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member of the Westbourne Lodge of Instruction . The success which had been attained . there would , he believed , be admitted by everyone , and it was no exaggeration to assert that the teaching of the ritual was done in a way that reflected the highest credit on the Preceptor . The position of a Preceptor was not altogether a bed of roses , for he had first , of all never to be absent , and while

present his undivided attention must be given to whatever ceremony was being worked , so as to pick up any thread that might be missed ; in addition to which , he had to explain any query which a Brother might ask ; then it sometimes happened that a Brother might differ , and even contest his ruling , when only by tact and good feeling the harmonious spirit of the Lodge was sustained . These were

qualifications which in the highest degree had been attained by their Preceptor Bro . Dehane . He next turned for a moment to the Secretarial duties of the Lodge of Instruction which had been so efficiently and ably carried out by Bro . Mogford , and , to whom much of the credit was due for having brought the Lodge up to its present high standard of perfection . The Brethren had therefore thought the time had come when some recognition should be made to those

two excellent Brothers . Addressing Bro . Past Master Dehane he said he had the greatest pleasure in presenting him with a tankard , which he must accept with the best wishes that he might live for many years to enjoy its use . To Bro . Mogford he had to present also , in the name of the Lodge of Instruction , a similar gift , and their heartiest wish was that he might be spared for many years to ' carry on the work which they all knew to be a labour of love .

Bro . Dehane , in responding , expressed his gratitude for the consideration and attention the Brethren had always paid to him since he had been Preceptor , going on for nine or ten years . The presentation just made to him would always be valued as a reminder of the good wishes of the Brethren . It was certainly a proud position to enjoy the goodwill and affection of those with whom one

was brought into almost daily contact , and he felt he was among those whose allegiance to him as Preceptor he certainly could depend upon . That was not the first time he had had the honour of receiving a testimonial , as he had also been honoured by his country for services in another sphere of life . The kind words the W . M . had just spoken to him he valued , as coming from a sincere friend .

Bro . Mogford then responded , and alluded to the late Bro . Rogers and his exertions for the Lodge of Instruction . For his own part he would certainly , as long as he remained Secretary , continue to do his utmost in carrying out the duties , so as to give satisfaction to the Brethren . It was a labour of love , and one that he thoroughly enjoyed , trying to benefit his fellow Masons to the best of his ability . The mark of esteem just conferred upon him

touched him deeply , and he should value their gift as long as he lived . He trusted when his . sons looked upon it they would be spurred to make themselves good Masons and good citizens . The W . M . was kind enough to refer to him with that Brotherly affection and geniality he knew so well how to use , and he thanked all of the Brethren from the bottom of his heart . After hearty good wishes the Lodge was closed .

Metropolitan Lodgre , No . 1507 . ON Monday , at 7 . 30 p . m ., at Bro . Richard Blundens , the Globe Tavern and Restaurant , Finsbury Pavement , Moorgate Street , Bros . G . Ryan W . M ., J . Webster S . W ., Geo . Collins J . W ., R . Hunt acting Preceptor , H . Meadows P . M . acting Secretary , A . J . Pidduck S . D , A . J . Jorden J . D ., J . W . Honniball i . G ., J . Wynman , & c .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Wynman acting as candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of the acting Preceptor , who opened the Lod ge in the second degree . Brother Jorden answered the questions and was entrusted . The jLodge was further advanced and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed without the slightest hitch or hesitation . The W . M . having taken the chair resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and Bro . Webster was elected W . M . for Monday .

Leopold Lodge , No . 15 71 . A VERY good meeting was held on Thursday , at 7 o ' clock , at the Moorgate , Moorgate Street , E . C .,, those present including Bros . F . J . Moon W . M ., R . Lee S . W ., W . A . Farmer J . W ., C . M . Morris acting Prec , H . T . Meadows P . M . Sec , G . Whitefield S . D ., J . F . Harrison J . D ., W . M . Eagles I . G ., W . J . Allen , W . Rich , J . Durell , J . Wynman , H . Palmer , H . Joyner , & c .

The minutes having been confirmed , Bro . Durell answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lod ge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . This being ended the W . M . proposed to rehearse the hi gher ceremony . Bro . Joiner ,. having offered himself as the candidate , was examined and entrusted , the Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was gone through .

The Lodge was resumed to the first degree and Bros . W . J . Allen 1604 and H . Joyner 212 were elected members , which compliment was acknowledged . Bro . R . Lee was elected W . M . for Thursday next .

This being the first time we have had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Moon acting as W . M . we cannot let the opportunity pass without complimenting him on his excellent working . High praise is also due to Bro . Morris for the able manner in which he ' officiated as Deputy Preceptor . The Lodge meets every Thursday , at 7 o ' clock .

West Smith-Held Lodgre , No . 1623 . ONE of the most successful evenings ever passed at the City Scotch Stores in connection with this Lodge was that of Wednesday 27 th ult ., when the annual supper took place , there being in all

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twenty-four Brethren present . The Lodge was promptly opened at 6 . 30 p . m ., and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . . Bros . H . C . Parsons and C . E . Duncan were unanimously elected members of this excellent Lodge of Instruction , and both lhaving suitably replied , the Lodge was closed , after appointing Bro . C . A . Barter W . M . 1623 to the chair for the 6 th March , when a rehearsal of some sections took place .

The Lodge business ended at 7 p . m ., and the Brethren proceeded to the well arranged dining saloon , decorated in a most inviting manner . The repast did every credit to the capital host Bro . J . R . L . Daish , and the dishes proved to be of the most relishable cookery for which the host is noted .

Bro . C . A . Barter W . M . 1623 presided , and Bro .- ] . C . Pratt I . P . M . 1623 acted as Vice-President , in place of Bro . Thomas Powell W . M . 2182 , who unfortunately had a very important engagement elsewhere . The harmony of the evening was well sustained by Bros . Stanley Galpin , Allan Milne , J . C . Pratt , J . R . L . Daish , John King , Van Royen , and the Hon . Sec . Bro . J . Hoffmann , who favoured the company with a few items on the zither . Bro . H . C .

Parsons gave a humorous recitation , which was also well received . Besides the above mentioned , there were present : Bro . F . P . Weinel P . M . 182 S the excellent Preceptor , J . J . Howes P . M . 1623 Treasurer , Robert Brickdale P . M . 1623 , Chish . Williams W . M . 206 , A . Metcalf , Geo . Henrich , Hy . Knight , A . Ellenden , Hy . King , A . Kuttner , Hy . W . Lardner , J . Kent , Leonard Harris , George Meissner , and W . H . Linsdell .

The merry evening will remain for a long time m the memory of those Brethren present , and closed with a hearty "Auld Lang Syne" and three cheers for the increasing success and utility of the West Smithfield Lodge of Instruction . On iSth March the annual working of the Fifteen Sections will take place , Bro . John Knight I . P . M . 861 in the chair , and Bro . H . Whitney in the vice chair , at 6 . 30 p . m . prompt . Visitors are heartily invited .

Chiswick Lodgre , No . 2012 . ALTHOUGH a large number of Lodges of Instruction meet in the borough and neighbourhood none seem to be better supported than the above , which is held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith . Strange however to state , the Brethren of the Mother Lodge , whether in Office or not , rarely avail themselves of the opportunity of rehearsal , although one Saturday in the month is placed at their disposal .

On Saturday , 23 rd ult ., Bro . Robert Reid P . M . took the chair , and was supported by Bros . W . Atkinson S . W ., K . M . Ross J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M . Prec , R . Josey P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , Hugh Mair S . D ., M . F . Wilkins J . D ., Lewis Walsh I . G ., W . Hide P . M ., L . J . Powell r . M ., R . J . Williams P . M ., H . J . Cousens P . M ., J . H . Cumming P . M ., R . Bunce , E . Hayes , and many others .

Lodge was opened to the second degree , and after Bro . Bunce had answered the usual questions and been entrusted the raising ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the W . M . gave the Ancient Charge in a manner that brought forth the approbation of all present . Bro . Walter Atkinson was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting .

Woodrow Lodgre , No . 2 2 71 ., ON Monday , at 3 p . m ., at Stone ' s Restaurant , Panton Street , Bros . G . W . Lacy W . M ., T . Burgess S . W ., J . E . Culverhouse J . W ., W . H . G . Rudderforth P . M . Treas ., J . W . Simeons r . M . Sec , W . H . Making P . M . Asst . Sec , G . Coop S . D ., A . Grille J . D ., T . G . Lobb I . G ., T . F . Strutt P . M ., Elliott , B . A . Calot , Jno . Connington , H . Williamson , G . Baker , and others .

The Lodge was opened and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Calot acting as candidate . Bro . Jno . Connington answered the questions leading to the second degree , was entrusted and that ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Hinton , of the Perseverance Lodge , No . 1743 , was elected a member and Bro . T . Burgess W . M . for the next meeting .

We take the opportunity of congratulating Bro . W . H . Making P . M . 1278 and 861 on being elected W . M . of the Fellowship Lodge , No . 2535 .

PROVINCIAL . — : o : — ' Lodgre of Faith , No . 581 . THE regular meeting was held at the Bradford Hotel , Mill Street , Openshaw , on Wednesday , 20 th ult ., Bro . S . Andrew W . M .

After the leading and confirmation of minutes , Bro . James Littlewood and George R . Drewery were passed to the degree of F . C . the former by Bro . William Jones P . M ., and the latter by the W . M . The usual festive board followed Lodge business , a pleasant evening being spent .

Hornsey Chapter of Improvement , No . 890 . AT the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishops Road , Paddington , on the 22 nd ult ., the following Companions were present A . L . Butters J .-elect 8 90 M . E . Z ., Walter Hancock P . Z . 91 1614 H

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C . Webster J . 1642 J ., H . Foskett H . 185 Treas ., H . E . Dehane P . Z . 89 P . P . G . P . S . Essex S . E ., J . M . Haish J . 185 S . N ., F . Marchant Asst . Soj . 890 P . S ., R . N . Larter H . 186 , E . Stevens 733 , C . Rowe 1614 . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Larter candidate , who was afterwards elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment . Comp . Hancock was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting ,