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Taylor , ag candidate for passing , was interrogated and entrusted ; the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . Taylor was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Bro . C . Lorkin worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Tho Lodce was resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Wardell was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Tho Lodge was closed in due form .

g'La Tol . rance Lodge of Instruction , No . 538 . —A meeting was held on 11 th August , at the Green Dragon , Maddox . street . Bros . Hemming W . M ., E . Child S . W ., Lonsdale J . W ., Pratt S . D ., W . C . Smith J . D ., Iriuth I . 6 ., Longdon Secretary , J . Hurdell Preceptor , and several other brethren . After preliminaries thp first and second sections wero worked by Bro . Kichardson , assisted

by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . J . Smith candidate . The fourth and fifth sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Hemming , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Child was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The Lodge heard , with great regret , tho intelligence of the death of its Preceptor , Bro . T . Adams P . G . P ., and ordered a vote of condolence to be sent to tho members of his family .

Doric Lodge of Instruction , No . 933 . —The usual meeting was held afc the Duke ' s Head , Whitechapel-road , E , on the 6 th instant . Bro . Tyer in the chair ; there were also present , Bros . Friedeberg S . W ., Macdonald J . W ., I . P . Cohen S . D ., Levy J . D . Past Masters W . Musto Secretary , B . Cundick Preceptor , T . J . Barnes , C . H . Webb , also Bros . Eschwege , Loane , Job , & c . After

the usual formalities the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Eschwege candidate . Bro . Job worked the first , second , third and fourth sections of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Tyer , who had worked the ceremony for the first time , and shown himself a promising pnpil . Bro . Friedeberg was elected W . M . for tho 13 th instant , and the Lodge closed .

Williamson Lodge , No . 049 . —A meeting was held on Monday , 9 th inst ., at St . Stephen's Schools , Monkwearmouth . Bros . A . T . Munro W . M ., Geo . Porteons S . W ., Chas . Cobham J . W ., R . Shadforth P . M . Treasurer , Jno . Barlow Secretary , Brady Swain S . D ., 1 . fi-. "Kir-lev J . D .. James Brooks and John Hewson Stewards . Jno .

Grubb I . G ., John Thompson Tyler ; P . M . 's Bros . J . Eglestou jun ., A . Gray , G . B . Hall , N . Taylor . Visitors—Bros . Hawden W . M . 80 , A . Broughton 80 , J . B . Wilkinson 1380 , T . Sharp P . M . 97 , Frampton P . M . - >_ , J . Potts W . M . 94 . Lodge opened and the brethren read and confirmed the minutes of last meeting . Bros . Jos . B . Harley and Tnvv , __ TT—nflovan ^ nrora ovo . Trnnofl Tirf * -mrta i-. n l-io ' nry -nn .-- _ fl T . nrlrra

_ ----a nopened in second degree , and the above named brethren were advanced to the fellow Craft Degree . Lodge was resumed , and closed in harmony , and according to ancient custom , with solemn prayer .

Friars' Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 .--A large number of the brethren of this flourishing Lodge met at Bro . Pavitt ' s , Liverpool Arms , Canning town , E ., on the 10 th inst . Bro . Watson was in the chair , supported by Bros . Pavitt S . W ., P . M . Myers J . W ., P . M . Musto Preceptor , E . T . Worsley Hon . Secretary , Barker S . D ., Brownson J . D ., Macgregor I . G . ; also Bros . Keable , Wiltshire , Forss

Smith , Eoberts , Eowe , Davis , Stephens , Eoddam , Plater , Gregory , Kouldswor-h , A . Sonch , Prosser , & c . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were confirmed . Bro . Eoberts was interrogated , and Lodge advanced . The ceremony of passing was then rehearsed , Bro . Eoberts candidate , the duties of Deacon being ably performed by Bro . Worsley . Bro . H . Forss worked the first and second , and Bro .

Worsley the third and fourth sections of the lecture , the brethren assist . ing . Lodge was lowered , and Bros . Houldsworth 3 _ 7 , A . Souch 1804 , and Macgregor 1445 were admitted members . Bro . Pavitt was duly elected to the chair for the meeting on the 17 th instant . The dis . cnssion as to details of the Summer Outing at Broxbourne , for the 16 fch , occupied the remainder of the evening . For the information of the

brethren who intend availing themselves of this opportunity we may announce that arrangements have been made with the Great Eastern Eailway Company to attach a saloon carriage and other first-class carriages to the 10 . 3 a . m . train from Liverpool-street Station to Broxbourne ; the return journey will be made at 10 p . m . We trust the weather will be propitious , and that the Ladies may thoroughly enjoy the entertainment provided for them by the brethren .

Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 . — Held at Bro . Stevenson's , Mitford Tavern , Sandriugham-road , Dalston . On Monday , 9 th Aug ., Present—Bros . W . H . Myers P . M . Preceptor , J . Macgregor W . M ., Goddard S . W ., Robson J . W ., Lewis S . D . ; also Bros . Partridge , Kimbell , Seymour-Clarke ( Sec . ) , and others . Lodge having been opened and minutes confirmed , Bro . Partridge offered himself as a candidate for passing ; and he was asked the usual

questions and entrusted . The ceremony of passing was then ably rehearsed by the W . M . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and closed to the first , when a vote of thanks was unanimously given for the able manner in which Bro . Macgregor had filled the office of W . M . for the first time in this Lodge . Bro . T . E . Goddard was elected W . M . for next Monday evening , when the third degree will be rehearsed . Brethren are invited to attend .

Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 . —At the regular meeting of this Lodge , held on Monday evening , the chair was occupied ( in the & b- _* -- _ of . __ W . M . ) by the I . P . M . Bro . J . S . Cumberland , who was

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supported by Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., J . T . Seller S . W ., G . Balm , ford P . M . as J . W ., J . Kay Secretiry , M . Millingtou , W . Girling , H . Jackson , Stubbs , < .. c . Bro . Stephenson was passed to tho second degree , aftor which Bro . Cumberland P . M . proposed , and Bro . Whytehead seconded , a resolution expressing tho regret felt by the brethren at the departure from York of the 4 th Dragoon Guards , which had

deprived them of the pleasant association with the members of the St . Patrick ' s Lodge , 295 T . C ., and wishing them every success and happiness . This was carried with enthusiasm , and the Secretary was requested to forward a copy to Bro . Capt . Murphy W . M . of the Military Lodge . Bro . Cumberland conveyed to tho Lodge the hearty good wishes of many London Lodges which be had visited during his

absence , and tho Lodge was closed . Subsequently , at refreshment , the usual toasts were honoured . Bro . Cumberland proposed the health of tho Worshipfnl Master , who was enjoying his vacation in the heart of the Black Forest , and whom they trusted to see again in the autumn in renewed vigonr . Bro . T . B . Whytehead , in giving the toast of "Prosperity to the Eboracum Lodge , " included the

health of the I . P . M ., to whom he accorded a hearty welcome on his return in better health from his stay in London , and whom they all hoped would soon be permanently restored to complete strength . Bro . Cumberland ' s services to the Lodge and to Masonry needed no words from him in the way of praise , for they wero well known , not only within tho walls of Old Eboracum , but throughout England , and

it was pleasant to know thafc the name of the Lodge itself , aa well aa those of its leaders , was so favourably known both amongst tho Metropolitan and Provincial Lodges . The toasfc of the Visitors waa responded to by Bro . Enssell of the St . Patrick ' s Lodge , who said that on the eve of hia departure from York next morning ho had hurried down for an hour for the sake of wishing a farewell to hia numerous friends of the Eboracum Lodge . Bro . Whytehead said thafc

Bro . Capt . Murphy , the W . M . of St . Patrick ' s Lodge , had called on him that morning lo say good bye , and had desired the kindest and most fraternal messages to be conveyed to the brethren of the Eboracum Lodge , from whom his Lodge had experienced so many kindnesses . Bro . Carter proposed the Officers of the Lodge . Several other toasts were proposed , and the evening was passed in the most harmonious manner .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — Held afc the Feathers' Hotel , Ealing , on Thursday , Sth August , Present : —Bros . C . Andrews P . M . W . M ., A , Jones S . W ., F . Millsom J . W ., Rogers S . D ., F . Botley J . D ., Mitchell I . G ., Tucker Treasurer and Preceptor , J . Wells Secretary ; Bros . C . E . Botley , Burton P . M ., 0 . Bellerby , Rickwood , Geflowski , F . Woolmer . Lodge was opened in due form , and minutes of previous meeting were read , confirmed , and signed . Lodge opened in 2 nd degree , and Bro . Eickwood waa entrusted . Lodge was opened in 3 rd degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Eickwood candidate . Bro . Andrews P . M . gave the "Traditional History" in a very able manner . Lodge closed to 1 st degree , when Bro . A . Jones was elected W . M . for

the next meeting . Lodge was closed in due form with solemn prayer .

Afc thia season of the year , when all who can snatch a few daya or even hours from the cares of business , and seek health afc the seaside , ifc is gratifying to find in our midst one who is mindful of the claims of the poor and needy . Bro . Dr . T . Loane , Medical Officer to the Mile End Vestry , has kindly offered to take 300 children from the workhouse for a day ' s excnrsion to Southend-on-Sea , on the 20 fch

inst . ; and although our esteemed brother , with the assistance of a few friends , has undertaken to defray all the expenses , we doubt nofc but that he can find a good use for a few small donations which , expended in the minor luxuries of this life , wonld cast ; a gleam of sunshine on the hearts of those for whose enjoyment the day ' s oufcin » is intended .

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