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second degree , after which Bro . Wm . Stephenson presented to tho Lodge an oak chair for the use of the L . G . Bro . Masterman presented another oak chair for the D . C . Both these chairs wore carved and upholstered to match the other furniture of the Lodge . Bro . J . E . Wilkinson gave a framed Masonic photograph , and Bro . T . B .

Whytehead P . M . presented a batch of books to the library . All these brethren received v < tes of thanks for their gifts . After tho closo of the Lodge the W . M . entertained his brethren and visitors at supper , aud a social ovotiinu ; was speut , tho W . M . receiving many congratulations ou his health having been so far restored as to enable him aiiaiu to take an active part iu Lodge business .

Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , No . 3 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held un Wednosday , the 8 th inst ., afc Bro . Silv . sterV , the Alfred , Roman-road , Bar ^ sbury . Bro . Bleakey occupied tho chair , supported by Bros . Snrridge , Sherlock , Gregory , Glass , Hemming , Silvester , Dimsilalo , & c . After preliminaries , Bro . Glass , a

candidate for passim , ' , was examined and entrusted . The W . M . then ripened in tho secoud degree and v < hearsed tho ceremony . Bro . Hemming v . o > ked the second section of the lecture , alter which Lodge was resumed t > the fuvfc degree , and the second section of the firt . t lecture was w ; rked by the same brutlwv . Lodgo was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to cnu-uo ami refreshments . in

On 15 th inst ., Bro . SurrM ^ e chair , supported by Brothers Ross , Bleakley , Hansen , Wheeloek , Gregory , Messer , Silvester Dimsdale , Ameut , & c . The Lodgo having been opened indue form and minutes read and confirmed , the W . M . rehear-ol the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Messer acting as candidate , lira . Blenklev fc !> e «

woiked the first section of tho lecture . L idgo was opened in the second and third decrees , and resumed to the fir-fc . A beany and unanimous vote of thanks having been passed to Bro . Surridge f r the very ablo manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair for tho first time in any Lodge , Bro . Ross was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and Lodge was closed .

East Surrey of Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 463 . —Tho fiivt meeting of the session was held ou the 7 ih inst . There was a good attendance to support Bro . Dr . Smith W . M . 463 as W . M . Bro . Sfmeter P . P . G . 11 . Surrey was re-elected Treasurer , B < o . llavves J . D . 163 elected Secretary , and Bro . II . M . Ho . bbs P . G . S . D . Surrey Preceptor . The ceremonies of the first and third degrees were rehearsed . Nothing farther offering for the good of Masonry , the

Lodge was closed in due form . The meetings of the above Lodge are held every Tuesday evening , at 7 . 45 , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Katheiitie-street , Croydon . On Tuesday , the 21 ft inst . Bros . Kilrningtou was W . M " ., Dr . Nicholls S . W ., Fenn J . W ., Cambridge S . D ., Matthey J . D ., Holden I . G . Tho Lodge was duly opened , aud four brethren were elected members . The ceiemony of tbe third degree was rehearsed , Bro . Dr . Wilson candidate .

Panmure Lodge of Instruction , No . 720 . — The usual meeting of this Lod >> e of Instruction was held on Wednesday evening , 22 nd inst ., at tho Balham Hotel , Balham . Bros . Cr . Tilling W . M ., G . S . Graham P . P . G . O . Middlesex S VV ., Custello 765 J . W ., Mitten 7 fi 5 S . D ., DunUey P . G . P . Middlesex ( Secretary ) J . D .,

Leouuid 720 I . G ., T . Poore 720 Preceptor . There were also present Bros . Arnold W . M . 720 , Charnslcy 111 , Culpin 719 , Allen Treasurer 720 , Treves P . M . 720 , Stanbrm . k 720 , A . C . Campbell 720 , R . Basuett 172 , H . Thompson 1426 and P . M . 177 aud 1158 . & c . The business in the first place was the rehearsal of tho ceremony of initiation . Bro .

W . H . Tilling being the candidate . The rendering of the ritnal of the degree was gone through by tho Wor . Master in a correct and impressive manner , and elicited the highest encomiums from tbe oldest and most experienced Past Masters present . This was the more satisfactory as this was the first time that Bro . Tilling had

taken the chair in any Lodge . It is , however , but just to say that he was moyt ably suppoited by each Officer present . By way of giving a further specimen of his ability the Lodgo was raised to the second decree , when tho ceremony of passing was gone through iu all but a faultless manner , Bro . Culpin being the candidate . The

Worshipful Master for the ensuing week having been appointed , it was proposed by Bro . Poorc , seconded and carried unanimousl y , that a cordial vote of thanks bo recorded ou the minutes of the Lodge to Bro . G . Tilling W . M ., for the very able , correct aud impressive manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair for tho

first time in the Panmure Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Tilling acknow . ledged the compliment , nnd spake of tho great pleasure ho experienced in receiving it , Bro . Poore said he wished to address a few words to the brethren ; thoy wore that night honoured by the presence of Bro . Thompson , who was one of his oldest friends , and

many years ago was one of his Preceptors . To sco him again amongst them brought back vividly to bis mind old times , uud with them many pleasing reeolh-etioiiy ; in speaking in his presence he felt sure that they would all give him a hearty welcome . Bro . Thompson , in reply , said he was quite taken by surprise at this

manifestation of kindness and goodwill « D the observations made b y his dear old friend Bro . Poore ; he well rernririhereri the time , year .-i a"o when they worked together , but he had certainl y far overri'tccl auy service or lit fc ' e act of kiiKliteyy that he wtrs able to render that at

the same time he fe / fc extremely gratified at the complimentary way in which he had spoken of him ; he could assure the brethren that he should be happy at any time to do anything that lay in his power for the good of Freemasonry in gei . oral , and that Lodge of Lit { ruction in particular . The Lodge was then closed in due form and adjourned .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 .-0 n 13 th instant , at Bro . Baker ' s , Cock Tavern , Highbury , N . : —Bros . Dixie W . M ,, Weeden S . W ., Van Stavern J . W ., Collingrid ge S . D ., Clark

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I . G ., Western P . M ., and several other Brethren . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second , when Bro . White a candi . date for raising , answered the questions , and was entrusted . Lod » e was opened io the third degree , and ceremony of raising rehearsed . frodge was closed in the third and second degrees . Bro . Van

Stavern , Joppa Lodge , 188 , was elected a member . On Monday , 20 th instant , Bros . Cooper W . M ., Snook S . W ., Flock •F . W ., Collingridge Secret irv , Dixie S . D , Whittall J . D ., Anthonv I . G ., Trewinnard Preceptor ; P . M . ' s Fenner , Western , and several other brethren . After all preliminaries had been carefully observed , the

ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Weeden noting as the W . M . elect . After the salutations in the three degrees , the Officers were formally invested , and the addresses given . Brother Cooper performing the entire ceremony in n very creditable manner . This brother will again rehearse the installation ceremony on Monday , the 27 th instant .

Oeaton Lodge of Instruction , 3 STo . 1791 . —On Thura . dav , 23 rd inst ., at the Whe > 'shoif Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush . Bros . Williams W . M ., Austin S . W ., Purdue P . M . J . W ., Whittle S . D ., Breifcharc J . D ., Cavers I . G . ; P . M . ' s Spiesrel ( Preceptor ) , Sims , Cuff , Jassey , Child ; Bros . Jennings , Marsh , Lowe Pressor , Rogers , Stroud , Craggs , & e . After preliminaries ,

'ho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cuff P . M . candidate . The questions leading to the second degree were answered by Bro . Marsh . Bro . Davies worked the second and third sections of the lecture . Bro . Cuff P . M . Zetland Lodge 511 was elected a member , arid Bro . Austin was appointed W . M . for next Thursdav . Bro . J Divins annonncpfl that the fifteen seoti ns would bo worked on the fourth Thursday in October . Bro . Spiegel gave the closing charge .

The first meeting- of the Session 1886-87 of the Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 , will be held at 202 Whffechapel Road , on Monday next , the 27 th inst ., afc seven o ' clock in the evening punctually . The ceremony

of installation will be rehearsed by Bro . F . KimbelJ . Tbe formation of a second Princo Leopold Subscription Fund , for obtaining Life Governorships of the Masonic Institutions , will be considered at this meeting .

The St . Ltilce ' s Lodge of Instruction No . 144 , hag resumed its duties for the session , and now meets every Thursday evening .

The fifteen sections will be worked at the Oeaton Lodge of List motion , No . 17 . 91 , on the 28 th October , at the Wheatsbeaf Hotel , Goldhawlc Road , Shepherds Bush .

A convocation of the North London Chapter of Improvement , No . 1471 , was held at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s Road , Can on bury , on Thursday . Comps . C . F . Rognrrl M . E . Z ., F . Brasted H ., J . P . Partes J ., J . B .

Sheffield S . E ., W . Radcliffe S . N ., J . Russell P . S . The session may be said to have now fairly set in , and R . A . Companions assemble in goodl y numbers . This gives them , opportunities for perfecting themselves in the duties of their respective Chapters .

The ceremonies of consecration and installation will be rehearsed by Bro . Jas . Terry P . M . 228 , 1278 , 1366 , P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , P . P . G . J . W . Herts , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , on Thursday , the 30 th inst ., at the Hi gh Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 754 , Conch and Horses . Hio-h Rn . id . TW . tpnJmm T , nrlr « ,

will be opened at 7 p . m . Morning dress and Masonic clothing to be . worn . Trains from Liverpool Street , G . B . R ., TO While Hart Lane ( three minutes from Coach and Horses ) , afc 6 . 25 , 6 . 42 , and 6 . 55 p . m .

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