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hoped that during the coming year either tho W . M . would go him . P ° lf or send a St .-ward from No . 51 to give further aid to their I"stitntions . Tho o'h'M' toasts v-ore tho P . M V for whom Bro . W » del . responded ; the Officers , for whom Bro * . Railing , Sparling , and FTur . rison returned thanks ; : md the Musical B-ethron , which Bro . Osmond

acknowledge d . Tho pleasures of tho evening wero greatly enhancd by some excellent vocal music , by Bros . Osmond , Turner , Clowes , Sparling , Lewin , Gowers , Coombs , and somo boy nvinhors of the St . Mary ' s Church ( heir . Among those present were Bros . W . J . Thomson P . P . G . D . We-4 Lancashire , W . J . Nunn P . P . G . S . D . Suffolk .

John Mann P . P . G . Sec . Essex , Richard Clowes P . M . and S « e . f * . 50 PPG . S . W . Arthur H . Bowles P . M . 1 : 195 , Prank Slithery W . M . 27 f > John South P . M . 1 U , J . T . Bailey W . M . mi , Thorns Eix P . M and Secretary ( 597 P . P . G . S . B ., T . Eustace P . M ( 597 P . l'fi Std . B ., T . C . Mills P . M . 097 P . P . G . P ., Rev

E . IT . Crato P . M . 097 P . P . G . C , S . Lord I . P . M . 4 : 33 , J . E . Wiseman PM . 433 P . P . G . A . O . C ., George A . Eustace P . M . 697 P . G . Std . B ., John Dean P . M . . 133 P . G . S'd . B ., F . J . Nunn See . 20 ( 53 , F . Wallis

20 ( 53 , A . Gosling P . M . 097 , II . J . Skinglev 0 » g . 097 , James Rowe lf > . , 9 , W . W . Morgan jun ., . T . HuUey W . M . 1024 P . G . Stwd ., Edmnnd Gowers W . M . elect 102 I , F . Bird P . M . 1021 P . P . G . P ., E . H . Williams , W . G . Coombs , and W . 0 . Dankwcrtz , & c , & c .

Grove Lodge, No, 410.

GROVE LODGE , No , 410 .

THIS old and prosperous Lodge field its monthly meeting on Sntnnlay , 27 th ult ., at Kingston . It unfortunately was not so fnlly attended ns usual , owing to tho counter attraction of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey , whioh met at Snrbiton the same afternoon , and at which of course many members of tho Grove Lodge had to bn present . Those who left Snrbiton before Divine

Service at St . Mark ' s Church , went on to Kingston , where the chair was occupied by Bro . IT , J . P . Dumas P . M . P . G . D . P . G . W . or Surrey , who was most ably seconded by Bro . H . C . Jepps I . P . M . Grand Steward Snrrey . The passing of Bro . H . F . Dumas was impressively performed . Bro . Porter , candidate for the sublime

degree of Master Mason , was unfortunately unable to attend , and the ceremony of raising had therefore to be postponed till the Jul y meeting , when it is intended the W . M . shall deal with tho two . The business of the Lodge being satisfactorily brought to a close , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet .

Villiers Lodge, No. 1194

VILLIERS LODGE , No . 1194

A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge , which is celebrated for its perfect working , was held on the 20 th ult ., at tho Mitre Hotel . Hampton Court . In the absence of the W . M ., who is seriously indisposed , the chair was occupied by Bro . Gambrill I . P . M . Bws , W . Vincent P . M . S . W ., E . Monson J . W ., Steel P . M . Treasurer , J

Adams J . O ., Monson I . G .: P . M . ' s Cross , Dodd , Green and Steel , Lodye was opened and tho minutes wero confirmed . Bro . W , Vincent P . M . was unanimously elected W . M . for tho ensuing year . Bro . Steel P . M . was re-elected Treasurer , and Gilbert P . G . Tyler Middlesex T yler . Lodge wastheu closed until October .

Dacre Lodge, No. 2086.

DACRE LODGE , No . 2086 .

THE consecration of this Lodge took place ou Saturday , 27 th June , at the Assembly Rooms , Stevenage , Herts . The Provincial Grand Master , the Right Worshipful Bro . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., was the Consecrating Officer , and was assisted b y Bros . J . E . Dawson D . P . G . M ., R . B . Croft P . G . S . W . as S . W ., J . Robinson P . G . J . W . as

J . W ., Rev . W . D'A . Crofron P . G . Chap , ns Chaplain , G . E . Lake P . G Secretary ns Secretary , T . S . Carter P . G . Warden as D . C ., and E . Shillit . oe P . G . W . ns I . G . The following brethren were also present .: — Founders-Bros . G . Hill Smith P . M . 449 , Rev . G . Litting , W . Wnrr , Eev . H . F . Oliver , H . Campkin P . M . 403 , Captain Fellowos , R . N .,

W . Kirk , J . Sbilcock P . M . 119 , W . Smorder P . M . 449 , and R . Pig ,, S . W . 449 . Visitors—Bros . E . Shillitoe P . M . 449 , F . Snillitoe P . M . 419 , Eev . C . E . Mays P . G . Chaplain , F . Sumner-Knyvott P . G . Treasurer , W . Slaughter P . G . Organist , IT . Hughes and W . K . Hopkin P . G . Stewards , W . J . Thodv W . M . 1580 , and W . J .

Crutch S . W , 1850 . The cer moriy of consecration was performed in a very impressive manner . After the consecration the Deputy Provin . cial Grand Master , assisted by the Prov . Grand Treasurer and Prov . Grand Secretary , installed as the first Worship l ' nl Mastei Bro . G . Hill Smith , who appointed and invested the following as bis

Officers : —Bros . Rev . G . Litting SW ., W . Wnrr J . W ., Rev . II . F , Oliver Chaplain and Treasurer , II . Campkin P . M . Secretary , Captain Fellowes , R . N ., S . D ., W . Khk J . D ., J . Shilonck P . M . I . G ., and J . Slater Tyler . The Provincial Grand Master , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Provincial Grand Secretary . Provincial Grand Trna .

surer , Provincial Grand Chaplain , Provincial D . C . ( Bro . J . Terry , who we are sorry to say was ab-ent through illness ) , the Acting D . C , and tho Provincial Grand Organist were elected hon . members , Three candina'es were proposed for initiation : the Lodge closed and the brethren with their guests adjourned fur refreshment .

The George Price Lodge, No. 2096.

THE GEORGE PRICE LODGE , No . 2096 .

rHE first regul ar meeting of i his Lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Wednesday , 21 th ultimo . There were present Bros . J D . Lnngton W . M ., if , M . Hobbs S . W ., P . T . 1 , 'inpath J . W ., J . l . ariL'to ; i TrrnMinr , J . S . Fraser Secretary , E Samuel S . D ., M . L . L > vey J . D ., W . G . Gnodel . G ., John G . Horsey P . P . G . D . C . Suney , J . Klein , and W . Lane Tyler . Lr . dge was opened in the first degree aud the minutes of the consecration meeting were

The George Price Lodge, No. 2096.

rend and confirmed . A ballot was taken for tho following gentlemen lor initiation , viz . : — Messrs . W . G . Oates , S . Oxonham , J . C . Leaver , F . W . L-aver , E . C Holdsworrh , C . ( Tolden , A . B . Crundall , and J . Rosenberg , and as joining members Bros . P . Cambridge and W Fraser ; n'l prove ! unanimous . The W . M . then appointed and invest-d Bo . F . Cambridge P . G . O . as D . C . Messrs . W . G . Gates ,

S . Ovenhnm , F . VV . Leaver , J . C . Lviver , and E . C . floklsworth being nresenr , were initiate ' into Freemasonry according to anoient rile , the ceremony in each case being performed separately and in a most impressive manner , tho charge being afterwards given . It was proposed bv tho W . M ., seconded by tho S . W ., and carried unani .

monsly , that Bros . General Snrlholmn Brownrigg Prov . G . Master of Surrey and 11 . Saxelby P . P . G . S . Surrey ho elected honorary memh"rs . It was proposed by tho W . M ., seconded by the S . W ., and carr i ed unanimously that a vote of thanks bo recorded on the minutes fo the W . M ., Wardens , and Brethren of the East Surrey

Lodge of Concord , and the Parthenon Lodge , for th ; - > very valuable assistance rendered to tho George Price Lodge . Among the Visitors present , wer 0 Bros . F . Cambridge P . G . O . Surrey , TT . Saxelby P . P . G . S . Snn-ov . Maitland IT . Dicker S . W . 11-70 , G . " H . Townsend-Green J . D . 1971 , W . Fraser 171 . Heartv good wishes having been offered

by the Visitors , the Lodge was closed and tho Brethren adj turned to lmiquet . served in excellent style under the personal supervision of Bro . T . H . Bentley , the conrteons manager of the Hotel . After the banquet the usnal Loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and some capital songs were ably rendered by Bros . Maitland H . Dicker , F . VV

Leaver-, J . C . Leaver , and J . S . Fraser . In replying to the toast of the Grand Offirers of tho Province , Bro . IL rsey paid a very high compliment to tire W . M . for the most perfect way in which he had gone through the work of initiating separately the five candidates , and the pleasure it would give Bro . George Price to hear of the way

in which tho Lodge was being worked . Bro . Saxelby spoke of the pleasure it had been to the recommending Lodge ( tho East Surrey Lodge of Concord ) to be of service to a Lodge bearing the honoured name of George Price . Bro , VV . G . 0 ites , in replying to the toast of the Initiates , thanked the brethren for the honour done him in

admitting him into tho Craft , and also for the great compliment paid to him by making him the first initiate of their Lodge . He wag much interested and impressed by all he had seen , and felt sure he would take a very great interest iu the Craft in general and in his Mother Lodge in particular ' , so that he might one day fill—though he

could not hope so ably—the proud position occupied by the W . M . The other initiates also replied . Bros . Dicker and Towusend-Greea returned thanks for the Visitors . The Officers' toast having been responded to by Bros . H . M . Hobbs S . W . and F . T . Eidpath J . W , the proceedings terminated with the Tyler ' s toast .

Au emergency meeting was held on the following day . There were present Bros . J . D . Langton W . M ., Hobbs S . W ., Eidpath J . W ., J . Langton Treasurer , J . S . Fraser Secretary , Samuel S . I ) ., Goodge I . G .. Cambridge D . C , Oates , Oxenham , Klein , J . C . Leaver ' , F . W . Leaver , Holdsworth , W . Fraser , and Rawles acting Tyler . Visitors :

Bros . Natnsch P . G . S ., Fonlsham P . P . G . J . W . Northumberland , Woodward P . P . G . W . Surrey , Browning 1328 , Ransom S . W . 1790 , Webb P . M . 174 , Bishop J . D . 1965 , Dicker S . W . 1170 , anil Baber W . M , 1790 . Lodge was opened in tho first degree . Messrs . C . Holden

and J . Rosenberg having been approved of at the previous meeting , and being present , were initiated into Freemasonry . The Brethren then adjourned to the bauquet table aud passed a thoroughly enjoyable evening .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , ! N " o . 780 .-A meeting was held ou Friday , 2 Gth June , nfc tho Star and Garter Hotel , Kcw Bridge . Bros . F . Botley W . M ., R . Norton S . W ., A . Turner J . W ., Andrews Preceptor and Treasurer , C . E . Botley Secretary , Sperring S . D ., G . Thomas J . D ., Wuest I . G ., H . Hughes , Visitors—Bro . J . H . Hughes , 401 , Watford . After preliminaries ,

the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Hughes candidate . Lodge was closed to first degree , and Bro . Hughe 3 was elected a member . Bro . C . E . Botley was appointed W . M . for 3 rd July , Lodge was then closed aud adjourned until that date . Previous to the meeting the Audit Committee itsseuibled and passed the accounts .

Marquess of Ripon Lodge of Instruction . BTo . 1489 . — A meeting was held ou Monday evening , at tho Queen ' s Hotel , Victoria-park , E ., under tho presidency of Bro . W . Gray W . M . of the mother Lodge , who was supported by Bros . J . J . Marsh S . W ., J . W . Job J . W ., A . G . Watkinsm S . D ., 11 . Lowo J . D ., T . Draper I . G .,

II . T . Lowe Director of C-n Baronies , IT . For . ss . Pr .. c . > pt-ir , Bro . Dr . Ilaskiiw Organist . Amongst others present we may mention Bros . We oh , Lartcr , Walker , Garvood , Outred , Dunn , Tluvshic , Sims , Ca'ling , Green , Dutton , George , Hail , Loiieu , Kirk , Beatton . B ett , Hern ., Packman , Clandy , Horfi'dd , Abrahams , Fwk , Leo , King ,

Dunston , Snow , Roach , King , Sadd , Di Costa , Fox , Jacob .- ! , Lovej > y , Arsron , Williams , Jacobs , Leo ja- ' ., Oxley , Digiiam , & c , & c . The lodge of Instruction was opened , and tho minutes of last marring were confirmed . Ifc was th-u formally announced tiiat i-a consequence of the inii-position of Bio . James Terry , the Secretary of the

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , who had promij ; d to at tend on this occasion and rehears . ; the coivmoni s of consecration and inst-dlation , other arrangements had had to bo mule . The W . M . stated tha * : all present must regret the uaiue that led to the ibs'iice of Bro . T > rry ; he sincerel y hop -d tiie . r . a few days rest would

restire him to ids norma ! vigour , and tint he would then liud an early opportunity of fulfilling his eng-igeiru-nt , wh ' ch all would be gra'ified to know was only to ho considered as postponed . Bro . Gray then introduced Bro . W . H . Lee P . M ., Pr-. v . G . Assist . See . Middx ., who , he stated , would rehearse the ceremony of installation . He also intimated that Bro . VV . W . Morgau I . P . M . 211 would