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as _ W . M .-elect . The investiture of Officers was gone through . Brother Spice gave the charges and addresses in a very impressive manner . The W , M . then worked the first section of the first lecture , assisted by the Brethren . Bro . Thos . Goodchild , of the Mother Lodge , became a member .

FINSBURY PARK LODGE , No . 1288 . ON Saturday , at the Old Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., Bros . G . H . Paine W . M ., Edward Palmer S . W ., W . Briggs J . W ., H . Hill P . M . Prec , J . W . Key acting Sec , R . Fox S . D ., R . Bryant J . D ., W . Newbold I . G ., M . M . Taylor P . M ., M . Johnson , A . A . Ibbott , J . Gray , F . Linfoot W . M . 27 , J . Wynman , G . Cox , C . G . Smith , G . Dixson , W . Hudson .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . A . Ibbott acting as candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , when the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Bryant , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Paine being presented by Bro . Hill as W . M .-elect . The W . M . was saluted in the various degrees , and proceeded to invest the Officers , after which Bro . Bryant delivered the addresses . Bro . Richard Fox 2048 was elected a member , and Bro . Edward Palmer W . M . for to-day ( Saturday ) .

WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . ON Monday afternoon , at Bro . Rudderforth ' s ( Stone ' s ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket , Bros . J . E . Culverhouse W . M ., G . Yeowell S . W ., R . Cawley J . W ., C . E . Wetton P . M . Dep . Prec , J . W . Simeons Sec , W . West S . D ., H . J . Rose J . D ., J . C . Pyke I . G ., J . Lobb , W . Hann , W . H . Simms , A . Pion , J . Wynman , G . Baker , J . Cartal , J . Ollington , Victor Weston , C . Murless .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , including the ancient charge , Bro . Lobb being the candidate . The W . M . proceeded to rehearse the ceremony of passing , Bro . Hann acting as candidate . Bro . Lobb answered the questions leading to the third degree . We congratulate Bro . Culverhouse on his working , both the ceremonies being rendered in a faultless manner .

The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bro . J . Cartal , of tho City of Westminster Lodge , No . 1563 , was elected a member . Bro . Yeowell will preside as W . M . on Monday next . Bro . Simeons Secretary informed the W . M . that there was sufScenfc cash in the bank for four benevolent ballots , of five guineas each , which was received with acclamation , and In due course the ballot proved in favour of Bros . G . Catling , W . West , and R . Cawley ( 2 votes ) .

RESUSCITATION OF THE HAMMERSMITH LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 2090 . FOR some years the above Lodge of Instruction met at the Board Room of the Local Baths and Wash-Houses , the Brethren having always had the strongest objection to holding their meetings on licensed premises , but from some unknown cause the numbers attending became so limited that it

was found to be useless continuing the meetings , and as a consequence , since 1895 , the Lodge of Instruction has ceased to assemble . Some few months ago , however , some of the hard working members of the Mother Lodge determined to do their best to resuscitate the fallen fortunes of this Lodge of Instruction , bufc found ifc rather a difficult task to get a meeting place in an unlicensed building . That difficulty has now been overcome , and on

Wednesday , 22 nd ult ., we wended our way to Wycombe House , 263 Hammersmith Road , W . ( almost adjoining the District Railway Station ) , and on gaining admission found ourselves in one of the most comfortable and complete assembly Rooms- in the Metropolis . Handsomely furnished and appointed , electric light being plentifully employed , it seemed the very place for Brethren in the neighbourhood to meet at .

The W . M . Bro . Golby was supported by the following Officers : Bros . Scolding S . W ., Beale J . W . ' , W . Hillier P . M . 2090 Preceptor , H . Warren Treas ., T . G . Hodgson Sec , F . Cave S . D ., W . Atkinson J . D ., J . Young sen . I . G ., W . H . Cave , Woods , G . T . Meek , H . Mair , Greenwood , 3 . Patison , W . Patison , Max Simon , J . H . Gumming P . M ., W . G . Cave , and others .

Lodge was opened and the minutes confirmed and then advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Cave was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and called off and on . The W . M . next rehearsed the initiation ceremony , Bro . Meek acting as candidate . Three members were elected , and on being informed of the fact returned thanks in suitable terms .

The Treasurer read a statement showing that the Lodge of Instruction , after paying all debts for new furniture , working tools , printing , & c , had a balance in hand after the short period of six months that had elapsed since its reconstruction . A hearty vote of thanks was carried , and ordered to be entered on the

minutes , to Bro . J . H . Gumming P . M ., for attending on behalf of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . The W . M . was complimented on the way in which he had carried out his duties , and we may add that it has seldom been our good fortune to find on visiting a Lodge of Instruction every Officer present almost letter-perfect .

The S . W . was elected to the post of W . M . for the next meeting . ON Wednesday , 29 th ult ., Bros . W . Scolding W . M ., Beale S . W ., J . Cave J . W ., Henry Warren Treas ., T . G . Hodgson Sec , W . Hillier P . M . 1366 2090 Preceptor , G . T . Meek S . D ., Young sen . J . D ., Gale I . G ., Warren Tyler , C . Pascall W . M . of the Mother Lodge , W . Elliott P . M . 2090 , 3 . H . Gumming P . M ., Golby , Woods , and several others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Woods taking the place of the candidate . Lodge was called off and on . It was then opened in the third degree and closed down . Bro . Beale was unanimously elected to act as W . M . at the meeting to be held on 13 th inst ., the next assembly being Officers' night . A hearty vote of thanks was carried , and ordered to be placed on the minutes , to Bro . Scolding for the excellence of his working , this being the first time he had occupied the position of W . M . in this or any other Lodge of Instruction .

KENTISH CLUB OF INSTRUCTION . AT the Assembly Hotel , Kentish Town Road , N . W ., there was a goodly gathering at 8 p . m ., on Monday . The first Monday in each month being Officers' night Masonic clothing was worn by all . Bro . Harry Pickett P . M . Deputy Preceptor presided , supported by Bros .

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A . Cocks S . W ., W . Busby J . W ., A . E . Trigg S . D ., W . Coney J . D ., E . Kluge I . G , A . Scott Tyler , J . Dawson Sec , W . F . Coney Assist . Sec . Org ., W , Souter , J . C . K . Strong , W . Bills , J . F . Barron , Tom Mills , and others . The Preceptor Bro . C . F . Quicke P . M . was unfortunately absent , being indisposed . The minutes being disposed of , Bro . Souter , as a candidate for passing ,

answered the questions , and the Lodge was advanced to the second degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Then followed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Strong answering the questions and acting as candidate . The W . M . rendered the ceremonies , as became a Deputy Preceptor , to the benefit of all assembled , and a really instructive evening was passed .

Bro . Edward Gafcfield was elected W . M . for Monday next , when the Officers will resume rotation . The Lodge was opened and closed with musical ceremony .

o o o PROVINCIAL . — : o : — INTEGRITY LODGE , No . 163 .

THE regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper Street , Manchester , on Wednesday , 29 th ult ., Bro . Henry Robert Yates W . M ., there being a good attendance of members and visitors . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , Mr . James Albert

Sinclair , Bank Accountant , Salford , a son of Bro . J . M . Sinclair P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., was successfully balloted for and afterwards initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The usual festive board followed .

FAITH LODGE , No . 581 . THE regular meeting was held at the Bradford Hotel , Mill Street , Manchester , on the 15 th ult ., Brother Chas . H . Griffiths W . M . The principal business was the election of Officers . Bro . Dr . E . E . Jones S . W . was unanimously chosen as W . M .-eleot , and his installation will take place on Wednesday , 20 th inst .

After tho close of the Lodge a very pleasant evening was spent , several Brethren contributing to the harmony .

DE GREY AND RIPON LODGE , No . 837 . rriHE annual meeting for the installation of Worshipful Master was held I at the Town Hall , Ripon , on Friday , 1 st inst ., when there was a good attendance , including seveial visiting Brethren . Bro . W . Waldon , B . A ., S . W . was installed W . M ., the ceremony being performed by Bro . W . Steel

W . M . The annual banquet was afterwards held at the Unicorn Hotel , and in the course of the evening Dr . Jefferson recited " The Absent-minded Beggar , " the sum of £ 2 12 s being realised for the Patriotic Fund .

STOUR VALLEY LODGE , No . 1224 . AT the 35 th anniversary of this Lodge , held at Sudbury , Bro . F . E . Dunn was installed W . M . by the D . P . G . M . Bro . Rev . C . J . Martyn . During the evening the Brethren subscribed £ 10 10 s towards the cost of rebuilding the tower of Melford Church ( making the sum of £ 100 subscribed by the Province ); £ 4 4 s was also subscribed fco the Mayor ' s War Relief Fund .

CONCORD LODGE , No . 1534 . THE regular meeting was held at the Lodge Rooms , Prestwioh , on the 16 th ult ., Brother Jas . Kershaw W . M ., there being a good attendance of members . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , Mr . William Scholfield , Prestwicb , Assist . Gen . Inspector , was successfully balloted for and

afterwards initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry by the W . M ., assisted by Bros . W . H . Norton P . M . P . P . G . Reg ., who gave the address at the N . E . ; W . W . Briggs P . M ., who presented and explained the working tools to the candidate ; and Geo . H . Nield S . W ., who rendered the ancient charge .

The festive board followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts being submitted and duly responded to . Several Brethren contributed songs and sketches , a pleasant evening being spent .

MORECAMBE LODGE , No . 1561 . THE annual installation took place on Thursday , 30 th ult ., at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Morecambe , when Bro . J . W . Watterson S . W . was installed W . M ., the installing Master being Bro . J . L . Gorton . There was a large attendance of Brethren , including several visitors , amongst the latter being Bro . W . Goodacre Provincial Grand Secretary West Lancashire .

MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE , No . 2363 . AT the meeting of this Lodge , held on Monday , 27 th ult ., at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , Brother Sam Luke Worshipful Master commenced his duties in the chair of K . S . under most favourable conditions , the principal business of the evening being that of balloting for and initiating Mr . Joseph Gabriel , Merchant , Levenshulme , and also the passing to the degree of F . C of Bro . R . C . Irwin .

The first ceremony was performed by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . F . Todd J . W ., who presented and explained the working tools and delivered the ancient charge . The passing was undertaken by Bro . Seth Wrigley P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C ., the working tools being presented by Bro . S . H . Stubbs S . W ., the work throughout being excellent , and without a hitch , which was extremely creditable for a first attempt .

' At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and were interspersed with songs , & c , from various Brethren , principal among whom were Bros . J . Harrison Hill Org . 317 , and Fred

Hilton P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Sec , the former rendering several of his inimitable sketches and drolleries , and the latter singing Bro . Kipling's latest humanitarian war appeal , which induced a collectionof something like £ 14 , every coin being cheerfully and enthusiastically given . This amount will be