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W . M . 1496 , Jones P . M . 2688 P . P . G . Std . Br ., Unsworth P . M . 2331 , Norton 1219 , Jeffrey , Cade , & c . We must not omit mentioning tho fact that at the close of fche proceedings , Bro . Boden P . M . congratulated Bro . Seddon , host of the Hotel , on his very excellent catering . Bro . Boden said it was fcho general wish of the Brethren ¦ Jtiat he should perform this pleasant duty on thoir behalf , and thus testify fco the general courtesy and efficiency of Bro . Seddon ' s staff . Bro . Seddon made a suitable response .

URMSTON LODGE , No . 1730 . r | IHE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Urmston , on Monday , I 13 th inst ., the principal business being that of passing Bros . R . L . Hattersley and J . C Ratcliffe to the degree of F . C , the ceremonies being performed by Bro . James Shaw Whitley Worshipful Master . A proposition of Bro . J . Slyman , J . P ., P . P . G . S . D . Charity Representative , that the sum of £ 20 bo voted by the Lodge as a donation to the late Lord Lathom Memorial Fund , was deferred .

The usual festive board followed these proceedings , and a very pleasant evening was spent .

ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 1773 . THE regular meeting was held at the Town Hall , Pendleton , on Friday , 17 th inst ., Bro . Wm . Thos . Blease W . M . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , Bro . George Agnew Main , Physician and Surgeon , Prince Alfred Lodge , No . 1218 , was successfully balloted for as a joining member . Bros . Chas . Joshua Bower and William Statham were then raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the first ceremony being undertaken by Bro . Wm . Lambert I . P . M . Secretary , and the latter by the W . M .

Following Lodge work was the festive board , Loyal and Masonic toasts being pleasantly varied by songs , recitations , & c

DUKE OF YORK LODGE , No . 2449 . THE annual meeting and festival of St . John in connection with fche above Lodge took place at the Albion Hotel , Manchester , on Thursday , 9 th inst . In the absence of the Worshipful Master , Lodge was opened by a Past Master , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed .

Bro . W . T . Schofield P . M . P . P . G . J . D . then took the principal chair , and , with the assistance of Past Masters Simon Mamelok Prov . G . J . D ., Clement Jobn Hall , and William Boden , duly installed Bro . A . G . Bryce S . W . as Master of the Lodge . Subjoined is a list of Officers appointed for the

ensuing financial year ; Bros . S . Mamelok P . M . 1798 P . G . J . D . S . W ., J . T . Whittle J . W ., T . Hv . Stott Chaplain , R . H . Whatham Treasurer , Fred Warburton P . M . Secretary , S . Kew S . D ., A . Sutcliffe J . D ., W . T . Schofield P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Dir . of Cers ., J . H * Crowther I . G ., W . Simpson , W . Greenhalgh , G . Sawyer Stewards , Wm . Boden P . M . Charity Representative .

The festival of St . John was held in tbe large room of the Hotel , and was a successful function , Loyal and Masonic toasts being agreeably interspersed by songs , & c , rendered by the Abbey Quartette , consisting of Bros . Nelson Stokes , Cuthbert Blacow , W . T . Haworth , and J . W . Maltby . Bro . Stott , whose humour is always irrestible , sang several songs . Bro . Bridge Hopkinson P . M . 1140 993 was the accompanist .

Besides those mentioned above there were present : Bros . Capt . Clement R . N . Beswicke-Royds Deputy Prov . Grand Master , James Newton P . M . 37 Prov . Grand Secretary , Rev . J . O . Jelly P . M . 277 P . P . G . C , W . Morecroft P . M . 1317 D . C , L . H . Keay W . M . 1219 , and many others .

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INSTRUCTION .

— : o : — CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . AT the Bunch of Grapes , Lime Street , on Wednesday , at 7 p . m ., Bros . Samuel Vale W . M ., G . Bushell S . W ., J . W . Simeons J . W ., J . K . Pitt P . M . Sec , T . A . Stenner P . M . Acting Preceptor , W . H . Lathom S . D ., M . Baillie J . D ., W . Houghton I . G ., W . Hattersley , W . 3 . Henry , Elvin , and others .

The Lodge was opened in the three degrees , and fche ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Hattersley candidate . The W . M . gave the traditional history . Bro . Sfcenner P . M . afterwards gave the addresses to the Brethren and Officers in the installation ceremony . Bro . Bushell was elected to the chair for next Wednesday .

WELLINGTON LODGE , No . 548 . THIS Lodge , which is under the able preceptorship of Bro . J . G . Milbourne , met on Monday , at the New Cross House , New Cross Road , S . E ., with Bros . F . T . Adams Secretary of the Lodge as W . M . T . J . Peckham

, S . W ., E . Wilmotfc J . W ., J . G . Milbourne P . M . Prec , W . Riminton P . M . F . Hancock P . M . Treas ., H . W . Wybourn P . M ., E . W . Hathersich P . M . acting Sec , J . Hewison S . D ., J . Laxson J . D ., W . J . Harris I . G ., A . Martin , W . Neill , J . Wynman , J . O . Welch .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Neill acting as candidate . This ceremony being ended , Bro . A . Martin answered the questions , and was entrusted . The W . M . advanced the Lodge to the second

degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Both the ceremonies gave great satisfaction , and credit is due to Bro . Adams for having rehearsed them in so faultless a mariner . Bro . Milbourne Preceptor worked the second section of the lecture . The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first decree .

Bro . Peckham W . M .-elecc 1423 will preside afc the meeting after Monday next , which is Preceptor ' s night .

STAR LODGE , No . 1275 . A VERY good meeting was held on Saturday , at the New Cross House , New Cross Road , S . E ., with Bros . C M . Morris W . M ., H . Peirce S W ., G . Barton J . W ., J . Frances P . M . acting Prec , Ellinger acting Sec ., L 3 . D . Whalley S . D ., R . Carey J . D ., Bidgood I . G ., J . P . Newsham W . M . 2346 Smith , Collings , Ward , Stone , Loney , Tamms , Dryher , W , Penrose P . M . 147

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Preceptor of Temperance Lodge ; John Radford , St . John ' s Lodge , No . 4 , Winnipeg , Canada ; George Malthouse , Victoria Kilwinning Lodge , No . 93 , Melbourne , Australia ; Reed , Walford , Wynman , and others . The Lodge was opened to the second degree , and the W . M . announced his intention of rehearsing the third ceremony , for which Bro . J . P . Newsham W . M . 2346 kindly offered , himself a candidate . Having answered the usual questions he was entrusted , the Lodge was advanced fco the third degree , and

the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , including the traditional history . The Lodge was called off . On resuming , the W . M . was saluted in the three degrees . Bros . Radford and Malthouse wore elected members , which compliment was acknowledged by those Brethren . Bro . H . Peirce was elected W . M . for to-day , Saturday . The Star Lodge meets every Saturday , at the above address , at 7 o ' clock , and is under the Preceptorship of Bro . Walter Martin P . M . Past A . G . P .

WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . ON Monday afternoon , at 3 o ' clock , at Bro . Rudderforfch's ( Stone ' s ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarket , W ., Bros . D . W . Kyd W . M ., J . E . Culverhouse S . W ; , R . Cawley J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , 0 . Wetton P . M . Dep . Prec , J . W . Simeons Sec , H . T . Rose S . D ., W . Speller J . D ., J . Cunningham I . G ., E . Berry , N . Weston , P . Amato , J . Wynman , S . Firminger , W . Morant .

The Lodge was opened in the three degrees , and then resumed to the first . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . N . Weston acting as the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Simeons Secretary of the Lodge , Bro . Weston answered the questions , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was gone through , We were exceedingly pleased to hear the ceremony so perfectly rendered , being the first time we had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Simeons in the chair

of K . S . Also Bro . Weston , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation for the first time in this Lodge , deserves great compliment for the perfect manner in which he rendered it . Bro . Weston having resumed the chair , Bro . Woodrow called the attention of the Brethren to the fact , and proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be passed and recorded on the minutes to Bro . Weston . Bro . 0 . Wetton P . M . had very much pleasure in seconding this , which was carried unanimously .

Bro . E . L . Berry was elected a member , and Bro . . Culverhouse W . M . for Monday nexfc .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . AT the Winder Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , on the list inst ., Bros . John H . Gumming P . M . W . M ., R . Woolfers S . W ., W . T . Ridgway J .-W ., W . Hillier P . M . Acting Preceptor , F . Craggs P . M . Treasurer , R . Josey P . M . Secretary , W . Atkinson S . D .. F . M . Wilkins J . D ., H . J . Cousens I . G ., W . Hide P . M ., H . Bone , R . Reid , Anthony jun ., J . Knight , aud several others . ...

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . Bone acting as candidate . Lodge was called off and on , and then opened in the second and third degrees . The first section of the third lecture was worked by Bro . Knight , tbe questions being put by Bro . Hillier P . M . The M . M . Lodge was closed , and resumed to the first degree . Bro . Woolfers was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting , and Bro . 0 . B . Wood was elected a member .

The new Jermyn Street entrance to the Criterion Restaurant , Piccadilly , is now open , with lift to all floors . It forms a most convenient approach to the East Room , the Banqueting Salons , and the Grill Room .

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