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ing that nowhere had he seen tho ceremonies and working in Lodge dono better than they had experienced that evening . Brother Whitaker also responded , and referred to the hearty welcome the visitors had received . He also contrasted the careful rendering of the ceremonies in this Lodge with the somewhat loose manner of the

working he remembered in many Lodges in bygone days . The toasfc of tlo Worshipful Master was proposed by Bro . H . Telford in complimentary terms , and suitably acknowledged by Bro . Niveu . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a pleasant meeting , whioh had been enlivened by songs by Bros . Dnrant , Harris , Whitaker , Tilley and Hirst .

MANCHESTER DRAMATIC LODGE , No . 2387 . AT the Albion Hotel , Manchester , on Thursday , the 27 th ultimo , Brother Thomas Ramsay was for the second time in annual succession installed Worshipful Master of the above Lodge . This special distinction was conferred npon Brother Ramsay in the presence of a large gathering . Brother J . T . Richardson P . M . P . P . G . D . as Installing Mnster performed with marked ability the

duties ot the office , asr *•" ! by the Past Masters . Brother John Chadwick P . G . S . B . Pn ¦ . ; ial Grand Secretary was among the Visitors , along with Brother fche Rev . R . W . Percy-Circuitt Provincial Grand Chaplain , and many other Provincial Officers Present and Past , and Brethren , including Brothers Major Hean , D . P . Schloss , W . L . Savage , T . Black , Thomas Sowler , W . Savage P . G . Treasnrer

West Lancashire , Rontley , Wilson , Hallett , and others . Brother Ramsay ' s Officers for the en * uin . << year were invested in the following order : —Brothers Jno . M . Simpson S . W ., Charles Swinn P . M . J . W ., J . T . Eicbarflson P . M . P . P . G . D . Secretary , 3 no . Barlow Treasurer , E . G . Simpson P . M . P . P . G . D . Director of Ceremonies , E . A .

Crompton S . D ., Fred A . Cooper P . M . J . D ., Hy . Stevens P . G . O . and J . H . Greenwood Organists , Fitzaimmons I . G ., De Cantilon Tyler , Harold Macbeth and D . H . S . Hart Stewards . In tho evening the festival of St . John was celebrated by a banquet in the hotel . Brother J . H . Greenwood had charge of the musical arrangements .

Bobert Burns Lodge of Instruction , No . 25 . —Held on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant , at the Frascati , 30 Oxford Street , W . Present—Bros . Mulvey P . M . Preceptor , Becker W . M ., Marcus S . W ., Lillis J . W ., Blundell P . M . Treasurer , Bonham P . M . Secretary , Dixon S . D ., Hewson J . D ., Truman I . G ., Marx Depnty Preceptor , Gittins , J . M . Watson , Taylor , Shales , Marcus , Liohtenfeld , A . Watson , and Bey non . The Lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes of

the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Brother Mulvey worked the first and Bro . Marx the second aud third sections of the lecture . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Brother Watson being candidate . Brother Beynon answered the questions leading to the second degree . Bros . Marcus aud Liohtenfeld , of the Lodge of

Israel , No . 205 , A . Watson , Broxbourne Lodge , No . 2353 , and Beynon , Crystal Palace Lodge , No . 742 , were unanimously elected joining members . Brother B . Marcus wns elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing week , after whioh the Lodgo was closed in due form and adjourned .

Lodge Of Instruction , No . 581 . —There was an exceedingly good attendance of members and friends at the last meeting of this popular Lodge of Instruction , held afc the Old Boar ' s Head , Withy Grove , Manchester , on tbe 25 th ult ., as will be seen by the following list , viz .: —Bros . H . H . Warbnrton P . M . P . P . G . S . D . and Preceptor , G . T . Lenard Treasurer , Alfred Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C . and

Secretary , George Parker , ft . Alfred Hepwortb , Robert Lingard , William Bee P . M . P . P . G . S ., W . Birkbeck , T . Knott , William Hawkins , H . J . Harrison , George Taylor , E . Loebell , T . Robertshaw , A . B . Taylor , J . J . Dean , Tom Wood , Cyril H . Beever , Harry G . Beckwith , Edward Roberts ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) . Visitors—Brothers George Rideal P . M . 1798 , Walter Marshall 1798 , Walter Fowden

1798 , and Thomas Arthur Jones 152 . Brother George Parker having been appointed acting W . M ., Bro . Lingard acting S . W ., and Brother Hepworth acting J . W ., the Secretary read the minutes of the meeting held on 13 th April , which were confirmed . Brother A . B . Taylor having consented to aot as candidate , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by Brother Parker , he being assisted by Brother Hebden ,

the latter rendering the traditional history by special request . Brother Parker is a painstaking Mason , who enters upon bis work with sincerity , and it was only just , perhaps , that io should be reserved for a pioneer like Brother Hebdon to put tbe crowning point upon his admirable structure by an effort of elocution which left nothing to be desired . Bros . Lingard and Hepworth were equally

successful as assistant Officers , and contributed in no little degree towards making tbe ceremony an interesting one . We have to record two more propositions , the names of the brethren who desire fco join being Bros . Thomas Arthur Jones 152 , and John Townley . Trotter 1459 , who will probably be balloted for at the forthcoming meeting to be held on Thursday next . On that occasion fche ceremonies for rehearsal will be an initiation and a passing .

Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1425 . —A meeting was held on the 17 th ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishop's Eoad , Paddington W ., when there were present : — Bros . Read P . M . 511 Preceptor , Haley W . M ., Hillier S . W ., Major Eeed J . W ., Bead P . M . 511 Treasnrer , Dehane P . M . 1543 P . P . G . S . D . Essex Secretary , Roberts S . D ., Godfrey W . M . 2021 J . D ., Roaers

W . M . 733 I . G ., Lamble Steward , Ferguson P . M . 177 Depnty Precepfcor , Powell P . M . 753 , Bartlett P . M . 2437 , Wetzlar P . M . 141 , Conway W . M . 1891 , Captain Ackland , Weaver , Butters , Board , Rosenberg , Brown , White 1891 , aud Norrington 1891 . The Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting wore read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,

Bro . Brown acting as candidate . Bro . Head , assisted by the brethren , worked the first , second and third sections of tho leomre . Brothers White and Norrington were elected members and acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Hillier was elected W . M . for the next meeting aud appointed his Officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Haley for the able manner he had presided as Worshipfnl Master for the first time . After hearty good wishes the Lodge waa closed .

Crusaders Lodge of Instruction , No . 1877 . —On Friday , the 28 th ult ., at tbe Northampton Arms , Goswell Road , E . G ., thero were present—Bros . Weeden Preceptor , Griffith W . M ., Willison S . W ., Stebbings J . W , Hunter Treasurer , Dimes Secretary , Barth S . D ., Shoebridge J . D ., Blake I . G . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of tho last meeting were read and confirmed . The

Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the Worshipful Master vacated the chair in favour of Brother Tuck . Bro . Weeden presented Brother Shackell for installation . The Lodge was opened in tha third degree , and Brother Shackell was duly installed . The Lodge was resumed in tho second degree , and the Worshipful Master was

saluted in accordance with ancient custom . The Lodge was resumed in the first degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Brother Robinson acting as candidate . The Worshipful Master resumed the chair , and Lodge bnsiness was transacted . Brother Willison waa elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing week , and appointed his Officers in rotation . Tho Lodgo was closed with the usual ceremonies .

Chiswick Lodge of Instruction , No . 2012 . —A meeting was held on Saturday , tho 2 Sth ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hote ) , King Street , Hammersmith . Present—Brothers A . Williams P . M . Preceptor , Powoll W . M ., Fox S . W ., Whiteley J . W ., M . Spiegel P . M . Secretary , Reid S . D ., Cummings P . M . J . D ., Hyde I . G ., F . Craggs , J . Brown , and Hillier . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M .

worked the first section of the lecture . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Craggs acting candidate . Bro . Hillier being a candidate for passing was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Tbe Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Brother Fox was elected W . M . for next week . The Lodge was afterwards closed in dne form .

Wo are compelled to hold over a report of the Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge , No . 2363 , afc which Bro . Henry Nail P . M . gave his interesting lecture on " Masonic History . "

We are asked to state that the East Surrey of Concord Lodgo of Instruction , No . 4 G 3 , closed its seasiou on Tuesday , the 2 nd inst .

Wc are pleased to announce that wc have appointed Bro . J . Hood-Williams P . M . as our representative at Soutbsea and surrounding districts . Bro . Hood-Williams has passed the chair in the Craffc , Royal Arch , aud Mark degrees , so that ho has every qualification for attending the different meetinsrs in the district .

IIoitowAy ' s OISTMEST AJTD PILLS . —Sudden changes of temperature sorely try all persons prone to rheumatism , sciatica , tic dolorous , and many maladies scarcely less painful , though of shorter duration . Ou the first attack of stiffness or suffering in any muscle , joint , or nerve , recourse should immediately be had to fomenting the seat of the disease with hot brine and rubbm <** in this

remurl-able ointment , which will assuage tho uneasiness of the part , subdue inflammation , and reduce the swelling . The Pills , simultaaeously taken , will rectify constitutional disturbances and renew the strength . No remedy heretofore discovered has proved so effective as the Ointment and Pills for removing gonty , rheumatic , and scrofulous attacks , which affect all ages and aro commonly called hereditary .

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