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Wallingtou Preceptor ; Bros . Bonner , McClean , Brasted , G . Brown , J . Lorkin , Farss , Brand , Weige , Finch , Allen , Perrin , & c . All prescribed formalities duly observed , tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . C . Lorkin candidate . Tho Lodge Avas called

from labour to refreshment , and afterwards resumed its Masonic duties . Bro . Allen worked tho 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd aud 4 th sections of tho Lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bros . Holsworth of Lodgo 193 , Sinclair of 813 , Polak and Moon of 1521 , aud Williams of 105 G , woro elected members . Bro . Young was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —The second annual supper of this thriving young Lodgo was held ou Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at Bros . Bolton and Lane's , King and Queen , Norton Folgato . Bro . Brown , W . M . of tho Mother Lodgo , occupied the post of honour . Bro . A . W . Fonner , tho Preceptor of the Lodgo of In . strnction , as S . W ., Bro . Townsend filling the J . W . chair ; there Avas

a goodly muster of brethren , some twenty-eight being present , amongst them being Bro . Renter P . M . P . G . D . C . Kent , and several other eminent brethren , as also several visitors . After tho supper , which was dono ample justice to , the W . M . proposed tho usual toasts . Tho W . M ., in a short but happy speech , gave tho Visitors , to which they severally replied . The toast of the evening was then proposed ,

—Success to tho Upton Lodge of Instruction—which was drunk with great cordiality , and Bro . Fenner briefly replied ; ho referred to tho continued progress of tho Lodge of Instruction , which ho hoped would in time become ono of bhe besb abtended in London . Tho health of tho Officers Avas proposed , and fully honoured . Bro . Fencer proposed tho health of the W . M . of the Mother Lodge , remarking he

AA-as glad to havo his services as Chairman for the evening . Ho felt that Lodges of Instruction ought to receive tho co-operation of their Mother Lodges to ensure their success ; to this the W . M . replied . The following brethren sang some excellent songs : —Bros . R . W . Pearcy , Watton , Townsend , Cleverly , Smith , ami Isaacs . Bro . Campbell gave a recitation . The brethren separated about 11 . 30 , well pleased with the evening ' s enjoyment .

Clapton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1368 . —On 29 th March , at tho White Hart , Lower Clapton . Present—Bros . McMillan Worshipfnl Master , Slaiter Sen . W ., McDowell Jun . W ., Badkin S . D ., Soper J . D ., Clennell I . G ., also Bro . Cusworth P . M . Preceptor , Paul , Goddard , and other . brethren . The preliminary business being concluded , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,

Bro . Goddard being candidate . The Lodge was then opened in the second degree . Bro . Paul gave proof of his proficiency ; and was duly passed . The Lodge being closed down to the first degree , the thanks of the Lodgo wero accorded to Bro . McMillan for the efficient manner in Avhich he had performed the duties of the chair for the first time . Bro . Slaiter will preside next week .

Marquess of Eipon Lodge of Instruction , No . 1489 . —At the Pombury Tavern , Amhnrst-road , Hackney , on Monday , the 1 st inst . Present—Bros . E . Bishop W . M ., Slaiter S . W ., Maun J . W ., McDowail S . D ., Garrod J . D ., Lockott I . G ., P . M . Stephens Preceptor ancl Treasurer ; also Bros . P . M . Sopor , Glaskin , Blunt , Greenwood , Jacob , & c . After confirmation of tho minutes of previous meeting ,

the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jacob candidate . Lodge was opened iu the second degree , and Bro . Glaskin answered the questions leading to the degree of M . M ., aiulAvns entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the W . M . ably worked the ceremony of raising ; also giving the traditional history and lecture

on the Tracing Board . Lodge was closed m tho third aud second degrees . Bro . Slaiter was elected W . M . for the ensuing two Avoeks . Lodge was then adjourned to Monday , tho 8 th insfc ., at 7 . 30 .- - Bro . P . M . Stephens gave an ancient charge on closing , to the great pleasure and instruction of the brethren present .

Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction , No . 1524 . —Havelock Tavern , Albion-road , Dalston , on Wednesday . Bros . Th . Slaiter W . M ., Dignam S . W ., J . Lorkin J . W ., Woolley S . D ., E . Dietrich J . D . and Sec , R . Olley I . G ., Fieldwick Preceptor , G . Ferrar Treas ., and Bros . J . B . Shackleton , Hy . Meyer , 0 . Dietrich , McMillan ,

Carver , C . Olley , Bonner , & c . After the usual preliminaries had beeu gone through , the ceremony of initiation Avas mosfc ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . 0 . Dietrich candidate . The sections of the lecture were then worked by Bros . Shackleton and Hy . Meyer , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Diguam Avas unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting .

Kingsland Lodge , No . 1603 . —Held its regular meeting on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst ., at Bro . Fysh ' s , the Jolly Farmers , Southgateroad , under the able presidency of Bro . C . K . Killick , assisted by Bros . A . Trewinnard S . W ., H . P . Isaac J . W ., C . K . Killick sen . Sec , J . H . Hawkins S . D ., A . W . Fenner J . D ., II . HaU I . G ., A . E . Western W . S ., W . Burtle D . C , W . J . Honiblower A . D . C ., Steedman Tyler . There

Avere also present Bros . H . Opperman , J . Thompson , W . Gurson , W . White , W . Fysh , A . W . Smith , S . J . C . Wolton , C . A . Hall , G . F . Bonnie . The Visitors Avero—Bros . H . Topley S . D . Capper Lodge 107 G , 0 . D . Hill Drury Faithful 85 , J . Garrod High Cross 754 , and R . Roxbv Cuuudeneo 193 . The Lodyo being opened , the minutes of last meeting Avere read and confirmed . Bro . S . J . Wolton having proved his efficiency , Avas raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason by

bhe W . M ., in a very excellenb manner . Lodge being resumed , Bro . C . A . Hall Avas passed . On the resumption of tho Lodge to the first degree , Bro . A . W . Smith , of the City of London Lodge , No . 901 , wall unanimously elected a joining member . The next business on tho rota was the election of W . M . for tho ensuing twelvemouths . This proved unanimous in favour of Bro . A . Trewinnard , aud we congratulate the Lodge ia selecting so able an exponent of the tenets

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of tho Craft for its Master . Tho election of Treasurer proved in favour of Bro . Crosbie . Bro . Steedman P . M . 754 Avas re-elected Tyler . Tho proposition that a P . M . ' s jewel should be voted to tha retiring W . M . met with universal approval . Lodge was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned to supper , which was served by Bro . Fysh in a very excellent manner . The viands wero done ample justice to . Grace having been said , the cloth was removed , and tho

usual loyal toasts Avero proposed aud responded to . The W . M gave tho health of tho joining member , Bro . A . W . Smith , who Lo complimented on tho excellent recommendation he had brought with him . Bro . Smith returned thanks in a neat speech . Bro . P . M . Killick senior proposed the health of the W . M ,, observing thafc no brother present had known him so long as he , yet ho believed they had known him long enough to appreciate the services ho had rendered : the toast was drunk with all the honours . The W . M .

in returning thanks observed he Avould ever bear in mind the good feeling he had experienced at the hands of the Officers aud brethren of the Lodge , ancl thanked them very heartily for their expressions of kindly feeling towards him . Tho health of tho Visitors being drunk , Bro . G . Hill Drury replied ; he thanked the brethren for the welcome all had received , aud paid a high compliment to tho W . M . in having

such an efficient staff of Officers . Tho W . M . next proposed tho health of tho W . M . elect ; by his assiduity he bad fully qualified himself to fulfil tho duties of the high office which had been conferred upon him . Tho toast was drunk with all Masonic honours . Bro . Trewinnard said ho hoped his conduct in the chair would meet with the approbation of tho brethren ; nothing , he trusted , would bo

found Avanting on his part to perform the duties which he Avould so shortly bo called on to fulfil . Tho Officers' health was proposed and duly responded to , as also was Bro . Fysh ' s ; this was his natal day , and tho toast was drunk with cordiality . Tho Tyler brought a very pleasant evening ' s proceedings to an end . Tho following brethren contributed to the harmony of fche evening , 'Bros . Opperman , Fysh , aud H . Hall ; an excellent recitation was given by Bro . Hawkius .

Old Warrants.

Old Warrants .

No . 117 . No . 46 , " Aucients ; " No . 65 , A . D . 1814 ( afc tho Union ) , No . 57 , A . D . 1832 , and No . 49 from A . D . 1863 .

ATHOLL , GRAND MASTER . THOMAS HAEPER D . G . M . M . GILLIES S . G . W . THOAIAS MAHON J . G . W . Ea nit luboni it mini roltrctn .

WE , the GRAND LODGE of tho mosfc Ancient aud Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons ( according to tho Old Constitutions granted by His Royal Highness Priuco EDWIN , afc York , Anno Domini Nine hundred twenty and six , and in tho Year of Masonry Four thousand Nine hundred twenty and six ) , in ample formassembled , viz ., Tho Right Worshipfnl tho Mosfc Noble Prince John ,

Duke , Marquis and Earl of Atholl , Marquis and Earl of Tnllibardine , Earl of Strathtay and Strathardle , Viscount of Balquider , Glenalmond and Glenlyon , Lord Murray , Belveny and Gask , Heritable Constable of the Castle of Kincleaven , Lord of Man and fche Isles , and Earl Strange and Baron Murray of Stanley , in the County of Gloucester , & c . & c . & c . GKA . ND MASTER OF MASONS , Tho Right Worshipfnl

Thomas Harper , Esq -, Deputy Grand Master , The Right Worshipful Malcolm Gillies Esq - > Senior Grand Warden , and the Right Worshipful Thomas Mahon , Junior Grand Warden ( with tho approbation aud consent of tho Warranted Lodges held Avithin the No . 46 Cities and Suburbs of Loudon and Westminster ) , Do hereby authorise and impower our Trusty and Well-beloved

Brethren , viz ., Tho Worshipful Bro . Georgo Eyre , one of our Master Masons , The Worshipfnl Bro . John Templeman , his Senior Warden , and the Worshipful Bro . Robert Robinson , his Junior Warden , to Form and Hold a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons aforesaid , at the house known by name or sign , Tho George , afc George Stairs , Southwark , or elsewhere , upon the Second and Fourth Tuesday in every Month ,

and on all seasonable times and lawful occasions : Aud in the said Lodge ( when duly congregated ) to admit and make Free Masons , according to the most Ancient aud Honourable Custom of the Royal Craft , in all Ages and Nations throughout the known -world . And we do hereby farther authorise and impower our said Trusty and Well-beloved Brethren , George Eyre , John Templeman and Robert

Robinson ( with the Consent of the Members of their Lodge ) , to nominate , chuse , and install their Successors , to whom they shall deliver this Warrant , and invest them with their Powers and Dignities as Free Masons , & c . Aud such Successors shall in like manner nominate , chuse , and install their Successors , & o ., & c ., & c . Such

installations to be upon ( or near ) every ST . JOHN S DAA ' , during the continuance of this Lodge , for ever . Providing bhe abovo named Brethren and all their Snecessors always pay due Respecb to this Right Worshipfnl Graud Lodge , otherwise this Warrant to be of no Force nor Virtue .

Given under our Hands and the Seal of our Grand Lodge in London , this twenty-sixth day of November , in the Year of our Lord One thousand Eiirht hundred and Ten , and in the Year of Masonry Five thousand Eight hundred aud Ten . ROBERT LESLIE ,

Grand Secretary . NOTE . —This Warrant is Registered " ^ in tho Grand Lodge , Vol . 2 , Letter > B , folio 188 . 11 th February 1756 . ) The present title , No ., & c . are , The Gihou Lodgo , No . 49 , Guildhall Tavern . E , C .