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gr 0 . Adams gave the toast of " The Visitors , " to which Bros . Hayles and Kent replied . Bro . Hamshaw , in proposing the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " said they were proud of their Masonic Institutions to which they yearly contributed a sum of £ 50 , 000 . He a ' ls ° referred to the Inquiry that had ceen recently held - nto the Boys' School , and said the thanks of every brother were due to Bros . Greatbatch and Tunnicliffe for the

nart they had taken in that investigation . Bros . Piercy and Tunnicliffe responded . gro . Bromley proposed " The Officers of the Gordon Lod « e , " which was acknowledged by Bros . Boothman and flare . During the evening songs were contributed by Miss Basford and Bros . G . W . Bradford , Howson , Bervon , and Mountford .

CHINGFORD . —Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge ( No . 21 S 4 ) . —The usual bi-monthly meeting of the above nros ' perous lodge took place on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Royal Forest Hotel . Bro . G . J . Westfield , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : Bros . C . T . Lewis , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., I . P . M . ; T lollv . P . M . ; A . J . Manning , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P P . S . G . D . ;

W . Smith , W . M . 22 S , S . W . ; H . Lewis , Treas . j A . T . Dale , S . D . j T . Ringrose , J . D . j J . G . Hammond , I . G ., acting J . W . ; Taylor , Button , Reynolds , Barnes , and Joyce , all of the lodge ; Winter , 860 ; Dickey , 2002 ; Bourn , 65 ; and others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes confirmed , Bro . Carlton was passed , Bros . Coote , Marlow , and Catt were raised , and Mr . Aldon , after approbation , was

initiated . Some other lodge business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . The brethren having banqueted , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Grand Lodge toasts , followed by that of " Lord Brooke , P . G . M ., " which was drank in bumpers . Bro . Lewis , in responding for " Bro . Philbrick , Q . C , G .

Keg . Eng ., D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the D . P . Officers , Present and Past , " said that with regard to their beloved P . G . M ., had he been present that evening , he would have been delighted with the working of the W . M . and his officers . Next August they would have an opportunity of seeing his lordship at P . G . Lodge and witnessing the energy and zeal he threw into the interests of the province . Their

esteemed D . P . G . M . had just completed an arduous task in connection' with the Boys' School , for which he deserved the thanks of every Mason in the kingdom . For the hearty reception of the toast he returned them his most sincere thanks . He then proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " whom he was pleased to see present in such good healthwhile the really perfect manner in which he had

, carried out his duty confirmed the high opinion entertained of him while J . W . of the lodge , and he felt sure that when the time arrived for him to install his successor , he would perform his duty in a manner worthy of the lodge . He asked them to drink the toast heaitily , and they did . Bto . Westfield thanked them very sincerely for their sincere reception of the toast . He was very sorry that the

time did not allow of him making a long speech in response to it . IE he had time he would have used all the eloquence in his power to have made his thanks acceptable to them ; but he would say that if he had at any time done anything to please them , he was perfectly satisfied . He was thankful to say that the lodge was prospering , and consoled himself for any shortcomings by the knowledge that jt was stronger now than it was when he took up the reins of office .

Bros . Jolly and Manning respond for the "P . M . ' s " Bro . Smith returned thanks for " The Officers , " after "The Initiate , " and then the proceedings , which had been enlivened by some excellent harmony , were , brought to a close .

DATCHET . — George Gardner Lodge ( No . 2309 ) . —The first regular meeting of the above young lodge took place on Saturday , the 25 th ult ., at the Village Hall , when there were present Bros . George Gardner , W . M . j W . B . Fendick , S . W . ; and Alfred Skinner , J . W . The minutes of the consecration meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Messrs . A . Hewer , W . H . S . MansfieldJCorpW . H . Hanhamand A .

, . , , Druce for initation , which proved unanimous in their favour , and being in attendance they were initiated , three first and 'he latter two afterwards . A ballot was also taken for Bros . E . Laundy , 2090 ; R . Dennis , 1563 ; C P . Bellerby , P . M . 2021 ; E . B . Cox , P . M . 1563 ; H . Perdue , P . M . S 34 ; and b . Roberts , goi , as joining members , which also proved unanimous in their favour . The W . M . then appointed and

invested his officers , which had been left over from the last meeting , as follows : Bros . Cox , Treas . ; Bellerby , Sec . ; Maund y , S . D . ; Ralph Dennis , J . D . j S . Roberts , I . G . j H . Perdue , D . C . j and A . Hewer , Stwd . The Committee ior framing the by-laws was then elected , and the lodge was closed . There were also present Bros . G . Everett , P . M ., F . - "W » w UIJU ( JllyS ^ Lll . *_ llWO . — . u . * . » % , kvj - .-.-.., * .

Fir ' > y ° n , Woodruffe , P . M j Hartam , 1305 ; and £ llis , Tyler . The brethren where then photographed by ° ro . H . Perdue , P . M ., and proceeded to the Manor Hotel ™ dinner , which having been disposed of , the usual loyal , « rand , and Provincial Grand Lodge toasts were given . I p »! r unavoidable absence of Bro . Sir W . Ellis , Bart ., ' f . M ., Bro . G . Everett , by request , gave the W . M . ' s toast ,

saying it gave him great gratification to be present , and to h' » e the toast of his old friend , Bro . Geo . Gardner , and he was pleased to find him at the head of so young a lodge haH ° suc ^ exce " ground—five initiates ; and he fut n < t nes ' ' 'n saying that he predicted a great ture for the lodge under such a hard-working Mason as "e present W . M ., who , he was sure , would carry out the uties during his year of office as well as he had every Out IC * - year Ul uwiec as > wen as 11 c uau evciy

. theV f undertaken since he had joined the ranks of g p ' He could say that during the few years that tim ¦ , Gardner had been a Mason , he had trebled the tCV , work b ° th for the Charities and the work of drini y ? lod £ es 'hat he belonged to . He asked them to Th U 7 r ? with enthusiasm , wavin v . ' ' res Ponse , said he thanked them for the them . L- they nad received the toast , and he assured success " Sh ° be want ' S t 0 make the lod 2 ( whir-l ' " then £ ave the toast o £ " The Initiates " much hTk S res P ° 2 d to by each one ) , saying that he had ro oe grateful to Freemasonry for . he having been

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educated in the Boys' school , where he had passed a Cambridge examination , and was glad that now , after 20 years since he left , he was admitted amongst them . He was sorry to see by the papers that the School had troubles , but he was sure they would soon overcome them . He recollected when he was at the School there was a deal of disagreement between the Educational and House Department , and concluded by paying a high compliment

to Bro . Binckes , Sec . Boys' School , on his ability and energy , by which means the School had risen to the dimensions it had attained . The other toasts were "The Visitors , " responded to by all , " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers , " who responded , promising to support the W . M . in every way to further the success of the lodge . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings .

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DOMATIC LODGE ( No . ill ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell . Present : Bro . Axford , W . M . ; White , S . VV . j Willis , J . W . ; J . Andrews , Preceptor ; Grown , S . D . ; Young , J . D . ; Sandals , I . G . ; Eidmans , Croxson , Emery , and Timms . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Eidmans as candidate . Bro . Timms answered the

questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Timms duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . Bro . Croxson answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Croxson duly raised to . the Degree of a M . M . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M .

rose for the first time , and Bro . Emery was elected a joining member . Bro . Emery returned thanks , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . White was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . White returned thanks , and appointed the officers in . rotation . TheW . M . rose for the third time , and received the congratulations of the brethren on his splendid working of the Three Degrees , and the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 )—A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 38 th ult ., at the tiagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , W . Present : Bros . J . Page , W . M . ; V . Shaw , S . W . ; VV . J . Mason , J W . ; J . W . Cuff , acting Pre . ceptor ; W . J . Stratton , Treas . ; J . R . Hill , S . D . ; K . T . Redfearn , J . D . ; A . Pozatti , I . G . j C . Stallibrass , Stwd . ; E . Wherle , and A . E . Carter . _ The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was candidate Wherle

rehearsed , Bro . Stallibrass . Bro . having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Wherle candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . then invested his oliicers . Bro . Shaw was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed . RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 17 th ult at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; J . Davies , S . W . ; E . Fox , I VV I . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec ; H . D . Aslett , S . D . ; ' R . H . Williams , J . D . ; W . G . Coat , I . G . ; J . Pattison , and J . Jobson . 1 'he lodge was 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 Second Degree .

Bro . R . H . Williams having given proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , the W . M . rendering the traditional history in a very able manner . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and called off for the formation of the Benevolent Association . The lodge was called on . The W . M . having risen , Bro . Davies was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . J 42 S ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 37 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . W . J . Hakim , W . M . 141 , W . M . ; J . Cruttenden , S . VV . ; C . G . Wetzlar , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; G . Head , P . M . srr , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . Gosling , S . D . ; W . J . Mason , J . D . ; F . VV . Pritchard , I . G . ; J . Threadgold , Stwd .. J . R . Allman , l . P . M . 1425 5 D . Stroud , P . M . 2045 ; Major Ferris , J .

Corrie , O . W . Battley , and N . Spyer . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Corrie being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees .- After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Battley beingcandidatc

The 1 > dge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Crutienden was elected W . M . for the next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . The Secretary announced that Bro . Read had been nominated for a second year ' s service on the Board of General Purposes , wnich announcement was received with considerable applause and promises of support . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . I . E . Sheffield , W . M . ; A . Wolter , S . W . ; G . T . Chretien , J . W : W . Hancock , Preceptor ; J . Petch , P . M ., Treas . ; CM . Coxon , Sec . ; G . J . Barnett , D . ; C . G . Gray , I . G . , J . M . Scarlett , and R . Loomes . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Petch as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Petch . Bro . Sheffield answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Sheffield candidate . Bro . Sheffield again took the chair , and resumed the lodge to the First Degree . Bro . Hancock was unanimously elected

W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed officers in rotation . A very cordial vote of thanks was proposed , seconded , arid carried unanimously to the Secretary , Bro . C . M . Coxon , for the unremitting attention he had given to the duties of his office , and his punctual and regular attendances during the season . The Secretary having thanked the brethren for their kind appreciation of his services , and , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on the 29 th ult ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Brindley , P . M ., W . M . ; G . Holland , S . W . ; Plant , J . W . ; Colman , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Tieas . ; Smales , Sec . ; Coombe , S . D . ; J . Ray , J D . ; Bailey , I . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Walker , Quick , C . A . Chambers , Clarkson , Musson , VV . Holland , Shepperd , Fort , Andrews , Goldfinch , and Hobbs .

The lodge was opened in due form , and , after the confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Walker acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Shepperd was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Shepperd was passed to the Degree of M . M . The lodge was closed down . Bro . Chambers , 1604 , was elected a member of this lodge of instruction , All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

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COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 23 rd ult ., when there were present Bros . F . M . Noakes . W . M . ; J . D . Graham , S . W . ; F . Buxton , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; R . J . Harnell , acting as Sec . ; F . Jackson , S . D . ; G . H . Foan , J . D . ; S . Moss , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; W . Hancock , John Skinner , J . S . Cator , C . Mitchell , Wright Barringer , W . Higgins , C . Thompson , and A . Clark .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . W . Barringer having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Bro . W .

Hancock worked the 2 nd Section , and Bro . W . Brindley the 3 rd Section of the Third Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . J . D , Graham was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —A meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Farringdon-street , E . C , on Ti ^ day , the 28 th ult . Present : Bros . J . Davies , W . M . ; F . Dusterwold , S . W . ; VV . Hillyar , J . W . ; J . Sims , acting Preceptor ; D . S . Long , acting Sec ; M . Spiegel , P . M . ; J . H . Wood , P . M . ; Stroud , P . M . ; T . VV . Biggs , A . Williams , E . Fox , Jobson , 834 ; E . J . Hiscox , 1602 ; F . craggs , and Clark . The lodge was 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 closed in the Third Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Jobson having given proof of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree , and called off for the purpose of

balloting for the sum of £ 5 Ss ., which proved in favour of Bro . Aslett . The lodge was called on , and , on the first rising , Bros . Hiscox , 1602 , and Jobson , 834 , were elected members . The W . M , rose for the second time , and Bro . Dusterwold was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time , and after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , VV . Present : Bros . 1 . C , Conway , W . M . ; A . F . Scholding , S . W . ; C J . Bye , J . W . ; G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor ; VV . J . Mason , Sec ; J . Bartlett , S . D . ; J . Powell , J . D . ; VV . R . Hatton , I . G . ; F . Chandler , P . M . ; H . D . Smith , G . Gardner , J . R . Roberts , M . Peteis , R . H . Broom , and J . Neville . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . R . H . Broom being candidate . The charge to the initiate was given by Bro . A . F . Scholding . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and resumed in the First Degree . Bro . R . H . Broom answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Broom being candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . A . F . Scholding was elected W . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Keene , P . M ., W . M . ; Turner , S . VV . ; Swann , J . W . ; W . C . Williams , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tern . ); R . H . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; Hubbard , Sec ; Knight , S . D . ; Roberts , J . D . ; Cox , I . G . ; Thomas , Haynes , Merrish , Jobson , Woods , Boyce , and Betts . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Thomas being candidate , and he also answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Betts being candidate . Bros . Haynes and Boyce answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree . Bros . Cox , Thomas , and Merrish were elected joining members . A vote of condolence was carried to the family of Bro . Rayner on his sudden death , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk . road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . S . Cochrane , P . M ., W . M . ; G . Higginson , S . W . ; Woodard , J . W . ; John Davies , Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; Cavers , S . D . ; Arnott , J . D . ; Jobson , I . G . ; Sims , P . M . ; Cotton , Love , Craggs , Nash , Head , Gilbert , and Cox . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were

read and confirmed . The rst and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Davies , Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Cotton having answered the usual questions leading to the ceremony of passing , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The 6 th Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro , Davies , the questions being answered by Bro . Higginson . Bro . John Davies , Preceptor , was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 20 th ult . Present : Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . ; J . Sims , P . M ., S . W . j T . Jobson , J . W . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; John Davies , S . D . ; W . C Williams , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Middlesex , J . D . ; T . Skar , I . G . ; and others . The lodge was opened in the usual form , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ,

and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Sims was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed . A meeting was also held at the above address on Monday , the 27 th ult ., when there were present Bros . James Sims , P . M ., W . M . ; Thomas Jobson , S . W . ; John Davies , j . W . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . B . Cory , Sec . ( pro tern . ); W . C . Williams , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . Middlesex , S . D . ; C Woods , J . D . ; C . E . Everett ,

I . G . ; M . R . Rice , F . A . Barth , and VV . Fayers . The lodge was opened , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Fayers offered himseif as a candidate for raising , and , having been examined , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising

worked in an admirable manner , Bro . Fayers acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor and Bro . Williams , and the 4 th Section by Bros . J . Davies and J . Collings . Bro . F . A . Barth was elected a joining member . Bro . Thomas Jobson was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed . EARL OF LATHOM ( No . 1922 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road . Present : Bros . H . Cohen , W . M . ; J . M . Spencer , S . W . ; Maddox , J . W . ; Andrews , Preceptor ; Blenkarne , S . D . j J . London , J . D . ; and West , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Blenkarne was entrusted . The lodge

was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Blenkarne duly and impressivelv raised to the Degree of a Master Mason . The lodge was closed' in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , with Bro . London as candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro , J . M . Spencer was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Spencer returned thanks , and appointed officers in rotation . The W . M , rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed ,