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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 24 th ult ., when there were present Bros . F . M . Noakes , W . M . ; T . C . Smales , S . W . ; A . Bullen , J . W . ; J . Greenway , acting Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; C . Foan , S . D . ; O . Lamare , J . D . ; J . R . Hughes , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; G . H . Reynolds , W . Hancock , J . B . Grieve , R . Clare , J . D . Graham , C . W . Austin , C . Lambert , F . Kedge , G . S . Russell , and A . Clark .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Greenway worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro , J . D . Graham having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the" W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . On rising for the first time , Bros . C . W . Austin and J . R . Hughes , of 179 , were unanimously elected joining members , being proposed by Bro . G . H . Beynolds . and seconded by Bro . A . Bullen . On rising for the second time , Bro . T . C . Smales was

unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bros . J . R . Hughes andC . W . Austin having been unanimously elected tellers , two ballots out of the funds of the lodge were drawn tor the Royal Masonic Charities , and were declared to be in favour of Bros . R . ] . Harnell and G . W . J . Rymer , the brethren having the privilege of placing the sum of £$ js . to whichever Charity they wished . The Auditors' report was then read , which was as follows : " The

Auditors have very much pleasure in stating that during the year 1888 32 meetings have been held . The number of attendances of members was 1237 , an increase of 330 over the year 1887 , giving an average of nearly 22 members being present at each meeting . The number of new joining members during the year was 72 . Three honorary members have been elected , viz .: Bros . General C . Graves , Past District Grand Master State of New York ; Theodore H . Tilton , Past P . Deputy G . M . 7 th District

New York ; and the Rev . J . G . McGonigle , P . High Priest of Philadelphia . The lodge has been opened in the First Degree 32 times , in the Second Degree 4 8 times , and in the Third Degree 26 times . The ceremony of initiation has been rehearsed 38 times , passing 25 times , raising 14 times , installation four times , and the ceremony of consecration , worked by Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., the much-respected Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The First Lecture , with its Sections ,

has been worked 78 times , the Second Lecture , with its Sections , 23 times , and the Third Lecture , with its Sections , seven times . The lodge has been resumed from one Degree to another 27 times , called off three times , and closed down 30 times . Votes of thanks have been recorded on the minutes to brethren for services as W . M . ' s and for other special services 20 times ; letters of thanks and condolence sent from the lodge five . Two ballots of £$ 5 s . have been drawn for from the

funds of the lodge of instruction for Subscriberships to one of the Royal Masonic Institutions , in accordance with By-law 37 , and which were declared to be in favour of Bros . R . J . Harnell and G . W . J . Rymer . In the year 1887 there was only one ballot . A etter was received at the beginning of the year from the M . W . Grand Master of Maryland , U . S . A ., thanking the lodge of instruction for having elected him an honorary member , and wishing the lodge of instruction every success . Bro . VV . C . Smith , P . M .,

having resigned , in June , the Prcceptorship of the lodge of instruction , Bro . W . Brindley , P . M ., was unanimously elected in his place . The Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , in conjunction with the Emblematic , the Londesborough , and the Eclectic , presented Bro . VV . C . Smith with a handsome vote of thanks , on vellum ( presented by Bro . F . M . Noakes , the frame by Bro . R . J . Harnell ) , together with a purse of money , in recognition of his valuable services as Preceptor to

the lodges of instruction named . At the presentation , a supper was g iven to Bro . W . C . Smith by the members of these lodges , at the same time wishing him good health in the future . The supper in connection with the lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion in March last , and proved a great success as to members . The supper took place after the rehearsal of the ceremony of consecration by Bro . James Terry . Over 80 brethren sat down at the table . Bro . T . E . Weeks has acted during ihe year as Tyler

and Serving Brother , giving every satisfaction to the brethren attending the lodge of instruction . A New Year ' s gift of £ 1 is . was generously presented to him , also one of 3 s . to the waiter ( Bro . Tooley ) . In conclusion , the Auditors have much pleasure in stating that the expenses of the lodge of instruction have been less during the year 1888 than in former years , thus enabling the brethren who have attended over 20 times during the year to participate in two ballots , instead of one , as during the year 1887 .

They are also pleased to say the attendance of brethren during the year 1888 has been the largest since the lodge of instruction has been formed , and they hope still for a further success , and ask the members to assist all they possibly can , and so make the number of attendances during the year 188 9 larger than the year 1888 . Bros . Joseph Greenway , F . W . Buxton , and F . M . Noakes , Auditors . " Bro . W . Hancock proposed that the Auditors' report be adopted ; seconded by Bro . Charles Lambert , and carried

unanimously . A vote of thanks , to be entered on the minutes , to the Auditors , Bros . J . Greenway , F . Buxton , and F . M . Noakes , was proposed by Bro . G . H . Reynolds—seconded by Bro . F . Kedge , and carried unanimously . Bro . J . Greenway , in replying for the Auditors , thanked the brethren on their behalf , and said it had been a pleasure to audit the books of the lodge , which had been so clearly kept by Bro . G . Reynolds , Treas . and' Secretary . He had audited several books lately in connection with Freemasonry , and

it was a delight to know that during the year 1888 the working of this lodge of instruction had been carried out with less expense than in former years . He hoped that the year 1 S 8 9 would be as successful as the year 1888 . Bro . Arthur Bullen then proDosed that a hearty and cordial vote of thanks , to be recorded also on the minutes , be given to their worthy Treasurer and Secretary ( Bro . G . Reynolds ) for the attention and care he had given to the books of the lodge of instruction . He knew he had worked hard , for

some years past , for the lodge of instruction , and by his exertions had brought the lodge of instruction well before the Masonic world . Seconded by Bro . J . B . Grieve , and carried with acclamation . Bro . G . Reynolds , in replying to the vote of thanks , thanked the brethren for their confidence , and still hoped for better results in connection with the lodge of instruction . Bro . A . Clark gave notice of motion with respect to the appointment of an Assistant Preceptor . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

LANGTON LODGE ( No . 16 73 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the White Hart Tavern , Abchurch-lane , E . C . Present : Bros . E . G . Brewer , W . M . j S . Lea Smith , S . W . ; A . Toulmein , J . W . ; C . W . C . Webb , Preceptor ; C . W . Mapleton , Sec ; H . P . Hall , S . D . ; E . A . de Paiva , J . D . ; S . L . Webb , I . G . ; J . R . Quick , H . M . Hobbs , G . F . Marshall , J . Jupe , J . S . Fraser , E . Lanford , and J . T . Axford . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Jupe took the S . W . ' s chair . Bro . S . L . Smith , acting as candidate , answered the usual questions before raising , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Bro . Marshall took the W . M . ' s chair , and the lodge was resumed in the

Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation rehearsed , Bro . C . W . C . Webb acting as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Jupe was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Jupe gave notice that the work would be the ceremony of initiation and the charge . The W . M . rose for the second and third times , and the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . ij 6 . ) . ~ A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 29 th tilt ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Dresden , W . M . ; Keene , S . W . ; Turner , J . W . j R . H . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; Hubbard , Sec . ; Wiggins , S . D . ; Hubbard , J . D . ; Knight , J . G . ; Read , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Neville , Woods , and Betts .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hubbard being candidate . Bro . Neville having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted , The lodge was opened in the Second

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Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , and the lectur on the tracing board was . given by Bro . R . H . Williams , P . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Keene was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . ijgi ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 24 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk . road , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Bick , W . M . ; W . Williams , P . M . 1791 , S . W . ; Jennings , J . W . ; John Davies , Preceptor ; [ as . Sims , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . II . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; Higginson , S . D . ; L . Cox , J . D . ; J . B . Johnston , I . G . ; . Cavers , Stwd . ; Cochrane , P . M . ; CubittP . M . ; Blazey , P . M . ; Reynolds , P . M . ; Josey , P . M . ;

, Wood , P . M . ; Stroud , P . M . ; Allman , VV . M . 142 $ ; Colwill , W . M . 1791 ; Stonnill , Martineau , Gilbert , Woodard , C . R . Cross , and Cotton , Bro . Gomm was a visitor . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Austin , P . M . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ,

and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . C . R . Cross being the W . M . elect , and he afterwards invested the officers . Bro . Austin , P . M .. gave the three addresses . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Bick , who rose the usual number of times . Bro . J . Davies , Preceptor , was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 28 th ult . Present : Bros . H . D . Aslett , W . M . ; P . Skar , S . W . ; J . Blake , J . VV . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; A . Williams , S . D . ; M . R . Rice , J . D . ; T . Jobson , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; W . C . Williams , P . G . Std . Br . Middlesex ; and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Jobson answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and retired . Bro . W . C . Williams then offered himself as a candidate for raising , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in a very perfect manner , the W . M . giving the traditional history . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . A vote of thanks

was passed to Bro . Aslett for the excellent manner in which he had conducted the duties of W . M . for the first time in this lodge , and he was elected a joining member . Bro . Skar was elected W . M . for the next meeting , which will be officers' night , and it is hoped that the officers of the mother lodge will fully avail themselves of the privilege . The proceedings were brought to a close with " Hearty good wishes . "

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , or . Saturday , the 19 th ult ,, when there were present Bros . T . W . Biggs , W . M . ; M . Spiegel , P . M ., S . W . ; H . D . Aslett , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; ] . Brown , Sec . ; D . Long , S . D . ; T . Wilcocks , J . D . ; W . Hvde , I . G . ; J . Davies , P . M . ; J . Wood , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . " ; F . Craggs , R . H . Wimpey , H . Clark , and J . Arlidge . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Wimpey acting as candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren , under the direction of the acting Preceptor , Bro . J . Sims , P . M . The lodge was resumed , and on the second rising , Bro . M . Speigel , P . M ..S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held at the above address on Saturday , the 26 th ult . Present : Bros . M . Speigel , P . M ., W . M . ; H . D . Aslett , S . W . ; D . Long , J . W . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Brown , Sec . ; T . Wilcocks , S . D . ; D . Moss , P . M ., J . D . ; L . de Costa , I . G . ; J . Wood , P . M . ; R . H . Wimpey , Wilkins , J . Davis , F . W . Biggs , and W . Hyde . Visitors : Bros . W . Musto , P . M . ; Corper , C , Eschwerge , and Hillier , of 1349 . 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 . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . F . VV . Biggs candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of installation , Bro . de Costa acting as W . M . elect . The addresses to the chair and brethren were given . Bro . Speigel resumed the chair , and , on the first rising , Bros . VV . Musto , P . M ., Corper , and C . Eschwerge , of 1349 , were unanimously elected members . Bro . H . D . Aslett was elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 23 th ult ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Evans , VV . M . ; Piper , S . VV . ; Armour , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Hobbs . S . D . ; Molony , J . D . ; Dottrell , I . G . ; Dr . Harper , Edwards , Bristow , Holland , Stuttfield , F . Parnell , Roberts , and Cammeron . 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 . Holland , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Holland being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cammeron being the candidate . Bros Armonr , 172 , and Martin , 382 , were unanimously elected joining members . Nothing further offering , the lodge WAS closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual meeting was held on Monday , the 21 st ult ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Luckhurst , W . M . ; Smith , S . W . ; J . Wright , J . VV . ; Cochrane , as Preceptor ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Evans , S . D . ; Hill , J . D . ; Jones , I . G . ; Mitchell , Donaldson , Steele , E . G . King , Poole , Livett , Esling , Russell , Cole , Perkins , Spencer , West , and Stubbs . 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 Kro . King , being a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . King was duly raised to the Degree of a Master Mason . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were

worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Smith was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Smith suitably replied , and appointed o / ficers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and received trie " Hearty good wishes " of the brethren , and the lodge was closed

A meeting was also held at the above address on Monday , the 2 Sthult . Present : Bros . Smith , W . M . ; J . Wright , S . W . ; Hill , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrew ' s , Sec . ; Evans , S . D . ; Jones , J . D . ; E . G . King , I . G . ; Cochrane , Beavan , Poole , Livett , Newton , Luckhurst , Folkard , Spencer , and Cowland . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Beavan as candidate . The lodge was

opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Livett being a candidate for raising , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Livett duly raised to the Degree of a Master Mason , i ' ne lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the lir = t time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro .

J . Wright was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Wright returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . Bro . Westley was unanimously elected Preceptor and Treasurer for the ensuing year . Bro . Westley replied , and promised to take as much care of the funds in the future as in the past . Bro . J . Andrews was unanimously elected Secretary for the ensuing year , and he

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also replied . The Audit Committee presented their report , which showed J ^ us . expended in Charity during the year , and a good balance in hand . The balance-sheet was ordered to be entered on the minutes . Bros . Wright , Newton , and Hill were appointed a Committee to inspect the furniture of the lodge . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

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STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich . The members present included Comps . J . Addington , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; J . Tuck , J . ; Major Williams , P . Z ., Treas . ; Captain Woolmer Williams , P . Z ., S . E . ; C H . Stone , SiN . ; Benedetti , Asst . Soj . ; F . Hilton , P . Z . ; T . Grummant , P . Z . ; W .

Cowley , P . Z . ; E . J . B . Bumstead , P . Z . ; C . T . Fleck , C Meierhoff , W . F . Crook , G . H . Foes , Dr . Makeham , Charlie Woods , Fry , C . N . M . North , and Rowe , acting Janitor . The visitors were Comps . F . Walters , P . Z ., P . P . G . ist Asst . Soj . Middx . ; J . J . Pitt , 169 ; Captain R . j . Vincent , H . elect 1329 , M . E . Z . 1777 ; V . T . Murche , Asst . Soj . 1329 ; W . Kipps , P . Z ., S . E . 1379 ; G . A .

Taylor , P . Z . 22 , 217 ; and R . C . Davis , 1329 . The chapter having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed , after which the ballot was taken for Bro . W . J . Towers , VV . M . 15 , and it proving unanimously in his favour he was exalted in a very impressive manner by Comp . F . Hilton , P . Z . Comp . Hilton installed Comp . Addington , M . E . Z ., and Comp . Tuck , as H ., in his well

known clear and perfect manner , while Comp . Grummant was seen to advantage in installing Comp . Crook as J . Ihe officers invested by Comp . Hilton , on behalf of Comp . Addington , who had unfortunately temporarily lost his voice , were Comps . Major Williams , P . Z ., Treas . ( 10 th time ); Capt . C . W . Williams , P . Z ., S . E . ; Benedetti , S . N . ; Fleck , Principal Soj . ; Meierhoff , ist Asst . Soj . ;

and Woods , 2 nd Asst . Soj . The other business having been disposed of , thegchapter was closed . At the banquet which followed , the toasts of " The Queen and Royal Arch Masonry ; " "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , G . Z . ; " "The Pro G . Z ., G . H ., G . J , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " received a right royal welcome from the companions present .

Comp . F . Hilton , P . Z ., gave " The M . E . Z ., Comp . Addington ; the H ., Comp . Tuck ; and the J ., Comp . Crook . " He said that he could add little to recommend Comp . Addington to those who knew him so well , and who knew how enthusiastic he had been in all work relating to the Craft . He was also always ready to help in the cause of Charity , and was ready and willing tj give his best energies

to the good of Masonry , and to encourage those who delighted in the glorious Order of which they were so glad to be members . He was glad to see him as Erst Principal , also Comp . Tuck as H . Comp . Tuck hai come to the meeting , although suffering greatly , to gi / e everyone a chance to progress in the chapter . Comp . Crook had done excellent work in the chapter when he was , P . S ., but had

been compelled to wait until that year for his Craft qualification to enter the J . chair . The Three Principals were of the best , and he wished them a prosperous year of office , and plenty of work to try their metal . The M . E . Z . thanked the companions : or the extremely gratifying way in which the toast was received . He would try hard to emulate his predecessors , and so make the Star

Chapter more famous even than it was now . Comp . Grummant , acting H ., replied for Comp . Tuck , and Comp . Crook , J ., promised to uphoVl the honour of the chapter , and to try to give satisfaction to the members . The M . E . Z ., Comp . Addington , said le was very gratified to have Comp . Towers as an exaltee that night . He was a worthy Mason , who would brhg honour to the

chapter , as he possessed every good quality he should possess . He trusted he should be scared to see Comp . Towers the M . E . Z . of the chapter . Comp . Towers said that for several rears he had thought he would like to join the Royal Arrh , and was glad to become a member of the Star Chaper , where he met so many dear friends . He had been very deeply impressed by

the beautiful ritual of the Order , ant trusted that he should be a worthy and useful member . Comp . Grummant , P . Z ., actinr H ., proposed "The Visitors , " most of whom were lot strangers to those present . He extolled each one , explaining the work that each had done for the good of Maonry . Comp . Capt . R . J . Vincent , H . ilect 1329 , M . E . Z . 1777

, said he had enjoyed a great Masinic treat in witnessing the installation ceremonies so abV carried through . He heartily appreciated the cordial in'itation he had received . He spoke of Comp . Hilton , P . Z , Preceptor of the Star Chapter of Instruction , in terms of high commendation , especially lauding his ardour in arrying out any duty that might devolve upon him .

Comps . Walters , Taylor , Kbps , and Voisey spoke in the same strain , the latter sa / in _ r it would be a work of supererogation on his part to praise the excellent working he had witnessed . He considerel that Comp . Bumstead , P . Z ., deserved great praise fpr timing out such perfect pupils . The M . E . Z . proposed "Th TreasurerS . E . and

, , Officers . " He said that Comp .. vIajor Williams , who was the first M . E . Z . of the chapte , performed the duties of Treasurer in a most praisewortt / manner , while , with his son , Captain Williams , P . Z ., who was also one of the founders of the chapter , he loo : ed after the welfare of this chapter in a most judicious an thoughtful manner . To them was due the greater pat of the praise for having

made the chapter such a succes . Comp . Major Williams , P ., ' ., Treasurer , expressed his pleasure at having been the oly Treasurer of the chapter . He had been glad to hear le words of praise given to those who had worked so we ) in the ceremonies . He was

sure that praise was deserved He would spare no effort that would add to the prospeity ot the chapter . Comp . Captain C . Woolrer Williams , P . Z ., S . E ., reiterated all his father ' s kin . wishes to the chapter . He felt the same interest , and wuld never spare any trouble when the welfare of the chpter , or of its members , was concerned .

Comp . Benedetti , S . N ., : hanked the companions for the way in which the toastof " The Officers " had been received . Comp . Carl Fleck , P . S , explained that he was very busy rehearsing the Craft nstallation ceremony , and had his hands full as W . M . of me lodge and S . W . of another