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Loring , Brevetor , Seymour-Clarke Sec , and others . Lodgo was opened , and Bro . McDonald having been questioned and entrusted , the ceremony of passing was ably rehearsed by the W . M . The first , second and third sections of tho Icctnro were then workod by Bro . McDonald , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Goddard having boon elected W . M . for Monday next ( at S p . m . sharp ) , tho Lodgo was closed in duo form . Au early and full attendance is requested for Monday , whon tho third ceremony will bo rehearsed .

Islington Lodge of Instruction , No . 1471 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , Oth inst ., at tho Moorgate Tavern , Moorgatostreot . Present : —Bros . Blonkhorn W . M ., Sanders S . W ., Holuess J . W ., Sparrow Sec , Hunter S . D ., Cuthbertson J . D ., H . T . Thompson I . G ., and several others . Lodge opened in due form , and minutes of

last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Fountain candidate . Bro . Sparrow gave the lecture on the first traoing board . Tho Lodgo was opened to the third degree , and dosed to the first . Bro . Taylor S . W . of The Great City Lodge was elected a member . Bro . Saunders was elected W . M , for the ensuing week .

Surrey Masonic Hall Lodge , No . 1539 . —A meeting was hold on Thursday , 4 th inst , at tho Snrrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road . Present .- —Bros . Albert Martin W . M ., E . Seale S . W ., J . W . Allen J . W ., M . S . Larlham Treas ., F . J . Tims Sec , W . Hollaud S . D ., W . G . Cannon J . D ., G . Taylor I . G ., J . Parkinson Tyler . Past Masters Bros . T . L . Green , E . Clark ; Bros . Wells , Oliver , Pratt ,

Richardson , Waterman , Harrison , Hugall , Maclean , and J . J . Allan , Visitors—Bros . 0 . Smith P . M . 1441 , Earncy J . D . 511 , Stevens P . M . 1425 , Ohren J . D . 452 , Whiddington 1827 , Holt P . M . 253 , Bull 1624 , Sloman 1624 , Watts P . M . 507 , Masson 627 , Walker 1558 , Batty P . M . 22 , Maddick 171 , Knight-Smith I . P . M . 1441 , Coo P . M . 1339 . Tho business comprised the installation of S . W . E . Scarle as W . M ., by

Bro . P . M . Larlham , by whom the charges were ably and impressively delivered from tho various pedestals . The W . M . having invested P . M . Larlham as Treasurer , duly appointed his Officers , and invested them with tho jewels of their office , as follow : Bros . J . W . Allen S . W ., Holland J . W ., Tims Secretary , Taylor S . D ., Cannon J . D ., Wells I . G ., Hugall S ., Parkinson Tyler .

Kings Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 1732 . —On the 7 th inst ., at Bro . Devine ' s , Bluo Posts , Charlotte-street , Fitzroysquare , Bro . N . Vallentine occupied the chair , Burgess S . W ., B . Kaufl ' manu J . W ., Devine Treas ., L . Solomon Sec , Silvester S . D ., Birroll J . D ., L . Jacobs I . G ., Hemming Preceptor . The W . M .

rehearsed the ceremonies of the 1 st and 2 nd degrees very perfectly and impressively . The 1 st , 4 th , and 7 th sections of the 1 st lecture wero worked . Bro . Burgess was elected W . M . for the ensning week . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Vallentine for his able working . The Lodge of Instruction was then adjourned to the following week , at seven o ' clock .

Old England Lodge , No . 1790 . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Thursday , 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Crescent-road , Thornton Heath , Croydon . Bro . W . Foulsham I . P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Northumberland officiated as W . M ., in the absence of Bro . Buckworth ; Bros . Sheadd P . M . as S . W ., Daniel P . M . as J . D . ; there were also present Bros . Pascall J . W .. Whittaker S . D .,

W . P . Robinson Secretary , Sergeant I . G ., Bavin Tyler , and Bros . Baber , Gates , White , Rawson , J . M . Gillingham , T . Young , and T . Astington . Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed . These contained a proposition , which was duly carried at the previous meeting , that the night of Lodge meetings be changed from the first Thursday in the month to the

second Monday . Messrs . Robert John Smith and F . T . Redpath having been ballotted for and elected unanimously , wore presented for initiation , the ceremony being impressively performed by the W . M . Bro . T . Astington also answered the interrogations previous to passing , and the Lodge having been advanced , he was re-introduced , and passod to tho second degree . Bros . Gates and Sherefeld

were then questioned in the usual form , and , on being entrusted , retired . The Lodge was thon opened in the third degree , and on the re-admission of tho brethren named they were raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . Later on one gentleman was proposed for initiation , and a brother as a joining member . The W . M . expressed his gratification at the progress the Old England Lodge was making .

Although only in its second year , it had received a goodly number of members , and notwithstanding the expenses which had necessaril y been incurred in founding the Lodge , and in providing the necessary regalia and furniture , he was proud to say that the members were in the happy position of being nearly free from debt . This was due to the forbearance and self-denial of the membors , who had abstained

from the creature comforts which might otherwise havo been participated in . Although he had tho permission of the W . M . to invite them to a humble spread , to inaugurate their alteration of the night of meeting , at the next Lodge he must ask them to continne to practise a little more self-denial , in order that they might complete the furnishing of their Lodge , and make it worthy of a visit

from any member of the Order . Old England Lodge was a creation of his own , aided by six brethren . It had been fairly launched on the troublous sea of Masonic life , aud the founders wero grateful , not only for the success which had attended their Lodge , but also for the kind forbearance and zealous co-operation of the rnembers . Lodge was then closed in due form .

Bro . Alfred Hayes , of 4 Royal Exchange-buildings , has taken the premises , No . 26 Old Bond-street , lately in tho ocripatimi of Mr . Lonsdalo . Bro . Tate , for many years with Mr . John Mitel ell , has been entrusted with the management of the above branch .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

Cryptic Masonry . —At a meeting of Delegates from tho several Councils of Royal and Select Masters in Scotlaud , held in Freemasons ' Hall , George-street , Edinburgh , on Thursday , tho 4 th instant , the following Illnstrions Companions were unanimously elected tho first Otlico Bearers of the Grand Council of Royal aud Select Masters for

Scotland .- —Captain Charles Hunter 32 ( Past Prov . Grand Mastor Aberdeenshire East ) M . P . Grand Master , John Crombie 30 ( Past Grand Senior Warden Aberdeen City ) R . P . Depnty Grand Master , James Dalrymplo Duncan 30 ( P . S . G . M . Glasgow ) R . P . Grand Principal Conductor of Work , George Dickson , M . D ., 31 R . P . Grand

Treasurer , Robert S . Brown 30 R . P . Grand Recorder , the Rev . W . W . Tulloch , B . D ., R . P . Grand Chaplain , James Todd Stewart 30 ( Past Grand Senior Warden Glasgow ) R . P . Grand Captain of the Guard , Edward Savage 31 ( P . D . G . M . Aberdeen City ) R . P . Grand Locturer ,

Francis Law 30 ( Grand Jeweller Grand Lodge of Scotland ) R . P . Grand Marshal , James Webster 30 R . P . Grand Marshal , James Melville R . P . Grand Steward , William Edwards 30 R . P . Grand Steward , Alex . Robertson Grand Sentinel .

Councils of R . and S . Masters in Scotland . Cryptic Conncil , No . 1 , Edinburgh . Robert S . Brown - - - . T . 111 . Master Georgo Dickson , M . D - - - R . 111 . Dop . Mastor Francis Law R . 111 . p rin . Cond . of Work

Bon Accord Council , No . 2 , Aberdeen . John Crombie , C . A T . 111 . Master Edward Savage - - . . R . III . Dep . Mastor Alexander J . McConnochio - - - R . III . Prin . Cond . of Work

Glasgow Council , No . 3 , Glasgow . James Dairymple Duncan - - - T . 111 . Master James Todd Stewart - - - - R . III . Dep . Master Georgo Miller , C . A . . R . 111 . Prin . Cond . of Work

South Africa.

SOUTH AFRICA .

Peace and Harmony Lodge . —A meeting was hold on Wednosday , 6 th Oct ., at Du Toits Pan , Diamond Fields . Present : — Bros . Charles Roberts W . M ., B . Klisser S . W ., J . B . King J . W ., A . Yockmonitz Treas ., E . Isaacs Hon . Sec , D . Van TJlsen D . M ., W . Kuipers Arch , and Steward , R . C . N . Laing I . G ., S . W . Green Tyler ; Bros . R . C . Partridge , J . Creewel , C . J . Allen . Visitor — Bro .

Charles La Reine , Union Lodge . Lodge opened in first degree , when Bro . Sec . read tho minutes of previous meeting , which were confirmed . A letter was read from the Secretary of the Richard Giddy Lodge , appointing tho W . M . of Peace and Harmony Lodgo an honorary member of thoir Lodge , during his year of office . After some accounts had been read and passed for payment , an application was

handed in from Mr . Alfred Cohen to becomo a Freemason ; an application was also read from Bro . Elia Marks to become a joining member . The W . M . stated that he had received a communication from Bro . C . J . Barnes , apologising for his unavoidable absence . Bro . Creewel next answered the questions satisfactorily , and retired . The Lodge was advanced to the 2 nd degree , when the candidate was

re-admitted , and passed in a most efficient manner by the W . M . Bro . Creewel , after thanking the W . M . for the honour he had conferred upon him , retired . The Lodge was raised to the M . M . degree , and Bro . R . C . Partridge was affiliated . After a collection had been made for the poor the Lodge was reduced and closed , whon tho brethren departed in " peace and harmony . "

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