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Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting en Wednesday , the 20 th of February , at the Red Lion , Poppins-oourt , Fleet-street . Bros . Snelling W . M ., Abell S . W ., Stacey J . W ., Gates . S . D ., Thompson J . D ., Vizzard T . G ., ; P . M . Bro . Long Preceptor , and several others . Business—After
tho confirmation of tho minntes , the third ceremony was impressively performed by the W . M ., after which the Lodge was resumed to the 2 nd degree , and the lecture appertaining thereto worked by the brethren . Bro . Stacey P . M . and Bro . Vizzard were elected members . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M ., and the Lodge closed . The Fifteen Sections are to bo worked in this Lodge , by Bro . Tate , on Wednesday , 6 th March .
Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 . —A meeting of this Lodge , which is now ; ho largest in tho district , was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth , on Wednesday , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . H . E . Jones . Among the brethren and officers present were : —Bros . W . A . Morgan S . W ., A . N . Newens J . W ., W . J . Huntley J . D ., J . J . Holland I . G ., H . Wilson Treasurer , J . Frost Secretary , S .
Steed Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . J . G . Carter , J . G . Kowney , E . H . Boddy ; and Bros . F . Reed , S . C . Laudon , R . II . Walker , it . J . Newens , G . W . Smith , J . W . Haines , G . Clark , H . Prico , G . Fortescue , and others . The ballot , which proved unanimous , was taken for Mr . J . W . Marshall , of Balham . Bro . H . J . Newens was passed to tho second degree .
Mr . Percy V . Denham , proposed by Bro . A . A . Denham ( of tho Mid Surrey Gazette ) , and seconded by Bro . J . J . Holland , was ably initiated by the W . M . Bro . W . H . Price was raised to the degree of M . M ., and Bro . H . J . Newens was passed to the second degree . After somo formal business , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
Hartington Lodge , No . 1085 , Derby . —The annual installacion meeting of this Lodge was hold on Wednesday , the 5 th inst . at the Masonio Hall . Present—Bros . W . Heatltcote P . G . D . of 0 . W . M ., S . Pipes P . P . S . G . D . and I . P . M ., M . H . Bobart P . P . S . G . W . Treasurer , Georgo Pipes S . W ., J . Heatheoto J . W ., M . B . Hextall Secretary , S . Steele J . D ., J . E . Russell M . of C , W . L . Dod as Organist ,
W . Butterfield as I . G ., J . 0 . Manton S . S ., W . Stone Tyler , W . Naylor P . G . Seo . and P . P . S . G . W ., F . Iliffe P . P . J . G . W ., Leech , Stokes , Griggs , Shepherd , Parkins , Lane , Mainprize , Gore , Walters , Popplewcll , Coulttmrst , RatcMo , and Pragnell . Visitors—T . Cox P . P . S . G . W . and P . G . Treasurer , J . Smith P . P . J . G . W ., G . T . Wright P . P . J . G . W ., A . G . Taylor W . M ., Tyrian , J . Brown W . M . Arboretum , T . Roe jun .
P . M . 802 , F . Small P . M . 787 , W . Cox P . M . Hartington , Barrow-in-Furnesa , E . R . Ward S . W . 253 , T . Merry W . M . elect 731 , and T . Cay 802 . The Lodge was opened at 6 . 30 p . m ., and after the usual preliminary bnsiness , Bro . M . H . Bobart took the chair , and Bro . George Pipes was presented to him for the benefit of installation . The ceremony was ably performed , the customary addresses being delivered
in a most impressive and efficient manner m the several degrees . The newly appointed Master invested Bros . J . Heatheoto S . W ., W . B . Hextall J . W ., M . H . Bobart Treasurer , J . 0 . Manton Secretary , S . Steele S . D ., J . E . Russell J . D ., T . H . Hepworth M . of C , G . F . Edwards Org ., W . Butterfield I . G ., J . D . Hart S . S ., J . Pakeman J . S ., and W . Stone Tyler . He then rose to perform the pleasing duty of
presenting a handsome P . M . ' s jewel to his predecessor , Bro . W . Heathcote , subscribed for by the members of the Lodge . The jewel is a fine piece of workmanship . The accounts of the Lodge were afterwards presented by the Auditors , ancl Grand Lodge certificates were handed to , and signed by the brethren entitled to same . A circular from the P . G . Sec , on behalf of tho Institution for Aged Freemasons , was then read , and the sum of five guineas voted towards
tho funds of the Charity , to be placed on the list of the R . W . G . M . of the Province , the Marquis of Hartington , who had undertaken to act as a Steward at the Annual Festival . Two gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation into tho mysteries of the science , and , after "hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the Lodge was closed in ancient form . The brethren proceeded from their labours to a sumptuous banquet , and the evening was subsequently enlivened by conspicuous musical talent .
Lord Warden Lodge , No . 1098 . —The fortnightly meeting of this prosperous Lodge was held at the St . George ' s Hall , Park , street , Deal , on Friday , the 15 th inst . There were present Bros . Thomas Ayling I . P . M . in the chair , T . J . Usher P . M . P . P . G . Resist , and Sec , Rev . J . B . Harrison P . M . and Chaplain , E . Kirby S . W ., J . Laggott J . W ., J . Home S . D ., W . Ryder J . D ., J . Carpenter I . G .,
S . Willey D . C , S . Holgate Tyler , J . 0 . Cross , F . R . England , G . Chandler , H . McDermott , W . Carterfield , F . Haslip , and Henry Bar . tholomew . Visitor—J . Sylvester , of the Scotch Constitution . Lodge opened in ancient form ; minutes read and confirmed , Lodge opened in the second degree . Bros . Haslip and Bartholomew , candidates to bo raised , were examined , found proficient , and entrusted . Lodge
opened in the third degree , when Bros . Haslip and Bartholomew were duly raised . The Lodge was closed in the third and second degrees . A candidate was proposed for initiation at tho next meeting , and the Lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment , when tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bro . Ayling , in responding to the toast of the evening , his health ,
said it gave him great pleasure to know he had performed the duties of the chair to tho satisfaction of tho brethren . He was sorry their W . M . was unavoidably absent , but trusted he would be with them at their next meeting . Tho health of Bro . Sylvester was then very cordially drank , and he , in responding , paid the Lodge a high compliment ; he particularly referred to the I . P . M . ' s able and impressive
manner , and to the way in which he had performed his duties . Bro . Laggott announced to tho Lodge tho gratifying results of his efforts as Steward at the late Festival in aid of the Eoyal Masonio Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . He had been able to collect the sum of £ 70 ; he found this amount placed him at the head of the list of Stewards for Kent j he thought
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this , for hia first try , was very gratifying . Bros . Sylvester , Ayling , Usher , Ryder , Carpenter , and Bartholomew kindly entertained the brethren with songs , & o .
Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —Hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at tho Masonic Hall , Reading . Present Bros . Arthur Welch W . M ., W . G . Flanagan S . W ., J . Early Dank J . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Secretary , W . Ferguson S . D ., E . J . Blackwoll J . D ., T . Newman D . C , W . Ridley ancl J . H . Hawkes Stewards , E . Dowsett I . G ., P . M . ' s Bros . Freeman Hurley , Weightman Margrett ; Bros .
Heatheoto , Pulley , Hnkins , Creed , Bailey , limit , Eliind . Visitors—Bros . Pocock I . P . M . 414 , Bradley J . W . 414 , 0 . G . Hawkes 414 . Business—The Lodge was opened , tho minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for two candiclates for initiation , one was rejected , and the other elected . Tho W . M . proposed , and Bro . Hurley P . M . seconded , that a letter of
condolence bo sent to tho widow of Bro . Chancelloi . P . M . Weightman proposed , and the W . M . seconded , that mourning should be worn at the next Lodge , this to bo notified on the agenda paper . The I . P . M . Bro . Margrett presented the Lodge with a polished oak case , containing the working tools of tho three degrees , which the W . M . accepted , and for which ho returned thanks . After receiving nominations for joining members , tho Lodge was closed .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —At Bros . Bolton and Lane ' s , the King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , the 15 th inst . Present—Bros . Wallington W . M ., Smith S . W ., Lane J . W ., Fenner Preceptor , Townsond Sec , Posener jun . S . D ., Da Silva J . D ., Hine I . G . ; also Bros . Bolton , Cleverley , Hunter , Ellis , Ashbnrner , Tatton , Campbell , & c . The usual formalities having been gone
through , the Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and the W . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of raising , tho traditional history being given , Bro . Hunter candidate . Lodgo resumed to tho second degree , and tho ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . Wallington , Bro . Ellis being W . M . elect . Lodge l'esumed to the third degree , and
Bro . Ellis worked the third section of tho Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Ashburner , of the Burdett-Contts Lodge , No . 1278 , was elected a member . Bro . Smith was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Wallington for presiding in this Lodgo for the first time , and for rehearsing tho ceremony of installation .
Finsbury Park Master Masons' Lodge of Instruction , No . 1288 . —Held at Finsbury Park Tavern , Holloway , 15 th February . Bros . L . R . Rogers P . M . Preceptor , Jeffreys W . M ., Dunn jun . S . W ., Press J . W ., Frampton S . D ., Thompson J . D ., Cox I . G ., and other brethren . Lodge opened , minutes of last meeting wero read and confirmed . Bro . Edmunds , candidate for passing , was examined , entrusted , ancl tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . John
Walker I . P . M . 27 was then presented as W . M . elect , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Jeffreys installed tho candidate , and afterwards gave the addresses . Bro . Dunn jun . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed officers in rotation . It was then proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks bo recorded on tho minutes to Bro . Jeffreys , for the very able manner in which ho had rehearsed the ceremony of installation .
Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . — The usual monthly meeting of this Lodgo was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-stret , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst . The Lodgo was opened at half . past four o ' clock by tho W . M ., Bro . R . S . Kingham , assisted bv Bro . j . J Michael P . M ., Bro . T . A . Adams P . G . P . as acting I . P . M ., Bro . W . M . Stiles Sec and J . D ., Bros . J . Douglass S . W ., 0 . J . Scales J . W .,
W . Side S . D ., Colls I . G ., H . Stiles D . C , G . Clark W . S ., H . Lovegrovo Steward . There were present Bros . Raney , Gilbert jun ., Edmonds , Brammell , Saintsbury , Hatch , Hewison , H . Clark , J . J . Steele , Beattie , Cruikshanks , Holden , Lea , Channing , Killingback , Grant , Kearns , Tombs , and a number of brethren , including Visitors , Bros . Dvvarber P . M . 55 , 1589 , Meyers 1621 , Fisk 212 , Baker P . M .
753 , Pickard J . W . 753 , Poulton 192 , 1604 , Urick W . M . 141 , Burgess 1604 , Unite P . M . 144 , and Hancock . The minntes having been read and confirmed , Bros . Holden , Lea , Channing , Steele , Ward , Kearns , Grant , and Cruikshanks wero raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . Bros . F . W . Dimsdale , H . A . Dimsdale , ancl W . E . Smith were passed to the second degree . Messrs . E . R . Freobody ,
A . Gemmell , C . Turner , and C . W . Blake wero elected , after ballot , ancl the first three were duly initiated into the mysteries of Free , masonry . It was unanimously resolved that an application should be made for a Chapter to be attached to the Lodge ; Bro . J . Willing P . M . Treas ., T . Williams T . P . M ., and Ferguson P . M . 177 aro the three
principals designate . After tho transaction of some routine business , the Lodge was closed in due form , ancl tha brethren adjourned to a banquet provided by Bro . F . H . Clemow in his usual style . Fiftyfive members of the Lodge were present , and eleven visitors . Tho usual toasts were given , and the proceedings were enlivened by the vocal efforts of Bros . Cruikshanks , Michael , Hewison , and Hatch .
Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction . —At the Havelock Hotel , Albion-road , Dalston , on Wednesday evening , 20 th inst . Present—Bros . 11 . Myer W . M ., McMillan S . W ., Slater J . W ., Bonner S . D ., Jameson J . D ., Pollack I . G ., Fieldwick Preceptor , G . Ferrar Treasurer , E . Dietrich Secretary , and a Inrge number of
brethren . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising . The Lodgo was then closed down to tho first degree , and the W . M . worked the first three sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . A cordial vote of thanks was
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Whittington Lodge of Instruction , No . 862 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting en Wednesday , the 20 th of February , at the Red Lion , Poppins-oourt , Fleet-street . Bros . Snelling W . M ., Abell S . W ., Stacey J . W ., Gates . S . D ., Thompson J . D ., Vizzard T . G ., ; P . M . Bro . Long Preceptor , and several others . Business—After
tho confirmation of tho minntes , the third ceremony was impressively performed by the W . M ., after which the Lodge was resumed to the 2 nd degree , and the lecture appertaining thereto worked by the brethren . Bro . Stacey P . M . and Bro . Vizzard were elected members . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M ., and the Lodge closed . The Fifteen Sections are to bo worked in this Lodge , by Bro . Tate , on Wednesday , 6 th March .
Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 . —A meeting of this Lodge , which is now ; ho largest in tho district , was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel , Wandsworth , on Wednesday , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . H . E . Jones . Among the brethren and officers present were : —Bros . W . A . Morgan S . W ., A . N . Newens J . W ., W . J . Huntley J . D ., J . J . Holland I . G ., H . Wilson Treasurer , J . Frost Secretary , S .
Steed Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . J . G . Carter , J . G . Kowney , E . H . Boddy ; and Bros . F . Reed , S . C . Laudon , R . II . Walker , it . J . Newens , G . W . Smith , J . W . Haines , G . Clark , H . Prico , G . Fortescue , and others . The ballot , which proved unanimous , was taken for Mr . J . W . Marshall , of Balham . Bro . H . J . Newens was passed to tho second degree .
Mr . Percy V . Denham , proposed by Bro . A . A . Denham ( of tho Mid Surrey Gazette ) , and seconded by Bro . J . J . Holland , was ably initiated by the W . M . Bro . W . H . Price was raised to the degree of M . M ., and Bro . H . J . Newens was passed to the second degree . After somo formal business , the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
Hartington Lodge , No . 1085 , Derby . —The annual installacion meeting of this Lodge was hold on Wednesday , the 5 th inst . at the Masonio Hall . Present—Bros . W . Heatltcote P . G . D . of 0 . W . M ., S . Pipes P . P . S . G . D . and I . P . M ., M . H . Bobart P . P . S . G . W . Treasurer , Georgo Pipes S . W ., J . Heatheoto J . W ., M . B . Hextall Secretary , S . Steele J . D ., J . E . Russell M . of C , W . L . Dod as Organist ,
W . Butterfield as I . G ., J . 0 . Manton S . S ., W . Stone Tyler , W . Naylor P . G . Seo . and P . P . S . G . W ., F . Iliffe P . P . J . G . W ., Leech , Stokes , Griggs , Shepherd , Parkins , Lane , Mainprize , Gore , Walters , Popplewcll , Coulttmrst , RatcMo , and Pragnell . Visitors—T . Cox P . P . S . G . W . and P . G . Treasurer , J . Smith P . P . J . G . W ., G . T . Wright P . P . J . G . W ., A . G . Taylor W . M ., Tyrian , J . Brown W . M . Arboretum , T . Roe jun .
P . M . 802 , F . Small P . M . 787 , W . Cox P . M . Hartington , Barrow-in-Furnesa , E . R . Ward S . W . 253 , T . Merry W . M . elect 731 , and T . Cay 802 . The Lodge was opened at 6 . 30 p . m ., and after the usual preliminary bnsiness , Bro . M . H . Bobart took the chair , and Bro . George Pipes was presented to him for the benefit of installation . The ceremony was ably performed , the customary addresses being delivered
in a most impressive and efficient manner m the several degrees . The newly appointed Master invested Bros . J . Heatheoto S . W ., W . B . Hextall J . W ., M . H . Bobart Treasurer , J . 0 . Manton Secretary , S . Steele S . D ., J . E . Russell J . D ., T . H . Hepworth M . of C , G . F . Edwards Org ., W . Butterfield I . G ., J . D . Hart S . S ., J . Pakeman J . S ., and W . Stone Tyler . He then rose to perform the pleasing duty of
presenting a handsome P . M . ' s jewel to his predecessor , Bro . W . Heathcote , subscribed for by the members of the Lodge . The jewel is a fine piece of workmanship . The accounts of the Lodge were afterwards presented by the Auditors , ancl Grand Lodge certificates were handed to , and signed by the brethren entitled to same . A circular from the P . G . Sec , on behalf of tho Institution for Aged Freemasons , was then read , and the sum of five guineas voted towards
tho funds of the Charity , to be placed on the list of the R . W . G . M . of the Province , the Marquis of Hartington , who had undertaken to act as a Steward at the Annual Festival . Two gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation into tho mysteries of the science , and , after "hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the Lodge was closed in ancient form . The brethren proceeded from their labours to a sumptuous banquet , and the evening was subsequently enlivened by conspicuous musical talent .
Lord Warden Lodge , No . 1098 . —The fortnightly meeting of this prosperous Lodge was held at the St . George ' s Hall , Park , street , Deal , on Friday , the 15 th inst . There were present Bros . Thomas Ayling I . P . M . in the chair , T . J . Usher P . M . P . P . G . Resist , and Sec , Rev . J . B . Harrison P . M . and Chaplain , E . Kirby S . W ., J . Laggott J . W ., J . Home S . D ., W . Ryder J . D ., J . Carpenter I . G .,
S . Willey D . C , S . Holgate Tyler , J . 0 . Cross , F . R . England , G . Chandler , H . McDermott , W . Carterfield , F . Haslip , and Henry Bar . tholomew . Visitor—J . Sylvester , of the Scotch Constitution . Lodge opened in ancient form ; minutes read and confirmed , Lodge opened in the second degree . Bros . Haslip and Bartholomew , candidates to bo raised , were examined , found proficient , and entrusted . Lodge
opened in the third degree , when Bros . Haslip and Bartholomew were duly raised . The Lodge was closed in the third and second degrees . A candidate was proposed for initiation at tho next meeting , and the Lodge was closed in due form . The brethren then adjourned to refreshment , when tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given . Bro . Ayling , in responding to the toast of the evening , his health ,
said it gave him great pleasure to know he had performed the duties of the chair to tho satisfaction of tho brethren . He was sorry their W . M . was unavoidably absent , but trusted he would be with them at their next meeting . Tho health of Bro . Sylvester was then very cordially drank , and he , in responding , paid the Lodge a high compliment ; he particularly referred to the I . P . M . ' s able and impressive
manner , and to the way in which he had performed his duties . Bro . Laggott announced to tho Lodge tho gratifying results of his efforts as Steward at the late Festival in aid of the Eoyal Masonio Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . He had been able to collect the sum of £ 70 ; he found this amount placed him at the head of the list of Stewards for Kent j he thought
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this , for hia first try , was very gratifying . Bros . Sylvester , Ayling , Usher , Ryder , Carpenter , and Bartholomew kindly entertained the brethren with songs , & o .
Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —Hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at tho Masonic Hall , Reading . Present Bros . Arthur Welch W . M ., W . G . Flanagan S . W ., J . Early Dank J . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Secretary , W . Ferguson S . D ., E . J . Blackwoll J . D ., T . Newman D . C , W . Ridley ancl J . H . Hawkes Stewards , E . Dowsett I . G ., P . M . ' s Bros . Freeman Hurley , Weightman Margrett ; Bros .
Heatheoto , Pulley , Hnkins , Creed , Bailey , limit , Eliind . Visitors—Bros . Pocock I . P . M . 414 , Bradley J . W . 414 , 0 . G . Hawkes 414 . Business—The Lodge was opened , tho minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for two candiclates for initiation , one was rejected , and the other elected . Tho W . M . proposed , and Bro . Hurley P . M . seconded , that a letter of
condolence bo sent to tho widow of Bro . Chancelloi . P . M . Weightman proposed , and the W . M . seconded , that mourning should be worn at the next Lodge , this to bo notified on the agenda paper . The I . P . M . Bro . Margrett presented the Lodge with a polished oak case , containing the working tools of tho three degrees , which the W . M . accepted , and for which ho returned thanks . After receiving nominations for joining members , tho Lodge was closed .
Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —At Bros . Bolton and Lane ' s , the King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , the 15 th inst . Present—Bros . Wallington W . M ., Smith S . W ., Lane J . W ., Fenner Preceptor , Townsond Sec , Posener jun . S . D ., Da Silva J . D ., Hine I . G . ; also Bros . Bolton , Cleverley , Hunter , Ellis , Ashbnrner , Tatton , Campbell , & c . The usual formalities having been gone
through , the Lodge was advanced to the third degree , and the W . M . rehearsed tho ceremony of raising , tho traditional history being given , Bro . Hunter candidate . Lodgo resumed to tho second degree , and tho ceremony of installation was rehearsed by Bro . Wallington , Bro . Ellis being W . M . elect . Lodge l'esumed to the third degree , and
Bro . Ellis worked the third section of tho Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Ashburner , of the Burdett-Contts Lodge , No . 1278 , was elected a member . Bro . Smith was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Bro . Wallington for presiding in this Lodgo for the first time , and for rehearsing tho ceremony of installation .
Finsbury Park Master Masons' Lodge of Instruction , No . 1288 . —Held at Finsbury Park Tavern , Holloway , 15 th February . Bros . L . R . Rogers P . M . Preceptor , Jeffreys W . M ., Dunn jun . S . W ., Press J . W ., Frampton S . D ., Thompson J . D ., Cox I . G ., and other brethren . Lodge opened , minutes of last meeting wero read and confirmed . Bro . Edmunds , candidate for passing , was examined , entrusted , ancl tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . John
Walker I . P . M . 27 was then presented as W . M . elect , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Jeffreys installed tho candidate , and afterwards gave the addresses . Bro . Dunn jun . was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed officers in rotation . It was then proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a vote of thanks bo recorded on tho minutes to Bro . Jeffreys , for the very able manner in which ho had rehearsed the ceremony of installation .
Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . — The usual monthly meeting of this Lodgo was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-stret , on Wednesday , the 20 th inst . The Lodgo was opened at half . past four o ' clock by tho W . M ., Bro . R . S . Kingham , assisted bv Bro . j . J Michael P . M ., Bro . T . A . Adams P . G . P . as acting I . P . M ., Bro . W . M . Stiles Sec and J . D ., Bros . J . Douglass S . W ., 0 . J . Scales J . W .,
W . Side S . D ., Colls I . G ., H . Stiles D . C , G . Clark W . S ., H . Lovegrovo Steward . There were present Bros . Raney , Gilbert jun ., Edmonds , Brammell , Saintsbury , Hatch , Hewison , H . Clark , J . J . Steele , Beattie , Cruikshanks , Holden , Lea , Channing , Killingback , Grant , Kearns , Tombs , and a number of brethren , including Visitors , Bros . Dvvarber P . M . 55 , 1589 , Meyers 1621 , Fisk 212 , Baker P . M .
753 , Pickard J . W . 753 , Poulton 192 , 1604 , Urick W . M . 141 , Burgess 1604 , Unite P . M . 144 , and Hancock . The minntes having been read and confirmed , Bros . Holden , Lea , Channing , Steele , Ward , Kearns , Grant , and Cruikshanks wero raised to the sublime degree of Master Masons . Bros . F . W . Dimsdale , H . A . Dimsdale , ancl W . E . Smith were passed to the second degree . Messrs . E . R . Freobody ,
A . Gemmell , C . Turner , and C . W . Blake wero elected , after ballot , ancl the first three were duly initiated into the mysteries of Free , masonry . It was unanimously resolved that an application should be made for a Chapter to be attached to the Lodge ; Bro . J . Willing P . M . Treas ., T . Williams T . P . M ., and Ferguson P . M . 177 aro the three
principals designate . After tho transaction of some routine business , the Lodge was closed in due form , ancl tha brethren adjourned to a banquet provided by Bro . F . H . Clemow in his usual style . Fiftyfive members of the Lodge were present , and eleven visitors . Tho usual toasts were given , and the proceedings were enlivened by the vocal efforts of Bros . Cruikshanks , Michael , Hewison , and Hatch .
Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction . —At the Havelock Hotel , Albion-road , Dalston , on Wednesday evening , 20 th inst . Present—Bros . 11 . Myer W . M ., McMillan S . W ., Slater J . W ., Bonner S . D ., Jameson J . D ., Pollack I . G ., Fieldwick Preceptor , G . Ferrar Treasurer , E . Dietrich Secretary , and a Inrge number of
brethren . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising . The Lodgo was then closed down to tho first degree , and the W . M . worked the first three sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . A cordial vote of thanks was