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Ever since he had been a Mason ho had taken a sincere liking to the Craft , and the more he studied the more he saw to admire ; they were a body of men both loyal and honourable . He then , in eulogistic terms , proposed the health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Anderson , who said , iu returning thanks for the honour done him , he never could have had so prosperous a year if it had not been for his Officers ; he

therefore gave the health of the Past and Present Officers , which was replied to by Bros . Wraith P . M ., the S . W . and J . W . Bro . Crook P . G . S . then gave the Masonio Charities , aud said ho was about calling a meeting , in March , of the Masters and Wardens of the several Lodges , with a view to form a Charity Committee for the purpose of concentrating the voting power of the Province , aud he

called on the brethren to subscribe freely to the Charities , which were the pride of tho Craft . The toast of the Visitors was duly honoured and responded to . Tho Tyler ' s toast then concluded a most enjoyable evening , which had been enlivened by some capital harmony , rendered by Bros . Riddle , Cook , Gibson , Smith ,

Jackson , Mackay , & o . The visitors were Bros . Crook Prov . G . Sec . Durham , R . Hudson Prov . G . D . C . Durham , W . Liddle P . P . G . Sec , J . Cook P . P . G . S . W . Northumberland , E . D . Davis Prov . G . D . C . Northumberland , T . Cochran P . M . 24 , P . P . G . A . D . C . Nortliumberlaud , T . Halliday W . M . 406 , Prov . G . P ., Sinclare P . M . 48 , McColoch

W . M . 1643 , J . Wood S . W . 48 , J . E . Robson P . M . 48 , T . S . Miller S . W . 424 , T . G . Smith S . D . 991 , A . Comble Sec . 1643 , J . Ducket I . G . 481 , Morris 406 , S . M . Harris I . G . 406 , & o .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —This Lodge held its usual meeting on Wednesday , the 20 th February , at Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street . Present—Bros . D . Posener W . M ., Walker S . W ., Bone J . W ., J . K . Pitt Sec , Tollis S . D ., Meyers J . D ., Batyie I . G .,

Christopher Tyler . Past Master Bro . Gottheil Preceptor . Tho ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Pitt candidate ; also that of initiation , Bro . Biddlo candidate . Announcement was made that the Fifteen Sections would be worked on Wednesday next , 27 th inst ., at 6 o'clock , Bro . Ives to preside .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —On Saturday , the 16 th February , at Bro . Fysh's , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road . Present—Bros . Lorenzo M . Bedwell W . M ., J . Crosbie S . W ., Fenner J . W ., Killick Sec , Halford Treas ., Ross S . D ., Varley J . D ., J . Gibbs I . G .

After opening , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Dybdahl candidate . The sections of the third lecture were then worked . Bro . Roberts 1693 was elected a member . Bro . Crosbie was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . The annual supper will take place on Monday next , the 25 th inst .

Israel Lodge Of Instruction . —The Annual Dinner of this Lodge took place at Bro . Yetton's , tho Rising Sun , Globe-road , Bethnal Green , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst . Bro . A . M . Cohen , W . M . of the Mother Lodge , presided , and was supported by a goodly attendance of tho members of this popular Lodgo of Instruction . The S . W . and J . W . ' s chairs were respectively filled by Bros . Job and

Stevens . The repast was capitally served , under Bro . Yetton's personal superintendance , aud on the removal of tho cloth , Bro . Cohen , who throughout exerted himself in a most genial fashion , gave the customary toasts . Altogether , a most pleasant evening was spent , though regrets were expressed at the unavoidable absence of some prominent members .

York Lodge , No . 236 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday evening , tho W . M ., Bro . Valentino , presiding , supported by Bros . W . Cowling P . M . 236 , J . Todd P . M . 236 , R . Davison P . M . 236 , T . B . Whytehead W . M . 1611 , the officers of the Lodge , and a good attendance of * brethren . After an initiation and a raising , it was resolved ( uotice having been given ou

the summons ) , on the motion of Bro . Cowling P . M . Treasurer , that tho initiation fee of tho Lodge should be raised from six to ten guineas , and the joining fee from two to three guineas . In moving tho resolution Bro . Cowling gave several reasons why ho considered the step desirable ; a great outlay had been undertaken by the old brethren , and he thought those who profited by their efforts should

contribute more towards the Lodge funds ; the Lodge was also very numerous , and the additional fee would have the effect of bringing up a better class of candidates ; the Past Masters of tbe Lodgo were also all in favour of tho increase . Tho resolution was put and carried . Four candidates were proposed , and the Lodge was then closed .

William Preston Lodgo of Instruction , No . 766 . — On Friday , the 15 th of February , at the Feathers' Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgware-road . Present—Bros . George Tribbel W . M ., AV . Hill S . W ., S . Nichols J . W ., Aug . Bratin Secretary , Rudderforth Preceptor , Kidman S . D ., J . C . Hayes J . D ., Heath I . G . ; and Bros . West , Hall , Webster , aud Murch . Business—Tho Lodge was opened

in due form in tho first degree . Tho minutes wero read and confirmed . Bro . Hall ottered himself ns candidate , aud the ceremony of initiation was most ably rehearsed by the W . M . The Lodge was opened iu tho second degree , and Bro . Kidman answered the questions for raising . Lodge was then opened iu the third degiee , and Bro .

West took the chair and performed tho ceremony of the sublime degree , to the edification iT the brethren . A brother in distressed circumstances , by vote of tho Lodge , was relieved . Bro . P . M . Brauu was requested to rehearse the installation ceremony on Friday , the 22 nd inst ., Bro . Rudderforth as Master elect . Lodge was then closed in due form .

Windsor Castle LodgO , No . 771—The annual meeting was iield ia the Masonic Hall , St . Albau ' s-street , Windsor , ou Tuesday ,

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12 th February , at 3 . 30 p . m . The Lodge was duly opened with solemn prayer by Bro . Scott W . M ., assisted by the Officers . Bro . John S . Tolley presided at the organ , and was assisted in the musical part of tlie ceremonies by Bro . J . Large , of Westminster Abbey , and Bro . Thorpe Briggs , of St . George ' s Chapel , Windsor . The minutes of the last regular Lodge wero read by the Secretary

ancl confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . R . Whincup Murrell , of Vale College , Slough , and declared unanimous . Tho R . W . the Prov . G . M . of Berks ancl Bucks , Bro . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., was then announced , and was received by the Lodge with full Masonic honours . Mr . R . Whincup Murrell , being in attendance aud properly prepared , was regularly initiated into Masonry by the W . M .

Bro . J . S . Tolley P . M . P . Z . P . G . N . Berks and Bucks , then took tho chair as Installing Master , and proceeded to open the Lodgo on the square , when Bro . William Valentine Brown S . W . was presented by Bro . Scotfc as the W . M . elect , to receive the benefit of installation ; tbe qualifications for tho office having been recited , tho ancient charges wero read and assented to , and the obligation as W . M . elect regularly

administered . The Lodge was opened on the centre , and a Board of Installed Masters declared ; Bro . W . V . Brown was regularly placed in the chair of K . S . ; Bro . T . H . Scott was invested with tho collar of I . P . M . and presented with a Past Master's jewel ; tho B . of I . M . ' s was then closed . Tho W . M . next appointed and invested his Officers for the ensuing year , as follow : —Bros . F . Fleck S . W .,

W . S . Cantroll J . W ., tho Rev . Arthur Robins Chaplain , John White , houso the re-elected Treasurer , John S . Tolley Sec , J . S . Barton S . D ., F . Manloy J . D ., 11 . G . Barton I . G ., J . Goddard D . C , G . Fountain S ., lt . Hannis S ., aud Nowell Tyler ; the appointed Auditors for the year wero Bros . 11 . G . Barton and William J . Goddard . The installation was afterwards carried out in its entirety , and with tho care which

always characterizes the working of this Lodge . Tho Lodgo was resumed to the First Degree , and , after the usual questions , was closed in duo form ancl with solemn prayer . A distinguished number of visitors graced the Lodge by their presence , amongst whom were Bros , the R . W . the P . G . M . of Berks and Bucks , Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., Schiemaun P . M . 209 , R . Roberts S . W . 209 , J . Nicholls

J . W . 209 , J . Whitfield P . M . Grand Stewards' Lodgo , J . Wilson P . M . 209 , G . W . Dixon P . M . 209 , J . O . Carter P . M . 209 , G . Biggs P . M ., H . Bosley P . M ., H . H . Hodges P . M ., T . Pyccroft P . M ., W . Skindle , Phillip Lovegrovo 209 , and Bryett P . M ., & c . The brethren of the Lodge were represented by the above newly invested Officers for the ensuing year , and Bros . W . H . Bingham P . M ., E . Grisbrook

P . M ., G . H . Powell P . M ., W . Goddard , L . M . Nixon S . W . 1501 , G . Kennedy , W . J . Goddard , F . Willett , A . Roberts , J . Lester , E . Davey , W . Seymour , R . W . Murrell , C . Jones , and Bro . James Watson J . P ., late of the Bengal Civil Service . The banquet was served at the Castle Hotel , by Bro . F . Fleck , the proprietor , to whom all praise must be given for the elegant manner in which the repast was

placed on the tables . The W . M . gave , in a most enthusiastic manner , tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , and during the evening a choice selection of songs and glees were rendered by Bros . Large and Briggs , assisted by Bro . J . S . Tolley Sec , who presided at the pianoforte . After a very pleasant evening the brethren separated at an early hour .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —At tho Star and Gar , Kew Bridge , on Friday , the 15 th , at 7 . 30 . Bro . Gomm W . M ., Blasby S . W ., Ervviu J . W ., Goss S . D ., Franckel J . D ., Costelow I . G ., Roe Preceptor , Gunner Sec . Bros . Acworth , Parker and others . Lodge opened iu due form and minutes confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Kyezor candidate . Bro . Gomm

performed his maiden ceremony with great care . Bro . Parker then answered the questions and was entrusted . Lodgo was opened in second degree , and Bro . Parker was passed by Bro . P . M . Roe . Lodgo resumed to first degree . Bro . Franckel bogged to present the Lodgo of Instruction with a splendid oil painting , by a German

artist ; tho same to bo disposed of , and the proceeds spent in providing the Lodge of Instruction with new collars and anything else that might be required to complete the furniture . Tho unanimous thanks of the members were returned to Bro . Franckel for his generous gift .

Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction , No . 781 . — Held its weekly meeting ou Wednesday , the 20 th Feb ., at the Silver Tavern , Burdett-road , E . Bros . Breden W . M ., Robinson S . W ., Scheerboom J . W ., Breden Sec , Ives Treas ., Williams S . D ., Clegg J . D ., Jones I . G . Bro . Chapman and others wero also present . Lodge opened in clue form . Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Chapman , candidate for passing , was asked the

usual questions ancl entrusted . Lodgo opened in tho 2 nd degree , and the ceremony of passing was worked by tho W . M . Lodge opened and closed in tho 3 rd degree . Lodge resumed in the 1 st degree , when the 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd sections of tho lecture were worked by Bro . Ives , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . Maxwell , of the Wanderers' Lodge , was elected a member . Bro . Robinson will preside at the next meeting , 27 th Feb .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860—On Tucs . day , the 19 th inst ., at Bro . Smyth ' s , tho Sisters' Tavern , Pownall . road , Dalston . Bros . Allen W . M ., Brasted J . W ., Slater S . D ., Bedwell J . D ., Defriez I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . C . Lorkin , J . Lorkin , Dignam , McClean , Carr , Fenner , Davis , Somers , Asliburner , Finch , Young , & c . The Preceptor tho Lod

opened ge to tho third degree , and in his usual impressive manner installed Bro . Allen . The ceremony of raising was then rehearsed , Bro . J . Lorkin candidate . The Preceptor gave the traditional history . Bro . Fenner worked tha last section of the lecture assisted by tho brethren . Bros . Wyman , of Lodge 1614 , and Bed ! well , of Lodgo 861 , were elected members , Bro , Brasted was an . o iatert W . M , for the ensuing week ,