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ROBERT BURNS LODGE , No . 25 . ON Tuesday , at the Frascati , Oxford Street , Bro . Bilby W . M ., Nicholls S . W ., McVey J . W ., Williams S . D ., Phillips J . D ., Raphael' I . G ., Mulvey P . M . Preceptor , Caseby P . M . Sec , Cross , Mullins , Ridgway , Pinnel , Mason , Vant , Day , Wynman , and others , to the number of thirty-six .

The W . M . commenced with the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Bardley candidate , after which the Lodgo was called off and on . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Krellwitz , who opened in the second degree . Bro . Bilby was presented and took the obligation as W . M .-elect , was proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees , and Bro . Krellwitz delivered the three addresses . Bro . Nicholls will preside as W . M . next meeting .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE , No . 1524 . ON the 19 th inst ., at the Lord Napier , London Fields , Bro . S . Edwards W . M ., F . Islip S . W ., Capt . Schlosshauer J . W ., J . Bunker P . M . Treas ., F . Kebbell Sec , Past Masters Bros . Hodges , Caton ; Sexton S . D ., Crispe J . D ., Worthington I . G * ., Felthensal Org ., Bishop , Philips , Weight , Rusby , Frost , Willsmer , Matthews , Fiestel , Rogers , Worthington , Hope , Meyer , Whittemore , Puck .

The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Philips as candidate . The lecture on the Tracing Board was most ably given by Bro . A . Rusby , and the first section of the lecture by Bro . Crispe and Brethren . Bro . P . M . Hodges kindly consented to fill the Preceptorship , which was vacant through the death of the late Bro . Fairclough .

CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE , No . 1563 . AT the Cafe Royal , Regent Street , on Wednesday , Bro . Marks W . M ., Swift S . W ., Ashplant J . W ., Wynman S . D ., Beach J . D ' ., Long I . G ., Brander P . M . Treas ., and some others .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremonies of opening and closing in the three degrees . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Long candidate . Bro . Wynman was elected an Honorary Member , and acknowledged the compliment .

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 . ON Tuesday , at Bro . H . F . Roberts ' s , Kensington Town Hall Tavern , High Street , Kensington , Bros . Pope W . M ., Flack S . W ., Ortner J . W ., R . H . Williams P'M . Dep . Preceptor , Oragg P . M . Secretary , Mailer S . D ., Tornpsett J . D ., Poulton I . G ., Thwaites and Liddiard Stewards , Saunders , Rumball , Seal , Hillier P . M ., Herring , Facey , Davies , Hatt P . M ., Hunt , Mackay P . M ., Danby P . M ., Wynman .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rumball candidate Bro . Flack was chosen W . M . for next meeting .

BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . AT the Bow Bells , Bow , E ., on Wednesday , 16 th inst ., Bro . F . A . Slater W . M ., W . Joss S . W ., W . Boyce P . M . J . W ., W . Bettinson S . D ., W . Johnson I . G ., J . Oxley Acting Preceptor , F . Thornton Sec , R . Alabaster , A . Silk , E . Silk , B . Johnson P . M . Bro . Alabaster answered the questions leading to the second degree , was

entrusted , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , he acting as candidate . He next proved his proficiency as a Craftsman , and the third ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge was closed down , and Bros . Alabaster , A . Silk and E . Silk , of Lodge 1472 , were elected members . Bro . Joss was chosen to preside at the next meeting .

On the 23 rd inst ., Bro . W . Joss W . M ., M . Da Costa S . W ., H . M . Pollock J . W ., F . A . Slater S . D ., Marchant J . D ., Emden I . G ., J . DeCasseres P . M . Preceptor , F . Thornton Sec , G . Bettinson , A . Silk , E . Silk , J . R . West .

The ceremony of initiation was worked by the W . M ., Bro . Bettinson acting as candidate . The Brethren , assisted Bro . M . Da Costa to work the first section of the lecture . The Brethren assisted Bro . Slater to work the second section , and Bro . Joss the third .

Bros . M . Da Costa and Emden , of the "Friars Lodge , became members . Bro . M . Da Costa was elected to the chair for Wednesday next , to which date the Lodge adjourned .

CITADEL LODGE , No . 1897 . ON Friday , 18 th inst ., at the Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Road , N ., Bro . T . R . Jones W . M ., T . Feistel S . W ., M . Friedlander J . W ., F . Dunstan Preceptor , H . Willsmer Sec , Geo . Clark P . M ., Lamigeon W . M . S . D ., Galley J . D ., Bishop I . G ., Lamer , Schlosshauer , Frost , Rusby , New , Pardoe , Matthews , Barnes , W . S . Clarke , Murphy W . M ., and Ditchman .

The ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed ; Bros . Larner and W . S . Clarke acting as candidates . Bros . Dunstan and G . Clark Past Masters , assisted by the Brethren , worked the first section of the second lecture . This being the first occasion

on which the W . M . had occupied the position in this or any other Lodge of Instruction , a vote of thanks was accorded him , on proposition by Bro . Dunstan P . M . and Preceptor , for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties , and his excellent rehearsal of the ceremonies .

At the previous meeting Bro . Gordon Larner had a similar compliment paid him for his exceptionally good working in the chair .

REGENTS PARK LODGE , No . 2202 . AT the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , W ., on Monday , Bro . Ward W . M ., Williams S . W ., Osborne J . W ., Scarlett S . D ., Cload J . D ., Carlish LG ., Wood P . M . Preceptor , Lane P . M . Sec , A . Pettit , Longton , Bowles , H . Wilcox , Wynman , Birminghamand several . others .

, After preliminaries , Bro . H . Wilcox answered the questions leading to the second degree , was entrusted and passed . Tho W . M . continued with the ceremony of raising , Bro . Bowles acting as candidate . It was proposed by Bro . J . D . Wood P . M . Preceptor , seconded by Bro . Lane P . M . Sec , and supported by Bro . A . Pettit , that Bro . Wynman !

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representative of tho F BEEMASON ' CHRONICLE , be elected an Honorary Member , which was agreed to and suitably acknowledged . The ballot was taken and given in favour of Bros . Wilkins and Beedle . Bro . Williams -will preside next meeting .

WOODGRANGE LODGE , No . 2409 . THIS very prosperous Lodge opened its winter season on the 4 th inst ,, at the Princess Alice , Romford Road ( which has a very commodious and well-appointed Lodge room , says the " East London Observer" ) , the evening being usefully occupied by a perfect rehearsal of the three degrees hy the well-known P . M . Bro . Calver Preceptor of tho Lodge .

On Friday evening , the llth inst ., there was a good gathering , wnen Bro . Walter Gladding acted as W . M ., with Bro . Vickers S . W ., R . T . W . Tucker J . W ., Davis S . D ., Hutchinson J . D ., Ellis I . G ., Trew P . M ., R . Tucker P . M ., Calver P . M . Secretary , Wilson , Foskett , Grant , Dawson , Scott , Pidduck acting Secretary , Sherry , & c The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , and that of the third degree , Bro . Sherry , of the Doric , No . 933 , acting as candidate . The W . M . received the compliments of all present for the excellent manner in which he did the work , and proved his capacity and advanced position in the Craft . The

customary formalities were observed , and Bro . Vickers elected as W . M . for the next meeting . Our contemporary adds the Woodgrange Lodge has been singularly successful in its efforts to assist the Masonic Charities , the first Benevolent Association in connection with tho Lodge having been the means of collecting more than £ 7 C 0 , a result which all members of the Craft will agree is highly creditable . The immediate object of reference , however , is to state that a second Association is to be formed , with Bro . R . T . W . Tucker as Hon . Secretary , and Bro . A . R . Trew as Hon . Treasurer , the meetings to be held

at the Princess Alice , the first ballot being fixed for the 2 nd October , and meetings subsequently on the first Friday in every month . The subscription is to be ls per share per week , and a ballot is to be taken whenever there is a balance of ten guineas in the hands of the Treasurer . Bro . R . T . W . Tucker ' s address is 33 Margery Park Road , Forest Gate , and he will be glad to furnish particulars to any Brethren desiring to assist .

PEOVINCIAL .

SOUTHAMPTON LODGE , No . 394 . THE ordinary meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , on Thursday , 17 th inst ., the W . M . Bro . J . Hollis presiding .

After the usual routine business had been transacted , a Treasurer's Jewel was presented by theLodge to Bro . 3 . Lemon P . M ., as a mark of appreciation of his long and valuable services . A past Master's Jewel was presented to Bro . Lmthorae P . M ., complimentary references being made to his services to the Lodge during his year of office .

LODGE OF FAITH , No . 581 . THE regular meeting was held at the Gransmoor Hotel , Openshaw , on . Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., Bro . Joseph Lever W . M . There was a fair attendance of members . As there was no business of particular importance to transact , Lodge matters were soon disposed of , and an early adjournment

made to the festive board . Prominent among those in attendance were Bros . H . J . Harrison I . P . M ., W . Jones S . W ., R . Adshead J . W ., Chas . H . Griffiths I . G ., J . 0 . Brown Treas ., J . M . Frost Sec , H . B . Brown P . M ., S . Whittaker P . M ., J . T . Moorhouse , G . E . Mellor , and others .

HINDPOOL LODGE , No . 1225 . THE installation of Bro . H . A . Stamper took place on Tuesday , 15 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Barrow . The ceremony was performed by the retiring W . M . Bro . E . Kendall , in the presence of a large assembly . The newly-appointed W . M . presented Bro . E . Kendall with a Past Master ' s jewel , on behalf of the Lodge .

ST . JOHN LODGE , No . 1343 . THE regular meeting was held at the Masonio Hall , Grays , on Wednesday , when Bro . F . W . Polling W . M . presided , and was supported by Bros . Westwood I . P . M ., Ayres S . W ., 3 . Weymouth J . W ., G . H . -Silverwood S . D .,

0 . Asplin J . D ., Bird I . G ., H . 0 . Borradaile Sec , Chas . Oobham Assist . Sec , Ronton , W . E . Brooks , Daines , Jones , Fryer , Barefoot , Sievewright , Walker , Wingrove Organist , Matthews Assist . Organist , & c , with Bro . J . Hay Visitor .

The minutes of the last regular meeting , also of the emergency meeting were read . Mr . Albert Georgo Knight , who had already been balloted for and approved , was then regularly initiated into Freemasonry by the W . M ., in his customary admirable manner .

Tho Lodge was opened in the second degree , Bros . Higgins , Crouch , and Pean were questioned , and answered in a faultless manner . Bro . Westwood P . G . A . D . C . then occupied the chair , and opened the Lodge in the third degree , when Bros . Higgins , Crouch and Pean were raised .

The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , the W . M . again occupied the chair , and closed the Lodge in due form . The Brethren afterwards adjourned to the festive board , when the W . M , proposed the usual Masonic toasts , which were heartily responded to .

The toast of the newly-initiated Brethren was duly proposed , and Bro , Knight replied in a few well chosen words . Other toasts followed . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened with songs from Bros . Higgins , Crouch , J . Hay , Pean , James , Borradaile , and Wingrove .

FERMOR HESKETH LODGE , No . 1350 . THE members held their annual festival of St . John on the 14 th inst ., in tho Masonic Hall , Merfcon-road , Bootle , a largo number of Provincial and other distinguished Brethren being present . The W . M . elect Bro . Ernest 3 . Robin was ably installed into the chair by his predecessor Bro . F .