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important ceremonies that afternoon , to which Bro . J . Lane suitably replied . Bro . W . J . Hughan proposed " The I . P . M . and the other Past Masters , " at the conclusion of which Bro . J . Dodge presented Bro . F . S . Hex with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel in appreciation of his services during the past year .

Bro . Hex feelingly acknowledged the compliment , and thanked the brethren for that expression of their kindness . 'To the toast of " The Visitors , " responses were made by Bros . E . Richards , W . M . 32 S ; J . R . Parnell , W . M . 135 S ; P . Q . Karkeek , and VV . Taylor , P . M . 32 S . " The Masonic Charities , " proposed by Bro . A . T . Blarney , P . M ., Prov . G . Std ., elicited a response from

Bro . J . Lane , P . M ., the Charity Steward , who stated that the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was then supporting 17 s aged Masons and 227 widows of Masons , with annuities amounting in the aggregate to £ 14 , 584 . Ot that number 20 annuitants hailed from Devonshire , costing the Institution £ 712 per annum . There were also 248 girls in the Royal Masonic Institution for Girl ? , and

240 boys in the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ; while , locally , the Devon Masonic Educational Fund assisted 12 children at an annual cost of £ iSo , and the Fortescue Annuity Fund provided for five aged Masons at a cost of £ 150 . He concluded by stating his intention to again represent the lodge as Steward at the next Festival for the Boys' School , at which the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Viscount

Ebrington , M . P ., had promised to preside , and urged the brethren to a practical exposition of their sympathy by making the usual collection for the Devon Masonic Educational Fund . The collection having been taken up , "The Officers of the Lodge , " responded to by the S . and J . Wardens and other brethren , and the Tyler's toast brought to a close a most successful meeting .

MANCHESTER . —Avon Lodge ( No . 1633 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Denmark Hotel , Greenheys , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., for the purpose of initiating Mr . Solomon Macfoy into Freemasonry , he having to leave England for West Africa . The following brethren were present : Bros . Wm . Lyon , W . M . ; VV . T . Allitt , S . W . ; A . B . Whittaker , P . M .,

Treas . ; Wm . Brown , P . M ., Sec ; J . Farrington , S . D . ; J . G . Driver , I . G . ; Geo . Burrows , Tyler ; A . T . Forrest , I . P . M . ; Wm . Bvway , P . M . ; Wm . Bostock , P . M ., D . C , P . P . G . Sd . Br . ; J . Kenworthy , J . C . Wills , W . Battersby , John H . Stovold , G . F . Howard , P . G . Cramptar , T . Hartley , A . Jacobson , J . Tunstall , H . Mason , G . Sutherland , J . E . Greenwood , and Wm . Paget . Visitors :

Bros . T . M . Johnson , 992 ; J . Bowers , I . G . 1730 ; C . Fairbank , 1633 ; A . Geddings , 1166 ; Julius Arensberg , P . M . 1161 , P . P . G . Purer .. ; M . Sykes , 1633 ; Thos . North , P . P . G . I . G . ; W . D . W . Ireland , 125 and 222 ; S . Alexander , 1798 ; R . Timperley , P . M . 993 , P . P . G . D . ; A . Grice , 992 ; M . Sykes , 1798 ; John Garside , W . M . 317 ; and R . R . Lisenden , I . P . M . 317 , P . G . Stwd .

The brethren first had tea , and at rather a late hour the lodge was opened in due form , and the reason for the emergency meeting explained . The ballot for Mr . Solomon Macfoy was taken and declared in his favour . He was subsequently initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M . Bro . C Swinn delivered the charge in a highly iinpresive manner , Bro . Wm . Brown , P . M ., presenting the working tools .

After "Hearty good wishes" had been expressed , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . At the social board , after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been honoured , "The Health of the Initiate " was ably proposed by Bro . A . T . Forrest , P . M ., and drunk with much enthusiasm . Bro . Solomon Macfoy returned thanks in aS ° few well

chosen sentences . The toast of " The Visitors " was also proposed and responded to , and a very pleasant but much too short period was spent . Some very satisfactory alterations and improvements have been made in the lodge room , which might now be fairly called a Masonic drawing room . The ceiling and panelling is white and silver ; the windows are hung with

white lace curtains and canopied with drab satin . An immense advantage is derived from being able to proceed direct to the banquet room from the lodge . Altogether the brethren are to be congratulated on being privileged to hold their meetings in such an elegant apaitment , and we are sure they thoroughly appreciate the privilege , and also the efforts which Mr . Fulton ( the genial proprietor ) has made to ensure their comfort and convenience .

PORTISHEAD Eldon Lodge ( No . 1755 ) . — The annual installation of W . M . of this lodge took place at the Royal Hotel on Saturday , the 10 th instant . The ceremony was ably and impressively performed by Bro . R . C . Else , D . P . G . M . Somerset , P . G . D ., and at its conclusion the W . M ,, Bro . W . K . Thomas , proceeded to appoint his officers as follows : Bro . C . L . Thomas , I . P . M . ; A . W .

M . Weatherley , S . W . ; VV . Glasspole , J . W . ; J . R . Thebridge , Treas . ; W . Minns , Sec ; J . Green , S . D . ; E . Davey , J . D . ; VV . J . Shapland , D . C . ; and J . Carey and J . Shepherds , Stwds . There was a large attendance of brethren from this and

the neighbouring province . Upon the completion of the duties of the lodge , the brethren sat down to a banquet provided by Mrs . Boulter . The usual toast list was enlivened by the interposition of several capital songs , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

MANCHESTER .-Arthur Sullivan Lodge ( No . 2156 ) . —The first meeting after the recess was held in the new lodge room at the Old Boar ' s Head , Withy-grove , on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . A . H . Williams , W . M . ; N . Dumville , I . P . M ., P . G . Steward ; E . W . Irving , acting S . W ., P . G . Steward ; F . W . Lean , acting J . W . ; Charles Turner , P . M ., D . of C ,

acting S . D . ; Joseph Gaggs , B . Brierley , Sec . ; C . Blacon , Massey , J . Whittaker , A . S . Kinnel , and others . Visitors : Bros . John Chadwick , P . M . 44 , Prov . G . Sec , Past G . Swd . Br . ; Wm . Goodacre , Prov . G . Sec . West Lancashire , Past G . Swd . Br . ; Robt . Williamson , Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; R . R . Lisenden , P . M . 317 , Prov . G . Stwd . ; and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Subsequently Bro A . Taylor was raised to the Third Degree by the W . M . A letter was read from the Tyler , announcing his resigna-

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tion , which was accepted , and Bro . J . Dawson elected in his stead . " Hearty good wishes " were expressed from Grand and Provincial Grand Lodges , and the lodge was closed in peace and harmony . After tea the visitors were entertained with a musical treat from the various professional brethren belonging to the lodge , which was thoroughly appreciated .

TILBURY . —Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge ( No . 2184 ) . —The election meeting of the above young yet flourishing lodge took place on Friday , the 16 th inst ., at the Tilbury Hotel . Bro . C . T . Lewis , P . M . 1472 , P . G . Stwd . Essex , presided as W . M ., assisted by the following officers and brethren : Bros . C Jolly , P . M . 1472 , P . M . ; A . Carman , P . M . ; F . J . Eedle , acting S . W . ; G .

Westlake , J . W . ; H . Lewis , Treas . ; G . Hughes , Sec ; C . H . Canning , S . D . ; A . S . Dale , J . D . ; T . Ringrose , I . G . ; J . J . Hammond , W . S . ; J . Ives , Tyler ; A . Bailey , J . Barnes , H . Plater , G . F . Penney , W . Joyce , C . Taylor , and W . Mott . The visitors included Bros . L . Polt , P . M . 1716 ; G . Jones , P . M . 174 ; C . H . Webbe , P . M . 174 ; C . J . Powling , 1473 ; G . Spencer , S 7 ; and C . Gratwick ,

1343-The lodge having been opened in due form , the ballot was taken for Messrs . J . Beadle , G . Arnett , and J . E . Baker , and , proving unanimous , those gentlemen were duly initiated . The election of W . M ., Treasurer , and Tyler was then proceeded with , and Bro . Smith , S . W ., was unanimously elected to the chair ; Bro . H . Lewis was re-elected

Treasurer , and Bro . Ives , Tyler . Two brethren were chosen as Auditors , and it was unanimously resolved " 1 hat the W . M . should be presented with a Past Masters' jewel , of the value of 10 guineas , as some slight reward for his valuable services , both as a founder and first Master of the lodge . " Bro . Lewis having briefly but effectively returned thanks ,

the lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a handsomely served banquet , after which the usual loyal , Grand Lodge , and Provincial Grand Lodge toasts were duly honoured . The toast of " The Worshipful Master " was received and drunk with enthusiasm . "The Past Masters , " " The Visitors , " " The Initiates , " and " The Officers " were the other toasts .

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JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 14 J ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Dandridge , W . M . ; Vatcky , S . W . ; Faulkner , J . W . ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Penrose , S . D . ; Dale , J . D . ; Haire , I . G . ; Hutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . J . Pitt , P . M . ; J . \ V . Freeman , P . M . ; Prior , Turpin , Emblin , Wright , Couldrey , Thomas , and Leng . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , af ; er the minutes

of the previous meeting had heen read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The usual questions leading to the Third Degree were then duly answered by Bro . Turpin , and the lodge was called off . On resuming , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bro . Vatcky , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the second Thursday in October , and appointed the officers in rotation . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 511 ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent's Park , on Monday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Dr . J . Powdreli , W . M . ; | . Arrowsmith , S . W . ; P . Recknell , P . M ., ) ' . W . ; J . Holden , S . D . ; H . Bangs , J . D . ; j . Bartlett , I . G . ; C . Mulvey , Preceptor ; Clampitf , Poynter , * and J . Smith . The lidge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony ot initiation , Bro . Clampitt acting as candidate . Bro .

Holden then answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , was examined and entrusted . The lodge openeil in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The Preceptor pruposed , and the J . W . seconded , that the S . W , occupy the cnair of W . M . at the ensuing meeting—carried unanimously . The officers were appointed in rotation . Bro . Mulvey proposed in most feeling terms a vote of condolence , to be entered on the minutes , upon the death of Bro . C . J . Itter . The lodge was then closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 16 th inst . at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith . Present : Bros , W . G . Coat , W . M . ; D . a . Long , S . W . ; F . Craggs , J . W . ; VV . J . Copplcstone , Treas . ; G . Swan , S . D . ; H . D . Aslett , J . D . ; H . Oliver , I . G . ; j . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Williams , and D . Stroud . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro

Williams being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Stroud , W . M . 2045 . The Iodide was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Coat , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , Bro . Coat being candidate , the W . M . rendering the traditi-mal history in a very efficient manner . The W . M . having risen for the first and second times , Bro . D . S . Long was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 . 5 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 19 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas ., W . M . ; J . R . Allman , S . W . ; F . Chandler , P . M . 1793 , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec . ; W . Death , " S . D . ; W . 1 . Mason , J . D . ; F . E . Vowler , P . M . 1603 , I . G . ; A . W . Thompson , Stwd . ; W . H . Chalfont , acting Preceptor : H . Moss , ] . R . Hayes , [ . Smith , W . Seamen

and C . S . Mote . Visitors : Bros . H . Alexander , 852 ; R . G . Edwards , 1257 ; and Banfield Rashleigh , 457 , P . P . G . S . Monmouthshire . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in Ihe Second and Third Degrees , and , afrer the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Moss being candidate , The W . M . gave the traditional history in his usual able manner ,

The lodge was resumed to tne Second Degree . The 1 st Section ot the Lecture was worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bros . Alexander Edwards , and Rashleigh were elected members . Bro . Allman was elected W . M . for the next meeting , ami the officers were appointed in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously carried for the able manner Bro . Read had rehearsed the duties of the chair . Bro . Read acknowledged the compliment in very felicitous terms . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was clo ; ed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the aoth inst ., when there were present Bros . H . Chapman , W . M . ; S . Renaut , S . W . ; J . Osmond , J . W . ; Bellchamher , S . D . ; Steele , J . D . ; C . F . Williams , I . G . ; F . H . Williams ,

Hon . Sec ; W . Wingham , Preceptor ; H . C . Ball , G . A . Ball , Hurl , Brien , Austin , Roots , Cannon , Fullidk , Dr . Jaquet , Ladus , Eedle , and Ellis . 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 . Austin , having answered the usual questions ,

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was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Austin candidate . The lodge was closer ! in the Third Degree , and resumed to the First . Bro . Hllis , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Ellis candidate . The lodge was

resumed to the First Decree . The W . M . rose for the first time and the dues were collected . The W . M . ro-e for the second time when it was pr , ipo ^ ed bv Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , and seconded by the . J . VV ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the first Tuesday in October—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and appointed the officers . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodire was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 16 / 4 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instiuction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the rjth inst ., when there were present Bros , F . Kedge , W . M . ; 1 . Graham , S . W . j ] . R . Harnell , j . W . ; I , B . Grieve , S . D . ; J . Grunebaum , l-D . ; ' J . S . Henry , I . G . ; W . Brindley , acting as Precept > r ; R . J , Harnell , acting as Sec-T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; J . Rayner , A . Clark , Thomas Sims , and J . D . Bromley . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . W . Brindley worked the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . Grunebaum having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to ihe Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third' Degree , The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . W . Brindley worked the 1 st and 3 nd Sections of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , bro . A . Clark proposed that

Bro . T . Sims , Viilley City Lodge , Dakota , U . S . A ., become a joining member—seconded by Bro . R . J . Harnell ; Bro . J . S . Henry proposed that Bro . J . J . Grunebaum , 1617 , also become a joining member—seconded by Bro . J . Graham ; both brethren were unanimously elected . Bro . T . Sims , in thanking the brethren for haying elected him , expressed great pleasure for the hearty manner in which he hail been received in the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruc .

tion . Bro . J . Grunebaum also thanked the brethren for having elected him . " On rising for the second time , Bro . J . D . Graham , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , being proposed by Bro . W . Brindley , and seconded by Bro . R . J . Harnell . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his olficers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , ihe 20 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Cochrane , W . M . ; Heath , S . W . ; R . H . Williams , J . W . ; Swan , S . D . ; Hubbard , Sec , J . D . ; Rayner , I . G . ; Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; Greclich , Wilton , Dresden , C . Woods , Neville , and Sims .

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 . VViiton candidate , the charge being given by the W . M . Tne and and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor and the brethren . Bro . R . H . Williams was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . H . Purdue , P . M ., W . M . ; Allman , S . W . ; C . R . Cross , J . W . ; Speigel , P . M ., Preceptor ; E . Austin , Treas . ; F . Craggs Sec . ( pro tem . ); C . Coombs , S . U . ; Hagan , | . D . ; Walker , I . G . ; Stroud , P . M . ; Raynham Stewart , P . M ., P . G . D ., P . P . D . G . M . Middlesex ; Child

P . M . ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Cavers , Head , Sansum , and Stonnill . The lodge was opened , minutes read , and ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Hagan being candidate . The three 1 st Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Raynham Stewart was elected a honorary member of the lodge . Bro . Allnun was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 17 th inst . Present : Bros . D . Stroud , W . M . ; ] . Brown , S . W . ; E . C . Nulvey , J . W . ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec . ; D . S . Long , S . D . ; C . Hopkins , I . G . ; Speigel , P . M . ; F . Craggs , W . W . Williams , and VV . G . Coat . 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 , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture worked by the

brethreu , under the direction of Bro . E . C . Mulvey . Bro . Speigel , P . M ., offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Decree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Speigel being the candidate . The W . M . then rendered the traditional history . Lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees , and the 3 rd and 4 th Sections of the Ltcture were worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bros . Speigel and D . S . Long . After the usual risings Bro . Brown was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting ,

ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , 16 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Brindley , P . M ., W . M . ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas ,, S . W . ; Harvey , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Evan ' s , S . D . ; Arnold , jun ., J . D . ; Green , jun ., I . G . ; Green , sen ., P . M . ; Arnold , sen ., Coleman , Brandon , and Edwards . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting we e read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Green , a candidate to be raised to the

Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the * Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehcrsed , Bro . Green being the candidate . The W . M . then vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Green , and the lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Coleman being the W . M . elect . Bros . li / ans , 172 , and Wright , 158 ^ , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Gibson was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

Recent bank failures and the lapse of ancient rights of note issue have been taken advantage of by the Bank of England to augment its note circulation by , £ 450 , 000 or two-thirds of the aggregate of the lapsed issues , under the powers of the Bank Act of 1844 , which provides that cash or bullion must be held to the extent of

the Bank notes issued , less an amount of approved securities , which will in the future amount to £ 16 , 200 , 000 . lh | S addition to the note circulation will afford some relief to the Money Market , which may be speedily affected by a demand from the United States , as there is a fall in the New York Exchange , and the New York Bank statement shows a smaller reserve than there has been for a long time .

The Liberal Freemason of Boston , Massachusetts , in recording the death of the well known writer of s era stories , Bro . Sylvanus Cobb , jun ., gives a brief skotch ot his Masonic career , from which it appears that he WBJ > initiated in the town of Norway , Maine , and was a r . ivi . of the Oxford Lodge of that town . Since 1 S 6 S he haa

resided in Hyde Park , Massachusetts , where he became a Royal Arch companion , a Royal and Select Master , and a Knight Templar . He was Grand Scribe E . of Massachusetts in 1 SS 1 , and G . P . C . of Works in the WM " Council Royal and Select Masters the same year . l " le n also taken the 32 ° in the Ancient and Accepted Rite , or Cobb died on the 27 th July , 1 SS 7 .