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in the hope that she would accept this memento of her husband's presidency over the Upton Lodge . The Immediate Past Master tendered his sincere thanks for the token the members had been good enough to present him with that night , and likewise for the very handsome present they had provided for his wife . He assured them that while he fully appreciated all the kind things that had

been said about him he really felt ne had but done his duty while in the ohair of the Lodge , the occupancy of which was an honour calling for the fullest attention on the part of the one who filled it . He thanked them for all the kindnesses they had shown towards him , and assured the Lodge that if at any time his services could be of use to the members they would be at their disposal . He would always be pleased to do anything to advance the interests of the Upton Lodge .

The expressions of gratitude on the part of the members towards the Master of the past year did not , however , end here , the Brethren whom he had initiated during his term of office having subscribed among themselves for a special testimonial , in the form of a handsome ring bearing the arms of the Lodge in coloured enamel , which was presented at this stage of the proceedings . The initiate of the year who had been chosen as spokesman said he felt sure all would agree with him that the past year ' s work of Bro .

Jeffrey in the Upton Lodge had been of a grand and exceptional character he had performed the business of the Lodge in a style that had won general approval , and his initiates had felt they could but present him with some littlo token of their appreciation . The result was that a ring had been subscribed for by his brother initiates and himself , and in handing it over to Bro . Jeffery he could but hope it would cause him to remember from time to time the gratitude of the Brethren initiated during his year of office , and

teach him to feel that although he had passed from the chair of the Lodge yet he still had the esteem and regard of its members . This presentation , like the ring for Mrs . Jeffery , was a very pleasing specimen of the jeweller ' s art , and both were admired when they were passed round the Lodge . We believe both were supplied by Bro . Carroll , the present senior Steward of the Lodge , who has also been entrusted with similar commissions by the members in years gone by , to their evident satisfaction .

Bro . Jeffery , in acknowledging this third presentation , said he should regard it as one of his most treasured possessions . He did not know how to express his gratitude , but assured his initiates , as he had already told the other members of the Lodge , that he would be ready to advance the interests of the Lodge whenever it was possible for him to do so . The W . M . now submitted the toast of the initiate , to whom he tendered a hearty welcome , feeling convinced their new member would prove an acquisition to the Lodge . Bro . Bell acknowledged the toast .

The health of the Visitors was coupled with the names of Bros . Morgan , Musgrtve and others , and in the course of their replies reference was made to the hearty way in which the affairs of the Lodge were conducted , the general good feeling that seemed to prevail , and the genuine satisfaction expressed by the members towards those who were primarily responsible for the conduct of affairs .

In proposing the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary the Worshipful Master became alive to the fact that the evening was far advanced , and in order to save time asked the Brethren to include with the toast the health of the other Past Masters . He again spoke of the great advantage the Lodge enjoyed in having Bros . Gieseke and Free in office as Treasurer and Secretary , and referred to the services the other Masters had rendered to the Lodge in the past .

This toast having been honoured that of the Officers was given and shortly afterwards the Tyler brought the proceedings to a conclusion ' with the customary formalities . We are very pleased to see from the Balance Sheet that the Lodge is in a healthy condition , having upwards of £ 155 in the Bank and in the Treasurer ' s hands , in addition to a substantial amount of other outstanding assets , and this despite the fact that the Upton is recognised as among the most benevolent London Lodges , ever ready to do its best to relieve the cry of distress when uttered by either of its former members .

The Brethren seem quite at home in their present quarters at the Great Eastern Hotel , to which they removed in January 1895 , having for ten years previously met at tho Three Nuns , Aldgate ( the first meeting being held there on 19 th February 1885 ) , where they made such advances as to place them in a high position among the Masonic Lodges of the metropolis , and which position we hope they will not only maintain but considerably advance in their present comfortable home . '

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INSTRUCTION .

ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 167 . AN exceptionally large meeting was held at the Court House , Harlesden on Thursday , with Bro . S . Hussey W . M . 1637 W . M ., W . E . Priest S . W ., Moss J . W ., W . Hillier P . M . Preceptor , G . Chapman Asst . Sec . W B . Plaford P . M . acting Secretary , A . Collman S . D ., Tebbit P . M . J . D ' . W Jefferson I . G .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Tomsett candidate . The Lodge was called off and on , and afterwards advanced , the ceremony of passing being rehearsed , with Bro . Chapman as candidate . Bro . Priest was elected to the chair for next meeting .

^ V u LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 538 . ON Wednesday evening , at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street W Bro . W . Truman W . M ., G . Hill P . M . S . W ., T . Clear J . W ., A Terrv S . D ., H . Parker J . D ., F . Evans I . G ., J . Paul P . M . Preceptor , W . E Willbv P . M . Sec , F . W . Smale P . M . Assistant Sec , W . Proctor P . M ., Wynman Mason , Goldstein , Beedle , Cumberland , Leather , Sturgess , Thorn P M ' Deputy Preceptor , Cross , and others . ' '

The S . W . worked the second section of the first lecture . The W M rehearsed the second ceremony , with Bro . Goldstein as candidate . Bro ' Hill was elected to preside at the next meeting .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . A MOST successful meeting was held at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , on Tuesday , when the chair was occupied by Bro . R . J . Hearnden , with T . Mogford S . W ., G . D . Mogford W . M . 2362

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J . W ., Knight S . D ., Butters J . D ., WyDman I . G ., R . J . Rogers P . M . Treas . and Sec , H . Dehane Preceptor . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Knight candidate . By request Bro . R . Rogers P . M . took the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Hearden candidate . The Bye-Laws were read and approved of , and ordered to be printed . Bro . T . Mogford was elected W . M . for next meeting .

BURGOYNE LODGE , No . 902 . AFTER the summer recess the weekly meetings of this Lodge were resumed at the Coach and Horses , 348 Clapham Road , S . W ., on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when there was a good assemblage of Brethren , under the presidency of Bro . Eidmans as W . M ., with Bro . Baldwin S . W ., Morris J . W ., Rashleigh S . D ., Parsons J . D ., McLewin I . G ., Wyer acting Preceptor , Rashleigh Treasurer , Cowland Secretary , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rohearsed , Bro . Oscroft candidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Haycroft was entrusted and ably raised as a Master Mason . A vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Eidmans for the excellent rendering of tho ritual for the first time in this Lodge . Bro . Baldwin was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting .

o o o HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . AT Bro . E . Stevens ' s , Prince of Wales Hotel , Bishop ' s Road , Paddington , on Monday , Bro . Harris W . M ., G . D . Mogford W . M . 2362 S . W ., Smith J . W ., Handover S . D ., Hillier P . M . J . D ., H . Dehane P . M . Sec , Ferguson P . M . Preceptor , Riemann , R . J . Rogers P . M ., Clark P . M ., Middleweek , Campbell P . M ., and several others .

The Lodge was opened to the second degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony , Bro . Riemann as candidate . Afterwards , by request of the W . M ., Bro . Past Master Rogers assumed the chair and rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Campbell candidate . Bro . G . D . Mogford was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . ON the 9 th inst ., at the Bow Bells , Bow Road , E ., Bro . G . H . Fennell W . M ., F . A . Slater S . W ., W . Joss J . W ., F . Thornton Sec , H . M . Pollock S . D ., A . Crabb J . D ., W . Johnson I . G ., J . De Casseres P . M . Preceptor , J . Oxley P . M ., J . Gibbs P . M ., Shadrake , Parker , Absalom .

The Lodge being opened Bro . Shadrake answered the questions leading to the second degree , and was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , he acting as candidate . The Brethren assisted Bro . P . M . Oxley to work tho first , third and fourth sections of the lecture , and Bro . Oxley assisted Bro . De Casseres to work the second section . Bro . A . Crabb 1349 was elected a member , and Bro . E . A . Slater to the chair for Wednesday next .

PROVINCIAL .

LODGE OF SYMPATHY , No . 483 . THE usual monthly meeting was held at the Clarendon Hotel , Gravesend , on Wednesday . Bro . Lygo I . P . M . presided in the absence of tho W . M . who arrived later , and was assisted by the Officers . After the Lodge had been opened and the minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken and proved unanimous in favour of Mr . Henry William Webster , Master Mariner , who , being in attendance , was admitted and regularly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Craft , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Lygo .

Bro . Forss W . M . then took the chair , and opened the Lodge in the second degree . Brother F . Pettingall having proved his proficiency , was passed . Bros . W . Attwaters and Thomas E . Braine answered the usual questions , and were subsequently raised to the sublime degree . The two last ceremonies were rendered by Bro . Forss in his customary admirable manner .

Bro . William Hawker was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . George Martin for the fifty-first time Tyler of the Lodge . Two candidates were announced for the next meeting , and , Bro . Forss having received the hearty good wishes of the Brethren , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony and the Brethren adjourned to supper .

ARCHITECT LODGE , No . 1375 . A MEETING was held at the Masonic Hall , Chorlton-cum-Hardy , on Friday , 4 th inst ., Bro . Chas . Rawle W . M . The day , which was nearly as miserable as a penetential psalm , although it had the effect of diminishing the attendance of Brethren did not dequantitate the work announced for performance , the Worshipful Master and his Officers acquitting themselves

with credit in the preliminary duties of Craft Masonry . Nor did the heavy and continuous downpour of rain , which seemed to beat a Te Deum on the roofs , have anything like a depressing egect upon those present , for at the festive board which followed Lodge business , Bros . Beever P . M ., Rushton Org ., Klindworth , Bloomer , E . P . Woodhouse 1387 , and others , sang and recited with the zest of professionals .

CENTURION LODGE , No . 2322 . AN emergency meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on Monday , 7 th inst ., for the purpose of raising Bros . Capt . J . E . R . Hall , Major H . J . Widdows , and Capt . H . S . Hardy . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read for information the three ceremonies were very excellently performed by Bro . Surg .-Capt . Arthur H . Smith Worshipful Master , whilst Bro . Col . Henry L . Rocca P . M . P . P . G . J . D . presented and explained the Working Tools .

Besides those above mentioned , there were present : —Bros . Major Fred Pratt I . P . M ., Capt . Geo . Kershaw S . W ., Capt . T . W . Ashworth J . W ., Rev . E . Bigoe Bagot P . M . P . P . G . C . Chap ., Surg .-Capt . J . J . Kent Fairclough Sec . Major John P . Peacock J . D ., Capt . Jas . Andrew P . M . P . P . G . D . C , Surg .-Lieut , J . Turville Smith , Lieut . Geo . Keys , and Capt . Arthur Galloway .