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W . J . Hughan , an engraved portrait of Bro . Francif Drake , Grand Master at York in 1761 , and observed that it vvas an interesting coincidence that the Bible then opened on the pedestal was the identical Volumevvhich Drake himself had used " at the house of Mr . Heward in Lendal , "

when he revived the ancient Grand Lodge at York in 1731 . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Hughan for his interesting gift . After the close of tlie lodge the Eboracums entertained their numerous visitors at supper , and a most enjoyable evening was spent , interspersed wrth music .

KINGSTON - ON - THAMES . —Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 1638 ) . —This lodge held an emergency meeting on the 18 th inst ., and again the W . M ., Bro . Geo . Moorman , had abusy time , three hours and aquarter being fully occupied in the vvork . This consisted of the raising of Bro . Robinson , the passing of Bros . Mills , Burall , Lancasterand Townsend j and the initiation of Messrs .

, Mayhew , Mabey , Martin , Bayley , and Creak . With the assistance of his officers , the W . M . got through the several ceremonies in a most efficient manner . Modest refreshment was partaken of after lodge vvas closed , and at that time Bro . A . Laurence , P . M . and Sec , informed the brethren of the result of the Boys ' election on the previous Monday , when the son of the

late Secretary of the Brownrigg Lodge was placed ninth on the list of elected candidates . Bro , Laurence thanked the brethren who had got votes together for the purpose , but expressed his great surprise at having less than 20 handed to him on the day of election as the contribution of the Province of Surrey , which was understood and announced to have taken the case up . This he mentioned chiefly to

show the want of proper organisation for charitable purposes in the province . After the lodge was closed , it vvas reported to the brethren that Bro . Thomas Montague , S . D ., had suffered a great bereavement in the death of his wife , and the Secretary was asked to convey to that brother an expression of the sympathy of the members present .

LANDPORT—St . Clair Lodge ( No . 2074 ) . —The installation of Bro . C . Vaughan Birch as W . M . of the above lodge , in succession to Bro . W . Dart , P . M ., P . P . G . P ., took place on Monday , the 16 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Commercial-road . There was a large gathering of Present and Past Masters and members of neighbouring lodges . The ceremony was impressively

performed by the retiring W . M ., who , at its close , received a cordial vote of thanks for his services . The newly-installed W . M ., having taken the chair , appointed and invested his officers of follows : Bros . W . Dart , I . P . M . j F . H . Woodrow , S . W . j J . S . Wickens , J . W . j W . C Webb , Treas . ; Herbert Bundy , Sec . j J . Brickwood , D . of Cj E . Borrman , S D . j E . Hopkins , J . D . j A .

Marsh , I . G . j C R . J . Gibbs , Org . ; J . G . Harris and H . R . E . Woodthorpe , Stwds . ; and T . Ryan , Tyler . The W . M . said it was customary on these occasions to present the retiring W . M . vvith a Past Master ' s jewel , but as Bro . Dart already possessed that decoration it had been determined to ask his acceptance of a suit of Provincial Grand Lodge regalia for himself and a silver tea service for Mrs .

Dart . He paid Bro . Dart a very high compliment for the manner in vvhich he had discharged his duties , not only in connection vvith the Mastership , but in connection with the lodge from the date of its foundation . Bro . Dart suitably acknowledged the presentation , and proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring Treasurer , Bro . Harry Kimber , which was carried unanimously .

The recherche banquet which followed was admirably served by Bro . Pearce , Steward of the Freemasons' Club , and was attended by all who took part in the ceremonies of the day . The formal Masonic toasts having been duly honoured , the I . P . M . proposed "The W . M ., " whom he had known for more than a quarter of a century , and whom he had

always held in high esteem and regard . When he ( Bro . Dart ) took steps to secure the foundation of that lodge he had received the most valuable assistance from Bro . Birch , who was in every way entitled to the great honour vvhich the brethren had bestowed upon him by placing him in the chair of K . S . The toast having been enthusiastically received , the W .

Master responded , and alluded to the singular unanimity which existed in the St . Clair Lodge from the date of its constitution down to the present . That highly satisfactory state of things he trusted would long continue , and , as far as he was concerned , it would be his ' study to discharge his duties in such a manner as to afford satisfaction to the brethren and to redound to the credit of the lodge . He

proposed "The Health of the I . P . M . " The I . P . M ., in responding , dwelt upon the great progress which the lodge had made during the three years it had been in existence . Commencing with 29 members , the lodge now numbered 129 , and there were signs of great prosperity on every hand . The Iodge had Life Governorships in two of the great Masonic Charities , and he hoped

that in the coming year they would have a third . The toast of "The Past Masters" was proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by Bro . John Brickwood , P . M . Bro . the Rev . H . Mason , Chaplain , proposed "The Charities , " which vvas acknowledged by Bro . G . F . Lancaster , P . M .

"The Visitors , " proposed by the S . W ., was acknowledged by Bros , the Rev . J . H . Anderson and Dr . Griffiths . The W . M . proposed "The W . M . ' s of Neighbouring Ledges , " to which Bro . Major Campbell , W . M . 257 , and Ihe W . M . of 1958 , replied . The proceedings were agreeably interspersed by several excellent songs .

MANCHESTER . —Talbot Lodge ( No . 2231 ) .-A meeting was held at the Talbot House School , Old Trafford , on Friday , the 21 st inst . There vvere present Bros . J . E . Boden , W . M . ; H . Leathley , S . W . j F . E . Goodacre , J . W . j J . W . Leathley , Treas . ; A . Shirley , Sec . j C . Martyne , S . D . j F . Batty , J . D . ; G . Allin , Org . ; J . Coxon , I . G . j W . Goodacre , P . G . S . B . Eng .,

Prov . G . Sec ; R . S . Stringleman , Geo . R . Lloyd , j . Bingham , J . Roberts , F . W . F . Brindle , C . Mackay , E . Faulkner , W . Lowsby , S . Cobb , and W . Riddell , P . M ., Tyler . Visitors : Bros . H . H , Martyne , 13 S 7 , and G . S . Smith , P . M . 1134 . The lodge having been opened by the W . M ., the minutes pf the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The

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ballot was then taken for Mr . Jas . Renshaw , which proved to be favourable , after vvhich he vvas initiated . There vvere also two passings and one raising , all the ceremonies being performed by Bro . J . E . Boden , W . M ., in a most competent manner ; in fact , considering the youth of the lodge , the whole of the officers did their work remarkably well , and we sincerely wish them a continue of the success with

which they have commenced . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren retired to refreshment . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere given and responded to , and a most enjoyable evening vvas spent . We are pleased to say the pressure of business was so great , that . the W . M . had to call a lodge of emergency for the following day , of which due notice had been given .

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ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . it ) . —A meeting was held at the Bedford Head Hotel , Maiden-lane , Covent Garden , on Friday , the 13 th inst . Present : Bros . Vickery , W . M . ; G . Deaton , S . W . ; Poulton , J . W . ; Deaton , Sec ; Bullen , S . D . ; Blundell , J . D . ; Blum , I . G . ; Baker , Preceptor ; Thomson , Wingham , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Iodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Blum , having offered himself as candidate , was questioned . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and

the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and it was proposed by Bro . Baker , and seconded , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Vickery for the excellent manner in which he had occupied the chair for the first time in this lodge—carried unanimously . It vvas also proposed by Bro . Baker , and seconded , that Bro . G . Deaton , be VV . M . for the ensning week—carried unanimously . The officers were appointed in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

ZETLAND LODGE ( No . 511 ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent ' s Park , on Monday , the 23 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . T . Caseley , i 6 g 3 , W . M . j H . Halliday , 2 I 68 . S . W . ; | . B . Smith , 813 , J . W . ; A . Giddings , 1194 , S . D . ; W . Eaton , 78 S , J . D . ; H . Bangs , 2246 , I . G . j E . C . Mulvey , W . M . 2246 , Preceptor ; T . H . Recknell , P . M . 212 , Treas . ; C . A . Itter , 2246 , Sec ; W . H . Dean , P . M . 417 , P . P . G . D . Dorset ; C . VV . Rex 2202 ; S . Lichenfeld , 1017 ; T . Goldfinch , 1604 ; W . T . Grev ,

, 1489 ; J . Mason , J . VV . 2246 ; j . H . Sharp , 1435 j and J . Clampitt , 2202 . The lodge was opened iu due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Goldfinch acting as candidate . Bro . S . Lichenfeld answered the questions leading from the First to the Second Degree ,

and was examined and entrusted . The lodge vvas called off and on . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Lichenfeld acting as candidate . The VV . M . rose for the first , second , and third times . It vvas proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that the S . VV . be W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge vvas closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at the fcagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , W . Present : Bros . R . Dillon , VV . AL ; A . E . Hubert , S . VV . ; VV . J . Stratton , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , Sec . ; S . J . Hnmfress , S . D . ; S . J . Boreham , J . D . ; K . T . Redfearn , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass , Stwd . ; E . VVhite , and J . VV . Manktelow . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . White candidate . Bro . White having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , vvas duly entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Manktelow having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , vvas duly entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed .

The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Boreham was elected a joining member . Bro . Hubert was elected VV . M . for the ensuing fortnight , and appointed the officers in rotation . The Auditors' report and balance-sheet were received and adopted , and directed to be entered on the minutes . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after" Hearty good wishes " the lodge vvas closed .

CLAPTON LODGE ( No . 1365 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at the Lord Stanley , Sandringham-road , Hackney , and was the occasion of the annual working of the Fifteen Sections , under the presidency of Bro . Draper , VV . M . The other officers vvere Bros . Forss , S . VV . ; Margetts , J . W . ; Bunker , S . D . ; Cordell , J . D . ; Hopwood , I . G . j and Church , Sec . The W . M . opened the lodge in the First Degree , and the minutes ofthe last meeting were duly confirmed . The

lodge was then opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree , when the following brethren assisted the VV . M . in working the seven Sections of the First Lecture : — 1 st Section—Bro . Hopwood ; 2 nd—Bro . pinder ; 3 rd—Bro . Weston ; 4 th—Bro . Margetts ; Jth—Bro . Gush ; 6 th—Bro . Pinder ; ijth—Bro . Richardson . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the five Sections of the Second Lecture were worked by the VV . M ., assisted by the following brethren : —ist

Section—Bro . Church ; 2 nd—Bro . Case ; 3 rd—Bro . Gush ; 4 th—Bro . Forss ; jth—Bro . Jcffray . The W . M . then resumed the lodge to the Third Degree , and worked the three Sections of the Third Lecture , assisted the following brethren : —ist Section—Bro . Bunker ; 2 nd—Bro . Dignan ; 3 rd—Bro . Richardson . The W . M . resumed the lodge to the First Degree , when Bro . Finch , Treas ., proposed , and Bro . Bunker seconded , that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Draper , W . M ., for the very efficient and able

manner in which he had worked the Fifteen Sections ; this was carried unanimously . Bro . Finch also proposed , and Bro . Church seconded , that Bro . Draper , W . M ., be elected an honorary member for the valuable services he had rendered to the lodge ; this was also carried . The W . M . returned thanks . TheW . M . then proposed , and Bro . Finch seconded , that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to those brethren who had assisted him in working the Fifteen Sections ; this vvas also carried , and Bro .

Forss responded on behalf of the brethren . On the proposition of Bro . Church , seconded by Bro . Finch , the following brethren were unanimously elected members : Bros . Beresford , Harriss , A . Stanger , Brown , Weston , Case , Thompson , and Beasley . The lodge votes for the Old People vvere then handed to the W . M ., and the brethren present voted them to be given to Bro . Finch on behalf of Bro . John Daniel Taylor , No . 12 on the list , a founder and P . M . of the mother lodge . Nothing further offering for the

good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The brethren present were Bros . Beresford , Harriss , Pinder , Church , Draper , C . Stanger , A . Stanger , Hopwood , Margetts , Campbell , Carrol , Haden , Finch , Bunker , Clark , Eastwood , Sawer , Duncan , Clack , Brown , Austin , Cordell , Berry , Weston , Gush , Richardson , Charig , Diamond , Case , Thompson , Beasley , Jeffray , Fairclough , Forss , Cattlin , Sanson , Dignan , Seigenberg , and Shuter .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . Stagg , W . M . ; O , W . Battley , S . VV . ; J . C- Conway , J . W . j G . Read , P . M . Jn and 1767 , Treas . and Preceptorj H . ' Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; J . Corrie , S . D . ;

J . R . Allman , W . M . elect 1425 , J . D . ; A . C . Biddle , I . G . j J . Smith , Stwd . ; and many others . 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 . J . Corrie being candidate . The ist Section ol thc Lecture was worked by Bro , Read , assisted by the brethren ,

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Bro . Allman , at the request of the VV . M ., invested the ollicer Bro . Allman vvas elected VV . M . for next meeting , being officer ' night . A vote of thanks was unanimously earned to Bio . Sta ^ to be entered on the minutes , for so ably presiding as VV . M * for M ' first time in this lodge of instruction , vvhich compliment Br Stagg acknowledged in very suitable terms . The R . M . B . I vol ? belonging to the lodge—viz ., four men and ten women—« Y unanimously presented to Bro . Read . After " Hearty e „!!\ wishes , " the lodge was closed . * "

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . ij 4 o ) .-The usual weekly meeti „ was held on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at the Old White Hart Horn Boro' , vvhen there werc present Bros . I . G . Milbourn , VV . M •r * r > Talbot , S . W . ; W . Bellchamber , J . W . ; Borrett , S ! D . ; Lawn ' J . D . ; Eedle , l . G . ; Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; Fredk . Croaki ' Treas . ; Fred Williams , Hon . Sec . ; J . Hattersley , D . Covvie A Wingham , Cope , Stockwell , W . Steele , S . Renaut , VV . Roots' N * lllfil VAWlYUt Hnlu fnn- * . ** / - 'U — T — . 1 . 1 r > .-li- 1 _ ...... . > O . BateWrightDale ChapmanLaddFnllickVVilkin

, , , , Cooper , , , , «„„ W . W . Block , Stamp , Lewis , and others . » "'"Kinson , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the fast meeting were read and confirmed . The Sections were worked 1 , Bros . Borrett , W . Wingham , Lazarus , Bate , Talbot , Bellchamber and Dale . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and th ' Sections vvere worked by Bros . Chapman , Bate , Talbot , and BeU chamber . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the Sections worked b RootsEedleand

vvere y Bros . , , Stamp Th , lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for t , first time . It vvas proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor ana seconded by Bro . Williams , Sec , that Bro . J . G . Milbourn , VV M 13 , become a honorary member of the lodge of instruction for so ably occupying the chair and working the Fifteen Sections—carried unanimously . Bro . Milbourn returned thanks . Bros . Borrett Talbot , Lazarus , Dale , Cope , and Lewis were unanimousl y elected

joining members . Thc brethren returned thanks , and the due , were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second and third times It was proposed by Ero . Hattersley , and seconded by Bro , Williams ' that the best thanks of the meeting be recorded on the minuies to ' the workers pf the various Sections for the excellent manner in which they had been rendered . Bro . Talbot returned thanks A letter from the Perfect Ashlar Lodge was read , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , the lodge vvas then closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . I 767 ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . VV . C . Williams , W . M .: Sivan ' S . W . ; Hubbard , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , Treas ., S . D . ; Keen "' J . D . ; Neville , I . G . j and Cochrane , acting P . M . ' The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and the ceremony of installation rehearsed . Lod ge waa resumed to the First Degree , Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Neville beins candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Hubbard was elected VV . M . for next meeting . and the officers vvere appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk . road , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Child , P . M ., W . M Moss , S . W . j Stonnill , J . W . ; Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; Chalfont P . M ., Sec ; Cross , S . D . ; Johnston , J . D . j Jennings , I . G , Purdue , P . M . ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; L . Cox , Higginson , Woodard , Wiles . Arnott . Hauan . Cnum

Nash , Head , Cavers , Sansom , and Cotton . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed , The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of raising was to be rehearsed . Bro . Wiles having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The Iodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony completed , the W . M . giving thc tradi .

tional history . Lodge was closed in the Third and -second Degrees , The 2 nd Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . Speigel , P . M ., assisted by the brethren . Bro . Moss vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting . A letter of sympathy and condolence was ordered to be written to Bro . Cavers upon the death of his mother , The lodge vvas then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 J .-A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 23 rd inst . Present : Bros . VV . C . Williams , W . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., S . VV . ; G . Swan , J . VV . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; H . Harris , P . M ., Treas ., as S . D . ; C . Woods , J . D . ; J . Sims , P . M ., I . G . j H . Purdue , P . M . ; C . Dopson , P . M . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; and P . Skar .

The lodge having been opened in thc First and Second Degrees , Bro . VV . C . Williams rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro , S . Cochrane acting as VV . M . elect . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and , a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , the ceremony was continued , and on the re-admission of the brethren who had retired the ceremony was completed . The addresses at the termination were delivered in a masterly manner , The lodge was resumed to the Second and First Degrees respectively

during the performance . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . Bro . P . Skar offered himself as a candidate for raising , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by Bro . S . Cochrane , Bro . Skar being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the Lecture vvas worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The next meeting will be the Preceptor's night , when Bro . R . H . Williams will occupy the position of W . M . by desire .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 3013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 21 st inst . Present : Bros . J . Sims , P . M ., W . M . ; J . Wood , P . M ., S . W . ; Lingley , J . W . ; Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; E . D . Aslett , S . D . ; D . b-Long , J . D . ; C . Woodard , I . G . ; M . Speigel , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; F . Wilkins , H . ClackE . Arlidgeand W . W .

Williams-, , Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge vvas opened in tw Second Degree , Bro . Williams , offering himself as a candidate Jo - raising , vvas examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in tne Third Degree , and the ceremony of raisinu was rehearsed by Br ° . closeu

J . Sims , P . M ., in a very efficient manner . Lodge was "' the Third Degree . The W . M . resumed the lodge to the IMM Degree , and rose for the first and second times , and Bro . J . '' - VVood , P . M ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , after . "Hearty goo " wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge vvas closed ,

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . s > l <>> - ' ~ , meeting was held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at the King ' 8 ,.- ; ., Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Mann , W .- ' - ' Hobbs , S . W . ; Harvey , J . W . j Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; G 1 M 0 "; P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Hume , S . D . ; Molony , J- */ - Robinson , I . G . ; Brandon , P . M . ; Coleman , P . M . ; Haynes , Hay "' Blades , Badderly , Nice , Stutfield , Piper , Holland , Roberts , VVWi and Edwards . . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the 1 read and of

meeting vvere conlirmed . The ceremony ""* : „« was rehearsed , Bro . Stutfield being the candidate . The lodge \ v opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Roberts , a candidate to raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , . \ , entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , ana ^ ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed t" £ First Degree . Bro . Hobbs was unanimously elected VV . M ' 4 th prox . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed . . | j A meeting of the Charitable Association vvas afterwarusthe ballots for which proved favourable to Bros . Haynes , » ° w and Gibson .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE .-The usual weekly meeting *» , held on Monday , the 33 rd inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , ^' p 00 \ e , road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there svere present Hr 0 ?;„ , katd , W . M . ; Hudson , S . W . ; Steele , J . W .: West , S . D . ; L rU vc , J . D . j Salter , I . G . ; Westley , Preceptor ; Andrews , Sec , J i * Partridge , Hill , Green , Russell , Winny , Cue , and Ilarvc ' .