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p leasure in replying . Bro . Matthews P . M . also responded . The comp liment to the Officera was acknowledged by Bro . Nowman , and the Tyler ' s toast closed a very pleasant and enjoyable evening .

Ives , Spurgeon , Bird , Jeremy , Maynard , Wilaon , Fry , Groat , Goulding , Gray jun ., and others . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bre . Maynard offered himself as candidate , and tho ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed . The Lodge waa called off for refreshment , and having been duly called on , Bro . Pinder , assisted by tho brethren , worked the 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd

Warner Lodge of Instruction , No . 2192 . —On Monday , the 2 nd inst ., at Bridge Chambers , Hoa Street , Walthamstow , there were present Bros . Bestow W . M ., Westfield S . W ., Fortescue J . W ., Bromhead Preceptor ( pro tem ) , Horst S . D ., Allen J . D ., Cook I . G . ; also Bros . Brasted , Inman-Hallowa , White , H . A . Stacey , T . W . Stacey , En 8 taoe , Francis , Smith , King , Brown , Pinder , James , Lloyd ,

Seotiona of tho Lecture . Bro . Westfield was unanimously elected to oconpy the chair at tbe ensuing meeting , and appointed his Officers in rotation . Broa . H . A . Stacey , T . W . Stacey , R . Eustace , and J . C . Francis were elected members . On Monday , 9 th inst ., Broa . Westfield W . M ., Bromhead S . W ., Horat J . W ., Shurmur Preceptor , Fortesoue Treaaurer , James S . D . ^ Bestow

J . D ., Trauffer I . G ., Allen Seoretary , Ives Steward ; also Bros . Hamilton , A . J . Stacoy , T . W . Stacey , Smith , Taylor , Francis , Spurgeon , Fuller , Pinder , Maynard , Wilson , Cropley , Collett , King , and others . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation waa rehearsed , Bro . Franoi 8 candidate . The Lodge waa called off and on . Bro .

Bromhead gave the installation addresses . Bro . Westfield appointed and invested Officers . Bros . Francis , Fuller , Maynard , A . J . Staoey and T . W . Stacey answered the questions leading to second degree . Bro . Bromhead was unanimously elected to oconpy the ohair at ensuing meeting . Bro . Faller waa elected a member . Lodge closed ,

Annual Ball Of The Stockwell Lodge, No. 1339.

ANNUAL BALL OF THE STOCKWELL LODGE No . 1339 .

AN OTHER of those enjoyable re-unions , where the brethren of the Craft may introduce ladies to a Masonic Ball and Sapper , was held by the Stockwell Lodge , at the Surrey Masonio Hall , Camberwell , on Wednesday , the 11 th instant . As some of the Provinoial Grand Masters bave recently remarked , these festive occasions tend to knock off some of the knobs and exorescenses which

late Lodge hours have produced in the minds of the ladies . In thij instance the brethron and ladie 3 numbered about 80 , and never was a more enjoyable evening speut . Dancing commenced at i ) , to tho strains of Sargood ' s local band , and was kept up with unflagging spirit until the morning was far advanced . The banquet was served about midnight , and was everything that could be desired . Tho

ladies especially appreciated the kind attentions of the Ball Stewards , who were assiduous in the discharge of their duties . The President of the Committee , Bro . A . G . Boawell P . M . ( in tho absence of tho W . M ., Bro . R . J . Cnllen , who lives many miles from London ) gave a few toasts , the last being the toast of the occasion , viz ., the L + dies , which was amusingly responded to by Bro . P . H . Harvey . During

the evening the ladies formed exploration committees of their own , and " Darkest Afrioa" was never more thoroughly searched than was the Lodge room by our naturally inquisitive sisters , apparently for something they could not find . One lady iu particular , wno had the temerity to sit in the Master ' s chair , wivs searching the said chair for the foundation stone of the Tower of Babel , which

she had been informed was concealed in the Lodge . Amongst tha assembled guests were : — Mr and Mrs . Aylett , Mr . and Mrs . Arthur Boawell , and Miss Boswell , Mr . Buuistead , Mr . Brooks , Mr . and Mrs . Charles Boswell , Mr . Buffen , Mr . Collins , Mr . T . H . Ellis , Mr . and Mies Grover , Mr . and Mrs . Gethroy , and the Misses Gethroy , Miss Rosalind Haynes ,

Mr . Hamburger , Mr . F . H . Harvey , Miss Lee , Mr . Largerwall , Mr . and Mrs . Leclaire , Mr . and Mrs . Sidney Minos , Mr . Herbert Moss , Mr . Paul , Mr . Howard , Dr . Sampey , Mr . H . T . Stubbe , Mr . Thorpe , Mr . H . Tyrer S . W ., Mr . and Mrs . Vincent , Mrs . Younge , and many others . Tbe great hall , used for dancing , was artistically decorated and festooned with bunting , interspersed with the Lodge

bannerB , of whioh there are nearly 20 . The entire arrangements reflected the highest credit on those instrumental in organising the Ball . Special mention must be made of the arduous services of Bro . H . Moss the Secretary , and Bro . A . G . Boswell the Chairman of Committee , who with the assistance of the other members brought this annual ball to such a successful issue .

Bro. Stevens' Lectures.

BRO . STEVENS' LECTURES .

rnHERE was a large gathering of brethren at the regular meeting J- of the Pattison Lodge , No . 913 ( Bro . Col . Edwin Hughes , M . P ., W . M . ) , at the Freemasons' Hall , Plumstead , on Thursday , the 5 th inst , when Bro . James Stevens delivered his interesting lecture on " The Ritual and Ceremonial of Craft Masonry . " The Lodge was opened at a somewhat earlier hour than usual , and three brethron

were passed to the Second Degree , in which the Lodge was continued during the delivery of the Lecture . If dtep and earnest attention during two fall hours by a large and intelligent audience to a lecturo on Masonio rituul , interrupted only by frequent outbursts of appreciative agreement with the instructive arguments of the lecturer , and

received at its termination by general applause , means anything , it should be sufficient evidence that Bio . Stevens is doing good work in his endeavours to expound the hidden meaning of our mystio ritea

without a knowledge of which the work of the Lodge becomes purposeless . Bro . Stevens considers that we ought to conserve the absolute integrity of the 1813 ritual , which has been defined as that to be universall y observed in all Lodges holding

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under the jurisdiction of tho Grand Lodge of England— tho old principles , the old usages , the old landmarks , tho old traditions—as they have been transmitted by our forefathers and are expressed in the forma and language of that ritual , and whioh we aro morally and Maaonically bound to transmit to our posterity pure and unsullied aa we receive it . He certainly makes out a « ood case for a revision of

the indifferent working in most of our pr ; e « nt-day Lodges , mid indicates tho way in which such revisiou could bo easily effected . His points are numerous , his interpretation of them concise and logical , and his address ia not by any means devoid of hnmour . There can be no doubt that in many respects his suggestions will reoeive consideration and adoption by those who benefit by henring

him . After the lecture the F . C Lodge was lowered , and the W . M . expressed on behalf of himself and all present , his aense of the great importance of Bro . Stevens's address and the instruction and entertainment it had afforded them , and moved , " That the bent thanks of the Lodge to the lecturer b 9 recorded on the minutes aud a written communication thereof be forwarded to Bro . Stovena officially . "

Bro . Penfold P . M ., in terms of high commendation , seconded the proposition , whioh waa oarried unanimously and by acclamation . Candidates having been proposed for admission , and hearty good wishes expressed by the visitors , tho Lodge was closed with solemn prayer . Supper was served in tho large and handsome banqueting hall , the W . M . presiding , and promoting the geniality of tho

remainder of the evening by quaint introductions to tho fdw toasts submitted by him . The visitors expressed their gratification with the proceedings generally , and the Leoturer came in for a largo share of compliments and congratulations . A few songs and Masonio reoitations added to the harmony and enjoyment of all who had had the privilege of sharing in a very pleasant Masonio function .

The Committee of Management of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution held their regular monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , under the presidency of Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg P . G . D ., and among those present were Bros . 0 . H . Webb , S . 0 . Haslip , A . Mullord , W .

Belchamber , C . J . Perceval , G . E . Fairchild , J . Newton , R . Griggs , G . Everett , Chas . E . Keyser , Louia Stein , James P . Fitzgerald , William Fisher , Thomas G . Bullen P . G . Staudard Bearer , W . Smith , T . B . Daniell , F . Mead P . G . S . B ., H . J . Strong , M . D ., Charles Kemptcn , John

Barnett jun ., W . H . Hubbert , W . Making , Hugh Cotter , C . F . Hogard P . G . Standard Bearer , and James Terry P . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) . The minates of the previous meeting having been road aud verified , the Secrefary reported tho death of one male and one widow annuitant , aud tho

Warden ' s report for the past month was read . Tho recei pt of a further £ 1000 , baing the balance of the Wilson legacy , was also reported . The Secretary announced that the Annual Festival had been held ou Wednesday , tho 25 th ult ., and that the donations and subscriptions were auunonnoed

as £ 15 , 043 Is 6 d , with 20 lists to come in , which sum hal been since increased to £ 15 , ( 343 lis . Tbo thanks of tho committee were voted to Earl Amherst , who had presided as chairman , and the board of stewards who had supported him , and it was further agreed that the thanks to the

chairman should be engrossed on vellnm and presented to him , together with a fan to the Countess Amherst . A letter was read from one' of the candidates , withdrawing her name from the list . The application of the widow of

an annuitant for half her late husband ' s annuity waa granted . A committee , consisting of Bros . J . A . Farnfield , ( Treasurer ) , George E . Fairchild , Brooks , Hogard , Webb , Everett , and Newton , was appointed to make suggestions as to the Jubilee Festival of 1892 . A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings .

Further sums have been received on the Festival Account since last week , amounting to £ 47 5 s .

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BRO . JAMES STEVENS P . M . P . Z . is prepared to enter into arrangements with Metropolitan and Provincial Lodges ( however distant ) for the Delivery of his Lectures on the Ritual and Cereraouial of tho Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry ( two hours ) , in respect of which most favourable criticism has been published by the Masonic and Local Journals . "Brother Stevens must he heard within the four walla of our respective Lodge ROTOS ,. for there only can his most useful work be understood and appreciated , " —Address , ia first instance , to the care of the Editor of thia paper ,