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companions generally . At the close of the ceremony Comp . J . S . Reevers proposed , and the M . E . Z . seconded , avoteof thanks to Comp . Sillitoe , which was carried and suitably responded to . Comp . O'Mally proposed , and Comp . Radcliffe seconded , a vote of thanks to Comp . Robt . Harrison ,

the late Treasurer , for the energy displayed by him in p lacing the chapter in such a good financial position . This was unanimously carried . The chapter was closed , and the companions adjourned to the enjoyment of a very sociable evening .

LANCASTER . Rowley Chapter ( No . 1051 ) . —The regular meeting of this chapter was held on Monday , the iSth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Church-street . Present : Ccmps . Geo . Kelland , Z . ; Hy . Longman , P . Z ., as H . ; Benj . Gregson , P . Z ., as J . ; Rich . Stanton , P . Z ., S . E . j C . F . Seward ,

as S . N . ; A . J . Relph , P . S . ; and others . _ The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . Albert Gorton , which proving unanimous in his favour , he was duly exalted to the Royal Arch Degree . There being no further business , the chapter was closed .

MANCHESTER . Caledonian Chapter ( No . 204 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held on the 21 st inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The election of officers for the ensuing year then took place , and resulted as follows : Comps . Mouldsworth , Z . ; Eldershaw , H . ; Cotton , J . ; Swinn , S . E , ; Willis , S . N . ; Slatter , P . S . j Russell , ist A . S . ; Thomas , 2 nd A . S . ; H . Miller , Org . j and A . B . Whittaker , D . of C .

Comp . Aldred , P . Z ., was re-elected Treasurer . Comps . Barlow and Edgar Towell were elected Auditors . It was proposed by Comp . Hooper , P . Z ., seconded by Comp . Salmon , P . Z ., and carried unanimously , that the best thanks of the companions be tendered to Comp . Andrews , who retired from the office of S . E ., after holding that important post for 10 years , and that the same be recorded on the minutes .

There were about 45 companions present , but we regret our space does not permit the record . The M . E . Z ., Comp . VV . Cliff , presided the whole of the evening in a masterly manner . After all business had been completed , and " Hearty good wishes " from the Provincial Grand Chapter and visitors , the chapter was closed .

SALFORD . Starkie Chapter ( No . 935 ) .- —The annual installation festival of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Adelphi-street , on Thursday , the 14 th inst . There were present Comps . Evan Williams , Z . j Charles Turner , H . j Frederick Armstrong , J . ; James Sudren , P . Z . ; F . W . Lean , S . E . ; John Williams , S . N . ; VV . H . Malkin , P . S . j VV . H . Southern , ist Asst . Soj . ; W . C . Royle ,

2 nd Asst . Soj . j H . Nicholls , Janitor j P . R . Welsh , VV . Ramsbottom , and others . Visitors : Comps J . H . Sillitoe , P . D . G . D . C . Eng ., P . G . H . j Thomas Tanner , 337 j and John Tanner , 337 . The chapter having been duly opened , and the minutes of the last convocation read and confirmed , Comp . Sillitoe installed the following Principals , viz .: Comps . Charles

Turner , as Z . j F . Armstrong , as H . j and VV . H . Malkin , as J . He also invested the officers as follows , viz . ; Comps . John Williams , S . E . ; VV . H . Southern , S . N . j F . VV . Lean , P . S . ; W . Craig Royle , 1 st Asst . Soj . ; P . B . Welsh , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; J . J . Meakin , P . Z ., Treas . ; and H . Nicholls , Janitor . The addresses to the newly-installed Principals , the officers , and the companions generally were

also delivered by Comp . Sillitoe . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Comp . Lean , in the name of the companions of the chapter , presented to Comp . Evan Williams , a beautiful P . Z . 's jewel , which was suitably acknowledged by the recipient , who , before resuming his seat , proposed a vote of thanks to Comp . Sillitoe for attending to perform the ceremony of installation . This was seconded by the

M . E . Z ., who expressed the great pleasure he had experienced in hearing the beautiful ceremony so ably and impressively rendered . The vote was carried with acclamation , and was responded to by Comp . Sillitoe . After the chapter was closed the companions adjourned to refreshment , when the newly-installed M . E . Z . presided , and during the evening he , in conjunction with Comps T . ' and J . Tanner , added much to the enjoyment by a capital rendering of glees and songs .

TORQUAY . _ St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 328 ) . —A convocation of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 20 th instant , when there were present a large attendance of companions , amongst whom were Comps . John Lane , M . E . Z . ; J . Chapman , P . Z . 1 S 9 , H . ; T W Morgan , P . P . G . O ., I . j Rae , P . Z . and S . E . 1 S 9 , P . P . G . J . j Warren , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; J . Dodge , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C .

J . J . Crossman , Treas . j J . Salter , S . E . ; T . Prust , S . N . j J . Taylor , P . S . j A . T . Searley , ist A . S . j W . Hill , 2 nd A . S . ; R . L . Mugford and VV . Hersey , Stewards j V . Lauzell , and S . Wills . The chapter being opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . E . J . Pratt and Thos ; Bladder , being balloted for and approved , were in

attendance , and were duly exalted to the Supreme Degree of R . A . Masons . The ceremony of exaltation was faultlessly performed _ by the M . E . Z ., who also delivered the mystical lecture in an able , lucid , and eloquent manner . The historical and symbolical lectures were delivered by Comp . Rae with that ability and eloquence for which that companion has so long been known . The chapter was then closed .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Metropolitan / Meetings . Prince Leopold Lodge ( No . 238 ) . —This lod ge held its first regular meeting since the recess at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 19 th inst . Amonomose present were Bros . Nelson Prower , M . A ., P . 7 GC ? Middx ., W . M . ; F , W , Driver , M . A ., P . M . 176 , acting

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S . W . ; T . O . Harding , M . A ., P . M ., acting J . W . j Chauffourier , M . O . j VV . E . Farrington , P . M . j Capt . T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec j Goddard , Tyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Enrico Brennelli , 704 , and it being unanimous he was duly

advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . by the VV . M . The VV . M , then presented the lodge with a handsome silver snuff box bearing the inscription : " Presented to the Prince Leopold Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 23 S , by Bro . Nelson Prower , VV . M . 1 SS 9 . " Inside were engraved the names of the brethren who had occupied the chair : — " 1879 , Lieut .-Col . W . Wigginton ; 18 S 0 , Capt . T . C . Wallsj 1 SS 1 , A . Tisleyj 1 SS 2 , T . R . Richnellj 1 SS 3 , Sir

Charles J . Palmer , Bart , j 1 SS 4 , J . H . Dodson j iSS 5 , F . Farrington j 1886 , W . E . Farrington ; 1887 , T . O . Harding , M . A . j iSSS , F . H . Clemow ; 1 SS 9 , N . Prower , M . A . " } resolution thanking the donor having been passed with acclamation , letters were read from Bros . Richnell , P . M ., Treas ., and others , regretting their inability to attend , and the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment , and a few toasts were given .

Provincial Meetings.

Provincial Meetings .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 181 . )—This lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the 20 th inst . Among those present were Bros . Bailey , VV . M . ; VV . Porter , jun ., S . W . j Simmonds , J . W . j J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., acting M . O . j Davis , S . O . j Woodruff , J . O . ; H . Von Joel , S . D . j Meacock , l . G . j VV .

Fisher , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Treas . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . j H . Higgins , P . M . j George Everett , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot having been taken for Bro . Quartermaster VV . Baker , P . M . 1446 , 1641 , 2030 , P . Z ., & c , hewas advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . ( by the W . M . 's

permission ) by the Secretary . Bro . W . Porter , jun ., was elected W . M . j Bro . VV . Fisher re-elected Treasurer j and Bro . Harrison , Tyler , for the ensuing year . A Past Master's jewel was voted to the W . M . for his efficient services during the year . The by-laws having been read , communications from Bros . C . H . Kdhler , P . M . ; Chamley , and others , pleading inability to attend , were read .

The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth , the customary toasts received full justice . Bro . Capt . Walls responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and Bro . VV . Fisher for " The Provincial Grand Officers . "

"The W . M . 's Health , " having been proposed , was drunk most cordially , and the W . M ., having responded , gave " The Advancee . " Bro . Quartermaster Baker , in his reply , first expressed his acknowledgments to his proposer and seconder , and secondl y to the brethren for having admitted him to so interesting a Degree . He only regretted that he had not

entered Mark Masonry earlier in life . He had worked very hard in the Craft and Royal Arch Degrees , and should now endeavour to do his best for the Mark . In conclusion , he trusted that some day he should occupy the chair of the Sir Francis Burdett Lodge . " The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary " followed , and was respectively responded to by Bros . J . T . Briggs ,

VV . Fisher , and Capt . Walls . The toasts of "The VV . M . elect" and "The Officers " were acknowledged by Bros . W . Porter , jun ., and Simmonds . The W . M . then gave "The Lay Members , " and coupled the toast with the name of Bro . George Everett . In his reply , Bro . Everett made one of those neat

pertinent speeches which are invariably listened to with pleasure , inasmuch as they are always clothed with a certain amount of humour and originality , and have long ago stamped that popular brother as being one of our best afterdinner speakers . During the evening Bros . Porter , Baker , Bailey , and others instrumentally and vocally entertained the brethren .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at Harvey ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . Klein , VV . M . ; Blum , S . W . j Dinsham , J . W . j Hemming , Preceptor j Blundell , Treas . j Deaton , S . D . ; Deaton , I . G . ; Marx , P . M . j Harvey , P . M . j and F . Osborne , J . D . 1287 .

The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and resumed to the First and Second Degrees . Bro . Marx having offered himself as a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture was rehearsed .

Bro . Osborne was admitted as a joining member of this lodge . Bro . Blum was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was proposed and unanimously carried to Bro . Klein for the able manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

MANCHESTER LODGE ( No . 179 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 16 th inst ., at Bro . Harvey's , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . Dickeson , P . M ., Treas . and W . M . j Cursons , S . W . j Angel , J . W . j J . C . Smith , P . M ., Preceptor j George Wood , Sec . j

Marx , P . M ., S . D . j Hoggins , J . D . j H . Hughes , I . G . ; Kew , P . M . ; Dickey , P . M . ; and Harvey . The lodge was opened in due form . The Preceptor worked the ist Section , and Bro . Kew , P . M ., worked the 2 nd Section . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro , Harvey answered the questions leading to

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the Third Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge having resumed to the First Degree , Bros . Dickey , P M . 1744 , P . Z . 1507 ; Hoggins , and R . Hughes , 1 79 , were unanimously elected joining members . The S . VV . was ' unanimously elected VV . M . for ensuing meeting—officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present : Bros . VV . Chappie , VV . M . ; J . Holmes , VV . M . elect 160 S , S . VV . ; W . J . Stratton , Treas ., J . W . j G . Wood , Preceptor j J . J . Thomas , Sec . j VV . Belsham , S . D . j S . VV . Manktelow , J . D . j F . Devin , I . G . j C Stallibrass , Stwd . j

N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; J . Stephens , P . M . 1425 , W . M . 2150 j C . J . Biorn , P . M . 733 ; R . E . Cursons , E . Wehrle , and J . R . Hill . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wehrle candidate . The lodge was called

off and on . Bro . Hill having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Hill candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Holmes was elected a joining member , and was also elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . A . Williams , VV . M . j VV . G . Coat , S . W . j R . H . Williams , J . VV . j J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor j D . S . Long , Sec ; E . Lucas , S . D . ; G . Ebbetts , J . D . ; F . Craggs , I . G . ; and W . J . Coplestone . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Ebbetts having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Ebbetts having given proof of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the investiture of officers . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . Coat was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . R . Allman , I . P . M . 1425 , VV . M . ; J . C . Conway , S . VV . ; Rev . M . Haines , J . W . j W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . is 43 , Sec ; W . 1 . Mason , VV . M . elect

2246 , S . D . ; J . Van Praag , J . D . j T . Jobson , I . G . j J . Cruttenden , Stwd . ; VV . Death , I . P . M . 511 j C G . Wetzlar , W . M . 141 j J . Davies , J . H . Taylor , H . Campbell , C . VV . Francis , O . W . Battley , J . VV . Curtice , H . Windeatt , E . J . Day , and T . Middleweek . Visitors : Bros . A . Toley , S . D . 117 S , and J . B . Cory , S 65 . _ The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bros . Toley and Wetzlar being candidates respectively . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bros . Toley and Cory were

unanimously elected members , and acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms . Bro . Conway was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A communication from Bro . Lawrence was read , asking for votes for the case of John F . Besly for the Boys ' School . The brethren were asked to support by their presence a concert to be given in aid of tne family of the late Bro . Delevanti . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . J . M . Scarlett , W . M . j J . E . Sheffield , S . W . j H . B . Harding , J . W . j W . Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . j J . Duncan , S . D . j R . Loomes , J . D . j R . VV . Nicole , I . G . ; T . Williams , Tyler j C . G . Gray , C . Isler , and J . H . Collingridge .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Wolter candidate . Bro . Isler 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 . Isler candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees respectively . Bro . Sheffield was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed , and adjourned till the 10 th prox .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on 'Thursday , the 21 st inst ., when there were present Bros . G . H . Foan , VV . M . ; F . M . Noakes , acting Sec , S . VV . ; J . Woodward , J . VV . ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor j VV . J . Thrussell , Org . ; R . Kirk . S . D . j A . Davis , J . D . ; F . Amelot , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; J . Knight , H .

Whitney , Henry Willis , Charles Lambert , W . Groves , Jas . Rowe , and G . A . Bergholz . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Deputy Preceptor worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The Deputy Preceptor worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First

Degree . Bro . James Rowe having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . On rising for the first time , Bro . A . Davis , 1733 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge . On rising for the second time , Bro . F . M . Noakes , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , the lodge was closed .