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Standard Lodge on the 3 rd inst ., so the ceremony was somewhat abbreviated , but the- work was carried out by Bro . Stiles with the perfection due to experience , and his subsequent delivery of the Addresses met with the well merited applause of those present . The new Master ' s first duty was to appoint his Officers for

the year , and the following Brethren were invested : —Percie C . Cooper S . W ., T . H . Carleton J . W ., W . M . Stiles Treasurer , J . J . Lamigeon Secretary , S . N . Wolffers S . D ., Vincent Smith J . D ., R . Emery I . G ., J . b . Keith D . C ., A . W . Whight Organist , W . Whitehouse and B . R . Watkins Stewards , and T . Edmonds P . M . Tyler .

Bro . Badman ' s capacity for work is such that he determined to give the Clissold Lodge the benefit of his experience in another place , and thereupon proceeded to initiate Mr . Edwin William Taylor into the privileges of Freemasonry . Needless to say the ceremony was very ably rendered , and the new Officers proved themselves equally efficient in their duties .

The report of the Audit Committee was received and adopted , and the resignation of three members was accepted with regret . The Lodge was then closed , and the Brethren adjourned to the handsome new . dining room , where- the banquet was served . The customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by Bro . Badman , who remarked , with regard to the Grand Master ^ elect , that he first received Masonic Light while His Royal Highness was District Grand Master of Bombay .

Bro . Mason Stiles acknowledged the toast of the Grand Officers with one of his characteristic breezv speeches which tend to make him so popular . The Master ' s health having been proposed by his predecessor , Bro . Badman replied that he was pleased he had previously passed through the chair of a Lodge , in order that he might the better fulfil the duties of his present position .

Bro . Alfred H . Cooper P . M ., on behalf of the- Lodge , presented Bro . Henry King I . P . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel that had been subscribed for by the members in order to mark their appreciation of the services rendered during his year of Office .

Bro . King briefly returned thanks , and said he should never forget the kindness of the Brethren in making the presentation . For certain reasons he had declined the usual jewel from the Lodge , but he could not refuse to accept the generous present so thoughtfully offered .

Bros . Cuthbertson , Cunningham , Gandy and James replied for the Visitors , and the Initiate , the Officers , and the Past Masters were duly complimented and 'responded . At a late hour Bro . Edmonds closed the proceedings with the Tyler's toast . The entertainment was under the direction of Bro . Alfred E . Nicholson .

In addition to those above mentioned there were present Bros . E . J . Partington P . P . G . O . Surrey , George S . Elliott P . P . G . D . C . Herts , Harry Townend P . M . 2265 , W . Hayes Dunn P . M . and Treasurer 1298 , H . E . Cooper P . M . 1298 , John Manger P . M . 1017 , J . P . W . Goodman P . M . 1907 , J . A . Stone P . M . 129 S , S . H . Pearsall P . M . and Secretary 1298 , F . H . Cunningham S . W . 1769 , Rev . T . H . Russell Chaplain 240 S , T . J . Gandy 41 , A . L . Holmes 190 , and several members of the Lodge .

Brondesbury Lodge , No . 2698 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . CHARLES GOODiMAN . THE annual festival of this Lodge took place on Wednesday , 10 th inst ., at the Earl Derby , High Road , Kilburn , N . W ., when the new Master was duly installed into the chair of K . S . by Brother Edwin George W . M .., who was supported by Bros . Frank Crocker P . M . as S . W ., Stratton P . M . J . W ., Campbell P . M . D . C .

The new Master appointed the following as the Officers of the Lodge during his year of Office : Bros . Edwin George I . P . M . and Secretary , B . Stocker P . M . S . W ., A . H . Oldrey P . M . J . W ., G . N . Coxen Treasurer , C . W . Paine S . D ., J . M . Goodwin J . D ., W . G Coxen I . G ., R . J . Campbell P . M . D . C , H . Coxen A . D . C , J . Britton Organist , J . H . Crook and G . Wheeler Stewards , and I . W . Smith P . M . Tyler .

The three Addresses were delivered by Bro . George in a very excellent manner .

The Auditors report , which was received , and adopted , shows a substantial balance in hand . A P . M . jewel was presented to Bro . George , as a recognition from the Lodge of his services during the past year . An excellent banquet was provided under the personal superintendence of Bro . Wm . G . Coxen , the Proprietor , and was held in the spacious and handsome billiard room , the tables having been removed for the purpose .

Bro . J . M . McLeod Secretary to the Boys Institution and several Past Masters and lay members were present as visitors , the whole company numbering abotit eighty . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Brother James Gawthrop , assisted by Bros . Arthur Barlow , Will Edwards , Butler , and John Britton accompanist .

INSTRUCTION .

Robert Burns Lodge , No . 25 . THIS ancient Lodge of Instruction , which is under the able Preceptorship of Bro . E . C . Mulvey P . M . P . G . P ., was held on Tuesday , at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , when we were pleased to see Bro . R . W . G . Fitch jun . officiating as W . M ., with the

able assistance of Bros . J . Lieven S . W ., R . Fitch sen . J . W ., E . C . Mulvev P . M . Prec , H . Raphal P . M . Treas ., H . Janes Secretary ' W . H . Snowden S . D ., W . Hudson J . D ., A . Goldsmith I . G ., Proctor Tyler , L . G . Hammond , G . H . Heap , W . Giles , j ' Wynman , D , Struthers ,,

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The Lodge was advanced to the second degree and Bro . W . Giles was examined and retired . The Lodge was further advanced and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bro . W . Giles answered the questions leading to the k second , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was gone through , including the full explanation of the working tools . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree .

This being the first time we have had the pleasure of seeing Bro . R . Fitch jun . in the chair—he is only a young Mason—we cannot let the opportunity pass without complimenting him on his excellent working ; it was all that could be desired . We also congratulate the Brethren generally on having so excellent a Preceptor . Bro . J . Lieven was elected W . M . for Tuesday next .

Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . THIS Lodge of Instruction shows great vitality , new Brethren constantly gathering around the standard of grand old Bro . Pitt at the quarters at the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall Street . On Wednesday , 17 th inst ., Bro . Meats occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Bygrave S . W ., Carr J . W ., Chittock S . D ., Bailey J . D ., Done I . G ., J . K . Pitt Secretary , Spice Preceptor , Simeons I . P . M ., Colin , and a good attendance of other Brethren .

The first ceremony was rehearsed by Brother Colin . Brother Hearn was instructed in the questions leading to the second degree , was entrusted , and passed as a Fellow Craft . Bro . Pitt , assisted by the Brethren , worked the first section . Bros . Spice and Simeons showed their perfect knowledge as Preceptors . Congratulations of the members were sent to Bro . Green , on the joyful announcement of the advent of his son and heir .

EASTER HOLIDAY did not interfere with the gathering of the Brethren on the 10 th inst ., when Bro . Bailey was in the chair and proved himself very fit . Bro . Mears as S . W . was perfect . Careful , painstaking Bro . Bygrave as J . W . needed no prompting , and the Deacons carried out their duties well , while the towering form of Bro . Carr provided a formidable Inner Guard , should cowans or intruders have appeared . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Mears , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation .

On the proposition of Bro . Fulljames , Bro . Hearn was unanimously elected a member , and after an interesting evening's working Lodge was closed in the usual manner .

St . Michael Lodge , No . 211 . ON Monday , 15 th inst ., at the Richmond Hotel , Shepherds Bush , W ., Bros . W . Jupp W . M ., J . Elkin S . W ., Van der Goor J . W ., R . H . Williams P . M . Preceptor , R . H . Catling P . M . Sec , F . A . Foes S . D ., J . Blank J . D ., J . H . Gumming P . M . I . G .

Lodge being opened to the second degree Bro . R . H . Williams was examined and entrusted , and the raising ceremony was gone through . The S . W . was called upon to render the traditional history , which he did in a perfect manner .

Bro . Elkin was elected to preside on the next occasion . We were unfortunately unable to be present at the previous meeting , but a very pleasant incident occurred . Bro . R . H . Williams P . M . 865 1767 P . P . G . J . D . Middx , was presented by the Brethren with a handsome diamond scarf pin , in the shape of a

P . M . jewel , in token of the esteem in which he is borne , both as Preceptor and Brother . Bro . Williams , in thanking the subscribers for the handsome gift , said it was the only one of the kind he had ever received . His labours in the cause of Freemasonry were prompted by his love for the Craft , and he should always do the best he could to teach the ritual in a proper manner .

Wostbourne Lodge , No . 733 . TUESDAY , 16 th inst ., at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , was Officers' night , and we were pleased to see many Brethren of the Mother Lodge present . The chair was

taken by Bro . H . W . Bagnall S . W . 733 , with E . Thomas J . W . 733 S . W ., C . Halston J . D . 733 J . W ., G . Weaver P . M . Treas . acting Preceptor , G . Mogford P . M . Sec , W . Beasley S . D . 733 S . D ., F . Middleton J . D ., W . Wiffenbach I . G ., E . Dogge , G . Lindsay , H . W . Handover P . M ., T . Mogford P . M ., J . Wynman .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dogge acting as candidate . The Lodge was called off . On resuming , Bro . Lindsay answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of passing was gone through . Both the ceremonies were perfectly rehearsed , the acting Preceptor having quite an easy task , there being no prompting required .

New Concord Lodge , No . 813 . ON Wednesday , 17 th inst ., at the Farleigh Hotel , Farleigh Road , Stoke Newington , Bros . W . J . Jeanes W . M ., E . G . Piatt S . W ., H . Parsons J . W ., H . G . Gush P . M . Preceptor , T . A . Powell Treas ., B . Barton Sec , T . A . Chalk S . D ., J . West J . D ., R . G . Nickols I . G ., F . T . Deacon , H . Tanner , E . Jermy , H . A . Rix , J . Wynman , & c .

The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and Bro . Deacon answered the questions and was entrusted , the ceremony of raising being rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the second degree , when Bro . Parsons worked the second section of the lecture , the questions being put by Bro . Barton Secretary . The whole of the work was well done and greatly appreciated .

Bro . E . G . Piatt was elected W . M . for the first Wednesday in May , the meeting of Wednesday , 24 th inst ., being Preceptor ' s night .