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departure from Portsmouth . He occupied the chair and was supported on his right by Bros . P . H . Emanuel , W . M . ; and Captain Haldane , P . M . ; and on his left were Bros . Miller , I . P . M . ; and T . Bachelor , P . M . After justice had been done to the repast , apologies were read from Bros . A . S . Emanuel , J . P ., P . M . ; J . Bridle , and G . L . Green , and the chairman gave the usual loyal

and Masonic toasts , which were duly donoured . Bro . Miller proposed the toast of "The Provincial Grand Master , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Bro . Tufnell , Prov . Asst . Grand Purst ., responded . Bro . P . H . Emanuel , W . M ., said he had the honour of proposing what should he considered the toast of the

evening . It was that of "Bro . Tufnell . " He felt convinced that only to mention that name to the Portsmouth Temperance Lodge would arouse the enthusiasm Bro _ . Tufnell deserved . It was about eight years ago he took it into his head that such a lodge as theirs ' was wanted , and it was not until about six years ago it arrived at a successful issue . At the time of its consecration Bro . Tufnell was on duty for

the Soldiers' Institute in Egypt , ancl , though not present , he was with them in thought . He had done a great deal for the lodge , and when the brethren looked around their pretty lodge room they had to thank Bro . Tufnell for his generous gifts . He had known Bro . Tufnell for some years , and all who were so fortunate hacl found him true , honest , and of good repute . For 17 years he had been the

manager of the Institute , and had been Miss Robinson s righthand , and she would findsomedifficulty in replacinghim . Bro . Emanuel then presented to Bro . Tufnell the address which had been passed in the lodge , and which had been engrossed and framed , and also with an ebony and silver mounted walkingstick , havinga very handsome ' and elaborately carved ivory handle , and likewise a platinum and gold horse-shoe

pin , remarking that the stick and pin were subscribed for hurriedlyby a few of his well wishers from the lodge . He was not to look upon them for their intrinsic value , but as a feeling of good fellowship and best wishes for his future welfare . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm . Bro . Tufnell , who was greatly effected , very briefly

responded , and thanked the brethren for their kindness shown towards him , and assured them of his fidelity to the lodge . He prized the handsome presents more than anything , and he would treasure them as articles invaluable . Bro . Haldane , P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and remarked he had known him for some years , and had always found him most straightforward . Whatever

he took in hand was always a success , and his ruling of the lodge would be the same . It was not an easy thing to be a W . M . ; it was not only the Degrees to be worked , but he had to rule over a large number of brethren , which was a great responsibility . He hoped that Bro . Emanuel would continue to rule as he had done , and the lodge would be proud of him .

Bro . P . H . Emanuel , VV . M ., thanked Bro . Haldane for his very kind remarks , and also the brethren for the way they had received them . He felt it a most pleasant duty to preside over such a lodge , ancl it rested with the brethren to see the harmony and good feeling exist that had hitherto been felt . He hoped that that evening was the forerunner of many such assemblies .

Bro . Emanuel , VV . M ., proposed "The Health of Bro Miller , I . P . M ., " who responded . Bro . Tufnell proposed " The Health of Miss S . Robin son , the Honorary Superintendent of the Soldiers' Insti tute . " Several songs were sung during the evening , Bro . Merri field ably officiating at the piano .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the Sth ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . VV . Hillier , VV . M . ; G . Higginson , S . VV . ; A . Love , J . W . ; John Davies , VV . M . 169 , Preceptor ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; F . A . Barth S . D . ; * Redfern Hollins , J . D . ; W . Jennings , I . G . ; R . H . Rogers , P . M . ; H . Purdue ,

P . M . ; R . Josey , P . M . ; Stroud , P . M . ; West , Arnott , Woodard , Gilbert , VV . M . 1 S 2 S ; and Cotton . Bro . Stehr was a visitor . 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 Degree . The ist Section was worked by Bro . lohn Davies , assisted by the brethren .

Bro . Stehr having offered himself as a candidate was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The 2 nd Section was worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Jean Stehr was elected a joining member , and Bro . Higginson was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , ancl the lodge was closed .

CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 ) . - The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Lewisham Masonic Rooms , adjoining the VVhite Hart Hotel , 11 G , High-street , Lewisham , on Thursday , the 28 th ult . Bro . S . Lancaster , P . M ., presided as W . M ., and was supported by , amongst others , Bros . j . A . Shelton , S . VV . - . Levi , P . M ., J . W , ; James Stevens , P . M . and Preceptor ; R . Tilling , P . M ., S . D . ; H . R . Trant , J . D . ; J . Morley , I . G . ; James Clark , Wimbush , Bedford , and others .

The evening was devoted to Section working in the First Degree , and the explanation of many interesting points connected therewith , which proved most instructive to the junior members , the time devoted to labour passing pleasantly and profitably to all present . Bro . J . A . Shelton was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The second Thursday in the month ( the nth ) will be for work in F . C . with sections .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 30 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , W . Present : Bros . Craggs , W . M . ; Hillier , S . W . ; Cox , J . W . ; Willcox , Sec ; Biggs , S . D . ; Cummin ° * s , J . D . ; Harbord , I . G . ; Bath , Stwd . ; L . Lee , Org . ; Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; Stroud , P . M . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; Spiegel , P . M . ; J . Davis , Hiscox , and Baxter , .

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The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Baxter candidate .. The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Harbord candidate . Bro . Hillier was elected to . ( ill the chair of VV . M . at the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on the 28 th ult ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road . 'There were present Bros . H . Sadler , W . M . ; VV . Baker , S . VV . ; D . G . Imlay , J . W . ; VV . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; J . VV . Drysdale , S . D . ; D . D . West , J . D . 1 C . F . Cox , I . G . ; J . Corp , H . Neville , J . H . Passmore , F . Mason , R . Home ancl J . Thompson .

The lodge being opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were read ancl confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Mason having volunteered hisservicesas candidate , was examined and entrusted , and the lodge was opened in theThird Degree , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in a perfect andable manner . On the conclusion of the ceremony , the ist and 3 rd

Sections of the First Lecture were worked respectively by Bros . Sadler and Kirby . Bro . Baker having been unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting , he appointed his officers in rotation , and announced that the work for that occasion would be a rehearsal of the first ceremony ancl

the charge after initiation , ancl the ist and 3 rd Sections of the Second Lecture . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . The VV . M . rose three times , during which periods several important matters of business received due attention . All business being ended and " Hearty good wishes " extended to the VV . M ., the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . VV . Hillier , W . M . ; J . R . Hubbard , S . VV . ; F . A . Barth , J . W . ; R . H . VVilliams , P . M ., & c , Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; H . Wake , S . D . ; C . Woods , J . D . ; Jas . Spraggs , I . G . j D . Stroud , VV . M . ; lames Sims , P . M . ;

VV . C . Williams , P . M . ; G . A . Knight , C . G . Halt , and D . Boyce . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Hatt then offered himself as a candidate for raising , and having given the necessary proofs , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in a very clear

and concise manner . The W . M . gave the traditional history . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Boyce offered himself as a candidate for passing , and , after examination , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in good form . Bro . R . H . Williams acted as Preceptor on that occasion . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Hubbard was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

WARNER LODGE ( No . 2192 ) . —The regular weekly meeting of this lodge was held at Bridge Chambers , Hoestreet , Walthamstow , on Monday , the ist inst ., when there were present Bros . Chas . H . Bestow , W . M . ; J . J . Briginshaw , S . W . ; Richard Kershaw , J . W . ; William Shurmur , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor ; Fred . Taylor , S . D . ; Geo . Long , J . D . ; Win . P . Allen , l . G . ; James Pinder , P . M ., P . Z . ;

D . P . Holness , P . M ., P . Z . ; P . D . Parsons , VV . W . Cook , Christian Hirst , James Speller , J . Ives , P . M . ; E . Gray , Edgar Broshoof , T . Scoresby-Jackson , VV . F . Stauffer , R . Sandall , N . Fortescue , H . F . Bromhead , and others . The lodge having been opened in the Three Degrees respectively , after the customary preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed and the ancient charge

delivered in a most effectual manner . Bro . James Pinder , P . M ., then officiated as Installing Master , and well deserved the enthusiastic applause accorded to him by the brethren . His rendering of the addresses was most encouraging , exceedingly interesting , and greatly admired , although somewhat more ornate than recognised in emulation working . Bros . D . P . Holness , P . M ., P . Z ., Islington Lodge , No . 1471 ,

and VV . F . Stauffer , Royal Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . J . J . Briginshaw was elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . This ended a very instructive evening affording the greatest satisfaction and pleasure to all present . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after "Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The opening meeting was held on Tuesday evening , the 2 nd inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . S . Napper , W . M . ; G . J . Barnett , S . VV . ; D . C . Ritchie , J . W . ; John Petch , P . M ., Prov . G . Std . Br ., acting Preceptorj C . M . Coxon , Sec ; G . T . Chretien , S . D . ; C . G . Gray , J . D . ; C . Horst , I . G . ; J . M . Scarlett , P . M ., Prov .

J . G . W . ; H . B . Harding , J . Wilson , F . M . Sutter , R . Loomes , and Cressel . 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 Degree , when Bro . Sutter answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree

and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Sutter being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Petch , when the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Loomes being the candidate . Bro . Barnett was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . i 425 ) .-A meeting was held on Monday , the ist inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . John Davies , W . M . 169 ( Preceptor Creaton Lodge of Instruction ) , VV . M . ; C . G . Wetzlar , W . M . 141 , S . VV . ; J . Cruttenden , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . and Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; F . A . Barth , S . D . ; R . T . Godfrey , J . D . ; J . VV . Belsham ,

I . G . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; James Sims , P . M . S 34 ( Preceptor Ranelagh Lodge of Instruction ); H . P . Gilbert , VV . M . 1828 ^ ; J . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 ; H . Windeatt , H . Ward , and J . C . Conway . The lodge was opened in due form . The minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . 'Ihe lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Ward was instructed in the questions leading from the Second to Third Degree . The ist , 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections of

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the Second Lecture were worked by Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren . An interesting discussion took place between 'several Preceptors present as to the various rendering of that part of the 4 th Section referring to astronomy . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Wetzlar was elected W . M . for next lodge meeting , officers to be in rotation . A communication was read from Bro . Hoffman , of Virtue and Honour Lodge . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A convocation was held on the 29 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinsterplace , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . J . Cruttenden , 779 , M . E . Z . ; VV . H . Chalfont , J . 975 , H . ; J . Davies ; J . 733 , J . ; John Davies , 733 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; W . C . Williams , Z . 733 , S . N . ; VV . Hillier , S 34 , P . S . ; G . Swann , P . S .

733 , ist Asst . Soj . ; E . C . Mulvey , P . Z ., Z . 2246 , J . 2202 , N . 179 , P . G . D . C . Surrey ; T . Woodbridge Biggs , 975 ; J . C . Tilt , S 62 ; J . Smith , Sgo ; and O . VV . Battley , 2246 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Mulvey being candidate . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and after " Hearty good wishes" the chapter was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . S . Stretch , VV . M . ; R . T . Redfearn , S . VV . ; R . P . Tabb , J . W . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; VV . J . Stratton , VV . M . 753 , Treas . ; J . J . Thomas , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Chappie , S . D . ; E . Wehrle , j . D . ; S . W . Manktelow , I . G . ; C . Stallibrass ,

Stwd . ; J . W . Curtis , ancl R . E . Cursons . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Stratton candidate . Bro . Curtis 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 . Curtis candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Cursons worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . R . T . Redfearn was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the gcod of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

Royal Ark Mariners.

Royal Ark Mariners .

WHITEHA VEN . F . R . Sewell Lodge ( No . 213 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this lodge was held at the Freemasons ' Hall , College-street , on Friday , the 29 th ult . Bro . Thos . Atkinson , VV . C . N ., occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Col . F . R . Sewell , P . W . C . N . ; J . Gardiner , J . ; Thos . Brakenridge , S . ; Rev . Jas . Anderson , Chap . ; Geo . Dalrymple , P . W . C . N ., Treas . and Scribe ; G . Scott , S . D . ;

H . Burn , J . D . ; Ihos . ' Mitchell , Guardian ; J . Casson , Warder ; and others . 'The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , and three candidates balloted for and accepted . Bros . G . Starkey and J . O . Scott , being in attendance , were elevated to the Degree of Royal Ark Mariner in a most impressive manner by the VV . C . N ., ably assisted by Bro . Col . Sewell . With other routine business the lodge was closed .

Royal And Select Masters.

Royal and Select Masters .

BRIGHTON . Brightelmstone Council ( No . 15 ) . —At the Masonic Rooms in the Pavilion , on the 30 th ult ., the annual meeting of the above council was held , when there were present Comps . A . F . Lamette , T . I . M . ; Histed , I . D . M . ; Whittaker , P . C . VV .,- Freeman , Recorder ; Wright , C . of G . j Tebbs , Steward j Tooth , Chaplain j Abell ,

Gill , and Hughes , Sentinel . Visitors : Comps . the Earl of Euston , M . I . G . M . j C . F . Matier , G . Recorder j Vincent , P . 'T . I . M . 2 j Money , T . I . M . j Voysey , Thomas , and Clark . The council having been opened , the following brethren —Bros . R . Clowes , Prov . S . G . W . ; VV . L . Morrison ( Mayor of Eastbourne ) , Prov . G . Steward ; and H . Dyer—having been balloted for , were received into the several Degrees of the rite in a very impressive manner by the T . I . M ., ably

assisted by Comp . Vincent , after which Comp . Histed was installed as T . I . M . by 111 . Comp . Matier in a most eloquent manner , assisted by Comp . Vincent , who also acted as D . C . After the investment of officers , the companions adjourned to the Pavilion Hotel , where a very excellent banquet was served by Bro . Daniels . The usual toasts followed , and a truly enjoyable evening was spent .

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