Instruction.

Collins Treasurer , A . Eades W . M . 2332 S . D ., H . R . Shaw J . D ., Thomas Hawkins I . G ., A . Pepper , E . Hoare , E . C . Davies , H . Collingham , J . Spreag , F . Collins , Ruddock , D . Sayings , J . W . Rozier , L . Verdier , Deacon , Bullinger , J . Wynman , and several others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rozier as the candidate . After this ceremony the W . M . intimated his intention of rehearsing the

second degree , for which Bros . Ruddock and Collins offered themselves as candidates , and were examined and entrusted . The Lodge was advanced and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Both the ceremonies were rehearsed by the W . M . in a most perfect manner , a credit to the Perseverance Lodge of Instruction . Afterwards the W . M . kindly vacated the chair in who rehearsed the of investiture

favour of Bro . Eades W . M . 2332 , ceremony of Officers . Bro . Saunion P . M . aoted as Director of Ceremonies . The W . M . having resumed his chair closed the Lodge in the second degree . Bro . J . Spreag was elected a member , and Bro . O . Spreag as W . M . for next Monday evening . Letters , wore read from the Preceptor and Secretary , apologizing for their inability to attend .

A Brother in distress , unknown to the Lodge , was relieved by the Brethren in true Masonic manner .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . ON the 4 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishop ' s Road , Paddington , W ., Bros . B . Cox W . M . 1425 W . M ., J . Spink jun . S . W ., E . Lewis J . W ., G . Read P . G . S . B . Eug . Treas . and Preceptor , H . Dehane P . M . 1543 P . P . G . S . D . Essex Sec , A . Collman S . D ., A . W . H . Jones J . D ., W . E . Collison I . G ., O . H . Bobbins Steward , W . J . Ferguson P . M . 177 Deputy Preceptor , W . Chappie P . M . 1425 , C Coleman P . M . 1543 , L . J . Powell , W . Harris , W . Smith , S . G . Thome , W . H . Handover , M . J . R . Dundas , A . Williams , J . H . Beardon .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Thome candidate . After the usual preliminaries the Lodge was opened in the second degreo , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Chappie candidate . The Lodge -was resumed to the first degree , and then closed .

WHITTINGTON LODGE , No . 862 . AT the Red Lion , Poppin ' s Court , Fleet Street , on Wednesday , Bros . Kemp W . M ., Kobelt S . W ., Clarkson J . W ., Ridge S . D ., Pate J . D ., Day I . G- ; , Pauncefort P . M . Treasurer Preceptor , Tilt P . M . Secretary , Scarlett , Latham , Hall , and Collins . Bro . Scarlett , acting as candidate for the second degree , was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened up , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The W . M . rehearsed the work of opening and closing in the three degrees .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . A VERY good attendance of members and visitors assembled on Thursday , at Bro . Captain Purkiss ' s , Star and Garter Hotel , Kew . Bro . John Drew Phillip presided as W . M ., with R . Cofi S . W ., H . R . Worth J . W ., 3 . H . Cumming P . M . Secretary acting Preceptor , F . J . Larkman P . M . Treasurer , J . Dinnis S . D ., C Jacobs J . D ., R . W . Roberts I . G ., 0 . J . Coombs W . M . 780 , J . Halstead , A . J . Naughton , Justin Allen , R . J . Manlove , C . Humble , P . Cronin , E . H . Wilcox , J . Wynman , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . C . Humble candidate , the ancient charge being also given in an excellent manner . The Lodge was called off and on . Resuming , Bro . Cronin was examined and entrusted , the Lodge opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , he acting as the candidate . This ceremony was also rehearsed in a perfect manner . The Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and closed down to the first . Bro . Colt was elected W . M . for next meeting .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . ON Tuesday , at Bro . Barnes ' s , Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W ., Bros . Muler W . M ., Mogford S . W ., Brown J . W ., Debane Preceptor , Rogers Treas ., G . ' D . Mogford Sec , Halston S . D ., Thomas J . D ., Lilley I . G ., Major Reed , Roberts , Beasley , Crow , Weaver , Bagnall , Wynman , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Thomas candidate . The Lodge was called off and on . The W . M . resuming his chair intimated to the Brethren his intention of rehearsing the second degree , for which Bro . Weaver was the candidate . He was examined and entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . T . Mogford W . M . of the

Bloomsbury Rifles Lodge was elected W . M . for next meeting . The Lodge meets every Tuesday at 8 o ' clock , at the above address , and Brethren wishing to join will receive every attention they require . Bro . H . Dehane P . M . P . P . G . S . D . is the Preceptor , and he is one of the best , paying the greatest attention to every Brother .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE , No . 25 . AT the Frascati , Oxford Street , W ., on Tuesday , Bro . W . Baddeley W . M ., J . Eardley S . W ., G . Cartwright J . W ., E . C . Mulvey P . M . G . Purs . Preceptor , T . Casely P . M . Secretary , J . Mason S . D ., W . Curry J . D ., C . Mannering I . G ., B . Dukes , A . Claxton , J . W . Williams , E . Mannering , J . Carey , G . Paxton , T . E . Davies , H . Raphael , A . D . Essien , A . Mendelssohn , L . Genese W . M . 2265 , Thomas Cole , W . Truman , J . W . Jupe , A . J . Naughton , J . Wynman , T . Kelly , D . Fleming , E . Mendelssohn P . M ., and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Kelly candidate . Bros . Vroom , Essien , and Mannering answered the questions leading to the second degree , but were not entrusted . Bro . Paxton took their place , and was entrusted , the ceremony of , passing being rehearsed . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and the Entered Apprentices were admitted .

Bro . J . W . Jupe 1585 and A . J . Naughton 2581 were balloted for and unanimously elected members . Bro . Eardley S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for next meeting . Bro . Mulvey , in his usual eloquent manner , proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes in favour of Bro . W . Baddeley , for the excellent and most perfect manner in which he had rehearsed the ceremonies for the first time .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

TRINITY LODGE , No . 2595 . AT the Lodge room , Buckfastleigh , on Tuesday , 5 th inst ,, Bro . H . S . Johnson was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the installation ceremony being ably performed by Bro . James Willcocks .

ECCLESBURNE LODGE , No . 2425 . THE fifth anniversary of tho Lodge was celebrated at Duffield , on Monday , 20 th ult ., and was largely attended by members of the Craft from all parts of the county . Since its consecration the Lodge has had an exceedingly prosperous career , having not only largely increased its membership , but having distinguished itself by the zeal with which it has practised and maintained the principles of the Order . The Lodge was opened at 5 o ' clock at the Boys Schoolroom by Bro . John Walker W . M . P . M . 731 P . P . G . D .

The Worshipful Master-elect was Bro . W . B . A . Tempest , and the ceremony of installing him in the chair was ably performed by the retiring W . M ., the subsequent charges being impressively given by Bro . Hoskyns P . M . and Shoobert P . M . The Lodge having beon closed , the Brethren adjourned to the White Hart Hotel , where the banquet was served . The Worshipful Master waB supported by a large gathering , and subsequently the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .

The health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Allen S . W ., who referred to the fact that Bro . Tempest was the first child of the Lodge who had been elected to the chair . The toast was warmly received , and was acknowledged in heartfelt terms by Bro . Tempest .

BARRY LODGE , No . 2357 . THE installation of Bro . F . P . Jones-Lloyd as Worshipful Master took place on Tuesday , 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Royal Hotel , Cadoxton-Barry , and was a highly successful affair , the new W . M . being very popular . The Installing Master was Bro . T . Higman . A banquet was held after the ceremony .

BISLEY LODGE , No . 2317 . ON Thursday , 7 th inst ., an important and interesting gathering was held under the presidency of Bro . Capt . J . Hoey W . M . The Secretary Bro . J . B . S . Lancaster read a letter from Bro . Askbam , expressing his inability to attend for his installation as Master on account of serious illness . This communication was received with much regret , and it became necessary to elect a Brother to fill the vacant position . Bro . W . A . Shaw was thereupon chosen in place of Bro . Askham , and his installation will take place at the November meeting .

The Auditors' report was received and adopted , there being a satisfactory balance in hand . At the last meeting the usual Past Master ' s jewel was appointed to be presented to the W . M ., but he expressed a wish that the money granted for this purpose should be expended in securing votes for one or other of the charitable institutions in perpetuity .

On the motion of Bro . Littleboy , it was resolved , in accordance with the Committee ' s recommendation , that five guineas be added to the amount usually spent for the jewel , and that votes in perpetuity be bought as suggested , the necessary sum to be drawn from the Benevolent Fund . It was further resolved that the Lodge enter upon its minutes a vote of thanks to Captain Hoey , in recognition of his generous action .

A pleasing incident was afforded by the presentation of regalia to Bro . W . H . Littleboy , in commemoration of his being the first initiate of the Lodge . The Worshipful Master , in a few appropriate words , made the presentation on behalf of the Brethren .

LONDONDERRY LODGE , No . 2039 . THE annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Park Terrace , Sunderland , on Monday , 4 th inst . There was a large attendance of Officers and Brethren , and the Lodge was honoured with the presence of the Provincial Grand Master , who presided over part of the proceedings , and expressed his satisfaction with the Lodge . The W . M . Bro . Thomas E . Campbell officiated as Installing Master , and in a very able manner installed his successor Bro . Thomas Naisbett S . W .

After the installation the Provincial Grand Master , before leaving , congratulated the newly installed Brother on being Master in so excellent a Lodge , and having such excellent Officers . After the close of the Lodge the W . M . and Mrs . Thomas Naisbett received their guests , the annual festival being celebrated with a high tea and entertainment .

BURRELL LODGE , No . 1829 . rriHE annual installation meeting was held at the Royal Pavilion , I Brighton , on the 7 th inst ., when the Lodge was opened by Bro . T . B . Colbran W . M . The chief business was the installation of Bro . John Olliver , the

ceremony being ably performed by the W . M . Bro . T . B . Colbran , who was afterwards presented , on behalf of the Lodge , with a Past Master ' s gold jewel , in appreciation of the admirable manner in which he had carried out his duties . He was also presented , on behalf of the Initiates of the year , with a Jubilee medal .

On the closing of the Lodge the Brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where they sat down to an elegant banquet under the presidency of the newly-installed W . M . The I . P . M ., in submitting the Worshipful Master , said the large assemblage of members and visitors who had met to do honour to the W . M .

proved that the toast was one which highly commended itself to all present . All the Brethren knew full well how earnestly and zealously Bro . Olliver had carried out all the duties of the various offices conferred upon him , and they had every confidence in electing him their W . M . He heartily wished him a successful and happy year . The W . M . thanked ( those present for the cordial manner in which they