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first section of the lecture . The Lodge was closed in the second degree . Bro . James Kenny 1777 was elected a member , which compliment was acknowledged . Bro . E . F . Groom was elected W . M . for Tuesday .

It was proposed by Bro . Mulvey , seconded by Bro . Jones , and unanimously agreed to , that a letter of sympathy be sent to Bro . Tiffin , on the sad death of his father , which occurred in saving the life of his son at St . Ives , Cornwall . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Mulvey Preceptor , for kindly taking the chair on the opening nig ht of the session , and giving the Brethren one of the most instructive and enjoyable evenings in the records of this old Lodge of Instruction .

********** Temple Lodgre , No . 101 . ON Thursday we paid a- visit to this old Lodge , held in Bro . J . G . Shephard ' s well adapted Masonic Room at the Upland Hotel ,

Crystal Palace Road , East Dulwich , and on that occasion had the pleasure of seeing Bro . J . Bailey officiating as W . M ., with Bros . J . G . Shephard S . W ., L . Maybaum J . W ., C . Plant P . M . Preo , W . Omer P . M . Secretary , G . May S . D ., H . Garrett I . G ., R . Hinde , J . Smith , S . Boxshall , J . Wynman .

The Lodge being formed , the ceremony of initiation , including the ancient charge , was rehearsed , Bro . Hinde candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and the same Brother answered the questions and retired . Bro . Boxshall was entrusted .

The Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . We take the opportunity of complimenting the W . M . on his working , which was rendered without the slightest hitch or hesitation . We also congratulate the Brethren on having such an excellent Preceptor as Bro . Plant .

The Lodge having been resumed to the first degree Brother Shephard was elected W . M . for Thursday next . Brethren residing in the neighbourhood and seeking Masonic knowledge will do well to pay this Lodge a visit . The meetings are held every Thursday , at 8 o'clock sharp , and any visitor may depend on receiving a most hearty welcome . '

********** Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . THE well known ability of Bro . John Mears P . M . W . M . of the Crescent Lodge proved an attraction for a number of Brethren , who were present at the meeting of this Lodge on Wednesday , at the Hercules , Leadenhall Street .

Bro . Mears was supported by Bros . A . Green S . W ., Rowland J . W ., T . A . Stenner P . M . acting Preceptor , J . K . Pitt P . M . Sec , J . Cohn W . M . 1668 SVD ., A . Smith J . D ., W . "Ghittock I . G ., G . J . Diavey P . M ., . Metcalfe Baillie , J . W . Tisbury , G . Bushill , J . Wynman , R . W . Russ .

-The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bushill candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the same Brother answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the W . M . received well-earned compliment and hearty good wishes from the Brethren .

We may add that Bro . Mears was in grand form . Bro . Davey was pleased to inform the Brethren that Bro . Spice P . M . Preceptor of the Lodge was so far convalescent that he would be able to leave town on Monday , and hoped to resume his Masonic duties shortly afterwards , news which was received with acclamation . Bro . A . Green was elected W . M . for Wednesday next , when we hope to see another good meeting .

Friendship Lodge , No . 206 . AFTER the adjournment for the summer holidays the members of this Lodge resumed their Masonic studies on Monday , at 5 o'clock , at Simpson ' s Restaurant , Bird-in-Hand Court , Cheapside . Bro . Dr . Chisholm Williams W . M . of the Mother Lodge presided , with Bros . J . Wynman S . W ., C . S . Lepine J . W ., W . Bartlett acting Secretary , Dr . Christy Clark I . G ., and others .

the minutes having been confirmed the W . M . said that , before any working was started upon he would be pleased to receive communications and propositions . Bro . C . S . Lepine J . W . brought forward a notice of motion that in future the Lodge should meet at 5 . 30 , instead of 5 o ' clock , which was unanimously supported . Several other items were dealt with , and as a result time did not permit of the rehearsal of any ceremonies .

The Lodge being closed" the Brethren retired to partake of a little light refreshment , drinking to the prosperity of the Friendship Lodge of Instruction . We particularly draw the attention of our readers to this Lodge , wnich has been formed for the convenience of Brethren having their business in the city . The Lodge will meet every Monday , at 5 . 30 p . m ., and Brethren seeking Masonic knowledge at that time can hardly do better than pay it a visit .

********** Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . ON Monday , at the Globe , Moorgate Street , Bros . George Collins W . M ., A . C . Bradley S . W ., A . Pidduck J . W ., C . Johnson Preceptor , McGivern S . D ., R . Hunt I . G ., H . Meadows P . M ., J .

Wynman , and others . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Meadows acting as candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hunt , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . George Collins being presented as W . M ,-elect , He was duly installed and

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saluted in the three degrees , afterwards investing the Officers . Bro . Hunt delivered the three addresses . All the working was admirably rendered , Bro . H . Meadows making an excellent D . C . Bro . Bradley W . M .-elect of the Mother Lodge will officiate on Monday next . ' ¦ A 1 A A A A Jt A A n A

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Hornsey Chapter of Improvement , No . 890 . A CONVOCATION was held on Friday , 16 th ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishops Road , iPaddington , those present including Comps . H . Foskett M . E . Z . 18 5 M . E . Z .,

A . F . Hardyment J . 1489 H ., R . N . Larter H . 186 J ., H . Dehane P . Z . S 90 P . P . G . P . S . Essex S . E ., W . J . Lewis N . 890 173 S . N ., H . Foskett 890 Treas ., H . J . Dunaway 59 P . S ., W . Hillier P . Z . 8 34 1 st Assist . Soj ., Jos . Bailey P . Z . 1602 , F . Miarchant P . S . 890 , E . Stevens 733 .

The Chapter was opened in ancient form , and the Companions admitted . The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Marchant candidate .

****************** Happy is the man who , learning well the lessons that are taught him , follows the roadways of Masonic truth , observing the great landmarks of virtue and righteousness that rise on every side . Fortunate is the Lodge whose

teachers and members seek something more than the alphabet and primer ; who endeavour to rise higher in the knowledge of the school of the Lodge than the kindergarten of

Masonry . Such a Lodge is as " a city set on a hill , or a light " on a candlestick . " The school of the Lodge prepares a man for living and smoothes the pathway of death . — " Masonic Standard . "

********** Masonry , whatever its origin , has built itself as a- temple into the history and chief works of mankind . Its high

regard for human rights , its fealty to true government , its loyalty to the golden rule of doing to others as you would have others do to you , its ideal of Fraternity , have given to it width and altitude in the movement of civilisation . It

has been the constant advocate of science , the promoter of knowledge , the teacher of the wise and pure laws of living , and so it has become a large and integral portion of the best governments . —Rev . J . B . Murray .

********** During our brief Masonic career we have often heard Brethren say , " Oh , yesi , I can VOUCH for Brother — . I have

sat in the chapter or commandery with him . " Might as well say , " I have sat in a K . of P . Lodge , or the Episcopal church ; " either would be as proper as the first named . — Fred . G . Mock , Idaho .

********** To say that a Brother must affiliate with some Lodge , or be expelled from all Masonic rights and privileges , is contrary to the tenets of the Institution itself . —Marsh O . Perkins , Vermont .

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