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W . Master . The W . Master , in acknowledging the toast , thanked Bro . Blaokie for proposing his health , and the brethren for receiving it with so much cordiality . He was much interested in Bro . Stevens ' s leotnre on the Tracing-board , and he hoped that it would induce members of The Great City Lodge to attend Lodges of Instruction . Possibly , at another meeting they might have a lecture on the

Tracingboard of the second degree . He was glad to see so many members turn np at the Lodge that evening , as there was no banquet , but at the next meeting he hoped to show them greater hospitality , and he thanked all the brethren for the cordial manner in which they had drunk his health . The Wor . Master next gave the Visitors , for which Bros . Blake and Stevens responded . The Wor . Master then gave the

Past Masters of the Lodge , and said that it was impossible for him to speak too highly of their merits , and especially as regarded Bro . Blackie , for the very creditable manner in which he had instilled into them the ritual of Freemasonry . To him he was indebted for what he knew , and the credit anything he ( the W . M . ) might do in the chair was due to Bro . Blackie rather than to himself . As regarded

the other Past Masters he could speak of them with equal confidence , they were all most assiduous in the performance of their duties . The Past Masters severally returned thanks . A conversation arose as to the late Masonio banquet at the Mansion House , in which it was pointed out that although all the Masters of Freemasons' Lodges in the City had been ignored , some members of the Court of Common

Council , although they had never attended or subscribed to a Lodge for twenty years , merely because they set up a claim that they were Freemasons at some remote period of their life , and had almost for . gotten it altogether , reoeived invitations to be present , and in some instances they borrowed the " clothing " to enable them to attend

on the occasion . This was looked upon as a very questionable way of obtaining admission , and could in no way be considered as giving to the meeting a representative character . The formal toast brought the proceedings to a close . Some capital songs were sung in the course of the evening .

Tredegar Lodge of Instruction , No . 1623 . —The proceedings at the regular meeting , on the 8 th inst ., at the Royal Hotel , Mile End-road , were highly successful . Bro . Stewart the Hon . Sec . ¦ was W . M ,, and was assisted by Bros . T . Wooding S . W ., Hammond J . W ., Johnson S . D ., Wheatley J . D ., Hnbbert I . G . There were also present Bros . T . J . Tyers , C . Kendall , Clements , Job , Moss , Couture ,

Robinson , and Past Masters W . Hogg Preceptor , T . J . Barnes acting as Secretary , W . Musto , & c . Lodge having been opened in due form , Bro . Tyer proved his efficiency , and was entrusted . Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed in a really able manner by the W . M ., especially so considering that

Bro . Stewart is but a young member of the Craft . Bro . Moss worked the first , second , third , and fourth sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Wooding J . W . 1306 was unanimously eleoted to the chair for the meeting on the 15 th inst . Arrangements were made for the 29 th inst ., on which occasion Bro . Musto P . M . will work the Fifteen Sections , supported by some of the best workers .

On the 15 th inst ., Bro . Wooding was a most able W . M ., and was well supported by Bros . Hammond S . W ., Clements J . W ., Veal S . D ., Forss J . D ., Tyer I . G ., W . Hogg P . M . Preceptor , Stewart Secretary , Past Masters Musto , Barnes , Myers , Andrews and Coleman , and Bros .

Scheerboom , McDonald , Day , Magrath , & c . The ceremony of the third degree was capitally rehearsed , Bro . Myers candidate . Bro . Musto P . M . worked the three sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . J . Magrath S . W . 1306 was a eleoted a member , and Bro . Hammond wa 3 appointed to fill the chair on the 22 nd inst .

Perseverance Lodge , No . 1743 . —This enterprising and successful Lodge held its regular meeting on Saturday last at the Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct . Bro . Fred . Kearney W . M . occup ied the chair and was well supported by his Officers and the members , there being also present a small contingent of visitors . After the usual preliminaries , and the minutes of last meeting had been

read and confirmed , Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Burnup was interrogated and entrusted , and having retired , Lodge was opened in the third degree , and our worthy brother , on re-admission , was raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., in a man - ner which reflected the greatest credit on Bro . Kearney , and those who assisted him . Lodge having been closed down in the third and

second degrees , and resumed to the first , Bro . W . J . Squire was interrogated and entrusted , and in due form passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . Lodge having been again resumed in the first degree , a ballot took place for Mr . F . H . Sibold , whose musical ability is so highly and deservedly appreciated in the City . As it proved successful , that gentleman was then and there

initiated into the mysteries of the first degree . A letter of apology was read from the I . P . M ., who expressed regret at his inability to attend owing to the critical state of his father ' s health . Bro . Leins having announced his intention of serving the office of Steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , the Lodge voted a sum of ten guineas to be placed on his list . The

further sum of one guinea was also voted , on the proposition of Bro . C . Daniel P . Master , towards the expenses of the New Year ' s entertainment to the old folk at Croydon . There being no other business , Lodge was closed , and the brethren sat down to a neat little dinner , which was capitally served by Bro . Begbie , manager of the hotel . The cloth , having been removed , the toast of Loyalty to the Throne

and devotion to the best interests of the Craft , as formulated b y Bro . Binckes in substitution of the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts , was given and appropriately honoured . In the absence of Bro . I . P . M ., Bro . Leins proposed the health of the W . M ., who , in the course of his reply , said he had endeavoured to do his duty to the best of his ability , and though , from indisposition , ho feared be had not been quite np to the mark that evening , he felt sure that

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any shortcomings he might have been guilty of would bo treated kindly , and with that leniency which over characterised the members of the Lodge . In proposing the health of tho initiate , the W . M . congratulated him on having become a Mason , and expressed his belief that he would prove a valuable addition not onl y to the Lodge of Perseverance , bat to Freemasonry in general . Bro . Sibold , " in

reply , said that for many years it had been his wish to become a Mason , and he could not but appreciate the honour which had been conferred upon him that evening in admitting him as a member . He trusted he should be found worthy of such honour , and that in all circumstances he should prove competent to the fulfilment of whatever duties he might be invited to perform . The Visitors severally

responded to the toast of their health , in proposing which the W . M . expressed the pleasure it had given him and his fellow Officers and members to reoeive them in their Lodge . In tho intervals between the speeches , Bros . Goodchild , Hawkins , Eade , and others , added greatly to the entertainment of all present by the songs or recitations they contributed . Bro . Begbie must be congratulated on tho

excellence of the repast he placed before the Lodge , a repast whioh , while it gratified as well as satisfied the needs of all who partook of it , had the advantage of being inexpensive . This shows , too , that under the hospitable roof of the Imperial Hotel , and with the able and indefatigable Bro . Begbie as guide , philosopher , and friend in the culinary arrangements , it is not necessary to pay

a large sum in order to enjoy oneself . Nor should we be completely fulfilling a pleasant duty , if we missed the opportunity of saying a few words of warm congratulation to the brethren of the Perseverance on the prosperous condition of their Lodge . It has only been in existence a little over two years , yet in that brief period they have cleared off all obligations incurred in furnishing and fitting the Lodge , and there is a healthy balance in the Treasurer ' s hands , amounting

to between £ 50 and £ 60 . Finally , we give , as nearly as possible , the list of those present : —Bros . F . Kearney W . M ., E . Marlet S . W ., Joseph Wall J . W ., J . L . Mather P . M . Treasurer , W . H . Mollindinia Sec , C . E . Sparrow S . D ., C . Robinson J . D ., Alfred Eade I . G ., C . H . Reed M . C ., J . Mitchell W . S ., Bridgeman—who , in the course of the meeting , was appointed Assist .-W . S . —C . Daniel P . M ., Louis A . Leins P . M ., F . Goodchild , Burnup , W . J . Squire , F . H . Sibold , & o ., & o . j

and as Visitors—Bros . B . L . Wilson 1366 , C . J . Rich J . D . 65 , J . H

Hawkins W . M . 1693 , Henry M . Williams Org . 1669 , and W . W Morgan Sec 211 .

Beaconsfleld Lodge of Instruction , No . 1862 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Chequers Hotel , Marsh-street , Walthamstow . Present : —Bros . W . G . Hallows W . M ., C . B . Carter S . W ., T . Upward J . W ., G . Clark S . D ., J . Edwards J . D ., C . Webster I . G . ; Past Master T . Franklin , and Bro . F . Hallows ,

The work comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of initiation , Bro . F . Hallows oandidate . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and questions were put to Bro . F . Hallows , who was entrusted , and the Lodge opened in the third , when that brother was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . Bro . Carter was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week .

The William of "Wykeham Lodge , Winchester . —After a very considerable delay , the warrant for this new Lodge of Free , masons , No . 1883 , has been received from the Grand Lodge of England by Bro . Burchett , the Hon . Sec , and arrangements will shortly be made for its consecration , and the installation of the first W . M ., Bro . Everett , P . M ., P . P . G . S . It was intended that the new Lodge should

be held at the George Hotel , but it seems that objections exist in Grand Lodge to granting warrants to new Lodges if held at hotels . The Provincial Grand Master consequently declined to recommend the Grand Lodge to issue the necessary warrant , and suggested the use of the Masonic Hall in Parchment . street—a suggestion whioh waa accepted , and the meetings of the new Lodge will consequently take place there . Portsmouth Times .

The Royal Savoy Lodge , No . 1744 , will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday next , at Ashley's Hotel , Covent Garden , when Bro . F . H . Clemow will be installed as W . M . The Installation Festival of the Earl of Zetland Lodge , No . 1364 , will take place at the Old Town Hall , Hackney , this day , Saturday , at 3 . 15 p . m . Bro . Augustus F . Lay S . W . is the W . M . elect . The Lodge is called for 2 o ' clock .

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