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and Bro . Woods was examined and entrusted . Lodge was' opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Lodge was again resumed to the first degree . ^ . Bro . Graham Preceptor said he had much pleasure * in proposing Bro . Busby , the W . M . of the Mother Lodge , as a member ,

and that Brother having been elected returned his thanks . He said he should endeavour to attend the Lodge of Instruction as often as business would allow , and assured them it was a great pleasure to him to be among the members of the New Cross Lodge of Instruction .

Bro . Graham said it was a greater pleasure and an honour for them to see the W . M . of the Mother Lodge at their meeting , and he hoped they would often enjoy a jike satisfaction . He also proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be passed , and recorded on the ' minutes for the W . M . ' s very able and splendid rehearsal of the installation ceremony and the third degree . It had really been

most satisfactory . Bro . Swash P . M . seconded this and it was agreed to . Bro . Busby W . M . acknowledged the compliment , sincerely thanking the Brethren for their appreciation . He had had the honour of presiding for two years over the Mother Lodge , and felt it was entirely due to his having attended Lodges of Instruction that he had been able to qualify himself for the chair . He strongly urged younger members to attend regularly .

Bro . Firminger thanked the W . M . and Brethren for allowing his to rehearse the investiture of Officers , in preparation for that duty which would devolve upon him in the Mother Lodge . The working of the W . M . in that Lodge was grand and impressive ; he never required any assistance ; and he could only hope that

he would be able to carry out the duties of the chair half as well as Bro . Busby had done during the last two years . He knew that in undertaking the Office of Master he had assumed a great responsibility , but he felt he had a very good supporter in Bro . Busby as his I . P . M . Bro . Lewis , Lake was elected to preside at the next meeting .

* » * Woodrow Lodge , No . 17 08 . THERE was a good attendance on Monday at 3 o ' clock , at Bro Rudderforth ' s ( Stone ' s ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket ,

those present including Bros . T . Burgess W . M ., A . Elliott S . W ., J . E . Lobb J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Preceptor , G . Yeowell acting Sec , G . Coop P . M . S . D ., J . Mills J . D ., L . Lake I . G ., J . E . Culverhouse , J . A . Grille , J . Mc Intyre , W . H . Making P . M ., T . F . Strutt W . M . 1679 A . Wittingham , J . Wynman , A . W . Nash .

, On account of important business Bro . Burgess only opened the Lodge , and then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Culverhouse , who rehearsed the ceremony of passing , for which Brother Grille acted as candidate . Bro . C . Woodrow Preceptor gave the

explanation of the Tracing Board in grand style , which was highly appreciated by the company . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Nash candidate . ¦ > Bro . A . Elliott was elected W . M . for Monday next .

Kensington Lodge , No . 17 67 . ON Tuesday , 5 th inst ., the usual weekly meeting was held at the Town Hall Tavern , Kensington , the chair being occupied by Bro . T . W . Blott P . M ., with John H . Gumming P . M . S . W ., E . W . Tompsett J . W ., W . Hellier P . M . Prec , F . Craggs P . M . Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . S . D ., J . May J . D ., H . Watson I . G ., G . W .

Hatt P . M ., J . H . Neville P . M ., H . S . Seal W . M . 933 , and others . After the Lodge had been opened with the usual formalities the initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Arthur Williams personating the candidate . It was then opened in the second degree , and a Board of Installed Masters was formed . Bro . Seal having

taken the obligation was placed in the chair of K . S . with the usual solemnities . After the closing of the Board of Installed Masters the Brethren below that rank were re-admitted , and the W . M . was saluted in the several degrees , after which Bro . Seal delivered the addresses in a most impressive style .

It was unanimously agreed that Bro . W . Watson , a member of the Mother Lodge , should be accepted as a member . On the proposition of Brother Preceptor those present elected Bro . J . H . Gumming P . M . 534 to act as W . M . at the next weekly meeting .

Duke of Cornwall Lodge , No . 1839 . AT the Manchester Hotel , on Tuesday , at 7 o ' clock , Bros . Holdsworth W . M .,. C . Frolich S . W ., J . H . Kline J . W ., W . Vincent Jull P . M . Treas . acting Preceptor , H . C . Pink Sec , E . F . Schrier

S . D ., A . Haynes P . M . J . D ., E . H . Wright I . G ., H . F . Meadows P . M ., John Almond P . M ., W . Wright P . M ., E . A . Fuller P . M ., T . Ellis P . M ., J . F . Perrins P . M ., Roberts P . M ., W . J . Sowden , W . T . Perrins , J . D . Myers , H . Hinchcliff , J . A . Smith , H . C . Holdup , J . Wynman .

After the preliminaries , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , including the full explanation of the working tools , Bro . H . F . Meadows P . M . candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree . Bro . A . Haynes P . M . said he had heard with regret of the resignation of Bro . Grays , and proposed that a letter should be

written to Brother Frances , who was an old Past Master and knew the ritual of Freemasonry perfectly , asking him if he would be good enough to accept the office of Deputy Preceptor until the next election night . Bro . Jull P . M . had very much pleasure in seconding , and hoped tney could persuade Bro . Frances to accept the Office . He also hoped the Brethren would give him every encouragement . The . Lodge was increasing in numbers , and Bro .

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Frances had always done , and still did , everything for the welfare of the Lodge . Bro . John Almond had much pleasure in supporting the proposition . Bro . Frolich W . M . of the Chough Lodge was elected W . M . for Tuesday next ; the W . M . expressing the hope that Bro . Frolich would have a good attendance , and strongly advising the Brethren to attend , as he was sure they would receive an exceptional Masonic treat .

* * *• Chiswick Lodge , No . 2012 . AT the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on Saturday , 9 th inst ., this Lodge of Instruction was well attended , amongst those

present being Bros . Geo . Hiscocks W . M . of the . Mother Lodge as W . M ., H . J . Cousens P . M . S . W ., R . Reid P . M . J . W ., F . Craggs P . M . Prec , R . Josey P . M . Sec , R . J . Williams P . M . S . D ., W . Atkinson J . D ., John H . Gumming P . M . I . G ., K . M . Ross , W . T . Hodgson W . M . 2090 , and T . Harrington P . M .

After , the opening of the Lodge and confirmation of the minutes , the Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and Bro . Hodgson having been examined was entrusted . After the Lodge had been opened in the third degree he acted as candidate during the rehearsal of the raising ceremony .

Bro . H . S . Seal W . M . 933 was elected a member . Bro . H . J . Cousens P . M . of the Old Concord Lodge was elected to the Chak for to-day ( Saturday ) , and as Bro . Cousens is well known for the brilliant and careful manner in which he renders the ritual we may anticipate he will have a numerous attendance .

Earl's Court Lodge , No . 2 7 65 . THE well appointed quarters of this Lodge of Instruction , at the Greyhound Hotel , Kensington , W ., were well attended on Thursday , 7 th inst . Bro . T . W . Leete W . M . appointed his Officers as follow : G . W . Hatt P . M . S . W ., W . Tod Lewis J . W . John

, Worth P . M . Prec , Albert J . Taylor Sec , Joseph Cox P . M . S . D ., S . Mussell J . D ., Joseph Hallam I . G . There were also present Bros . John H . Gumming P . M . 534 , Geo . Kirkham P . M . Christopher Lodge , H . G . Cox , T . Stovold . M . Smethurst , T . Heath , I . G . Stovold , and Geo . Stevenson .

Lodge was opened in the first and second degrees , and Bro . H . G . Cox having after examination been entrusted , the Lodge was advanced to the third , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed : Lodge being resumed to the first degree the initiation ceremony was gone through , the candidate being Bro . Stovold .

Bro . Hatt S . W . was appointed to act as W . M . at the next meeting , and as Bro . Hatt has been Master of a Provincial Lodge , ¦ and holds high Provincial rank , many Brethren will doubtless avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing his excellent rendering of the ritual . Bro .. Leete was complimented on the first class manner in which he had carried out his duties as W . M . during the evening . Bros . Heath , Stevenson , and Kirkham were elected members .

ENTERTAINMENT NOTES . Lyric . —Several attractive additions in the shape of song and dance have been introduced into " Florodora " this week , but chief of all was the return from his American experiences of Mr . Willie Edouin , who met with a most enthusiastic reception on his re-appearance . Fortunately , he happened to be in his most droll vein , and

as the charlatan phrenologist Tweedlepunch is a part which allows him full scope for display of his peculiar humour , the evening proved a merry one for all concerned . In the matter of new songs , one falls to the lot of Miss Phyllis Rankin , "Why they sigh "; another to Miss Nancy Girling , " I don ' t know any better '; and there is a trio , which affords Mr . Edouin , in conjunction with

Miss Florence St . John and Mr . Louis Bradfield , an opportunity of giving a most comical burlesque of a minstrel Parisien . All three songs have been written by Mr . J . W . Houghton , while Mr . Landon Ronald has , in each instance , set them to light and tuneful airs . Signs are evident that this bri g ht and amusing musical play is far from yet exhausting its popularity , and Mr . Edouin ' s return gives it a new lease of life .

Haymarket . —We are pleased to hear that " The second in command" is attracting good business at this house . The demand for seats is enormous , the audience overflowing at every performance . Country Lodgings —The Great Northern Railway Company have again arranged with Mr . Walter Hill , of 71 Southampton Row , London , W . C , to prepare and print for the Company

a list of Seaside , Farmhouse , and Country Lodgings and Hotels and Boarding Houses in the vicinity of Great Northern Stations , so that the travelling public may have the means of ascertaining what lodgings of this description are available . The Station Masters at the various Great Northern Stations are collecting the necessary information , and the book will be published early in the spring .

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