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and Bro . Geo . Everett Tyler . Three shares of , £ 5 5 s in the Benevolent Association were ballotted for . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly observed , interspersed by musical contributions . # * *

Metropolitan : Instruction.

METROPOLITAN : INSTRUCTION .

Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . rp HE members of this excellent Lodge , who are so well known for JL good work , assembled at the Bunch of Grapes , Lime Street , on Wednesday , under the presidency of Bro . A . G . McDonald , who was supported by Bros . J . A . Hobday S . W ., H . Rowland J . W ., L .

Da Costa P . M . Preceptor of the Friars Lodge acting Preceptor , C . Goovaerts Treas ., J . K . Pitt P . M . & c . Sec , J . Mears P . M . S . D ., A . E . Green J . D ., F . W . Clark I . G ., E . J . Davey P . M ., Metcalf Baillie , J . Goodchild , W . H . Lotheim , A . Davis W . M . 1194 , D . Chittock , J Done , J . Wynman , and others .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro .- J . Done , who made an excellent substitute , acting as the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . J . Mears , Bro . McDonald taking his place as S . D . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , Bro . Baillie acting as candidate . Bro . A . Davis W . M . 1149 was elected a member , and duly acknowledged his admittance into the Lodge . Bro . J . A . Hobday was chosen W . M . for the next meeting .

The worthy Secretary announced that the Fifteen Sections would be worked in the Lodge on Wednesday , 26 th inst ., at 7 o'clock , with Bro . Dave Moss P . M . 1275 2607 P . D . G . S . B . Transvaal in the chair , Bro . L . A . DaCosta P . M . as S . W ., and J . Oxley P . M . as J . W . Bro . DaCosta proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be passed , and recorded on the minutes , congratulating the W . M . on the very

able manner in which he had rehearsed the ceremony of initiation for the first time in that Lodge . Bro . Pitt seconded , and the vote was unanimously agreed to . In reply the W . M . said that was the first occasion on which he had presided at a Masonic meeting and he was proud of the reception that had been accorded , him . He thanked the Brethren for their kindness and indulgence .

After the closing of the Lodge ballot was taken for three Life Subscriberships in connection with the Benevolent Association of the Lodge , and resulted in favour of Bros . Haughton , Goovaerts , and Pribul . * *

Yarborough Lodge , No . 554 . A VERY good meeting was held on Tuesday , at Bro . Butlin's , the Citizen , Hounsditch , when Bro . E . H . Norden was in the chair , supported by Bros . J . Cohn S . W ., D . J . George J . W ., L . Da Costa P . M . Preceptor of the Friars Lodge acting Preceptor , D . McNich P . M . Sec , Stock S . D ., Crabb I . G ., Butlin , W . Latham , J . Wynman , Andrews , & c .

The Lodge being duly formed the W . M . expressed his intention of rehearsing the ceremony of passing , for which - Bro . Latham kindly offered himself as the candidate . He having answered the questions to the satisfaction of the W . M . was entrusted , the Lodge was opened in the second degree and the ceremony was rendered in a most perfect and impressive manner . By desire of the W . M . Bro . D . McNich P . M . Secretary of the Lodge worked the first and second sections of the Lecture .

Bro . J . Cohn was elected W . M . for Tuesday next . Bro . Da Costa in well deserved complimentary terms proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the excellent working of the W . M ., for the first time in the Lodge . The W . M . was a Past Master of the Israel Lodge , the Brethren need not therefore

be surprised at the excellence of his performance , as the members of the Israel Lodge were all good workers . The W . M . thanked Bro . Da Costa for his kind remarks , and the Brethren for the great attention they had given to the ceremony , but he himself had thought he was a little rustv . and no doubt would do better next time .

* * * City of London Lodge , No . 901 . ON Tuesday , at 6 . 30 , at the King's Arms , Shoreditch , there was not such a good meeting as on the previous occasion , as several of the Brethren belonging to tii ~ Acacia and other Lodges were obliged to attend to their regular meeting .

Bro . W . R . Haylock W . M . 901 acted as W . M ., with Bros . G . M . Gross S . W ., J . Wynman J . W ., W . R . Haylock P . M . Free , G . Smith S . D ., F . M . Case I . G ., and several new members we had not the pleasure of knowing . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , including the ancient charge . The Lodge was called off to partake of a little well earned

refreshment . On resuming Bro . Case was desired to take the Inner Guard's duties , and the W . M . proposed to rehearse the ceremony of passing , for which Bro . Smith was accepted as the candidate . Having answered the questions he was entrusted , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony was gone through . The Lodge was further advanced , and part of the ceremony of raising was rehearsed .

* * Friars Lodge , No . 1349 . ON Thursday , 6 th inst ., we paid another visit to this Lodge , at Bro . Abraham's , the Aldgate Distillery , Aldgate , when , we had the pleasure of seeing in the chair Bro " . Crabb , who is well known for faultless working . In the temporary absence of Bro .

L . DaCosta P . M . Preceptor Bro . M . Davis P . M . P . Z ., & c , undertook the duties of that Office , but the work was so perfect ' that his assistance was not required . The W . M . received the support of Bros . Emden S . W ., J . Cohn J . W ., J . Davis Sec , J . Otley P M S . D ., C . Lotheim J . D ., J . Durcll I . G ., B . Philips Steward , H .

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Harris P . M ., M . DaCosta P . M ., J . Richmond , N . Goldman , L . Simmons , J . Wynman , and others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Lotheim acting as candidate . This being ended Bro . Emden was elected W . M . for Thursday .

Bro . D . Moss informed the W . M . that he had received a letter from Bro . J . K . Pitt , of the Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 kindly asking them to work the Fifteen Sections in that Lodge . It was unanimously agreed this should be clone , on Wednesday , the 26 th inst ., at 7 o ' clock .

The Lodge being closed Brother D . Moss President of the Benevolent Association took the chair , and informed the Brethren there was more than sufficient money in hand to have two ballots of five guineas each . These proved to be in favour of Bros . J . Davis and J . Goulston , a coincidence being , that those two Brethren are cousins . We hope to be able to report similar acts on behalf of the Charities in many other Lodges .

* * * Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge , No . 2184 . LATE TERRIERS . TT is with much pleasure we are able to record a specially good

I meeting on Wednesday afternoon , at 3 o clock , at the Dover Castle , Westminster Bridge Road . Those present included Bros . Allen W . M ., F . Strutt S . W ., W . J . Alabaster J . W ., A . Darch P . M . Preceptor , W . J . Newstead Sec , J . Wynman S . D ., C . Andrews I . G .. J . McCann , H . Dunyer , C . West , & c .

After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . McCann acting as the candidate . The W . M . then changed places with Bro . F . Strutt S . W ., who rehearsed the second ceremony , Bro . Andrews , as candidate , first answering the questions and being entrusted . We have had the opportunity ot testifying to Bro . Strutt ' s Masonic abilities in regular Lodge , and moreover his capabilities are

well known . On this occasion he was quite up to the mark , and his performances gave great gratification to the Brethren present . For this reason it is particularly fortunate he stood next in rotation for the chair , to which he was elected for next Wednesday ' s meeting . It is expected he will be well supported on that occasion by members of the Hygeia and Henry Muggeridge Lodges , of both of which he is the present Worshipful Master .

The Lodge being closed the third ballot in connection with the Benevolent Association of the Lodge was proceeded with , and resulted in favour of Bro . Conley , who took the opportunity of congratulating his fellow members on the formation of the Association and their perseverance in so good a cause . The Association has only been in existence a short time . We trust it may have a prosperous career , and be followed by many similar ones .

THE summer excursions on the Midland Railway will be continued during the present month , trains being arranged to leave St . Pancras on Friday midnights ( 21 st and 28 th inst . ) for the Isle of Man via Liverpool , on Saturdays , 22 nd via Barrow , and on the 22 nd and 29 th via Liverpool . The excursions to the Lake District , Buxton , Matlock , Southport , Blackpool , Liverpool , Scarborough , & c . will also run on the 22 nd and 29 th , and special facilities are likewise offered for those who may desire to visit Manchester for the races .

Uniform Work.

UNIFORM WORK .

MASONRY is universal . The forms and ceremonies peculiar to the institution are in substance the same throughout the world . The differences which exist in the several jurisdictions consist chiefly in the phraseology or language of the ritual .

While these differences are quite marked , yet a skilful Mason has no difficulty in proving his right to recognition wherever he may go . Nevertheless , there is a growing sentiment in favour of unifying the Masonic ritual in the various grand jurisdictions .

Prominent members of the Fraternity favour the making of a universal uniform Masonic work . How to bring it about is the question . The establishment of a general Grand Lodge with supreme authority over all Grand Lodges would result , no doubt , in the making of a uniform ritual .

But the possibility of such a body being ever established is very remote . The various sovereign Grand Lodges could hardly be induced to surrender their sovereignty for the sake

of a uniform ritual . They care less for the ritual than they do for their sovereignity . It is but natural that they should do so . We feel quite sure that a general Grand Lodge of Freemasons having supreme authority will never be established .

However , a compact might be formed among the Grand Lodges agreeing to a uniform ritual . To bring about such an agreement would be a difficult task , but not an impossible

one . Some Grand Lodge might take the initiative step and appoint a Commission to negotiate with the other Grand

Lodges . We would be glad to publish any article on this question , and invite those who have given it thought to send us their opinions for publication . — " Pacific Mason . "