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The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Gray candidate . The lodge having been 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 , and Bro . Duncan was unanimously elected W . M . forthe next meeting , and appointed officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 14 th inst ., vvhen there vvere present Bros . F . M . Noakes , W . M . ; R . E . Cursons , S . W . ; G . H . Foan , J . W . ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; W . Hancock , acting as Sec . ; VV . Honeyball , acting as Org . ; F . VV . Cash , S . D . ; R . J . Harnell , | . D . ; | . Marshall , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; T . C . Seary , ( 3 . Reynolds , J . H . Meyer , G . S . Peachey , S . T . W . Barringer , J . P . Hughins , F .

W . Buxton , John S . Cater , J . R . Harnell , G . Lyonison , O . Lamare , Charles Filhan , W . G . Dickenson , C . Shrege , J . H . Bullen , and A . L . Bullen . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor , worked the ist Section , and Bro . R . E . Cursons , S . VV ., the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . S . T . W . Barringer having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M .

rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . J . Greenway worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , the following brethren vvere unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction—Bros . T . S . VV . Barringer , r 6 i 4 ; John S . Cater , P . M . ; and W . G . Dickenson , 1608 . On rising for the second time , Bro . R . E . Cursons , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1765 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington . W . Present : Bros . J . R . Hubbard , W . M . ; C . Woods , S . W . ; G . Swann , J . VV . ; G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . | . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( protem . ); ] . Wiggins , ' S . D . ; Knight , J . D . ; Marsh . l . G . ; W . C . Williams , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . ; James Sims , P . M . ; VV . Payers , and A . J . Turner . The lodge was opened in the usual form , and Bro , Turner

offered himself as a candidate for passing , and being found proficient on examination , vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony duly rehearsed . Bro Payers then offered himself as a candidate for raising ; he vvas , therefore , put under examination , and his answers being found very satisfactory , he vvas duly entrusted . The Iodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and that ceremony vvas rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . C . Woods' was elected W . M . for the next meeting . "' Hearty good wishes " vvere given , and the lodge vvas closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 18 th inst . Present : Bros . VV . Payers , W . M . ; W . C . Williams , P . G . Std . Br . Middlesex , S . VV . ; | . Davies , J . VV . ; J . Coliings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; M . R . Rice , S . D . ; T . Jobson , J . D . ; J . Blake , l . G . ; James Sims , P . M . ; and P . Skar . The lodge was' opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a perfect manner . The lodge vvas opened in thc

Second Degree . Bro . Jobson offered himself as a candidate for raising , and having proved his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed in a very satisfactory manner . The lodge vvas resumed to the Second Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren , the Six Grand Periods being rendered in a masterly style by Bro . J . Davies . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . VV . C . Williams vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . aota ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , or . Saturday , the r 6 th inst ., when there vvere present Bros . ] . H . VVood . W . M . ; T . W . Biggs , S . VV . ; T . Wilcox , J . W . ; E . Ayl ' ing , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Brown , Sec ; J . Davies , S . D . ; A . Williams , J . D . ; W . Hillier , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 ; VV . Hyde , F . Craggs , H . D . Aslete , D . S . Long , VV . Osborn , R . H . Wimpey , and E . Fox . The lodge vvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened

in thc Second Degree , and Bro . VV . Hyde offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . VV . Hyde being candidate . The W . M . afterwards rendered the traditional history . The VV . M . rose for the first and second times , and Bro . Biggs was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and after * ' Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 3030 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Mann , W . M . ; Stutfield , S . W . ; Piper , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; P . Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Hobbs . S . D . ; Badderly , J . D . ; Hayler , I . G . ; Roberts , and Martin . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

vvas rehearsed , Bro . Roberts being the candidate . The ) o 6 ge vvas opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Martin , a candidate to b raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Martin being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Stutfield was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , thc lodge vvas closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the iSth inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Russell , VV . M . ; Beaven , S . VV . ; Jones , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Evans , S . D . ; Mitchell , J . D . ; Steele , l . G . ; Cochrane , F . Hill , Ellscn , Folkard , Smith , J . Wright , Poole , Livett , Langdon , E . G . King , Cowland , Noble , and Weeks , Tyler .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second and Third Degrees respectively , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Livett , a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions , and vvas entrusted . 'The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and Bro . Livett duly

raised to the Degree of a M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Moore , jun ,, 158 $ , was elected a joining member . The dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Beaven was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Beaven returned thanks , and appointed officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

The Prince of Wales arrived at York on Monday evening on a visit to the ioth Hussars , who are quartered at Fulford Barracks , and in which Prince Albert Victor holds a captaincy . His Royal Highness was met at the station by his son , and afterwards messed with the officers .

lhe anniversary of the production , and the 371 st performance , of "Sweet Lavender , " took place at Terry ' s Theatre on Thursday evening , on which occasion souvenirs were presented to visitors to all parts of the house . On the same day the company gave a matinee performance at Brighton , and partook of the anniversary dinner in a Pullman car on their journey to town .

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HASLINGDEN . — Chapter of Wisdom ( No . 2 S 3 ) . —The companions of this chapter held their annual festival on Saturday , the 16 th inst ., at the Grey Mare Hotel . Amongst those present were Comps . J . Collinge , Z . ; W . V . Stallon , H . ; W . Tomlinson , J . ; J .

Hariinge , P . Z . ; J . Sutcliffe , S . E . ; VV . Halstead , t > . N . ; H . Patterson , Treas . ; T . H . Hamer , P . S . ; G . E . Nuttall , Janitor ; R . Rushton , P . Z ., P . P . G . Treas . ; B . T . " Gosling , P . Z .. P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Jackson , P . Z . 274 ; S Porrit , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C ; and S . Horrocks , P . Z . Visitors : Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . Z . C 45 , P . G . H- ; A . H . Jefferis , P . Z . 645 , P . P . A . G . S ; and George Sam Smith ,

A . S . 645 . The chapter being opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The chair vvas then taken by Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . H ., who in his usual impressive style , assisted by Comp . Jefferis , installed the three Principals , and invested the other officers as follows

Comps . W . V . Stallon , Z . ; VV . Tomlinson , H . ; W . Halstead , J . ; J . Sutcliffe . S . E . ; T . H . Hamer , S . N . ; H . Patterson , Treas . ; W . H . S . Gendall , P . S . ; J . R . Hargreaves , A . S . ; and G . E . Nuttall , Janitor . The addresses to the Principals andofficers were delivered by Comp . Sillitoe , and to the companions by Comp . A . H . Jefferis , P . P . A . G . Soj .

' M ANCHESTKR .-Humphrey Chetham Chapter ( No . 645 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the igth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street . There were present Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P . G . H ., M . E . Z . ; J . Crowther , H . ; F . R . Lange , J . ; I . E . Lees , P . Z ., S . E . ; S . L . Lewis , P . S . ; Geo . Sam Smith , A . S . ; A . H . Jefferis , P . Z ., P . A . G . S . ; S .

Warburton , P . Z . ; T . Griffiths , H . Edler , N . Heywood , J . R . Ashworthy , W . Weigenthals , and \ V . Sly , Janitor . The chapter being opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and immediately followed by the election of officers for the ensuing year , with the result as follows : Comps . Crowther , Z . ; Lange , H . ;

G . Sam Smith , J . ; J . E . Lees , P . Z ., S . E . ; Carl Goetz , P . Z ., Treas . ; Griffiths , S . N . ; S . L . Lewis , P . S . ; N . Heywood , ist A . S . ; J . R . Ashworthy , 2 nd A . S . ; and J . Sly , Janitor . After all business had been attended to , the chapter was closed .

SALFORD . —Starkie Chapter ( No . 935 ) . —The regular convocation of this chapter vvas held at the Masonic Hall , Adelphi-street , on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., when a goodly number of companions assembled , including Comps . Evan Williams , M . E . Z . ; Charles Turner , H . ; F . Armstrong , J . ; F . W . Lean , S . E . ; J . Williams , S . N . ; P . H . Nicholls , Janitor ; W . Dumville , P . Z . ; James Sudren ,

P . Z . ; William Cray Royle , A . Grice , E . Meggitt , F . Webberley , and E . Bradburn . Visitors : Comps . A . H . Jefferis , P . Z . 645 , P . P . A . G . S . ; Geo . S . Smith , Asst . Soj . 645 ; and James Hyde , 325 . The chapter being opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , after which the ballot vvas taken for Bro . Thomas Heaton , 325 , and Bro . D . C .

Lambert , ion , which proving favourable , they vvere subsequently exalted to the Supreme Degree by Comp . Sudren , P . Z ., in such a manner as to call forth the praise of every companion present . The ceremony vvas a most enjoyable one on account of it being choral throughout . All business being completed , the chapter vvas closed by Comp . Evan Williams , M . E . Z .

LANCASTER . —Rowley Chapter ( No . 1051 ) . — The installation meeting of the above chapter took place at the Masonic Hall on Monday , thc 18 th instant , vvhen Comps . Kelland , Dewhurst , and Stock were respectively installed into the chairs of Z ., H ., and J . by Comps . Garnett , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . ; Longman , P . Z ., P . P . G . P . S . ; and Gregson , P . Z . The following officers were then invested

by the M . E . Z .: Comps . R . Stanton , P . Z ., S . E . ; Nuttall , S . N . ; Relph , P . S . ; McRaith , ist A . S . ; Stanley , 2 nd A . S . ; Longman , P . P . G . P . S ., Treas . ; and Allinson , Janitor . On the motion of the M . E . Z ., a vote of thanks vvas accorded to Comp . Gregson for his services to the

chapter during the past year as Z . It was unanimously resolved that a letter of condolence be forwarded to the family of the late Comp . E . Simpson , P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B ., and Treasurer , expressing the deep sorrow of the companions with them in their bereavement . The chapter vvas then closed .

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PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM CHAPTER ( No . ^ 3 ) . — A meeting was held on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale . Present : Comps . R . T . Hill , P . Z ., M . E . Z . ; J . T . Rowe , P . Z ., M . ; A . G . Boswell , J . ; F . G . Baker , P . Z ., Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , S . E . ; Baker , S . N . ; and R . H . Dillon , P . S . The chapter vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Thomas candidate . Comp . Boswell was elected a member of the chapter . Comp . J . T . Rowe was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering for the good of R . A . Masonry , after " Hearty good wishes " the chapter was closed , and adjourned to the second Thursday in April .

ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Kingstreet , Hammersmith . Present : Comps . H . Purdue , M . E . Z . ; | , Sims , H . ; J . H . Watts , J . ; G . Read , P . Z ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , S . E . ; J . Davies , P . S . ; Mickelburgh , P . Z . ; W . C . Williams , and

Pellatt . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last convocation vvere read and conlirmed . The exaltation ceremony vvas rehearsed in due form , Comp . Pellatt acting as candidate . The by-laws Committee met , and drew up the by-laws , and th <; chapter was afterwards closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation vvas held on Friday , the ijth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present .- Comps . W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , M . E . Z . ; VV . H . Chalfont , S . N . 975 , H . ; J . Cruttenden , ( . ; H . Dehane , M . E . Z . 890 , P . S . 8 < io , S . E . ; W . ' H . Wadham , 1642 , P . S . ; J . Smith , P . S . 890 ; J . R . Allman , 890 ; and E . Ponsonby . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp , Smith being candidate . A vote of sympathy

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with Comp . S . J . Humfress , J . 733 , was unanimously passed , and the wishes of the companions that he might soon be restored to health and be amongst them again were expressed . The officers vvere elected . for the ensuing fortnight—Comp . Dean as M . E . Z . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1375 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter vvas held on Friday , the ijth inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps Capt . R . J . Vincent , M . E . Z . 1777 , M . E . Z . ; Patrick , H . ; G . L . Moore , M . E . Z . elect 169 , ] . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; Briant , 1329 , S . N . ; Wingham , 35 , P . S . ; C Woods , A . S . 127 s , A . S . ; Addington , M . E . Z . iaj < ; Grummant , P . Z . 121 < ¦ and Neeld , P . Z . 16 9 . "' The chapter vvas opened , and the minutes were read and

confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . Addington personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the dues vvere collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Patrick vvas elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and a vote of thanks was accorded Comp . Capt . Vincent for his able work as M . E . Z . for the first time in this chapter . The S . E . reported that the annual supper would take place on Friday , April Jtb . The chapter was then closed .

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IPSWICH . —Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 70 ) . — The anniversary meeting of this lodge , was held at the Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., and Bro . H . J . Wright vvas installed W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . There were present Bros . H . J . Wright , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . Flintham , J . W . ; W . B . Hanson , J . O . ; W . T . Brunger , C . Markwell , W . Brooke , G . T . Pick ,

and many others . The installation was ably performed by Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn . The officers for the year were installed as follows : Bros . J . Flintham , S . W . ; W . Pearson , J . W .: Rev . R . Peek , P . P . G . Chap ., M . O . ; W . B . Hanson , S . O . ; J . Napier , J . O . ; Kev . R . N . Sanderson , P . M ., P . G . Chap . Eng ., Chap . ; S . R . Anness , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., Treas . and D . C ; A . J . Grimwade , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Reg . of Marks and Sec . ; F . C . Atkinson ,

S . D . ; Rev . K . O . Davies , J . D . and Org . ; J . A . lames Peck , I . G . ; and G . Gould , Tyler . The installation banquet was held u nder the presidency of the newly-installed W . M ., who vvas supported on the right by Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , D . P . G . M ., and on the lelt by Bro . J . C . Norman , I . P . M . "The Queen and Mark Masonry , " "The G . M . M . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and " The Grand Officers " were proposed by the Worshipful Master , and duly honoured . Bros . Matier , Berridge , and Bryant responded for tho Grand Officers . The W . M . also proposed "Lord Henniker , P . G . M . Eng ., Prov . G . M ., " and "The Installing Master , Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Prov . G . Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn responded in an happy

speech . Before sitting down , in complimentary terms , he proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " who responded in a neat and practical speech . Bro . N . Tracy proposed " The Charities and the Mark Benevolent Fund . " Bro . C . F . Matier , whose name was coupled with the toast , responded in an eloquent speech , in which he specially referred to the Mark Benevolent Fund , of which he is the honorary Secretary , and said it was the proud

boast of that Charity that no candidate ever came to them for assistance and was sent away dissatisfied . The other toasts vvere " The Visiting Brethren , " proposed by Bro . the Rev . R . N . Sanderson , and responded to by Bros . Elwes and Bignold , "The newly-advanced Brothers" ( Bros . G . T . Pick and Walter Brooke ) , "The Immediate and other Past Masters , " " The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast .

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MOUNT CALVARY ENCAMPMENT ( D . ) . —This old encampment met at the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln's Inn , on the Sth instant . Among those present were Sir Knights Col . S . H . Clerke , Great Sub-Prior ( Hon . Mem . ); Capt . F . J . Stohwasser E . G . ; H . J . Lardner , ist Capt . ; Wood , 2 nd Capt . ; W . Paas , P . G . B . B ., P . E . C , Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . C . of G ., P . E . C , Reg ., acting Expert ; L . Steele , C . of L . ; N . Prower ,

M . A ., Std . Br . ; W . Maple , Herald ; 1 . H . Dodson , I . P . E . C ; F . W . Driver , M . A . P . E . C ; G . Graveley , P . E . C ; and others . Among the visitors were Sir Knights F . Philbrick , Q . C , G . C , P . E . P ., & c ; Raymond H . Thrupp , G . K ., P . E . P ., & c ; W . Ganz , G . Org . ; and others .

The minutes of the previous encampment having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Comps . Bell and Hawkins , and they , being in attendance , was impressively installed as Knights ot the Order by the E . C . It was unanimously resolved that the summer festival in connection with the encampment be held at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on the 23 th June next . Sir Knight W . Paas gave a notice of motion , "That the sum of 10 guineas be voted from the funds and placed on the list of Sir Knight T . C Walls , as Steward to the R . M . I , for Boys ' Festival in June next . " Letters of apology expressing regret at absence were read from Sir Knights A . Williams , P . E . C ; F . Binckes , P . E . C , & c . j Thomas , Herald ; Kelly , F . Richardson ,

P . E . P ., & c . ; Major G . Lambert , P . E . P ., & c . j Letchworth , P . E . P ., & c . ; and many others . The banquet which followed was well served . The usual toasts vvere given .-Sir Knight Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , in responding for " The Great Officers , " expressed the great pleasure it had afforded him and the other officers of Great Priory in being

presene that evening . He had been exceedingly gratified with the manner in which Sir Knight Captain Stohwasser had performed his work . The assistance given by the other officers of the preceptory deserved all praise . Itwas to bc regretted that so old a preceptory or encampment

had not in its possession the records of its early history . He firmly believed that the Mount Calvary was one of , if not the oldest , preceptory in England . They had records that it was resuscitated early in the present century , but when it was founded was lost in the dim past . The Mount Calvary possessed a very energetic Registrar of an antiquarian turn of mind , and perhaps he might be able to unravel the