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PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . W . T . Dillon , W . M . ; A . E . Carter , S . W . ; R . T . Redfearn , J . W . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; W . J . Stratton , Treas . and Sec . ( fro tem . ); M . Bash , S . D . ; R . Dillon , J . D . ; . R . O . Ogleby , I . G . ; R . E . Cursons , A . Pozzati , T .
R . Hilk and W . J . Mason . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Pozzati being the candidate . Bro . Mason having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , vvas duly entrusted . The
lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed . Bro . Mason being the candidate . Bro . Carter vvas elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers vvere appointed in rotation . All Masorlic business being * ended , after " Hearty g'ood wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .
RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the 21 st ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there vvere present Bros . A . Williams , W . M . j E . Lucas , S . VV . ; D . S . Long , Sec , J . W . ; J . Collings , S . D . ; F . Craggs , J . D . ; T . Jobson , I . G . ; and H . Wake . Lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the
previous meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , anrt the S . W . duly presented and took the obligation as VV . M . elect . The VV . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Lucas . Lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of
installation rehearsed , Bro . Williams rendering the addresses in a very able manner , and the VV . M . rehearsing the investiture of officers , lodge having in the mean time been resumed to the Second and Third Degrees . Bro . Williams then resumed the chair , and the VV . M . having risen , the lodge vvas closed .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 24 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . A . Cadbury Jones , W . M . elect 1441 , W . M . ; J . W . Curtice , S . W . j J . W . Belsham , J . W . j W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Dep . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . j A . Toley , S . D . ; O . W . Battley , J . D . ;
H . Campbell , I . G . ; J . C . Conway , Stwd . ; J . R . Allman , I . P . M . 1425 ; Jas . Sims , P . M . S 34 ; " N . Spyer , W . Jackman , VV . j . Millington , J . Cruttenden , and A . B . Northcroft . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Spyer being candidate .
The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed , Bro . Spyer again being candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and the VV . M . invested the officers . Bro . Curtice vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting , the officers to be in rotation , should the officers of
the mother lodge not be present . A sincere vote of sympathy vvas passed with Bro . Rev . M . Haines , and the brethren expressed their hopes for his speedy recovery to his usual health . Bro . Harris having recovered his usual heath , desired , through Bro . Conway , to thank the brethren for their sympathy during his ill- ness . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge vvas closed .
ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The regular weekly meeting vvas held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , iSth ult ., when there vvere present Bros . A . Gox , W . M . ; R . Loomes , S . VV . ; H . B . Harding , J . W . ; Walter Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; R . VV . Nicole , S . D ., * C . G . Gray , J D . ; J . Duncan , I . G . j T . Williams , C . Stevenson , and J . H . Collingridge .
Ihe lodge vvas opened in the Ihree Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree , when the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Stevenson being the candidate . The lodge vvas called off and on . Bro . Duncan answered the questions leading to the Second Degree and vvas entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the
Second Degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Duncan being the candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the Third Degree , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Loomes vvas elected W . M . for the first Tuesday in March , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed . A meeting of the above was also held at the Cock
Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., when there vvere present Bros . H . Hill , W . M . ; A . Wolter , S . W . j G . T . Chretien , J . W . ; Walter Hancock , Preceptor j J . Fetch , P . M ., Treas . j C . M . Coxon , Sec . j A . Giddings , S . D . ; R . W . Nicole , J . D . ; C . G . Gray , I . G . ; T . Williams , Tyler ; C . Hiller , C . Weber , C . Horst , D . C Ritchie , G . Wade , J . VV . Martindale , J . H . Bridgman , Hehl ,
C . Isler , S . Napper , F . M . Sutter , C . H . Stevenson , E . J . Harrison , Trinder , P . M . ; G . Booker , R . Loomes , H . Jenkins , VV . M . S 6 oj and Benton . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Isler answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passinsr rehearsed , Bro . Isler beinrr the
candidate . The Five Sections of the Second Lecture vvere then worked as follows : —ist , Bro . A . Wolter ; 2 nd , Bro . Hancock ; 3 rd , Bro . Trinder , P . M . ; 4 th , Bro . Hill , P . M . ; and 5 th , Bro . H . Jenkins , W . M . S 60 . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , Bros . Wade and Bridgman vvere elected members of the lodge . Bros . H . Hill , P . M ., and H . Jenkins vvere elected honorary members of the lodge . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed , a very pleasant and profitable evening having been spent .
LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —At the meeting of this lodge , held at the Blackvvall Railway Hotel , Fenchurchstreet , E . C , on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., the Fifteen Sections vvere worked , the following brethren being present : Bros . W . Martin , P . M . S 79 , W . M . and Section Master ; Talbot , 65 , S . VV . ; Kemble , W . M . 1571 , J . W . ; Duffield , P . M . 1571 , Preceptor ; Colley , S . D . 1571 , Hon . Sec ;
Blanchard , 1275 , S . D . ; Lazarus , S . D . S 79 , J . D . ; Ives , P . M . 1472 , I . G . ; Penney , P . M . ; Pitt , P . M . ; Gaskell , P . M . ; Stanys , P . M . ; Mote , P . M . j Bruin , P . M . ; Larter , Purkiss , Carlton , Williams , Hole , Perrett , Bradley , Stafford , Duncan , Dormer , Seagrave , Antunovich , Meadows , Langford , Hamilton , Graham , Gee , Weil , Mason , Barrett , Goevel , and Saunion .
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! The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The Sections of the First Lecture vvere then worked by the following brethren : ist , Bro . Larter ; 2 nd , Bro . Lazarus ; 3 rd , Bro . Purkiss ; 4 th and 5 th , Bro . Duffield , P . M . ; 6 th and 7 th , Bro . Talbot . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the Sections of the Lecture vvere worked by the following
brethren : ist , Bro . Collev ; 2 nd , Bro . Martin , P . M . ; 3 rd and 4 th , Bro . Talbot ; 5 th , Bro . Martin , P . M . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the Sections of the Lecture were worked by the following brethren . * ist , Bro . Pitt , P . M . ; 2 nd , Bro . Ives , P . M . ; 3 rd , Bro . Stamp . The lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , the W . M . rose for the first time , and the following brethren vvere
elected joining members , and returned thanks : Bros . Blanchard , 1275 ; Weil and Graham , 172 S ; Mason , 465 ; Hamilton , 1 S 4 ; Mote , 1732 ; Bradley , 1209 ; Stafford , 902 ; Barrett and Goevel , 879 ; and Saunion , 1423 . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the officers for the ensuing week being appointed , the VV . M . rose for the third time . The Hon . Sec . then announced the approaching
removal of the lodge , after the 27 th ult ., to the City Arms Restaurant . St . Mary Axe , E . C . A hearty and unanimous vote of thanks vvas then accorded to Bro . Martin , P . M ., for his able working of the Sections , and he , having acknowledged the same , proposed a vote of thanks to the brethren who had assisted him . This having been
acknowledged by Bro . Talbot , the W . M . received the " Hearty good wishes " of all present , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The lodge vvill , after the 27 th ult ., hold its meetings at the City Arms Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , E . G ., at 7 o'clock each Thursday evening , ancl all brethren are cordially invited .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . Groves , VV . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; F . M . Noakes , j . W . j James Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ;
G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; VV . Lincoln , S . D . ; W . Hoggins , J . D . ; C . O . Burgess , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; R . E . Cursons , J . D . Graham , James Rowe , A . Clark , E . Jessurun , G . J . Read , H . Matthews , A . Bergholz , C . VV . Fromholtz , Charles Lambert , J . R . Beaufort , and J . Gluckstein .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The Deputy Preceptor worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . H . Matthews having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , vvas examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The
lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . J . Gluckstein , 141 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction , being- proposed by Bro . A . Clark , and seconded by Bro . C . VV . Fromholtz . On rising for the second time Bro . G . H . Foan vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , appointing his officers in rotation , and announcing his intention of working the First and Second Degrees . On
rising for the third time , the Deputy Preceptor proposed that a hearty and cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . VV . Groves for the manner in which he had occupied and carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in this or any other lodge of instruction . Seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . made a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .
STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , when there were present Bros . M . Spiegel , P . M ., Preceptor , VV . M . j Pettit , W . M . 1632 , S . W . ; Vickers , P . M . 1632 , J . W . ; Baldwin , P . M . 1632 , I . P . M . ; Morgan , Sec . ; and numerous others . The visitors were Bros . Higgens , Cotton , Cox , Woodward , Burgess ,
Clarke , and others . This being the annual festival , the lodge vvas formally opened and the minutes confirmed . The lodge was called to refreshment , and the brethren adjourned to a real oldfashioned English dinner , vvhich vvas admirably served by the host , Mr . Fred . Glover . The usual loyal toasts were proposed by the W . M .
Bro . Baldwin , P . M ., proposed "The Prosperity of the Stuart Lodge of Instruction , " and coupled with it the Preceptor of the lodge . He said Bro . Spiegel vvas one of the veterans in Freemasonry . He devoted all his spare time for the good of Masonry , and the lodge appreciated his services ; he vvas one of the founders of the mother lodge , and all who attended the lodge of instruction knew how to
value his services . Bro . Spi > gel , in reply , said in that lodge of instruction he had laid down a principle not to interfere with the working which a brother might be used to in another lodge , although it might be a little different from theirs . In the course of his remarks he said he considered it very uncourteous for one Preceptor to criticise the working of another . As long
as thc ceremony did not suffer , why should we stop a brother in the working which he was used to in another lodge . All Preceptors tried to do their best for the benefit of those who came for instruction . Bro . Pettit , S . VV ., then proposed " The Visitors , " vvhich vvas responded to by every visitor , Bro . Higgins taking the lead .
The toast of "The Past Masters of the Mother Lodge " vvas proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by all the Past Masters present . The next toast proposed vvas " 1 he Absent Members , " especially Bros . Fruen , W . M . elect 1632 , and Bro . T . Poore , Sec . of the mother lodge . The toast of "The Secretary , Bro . Morgan , " and his response , concluded the festival .
The musical arrangements vvere under the conductorship j of Bro . Professor Luis Lee , who was assisted by Bros . I Vickers , Baldwin , Woodward , Turner , Clark , Beaumont , and Pettit , with some excellent songs . The lodge was then called on , and , on rising for the first time , all the visitors expressed their wish to become joining members , and vvere proposed and unanimously accepted . Bro . Pettit was elected W . M . for theensuing meeting , and j lodge closed after spending a very enjoyable evening .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the 21 st ult ., at 1 the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill , W . Present : Bros . G . Gardner , W . M . j J . Powell , I
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S . W . ; H . H . Burrington , J . W . j G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor , * W . J . Mason , Sec . j J . C . Conway , S . D . j F . L . Chandler , J . D . j H . D . Smith , I . G . j E . Rogers , P . M . ; J . Gillingham , P . M . j H . Foskett , A . F . Scholding , G . Inglish , A . Davies , T . Harrington , and H .
Armfield . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , Bro . A . F . Scholding having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . A . F .
Scholding being the candidate . The W . M . gave the traditional history in a very impressive manner . The lodge vvas resumed in the First Degree . Bros . E . Rogers , P . M ., and F . L . Chandler , P . M ., having audited the accounts for the past year , presented their report to the lodge , vvhich vvas received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . A cordial vote of thanks was voted to the Preceptor for his valuable services duringthe past year . The
Preceptor made a neat little speech in reply . A hearty vote of thanks vvas ordered to be placed on the minutes to the Treasurer and Secretary tor their services rendered to this lodge of instruction during the past year . Bro . G . Davis , P . M ., was unanimously elected Preceptorj Bro . E . Rogers , P . M ., as Treasurer j and Bro . W . J . Mason , as Secretary . The S . W ., Bro . J . Powell , vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . C . Woods , W . M . j W . Hillier , S . W . j E . E . Geflowski , 'J . W . j John Davies , VV . M . 169 , Preceptor [ pro tem . ) j R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . j F . Craggs , Sec ., * J . R . Hubbard , S . D . j F .
Thomas , J . D . ; G . Swann , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; W . T . Marsh , J . Maidment , A . Harris , and T . Jobson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Maidment acting as candidate . The ist Section of the Lecture vvas worked by the
acting Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The 7 th Section was worked by Bro . Sims , P . M ., the questions being put by Bro . Davies . ' Bro . Hillier vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks vvas accorded to Bro . Woods for his able conduct in the chair for the first time , and the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . W . Hillier , W . M . ; E . Fox , S . W . ; A . Love , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptorj VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . j E . Austin , P . M ., S . D . , * VV . Jennings , J . D . ; J . Arnott , I . G . j C . R . Cross , A . T . Whittiel , R . N .
Larter , W . J . Tatton , and F . Craggs . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees and resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . T . Whittiel candidate . The ceremony
of passing vvas then rehearsed . Bro . Tatton having answered the usual questions , vvas entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Fox vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge vvas closed .
ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Wednesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Baron's Court Hotel , VVest Kensington . Present : Bros . G . McCrow , W . M . j L . Nathan , S . W . j Joseph Cox , J . W . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptorj F . Craggs , Sec . ; W . Payers , S-D . j J . H . Morrish , J . D . j C . Barber , I . G . j James Sims , P . M . j R . Ambler , and VV . E . Macey .
The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the ceremony of the First Degree vvas rehearsed in a careful manner , Bro . R . Ambler acting as candidate . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The 4 th Section vvas worked by the Preceptor , the questions being put by Bro . Sims , P . M . Bro . Nathan was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and Bro . Macey was elected a joining member . The lodge was then closed .
PRIORY LODGE OF ACTON ( No . 1996 ) . —The audit meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Burymead Priory , High-street , Acton , when there were present Bros . Porter , VV . M . ; Henson , S . W . ; Sugg , J . W . j Monson , Treas . and acting Sec j Botley , Preceptor j ' Williams , S . D . j Squire , J . D . j Phillips , l . G . j Pearce ,
Brown , Youens , and others . The lodge vvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes read and confirmed . The acting Secretary reported that the accounts had been duly audited and found correct . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining-room , where a very pleasant evening vvas spent .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Saturday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . j J . Cox , S . W . j F . Dusterwald , J . W . j E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Sims , Deputy Preceptor j J . Brown , Sec . j Willcox , S . ' D . j A . Williams , J . D . j W . Hillier , I . G . ; M . Speigle , P . M . j Stroud , P . M . j T . W . Biggs ,
and H . VV . Dyne . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . A . Williams answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . A . Williams candidate . Bro . H . VV . Dyne
answered the questions leading to the I hird Degree . The ist Section ofthe Lecture vvas worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor . The lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . J . Cox was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . After "Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed . On the Sth inst ., the installation ceremony will be rehearsed .
HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the 21 st ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV ., when there vvere present Comps . E . C . Mulvey , M . E . Z . designate 2246 , J . 2202 , M . E . Z . ; J . Davies , J . elect 733 , H ., W . H . Chalfont , J . elect 975 , J . j JohnlDavies , Treas . ; H .
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PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . W . T . Dillon , W . M . ; A . E . Carter , S . W . ; R . T . Redfearn , J . W . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; W . J . Stratton , Treas . and Sec . ( fro tem . ); M . Bash , S . D . ; R . Dillon , J . D . ; . R . O . Ogleby , I . G . ; R . E . Cursons , A . Pozzati , T .
R . Hilk and W . J . Mason . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Pozzati being the candidate . Bro . Mason having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , vvas duly entrusted . The
lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed . Bro . Mason being the candidate . Bro . Carter vvas elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers vvere appointed in rotation . All Masorlic business being * ended , after " Hearty g'ood wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .
RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the 21 st ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there vvere present Bros . A . Williams , W . M . j E . Lucas , S . VV . ; D . S . Long , Sec , J . W . ; J . Collings , S . D . ; F . Craggs , J . D . ; T . Jobson , I . G . ; and H . Wake . Lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the
previous meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , anrt the S . W . duly presented and took the obligation as VV . M . elect . The VV . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Lucas . Lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of
installation rehearsed , Bro . Williams rendering the addresses in a very able manner , and the VV . M . rehearsing the investiture of officers , lodge having in the mean time been resumed to the Second and Third Degrees . Bro . Williams then resumed the chair , and the VV . M . having risen , the lodge vvas closed .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Monday , the 24 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . A . Cadbury Jones , W . M . elect 1441 , W . M . ; J . W . Curtice , S . W . j J . W . Belsham , J . W . j W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Dep . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . j A . Toley , S . D . ; O . W . Battley , J . D . ;
H . Campbell , I . G . ; J . C . Conway , Stwd . ; J . R . Allman , I . P . M . 1425 ; Jas . Sims , P . M . S 34 ; " N . Spyer , W . Jackman , VV . j . Millington , J . Cruttenden , and A . B . Northcroft . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Spyer being candidate .
The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of passing vvas rehearsed , Bro . Spyer again being candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , and the VV . M . invested the officers . Bro . Curtice vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting , the officers to be in rotation , should the officers of
the mother lodge not be present . A sincere vote of sympathy vvas passed with Bro . Rev . M . Haines , and the brethren expressed their hopes for his speedy recovery to his usual health . Bro . Harris having recovered his usual heath , desired , through Bro . Conway , to thank the brethren for their sympathy during his ill- ness . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge vvas closed .
ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The regular weekly meeting vvas held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , iSth ult ., when there vvere present Bros . A . Gox , W . M . ; R . Loomes , S . VV . ; H . B . Harding , J . W . ; Walter Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; R . VV . Nicole , S . D ., * C . G . Gray , J D . ; J . Duncan , I . G . j T . Williams , C . Stevenson , and J . H . Collingridge .
Ihe lodge vvas opened in the Ihree Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree , when the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Stevenson being the candidate . The lodge vvas called off and on . Bro . Duncan answered the questions leading to the Second Degree and vvas entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the
Second Degree and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Duncan being the candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the Third Degree , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Loomes vvas elected W . M . for the first Tuesday in March , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed . A meeting of the above was also held at the Cock
Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., when there vvere present Bros . H . Hill , W . M . ; A . Wolter , S . W . j G . T . Chretien , J . W . ; Walter Hancock , Preceptor j J . Fetch , P . M ., Treas . j C . M . Coxon , Sec . j A . Giddings , S . D . ; R . W . Nicole , J . D . ; C . G . Gray , I . G . ; T . Williams , Tyler ; C . Hiller , C . Weber , C . Horst , D . C Ritchie , G . Wade , J . VV . Martindale , J . H . Bridgman , Hehl ,
C . Isler , S . Napper , F . M . Sutter , C . H . Stevenson , E . J . Harrison , Trinder , P . M . ; G . Booker , R . Loomes , H . Jenkins , VV . M . S 6 oj and Benton . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Isler answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passinsr rehearsed , Bro . Isler beinrr the
candidate . The Five Sections of the Second Lecture vvere then worked as follows : —ist , Bro . A . Wolter ; 2 nd , Bro . Hancock ; 3 rd , Bro . Trinder , P . M . ; 4 th , Bro . Hill , P . M . ; and 5 th , Bro . H . Jenkins , W . M . S 60 . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , Bros . Wade and Bridgman vvere elected members of the lodge . Bros . H . Hill , P . M ., and H . Jenkins vvere elected honorary members of the lodge . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas closed , a very pleasant and profitable evening having been spent .
LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —At the meeting of this lodge , held at the Blackvvall Railway Hotel , Fenchurchstreet , E . C , on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., the Fifteen Sections vvere worked , the following brethren being present : Bros . W . Martin , P . M . S 79 , W . M . and Section Master ; Talbot , 65 , S . VV . ; Kemble , W . M . 1571 , J . W . ; Duffield , P . M . 1571 , Preceptor ; Colley , S . D . 1571 , Hon . Sec ;
Blanchard , 1275 , S . D . ; Lazarus , S . D . S 79 , J . D . ; Ives , P . M . 1472 , I . G . ; Penney , P . M . ; Pitt , P . M . ; Gaskell , P . M . ; Stanys , P . M . ; Mote , P . M . j Bruin , P . M . ; Larter , Purkiss , Carlton , Williams , Hole , Perrett , Bradley , Stafford , Duncan , Dormer , Seagrave , Antunovich , Meadows , Langford , Hamilton , Graham , Gee , Weil , Mason , Barrett , Goevel , and Saunion .
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! The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The Sections of the First Lecture vvere then worked by the following brethren : ist , Bro . Larter ; 2 nd , Bro . Lazarus ; 3 rd , Bro . Purkiss ; 4 th and 5 th , Bro . Duffield , P . M . ; 6 th and 7 th , Bro . Talbot . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and the Sections of the Lecture vvere worked by the following
brethren : ist , Bro . Collev ; 2 nd , Bro . Martin , P . M . ; 3 rd and 4 th , Bro . Talbot ; 5 th , Bro . Martin , P . M . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the Sections of the Lecture were worked by the following brethren . * ist , Bro . Pitt , P . M . ; 2 nd , Bro . Ives , P . M . ; 3 rd , Bro . Stamp . The lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , the W . M . rose for the first time , and the following brethren vvere
elected joining members , and returned thanks : Bros . Blanchard , 1275 ; Weil and Graham , 172 S ; Mason , 465 ; Hamilton , 1 S 4 ; Mote , 1732 ; Bradley , 1209 ; Stafford , 902 ; Barrett and Goevel , 879 ; and Saunion , 1423 . The W . M . rose for the second time , and the officers for the ensuing week being appointed , the VV . M . rose for the third time . The Hon . Sec . then announced the approaching
removal of the lodge , after the 27 th ult ., to the City Arms Restaurant . St . Mary Axe , E . C . A hearty and unanimous vote of thanks vvas then accorded to Bro . Martin , P . M ., for his able working of the Sections , and he , having acknowledged the same , proposed a vote of thanks to the brethren who had assisted him . This having been
acknowledged by Bro . Talbot , the W . M . received the " Hearty good wishes " of all present , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The lodge vvill , after the 27 th ult ., hold its meetings at the City Arms Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , E . G ., at 7 o'clock each Thursday evening , ancl all brethren are cordially invited .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., when there were present Bros . W . Groves , VV . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; F . M . Noakes , j . W . j James Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ;
G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; VV . Lincoln , S . D . ; W . Hoggins , J . D . ; C . O . Burgess , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; R . E . Cursons , J . D . Graham , James Rowe , A . Clark , E . Jessurun , G . J . Read , H . Matthews , A . Bergholz , C . VV . Fromholtz , Charles Lambert , J . R . Beaufort , and J . Gluckstein .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The Deputy Preceptor worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . H . Matthews having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , vvas examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . The
lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . J . Gluckstein , 141 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction , being- proposed by Bro . A . Clark , and seconded by Bro . C . VV . Fromholtz . On rising for the second time Bro . G . H . Foan vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , appointing his officers in rotation , and announcing his intention of working the First and Second Degrees . On
rising for the third time , the Deputy Preceptor proposed that a hearty and cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . VV . Groves for the manner in which he had occupied and carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in this or any other lodge of instruction . Seconded by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . made a suitable reply . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .
STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , when there were present Bros . M . Spiegel , P . M ., Preceptor , VV . M . j Pettit , W . M . 1632 , S . W . ; Vickers , P . M . 1632 , J . W . ; Baldwin , P . M . 1632 , I . P . M . ; Morgan , Sec . ; and numerous others . The visitors were Bros . Higgens , Cotton , Cox , Woodward , Burgess ,
Clarke , and others . This being the annual festival , the lodge vvas formally opened and the minutes confirmed . The lodge was called to refreshment , and the brethren adjourned to a real oldfashioned English dinner , vvhich vvas admirably served by the host , Mr . Fred . Glover . The usual loyal toasts were proposed by the W . M .
Bro . Baldwin , P . M ., proposed "The Prosperity of the Stuart Lodge of Instruction , " and coupled with it the Preceptor of the lodge . He said Bro . Spiegel vvas one of the veterans in Freemasonry . He devoted all his spare time for the good of Masonry , and the lodge appreciated his services ; he vvas one of the founders of the mother lodge , and all who attended the lodge of instruction knew how to
value his services . Bro . Spi > gel , in reply , said in that lodge of instruction he had laid down a principle not to interfere with the working which a brother might be used to in another lodge , although it might be a little different from theirs . In the course of his remarks he said he considered it very uncourteous for one Preceptor to criticise the working of another . As long
as thc ceremony did not suffer , why should we stop a brother in the working which he was used to in another lodge . All Preceptors tried to do their best for the benefit of those who came for instruction . Bro . Pettit , S . VV ., then proposed " The Visitors , " vvhich vvas responded to by every visitor , Bro . Higgins taking the lead .
The toast of "The Past Masters of the Mother Lodge " vvas proposed by the W . M ., and responded to by all the Past Masters present . The next toast proposed vvas " 1 he Absent Members , " especially Bros . Fruen , W . M . elect 1632 , and Bro . T . Poore , Sec . of the mother lodge . The toast of "The Secretary , Bro . Morgan , " and his response , concluded the festival .
The musical arrangements vvere under the conductorship j of Bro . Professor Luis Lee , who was assisted by Bros . I Vickers , Baldwin , Woodward , Turner , Clark , Beaumont , and Pettit , with some excellent songs . The lodge was then called on , and , on rising for the first time , all the visitors expressed their wish to become joining members , and vvere proposed and unanimously accepted . Bro . Pettit was elected W . M . for theensuing meeting , and j lodge closed after spending a very enjoyable evening .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Friday , the 21 st ult ., at 1 the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill , W . Present : Bros . G . Gardner , W . M . j J . Powell , I
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S . W . ; H . H . Burrington , J . W . j G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor , * W . J . Mason , Sec . j J . C . Conway , S . D . j F . L . Chandler , J . D . j H . D . Smith , I . G . j E . Rogers , P . M . ; J . Gillingham , P . M . j H . Foskett , A . F . Scholding , G . Inglish , A . Davies , T . Harrington , and H .
Armfield . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , Bro . A . F . Scholding having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . A . F .
Scholding being the candidate . The W . M . gave the traditional history in a very impressive manner . The lodge vvas resumed in the First Degree . Bros . E . Rogers , P . M ., and F . L . Chandler , P . M ., having audited the accounts for the past year , presented their report to the lodge , vvhich vvas received , adopted , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . A cordial vote of thanks was voted to the Preceptor for his valuable services duringthe past year . The
Preceptor made a neat little speech in reply . A hearty vote of thanks vvas ordered to be placed on the minutes to the Treasurer and Secretary tor their services rendered to this lodge of instruction during the past year . Bro . G . Davis , P . M ., was unanimously elected Preceptorj Bro . E . Rogers , P . M ., as Treasurer j and Bro . W . J . Mason , as Secretary . The S . W ., Bro . J . Powell , vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . C . Woods , W . M . j W . Hillier , S . W . j E . E . Geflowski , 'J . W . j John Davies , VV . M . 169 , Preceptor [ pro tem . ) j R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . j F . Craggs , Sec ., * J . R . Hubbard , S . D . j F .
Thomas , J . D . ; G . Swann , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; W . T . Marsh , J . Maidment , A . Harris , and T . Jobson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed , Bro . Maidment acting as candidate . The ist Section of the Lecture vvas worked by the
acting Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The 7 th Section was worked by Bro . Sims , P . M ., the questions being put by Bro . Davies . ' Bro . Hillier vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks vvas accorded to Bro . Woods for his able conduct in the chair for the first time , and the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Thursday , the 20 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . W . Hillier , W . M . ; E . Fox , S . W . ; A . Love , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptorj VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . j E . Austin , P . M ., S . D . , * VV . Jennings , J . D . ; J . Arnott , I . G . j C . R . Cross , A . T . Whittiel , R . N .
Larter , W . J . Tatton , and F . Craggs . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees and resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . T . Whittiel candidate . The ceremony
of passing vvas then rehearsed . Bro . Tatton having answered the usual questions , vvas entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Fox vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge vvas closed .
ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Wednesday , the 19 th ult ., at the Baron's Court Hotel , VVest Kensington . Present : Bros . G . McCrow , W . M . j L . Nathan , S . W . j Joseph Cox , J . W . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptorj F . Craggs , Sec . ; W . Payers , S-D . j J . H . Morrish , J . D . j C . Barber , I . G . j James Sims , P . M . j R . Ambler , and VV . E . Macey .
The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the ceremony of the First Degree vvas rehearsed in a careful manner , Bro . R . Ambler acting as candidate . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The 4 th Section vvas worked by the Preceptor , the questions being put by Bro . Sims , P . M . Bro . Nathan was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and Bro . Macey was elected a joining member . The lodge was then closed .
PRIORY LODGE OF ACTON ( No . 1996 ) . —The audit meeting of this lodge vvas held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Burymead Priory , High-street , Acton , when there were present Bros . Porter , VV . M . ; Henson , S . W . ; Sugg , J . W . j Monson , Treas . and acting Sec j Botley , Preceptor j ' Williams , S . D . j Squire , J . D . j Phillips , l . G . j Pearce ,
Brown , Youens , and others . The lodge vvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes read and confirmed . The acting Secretary reported that the accounts had been duly audited and found correct . The lodge vvas then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the dining-room , where a very pleasant evening vvas spent .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Saturday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . j J . Cox , S . W . j F . Dusterwald , J . W . j E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Sims , Deputy Preceptor j J . Brown , Sec . j Willcox , S . ' D . j A . Williams , J . D . j W . Hillier , I . G . ; M . Speigle , P . M . j Stroud , P . M . j T . W . Biggs ,
and H . VV . Dyne . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . A . Williams answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . A . Williams candidate . Bro . H . VV . Dyne
answered the questions leading to the I hird Degree . The ist Section ofthe Lecture vvas worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor . The lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . J . Cox was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . After "Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed . On the Sth inst ., the installation ceremony will be rehearsed .
HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Friday , the 21 st ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV ., when there vvere present Comps . E . C . Mulvey , M . E . Z . designate 2246 , J . 2202 , M . E . Z . ; J . Davies , J . elect 733 , H ., W . H . Chalfont , J . elect 975 , J . j JohnlDavies , Treas . ; H .