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Coleman 127 , F . J . Doughty , J . Avens , J . Wynman , & c . ; the company altogether numbering upwards of sixty . The minutes were read and confirmed . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and the W . M .-elect was presented

by the Director of Ceremonies . He signified assent to the usual regulations , Bros . Anderson , Gaskin and Bugden were appointed as assistant Installing Officers , the Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the work proceeded in regular form , the new Master being installed and subsequently saluted in the three degrees .

Bro . J . L . Hume P . M . Secretary delivered the addresses in grand style , the W . M . having previously appointed and invested his Officers for the year . We congratulate the new W . M . on the way in which he carried out this portion of his duties , indeed the whole of the ceremonies of the day were gone through in a pleasing and satisfactory manner .

Other business having been disposed of , the Brethren repaired to the White Hart Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served in a manner that reflected great credit on the popular host and his well known establishment . At the conclusion of the dinner the AV . M . gave the toast of the King and the Craft , which was honoured , Miss Ethel Williams singing the solo of the National Anthem .

The next toast was that of the Grand Master ,, the W . M . remarking how strange it seemed to propose it without coupling with it the name of the Prince of Wales , who had so long been associated with them as head of the Order . However , they felt they could confidently leave the conduct of Freemasonry in the hands of that distinguished Mason ' s successor , as the Duke of Connaught had already shown he could carry out the work of Freemasonry in a creditable manner .

The next toast was that of Earl Amherst Pro Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers present and past . The W . M . remarked there were no Grand Officers present among them that night , but they had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Elvin , who was to

be invested with a Grand Lodge collar on the occasion of the installation of the Grand Master . He sincerely congratulated that Brother on the honour to be paid- him . He was well known in the Province of Kent , and appreciated by all who knew him . The toast was honoured .

Bros . Henning and Didson responded on behalf of the Prov . Grand Officers . Bro . J . Brighurst now took charge of the gavel , and submitted the toast of the Worshipful Master . All-who had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Hughes knew he had always carried out his duties to the satisfaction of the Lodge . He had worked his way up in a way which was a credit to them and to himself , and whether it

was in his private capacity , in municipal life , or as Master of the Lodge , he might be relied on to discharge his duties with efficiency . He alluded to the great kindness of Bro . Stanley S . W ., who had stood aside so that Bro . Hughes might be elected and installed Master of the Lodge during his term of office as Mayor of Margate , and concluded by wishing their new W . M . a happy and prosperous term of Office . The toast was heartily received , as also was the W . M . on his rising to respond .

Bro . Hughes first sincerely thanked the proposer of the toast for his flattering remarks , and the Brethren for so cordially endorsing what had been said . He expressed his appreciation of the kindness of Bro . Stanley , who had so readily given way to the wishes of the Lodge . His dual position was not self sought , but

was the outcome of a general desire on the part of the members . He fully recognised the responsibilities of the duties which devolved upon him , and promised to do his very best to justify the confidence reposed in him bv his Brother Masons . He concluded by again thanking them for their kind reception .

Bros . Elvin , Bamber and others responded to the toast of the Visitors . Bro . Hill proposed the toast of the Masonic Charities , and said that in the Province of Kent they found as much charitable effort as in any part of England . The Brethren of Kent had raised the largest sum ever contributed to an ordinary Festival of the Masonic Institutions and were , he was sure , as ready to do as much

good work in the future in this direction as they had ever done in the past . Other remarks were also made by Bro . Stanley on this subject , he specially referring to the considerable sum raised by Margate Brethren in support of the Provincial Grand Master ' s chairmanship on behalf of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . The Installing Master , the Past Masters and the Officers were severally toasted , the list concluding with the Tvler ' s toast .

During the evening an excellent entertainment was provided , in which Misses Ethel and Alice Williams took part , rendering some excellent songs . Bro . J . Hosking also favoured the company .

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after which the W . M . gave the explanation of the tracing board . We compliment Bro . Baillie on his working , which was distinctly and perfectly rendered , and generally appreciated . Bro . Johnson was elected W . M . for Wednesday next .

Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . ON Monday , at the Globe Tavern , Moorgate Street , E . G ., Bros . A . J . Pidduck W . M ., R . Hunt S . W ., C . G . Zanders J . W ., C . Johnson acting Preceptor , G . Ryon W . M . Tilbury Lodge acting Secretary , A . Bradley W . M .-elect of the Mother Lodge S . D ., E , Stevens J . D ., J . W . Doubtfire I . G ., Herman de Vries , H . Meadows P . M ., J . Wynman .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Past Master H . Meadows kindly acting as candidate . Lodge was called off , and on resumption the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , including the full 'explanation of the working tools , Bro . Meadows again acting as candidate . Both the ceremonies were perfectly rendered , and we congratulate Bro . Pidduck on his excellent working .

Bro . Hunt was elected W . M . for the next meeting and we have no doubt he will give a good account of his Masonic capabilities .

********** Woodrow Lodge , No . 2271 . ON Monday , 1 st inst ., at 24 Panton Street , Haymarket , S . W ., Bros . G . W . Lacy W . M ., Thos . Burgess S . W ., J . G . Lobb J . W ., B . A . Calot S . D ., A . Elliott J . D ., A . E . Saunders I . G ., Wetton P . M .. Preceptor , W . H . G . Rudderforth P . M . Treasurer , J . W . Simeons P . M . Sec , R . Cawley P . M ., J . E . Culverhouse W . M ., W . H . Making W . M ., and others .

The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . Letters were read from Bro . George Spice P . M . thanking the Lodge for the letter of sympathy in his illness , and from Bro . I . Cohen P . M . for the assistance they had rendered a distressed Brother .

Bro . Thos . Burgess was elected W . M . for the next meeting . ON Monday , 8 th , at 3 o ' clock , at 24 Panton Street , Haymarket , there was a small attendance , but the Brethren had the pleasure of witnessing the powers of the popular host Bro . Rudderforth , whose excellent working in every degree is so well known that it requires no compliment on our part . The working consisted of

the ceremonies of the second and third degrees , for which Bros . Higgins and Sanders acted as candidates . The W . M . received the assistance of Bros . J . G . Lobb S . W :, C . Lacy j . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , W . Making P . M . acting Sec , J . Culverhouse S . D ., A . Sanders I . G ., and J . Wynman . Bro . Lobb was elected W . M . for Monday next .

K n N X n 7 ( 'if Jr W w Karl ' s Court Lodge , tio . 2765 . ON Thursday , 20 th ult ., at the Grevhound Hotel , Kensington , W ., Bros . M . Davis W . M ., W . Binfield S . W ., K . von Donat J . W ., John Worth P . M . Preceptor , J . H . Gumming P . M . acting Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . S . D ., J . R . R : Spring J . D ., n . G . Cox I . G ., John Slater , S . L . Stephens , W . R . Flack P . M ., G . W . Hamley «

954-The initiation ceremony was gone through , Bro . Flack taking the candidate's place . Lodge was opened in the second degree and •resumed to the first , when Bro . Smethurst having proved his efficiency , the Lodge was resumed to the second degree and the passing ceremony proceeded with . On the resumption of the Lodge to the first degree the second section was worked by the Brethren , the questions being put by Bro . Arthur Williams .

Congratulations were passed to Bro . Williams , on his being returned ten years in succession as a member of the Board of General Purposes , and at the last meeting of that Board on his election as Vice-President . Bro . Williams in one of his neat , pithy , and humorous speeches thanked the Brethren for their kindness in supporting him to gain the high position .

Bro . Binfield was unanimously elected to act as W . M . on the next occasion , and Bro . Hamley , from Cornwall , was elected a member .

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METROPOLITAN : INSTRUCTION .

Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . CONSIDERING the warm weather there was a good attendance on

Wednesday , at the Hercules , Lcadcnhall Street , E . G ., those present including Bros . Metcalfe Baillie W . M ., W . Johnson S . W ., W . Houghton J . W ., T . A . Stenner P . M . acting Prec , J . K . Pitt P . M Sec , H . Swepston S . D ., S . Fells W . M . 193 J . D ., T . Goodchild I . G ., A . E . Stenner jun ., W . Ross , G . Bushell , J . Wynman .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , including the ancient charge , Bro . Stenner jun . acting as candidate . The W . M . nqxt intimated his intention of rehearsing the second degree , for which Brother Bushell offered himself as candidate . Having answered the questions in a faultless manner he was entrusted , the Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed ,

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