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assisted by Bros . Pennock P . M ., and Pitt P . M . Secretary ; together with Bros . Way ; Sharp , Hattersley , Carr , Johns , Cooke , & c . The ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed by the W . M . in beautiful style . Bro . Latham has a very sympathetic voice , and gave eloquent expression to the grand ritual , after which the first section of the lecture was rehearsed by Bro . Pitt , assisted by the Brethren .

At the little social supper which concluded the evening ' s instruction Bro . Simeons W . M . of the Mother Lodge , in a few well chosen words , proposed the health of the Queen and was heartily joined by all .

* * * YARBOROUGH LODGE , No . 554 . A VERY good meeting was held on Tuesday , at Bro . Butlin's , the Citizen , Houndsditoh , those present including Bros . J . Cohn W . M ., J . George S . W ., G . Stock J . W ., J . Cowell P . M . Prec , D . McNish P . M . Sec , B . Gibhardt S . D ., D . B . Thomas J . D ., W . J . Andrews I . G ., Mclnnes ( Johannesburg ) , J . Wynman , and several others .

After the usual formalities Bro . Innes was examined and prepared as a candidate for raising , and that ceremony was rehearsed , after which the Lodge was closed down . Bro . Cowell proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the acting W . M . for the way in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time in that Lodge . This was seconded , unanimously agreed to , and suitably acknowledged .

Bro . Cowell , on behalf of the Lodge , gave Bro . Mclnnes a hearty welcome as a visitor , and wished him God speed , and a safe journey on bis return voyage . Bro . Mclnnes thanked the Brethren for their reception , and said he should not fail to tell his Brethren in Johannesburg how heartily he had been received on that occasion . Bro . J . George was chosen to preside on Tuesday next , when we hope he will be well supported .

DALHOUSIE LODGE , No . 865 . AFTER the Bank Holiday the Brethren assembled in strong force to attend to their Masonic duties , on Monday , at Bro . Joel Davis ' s , the Greyhound , Kensington Square , W . On this occasion the chair was taken by Bro . R . Liddiard , who was supported by T . Binfteld S . W ., P . Howard J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M . Prec , 0 . G . Hatt P . M . & c , Treas ., M . Spring Sec , T . E . P . Bell S . D ., T . Lewis J . D ., P . Waters I . G ., F . Cousens P . M ., M . Davis P . M ., A . Sergeant , E . Johnson , H . G . Cox , J . Wynman , T . G . Dyer W . M .-elect 865 , A . R . Vincent , H . J . Seal .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , for which Bro . Sergeant acted as candidate . The Lodge was called off and on . Resuming , the W . M . kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Seal , who opened the Lodge in the second degree . Bro . M . Davis P . M . was examined , and having answered the usual questions in a faultless manner , was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed .

We cannot let the opportunity pass without complimenting Bro . Arthur Williams P . M ., & c , for the customary excellent assistance he rendered , and which is at all times so highly appreciated by the Officers . The W . M . having taken his position in the Lodge resumed in the first degree , when Bro . Binfield was elected W . M . for Monday , 25 th inst ., next Monday being Officers ' night , previous to the regular installation meeting , when Bro . T . G . Dyer will be installed as Worshipful Master .

Bro . Arthur Williams P . M . Preceptor , addressing the Brethren , said he had very much pleasure in announcing that he had been for the eighth time elected on the Board of General Purposes , and in a nice little speech thanked the Brethren for their support .

ON Monday , 28 th ult ., Bro . Maurice Davis P . M . of the Thomas-a-Becket Lodge , No . 2754 , was in the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Hatt P . M . as the candidate . Then followed the second ceremony , with Bro . Johnson as the candidate . Bro . Williams worked the first section of the lecture . Bros . Alfred Robert Vinceat 2182 , and A . Wareham 2421 were elected members .

Bro . Hatt proposed that Bro . Spring , who had acted as Deputy , be elected to the post of Secretary , a proposition that was carried unanimously . Bro . Spring thanked the members , and promised to do everything in his power in discharge of the duties , of the Office .

* # * CITY OF LONDON LODGE , No . 901 . ON Tuesday , at 6 . 30 , at the King ' s Arms , Shoreditch , Bro . W . H . Haylock jun . W . M . of the Mother Lodge in the chair , with Bros . J . Almond S . W ., J . Jeffries J . W ., W . R . Haylock P . M . Prec , A . E . Purkiss W . M . 1314 Treas ., W . Reeves J . W . 901 S . D ., D . E . Shingles J . D ., J . Wynman I . G ., J . Bull , Peach , and others .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation in a very able manner . Tl o Lodge was called off and on , when the W . M . kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bio . W . Reeves J . W . of the Mother Lodge , who repeated the ceremony in a very creditable manner .

Bro . Reeves thanked the W . M . for having allowed him to rehearse the ceremony ; he was well aware it was not done in such a perfect way as the W . M . himself had done it , but being the J . W . of the Mother Lodge he hoped in time to occupy the honourable position which the W . M . held at the present time . Bro . F . Bull 1536 was elected a member , and Bro . J . Almond W . M , for Tuesday next .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . ON the 21 st ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishop ' s Road , Paddington , W ., Bros . A . Collman W . M . 1426 W . M ., W . H . Handover W . M . 1642 S . W ., C . S . Mote P . M . 1732 J . W ., W . J . Ferguson P . M . 177 Deputy Preceptor , H . Dehane P . M . 1543 P . P . G . S . D Essex Sec , L . J . Powell W . M . 2246 S . D ., B . R . Thomas J . D ., J . R . Beardon I . G ., F . Spink Steward , W . J . Mason G . S . B . Eng ., T . M . Lamble P . M . 511 , J . Cuff P . M . 511 ,

C . B . Broad I . P . M . 173 , W . Hallett P . M . 733 , A . Leclair W . M . 1003 , J . Chubb W . M . 1637 , B . D . Barnett P . M . 1668 , A . L . Butters P . M . 2163 , T . S . Franklin , H . C . Martin , S . Funkensztein , F . Marchant , G . E . Harris , W . H . Smith , E . Stephens , A . Toop , T . H . Watts , Sir G . D . Harris P . G . D . England , Sir G . Faidell , M . P ., P . G . J . D . Oxfordshire , H . A . Harhen 2408 , S . B . Goldhill 1668 , T . W . Muzzle 758 .

Ihe Lodge was opened in the three degrees , and the Grand Officers saluted . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and called off and on , The

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ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed , Bros . Leclair and Chubb candidates respectively . The following Brethren were elected members : Bros . Sir G . Harris , Sir G . Fardell , H . A . Harben , S . B . Goldhill , and T . W . Muzzle , all of whom acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Sir G . Harris , in the course of his reply , expressed his satisfaction to the Preceptor and Brethren on the excellence of the work he had listened to , and with the other Brethren who had just joined promised to attend again .

A vote of congratulation was passed to Bro . W . J . Mason on the honour conferred on him by H . R . H . the Most Worshipful Grand Master . This compliment was also acknowledged .

ON the 11 th inst ., Bros . J . H . Beardon W . M ., W . H . Smith S . W ., W . H . Handover W . M . 1642 J . W ., W . J . Ferguson P . M . 177 Dep . Prec , H . Dehane P . M . 1543 P . P . G . S . D . Essex Sec , E . Spink S . D ., A . Leclair W . M . 1003 J . D ., G . E . Harris I . G ., A . Collman 1425 , J . Chubb . The ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Chubb and Collman acting as the respective candidates . Lodge was called off and on .

A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . W . H . Smith for his kind present of a pair of Deacon ' s wands ; also a vote of condolence to BrOv G . Davis , the late Secretary , on his sad bereavement . Bro . Smith was elected to preside at the next meeting . * * *

WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . CONSIDERING the fine weather there was a very good meeting on Monday , at 3 o ' clock , at Bro . Rudderforth's Restaurant , 24 Panton Street , Haymarket . Those present included Bros . J . Culverhouse W . M ., Th . Burgess S . W ., W . Hann J . W ., Wm . West acting Secretary , Charles Murless S . D ., G . E . Genett J . D ., J . G . Lobb I . G ., A . Espezel , G . King , P . Amato , H . SimmonsJ . Wynman .

, The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Espezel acting as candidate . The W . M . next rehearsed the third degree , for which ceremony Bro . Genett was accepted as the candidate , and answered the questions prior to being entrusted . The Brethren were delighted with the working of the W . M ., and we may add we have seldom heard it done better . Bro . Burgess was elected to preside at the next meeting .

ON the 21 st ult ., Bro . W . Hann presided , and rehearsed the first ceremony , with Bro . G . E . Genet acting as candidate . He then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Simeons Secretary , who rehearsed the ceremony , of raising , with Bro . Cawley P . M . as the candidate . Needless to say the third ceremony was most impressively rendered , and we may also compliment Bro . Hann on his performance .

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