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terms in whioh he had spoken . He had been mindful of hi 3 promise made twelve months back , and had endeavoured faithfully to discharge his duties ; the consciousness that the brethren were satisfied with his efforts had groatly sweetened his reward . His year of Mastership had been to him the grand Masonio event of his career , and if he know anything of his heart , he felt their kindness would never bo
forgotten . Ho should ever prize and value their gift , more particularly as it was the first he had ever received since his association with Freemasonry . Without wishing to be thought egotistical , he should nevertheless feel it his duty to bear in mind the old French proverb—noblesse oblige—and though he did not wish then to understand that he claimed to bo of exalted rank , yet he felt that the
honour they had just conferred upon him entailed certain additional responsibilities , the nature of whioh he fully realised . He should order his conduct by tho line of Masonio rule ; he owed them a debt of gratitude which he felt he should never be able to repay . The W . M . then ea'lcd on tho brethren to drink the health of their Treasurer and Secretary ; this call was most heartily responded to , and
Bros . Cottebrnne and Scott acknowledged the compliment . After a few more toasts , the proceedings were brought to a close . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . G . Fowler 1055 , Thomas Eobinson 309 , J . Borrow 190 , B . Solomon 1614 , E . M . Tucker 749 , J . King 410 , E . J . Harvey 100 , L . Beck W . M . 1687 , J . Mason P . M . 1567 , W . F . Gillion 1425 , M . Cray 1425 , E . M . Lott P . M . P . J . W . Jersey 205 , J . L . Baker W . M . 1305 . G . W . Oliver 419 , E . Marefield 1327 , Thomas Bull P . M .
145 , J . Elliott W . M . 1348 , J . Wright W . M . 1446 , G . Draper P . M . 1305 , J . Smith P . G . P ., J . W . Hobbs P . M . 749 , J . Coutts P . G . P ., A . J . Ireton W . M . elect 1348 , W . W . Morgan 1385 , Thomas Williams P . M . 1507 , J . H . Onthwaite 1687 , James Grassland 1687 , E . Payne 1328 , Frank Kirk 1328 . During the evening the proceedings were enlivened by
some capital singing and musio ; Mr . G . S . Graham presided at the pianoforte , and the humour of his buffo songs was greatly appreciated . Bro . Holden recited the Balaclava Charge , and Bro . Morgan gave a Dramatio Beading ; both these contributions were most graciously received .
Pitzroy Lodge , No . 569 . — A meeting of this Lodge took place at the Artillery Grounds , Finsbury , on Friday , the 23 rd ult ., when the following Officers were present—Ensign W . I . Spicer W . M ., E . G . Webster S . W " ., A . D . Everingham J . W ., Capfc . E . Helsham Treas ., Capt . J . Eglese Sec , J . C . Sanderson S . D ., F . J . Stohwasser J . D ., Quarter . Master W . G . Brighten I . G ., W . Jolliffo D . C .,
H . J . Adams P . M . After the minutes of the last Lodge had been read aud confirmed , a ballot was taken for the following candidates , which proved unanimous in their favour ; Mr . H . D . Ellis Secretary to the Honorable Artillery Company , Mr . Alex . McKenzie , and Mr . G . H . McKenzie ( of No . 2 Company ) . The W . M . then initiated these gentlemen into the mysteries of the Order . Lodge was
opened in tho 2 nd degree , when Bro . Edward Coombe of the Lewis Lodge , No . 1185 , was passed . Bro . Wm . Carter ( No . 2 Company ) , of the Cbaucer Lodge , No . 1540 , was admitted a joining member . The election of W . M . aud Treasurer for the ensuing year was then proceeded with ; the result was tho selection of Bros . E . G . Webster S . W . as W . M ., and Capt . E . Helsham P . M . as Treasurer . On tho motion of Bro . Capt . Helsham , a Past Master ' s jewel was
unanimously voted to the W . M ., to bo presented on his retiring from the chair . After some formal business had been disposed of , the brethren adjourned to supper , after which a very agreeable and harmonious evening was spent . The Visitors were Bros . J . M . Klenck P . M . ( Paxton ) 1686 , W . P . Brown ( St . John's ) 90 , E . Coombe ( Lewis ) 1185 , T . W . Carlton ( Gooch ) 1295 , and Oscar Moore ( Caveac ) 176 .
Joppa Chapter , No . 188 . — The regular Convocation and Installation Meeting of this Chapter was held on Monday , the 26 th Nov ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , City . Comps . M . Emanuel as M . E . Z ,, W . Littanr P . Z . H ., L . Jacobs as J ., P . E . Dickinson S . E ., S . V . Abrahams P . Z . Treas ., L . Lazarus P . S . ; P . Z . ' s E . P . Albert , H . M . Levy , S . Pollitzer , J . Lazarus ; Comps . G . Ellis
W . G . Jennings , Haines , Gulliford , N . Baum , Davies , Botibol , Boeckbinder , Myers , L . Pratt , Snelling , J . Lyon , & c . The Chapter was opened and the minutes were confirmed . Comp . W . A . Barrett , Alfred Chapter , No . 340 , Oxford , was unanimously elected a joining member , and Bros . I . P . Cohen and Dewsnap were exalted into E . A . Masonry , by the acting Z ., in a very excellent and perfect manner ,
A conclave of Installed Principals was now opened , and Comps . W . Littanr P . Z . and M . E . Z . elect was inducted into the chair of Z ., L . Jacobs H . and P . E . Dickinson J . were duly installed into their respective chairs . There were thirteen Principal and Past Principals present . On the re-admi 3 sion of the Companions , the M . E . Z . appoiuted and invested his Officers . —Gulliford S . E ., W . H . Myers S . N ., S . V .
Abrahams Treas ., H . P . Isaac 1 st Asst ., Smith Janitor . The report of tho Audit Committee was read ; it showed a balance in favour of the Chapter of £ 27 14 s . The resignation of two Companions was accepted , with regret . A distressed Companion was relieved , with the sum of two guineas . The Chapter was then closed , and the Companions sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by
Comp . W . J . Jennings , and superintended by Comp . Silver . Grace having been said , tho M . E . Z , proposed the usual Loyal and E . A . toasts . Comp . M . J . Emanuel proposed tho health of the M . E . Z ., who , in every capacity , had done his duty . The M . E . Z . thanked the worthy Companion who had proposed his health so eloquently , and all present for the kind reception the toast had received . His heart was in Freemasonry , and when he came back
to the office of P . Z ., he hoped they would have no cause to regret having placed him in the chair . He then proposed the toast of the Exaltees ; he spoke of the unanimity that ought to exist in every part of the world ; he pointed to certain omissions in parts of the Continent , aud remarked that this was much to be regretted . Comp Cohen returned thanks . He was delighted to see Comp . Emanuel , who had exalted him ; it was he who had initiated him into the Order ;
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the beautiful and impressive words delivered so impressively would never bo effaced from his memory . Comp . Dewsnap also replied . Tho Z . next proposed the toast of tho Visitors , to which Comp . Eobinson returned thanks , ne was pleased to seo the ablo working ; he was a Mason of thirty-five years standing , and had been associated during that timo with many who had made their mark in the Order . He had spent many pleasant hours in the midst of Masonic frionds ;
but this he might say , this gathering was ono of the most pleasaut ho had joined in for many years . On behalf of tho Visitors ho returned his sincere thanks . The M . E . Z . then proposed tho toast of the P . Z . 's , and referred to their Masonio qualifications . Comps . S . V . Abrahams , J . Abrahams , and II . M . Lovy acknowledged tho compliment . Tho Janitor then gavo his toast , and tho Companions separated . Tho Visitors woro Comps . T . Kingston Z . 862 , J . Pigott 753 , W . Murlis J . 862 , E . Stanton Jones H . 1319 , Victor Myers 223 , T . Eobinson P . P . G . C . Jamaica .
Vane Chapter , No . 538 . —A Convocation waa hold on Thursday , the 22 nd instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet . Comps . C . F . Burmeister M . E . Z ., H . Wood H ,, J . Kenoh P . Z . as J „ H . Eeed P . Z . S . E ., C . W . Parsons S . N ., J . Kench P . Z , Treas ., W . Parish as P . S ., Church Janitor , Lindus P . Z ., Fuller , Bolton , Bird , & o . After preliminaries , a ballot was taken for the
admission of Bro . Gustavo Baumanu , of La Tolerance , No . 538 , who was duly exalted into E . A . Masonry , the ceremony being very excel , lently rendered by the M . E . Z ., also by Comps . Wood , Eeed P . Z ., Kench P . Z ., Parsons , and Parish . The working of the latter Comp ., as acting P . S ., was highly commended . Tho Chapter was then closed
until tho fourth Thursday in January . The Companions adjourned to tho Holborn Eestaurant , and partook of an excellent banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . Gordon , and superintended by Bro . Hamp , The visitors were Comps . C . J . W . Davis 145 , G . F . Cremer 180 , and H . M . Levy P . Z . 188 .
Whittington Chapter , No . 862 . —The installation meeting was held on Friday , 23 rd Nov ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Comps . W . Stephens M . E . Z ., T . Kingston H ., W . A . Tinney J . Tho Chapter was opened and the minutes of the former Convocation were read and cdnfirmed . Comp . W . Stephens , the retiring P . Z ., then installed Comps . T . Kingston Z ., W . A . Tinney H ., W . Mnrlis J .,
W . Stephens I . P . Z . Treas ., Jas . Weaver P . Z . S . E ., J . High S . N ., W . Norman P . S ., J . Glaskin 1 st Asst ., W . Paul 2 nd As 3 t ,, Gilbert P . Z . Janitor , W . Hurlestone P . Z ., & c . After the Chapter was closed , the Companions partook of an excellent banquet , tho M . E . Z . proposed the usual Loyal and E . A . toasts . Comp . E . P . Albert returned thanks for the Visitors . In proposing the toast of the P . Z ., the M . E . Z . alluded to the able manner Comp . W . Stephens I . P . Z .
had conducted tho duties of the chair during his year of office , and the excellent manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . In the name of the Chapter he presented him with a very elegant gold P . Z . ' s jewel , as a mark of respect . Comp . W . Muvlia returned thanks for the Officers . The Janitor's toast was giveD , and the Companions separated . The Visitors were Comps . E . P . Albert P . Z . 188 , J . J . Pattisou P . Z . 354 , Molton , T . Eobinson Prov . G . H ., Kent .
Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —Tho usual meeting of this Chapter was held on Tuesday , 27 th ult ., at the Jamaica Coffee House , Cornhill . Present—Comps . E . Gottheil M . E . Z ., F . Brown H ., W . E . Gompertz J ., J . Constable noting S . E ., F . White
S . N ., J . High P . S ., J . B . Sorrill , G . Waterall , J . W . Ockenden , & o . After preliminaries the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Bro . J . H . P . Moore candidate . The election of Officers for the ensuing fortnight resulted as follows : —Comps . F . Browne M . E . Z . , W . E . Gompertz H ., J . B . Sorrill J ., F . White S . N ., J . High P . S .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —The gathering of members on Wednesday last , at the Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street , must have given most satisfactory evidence of the popularity with which any announcement that the Lectures are to be worked is received by members of the Craft . Most of the Lodges of Instruction make a rule that , periodically , tho brethren shall exhibit
their proficiency in knowledge of the Eitual , and it seems to be estatablished that the best way to do this is by brethren displaying their individual knowlege of this or that section . As a consequence , no sooner is an announcement made that the lectures are to bo worked , than a baud of volunteers immediately present themselves , and arrangements are completed . On the present occasion Bro , C . H .
Webb J . D . 174 , S . D . 1607 , most efficiently presided , and he was ably supported by Bro . T . J . Barnes and W . H . Eudderforth as Senior and Junior Wardens . The esteemed Preceptor , Bro . E . Gottheil , was in his place , and Bro . J . K . Pitt , most active and energetic of Secre . taries , was also to the fore ; Bro . Tollis acted asI . G ., and all forma , lities being duly observed , the following brethren worked the sections
Bros . Walker , Blinkhorn , Stephens , Taylor , J . Griffiths , Hewlett , J . Pinder ; Campbell , Andrews , Job , Eudderforth , Ellis ; Musto , Maidwell , Berry . Each brother did his allotted task in an ominently satisfactory way , and it wonld be invidious for us to draw comparisons ; however , we may remark , that Bro . Job was suffering from a
bad cold , and he certainly deserves praise for persevering under the difficulties this entailed on him . Ou tho Lodgo being resumed to the first degree , the customary compliments wero paid the brethreu who had rendered such good service during the evening , and an accession of twelve names was made to the list of Members . Bro . G . Croaker was appointed to preside at the next meeting .
The London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction . —A meeting was held on Monday 26 th November , at 101 Queen Victoriastreet , E . C . Present—Bros . Nelson Eeed W . M ., C . E . Smith S . W .,
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terms in whioh he had spoken . He had been mindful of hi 3 promise made twelve months back , and had endeavoured faithfully to discharge his duties ; the consciousness that the brethren were satisfied with his efforts had groatly sweetened his reward . His year of Mastership had been to him the grand Masonio event of his career , and if he know anything of his heart , he felt their kindness would never bo
forgotten . Ho should ever prize and value their gift , more particularly as it was the first he had ever received since his association with Freemasonry . Without wishing to be thought egotistical , he should nevertheless feel it his duty to bear in mind the old French proverb—noblesse oblige—and though he did not wish then to understand that he claimed to bo of exalted rank , yet he felt that the
honour they had just conferred upon him entailed certain additional responsibilities , the nature of whioh he fully realised . He should order his conduct by tho line of Masonio rule ; he owed them a debt of gratitude which he felt he should never be able to repay . The W . M . then ea'lcd on tho brethren to drink the health of their Treasurer and Secretary ; this call was most heartily responded to , and
Bros . Cottebrnne and Scott acknowledged the compliment . After a few more toasts , the proceedings were brought to a close . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . G . Fowler 1055 , Thomas Eobinson 309 , J . Borrow 190 , B . Solomon 1614 , E . M . Tucker 749 , J . King 410 , E . J . Harvey 100 , L . Beck W . M . 1687 , J . Mason P . M . 1567 , W . F . Gillion 1425 , M . Cray 1425 , E . M . Lott P . M . P . J . W . Jersey 205 , J . L . Baker W . M . 1305 . G . W . Oliver 419 , E . Marefield 1327 , Thomas Bull P . M .
145 , J . Elliott W . M . 1348 , J . Wright W . M . 1446 , G . Draper P . M . 1305 , J . Smith P . G . P ., J . W . Hobbs P . M . 749 , J . Coutts P . G . P ., A . J . Ireton W . M . elect 1348 , W . W . Morgan 1385 , Thomas Williams P . M . 1507 , J . H . Onthwaite 1687 , James Grassland 1687 , E . Payne 1328 , Frank Kirk 1328 . During the evening the proceedings were enlivened by
some capital singing and musio ; Mr . G . S . Graham presided at the pianoforte , and the humour of his buffo songs was greatly appreciated . Bro . Holden recited the Balaclava Charge , and Bro . Morgan gave a Dramatio Beading ; both these contributions were most graciously received .
Pitzroy Lodge , No . 569 . — A meeting of this Lodge took place at the Artillery Grounds , Finsbury , on Friday , the 23 rd ult ., when the following Officers were present—Ensign W . I . Spicer W . M ., E . G . Webster S . W " ., A . D . Everingham J . W ., Capfc . E . Helsham Treas ., Capt . J . Eglese Sec , J . C . Sanderson S . D ., F . J . Stohwasser J . D ., Quarter . Master W . G . Brighten I . G ., W . Jolliffo D . C .,
H . J . Adams P . M . After the minutes of the last Lodge had been read aud confirmed , a ballot was taken for the following candidates , which proved unanimous in their favour ; Mr . H . D . Ellis Secretary to the Honorable Artillery Company , Mr . Alex . McKenzie , and Mr . G . H . McKenzie ( of No . 2 Company ) . The W . M . then initiated these gentlemen into the mysteries of the Order . Lodge was
opened in tho 2 nd degree , when Bro . Edward Coombe of the Lewis Lodge , No . 1185 , was passed . Bro . Wm . Carter ( No . 2 Company ) , of the Cbaucer Lodge , No . 1540 , was admitted a joining member . The election of W . M . aud Treasurer for the ensuing year was then proceeded with ; the result was tho selection of Bros . E . G . Webster S . W . as W . M ., and Capt . E . Helsham P . M . as Treasurer . On tho motion of Bro . Capt . Helsham , a Past Master ' s jewel was
unanimously voted to the W . M ., to bo presented on his retiring from the chair . After some formal business had been disposed of , the brethren adjourned to supper , after which a very agreeable and harmonious evening was spent . The Visitors were Bros . J . M . Klenck P . M . ( Paxton ) 1686 , W . P . Brown ( St . John's ) 90 , E . Coombe ( Lewis ) 1185 , T . W . Carlton ( Gooch ) 1295 , and Oscar Moore ( Caveac ) 176 .
Joppa Chapter , No . 188 . — The regular Convocation and Installation Meeting of this Chapter was held on Monday , the 26 th Nov ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , City . Comps . M . Emanuel as M . E . Z ,, W . Littanr P . Z . H ., L . Jacobs as J ., P . E . Dickinson S . E ., S . V . Abrahams P . Z . Treas ., L . Lazarus P . S . ; P . Z . ' s E . P . Albert , H . M . Levy , S . Pollitzer , J . Lazarus ; Comps . G . Ellis
W . G . Jennings , Haines , Gulliford , N . Baum , Davies , Botibol , Boeckbinder , Myers , L . Pratt , Snelling , J . Lyon , & c . The Chapter was opened and the minutes were confirmed . Comp . W . A . Barrett , Alfred Chapter , No . 340 , Oxford , was unanimously elected a joining member , and Bros . I . P . Cohen and Dewsnap were exalted into E . A . Masonry , by the acting Z ., in a very excellent and perfect manner ,
A conclave of Installed Principals was now opened , and Comps . W . Littanr P . Z . and M . E . Z . elect was inducted into the chair of Z ., L . Jacobs H . and P . E . Dickinson J . were duly installed into their respective chairs . There were thirteen Principal and Past Principals present . On the re-admi 3 sion of the Companions , the M . E . Z . appoiuted and invested his Officers . —Gulliford S . E ., W . H . Myers S . N ., S . V .
Abrahams Treas ., H . P . Isaac 1 st Asst ., Smith Janitor . The report of tho Audit Committee was read ; it showed a balance in favour of the Chapter of £ 27 14 s . The resignation of two Companions was accepted , with regret . A distressed Companion was relieved , with the sum of two guineas . The Chapter was then closed , and the Companions sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by
Comp . W . J . Jennings , and superintended by Comp . Silver . Grace having been said , tho M . E . Z , proposed the usual Loyal and E . A . toasts . Comp . M . J . Emanuel proposed tho health of the M . E . Z ., who , in every capacity , had done his duty . The M . E . Z . thanked the worthy Companion who had proposed his health so eloquently , and all present for the kind reception the toast had received . His heart was in Freemasonry , and when he came back
to the office of P . Z ., he hoped they would have no cause to regret having placed him in the chair . He then proposed the toast of the Exaltees ; he spoke of the unanimity that ought to exist in every part of the world ; he pointed to certain omissions in parts of the Continent , aud remarked that this was much to be regretted . Comp Cohen returned thanks . He was delighted to see Comp . Emanuel , who had exalted him ; it was he who had initiated him into the Order ;
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the beautiful and impressive words delivered so impressively would never bo effaced from his memory . Comp . Dewsnap also replied . Tho Z . next proposed the toast of tho Visitors , to which Comp . Eobinson returned thanks , ne was pleased to seo the ablo working ; he was a Mason of thirty-five years standing , and had been associated during that timo with many who had made their mark in the Order . He had spent many pleasant hours in the midst of Masonic frionds ;
but this he might say , this gathering was ono of the most pleasaut ho had joined in for many years . On behalf of tho Visitors ho returned his sincere thanks . The M . E . Z . then proposed tho toast of the P . Z . 's , and referred to their Masonio qualifications . Comps . S . V . Abrahams , J . Abrahams , and II . M . Lovy acknowledged tho compliment . Tho Janitor then gavo his toast , and tho Companions separated . Tho Visitors woro Comps . T . Kingston Z . 862 , J . Pigott 753 , W . Murlis J . 862 , E . Stanton Jones H . 1319 , Victor Myers 223 , T . Eobinson P . P . G . C . Jamaica .
Vane Chapter , No . 538 . —A Convocation waa hold on Thursday , the 22 nd instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queenstreet . Comps . C . F . Burmeister M . E . Z ., H . Wood H ,, J . Kenoh P . Z . as J „ H . Eeed P . Z . S . E ., C . W . Parsons S . N ., J . Kench P . Z , Treas ., W . Parish as P . S ., Church Janitor , Lindus P . Z ., Fuller , Bolton , Bird , & o . After preliminaries , a ballot was taken for the
admission of Bro . Gustavo Baumanu , of La Tolerance , No . 538 , who was duly exalted into E . A . Masonry , the ceremony being very excel , lently rendered by the M . E . Z ., also by Comps . Wood , Eeed P . Z ., Kench P . Z ., Parsons , and Parish . The working of the latter Comp ., as acting P . S ., was highly commended . Tho Chapter was then closed
until tho fourth Thursday in January . The Companions adjourned to tho Holborn Eestaurant , and partook of an excellent banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . Gordon , and superintended by Bro . Hamp , The visitors were Comps . C . J . W . Davis 145 , G . F . Cremer 180 , and H . M . Levy P . Z . 188 .
Whittington Chapter , No . 862 . —The installation meeting was held on Friday , 23 rd Nov ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Comps . W . Stephens M . E . Z ., T . Kingston H ., W . A . Tinney J . Tho Chapter was opened and the minutes of the former Convocation were read and cdnfirmed . Comp . W . Stephens , the retiring P . Z ., then installed Comps . T . Kingston Z ., W . A . Tinney H ., W . Mnrlis J .,
W . Stephens I . P . Z . Treas ., Jas . Weaver P . Z . S . E ., J . High S . N ., W . Norman P . S ., J . Glaskin 1 st Asst ., W . Paul 2 nd As 3 t ,, Gilbert P . Z . Janitor , W . Hurlestone P . Z ., & c . After the Chapter was closed , the Companions partook of an excellent banquet , tho M . E . Z . proposed the usual Loyal and E . A . toasts . Comp . E . P . Albert returned thanks for the Visitors . In proposing the toast of the P . Z ., the M . E . Z . alluded to the able manner Comp . W . Stephens I . P . Z .
had conducted tho duties of the chair during his year of office , and the excellent manner in which he had performed the ceremony of installation . In the name of the Chapter he presented him with a very elegant gold P . Z . ' s jewel , as a mark of respect . Comp . W . Muvlia returned thanks for the Officers . The Janitor's toast was giveD , and the Companions separated . The Visitors were Comps . E . P . Albert P . Z . 188 , J . J . Pattisou P . Z . 354 , Molton , T . Eobinson Prov . G . H ., Kent .
Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —Tho usual meeting of this Chapter was held on Tuesday , 27 th ult ., at the Jamaica Coffee House , Cornhill . Present—Comps . E . Gottheil M . E . Z ., F . Brown H ., W . E . Gompertz J ., J . Constable noting S . E ., F . White
S . N ., J . High P . S ., J . B . Sorrill , G . Waterall , J . W . Ockenden , & o . After preliminaries the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Bro . J . H . P . Moore candidate . The election of Officers for the ensuing fortnight resulted as follows : —Comps . F . Browne M . E . Z . , W . E . Gompertz H ., J . B . Sorrill J ., F . White S . N ., J . High P . S .
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —The gathering of members on Wednesday last , at the Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street , must have given most satisfactory evidence of the popularity with which any announcement that the Lectures are to be worked is received by members of the Craft . Most of the Lodges of Instruction make a rule that , periodically , tho brethren shall exhibit
their proficiency in knowledge of the Eitual , and it seems to be estatablished that the best way to do this is by brethren displaying their individual knowlege of this or that section . As a consequence , no sooner is an announcement made that the lectures are to bo worked , than a baud of volunteers immediately present themselves , and arrangements are completed . On the present occasion Bro , C . H .
Webb J . D . 174 , S . D . 1607 , most efficiently presided , and he was ably supported by Bro . T . J . Barnes and W . H . Eudderforth as Senior and Junior Wardens . The esteemed Preceptor , Bro . E . Gottheil , was in his place , and Bro . J . K . Pitt , most active and energetic of Secre . taries , was also to the fore ; Bro . Tollis acted asI . G ., and all forma , lities being duly observed , the following brethren worked the sections
Bros . Walker , Blinkhorn , Stephens , Taylor , J . Griffiths , Hewlett , J . Pinder ; Campbell , Andrews , Job , Eudderforth , Ellis ; Musto , Maidwell , Berry . Each brother did his allotted task in an ominently satisfactory way , and it wonld be invidious for us to draw comparisons ; however , we may remark , that Bro . Job was suffering from a
bad cold , and he certainly deserves praise for persevering under the difficulties this entailed on him . Ou tho Lodgo being resumed to the first degree , the customary compliments wero paid the brethreu who had rendered such good service during the evening , and an accession of twelve names was made to the list of Members . Bro . G . Croaker was appointed to preside at the next meeting .
The London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction . —A meeting was held on Monday 26 th November , at 101 Queen Victoriastreet , E . C . Present—Bros . Nelson Eeed W . M ., C . E . Smith S . W .,