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lohn Hood , M . E . Z . ; J . Terry . H . ; 11 . Beaumont , J . ; Berry , P . Z ., S . N . ; L . R . Styer , P . Z ., S . E . ; A . 11 . Tester , P . S . ; Chas . Braid , Org . ; VV . Balchin , ist A . S . ; J . Sayers , 2 nd A . S . ; Hughes , Janitor ; Langton , P . G . | . ; Frpeman , P . G . S . E . ; H . Kent , P . Z . ; W . Gibson , Pi / .. ; W . Gill , P . Z . ; VV . B . Hughes , P . Z . ; L . Beale , S 74 ; C j . Gallard , S 74 ; J . A . Anscombc , 874 ; VV . B . Isworth , S 74 ; and

others . The chapter having been ' opened , anil thc minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bros . Henry Tester , | . W . 103 ( 5 ; Thos . Garrett , D . C 1 I 136 ; and Cohen , [ 173 , were balloted for and duly exalted ; the historical , symbolical , and mystical lectures wcre given and much

appreciated by the exaltees . 'The chapter was then closed , and the companions dined together . The usual h . yal and Alasonic toasts having been honou ed , Comp . Gibson , P . Z ., gave '; . The Health of the . M . E . Z ., " and coneratulated him on his working , and thought that the Pavilion Chapter bid fair to be one of the first in the

province . Comp . Wood , . M . E . Z ., in reply , thanked the " companions for the hearty way in which they had responded to the toast ; he also esteemed it a . great honour to preside over such a chapter , and welcomed with the'greatest respect the Provincial Grand J . and S . E ., as well as the numerous visitors , there being seven from the Holmesdale Chapter ,

Tunbridge Wells . In proposing "Thc Exaltees , " the M . E . Z . said he could not help expressing his feelings of admiration in having witnessed an almost unique occurrence in Royal Arch Masonry , viz ., the exaltation of his father-in-law , Comp . Col . Tester , who Was conducted through the ceremony by his ( Comp . Col . Tester ) own son , Comp . A . H . Tester , the

P . S . 'The M . E . Z . concluded by giving the toast of thc exaltees , Comps . Col . Tester , Garrett , and Cohen . Comp . Col . Tester , in reply , spoke in eulogistic terms of what he thought must have been the working of the ceremony , and , speaking on behalf of his companion exaltees , expressed itheir deep appreciation of being accepted into such a chapter , the deep impression which had been given them of the ceremony , and the earnest hope that they would

be enabled to merit the continuance of confidence of the companions who had so graciously , ' accepted them as confreres that evening . Comp . Braid presided at the piano , and songs and instrumental solos were given by Comps . Col . Tester , E . Broadbridge , Dr . Goode , A . H . Tester , and others . We must say that this meeting augurs well for the Pavilion Chapter under the superintendence of their M . E . Z .

Yarborough Chapter ( No . Sn ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter took place at the Royal Pavilion on Friday , the 14 th inst ., when Comps . H . VV . G . Abell , was installed M . E . Z . ; H . Pearce , H . ; and T . Wickham , J . The meeting was graced with the presence of the Grand Superintendent , Comp . Lieut .-General C . VV . Randolph , and many visitors who came to do honour to the

genial M . E . Z . elect . Unfortunately another Masonic meeting and the elections for guardians prevented many of those invited from being present , but there was a good attendance . The ceremony of exaltation was performed by Comp . VV . Gill , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . N ., Prov . G . D . C , in thc unavoidable absence of thc M . E . Z ., Comp . B . Burlield , who was kept away by very important businesss . The chapter having been closed , the companions

adjourned to the saloon , where an elegant and tasty banquet had been provided by Comp . Sayers , whose catering was much appreciated . The M . E . Z . had provided some excellent music , under the direction of Miss Edith Hands , and the companions had a most enjoyable evening . The usual toasts were drunk , that of "The M . E . Z . " with special enthusiasm .

CAMBRIDGE . Pythagoras Chapter ( No . 88 ) . —A regular convocation was held at the chapter-rcom , Lion Hotel , on Wednesday , the iyth inst . The Grand Superintendent , Comp . Col . R . Townley Caldwell , was present at the installations , when the Principals' chairs were occupied by Comps . J . V . Pryor , M . E . Z . ; Fiank Piggott , H . j and

W . P . Spalding , J . These companions duly installed their respective successors , namely : Comps . Frank Piggott , AI . E . Z . ; W . P . Spalding , H . ; and Rev . L . R . Tuttiett , J . The other officers subsequently invested were Comps . Oliver Papworth , P . '/ .., S . E . ; T . Hunnybun , Treas . ; C H . Banham , P . S . ; VV . Sindall , ist A . S . ; Gordon Chennell , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . V . Pryor , I . P . Z ., Steward . Comps ,

Sheppard , S . N ., and E . Hills , D . C , were unable to-be present , and the ceremonies were directed by Comp . B . Chennell , P . Z . Bros . J . West Knights and Frank Wright Bird ( who were raised in the All Saints Lodge , No . 171 G , and who now beleng to Scientific Lodge , No . SS ) were balloted for , unanimously elected , and duly exalted . Comp . C . E . Holland was also elected a joining member . The work of the P . S . was ably performed by . Comp . C . II . Banham .

The historical lecture was afterwards given by Comp . Rev . L . R . Tuttiett , J . ; the symbolical lecture by Comp . VV . P . Spalding , H . j the lecture on the pedestal by Comp . B . Chennell , P . Z . ; and the signs were given by Comps . I '' . Piggott , M . E . Z . 1 he Auditors' report having been presented and other business transacted , thc chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to banquet .

SUNDERLAND . St . ' John Chapter ( No . So ) . —The regular convocation of the above chapter was held on Tuesday , thc 13 th inst , at the Alasonic Hall , Park Terrace , for the installation of Principals for the ensuing year . Comps . Richard Todd , Rev . J . J . Brown , and Thos . Gibbons occupied the chairs of the Three Principals , and were

supported by Comps . R . Hudson , P . ' / .. ; 11 . l . Turnbull , P . Z ., P . G S . E . ; J . Robson Pattison , P . Z ., P . P . G . M . ; J . E . Nelson , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . ; J . Mitchinson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . ; J . C Moor , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; G . Craven , P . Z ., P . P . G . R .,- Thomas Atkinson , P . Z . ; J . Hudson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . ; and others . Comp . Rev . j . J . Brown

was installed as First Principal by Comp . R . Hudson ; Comp . Thos . Gibbons was installed as Second Principal by Comp . 11 . J . Turnbull ; and Comp . M . J . Todd was installed as Third Principal by Comp . R . Todd , P . Z ., P . G . R . . The fpllowing were afterwards invested by thc First Principal ( Comp . Rev . J . J . Brown ) as the officers for

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the ensuing year : Comps . S . S . Peacock , S . E . ; T . Hutchinson , Mus . D . Oxqn , S . N . ; J . Mitchinson , P . Z ., Treas . ; Nicholas Lee , P . S . ; H . Havelock , A . S . ; Cowey , A . S . ; I-UJ . Turnbull , P . Z ., D . C . '; James Hudson . P . Z ., Org . ; T . Grieve , Janitor ; , R . Robertson , Stwd . ; Walker , Gale , and . Nicholson , Auditors . Among thc companions present liter , in addition to those enumerated , were Comps . James Lee , W . Biggam , and John Robertson .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Savage Club- Lodge ( No . 469 ) . —ihe installation meeting of this lodge was held at Mark Masons ' Hall , on Wednesday , the njth inst . The lodge was opened by . Bro . VV . E . Chapman , W . AL , and after the transaction of so ' m ' e routine business , Bro . VV . J . Ebbetts was installed as VV . M ., and invested his officers as follows : Bros . W . J . Fisher , S . W . ; H . S . Wellcome , | . VV . ; W . H . H . J ' essop , M . R . C . S .. M . O . ; R . Bowdler Sharpe , LL . D .,

S . O . ; Herbert Wright , I . D . ; VV . Bohen , Treas . ; R . ) . Alaitland Coffin , M . R . CP ., R . of M . ; Harry Nicholls , S . D . ; VV . L . Barrett , J . D . ; Anthony Nutr , M . D ., D . of C ; B . Hamilton , I . G . ; and Carl Von Boch , Stwd . The visitors , at the ceremony and banquet which followed , were the Pro G . AL , the Earl of Euston , Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., Grand Sec . ; Henry Lovegrove , P . G . 1 . of VV . ; and C . VV . Carroll , P . A . G . D . C .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 20 th inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrudestreet , Chelsea . Present : Bros . Bradlev , VV . AL ; Marriott-Mattheivs , S . W . ; A . W . Thompson , | . W . ; Carlstrom ; Stutfield , Sec ; Ivor Davis , S . D . ; Nicholls , J . D . ; Lightfoot , I . G . ; Saunders , P . M . ; Winsborow , Cottis , Austin , Beauchamp , Fayers , Thomas Schott , and Ham .

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 . Winsborow being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Schott , who had previously answered the usual questions

and been entrusted , being the candidate . Bros . Lightfoot and Schott answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . AL rose for the first time and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when Bro . Alarriott-Matthcws was elected W . AL for the next meeting . The W . AL rose for the third time and the lodge was closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present Bros . G . Ridout , W . M . ; G . Hill , P . M ., S . W . and Treas . ; T . Smale , P . AL , J . W . ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Thorn , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; W . E . Willby , P . AL , Sec ; J . Mason , S . D . ; T . A . Tidy , J . D . ; A .

Narten , I . G . ; E . Dukes , G . Cizzio , G . A . Sturgess , and A . 'Terry . The lodge was opened in due form with prayer , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The 1 st section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Sturgess answered the questions leading from

the Second to the Third Degrees , and was entrusted . The lodge being resumed in tne Third Degree , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . G . A . Sturgess being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and t ' . ie W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . At the second rising Bro . G . Hill , S . W ., was elected VV . AL for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Afttr the third rising , all Masonic business being ended , thc lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , there being present Bros . G . T . Peall , W . AL ; Milton Smith , S . W . ; A . Oliver , P . M ., I . W . ; W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and j . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; R . P . Upton , S . D . ; W . Rapley , I . G . ; S . NapperP . M . ;

, C R . Kemp , M . Tuck , P . AL , P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; and II . B . Harding , P . M . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Napper 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 . Napper being the candidate . Bro . Kemp answered thc questions leading to the Third Degree and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and thc ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Kemp being the candidate . Bro . Milton Smith was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1 . 540 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , S . E . Present : Bros . J . Osmond , VV . M . ; O'Dea , S . W . ; Kite , J . W . ; Roots , P . AL , Preceptor ; W . H . Bird , Sec ; Alorley , S . D . ; O'Brien , J . D . ; Atkin , I . G . ; Malham , P . M . ; Benedict , and Boardman . 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 , Bro . Boardman was entrusted . Thc lodge was opened in thc Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Boardman being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Boardman , having answered the

usual questions , was entrusted . I he lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Boardman being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in thc First Degree . Bro . O'Dea , worked the Third Section of this lecture . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 176 ^) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the iSth inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes Sc-uare , Kensington , when there were present Bros . W . Hillier , VV . AL 2000 , W . M . j . J . J . Kumbal , S . W . ; E . VV . Denniss , VV . M . 210 S ,

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J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . AL , & c , Deputy Preceptor ; F Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; T . T . Gething , S . D . ; C G . Hatt , P . M ., J . D . ; Lewis Beale , I . G . ; and other brethren . 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 and Third Degrees and resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation having been rehearsed , Bro . G . Read , P . M ., was elected W . M . for the first meeting in January , and Bro . Rumbal was also elected W . M . for thc Sth January . The lodge was then closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . — The usual weekly meetingof the above was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 21 st inst ., when there were present : Comps . T . Grummant , M . E . Z .-Salmon , H . ; Elgar , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., A . G . D . C , Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; Towers , S . N . ; Bowers , P . S . ; Addington , Bclchamber , and J . Pullen . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes of the

previous convocation read and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Belchamber personating the candidate . Comp . T . H . Salmon , II ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . Elgar for rehearsing the ceremony of J . for the first time , and specially as he is so young a R . A . Alason . The S . E ., Comp . Stone , rose and wished the companions every blessing of the festive season . The convocation ended , the chapter was closed .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Ilivicta Chapter ( No . 10 ) . —The installation meeting of this old chapter was held on the 21 st inst . In the absence of 111 . Bro . Geo . Edwards , 30 , the chair was taken by 111 . Bro . W . AL Bywater , 32 . 111 . Bro . C . E . Keyser , 30 , was duly installed and invested his officers as follows : 111 . Bros . Rev . Dr . Frazer , iS ° , Prelate ; H . H . Shirley , 30 ( by deputy ) , ist Gen . ; H . C . Heard , 30 ° , 2 nd Gen . ; W . AL Bywater , 32 ; G . Powell 18 ° , Recorder ; T . G . Robinson , 30 , Marshal ; Major

Muckleston-Allen , R . ; Ex . and P . Bros . Pakes , D . C . ; Manning , Herald ; Batstone , C . of G . ; and J . Read 30 , Org . Bros . Stevens and Faulkner were perfected , the ceremony being well rendered . Other members of the chapter present were : 111 . Bros . Dr . G . Mickley , 31 ° ; Magnus Ohren , 32 ; Henry Lovegrove , 31 "; Ex . and P . Bros . C . B . Barnes , iS ° ; A . Digby Green , A . Hatchett-Jones , J . A . Robinson , J . Shilcock , W . Woodford , H . Blake , 30 ; J . J . Hughes , M . D . ; P . Laird , and W . J . Longhurst .

Knights Templar.

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PRIORY OP WEST YORKSHIRE . A meeting of the above priory was held at thc Masonic Hall , Sheffield , on Saturday , the 24 th ult ., under the banner of the De Furnival Preceptory , No ; 66 . In the absence of the V . E . Prior , Sir Knight T . W . Tew , J . P ., through sickness , the E . Sub-Prior , Sir Knight J . Dunning Kay , with the Great Officers and Officers , opened the priory .

The muster roll was called , when all the preceptones in the province—10 in number—were represented ; 72 knights signed the attendance book . The E . Sub-Prior was saluted . The E . Sub-Prior responded to thc salutation , and delivered an address .

The roll of Great Officers and Officers was called , and letters of apology were received from 47 knights . The minutes of the meeting held at Haworth on Saturday , May 26 th , were presented for confirmation . It was proposed , seconded , and carried that they be taken as read and confirmed .

The E . Sub-Prior appointed and invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows :

GREAT OFFICERS . Sir Knt . Thomas VV . Tew , J . P ... Prior . „ J . Dunning Kay ... Sub-Prior , „ Thomas Pickles ... Prelate . „ J . W . Monckman ... Chancellor . „ A . H . J . Fletcher ... Constable . RDavidson Marshal

. . „ ... -.. w — „ H . G . E . Green ... Treasurer . „ J . Johnston Green ... Registrar .

OFFICERS . Sir Knt . A . Watson Vice-Chance / for . „ Wm . Laycock Sub-Marshal . „ ,. G . Heaton Almoner and Chap „ J . Paget Priestley ... Warden of Regalia lohn Stokes ... ... Herald .

„ David Bradley 1 st Std . Br . „ Thomas Uttley ... 2 nd Std . Br . „ W . G . Liversidge ... Prior ' s Banner Br . „ T . Tomlinson ist Aide-de-Camp . „ J . H . Sterry 2 nd Aide-de-Camp .

„ J . H . Roper ... ... Chamberlain . C . Whitaker ist Capt . of Gds , „ Joseph Goodall ... 2 nd Capt . of Gds . „ 1 . H . Murgatroyd ... Sword Bearer .

„ Siemon Whiteley ... Organist . „ Geo . Wilkinson ... Equerry . It was proposed , seconded , and carried— " That the best thanks of the Priory of West Yorkshire be given to the knig hts of the De Furnival Preceptory for their cordial rer . eption that day . " The Almoner and Chaplain collected the alms , which amounted to £ 2 os . 3 d .

T he priory was then closed , and the knights , numbering 62 , proceeded to the banqueting room , and partook of refreshments , kindly provided by the knig hts of the De Furnival Preceptory , No . 66 .