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Constitutional Lodge of Instruction , No . 55 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 9 th December , at Bro . Bond ' s , Bedford Hotel , Southampton-buildings , W . C . Present—Bros . T . B . Linscott W . M ., Panter S . W ., John Soper J . W ., Snodin S . D ., Gilruth J . D ., Bell I . G ., Bingemann P . M . Preceptor , T . B . Dodson and many other brethren . Tho Lodge was opened aud tho minutes of preceding

mooting wero read aud confirmed . Bro . Powncoby , a candidate for passing , auswerod the questions , and wa 3 entrusted . Lodgo was oponed in the seoond , when Bro . Powncoby was passed to the degreo of F . C . Tho following sectious of tho second Lecture wero then worked : —First , by Bro . Abcll ; second , by Bro . Bingemann ; third , by Bro . Hallam ; fourth , by Bro . Aboil . Bro . Panter was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . Lodge was closed .

St . Michael's Lodge , No . 211 . —A regular meeting was held on Tuesday last , at the Albion , Aldersgate-street , E . C . Present—Bros . Alfred Withers W . M ., W . Radclitfe S . W ., Dr . J . Waters J . W ., W . W . Morgan Secretary , Usher Bach S . D ., W . E . Young J . D ., F . J . Hentsch I . G ., T . C . Speight Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . Alfred Green , John Laver , T . II . Lavers , G . Parsons , D . Drysdale ; Bros .

Hitch , Martin , Peirce , H . Green , Ac . ; Visitors—Bros . Alfred Kent 1-125 and Kimbell 1511 . Business— Lodgo was opened and tho minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . Charles Skipp waa raised to tho sublime degree ; Bro . Thring was passed ; and , after Mr . Cropper had been successfully balloted for , that gentleman was regularly introduced aud initiated into Freemasonry . The W . M . performed tho

heavy work of the evening most efficiently , and received the thanks and congratulations of the members and visitors . The name of a gentleman as a candidate for initiation was handed in—tho ballot to be takeri afc tho next meeting—and then tho Lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards partook of light refreshments , supplemented by a " grog and cigar , " and amused thomselves with social chat , interspersed with some capital songs .

Shakespeare Lodge , No . 284 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 9 th December , at the Masonic Rooms , Warwick . Prcsont —Bros . Wilson M . D . W . M ., Thnrsfield M . D . S . W .,- Brabazon Campbell M . A . Treasurer , Captain Cooko Secretary , Rev . P . S . Harris Steward , Vinning Organist , Blake I . G ., Purser Tyler ; Past Mastera Bros .

E . Brown and I . Hnynes M . D . ; Visitor—Bro . E . L . Lucas Isaac Newton Lodge , Cambridge . Tho business comprised tho initiation of ¦ Mr . Patrick E . Canipbell M . B . and Mr . Henry Cochrane . Bro . Thnrsfield M . D . was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Brabazon Campbell M . A . Treasurer , and Bro . Purser Tyler .

Yarborough Lodge , No . 554 . —On 4 th Decomber tho members of this Lodge held a regular meeting for the discharge of importaut business .,.. Brq . J . Hansen 1 'horu , W . M . opened the Lodge abput 4 p . m ., assis . tcd by , Bro ? ., Hugh Cotter I . p . M ., J . S . Taylor S . W ., E .. . W . Walter J . W ., ' J . G . Stevens P . M . Treasurer-,. G . Ward Verry P . M . Secretary , J . H . Wynne P . M ., T . J . Barnes P . M ., James

Hoot ! P . M ., J . J . Berry P . M ., J . W . Tait S . D ., John Taylor D . C . acting I . G ., G . T . H . Seddon Organist , J . It . Shingfield W ; S ., C . T . Speight P : M . Tyler ; also Bros . W .,, Sparks , il . W . Keed , E . ' . W . Thomas , J . Fordham , C . G . Fardel , i ,. T . Russell , W . II . Boll , O . W . peacock , H . Wilson , W . Havves , W ^ 'C . Livermore , P . Heitmann , S . Allen , W . Hurst , W . W . Mackenro ' t , II . E . SwafFer , C . Braithwaito , E .

Rochester , E . Allen , A . Walter , H , Horner , W . R . Ellis , A . Syrnes , A . Britton , G . Wood , A . Wood , G . W . Etheridge , G . J . Jennings , W . Pain , A . Gilbey ; Visitors—Bros . W . Watts 159 , G . Brooks P . M . 902 , W . Wainwright P . M . 933 , S . Charlton 1259 , W . Davies 1259 , J . N . Stevens 1306 , J . Salmon 1339 , G . H . Stephens I . G . 1623 , H . W . Clarke 1625 , H . G . West 1625 , A . Yates 1625 , & c . The minutes of

the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was advanced , and the examination of Bros . W . H . Mackenrot and C . Braithwaite having proved satisfactory , thoy wore with duo solemnity raised to the degree of Master Mason . Lodge was resumed , and the ballot taken on proposition for Messrs . W . Pain , A . Gilbey , and S . Beaumont . This resulted favoarably , and Messrs . Pain and

Gilbey , being in attendance , were admitted into the mysteries of the Order . Bro . Hood P . M . assisted in the Deacon ' s duties . The important elections of the year wero then proceeded with , Bro . J . S . Taylor S . W . being nuauimously elected W . M . for the ensuing twelve mouths ; Bro . J . G . Stevens P . M . was re-elocted Treasurer , and Bro . Speight P . M . Tyler . Bros . Etheridge , Peacock , aud Gulley

were also elected to fulfil the importaut duties of Auditors of Lodgo Funds . After discussion of business of interest to tho members , Lodge was closed in clue form , and the brethren adjourned to ihe bauquetting hull , where Bro . A . Walter had prepared a iepaat worthy of the occasion , to which due attention wad paid . Upon the removal of the cloth , Bro . Thome having promised that ho would not indulge

iu long speeches , gave in appropriate terms the us rial Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bio . P . M . Wynne next proposed tho health of the W . M ., with whom all were so well acquainted ; he would not , as time was on the wing , detain them with a long speech iu honour of the toast . Bro . Stevens here gavo with eil ' ect Tom Hood ' s humourous poem , "Tim Turpin . " Bro . Thorn , in reply to the cordial reception

of the toast , said it was probably the lust time he should havo the honour of replying , in his present capacity , for the hearty maimer iu which his name had then , and on all occasions been received . He had promised to be brief in his remarks , but he felt he could nut sufficiently express his appreciation of the warmth of the reception oi his name as W . M . Whilst upon his legs , he would propose the

toast ot the initiates . Since he had been iu office he hud never beea without them at any regular meeting , and ho waa glad to have two that evening , wtio he felt sure wouid do credit to the Order . Biv . Clark having obliged with a song , tho initiates—Bros . W . Pain anu A . Gilbey—suitably responded to the hearty reception the toast had received . The toast of tho Visitors was next honoured , Bro . Thorn

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claiming for the Yarborongh Lodge a title to a high character for hospitality . Upon no occasion had he been more pleased than on the present to welcome so largo a number of brethren , who had honoured them with their presence . Bro . W . Sparks gavo a capital rendering of W . V . Wallace ' s " When other lips and other hearts , " which was greatly enjoyed , and tho Visitors soverally responded—all

giving high praiso to the larborough Lodge for its working and its thorough hospitality . Tho other toasts honourod wero tho Past Masters , the W . M . elect , and the Officers of the Lodge , to whom the W . M . paid a high tribute of praise for the manner iu which they had supported him during hia period of office . To this toast thanks wero returned in suitable terms by tho Officers present , and the Tyler ' s toast brought ; a most ; enjoyable evening to a close . Among

tho many items contributing to this happy result must be mentioned the really effective services of Bro . G . T . H . Seddon , Organist , who , both in the Lodge aud during the post prandial proceedings , furnished a considerable quota to the fund of enjoyment . The songs of Bro . Sparks , Bro . Thorn ( "Tho Wolf" ) , and Bro . Stephous ( " She wore a wreath of roses" ) being accompanied iu tho best taste .

Humphrey Chetham Lodge No . 645 . —Tho regular meeting waa held on 3 rd December , and was well attended . The S . W . ( Bro . A . Middletou ) was unanimously elected to the chair of W . M ., and two brethren were passed to the second degroo . Some time ago tho brothron voted a silver collar and badge to bo worn by the Master iu celebration of the Lodgo attaining its twenty-fifth

anniversary , tho warrant being dated February 185 o . Tho collar consists of , alternately , the monogram " H . C . " and a plain panel with oval clasp , on which are engraved the names of tho several W . M . ' s since the formation . Tho badge consists of the square , from which hangs an oval pendant with the arms and crest of Humphrey Chetham

enamelled in the heraldic colours . Tho chain will bo presented on tho day of Installation in February 1 SS 0 , and , should any of tho Manchester brethren desire to see it , will bo on viow at the establish , ment of tho designer , Bro . Joseph Crowthcr , 3 S King-street , Manchester .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held afc Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavorn , Pownall-road , Dalaton , on Tuesday . Present—Bros . Smyth W . M ., Clark S . W ., Greenwood J . W ., R . Williams S . D ., Polak J . D ., Baker I . G ., J . Lorkin Secretary , Brasted acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Pett . pt , Hand , Fleck , Margetts , Allen and others . After duo observance of custom , Bro . Fleck was passed to the degree

of I el low . Craft . Brq . Pottet answered the questions leadiug to tho third degree . Bro . Lorkin worked the first section , assisted by the brethren . The Lodgo was closed in the second degreo . Bro . Lorkin worked the first section of the first Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Clark was elected W . M . for tho ensuing week . Nothing further offering , tho Lodge was closed in duo form .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held afc tho King and Queen , Norton Folgatc , Thursday , 11 th December . Present —Bros . Gieseke W . M ., Serjeant S . W ., Wallbrcckt J . W ' . ' , Hirio "' S . ' D ., Fenner Preceptor ; also Bros . Klein , Pearcy , and other brethren . The usual formalities were dnly observed . Bro . Klein answered tho

questions leading to the second degree , aud the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Klein acting a 3 candidate . Bro . Fenner worked the fourth section of the first lecture , assisted by the brethren . The auditor ' s report was adopted . Bro . Serjeant was appointed to preside at the next meeting .

Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No . 1278 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , 3 rd December , at the Salmon and Ball , Bethnal-green-road . Present—Bros . R . L . Stnrtevanb W . M ., Clarke S . W ., Hadlcy Prestage J . W ., R . J . Chitson Sec , Wooding J . D ., Smith I . G ., W . Hogg Preceptor . Visitor—Bro . Christian . Business—Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and con . firmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro .

Ohri 3 tian acting as candidate . Tho first , second and third sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Christian , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Clarke will preside at the ensuing Wednesday ' s meeting . In consequence of pressing business engagements , Bro . Chitsou resiguccl the post of Hon . Sec , and Bro . Hadley Prestage was selected to fill the position pro turn . The election will take place in April next . Nothing further being offered , tho Lodge was closed iu duo form .

On Wednesday , 10 th instant , present—Bros . Clarko W . M ., R . L . Sturtevant S . W ., P . M . Toye J . W ., Smith Treasurer , Hadley Prestago Secretary , Hammond I . G . ; P . M . Hogg Preceptor . Visitoi—Bro . Stewart . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Stewart acting as candidate . Bro . Stewart also answered the questions leading from 1 st to 2 nd degree , and then tho first section of tho lecture was worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was closed in due form .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349— Hold at Bro . t ' jsvitt ' s , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , Tuesday , ! Jth December , tli-y . Barker W .. > l ., P . M . Myers S . W ., Watkins J . W ., Pavitb S . D . ; Smith J . U ., Slaiter Hi ., Worsley Secretary , P . M . Musto Preceptor ; al . ^ o Bros . Lcgg , Andrews , Witherstone , Hudson , Midgley , Burr ,

White , Sadler , & c . The Lodge opened in due form with prayer , and the minutes were read aud confirmed . Bro . Legg answered tho necessary questions , and the ceremony of passiug was rehearsed . Bro . Worsley worked the Five Sections of the lecture , assisted by tbe brethren . Tho Lodge closed in the secoud , when Bro . Hudson , of