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ing subject at an early date . Meanwhile , we heartily commend " Masonic Facts and Fictions " to our readers , as eminently instructive and entertaining to all classes and grades of Masons , amongst whom it is certain to find a wide circle of admirers . As Bro . Fenn says , in his introduction , " His book is cleverly written , his style amusing , and his arguments are well and logically maintained to the end . "
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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
UNITED BROTHERS' LODGE , No . 1069 . THE installation of Bro . Alexander G . German , as the W . M . of this Lodge , took place on Monday evening , the 21 st inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Highbury Street , Portsmouth , in the presence of a large nnmber of the Craffc , every local Lodge being represented . The ceremony was ably performed by Bro . Mark E . Frost P . M .
P . P . G . S . W ., who was snpported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , J . P . ) , the P . G . Senior Warden ( Bro . T . R . Williams ) , the P . G . Secretary ( Bro . Edgar Goble ) , the P . G . Registrar ( Bro . A . R . Holbrook ) , the P . G . Treasurer ( Brother R . J . Rastrick ) , Bros . W . G . P . Gilbert P . G . S ., H . P . Holley P . G . S ., W . A . Hill , J . W . Gieve , W . Beuttell , J . W . Willmott P . P . G . S . B .,
F . Sanders P . G . S ., G . Whitehall , H . E . Loader P . P . G . S . D ., W . T . Dupree , H . Cook , R . Glasspool P . G . S . B ., F . Powell P . P . G . D . C ., E . Pratt P . G . S ., W . Dart P . P . G . S ., G . Darby , C . W . Bavis , & c . After the ceremony , the W . M . invested his Officers for the year , as follow : — Bros . G . Whitehall I . P . M ., J . Jenkins S . W ., C . J . Lawrence J . W .,
R . J . Rastrick Treasurer , Dr . Bonner Mumby Secretary , Ernest Smith S . D ., J . Dudlay J . D ., H . E . Loader B . C ., J . Zachariah I . G ., J . Milligan and Dr . Sail Stewards , Exell Tyler . Votes of thanks were passed to the Installing Officer and to the D . P . G . M . for his kindness in attending . The W . M ., in the name of the Brethren ,
presented to Bro . George Whitehall a Past Masters jewel , and to Bro . C . J . Lawrence a Secretary's jewel , in recognition of their services during the past year . Subsequently a banquet was served in the dining hall , at which the W . M . presided , and there was a numerous attendance .
GREY FRIARS LODGE , No . 1101 . WE last week gave an account of the installation meeting , on Tuesday , 8 th inst . It was one of the most interesting and influential meetings that has occurred for several years . We now append a list of the brethren that attended Lodge and banquet , and we congratulate Bro . Creed upon the successful commencement of
his year of office as Worshipful Master . Bros . Ravenscroffc W . M ., Creed S . W ., Hickie J . W ., Stransom Treasurer , Greenaway Secretary , Slaughter S . D ., Hnkins J . D ., Sherwin Organist , Sparrow I . G ., Brown , Ridley and Stewart Stewards ; P . M . 's Bros . Ferguson , Margrett as D . C , Hawkes , Dowsett , Blackwell , Flanagan , Welch
also Bros . Rhind , Hart , Reed , Parkes , Long , Loam , Scrivener , Colebrook , James , Hodder , Knight , Kemp , Smallwood , Silver , Treverton The following Visitors were present : —Bros . Brownrigg D . P . G . M ., Miller , Tomkins W . M . 945 , Smith late of 414 , Ferguson P . M . 414 , Withers P . M . 414 , Bennett J . W . 2043 , Bruton P . M . 314 , Peet P . M .
190 , Coates late of 1101 , Payne W . M . 414 , Robinson 840 , Tubbs S . W . 2043 , Brinkworth 1658 , Webb P . M . 2043 , Robinson W . M . 1895 , Bance 1714 , Slade Secretary 1887 , Hewefcfc Secretary 2043 , Nicholas 414 , Dodd 414 , Watson J . D . 1895 , Martin W . M . 414 , Binckes Sec . R . M . I . B . P . G . Steward P . G . S . B ., Gadd 1247 , Grisbrook P . M . 771 ,
Mount P . M . 414 , Parry Secretary 414 , Dixon P . M . 209 P . P . G . S . W Berks and Bucks and Charity Secretary .
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 . rpHE installation of Bro . W . B . Dyson as W . M . of this Lodge , took -L place on Monday afternoon , the 14 th inst ., in the Eboracum Masonic Hall , St . Savionrgate , York . There was a large attendance of the members of th © Lodge , including Bros , the Hon . Orde-Powlett D . P . G . M . North aud East Yorkshire , and Past Masters J . S . Cumberlaod , Seller , Millington , Blenkin , and Balmford . The W . M .,
Bro . W . Brown , occupied the chair , and amongst the Visitors from other Lodges were the following : —Bros . Barker P . M . 1102 , Rooke P . M . 230 , Chambers P . M . 1700 , Todd P . M . 236 , Cheesman W . M . 5 G 6 , Staniland P . M . 566 , Cousans P . M . 297 , Hodgson W . M . 236 , Newton 1513 , Smith P . M . 857 , Parkin 837 , Richardson P . M . 1001 , Pickersgill
P . M . 837 , Cowper P . M . 602 , Chadwick P . M . 1040 , Smith S . W . 236 , Scott 236 , Sage 1614 and 837 , Archey 236 , Jordan 613 , Shand 630 , Baldwin P . M . 630 , & c . After the transaction of the formal business of the Lodge , the following Brethren of eminence in the United States were elected honorary members : —Bros . Thos . J . Shryock Grand
Master of Maryland , Hon . J . H . Hopkins P . M . 221 , Penn ., representative of England , Rt . Rev . W . S . Perry , Bishop of Iowa , Grand Chaplain of Iowa , C F . Beatty P . M . 2 , New York , J . Sartam P . M . 13 L Penn ., J . L . Young P . M . 130 Penn ., 0 . W . Packer P . M . 72 Penn ., C Matthewsjun . P . M . 481 Penn ., and D . Sutter P . M . 130 Penn . T-
installation was then proceeded with , the ceremony being conduc- by Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M . of tho Lodge , also of 2128 , and Past Grand Warden of North and East Yorkshire , assisted by the Worshipfnl Master Bro . W . Brown . The following brethreu were ap .
pointed Officers for the coming year : —Bros . Brown I . P . M ., Dalton S . W ., Lackenby J . W ., Millingtou Chaplain , Balmford Treasurer , Kav Secretary , Lumb S . D ., Storey J . D ., Chapman Dir . of Cers ., Child Organist , Shonksmith I . G ., Pearson and Sharp Stewards , Halliwell and Hall Tylers . The W . M . then , on behalf of the Lodge , presented
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to Bro . W . Brown a gold and enamelled Past Master ' s jewel ,- on hii leaving the chair . The presentation was made in most felicitous terms , and was accompanied with the warmest applause of fche brethren . The jewel bore the following inscription : —
"Presented to W . Bro . Brown I . P . M ., by the members of Eboracum Lodge 1611 , for his efficiency as W . M . from November 1886 to November 1887 , and for his generosity during hia year of office . 14 th November 1887 . "
The reception of tho jewel received appropriate acknowledgment , The banquet took p lace in the evening , at the De Grey Rooms , and was most efficiently served by Bro . W . JHalliwell . The W . M . presided , and was supported by the Very Rev . the Dean of York P . G . Chap , of England ; Bros . Kirby , G . C . Lee , C . Wardle , H . Gramshaw ,
H . W . Longford , S . Border ( Sheriff of York ) , and others . During the evening musical contributions were given by Bros . Cumberland , Wilkinson , Child , Halliwell , Baldwin , Archer , Pearson and others ; Bro . Child presiding at the piano . The selections rendered included a quartette ; composed for the occasion by Bro . Pook , and set to music by tbe Organist ( Bro . Child ) , which was heartily received .
East Surrey of Conoord Lodge of Instruction , No . 463 . —The annual banquet was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Thursday , ISfchinst . Bro . J . S . Streeter P . P . G . R . Surrey P . M . 463 was in the chair . The Wardens were Bros . Blake P . P . G . R . Surrey P . P . G . J . D . Gloucester , P . M . of the Grove Lodge , and Hawes S . D . 463 . Amongst those present were Bros . Hobbs P . P . G . J . D .
Surrey W . M . 1796 and P . M . 2096 , Ridpath W . M . 2096 , Nicholls S . W . 463 , Matthey 2096 , Greenfield 1796 . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . Woodward P . P . G . W . Surrey P . M . 463 , Frazer P . M . 174 , Langton P . P . G . J . W . Surrey P . M . 1672 2096 , and many others . A very good dinner was served by the manager , Mr . Bridle . The
Worshipful Master proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , and Prosperity to this Lodge of Instruction . There was a capital selection of songs during the evening , by several of the brethren , under the direction of Bro . Lloyd 1786 . Bro . F . Cambridge P . P . G . O . Surrey presided at the piano .
IGamden Lodge of Instruction , No . 704 . —This Lodge of Instrnction is now held at the Lord Northbrook , Burnt Ash , Lee , S . E ., and has been particularly fortunate in securing the services of Bro . Andrews , of Nunhead , as Preceptor . Under his able and courteous guidance progress is being made , and ere long some good
workers will be the outcome of Bro . Andrews' labours . On Monday next , the 28 th inst ., the second annual banquet of this Lodge of Instrnction , since its removal to tho Lord Northbrook , will take place , and as we know the host , Bro . Corry , to be a good , as well as a liberal caterer , we trnst there will be a numerous gathering of the Brethren on the occas ' on .
Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —The second part of the Fifteen Sections will be worked at the " Moorgate , " 15 Finsbury Pavement , E . C , on Monday next , tbe 28 th inst . ; commencing afc 7 . 30 . Bros . James Hemming J . W . 1287 W . M ., J . C . Smith I . P . M . 1714 S . W .. James Thorn S . W . 2206 J . W . Second
Lecture—Bros . Jas . Thorn , T . C . Edmonda , W . Proctor , J . C . Smith , R . Whiting . Third Lecture—Bros . R . W . Fraser , E . Storr , G . Emblin . W . M . Stiles P . M . 1507 1732 1744 Preceptor , C . J . Scales P . M . 1507 Treasurer , Edwiu Storr P . M . 167 and J . F . Sannders W . S . 1507 Secretaries .
Royal Commemoration Lodge of Instruction , No . 1585 . —At the meeting on Monday last , at Bro . Webb ' s , Railway Hotel , Putney , thero were present Bros . Featherston W . M ., Round S . W ., Radcliffe J . W ., Carter J . D ., Alexander I . G . ; Brothers P . M . 's Bugler , Radford , Webb , Morgan , Grant , Spooner , Venne , & o . After preliminaries , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation ,
Bro . Grant candidate . Final arrangements were made for the meeting of Monday next , when Bro . Binckes has kindly consented to rehearse the ceremonies of consecration and installation . The compliment of Honorary Membership was conferred on Bro . Morgan , for the valuable assistance ho had rendered the Lodge of Instruction . The Brethren are requested to assemble at 6 - 45 on Monday .
Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —Afc the meeting held on Monday , at Bros . Baker's , the Cock Tavern , Highbury , N . Present : —Bros . A . M . Marks W . M ., Caseley S . W ., Garrud J . W ., Collingridge Secretary , Turner S . D ., Weeden J . D ., Hammond I . G ., Trewinnard Prec . Lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was
rehearsed , B'o . Hancock candidate . Bro . Collingridge answered the questions leading to the second degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened iu the second , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodge was advanced and closed in regnlar form . Brother Caseley was elected W . M . for next meeting , and Brother McDowall elected a member .
Brownrigg Lodge of Instruction , No . 1638 . —There was a gratifying muster of the members of this Lodge of Instruction and their friends on Tuesday evening last , at the Alexandra Hotel , Norbiton , the special occasion being to meet Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z ., & c , who had been invited to deliver his Lecture on " The
Ritual and Ceremonial of tbe Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry . " The Worshipful Master ' s chair was occupied by Bro . Hearsum , who ¦ supported by Bros . G . Moorman S . W ., Montague J . W ., Pettitt ; - ; : ¦ Shelley J . D ., Bnltz I . G ., Lane Steward , Lane P . M ., Laurence F .: ! . . Drewett P . M ., W . W . Morgan P . M ., Minett , Pryke , Trotfc ,
Bovvers , Hugging , Hullett , Oldridge , Acton , Chapman , Pitman , Allen , W . Drewett , W . Chapman , Colbrou , Sumuer , Willis , Penninaton , Levy , Morris , J . W . Moorman , Digby , Rogers , Prince , Curtis , Willis , and others . The Lodge of Instruction having been formally opened , Bro . Stevens , who was received with a most hearty greeting , proceeded to deliver his lecture , and bucceuded in rivet ting the attention of the
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Reviews.
ing subject at an early date . Meanwhile , we heartily commend " Masonic Facts and Fictions " to our readers , as eminently instructive and entertaining to all classes and grades of Masons , amongst whom it is certain to find a wide circle of admirers . As Bro . Fenn says , in his introduction , " His book is cleverly written , his style amusing , and his arguments are well and logically maintained to the end . "
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
UNITED BROTHERS' LODGE , No . 1069 . THE installation of Bro . Alexander G . German , as the W . M . of this Lodge , took place on Monday evening , the 21 st inst ., in the Masonic Hall , Highbury Street , Portsmouth , in the presence of a large nnmber of the Craffc , every local Lodge being represented . The ceremony was ably performed by Bro . Mark E . Frost P . M .
P . P . G . S . W ., who was snpported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , J . P . ) , the P . G . Senior Warden ( Bro . T . R . Williams ) , the P . G . Secretary ( Bro . Edgar Goble ) , the P . G . Registrar ( Bro . A . R . Holbrook ) , the P . G . Treasurer ( Brother R . J . Rastrick ) , Bros . W . G . P . Gilbert P . G . S ., H . P . Holley P . G . S ., W . A . Hill , J . W . Gieve , W . Beuttell , J . W . Willmott P . P . G . S . B .,
F . Sanders P . G . S ., G . Whitehall , H . E . Loader P . P . G . S . D ., W . T . Dupree , H . Cook , R . Glasspool P . G . S . B ., F . Powell P . P . G . D . C ., E . Pratt P . G . S ., W . Dart P . P . G . S ., G . Darby , C . W . Bavis , & c . After the ceremony , the W . M . invested his Officers for the year , as follow : — Bros . G . Whitehall I . P . M ., J . Jenkins S . W ., C . J . Lawrence J . W .,
R . J . Rastrick Treasurer , Dr . Bonner Mumby Secretary , Ernest Smith S . D ., J . Dudlay J . D ., H . E . Loader B . C ., J . Zachariah I . G ., J . Milligan and Dr . Sail Stewards , Exell Tyler . Votes of thanks were passed to the Installing Officer and to the D . P . G . M . for his kindness in attending . The W . M ., in the name of the Brethren ,
presented to Bro . George Whitehall a Past Masters jewel , and to Bro . C . J . Lawrence a Secretary's jewel , in recognition of their services during the past year . Subsequently a banquet was served in the dining hall , at which the W . M . presided , and there was a numerous attendance .
GREY FRIARS LODGE , No . 1101 . WE last week gave an account of the installation meeting , on Tuesday , 8 th inst . It was one of the most interesting and influential meetings that has occurred for several years . We now append a list of the brethren that attended Lodge and banquet , and we congratulate Bro . Creed upon the successful commencement of
his year of office as Worshipful Master . Bros . Ravenscroffc W . M ., Creed S . W ., Hickie J . W ., Stransom Treasurer , Greenaway Secretary , Slaughter S . D ., Hnkins J . D ., Sherwin Organist , Sparrow I . G ., Brown , Ridley and Stewart Stewards ; P . M . 's Bros . Ferguson , Margrett as D . C , Hawkes , Dowsett , Blackwell , Flanagan , Welch
also Bros . Rhind , Hart , Reed , Parkes , Long , Loam , Scrivener , Colebrook , James , Hodder , Knight , Kemp , Smallwood , Silver , Treverton The following Visitors were present : —Bros . Brownrigg D . P . G . M ., Miller , Tomkins W . M . 945 , Smith late of 414 , Ferguson P . M . 414 , Withers P . M . 414 , Bennett J . W . 2043 , Bruton P . M . 314 , Peet P . M .
190 , Coates late of 1101 , Payne W . M . 414 , Robinson 840 , Tubbs S . W . 2043 , Brinkworth 1658 , Webb P . M . 2043 , Robinson W . M . 1895 , Bance 1714 , Slade Secretary 1887 , Hewefcfc Secretary 2043 , Nicholas 414 , Dodd 414 , Watson J . D . 1895 , Martin W . M . 414 , Binckes Sec . R . M . I . B . P . G . Steward P . G . S . B ., Gadd 1247 , Grisbrook P . M . 771 ,
Mount P . M . 414 , Parry Secretary 414 , Dixon P . M . 209 P . P . G . S . W Berks and Bucks and Charity Secretary .
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 . rpHE installation of Bro . W . B . Dyson as W . M . of this Lodge , took -L place on Monday afternoon , the 14 th inst ., in the Eboracum Masonic Hall , St . Savionrgate , York . There was a large attendance of the members of th © Lodge , including Bros , the Hon . Orde-Powlett D . P . G . M . North aud East Yorkshire , and Past Masters J . S . Cumberlaod , Seller , Millington , Blenkin , and Balmford . The W . M .,
Bro . W . Brown , occupied the chair , and amongst the Visitors from other Lodges were the following : —Bros . Barker P . M . 1102 , Rooke P . M . 230 , Chambers P . M . 1700 , Todd P . M . 236 , Cheesman W . M . 5 G 6 , Staniland P . M . 566 , Cousans P . M . 297 , Hodgson W . M . 236 , Newton 1513 , Smith P . M . 857 , Parkin 837 , Richardson P . M . 1001 , Pickersgill
P . M . 837 , Cowper P . M . 602 , Chadwick P . M . 1040 , Smith S . W . 236 , Scott 236 , Sage 1614 and 837 , Archey 236 , Jordan 613 , Shand 630 , Baldwin P . M . 630 , & c . After the transaction of the formal business of the Lodge , the following Brethren of eminence in the United States were elected honorary members : —Bros . Thos . J . Shryock Grand
Master of Maryland , Hon . J . H . Hopkins P . M . 221 , Penn ., representative of England , Rt . Rev . W . S . Perry , Bishop of Iowa , Grand Chaplain of Iowa , C F . Beatty P . M . 2 , New York , J . Sartam P . M . 13 L Penn ., J . L . Young P . M . 130 Penn ., 0 . W . Packer P . M . 72 Penn ., C Matthewsjun . P . M . 481 Penn ., and D . Sutter P . M . 130 Penn . T-
installation was then proceeded with , the ceremony being conduc- by Bro . J . S . Cumberland P . M . of tho Lodge , also of 2128 , and Past Grand Warden of North and East Yorkshire , assisted by the Worshipfnl Master Bro . W . Brown . The following brethreu were ap .
pointed Officers for the coming year : —Bros . Brown I . P . M ., Dalton S . W ., Lackenby J . W ., Millingtou Chaplain , Balmford Treasurer , Kav Secretary , Lumb S . D ., Storey J . D ., Chapman Dir . of Cers ., Child Organist , Shonksmith I . G ., Pearson and Sharp Stewards , Halliwell and Hall Tylers . The W . M . then , on behalf of the Lodge , presented
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to Bro . W . Brown a gold and enamelled Past Master ' s jewel ,- on hii leaving the chair . The presentation was made in most felicitous terms , and was accompanied with the warmest applause of fche brethren . The jewel bore the following inscription : —
"Presented to W . Bro . Brown I . P . M ., by the members of Eboracum Lodge 1611 , for his efficiency as W . M . from November 1886 to November 1887 , and for his generosity during hia year of office . 14 th November 1887 . "
The reception of tho jewel received appropriate acknowledgment , The banquet took p lace in the evening , at the De Grey Rooms , and was most efficiently served by Bro . W . JHalliwell . The W . M . presided , and was supported by the Very Rev . the Dean of York P . G . Chap , of England ; Bros . Kirby , G . C . Lee , C . Wardle , H . Gramshaw ,
H . W . Longford , S . Border ( Sheriff of York ) , and others . During the evening musical contributions were given by Bros . Cumberland , Wilkinson , Child , Halliwell , Baldwin , Archer , Pearson and others ; Bro . Child presiding at the piano . The selections rendered included a quartette ; composed for the occasion by Bro . Pook , and set to music by tbe Organist ( Bro . Child ) , which was heartily received .
East Surrey of Conoord Lodge of Instruction , No . 463 . —The annual banquet was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Thursday , ISfchinst . Bro . J . S . Streeter P . P . G . R . Surrey P . M . 463 was in the chair . The Wardens were Bros . Blake P . P . G . R . Surrey P . P . G . J . D . Gloucester , P . M . of the Grove Lodge , and Hawes S . D . 463 . Amongst those present were Bros . Hobbs P . P . G . J . D .
Surrey W . M . 1796 and P . M . 2096 , Ridpath W . M . 2096 , Nicholls S . W . 463 , Matthey 2096 , Greenfield 1796 . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . Woodward P . P . G . W . Surrey P . M . 463 , Frazer P . M . 174 , Langton P . P . G . J . W . Surrey P . M . 1672 2096 , and many others . A very good dinner was served by the manager , Mr . Bridle . The
Worshipful Master proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , and Prosperity to this Lodge of Instruction . There was a capital selection of songs during the evening , by several of the brethren , under the direction of Bro . Lloyd 1786 . Bro . F . Cambridge P . P . G . O . Surrey presided at the piano .
IGamden Lodge of Instruction , No . 704 . —This Lodge of Instrnction is now held at the Lord Northbrook , Burnt Ash , Lee , S . E ., and has been particularly fortunate in securing the services of Bro . Andrews , of Nunhead , as Preceptor . Under his able and courteous guidance progress is being made , and ere long some good
workers will be the outcome of Bro . Andrews' labours . On Monday next , the 28 th inst ., the second annual banquet of this Lodge of Instrnction , since its removal to tho Lord Northbrook , will take place , and as we know the host , Bro . Corry , to be a good , as well as a liberal caterer , we trnst there will be a numerous gathering of the Brethren on the occas ' on .
Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . —The second part of the Fifteen Sections will be worked at the " Moorgate , " 15 Finsbury Pavement , E . C , on Monday next , tbe 28 th inst . ; commencing afc 7 . 30 . Bros . James Hemming J . W . 1287 W . M ., J . C . Smith I . P . M . 1714 S . W .. James Thorn S . W . 2206 J . W . Second
Lecture—Bros . Jas . Thorn , T . C . Edmonda , W . Proctor , J . C . Smith , R . Whiting . Third Lecture—Bros . R . W . Fraser , E . Storr , G . Emblin . W . M . Stiles P . M . 1507 1732 1744 Preceptor , C . J . Scales P . M . 1507 Treasurer , Edwiu Storr P . M . 167 and J . F . Sannders W . S . 1507 Secretaries .
Royal Commemoration Lodge of Instruction , No . 1585 . —At the meeting on Monday last , at Bro . Webb ' s , Railway Hotel , Putney , thero were present Bros . Featherston W . M ., Round S . W ., Radcliffe J . W ., Carter J . D ., Alexander I . G . ; Brothers P . M . 's Bugler , Radford , Webb , Morgan , Grant , Spooner , Venne , & o . After preliminaries , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation ,
Bro . Grant candidate . Final arrangements were made for the meeting of Monday next , when Bro . Binckes has kindly consented to rehearse the ceremonies of consecration and installation . The compliment of Honorary Membership was conferred on Bro . Morgan , for the valuable assistance ho had rendered the Lodge of Instruction . The Brethren are requested to assemble at 6 - 45 on Monday .
Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —Afc the meeting held on Monday , at Bros . Baker's , the Cock Tavern , Highbury , N . Present : —Bros . A . M . Marks W . M ., Caseley S . W ., Garrud J . W ., Collingridge Secretary , Turner S . D ., Weeden J . D ., Hammond I . G ., Trewinnard Prec . Lodge was opened and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was
rehearsed , B'o . Hancock candidate . Bro . Collingridge answered the questions leading to the second degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened iu the second , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodge was advanced and closed in regnlar form . Brother Caseley was elected W . M . for next meeting , and Brother McDowall elected a member .
Brownrigg Lodge of Instruction , No . 1638 . —There was a gratifying muster of the members of this Lodge of Instruction and their friends on Tuesday evening last , at the Alexandra Hotel , Norbiton , the special occasion being to meet Bro . James Stevens P . M . P . Z ., & c , who had been invited to deliver his Lecture on " The
Ritual and Ceremonial of tbe Symbolic Degrees in Freemasonry . " The Worshipful Master ' s chair was occupied by Bro . Hearsum , who ¦ supported by Bros . G . Moorman S . W ., Montague J . W ., Pettitt ; - ; : ¦ Shelley J . D ., Bnltz I . G ., Lane Steward , Lane P . M ., Laurence F .: ! . . Drewett P . M ., W . W . Morgan P . M ., Minett , Pryke , Trotfc ,
Bovvers , Hugging , Hullett , Oldridge , Acton , Chapman , Pitman , Allen , W . Drewett , W . Chapman , Colbrou , Sumuer , Willis , Penninaton , Levy , Morris , J . W . Moorman , Digby , Rogers , Prince , Curtis , Willis , and others . The Lodge of Instruction having been formally opened , Bro . Stevens , who was received with a most hearty greeting , proceeded to deliver his lecture , and bucceuded in rivet ting the attention of the