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him that he had a special regard for that Lodge in particular . Ho did not mind what he did for the welfare of the Duke of Cornwall Lodge . The Treasurer , in reply , said the time was getting on , and he hoped the next Officor who would be Master of their Lodge would take the same interest in it as the present ruler did . He also congratulated the W . M . on the successful night he provided for the Ladies , all of whom thoroughly enjoyed themselves . He was also pleased to say the Lodge was on the right side in regard to finances .

Bro . Dewsnap likewise thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks . Concerning the Ladies , over whom the W . M . presided for the first time—the entertainment was a grand success . He felt Bro . Jackson also deserved great compliments and thanks for his exertions , and the interest he had taken on the occasion of the Ladies visit . He assured the W . M . that personally he was always willing to give every assistance that was required of him . The Officers toast was next given and responded to .

Bro . Jackson was pleased to hear Buch kind remarks as had been uttered that night . What Bro . Cave said about a happy meeting was perfectly right , but the Duke of Cornwall Lodge always had happy meetings . Whatever assistance he could render he would be pleased to afford . Other toasts followed , concluding with that by the Tyler , who brought a very pleasant evening to a conclusion .

We especially compliment the Brethren who , by contributing to the harmony of the meeting , added greatly to the pleasures of tho evening , these including , among others , Mr . Sam Clare ( nephew of the W . M . ) , who was several times encored ; Bros . Cave , W . Perrins , Jackson , Shears , and others . Bro . Jefferson presided at the piano .

ST . MICHAEL LODGE , No . 211 . THE annual festival of this ancient and popular Lodge took place at the Albion , Aldersgate Street , E . G ., on Tuesday , with considerable success . Bro . Albert H . Collings W . M . presided for the last time during his year of office , and was assisted by his Officers , a full muster of other members , and a good number of Visitors .

The Lodge was formally opened , after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Joseph Spawforth answered the usual questions leading to the second degree , and was subsequently passed as a Craftsman . Bro . Ernest Charles Collings W . M .-elect was presented in due form , and

having signified his assent to the ancient charges and regulations was duly obligated . A Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Ernest Collings was regularly installed as Master of the Lodge . Both the ceremonies were very ably rendered by Bro . Albert Collings , in spite of severe indisposition .

Upon the return of the Brethren the new Master was proclaimed and saluted in the various degrees , and the Warrant of the Lodge was entrusted to his keeping . His first duty was the investiture of his Officers , which he performed with courtesy and tact ; They were as follow : Frederick W . Berry S . W ., G . F . Johnson J . W ., Alfred Green P . M . Treasurer , William Radcliffe P . M . Secretary , Orlton Cooper P . M . D . of C , Howard E . Mullins S . D ., C . J . Pinnell J . D ., W . M . Sutton I . G ., D . F . Latham Organist , James Loverseed Steward , and W . Barnes P . M . Tyler .

A pleasing innovation was made with regard to the addresses ; the first was given by Bro . A . B . Spawforth , the second by Bro . Orlton Cooper , and the third by Bro . Albert Collings . Those present testified their appreciation of the idea . The Auditors' report upon the finances of the Lodge , which were in a

satisfactory condition , was accepted and ordered to be entered on the minutes . A sum of ten guineas was voted to Bro . A . B . Spawforth , to head his list as a Steward for the Masonic Institution for Girls . A Committee was appointed for the General Purposes of the Lodge , and there being no furthur business , the Visiting Brethren tendered their congratulations to the new Master and the Lodge was closed .

The installation banquet was served in the handsome Crown Room , and was worthy of the reputation of Bro . W . G . London . The menu card was •pecially designed by Brother Ernest Collings , who is an accomplished draughtsman , and will doubtless be kept as a pleasing souvenir of the occasion .

The customary complimentary toasts were drank , and many speeches of the usual order made . During the evening a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Albert Collings in recognition of his services during the past year ; and an excellent entertainment was provided , in which Miss Marie Kehrein , Miss Marion Lewis , and Bros . Wallis Arthur , Harrison Brockbank , and Signor Maggi took part .

In addition to those above mentioned there were also present Bros . George Cockrell P . M ., E . Stainforth , J . Spawforth , Philip J . King , A . W . Battey 141 , J . E . Higginson P . M . 1791 , A . Stanley J . W . 2222 , C . Morell P . M . 141 , R . W . L « . rter P . M . 1791 , F . J . Burton P . M . 1672 , H . Wright P . M . 1572 , Dr . C . M . Simpson 2410 , H . Kemp I . P . M . 862 , H . Goldstein S . W . 2265 , R . Gi , ant I . P . M . 2310 , W . G . Jennings , S . L . Isaacs 2265 , T . E . Roberts 1672 , Will Sparks Secretary 2705 , S . Maggi 1678 .

CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . THE regular meeting of this popular Lodge took place on Monday , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , E . C , when Bro . George Spice , who was installed as Worshipful Master of the Lodge at the previous meeting , and who had already gained the high esteem of the Brethren , presided , and had

the support of the following : Bros . E . Pennock I . P . M ., J . W . Simeons S . W ., W . Cutting J . W ., - J . E . Fells P . M . Treas ., E . J . Davey P . M . Sec , S . W . Fells S . D ., Metcalfe Baillie J . D ., W . Belchamber P . M . D . C , E . H . Lough Org ., J . Wiffen I . G . Past Masters F . S . Plowright , Francis Haines , T . Kington , S . Smithers , B . Kershaw , Nightingale .

Among others present were Bros . H . Jones , G . Barratt , M . Madders , A . Gordon , J . Cutton , W . Hattersley , G . Favrand , W . Carr , W . Haughton , W . Speller , A . Jay , 0 . Cornish , F . Richardson , W . Flannery , H . King , Frank Fells , G . Butcher , H . Brooks , & c . The Visitors included Bros . E . D . Tupper 159 Camberwell , Australia , Rev . 0 . Arthur Lane Chaplain 1996 , J . K . Pitt P . M . P . P . G . D . Surrey , W . Latham 1962 , A . S . Bird 1805 , T . George 1981 , David Correl 489 , J . Wynman , and others .

The Lodge being opened , the minutes were confirmed , and then the W . M . advanced the Lodge to the second degree . ' Bro . Flannery was examined , and having answered the questions to the satisfaction of the Lodge he was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in ti . e third degree , and Bro , Flannery was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason .

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The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and Bros . Gordon and W . Hattersley answered their questions , were entrusted , and the Lodge being resumed in the second degree , they were admitted as Fellow Crafts . The W . M . gave further proof of his ability and knowledge of Freemasonry by initiating four gentlemen : Mr . Joseph Fells , Mr . Manfield Martin , Mr . Henry Bigg , and Mr . Joseph Webber , into the mysteries of Freemasonry . We have seldom heard the three ceremonies more perfectly rendered than was the case on this occasion , and we compliment the Lodge on having so excellent a ruler as Bro . Spice .

Bro . Pennock I . P . M . proposed that the sum of ten guineas be voted to an Officer of the Lodge . Bro . Kington proposed that a like sum be placed on the list of the W . M ., who will represent the Lodge as a Steward at the Festival of the Benevolent Institution next week . Bro . Plowright made a proposition , and all three grants were unanimously agreed to . After well deserved greetings had been aeoorded the W . M ., the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent repast was provided , Bro . Collins , as usual looking after the comfort of the company .

The regular toast list was gone through , and during the evening some excellent songs were given . Bro . George Barratt , who sang the " Soldiers of the Queen , " was deservedly encored . Bro . J . W . Simeons S . W ., whose sweet voice was highly admired , rendered several songs . Bro . Davey Sec . was also well received , while Bro . Brooks and several others likewise added to the enjoyment of the evening .

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BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2698 . ON the 6 th , at Bro . Coxen ' s , the Earl of Derby , High Road , Kilburn , Bros . A . R . Greaves W . M ., C J . Greaves S . W ., J . W . Goodwin J . W ., A . F . Hardyment Prec , R . J . Campbell P . M . Treas ., H . Willsmer Sec , W . G . Coxen S . D ., J . Buck J . D ., G . Palmer I . G ., A . E . Horstead Org ., J . Vf . Smith P . M ., A . Marks , Leavers , Bore , Pearce , Turner , G . Coxen , Fraser , Schomberg , Wynman , & c .

The ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed . In the former degree Bro . F . Haydon acted as candidate , and in the latter , Bro . Marks . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree . Bro . Hardyment Preceptor proposed that a hearty vote of thanks bo recorded on the minutes , for the excellent way in which the W . M . had rehearsed the two ceremonies , including tho

traditional history of the third degree , for the first time in the Lodge . Bro . Campbell had very much pleasure in seconding the proposition , feeling sure the Brethren of the Brondesbury Lodge were proud of having such perfect workers in their midst as the W . M ., who was an ornament to the Lodge , and having been initiated only about ten months ago the work he had done that evening was not alone a great credit to himself , but to the Lodge likewise .

Bro . Greaves thanked the Brethren for their kind remarks , and hoped to do still better on a future occasion . Bro . 0 . J . Greaves was chosen to preside on Monday , the 20 th inst ., tha next meeting being the night of the Annual Supper . Bro . S . P . Turner was elected a member .

ON Monday night , Bro . A . F . Hardyment W . M . 2698 J . W . 1500 S . D . 1489 and Preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction presided over a company numbering 45 , on the occasion of its first annual supper . Bros . Albert H . Oldrey P . M . S . D . 2698 , and Harry Willsmer Secretary occupied the vice chairs .

The Chairman was immediately supported by Bros . R . J . Campbell P . M . and Treasurer , Geo . Coxen Treasurer Mother Lodge , James Gawthrop W . M . Orpheus Lodge , and G . P . H . Stringer ; Bro . Oldrey by Bros . J . M . Goodwin ' , T . Battrum S . D . and Steward of Mother Lodge , Pearer and F . Crook 2698 . The Secretary had for his supporters the esteemed host Bro . Wm . G . Coxen ' Gordon , Lamer , Paul Davis , Fleming , and M . Strang . '

Amongst others who were present may be mentioned Bros . Aylett , H . Crook , G . Barker , G . D . Fraser , A . E . Horstead Organist , Hammerton ' Leavers , Lewin P . M ., Line , Marks , Palmer , Symonds , Dunnaway , Wheeler ' Walker , E . G . Piatt , Schomberg , Hawes , Chappell , Keizer , and others . ' An excellent musical evening and a few toasts brought to a close an exceptionally enjoyable and successful meeting .

Great credit is due to Bro . W . G . Coxen , for the admirable supper and the perfect arrangements made for the comfort of members and visitors . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Arthur E Horstead , with Mr . A . Horstead at the piano . Bro . J . Gawthrop , Chappell , Hardyment , Campbell , Fleming , Strang Dunnaway , and Messrs . Griffin , Foxall , and others contributed to the harmony of the evening ,

A feature of the meeting was a very tasteful programme , with portrait of the President of the evening introduced into a pretty Masonic desi gn by Bro . Secretary Willsmer , which was greatly admired , and being quite a surprise to the company was all the more generally appreciated .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1642 . ON Friday , 10 th inst ., at Bro . Darby ' s , Elgin Hotel , Ladbroka Grove , Notting Hill , W ., Bros . A . England W . M ., W . H . Handover S W W R . Flack J . W ., G . Davis P . M . Proc , E . Rogers P . M . Treas ., W . J . Mason P . M . Sec , Leslie Standring S . D ., W . H . Cave J . D ., H . Armfield I G G Knight P . M ., F . L . Chandler P . M ., T . H . Darby , G . Gidley , J . Wynman , J Millington P . M ., W . Hatton P . M ., J . Chapman , & c .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gidley candidate . This was followed by the second ceremony , with Bro . G . Knight as the candidate . Bro . Handover was elected W . M . for next meeting . It was proposed by Bro . Flack that the Fifteen Sections should be rehearsed at an early date , which was seconded by Bro . G . Davis the Preceptor and unanimously agreed to . '

WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . A T Bro . Rudderforth ' s ( Stone ' s ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket _ Ti _ on Monday , 6 th inst ., Bros . R . Cawley W . M ., W . West S . W J E ' Cuiverhouse J . W ., J . Walker S . D ., H . J . Rose J . D ., W . E . Davis I . G ! ! C E " Wetton P . M . Assist . Prec , J . W . Simeons Sec , Making P . M ., Rudd ' erforth P . M . Treas ., C'ousens P . M ., S . Fimiuger , Amato , V . Weston , W- Speller . The ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed , Bro . Speller being