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they would ever remind him of the happy time during which he had had the honour and pleasure of presiding over { he ' Lodge as its Worshipful Master . ' " ' ' Bro . Firminger W . M . moved , and Bro . Busby I . P . M . seconded . the death

a resolution of condolence with His Majesty the King pn of the late Queen , and congratulation pn his own accession to the Throne , the same to be recorded on the minutes . This was unanimously agreed to ; the Brethren standing in rev ^ rgnt altitude while the Master was making his remarks . '

. . Other business being disposed of the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren repaired to the banquet room , where an excellent repast was partaken of , the whole reflecting great credit on the well known establishment

Skeli ^ e . rBdale Lodge , No . IJa . 5 . 8 . AN emergency meeting was held on Wednesday of last week at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , those present including Bros . R . Gabell W . M ., J . Rawlings . S . W ., J . Farmer J . W ., W . H . Boys P . M . Sec , E . Rice S . D ., J . Thorneloe J . D ., J . Tande 11 D . C . W . Bennett I . G . A . E . Kipps Organist , E . H . Smyth

, , Steward , R . Rowlands P . M ., E . D . Side P . M ., R . A . Synions , F . Bridge , S . May , F . A . Marlow , G . Cully , H . Edwards , B . Cohen , W . Rose , J . Atkinson , F . Atkinson , A . Davis , P . D . Godefroy , W . H . Greenfield , L . G . Bell , F . Hardy , Frank Lloyd , J . R . Papworth J . Hibb } e , J . Shaw , J . C . Davies , Percy A . Nilen , W . E . Bennett , E . RiceC . Castelmanetc .

, , The Visitors were Bros . A . C . Wood P . M . 1586 , and J . Wynman . The Lodge was opened , and advanced to the second degree , when Bros . C . S . May and W . Rose answered the questions and were entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and in due course those Brethren were raised as Master Masons .

The Lodcre was resumed to the first degree , and Bros . F . G . Hardy ' and C . Castleman , who were initiated at the previous meeting , answered the questions and were entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second , and those Brethren were passed to the degree " of Fellow Craft .

The Lodge was resumed to the first degree and Brother Papworth proposed a gentleman who washed to be initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . After a few communications from the Secretary the Lodge was closed with solemn prayer , and the Brethren retired to partake of light refreshment .

Earl of Mornington Lodge , No . 2000 . INSTALLATION " OF BROTHER HUGH TAYLOR " TAYLOR . THE installation meeting was held at the Cafe Royal , Regent Street , on Friday , 1 st inst . , " ' . [ . . .., ,,. / .. .. ; . . - ? In the ' absence from England of the Worship ful Master , Bfp .

R . S . Fairbank presided . The Lodge having been opened , a resolution of condolence with his Majesty the King on the death of her late Majesty Qjigen Victoria , and of congratulation on his accession to the throne was passed , and ordered to be entered on the minutes .

The Treasurer presented a very satisfactory balance-sheet , which showed that , notwithstanding the fact that f , & o had been devoted to charity , there was a substantial increase in the funds . In conseauence of the recent death of Bro . J . H . Lavies P . M ., one of the Trustees of the Lodge Benevolent Fund , Bro . W . A . Bowser P . M . Secretary was appointed to fill the vacancy .

The ceremony of installation was then proceeded with , and was admirably performed by Bro . R . S . Fairbank I . P . M ., who has virtually been in the chair of the Lodge for two successive years in consequence of the absence pf Bro . W . Turner W . M ., who is in South Africa in charge of an Imperial Yeomanry hospital .

The Master-elect Bro . Hugh Taylor Taylor was presented by Bro . H . R . Rose P . M ., and , in the course of the ceremony , the anthem , " Be Thou Faithful Unto Death , " was impressively sung by Bro . E . Dalzell , of Westminster Abbey , accompanied by Bro . H . R . Rose P . G . O .. on the organ , with the violoncello obligate of Bro . H . A . Brousil .

Having been duly installed according- to ancient custom , the new W . M . appointed Brother R . S . Fairbank acting I . P . M . until the return of the late Master from . South Africa . The customary procedure having been followed , the W . M . appointed and invested his Officers .

In myes . tinp- his Officers the W . M . addressed each in felicitous terms , taking the opportunity of eulogising the services rendered by Bro . 'W . A . Bowser P . M . as the Secretary of the Lodge during the Inst two years . The usual addresses to the Worshi pful Master , the Wardens , and the members were delivered by Bro . H . R . Rose P . M ., Bro . W . A . Bowser P . M ., and Bro . R . S . Fairbank acting I . P . M ., respectively .

After the installation the Secretary reported that the one and only Founder's Jewel presented by the Lodge , at the time pf its Consecration had been handed back to the Lodge by the daughters of the founder , the late Dr . Joseph Samuel Lavies P . M ., father of the recentlv deceased Bro . T . H . Lavies P . M . A hearty vote of thanks to the Misses Lavies was passed , as also was one to ijrp . R . S . Fairbank acting I . P . M ., for the gift of a very handsome snuffbox .

The usual collection for the benevolent fund having been taken , the Lodge was closed . The installation banquet was foregone in consequence of the national bereavement .

INSTRUCTION . Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . AT the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall Street , on the 13 th inst ., Bro . Sidney Fells W . M , of the Mother Lodge occupied the chair )

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supported by Bros . Metcalf Baillie S . W ., Done J . W ., jBygraye S . D ., Hattersley J . D ., Scoones I . G ., Simeons P . M . acting Prep ., J : K . Pitt Secretary , Davey P . M ., Latham P . M ., p . Moss PIM ., Carr , Gppdchild , Chittock , Geddes , and several others . The ' W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Cfritto . ck

being candidate . Lodge was resumed in the first degree , when the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation in splendid style ; he was certainly in grand form . We have often had the' pleasure of hearing his working , but on this p . ccas | pn [ . he exceHed ^ irnself Bro . ' Bave Moss P ; Mv gave ' the lecture oh the Tra ' crjig B / pardj which was greatly appreciated , . A most pleasant ajid " instructive meeting was closed in the usual form . ' *

WEDNESDAY , 6 th inst ., was Officers' night , when . Bro . Fells W . M ^ 193 occupied the chair , with Pros . Metcalf Baillie § . 1 $ . Bushell J . ^ 7 ., ' Luff S . D ., Haughtpn J . D ., Scoones I . G . ' , PittSec . Amongst the large number pi other Brethren we noticed Bros . Davey P . M ., Mears P . M ^ , Latham P . M . and many othe . r aiell known faces .

The ceremony of passing yf & s rehearsed in a faultless style by the . W . M ., Bro . Johns being candidate . Then fpllovyefl that ' pi initiation , with Bro . Green candidate . A ballot was taken for ^ 5 the accumulated funds pf the Lodge of Instruction , Bro . Hpbdav P . M . being the fortunate one . We hear he is going to place the aniount on the Stewards' list for the Girls School .

Ra . nela . gh Lodge , No . 83 £ . ON Friday , Sth inst ., this old established Lodge of Instruction met at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , and being Officers night Bro . F . Craggs P . M . of the Mother Lodge took the chair , and was supported by Bros . John Worth P . M . S . W . ' , H . Stokes

J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M . Free , W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., John H : Gumming P . M . acting Sec , H . J . Cousens P . M . S . D G . White J . D ., M . F . Wilkins I . G ., J . Hallam Steward , there were also present W . Hide P . M ., R . Reid P . M ., T . L . Hellyar , G . F . Payne , H . G . Cox , K . M . Ross , Walter Atkinson , G . T . Meek , H . A . Barnett .

L . odge haying been opened Bro- Hallam was examined and entrusted , and the Lodge being opened in the second degree the " passing ceremony was' rehearsed , after which the Lodfre being resumed to the first degree , Bro . Craggs vacated the chair in favour

of Bro . Stokes , who worked the initiatipn ceremony in a first class manner . The Brethren expressed their regret that the lateness of the hour prevented him giving the ancient charge . The second section of the first lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the Brethren .

Bro . J . 'if . Gumming had been elected to preside on the 15 th inst . at the previous meeting- ' . . .. '

Rgotr . opPlf 1 t . ari Lodge , fio . ISQJ . A VERY good meeting was held on Tuesday ,.. at the Globe , 11-1 3 Finsbufy Pavement ; E . G . Bro . H . A . " B ' adman " acted as W . M ., with Bros . R . Hunt S . W ., J . Saunders P . M . Deputy Preceptor , Charles Johnson Sec , G . Ryon S . D ., J . Webster J . D ., G . W . Collins I . G ., A . T . Jordan , J . W . Doubtfire , J . W .

Honniball , J . Wynman , & c . ' The Lodge being opened Bro . Doubtfire answered the questions ' and was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Brother Honniball answered the questions , the Lodge was further advanced , and the third ceremony was gone through .

The Lodge was 'resumed to the first degree , and a letter read from Bro . Stiles P . G . Treasurer Preceptor of the Lodge , tendering his resignation as Preceptor , as other Masonic duties would not allow him to attend ; at the same time he strongly advised the Brethren to elect Bro- J . Saunders P , M . the Deputy Preceptor to the high Office . Bro- Johnson Secretary asked Bro . Saunders if

he would kindly accept the post . The Brethren knew Brother Saunders as an excellent Preceptor ; he was also the Treasurer of the Lodge , and if he would agree the Brethren could not do better than elect him . Bro . Saunders gave his consent , and said he thanked the Brethren for the confidence they had already placed in him and hoped that he wpuld continue to give satisfaction as their Preceptor and Treasurer . .

Bro . Johnson was unanimously re-elected Secretary of the Lodge . The inventory of the furniture was gone through , and it was found in perfect condition . A hearty vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , waspassed for the very able manner in which Bro . Johnson had kept the books ; also to the Auditors , for their excellent assistance . Bro . Hunt was elected W . M . for Tuesday .

New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 . TUESDAY of last week was Officers night , and at the meeting held at Bro . Lake ' s , the . Kemble's Head , Long Acre , W . C , we had the pleasure of seeing Bro . T . R . Busby W . Mi of the Mother

Lodge in the chair , supported by Bros . L . Lake S . W . , W . Knill J . W :, J . D- Graham P . M . Prec , G . Faaz Sec , F . H . Middleton S . D ., E , Hancock J . D ., A- Hammond I . G :, A . J . Swash P . AL , J . Menninger P . M ., S . Firminger W . M .-elect 1559 , T-. Woods S . W . 87 , J . Wynman , etc .

After the confirmation of the minutes , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Firminger being presented as W . M .-elect . Bro . Graham acted as Director of Ceremonies . The W . M . invested the Officers ; Bro . Busby afterwards gave die three addresses in a manner which was highly appreciated by the Brethren . The W . M . having resumed the chair opened the Lodge ia the secoatj degree .