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evening , and who had during his year of office as W . M . discharged his dutiea efficiently and satisfactorily , the Lodge having been by his energy and perseverance greatly benefited . The I . P . M . having responded , the remaining toasts were given and replied to , and the brethren separated at a late hour , apparently thoroughly satisfied with the result of the evening ' s work and entertainment .
GEEAT NOETHEEN LODGE , No . 1287 . THE installation meeting of this excellent working Lodge was held on tbe 15 th inst ., afc the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street . Bros . C . Kempton W . M ., T . E . Bathard S . W ., R . Cain J . W ., S . Webb P . M . Treas ., Staton P . M . Secretary , Lancaster S . D ., Edgar J . D ., J . Hemming I . G ., P . M . ' s Christie , Jupe , Cleghorn , T . Owen . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes wero read and
confirmed . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . T . E . Bathard S . W . and W . M . elect , who had been unanimously elected afc the previous meeting , was duly installed into the chair by the I . P . M . Bro . C . Kempton , who performed the ceremony in a very perfect manner . The newly-installed Master having been
saluted according to ancient custom , appropriately appointed and invested his Officers : —Bros . C . Kempton I . P . M ., Cain S . W ., Lancaster J . W ., S . Webb P . M . Treas , Staton P . M . Sec , Edgar S . D ., J . Hemming J . D ., Brooks I . G ., Rose Chaplain , Paul D . C , Rawles
Tyler . Ballots were taken for tho admission of Messrs . Chapman , Barter , Elliott , and Jamea Jackson , whioh were nnanimously in their favour ; they are to be initiated at the next regular meeting . The Lodge was then closed until fche third Thursday in February .
METROPOLITAN LODGE , No . 1507 . THE above numerous and flourishing Lodgo met on the 21 st insfc . at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , under the presidency of the W . M ., Brother G . Edwards , H . Lovegrove P . P . G . S . W . Middx . S . W ., G . W . Knight J . W .. Jas . Willing junior P . M . Treas ., Perks Sec , T . C . Edmonds S . D ., W . J . Bates I . G ., G . F . Bruce Organist , J . H . MoEwan A . D . C , Fraser W . S ., C J . Scales P . M . Visitors : —
Bros . Walter Smith I . G 1319 , W . Scnrrah J . W . 2048 , W . Simpson W . M . 201 , Smyth 1974 , R . Taylor P . M . 144 , J . Stevens P . M . 1426 , Chapman W . M . 1922 , Murch W . M . 27 , McLeod P . M . 884 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The Lodge was opened and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . J . Hunt and J . Cuthbertson were raised to
the third degree . Bro . F . Ball and J . W . Baggi were passed . Ballots were taken for the admiasion of Bros . 0 . L . Coles and Jules Pfeifer , which were unanimously in their favour , and both gentlemen were duly initiated into the Order in a very able and impressive manner . A letter of apology was read from the Bros .
Stiles , who were unable to be present owing to the serious indisposition of their younger brother . The W . M . announced his intention to act aa Steward for the Royal Maaonic Institution for Girls . Hearty good wishes were given , and Lodge was closed until February . The brethren sat down to a very excellent supper ,
prepared by Bro . Clemow . The W . M . in eloquent terms proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Scales P . M . said he regretted the absence of the I . P . M ., but he bad great pleasure in proposing the health , of the W . M ., who all would agree was entitled to their respect . They had seen Bro . Edwards' excellent working ,
and they had experienced his genial presidency ; he hoped the brethren would give the toast a hearty reception . Tho W . M . in reply thanked Bro . Scales for hia kind remarks , and also tho brethren for their reception of the toast . His services were always at their command , and he felt a great pleasure to think his efforts
were appreciated . The toast of the initiates came next . The W . M . said that they had introduced two gentlemen into the Order who he thought would be a credit to it , if he might judge by the manner they had paid attention to tbe ceremony . Bros . Coles and Pfeifer in brief but appropriate terms responded , and then the W . M .
proposed the toast of the Past Masters . He regretted the absence of the I . P . M . and Bros . Stiles , but they had two brethren wellknown in the Craft , Bros . Scales and Jas . Willing , who were a hononr and a credit to the Lodge . Bro . James Willing P . M . said he regretted being late in attendanca , but he had been detained
at tho Lodge of Benevolence . The services of the P . M . 's were not usually in request here , as the W . M . ' s in general , and the present Master in particular , needed no assistance . Bro . Scales P . M . followed with a few sensible remarks . Tho W . M . then proposed
the toast of the Visitors , conpled with the namos of Bros . Simpson W . M . 201 , Jas . Stevens P . M . 1426 , and McLeod , who severally acknowledged the compliment . After a few moro toasti the Tyler was summoned , and he brought the proceedings to a close .
ECCLESTON LODGE AND CHAPTER , No . 1624 . f I 1 HE seventh Annual Ball in connection with tho above Lodgo was -L held on the 23 rd inst ., at tho Westminster Town Hall , Caxtonstreet , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Bottle , and an efficient body of Stewards , Bro . A . A . Johnston fulfilling tho office of Secretary . An excellect band was provided by Bro . Seaton , and
there were about 130 guests present , most of whom wore Masonic olothing . During the interval a very excellent supper was served in tho large hall , provided by Bros . Bertram and Roberts , and superintended by Bro . Wood . The chair was occupied by the W . M / , Bro .
Bottle , who proposed the usual Loyal toasts . Bro . Vincent P . M . rose to proposo a toast . He said they had met to enjoy themselves , arid they had an excellent Master to preside over them . As long ¦ speeches were nofc the order of the evening , he would merely ask
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them to drink his health . Tho W . M ., in an appropriate speech , responded ; ho thanked Bro . Vincent for proposing his health , and hoped all present would spend a pleasant evening . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Ladies , said ho had much pleasure in
calling on his esteemed friend Bro . Charles Taylor to respond for them . He was the last Master , moreover , a bachelor . After a suitable reply had been mado , dancing was resumed , and continued until an early hour . Bro . Chilcott ably performed the dutiea of M . C . Altogether the ball was a great success .
COBORN LODGE , No . 1804 . A MEETING was held at tho Bow Vestry Hall , ou Thursday evening , the 22 nd inst ., Bro . Robert Logan P . M . presiding , supported by Bros . Robey S . W ., C J . Tijon J . W ., Edinger Treas ., Sorick S . D ., Johnson J . D ., Ellerton Org ., Wheatley I . G ., Earlam Steward , and several members of the Lodge . Amongst the visitors wero Bros . Hancock W . M ., Kennott P . M ., L . Potts P . M ., of the All
Saints Lodge 1716 , and T . Tyer P . M . 1306 . Bros . Osborne and Thompson wero raised to the degree of Master Mason , by Bro . Potts , who afterwards initiated Mr . T . II . Smith into tho mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Tho Lodgo was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned for refreshment , when tho nsual toasts were duly
honoured , and tho W . M . specially remarked upon the loss sustained by the country and Masonry generally by tho death of Bro . Colonel Burnaby , who had been known and respected as a bravo soldier , an energetic Mason , an indefatigable explorer , and a clover writer . The W . M . called upon the brethren to receive in silence " The Memory of
our deceased Brother , " which was duly honoured . As an instance of Colonel Burnaby's interest in Masonry , Bro . Potts related that , a few months since , being with Colonel Burnaby at a City Company's dinner , the gallant Colonel was called upon to respond for the
Army , whereupon he rose and said , " Worshipfnl Master and Brethren . " This caused a laugh , when he immediately corrected himself and said , " Worshipful Master , Gentlemen , and Brethren , " which was received with many cheers .
Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —On Thursday , 29 th January , at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Present : Bros . Stringer W . M ., J . J . Pitt S . W ., W . E . Dilley J . W ., Banks , P . M . Treas ., S . A . Speight P . M . Sec , C Bolton P . M . S . D ., Prior J . D ., Penrose I . G . ; P . M . ' s Hutchings ( Preceptor ) , Ingram , J . W . Free <
man , also Bros . Enticott , H . C . Freeman , Greener , Dale , and Emblin . After preliminaries the Ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed . The questions leading to the Second Degree were then put from the chair
and answered by the members . The Lodge waa advanced , and the Ceremony of Raising rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the Firsfc Degree , and , after some formal business had been transacted , was closed in clue form and adjourned .
Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —On Friday , 16 th inst ., at tho Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , Present—Bros . Wing W . M ., 0 . E . Botley S . W ., Turner J . W ., F . Botley S . D ., Thomas J . D ., Biiley I . G ., Andrews Preceptor , Maton . After preliminaries , tho ceremony nf passing was rehearsed . Bro .
Preceptor gave tho lectnro on tho tracing board of the second degree . Brother Andrews was elected Treasurer in place of the late Bro . Tucker . The rules of the Masonic Benevolent Association in connection with the Lodge were submitted , and sanctioned . The meetings of this Lodge of Instrnction are now well attended .
On Friday , 23 rd instant , Bros . C . E . Botley W . M ., Turner S . W ., Thomas J . W .. F . Botley S . D ., Sparring J . D .. Bailey I . G . ; Bros Sherring , Morton , Wins . The work comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of initiation , the W . M . giving tho charge . The questions
leading to the second degree were answered ; Lodge was advanced and ceremony rehearsed . The W . M . gave the lecture on the second tracing board . Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Turner elected W . M . for 30 th January .
Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —A meet , ing was held on 19 th inftint , at the Station Hotel , Highbury , N . Present—Bros . Turner W . M ., Rhodes S . W ., Brock J . W ., Le Grand S . D ., Collingridge ( Secrptary ) J . D ., Trewinnard Preceptor , Giffard I . G ., aud several other brethren . After preliminaries , tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Fluck acting as candidate . Brother
Stockhall , a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodge opened in second degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Rhodes was elected W . M . for Monday , 2 nd February . The following brethren were elected members — Giddings 1446 , Le Grand 766 , and Brett . Lodge was closed in clue form ancl adjourned .
Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No . 1278 . —A meeting was hold on Thursday , 29 th inst ., at tlio Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road , E . Present—Saint W . M ., Pringle S . W ., Butter J . W ., Horley Secretary , BIoss S . D ., Ot ' ey J . D ., King I . G ., Webb P . M ., Fenner Preceptor ; also Bros . D . i Co-fa , Mosquito , Valentine , Nunn ,
Gilrlerslcve , Smith . Lodge was opened in due form . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Da Costa acting as candidate . Bro . Fcuncr worked the 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd ancl 4 th sections of the 1 st lectnre assisted by tho brethren . Tho minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Pringle was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , Lodge was closed , and adjourned .
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evening , and who had during his year of office as W . M . discharged his dutiea efficiently and satisfactorily , the Lodge having been by his energy and perseverance greatly benefited . The I . P . M . having responded , the remaining toasts were given and replied to , and the brethren separated at a late hour , apparently thoroughly satisfied with the result of the evening ' s work and entertainment .
GEEAT NOETHEEN LODGE , No . 1287 . THE installation meeting of this excellent working Lodge was held on tbe 15 th inst ., afc the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street . Bros . C . Kempton W . M ., T . E . Bathard S . W ., R . Cain J . W ., S . Webb P . M . Treas ., Staton P . M . Secretary , Lancaster S . D ., Edgar J . D ., J . Hemming I . G ., P . M . ' s Christie , Jupe , Cleghorn , T . Owen . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes wero read and
confirmed . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . T . E . Bathard S . W . and W . M . elect , who had been unanimously elected afc the previous meeting , was duly installed into the chair by the I . P . M . Bro . C . Kempton , who performed the ceremony in a very perfect manner . The newly-installed Master having been
saluted according to ancient custom , appropriately appointed and invested his Officers : —Bros . C . Kempton I . P . M ., Cain S . W ., Lancaster J . W ., S . Webb P . M . Treas , Staton P . M . Sec , Edgar S . D ., J . Hemming J . D ., Brooks I . G ., Rose Chaplain , Paul D . C , Rawles
Tyler . Ballots were taken for tho admission of Messrs . Chapman , Barter , Elliott , and Jamea Jackson , whioh were nnanimously in their favour ; they are to be initiated at the next regular meeting . The Lodge was then closed until fche third Thursday in February .
METROPOLITAN LODGE , No . 1507 . THE above numerous and flourishing Lodgo met on the 21 st insfc . at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , under the presidency of the W . M ., Brother G . Edwards , H . Lovegrove P . P . G . S . W . Middx . S . W ., G . W . Knight J . W .. Jas . Willing junior P . M . Treas ., Perks Sec , T . C . Edmonds S . D ., W . J . Bates I . G ., G . F . Bruce Organist , J . H . MoEwan A . D . C , Fraser W . S ., C J . Scales P . M . Visitors : —
Bros . Walter Smith I . G 1319 , W . Scnrrah J . W . 2048 , W . Simpson W . M . 201 , Smyth 1974 , R . Taylor P . M . 144 , J . Stevens P . M . 1426 , Chapman W . M . 1922 , Murch W . M . 27 , McLeod P . M . 884 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . The Lodge was opened and the minutes were confirmed . Bros . J . Hunt and J . Cuthbertson were raised to
the third degree . Bro . F . Ball and J . W . Baggi were passed . Ballots were taken for the admiasion of Bros . 0 . L . Coles and Jules Pfeifer , which were unanimously in their favour , and both gentlemen were duly initiated into the Order in a very able and impressive manner . A letter of apology was read from the Bros .
Stiles , who were unable to be present owing to the serious indisposition of their younger brother . The W . M . announced his intention to act aa Steward for the Royal Maaonic Institution for Girls . Hearty good wishes were given , and Lodge was closed until February . The brethren sat down to a very excellent supper ,
prepared by Bro . Clemow . The W . M . in eloquent terms proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Scales P . M . said he regretted the absence of the I . P . M ., but he bad great pleasure in proposing the health , of the W . M ., who all would agree was entitled to their respect . They had seen Bro . Edwards' excellent working ,
and they had experienced his genial presidency ; he hoped the brethren would give the toast a hearty reception . Tho W . M . in reply thanked Bro . Scales for hia kind remarks , and also tho brethren for their reception of the toast . His services were always at their command , and he felt a great pleasure to think his efforts
were appreciated . The toast of the initiates came next . The W . M . said that they had introduced two gentlemen into the Order who he thought would be a credit to it , if he might judge by the manner they had paid attention to tbe ceremony . Bros . Coles and Pfeifer in brief but appropriate terms responded , and then the W . M .
proposed the toast of the Past Masters . He regretted the absence of the I . P . M . and Bros . Stiles , but they had two brethren wellknown in the Craft , Bros . Scales and Jas . Willing , who were a hononr and a credit to the Lodge . Bro . James Willing P . M . said he regretted being late in attendanca , but he had been detained
at tho Lodge of Benevolence . The services of the P . M . 's were not usually in request here , as the W . M . ' s in general , and the present Master in particular , needed no assistance . Bro . Scales P . M . followed with a few sensible remarks . Tho W . M . then proposed
the toast of the Visitors , conpled with the namos of Bros . Simpson W . M . 201 , Jas . Stevens P . M . 1426 , and McLeod , who severally acknowledged the compliment . After a few moro toasti the Tyler was summoned , and he brought the proceedings to a close .
ECCLESTON LODGE AND CHAPTER , No . 1624 . f I 1 HE seventh Annual Ball in connection with tho above Lodgo was -L held on the 23 rd inst ., at tho Westminster Town Hall , Caxtonstreet , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . Bottle , and an efficient body of Stewards , Bro . A . A . Johnston fulfilling tho office of Secretary . An excellect band was provided by Bro . Seaton , and
there were about 130 guests present , most of whom wore Masonic olothing . During the interval a very excellent supper was served in tho large hall , provided by Bros . Bertram and Roberts , and superintended by Bro . Wood . The chair was occupied by the W . M / , Bro .
Bottle , who proposed the usual Loyal toasts . Bro . Vincent P . M . rose to proposo a toast . He said they had met to enjoy themselves , arid they had an excellent Master to preside over them . As long ¦ speeches were nofc the order of the evening , he would merely ask
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them to drink his health . Tho W . M ., in an appropriate speech , responded ; ho thanked Bro . Vincent for proposing his health , and hoped all present would spend a pleasant evening . The W . M ., in proposing the toast of the Ladies , said ho had much pleasure in
calling on his esteemed friend Bro . Charles Taylor to respond for them . He was the last Master , moreover , a bachelor . After a suitable reply had been mado , dancing was resumed , and continued until an early hour . Bro . Chilcott ably performed the dutiea of M . C . Altogether the ball was a great success .
COBORN LODGE , No . 1804 . A MEETING was held at tho Bow Vestry Hall , ou Thursday evening , the 22 nd inst ., Bro . Robert Logan P . M . presiding , supported by Bros . Robey S . W ., C J . Tijon J . W ., Edinger Treas ., Sorick S . D ., Johnson J . D ., Ellerton Org ., Wheatley I . G ., Earlam Steward , and several members of the Lodge . Amongst the visitors wero Bros . Hancock W . M ., Kennott P . M ., L . Potts P . M ., of the All
Saints Lodge 1716 , and T . Tyer P . M . 1306 . Bros . Osborne and Thompson wero raised to the degree of Master Mason , by Bro . Potts , who afterwards initiated Mr . T . II . Smith into tho mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . Tho Lodgo was then closed , and tho brethren adjourned for refreshment , when tho nsual toasts were duly
honoured , and tho W . M . specially remarked upon the loss sustained by the country and Masonry generally by tho death of Bro . Colonel Burnaby , who had been known and respected as a bravo soldier , an energetic Mason , an indefatigable explorer , and a clover writer . The W . M . called upon the brethren to receive in silence " The Memory of
our deceased Brother , " which was duly honoured . As an instance of Colonel Burnaby's interest in Masonry , Bro . Potts related that , a few months since , being with Colonel Burnaby at a City Company's dinner , the gallant Colonel was called upon to respond for the
Army , whereupon he rose and said , " Worshipfnl Master and Brethren . " This caused a laugh , when he immediately corrected himself and said , " Worshipful Master , Gentlemen , and Brethren , " which was received with many cheers .
Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —On Thursday , 29 th January , at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Present : Bros . Stringer W . M ., J . J . Pitt S . W ., W . E . Dilley J . W ., Banks , P . M . Treas ., S . A . Speight P . M . Sec , C Bolton P . M . S . D ., Prior J . D ., Penrose I . G . ; P . M . ' s Hutchings ( Preceptor ) , Ingram , J . W . Free <
man , also Bros . Enticott , H . C . Freeman , Greener , Dale , and Emblin . After preliminaries the Ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed . The questions leading to the Second Degree were then put from the chair
and answered by the members . The Lodge waa advanced , and the Ceremony of Raising rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the Firsfc Degree , and , after some formal business had been transacted , was closed in clue form and adjourned .
Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —On Friday , 16 th inst ., at tho Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , Present—Bros . Wing W . M ., 0 . E . Botley S . W ., Turner J . W ., F . Botley S . D ., Thomas J . D ., Biiley I . G ., Andrews Preceptor , Maton . After preliminaries , tho ceremony nf passing was rehearsed . Bro .
Preceptor gave tho lectnro on tho tracing board of the second degree . Brother Andrews was elected Treasurer in place of the late Bro . Tucker . The rules of the Masonic Benevolent Association in connection with the Lodge were submitted , and sanctioned . The meetings of this Lodge of Instrnction are now well attended .
On Friday , 23 rd instant , Bros . C . E . Botley W . M ., Turner S . W ., Thomas J . W .. F . Botley S . D ., Sparring J . D .. Bailey I . G . ; Bros Sherring , Morton , Wins . The work comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of initiation , the W . M . giving tho charge . The questions
leading to the second degree were answered ; Lodge was advanced and ceremony rehearsed . The W . M . gave the lecture on the second tracing board . Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Turner elected W . M . for 30 th January .
Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —A meet , ing was held on 19 th inftint , at the Station Hotel , Highbury , N . Present—Bros . Turner W . M ., Rhodes S . W ., Brock J . W ., Le Grand S . D ., Collingridge ( Secrptary ) J . D ., Trewinnard Preceptor , Giffard I . G ., aud several other brethren . After preliminaries , tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Fluck acting as candidate . Brother
Stockhall , a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodge opened in second degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Rhodes was elected W . M . for Monday , 2 nd February . The following brethren were elected members — Giddings 1446 , Le Grand 766 , and Brett . Lodge was closed in clue form ancl adjourned .
Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No . 1278 . —A meeting was hold on Thursday , 29 th inst ., at tlio Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road , E . Present—Saint W . M ., Pringle S . W ., Butter J . W ., Horley Secretary , BIoss S . D ., Ot ' ey J . D ., King I . G ., Webb P . M ., Fenner Preceptor ; also Bros . D . i Co-fa , Mosquito , Valentine , Nunn ,
Gilrlerslcve , Smith . Lodge was opened in due form . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Da Costa acting as candidate . Bro . Fcuncr worked the 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd ancl 4 th sections of the 1 st lectnre assisted by tho brethren . Tho minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Pringle was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , Lodge was closed , and adjourned .