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his Officers fully employed in their various posts . The I . P . M . ' s toast was proposed by the W . M . iu a speech that did full justice to the recipient ; he enlarged upon that brother's Masonic knowledge ; his working was so perfect thafc it needed no eulogy , as tho brethren present could testify by tho manner tho ceremony of installation had been performed that evening . He now had the pleasure

of presenting him , in the namo of tho Lodge , with a P . M . ' s jewel , at the same timo expressing the earnest wish of the brethren that ho might live for many years to wear it . The W . M . concluded by giving Bro . Isaac his hearty good wishes , in which all the brethren joined . Bro . Isaao observed that he felt as if ho could say , Thank yon , aud sit down , but ho could not do so without saying a few words ; he had

striven to do his utmost to further the interests of tho Kingsland Locige , ancl would continue so to do . Ho thanked tho brethren very kindly for the jewel they had presented him that evening , * also ho thanked the W . M . for his kindly remarks and good wishes in presenting the same . The Visitors' toasfc was proposed , in a short but effective

speech , by the W . M ,, and was duly honoured by the brethren ; it was responded to by Bro . Daniel P . M ., who complimented the W . M . on his elevation ; ifc gave him great pleasure , as he had the honour of initiating Bro . Hawkins into Freemasonry , and so might fairly claim him as one of his children . Bro . Cusworth P . M . also made a few

remarks respecting the W . M . and his Officers . The remaining Visitors added a few words , endorsing the opinions expressed by those brethren who had previously spoken . The Charities was next on the lisfc , aud this toast included the name of Bro . James Terry , tho indefatigable Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , Bro . Terry replied . Having assisted in the foundation of the Lodge ,

by consecrating it , he considered himself as its parent , and was glad to find the Lodge had done its duty by contributing to the Charities in the manner ifc had ; he hoped ifc would support them in the future as in the past . In referring to the Charities , he said a great deal of good was done by all , and gave particulars of what each was doing . Bro . Terry made a few remarks relative to candidates for admission to the Charities . In conclusion he thanked the W . M . and brethren

for the kind welcome they had accorded him , and wished the Lodge all prosperity . Bro . Terry ' s speech was listened to with the utmost attention by the brethren , who were greatly interested in the various statements made b y him . We trust the interest thus awakened will id time bear fruit . The Past Masters' toast was proposed and duly honoured ; it was responded to by Bros . Killick sen . and jun . Fur

the toasfc of the Officers Bro . Fenner responded ; he felfc sure they would do their best to assist the W . M ., by performing their duties in such a manner as to merit the approbation of the brethren . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close . Bros . C Daniel P . M ., Opperman , and Seelig favoured the brethren with some excellent singing during the evening ; while Bro . Cusworth P . M . gave a humorous recitation called " Tbe Snowman . "

Albion Lodge , No . 9 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 5 th October , at Freemasons' Hall . Present : —Bros . James Forbes W . M ., William Willey P . M . S . W ., E . D . Willey J . W ., Thomas Moring P . M . Treas ., James A . Abbott P . M . Sec , Alfred Endean S . D ., S . U . Thompson J . D ., Edmund Coste Steward , Russell Elliott I . G ., J . Rawles Tyler ; Pasfc Masters Bros . L . W . Harvey , W . R . Marsh , S . Vallentine , W . T . Scott . After preliminaries Mr . Alfred Price was initiated into the Order .

Anchor and . Hope Lodge , No . 37 , Bolton . —The first meeting of this Lodge after the summer vacation was held on Monday , the 4 th insfc ., at the Swan Hotel , Bolton . Present : —Bros . Johnson Mills W . M ., Rooke Pennington S . W ., E . M . Garstang J . W ., Rev . J . H . Gibbon Chaplain , G . P . Brockbank P . M . P . P . S . G . D . Dir . of Cer ., R ,. K . Freeman P . M . Orgt ., F . W . Paeey I . G ., J . Roiley Tyler ; Past Masters Bros . James Newton P . S . G . D ., James Walker , James

Brown , John Morris , and Walter Pennington . Visitors—Bros . John Harwood P . M . 348 , G . A . Mort W . M . 1354 Leigh , W . 0 . Freeman S . D . 1354 , Joseph Kerfoofc Orgfc . 1354 . The Lodge was opened at three o ' clock in the afternoon , the business being to raise Bros . Poyntz , Eardcastle , ancl Lomax to the third degree , after which a candidate was proposed for initiation , and the Lodge was closed afc six o'clock . The brethren adjourned to banquet .

Brecknock Lodge , No . 651 . —A meeting was held on Friday , lsfc October , at Freemasons' Hall , Castle-street , Brecon . Present : — Bros . Frank Grundy W . M ., J . A . Whittle S . W ., T . H . Price Treas ., E . H . Teale Assisfc .-Sec , Jno . Morgan S . D ., A . Orlopp Steward , E . T . Edwards Steward , Jas . Jones Tyler ; Pasfc Masters Bros . H . C Rich , Thos . Butcher . The business comprised the passing of Bros . Morgan , Powell , and Williams .

Lord Warden Lodge , No . 1096 . —A meeting was held in the Lodge Room , Park-street , Deal , on Friday , the 5 th inst . Present —Bros . H . R . Botting W . M ., W . Carterfield S . W ., F . R . England J . W ., T . J . Usher P . M . P . P . G . R . Secretary , E . Kirby P . M . Treas ., G . G . Thomson S . D ., G . Brand J . D ., W . J . A . Norris I . G ., Hy . Chambers , E . Eea , H . Webb , H . E . S . Drew , H . Loughlia , and S . Holgate

Tyler . The Lodge was opened . Minutes of last regular meeting were read ancl unanimously confirmed . Lodge wis advanced to the third degree , and regularly closed . A gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting . Tho brethren spent a most pleasant hour together , the W . M . proposing the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bros . Band , Eea , and the W . M . kindly entertained the brethren with songs , & c

Ranelagh Lodge of Instruction , No . 830 . —This Lodge of Instruction held its first meeting for the season at the Six Bells , Hammersmith , on Friday , the 8 th inst ., Bro . Charles Garston being W . M ., and Bros . Cordingley and H . Garston occupying the offices of S . W . and J . W . There was a good attendance of members . The Visitors were Bros . J . T . Hale and Lorensi , of the Ranelagh Lodge

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No . 831 . Bro . Gorston rehearsed the first and second ceremonies in tho most perfect manner , Bros . Alias and Hall acting as candidates . Tho mother Lodgo having removed to tho Criterion , it mainly depends on tho brethren of Hammersmith and its vicinity to support this Lodge , which for twenty years has hold its own as tho contro point of Insfcrnction for tho West End of London . Wo strongly exhort the brethren of tho neighbourhood to attend as often as possible . Bro . Read P . M . of 511 , & o ., is tho Preceptor .

Enfield Lodge , No . 1237 . —A meeting was held on Monday , llth October , at the George Inn , Market-place , Enfield . Present : — Bros . Oscar Oxloy W . M , W . II . Thompson P . M . acting S . W ., E . Poore ( S . D . ) acting J . W ., iu absence of Bro . Poach , A . Bryant J . D ., A . G . Fidler I . G ., Very Tyler . Visitor—Bro . J . Greenfield J . D . 1602 . Lodgo was opened iu due form and minutes read . A ballot

having been taken for Mr . C . J . Watts , which proved unanimous , thafc gentleman was duly initiated by the W . M . into the mysteries ot the Craft , in a very able manner . Two candidates wero proposed for election , and the Lodge closed in due form . The brefchren then adjourned to a plain but ample and enjoyable supper , after which the usual toasts were given . Bro . Watts , in responding to the toast of the evening , expressed his delight at having come out ; of darkness

into lighfc , and a hope thafc he would prove a good and sincere member of the Craft . Bro . J . Greenfield , as a Visitor , mentioned that having known Bro . Watts for many years , ifc had given him great pleasure to come somo distance to witness his initiation , and that ho was satisfied the initiate would prove a good working brother . Tho brethren then separated iu time to reach town and their respective residences in the neighbourhood afc a reasonable hour .

St . Marylebone Lodge , No . 1308—The regular meeting was held on the 13 th inst ., afc the Eyre Arms , St . John ' s Wood , under the presidency of Bro . C . A . Smith W . M ., J . J . Pope P M . S . W B . Phillips J . W ., VV . Botting Treas ., E . White P . M . Sec , Tnbbs S . D ' H . Hill I . G ., Halliday D . C , Daly Tyler ; P . M . ' s J . J . Pope , J . L Baker , G . Draper , T . Foxall P . G . P ., Tyler , Ashwell , aud a numerous

attendance of brethren . Visitors—E . J . Ackworth LG . 133 S Drewell 177 , Garner W . M . 795 , J . VV . Graham 975 , Wrigglesworth F . M . 975 , J . Emanuel 15 , Drew 733 , New 173 , Davey 173 , Savas . T . L . Konyoumtzoglous ( Constantinople ) , Dr . Croft S , H . M . Levy P . M 188 , Finch VV . M . 795 , A . Burdon 11 , Foxley 173 , Blyth 173 , Linscotb J . W . 55 . Lod go was opened , and the minutes confirmed . Mr . T

Headon was balloted for , and duly initiated into the Order b y the W . M . Bro . T . W . Keeton , Cosmopolitan Lodge , No . 1409 ( South Africa ) , was elected a joining member . Bros . Foxall P . G . P . and VV . B . Botting Treas . wero appointed Trustees to tho Benevolent Fund attached to the Lodge . The sum now in hand amounts to £ 259 10 s ; which amount has been invested in consols . Lodge was then closed

until December , and the brethren , 47 in number , sat down to a banquet , provided by Bro . Lorcl , that gave great satisfaction . Full honour was done to the Loyal and Masonic toasts , and a capital musical entertainment was furnished by Bro . Stedman , who was supported by Bros . Egbert Roberts , Fountain Meon , and several of Bro . Stedmau ' s talented choir boys .

Islington Lodge of Instruction , No . 1471 . —On Tuesday , 12 th October , at the Moorgate Tavern . Present : —Bros . Sanders W . M ., Shipley S . W ., Hall J . W ., Medwin S . D ., J . L . Mather Preceptor , Kern I . G ., and other brethren . The work comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Gabb candidateaud

, thafc of passing , Bro . Thompson candidate . The balance-sheet for tho past year was presented and adopted . Bro . J . L . Mather was re-elected Preceptor , Bro . D . P . Holness Treasurer , and Bro . C . G . Sparrow Secretary , for the ensuing year . A vote of thanks to the Officers for their services was recorded on the minutes .

On Tuesday , 19 th October . Bros . Hall W . M ., Medwin S . W ., Kern J . W ., 0 . G . Sparrow Sec , Hepburn S . D ., Pitt J . D ., J . L . Mather Preceptor , Cotton I . G ., and many other brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Holness candidate . Lodge opened ia

second degree , and the ceremony of installation was ably rehearsed by Bro . G . H . Hunter , W . M . of Royal Standard Lodge , No . 1298 , Bro . Groner acting as W . M . elect . The annual supper was fixed for the third Tuesday in November . Bro . Medwin was duly elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

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