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Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . AT the Hercules Tavern , 115 Leadenhall Street , at 7 o ' clock , on the . 13 th inst ., Bros . E . G . Bygrave W . M ., W . Hattersley S . W ., G . F . Carr J . W ., J . W . Simeons P . M . acting Preceptor , J . K . Pitt P . M . Secretary ,. W . Chittock S . D ., T . J . Goodchild J . D ., Alex . Green I . G ., TJavey P . M ., Mears P . M ., and other Brethren .

Bro . Scoones offered himself a candidate for initiation , and the ceremony was impressively rehearsed by the W . M ., a member of the Crescent Lodge , who officiated for the first time in any Lodge ; a vote of thanks to him was afterwards recorded on the minutes . Brother

Metcalf Baillie S . W . of the Mother Lodge , by courtesy of the W . M . then occupied the chair , and rehearsed the ceremony of passing , giving the lectures on the tracing board . We congratulate him on his knowledge of the ritual . Bro . W . Hattersley was elected W . M . for the following Wednesday .

Westbourne Lodge , No . 733 . As usual there was a good attendance at this Lodge of Instruction on Tuesday , 12 th inst ., at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W ., those present including Bros . F . Chedley W . M ., C . Halston S . W ., F . J . Middleton T . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Prec , G . Weaver P . M . Treas ., G . Mogford P . M . Sec , H . Bagnall S . D ., W . Wiffenbach J . D ., E . Thomas I . G ., C . E . Lilley P . M . 73-,, R . Barns , Snow , Potter , Lindsay , Wynman , W . H . Handover I . P . M . 1642 .

The minutes having been confirmed the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Lilley , who rehearsed the second degree . Brother Chedley candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and called off . On resuming Bro . Halston was elected W . M . for Tuesday 26 th , the next Tuesday being Officers' night .

Bro . Middleton proposed that the annual supper should take place on 2 nd April , at Bro . F . E . Stevens's , the Prince of Wales , Bishop's Road , W ., which was carried unanimously , and it was decided that Bro . C . E . Lilley I . P . M . should preside on the occasion .

# # . * Ranelagh Lodge , No . 834 . ON Friday , 8 th inst ., the weekly meeting of this old established Lodge of Instruction was held at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith . Bro . K . M . Ross , the presest W . M . of the Paxton Lodgeoccupied

, the chair and his Officers were Bros . J . Hallam S . W ., M . F Wilkins J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M .. Prec , W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , H . G . Cox S . D ., W . Atkinson J . D ., W . L . Hellyar I . G . We also noticed Bros . H . J . Cousens P . M . of the Old Concord Lodge , R . Reid P . M . , J . H . Cumming P . M ., W . G . Lee and G . J . Meek .

The Lodge having been opened , the W . M . stated his intention of rehearsing the initiation ceremony , which he carried out , Bro . Lee taking the candidate ' s place . The first and second sections of the first lecture were worked by the Brethren , under the Preceptors direction ..

Bro . Hallam was . elected to the position of W . M . for the next meeting and Bro . Craggs , the able Secretary , made an appeal to those nresent to support the candidate for the Royal Masonic Girls School put forward by the West London Masonic Election Association .

Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1056 . AT the Mail Coach Hotel , Farringdon Street , E . C , on Friday , 15 th inst ., Bros . Wood W . M ., Waldvogel P . M . S . W . , Pewtress J . W ., Neilson S . D ., Fuller J . D ., Hayward I . G ., Witt P . M . 'Sec , Weinel P . M . Preceptor , Clarke , Clayton , Ferguson , Newnham , Hampton , Spaul P . M ., Moyle . The Lodge was opened to the third degree ,

and the first section of the lecture was worked by Bro . Clayton , assisted by the Brethren . The W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of raising , in a most perfect and impressive manner , Bro . Sayer acting as candidate . Bro . Wood was heartily congratulated on having attained the chair in his Mother Lodge , and for the able way in which he had presided for the first time in this Lodge of Instruction .

Bro . Waldvogel was elected as W . M . for the first Friday in April . It was announced that the annual banquet would take place the following Friday evening , at Anderton ' s Hotel , at 6 . 30 , also that the Fifteen Sections would be worked on Friday , 26 th April . A letter was read from a West Australian Lodge , inquiring as to the best means of popularising a Lodge of Instruction .

Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . ON Monday , at Bro . Richard Blunden's , the Globe Tavern and Restaurant , Finsbury Pavement , Moorgate Street , Bros . R Hunt W . M ., G . Ryon S . W ., J . Kern J . W ., J . F . Saunders P . M . Preceptor , Charles Johnson W . M .-elect 2206 Secretary , W . Collins S . D J W Doubtfire J . D ., E . Pidduck I . G ., H . Hill P . M ., J . Ward , J . Webster , H . Abrahams P . M ., C . G . Zander W . M ., J . Wynman J . W . Honniball .

, The Lodge being formed was advanced to the third degree and resumed to the second , when the usual formalities were observed , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Brother Ward making an excellent candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the investiture of Officers was rehearsed , Bro . Johnson Secretary acting as D . C . We compliment Bro . Hunt on his excellent working also on the very able manner in which he invested the Officers '

The W . M . kindly vacated the chair for the popular Preceptor of the Lodge , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Zander P . M . kindly acting as candidate . The faultless working of Bro . Saunders being so well known

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requires no remarks on our part , suffice it to say it was done to perfection . Bro . G . Ryon S . W . was elected W . M . for Monday .

New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 . CONSIDERING the unfavourable weather there was a good attendance on Tuesday at Bro . Lewis Lake's , the Kemble ' s Head ,- Long Acre , those present including Bros . G . Faaz Secretary W . M ., T . Woods W . M . 8 7 S . W ., A . Calot J . W ., Charles Johnson ( W . M .-elect ) acting Preceptor , W . Knill acting Sec , F . H . Middleton S . D ., E .

Hancock J . D ., L . Lake I . G ., Brown , Wynman , Messenger P . M ., ice . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Brown acting as candidate . Bro . Lewis Lake assisted Bro . Johnson , to work the second section , and Bro . Johnson in return assisted Bro . Lake to work the first section . The working was highly appreciated by the Brethren . Bro . T . Woods was elected W . M . for Tuesday .

* * West Smithfield Lodge , No . 16 23 . THERE was an exceptionally good meeting on Wednesday , at 7 o ' clock , at the well adapted rooms of Bro . J . R . L . Daish , the City Scotch Stores , Knightrider Street , E . C . Being Officers' night we

noticed with pleasure that all the Officers of the regular Lodge were in their places : Bros . C . A . Barter W . M ., J . C . Pratt I . P . M ., F . P . Weinel r \ M . P . Z . Preceptor , J . Hoffmann J . D . Secretary , G . Heinrich S . W ., A . Ellenden J . W ., G . Oakden S . D ., Charles Strong acting J . D ., S . Van Royen I . G ., T . Powell W . M . 1281 , J . Kent , Lionel Killock , J . Wynman , G . Meissner , G . H . Hall , J . R . L . Daish .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . J . Kent acting as candidate . This was followed by the second degree , Bro . Meissner las the candidate being first examined and entrusted . We compliment the W . M . on his excellent working and the assistance rendered by his Officers ; it augurs well for the Mother Lodge . By desire of the W . M . Bro . T . Powell W . M . 2182 , with the assistance of the Brethren , worked the second section of the lecture .

Bro . G . Hall 1623 was elected a member , which compliment was acknowledged . Bro . G . Heinrich S . W . 1623 will officiate on Wednesday ; next , and his ability being well known we expect to see another good assembly . Bro . Hoffmann Secretary informed the Brethren that the nth

annual dance of the West Smithfield Lodge would take place on Wednesday next , 27 th inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant . The dance was postponed from 30 th January , on account of the death of the Queen . Further particulars may be had from Bro . Hoffmann , 30 and 31 Queen Street , E . C .

Kensington Lodge , No ; 17 67 . AT the Town Hall Tavern , Kensington , Tuesday . 12 th inst ., was Officers night and Brethren turned up in large numbers . Bro . Lewis Beale W . M . of the Mother Lodge occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . F . Cave S . W ., R . H . Meyer . J . W ., W . B . Neville P . M . acting Prec , F . Craggs P . M . Sec , W . H . Cave S . D ., W . F .

Cave J . D ., W . Watson I . G ., W . H . Dresden P . M ., J . H . Neville P . M ., H . J . Cousens P . M ., J . H . Cumming P . M ., Arthur Williams P . M ., T . W . Blott P . M ., A . J . Turner P . M ., Morgan ,. Moore , Hiscox , etc . After the opening of the Lodge ( and confirmation of minutes it was advanced to the second degree , and Bro . Watson having been examined retired . Bro . Dresden P . M . was entrusted . The Lodge

was opened up to the third degree , and Bro . Dresden occupied the candidate ' s place during the raising ceremony . The rendering of the ritual by Bro . Beale was completed in a perfect manner . Lodge being resumed to the first degree Bro . Beale ordered Bro . Watson to be re-admitted , and the second section of the first lecture was worked

by Bro . Arthur Williams Preceptor , assisted by the Brethren . Bro . Cave was elected W . M . for next meeting , and as the Town Hall Tavern , Kensington is adjacent to the District Railway Station we recommend any Brethren living in the district to pa ) ' it a visit . They will be accorded a hearty welcome .

Chiswick Lodge , No . 2012 . ON Saturday , 9 th inst ., the usual weekly meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , the chair being occupied hy Bro . W . Hide P . M ., who was supported by Bros . T . W . Hodgson S . W ., M . F . Wilkins J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M . Prec , R . Josey P . M . Sec , H . Mair S . D ., F . G . Evans J . D ., L . Walsh I . G ., R . Reid P . M ., J . H . Cumming P . M ., H . J . Cousens P . M ., R . H . Larter P . M ., Bunce , etc . ,- ;

The installation ceremony was gone through , Bro Bunce candidate . The W . M . then vacated his position in favour of the S . W . Bro . Hodgson , who is the W . M . of the Hammersmith Lodge . Bro . Walsh was examined and entrusted , and the Lodge opened in the second degree , when the passing ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Hide was chosen to preside aga . in at the next meeting .

Hammersmith Lodge , No . 2090 . ON the 27 th ult ., at Wycombe House , Hammersmith , Bros . J . Hallam W . M ., H . Warren S . W ., H . A . Barnett J . W ., R . W . Gale Sec , W . Hillier P . M . Prec , M . F . Wilkins S . D ., W . Golby J . D ., G . W . Turner I . G ., Biartlett P . M ., J . H . Cumming P . M ., H . J . Cousens P . M ., E . W . Scolding , F . Cave , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , the candidate being Bro . F . Cave . Lodge was called off and on and the second section of the lecture was worked by the ' Preceptor , assisted by the Brethren . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Hallam for his rendering of the ritual ,