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acted as W . M ., with A . A . Butcher S . W ., L . Davis J . W ., C . A . Cottebrune P . G . P . Preceptor , C H . Denny P . M . Treasnrer , J . Moar W . M . 813 Secretary , L . Lake S . D ., F . Trotter J . D ., A . W . Ashphant I . G ., J . Walker , C . Morrison W . M . 1608 , F . W . Kerswell , J . Wynman , T . Cleghorn P . M ., R . Whitting P . M .

Bro . Walker , as candidate , was examined and entrusted for the second degree , whioh ceremony was rehearsed . The W . M ., with the assistance of the Preceptor , worked the first section of the lecture , and then resumed the Lodge to the first degree , the second and third sections of which were rehearsed . Bro . Butcher was elected W . M . for next meeting , during which Bro . Denny P . M . Treasurer will rehearse the ceremony of installation .

Tho Fifteen ! Sections will be worked in this Lodge on Sunday , 28 th inst ., at 6-30 . The annual supper will take place on the following day Monday ) , at 7 o ' clock . Bro . Cottebrune Preceptor will preside .

WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . BEING Officers' night a very good meeting took place on Tuesday , at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W ., the Worshipful Master of the Mother Lodge occupying the chair , with Bros . F .

Wortham S . W ., G . Weaver J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , R . J . Rogers P . M . Treasurer , G . Mogford P . M Secretary , C . E . Lilley S . D ., W . Busby J . D ., H . Bagnall I . G ., T . Mogford W . M . 2362 , G . A . Knight P . M ., F . Beesley , E . White , H . Crookes , C . Halston , G . Meek , J . Wynman , Jackson Crow , J . T . Baron I . G . 1531 , & c .

The Lodge was advanced to the second degree and Bro . Mogford was examined and entrusted . Bro . G . Meek being a Fellow Craft answered tho questions and retired . The Lodge was advanced , and after the usual formalities the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Mogford acting as candidate . The W . M . resumed the Lodgo to the first degree and called off and on . Resuming , the W . M . rehearsed the second ceremony , Bro . White as the candidate .

ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 . ON Thursday , 18 th inst ., at the Star and Garter Hobel , Kew Bridge , Bro R . W . Robinson W . M ., F . J . Larkman S . W ., J . Dinnis J . W ., John H . Gumming Secretary , J . Phillips S . D ., 0 . Humble J . D ., R . H . Williams Preceptor , H . R . Worth Steward , J . W . Blaydes I . G ., F . M . Ridley , R . Smith , and H . T . Johnson .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gumming being candidate , the W . M . giving the charge in perfect style . The Lodge was called off and on . Bro . Smitb answered the questions leading to the second degree , and after the Lodge was opened up was duly passed . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree and the first section of that lecture worked by the Brethren , under the direction of Bro . Preceptor .

WHITTINGTON LODGE , No . 862 . ON Wednesday , 10 th inst ., at Bro . Percy Day ' s , Red Lion , Poppin ' s Court , Fleet Street , Bro . William H . Latham W . M ., Walter Tyler S . W ., William Amis J . W ., Aylway V . H . Paunceforth P . M . Preceptor , James Curtly Tilt P . M . Secretary , Alexander Clarkson SD ., Chas . W . Hall J . D ., P . Greenwood Hartley I . G ., Henry Dehane P . M . P . P . G . S . D . Essex , Thos . H . Pate , Jas . Scarlett , Percy Day , and Henry T . Kobelt .

Bro . Kobelt was examined and entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Kobelt worked three Sections of the Lecture , with the aid of the Brethren .

WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . ON Monday afternoon , at Bro . W . H . G . Rudderforth ' s " Stone ' s " Restaurant , 24 Panton Street , Haymarket , Bro . E . R . Wetton W . M ., J . A . Klempner S . W ., F . Walker J . W ., C Woodrow P . M . Preceptor , I . W . Simeons Sec , A . W . Musk S . D ., J . K . Warwick J . D ., 0 . W . Deger I . G ., E . C Mulvey P . M . P . Z . Grand Pursuivant , A . Bebrouth W . M ., W . Rudderforth P . M ., E . Nice , E . Mills , A . G . Hyem . A . Butcher , W . VVest , J . Morris , 0 . Wilkenson , J . Hambly , A . Meun , J . Wynman , and others .

The Lodge was regularly opened and advanced to the second degree , when the W . M . intimated his intention of rehearsing the third ceremony . Bro . E . C . Mulvey offered himself as candidate , and was examined and entrusted . Lodge was advanced and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed in a perfect manner and without the slightest hitch . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree , when Bro . A . Bebrouth I . P . M . 2411 offered himself as a candidate for passing . He ' was examined and entrusted , and tho Lodge being opened in the second degree , tho ceremony was rehearsed .

Bro . J . A . Klempner was proposed as W . M . for Monday , but being unable to attend , the J . W . Bro . F . Walker will take his place , he coming on for the succeeding Monday . Bro . Nice proposed that Bro . E . C Mulvey be elected an honorary member of the Lodge , which Bro . Klempner seconded . Bro . Woodrow P . M . had much pleasure in supporting the proposition , saying they were always pleased to welcome new members , especially such as Bro . Mulvey—a Grand

Officer . He would be pleased if he would accept the position , a sentiment fully endorsed by the acting W . M . The motion was unanimously agreed to . Bro . Mulvey , in reply , said they could not imagine how proud he felt at the honour they had shown him in electing him an honorary member of the Lodge of Instruction . He complimented Bro . Woodrow on his ability as a Preceptor , which had produced such excellent work as he had witnessed that afternoon .

Bro . VV . West was elected a member , which compliment was duly acknowledged . The annual dinner takes place on Monday , 29 th inst ., when Bro . C . Woodrow P . M . Preceptor will occupy the chair .

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 . ON Tuesday , 9 th inst ,, at the Town Hall Tavern , High Street , Kensington . Bro . J . J . Rumball W . M . 1767 W . M ., Walter Wesche S . W ., J . H . Gotten J . W ., W . B . Neville P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , Past Masters S . W . Keene , 0 . G . Hatt , W . H . Dresden , W . Hillier Preceptor ; J . T . Davies S . D ., Maurice Moss J . D ., A . Williams P . M . I . C , A . J . Taylor Steward , F . O . Harke , K . von Donat , H . Stokes , J . J . Gilbeart , J . A . Battersby , H . Robinson , J . W . H . Byrne , and F . A . Ackeiman . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Keene acting candidate .

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The Lodge was called off and on . Bro . Rumball vacated the chair in favour of the Preceptor . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Wesche acting as W . M .-elect , and Bro . Treasurer acting as D . C . Tho Lodge was opened in the third degree , and Bro . Wesche having beon placed in the chair of K . S ., the Brethren saluted in the three degrees , the Lodge being resumed as required . Bro . Wesche invested his Officers .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . AT tho Bow Bells , Bow Road , on Wednesday , 10 th inst ., Bros . Fennell W . M ., Joss S . W ., Bird J . W ., Boyce P . M . S . D ., ' W . Johnson J . D ., Goodman I . G-., De Casseres P . M . Preceptor , Thornton Sec , Pollock , Soar , Britten , Anthony , F . A . Slater , Absolom , Gillard , Warn P . M .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Pollock acting as candidate . The Brethren assisted Bro . Boyce P . M . to work the 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd sections of the lecture . Bro . Anthony answered the questions leading to the second degree . The fifteen sections will be worked at this Lodge on the 24 th inst .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE , No . 1839 . ON Monday , at the Whittington Restaurant , Moor Lane , E . C , Bro . J . D . Meyers W . M ., J . Saqui S . W ., A . Haines J . W ., 0 . B . Cutchey P . M . acting Preceptor , Percy Gray Assistant Secretary , F . J . Holsworth S . D ., F . E . Sims J . D ., A . Jones I . G ., 0 . H . Knuth W . M . of the Mother Lodge , Williams , Frohlick , Wright , Wynman , and others .

Bro . Knuth kindly offered himself as a candidate for the third degree , answered the questions , and was entrusted , the ceremony of raising being rehearsed in a very creditable manner . Bro . Saqui was unanimously elected W . M . for the first Monday in December .

HUGH OWEN LODGE , No . 2593 . ON Friday , 5 th jnst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , the usual weekly meeting was held under the presidency of Bro . R . H . Nicholls Treasurer W . M ., James Barnett S . W ., John B . Schrader JAV ., H . G . Holland P . M . Preceptor , Henry T . Kobelt acting Secretary , Henry Tull S . D ., J . W . Hunt J . D ., W . G . Read I . G ., H . Roberts , E . Burgess , Joseph Lamb , James Mayhew , and C . T . H . Drake .

Bro . Lamb , acting as a candidate to be passed , was examined and entrusted , and the second ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Burgess , acting as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted , and that ceremony was rehearsed . The W . M . resumed the Lodge in the first degree . Bro . James Mayhew , of the Christ Hospital Lodge , No . 2670 was elected a member . A resolution was duly carried to commence the meetings in future at 7 . 30 p . m ., instead of 8 o ' clock .

THIS young but flourishing and hard working Lodge assembled on Friday , 12 th inst ., at 7-30 , at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , VV ., when the chair of K . S . was occupied by Bro . R . H . Nicholls the well-known S . W . of the Mother Lodge , who was assisted by Bros . J . B Schrader Organist of the Mother Lodge as S . W ., H . Tull J . W ., H . G . Holland P . M . Preceptor , F . E . Soper Sec , H . Ramsbotton S . D ., W . G . Read J . D ., J . Olsen I . G ., Neville P . M ., J . Jones , C G . Ridgway , J . Lamb , J . M . Mayhew , R . Brown , J . Barnett , H . C . Wootton , and J . Wynman .

Brother Past Master Neville offered himself as a candidate for the first degree , which ceremony was rehearsed . The second ceremony was next gone through , with Bro . J . Barnett acting as candidate . The two ceremonies were rehearsed in such a perfect manner as is seldom witnessed , and reflected great credit on Bro . J . H . Holland Preceptor , as showing the attention he has bestowed on his pupils .

Bro . Neville had much pleasure in informing the Brethren that the annual supper of tho St . John Lodge of Instruction ( which is held at the Court House , Harlesden ) would take place bhe following Thursday , and trusted the W . M . and Brethren would be able to attend , just as somo of the Brethren of the St . John Lodge of Instruction did when the Hugh Owen had their annual ball . Bro . Nicholls W . M ., in reply , said the St . John Lodge of Instruction had given them great support on the occasion spoken of . He should be very

pleased to attend , and strongly advised the Brethren to do so , as he was sure they would have a most enjoyable evening . Brother Schrader was elected to preside at the next meeting . Brethren wishing to attend a Lodge of Instruction on Friday evenings could not do better than pay this Lodge a visit . Past Master Holland Preceptor will be pleased to give any instrucbion , and is well qualified for his post .

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" i , ' i TILL be worked in the undermentioned Lodges of V V Instrucbion , on the dates given : In bhe Bromley St . Leonard Lodge , No . 1805 , on Wednesday , 24 th inst ., at the Bow Bells , Bow Road , E ., at 7 p . m . Bro . I . Goulston S . W . 1349 W . M .., J . Do Casseres P . M . 1349 Preceptor S . W ., Ben Johnson P . M . 1805 J . W ., L . A . Da Costa P . M . 1349 I . P . M ., F . Thornton Sec .

First Lecture , Bros . W . Joss 1805 , Corper J . W . 1349 , 0 . Holland J . W . 1804 , M . Da Costa S . W . 1349 , L . A . Da Costa P . M . 1349 , Basil Stewart P . M . 1278 , F . A . Slater S . 1804 . Second Lecture , Bros . G . Fennell W . M . 1805 , A . Calver P . M . 933 , J . Oxley P . M . 1306 , J . De Casseres P . M . 1349 , L . Simons 1278 . Third Lecture , Bros . Harris W . M . 1349 , Arter P . M . 1278 , I . Davis P . M . 1349 .

In the Ranelagh Lodge , No . 834 . First Lecture worked yesterday . Second and Third Lectures on Friday , 26 th inst ., at the Six Bells , Queen Street , Hammersmith , commencing at 8 p . m . Bro . William Hillier P . M . 1366 2090 Preceptor of St . John Lodge of Instruction W . M ., J . Knight J . W . 861 S . W ., W . J . Coplestone P . M . 834 J . W ., A . Williams P . M . 834 2090 Preceptor of the Lodge I . P . M ., W . Hinds W . M . 185 Treasurer , F . Cra ° es P . M . 834 Secretary .

Second Lecture , Bros . James Banks S . W . 834 , A . J . Clayton Organist 865 , VV . J . Coplestone P . M . 834 , Robert Reid S . W . 1275 , F . Craggs P . M . 834 . Third Lecture , Bros . A . Williams P . M . 834 , W . Hinds W . M . 185 , and W W . Williams P . M . 834 .