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Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1307 . —The fifth anniversary supper was held on Tuesday , at the Moorgate Station Restaurant . Bro . Scales , tho W . M . of the mother Lodge , presided ; he was snpporfced by Bro . Side as S . W . and Bro . G . Clark , who filled the Junior Warden's chair . The members gathered in strong force to do honour to the occasion , and amonsrs those present

we may mention Bros . W . M . Stiles I . P . M . 1732 , G . W . Brumell W . S . 1507 , H . Lovesrovo W . M . 1777 D . C . 1507 , E . Storr 167 , James C . Smith 1744 . W . Side 511 S . W . 1507 , E . E . B . Kidder J . W . 12 , Paul Storr 167 , T . Gilbert jnn . Steward 1507 , T . M . Ormistono , A . Pawson , F . W . Sillis , W . Croucher , J . Struguell 1745 , C J . Scales , J . E . Edmonds , A . Hubbard , J . Laber , J . G . McEwan , E . F . Pierdon , G .

Clark , H . Norman , B . Kanffman , F . A . Kelly , W . Little , J . Markie , L . Jacobs , E . Lloyd . J . Curtis , F . Edwards , A . Kerrell , R . A . Fraser , G . W . Knight , A . Mnller W . M . 167 , L . Solomons 1507 S . D . 1732 , F . G . W . Gwyer 1288 , E . C . Woodward P . M . 1238 , G . II . Stephens I . G . 1623 , W . W . Morgan Sec . 211 , & o . Tho Supper was placed upon tho table in a manner that reflected great credit upon Bro . Kent , who

seems determined his establishment shall be ranked amongst tho foremost of those where the members of the Craft can bo entertained . On the removal of the cloth , Bro . Scales proposed tho comprehensive toast of Loyalty to the Throne and Devotion to the best interests of the Craffc . Tho next toast the W . M . brought forward was Prosperity lo the Metropolitan Lodgo of Instruction , coupled with tho name of

Bro . Stiles . After an amusing ventriloquial sketch entitled Ellen s Babies , " by Bro . Silvester , Bro . Stiles rose to reply ; bo regretted the absence of Bro . Adams—regret shared in by one and all present . He likewise referred to the absence of Bro . James Willing jun ., who was engaged at Brighton . Owing to tho enforced absence of these brethren , the duty of replying devolved npon him . He

congratulated the brethren on the accession of members to their Lodge of Instrnction . This in a great measure was due to the accommodation with which they were provided in their present quarters . It was intensely gratifying to him to note the spirit that imbued the members ; as a body they wero essentially all of one mind . For thoir reception of his name iu connection with tho

toast he returned his sincere thanks . After Bro . Storr had favoured tha brethen with the well-known poem , " The Jackdaw of Rheims , " Bro . Stiles proposed the health of the President , Bro . Scales W . M . of the mother Lodge . Bro . Scales had como from Ramsgato that afternoon purposely to attend their gathering , and all wero deeply indebted to him for paying them such a compliment . After a song

from Bro . E . Barratt Kidder , Bro . Scales briefly replied . Tho remaining toasts comprised the Visitors , the Officers of the Lodge , the Press , and tho host , Bro . Kent . The replies were brief and to the point . Tho proceedings throughout wero interspersed with somo capital songs and recitations , which scorned to givo unqualified satisfaction .

Montefiore Lodge , No . 1017 . —The regular meeting was held on Wednesday , the 25 th instant , afc the Royal Masonic Hall , Airstreet , Regent-street . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M . Bro . L . Salomons , Bro . W . H . Gnlliford P . M . occupied the chair , J . Ellis S . W ., M . Levy J . W ., L . Jacobs Tresnrer , E . P . Albert P . G . P . Sec , J . Syers S . D ., Mann I . G ., Sampson Samuel Steward , Davis , & c

Visitors—Reynolds 749 and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Bro . W . H . B . Gnlliford , Lodge No . 1109 , was ballotted for as a joining member , and was unanimously accepted . This brother was then passed to the second degree by tho acting W . M ., who performed the ceremony in a very perfect and impressive manner . Lodge was closed , and the brethren separated . There was no banquet .

Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No . 1278 . — On Wednesday , 25 th February , at the Salmon and Ball , Bethnal - green-road . Present—Bros . Abrahams W . M ., Hand S . W ., Clark J . W ., Smith Treas ., Wooding S . D ., Ward J . D ., Hammond I . G ., P . M . ' s Hogg Preceptor and Toye ; also Bros . Bonner , Brittain , Stewart , Ohifcson , How , M . Christian , Jones , Collins , & o . Lodge was opened and minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . How candidate . Bro . Wooding worked the first and second , and Bro . Christian the third section , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Christian worked tke fourth section of tho lecture , assisted by Bro . Wooding . Bro . How of Faith Lodge , No . 141 , was elected a member , and Bro . Hand appointed W . M . for tho ensuing week , A vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minntes to Bro . Abrahams for his able conduct in the chair .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —Afc Bro . Pavitt ' s , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , 2 nd March . P . M . Myers W . M ., Watkins S . W ., Smith J . W ., Power S . D ., Worsley J . D ., Butler I . G ., Worsley Secretary , Pavifcfc W . S . 860 Acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Fyfe , Johnson , Cope , Thos . White , Roddam , H . G . Cope , Sadler , Barker , Prosser , & c . The Lodge was opened in duo form and the minutes read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . G . Cope acting as candidate . The W . M . worked the

first , Bro . Worsley the second , third and fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Prosser , 860 , was unanimously elected a . member of this Lodge of Instrnction . Bro . Watkins was appointed W . M . for the ensning week . Tho Fifteen Sections will bo worked on the fourth Tuesday in this month . Any brother of this Lodgo wishing to work a section will oblige H y giving in his namo on Tuesday evening next . The Lodgo closed and adjourned to 9 th March at 7 . 30 .

Marquess of Ripon Lodgo of Instruction . —At the Penbury Tavern , Amhnrst-road , Hackney , on Monday , 1 st March . Bros . R . Olley W . M ., McDowall S . W ., Martin J . W ., Lorkin S . D ., Martin I . G ., J . Lorkin Secretary , C . Lorkin Preceptor . After pre-

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liminarios , tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Fothorstone candidate . Bro . J . Lorkin worked the first section of tha second lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . McDowall was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week .

Royal Military Lodge of Instruction , No . 1449 . —Ou 1 st March , at tho Masonio Hall , 38 Sfc . Poter ' s-street , Canterbury . Present—Bros . T . Cattello W . M ., T . Blamiers S . W ., W . Price J . W ., H . Miskin Treas ., W . Carter See ., W . Widgery S . D ., W . Benenger J . D ., E . Beer P . M . D . C , J . F . Howarth Steward , A . Johnson I . G .

and P . M . Bro . Naylor . After preliminaries tho questions leading from first to second degree wero put by Bro . Cattolle , and tho working tools explained by Bro . Pcicg . The first section was worked by Bro . Miskin W . M . of tho mother Lodgo , and tho charge given by Bro . Blamiers . Tho military brethren having to depart tho Ladgo waa closed at 9 . 30 p . m .

- City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 . —A meeting was held on 26 th February , nb Regent Masonic Hall , Air-stroet ( Cafii Royal ) . Present—Bros . B . Turner W . M ., J . E . Shand S . W ., J . Hutchinson J . W ., B . II . Swallow P . M . P . P . G . D . Middx . Treas .. E . J . Scott P . M . Sec , J . B . Docker ns S . D ., Joel Emanuel J . D ., T . M . Janes D . C , T . Easfcgato as I . G ., Potter Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . B . Phillips

I . P . M ., B . White , C A . Cottebrune P . G . P ., & o . Visitors—Bros . G . Daircy P . M . 141 , W . J . Collens S . D . 766 , G . Fosta S . D . 834 , Da Loliva 142 * , S . Smith 72 , Pye 193 , and several others ; Bro . Semeler kindly acted as Organist . Members — Bros . Ward , Blackford , Woodward , W . C . Smith , Day , II . Bonham , Gardner , Kohler , Hart , Lee , Craft , Hill , & o . Bros . May , Sfcrevens , ClootsLine and

, Wenn , after answering questions , were duly passed . Lodgo resumed to first degree , and Mr . Cox was impressively admitted to light of a Mason . The resignation of two members was received , with regret . Ten guineas was voted for Bro . Janes ' s list for the Girls' School . Lodge closed in perfect harmony . The brethren dined in excellent

style . The nsual Loyal and customary toasts were duly proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by tho respective brethren associated with them . Somo excellent songs and piano phying by Bros . S . Smith and Semeler 742 , T . Eastgate and Phillips , brought a most enjoyable evening to a close . The brethren separated until fourth Thursday in April .

Eboracum Lodge , No . 1811 . —On Monday a meeting of thia Lodge was held , presided over by tho W . M . Bro . C G . Padel , " who was supported by Bros . J . S . Cumberland I . P . M ., T . B . Whytehead P . M ., J . T . Seller S . W ., G . Simpson J . W ., J . Kay Sec , M . Millington S . D ., and a good attendance of other Officers and brethren . An hour having been devoted to purposes of instruction in the third decree ,

Bro . 1 . B . Wh ytehead P . M . read a paper on the Ancient Mysteries , and the many resemblances to be traced between them and the ceremonial and traditions of modern Freemasonry . Some discussion ensued , and a vote of thanks was accorded to tho author of the paper . Bro . Whytehead then presented to the Lodge , on behalf of Bro . 0 . E . Meyer of Philadelphia , a copy of the beautiful " Dedication Memorial

Volume , " illustrated with photographs , containing tho history of the great Masonio Temple at Philadelphia , and also some other American Masonic Publications from the same source , which had been forwarded through Bro . W . J . Hughan . The hearty thanks of the Lodge were given to Bro . Meyer for his gifts , and the Secretary was instructed to write conveying the same . Tho W . M . road to the members the circular from Grand Lodge referring to Charity jewels . After tho

close of tho Lodge a pleasanfc and harmonious evening was passed . In responding to tho toast of the Masonic Charities , Bros . Whytehead and Cumberland gave an account of the lato Benevolent Festival , at which they had been present , and which had been so great a success , and expressed every confidence that tho Eboracum Lodge would continue , as ifc had begun , to be a leader in their Province as regarded the support of the Charities .

Sackville Lodge , No . 1619 . —An emergency meeting of this successful Lodgo was held on Tuesday , 2 nd instant , at tho Crown Hotel , East Grinstead . There wero present—Bros . John G . Horsey W . M ., S . Davison S . W ., E . A . Head J . W ., W . Halo P . M . and Treasurer , Charles Sawyer I . P . M . and Secretary , W . Rudge S . D ., I . G . Calway J . D ., E . Dickman I . G ., C W . Noehmer P . M . and D . C , M . Ovenden ,

James Cooper , A . M . Betchley , Henry Horsey , Thomas Carder , G . W . Holmes , C Firbank , and 0 . T . Young . Visitors—Bros . A . McLean Armour St . John ' s , and Thos . Smith Lord Warden 1096 . Lodgo wa 3 opened punctually at 4 . 30 . Bros . T . Carder and Henry Horsey , ~ candidates for passing , having replied to tbe nsual questions , wero entrusted and retired , when Lodge was opened in tho second degree , and theso

two brothers duly passed . Lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and tho ballot taken for Messrs . John N yland , G . Mitchell , and W . H . Brown , which proved successful . The first candidate nob being present , Mr . Mitchell and Mr . Brown were then initiated into tho mysteries of Freemasonry , . and the Lodgo closed at 6 . 30 . The brethreu then assembled at a repast , and a very enjoyable evenine

was spent . In proposing the toast of the Initiates , the W . M . spoke of the great pleasure he felt afc receiving their Station Master ( Bro . G . Mitchell ) and tho Station Master of Threo Bridges ( Bro . W . H . Brown ) into Masonry , and incidentally mentioned that that day the brethren of the Lodge were again indebted to tho kindness of Bro .

Pierpoint ( Superintendent of London Bridge Station South Coasb Railway ) for placing a saloon carriage ou tho 12 . 5 train from London , specially reserved for their use , thus adding much to their comfort . Tho London brethren afterwards returned to Godstone , and returned to town by the last train .