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questions , received the test of merit and retired for preparation . The Lodge was then opened in the second degree , when Bro . It . V . Dobson having been re-admitted , was passed by tho W . M . in a very praiseworthy manner . After the investment Bro . Usher I . P . M . continued the ceremony in tho N . E ., Bro . Prentice S . W . explaining tho workingtools . Tho W . M . then gavo tho lecture on tho tracing board . Tho

Lodgo having been closed to the first degree tho discussion of tho Amended Byo Laws was proceeded with , tho samo being adopted . The Lodge having been closed in love and harmony tho brethren adjourned for refreshment . The nsual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and honoured , while the efforts of several musical brethren rendered tho evening very enjoyable .

Perseverance Lodge , No . 573 . —This Lodge held its annual meeting on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Sheuston Hotel , Halesowen . Present—Bros . Josiah Beckley W . M ., W . B . Keen S . W . and W . M . eleot , G . P . Grove J . W ., E . Prentress Secretary , G . T . Bloomer Treasurer , W . M . Pritchard S . D ., W . Waldron J . D ., W . Somers P . M . D . C , E . Bret-tell Steward , John Toy I . G ., C . Sonthall Tyler . Past

Masters Bros . P . H . Bloomer , A . Pearson , G . P . Chapman , T . G . Bloomer , W . E . Colbonrn , C E . Bloomer , J . G . Beasley . Visitors—Bros . E . W . W . Masefleld D . P . G . M . Worcestershire , W . Bristow P . G . S ., I . Foley P . G . S . B ., J . Hartley 252 , J . Boddington P . M . Unity Lodge 5 G 7 P . P . D . C . Warwickshire . Bnsiness—The circular convoning the

meeting was read , and the minutes of last meeting were confirmed . The Lodge formally received tho D . P . G . M . and his Officers , and the W . M . for tho ensuing year was duly installed ; he appointed his Officers . A hearty voto of thanks was given to the D . P . G . Master for his attendance . A very pleasant evening was afterwards spent .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 880 . — On Tuesday , 17 th instant , at Bro . Smyth's , Sisters' Tavern , Pownallroad , Dalston , Bros . Clark W . M ., Polak S . W ., Carr J . W ., Brasted S . D ., Marsh J . D ., J . Lorkin Secretary , Smyth I . G ., Wallington Preceptor , Dallas , & c . Lodge was opened and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Dallas , a candidate for

raising , was interrogated ,- the Lodge was opened in tho third degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , the W . M . giving tho traditional history . Bro . Webb worked the first section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree . Bro . Polak was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . This Lodge is opened every Tuesday evening throughout the year , at eight o ' clock , under the able Preceptorship of Bro . P . M . Wallington .

Doric Lodge of Instruction , No . 933 . —The regular meeting was held on the 13 th inst ., at Bro . Clayton ' s , Duke ' s Head , Whiteohapel-road , E . Present—Bros . Cohen W . M ., Dirt S . W ., Stephens J . W ., Eichardson S . D ., Loane J . D ., P . M . Cundick Preceptor , P . M . Musto Secretary , Tyer I . G ., P . M . Barnes , P . M . Webb ,

West , Eschwege , Clayton , Macdonald , & c . After due observance of formalities , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Cundick acting as candidate . Bro . Macdonald worked the first , second , third , fourth and fifth sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge waa lowered , and Bro . Dix was elected to the chair for tho ensuing Lodge meeting .

Amherst Lodge , No . 1223 . —The regular meeting of this influential Lodge was held at the School Houne , opposite the Amherst Arms Hotel , Eiverhead , near Sevenoaks , on Saturday the 7 th inst . Present : —Bro . C J . Dodd W . M ., Smalman Smith J . W ., E . Dartnell P . M . Treasurer , J . H . Jewel P . P . G . O . Secretary , C E . Birch J . D ., H . L . Hall I . G ., W . C . Banks I P . M ., E . J . Dodd P . M ., A . W . Duret

P . M . ; Thorpe , Jno . Waller , Pilliner , Stevenson , Stewart , Morgan and Taylor . Visitors : —A . 0 . Steed P . P . J . W . Suffolk and John G . Horsey I . P . M . Sackville Lodge 1 G 19 . Lodge was opened about three p . m ., in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Wm . Stewart and Eufus Stevenson , candidates for passing , were then entrusted and they retired . The Lodge was opened in

the second degree , and these brethren passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . There were four candidates for initiation , viz .: —Mr . Richard Langley , Mr . Philip Hanmer , Mr . Jos . Ithall Birch , and Mr . F . J . Crowest . The ballot proving unanimous , these gentlemen were duly admitted into the secrets of Freemasonry . Tho degrees were conferred

in a very able and careful manner by the W . M . Bro . C . J . Dodd , to whom great praise is due , as also to all his Officers for their support . After other business the Lodge was closed , and tho brethren sat down to a well provided banquet at Bro . Jobn Waller ' s , the Amherst Arms Hotel , at which the usual toasts were duly honoured aud a very pleasant evening passed .

Friars' Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —Hold at Bro . Pavitt ' s , Liverpool Arms , Canning town , on Tuesday , 17 th inst . Bros . Pavitt W . M ., Myers S . W ., Brownsom J . W ., Forss S . D ., Johnson J . D ., Watson I . G ., Worsley Secretary , Musto Preceptor ; also P . M . ' s Barnes , Wiltshire , & o . Lodgo was opened in due form and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge

opened in the second degree , when Bro . Johnson answered the necessary questions . Lodge opened iu the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Forss worked the sections of the degree , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Myers was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week , when sections only will be worked , commencing with those of the second ceremony . Bro . Barnes referred

to the summer outing of the members on the previous day ; he was highly pleased with tho manner in which it had been conducted ; the arrangements had made it a great snecess . Ho proposed a vote of thanks to the Committeo for their exertions . This was seconded by Bro . P . M . Mnsto and carried unanimously . On Tuesday next the business of the evening will commence at seven o ' clock precisely .

. United Service Lodge , No . 1428 . —On Friday evening , 13 th inst ., at the regular meeting of thi 3 Lodge , held at the Masonic Hall ,

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Highbury Street , Portsmouth , airintoresting presentation was mado , in the presence of a large number of Past Masters and members . The recipient was Bro . T . Mares , and tho testimonial consisted of a Treasurer ' s massive gold jowel , with the following inscription on its back : — "Presented to Bro . T . Mares , by the members of the United Service Lodge , No . 1428 , as a token of their fraternal regard for his valuable services as Treasurer for the past seven years . August , 18 S 0 . "

The jewel , which was manufactured by Messrs . H . M . Emanuel and Sons , jewellers and silversmiths to the Queen , Ordnaneo Kow , Portsea , is of eighteen carat gold , and has flags on each side , while at its lower part are two cross guns , with shot and wreath , in tho contre boing a garter of blno enamel , on which aro two cross anchors , and tho brooch bears upon it the nnmber of the Lodge . The presentation , which was made by tho W . M . of tho Lodge , Bro . G . E . Strick , was suitably acknowledged by the recipient .

Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 . —At Bro . Stevenson ' s , Tho Mitford Tavern , Sandringham-road , Dalston . On Monday , 16 th inst . Present : —Bros . T . E . Goddard W . M ., Partridge S . W ., Lewis J . W . ; also Bros . McDonald , Eobson , Kimbell , Seymour-Clarke Sec , and others . After preliminaries , the Lodge was opened in 2 nd degreo , and Bro . Kimbell answered questions and

was entrusted , when tho ceremony of raising was well rehearsed by the W . M . Practice wa 3 then made in opening and closing , and Bro . Partridge was elected W . M . for Monday next . Bro . Myers the Preceptor , in company with the members of the Friars Lodge of Instruction , was at their summer outing ; the duties of his office were , however , most ably performed by Bro . McDonald .

Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602 . —Held its regular meeting at the Crown and Woolpack , St . John Street Road , on Tuesday , the 17 th inst . Bros . E . H . Halford P . M . of 228 presided . Bros . W . Williams S . W ., Charles J . W ., E . Pearcy P . M . 228 Preceptor , Fenner acting Sec , Payn S . D ., Hirst J . D ., Eothschild

I . G ., and a fair attendance of brethren . The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . Bro . H . P . Isaac , the W . M . of 1603 , will rehearse the ceremony of installation at the next meeting , Tuesday 24 th inst ., when it is to be hoped brethren who wish to gain knowledge of that ceremony will avail themselves of the opportunity . Lodge meets at 8 p . m .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . — Meeting held at the Feathers' Hotol , on Thursday , 12 th inst . Present : Bros . A . Jones W . M ., Eickwood S . W ., 0 . Andrews J . W ., C Bellerby S . D ., 0 . Porter J . D ., Smith I . G ., H . E . Tucker Treasnrer and Preceptor , E . J . Brown , C 0 . Walter , J . J . Clarke , J . Wells . After

preliminaries , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . C 0 . Walter candidate . The W . M . gave the charge in a very able manner . Bro . Andrews worked the first and second sections of tho lecture . Bro Eickwood was unanimously elected W . M . for the meeting on 26 th inst .

Handyside Lodge , No . 1618 . —The annnal festival of the Handyside Lodge of Freemasons , No . 1618 , and installation of the W . M . elect for the ensning year , took place at tho Lodge Eooms , Saltburn , on Monday , 9 th inst . There was a numerous attendance of Past Masters aud brethren from the neighbouring Lodges . The Lodge was opened in ample form , after which Bro . Geo . Taylor ( the W . M elect ) was presented to the Installing Master , Bro . Geo . Marwood .

R . W . P . D . P . G . M ., who , in a most impressive manner , installed Hro , Taylor as W . M . for the ensning year , after which the following Officers were appointed and invested , viz .: —Bros . H . N . Ground I . P . M ., H . Adairson S . W ., T . Dickinson J . W ., John Waltou S . D ., I . Robinson J . D ., D . W . Dixon Treasurer , Edwin Ianson Secretary , John Goundry S ., II . I . Webster S ., Wm . Harland I . G ., R . Doighton O . G . The brethron dined together in tho evening at the Zetland Hotel , when a most r & cherche spread was provided by Mr . and Mrs . Verini .

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