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ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held at the White Hart Tavern , King's-road , Chelsea , on Thursday , the 6 th inst . Present : Bros . W . ) . Forscutt , W . M . j A . Carlstrom , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Brandon , J . VV !; P . Coughlan , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . I-I . Tucker , Sec . ; W . Graham , S . D . ; J . Murch , P . M ., J . D . ; R . S . Wiles , I . G . ; F . Green , J . L . Hume , H . Beasley , Perugier , Hance , and Ray .

The iodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Tlie ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ray being the candidate . The W . M . then vacated the chair , having previously invested Bro . Hume . Bro . Forscutt having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed . The lodge vvas then closed .

TEMPERANCE LODGE ( No . 169 ) . —A meeting was held at the Duke of York Tavern , Evelyn-street , Deptford , on Friday , the 21 st inst ., when there vvere present Bros . Lazarus , W . M . ; Walters , jun ., S . W . j Dale , J . W . ; Percival , S . D . ; Borrett , J . D . ; Berridge , I . G . ; Milbourn , Preceptor ; Vellenovveth , Sec . ; Talbot , J . Block , Falkner , Leng , and Dandridge . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Talbot was examined , and entrusted with a test of

merit . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Talbot candidate . The Three Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the Iirst time , and Bro . Dandridge , 145 , vvas unanimously elected a member of the lodge . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Walters , jun ., was unanimously appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

EUPHRATES LODGE ( No . 213 ) . —This lod « e held its usual weekly meeting at the Mother Red Cap , Camden-town , on the 15 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . H . Dean , P . M . 417 , 1900 , P . P . S . G . D . Dorset , W . M . ; C . A . Itter , S . W . ; C . J . Itter , J . W . j C . Smiels , S . D . ; J . H . Kew , J . D . j W . J . Hall , I . G . ; E . C . Mulvey , Preceptorj P . Recknell , P . M . 212 , Treas . ; C . Sheppard , P . M . 1366 , Sec ; ] . Halsey , P . M . 212 ; A . Clark , P . M . 1805 ; I . Kew , P . M . ; ' I . G . Lawrence , H . Bangs , B .

Marcus , E . Schultz , H . Edoopt , and W . Blackstone . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . C . A . Itter , S . W . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . B . Marcus being the candidate . Lodge called off , resumed , and opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Marcus , having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , vvas duly questioned , entrusted , and retired .

Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . then worked the ceremony of M . M . Lodge resnmed in the First Degree . Seven brethren were proposed and dnly elected members of this lodge . The Preceptor proposed , and the J . W . seconded , that Bro . C . A . Itter be VV . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The officers vvere appointed in rotation . It vvas proposed , seconded ,

and carried unanimously , that Bro . C . A . Itter be Assistant Secretary . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . At the meeting held on Monday , the 24 th inst ., Bro . C . A . Itter , W . M ., rehearsed the First ceremony , and Bro . E . C . Mulvey , Preceptor , that of M . M . It was proposed by Bro . Robinson , and seconded by Bro . Koester , that a Benevolent Fund be establishedcarried unanimously .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 7 S 3 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 25 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present : Bros . C . R . Wickens , W . M . ; J . Millier , S . W . ; C . Coleman , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; J . [ . Thomas , Sec ; N . Turner , S . D . ; R . Dillon , J . D . j J . VV . Belcham , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass , Stwd . ; H . W . Eastwood , S . J . Humfress , and E . W . Scattergood . Bro . J . Thwaites vvas a visitor . The lodge vvas opened in dne form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the

Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation vvas rehearsed by the W . M ., who duly installed Bro . Humfress into the chair of K . S . accordingto ancient custom . The W . M ., having been saluted in the Three Degrees , invested his officers . The Installing Master , Bro . Wickens , delivered the three addresses in a very impressive manner . The lodge vvas called off and on . Bro . Thwaites vvas elected a joining member . Bro . Mellier was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge vvas closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 24 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . Cruttenden , W . M . ; W . Thomas , S . W . ; J . R . Allman , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . Jn , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . ' M . ij 43 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; J . H . Wood , W . M . 1642 , S . D . ; M . J , Green , J . D . ; W . A . Stimson , I . G . j O . L . Haines , Stwd . ; *| Ingleby-McKenzie , P . M . 372 , 30 ° ( S . C ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; AV .

H . Chalfont , P . M . 142 s ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 , P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab ; F . Chandler , P . M . 1793 ; W . I . Mason , A . Hardy , H . II . Fowler , W . G . Parnell , and E . F . Ferris . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , tlie ceremony of raising vvas rehearsedBro . Hardy

, being candidate , who , at the request of the W . M ., assumed the chair and invested the officers of thc lodge . ' Bro . Allman vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . After important business pertaining to the lodge had been disposed of , "Hearty good wishes" were accorded , and the Iodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 25 th inst ., when there were present Bros . VV . Roots , W . M . ; Austin , S . W . ; Renaut , J . W . ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec ; W . Williams , S . D . ; Grev , J . D . ; Wright , I . G . ; W . Martin , Bellchamber , Youlden , J . 13 . Williams , and Chapman . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . J . B . Williamshaving

, answered the usual questions , vvas entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . J . B . Williams candidate . The ceremony of installation vvas rehearsed by Bro . Roots , who installed Bro . Chapman into the chair of K . S . Bro . Chapman invested his officers in a very able manner . Bro . Roots again occupied the chair , and the lodge resnmed to the First Degree . Tlie ist Section was worked by Bro . Walter Martin , P . M . The W . M . rose for the

first time , and the dues vvere collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it vvas proposed b y Bro . Chapman that the S . W . be VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W . and carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks , and ' appointed officers . The W . M . rose for the third time . It was proposed by the S . W . that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Roots , for his able working of the installation ceremony—seconded by Bro . Chapman , and carried unanimously . Bro . Roots returned thanks , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lod ge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 20 th inst ., when there vvere present Bros J . B . Grieve , W . M . j W . Hancock , S . W . j F . W . Cash , J W J . D . Graham , S . D . j E . Nice , J . D . j H . Wilkie Jones , I . G . j 1 owles '

W . ' , acting as Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec . T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; J . B . Gumming , H . Marsden , W . Ham , H . Sammons , A . Clark , C . Richards , James Woodward , E , H . Smith , and T . A . Dickson . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second

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Degree . Bro . W . Fowles worked the 1 st Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . H . Marsden , offering himself as a candidate to be raised to thc Third Degree , vvas duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Bro . VV . Hancock worked the 2 nd Section of the Third Lecture . Lodge closed in the Third and then the Second Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . Fowles proposed that Bro . VV . Hancock , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing

weekseconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect vvas pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . T . A . Dickson proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . W . Fowles for acting as Preceptor , and also to Bro . F . M . Noakes for acting as Secretary , in the absence of Bros . Smith and Reynolds ;

and in doing so said he felt sure the two brethren had performed their duties to the satisfaction of the lodge . Seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . Bros . W . Fowles and F . M . Noakes acknowledged the kindness of the brethren for the vote of thanks , which they appreciated much . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

PLUCKNETT LODGE ( No . 170 S ) . —This lodge met at the Baldfaced Stag , East Finchley , on Wednesday , the 26 th inst ., and being a special meeting for the purpose of working the Fifteen Secetions , about forty brethren were present . Bro . Larchin , P . M . 1 ^ 41 , who put all the questions , occupied the chair of K . S ., whilst Bros . Jenkins , S . D . 860 , and Cross , J . W . 902 , fulfilled the duties of Wardens . After the lodge had been duly opened , the Three Lectures vvere

worked as follows : First Lecture , 1 st Section—Bro . Hislop , S . W . 170 S ; 2 nd—Bro . G . Howard , P . M . 1708 ; 3 'd—Bro . J . S . Simmonds , P . M . 1708 ; 4 th—Bro . Pritchard , W . M . 1415 j Jth—Bro . Snelling , J . W . 1541 ; 6 th-Bro . Jenkins , S . D . S 60 ; 7 th—Bro . VV . Hill , S . W . 862 . Second Lecture , 1 st Section—Bro . J . P . Hamilton , P . M . 1708 ; 2 nd—Bro . J . C . Hayes , P . M . 170 S ; 3 rd—Bro . J . C . Cross , J . W . 902 j 4 th—Bro . T . G . Hodges , 1623 ; 5 th—Bro . A . J . Berry , W . M . 1603 . Third Lecture , 1 st Section—Bro . Austin , W . M .

1708 ; 2 nd—Bro . Plowman , P . M . 170 S ; 3 rd—Bro . Hislop , S . VV . 170 S . A vote of thanks was proposed , seconded , and unanimously accorded to the brethren who had assisted in the Masonic treat , and especially to those brethren who , although not being members of the lodge , had not hesitated to come forward and give them the benefit of their Masonic knowledge ; it was to such brethren young Masons owed so much . The visitors who had assisted vvere unanimously elected honorary members of the lodge .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 23 th inst . at the Courtfield Hotel , Earl ' s Court , S . VV . Present : Bros . Aslett , W . M . j R . H . Williams , S . W . j Woods , J . W . j Hubbard , Sec ; J . H . Neville , S . D . j Woods , J . D . ; Heath , I . G . j Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; Daniel Hughes , Wilton , David Hughes , J . H . Hughes , Dresden , Keene , Davis , Cochrane , \ V . B . Neville , and Walter . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . Thc ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . W . B . Neville being candidate . The ancient charge vvas given by the W . M . Bro . Cochrane , having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . Lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . J . H Hughes was elected a joining member . Bro . R . H . Williams was elected W . M . lor next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 17 S 9 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . VV . Present : Bros . Brindley , P . M ., W . M . j Green , jun ., S . W . ; Roberts , J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptorj Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Secj Harvey , S . D . j Gilbert , J . D . ; Taylor , I . G . j Mason , F . Purnell , Glover , Coleman , J . Purnell , Edwards , Forscutt , Chilcott , and Waterhouse . The lodge was opened in dne form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in thc

Second Degree . Bro . Glover , 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 vvas rehearsed , Bro . Glover being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree . Bro . Brindley , assisted by Bro . Coughlan , worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree . The W . M ., assisted by the brethren , worked the 1 st Section of this Lecture , and Bro . Green was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . P . J . Davies , VV . M . ; Lindfield , S . W . ; C . R . Cross , J . VV . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; Allman , S . D . ; Bonham , J . D . ; Cavers , I . G . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; W . Williams , P . M . ; Cubitt , P . M . ; Child , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; Cockerill , Stroud , Stonnil , Craggs , Cochrane , Breitbart , and Wood . Bro . Benton , 1791 , vvas a visitor . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes vvere read

and confirmed , lhe lodge vvas opened is the Second and Third Degrees , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cubitt , P . M ., candidate The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of this Lecture vvere worked by Bro . J . Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Benton , 1791 , was elected a member . Bro . Lindfield vvas elected W . M . for next meeting . A vote of thanks was proposed and carried to the W . M . for his able working of the ceremony for the first time . The lodge vvas then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , 24 th inst ., at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington . Present : Bros . P . J . Davies , VV . M . ; J . VV . Morley , S . W . and Sec . ; F . Craggs , J . W . ; Jesse Coliings , Preceptorj VV . C . Williams , S . D . j J . C . Conway , J . D . j J . Worth , I . G . ; Buxton , Norman , J . Davies , and Cochrane . The lodge was opened and closed in the Three Degrees by the

W . M ., who also worked the ceremony of initiation . VVe are pleased t < a find such improvement iu Bro . P . J . Davies' working . The 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections of the Second Lecture vvere rehearsed by Bros . Coliings , W . C . Williams , and J . Davies in a most impressive and perfect manner , to the great satisfaction of the brethren present . The Fifteen Sections will be worked on the 7 th , 14 th , and 21 st February . Bro . Jesse Coliings , Preceptor ; Bro . J . W . Morley , Secretary .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting vvas held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 22 nd inst . Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; E . Aslett , S . W . ; W . W . Williams , J . W . j G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; Brown , S . D . ; Hopkins , J . D . ; Worth , I . G . j Craggs , Stwd . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; Purdue , P . M . ; D . S . Long , Wood , Stroud , Page , Walden , and Davis . Bro . Allman , S . D . 143 ; , was a visitor . The lodge was opened in dne form , and tlie minutes of last

meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . Page offering himself as a candidate for initiation , that ceremony vvas rehearsed by the VV . M . in a very able manner . Bro . Long offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined , and entrusted . Tlie lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the VV . M . in a most commendable manner , Bro . Long being the candidate . Bro . Wood offering himself as a candidate for raising , vvas examined , and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third

Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . VVood being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Allman , S . D . 143 J , vvas unanimously elected a joining member . To-morrow evening ( Saturday ) , Bro . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor , will take the chair , and rehearse the Third and First ceremonies . On the suggestion of Bro . Gardner , P . M . and Treasurer , it was resolved to start a second series of thc Benevolent Association on the same evening .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 24 th instant . Present : Bros . Wright , W . M ., ; Folkard , S . W . ; Partridge , J . W . j Wildborc , S . D . ; Beavan , J . D , ; Burnett

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I . G . j Westley , Treas . ; Andrews , Sec ; Collick , Coe , Kerry , Gibbs , Banks , Woods , Dr . Walker , Ruffle , Luckhurst , and Spencer . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Andrews worked the ist Section of the Lecture , assisted by thc brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the VV . M ., Bro . Wright , with Bro . C . Woods as candidate . The ceremony of passing was announced ,

and Bro . Woods , having answered the usual questions in a credit , able manner , vvas entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony resnmed . Bro . Wildbore , being a can . didate for raising , answered the usual questions , and retired . Lodge was opened and closed in the Third Degree . Lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues vvere collected and found correct . Bros . Dennis , 1381 , and Cannon , 158 $ , vvere elected joining members . The W . M . rose

for the second time , and the Secretary proposed that a date be fixed for the annual supper convenient to the Treasurer . Bro . Westley said he did not object to the date , but to the condition agreed to last week presenting him with tickets . What service he rendered to the lodge vvas for love of the Craft , and he could not accept any gift in return ; but if he attended and presided , he must be allowed

to pay his share with the rest . This was agreed to , and Bro . Folkard , S . W ., vvas elected VV . M . for the ensuing fortnight . Bro . C . H . Phillips , P . M . 1986 , had been invited to work the ceremony of installation , and a numerous and influential gathering is anticipated . The W . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes" of the brethren . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge vvas closed .

THE QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER AND MARYLEBONE LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of the above lodge vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the ioth inst ., when there were present Bros . C . Grassi , VV . M . j C . Godfrey , S . VV . ; L . Gunzeli , J . W . ; VV . Brown , S . D . j T . Bradley , l . G . ; George Coop , Preceptorj C . Bellerby , Secj W . W . Langley , R . J . Harnell , jun ., J . Wallford , and others . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Coop worked the ist

Section of the First Lectu-e . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . VV . W . Langley being candidate . Bro . Coop having taken the chair , rehearsed the Degree of F . C , Bro . C . Grassi candidate . Bro . R . VV . Williams , 148 , vvas elected a joining member . On rising for the second time , Bro . Coop proposed that Bro . C . Godfrey should be elected VV . M . for the ensuing weekseconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The officers vvere

appointed in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed . After the business of the evening had been completed , a meeting of the Queen ' s Westminster Benevolent Association was held , Bro . C . Grassi in the chair . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was next taken , which proved in favour of Bro . R . VV . Williams . A vote of thanks to the chair , man closed the meeting .

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WIGAN . —Harmony Chapter ( No . 178 ) . —A Meeting vvas held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , King-street , when there vvere present Comps . J . D . Murray , P . G . Treas ., M . E . Z . ; A . H . Crossley , J . ; J . M . Ashurst , S . E . ; J . Preston , P . S . ; R . Layland , ist Assist . Sec ; C . B . Holmes , P . Z ., D . C ; W . Patterson , lanitor ; 1 . Phillips , P . Z . Comps . H . T . Byrom , J .

Browne , J . R . Brindle , Wm . Daniel , W . H . Horrocks , T . Hunter ; R . Knowles , J . Lambert , G . Makinson , J . Radcliffe , T . P . Simpson , R . B . Seddon , J . R . Wilson , Alex . Weir , Geo . Mort , P . Z . vvas a visitor . The Chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation vvere read and confirmed . The ballot vvas then taken for Bro . William Taberner , and being

unanimous , Bro . Taberner vvas admitted and duly exalted by the Z . who delivered the whole of the three lectures . The officers for the ensuing year vvere then elected , viz ., Comps . T . Milner , Z . ; A . H . Crossley , H . ; J . M . Ashurst , J . ; VV . Dean , S . E . ; W . H . Horrocks , P . S . ; J . Preston ; Treas . ; R . Layland , S . M . ; G . Makinson , S . S . ; R . Knowles , J . S . ; T . Hunter , Org . ; J . Phillips , D . C . ; W . Patterson , Janitor . The Chapter vvas then closed .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 8 go ) .-A convocation vvas held on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at thc Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . E . Child , P . Z . $ 3 8 , M . E . Z . ; George Gregory , Z . 1 J 38 , J . 704 , P . S . 2048 , H . j H . Dehane , J . 890 , 2 nd A . S . 862 , J . and S . E . j T . C . Edmonds , 890 , 1507 , S . N . j A . Rudall , P . S . S 90 , P . S . j W . I-I . Wadham , 890 , 1642 , ist A . S . j Capt . A . Nicols , ' / .. S 90 , P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab , P . Z . j and E . J . Day , 1320 .

lhe chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Capt . Nicols being candidate . A vote of thanks , to be entered on the minutes , vvas unanimously passed to Comp . Child , for the admirable manner he had rehearsed the duties of M . E . Z . for tlie first time in this chapter of improvement . After the M . E . Z . had risen the usual times , " Hearty good wishes" vvere accorded , and the chapter was closed .

NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 1471 ) . —A convocation vvas held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Alwyn Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s-road , Canonburv . Present : Comps . Wm . Radcliffe , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Dean , H . ; ' S . Barnett , J . j F . Brasted , S . N . ; E . Leibman , P . S . j T . C . Edmonds , Preceptorj and several other companions . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed in a yery satisfactory and efficient manner , Comp . Le Grand being candidate . It vvas

determined by the companions that the place of meeting of this chapter of improvement be at Bro . De Salla's , Northampton House , St . Paul's-road ( near the Highbury end of the road ) . The first meeting will be held at the new address on Thursday , the 3 rd Feb ., on which occasion Comp . T . C . Edmonds , Preceptor , will occupy the chair , supported by an able staff of officers . All R . A . Masons are kindly invited to attend , when they will receive a hearty welcome .

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PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , on the iSth inst ., when there vvere present Bros . W . E . Farrington , W . M . ; T . O . Harding , M . A ., S . W . ; W . VV . Codd , acting J . W . ; T . R . Richnell , P . G . S . B . Middx . and Surrey , P . M ., Treas . and Sec ; N . Prower , M . A ., J . O . ; E . A , Harris , S . D . ; J . Harris , J . D . ; R . Harris , l . G . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . M . ; Alfred Tisley , P . A . G . D . C , P . M . ; Sir

C Palmer , Bart ., J . P ., & c , P . J . G . W ., P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . Letters of apology for non-attendance having been read , the lodge vvas closed . An Ark Mariners lodge vvas then opened . Among those present vvere Bros . T . C Walls , P . G . C , W . C . N . ; Alfred Tisley , J . j T . O . Harding , S . ; W . E . Farrington , J . D . ; W . W . Codd , Guardian ; Richnell , Warder ; N . Prower , J . Harris , R . Harris , E . H . Harris , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting