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Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . — -This Lodge held its regular weekly meeting on Saturday , tho 12 th of May , at The Jolly Formers , Sonthgats-road , Islington N . Present—Bros . Brasted W . M ., Hewlett S . W ., Moss J . W ., Killick Secretary , Halford Treasnrer , Defriez S . D ., Fenner J . D ., Gibbs I . G . Visitor—Bro . Hildreth 1189 . The Lodge was opened in the regnlar order , and tho minutes of the

previous meeting were confirmed . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Brnnd acting as candidate . Several sections of the 1 st and 2 nd lectures were worked by the Preceptor and Bro . Hewlett . Bro . Hildreth was elected a member , and Bro . Hewlett appointed W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks to tho W . M . ( it being the first time he had presided in this Lodgo ) was unanimonsly carried .

Jordan Lodge of Instruction , No . 201 . —A meeting in connection with this Lodge , which has been defunct for many years , was held at Bro . Hiscox ' s , Devonshire Arms , Devonshire-street , Portland-place , W . Bro . John Hammond , tho senior P . M . of the mother Lodge present , was unanimously voted to the chair . Having appointed his officers , ho performed the ceremony of initiation to the

entire satisfaction of tho brethren assembled . The Lodge was then called off , aud certain minor details aa to fees , day , and time of assembling wero discussed . It was arranged thafc another meeting ( to take into consideration the framing of bye-laws and other necessary business ) bo held at the above address , at eight o'clock on Tuesday next , the 22 nd instant . Bro . Peter Robinson , Secretary of the mother

Lodge , Bro . Davage , and a few other members of the parent Lodge were present , besides a considerable number of brethren from the vicinity . Bro . Ockenden , Sec . 1656 ( 7 Friday-street , E . C ) , was appointed provisional Secretary , and will be happy to afford all necessary information . Brethren in the neighbourhood , and parti , cnlarly those connected with the mother Lodge , are cordially invited to attend on Tuesday next at eight p . m .

William Preston Lodge of Instruction , No . 766 . — This Lodge held its usual meeting on Friday , the 11 th inst ., at the Feathers Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgware-road . Present—Bros . Geo . Tn'bbell W . M ., Aug . Braun P . M . and Sec . S . W ., Jackson J . W ., Rudderforth Preceptor , Kennard Treas ., S . Godden S . D ., Parsons J . D ., Thompson I . G . ; Bros . Murch , Hayes , Reid , Nicholls ,

& c . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Hayes candidate . Bro . Murch then answered the questions previons to passing , and Bro . Tribbell , having opened the Lodge in the segond , rehearsed the ceremony of that degree . After the working of some of the sections , the W . M . rose for the first time . Bro . Brann was electod W . M . for

the ensuing Friday . The proposition to work the Fifteen Sections was deferred until a more convenient time . Ifc was proposed by Bro . Preceptor Rudderforth , seconded by P . M . Braun Sec , and carried unanimously , that the sum of ono guinea bo voted from the Lodge funds towards Bro . Constable ' s drawing . Lodge was then closed in due form .

St . John ' s Lodge , No . 795 , Maidenhead . —Tho regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , tho 16 th inst ., at tho Raymead Hotel , Taplow . In the unavoidable absence of tho W . M ., Bro . Pinto Leite , Bro . G . Bubb P . M . 180 occupied the chair . J . R . Fonlger W . M . 77 S . W ., W . H . C . Sharpe J . W . and Treasurer , H . H . Hodges P . G . S . W . Sec , Blake S . D ., Ball J . D ., 0 . FitzGcorge I . G .,

A . B . Cownie W . S ., C . N . Harvey I . P . M ., and Lndovici sen ., Preston , & o . The Lodge waa opened and tho minutes of the former meeting and of the Emergency meeting of tho 5 th of December were read and confirmed . A letter of apology from the W . M . was read , regretting his absence . Mr . Albert Ludovici being in attendance , was duly initiated by the acting W . M . The resignation

of ' Bros . Moule and Tait was accepted , with regret . The Treasurer ' s Account showed a balance in hand of £ 35 . The report respecting the revision of the bye-laws was deferred until tho next meeting . Bro . H . M . Sydney and L . Watson ( Reform Club ) were proposed as joining members , and Messrs . R . Pooley and Dr . Webb were proposed for initiation . The Lodge was then closed , and a very

excellent and substantial dinner was provided by the worthy host , Bro . Deacon . Bro . Bubb proposed the usual toasts , including tho R . W . Sir Daniel Gooch , P . G . M . for Berks and Bucks . Bro . H . H . Hodges , Senior Grand Warden , in returning thanks said , The next Provincial Grand Lodge would be held at High Wycombe ; and , if it is possible , we hope next year it will bo held at Maidenhead . We

hope also at a future time to see a member of this Lodge receive Provincial Grand honours . We have a new building , capable of holding a numerous assemblage of tho brethren . With regard to the Charities , this Lodge had given its contributions . In the new Byelaws it has been carried—that if any brother wishes to act as Stoward , the fee would be paid by the Lodge . He , Bro . Hodges , would be

pleased to be Steward for the three Charities , but as the W . M . was absent , and he was sure he would act , as also would Bro . Bubb , he would be pleased to serve one , or give place to any brother who would consent to act in so good a cause . Bro . Blake , in proposing the toast of the acting W . M ., said they ali regretted tho absence of the W . M , whom they respected ; yet they found a worthy substitute in Bro .

Bubb , who had impressively performed the ceremony of initiation , and also had most genially presided . Ho hoped they would drink the toast with the enthusiasm it merited . Bro . Bubb briefly and appropriately responded . Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . 188 returned thanks for the visitors . Afterwards tbe health of the Wardens and Initiates was given , aud tho brethren returned to town earl y . Great credit is due to Bro . W . Sharpe Treas ., who was indefatigable in his exer-

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tions to secure the comfort of tbe brethren . Through tho kindnesa of the Secretary of tho Great Western Railivay , a saloon carriage waa provided for the occasion .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —This Lodgo hold its weekly meeting on Tuesday , tho 15 th May , at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney . Present—Bros . W . J . Smith W . M ., Perry S . W ., Johnson J . W ., E . T . Worsley Secretary , Lovelock S . D ., Allen J . D ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor , J . H . Pavitt I . G . ; P . M . Bro . Ashbnrnor , and Bro 3 . Dallas , Barker , Christian , Crosby . Tho

Lodge was opened , and the minutes confirmed . The Lodgo advanced to the 2 nd degree . Bro . Christian having answered tho necessary questions , the Lodge opened in the 3 rd , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Wallington gave tho traditional history . Bro . Hewlett worked the 1 st section of the lecture . The Lodge waa resumed to the 1 st degreo . Bro . Webster , of Confidence Lodgo , 193 , was unanimously olected a member . Bro . Perry was elected W . M .

for tho ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Barker brought forward his motion for altering the time of meeting from 7 . 30 to 7 ; after a deal of discussion ifc was withdrawn . Next Tuesday will bo the first timo of Bro . Berry taking the chair at this Lodge . He is a very hard working member , and well up in hia duties . We hope a strong muster will meet to support him . The Lodge then closed in due form .

Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , tho 9 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . Edward Margretfc W . M ., A . Welch S . W ., W . G . Flanagan J . W ., Rev . 0 . R . Honey Chap ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Sec , J . T . Stransom Treas ., Danks S . D ., Ferguson J . D ., Newman Steward , Blackwell I . G ., Hemmings Tyler . Past Masters—Bros . Weightman ,

Hurley , Egginton . Members—Bros . Hilder , Pnlley , Creed , Robinson , Bryant , Hawkos , Hunt . Visitors—F . McDowell 52 , Martin 414 , Webb 494 . The Lodge was opened , the minutes' were read and confirmed . Bro . Stransora was nominated as Treasurer for the ensuing year . The revised bye-laws were not read , as announced in the agenda , which is to be regrettod . The Chaplain feelingly referred to the

extreme illness of one of tho membei' 3 of the Lodge , who had expressed his strong fraternal regards for the brethren . Tho W . M . said he was sure all the members of the Lodge would join him in expressions of deep sympathy with this brother and his family . There being no other business , the Lodge was closed , according to ancient form .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Held at Bro . Bolton ' s , the King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , the 11 th instant . Present—Bros . Andrews W . M ., Crouch S . W ., Fenner J . W ., Smith S . D ., Simpson J . D ., Lane I . G ., Howlofcfc , Townsend , Bolton Austin , W . G . Kent , Keyes , Cave , & c . Lodgo was opened in duo form . Minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Kent ,

answered tho necessary questions , aud was entrusted . Lodge waa opened iu the 2 nd degree , when the ceremony of passing was very excellently rehearsed by tho W . M ., Bro . Kent being candidate . The 3 rd section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Hewlett , assisted by tho brethren . The Lodge was resumed to tho 1 st degree . The W . M .

worked the 2 nd , and Bro . Fenner tho 3 rd sections of tho lecture , assisted by the brethren . On the proposition of Bro . Lane , seconded by Bro . Fenner , Bro . Cave , of Union Lodge 127 , was unanimously elected a member . Bro . Crouch , tho S . W ., was duly elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge was then closed and adjourned .

The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 . —This Lodge held its usual weokly meeting at Masons' Hall Tavern , on Thursday evening , at 6 . 30 p . m . There were present Bros . Parker W . M ., Saul S . W ., De Leliva J . W ., Wood S . D ., Goodman J . D ., Cadiot I . G ., Poore P . M . Preceptor , Blackie Hon . Sec , and several other brethren . The Lodge was opened in the first degree and the minutes

read and confirmed . The Lodgo was opened in tho second degree , and Bro . Harper having offered himself as candidate , was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , aud the ceremony of raising was very ably rehearsed by the W . M . The Lod go was then closed down to the first , and the officers for the ensuing

week appointed . All Masonic business being ended , the Lodge was closed in due form . The Fifteen Sections will be worked ou Thursday , the 31 st inst ., afc 6 p . m . Bro . Saul J . W . 1201 will preside . Thero are one or two sections still open . Brethren are particularl y invited to attend .

London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction . —Held its fortnighly meeting on Monday the 14 th inst ., afc the Masonic Club , 101 Queen Victoria-street , E . C . Present—Bros . Hawksley W . M ., 1196 , Tickle S . W ., J . E . Shane ! Sec . J . W ., James Mander Preceptor , C . J . Hogg Treasurer , Wale S . D ., H . Howard 323-1126 , P . G . J . D . of Cheshire , J . D ., Wiltett I . G ., 902 , and other brethren of tho Club .

Lodgo opened in due form , tho minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Eastgate 1563 candidate . Bro . Hogg offering himself to be passed to second degree , answered the usual questions , was entrusted and withdrew . Lodge opened in second degree , Bro . Hoggwas duly passed to degree

of F . C . Lodge closed in the second degree . Bro . S . W . Tickle was unanimousl y elected W . M . for next meeting . Lodge closed in nsual manner , and adjourned till Monday , the 28 th inst . at 6 o ' clock p . m ., when a large attendance of brechren is expected , many of tho Langton Lodgo , 1673 , to bo consecrated at the Club on 17 th inat ., having promised to attend ,