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Bro . L . A . DaCosta next gave the Mother Lodge , including the W . M . and the Officers , which was replied to by the W . M . The W . M . then gave the Preceptor ; he regretted to say Bro . T . Cowell was absent through illness , but was sure all present hoped to see him among them again shortly . He called on Bro . L . A . DaCosta to respond .

In his reply that Brother said how sorry he was to miss Bro . T . Cowell on that very pleasant occasion . He urged on all the Brethren , especially the younger ones , to attend the Lodge of Instruction , for unless they did they would not gain preferment in their Mother Lod ^ e . He might say the Lodge of Instruction was the workshop of the Lodge , and they would always welcome those who wanted to learn the ritual , and give them all the . assistance they required .

The next toast was that of the Secretary Bro . D . McNish who , in reply , stated he had held the Office many years , and was glad to see such a good attendance . He hoped to see many of those present at the regular meetings , which were held every Tuesday , at the Citizen , at 8 o ' clock .

The following Brethren assisted with songs and recitations : Bros . George , Wollaston , Gibbard , Andrews , and Taurmac . Bro . Stocks brought his gramaphone , and gave some selections with it . Mr . S . R . George , son of Bro . George , gave some excellent illustrations with the X Rays , which were greatly appreciated . Bros . George and Gibbard acted as the Stewards . .

Ra . nela . gh Lodge , No . 834 . ON Friday , 26 th ult ., Bro . Walter Atkinson occupied the chair with Bros . K . M . Ross S . W ., G . White J . W .,, A . Williams P . M Preceptor , W . Hinds P . M . Treasurer , F . Craggs P . M . Sec , H . G Cox S . D ., J . Hhillam J . D ., J . Lee I . G ., R . Reid P . M ., H . J Cousens P . M ., W . Flide P . M ., J . H . Gumming P . M ., R . H Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx ., T . Harrington P . M . P . P . G . P Essex , G . T . Meek , W . Stokes , H . Butt .

The initiation ceremony was gone through , the candidate being Bro . Lee . The ancient charge was given in a perfect manner . Lodge was called off- and on . Bro . Meek having offered as a candidate for passing was examined and entrusted , and the second ceremony was rehearsed .

Bro . K . M . Ross was elected by those present to occupy the chair on the next occasion , and the Preceptor asked the Brethren to congratulate Bro . Atkinson on his proficiency in carrying out the duties of the chair .

Metropolitan ( Victoria ) Lodge , No . 105 6 . THAT Freemasonry is a luxury highly appreciated by a large number of Brethren was manifest on the occasion of a visit to this Lodge , on Friday of last week , at the Mail Coach , Farringdon Street , E . G ., the special occasion being the working of the Fifteen Sections , an event which attracted a large assembly of Brethren .

It is an especial nleasure to us to be able to record that not one of the Section workers was absent , which it must be admitted is an unusual experience on such occasions , as so many causes arise to prevent the attendance of all the Brethren set down on the programme . Those present included Bros . H . Hill P . M . 1305 ( Preceptor of several Lod ges ) who acted as W . M ., J . Knight I P M

861 S . W ., H . B . Spaul P . M . 145 J . W ., F . P . Weinel P . M . 1 S 28 Preceptor of the Lodge I . P . M ., J . D . Webb P . M . Treasurer , W R . Witt P . M . Secretary . W . Haywarcl 1745 . I . G ., A . B . Clayton W M .-elect 1686 , and P . Waldvogel P . M . 1828 Stewards , Green , Blake , Hoffmann , Malcolm , Clark , Howland JWarwick P M

Back-, . hoffner P . M ., Russell . Patrick P . M ., Wentz , L . DaCosta P . M ., Nielson , Gresbam ,. Shergers , F . Young , Reeley , Yoger PM Skelton , Wynman , J . Thorn , G . A . Sturgess , J . Hill , Blake , w Tipton Lees , J . Lieven , Hayne , Dew , Langton , Thompson . Dave , & c , m all about sixty Brethren being present .

The Lodge being duly formed was opened to the third degree and resumed to the first , when the Sections were worked by Bros W . Haywarcl , James W . Harding P . M .. A . B . Clayton W . M .-elect , H . B . Spaul P . M ., J . Knight P . M ., G . G . Canning 1623 . and H . P . Lardner P . M . Lodge was then called off and on , and then resumed

in the second degree , when the Sections were worked by Bros . R Waldvogel P . M ., G . Newnham J . W . 145 , J . D . Webb P . M ., F . P Weinel P . M ., and John Thorn ( by special desire in place of Bro H . Hill the chairman ) . The Lodge was advanced to the third degree and Bros . G . Knight W . M . 182 S , W . R . Witt , and R . Fitch Asst Steward 87 brought the working of the Sections to a conclusion .

The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the following Brethren were elected members : G . Thompson P . M . 50 S , Frank Dave I . P . M . 2055 , G . A . Sturgess W . M . 538 , John Thorn I . G . 2331 , J . Hill 125 , Blake 1745 , W . Tipton 1679 , H . E . Lees 26 94 , J . Lieven 25 , H . Hayne 1672 , F . W . Dew 87 , and A . L . Langton . The W . M . in informing the Brethren that thev were elected congratulated them on becoming members of the Lodge , as it would be impossible to hnd

a better Preceptor than Bro . Weinel . He called upon Brother Thompson P . M . 50 S to respond . That Brother said he had enjoyed the working ; it had been a real Masonic treat . In their Lodge of Instruction they did not work the Fifteen Sections , but he should now stronglv advise the members to do so in future , and he felt sure if they would take his advice they would become better acquainted with the ritual of Freemasonry . On behalf of himself and the other Brethren he thanked the members for having elected them .

Bro . Weinel P . M ; . said the W . M . of the evening was an old member of the Lodge , and was already an honorary member ; He had heard his work fifteen years ago , and had enjoyed it then . Now he had the pleasure to propose that a hearty vote of thanks be passed and recorded on the minutes , complimenting him on the able manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair . Bro . Knight S . W . seconded the proposition , . and said he was sure the Brethren had

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enjoyed the working of the W . M ., which had been done in a quiet , easy , and perfect manner . Bro . Hill thanked Bros . Weinel and Knight for their kind remarks , but he did not think he was so very perfect as they had made out . He had done his best , and was pleased the Brethren had

enjoyed the working . It was a p leasure to him to see the Lodge in such a prosperous condition . He sincerely thanked the Officers for their great assistance . There were many young members who wished to advance in Freemasonry ; whatever assistance he could render them he should always be pleased to afford .

Bro . Weinel proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be passed to the Brethren who had worked the Sections , also to the Senior Warden for his kind assistance . Bro . Hill , in seconding this , said he felt proud the Sections had been worked ; it showed that they

were masters of the ritual . He could not let the opportunity pass without also complimenting Bro . John Thorn , who was unexpectedly called upon to work the Section for which he ( the chairman ) was appointed . This compliment having been acknowledged , the Lodge was closed . .

Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . ON Monday , at the Globe TiaA'ern and Restaurant , Moorgate Street , E . G ., Bros . A . C Bradley W . M .-elect 1507 W . M ., G . W . Collins S . W ., R . Hunt J . W ., J . F . Saunders P . M . Prec , G . Ryon acting Sec , J . Webster S . D ., E . Pidduck J . D ., H . Johnson I . G ., H . Meadows P . M ., J . Wynman , " H . W . Newman , G . Knight P . M ., G . Emblin P . M ., J . W . Honniball , Abrahams P . M .

Lodge was advanced to the third degree and resumed to the first , when the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Meadows acting as candidate . Bro . Newman answered the questions in the second degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Hilton Johnson was elected a member . Bro . Saunders P . M . Preceptor proposed a hearty vote of congratulation to the W . M ., for the able manner in which he had rehearsed the ceremonies for

the first time in the Lodge . Bro . Knight P . M . had very much pleasure in seconding the proposition . He felt the Brethren of the Metropolitan Mother Lodge might be proud of having elected him Worshipful Master ; his working that evening was perfection . Bro . Bradley in , a few well chosen words acknowledged the compliment paid him . Bro . G . Collins was elected W . M . for Monday next .

Leopold Lodge , No . 1571 . ON Thursday , at 7 o ' clock , at the Moorgate Tavern , Moorgate Street , E . C ., Bros . J . Harrison W . M ., A . Gooding S . W ., R . Blacksee J . W ., D . Harlow P . M . Prec , H . Meadows P . M . Sec , W . E . Letchworth S . D ., L . Phillips J . D ., W . Rich I . G ., Jas . Brown , C . Morris , W .. Morgan , W . Farmer , T . Prickett , W . Egles , J . Duffield , R . Lee , Jos . Durrel , W . Allen , F . Moon , J . Wynman .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Egles acting as canclidpte . This was followed by a passing , Bro . T . Prickett acting as candidate . Bo : h the ceremonies were well Tendered . Bro . Gop . ding was elected W . M . for Thursday next . ON the 25 th ult ., Bros . W . Egles W . M ., Harrison S . W ., A . Gooding T . W ., D . Harlow P . M . Preceptor , H . Meadows P . M . Sec ,

R . Blacksee S . D ., T . A . Prickett J . D ., J . Cohn I . G ., G . Howell , J . Duffield , J . Brown , R . Lee , L . Phillips , Jos . Durrel , W . Letchworth , J . Motly , A . Watts P . M ., J . Wynman , C . Morris , & c . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lee candidate . Bro . Motly answered the questions , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Harlow Preceptor gave the explanation of the working tools .

Kensington Lodge , No . 17 67 . ON Tuesday , 23 rd ult ., the usual weekly meeting took place at the Town Hall Tavern , Kensington . Bro . W . II . Dresden P . M . took the chair , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . W . B . Neville , who was detained in town , Bros . Arthur Williams P . M . S . W .. J . Dearlove J . W .. W . Hellicr P . M . Preceptor , F . Craggs P . M . Sec , T . W . Blott ' P . M . S . D ., H . J . Cousens P . M . J . D ., J . H . Gumming P . M . I . G .

The Lodge was opened in the three degrees , then resumed to the ' second . Bro . Craggs , acting as D . C , presented Bro . Williams as W . M .-elect , and he gave his assent to the qualifications , and the Lodge being resumed to the third degree Bro . Dresden gave the addresses in such a perfect manner that he was complimented by those present . Bro . A . Williams invested the Officers . We were glad to notice that he in some measure departed from some of the monotonous stereotyped phrases in use on these occasions .

Bro . A . Williams was unanimously elected to act as W . M . on the next assembly .

Woodrow Lodge , No . 2271 . ON Monday , at 3 o ' clock , at Stone ' s Restaurant , Panton Street , Havmarket , Bros . G . Yeowell W . M ,. J . E . Culverhouse S . W ., L Lake J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , J . W . Simeons P . M . Sec , G . W . Lacy S . D ., T . Burgess J . D ., B . A . Calot I . G ., W . H . Making P . M ., M . M . Taylor P . M ., A . Grille , J . C . Lobb , W . Rudderforth P . M ., J . H . Francis , J . Wynman , J . H . Warwick P . M ., Th . Baker

P . M ., C . Blake . The Lodge being opened , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Making P . M ., who opened in the second dceree , when Bro . Grille answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremon ^ of raising was rehearsed . The W . M . resumed thev- chair and rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Warwick candidate . Bros . T . Baker W . M . 1853 and Charles Blake 198 7 were elected member ^) au'd Bro , Culyerhouse W . M . for Monday next ,