St. George's Lodge, No. 1723.

Brockbank , W . Blain , Thos . Higson , W . Court , Robt . Latham ; Bros Whewell , Smith , Pendlebnry , Naylor , Jas . Lever , Brierley , Arden , Parkinson . The minutes of the last meeting wero read and confirmed . Bro . Lever having passed a satisfactory examination was entrusted . After he had retired the Lodge was opened in the second ; the

candidate was readmitted and passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , by Bro . Robt . Latham , and the working tools wero explained to him by the S . W . Lodge was then closed to the first degree . The Secretary read a letter from the Treasurer of the Ball Committee ( Bro . G . P . Brockbank ) , stating that from tho surplus fnnds tho sum of

twenty pounds had been paid to the credit of this Lodge with tho East Lancashire Systematic Institution , constituting the W . M . for the time being a Vice-President of that Institution . On the motion of Bro . Brockbank , it was resolved that the Lodge become a subscriber annually of £ 1 Is in aid of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys ,

in response to circular issued by Bro . Binckes , Secretary to the School . The circular for the evening exhibited a largo amount of work to be done , but owing to the illness and absence of some of the Officers tho programme was considerably curtailed . Bro . W . Blain

Past Master of the Lodge delivered the lecture on tho tracing board of the degree , and greatly enchanted the brethren by liia quiet , dignified and correct rendering of this important part of Masonic working . Closed in peace and harmony at 7 " 30 .

Anchor And Hope Lodge. No. 37.

ANCHOR AND HOPE LODGE . No . 37 .

THE monthly meeting was held at the Swan Hotel , Bolton , on Monday , the 2 nd instant , at 6 o ' clock . Bros . Pacoy W . M ., Poyntz S . W ., Hardcastle J . W ., Brockbank Secretary , Lomax S . D ., Naylor J . D ., Nightingale I . G ., Roiloy Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . Johnson Mills , John Morris Prov . G . S . W ., Freeman and Garstang ; also Bros .

Forrest , Thompson , Murphy , Robinson , Golding , Gillibivuid , Clarke and Mather ; Visitor Bro . Jno . Skelton W . M . 14 ( 5 . Tho minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodgo was then opened in the second degree , when Bros . Murphy and Thompson passed a satisfactory examination as to their proficiency , and being entrusted

with a test of merit retired . Lodge was opened in the third , when Bros . Murphy and Thompson wero raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason by the W . M . ; the working tools of the degree were explained by Bro . Mills . Later on Mr . Thos . Baines , who was proposed as a candidate for initiation , was balloted for , eleoted and

duly initiated an Entered Apprentice Freemason by the W . M . The working tools of the degree were explained to him by Bro . Brockbank . A portion of the ancient rules and charges having been read by the Senior Warden , the Lodge was closed in form and with prayer at nine o ' clock .

Temple Lodge, No. 550.

TEMPLE LODGE , No . 550 .

ON Tuesday afternoon this Lodge assembled at the Town Hall , Folkestone , for the purpose of installing Brother S . Joseph-as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony was ably and impressively performed by the retiring W . M ., Bro . G . L . Hart , and at its close the following Officers were appointed : —Bros . A . Petts S . W ., A . Crane J . W ., G . Flint S . D ., H . Waite J . D ., H . S .

Roberts Organist , W . Goddard I . G ., F . Francis and W . Dunk Stewards , and Job Baker Tyler . Among those present at the installation were the following : —P . M . ' s G . L . Hurt , J . Sherwood , H . Stock , W . L . Earnshaw , S . Penfold , F . Klatt , Jas . Kennett , A . H . Holbein , W . Francis , R . White , H . Samson , and C . Gosby 1436 , T . G .

Pulley 340 , and F . Binckes P . G . S . and Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The Lodge was also honoured by tho presence of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master for Kent ( Bro . J . S . Eastes G . J . D . ) An interesting feature in the proceedings was the presentation of a jewel to tho I . P . M . ( Bro . Hart ) , who has presided

as W . M . for the past two years , and rendered most distinguished service to the Lodge , he having iuitiated no less than 18 brethren , Bro . Stock , who was entrusted with the duty of making tho presentation , referred in enlogistic terms to the able manner in which the I . P . M . had filled the post , and to his untiring efforts to promote the

prosperity of the Lodge . At tho conclusion of the business , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Pavilion Hotel , where a sumptuons banquet was provided by Bros . Spurgen and Waite . About sixty were present . Tho W . M . ( Bro . Joseph ) presided . The Worshipful Master proposed in able terms the Queen

and the Craft , the M . W . Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the M . W . Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , and the rest of the Grand Officers , the R . W . Provincial Grand Master of Kent ( Bro . J . S . Eastes ) , who responded . Bro . S . Renford proposed the Provincial Grand Officers of Kent Present and Past , to which Bro . F .

Klatt replied . The toast of tho evening , the Worshipful Master , was entrusted to Bro . Sherwood , who proposed it in an admirable speech . The Masonic Charities was given by Bro . Pulley , and acknowledged by Bro . Binckes , Secretary to the Boys' Institution . Following this toast , the Charity-bag was passed round , and a handsome sum was

collected , which a brother generously made up to ten guineas , which will be handed to Bro . J . N . Rogers , who will represent the Temnle Lodge as Steward at the Festival of the Boys' Masonic Institution ' in June next . The Visitors , proposed by Bro . Stock , and responded to by Bro . Poole ; the Installing Master , proposed by Bro . Binckes , and

acknowledged by Bro . Hart ; the Past Masters of the Temple Lodge , to which Bro . H . Stock replied ; the Officers of the Lodge , to which Bro . A . Petts replied ; and the Tyler ' s toast concluded the list . Tho musical arrangements were under the able conduotorship of Bro . H . S . Roberts Organist , and the following contributed songs .- —Bros . H . Clements ; W . Dunk , C . Sheath , W . Francis , and W . H . Major .

Kilburn Lodge, No. 1608.

KILBURN LODGE , No . 1608 .

A REGULAR meeting of this flourishing Lodgo was hold on the 23 rd ultimo , at the Queeu ' s Arms Hotel , Kilbuni . Bros .

Kilburn Lodge, No. 1608.

Barclay W . M ., Kiallmark S . W ., Fletcher P . M . 185 J . W ., Brooks P . M . Secretary , Bennett P . M . S . D ., Johnson I . G ., Whitlock D . C , Haswell I . P . M ., and F . Brewer P . M . Visitors—Kirk 1681 , Potter 742 , Smith 1321 , Maidwell P . M . 27 , Hambling and Kent 2030 , Prentou 1819 . Packer 1571 . Thomas P . M . 1319 , Tweedale 286 , Wray 25

H . M . Lovy P . M . 188 . Lodge was formally opened and the minutes were confirmed ; a ballot was taken for the admission as a joining member of Bro . Harris 177 ; this was unanimous in favour . A candidate was proposed for initiation , and then Lodge was closed . The brethren sat down to a capital banquet and dessert , provided in

excellent style by Bro . Hartley . Tho W . M . proposed the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts . Speaking to the toast of his Royal Highness the Most Worshipful Grand Master , tho W . M . said the interests of the Order were well looked after by the Prince of Wales . The choering words spoken to our soldiers on leaving their nativo land

would bo echoed in the heart of every brother . The toast was enthusiastically received . The W . M . then proposed the Pro Grand Master the Right Hon . tho Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . the Earl of Lathom and the rest of the Grand Officers Present and Past . Bro . H . Turner I . P . M . then rose . It was with great pleasure he

claimed the privilege to propose the health of the W . M ., who had advanced step by step . Bro . Barolay is capable in every way to perform any duty required of him . It was a custom in this Lodge to see that the S . W . could do his work , so that he might be able to act as W . M . The present W . M . had endeared himself to every brother in

the Lodge , and ho ( Bro . Turner ) was sure at the expiration of his term of office it would be declared he had given every satisfaction . Tho W . M . thanked Bro . Turner for his kind expressions . If he had the opportunity which he anticipated on the next occasion , he would strive to show the brethren who had elected him he was capable of

doing the work . In proposing the toast of the Visitors , the W . M . said ifc was a toast they were proud of ; ho would call on Bros . Maidwell and Abrahams . The latter brother siid he wag pleased to see that so young a Lodge in seven years had contributed the sum of £ 1 , 125 ; the W . M . had undertaken a Stewardship for the Boys' School .

Ho with the other Visiting Brethren thanked the W . M . for his hospitality . Among other toasts were those of the Past Masters , responded to by Bros . Turner and Brewer ; the Treasurer and Secretary , for which Bro . Brooks replied : the Wardens and other Offioera ,

& c . The Tyler gave the parting toast . The musical arrangements wore under the direction of Bro . W . F . Packer 1571 ; Bros . Arthur Thomas , Henry Prenton , and F . Brewer P . M . sang some exoellenfc Bongs and duets .

Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 24 th February , at the Bedford Hotel , Southampton Buildings , W . C . Present—Bros . Fox P . M . W . M ., Tacon S . W ., Main J . W ., Simpson Sec , Cornu S . D ., Bond J . D . j Greon I . G ., Dodson P . M . Preceptor . P . M . ' s Tate , Larohin , Gush ,

Gardner , & c . After preliminaries the first section of the second lecture was worked by Bro . Tate and the second by Bro . Dodson . Lodge resumed . Bro . Marsden , a candidate for passing , was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to tho second degree , and the cere - mony was rehearsed . The third section was worked by Bro . Larchin ,

and the fourth by Bro . Drnry . It was arranged that the Fifteen Sections be worked on the 14 th and 21 st April . Bro . Larchin P . M . kindly consented io preside . Brethren are cordially invited to attend this new Lodge room , it being ono of the most commodious and best ventilated in London .

Royal Alfred Lodgo of Instruction , Wo . 780 . —A meeting was held on Friday , 20 th ultimo , at the Star and Garter

Hotel , Kew Bridge . Present : —Bro 3 . Wing W . M ., Norton S . W ., Camwell J . W ., Andrews ( Preceptor ) Treasurer , C . E . Botley Sec , Thomas S . D ., Turner J . D ., Sherring I . G . P . M . ' s Bros . W . Goss , F . Botley , Bailey , Sperring ; also Bro 3 . C . Pearce 1996 , and F . Toynbee 1996 . Lodge was opened in due form , and tho minutes were read ,

confirmed , and signed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bailey candidate . Questions leading to the second degree were answered by the same candidate , who was eutrusted and in due course the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . C . E . Botley gave the lecture on the tracing board of the degree . Bro . Norton

answered the questions leading to the third degree . Bros . C . Pearce and F . Toynbee , of the Priory Lodge of Acton , No . 1996 , were elected members . Bro . Sperring was elected W . M . for 27 th February , after which Lodge was closed and adjourned . On Friday , 27 th February . —Bros . Norton W . M ., Cammell S . W .

, Thomas J . W ., F . Botley Secretary , Turner S . D ., C . E . Botley J . D . Bailey I . G ., Andrews Preceptor , Wing , & c . Lodge was formally opened and the minutes of last meeting were read and signed . The W . M . vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . C . E . Botley . Bro . Wing answerod tho questions leading to the third degree aud was entrusted .

Lodgo was opened in the third degree , and tho ceremony waa rehearsed . Lodge closed in the third degree . Bro . Norton resumed the chair . Lodge was closed in the second degree . Bro . C . E . Botley worked the first section , and Bro . F . Botley the second section of the

first lecture . Bro . Cammell was elected W . M . for the nexb meeting . A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Norton on his taking the chair for the first time . Lodge was closed in due form . The brethren meet at eight p . m .

Star Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1275 . —Although an " night " last Saturday , it was an extraordinarily enjoyable one , at the Five BHIIS , New Cross , uuder tho auspices of this Lodge of Instruction , whioh is one of the first rank iu the South of London . Bro . Beavis , W . M . of the Sonthwark Lodge 879 , presided , with Bro .

Stamp S . W ., Nightingale J . W ., Giddius S . D ., Wilkinson J . D ., Eaton I . G ., Walter Martin Preceptor , C . L . Tokely Sec , G . Powell Org ., and about forty other brethren . Lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . Holding offered himself as a candilate for passing , answored satisfactorily the interrogatories , and wa 3 entrusted . Lodge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Holding was