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night to the high position he had long been hoping for , and he was proud to know he had worked his way up from the junior Offices , whether by merit or ability he would not say . All he could promise was that he would do his best to g ive them the satisfaction they looked for .

Bro . Lewarnc J . W . also returned thanks , on behalf of himself and his brother Officers . He was proud of being one of the principals of the Lodge , and pleased to hear the flattering remarks of the W . M . and the kind utterances of the Visitors concerning the work of the Officers .

During the evening the Charity Box was sent round , on behalf of the South African Fund , the result being that £ 3 15 s 6 d was collected , making a total of fy os 6 d from the members on this occasion . Bros . Lewis , Mussell , and several others contributed to the harmony of the evening , giving some good songs , & c , while the obli ging hostess , Mrs . Beltramo , assisted in the entertainment , by accompanying some of the singers at the piano in excellent foz-m .

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YARBOROUGH LODGE , No . 554 . rilHE Brethren of this Lodge , who have lately pitched their tent at the I commodious rooms of Bro . R . Butler , the Citizen , Houndsditch , assembled in strong force on Tuesday , 15 th ult ., it being Officers' night . We had the pleasure of witnessing the working of Bro . J . W . Taurinac W . M . of the Mother Lodge , and we were pleased to hear the ritual of Freemasonry well rendered . The Lodge was opened by the W . M . punctually at eight o'clock , with

Bros . W . H . Lotbeim 8 . W ., George Stock J . W ., T . Cowell P . M . Prec , D . McNish P . M . See ., J . George S . D ., W . T . Andrews J . D ., B . M . Gibbert I . G ., B . D . Thomas P . M ., H . Aarons P . M ., H . Reynolds ; J . Cohn , Rowle , J . Wynman , and others . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . J . Cohn acting as candidate . The W . M . next rehearsed the third degree , for which the Secretary Bro . McNish offered himself as a candidate . The W . M . closed down .

Bros . J . Cohn S . W . 1663 and H . Reynolds 860 were elected members . Brethren seeking Masonic knowledge should pay this Lodge a visit , Bro . T . Cowell being an excellent Preceptor .

RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 . ON Friday , 11 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , Bros . K . M . Ross W . M .-elect o £ the Paxton Lodge 1686 W . M ., H . A . Barnett S . W ., W . Atkinson J . W ., J . Hallam S . D ., W . T . Meek J . D ., M . F . Wilkins I . G ., Arthur Williams P . M . Prec , R . H . Williams P . P . J . G . D . Middx . P . M . Dep . Prec , F . Craggs P . M . Sec , W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., H . J . Cousens P . M ., J . C . Flatterly P . M ., J . Worth P . M ., J . H . Gumming P . M . 0 . Humphreys , & c .

Lodge having been opened in ancient form the ceremony of initiation was gone through , Bro . Gumming kindly taking the candidate ' s place . The second section of the first lecture having been worked by the Brethren under the direction of Bro . Preceptor , Bro . Barnett was elected to act as W . M . at the next meeting , and the Lodge was closed .

ON Friday , 18 th ult ., Bros . H . A . Barnett W . M ., W . Atkinson S . W ., G . T . Meek J . W ., A . Williams P . M . Prec , W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , M . F . Wilkins S . D ., J . Hallam J . D ., J . C . Flatterley P . M . I . G ., J . Worth P . M ., R . H . Williams P . M ., H . J . Cousens P . M ., J . H . Gumming P . M ., K . M . Ross , W . Hillyer , H . G . Cox 2765 , G . T . Taylor 2765 .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , the candidate being Bro . Ross , after which the Lodge was called off and on . The W . M . gave the ancient charge in a splendid manner . Bros . Cox and Taylor , of the Earl ' s Court Lodge , were elected members , and Bro . W . Atkinson W . M . for next meeting .

Bro . Craggs Sec , and Bro . Hinds Treas . were congratulated on their balance sheet , it showing a good balance in hand after supporting all the Masonic Charities during the past year .

DALHOUSIE LODGE , No . 865 . fTlHKRE was a good attendance of Brethren on Monday , 21 st ult ., at the JL Greyhound , Kensington Square , W ., those present including Bros . P . Howard W . M ., M . Davis S . W ., K . Von Donat J . W ., A . Williams P . M . Prec , Hatt P . M ., & c Treas ., H . Spring Dep . Sec , T . K . P . Bell S . D ., H . G . Cox J . D ., A . F . Serjeant I . G ., Dyer W . M .-elect , Harris , Cawley P . M ., Binfield , Ltddiard , J . Wynman , Johnson .

The . ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Binfield acting as candidate . This being ended the Lodge was called off and on . Bro . Cawley assumed the chair , and rehearsed the inner working of installation , Bro . Dyer being- presented as W . M .-elect , while Bro . Hatt Treasurer made an •excellent Director of Ceremonies . The W . M .-elect having taken the obligation was initiated ' and saluted , and proceeded to invest the Officers , after which Bro . Cawley delivered the three addresses , his work being highly appreciated .

Bro . M . Davis P . M . and Secretary of the Thomas-a-Becket Lodge was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Cawley thanked Bro . Howard for his great kindness in having vacated the chair for him . They were aware he was anxious to work the installation very shortly .

CITY OF LONDON LODGE , No . 601 . KNOWING by experience the excellent working in the Mother Lodge , we looked forward with considerable gratification to visit the Instruction Lodge—which holds its meeting every Tuesday evening , at 6 . 30 , at Bro . D . E . Sbingks , the King ' s Arms , High Street , Shored itch—as we did on the 22 nd ult .

We were agreeably surprised with the comfortable accommodation that is provided for the meetings , also it was a great pleasure to see our worthy Bro . W . H . Haylock jun . W . M . of the Mother Lodge in the chair , with Bros . * J . Jeffries S . W ., W . Reeves J . W ., W . R . Haylock sen . P . M . Secretary of the Mother Lodge Prec , H . P . Hill acting Secretary , W . Grant S . D ., F . M . Case I . G ., Bro . A . E . Purkis V / . M . 1314 , J . Amant , J . 'Wynnian , D . E . Shingles , and others . The Lodge was opened and advansed to the seeond degres . The W . M .

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announced his intention of rehearsing the ceremony of raising , for which Bro . Wynman was accepted as candidate . After the formalities the Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony was gone through in a very creditable manner . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree and the W . M . kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . A . E . Purkis , who rehearsed the ceremony o £ initiation , Bro . Grant the S . D . acting as candidate , whilst Bro . Wynman officiated as Junior Deacon .

This ceremony was rendered in a faultless manner and highly appreciated by the Brethren . Bro . J . Jeffries was elected W . M . for the next Tuesday . Brethren of the district seeking Masonic knowledge can hardly do better than pay the Lodge

a visit , the capacity of Bro . W . R . Haylock P . M . as Preceptor being widely known ; and we are convinced he will do everything in his power to impart correct knowledge of the ritual to any Brother who places himself under his instruction , while Brethren may rest assured that they will receive a most hearty welcome . The Lodge meets every Tuesday , at G' 30 sharp .

CONSIDERING the glorious weather there was an excellent meeting on Tuesday , 29 th ult :, including Bros . J . Jeffries W . M ., A . E . Purkis S . W ., J . Amant J . W ., W . B . Haylock P . M . Prec , W . H . Haylock W . M . 901 Sec , D . E . Shingles S . D ., F . M . Case J . D ., G . Smith I . G ., W . Reeves , J . Pealing , W . Grant , A . Payne , T . Lingley , J . Wynman , and others .

The W . M rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Pealing acting as candidate . That ceremony being ended tho W . M . proposed to rehearse a raising , for which Bro . W . H . Haylock kindly offered himself as the candidate . Having answered the questions lie was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony was perfectly rendered .

Bro . James Pealing 79 was elected a member , which compliment was duly acknowledged . Bro . A . E . Purkis was elected W . M . for the next meeting .

ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1744 . WE paid a visit on Monday , 7 th ult ., to this well known Lodge of Instruction , as the members had kindly invited those of the Hammersmith Lodge of Instruction to pay them a return visit , and the spacious meeting room at the Earl Russell , St . Pancras Road , was simply packed ; indeed . we could not find out the names of many who were present .

The chair was taken punctually to time by that veteran Preceptor Bro . Arthur Williams P . M . 834 and 2090 , and he was supported by the following Officers : Bros . F . Cave S . W ., Lewis Bcale J . W ., W . Hillier P . M . I . P . M ., J . Adcock Treas ., A . George Sec , H . Warren S . D ., W . G . Oavo J . D ., H . A . Barnett I . G . After the Lodge was opened in the first and third degrees it

was resumed to the second , and Bro . Bratt was examined and entrusted , after which the Lodge was resumed to the third degree and the raising ceremony gone through . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and called off and on , after which the initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . G . W . Turner taking the candidate ' s place .

At the second rising it was proposed by Bro . A . George that a vote of ' thanks be given to the Hammersmith . Lodge of Instruction , for sending so many of their members ; and Bro . Stephens , in seconding , laid great stress on the immense amount of good these Lodge visits did , not only in increasing the members , but giving the Brethren the means of extending the circle of

their Masonic acquaintances , comparing the different working of the ritual as expounded by rival Preceptors , and noticing slight differences . Bro . Hancock , who acts as Preceptor in several Lodges of Instruction in the north of London , supported , and hoped that he might be present at the next visit . He complimented Bro . W . Hillier Preceptor for arranging the event .

In replying to the Visitors toast Bro . A . Williams and Bro . Scolding thanked the Royal Savoy for their "Right Royal " welcome , and stated they looked forward with anticipation to receiving another invitation . Wo cannot allow the opportunity to pass without complimenting the Stewards for the extreme courtesy and kindness they extended to the large number of visiting Brethren present .

* * * CHISWICK LODGE , No . 20112 . ON Saturday , 12 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , Bros . H . J . Cousens P . M . Old Concord W . M ., Lewis Walsh S . W ., 0 . Ornstein J . W ., W . Hillier P . M . Prec , R . Josey P . M . Sec , G . W . Turner S . D ., L . J . Powell J . D ., J . H . Gumming P . M . I . G ., R . H . Williams P . M ., W . Hyde P . M ., Robert Reid P . M ., L . Standring , R . Woolfers .

Lodge was opened in the first and second degrees , when Bro . Handover having been properly examined and entrusted , and the Lodge advanced to the third degree , the raising ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . L . Walsh was elected to act as W . M . at the next meeting .

SATURDAY , 19 th ult ., witnessol a very strong muster of this well-known Lodge of Instruction , the chair being occupied by Bro . L . Walsh , supported by Bros . C . Ornstein S . W ., G . W . . Turner J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M . Prec , F . Craggs P . M . Treas ., R . Josey P . M . Sec , L . J . Powell S . D ., J . H . Gumming P . M . J . D ., B . Woolfers I . G ., VV . Hillier P . M ., R . Reid P . M ., H . J . Cousens P . M ., W . Jeffries , K . M . Ross and M . F . Wilkins .

After the Lodge had been opened Bro . Jeffries offered himself as a candidate for initiation and that ceremony was gone through . The Lodge was called off and on . The Brethren then worked the second section of the first lecture under Bro . Williams ' s direction , and Bro . Walsh was highly complimented on his rendering of the ritual in the Lodge of Instruction for t . hfl first time . .

Bro . Ross was congratulated on having bean installed W . M . of ths Paxton Lodge . , . , ¦ / Www

A CALL FROM LABOUR . rpHE column of Junior Warden was kept perpendicular toi ! a number' of JL Brethren , including the Grand Secretary of England—and others—who accepted the invitation of the Great Western Railway Company 011 Tuesday , and took part in the inaugural excursion m connection with the now combined

Railway and River Trips to the Upper Thames which have been arranged by that enterprising Railway Company , in conjunction with the famous old establishment , the Bed Lion , at Hculey-on-Tliamo * , whero Bro . C . Tod Pollen is now installed as Manager , with Bro . Harris , Managing Director of the Hotel Company , as a most efficient chief .

The arrangements in connection with the trips , 01 which Tuesday saw the inauguration , include the journey from Paddingfcon in first-class saloon carriages attached to the 10 a . m , express , which reaches Henley-on-Thames without stopping at 10 . 50 a . m . ; a trip up or down the river , according to arrangements for different days -, luncheon on board the launch at 1 p . m ., and dinner at the Red Lion Hotel , Henley , on return from the river trip , at 7 p . m . ; the up train leaving Henley on Fridays , Saturdays and Mondays at 0 . 16 , and on Sundays at 9 p . m ., and arriving at Paddington at 10 . 7 or 9 . 52 p . m ,