; Frank Hornsby , R . A . Buckley , H . Hunt , W . H . Eastivood , J . Laxvson Peacock , J .

Collinge , J . H . Hargreaves , W . J . Dunkin , J . Spencer , J . Taylor , P . M . 274 and 16 97 ; T , Camb , 274 ; E . Crossley , 274 ; J . W . Taylor , S . D . 1 G 97 ; and J . Nuttall , J . VV . 2 SG . Visitors : Bros . John Chadxvick , P . G . Sec . ; John Holt , W . M . 215 , P . G . P . ; Henry Heys , P . M . 1 G 34 , P . P . G . D . C ; Rev . J . Phillips , P . M . 27 G , P . P . G . C ; Samuel Pouitt , P . M . 215 and 1 G 34 , Dep . P . G . D . C . ; J . Nuttall , P . M . 274 ; R . Rushton , P . M . 1145 ; Raxvden Ashxvorth , P . M .

286 and 1697 * , Jas . Hall , P . M . 283 ; jas . Grime , W . M . 1775 ; John Barcroft , P . M . 274 ; W . Tomlinson , 215 ; S . Wilson , P . M . 215 and 1634 ; John Bollard , P . M . 126 ; T . Wolstenholme , J . W . 1634 ; J . Preston , 1 G 34 ; R . Haxvorth , J . D . 1634 ; Jno . Royston , P . M . 1145 ; D . Hargreaves , P . M . 2 S 6 ; R . Stewart , 2 S 6 ; J . Sutcliffe , P . M ., Sec . 2 S 3 ; E . Barloxv , 215 ; T . Collinge , P . M . 215 ; Albert ,

Hough , 274 ; David Lord , S . D . 274 , J . D . 16 97 ; Samuel Horrocks , P . M . 1634 ; Isaiah Woodhouse , P . M . 274 ; and R . R . Lisenden , S . D . 317 ( Freemason ) . The lodge having been opened the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The balance sheet xvhich presented a very satisfactory appearance xvas reported on by the Auditors and adopted . The installation

ceremony xvas then proceeded xvith , Bro . Edxvard Barber , P . M ., acting as Installing Master , assisted by Bro . Thos . Jackson , P . M . The W . M . elect , Bro . Major Hardman , having been presented , xvas afterxvards inducted xvith all due rite and ceremony into the chair of K . S . and proclaimed to and saluted by the brethren as their VV . M . for the ensuing 12 months . The folloxving brethren were appointed

officers and duly invested b y Bro . J ackson , viz .: Bros . Capt . Hardman , S . VV . ; William Tavlor , J . W . ; Richard Barrow ( by proxy ) , Chap . ; William Wallxvork , re-invested Treas . ; J . Harling , Sec . At this juncture the I . P . M ., addressing Bro . Harling , said he had a very pleasing duty to perform , which xvas to present him in the name ol the lodge with a jexvel for the

valuable services he had rendered both at and since its consecration , and trusted lie might long be spared to xvear it amongst them . The jexvel xvas manufactured by Bro . George Kenning , . 47 , Bridge-street , Manchester . The presentation was vieived xvith great favour by the brethren , xvho testified their approval b y a volley of hand clapping . Bro . Harling in a fexv well chosen sentences

acknoxvledged the gift , and said he should be very pleased at all times to do all in his poxver to benefit the lodge . The investiture of the other officers was then gone on xvith : Bros . William Halstead , S . D . ; Martin Broxvn , J . D . ; Thos . Jackson , P . M ., D . C ; VV . H . Eastwood , Org . ; R . A . Buckley and W . I . Dunkin , Stexvards ; and G . Sandham , Tyler . Bro . E . Barber , P . M ., gave

the address to the W . M ., and Bro . 'Thomas Jackson , P . M ., to the Wardens and brethren . When " Hearty good xvishes" had been given by the visitors the lodge xvas closed in peace and harmony . The brethren afterxvards sat down to a well-served banquet , at the termination of xvhich the loyal and Masonic toasts xvere honoured .

SOUTH SHIELDS . — Hadrian Lodge ( No . 1970 ) . —The monthl y meeting of the members of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Foivler-street , on Tuesday week , when there xvas an excellent attendance

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of brethren , including Bros . C McNamara , W . M . 97 ; M . Frampton , P . M . 94 ; Thos . G . Garrick , S . D . 94 ; G . H . Heslop , 431 ; G . S . Shotcon , I . P . M . 240 ; J . H . Thompson , W . M . 340 ; Jas . Martin , 431 ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . Thomas Coulson , VV . M ., P . G . J . D ., assisted by Bros . Thos . Potter , I . P . M . ; C McNamara , VV . M . 97 , as S . W . ; Wm . Davidson , J . VV . ; and other officers . The ballot having been

taken and declared favourable for Rev . Chas . VV . Harris , Mr . Thos . Tosback , Mr . Christopher Clift , and Mr . G . H . Morton , and same xvere duly prepared and initiated into the privileges of ancient Freemasonry by the VV . M ., assisted by Bros . G . S . Shotton , I . P . M . 240 ; Thomas Potter , I . P . M . ; and Jos . Robertson , P . M ., D . of C . Bro . Thos . Renton , P . M . 1119 , xvas elected a joining member .

The W . M . brought the subject of the proposed musical college before the lodge when the brethren voted £ 2 2 s . toxvards the funds being raised within the province by Bro . Robt . Hudson , Prov . Grand Secretary . 'There being no other business the brethren adjourned to refreshment , xvhen a pleasant evening was spent , excellent music being contributed by Bros . I *; . J . Gibbons , P . M ., Org . ; J . VVoolner , and others .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

PERCY LODGE ( No . 198 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington , on the 17 th inst . Present : A . Ferrer , W . M . ; Foxcroft , S . W . ; Venning , J . W . ; Percy , Preceptor ; A . W . Fenner , Sec ; Galer , S . D . ; Dixie , j . D . ; Ashton , I . G . ; also Bros . C Weeden , Brasted , Houghton , A . M . Alarks , Wolf , Parkes , Archer , Williams , sen ., Williams , jun .,

Rhodes , and others . Lodge xvas opened in usual form and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Lodge xvas advanced a Degree . Bro . C . Weeden acting as candidate for raising answered the usual questions in a satisfactroy manner and was entrusted . Lod <* e xvas opened in the Tnird Degree and

the ceremony of raising rehearsed , including the traditional history , Bro . Weeding being the candidate . Bro . Fenner xvorked the 'Third Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed doxvn to the First Degree . Bro . Foxcroft xvas appointed VV . M . for next meeting , after xvhich lodge xvas closed and adjourned .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Cambenvell , S . E ., on Friday evening , the 16 th inst . Present : Bros . H . H . Wiltshire , W . M . ; J . N . Bate , S . W . ; H . Stokes , J . W ., * J . B . Sarjeant , S . D . J A . J . Style , J . D . ; Richard , I . G . ; R . Poore , Sec . ; James Stevens , P . M ., Preceptor ; and others . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees and the

ceremony of raising xvas ably rehearsed . 'The lodge xx-as then closed to the First Degree . The claims of a distressed American brother became the subject of an animated discussion as to the propriety of such applications to lodges of instruction . Relief xvas afforded , but the matter is to be further considered xvith a view . to reference to higher authority . Bro . J . N . Bate is the W . M . for the ensuing week , and xvill work in the Second and Third Degrees on the 24 th inst . Lodge xvas closed in perfect harmony .

MARQUIS OF RIPON LODGE ( No . 1489 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 19 th inst ., at the Pembury Tavern , Amhurst-road , Hackney . Present : Bros . Forss , W . M . ; Martin , S . W . ; Evans , J . W . ; Clifford , Treas . ; Hildreth , Sec . ; George , S . D . ; Pope , J . D . ; LeCren , I . G . ; Gray , Txvining , Polac , Crane , Rock , Smith , and Frankel . Bro . Crane , a visitor , acted as Preceptor .

Lodge was opened in the First Degree and next in the Second Degree . Bro . Polac , acting as candidate , was interrogated and entrusted . The ceremony of raising xvas then rehearsed , and lodge was closed doxvn and opened in the Third Degree . The traditional history was given by Bro . Forss , Preceptor , xvho then xvorked the First Section of the Lecture , assisted by Bro . Crane . The lodge xvas closed in the Third and Second Degrees respectively . The S . W . was elected VV . M . for the ensuing xveek .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on 'Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , E . C , when the chair xvas taken by Bro . Shaxv , supported by Bros . Bishop , S . VV . ; Fletcher , J . W . ; A . Tanqucray , S . D . ; Pritchard , J . D . ; Saunders , I . G . ; Sudlow , Preceptor ; Pocock , actingSec . ; also Bros . H . Moreton , J . R .

Jones , L . Steingraber , F . A . Warner , G . Marshall , Vialls , and Bishop . Visitor : Bro . H . ] . Wilde , 1 S 20 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after xvhich the lodge xvas opened up to the Third Degree and resumed in the First , xvhen Bro . Warner acting as candidate xvas duly initiated , the charge being given by the

W . M . After a call off the lodge opened in the Second Degree and Bro . Sudloxv assisted by the brethren xvorked the First Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge then resumed in the Third Degree and closed doxvn to the Second , the W . M . rising for the lirst time . Bro . Bishop xvas

unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting and the W . M . rose for the second time , xvhen it was proposed by Bro . Sudlow , seconded by Bro . Vial ) , and carried unanimously that Bro . H . I . Wilde , 1 S 20 , be a member of this lodge . The VV . M . then rose for the third time and the lodge closed in perfect harmony .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This old chapter met in the Freemasons' Tavern on the 13 th inst ., when there were present among others , Comps . Moss , M . E . Z . ; Davis , II . ; Stewart , ) . ; Davage , P . Z ., S . E . j Ellborn , S . N . ; Harfeld , PA / .., Treas . ; T Davis , P . S . ; Cleghorn , ist A . S . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . D . C . Middx ., LP . ' / .. ; Holbrook , P . Z . ; Elsam , P . P . G . P . S . Surrey , P . Z . ;

Robinson , P . Z . Comp . T . Everett , 177 , xvas a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed the ballot xvas taken upon behalf of Bro . Bambury , and it proving to be unanimous he xvas impressively exalted to the Degree of R . A . M . The election of officers for the ensuing year then took place with the folloxving result : Comps . Davis , M . E . Z , j Stexvart , H , j

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Ellborn , 1 . ; Davage , P . Z ., S . E . ; T . Davis , S . N . Harfeld , P . Z ., 'Treas . ; Cleghorn , P . S . ; and Parkinson , Janitor . A Past Principal ' s jexvel having been voted to Comp . Moss , and Comp . Everett having been proposed as a joining member , the chapter was formally closed and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal

ot the cloth the long array of toasts received full justice . " The Health of thc M . E . Z . " having been proposed by the I . P . Z ., it was warmly drunk and briefly responded to by Comp . Moss . " The Exaltee " folloxved , and in his response Comp . Bambury expressed his gratification in having had the opportunity of being exalted in so old a chapterand in

, concluding his remarks he paid a very high compliment to the M . E . Z . and his officers for the very admirable manner in xvhich the ceremony had been performed . The toast of "The Visitors" xvas acknowledged by Comp . Everett , xvho also congratulated the chapter on its

excellent xvorking . " The Past Masters " xvas coupled xvith the name of Comp . P . Robinson , who responded in a fluent speech . The other toasts xvere " The Second and Third Principals , " "The Treasurer and S . E . " and " The Officers . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

SUNDERLAND . —Strict Benevolence Chapter ( No . 97 ) . — 'The annual convocation of the above chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on the 15 th inst . Among the Principals present were Ex . Comps . Aid . Potts , E . D . Davis , J . J . Clay , B . Levy , T . M . Watson , G . Porteous , J . Henderson , VV . Liddell , A . T . Mimroe , Cumberland ( York ) ; T . Twizell , M . FramptonH . J . TurnbullF .

, , Maddison , M . Douglas , R . Candlish . The chapter having been duly opened the installation of Principals for the ensuing year took place as folloxvs : Ex .-Comp . T . M . Watson , Z . ; G . Porteous , H . ; and H . W . Emmerson , j . The officers xvere invested as folloxvs Comps . W . Liddel , Treas . ; R . Singleton , S . E . ; J . H . Leach , S . N . ; C McNamara , P . S . ; J . Egglestonjun .

, , and Sinclair , A . S . ; and J . 'Thompson , Janitor . Several subscriptions to local charities and the Durham Masonic Educational Fund xvcre passed on the proposals of Ex . Comp . G . Porteous . The chapter xvas then closed . The annual dinner was afterwards held at the Palatine Hotel , Ex . Comp . T . M . Watson presiding , and Comp . McNamara occupying the vice chair .

LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter ( No . 1051 ) . — The regular meeting of this chapter took place on Monday last , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , for the purpose of electing the Principals and officers for the ensuing year , and resulted unanimously as follows . * Ex . Comps . James Ktlershaiv , M . E . Z . ; G . Kelland , H . ; XV . XV . Wilde , J . ; Simpson , P . P . G . S . B , P . Z ., Treas . ; R . StantonS . E . ;

, T . Bayley , S . N . ; B . Gregson , P . S . ; and Allinson , Janitor . After which the Treasurer gave notice that he xvould propose at the next meeting that the sum of £ 5 5 s . be given to the Masonic Charities . There xvere also present to support the M . E . Z ., Ex . Comps . Duff ; Henry Longman , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; and others .

ALDERSHOT . —Aldershot Camp Chapter ( No . 133 0 ;—The monthly convocation was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present amongst others Comps . Capt . Croisdale , ' / .., P . P . G . S . N . ; Major Douglas , H ., P . G . P . S ., * Hall , J . ; Col . Richardson , P . Z ., P . G . R ., Treas . ; Harris , S . E . ; Clisham , P . S . ; Taylor , Russell , Wise , and others .

After the minutes of the last regular convocation had been read and confirmed the ballot xvas taken for Bros . Capts . Cole and Lapham , 1971 , which being unanimous in their favour , they xvere duly exalted to the Supreme Degree of Royal Arch , and the exaltees xvere evidently deeply impressed xvith the very effective manner in xvhich the ceremony xvas rendered . M . E . Comp . Douglas , xvho has

been recently granted Provincial Grand honours , was then congratulated and greeted accordingly . The undermentioned companions xvere elected to office for the ensuing year : Comps . Douglas , Z . ; Hall , H . ; Clisham , J . ; Harris , S . E . ; Robertson , S . N . ; Richardson , Treas . ; Hill , Janitor . The ordinary routine business being disposed of , the companions voted that the outgoing M . E . Z ., Comp .

Croisdale , be ! presented at the next convocation with a P . Z . ' s jexvel , collar , and collar jexvel as a small mark of their estimation for the eminent services rendered by their xvorthy companion as one of the founders of the chapter , and also in the various offices he has held in the chapter since it was constituted three years ago . After " Hearty good wishes from the visiting companions the chapter was closed in due form .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

TRURO . —Cornwall Chapter ( No . 61 ) . —The annual meeting of the above chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday , the 12 th inst ., Bro . Dr . W . Mason , 30 ° , in the chair . 'There were also present illustrious Bros . VV . J . Hughan , 32 , P . M . VV . S . ; E . D . Anderton , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; and Charles Truscott , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . '

Bro . William Simmons , S . W . 131 , proposed at the last meeting by the senior member ( Bro . Hughan ) xvas balloted for and accepted as a member of the chapter , and by desire of the M . W . S ., III . Bro . Hughan gave him the preliminary Degrees . After which Bro . Dr . Mason duly perfected him as a Rose Croix Mason . III . Bro . William Lidgey , 30 , having been elected unanimously to the chief

chair of the chapter , his immediate predecessor duly installed him as M . W . S ., and on assuming the chair he appointed the following as his ofiicers : Bro . Dr . Mason , 30 , I . P . M . W . S . ; Alfred Luke , 30 ° , H . P . ; Frederick W . Dabb , 30 , ist G . ; Thomas Hicks , 2 nd G . ; William D . Rogers , Recorder ( re-appointed ); Richard Carter , G . M . ; Thomas Hart , 30 , R . ; John F . Hooper , D . C . ; Dr . VV .

Nettle , ist H . ; Thomas H . Lukes , 2 nd H . ; John de Cressy Treffry , C . G . ; William Simmons , O . ; and William Rooks , O . G . Bro . A . Luke , 30 ° , xvas again reelected Treasurer . Ten guineas xvere voted from the funds on the proposition of Bro . Hughan , seconded by Bro . Anderson , and supported by Bro . Dr . Mason , and placed on 111 . Bro . Controller Bake's list as Stexvard for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution .