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raising , Bro . Latham P . M . candidate . The W . M . again took command , and the Lodge was resumed to the first degree . Bro . J . K . Pitt P . M . Secretary proposed that a vote of congratulation be passed and recorded on the minutes for the very

able and faultless manner in which the W . M . had rehearsed the ceremony of initiation for the first time in the Lodge . He was a very young member of the Graft , and his performance that evening was not alone a credit to himself but to his Mother Lodge , the Crescent , No . 7 88 .

Bro . Williams 193 was elected a member , and Bro . Cole W . M for next Wednesday . *

********** Friendship Lodge , No . 206 . ON the 14 th inst ., at Simpson ' s , Poultry , E . G ., Bros . J . S . Hudson W . M-., Wilkinson S . W ., Knight J . W ., H . L . Smiles Sec , E . H . Dodd S . D ., Christy Clarke J . D ., H . Clarke I . G ., Wetton

P . M . Preceptor , Nissen P . M ., Ch-isholm Williams W . M . 206 , Frank Dodd , Lepine , Tabor , Hoffman , Elliman , Marshall , Patten . The ceremony of the first degree was rehearsed in a very excellent manner , Bro . Hoffman acting as the candidate . Bro . Wilkinson was elected to preside at the next meeting .

ON our visit to this well known Lodge , on Monday of this week > ve had the pleasure of seeing an excellent meeting under the presidency of Bro . G . Watkinson , with Bros . W : E ; Jones S . W " ., D . E . Dodd J . W ., C . Wetton P . M . acting Preceptor , Dr . Chisholm Williams W . M . 206 acting Secretary , Dr . Christy Clark S . D ., H . Clark J . D ., J . Hoffman I . G ., Kemp , Tabor , J . L . Nissen I . P . M . of the Mother Lodge , Lepine , Bates P . M ., H . E . J . Camp , J . Wynman , and others .

The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Kemp acting as the candidate , and being previously examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Bates P . M . said he was sorry to inform the Brethren that his time was so fully occupied with business matters that he could not possibly continue the Preceptorship . It was with regret he had to resign the position . It was proposed , seconded and unanimously

carried , that hearty thanks be recorded on the minutes for the excellent assistance Bro . Bates had rendered during the time he had acted as Preceptor , and that his resignation be accepted with great regret . Bro . Bates said that in one sense of the word he was sorry that business prevented him from attending regularly , but he could assure them he would always be present when time and circumstances permitted .

Bro . Hoffman proposed that Bro . C . Wetton P . M . should be asked to accept the Office of Preceptor . Bro . Wetton being well known for his ability in Freemasonry he could render great assistance to the Lodge . Bro . D . E . Dodd S . W . in warm terms seconded this nomination , and the W . M . said he had much pleasure in supporting it . The proposition was agreed to , and Bro . Wetton , in a few well chosen words , acknowledged the compliment .

Bro . H . E . J . Camps 206 was elected a member , and Bro . W . E . Tones W . M . for Monday next . His efficiency in the work being well known we expect to see another good meeting on the occasion of his presidency . Bro . Wetton P . M . Preceptor proposed that a hearty vote of

thanks be -recorded on the minutes for the very able manner in which Bro . G . Watkinson W . M . had fulfilled the- duties of the chair for the first time in the Lodge , and this was unanimously agreed to . **********

Upton Lodge , No . 12 27 . AT the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , E . G ., on Monday , there were present : Bros . A . B . Noble S . W . 1227 W . M , A , Cook S . W ., S . D . Clark J . W ., H . Hyde P . M . acting Preceptor , G . A . Peters P . M . Sec , Cooper S . D ., R . Thain J . D ., F . J . Rovei I . G ., J . Mea-rs P . M ., A . Smith , S . D . ClarkGardnerStocks

, , , Ferguson , Rawlins , W . J . Mackintosh , Flatman , J . Wynman , C . Schmidt P . M ., M . Citroen , W . J . Carroll I . P . M ., & c . The Lodge was opened with solemn prayer , the musical portions of the ceremonies being attended to by Bro . W . R . Stocks W . M . 1351 Organist . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . M .

Citroen acting as candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Stocks , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . Noble S . W . 1227 being presented by Bro . H . Hyde P . M . as D . C . He was saluted in the three degrees and Bro . Stocks delivered the three addresses . The whole of the work was highly appreciated .

Bro . A . Cook was elected W . M . tor Monday next . The W . M . informed the Brethren that Bro . George Alfred Smith , one of the members , had met with a severe accident and proposed that a letter expressing their sympathy and sincere regret , and wishing him a speedy recovery , be sent to him , and this was agreed to .

********** Friars Lodge , No . 1349 . C . V Thursdav . 17 th inst ., at the Three Crowns , Stoke Newington Bros . L . A . DaCosta Preceptor W . M ., J . Oxley I . P . M ., D . Moss S . W ., M . DaCosta J . W ., L . A . DaCosta Treas ., J . Davis Sec , £ ast Masters : Rossiter 907 , Stewart 2411 , B . DaCosta 1349 , H Harris Davis '

1349 ; H . S . D ., A . E . Crabb J . D ., S . Emden I . G Harward . Goulston , Durell , Richmond , Miller , H . Hart , Barnett , Hyams . Moses , Lotheim , Ferguson , Hotley . The sections of the first lecture were worked b y Bros . Durell 1340 , Crabb W . M . 1349 , Emden Assistant Steward 1349 , D . Moss 1 a \ l . 1349 , Richmond S . W . 205 , Goulston S . D . 1349 , B . DaCosta J-. M . 1349 .

ON the 24 th inst ., Bros . L . A . DaCosta W . M ., J . Oxley I . P . M ., O . Moss P . M . S . W ,, M . DaCosta P . M . J . W ., L . A . DaCosta j reas ., J . Davis Sec , B . DaCosta P . M ., Martindale P . M ., L Abrahams P . M ., Feistel P . M ., J . Durell S . D ., Schmidt J . D ,, T ,

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Morris I . G ., Emden , H . Goulston , H . Davis , M . Moses , Levy , Richmond , Lotheim , PI . Hart , & c . The sections of the second degree were worked by Bros . Moses 1349 , M . DaCosta 1340 . Lotheim 205 , Oxley 1306 , Goulston 1349 ; and those of the third degree by Bros . J . Durell 1349 , B . DaCosta 1349 , and H . Harris 1349 . **********

Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . ON Monday , at the Globe Tavern , Moorgate Street , Bros . Collins W . M ., A . Pidduck S . W ., Doubtfire J . W ., G . M . Clark P ., M . S . D ., H . E . Clark J . D ., G . E . C . Clark I . G ., C . Johnson Preceptor , Barry P . M . Treasurer , J . Wynman , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . R . Hunt candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hunt , who opened the Lodge to the third degree , and rehearsed the ceremony of raising . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree . Bro . Pidduck was elected W . M . for Monday .

********** Stuart Lodge , No . 163 2 . THIS young go-ahead Lodge , which is under the able Preceptorship of Bro . W . J . Carroll I . P . M . 1227 , held its weekly meeting on Friday , iSth inst ., at Bro . W . J . Yardley ' s Deacons Restaurant , Walbrook , E . G ., those present including Bros . A . Smith W . M ., Taylor S . W ., R . F . Thomson W . M . 1227 J . W ., W . J . Carroll P . M .

Prec , H . Hyde P . M . Dcp . Prec , J . T . Whitehead Sec , C Farrow S . D ., W . J . Yardley J . D ., Russell Spurr I . G ., F . Reynolds , Metcalfe Baillie S . W . 193 , R . Cobclen , W . Chittock , and several others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . F . Reynolds candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair for the Worshipful Master of the Upton Lodge Bro . R . F . Thomson , who rehearsed the second ceremony , with Bro . Hyde as candidate .

A hearty vote of congratulation was passed to Bro . Arthur Smith in recognition of the way in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair for the first time in any Lodge . We add our congratulations to Bro . Smith on the progress he has made in the very short time that has elapsed since his initiation ; the work was well done . Bro . Taylor was elected to preside at the next meeting .

******* - ! ' ** Woodrow Lodge , No . 22 71 . ON Monday , at 3 o'clock , at Bro . Ruckle-rforth ' s ( Stone's ) Restaurant , Panton Street , Haymarkct , Bro . J . E . Culverhouse

W . M . 534 W . M ., J . G . Lobb S . W ., B . A . Calot J . W ., W .. H . Rudderforth P . M . Treasurer , J . W . Simeons I . P . M . 193 Secretary , G . W . Lacy S . D ., T . Burgess J . D ., A . Pion I . G ., A . Elliott , P . Souleyre , C Blake , F . W . Smith , G . Ycowell , J . Cunnington , J . Wynman , James Barrow .

The , ceremony of raising' was rehearsed , Bro . Elliott candidate . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Yeowell , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Blake candidate .. Bro . Lobb was elected W . M . for Monday . **********

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INSTALLATION OF COMP . C S . BROWN . THE installation meeting of this highly successful and flourishing Chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Sonne Street , Ipswich , on Wednesday , 25 th ult ., Comp . H . C . Ranee M . E . Z . presiding . The minutes of the previous convocation and of a convocation of emergency were -read and confirmed . The report of the Auditors was presented and adopted , which showed the Chapter to be in a very sound financial position .

A Conclave of Installed First Principals was formed , and Comp . Chas . S . Brown H . was installed into the first chair . Comp . Geo . Wm . Senton J . was afterwards installed into the second chair , and Comp . Walter Rumsby into the third . The three installations were carried out in a most impressive manner by Comp . James Terry P . Z . P . G . S . B . Eng . The other Officers were invested .

The business of the Chapter being ended , it was closed in due form and solemnity . The Companions adjourned to the dining hall and partook of the usual light banquet , after which the customary Loyal and Arch toasts were proposed by the M . E . Z ., and enthusiastically received . ## : !¦

******* Chorlton Chapter , We . 1387 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . JOHN MANN CRONE . THE annual meeting was held at the- Masonic Hall , Chorlton

cum-Hardy , on Wednesday , 2 nd inst . Comp . Alfred Pickford P . P . G . A . S . E . Z . opened the Chapter , and the minutes of the former convocation were read and confirmed . The balance sheet and Auditors' report were also presented and accepted .

But the most important business of the evening was that of installing into office the three Principals , in the persons of Comps . John Mann Crone as M . E . Z ., Joseph Schofield as H ., and John Travers as J . Comp . Henry Nail P . Z . P . P . G . Treas . installed Comp . Crone , the other two Officers being placed in their respective chairs by Comp . J- Crompton P . Z . P . P . G . A . D . C . S . E .

There was a good attendance of members and visitors , among the latter being Comps . Buckley Carr P . Z . Prov . G . J . East Lanes ., T . G . Bromley P . Z . 1375 S . E . P . P . G . Swd . Br ., Charles Shaw , J . H . Marsh , and D . Conway . Letters and telegrams of apology for non-attendance were received from Comps . ' Geo . D . Pochin P Z , 1375 P . P . G . J . Treas ., John R , R , Jeffery P . Z , 1375 P . P . G . A . S ..