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Sphinx Lodge, No. 1329.
Masters of the Lodgo and the Past Masters in the Lodge remain on tho same level as heretofore . After some other important bnsiness had been considered , discussed and settled , the Lodge was closed in tho iisual manner . An adjournmenfc was then made to thebanquetting-room , in which Bro . Venables
had provided a frugal repast . On the removal of tho cloth , the "W . M . gave the usual toasts . That of the Queen and the Craft , the Grand Master the Prince of Wales , the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the other Grand Officers Present and Pasfc . Bro . Middlemas I . P . M . next proposed the health of tho W . M .,
Bro . Brinton , who was about to retire from the chair , owing to effluxion of time . Bro . Brinton had discharged the onerous duties of his office with much ability and judgment . After expatiating on the qualities which had been exhibited by him on all occasions during the period he had presided over them , Bro . Middlemas
said , doubtless their W . M . would be pleased to relinquish office ; mosfc Masters were afc the end of the year , inasmuch as the office was not associated with sinecure ease . The toast was then pledged . The W . M ., in response , thanked the brethren for the forbearance and kindness they had manifested towards him during his term of
office . As regarded the Officers , they had assisted him on all occasions most willingly and heartily ; for their services he thanked them most sincerely . He was aware he had not discharged the duties so efficiently as his predecessors , most of whom had been endowed wifch brilliant abilities ; his successor , however , who was
young , and well versed in the ritual , would doubtless make up for his ( Bro . Brinton ' s ) deficiencies . He thanked fche brethren for having voted him a jewel and collar ; he hoped that the Great Architect of the Universe would bestow the rich dew of His blessing on the Lodge . The cloud which had hung over the Lodge
was now dispersed , and he predicted a bright future before them . The toast of tho W . M . elect , the Visitors , the Past Masters , the Treasurer and Secretary , and the Officers of the Lodge , were severally proposed , aud responded to . Bros . Voisey , Smith , Middlemass , Gooding , and Williams contributed some capital songs dnring the intervals . The Tyler ' s toasfc concluded the proceedings .
Blackwater Lodge, No. 1977.
BLACKWATER LODGE , No . 1977 .
THIS young Lodge had the misfortune , in February last , to lose its W . M . ( Bro . Richardson P . G . A . D . C . ) by death , and since then tho wi-rk has been carried on jointly by the I . P . M . ( Bro T Eustace P . M . C 97 P . P . G . Swd . Br . ) , the S . W . ( Bro . II . Smith I . P . M . 697 ) , and the Secretary ( Bro . Geo . A . Eustace P . M . 697 P . P . G .
Std . Br . ) Tnesday , the 22 nd inst ., was the third annual festival , and though the proceedings could not but be saddened by the remembrance of fche loss the Lodgo had sustained , yet ; al ! passed off most successfully . The day will be memorable in theanuals of fche Lodge on account of the presence of two mosfc distinguished members
of tho Craft—viz ., the D . P . G . M . ot tho Province , Bro F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , Grand Registrar of England , and Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Gierke . Both these brethren took part in tho ceremonies , the former installing tho W . M . elect , Bro . Samuel If . Ellis ; and the lai tor giving the address to the newly-appointed Officers . It need hardly bo said that
tho work was performed in a meet impressive manner . Tho Officers for the year were appointed and invested as follow : —Bros T Eustace P . M . 697 P . P . G . Sw . B . I . P . M ., B . Smith I . P . M . 097 SW ' S . Shawyer J . W ., Bev . W . M . Jones P . P . G . C . Chaplain , W . Strutt Treasurer , G . A . Eustace P . M . 697 P . P . G . Std . B . Secretary , M W
Meade Senior Deacon , W . Radium Junior Deacon , W . Jackson DC G . F . Smith P . M . 1839 P . P . G . O . Organist , S . J . Bruco I . G ., ' J . Tnrner , J . Grout , and W . R . Hance Stewards , J . Pearman Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the D . P . G . M . and Grand Secretary for their kindness in honouring tho Lodge by their
presence , and the latter was unanimously elected an honorary member . Bro . Philbrick was elected an honorary member when the Lod"e was consecrated . The I . P . M . ( Bro . Thos . Eustace ) was re-elected as representative of the Lodge on tho Provincial Charity Committee After the Lodge proceedings were concluded , 30 brethren sat down
to dinner at the Blue Boar Hotel , an excellent repast bein " well served by the hostess , Mrs . Hickford . Tho usual Masonic " toasts followed . The D . P . G . M ., in responding to the toast of bis health expressed tbe pleasure ho felt at being once more at Maldon , and finding that not only was Freemasonry flourishing , but thafc there
was such a cordial feeling existing between the two Lodges . He alluded in feeling terms to the death of their late W . M . and remarked that this sad event had shown tho wisdom of those who had framed their laws , for though fche individual fell out , fcho Lod ^ e went on . So wonld ifc continue to be—when each of them in turn received
the summons hence , others would bo found to occupy their place aud cany on the Grand work of Freemasonry . The Grand Secretary also addressed tlio brethren , congratulating them upon tho flourishing condition of Freemasonry in the Province of Essex . Tha speeches were interspersed with somo excellent vocal music Bro . G
F . Smith jun . P . M . 1839 , tho Organist of tho Lodge , acting as accompany ist ; the same brother also contributed a brilliant pfanoforto solo , which was much applauded . Amongst the brethren present , beside those already mentioned , were Bros . F . R Hales W M G 50 P . G . J . W ., Thomas J . Balling P . M . and Sec . 51 P . O . Sou . F . " P .
Snthcry W . M . 2 iG P . G . S . D ., Richard . Clowes P . M . and Sec . 050 P . P . G . S . W ., F . George Green P . M . aud Sec . 1024 P P G S W II . Harper P . M . and Sec . 160 P . P . G . Sw . JJ ., J . T . Bailev W M 697 * 160 and the 1
R . M . Becson , followingmembers of No 19 / 7- Bros I ) . J . Wright P . M . 1024 P . P . G . P ., Edmund Gowers W M ' 10 * 4 P . P . G . O ., C . Potter , A . W . Bell , G . Best , John Turner , C . B * CODSCTV H . F . Christie , E . Pearman and T . J . Tyler . ' *'
St. Osyth's Priory Lodge, No. 2063.
ST . OSYTH'S PRIORY LODGE , No . 2063 .
THE fust annual festival of this Lodgo was held at the Public Hall , Clactuii . im . Sea , on Friday , the 18 th iiiat ., when Bro .
St. Osyth's Priory Lodge, No. 2063.
Walter J . Nunn S . W . P . P . 8 . G . D . Suffolk P . G . J . Suffolk , was installed in the chair . Through tho inability of tho D . P . G . M . ( Bro . Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C . ) to reach England in time , tho ceremony was performed by Bio . R . Hayward Ives I . P . M . 51 Prov . G . Asst . Sec , and he did ifc in a most impressive manner . The Officers for the ensning
year wero appointed and invested as follow : Bros . Sir J . H . Johnson I . P . M ., W . M . Foxcroft S . W ., J . P . Allen J . W ., John Mann P . P . G . Soc . Essex Treasurer , W . T . Hook S . D ., T . H . Baker J . D ., P . W . Lewellen Organist , J . W . Abordein I . G ., 0 . H . Grosvenor and W . F . Reid Stewards . After the usual addresses by the Installing
Master , the W . M . proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Ives for his kindness in undertaking tbe duties of Installing Master at so short a notice . The motion was carried by acclamation . The Acting I . P . M . proposed , and the S . W . seconded , a vote of condolence to the widow and family of the late Bro . W . W . Towse ,
whose death was so deeply deplored , remarking that this was the third loss by death the Lodge had sustained in the last three months " The W . M . having been unanimously elected representative of the Lodge on the Charity Committee of the Province , and other business transacted , the brethren adjourned to
banquet afc the Royal Hotel , an excellent dinner being as usual provided by the host , Bro . Wallis . The following brethren signed the Presence Book : —W . J . Nunn S . W ., J . Mann Treasurer , F . J . Nunn Secretary , W . M . Foxcroft S . D ., W . T . Hook J . D ., W . Cattermole I . G ., H . Hart Tyler , T . H . Baker and H . Pinner Stewards ; also Bros .
W . R . Bloom P . M . 1799 , John Lawson P . M . 1491 , John M . Wheeler 1491 , G . A . Eustace P . M . 697 P . P . G . S . B ., R . Hayward Ives I . P . M . 51 P . G . Assist . Sec , S . Greenhill 51 , John Howe 697 , Henry Mason P . M . 913 , E . F . Canler 1799 , Chas . Hempson P . M . 1799 P . P . G . A . D . C , G . Canler 1799 , Robert Legerton 697 , W . Partridge 1799 , F . R . Hales
W . M . 690 P . G . J . W ., F . King P . M . 1056 , W . Armstrong P . M . 1592 P . P . G . J . D . Suffolk , Joseph Grimes W . M . 51 , R . H . Scott W . M . 1799 , E . Walker , A . G . Rickarbv I . P . M . 1799 , J . Boulton P . M . 1056 P . G . P ., W . T . Reed , John Starling , R . Womack , G . F . West , J . S . Joioe , P . B .
Harris , J . W . Aberdein , Norman Demald , S . J . Sparling , James 0 . Allen , A . Penfold , G . Walker , William Iron , G . H . Riches , George Graham , James P . Allen , E . J . Gilders , Chas . Allen , M . H . Page , M . Matson , and C . H . Grosvenor .
Justice Lodge of Instruction , Mo . 147 . —On Thursday , the 24 th inst ., at fche Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Bros . J . J . Pitt W . M ., Penrose S . W ., Mansfield J . W ., Banks P . M . Treasurer , S . R . Speight P . M . Secretary , Fisher S . D ., Emblin J . D ., Hollis I . G . P . M . ' s Hatchings Preceptor , E . Good , J . Millington , and several
others . The Lodge was opened , and after the confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Millington acting as candidate . Lodge was called off ,
and on resuming was advanced to the second degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Tho Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Hollis , Treasurer of tho Chislehurst Lodge , No . 1531 , was elected a member .
East Surrey of Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 463 . —The weekly meetings of this Lodge of Instruction have now been resumed , on Tuesday evenings , at Bro . Bruce Johnston ' s , the King ' s Arms Hotel , Croydon , at 7 * 45 . The first meeting took place on the 1 st ; September , when eighteen brethren were present . Bro . J . S . Streeter P . P . G . Registrar Surrey was re-elecfced
treasurer , Henry Hiscox Secretary , and Hugh M . Hobbs Preceptor . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . H . Ranson W . M ., and the charge was afterwards given . Several members were proposed , and the Lodge adjourned to the following Tnesday , when Bro . W . Nicholls , W . M . of the mother Lodge , was in the chair .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , the 22 nd September . Bros . Edwards W . M ., West S . W ., Dnnstan J . W ., Watkiuson S . D ., Baker J . D ., East I . G ., F . Carr Secretary , Brasted P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros . Wardell , Christian , Clark , Caperoo ,
Rose , Marsh , Smyth , Guenegalfc , & c . Lodge was opened indue form , and the minutes were read aud confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rose candidate . Bro . Caperoe offered himself as candidate , for passing , was interrogated and entrusted . The ceremony was then rehearsed . Bro . Wafckinsou assisted Bro . Christian
to work the second section of tho lecture . Bro . West was elected W . M . for tho first Tuesday in October . Tho next mooting boing on a Tuesday , tho Secretary will occupy the chair . Lodgo was closed and adjourned , The Fifteen Sections will bo worked by the members of this Lodge on tho fourth Tuesday in October , Bro . Christian W . M / of tho Dalhousie Lodge presiding , Bro . Watkinsou S . W ., T . Clark J . W ., and Brasted I . P . M .
Serwyn Lodge of Instruction , No . 1001 . —The meetings of this popular Lodgo ot * Instruction , hold at the Emt Dulwich Hotel , continue to bo well attended , arid some , excellent work is to In witnessed on Monday evening .- - , under the . able procopfcorship of Bro . J . G . Bellis P . M . On the occasion of our visit Bro . F . 3 dle very effi
cieufcly discharged tho duties of W . M ., supported by Bros . Bailey S . W ., Wills J . W ., Cattermole S . D ., Wimble J . D ., Shorter J . G ., Eagle Sec , Mncnatiglifcon , Smith , Lumpen , Anderson , Keyse , Bolauder , Burnett , Cracked ! , and many other brethren . After tho usual preliminary business , Lodge was opened in the lirafc arid second degrees ,
and the ceremony of passing rehearsed in a most satisfactory manner , Bro . Anderson personating the candidate . The firsfc section of tho lectnre was then worked by Bro . Anderson , assisted by tho brethren ,
after which tho Lodgo was closed to the first degree , and Bro . Wimble worked the firsfc section . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third limes , wheu Bro . T . J . Crackncll , of the Temperance Lodge , No . 169 , witu elected a member of Ihiu Loclgo of Instruction , aud tho
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Sphinx Lodge, No. 1329.
Masters of the Lodgo and the Past Masters in the Lodge remain on tho same level as heretofore . After some other important bnsiness had been considered , discussed and settled , the Lodge was closed in tho iisual manner . An adjournmenfc was then made to thebanquetting-room , in which Bro . Venables
had provided a frugal repast . On the removal of tho cloth , the "W . M . gave the usual toasts . That of the Queen and the Craft , the Grand Master the Prince of Wales , the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the other Grand Officers Present and Pasfc . Bro . Middlemas I . P . M . next proposed the health of tho W . M .,
Bro . Brinton , who was about to retire from the chair , owing to effluxion of time . Bro . Brinton had discharged the onerous duties of his office with much ability and judgment . After expatiating on the qualities which had been exhibited by him on all occasions during the period he had presided over them , Bro . Middlemas
said , doubtless their W . M . would be pleased to relinquish office ; mosfc Masters were afc the end of the year , inasmuch as the office was not associated with sinecure ease . The toast was then pledged . The W . M ., in response , thanked the brethren for the forbearance and kindness they had manifested towards him during his term of
office . As regarded the Officers , they had assisted him on all occasions most willingly and heartily ; for their services he thanked them most sincerely . He was aware he had not discharged the duties so efficiently as his predecessors , most of whom had been endowed wifch brilliant abilities ; his successor , however , who was
young , and well versed in the ritual , would doubtless make up for his ( Bro . Brinton ' s ) deficiencies . He thanked fche brethren for having voted him a jewel and collar ; he hoped that the Great Architect of the Universe would bestow the rich dew of His blessing on the Lodge . The cloud which had hung over the Lodge
was now dispersed , and he predicted a bright future before them . The toast of tho W . M . elect , the Visitors , the Past Masters , the Treasurer and Secretary , and the Officers of the Lodge , were severally proposed , aud responded to . Bros . Voisey , Smith , Middlemass , Gooding , and Williams contributed some capital songs dnring the intervals . The Tyler ' s toasfc concluded the proceedings .
Blackwater Lodge, No. 1977.
BLACKWATER LODGE , No . 1977 .
THIS young Lodge had the misfortune , in February last , to lose its W . M . ( Bro . Richardson P . G . A . D . C . ) by death , and since then tho wi-rk has been carried on jointly by the I . P . M . ( Bro T Eustace P . M . C 97 P . P . G . Swd . Br . ) , the S . W . ( Bro . II . Smith I . P . M . 697 ) , and the Secretary ( Bro . Geo . A . Eustace P . M . 697 P . P . G .
Std . Br . ) Tnesday , the 22 nd inst ., was the third annual festival , and though the proceedings could not but be saddened by the remembrance of fche loss the Lodgo had sustained , yet ; al ! passed off most successfully . The day will be memorable in theanuals of fche Lodge on account of the presence of two mosfc distinguished members
of tho Craft—viz ., the D . P . G . M . ot tho Province , Bro F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , Grand Registrar of England , and Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Gierke . Both these brethren took part in tho ceremonies , the former installing tho W . M . elect , Bro . Samuel If . Ellis ; and the lai tor giving the address to the newly-appointed Officers . It need hardly bo said that
tho work was performed in a meet impressive manner . Tho Officers for the year were appointed and invested as follow : —Bros T Eustace P . M . 697 P . P . G . Sw . B . I . P . M ., B . Smith I . P . M . 097 SW ' S . Shawyer J . W ., Bev . W . M . Jones P . P . G . C . Chaplain , W . Strutt Treasurer , G . A . Eustace P . M . 697 P . P . G . Std . B . Secretary , M W
Meade Senior Deacon , W . Radium Junior Deacon , W . Jackson DC G . F . Smith P . M . 1839 P . P . G . O . Organist , S . J . Bruco I . G ., ' J . Tnrner , J . Grout , and W . R . Hance Stewards , J . Pearman Tyler . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the D . P . G . M . and Grand Secretary for their kindness in honouring tho Lodge by their
presence , and the latter was unanimously elected an honorary member . Bro . Philbrick was elected an honorary member when the Lod"e was consecrated . The I . P . M . ( Bro . Thos . Eustace ) was re-elected as representative of the Lodge on tho Provincial Charity Committee After the Lodge proceedings were concluded , 30 brethren sat down
to dinner at the Blue Boar Hotel , an excellent repast bein " well served by the hostess , Mrs . Hickford . Tho usual Masonic " toasts followed . The D . P . G . M ., in responding to the toast of bis health expressed tbe pleasure ho felt at being once more at Maldon , and finding that not only was Freemasonry flourishing , but thafc there
was such a cordial feeling existing between the two Lodges . He alluded in feeling terms to the death of their late W . M . and remarked that this sad event had shown tho wisdom of those who had framed their laws , for though fche individual fell out , fcho Lod ^ e went on . So wonld ifc continue to be—when each of them in turn received
the summons hence , others would bo found to occupy their place aud cany on the Grand work of Freemasonry . The Grand Secretary also addressed tlio brethren , congratulating them upon tho flourishing condition of Freemasonry in the Province of Essex . Tha speeches were interspersed with somo excellent vocal music Bro . G
F . Smith jun . P . M . 1839 , tho Organist of tho Lodge , acting as accompany ist ; the same brother also contributed a brilliant pfanoforto solo , which was much applauded . Amongst the brethren present , beside those already mentioned , were Bros . F . R Hales W M G 50 P . G . J . W ., Thomas J . Balling P . M . and Sec . 51 P . O . Sou . F . " P .
Snthcry W . M . 2 iG P . G . S . D ., Richard . Clowes P . M . and Sec . 050 P . P . G . S . W ., F . George Green P . M . aud Sec . 1024 P P G S W II . Harper P . M . and Sec . 160 P . P . G . Sw . JJ ., J . T . Bailev W M 697 * 160 and the 1
R . M . Becson , followingmembers of No 19 / 7- Bros I ) . J . Wright P . M . 1024 P . P . G . P ., Edmund Gowers W M ' 10 * 4 P . P . G . O ., C . Potter , A . W . Bell , G . Best , John Turner , C . B * CODSCTV H . F . Christie , E . Pearman and T . J . Tyler . ' *'
St. Osyth's Priory Lodge, No. 2063.
ST . OSYTH'S PRIORY LODGE , No . 2063 .
THE fust annual festival of this Lodgo was held at the Public Hall , Clactuii . im . Sea , on Friday , the 18 th iiiat ., when Bro .
St. Osyth's Priory Lodge, No. 2063.
Walter J . Nunn S . W . P . P . 8 . G . D . Suffolk P . G . J . Suffolk , was installed in the chair . Through tho inability of tho D . P . G . M . ( Bro . Fred . A . Philbrick , Q . C . ) to reach England in time , tho ceremony was performed by Bio . R . Hayward Ives I . P . M . 51 Prov . G . Asst . Sec , and he did ifc in a most impressive manner . The Officers for the ensning
year wero appointed and invested as follow : Bros . Sir J . H . Johnson I . P . M ., W . M . Foxcroft S . W ., J . P . Allen J . W ., John Mann P . P . G . Soc . Essex Treasurer , W . T . Hook S . D ., T . H . Baker J . D ., P . W . Lewellen Organist , J . W . Abordein I . G ., 0 . H . Grosvenor and W . F . Reid Stewards . After the usual addresses by the Installing
Master , the W . M . proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Ives for his kindness in undertaking tbe duties of Installing Master at so short a notice . The motion was carried by acclamation . The Acting I . P . M . proposed , and the S . W . seconded , a vote of condolence to the widow and family of the late Bro . W . W . Towse ,
whose death was so deeply deplored , remarking that this was the third loss by death the Lodge had sustained in the last three months " The W . M . having been unanimously elected representative of the Lodge on the Charity Committee of the Province , and other business transacted , the brethren adjourned to
banquet afc the Royal Hotel , an excellent dinner being as usual provided by the host , Bro . Wallis . The following brethren signed the Presence Book : —W . J . Nunn S . W ., J . Mann Treasurer , F . J . Nunn Secretary , W . M . Foxcroft S . D ., W . T . Hook J . D ., W . Cattermole I . G ., H . Hart Tyler , T . H . Baker and H . Pinner Stewards ; also Bros .
W . R . Bloom P . M . 1799 , John Lawson P . M . 1491 , John M . Wheeler 1491 , G . A . Eustace P . M . 697 P . P . G . S . B ., R . Hayward Ives I . P . M . 51 P . G . Assist . Sec , S . Greenhill 51 , John Howe 697 , Henry Mason P . M . 913 , E . F . Canler 1799 , Chas . Hempson P . M . 1799 P . P . G . A . D . C , G . Canler 1799 , Robert Legerton 697 , W . Partridge 1799 , F . R . Hales
W . M . 690 P . G . J . W ., F . King P . M . 1056 , W . Armstrong P . M . 1592 P . P . G . J . D . Suffolk , Joseph Grimes W . M . 51 , R . H . Scott W . M . 1799 , E . Walker , A . G . Rickarbv I . P . M . 1799 , J . Boulton P . M . 1056 P . G . P ., W . T . Reed , John Starling , R . Womack , G . F . West , J . S . Joioe , P . B .
Harris , J . W . Aberdein , Norman Demald , S . J . Sparling , James 0 . Allen , A . Penfold , G . Walker , William Iron , G . H . Riches , George Graham , James P . Allen , E . J . Gilders , Chas . Allen , M . H . Page , M . Matson , and C . H . Grosvenor .
Justice Lodge of Instruction , Mo . 147 . —On Thursday , the 24 th inst ., at fche Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Bros . J . J . Pitt W . M ., Penrose S . W ., Mansfield J . W ., Banks P . M . Treasurer , S . R . Speight P . M . Secretary , Fisher S . D ., Emblin J . D ., Hollis I . G . P . M . ' s Hatchings Preceptor , E . Good , J . Millington , and several
others . The Lodge was opened , and after the confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Millington acting as candidate . Lodge was called off ,
and on resuming was advanced to the second degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Tho Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Hollis , Treasurer of tho Chislehurst Lodge , No . 1531 , was elected a member .
East Surrey of Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 463 . —The weekly meetings of this Lodge of Instruction have now been resumed , on Tuesday evenings , at Bro . Bruce Johnston ' s , the King ' s Arms Hotel , Croydon , at 7 * 45 . The first meeting took place on the 1 st ; September , when eighteen brethren were present . Bro . J . S . Streeter P . P . G . Registrar Surrey was re-elecfced
treasurer , Henry Hiscox Secretary , and Hugh M . Hobbs Preceptor . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . H . Ranson W . M ., and the charge was afterwards given . Several members were proposed , and the Lodge adjourned to the following Tnesday , when Bro . W . Nicholls , W . M . of the mother Lodge , was in the chair .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Held at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , the 22 nd September . Bros . Edwards W . M ., West S . W ., Dnnstan J . W ., Watkiuson S . D ., Baker J . D ., East I . G ., F . Carr Secretary , Brasted P . M . Preceptor ; also Bros . Wardell , Christian , Clark , Caperoo ,
Rose , Marsh , Smyth , Guenegalfc , & c . Lodge was opened indue form , and the minutes were read aud confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rose candidate . Bro . Caperoe offered himself as candidate , for passing , was interrogated and entrusted . The ceremony was then rehearsed . Bro . Wafckinsou assisted Bro . Christian
to work the second section of tho lecture . Bro . West was elected W . M . for tho first Tuesday in October . Tho next mooting boing on a Tuesday , tho Secretary will occupy the chair . Lodgo was closed and adjourned , The Fifteen Sections will bo worked by the members of this Lodge on tho fourth Tuesday in October , Bro . Christian W . M / of tho Dalhousie Lodge presiding , Bro . Watkinsou S . W ., T . Clark J . W ., and Brasted I . P . M .
Serwyn Lodge of Instruction , No . 1001 . —The meetings of this popular Lodgo ot * Instruction , hold at the Emt Dulwich Hotel , continue to bo well attended , arid some , excellent work is to In witnessed on Monday evening .- - , under the . able procopfcorship of Bro . J . G . Bellis P . M . On the occasion of our visit Bro . F . 3 dle very effi
cieufcly discharged tho duties of W . M ., supported by Bros . Bailey S . W ., Wills J . W ., Cattermole S . D ., Wimble J . D ., Shorter J . G ., Eagle Sec , Mncnatiglifcon , Smith , Lumpen , Anderson , Keyse , Bolauder , Burnett , Cracked ! , and many other brethren . After tho usual preliminary business , Lodge was opened in the lirafc arid second degrees ,
and the ceremony of passing rehearsed in a most satisfactory manner , Bro . Anderson personating the candidate . The firsfc section of tho lectnre was then worked by Bro . Anderson , assisted by tho brethren ,
after which tho Lodgo was closed to the first degree , and Bro . Wimble worked the firsfc section . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third limes , wheu Bro . T . J . Crackncll , of the Temperance Lodge , No . 169 , witu elected a member of Ihiu Loclgo of Instruction , aud tho