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he had gained would be most beneficial to him in his present proud position . He afterwards proceeded to propose the health of his predecessor , who had so ably conducted the Lodge during the past year . His genial and workmanlike manner had endeared him to every member of the Lodge , and he had thoroughly deserved the recognition of his services that had been voted by the Brethren in the shape of the Lodge iewel , and the collar and jewel of a P . M ., which he now had the pleasure to hand to him .

A very handsome diamond ring was presented for Mrs . Hyde , as compensation for the time that she had been deprived of her husband ' s society , and a further gift was offered by Bro . Burridge , on behalf of the Initiates of the year , in the shape of a signet ring containing the Lodge crest in enamel , manufactured by Bro . Carroll . Bros . Stroud and Peters were also presented with Past Master ' s collars and jewels which had been overlooked at the time they vacated the chair .

Bros . Hyde , Stroud , and Peters returned thanks for their respective gifts , with which , it is needless to say , they were much gratified . Bros . Fred Toye , James Smith ( Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction ) , Clarke , Pallent and Anley responded to the toast of the Visitors , and bore testimony to the efficient manner of the working , and the profuse hospitality of the Lodge .

The Treasurer , Secretary , Past Masters , and Officers were also complimented and suitably responded , until at length " the witching hour of nigbt " approached , so Bro . Bowler entered and gave the Tyler's toast , which brought these pleasant proceedings to a happy termination . During the evening some capital songs were given by Bros . Clarke , JeSery , Burridge , Ward , Rowberry , White , and Delavanti , who were accompanied on the piano by Bro . E . C . Holmes .

PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 174 = 3 . THIS Lodge held its installation meeting on Saturday , 10 th inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . Harry Watts Worshipful Master , who was supported by members and visitors . Mr . Robert Frank Sharp was initated . by Past Master Frederic Kearney , and afterwards Bro . Henry George Park Worshipful Master-elect was installed by Past Master Henry C . Lonsdale .

The new W . M ., in his various investitures , exhibited a perfect knowledge of the ritual . After Bro . Lonsdale P . M . had delivered the addresses to the Master , Wardens , and Brethren , the Lodge was closed , and the company adjourned to a banquet . The customary toasts were subsequently proposed , and vocal and instrumental music was provided by Miss Ruby Lyons , Mr . J . E . Lyons , Mr . George Browne , Mr . A . A . Moncrieff , and Mr . W . Graves , Bro . W . Stevens accompanying on the piano .

The Immediate Past Master , in giving the toast of the W . M ., declared that Bro . Park deserved everything that could . be said in his praise by the most accomplished speaker . He had known him for many years , and had always found him to be a true and honest friend . They entered the Lodge side by side , and were initiated together by Bro . L . Leins , and it was very gratifying to Bro . Park and himself to know that their father in Masonry was now present . Bro . Park had worked well , and would prove , he was sure , a thoroughly good Master from every point of view .

The W . M ., in the course of a fitting reply , assured the Brethren that without fear or favour he would try to do his duty in the position of honour to which he was elected . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Immediate Past Master , and presenting that Officer with a handsome Past Master's Jewel , bore testimony to the zeal , faithfulness , and impartiality with which Bro . Watts had discharged his duty .

Bro . Watts I . P . M ., in reply , thanked tbe Brethren one and all for ihe assistance they had given to him , and piomisedthat he would do whatever he could in the future to promote the welfare of the Ledge .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . ON Tuesday , at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W ., Bros . W . G . Handover W . M ., G . Weaver S . W ., R . J . Rogers P . M . J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , G . Mogford P . M . Sec , G . Knight S . D ., C .

Halston J . D ., G . Crow I . G ., T . W . Mogford P . M ., Busby , Shaw , Meek , Tucker , De Maid , J . Wynman . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Past Master T . Mogford kindly acting as candidate . The W . M . afterwards rohearsed the ceremcuy of

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passing , Bro . Tucker being the candidate . Both these ceremonies were rehearsed in a perfect manner . , Bro . De Maid was elected a member , and Bro . Weaver W . M . for next meeting .

ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 1306 . rjIHE meetings of this Lodge were resumed on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., at X the Queen Victoria , Bxmouth Street , E ., when tho chair was occupied by Bro . Harper W . M . 1306 , and ho rehearsed the ceremonies ot initiation and passing in a most creditable manner , Bro . J . Holland being the candidate .

HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . ON Monday , at Bro . E . Stevens ' s , the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishop ' s Road , Bros . G . E . Harris W . M ., J . Bartlett S . W ., A . Collman J . W ., W . J . Ferguson P . M . Preceptor , H . Dehane P . M . Sec , W . ii . Handover S . D ., J . R . Beardon J . D ., J . Chubb I . G ., W . Smith , J . Wynman , A . Butters P . M .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Handover acting as candidate . The W . M . next rehearsed the second degree , Bro . Butters P . M . 2163 representing the candidate . This and the former ceromony were rehearsed to the satisfaction of every Brother . Bro . J . Bartlett P . M . 1637 was elected to preside on Monday next .

ROYAL VICTORIAN JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2184 . ( LATE THE TERRIERS . ) ON Wednesday afternoon , at three o'clock , at the Dover Castle Hotel , Westminster Bridge Road , Bros . B . Cohen W . M ., A . B . Collins S . W ., T . Holland J . W ., C . Wetton acting Preceptor , J . Wynman S . D .. -W . Newstead I . G . and others .

, The Lodge was opened in the three degrees , resumed to the first , when Bro . Wynman was examined and entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree _ and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Newstead acting as candidate .

Bro . Holland , with his usual ability finished the ceremony by giving the ancient charge . The Lodge was advanced to the third degree and closed down to the first . Bro . Collins was elected W . M . for next meeting .

BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2698 . ON Wednesday evening , at 8 o'clock , at Bro . Coxen's , the Earl of Derby , High Road , Kilburn , the Brethren re-assembled in strong force after the vacation , under the presidency of Bro . James Gawthrop as W . M ., with Bros . M . Spiegel S . W ., A . H . Oldrey J . W ., A . F . Hardyment Preceptor , H .

Willsmer Sec , J . H . Clemens S . D ., Batchelor J . D ., Liddall I . G ., Thomas P . M ., J . W . Smith P . M ., Greaves , Wyatt , Cutts , Medland , Knowles , Fraser , Sheen , Goldstein , Unwin , Simons , Wynman , and several others , in all [ about thirty being present .

The W . M . . rehearsed the second degree , with Bro . Wyatt acting as the candidate , after which the W . M . rehearsed the investiture of Officers . The following Brethren were elected members : Bros . H . Trask P . M . P . P . G . Supt . of Works Herts , J . Codling P . G . Org . Herts , Unwin , J . Thomas P . M ., and Cbeesman , which compliment was duly acknowledged .

Bro . M . Spiegel P . M . P . Z . P . P . G . Std . Bearer was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The excellent working of that Brother being so well known we expect to see a very good attendance .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

SINCERITY LODGE , No . 189 . AT a meeting held at the Town Hall , Stonehouse , on Monday , 12 th inst ., reference was made to the death of Bro . Isaac Latimer , and a vote of condolence with the members of his family was unanimously passed . Bro . Latimer was a very old member , and a Past Master of the Lodge . The late Rev . J . Huyshe , while filling the position of Prov . Grand Blaster of Devonshire , appointed him Prov . G . J . W .

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