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Holden , Chap . ; E . Walden , acting Org . ; J . Lesbinel , l . G . j and George Rogers , P . M ., Tyler . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , the routine business of the lodge dispatched , and Mr . S . Bryant , previously balloted for and accepted , duly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry , after which Bro . C . BakerP . M . installed Bro . J . A . Balleine , and

, , the addresses were delivered with especial ability , Bro . C . Baker , P . M ., performing , the ceremony as far as is usual in an excellent manner , which added much to its imprcssiveness . The W . M . afterwards duly appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year , Bro . L . P . Hespiradoux , P . M ., acting as D . C . ,. , , . , " Heartv good wishes " were given , after which the lodge

was closed , and the brethren , to the number of 45 , adjourned to the United Service Club Hotel , where an excellent banquet was prepared by the manager , Bro . G . H . Mitchelmore , and under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . J . A . Balleine , a very enjoyable evening was spent . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured and acknowledged .

Among the many visitors and brethren present at the banquet were Bros . J . M . McLeod . P . G W ., Sec . R . M . I , for Boys j J . Dupre , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C Devon ; E . Oldridge , P . M . 1003 ; Capt . J . C Barrette , P . M . 245 j P . E . Sohier , P . M . S 77 , P . P . S . G . W ., P . G . S . ; Major J . C . Raven , P . M . S 77 ; Rev . O . M . Holden , M . A ., S 77 , Prov . G . Chap . ; C . Malet de Carteret , S 77 ; Dr . Maxand

well Le Cronier , S . W . 877 ; C . Luke , W . M . 95 S ; J . G . Renouf , W . M . 590 , P . G . Treas . It only remains to refer to what was really the most interesting feature of the evening—the musical part . Seldom is a lodge favoured with a more interesting programme , or such an array of talent as was present on this occasion . Details cannot be given , but Bros . Adderson , Pooley , Luke , Holden , Williams , and Wilson did their utmost to make the

the evening ' s entertainment a success . As regards banquet , nothing better could have been expected , the brands of the wines , the excellence of the viands , and the prompt service being all that could be desired . The Worshipful Master having tendered his sincere thanks to those brethren who had so ably contributed to their entertainment , the Tyler ' s toast terminated a most enjoyable evening .

LIVERPOOL . Everton Lodge ( No . S 23 ) . —This lodge has long held a very prominent position in the Province of West Lancashire , and the gathering on ( he 20 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , when the W . M . was installed , was numerous and thoroughly representative . The invitations for the specially interesting gathering included

the Mayor ( Bro . J . de Bels Adam , P . S . G . W . ) , about 30 other P . G . Officers , and upwards of 50 Worshipful Masters , Past Masters , and other officers of the various lodges in Liverpool . Bro . Edwin Kite was most efficiently installed W . M . of the lodge by Bro . John Mantle , the outgoing Master , the presentation of Bro Kite being made by Bros . J . M . King , P . M .. and I . 1 . Boyle , P . M . The following appointments

were subsequently made by the new W . M .-. Bros . John Mantle , l . P . M . j Wm . J . Guilbert , S . W . ; Thos . W . King , J . W . j J . J . Royle , P . M ., Treas . ; Wm . Spencer , Sec ; T . C . Millington , S . D . ; Jabez Oates , I . D . J W . Maddox , P . M ., D . C ; A . B . Ewart , Org . ; J . Bennett , I . G . j L . G . Davey , J . A . Griffiths , J . F . Bulmer , G . H . Welch , and Thomas Harper , Stewards j W . H . Ball ,

Tyler j and John Galley , P . M ., Charity Representative . A Past Master ' s jewel and clothing were presented to Bro . Mantle in the course of the proceedings . The banquet was satisfactorily supplied by Bro . Casey , and the after-dinner musical programme was given by Bros . Smith , Batty , Redhead , Porter , Ewart , Brown , Harper , and Spencer .

SIDCUP . Sydney Lodge ( No . 820 ) . —In the presence of a large gather ng of members of this lodge , which was held at the Black Horse Hotel on Tuesday , the lyth inst ., Bro . S . B . McClellan was dulyinstalled as W . M . for the ensuing year . The retiring W . M ., Bro . G . W . Kennedy , performed the installation ceremony in a most creditable manner , at

the close of which the usual jewel was presented to him . The officers appointed were as follows : Bros . Farrier , S . W .,- Wilroot , J . W . J Hastings , P . M ., Treasurerj Moulder , P . M ., Secretary j Woolmer , Chaplain ; Mills , S . D . ; Dawson , J . D . ; Martin , I . G . ; Davies , P . M ., D . C . ; Chamberlain , A . D . C ; Seaton , P . M ., and Peasley , Stewards j and Verry , Tyler .

During an interval in the proceedings , the brethren ( at the invitation of the Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . C . IS . Shirley Woolmer , P . P . G . C ) paid a visit to the vicarage and grounds , where they were most hospitably entertained . A great feature of the afternoon ' s enjoyment was a shot organ recital at the parish church by the newly-appointed Organist , Bro . A . E . Kipps , which was thoroughly appreciated by the brethren assembled .

STONEHOUSE . Western District United Service Lodge ( No . 2258 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 20 th instant , at the Masonic Hall , when Bro . Surgeon-Major W , Allan May , A . M . S ., the W . M . elect , was installed . Bros . Major C . B . G . Dick , P . S . G . W ., the retiring W . M . ; S . Jew , P . P . G . T . j and Lieut , and Ouarter-masterW . Powell , P . P . G . T .,

were the Installing Uflicers , and the Board of Installed Masters also included Bros . D . Cross , P . P . G . T . ; R . Dickson , P . P . D . G . D . C ; E . Binding , P . P . G . O . ; U . S . Best ; J . R . Lord , P . P . G . T . ; 1 . Niness , P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall ; IS . Aitken-Davies , P . P . G . S . of W . ; T . Gibbons , P . P . G . O . ; P . J . Dunn , A . Trout , G . Perring , and G . Perkins , of 1205 ; W . Allsford and J . Oldlield , of 202 ; and W . Bartram , 1331 . The oflicers invested

were Bros . Major Dick , l . P . M . ; J . Davidson , S . W . ; Lieut .-Col . G . Vernon , J . W . j S . Jew , Chap , j D . Cross , Treas . j W . Powell , Sec ; W . J . Fry , S . D . j A . J . Verdi . J . D . j Surgeon Collingwood , R . N ., D . C . ; Taylor , A . D . C ; E . Binding , Org . ; Sergeant Dooley , l . G . j Hall and Brebner , Stwds . j and J . Gidley , Tyler . Bro . Jew was re-elected the representative of the lodge at the Committee of Petitions and Charity Steward .

THORNE . St . Nicholas Lodge ( No . 2259 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Peace Hall , when there were present

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Bros . S . C . H . Ashlin , W . M . ; J . Constable , S . W . ; A . L . Peace , Treas ., acting J . W . ; W . P . Robotham , Sec . ; T . Livingstone , Almoner ; B . Maskill , acting S . D . ; A . Goodhind , J . D . and Org . ; T . Barber , l . G . ; F . Pine , Tyler ; and others . The lodge having been opened , Auditors were appointed preparatory to the balance-sheet being prepared , and the passing of Bro . Eland was postponed until the August meeting . ____^_^^____^^»—

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Lion and Lamb Chapter ( No . 192 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , when there were present Comps . W . R . Dixon , M . E . Z . ; Dr . W . A . Dingle , H . ; Henry Hughes , P . Z ., J . ; George Kenning , P . Z ., Treas . j Chas . Arkell , P . Z ., S . E . j John Taylor , P . Z ., P . S . ; F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z . ; T . S . Holland , P . Z . ; William Hawes , H . M . Read , G . Grant ,

and Alfred Cotton . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed , and Comp . William Hawes was installed Third Principal by Comp . F . D . R . Copestick , P . Z . The companions afterwards dined together under the gavel of the M . E . Z ., Comp . W . R . Dixon . Comp . Henry Hughes entertained the companions with a graphic account of his recent visit to the United States .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ST JAMES' UNION LODGE ( No . 1 S 0 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the St . James' Restaurant , Piccadilly , on the 25 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Krellwitz , W . M , 511 ; Ha ^ lett , P . M . 145 , Asst . Preceptor ; Kraus , 511 ; G . J . Taylor , 1 , U . V . C ; Bloxham , 206 ; Brett , 1305 ; Thomas Baker ; C . J . Jones , Hon . Sec . 1472 ; Cater , g ; Corby , 957 ; Bullen , 1 G 14 ; Geissler ,

S 60 ; T . Blyth , 1 OS 1 ; Mason , 220 G ; Rymer , 1 S 91 ; and Knight , S 61 . Ihe 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 was worked by Bro . Bullen . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Blyth , a candidate for passing to the Second

Degree , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Blyth candidate . The 2 nd Section was worked by the Preceptor , the 3 rd by Bro . Knight , and the 4 th by Bro . Bullen . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the

second time , when Bro . Kraus , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the 8 th prox . The W . M . rose for the third time , and in a terse and most eloquent and affecting speech referred to the lamented death of Bro . C . A . Woods , P . M . 145 , whose good qualities as a man and a Mason would , we hope , entitle him to ascend to the Grand

Lodge above , as in him was personified the true attributes of a Freemason . The whole of the lodge sympathised with the loss sustained by the decease of Bro . Woods , who died on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., and wasburiedat Nunhead Cemetery on the 25 th . A vote of condolence to his sister and the family was ordered to be recorded on the minutes . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . F . Craggs , P . M ., W . M . ; J . Banks , S . W . ; R . Reid . J . W . ; 1 . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; D . S . Long , P . M ., Sec . ; A . Salmons , S . D . ; F . A . Barth , J . D . ; C . C . Barber , I . G . j E . Austin , P . M . ; J . Cummings , P . M . ; W . Hide , J . W . Higginson , and R .

Phillips . . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Cummings offering himself as a candidate for passing , was questioned , and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked b y the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to the First

Degree , and called off and on . The W . M . having risen , the S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M ., with feeling remarks , and in the name of the lodge , presented a purse and an illuminated address to Bro . Sims , P . M ., as a mark of esteem and appreciation of valuable services rendered as Preceptor ,

supported by Bro . A . Williams , P . M . Bro . Sims replied that words would not express his appreciation of the kindness of the brethren , and assured them that he should always have the interest of the lodge of instruction at heart , and the kindness of the brethren for their token of esteem and approbation . His health having been drunk , and saluted by the brethren , the lodge was closed .

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the iSth instant , when there were present Bros . Turner , W . M . ; Cass , S . W . ; Hill . J . W . ; K Hilton , Preceptor ; T . R . Cass , Treas . ; C . H . Stone , Sec ; Bate , S . D . ; Niblett , I . D .: IS . II . Rice , Asst . Sec , D . C ; Chabot , I . G . j II .

G . Martin , Pullen , Dawson , Lord , Telling , Purkiss , and Hurdell . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Dawson having offered himself as candidate , answered the usual questions , was entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Dawson raised to thc Degree of M . M . The 1 st Section of ihe Lecture

was worked by Bro . K Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was regularly closed to the First Degree . Bros . John Hurdell , P . M . 134 S , and A . Purkiss , 879 , were elected joining members . Bro . Cass , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ist Monday in August ( Bank Holiday . ) Brethren will be welcomed . The lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the nth inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-foad ,

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Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros l Bartlett , W . M . 1637 , W . M . j R . W . Board , S . W . . ' vf | Chappie , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . P 0 VI ., { S . D . ; C . S . Mote , P . M . 1 732 , J . D . ; J . C . ConW l . G . ; M . Rosenberg , Stwd . ; D . Gellion , P . M . 1425 . < _ > Weaver , and E . Clare . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The IooV

was opened in the Second Degree , and , after- the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Weaver being the candidate . The lodges was resumed to the First Degree , and the brethren were instructed by Bro . Mote in entry drill . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Bartlett for the admirable manner he had rehearsed the duties of the chair . Communications were read from Bros . Cragg Haly , and Harvey . After "Hearty good wishes" the lod ge was closed .

IVY LODGE ( No . 1441 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ; at the Railway Tavern , Battersea Rise , S . W ., when there were present Bros . Carter , P . M . 1044 , W . M . '; Hi gerty S . W . ; Cutting , J . W . ; Bircham Cooper , Treasurer and Preceptor ; Walter George , Sec ; Wallace Ingram , S . D .-Stafford , J . D . ; Wills , I . G . j Guilmartin , Edwards '

Thwaites , Bradbury , Hunter , Keen , and Albert Smith . The lodge was duly opened , and and Bro . Carter worked the installation ceremony in his well-known efficient manner , the lodge was called off and on , when the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro Albert Smith being the candidate . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , and Bro , Smith answering the usual questions satisfactorily , was

entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree when Bro . Smith was duly passed to that Degree . B y the wish of the brethren , Bro . Higerty , P . M . 1044 , P . P . G . D . Surrey , gave the lecture on the tracing board in the Second Degree . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The

W . M . rose lor the first and second times , when Bro . Bircham Cooper proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Bros . Carter and Higerty , which was carried with acclamation . Bro . Higerty was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , when nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., when there were present Bros . R . Sandland , W . M . j H . J . Keen , S . W . ; W . Hoggins , J . W . ; G . H . Foan , Asst . Pre . ceptor j G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . j R . Litchenfeld ,

S . D . j A . Cogliati . J . D .-, W . Brown , I . G . j T . E . Weeks , T y ler ; J . Wise , R . Cursons , J . Dukas , C . H . Swan , G . H . Reynolds , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Wise having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The W . M . vacated the

chair in favour of Bro . R . Lichtenfeld , S . D . Bro . R . Sandland acted as S . D . The lodge was opened in tbe Second Degree . Bro . J . Dukas offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , and having answered the usual questions satisfactorily , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Bro . R . Sandland resumed

the chair of K . S . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , the dues were collected . On rising for the second time , Bro . H . J . Keen was unanimousl y elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , the Assistant Pr < ceptor proposed that a hearty and cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of

instruction to Bro . R . Sandland for the able and clear manner in which he had worked the ceremony of initiation for the first time , and also for the very efficient way he had carried out the duties of the chair . The Secretary read a letter from Bro . J . Greenway , Preceptor , resigning his position as Preceptor of the lodge , which was accepted , and on the motion of Bro . W . Hoggins , seconded by

Bro . J . Lichtenfeld , the letter be entered on the minutes and the resignation accepted , the Secretary to write to Bro . t . Greenway to that effect . Carried unanimously . Bro . J . ichtenfeld thanked the W . M . for his kindness in alloiving him to occupy the chair , and to work the Third Degree . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . H . R . Elkin . W . M . j W . Hillier , S . W . j T . Kington , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c , Deputy Preceptor 1 F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . j H . G . Danby , W . M . 105 6 , S ; U ; i W . Thwaites , | . D . j R . J . Williams , I . G . j G . VV . J-

Kirkham , and E . E . Geflowski , W . M . 534 . . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes ?' the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bro . EIM vacated the chair of W . M . in favour of Bro . Danby . IK ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Kirkham actins as candidate . Bro . Danby then vacated the chair of VI- ' 1-in favour of Bro . Hlkin . Bro . Kirkham offering himselt as

a candidate for passing he was examined and entrusts The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and 1 ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the seco Degree . Bro . Hiller was elected W . M . for the next me « - ing , and the lodge was closed . ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting " « held on Monday , the iSth inst .. at the Scarsdale Am *

Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when ' » . ., * ,. present Bros . E . Clare , W . M . SG 5 , W . M . j C . Wooo . S . W . j CG . Hatt , J . W . ; Jesse Collings , P- " •{ , '„ . ceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; Joseph Cox . = ; " _' Philip Howard , J D . ; T . W . Barth , I . G . j W . C .. WiHianW . P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; A . Williams , P . M . ) IS . P . Bell , C . C . Barber , and J ames Spraggs . . of The lodge was opened in due form , and the "" , " „ . js the nrevious meetintr read and confirmed . The w" ?? J (

opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Bell offered nw as a candidate for raising , and having given the " / L ^ ird proofs , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in trij jiC Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in a very ^" Twree , manner . The lodge was resumed to the Second * _ j . and the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by l aei ceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was r ^ to the First Degree . Bros . Bramley and Spragt , ^^ elected joining members . Bro . C . Woods w * _ j W . M . for the next meeting , and thc lodge wascK w