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LIVERPOOL . Walton Lodge ( No . 161 ) . —The annual installation meeting was held at the Sandon Hotel , Oakfieldroad , on Monday evening , the 23 rd inst . There was a large gathering of members and visiting brethren , the latter including Bros . J . C . Robinson , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , and VV . G . Cronan , P . M . 1 G 5 , P . P . S . CO ., while letters of apology

were read from several brethren , including Bro . j . de Bels Adam ( ex-Mayorof Liverpool ) . Bro . Harry Thomas was installed W . AI . for the coming year by Bro . J . Pilling , P . M ., in a most impressive manner . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . H . Webster , I . P . M . ; A . Ingleby , S . W . ; E . Pritchard , J . W . ; J . Unsworth , M . O . ; VV . R . Lamb , S . O . ; T . A . Laidlaw , J . O . ; E .

Pugh , Org . ; A . E . M'Dougall , Sec ; F . J . Adams , S . D . ; W . H . T . Hunter , J . D . ; J . O . Jones , I . G ; C . E . Thirkell , F . Minshull , and J . A . Morris , Stewards ; W . Booth , P . M ., D . C ; J . Pilling , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Houlding , Reg . ; and J . Doran , Tyler . Subsequently an enjoyable musical evening was spent , in

the course of which the W . AI . presented the I . P . AL , Bro . R . H . Webster , with a magnificent Past Alaster's jewel as a token of the respect and esteem iu which he was held by the members of the lodge . This lodge is now one of the strongest in the province . 'The jewel was manufactured by Bro . George Kenning .

YORK . York Lodge ( T . I . ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-piace , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., the following brethren being present : Brcs . J . Todd , P . M ., P . S . G . O . Eng ., VV . M . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . AL , P . G . AI . O . Eng ., I . P . AL ; Geo . Balinford , P . AL , P . P . G . O . ; J . T . Seller , P . AL , P . P .

S . G . W . ; J . Blenkin , P . AL , P . P . G . O . ; Geo . Lamb , P . P . G . S . B ., S . W . ; E . VV . Purnell , P . P . G . S . B ., J . W . ; VV . N . Cheesman , J . O . ; Geo . Chapman , P . P . J . G . D ., Sec ; F . VV . Halliwell , R . of M . j C . E . L . Wright , S . D . ; G . G . Pook , J . D . ; J . F . Watson , P . P . G . O ., Org . ; T . S . Brogden , I . G . ; J . Smith and J . T . Chambers , Stwds . ; and P . Pearson , Tyler .

The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes of the preceeding meeting read and confirmed , the election of officers was proceeded with , when the following brethren were unanimously re-elected , viz .: Bro . Todd to the chair of VV . M . ; Bro . Geo . Chapman , as Treasurer ; and Bro .

Paul Pearson , as Tyler . A ballot was taken for Bro . John B . Sampson , VV . AL 23 C , as a candidate for advancement , which being successful , Bro . Sampson was advanced to the Degree of M . M . A 1 . by the VV . M . Bros . Halliwell and Pook were appointed Auditors of the Treasurer's accounts , and the lodge was afterwards closed .

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ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —A meeting was held on Alonday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Norland Arms , Addison-road North , VV . Present : Bros . C C Barber , W . AL ; G . Copley , S . W . ; A . B . Spawforth , J . W . ; G . E . Higginson , Preceptor ; H . Lindlield , Sec ; T . Kington , S . D . ; G . Kirkham , J . D . ; C G . Tremeer , I . G . ; A . Foreman , P . AL ; R . N . Larter , G . Abseil , A .

Holmes , and T . Rayner . 'The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The initiation ceremony was then rehearsed , Bro . Holmes acting as candidate . 1 he charge was given by the Preceptor . The lodge was then called off and on . Bro . Laiter answered the

questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The Fellow Craft Lodge was then opened , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Larter being the candidate . The lodge was then closed down . Bro . 'T . Rayner , of the Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge , was elected a joining member . All Alasonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) .-A meeting of of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the nth inst ., at the Yorkshire Grey , Woodstock-street , Oxford-street . W ., when there were present Bros . Geo . Ridout , VV . AL ; Osborne , S . W ; Rogers , J . W . ; Paul , Preceptor ; Thos . Clear , S . D . ; Walker , J . D . ; Goldberg , I . G . ; Willby , Sec ; Sandland , Rickard , Zache , and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ol the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rickard being the candidate . 'The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . VVillby being the candidate . The VV . M . rose for the first time ,

and dues were collected . Bro . Rickard was elected a joining member . The VV . AL rose for the second time , and Bro . Osborne , S . W ,, was elected VV . AL for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . AI . rose for the third time . All Alasonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . VV . VV . Williams , VV . AL ; | . Banks , S . W . ; W . C Dickey , J . W . ; A . Williams , W . AL S 34 , Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; 11 . Scharien , S . D . ; W . Hide , J . D . ; VV . Hinds , I . G . ; II . Foreman , W . M . 1275 ; R . Reid , S . Bone , Edward

Fox , H . Clark , VV . Payers , D . Cronin , and II . Blackman . Lodge was duly opened , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Foreman acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and a brother having offered himself as a candidate for raising , he was examined in the usual way and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising

rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Banks was elected W . AI for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed . HARROW LODGE ( No . 1310 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Waterloo Arms , I ligh-street , Alarylcbonc , on the , 5 th instant , when there were present Bros .

II . Weston , W . AL ; i ' rott , S . W . ; Crcssingham , J . W . ; Wood , Preceptor ; Griffiths , Sec . ; McVie , S . D . ; Rudrum , J . D . ; Carpenter , I . G . ; Williamson , Bates , Harris , Aubery , Heather , and Osborne . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Wood , assisted by the

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brethren . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Williamson answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , Bro . Williamson being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , when the ceremony of installation was rehearsed in a very able manner by Bro . Wood , P . M . The lodge was then resumed in the First

Degree . The W . AL rose for the first time . Bros . F . Osborne , W . AL 12 S 7 , and C H . Heather were unanimously elected joining members . The W . M . rose for the second and third times . Bro . Griffiths proposed , and Bro . Osborne seconded , " That a hearty vote of thanks be recorded to Bro . Wood for the very able manner he worked the ceremony of installation , the same to be recorded on the minutes "—carried unanimously . All Alasonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . G . T . Peall , W . M . ; R . W . Nicole , S . W . ; H . J . Kimbell , sen ., J . W . ; VV . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , P . AL , Prov . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Secretaries ; R . P . Upton , S . D . ; C . Smith , J . D . ; J . T . I ' rost , I . G . ; A . Oliver , D . C . Ritchie , and AL T .

Tuck , P . P . G . S . B . Essex . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Oliver being the candidate . Bro . Ritchie answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony

of passing rehearsed , Bro . Ritchie being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Nicole was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . J . Duncan , P . M ., was unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge . The lodge was then closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1673 ) . — The first meeting of the pretent session was held on Thurs'lay , the 12 th inst ., at the White Hart , Abchurch-lane , E C , when there were present Bros . W . A . Clarke , W . AL ; P . H . Hall , S . W . ; S . W . Morris , J . VV . ; G . F . Marshall , Preceptor ; VV . T . Grant , Treas . ; C VV . Alapleton , Sec . ; C . J . Alarrian , S . D . ; E . Snelling , J . D . ; R . W . Soper , I . G . ; Hobbs , Bird , Billmghurst , Mansell , VVhite , Sargant , Cronk ,

Cuthberston , Newman , Davidson , and Langton . Visitors : Bros . Alachin , Greig , Diver , Stride , Debenham , Martin , and Almack . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Secretary read letters from Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., G Reg ., and R . C Sudlow , P . G . Std . Br ., expressing their willingness to accept the offices of President and

Vice-President respectively , which were received with great sitisfaction by those present . The following brethren were elected the permanent officers for the coming year : Bros . F . A . Philbrick , O . C ., G . Reg ., President ; R . C . Sudlow , P . G . Std . Br ., Vice-President ; VV . T . Grant , P . AL S 69 , P . P . A . G . D . C Herts , Treas . ; E . P . Debenham . P . M . 1479 , P . P . G . Reg . Herts , S . Lea Smith , P . AI . 1159 , and G . F . Marshall , P . AL Co , Preceptors ; J . H . Davidson ,

P . AI . 1 S 20 , J . S . Fraser , P . AL 174 , P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , and S . VV . . Morris , W . M . 231 , Committee ; H . AL Hobbs , P . AL 1790 , P . P . J . G . W . Surrey , and C J . Marrian , 209 S , Auditors ; and C . VV . Alapleton , P . AL 256 , Secretary . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was

closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The S . W . was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , who gave notice that the ceremony of initiation and the charge would be rehearsed . Bros . Almack , Debenham , Greig , Alachin , Martin , and Soper were elected members of the lodge . The lodge was then closed .

. KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 17 G 7 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . R . VV . Gatlirf , W . AL ; Lewis Beale . S . W . ; W . B . Neville , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., Sic , Deputy Preceptor ; P . Craggs , P . AL , Sec ; E . VV . Denniss , S . D . ; VV . Thwaites , J . D . ; J . J . Gething , I . G . ; VV . Hillier , VV . AL 136 '); J . J . Rumba ) , ; and J . H . Neville .

The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Rumbal having offered himself as a candidate for raising , after the necessary proofs had been given , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed .

The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Neville , under the direction of Bro . Williams . The 1 st Section was worked by Bro . Williams , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Beale was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 14 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , W . Present : Bros . Walden , W . M . ; Wavell , S . W . ; Whiteley , J . W . ; AL Spiegel , Sec ; Biggs , S . D . ; Clarke , J . D . ; Hide , I . G . ; A . Williams , P . AL , Preceptor ; Craggs , Woods , Larkman , Powell , Kirkham , and Dennis . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Po-. vell being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of B o . Wavell . Bro . Woods , being a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . After the usual ) rising , the lodge was closed in due form .

QUEEN'S , WESTA 1 INSTER LODGE ( No . 2021 ) .-This flourishing lodge has resumed its regular weekly meetings at the Criterion Restaurant , Piccadilly , W ., held every Friday , at S p . m ., under the efficient Preceptorship of Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M . 1287 . On Friday , the 20 th instant , the chair of W . AL was occupied by Bro . Gunzell ,

supported by Bros . Ridout , S . W . ; Rowe , J . W . ; Davis , S . D . ; T . G . Doughty , J . D . ; Truman , I . G . ; Walter Wood , Sec . ; and a numerous attendance of brethren . The work consisted of the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture and the ceremony of passing , the candidate being Bro . Homewood . The 2 nd Section was also worked by Bro . Cleghorn , and the 3 rd by Bro . Bullen . Bro . A . B . Wallace ,

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6 ( Tasmania ) , was elected a joining member . Bro . Ridout was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . HARLESDEN . —ST . J ' S LODGE ( NO . I 67 ) . —A meeting was held on the 12 th in't ., at the Court House . Present : Bros . J . T . Haley , W . M . 1637 , VV . M . ; W .

Roche Plaford , Sec , S . W ; S . Hussey , J . W . ; J . Davis , P . AL 169 , acting Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M . S 34 , acting Sec . 3 ; F . S . Priest , S . D . ; R . W . Featherstone , J . D . ; A . Jones , I . G . ; G . Chapman , Steward ; Dowsetc-Smith , P . AL 2045 ; Danby , P . M . 1056 ; Hooker , Ortner , Tebbit , Rawle , Shaw , Hagen , Rae , Bonny , Whalley , Chapman , and several other brethren .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Hagen having offered himself as a candidate , the ceremony of initiation was very ably rendered by the VV . M ., who also rehearsed the investment of officers . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Danby , P . M ., who

rendered the ceremony of raising , Bro . Bonny being the candidate . The VV . M . then resumed the chair . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and Bro . George Lander , 1 S 97 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . W . Roche Plaford was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation , after which the lodge was closed . ¦ .. '

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —JV meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 13 th jnst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' sroad , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . Jos . Bailey , M . E . Z . 1602 , M . E . Z . ; R . Urchin , J . S 62 , H . ; J . C . Tilt , S . N . 8 G 2 , J . ; H . Dehane , M . E . Z . SG 2 ,

P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , S . N . ; W . Hillier , S 34 , P . S . ; A . J . Turner , 1196 ; and R . Roberts , J . 1196 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Turner acting as candidate . The AT . E . Z . having risen the usual number of times , " Hearty good wishes" were recorded , and the chapter closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 20 th inst ., when there were present Comps . Mel . North , M . E . Z . '; C . Wilson , H . ; II . G . Alartin , J . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., acting Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; C . Phillips , S . N . ; J . Dunn , P . S . ; Walter

Alartin , Nightingale , Powell , Andrews , and Lewis . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Lewis personating candidate . Comp . C . Wilson , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next mceting .-when the installation ceremony will be rehearsed . _ T 4 ie-convocation was then closed .

' r'JoRTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at the Old Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., when there were present Comps . J . Bailey , M . E . Z . ; Ratcliff , H . ; Langdale , J . ; Edmonds , Preceptor ; Osbiin , S . E . ; Hildreth , S . N . ; Murray , P . S . ; Gregory , Treas . ; Dimes , Walkden , Dehane , VV . George , Schoutcu , Carey ,

Von Halterp , Dettmer , Robinson , Wareham , and Tuck . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Walkden acting as candidate . Comps . Schouteu and Dittmer , of 1602 ; Wareham , 13 GG ; and Robinson , 153 S ; were elected members . The chapter was then clostd .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

MANCHESTER . St . Joseph Preceptory ( No . 9 ) . —At a regular meeting of this preceptory held on Friday , the 13 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , there was a large assembly of sir knights , wno witnessed the installation of two companions . This being election night , the ballot was unanimous in favour of Sir Knight G . S . Smith as E . Preceptor for the ensuing year . Sir Knight Lean , G . C , was elected Treasurer again , after many years' service .

SOUTHPORT . De Lacy Preceptory ( No . 95 ) . —A large assembly of sir knights met on the occasion ot the installation of ijir Knight John Hatch at the Masonic Rooms , Lordstreet , on Wednesday , the iSth inst . Sir Knight Hesketn Knowlys , Great Prelate England , E . P ., opened the preceptory , and the installation ceremony was performed by Sir Knight Henry Thomas , Sub-Prior Lancashire .

There were Ipresent Sir Knights C Hesketh Knowlysi G . Prelate , E . P . ; John Hatch , Con . ; Harry Harrison , Marshal ; JohnjSutton , P . P . G . S . AL , Treasurer ; Richard Sharrock , C . of G . ; Alfred Charlick , R . L . Entwistle , JFowles Roberts , Chas . Watson , and Wm . E . Bland . Visitors : Sir Knights Henry Thomas , Prov . Sub-Prior i F . W . Lean , P . P . V . C ; Geo . Campbell , W . Crankshaw , G . S . Smith , and J . Hardwicke-Marsh .

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Order of the Secret Monitor .

Zacharie Conclave ( No . 9 ) . —A meeting of this conclave was held on the 20 th instant at the Holborn Restaurant , when there were present Bros . Frederic Marshall , S . R . ; Sir Thomas VVright , P . G . Stwd ., L . » D . Danford Thomas , P . G . V ., G . ; H . W . Kiallma * P . S . R ., P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; C . M . Jessop , P . S . R ., P-G-L ;' Sec . ; H . L'Kstranee Saunders , G . Stwd ., Stwd . ; VV . u-

Canton , P . S . R ., P . G . G ., V . D . ; and Wm . Amor , Sentinel . Visitor : Bro . W . G . Lemon , P . G . T . , Tbe minutes were read and confirmed . The S . R . , ' Sz Bro . Sir Thomas Wright , P . G . Stwd ., was installed inil » chair bv VV . Bro . H . W . Kiallmark . P . G . S . B ., assis ted W seleaeu

Bros . Marshall , Canton , and Jessop . The S . R . his officers as follows : Bros . Dr . Danford Thomas , < -- •; H . L'Estrange Saunder ? , Guide ; Harry Lewis , Suva- ' Belgrave Ninnis , V . D . ; VV . C . Canton , S . D . ; ?¦ ftl f , shall , Guarder ; II . VV . Kiallmark , Treasurer ; t"J ^ Jessop , Secretary ; and Wm . Amor , Sentinel . . Treasurer reported satisfactorily of the amounts . A m °