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Lyons , Lumb , L . Hart , W . Levy , Joseph , Rev . Dr . Stern , Prenslan , S . Levy , and others . Among the numerous visitors might be noticed Bros . Bell , W . M . 1356 ; W . Aronsberg , 10 5 , Manchester , who is justly and worthily known by his many charitable gifts of surgical , optical , and mathematical instruments to the principal infirmaries and institutions in East Lancashire ; Barnett , S .

249 ; Goldstone , 249 ; Parker , 1474 ; 1 revitt , I . G . 724 , and others . After the usual opening , reading of the minutes and balloting for candidates , thc W . M ., Bro . Robinson , P . M . and Preceptor of the Merchants' Lodge of Instruction , initiated in his usually instructive manner Mr . A . Cohen , Mr . J . L . Levy , and Rev . A . D . Marks , Minister of the South Manchester Synagogue , the othcr

officers doing their work 111 an efficient manner . 1 he ballot was then taken for W . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . A . J . Henochsberg , J . W ., was unanimously elected to fill the chair ; the S . VV . declining to accept the office on account of his continued ill health . Bro . J . De Frece was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , a post he has filled during the past year to the extreme

satisfaction of officers and brethren . Auditors were then elected , and also the Committee and Trustees to the Benevolent Fund attached to the lodge . We believe this is the first lodge in the Province of West Lancashire that has attached a Fund of Benevolence , to enable its members' widows and orphans to receive substantial relief in cases ot recessity , and it is to be hoped this good example will be emulated

by other lodges in this province . Bro . VV . G . Veale was then unanimously re-elected Organist . The W . M . having temporarily left the chair , it was taken by Bro . Brown , VV . M . 241 , when it was proposed , seconded , and carried without dissent , that a testimonial be presented to Bro . R . Robinson , W . M ., the first Master of the Lodge of Israel ,

1502 , as a mark of esteem forhis courtesy , his ability , and the faithful manner he has performed the arduous duties of Worshipful Master . Several brethren having been proposed for joining , relief having been grant to a deserving case , and other business of a formal character having been transacted the lodge was closed in the usual solemn form .

INSTRUCTION . STRONG MAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION ( No . 45 ) . —At a meeting of this Lotlge cf Instruction , held at Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwell , on Monday , 25 th October , 187 *; , there were present—Bros , Stock , VV . M . ; Pearcy , S . VV . ; " Tolmie , J . W . ; Kidder , S . D . ; Crawley , J . D . ; Hill , I . G . ; Christopher , Tyler ; Beckett , Preceptor ; Killick , Hon . Sec . Visitors—Bros . Powell , 186 ;

Hall , 89 8 ; Mitchell , i 3 < io , and a large muster of the members . The Ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Walker being the candidate . The W . M . worked the 1 st , 2 nd , antl 3 rd sections , and Bro . Beckett , thc 4 th of the first lecture , ably assisted by thc brethren . Bro . Mitchell , 1360 , was unanimously elected a member , and Bro . Tolmie , VV . M . for thc ensuing week , under whose presidency thc fifteen sections will be worketl .

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PYTHAGOREAN . CHAPTER ( No . 79 ) . —The regular convocation of this young but prosperous chapter was held at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich , on Thursday , the 21 st inst . The M . E . Z ., being unavoidably absent , Companion Griffin , P . Z ., occupied the post of honour , supported by Comp . Halsey , P . Z ., as II ., and Comp . Leman , P . Z ., as J . There wero also present Comps . W . West

Smith , P . Z . acting Scribe E . ; I . J . Hooper Wilkins , Scribe N . ; Dussek , acting P . S ., and other companions . Thc chapter having been duly opened , and the companions admitted , a letter of apology was read from the candidate for exaltation , explaining thc cause of his nonattendance , and letters were also read from the officers not present , in which the absence of each was respectively

accounted for . Another letter was read from the widow of Comp . Wilson , announcing thc death of her husband , an announcement which was received with great regret , as Comp . Wilson , though not absolutely one of the founders of the chapter , was very active in its promotion , was present at its consecration , and made a very handsome present towards its furniture . The Scribe E . was ordered to write

to Mrs . Wilson , expressing the regret manifested by the chapter at the melancholy intelligence . There being no further business , the lotlge was closed in ancient form , and after a fraternal " bood-bye , " the companions went their several ways rejoicing . WHITEHAVEN—Sun . Square , and Compasses Chapter ( No . 119 ) . —The annual convocation

0 ! this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Collegestreet , on Wednesday , October 13 th . The chapter was opened by the M . E . Z ., Comp . John Barr ; E . Fearon , H . ; and John Bowes , P . Z ., & c , as J . ; assisted by'Comps W . Gibson , P . Z . ; Kenworthy , P . Z . ; and James Porter , P . Z ., ls ° * . 3-7 » Wigton , after which the remainder of the companions , an unusually large number , were admitted .

Several candidates were balloted for , and afterwards exalted by the M . E . Z , the Historic Lecture being delivered V Comp . E . Fearon . After some routine business had been disposed of , Comp . VV . B . Gibson , P . Z ., in the name ° f the chapter , presented to the M . E . Z . a handsome gold !'•£ . jewel , which bore lhe following inscription , " Presented tl > M . E . Comp . Barr in recognition of his invaluable

seras M . E . Z . of the Sun , Square , and Compasses Chapfcr , No . 119 , October 13 th , 1875 . " Thc M . E . Z . then wiled upon E . Comp . John Bowes , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . West Lancashire , to lake the chair as Installing Principal , who ' "stalled the Principals and invested thc officers as follows :

*~ Comps . John Barr , re-elected Z . ; E . Fearon , 11 ; N . Sandwith , J . ; John Tickle . S . E . ; VV . Armstrong , WS - ; E . Tyson , P . S . ; J . M'Kelvie , Treas . ; John nothery and W . F . Lamonby , Asst . Sojs . ; and W . t-orric , Janitor . On the conclusion of tbe ceremony ''•Comp . VV . B . Gibson , P . Z ., said they were in the habit

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of according to their kind Comp . Bowes annually a vote of thanks , but he bad an addition to propose on that occasion—it was that in consideration of the great assistance afforded by E . Comp . Bowes to the chapter for a long time past , he elected an honorary member for life . This proposition was seconded by Comp . Fearon , supported by Comp . Tickle , S . E ., and unanimously agreed to . The

chapter then voted ten guineas to the Boys' School . The business of thc chapter being concluded , thc ' conipanions adjourned to the banquctitig-ioom , where an excellent repast awaited them . The chair was occupied by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Barr , supported on thc right and left by Comps . VV . B . Gibson , P . Z . ; James Porter , P . Z . ; E . Tyson , P . S . ; John Bowes , P . Z ., iXrc . ; Kenworthy , P . Z . ;

McKelvie , Treas . The cross tables were presided over by Comps . Tickle and Armstrong . The Chairman proposed the usual loyal toasts . Comp . Bowes then proposed " The Three Grand Principals of the Supreme Grand Chapter of England , " and in doing so refened to each individually , and said that with such chiefs they had every reason to be proud of that , the highest Order of recognized

Freemasonry . Comp . W . B . Gibson , P . Z ., proposed The M . E . Z , Comp . John Barr . " He said they were all deeply indebted to their M . E . Z . for the zeal and ability with which he had managed lo work the chapter , and therefore it was the unanimous desire of the members that he should retain the position another year . The M . E . Z ., in responding , said that he was deeply indebted to the companions for

their kindness . He assured them that it was no easy task to master the ceremonial part of his labour ; that he had succeeded was owing in no small degree to the untiring exertions of their Preceptor , Comp . Bowes . Comp . Pagen proposed '" The Second and Third Principals and Officers of Chapter No . 119 . " He said he could not but echo the feelings of regret expressed by the M . E . Z . in

chapter at the enforced absence of their worthy and E . Comp . Dr . Henry , H . elect . He had written from London to say how sorry he was that he could not be with them to receive the benefit of installation at the hands of his friend Comp . Bowes , and they shared his sorrow , and sincerely hoped that his health ere long would be completely restored . He had great pleasure in proposing the toast because he felt

confident that the chapter would be efficiently worketl by their present staff . Comps . E . Fearon , W . Sandwith , Mc Kelvie , Tickle , Armstrong , Tyson , and Rothery severally responded . Comp . McKelvie proposed " The P . Z . ' s of Chapter No . 119 . " He said the age of their chapter precluded them from having many P . Z . ' s , but out of the small number two were present , Comps . Gibson and

Kenworthy , and two more worthy brethren and trusty companions could not be found . Their zeal in the Masonic cause was well known and appreciated in thc province . They were both Past Senior Wardens of thc province , and , as they all knew , Comp . Gibson was at present Prov . G . Sec . Their interest iu Masonry was unabated , and they therefore might congratulate themselves that they had

their names on their muster roll . Comp . Gibson thanked them very heartily for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received , and said Comp . McKelvie was not far wrong when he said his friend Comp . Kenworthy and himself took a warm interest in Masonry . Their engagements were frequent , and it afforded them great pleasure to undertake the duties which

they were invited to discharge . Comp . Kenworthy also responded , ant ! expressed the great delight he experienced in witnessing thc efficient manner in which their chapter was worked . When they lost their friend and companion , Capt . Mott , it occurred to him when , M . E . Z ., that Comp . Bowes would take thc chapter under his care and put it in working order . This desirable object had

been achieved , and they rejoiced on all sides . Comp . Fearon proposed " The Installing Principal , E . Comp . John Bowes , P . Z ., P . Prov . G . S . B . West Lancashire , " complimenting him upon the admirable manner in which he had performed the ceremony of the day . He said Comp . Bowes was always both ready and willing to impart instruction to those who required it . On reaching the town the night

before , he at once expressed a wish to meet the officers in the Chapter Room , to talk about the work they had successfully completed that day . He had very great pleasure in proposing the toast . Comp . Bowes , in responding , said that having lived in the county , and some of his oldest friends still living in it , he was naturally attached to Cumberland . With respect to Freemasonry , he had been a

" working" brother for many years ; but he was one of those who did not wish to keep the work in his own hands . When he first visited their chapter , which he did on the invitation of his old friend Comp . Kenworthy , they could do little of themselves . He offered his services to any companion who desired instruction , and Comp . Barr came forward . What they had witnessed that day was a proof

that they were both sincere . No one could have listened to the ceremony of exaltation without feeling that they were deeply indebted to thc M . E . Z . for the labour he had bestowed upon the requirements of his office . He ( Comp . Bowes ) never remembered having a more apt pupil . He would only add that his best offices should always be at the disposal of the province . He was rejoiced to see that

tlue care anil oversight of Royal Arch Masonry was about to be inaugurated . A new chapter was shortly to be consecrated at Kirkby Lonsdale , with Lord Bective at its head , and then they might soon hope to see a Provincial Grand Chapter consituted . He thanked them very heartily . Comp . Also )) proposed " The Principals , Officers , and Members of Chapters in the Province , " and coupled with it the name

of Comp . James Porter , P . Z . of Wigton , who responded . Comp . Kenworthy , in proposing "Thc Visiting Companions , " said he had much pleasure in discharging that duty , as he should couple with it the names of two Cumberland men now resident in far distant climes , but who happened to be on a visit to the land of their birth . Comp . George Glasse , of Victoria , Hong Kong , and John R . Smith , of Chicago , U . S . America , responded , and were warmly

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received . Comp . McKcwie proposed " Thc Newly-elected Companions" and Comp . Cowman responded . Comp . Gibson proposed " The Masonic Charities , " and in doing so alluded in gratifying terms to the recent election to the Boys' School of Robert Duff , of Silloth , due in a great measure to the active personal exertions on the spot of Comp . James Porter , with whose name lhe toast was

coupled . Comp . Porter responded in a most interesting and instructive speech . Comp . Bowes asked permission to propose a toast not on the list . The officers had all been considered , but there was an unofficial member who , if they would excused thc paradox , was always in office , and one to whom the chapter was deeply indebted ; he referred to Comp . White . The toast was heartily received . Comp .

White briefly responded , the Janitors toast completed the list . During the evening a number of companions kindly favoured the company with songs , & c , under the able direction of Comp . Cooper , Organist . JERUSALEM CHAPTER ( No . 18 . 5 ) . —The first meeting since the summer recess of this old chapter was held at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen-street , ou

the 12 th 111 st . there were present Comps . Smith , M . E . Z . ; Holbrook , acting H . ; Elsam , J . ; Davage , Scribe E . ; Wagner , N . ; P . Robinson , P . S . ; Mander , Second Assist . ; Loewenstark , P . Z . ; Webb , Walls , Watts , and others . The minutes of the April chapter were read and confirmed . Two brethren of the J ordan and Royal Union Lodg s were to have been exalted , but in consequence of business

arrangements they were unable to attend the chapter . A letter having been read from Comp . Hammond , the Second Principal , apologizing for his absence , the chapter was closed in ancient form , and the companions adjourned to banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth the M . E . Z . gave the Royal toasts , and alluded to the departure of H . R . H ., the G . Z . of the Order , for India , and hoped that before the

Jerusalem Chapter separated for the annual recess the Prince would have returned in good health to his native country , to renew those duties of his high position which hitherto he had discharged with credit to himself and to the national satisfaction . Comp . Loewenstark , P . Z ., proposed " The Health of the M . E . Z ., " and congratulated the chapter upon possessing so energetic a First Principal , who

frequently came several hundred miles in order to be present at the working of the chapter . Comp . Smith acknowledged the compliment , and in the course of his speech stated that he was one of the few first Principals present when H . R . H . thc Prince of Wales was installed G . Z . of the Order , anil the ceremony was so efficiently and impressively performed that it had created an impression upon

his mind which could never be effaced . He concluded by assuring thc companions that , although he resided so many miles from London , nothing short of jll health or domestic calamity should prevent his coming among them . Comps . Loewenstark and Davagereplied for "The Past Principals , " and Comp . Elsam responded on behalf of

himself and Comp . Hammond , who was unavoidably absent , to thc toast of " The Second antl Third Principals . " The health of the other officers having been drunk , Comps . Robinson , and Mander replied . Between the toasts Comps . Robinson , Mander , and Walls vocally and dramatically entertained the companions , who separated at an earl y hour , after spending a most agreeable evening .

LION AND LAMB CHAPTER ( No . 192 ) . — A meeting of the above chapter was held at the City Terminus Motel , Cannon-street , City , on October 20 th . Members present : —Comps . Henry Muggeridge , M . E . Z . j G . Newman , H . * , F . D . R . Copestick , J . ; Henry Birdseye , S . N . ; Edward Jones , P . S . ; Charles Arkell , First Asst . ; T . C . Chapman , Second Asst . ; Edward King , P . Z . ; George

Kenning , P . Z . and Treas . ; Joseph Copestick , T . Burdett Yeoman , E . J . Storr , J . G . Dunn , John Kent , C . W . Cheese , John Curie , Francis Fellowes , George Phythian , Edward H . Lidbury . Visitors : —Comps . W . T . Howe , 217 ; Samuel Poynter , 720 ; Peter Wagner , 185 ; J . B . Sorrell , 17 O ; J . E . Russell , 22 ; J . R . Foulger , P . Z . 177 ; Gilbert , Janitor . The chapter was opened in due form ,

and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . Edward H . Lidbury . It being unanimously in his favour , and Bro . Lidbury being present , he was duly exalted to the Supreme Degree of Holy Royal Arch Masonry . The election of oflicers for the ensuing year was proceeded with , the result of the ballot being in favour of Comp . George Newman ,

M . E . Z . ; V . D . R . Copestick , II . ; Henry Birdseye , J . ; Edward J . Jones , S . N . ; Francis Fellowes , S . E . ; Charles Arkell , P . S . ; George Kenning , Treas . ; Gilbert , Janitor . It was then proposed , seconded , and carried that the Audit Committee should consist of the Present and Past Officers , also Comps . J oseph Copestick , John Kent , and T . Burdett Yeoman . It was also proposed , seconded anil carried , that

the bye-laws of the chapter should be printed and circulated amongst the members . Comp . F . D . R . Copestick proposed Bro . Charles Tustin , of the Gresham Lodge , [ or exaltation at the next meeting . Comp . Charles Arkell proposed Bro . George G . Potter , A . I . A ., of the Domatic Lodge , for exaltation at the next meeting . The chapter was then duly closed , and adjourned to January , 1876 . The

companions dined together . lhe usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and honoured . The evening was enlivened by recitations and songs , Comp . Henry Muggeridge giving the " Balaklava Charge . " Some good vocal music was rendered by Comps . Poynter , Foulger , Fellowes . Chapman , Arkell , and Birdseye . IPSWICH . —St . Luke ' s Chapter ( No . 225 ) . — On the 22 nd ult . the usual quarterly meeting of the St .

Luke's Royal Arch Chapter was held at the Coach and Horses Hotel , Ipswich . Present—Comps . Emra Holmes . M . E . Z . ; J . Turner , P . Z ., as H . ; Dr . Mills , P . Z ., as J . * , G . Abbott , P . S . ; A . Barber , Scribe E . ; J . Whitehead , and others . The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Comp . Barber called attention to the fact that several brethren were very much in arrears with their subscriptions ; and it was resolved that all members more than three years in arrears should be struck off , due notice being