Royal Clarence Lodge, No. 1823.

the happy days he had spent in the Royal Clarence Lodge . Brother Vincent I . P . M ., in response , thanked the Lodge most heartily for the kind manner in which they had acknowledged his humble services dnring the past year . He was one of the founders of the Lodge , and he felt in attaining the position he had , he was greatly indebted to the Stour Valley Lodge , who kindly inittatpd him in order that he might take part in the consecration of that Lodge . They would be

very pleased indeed if it fell to their lot to entertain Prov . Grand Lodge , and their Worshipfnl Master the Duke of Albany , who would be sure to receive a right loyal reception . The health of the Officers of the Royal Clarence Lodge having been drunk , Bro . the Rev . B . B . Syer and Bro . Stokoe M . C . responded . The other toasts were hearty good wishes to the Stour Valley Lodge , and the Masonic Charities . The brethren separated at midnight , having spent a most enjoyable evening .

Sphinx Lodge, No. 1329.

SPHINX LODGE , No . 1329 .

ON Saturday , the 19 th inst ., the brethren of the above Lodge assembled at the Masonic Hall , Camberwell New Road , for the purpose of considering sundry matters , and to hear read , and if expedient , alter and amend the Bye-Laws os at present constituted . Punctually at the time named the Lodge was opened in due form . There were present Bros . Middlemas , Reynolds , Brinton , Willarsden , Forbes , Hernaman , Reynolds , Wilson , Mansell , Sugden , Bryant , & o .

After the minntes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , a protracted discussion arose , the result being thafc Brother Brinton proposed and Brother Dr . Gross seconded the motion that the consideration of theJBye-Laws be referred to a committee consisting of the Officers and Past Masters of the Lodge , to report thereon previous to the next meeting . After this had for the time been so

far settled , sums of money were voted in aid of the Masonic Charities , and to assist a distressed brother who had met with an accident at the installation meeting in the Hall , which had eventuated in the loss of a finger . At rather a late hour the Lodge closed in perfect harmony , and an adjournment was made to an adjoining room , in which Bro . Slawson , of 736 Old Kent Road , had in readiness a most

excellent substantial repast , which was more than usually appreciated . On the removal of the cloth the toasts were given . These included the Queen and the Craffc , the M . W . Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Pro Grand Master , Depnty Grand Master , and the Grand Officers present and past ; all of which were loyally pledged . The I . P . M . Bro . Mansell then proposed the health of the

W . M ., who responded in a forcible and eloquent speech , and concluded by proposing the Visitors , alluding more particularly to Brother Grummant who had just gone througn his year of office with success . Bro . Grummant , acknowledged the compliment , and expressed the pleasure he had in being present . He knew that the Officers of the Sphinx Lodge were conversant with their duties , and therefore he

should have liked to have seen more work done in the temple that evening . The W . M . next proposed the health of fche Past Masters of the Lodge , and most feelingly alluded to the fact that his only son , who had been out of health for a considerable time , acting under medical advice , was at that moment in New Zealand . When the fact of his intended and enforced voyage was bruited abroad ,

several brethren consulted him in reference thereto , among whom was their respected P . M . Sugden , who has friends residing in that Colony . He ( the W . M . ) knew no one there , and therefore was delighted to learn thafc on the landing of his son he would be received by friends . This was a fact , inasmuch as his son found himself among those who treated him as a relative in every respect . He read a letter received

thafc day from New Zealand , which expressed the unreserved kindness his son bad received on all sides from brethren . This , added the W . M ., was one of the outcomes of Freemasonry , and had made an impression on his mind which wonld remain indelibly written for all time . After alluding to other matters , the toasfc was pledged , and P . M . 's Mansell , Sydney , and Bryant ; responded . The W . M . next

proposed the health of the Officers of tbe Lodge , whom he eulogised in warm terms for the manner in which they discharged their respective duties . Bros . Reynolds , Forbes , and Wilson responded . At intervals several of the brethren gave some excellent songs and recitations . Altogether a most agreeable evening was spent . The proceedings closed with the Tyler's toast , at a late hour .

United Service Lodge. No. 1428.

UNITED SERVICE LODGE . No . 1428 .

THE annnal installation meeting of fche second oldest Lodge in this borough was held afc the Freemasons' Hall , Commercial-road , Landport , on 16 th inst ., when there was present a large gathering of the members of the Craft . The outgoing W . M . ( Councillor H . Croueber ) , in an admirable manner , installed his successor , Mr . John Buck , and waa greeted with hearty applause by the members on the

completion of his term of office . The newly-installed Master then appointed and invested the following members as his Officers : — Bros . Henry Cronctier I . P . M ., F . Sanders S . W ., W . Gunnel ! J . W ., J . T . Craven Treasurer , C . W . Rand Secretary , J . S . Dyer M . C , Wm .

Bentell S . D ., A . W . Hevvett J . D ., J . H . Bracey I . G ., Thomas J . Faber Organist , W . E . Leamy and J . Hewitson Stewards . The brethren then adjourned to a recherche banquet in the spacious banquetting ball of the premises , when the customary toasts were given , anda very enjoyable evening was spent .

Amongst interesting events that have been celebrated dnring the week are the installation meetings of the Industry , No . J 86 ; the Prudent Brethren , No . 145 ; the GladsniHir , No . 1385 . "Wc will give reports next week .

United Service Lodge. No. 1428.

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , Ho . 65 . —Held at Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on Tuesday last . Bro . Sainte W . M ., Walker J . W . and Sec , Haynes S . W ., Rich S . D ., Valentine J . D ., Bonrne I . G ., Moss Preceptor ; also Bros . Roberts , Daniel , Goodman , Marshall , Greenhufc , Hagland . The

minntes of previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Greenhut candidate . Bro . Moss worked the first and second sections , assisted by the brethren . Bros . Greonhut 27 , Goodman late 211 , Hagland 317 , were elected members . Bro . Haynes was appointed W . M . for ensuing Tuesday .

Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , on Thursday . Bros . G . Bolton W . M ., J . Bedford Williams S . W ., Greener J . W ., J . J . Hatchings Preceptor , S . R . Speight P . M . Secretary , Penrose S . D ., Catt J . D ., Ingram I . G ., and several other brethren .

After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Penrose candidate . Lodge was then advanced to fche second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , with the same candidate . Lodge was closed to the first ; degree , and after other business , waa closed in due form .

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —On Friday , 18 th inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Present—Bros . Gunner W . M ., F . Botley S . W ., Weeden J . W ., Tucker Treasurer , Cammell S . D ., C . Botley J . D ., Sneel . G . ; also Bros . Birch ,

Wing , Turner , Strong and Sperring . The -work comprised the re . hearsal of the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Tucker candidate ; and that of raising , Bro . Sperring candidate . Bro . Wing 1585 was elected a member . Bro . F . Botley was appointed Worshipful Master for 25 th January .

t ) alhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 —On Tuesday , 22 nd inst ., at the Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Pre . sent—Bros . Smyth W . M ., Robinson S . W ., Jenkins J . W ., T . Clark S . D ., Baker J . D ., Clark I . G ., Carr Secretary , Brasted P . M . acting Preceptor ; also Bros . Wardell , Macklin , Watkinson , Christian , Willson , East , Caperoe , Dignam , Banister , Polak , Oily . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Macklin can .

didate . Bros . Caperoe and East answered the questions leading to the second degree and retired from the Lodge . It was then opened in the second and third degrees , and resumed to the second . Bro . Wardell , in the absence of the Preceptor , rehearsed the ceremony of installation , installing Bro . Murphy into the chair of K . S ., who afterwards invested his Officers . Bro . Wardell then gave the addresses in a most perfect manner . Bro . Robinson waa elected Worshipful Master for the ensuing week .

Burgoyne Lodge of Instruction , No . 902 . —At Bro . Austin ' s , Victoria Hotel , 25 Charterhouse-street , E . G ., on Wednesday . Bros . Jefferya W . M ., Bundy S . W ., Cross J . W ., Williams S . D ., Castell J . D ., Bean I . G ., Frost Preceptor , Field M . C , Batty Secretary , and several other brethren . After all formalities , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Lodge was opened in the second degree , and a

candidate as W . M . elect was presented and duly obligated . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the installation ceremony ably rehearsed . The W . M . invested his officers in usual Masonic formj the addresses were well delivered by the Installing Master , and a vote of thanks was recorded on the minutes for the able manner in which Bro . Jefferys had performed fche ceremony .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —On Monday last , afc Bro . Baker ' s , Cock Tavern , Highbury , N . Present—Bros . Clark W . M ., Rhodes S . W ., Brock J . W ., Collingridge Secretary , Dixie S . D ., Western J . D ., Treadwell I . G ., & c . The work comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of passing , Simons candidate . Bros . Turner , Simons , and Younghnsband answered the questions leading

to fche third degree . Lodge was called off and on , aud closed in the second degree . Bro . Rhodes S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for Monday , 4 th February . Bro . Garrud , No . 1677 , was elected a member . On Monday next , 28 th January , Bro . Hurdell I . P . M . Ebury Lodge , No . 1348 , will rehearse tho ceremony of installation . A good assemblage of the brethren is invited on that occasion to support Brother Hurdell .

Ravensbourne Lodge of Instruction , No . 1801 . —Held afc Bro . Walter Smith ' s , George Inn , Lewisham , on Tuesday , 22 nd instant . Bros . Walter Smith W . M ., Charles Lamb S . W ., Hughes J . W ., Williams S . D ., Robson J . D ., Atkins I . G ., Shaw P . M . and Preceptor , Batty Secretary , and other brethren . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed .

Later on , the W . M . vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Shaw , by whom the ceremony of raising was ably rehearsed . The W . M . closed the Lodge iu the third and second degrees . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the following brethren for very handsome presents made to the Lodge .- —Bros . Wadsvvorth 1790 , Tracing Boards ; Bonner 1601 , Warden ' s Columns ; Ovenden 700 , Tripod and Rough and Perfect Ashlar ; Smith 902 , Gavels ; Shaw 834

Officers' Collars ; Lucroffc 871 , Pedestals ; Wright 1601 , and Carline S . W . 1601 , Officers' Jewels ; West 5-18 , Sounding Boards ; Atkins 1790 , Ancient Dirk ; Tuck 831 , Plated Square and Compasses for V . S . L . , Batty 902 , V . S . L . ; Broadbridgo 1790 , U iocU Guage and Compasses . The above articles are of superior quality and workmanship , nearly all having been made specially for the Lodge . The labours of the evening having been ended , Lodgo was closed in due form .

FTOSTEBALS .-Bros . W . K . L . & G . A . HUTTOW , Coffin Makers and Undertakers , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C . and 30 Forest Hill Eoacl , Peckham Bye , S . E .