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TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the 11 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Captain A . Bunn , VV . M . ; H . Jenkins , S . W . ; A- Toulmin , J . W . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . G . W ., P . M ., Sec . ; Perry , J . D . ; Murphy . Steward , acting I . G . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . P .

G . D . ; E . W . Jenkins , I . P . M . ; and others . Bro . Lightbody , I 5 S 5 . was a visitor . _ The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Murphy , Bennett , and Roberts were raised to the Third Degree . The ballot was taken for the Rev . Mr . Farrar , and he being in attendance was impressively initiated . The by-laws were then read . The W . M . having

been elected to serve as Steward to the R . M . I . B ., theSecretary gave notice of motion— "That the sum of five guineas be voted from the lodge funds and placed on the W . M . ' s list . " A vote of condolence was passed to Bro . the Rev . S . Butler , P . P . G . C , on the loss sustained by him b y the death of his wife . The I . P . M . and others gave notice of

motion— " That the lodge be removed to more suitable premises . " Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . W . H . Saunders , P . M . ; D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas . ; H . Room , PG . Sec . ; and others . The lodge was then closed . A banquet followed , and the usual toasts received full justice .

HAMPTON COURT . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . —This highly-successful lodge met at the Greyhound Hotel , on the 21 st ult ., when there were present , among others , Bros . G . Ransford , VV . M . ; E . Clark , S . W . ; A . F . Scholding , J . W . ; | . C Jessett , P . P . G . S . B ., P . M . yTreas . ; T . C . Wdlls , P . G . W ., P . M ., Sec ; A . Bushel ! , J . D . ; I . Smith , I . G . ; R . Eales , I . P . M . ; W . Spearing , P . M .,

D . C ; R . Kent , Asst . Org . ; J . VV . Clarke , Asst . D . C . ; H . Wheatley , P . M ., H . Robinson , and Hopkins , Stwds . ; Webster , Moss , Cronin , Conway , Melfa , Humphries , Scott , Carter , G . J . I ' agg , Plimsaul , F . A . Foes , C . Wheatley , C . H . Davis , Gale , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Harvey , P . M . 1314 ; A . Tucker , P . M . ; Jerran , S . D . 95 ; and Fisk , J . D . 1733 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read

and confirmed , Bro . Henry Webster was ably passed to the'Second Degree . Bro . E . Clark , S . W ., was elected to represent the Lodge as Steward at the forthcoming festival of the R . M . I , lor Boys . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . W . Fisher , S . D . ; T . VV . Ockenden , P . M . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was well served by Bro . J . B . Mella , the courteous host , and assistants .

KEYNSHAM . —St . Keyna Lodge ( No . 1833 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held in the Public Hall , on Tuesday , the 19 th ult ., when Bro . Walter Hobkirk , S . W ., the W . M . elect , was duly installed in the chair of K . S ., the whole of the ceremony being impressively performed by Bro . R . C . Else , the D . P . G . M ., P . G . D . of England , in the presence of a large number of

members and visitors . Bro . Else is truly a most industrious and hard-working Dep . P . G . M ., for only the previous evening he conducted the installation at the Lodge of Agriculture , No . 1199 , holding at Congresbury , nearly 20 miles from Keynsham . The newly-installed Master appointed and invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . Samuel J . Lewis , I . P . M . ; J . Naish , S . W . ;

C . Pfeiffer , J . W . ; A . J . Gay , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , Treas . ; B . Read , Sec ; C . Burn , S . D . ; Vincent Russell , J . D . ; E . J . Grubb , P . M .,. D . C ; H . B . Southwell , I . G . ; G . T . Williams and Joseph Byerley , Stwds . ; and J . Stoate , Tyler . At the conclusiom of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the Lamb and Lark Hotel , where a large number sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . H . J . Cox ,

and presided over by the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were subsequently proposed and duly honoured , and a very enjoyable evening was spent . The musical arrangements were in the hands of Bro . J . Northam , who was ably assisted by the following brethren : Bros . G . T . Williams , P . S . Allison , W . H . Brown , Adam Rankine , C . Pfeiffer , and II . Airey .

NEWMARKET . — Etheldreda Lodge ( No . 2107 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge took place on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at the White Hart Hotel . Bro . T . Jennings , jun ., W . M ., presided . The duties of Installing Master were very impressively performed by Bro . Thomas Nichols , P . M . SS , P . P . S . G . W . ; and the newlyinstalled W . Master , Bro . W . Hutchinson , subsequently

appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . Jennings , jun ., P . P . G . S . of W ., I . P . M . ; Geo . Tindal , P . M ., S . W . ; W . B . Sheppard , J . W . ; Rev . J . Imrie , P . G . C ., Chap . ; T . M . Clark , Treas . ; T . Ennion , Sec . ; G-Simpson , S . D . ; A . II . Ruston , J . D . ; B . Chennell , P . M . 38 , P . P . I . G . W .. D . C : I . Turner , P . G . Or ? ., On ? .

i-Lnnion , Steward ; and Rev . J . Imrie , I . G . Mention was made of the death of Bro . G . VV . Pilbrow , the muchrespected Tyler of the lodge , and the Charity bag was voted for the benefit of the widow . At the close of the lodge , the biethren adjourned to banquet .

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da ' v th LODGE ( No . 14 J ) . —A meeting was held on Thursthci . Sl ? t "u , ( at the Brown tiear , High-street , Deptford , when ' IW , ^ , present Br ° s . Faulkner , VV . M .: Dandridge , S . W . 5 leZy ^ 5 Hatchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Sanrf ' f 1 ; Morose ; J . D . j 'Borrett , I . G . j J . PennejyP . M . ; Sanaforu Percy , Sayers , H . G . Pitt , Amos / and Emblin . and rt , TH C W ? ° P ene < 1 in tne Fust Degree , and , after the reading The ,, n , rmatl ° " o £ the minutes , advanced to the Second Degree . an * Jr , 1 2 ' 1 <) ns leading to the Third Degree were then well UeBrl f ? - Sandford . The lodge was opened in the Third cai )« i „ V , e c « emony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was Threen ° " resuming , the brethren saluted the VV . M . in the Bro ri 7 „ i r"i ! ' ¦ the lod S e was 'hen closed down to the First Degree , "esdav in M ' u S-W - ' was ekcted W - - for the second Wedfecin .-L , ! .. ' ¦ ? u . appointed officers in rotation . All business % ended , the lodge was closed .

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RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 22 nd ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Oneen-street , Hammersmith . Present : 8 ros . | . D . Aslett , W . M . f F . Craggs , S . W . ; VV . G . Coat , J . W . ; | . " Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , S . D . ; M . Rice , j . D . ; T . Jobson , I . G . ; and E . F . Nash . The lodge was opened indue form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , tiro . Long being the candidate . The VV . M . rendered the ancient charge in a very able manner . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . ( ohson having given oroofs of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The W . M . rendered the traditional history . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . having risen , the S . W . was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . —A meeting was held at the Mona Hotel ( ate Ashley ' s ) , Henrretta-street , Covent Garden , on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., to which place this nourishing lodge of instruction has been removed , when there were present Bros . Esling , W . M . ; Graham , S . W . ; Klein , [ . VV . ; Brindley , Preceptor ; Boyell , Treas . ; Swan . Sec . ; Davies , S . D . ; Price , J . D . ; Marshall , I . G . ; Hunter , Noakes , Pett , Forscutt , White , Mogford , Tlieis , Cantle , Engletield , and Cursons .

The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were read a ,-d confirmed . The Jo fge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked by Bro . Brindlev , P . M ., Preceptor . Bro . Pett having answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the VV . M ., Bro . Esling , very efficiently rehearsed the ceremony of raising , with the full traditional history , Bro . Pett

acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The dues having been collected , Bro . Graham , S . W ., was e ' ected W . M . for the next meeting . The brethren then proceeded to the election of officers for the year , when the following were declared to duly elected—Bros . VV . Brindley , Preceptor ; W . E glelield , P . M ., Deuuly Precept r ; H . Esling , VV . M . of the mother lodge , Treas . ;

awljG . F . Swan , P . M ., Sec . It having been proposed and carried that it was desirable to have a new set of col ars and jewels for the ollicers , several of the brethren handed in their names as subscribers , and a sufficient sum was promised to meet the cost of the same . The brethren expressed their appreciation of the ha . idsome room and increased accommodation provided them in their new home . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .

EBURY LODGE ( No . 1348 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the stst ult . at the Greyhound Hotel , Sireatham Common . Present : Bros . Ingram , W . M . ; Beavan , S . W . ; Janes , J . W . ; Warren , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Thomson , acting Sec . ; Stevens , S . D . ; Spicer , J . D . ; Ferguson , I . G . j Gardener , Atkins , and Harris . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Gardener personating the candidate . The qrestions leading to the Second Degree were then separately answered by Bros . Gardener and Atkins . Th = VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Spicer . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Ingram being a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . . The Iodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Ingram per .

sonating the candidate . 'Ihe Iodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bro . Ingram again took the chair . Tiie VV . M . rose for the first time , when the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and it was proposed by Bro . Warren , P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Spicer , that Bro . Beavan occupy the chair of VV . M . at the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 25 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . VV . J . Hakim , VV . M . 141 , VV . M . ; J . R . Allman , W . M . 1425 , S . W . ; C . | . Conwav , J . 'VV . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; VV . Mathews , S . D . j M . Rosenberg , J . D . ; J . Corrie , I . G . ; 1 " . Middlcwetk , Stwd . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ; J . H . Wood , P . M . 1642 ; E . F . Ferris , I . P . M . 1543 ;

D . Stroud , P . M . 2045 ; VV . R . Matron , O . VV . Battley , C . A . Milnes , I . V . Woodman , VV . Jackman , E . R . Buckwell , J . H . Taylor , H . P . Guntrip , H . Windeatt , and J . Smith . 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 . Ilatton being candidate . Bro , jackman answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Allman assumed the chair . Bro . Hakim was presented , and the lodge was opened

in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of installation rehearsed . The lodge was reumed to the First Degree , the charges being given in a very able manner . Bro . Chalfont was unanimously elected an honorary member of the Iodge in recognition of his many services , extending over a long period of time , which compliment was feelingly replied toby Bro . Chalfont . A vote of thanks to Bro . Milnes was unanimously carried for a kind present he had made to the lodge . The W . M . for the next meeting was elected , and after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 20 th ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . A . Wolter , VV . M . ; H . Hunt , S . W . ; H . B . Harding , J . W . ; VV . Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; R . Loomes , S . D . ; J . Petch , J . D . ; C . H Her , I . G . ; and C . G . Gray / The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gray candidate . Bro . Gray having offered

himself as a candidate for the Second Degree , was duly questioned and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Gray candidate . Bro . Gray answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was then closed in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when Bro . Hunt was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the third time . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1004 ) . —A meeting was held on the 29 th ult ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Harvey , VV . M .,- Luckhurst , S . W . ; Holland , j . W . 5 Coughlan , acting Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Ticas . ; Clarkson , Sec . ; Musson . S . D . ; Goldfinch , j D . j Abbott , I . G . j Weeks , Tyler ; J . Gibson , P . M . ; Wing , Coombes , Mimms , Plante , Pett , Holmes ' , Imray , Brooking , and Goode . Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Coombes candidate . Bro . Pett answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in tl , e Second Degree , and Bro . Pett was passed to the Degree of F . C . The VV . M . vacated the chair in tavour of Bro . Mimms , who worked part ot the installation ceremony . The lodge was then resumed to the FirstDegree , and Bro . Coughlan , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Goldfinch , worked the Oth Section of the Lecture . All Masonic business heing ended , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1 O 14 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 31 st ult ,, when thctc were present Bros . F . Buxton , VV . M . ; . [ . D . Graham , S . W . ; H . Hovenden , J . W . ; VV . Brinc'luy , Preceptor ; J . Ureenway , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; G . Holland , S . D . ; G . H . Foan , J . D . ; [ . Woodward , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; F . Kedge , F . VV . Cash , E . D . F . Rymer , T . Marshall , | . H . P . Long , Jas . Rowe ,

F . M . Noakes , R . E . Cursons , Chas . Lambert , F . Frenguelucci , VV . Hancock , A . Clark , and R , Clare . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro , VV . Brindley , Preceptor worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . J . Grcenway , Deputy Preceptor , worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge WHS resumed to the First Degree . Bro , J , Rowe having offered

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himself as a candidate to be passed to the Secord Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was resu . ned to the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Bro . VV . Brindley worked the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . J . Greenway worked the Oth Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . | . D . Graham was unanimously elected W . M . for the

ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , reported that the Committee appointed to revise the by-laws had made progress , and tnat the new by-laws as recommended by the Commi tee to the lodge would be placed before the lodge at the next meeting for discussion and confirmation . Nothing further offering for the good of Frecmasonrr , the lodge was closed .

ROSE LODGE ( No . 1 O 22 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Churchstreet , Camberwell . There were about 17 brethren present to support Bro . Penney , VV . M ., who rehearsed the ceremony of raising . This was afterwards done by Bro . Bates , P . M ., who also delivered tne lecture on the tracing board . Bro . J . Addington , P . M . 217 , M . E . Z . 1275 , acted as Preceptor .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 17 O 7 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 20 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . J . H . Neville , W . M . j Dresden , S . W . j Hubbard . J . W . j Read , P . M ., Preceptor ,- R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., Treas . and S . D . j Knight , J . D . ; Moret , I . G . ; W . C . Williams , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Woods , P . M . ; Hatt , and Betts . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes o £ the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . H . Williams offering himself as a candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , and the charge given by the W . M . Bro . Hatt having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Dresden was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 21 st ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Golahawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . E . Child , P . M ., W . M . j VV . Jennings , S . W . j VV . Williams , P . M . 1791 , J . W . ; ] . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . j G . Higginson , S . D .,- A . Cavers , J . D . ; A . Whittell , I . G . ; J . II . Wood , P . M . j Arnott , Head , Craggs , West , and Woodard . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were

read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Cavers having answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceiemony completed . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Jennings was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 25 th tilt . Present : Bros . P . P . Perry , W . M . j Jas . Sims , P . M ., S . W . j C . E . Everett , J . W . j . [ . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; J . Blake , S . D . ; and T . Jobson , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed . The VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro .

Collings , who , after putting the necessary questions to the candidate for passing , opened the lodge in the Second Degree , and rehearsed the ceremony of that Degree in his well-known effective manner . Bro . Perry resumed his position as VV . M ., and closed the lodge in the Second Degree . Br J . James Sims was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Perry for his able conduct in the chair for the first time in this lodge . The lodge was then closed . , „ ,

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 3013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , or . Saturday , the 23 rd tilt ., when there were present Bros . A . Williams , W . M . j T . VV . Biggs , S . W . ; J . D . Aslett , J . W . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Brown , Sec . ; J . Davies , S . D . j D . S . Long , J . D . ; J . Hillier , I . G . ; | . Sims , P . M . ; J . Wood . P . M . ; VV . Hvde , T . Wilcocks , F . craggs , R . H . Wimpey , and VV . VV . Williams ' . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . T . Wilcocks acting as the candidate . The lodge was resumed . Bro . T . W . Biggs , S . W ., was elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting . It was agreed that the Fifteen Sections be worked on Saturday , Oth of April , when the Preceptor , Bro . E . Ayling , P . M ., will occupy the chair . The lodge was then closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 L—A meeting was held on Friday , the 22 nd ult ,, at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Hobbs , W . M . j Piper , S . W . ; Badderley , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , Sec ; Roberts , S . D . ; Martin , J . D . ; Hayler , I . G . j Coleman , P . M . ; Forscutt , P . M . ; Flatteley , Ray , Edwards , Bristow , Harvey , Shaw , Moloney , Mann , Chabot , and Cameron .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bristow candidate . Bro . Cameron answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , Bro . Mann being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual meeting was held on Monday , the 35 th ult ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Folkard , VV . M . ; E . G . King , S . W . ; Rasseit , J . W . ; Westley , Preceptor ; Andrews , Sec . ; Evans , S . D . ; Mitchell , J . D . ; Chapman , I . G . ; Esling , Hill , Poole , Bcaven , J . Wright , Jones , Hudson , West , Ellston , and Well . 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 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Jones being a candidate for raising , answered ihe usual questions , and was entrusted . The ludge was resumed to the third Degree , and the ceremony of rais * ing rehearsed , with Bro . Jones as candidate . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of ihe Lecture were worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by

the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . ios = for the first lime , and the dues were collected . Bro , Weil , 34 , was elected a joining memDer . Bro . Well returned thanks , and hoped to attend often . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . King was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Bro . King returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The

VV . M . rose for the third time , and Bro . Esling announced . hat he was going up as Steward tor the Old People , to represent the Emblematic Lodge , of which ne is Master , and asked for support , the Secretary reminded the brethren of the supper , which will lake place on the nth instant , tickets tor which are ready , price three shillings . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

On Friday , the 13 th inst ., the Lord Mayor , Sheriffs , Under-Sheriffs , and High Officers of the Corporation , and a large number of urand Officers , Present and fast , will dine with the Alliance Lodge at Guildhall Tavern . The W . M ., Bro . Henry Uarkc , C . C . and L . C . y ., will preside . A brilliant gathering is expected at this now annual banquet .