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replies from Bros . Benjamin ancl Davis . In due course the Tyler was summoned , and ho gave tho parting toast . The W . M . had provided a musical entertainment , which was superintended by Bro . 3 . Benjamin . Tho artistes who assisted wore Madame Nita Cayman , Madame Francis , who acted as accompanyist , Miss Blanche Grosvenor . and Bros . Prenton and Lovett King .

We append the programme : — National Anthem—Solo , Madame Nita Guyman . Song- — " The Lost Chord , " Miss Blanche Grosvenor . Song— " Homeward Bound , " Mr . Fronton .

Aria— " Robert toi quo j'aime , " Madame Nita Guyman . Buffo Song— "I'm very fond of water , " Mr . Lovett King . Song— " Don't bo sorrowful , darling , " Miss Blanche Grosvenor . Duet— " When tho tide comos in , " Madamo Guyman & Mr . Prenton Song— " Wax Work Show , " Mr . Lovett King . *

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —At Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Southgate Road , on Saturday tho 1 th inst . Present —Bros . Mnllord W . M ., Brasted S . W ., D . Moss J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Fenner Sec , McMillan S . D ., Oilier J . D ., and Carr I . G ., also Bros . Powell , J . Lorkin , Slaiter , Ross , Valentine , 0 . Lorkin , Yates , & o . All formalities observed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,

Bro . Valentino acting as candidate . Bro . Pearcy worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by Bro . Oilier ; Bro . Moss worked the fifth , assisted by Bro . C . Lorkin ; the sixth by Bro . Slaiter , the seventh by Bro . Powell . Bro . Brasted was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . A vote of thanks was awarded tho W . M . for the excellent manner ho had conducted the business of the chair for tho first time

in this Lodge of Instruction . In returning thanks , tho W . M . felt much gratified by tho mark of respect paid to him for his endeavours to perform tho duties of W . M ., ancl inaugurated tho event by placing the sum of £ 1 ls afc tho disposal of Bro . Powell , on behalf of his candidate for the forthcoming Boys' Election . Tho Lodge Votes were also voted to Bro . Powell . After which Lodge was closed and adjourned .

United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 . —A meeting of this Lodgo of Instruction was held on Friday evening , 3 rd Oct ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road . Bros . Thorpe W . M ., Bryant S . W ., Walker J . W ., Taylor S . D ., Drysdale J . D ., Francis I . G ., Terry Secretary , and Bros . H . Thompson , Larlhatn , Hatch , Stokes , Cars , Payne , & c The Lodge having been

opened in due form , the ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed , Bro . Stokes being the candidate . After which tho second and third sections of the degree wore worked by tho brethren , Bro . Larlham being the Preceptor . Bro . Bryant was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , who appointed the Officers in rotation , and tho Lodge was adjourned until Friday evening , 10 th Oct ., afc half-pasfc seven o ' clock .

Portland Lodge No . 637 . — Tre festival of St . John , ancl tho installation of Bro . E . Roberts W . M . took place nt Stoke-npon-Trent , on Thursday , 2 nd inst . Thero wero about forty brethren present , inclnding several visitors . Bro . Roberts was installed by Bro . W . T . Copeland , assisted by Bro . S . Smith . The following Otficers were appointed : —Bros . W . T . Bcotenson S . AV ., David Smith J . W .,

D . H . Dunning Secretary , J . \ V . Thomas Treas ., J . Perkins S . D ., T . Stubbs J . D ., T . C . Slaney I . G ., H . C . Faram D . C , Johnson and S . Stubbs Stewards , Kingston Tyler . After Lodgo had been closed , the brethren adjourned to a banquet , provided afc tho North Staffordshire Hotel . Tho nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts wore honoured , and the evening was spent harmoniously .

Lily Lodge of Instruction , No . 820 . —The members held their first meeting for tho season at the Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , at eight o'clock p . m . on Monday . Bros . Hubbard W . M ., Kyezor S . W ., Fisher J . W ., Phillips Preceptor ; Bros . Rydon , Cockbnrn P . M ., Downs Kennedy P . M ., Dighfc P . M ., and other brethren . This being the first meeting for the season , preliminaries were arranged , and a slight alteration proposed in tho bye-laws , with a view to an improved

condition of matters calculated to secure a larger attendance of members of tho Craft generally . This Lodge has for many years enjoyed a reputation for imparting instruction to alt desirous of going forward , ancl can proudly boast of having more P . M . ' s as members than any other Lodgo of similar numerical strength . Business being concluded , Lodge was closed in the usual solemn form , and the brethren separated until Monday at 7 . 30 p . m ., when Craftsmen aro invited to attend .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 880 . —At Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , 8 th October . Present—Bros . Wardell W . M ., Greenwood S . W ., Williams J . W ., Clarke S . D ., Fleck J . D ., Butt I . G ., J . Lorkin Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . Polak , C . Lorkin , Payne , Moss .

Gillcr , Baker , ( land , Christian , Carr , and others . Tho bnsiness of the evening comprised the rehearsal of tho ceremony of initiation , Bro . Hand ns candidate . Bro . Moss worked tho first , second , third , and fourth sections , assisted by Bros . Gillcr , Greenwood , Carr , and Christian . Bro . Greenwood was appointed W . M . for next Tuesday evening .

Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —Held its weekly meeting on Wednesday , 8 th inst ., at Bro . Hyde ' s , Red Lion , Poppin ' s-conrt , Fleet-street . Bro . E . Abell W . M ., Tate S . W ., Brown J . W ., Knill Abell S . D ., Hallam J . D ., Fox I . G ., Long Preceptor , and others . The second ceremony was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., af t < -i which the lecture was worked , the questions being put by Bro . Brown , who has been appoiated to work the Fifteen Sections on the 21 st

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inst . On the Lodge being resumed , Bro . Tato was elected W . M " . for the ensuing weok , on which occasion tho third degree will be rehearsed .

Grosvenor Lodge , No . 1257 . —The first meeting since tho vacation was held on Tuesday the 7 th , at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street . Bros . J . I . Cantle W . M ., T . Murley S . W , J . F . Pilditoh J . W ., Parker P . M . Treas ., C . A . Cottebrnne P . G . P . Sec , R . Baker S . D ., J . Smith J . D ., C . G . Gumpel I . O ., J . White D . C . Woodstock Tvlerj P . M . ' s Cox , Meredith , ancl a numerous

attendance of the brethren . Lodge was opened , and tho tninufcns wero confirmed . Bin . Henry Von Joel , son of tho lato celebrated Herr Von Joel , answered tho usual questions satisfactorily , and was raised to tho sublime degree . A ballot was taken for tho admission of Mr . J . A . T . Wild , and , being unanimous , ho was duly initiated into tho Order . Both ceremonies wore perfectly and impressively rendered

by tho W . M . Tho Oflicers wore equally perfect . The resignation of a member was received with regret . Among tho Visitors were Bros . W . Williams 173 , S . Copping 169 , J . C . Welch 1320 . Gibson P . M . 1120 , II . M . Levy P . M . 188 . At tho close of the chv ' s busiuosn the brethren adjourned to substantial refreshments , provided by Bro . A . Best ancl superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins . Tho W . M . proposed

tho Loyal and Masonio toasts . With that of tho Grand Otlicors ho coupled the namo of Bro . C . A . Cottebruno P . G . P ., who is a very old and respected member of this Lodge . Bro . Cottebrnne , in an appropriate speech , responded . Tho W . M . had now great pleasure iu proposing the toast of the newly-inidated Brother . In tho course of events many brethren pass from us , and wo are alvvays pleased to

havo new members , men whom wo can greet with pleasure . The Brother who had been initiated showed much attention to tho ceremony , consequently ho ( the W . M . ) was sure ho would become a credit to tho Order aud the Lodge . Bro . White sang a very excel - lent song , accompanying himself on the piano , after which Bro . Wild responded to the toast . Bro . C . A . Cottebrnne P . G . P . then rose to

propose the next toast ; he was sure thoy wonld respond to it heartily ; it was the first timo tho W . M . had worked the ceremonies in their Lodge , and all had seen how impressively and perfectly they had been performed ; his predecessors had done well , and it was gratifying to see him following in their footsteps ; ho required no promoting , and his ability as president all had witnessed . In fact , Bro . Cantle

was a W . M . they should all be proud of . After a song from Bro . Alexander , the W . M ., in reply , thanked Bro . Cottebrune for his kind expressions , and the brethren for tho manner in which the toast had been received . He was pleased to hoar expressions of approval from tho brethren for his humble efforts ; but ho thought no credit was due to himself , as he felt every ono who aspired to the chair

ought to be able to work the ceremonies perfectly ; his earnest endeavours would be for the benefit of tho Lodge . The W . M . thou proposed the toasfc of the Visitors , whom he said thoy were all proud to see ; if they wero lacking in quantity , they made up in quality . He would call on Bro . Gibson P . M . 1420 and Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . 188 to respond . At the request of several of thoso present , tho W . M .

here sang , in splendid style , " Jack s Yarn , after which Bros . Gibson ancl II . M . Levy responded . They thanked tho AV . M . for the Masonio treat they had experienced by listening to his excellent working , unci also for the admirable manner each officer had fulfilled his duties . The noxfc toast was the health of the P . M . ' s ; tho W . M . would try to emulate them ; they wero a credit to tho Lodge , and every member

respected them . Ono holds the responsible post of Treasurer , another that of Secretary , and while tho Lodge hacl two such brethren it mnst be successful ; his thanks were duo to all the P . M . ' s , individually and collectively •, ho would call on their old and esteemed friend and Treasurer , Bro . Parker , to respond . Tho worthy Treasurer felt it a great pleasure in having to reply to tho toast ; ho hacl

been with them from tho foundation of the Lodge , and he hoped to continne among them as long as he was able to do so ; ho thanked them on his ow . i behalf , and also on behalf of the Past Masters . The W . M . then proposed tho toast of the Officers of the Lodge . The brethren had witnessed a good specimen of their abilit y , more parti , cularly might this now be said as it was their first appearance in thoir

new hue of characters . He was proud to say thoy were all proficient , and ho hoped thoy would continue to attend the Lodge of Instruction , ancl thus prepare themselves to fill tho chair , which he knew they all aspired to ; ho thanked them for thoir valuable assistance . Bro . Pilditch here sang a humourous song , and then Bro . T . Murley S . W . responded to the toast . The Tyler ' s toasb concluded the evening ' s enjoyment .

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —We havo frequently hoard the remark thafc there wero very few places where Companions inii ^ ht obtain tho knowledge necessary to tho proper performance of the duties pertaining to the R . A . decree . On Tuesday list , tho 7 th inst ., we visited tho above old-established Chapter of Improvement , which met at the Jamaica Coffee House for the first

time since tho recess . The officios wore filled by VV . H . Lee as Z ., T . Brown IL , S . P . Catterson J .. G . Walker N ., N . Moss P . S . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Cornp . G . P . Gi bird as raudidate . Theie were , beside the above , a goodly attendance of Co epanions , amongst whom Comp . A . J . Thomas Z . No . 7 , W . Sayer No . 1185 , J . Dixon lisn , who were elected members . A letter was read from Comp . White , Scribe E ., stating his inability to attend

hrongh illness , and there were nnanimom expressions of regret and heartv wishes for his speedy recovery . The Chapter was then closed m due form . From the character of the proceedings , first to lust , wo were convinced that here can be obtained nil he knowledge it could be possible to desire . Tho place of moc-isicr is centrally situated , and tho Companions assemble at a con- r . ient . Viur ; the : nstruction is sound , and freely given . AVe wor .- -o-pris' ' to hear •tat they do not have -m overcrowded attenda ¦ - i <¦ . ;¦ ni . rl t of . heir meetings , which extends from now until the last J . uo ^ daj in May next ensuing .