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that at no distant day , he , the W . M ., hoped to invest him . From recent accounts received , Bro . Forbes was much better , which was pleasing intelligence . Bro . Gooding jun . acknowledged the toast , aud that of the T yler concluded the proceedings .

CREATON LODGE , No . 1791 . A MEETING was held on 12 th inst ., at the Freomasons' nail , Great Queen-street . Bro . Williams , in the absence of the W . M ., Bro . Mason , through indisposition , presided ; Ferguson S . W ., Rogers J . W ., Thnrkle Treasnrer , Cantle P . M . Secretary , Austin S . D „ Colvill P . M . J . D ., Johnson M . C ., Captain Helden W . S ., Williams I . G ., Neilson P . M . Visitor—Bro . H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . After

preliminaries , a ballot was taken for the admission of Mr . A . D . Bradbury ; this was unanimously in his favour , and ho was duly initiated into the Order by the acting W . M . Bro . Cantle announced that Bros . Tombs and Taylor had presented a very artistic and elaborately , worked box and tray of Yorkshire bog oak for the use of the Lodge ; this was decorated with the arms of Colonel Creaton Past Grand

Treasnrer . A vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , was voted to those brethren for their valuable gift . A letter was read from the W . M ., announcing his inability to be present . All wished him a speedy recovery . A latter was read from Bro . Johnson , thanking the brethren for electing him an honorary member . Lodge was then closed uutil the second Thursday in December . The brethren

adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a very excellent banquet and dessert was provided by Bros . Gordon and Hamp . The acting W . M ., Bro . Williams , very genially presided , and gave the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts . Bro . Cantle said it was a duty , at the same time on this occasion accompanied with sincere regret , for him to propose the health of the aoting W . M ., and also the health of the

absent Master . Whatever Bro . Williams undertakes is sure to be done well j this the brethren could testify when they remembered how beantifully he had performed the ceremony of initiation ; he trusted that it would make a lasting impression on the candidate . The aoting W . M . said he rose with pleasure , mingled with regret , in the absence of the W . M . It was , however , a pleasure to him

to have to preside over the brethren , and to feel he was held in respeot by them . He shonld be pleased at any time to render any service required of him . The health of the Initiate was next proposed troni the chair , and the compliment was acknowledged by Bro Bradbury . Bros . Frank Percival , No . 1314 , Hawkins Finsbury Park Lodge , and H . M . Levy severally responded for the Visitors , and praised the excellent working and presidency of Bro . Williams ;

thanking the Lodge also for the hospitality accorded to them . Bro . Neilson responded for the Past Masters , and Bros . Thurkle and Cantle for Treasnrer and Seoretary . The latter announced that the Worshipful Master , Bro . Williams , would aot as Steward at the next Anniversary Festival for the Boys' Sohool . Shortly afterwards the Tyler ' s toast was given . Bros . Fergusson , Cantle , and Frank Perceval contributed to the harmony , while Bro . Captain Helden looked after tbe comforts of the brethren .

HONOR OAK LODGE , No . 1986 . THE regular meeting of this Lodge , held at the Moore Park Hotel , Honor Oak , S . E ., on Wednesday the 12 th inst ., was well attended . Bro . C . H . Phillips W . M . opened the Lodge at 5 ' 30 p . m ., and was supported by the following Officers , viz .: —Bros . H . M . Williams S . W ., H . Stokes J . W ., W . Hopekirk Treas ., J . Hammond P . P . G . D ., Middlesex Secretary , J . W . Hartley S . D ., H . Hooper J . D ., G . W .

Knight I . G ., A . Darch P . M . D . C ., F . France S ., and 0 . Thomas Tyler . Amongst members present during the evening were Bros , J . S . Worstencroft , A . F . Crofts jnn ., W . H . Simons , E . Bye Sen ., E . Bye jun ., Thos . Cox , G . Mordey , F . Wootton , C . Longhurst , Jas .

Fuller , Thos . Letchford , Walter Bartlett , W . H . O'Reilly , G . R . Langley , Alfred Pitman , W . R . Mackinnon , David Baird , S . Scott Young , A . E . Chew , D . W . A . Mackinnon and others . The Visitors were Bros . James Stevens P . M . 720 , 1216 , 1426 , J . R . Johnson W . M .

1320 , J . Stock W . M . 1586 , Stokes I . G . 72 , B . R . Johnson J . D . 1777 , Shearing W . S . 902 , and Clench 453 . The minutes of the previous regular meeting , held on 10 th September , having been confirmed , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and Bro . A . E . Chew proved his proficiency . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and Bro . Chew was raised . The ceremony was admirably performed by all who took part in it , the W . M . acquitting himself in such

excellent style as to draw forth expressions of satisfaction from all the senior Masons who were present . In consequence of the inability of an accepted candidate for initiation to attend on this occasion the business of the evening was unexpectedly shortened . The bye-laws were read and sundry matters of detail business were disposed of Notification was made of the unexpected removal of the R . W . Bro .

Col . M . Ramsay P . D . G . Master Pnnjaub , from the neighbourhood of the Lodge , and it was unanimously resolved , that " in appreciation of his valuable services to the Lodge as one of its founders , the distinction of honorary membership be conferred on him . " Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of " refreshments .

after labour j the usual Masonic toasts were responded to , the charity box circulated , and the musical brethren , of whom there are several amongst the members of this Lodge , entertained their companions and maintained harmony until the Tyler ' s toast gave note of separation , after a most pleasant and enjoyable evening .

QUEEN'S WESTMINSTER LODGE , No . 2021 . BRO . George Lambert P . G . S . B . who , twelve months since , was selected as the first Master of the Queen ' s Westminster Lodge , No . 2021 , gave a dinner to the members , many of his private friends ,

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and members of the various companies to whioh he belongs , on the IStli instant , at the ( lolboru Restaurant , his Royal Highness the Most Worshipful Grand Muster having given permission for the brethren to appear " n Masonic clothing . Bros . Captain Probyn aa S . W ., Payno as J . W ., Lieut . Lambert S . D . Bros . Jones and Lieut . Bayley occup ' ed the vice chairs . Tho W . M . convened a meet

ing tho provious evening , at the Masonic Rooms , No . 8 A Red Lionsquare , where Bro . Lambert presided for the last time as occupant of tho chair of the Lodgo . Bro . Captain Probyn was elected W . M . for tho ensuing year , Bros . Bellerby Treasurer , and Bradley Tyler . On Tuesday , the Worshipful Master in very eloquent terms , proposed the usnal Loyal and Masonio toasts . We mav state that there were

seventeen Grand Officers present to do honour to Bro . Lambert , the first Master and Founder of this Lodge . The Right Worshipfnl Bro . Hugh Sandeman , P . P . G . M . Bengal , in eloquent terms responded to the toast of the Grand Officers , while Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn responded for the Visitors . Bros . Sir John Robinson and Penrose also responded to this toast . Bro . Thompson then

proposed the health of the W . M . Bro . Lambert , speaking in eulogistic terms of his many qualities , not only in connection with this Lodge , but in all his public avocations . It might be said of Bro . Lambert that he was <>< ie whose charity knoweth no bounds . He ( Bro . Thompson ) would ask those present to testify to their brother their hearty thanks for this enjoyable evening . Bro . Lambert made a suitable

response , and then proposed tbe health of the W . M . elect Captain Probyn , who he said was in every respect qualified to take command of the Lodge . He ( Bro . Lambert ) had during his year of office initiated thirty gentlemen , and he hoped his successor would do more . Bro . Captain Probyn responded ; he would be pleased to follow in the footsteps of so worthy a Mason as the brother who now

occupied the chair , but he could soarcely hope to do to . However , he would to the best of his power do honour and credit to the Queen ' s Westminster Lodge . The toast of the Patten Makers Company was then given , and Bro . Godson responded . Bro . Payne replied for the toast of the Wardens . The toast of the Ladies was given and

responded to . The proceedings were brought to a close with the Tyler's toast . The W . M . provided an excellent seleotion of music , under the direction of Miss Marie Duval , who was assisted by Miss Kate Flinn , Mr . Selwyn Graham , Mr . J . Hutchinson . Solo Pianoforte , Miss Marian Weaver , and accompanist , Mr . F . R . Kinkell .

Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , No . 3 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday the 12 th instant , at The Alfred , Roman-road , Barnsbury , N . Present : —Bros . F . Silvester S . D . 193 W . M ., Messer 25 S . W ., L . Solomon P . M . 1732 J . W ., Koester Preceptor , G . Treadwell 1076 Sec , Bertolle S . D ., Wheelock J . D ., Patland J . W . 1732 I . G ., and Bros . Boyden , Carter , Edmunds , and other brethren .

Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . W . M ., assisted by the brethren , worked the first and second sections ' of the Lecture . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Treadwell acting as candidate . Lodge was called off and on , and resumed ,

Bro . . Messer was appointed to occupy the chair at next meeting . Brethren in the north of London will find this Lodge of Instruction most conveniently situated , near 'Bus , Tram , and Rail , with the advantage of a most comfortable room . Meetings are held every Wednesday thoughont the year , commencing at 8 o ' clock sharp .

Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —On Thursday , 20 th instant , at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Stringer W . M ., Banks S . W ., Cooper J . W ., Speight P , M . Secretary , Penrose S . D ., Catt J . D ., Dandridge I . G . ; Hutchings Preceptor , Freeman , Good , Vohmann , Hunt , Prior , Emblin , and Jones . Bros . Prior

answered the questions , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was called off , and resumed in the first . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Freeman candidate . Bro . Jones , of the Lodge of Justice , was elected a member , and Bro . Cooper appointed for the second Thursday in December .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —At Bro . Maidwell's , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on Wednesday last Bros . Egan W . M ., Saint S . W ., Little J . W ' , Brown S . D ., Maid well P . M Preceptor , Hollands P . M . I . G ., Pitt Secretary , Foster , Taylor , & o Lodge was opened to the third degree , and then closed down

Bro . Foster offered himself a candidate for initiation , and tbe W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Votes of thanks were recorded to the W . M . for his first efforts in the chair , also to Bro . Maidwell Acting Preceptor , and to Bro . Pitt for his continuance with the brethren as their Secretary . Bro . Saint was elected to the chair for ensuing week .

Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No , 1278 . —On Thurday 20 th inst ., at the Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green Road , Jas . Smith W . M ., Saint S . W ., R . Pringle J . W ., Pearcy Treas ., Harley Sec , Gildersleve S . D .. Pryce-Jones I . G ., A . W . Fenner P . M .

Proceptor . The Lodge was opened to the second degree . Bro . Pearcy answered questions leading to third and was entrusted . Ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Pearcy candidate . Bro . Fenner worked the second and third sections of the third Lecture . Bro . Saint waa elected W . M . for the next meeting .

A serial issue of Dr . Geikie ' s Life and Words of Christ is about to be published in sevenpenny monthly parts by Messrs Cassell and Company . This edition will have the advantage of a series of fullpage frontispieces , and with Part I . will be issued a large map , in colours , of Palestine iu the time of oar Lord .