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ST . JAMES LODGE , No . ; 765 , . ; . ¦ THE- regular meeting' , of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , at the / Bridge ¦ House « Hotel , London Bridge ,, under the -presidency oi Bro . j . Mills jun . W . M ., who was supported by Bros . S . J . Abbott LP . M ., T . Prior P . M . j David Samuels P . M ., H . G . King P . M ,, J : Warwick S . W .-, © . '• W . 'Bellchamber J . W ., H . Miller P ; M . Treas ., R . Tilling P . M . Sec , J . W . Rattehburg - ' S . D :, ' R : McDaniel I . G ., A . G . Young Tyler , John Mills sen ., W . Fowle , W . Drew , W . Rouse , N . Hobberton , C . Manfold , 3 . Wilkins , G . King , Russell , Newson , Williams , Leonard , C . Meyers , J . Hiitchdins , A . dHart , ' J . C : Pearce , & c

Amongst the Visitors were Bros . J . Loodie P . M .. 1622 , A . Mearing P , M . 79 , I . W . Simeons J . W . 193 , Loughton Field Org . 2308 , E . W . Hobbs W . M . 2308 , J . Gregory Org . 1327 , G . Richards 1056 , and others . ' . .. The Lodge was regularly opened , and . the minutes , of the last regular meeting read and confirmed . ¦

Bros . W . T . Rouse , J . A . Wilkins , and N . W- Hobberton , candidates for the second degree , were examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and those Brethren were duly passed as Fellow Crafts . .. Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the usual formalities having been observed Messrs . Walter Stevenson , John Hope , and Thomas William How were regularly initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry .

This concluded the work of the day , which throughout had been performed in excellent style by the W . M ., who thereupon proceeded to close his Lodge . The Brethren now adjourned to the banquet room , whore an excellent Repast had been prepared by the host Bro . George Callingham , who was complimented for the provision he had made for his guests . The remainder of the evening was spent in social enjoyment .

CHOUGH LODGE , No . 2264 . THE first meeting of this Lodge since the installation o £ Bro . Saqui as its Worshipful Master took place at the Cannon Street Hotel , on Thursday , under the presidency of that Brother , who was supported by Bros . W . Vincent Jull I . P . M ., M . 3 . Almond S . W ., A . Haynes J . W ., E . T . Edwards P . M . Treas ., J . - W . Dewsnap P . M . Sec , 0 . Frohlich S . D ., J . A .

Smith J . D ., H . Lotery I . G ., J . Turle Lee Org ., W . J . Sowden Stwd :, T . Bowler Tyler ; W . B . Marcus P . M ., Walter Martin P . M . P . A . G . P ., W . C . Smith . P . M . ; E . Carr , C . Hendrey , W . Ingles , W . Bushell , W . Lowe , F . Mullorhausen , J . H . Lee , H . Carr , J . Cox , J . Morris , W . Sabine , W . G . Edwards P . M ., J . Wheatley , H . Milner , J . R . Morford , J . W . Stuttle , and others . - -

The Visitors . included Bros , B . Hinchcliff 2454 , A . Clitheroe 1304 , C . Holland P . M . 428 ( S . C . ) , O . Elithom 1839 , P . Osman 2466 , J . Wynman , ¦ L . Fox Hodge W . M . 2021 , & c . , fThe Lodge being regularly opened the minutes were read and . confirmed . After due examination , and the Lodge being opened in the second ; degree , Bros . Harry liotery and M . J . Bushell were passed as Fellow Crafts .

Some minor matters of business having been disposed of the Lodge was closed , and the company sat down to refreshment , served in good style under the supervision of Bro . W . G . Feneley , the active manager of this famed Hotel . After the dinner the Charity box was sent round , and then the W . M . proceeded with the customary toast list , the name of Brother Walter Martin P . A . G . P . being coupled with that of the Grand Officers . *

In responding , Bro . Martin said how pleased he was to have seen the really perfect working of the Master and Officers that day—it had certainly been a credit to the Lodge . Bro . Martin also referred to the handsome way in which the Lodge supported the Institutions , and urged the Brethren to do all they could in aid of the Charities . Bro . W . Vincent Jull I . P ^ M . proposed the- health of the Worshipful

Master , whom he described as a Freemason who had the interests of the Craft at heart . Bro . Jull said the Brethren of the Lodge had nobly supported him during his year of office , as a Steward for the Boys School , and he hoped they would be equally liberal towards the present Master , who would represent their Lodge as a Steward next year , as they wanted him to go up to the Festival with flying colours .

The W . M . thanked his predecessor for his kind remarks and good wishes , and the Brethren generally for the heartiness of their reception . He hoped to receive such support for his Stewardship as to be able to take up such a list as would be a credit to the Lodge . In proposing the toast of the Visitors the W . M . referred to the fact of its being an off night in the Lodge ; nevertheless he hoped all had enjoyed themselves both in the inner and outer working . The members of the Chough Lodge were always pleased to see visitors , who might rely on receiving the most hearty of welcomes it was possible to accord .

Bro . Holland tendered thanks for the very kind manner in which the Visitors had been welcomed that night . He complimented the Lodge on the excellence of its working , and the great interest taken by its members in the work of Masonic Charity . . Bro . Hinchcliff and . other of the visitors also acknowledged tbe toast . The toast of the Past Masters called for kindly references from tho W . M . of Bro . Marcus , Bro . Smith , and others , each being referred to as over ready to do anything in his power for the welfare of the Lodge .

Bro . Marcus was sorry to see so few of his fellow Past Blasters present , It was not any unwillingness on their part that kept them away , but the calls of their private or business avocation . Other of the Past Masters also responded . The W . M . was most enthusiastic in his remarks as to tbe Treasurer and Secretary of tho Lodge , when ho proposed tho toast in their honour , and Bro . Dewsnap made a ready response to the hearty ; greeting he received " . '

The Treasurer Bro . Edwards—the first Master of the Lodge—said its evolution was evidenced . in the steady improvement in the way in which the work of the Lodge and the duties of the chair had been carried but . "Each Worshipful Master had taken as his model his predecessor , and had improved upon that model . All the best characteristics of Freemasonry were shown

by the Chough Lodge—within its door all differences of opinion were banished , and from him who laid , his hand on his breast and humbly said "I do not know , " to -the members of the oldest faith the world has known , all met at the festive board under the influence of the great Masonic principles of Brotherly Love , Relief and Truth . . ¦ ¦

The next toast was that of the Officers . ' The Worshipful Master was pleased in noticing that all of thorn understood the duties thoy had to fulfil in the . Lodge . He was particularly pleased to be able to speak ofthe

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work of the Organist Bro . Turle Lee , who was not alone a perfect musician but a beautiful singer , and therefore an ornament and a great acquisition to the Lodge . " ¦ •¦ ¦¦ .-. Each ' of the Officers acknowledged the toast , the Tyler gave tha concluding sentiment , and the meeting ended . ¦

• . ¦ Before the conclusion , however , the Master took the opportunity oi specially thanking ; the Brethren who contributed to the harmony of tha meeting ; these -including Bros . Hustler , Hinchcliff , Marcus , Carr , Frohlich , and J .. * Turle Lee . ¦ - ¦' •'•

WOODGRANGE LODGE , No . 2409 . ON Wednesday , 19 th ult ., the installation took place at the Princess Alice Hotel , Forest Gate , when Bro . William Wilkinson P . M . Royal Standard Lodge , No , 1298 , was / installed in a very impressive manner by Bro . A . R . Trew P . M . P . P . G . S , D . Suffolk .- ;; ... .- The Woodgrange Lodge has been remarkably successful . Although only consecrated in September 1891 , it now numbers nearly ninety members , and in addition to . contributing upwards of £ 1 , 200 to the Masonic Charities , haa subscribed £ 140 to the West Ham Hospital .

There was a numerous gathering at the banquet following the meeting , ' which was provided in a sumptuous manner by Bro . James Copper , the proprietor of the Princess Alice Hotel , and an excellent musical programme was rendered under the direction of Bro . J . B . Gilbert F . R . C . O . ( Borough

Organist ) Organist of the Lodge . During the' evening the Brethren generously contributed to Bro . Wilkinson ' s list for the Girls School ,- whioh he intends to represent as a Steward at the forthcoming Festival in May next , under the presidency ol Viscount Dungarvan Provincial Grand Master for Somerset .

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CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . ON Wednesday evening , at the Bunch of Grapes , Lime Street , E . G ., Bros . W . Latham W . BI ., T-: Stonner S . W ., W . Houghton J . W ., J . K . Pitt P . M . Preceptor , 0 . Farris J . D ., A . Cooke I . G ., G . Spice , E . Pennock , G . Davey , R . Owen , J . Whiffen , I . W . Simeons , Wynman .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wynman acting as candidate , after which Bro- Pitt , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the third section of the lecture ,, and Bro . Spice the first section . Bro . Pitt proposed that a hearty . vote of thanks be recorded oh the minutes for the perfect manner in which tbe W . M . had fulfilled the duties of the chair , for the first time in the Lodge .

Bro . Stenner was elected W . M . for Wednesday , 16 th inst ., next Wednesday being Officers ' night . ¦ '

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . AT the Oliver Arms , Harrow Road , on Tuesday , 18 th ult ., Bros . C . T . Brown W . M ., G . Weaver S . W ., C . Lilly J . W ., R . J . Rogers P . M . Prec . and Treas ., G . D . Mogford P . M . Sec , G . Barter S . D ., H . H . Bagnall J . D ., W . H . Handover I . G ., T . W . Mogford P . M ., Ridgway , G . Crow , H . Milner , Marks , J . Woodford , F . Brock , E . White , Shaw , 0 . Halston .

The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Marks candidate , Lodge vvas called off and on , and then resumed in the second degree , when Bro . Milner was entrusted and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Shaw , of the Playgoers Lodge , was elected a member and acknowledged the compliment .

IMPERIAL LODGE , No . 1694 . rjlHE second meeting was held on Tuesday , 25 th ult ., at Bro . Douglas J _ White ' s , tho Pier Hotel , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . G . White P . BI . 2030 W . M ., 0 . Tuckfield S . W ., J . Mead J . W ., G . Holland P . M . Preceptor , A . Schotts Treas . and Sec , W . Thwaites S . D ., W . Norton J . D ., W . R . Mead I . G ., E . Barwell , Rayner , Douglas White , T . J . White , J . Spalton , A . Hampden , Bradley , Leeks , Andrews , T . Whitehead , J . Wynman , and others .

The second degree was rehearsed , Bro . Rayner acting as candidate . This was followed by the third ceremony , with Bro . F . Leeks acting as the candidate . Both ceremonies were well rendered . ' Bro . G . Holland P . M . Preceptor and Bro . J . Wynman were lelected Honorary Members of the Lodge , and Bros . ' Lawrence , Rees , Lloyd , Billings , and Rayner admitted as ordinary members ,

WOODROW LODGE ,. No . 1708 . ON BJonday afternoon , 24 th , at Bro . Rudderforth's ( Stone's ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket , Bros . W . West W . M ., H . J . Cousens S . W ., S . Lavington J : W ., C . Woodrow P . BI . Prec , W . Rudderforth P . M . Deputy Prec , I . W . Simeons Sec , J . BI . Klempner S . D ; , H . J . Rose J . D ., E . Nice I . G ., J . Culverhouse , H . E . Davis , Vernon Dowsett , G . Baker , 3 . Wynman , and others .

The Lodge was opened and advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Culverhouse was examined and entrusted , thc ceremony of raising being rehearsed . The W . BI . kindly vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Klempner , who resumed the Lodge to the first degree , when Bro . Simeons answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , both the ceremonies being perfectly rendered . .... . .. ¦

... Bros . Vei'non Dowsett and W . E . Davis were elected members . Bros . B . Nice , H . Rose , ' and G . Baker were elected on the Audit Committee , and Bro . H . J . Cousens elected W . M . for the next meeting . We remind our readers that this Instruction Lodge meets every Monday afternoon , at three o ' clock , Bro . 0 . Woodrow P . M . being the Preceptor .

ON the Slsfc ult ., Bros . H . J . Cousens W . M ., J . M . Klempner S . W ., H . J . " Rose 5 . W ., G . Woodrow P . M . Prec , I . W . Simeons Sec , E . Nice S . D ., J . 'C Vigb J . D ; , G . Ditress I . G ., W . Rudderforth P . BI ., C . Wetton , A . Menn , G . Baker , H . Williamson , W . West , J . Wynman , R . Crawley . ¦ r The ; ceremony of 'initiation was rehearsed , Bro . West acting as candidate ,