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An enjoyable festive board followed , the undermentioned , among others , contributing to the harmony : Bros . Stubbs S . W ., Todd J . W ., Purdy Org ., Watts , Ward , and Chapman .

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CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . THE Brethren turned up in full strength at the usual Wednesday meeting , at the Bunch of Grapes , Leadenhall Market , when Bro . Hattersley occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Pinnock P . M . Preceptor , Done S . W ., Carr J . W ., Cooke S . D ., Eowland J . D ., Bushell I . G ; , Pitt Secretary .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bros . Simeons , Latham , and Bailey offering themselves as candidates . Bro . Simeons , who was elected , gave the answers and the obligation in a solemn manner and grand style . The ceremony of passing was also rehearsed by the W . M ., and this being the first time he had worked the second degree he was highly commended .

Brother P . M . Davey announced that the summer outing had been arranged , and that particulars would be sent to the Brethren of the Mother Lodge in a few days . It was also announced that Bro . Carr would represent the Lodge at the Girls Festival . Bro . Done was elected to occupy the chair on Wednesday next .

ST . MICHAEL LODGE , No . 211 . A I the Richmond Hotel , Shepherd ' s Bush Road , on Monday , 23 rd ult ., Bros . John H . Gumming P . M . W . M ., Elkin S . W ., Johnson J . W ., R . H . Williams P . M . Preceptor , R . H . Catling Sec , Barnett S . D ., Barrett J . D ., Jupp I . G ., A . Reid , and several others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Barrett acting as candidate , after which Bro . Gumming opened the Lodge to the third degree and closed down to the second . He then vacated the chair in favour of the Preceptor , who resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and examined and entrusted Bro . Smith , afterwards rehearsing the ceremony of passing , in a most perfect manner .

Bro . Elkin was elected W . M . for 7 th inst ., the next meeting being Officers' night .

RANELAGH LODGE , No . 834 . AT the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , on the 20 th ult ., Bros . G . T . Sleek W . M ., R . Reid P . M . S . W ., J . H . Gumming P . M . J . W ., R . H . Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx . Acting Prec , W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., P . Craggs P . M . Sec , J . C . Flatteiy P . M . S . D ., K . M . Ross J . D ., J . Hallam I . G ., T . L . Htllyar Stwd ., H . Bright W . M . 1503 , H . A . Barnett , R . N . LarterP ' . M ., J . Worth P . M ., Harry Cox , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Barnett acting as candidate . Lodge was called off and on , then opened in the second degree and Bro . Cox was examined and entrusted , after which the Lodge was opened in the third degree and the raising ceremony gone through . Bro . Reid was elected to act as W . M . at the next meeting .

A telegram was received stating that Chesterfield , the candidate of the West London Masonic Election Association , had been successful , being twentieth on the list of elected Boys .

DALHOUS / E LODGE , No . 865 . ON Monday , at Bro . Joel Davis ' s , the Greyhound , Kensington Square , W ., Bros . T . C . Dyer W . M ., Blaurice Davis S . W ., P . Howard J . W ., H . Cousens P . M . acting Preceptor , J . Cox P . M . Sec , W . Sergeant S . D ., Mc Naughton J . D ., E . Johnson I . G ., J . Wynman , H . Cox , J . Howard , M . R . Spring .

I he Lodge was opened in the three degrees , and resumed to the first , when the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , including the ancient charge , Bro , J . Cox kindly acting as candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Sergeant answered the questions , and was entrusted . The Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Both the ceremonies weie perfectly rendered . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bro . Dyer was re-elected W . M . for Monday i . ext .

Bro . J . Cox P . M . tendered his resignation of the pest of Secretary , on account of many other calls upon his time . He said he had business in the country , and although he was really sorry to leave them the distance would not allow of his attendance . The W . M . said he was very sorry , and felt all the members wore also , as it would be a difficult matter to find so capable a Brother to serve them as Secretary . Bro . Spring offered his services pro . tern ., and they were accepted .

The Deputy Preceptor proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Cox , and recorded on the minutes , as a recognition of the great services rendered by that Brother in the capacity of Secretary . This was unanimously agreed to , and the compliment was suitably acknowledged .

FINSBURY PARK LODGE , No . 1288 . ON Saturday , at the Old Cook Tavern , Highbury , N ., Bros . E . Rawlinson W . M ., J . Hume S . W ., T . A ., Key J . W ., W . Syckelmore P . M . acting Preceptor , John Tbom Sec , J . Davis S . D ., J . A . Key J . D ., H . Coley I . G . T Moore , J . Dixon P . M ., H . Randall P . M ., H . Pocklington P . M ., H . Butterworth , R . Reymont , J . Wynman , Bryant , & c .

The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Reymont answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was further advanced and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the second degree , and the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Bryant when Bro . J . Hume was presented as W . M .-elect by Bro . Butterworth . Ha was obligated , installed and saluted , and then proceeded to invest the Officers . Bro . Rawlinson delivered the addresses .

HIGHGATE LODGE , No . 1366 . THE Brethren resumed their Masonic duties after the Easter recess at the usual meeting place , the house of Bro . A . L . Garrod , the Falkland Arms , Falkland Road , Kentish Town , on Thursday of last week , when Bro . C . J . Plucknett ably presided as W . M ., having the support of Bros . P . Moore S . W ., J . W . Key J . W ., H . Hill P . M . Preceptor , G . Glover P . M . Treasurer A L . Garrod S . D ., J . E . Paine J . D ., T . Davis I . G ., J . Wynman , and others '

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The W . M . showed great ability in the chair , and a well deserved complimentary vote was passed as a recognition . We may add that the Wardens , too , rendered valuable assistance .

MOUNT EDGCUMBE LODGE , No . 1446 . ON 24 th ult ., at the well adapted Masonic Rooms of the Rockingham Hotel , Newington Causeway , which establishment is under the able management of Bro . Frank Nilen , there were present Bros . E . N . Mullina W . M . Dagmar Lodge W . M ., C . Mangold S . W ., W . Holliday J . W ., J . O'Dea P . M . Prec , Edw . Mitchell P . M . Sec , H . Nelson S . D ., J . T . Jones J . D ., T . Rowland I . G ., H . F . Digby Smith , A . E . Palmer , B . Cohen , J . Norden , J . Wynman .

Bro . Jones answered the questions , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The W . M . next rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Norden being presented as W . M .- *> lect by Bro . T . Jones , who made an excellent Director of Ceremonies . The W . M-elect having taken the obligation was duly installed , and saluted , whilst the Installing Master continued with the three addresses . We compliment Bro . Mullina on his excellent working . By desire of the W . M . Bro . O'Dea , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the first and second sections of the lecture .

SKELMERSDALE LODGE , No . 1658 . THERE was a combination of attractive features surrounding the meeting of this Lodge which we attended on Sunday evening , at the house of Bro . Frank Nilen , the Rockingham Tavern , Newington Causeway , S . E ., and we were very gratified at . the work we then witnessed . The members of the Mother Lodge are well known for their good working of the ceremonies , not only in the south-east of London , but throughout the metropolis , and the Instruction Lodge attached well supports their reputation , under the able Preceptorship of Bro . C . Plant P . M .

Sunday ' s meeting was presided over by Bro . B . Cohen , who had the support of Bros . J . Farmer J . W . of the Mother Lodge as S . W ., J . C . Davis J . W ., 0 . Plant P . M . Preceptor , H . B . Buckeridge P . M . 1658 acting Sec , R . B . Hopkins ( the king of the Silver Bells ) S . D ., F . Budge J . D ., Philip Last I . G ., J . Humphries P . M ., Swinford Smith P . M ., H . Cohen P . M ., R . Whiting P . M . 87 , E . H . Smyth , J . Godefroy , S . Tull , J . Hibble , J . Ford , T . Cox , J . Wynman , Smeltzer , & c

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Godefroy acting as candidate . By desire of the W . M . Bro . E . H . Smyth , a member of the Mother Lodge , gave the ancient charge in grand style . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the W . M . examined Bro . Smeltzer , who

answered the questions in a perfect manner . Bro . T . Cox was entrusted . The Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the W . M . received well earned compliment from the Brethren , for his impressive and faultles * working .

Bro . E . H . Smyth was made a member , whilst Bro . J . Wynman was elected an Honorary Member . Both those Brethren acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Swinford Smith P . M . said that he was an Honorary Member of the Mother Lodge , and that was his first visit for some time . He could not do otherwise that congratulate the W . M ., also Bro . C . Plant their Preceptor , on

the progress , the Instruction Lodge had made since its foundation . It was most desirable for the members of the Mother Lodge to have an Instruction Lodge attached to it , and he was very pleased to see theirs so well attended by the members of the Mother Lodge . He wished the Lodge every prosperity . The W . M . thanked Bro . Smith for his kind remarks and good wishes .

Bro . James Farmer will preside to-morrow ( Sunday ) , when we expect another good attendance .

WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . ON Monday afternoon , at 3 o ' clock , at Bro . Rudderforth's ( Stone ' s ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket , Bros . R . Cawley W . M ., J . E . Gulverhouse S . W ., W . Humm J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Preceptor , J . W . Simeons W . M . 193 Sec , T . Burgess S . D ., W . E . Davis J . D ., J . G . Lobb I . G-., P . Amato , W . H . Sims , C . Murless , J . H . Warwick P . M ., G . E . Genet , C . Menn , A . H . Higgins , J . Wynman .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Warwick being the candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Gulverhouse being presented and duly installed , and afterwards appointing the Officers . Bro . Cawley delivered the addresses . All the working was perfectly rendered . Bro . Higgins 2626 was elected a member , and Bro . Warwick W . M . for Monday next .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . THE capabilities of Bro . J . De Gasseres as a Preceptor are well known , and we were amply repaid for our trouble when we paid a visit to this Lodge on Wednesday , 25 th ult ., at the well appointed Masonic Rooms of

Bro . James W . Gibbs P . M ., the Bow Bells , Bow Road , E . We were especially pleased to see the courteous way in which Bro . Gasseres treated every Brother alike ; his firmness in the Lodge as the Preceptor we highly admire ; and we congratulate the Brethren on having so excellent a worker to act as tutor of the Lodge .

Those present included Bros . W . M . Johnson W . M ., S . B . Lotheim S . W ., I . Davis J . W ., J . De Gasseres P . M . Prec , James W . Gibbs P . M . Treas ., W . Boyce P . M . acting Sec , P . Torlowsky S . D ., J . D . Gillard J . D ., J . Durrell I . G ., M . Oorper I . P . M . 1349 , J . Wynman . After formalities the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , for which

Bro . Corper acted as candidate . By desire of the W . M . Bro . Torlowsky , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the first section of the lecture , which was highly appreciated by the Brethren . We cannot let the opportunity pass without complimenting Bro . Johnson on the perfect and impressive manner in which he worked .

Bro . Lotheim was elected W . M . for Wednesday last , and his working being always much admired we expect to report an exceptionally good meeting on that occasion . The Lodge meet * every Wednesday , at 8 o ' clock , and Brethren wishing to improve their Masonic knowledge could not do better than pay it a visit , as with confidence we can highly recommend Bro . De Gasseres as an excellent and painstaking Preceptor ,