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TEMPERANCE IN THE EAST LODGE , No . 898 . THE installation meeting took place on Wednesday , 27 th ult ., at the Assembly Rooms , Newby Place , Poplar . There being a considerable amount of business on the agenda the Lodge was opened at an early hour , when a large number of Brethren were present . Messrs . T . H . Clarke , G . W . Marsh and H . R . Smith were initiated , after whioh the ceremony of installation commenced , preceded by the usual

formalities . Bro . T . S . Craze W . M ., assisted by a Board of Installed Masters , inducted Bro . T . Ringrose P . M . 2184 into the chair of K . S ., and he also delivered the addresses and concluded the ceremony , which was performed in a manner which gave the greatest satisfaction to all present , and adds another distinguished Brother to the long line of Past Masters who have followed out fche traditions of the Temperance in the East Lodge in installing their immediate successors , says the " East London Observer . "

In the business which followed , the members , with their characteristic generosity , voted several considerable sums to distressed Brethren , and the Lodge being closed , the Brethren adjourned to the London Tavern , Fenchurch Street , where , they partook of an excellent banquet . Bro . Craze , in a few well-chosen sentences , proposed the health of the

W . M ., who , in reply , thanked the Brethren for electing him to his present position , assuring them he would do his best to maintain the honour and reputation of the Lodge , and would do all that might conduce to its welfare . He would endeavour to follow the example of his worthy predecessors , and if he did as well as they , he would feel satisfied .

The W . M . having proposed the I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . Craze expressed his thanks , and hoped he had merited the Past Master ' s jewel and address on vellum they had presented him . He owed his knowledge of Freemasonry to the Past Masters he saw around him . Replying for the Past Masters Bro . Graveley made a touching reference to one of their number who had joined the Grand Lodge above , viz ., Bro . H . F . Rogers , the oldest P . M . of the Lodge . He was now the oldest P . M . himself , and would support the Lodge as long as he lived .

Bros . Pulsford and E . Siddars added a few words , and Bro . Byford , who also spoke as Treasurer , referred to the large balance standing to their credit , the largest they had ever had , and that in spite of large outgoings for charitable purposes . Bro . Armstrong , in referring to the liheral votes for poor members of their own Lodge , said it gave him much satisfaction to see the application of a principle he always had at heart , - and that was a nucleus fund to afford help to fallen Brothers of their own Lodge .

The three Brothers initiated responded briefly to their toast , and for the Visitors Bro . Jolly spoke eloquently , as is his wont , and Bro . Gordon with his accustomed bonhomie .

For the , Officers , Bro . Duck , genial , but business-like , spoke of the arduous work of the Secretary , and thanked them for electing two Assistant Secretaries , both of whom would find quite enough work in so large a Lodge . He was pleased that his efforts had been appreciated . Bros ., Legg , Bussey , Burdett , Shapland , Graveley P . M ., and Mason also acknowledged the toast .

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WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . THE regular weekly meeting was held at Bro . George Butcher's , Oliver Anns , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , on Tuesday , Bro . R . J ; Rogers P . M . W . M ., C . W . Barker S . W ., G . Weaver J . W ., T . Mogford S . D ., Butcher

G . J . D ., F . Beasley I . G ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , F . Wortham Sec ' ., Wyhmah , Halstbri ; Butcher . The W . M . opened the Lodge in his usual able manner , Brother Dehane kindly offering himself as candidate . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , which ceremony was rendered in a most satisfactory manner .

The W . M . opened the Lodge' in the second degree , and afterwards vacated the chair in favour of Bro . T . Mogford : Bro . Rogers resuming the chair , Bro . Halston was examined and entrusted , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , which ceremony was also gone through in an excellent manner . The' Lodge resumed to the second degree , and the Lodge was called off and on . Bro . Barker was unanimously elected Master for next meeting .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . ON' Monday , at the Princo of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishop ' s Road , Bro . W . Smith W . M ., H . Harris S . W ., Henry Crookes J . W ., S . Mamie S . D ., G . Weaver J . D ., J . Ohnbb I . G ., H . Campbell Stwd ., H . Dehane P . M ., & o . Sec , W . J . Ferguson P . M . Preceptor , D . Gillion P . M ., Wynman , R . J . Rogers P . M ., A . Le Clair , J . H . Kelly , B . D , Barnett P . M ., and several others .

Bro . Smith' opened the Lodge in due form , and , by request , Bro . Chubb assumed the chair and rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . R . J . Rogers P . M . making an exemplary candidate . Afterwards the W . M . opened the Lodge in the second degree , and Bro .

Campbell was examined , entrusted and subsequently raised . A vote of thanks was unanimously awarded to Bro . W . Smith for the able manner in which he had opened the Lodge , for the first time ; Bro . Harris was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1524 . HELD at Bro . F . Weight's , the Lord Napier , West Side , London Fields , on Saturday , 6 th inst ., Bro . F . Islip W . M ., | J . H . Crispe S . W ., H .

Pearse J . W ., G . Edwards S . D ., Sexton J . D ., Schlosshauer I . G ., R . E . Fairclough P . M . Preceptor , F . Kebbell Secretary , J . Bunker Treasurer , Ives , Whittemore , Thompson , Stevens , and others ; The initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Stevens candidate . Bro .

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Crispe delivered the ancient charge , and Bro . G . Edwards Assist . Preceptor worked the first section of the lecture . . . The Lodge was opened up and closed down . . . , .... , s - _ Bro . Crispe was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . This Lodge will shortly close for the summer .

CRUSADERS LODGE , No . 1677 . AT the Northampton Arms , Goswell Road , on Friday , 5 th insfc ., Bro ., J . Pratt W . M ., G . W . Doubtfire S . W ., A . White J . W ., G . S . Collins S . D ., J . Cave J . D ., A . J . Blake I . G ., 0 . Weeden Preceptor , E . Dimes Sec . ,.., The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Brother A . Humphreys candidate .

The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Uave , Bro . Linfopt answered the questions leading to the second degree , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . .... -. c . The W . M . returned to the chair and resumed , the Lodge , in . fche _ .. first degree . Bro . Doubtfire was elected W . M . for the meeting on the 12 th inst .. . . .

After the business of the Lodge a Committee was . formed ; of the Crusaders Charitable Association , when two ballots took place , resulting in favour of Bros . Collins and Ballinger .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . AT the Bow Bells , Bow Road , E ., on Wednesday , 10 th insfc ., Bro . W . Boyce P . M . W . M ., F . A . Slater S . W ., G . Fennell J . W .,, N , R . Moffatt S . D ., Alberg J . D ., Weeks I . G ., J . De Casseres W-M . Preceptor , F . Thornton Sec , Towner , Napthali , C . Holland , G . Warn P . M ., Ben Johnson P . M ., 3 Gibbs P . M .

The Lodge was opened and Bro . Towner answering the questions leading to the second degree , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the Brethren assisted Brother De Casseres to work the first section of the lecture . ... . . -..

The Secretary was instructed to write a letter of condolence to Brother Hambridge W . M . of the Mother Lodge , on the death of , his wife , after a prolonged illness . Bro . F . A . Slater was elected to the chair for Wednesday next , the 17 th , to which date the Lodge was adjourned .

CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . THE usual weekly meeting was held on Friday , 5 th inst ., afc Bro . Witte ' s Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Road , N ., Bro . H . J . Galley W . M ., Bishop S . W ., I . P . Cohen P . M . J . W ., Schlosshauer S . D ., Jones J . D ., Feistel I . G ., Dunstan Preceptor , Harry Willsmer Sec , Piatt , Williams , Peters , George Clark P . M ., Witte , Ginder , and others . . ,,

The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , and the lecture on the tracing board delivered by Bro . F . Dunstan . . . / , , ,,,.. Bro . Bishop , a very persevering and constant attendant at the meetings of the Lodge , was unanimously elected to occupy the chair for the first time at the next meeting , Friday , 13 th inst .

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LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No . 163 . THE regular meeting of this Lodge falling ; on Wednesday ° i Whit \ yeeki and very few Brethren being in attendance oh that occasion , oh account of the prevailing holidays , an emergency meeting was held on Tuesday , 2 nd inst ., by way of passing to the degree of F . C . Bros . Alfred Edward Madeley , and Joseph Howarth Boydell , the respective ceremonies being performed by Bro . Saml . Gaskill W . M .. and R . Alf . Hepworth I . P . M .

At the festive board which followed , Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly responded to , these being varied by songs , recitations , & c , contributed by Bros . Herbert A . Owles S . W ., John E .. Williams P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C ., Ben Williams P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 ( FBEEMASOH ' CHKONICLE ) , Robt . Dottie P . M . 1161 , Robt . Race , and F . Simpson .

LODGE OF SYMPATHY , No . 483 . A N ordinary meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held at the Clarendon r \ Hotel , Gravesend , on Wednesday , when Bro ., Henry Forss W . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . William Hawker S . W ., J . P . Moore P . M . acting J . W ., T . T . Hogg P . M . and Treasurer , Arthur Ronaldson Prov . A . G . S ., A . J . Walklin acting S . D ., J . N . Willis J . D ., T . Galler I . G ., J . C . Aylen Organist , Ernest Ingman , J , A . Gillett , 0 . P . Bowen , W . S . Bowen ,. T . D . Gee , W . P . Wilson , J . A . Axcell , A . E . Lockharfc , Thomas , Smith , and others .

The visitors were Bros . George Ricks P . P . G . J . W . Somerset , G . H . Belson 2404 , Walter Butler East Indian Lodge , R . Vivian 2128 , E . B . Wilka 77 , and Orlton Cooper P . M . 211 . The minutes were read , and the Treasurer ' s report was presented , after which the ballot was taken and proved unanimous in favour of Mr . Frank Pettingall , Master Mariner , who was thereupon admitted and regularly initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . T . E- Braine was passed as a Craftsman , and Bros . H . 0 . Toms and Hy . White were raised to the sublime degree .

All the ceremonies were rendered by the Worshipful Master in his customary admirable manner . ... ; _ .. - , ¦ ,., .. A very pleasing incident took place before the Lodge . was ; clqsed . . Bro . George Martin , to whom we have frequently referred of late as being the

oldest Tyler in the United Kingdom , was called into the Lodge , and was presented with an illuminated testimonial in a handsome frame , and a pursa of money which had been subscribed by the Brethren in ' recognition of his faithful and useful services for the past fifty years as Tyler of the Lodge in which he was initiated .

Bro . Forss made the presentation in a few well-chosen words , congratulating Bro . Martin upon his Masonic record , and trusted the G . A . O . T . U . would spare him for many happy years yet to come . Bro . Martin expressed his thanks as well as his emotion would allowj and the old gentleman was led from the room with tears of gratitude ready to fall from his eyes . The W-M . haying received the good wishes of the visitors the Lodge waa closed in due form , and the Brethren adjourned to supper ,