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DE GREY AND RIPON LODGE ( No . 905 ) . — On Monday , the 24 th inst ., the first meeting of the season of the above lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall . Amongst those present were Bros . Geo . VV . J . King , W . M . ; M . W . Thomas , S . W . ; VV . E . Stoner , J . W . ; A . Peebles , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Saunders , P . M . ; G . W . F . Loftus , I . P . M . ; T Yeo , S . D . ; E . de Pellas , L . R . Abbev Williams , E . J .

Walford , D . VV . Tough , A . A . Broad , E . L . Walford , and Bros . Alison , P . M ., and Thomas , visitors . . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . A . Audrey Broad and E . L . Walford were raised to the Third Degree , arid Mr . VV . E . Hume Williams was initiated , both ceremonies being performed in a most able and impressive manner by Bro . George VV . J .

King , W . M . The election of W . M . for the ensuing year resulted in favour of Bro . Matthew Watson Thomas , S . W ., and Bro . Alexander Peebles , P . M ., was re-elected Treasurer . The Audit Committee having been appointed , it was moved and carried unanimously that a Past Master ' s jewel be awarded to the outgoing Master . 'The W . M . having briefly thanked the brethren , the lodge was duly closed , and

the brethren and their visitors adjourned to the banquet . Upon the cloth being removed , the customary toasts were dul y honoured . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in terms of well-deserved eulogy by Bro . Loftus , I . P . M . Bro . King having returned his thanks , gave the toast of " The Visitors , " who , in response , congratulated the lodge upon the excellent working of the W . M . The

toast of "The Initiate followed , and drew from Bro . VV . E . Hume Williams a very able and expressive response . "The Health of the W . M . elect" was very heartily received , and Bro , M . Watson Thomas acknowledged the compliment . " The Health of the Past Masters and Officers " terminated one of the most successful and enjoyable evenings that have been experienced during the existence of this lodge .

WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham . Present : Bros . R . H . Crowden , P . M ., acting ' W . M . ; Gardner , S . W . ; Perrin , J . W . ; H . D . Stead , P . M ., Treas . ; Vizitelli , S . D . ; Cooke , J . D . ; Fullwood , P . M ., D . C ; James Crowden , acting I . G . ; Philps , Steward ; Bowler , Tyler ; Bellis , Johnson , Orange ,

Jenkins , Lomas , Hicks , and others . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., Bro . Woodrow , Bro . R . H . Crowden , I . P . M ., undertook the duties of the chair , when Bro . Gardner , S . W ., was unanimously elected to ( ill the office of W . M . during the ensuing year , and Bro . H . D . Stead , P . M ., Treasurer ! The Audit Committee was formed , and it was decided to meet on the second Saturday

in March at the Thicket Hotel , Ancrley . A jewel was also unanimously voted for Bro . Woodrow , for the satisfactory manner in which he had carried out the duties of the chair during his year of office . / Bro . Winkworth , the candidate for raising , at the last moment telegraphed his regret that a severe cold prevented his attendance , causing a little disappointment to the brethren present . The lodge was then closed .

TEMPLE BAR LODGE ( No . 172 S ) . —The regular meeting of this new and prosperous lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C , on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., when there were present : Bros . Staley , W . M . ; Butcher , I . P . M . ; K . Harris , S . W . ; Buckworth , J . W . ; Geo . Adamson , Treas . ; Thos . VV . C . Bush , P . M ., Sec ; Woodward , S . D . ; Recknell , J . D . ; R . Kempton ,

I . G . ; E . N . Carter . D . C ; Chapman , Steward ; J . Dixon , P . M . ; Short , Garland . Schove , J . Kempton , A . R . Carter , Jones , Codd , Andrew Stubbs , Booty , A . S . Harris , Mackrell , Silverthorne , and Fowler . The following visitors were present : Bros . G . Rivers , 459 ; G . F . Buchanan , 22 S ; J . N . Ward , W . M . 1733 ; J- Mason , P . P . S . G . D . Middx . ; and Rolls , 257 .

After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Bro . Short was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason , and Messrs . VV . T . Westmore and Max Treuhcrz were initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Craft b y the W . M ., in his usual efficient manner . The sum of ^ . 5 5 s . was unanimously voted by the lodge for the " Hervey Memorial Fund , " as a slight

acknowledgment of the kindness they had received from our late illustrious and lamented brother . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren then adjourned to the Pillar Room , where a sumptuous banquet awaited them , which reflected great credit on Bro .

Clemow and his staff . The customary toasts were given by the Chairman ; that of "The Initiates" being responded to Bro . Westmore in a speech which was received with applause by the brethren . Some excellent singing by Bros . Silverthorne , Jones , Mackrell , and others closed a most enjoyable and harmonious evening .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . —Lodge of Industry ( No . 48 ) . —The October meeting of this old provincial lodge was held at the rooms No . 34 , Denmark-street , on Monday , the 24 th inst ., when there was a goodly number- of brethren . The lodge was opened soon after seven p . m . by the W . M ., Bro . I . G . Smith , assisted by Bros . J . Wood , I . P . M . ; E . Liddle , S . W . ; E . VV . Middlemast , J . W . ; A . Rhagg , Sec ; J . Moult , S . D . ; VV . M .

Pybus , J . D . ; VV . Daliymple , J . S . ; R . Terry , Org . ; and J . Curry , Tyler . Amongst the brethren were : Bros . M . Corbett , P . M . ; R . ; VVhitlield , P . M . ; VV . F . Carmon , A . Simpson , J . A . Dixon , R . Tate , I . G . Joicey , VV . C Thomlinson , VV . Brown , G . Parker , I . Ivison , J . Davison ,

VV . lowers , VV . Richardson , VV . F . Brown , J . Cook , P . M . 4 Si ; C . B . Ford , S . W . 4 S 1 ; T . Dinning , J . D . 4 S 1 ; J . Bell , 991 •and J . Bennett , 1342 . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bros . W . C . Thomlinson , I . G . Joicey , G . Parker , and J .

uavison \ vere raised to the Degree of M . M . by the W . M ., who explained the tracing board and the working tools . Afterwards Mr . John Phillips was balloted for and elected . 1 'our notices of motion were given for consideration at next meeting , and the lodge was closed at g . 45 p . m . The usual adjournment took place , and a pleasant hour was spent in harmony .

STAFFORD . —Staffordshire Knot Lodge ( No . 72 G ) .--A meetiug of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the North Western Hotel , when there were pre-S | D ; , Bros ' - Wood , P - - - > W . M . j T . E . Fowke , ' •P . M ., acting S . W . ; J . Baker , J . W . ; J . Storey , P . M . Treas . ; F . Wooley , Sec ; J . Mottram , S . D . f E . j

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Mousley , J . D . ; S . Scott , D . C ; T . Hunt , I . G . ; T . Rigby and J . Wooldridge , Stewards ; J . Bervon , Org . ; R . " Tomlinson , Tyler ; J . Nevitt , T . B . Mottram , J . T . Cox , F . Greatrex , A . C . Podmore , P . Bottrill , H . Newton , R . Booker , C . A . Ash , VV . Brown , A . C . Ward , and T . Masters . Visitor : Bro . T . J . Williamson , 1 G 04 . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the

ballot was taken for Mr . Frederick Espley , and he was declared to be unanimously elected . Bros . Booker , Ash and Brcwn were then passed by the W . M ., and Bro . H . Newton signed his Grand Lodge certificate . A letter of apology for non-attendance having been read from Bro . Senior , S . W ., and " Hearty good wishes" expressed by the visiting brother , the lodge was closed in ancient form and perfect harmony .

LIVERPOOL . —Walton Lodge ( No . 1086 ) . — The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on the 19 th inst ., at the Skelmersdale Hall , under the presidency of Bro . J . J . Savage , W . M ., when there was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren . The lodge having been opened , the ballot was taken for Mr . Jos . Shield , who

was declared unanimously elected , and he being in attendance was regularly initiated . A letter having been read from the Mariners' Lodge , 249 , asking the W . M . to jjass Bro . Thomson to that lodge , he was duly passed to the Degree of F . C ., the W . M . and his officers keeping up the reputation of the lodge as being one of the best worked in the province .

LI SCARD . —Warren Lodge ( No . 1276 ) . —The annual installation meeting of the members of this lodge , which was very numerously and influentially attended , was held on the iSth inst ., at the Queen ' s Arms . The chair at the opening was occupied by Bro . J . G . Parker , W . M ., and he was supported by Bios . H . Matthews , I . P . M . ; W . Danger , S . W . ; J . H . Jones , J . W . ; G . Alister , S . D . ;

E . H . Kawson , I . G . ; and J . H . Hoftaway , P . G . Tyler . The members present included Bros . John Lawton , Thos . B . Hughes , E . J . Mason , VV . Price , P . M . ; Richard Jones , Wm . Mathias , VV . Williams , Hugh D . Roberts , John Taylor , P . M ., D . C ; Wm . Hughes , VV . Jones , M . Beamish , David Meek , John Ellis , and T . O . Burrows . Among the visitors were Bros . J . P . Piatt , P . P . G . J . W ..

P . M . 537 ; A . K . Gardiner , W . M . 477 ; Henry Coulson , W . M . 1505 ; J . Robinson , P . M . 249 ; E . Coveney , W . M . G 05 ; W . H . Phillips , 150 l . C ; J . A . Mason , 17 S 9 ; W . H . Miller , G 73 ; and T . IT . Withers , 537 . Bro . VV . Danger was installed W . M . by Bro . H . Matthews , P . M ., and the following officers were subsequently invested : Bros . J . G .

Parker , I . P . M ., J . H . Jones , S . W . ; G . Alister , J . W . ; E . G . Mason , Treas . ; j . Lawton , Sec ; E . T . Rawson , S . D . ; T . B . Hughes , J . D . ; John Taylor , P . M ., M . C ; R . Jones , I . G . ; W . Mathias , S . S . ; R . Luke , J . S . ; and J . H . Holtaway , Tyler . At the termination of the proceedings the brethren sat down to a banquet .

TWICKENHAM . —Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This prosperous lodge met on the 12 th inst ., for the despatch of business , at the Albany Hotel , when thercwere in attendance among others : Bros . F . M . Ashley , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B ., Middlesex , S . W . ; Saunders , J . W . ; VV . H . Saunders , P . M . 'Treas . ; Briggs , P . M . acting I . G . j Powell , D . C . acting Sec ; Harrison

Tyler . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the election of W . M . for the year ensuing resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . Saunders , J . W ., the S . W . having declined to stand . Upon the motion of Bro . VV . H . Saunders and Walls , Bro . W . H . Saunders was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Harrison , relectcd Ty ' . er . A past Master's jewel was unanimously

voted to the outgoing Master . Bro . Ashley having suitably acknowledged the compliment , a vote of condolence was passed and ordered to be forwarded by the Secretary , Bro . W . VViggington , P . M ., to Bro . S . Tf . Knaggs , on the great loss he and his infant family had sustained by the untimely death of Mrs . Knaggs , a most excellent wife and devoted mother .

'I he lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the members and their visitors ( Bro . Dennys , P . P . G . P . of China , and Jones , Granite Lodge ) , adjourned to an excellent collation . The toasts that followed were few but briefly given . VV . Bro . VV . H . Saunders acknowledged the toast of "The Provincial Grand Officers " and subsequently gave "The Health of the W . M . " In proposing the pledge he

expatiated upon the great attention given by Bro . Ashley to the details of the duties of the various offices he had successively filled in the lodge . He was one of the oldest initiates , and it was very gratif y ing to find that he had spared no trouble or time in acquiring the necessary knowledge of the multifarious responsibilities of the chair . The

W . M . having modestly responded , then gave "The Visitors . " This toast having been cordially received , Bro . Dennys and Jones replied . " The Officers " coupled with the name of Bros . Walls and Saunders followed , and this toast having been acknowledged by the brethren mentioned , the Tyler was called upon to discharge his duty , and the proceedings terminated .

TWICKENHAM . — Royal Hanover Lodge ( No . 1777 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday last , at the Albany Hotel , Twickenham . The proceedings commenced at three o'clock , by the opening of the lodge by the W . M ., Bro . Geo . Clark , jun . ; Bros . H . Clark , S . W . ( W . M . elect ); C . C Cruikshanks , J . W . ; IT . Lovegrovc , I . P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV . ; VV . Ramsey , P . M . ; H . B . Marshall , C . C , Treasurer ; IT . Baldwin , Secretary ; F . J . Perks , S . D . ; VV . S . Dunkley ,

J . D . ; T . G . W . Wood , I . G . ; C . J . Axford , D . C . ; J . Holliday , VV . S . ; and J . Daly , Tyler . The following members were present : Bros . J . B . Clark , VV . H . Lee , R . Thorn , H . II . Room , E . Clarke , R . R . Johnston , A . H . St . Leger , and others . Visitors : Bros . F . Weust , P . M . 751 ; Bird , W . M . S 3 S ; Larner , S 3 S ; Rush , 1201 ; W . M . Stiles , W . M . 1507 ; H . Stiles , W . M . 1732 ; and

Crunch , J . W . 1 GG 9 . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , Bro , George Andrews having answered the usual questions , was entrusted and duly raised to the Sublime Degree , the ceremony being most impressively rendered by the W . M .

The next business taken was a notice of motion by Bro . Cruikshanks , which was carried . Bro . H . Lovegrove then presented Bro . H . Clark , W . M . elect , to the W . M ., and the installation was performed in a style which many old Past Masters could not equal , and but few excel . The usual proclamations and salutations having been given , a

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vote of thanks to the retiring W . M . was unanimously voted , and he suitably returned thanks , at the same time acknowledging the receipt of a handsome Past Master's jewel , which his brother , the newly-installed W . M ., had at the close of the installation placed upon his breast . T he following were appointed and invested as

officers : Bros . C . C . Cruikshanks , S . W . ; F . J . Perks , J . W . ; H . B . ' Marshall , Treas .,- , ' H . Baldwin , Secretary ; W . S . Dunkley , SiD . ; T ; G . Wood ; J . D . ; C J . Axford , I . G . ; J . Holliday , D . C . ; R . R . Johnston , VV . S . ; A . H . St . Leger , C . S . ; and J . Daly , Tyler . There being no other business before the lodge , it was closed in due form .

A banquet was afterwards served , to which the brethren did ample justice . The usual toasts were duly honoured , but short speeches were the rule , several brethren giving greater pleasure by the exercise of their vocal powers .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

DORIC LODGE ( No . 933 ) . —At the regular meeting of this lodge , held at the Duke's Head , Whitechapel-rbad , on the 21 st inst ., Bro . G . A . Payne , S . W . 933 , was W . M . and was supported by Bros . Richardson , S . W . ; T . Loane , J . W . ; Bullwinckle , S . D . ; Stephens , J . D . ; Dix , I . G .. Past Masters B . Cundick , Preceptor ; W . Musto , Sec ; J . P . Cohen , T . J .

Barnes , also Bros . Clayton , Forss , Stewart , Probyn , West , Moss , and others . Lodge w'as opened with due formalities , and . the minutes of previous meeting submitted and confirmed . The ceremony of [ raising was ably worked , Bro . Siegenberg candidate . Bro . J . Cohen worked the 1 st 2 nd and 3 rd Lectures . Bro . Probyn Enoch , 11 , was unanimously elected

a member of the lodge and returned his thanks for the honour rendered to him . Bro . Richardson was elected to the chair for the meeting to be held on the 2 Sth inst . Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned . Brethren seeking instruction would do well to pay this lodge a visit , where excellent instruction may be relied upon , combined with most comfortable quarters .

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . —This lodge met at Bro . Swallow's , Goat and Star , Swallowstreet , Piccadilly , W ., on Wednesday , the igth inst . Present : Bros . Willson , W . M . ; Forrest , S . W . ; Fendick , J . W . ; Richman , S . D . ; G . Green , J . D . ; Hunter , I . G . ; Breary , P . M ., Treasurer ; Swan , P . M ., Secretary ;

Docker , Shand , Sigismund , and \ V . C . Smith . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Boyell being a candidate was duly raised to the Third Degree . Bro . Docker , P . M ., worked the First Section of the Lecture . Bro . VVillson , assisted by the brethren , worked the Third Section of the Lecture , and the lodge was closed in harmom .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 1623 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Mansion House Station Restaurant , Queen Victoria-street , E . C . Present : Bros . Davidson , Vv \ M . ; A . C . Tanqueray , S . W . ; Chubb , J . W . ; Sudlow , Preceptor ; J . D . Langton , Sec ; Shaw , S . D . ; Pocock , J . D . ; Money , I . G . ; Stoddart , Besant , J . T . Tanqueray , Steingraber , Morris , Hallows ,

S . I . H . Saunders , Bue , Rosenthall , and others . Visitors : Bros . A . VV . Duret , P . M . 1223 ; and Geo . VV . Plant , 1673 . The lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Stoddart acting as candidate , the charge being given by the W . M . Bro . Money worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture ; and the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections

of the Third Lecture were worked by Bro . Sudlow , assisted by the brethren . Bro . A . C Tanqueray was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Rosenthall proposed , Bro . J . D . Langton seconded , and it was carried unanimously that Bro . G . VV . Plant , of the Langton Lodge , No . 1 G 73 , be a memb er of this lodge of instruction , after which the lodge was closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 185 ) . —This old chapter met on the nth inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street . Among those present were : Comps . T . C Walls , P . G . D . C Middx , M . E . Z . ; Moss , H . j Mander , LP . / ., acting | . j T . B . Davage , P . Z ., S . E . j Stewart , S . N . ; Harfeld , P . Z ., Treas . ; Wagner , P . Z . ; and Parkinson , Janitor . Comp . D . M . Dewar , P . Z ., & c

was a visitor . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the names of Bros . James Harris and Edward Arthur Harris , both of 201 , were submitted to the ballot , which proved to be unanimous in their favour , and the candidates being in attendance they were duly exalted to the Supreme Degree of the Royal Arch by the M . E . Z . Several communications having been read , containing

apologies for non-attendance , the chapter was formally closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts were duly honoured . " The Health of the M . E . Z . " was flatteringly proposed by the I . P . Z . Comp . Walls having replied , then gave " The Exaltees . " This important toast having been warmly received , Comps . Harris each responded , to the effect that they had been exceedingly impressed with

the working of the chapter , and , although there was much in the ritual at present beyond their comprehension , yet they hoped in the future to become thoroughly conversant with its beautiful symbolism ; and , in conclusion , they trusted that the members of the Jerusalem Chapter would never have cause to regret having admitted them among them . The tuast of "The Visitor" having been cordially drunk , Comp . Dewar , in reply , expressed the

great pleasure Ins third visit to the Jerusalem had given him . He was pleased to see that it continued to be prosperous , and that its officers were well up in their respective duties . "The Second and 'Third Principals" followed . The pledge was acknowledged by the Second Principal , Comp . Moss , in a neat and pertinent speech . "The Health

ot the Past Principals" and "The Treasurer and S . E . " came next , and were replied to , in appropriate and fluent terms , by Comps . Mander , Harfeld , Davage , and Wagner . I he toast of "'The Officers , " coupled with the name of Comp . Stewart , brought a most enjoyable evening to a termination .