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d the report of the Audit Committee vvas unanimously The convocation being closed the companions adjourned the banquet table , when the usual toasts were duly honoured , and a P . Z . ' s jewel vvas presented to Comp . H . Rl Hobbs for his services as the first M . Ii . Z . of the chapter .

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HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held Bridav the 22 nd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , nnveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Comps . W . H . Chalfnnt PS . 9 W . M . E . Z . ; G . March , 733 , H . ; M . Speigel , 834 , J . ; 1 ? Dehane . il . Sgo , ist A . S . 862 , S . E . ; W . H . Wadham , 1642 , cM- A . R . Rndall , S . N . 890 , P . S . ; S . J . Humfress , ist A . S . ; < j N Watts , Z . 1196 ; W . C . Williams , J . 733 ; J . J . Cantle , 180 ;

The ' chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Williams being candidate . A communication from Comp . Capt . Nicols , expressing his regret at his inability to be present owing to ill-health . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1255 ) . —The usual weekly convocation of this chapter was held at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Cambtrwell , on Friday , the 22 nd inst . There were present Comps , r , I Moore , M . E . Z . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., acting Preceptor and H - " W Briant , J . ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; C . Woods , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . •!• Hill > J' S- Latham > antl J- Addington , H . 127 $ . The chapter having been opened in due form , the minutes wire read and confirmed . The cash account showed a very favourable

state of affairs for such a young chapter . The ceremony of exaltation vvas rehearsed , Comp . J . S . Latham personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and , on the proposition of Comp . Addington , H . 127 J , seconded by Comp . W . Briant , J ., it was unanimously resolved that Comp . T . Grummant , P . Z . ) H .,

occupy the chair of M . E . Z . at the next meeting . Comp . Grummant returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and Comp . Grummant gave notice that he would , at the next meeting , move the adjournment of the chapter for two months . Nothing more presenting itself for the good of R . A . Masonry , the chapter vvas closed .

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WINCHESTER . —Economy Lodge ( No . 52 ) . The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Parchment-street , on Wednesday , the iSth instant . Bro . E . Snelling , P . P . G . M . O ., W . M ., vvas unavoidably absent on account of family bereavement . The Deputy

Prov . G . M . M . ( Bro . R . Loveland Loveland ) , with Bros . I . B . Atkinson , P . G . S . W . ; G . J . Tilling , P . G . Sec . ; C . W . A . Jellicoe , P . P . G . R . of M . ; S . Clarke , P . P . G . D . C . ; Dr . Harman , and many other brethren attended by special invitation from the W . M . elect . The Deputy Prov . G . M . M . duly installed , acccording to ancient custom , Bro .

John E . Le Feuvre , P . G . M . O . Eng ., P . P . S . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight , as W . M . for tbe ensuing year . The following officers were then appointed and invested : Bros . E . Snelling , P . P . S . G . O ., I . P . M . ; W . H . Jacob , S . W .,-H . Pigeon , jun ., J . W . ; H . Pottle , M . O . ; F . H . King , S . O . ; T . B . Chilcott , J . O . ; King , Treas . ; J . T . Burchett , Sec . ; W . 'S . Brockley , S . D .: and C . Sims , Tyler .

Bro . Dr . Harman was proposed as a joining member , and will be balloted for at the next regular lodge . Other lodge business having been disposed of , the brethren adjourned to the City Restaurant for the banquet , after which the usual Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and the proceedings were enlivened by some capital songs from Bros . Jellicoe , Tilling , Osborne , and others .

WOOLWICH . —Excelsior Lodge ( No . 226 ) . — This lodge met on Thursday , the 14 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , under the presidency of Bro . Edward Palmer , W . M ., the following being present : Bros . Moulds , S . W . ; T . Ovenden , J . W . j C . Coupland , P . M . j A . Penfold , P . M . ; G . Spinks , P . M . ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ;

b . Kennedy , F . Reed , J . V . Lee , ] . Whitehart , J . Porter , j . Warren , J . Farrier , Capon , Wray , Towns , E . B . Hobson , and others . The lodge having been opened , and the usual routine business having been transacted , the ballot vvas taken for the advancement of Bros . Rankin , Lintott , and Johnson , which

proved unanimous , and those brethren , being in ^ "dance , were regularly advanced to lhe Degree of M . M . in a mott efficient manner by the W . M . Bro . the Key . Hayman Cummings , M . A ., D . P . G . M ., wasannouncd , and received by the brethren with the honours due to his rank . The D . P . G . M . assumed the chair , and installed

Bro . W . Moulds as W . M . for the ensuing year . TheW . M . appointed and invested the following brethren as officers : Hros . J . Ovenden , S . W . ; G . Kennedy , J . W . ; J . White-4 i i , J M n - C . Jolly , S . O . ; D . Deeves , J . O . ; John Aillud R . of M . ; E . West , S . D . ; W . J . Akers , J . D . j John Warren , l . G . ; F . Reed , D . C . ; C . Lawson and J . larner , Stewards ; and John Lackland , Tyler . A complimentary vote was accorded to Bro . CouplandP . M . on his

, , appointment as an officer of the Grand Mark Lodge , and he was saluted accordingly . t he usual vote of thanks having been passed to the Installing Officer for the splendid manner in whtch the cere" ° , ny of installation vvas rendered , the lodge was closed , ?™ brethren adjourned to the Earl of Chatham for the nc „ i ' , Ylch was served by Bro - Capon , the host , in his "sual excellent manner .

MARYPORT . —Whitwell Lodge ( No . 151 ) . — ine members of this lodge held a pleasant and successful m ^ nn ^ ° r ? I ^ rsda y evening , the 21 st inst ., at the Free-W j - Hal 1 ' Englesfield-street , for the purpose of instal-»! , arid investing the officers for the ensuing year . The "age was opened bv fhe W . M .. JW K . H P . nr ;_ - »

_ PPr ' c ° l C- and the W - - elect > Br ° - Joseph Abbott , Trp « r •' installed by Bro . J . Gardiner , P . M ., P . G . P . G s o Stevvard of England . Bro . G . Dalrymple , th ' erpr ° '' "•A-G . D . C . of England , also taking part in Bros w £ & The officers vvere then invested as follows Scott _ iw E S' - M- J- Kendall , S . W . ; Geo . WlJ : 'i T . Svvainson , M . O . ; J . Gibson , S . O . ; J . Gardint Q ' , M * " -I-0 - * J- Nicholson , Treas . j jas . S . D . T' fPV A - Walter , R . of M . j j . H . Raven , Smith n DlcklD *> n , J . D . j Wm . Stoddart , D . C ; J . "" th , Org . ; E . Penrice , I . G . j and J . ( Messenger ,

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Tyler . " Hearty good wishes were reciprocated from 213 and 216 , and the proceedings closed . On the invitation of Bro . Abbott , the W . M ., the brethren adjourned for refreshment , when a very pleasant evening was spent .

TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No . 319 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Park-street , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst ., when there were present , with others , Bros . J . Dodge , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O ., as W . M . j B . Knight , S . W ., W . M . elect j A . T . Blarney , P . M ., P . P . G . M , 0 ., as J . W . ; John Lane , P . M ., Past S . G . O . Eng ., Secj T . Prust , M . O . j W .

Taylor , S . O . j T . J . Grossman , J . O . j W . Hill , Chap , j T . H . Wills , S . D . ; A . W . Searley , J . D . ; T . Morgan , D . C ; J . Taylor , I . G . ; J . E . Newton , Tyler ; W . Hersey , J . Gorwyn , Guy , and T . Beckett . The lodge having been opened by the acting W . M ., the minutes vvere confirmed . The Installing Officer , Bro . J . Lane , then took the chair , and the W . M . elect , Bro . B .

Knight , vvas duly installed in a most able and perfect manner . The W . M . then invested his officers for the year ensuing as follows : Bros . G . J . Pepprell , I . P . M . ; T . T . Prust , S . W . ; W . Taylor , J . W . j T . J . Grossman , M . O . ; T . H . Wills , S . O . ; W . Hill , J . O . ; T . Taylor , Treas . ; John Lane , Sec . ; A . W . Searley , R . of M . ; T . H . Morgan , S . D . j John Taylor , J . D . j T . Brooks ,

Org . j A . Lauzell , D . C . j J . Gorwyn , I . G . j Dr . Willard , Stwd . ; T . E . Newton , Tyler ; and W . A . Hill , Chap . At the conclusion of the business the brethren dined together in the banqueting room of the hall , Bro . W . Taylor catering with his usual ability . The loyal and Masonic toasts were musically honoured , that of "The Grand Lodge" being responded bo by Bro .

John Lane , Past G . S . O . Eng ., and " Thc Provincial Grand Lodge" by Bros . J . Dodge , Prov . G . Stwd ., and A . T . Blarney , P . P . G . M . O . Bro . Lane , who is always listened to with pleasure and profit , in an interesting and instructive speech drew attention to the satisfactory condition of the lodge , which is in an active working state .

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STOCKTON-ON-TEES . —Mount Grace Preceptory ( No . 118 ) . —This preceptory vvas visited b y the V . E . Prov . Prior , Sir Knight Charles James Banister , P . G . C . England , accompanied by his Sub-Prior , Sir Knight Henry Maddison , at the Freemasons' Hall , on the 19 th inst . After the business of the preceptory was over and

closed , the Preceptor , Sir Knight John Pearson , invited the V . E . Prov . Prior , Sub-Prior , and knights to dinner , which vvas prepared in the dining hall , and proved to be all that could be desired . This preceptory , which has been under a cloud for some time , shows signs of greater activity in the future . Sir Knight E . Cowper , of the Ebor Preceptory , was elected a joining member .

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LIVERPOOL . —Liverpool Chapter ( No . 19 ) . — A meeting was held on Friday , the 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street . The chapter was opened by III . Bro . W . Tyner , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ( in the absence of E . and P . Bro . Partrick Murray Hunter , M . W . S . ) III . Bros . J . C . Beswick Royds , 33 , S . G . I . G . of the district , and Charles lames Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , l . G . of the North-Eastern

District , vvere received under an arch of steel and saluted . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . III . Bro . Royds then ascended the throne , and 111 . Bro . R . Wm . Bourne , 30 ° , M . W . S . elect , vvas presented by III . Bros . Thomas Charles Thorbourn , 30 , and E . Pierpoint , 32 , forinstallation , theceremony beingcarefully performed . The M . W . S . then appointed 111 . Bro . S . G . Sinclair , 30 ,

H . P . ; E . and P . Bros . W . Goodacre , ist Gen . ; Simon J ude , 2 nd Gen ; 111 . Bros . W . Tyner , 30 , G . M . ; B . W . Rawson , 30 , R . J and E . Pierpoint , 32 , was re-elected Treasurer and re-appointed Recorder . The candidates were balloted for and unanimously elected . Bro . Charles H . Lancaster , being in attendance , vvas perfected by the M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . R . W . Bourne , 30 ° , most creditably .

Two candidates were proposed , the alms collected , and the business of the chapter finished , it was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Adelphi Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet awaited them . The M . W . S . presided , having on his right III . Bros . C . J . Banister , 33 ° ; E . Pierpoint , 32 ° j B . W . Rawson , 30 j E . and P . Bros . C . H . Lancaster and W . Goodacre ; and

on his left III . Bros . S . G . Sinclair , 30 ° ; T . C . Thorbourn , 30 ; E . and P . Bros . R . Foote , R . Pouddah , S . Jude , and others . 111 . Bro . W . Tyner , 30 ° , took the vice-chair . After dinner , the M . W . S . proposed the loyal loasts in suitable terms , which vvere heartily drank . The M . W . S . proposed " Ihe Health of the Supreme

Council , " and also "The Health of their old and dear friend , 111 . Bro . Charles Jas . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ° , I . G . of the N . E . District , and for many years their Inspector-General , " expressing a hope , which he was sure all present would join most heartily , that he would be able for many years to come amongst them at their various meetings . The toast vvas most cordially received and the honours

given . In reply , III . Bro . Banister said he vvas sorry that their old friend , 111 . Bro . Royds , S . G . I . G ., 33 , and the I . G . of the district , was obliged to leave after installing the M . W . S . as the train he was obliged to return home by did not give him time to remain to witness the excellent manner in which the M . W . S . gave the Degree to the candidate . It

was most gratifying to him , and he was sure it would be to all the P . M . W . S . 's , and would make a great impression on the candidate . He ( Bro . Banister ) thanked the M . W . S . for the very kind expressions he had made in proposing his health , and the very kind and cordial way in which it was always received by his brethren ; but he vvas getting old and

had to take every care of himself . He had had many warnings of late in the removal of old and valued friends , one so very recently in the sudden death of his dear friend , Bro . G . P . Brockbank , a member of the 32 . Still , he would come amongst them when his health permitted , and with regard to that chapter it was his duty and privilege to help them to the best of his ability , seeing that he vvas the first M . W . S . of the chapter , consequently he looked upon them

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all as his children in that beautiful Christian Degree . He thanked them on the part of the Supreme Council , who vvere always anxious to hear of the success of that chapter . Again thanking the M . W . S . and brethren for their kindness , and wishing each member every happiness through life , Bro . Banister resumed his seat . III . Bro . S . G . Sinclair , 30 ° , P . M . W . S ., proposed "The

Health of the M . W . S ., III . Bro . R . W . Bourne , 30 , " and said Bro . Bourne had given them proof of his ability to carry out every detail of the beautiful ceremony ; indeed , it rarely happened that a M . W . S . on the day of his installation was able to perfect the candidate as they had witnessed it given by his friend , the M . VV . S . He had watched his Masonic career , and in every Degree their M . VV . S . had

shown himself to be a thorough Master , and he wished him every success . On the M . W . S . rising to respond he was received by acclamation , and in an excellent speech concluded by thanking the brethren for their great kindness to him . He then proposed " The Health of the Candidate , " and said he vvas sorry the other two candidates vvere unable to come ,

but he understood they vvere on the Continent . The candidate , Bro . Lancaster , in a very neat speech , expressed his grateful thanks to the brethren for receiving him , and , although he had greatly admired the Degrees he had taken , he thought that the finest of them all , and he hoped in due time to take his share in promoting their good wishes .

111 . Bro . Banister , in most feeling terms , alluded to the death of the late Emperor of Germany , and his great suffering , and proposed that they should drink in solemn silence to the immortal memory of the late Emperor Frederick . III . Bro . E . Pierpoint most feelingly proposed that the same melancholy duty should be done to the memory of the

late 111 . Bro . Hyde Pullen , 33 ° . The M . W . S ., in like manner , asked the brethren to pay the same to the memory of their late Bro . George P . Brockbank , 32 ° . III . Bro . T . C . Thorbourn supplemented the very kind remarks of the M . W . S . A most instructive and happy evening was spent ; indeed , thee meetings are looked forward to with much pleasure .

DARLINGTON . —St . Cuthbert ' s Chapter ( No . 9 6)— This chapter was opened by the M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . J . J . Wilks , 30 , assisted by his officers , on Wednesday , the 20 th last ., at the Masonic Hall , Archer-street . 111 . Bro . Charles J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 , vvas received under an arch of steel , and saluted . The minutes of last meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bros . C . H . Sharp and W .

Hodgson were unanimously elected , and the former being in attendance , vvas perfected by the M . W . S ., assisted by III . Bro . C . J . Banister , Inspector-General of the District . The M . W . S . elect , 111 . Bro , Thos . Ness , 30 ° , was presented by the acting G . M ., E . and P . Bro . Bousfield , to the M . W . S . for installation , which ceremony was rendered with great care and impressiveness . The M . W . S . then

appointed the following officers : Bro . Rev . C . Jackson , H . P . ; E . and P . Bro . S . Wilson , ist General ; E . and P , Bro . T . M . Barron , 2 nd General ; E . and P . Bro . J . F , Bousfield , Recorder ; E . and P . Bro . Logan , G . M . ; E . and P . Bro . Cowper , R . ; E . and P . Bro . Backhouse , Herald ; E . and P . Bro . Sharp , C . of G . ; III . Bro . Hy , Maddison , 39 , P . M . W . S ., vvas re-elected Treasurer .

Ihe visitors present vvere 111 . Bro . Col . James Monks , 30 , P . M . W . S . S ; and E . and P . Bro . W . Brown , M . W . S . 2 3- Three candidates vvere proposed for perfection [ by 111 Bro . R . A . Luck , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . 8 and 96 . Business being concluded the chapter vvas closed , 111 Bro . Col . Monks , 30 ° , taking the Prelate ' s part in the absence of the Rev . C . Jackson . The 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , 33 , retired under an arch of steel .

At the invitation of the M . W . S ., III . Bro . Ness , the brethren assembled in the dining hall to partake of an excellent dinner , having on his right 111 . Bro . Bro . C . J . Banister , S . G . I . G ., 33 ; Bro . Wm . Brown , M . W . S . 8 ; E . and P . Bro . T . M . Barron , E . and P . Bro . j . F . Bousfield , P . M . W . S . 8 and 96 ; and the candidate E . and P . Bro . Charles H . Sharp ; and on his left III . Bro . J . I . 0

Wilks , 30 , P . M . W . S ; III . Bro . Col . J . Monks , 30 ° , P . M . W . S . ; 111 . Bro . R . A . Luck , 30 " , P . M . W . S . ; III ! Bro . Hy . Maddison , 30 , P . M . W . S . ; E . and P . Bro . John Bailey , P . M . W . S . ; and others . The Vice-chair was filled by E . and P . Bro . S . Wilson , 1 st General . After grace the M . W . S . proposed " The Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , " "The Prince and

Princess of Wales , with the other members of the Royal Family . " 111 . Bro . R . A . Luck , 30 , proposed " The Health of the Supreme Council , and their old and valued friend , 111 . Bro . C . J . Banister , 33 , " in flattering terms , which was received most cordially . 111 . Bro . Banister , after returning thanks for the Supreme

Council , thanked the brethren for the very kind way they always received him amongst them ; he hoped still to come at least once a year , but he vvas getting old and must take every care of himself , finishing his speech by proposing "The Health of III . Bro . J . J . Wilks , 30 , LP . M . W . S ., '' and expressing himself so pleased by the admirable manner in which he had perfected the candidate and installed his

successor . On rising to respond III . Bro . Wilks vvas received with great cordiality , and after an excellent speech he proposed "The Health of the M . W . S ., " which vvas received by acclamation and with nil the honours .

I'he M . W . S ., III . Bro . Ness , thanked them and promised to do his best for the chapter and the Order which he so dearly loved . III . Bro . H . Maddison , 30 ° , proposed "The Health of the Candidate , " who responded in a neat speech and expressed himself so pleased that they had received him into that very beautiful Christian Degree . III . Bro . S . Wilson , ist General , proposed "The Health of the Visitors . "

III . Bros . Col . Monks and W . Browne both responded in excellent speeches . Between each speech the evening vvas enlivened by some excellentsongs and recitations from Bros . Bailey , Maddison , Wilks , and others . Other toasts followed , and a truly happy and interesting evening was spent , which is always so when the brethren of this Degree meet .