Craft Masonry.

Org . ; A . Wright , I . G . ; and F . Shaw and W . H . Staynes , Stewards . It was regretted that Bro . W . H . Lead , LP . M ., was unavoidably absent , owing to a . family bereavement , and the presentation of a P . M . ' s jewel to that esteemed brother was deferred to some future occasion . After the transaction of furlher business the lodge was closed , and the brethren partook of a most excellent

banquet at the Hall . The enjoyment of Ihe proceedings after dinner was greatly enhanced by the rendering of some admirable music by Bros . H . Nicholson , 523 ; A . Page , 1391 j W . H . Barrow , and others . Amongst the large gathering of brethren of the Iodge , sister lodges of the province , and others were Bros . S . S . Partridge , D . P . G . M . ; T . Shepperd , P . M . 523 , P . P . G . R . ;

T . Wright , P . M . 1391 . P . P . G . R . ( Mayor of Leicester ); F . I . Baines , P . M . 523 . P . P . S . G . W . ; E . P . Steeds , P . M ., Prov . G . R . j J . Vaughan , P . M . S 6 ; T . A . Wykes , P . M . 523 j F . G . Boden , W . M . 779 ; T . F . Corcoran , VV . M . 1007 ; J . H . Marshall , P . M . 1007 ; T . Coltman , W . M . 1265 ; S . Knight , W . M . 1391 ; George , P . M . SS 4 ; S . A . Marris , W . H . Noble , S . Wand , 279 ; Bream ,

Steward ; E . Dutton , C . D . Price . T . B . Neale , G . Brocklebank , I . G . 523 ; A . B . Starkey , S . W . ; A . Fergusson , 1391 ; A . Green , T . Peechey , H . Goodacre Marriott , D . C . 202 S ; Fox , Birch , E . Shardlow , A . E . Adams , C . Shardlow , ST . Edmonds , A . C . J ahn , G . S . Catton , J . D . 5 0 ; W . Shelton , E . L . Miles , and VV . C . Marris .

—'—BRIGHTON . —Earl of Sussex Lodge ( No . 2201 ) . —The fourth meeting of the above newly-established lodge was held at the Royal Pavilion , on Saturday , the 24 th ult ., when a large number of visitors attended to do honour to the Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Gerard Ford , P . G . D ., who is the W . M . He vvas well supported by his officers , Bros , the Right Hon . W . T . Marriott ,

O . C , M . P ., P . G . Stwd ., S . W . ; R . Clowes , P . P . G . W . Essex , J . W . ; W . H . Hallett , P . P . G . W ., Treas . ; V . P . Freeman , J . G . D ., Prov . G . Sec , Sec ; Major-General Barnett Ford , P . D . G . D . Bengal , S . D . ; Major M 01 timer Hancock , Prov . G . Stwd ., J . D . ; Capt . H . Kemball-Cook , P . P . G . D . C , D . C ; Dr . H . E . Price , Prov . J . G . W ., I . G . ; A . King , Mus . Bac , Oxon , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; C . VV .

Hudson , P . P . G . W ., Stwd . ; H . H . Hughes , Prov . G . Tyler , Tyler ; Lieut .-Gen . C . W . Randolph , P . P . G . W ., acting as P . M . The other members of the lodge present were Bros . E . Letchworth , P . G . D . ; J . H . Matthews , P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Pidcock , P . G . Reg . ; Lockwood Hawken , P . G . Stwd . ; P . Saillard , J . P . Slingsby Roberts , and I . P . Knight . The following visitors attended , viz .

Bros . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; J . C . Parkinson , P . G . D . j Rudolp S . G . Glover , P . D . G . D . of C ; W . Kuhe , P . G . Org . ; Rowland Plumbe , P . G . Stwd . ; Geo . Hughes , P . G . Stwd . ; C F . Lewis , P . S . G . W . ; Rev . F . F . J . Greenfield , P . G . Chap . ; W . N . Roe , P . P . G . Org . ; W . W . D'Albiac , W . M . 146 ( 5 ; C . J . Heald , W . M . 1636 ; Edmund Yatjs , W . M . 77 S ; T . Sutherland , M . P .,

Lodgeof Antiquity ; E . M . Tcdd , 271 ; Gresham Bacon , 271 ; W . Carter Morrison , 416 ; Basil A . F . Grieve , 859 ; H . Anscombe , S . W . 1821 ; and M . Leleu , 1 S 21 . 'Ihe chief business of the evening consisted in the raising of Bro . J . P . Knight , son of ihe late respected Mr . J . P . Knight , General Manager of the London , Brighton , and South _ Coast Railway , which was carried

out in an excellent manner by the VVorshipful Master , assisted by Bro . J . H . Matthews , who gave the traditional history , and Bro . the Rev . F . F . J . Greenfield , who delivered the charge . Several minor matters were then taken into consideration , and the W . M . informed thebrethren that he had prepared an address of congratulation to be sent from the province to H . R . H . the Prince of VVales on the occasion

of his silver wedding . He also announced that arrangements had been made to hold an " At Home " at the Royal Pavilion , on Friday , the gth inst ., to further celebrate the auspicious event , and that a dispensation would be granted to wear Masonic clothing on the occasion . After that the lodge was closed , and the brethen adjourned to the banqueting room , where an excellent dinner was served ,

supplied by Bro . D . Mutton , and duly appreciated . Thc usual loyal toasts having been given by the Worshipful Master , and heartily responded to , Bro . the Right Hon . W . T . Marriott , S . W ., proposed " The Health of the Grand Officers , " coupling with the toast the names of Bros . Sir J . B . Monckton and J . C . Parkinson , facetiously remarking that he was sorry not to add the name of Bro .

Edmund Yates , who looked like a Grand Officer at ail events . The brethren named having responded , the Worshipful Master proposed "The Health of the R . W . Prov . G . M ., H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn , K . G ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " for which Bros . C . F . Lewis and H . E . Price ,

replied . "The Health of the W . M . " was next proposed by Bro . Lieut .-General C . W . Randolph , and duly acknowledged by the W . M ., who stated he was proud to see such a splendid assembly . Bro . E . Letchworth proposed "The Visitors , " of whom there were 19 , coupling with the toast the names of Bros .

Edmund Yates and T . Sutherland , M . P ., who both congratulated the lodge on the excellence of the working , while Bro . Yates contributed much to the amusement of the brethren by his clever and pithy remarks , not forgetting to give Bro . Marriott an amusing repartee . The toast of "The Officers" was proposed by the Worshipful Master , and replied to by the S . VV . and I . W .,

when the Tyler's toast brought the banquet to a close . The musical programme was carried out , under the direction of Bro . A . King , Mus . Bac , by Miss Minnie and Amy Freeman , Bros . R . Clowes , J . A . Slingsby Roberts , and B . A . F . Grieve . Bro . Kuhe was good enough to play , and delighted the brethren by his magnificent rendering of Liszt ' s Rhapsodie Hongroise , No . 2 , and added considerably to the pleasures of the entertainment .

The Queen held the first Drawing Room of the season at Buckingham Palace , on Friday , the 24 th ult . The Princess cf VVales and Princess Louise of Wales , Prince and Princess Henry of Battenberg , the Duchess of Albany , the Duke of Cambridge , and Prince Christian

were present , and among the officers of State and of the Household in attendance on her Majesty were Bros , the Earl of Mount 'Edgcumbe ( Lord Steward ) , the Ear ! of Lathom ( Lord Chamberlain ) , the Duke of Portland ( Master of the Horse ) , and Lord Aithur Hill , M . P . ( Treasurer of thc Household ) .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

PERCY LODGE ( No . 198 ) . —Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather there was a large gathering of enthusiastic brethren at the weekly meeting of this excellent lodge of instruction on the iSth ult ., at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , Islington . The work , consisting of the Third ceremony , was admirably gone through by the following officers : Bros . L . Solomon , W . M . ; Stallard , S . W . ; Yates , J . W . ; Ashton , S . D . ; Witte , J . D . ; and Brown , I . G ., under the able guidance of Bro . I . P . Cohen , Preceptor .

An additional attraction was the expectation of hearing a lecture from Bro . Sadler , the Grand Tjler , who had selected that day for tlic fulfilment of a promise , made some months ago , in response to an invitation from the lodge , to deliver a lecture on the tracing board . After a brief interval for refreshment , the lodge was called to labour in the First Degree , and the VV . M . requested the attenti m of the brethren for Bro . Sadler , P . M ., who , after a most instruclive address , having reference chielly to the origin and use of tracing

boards in Masonry , and the value and importance of symbolic teaching generally , proceeded to explain the various emblems on the lodge board . For upwards of an hour the lecturer was listened to vvith ihe greatest possible interest and attention , although the latter part of his subject was evidently familiar to man / of those who vvere present . Bros . Cohen , Galer , Fenner , Solomon , Larkin , Hurdell , and Hodges rendered material assistance bv giving the various definitions and illustrations which occur in the course of

the lecture , a mode of proceeding which , we venture to think , is preferable to the whole of the work being done by one person . At the conclusion of the lecture , Bro . I . P . Ci . hen said that , Bro . Sadler being already an honorary memb : r of the Percy Lodge of Instruction , he was prevented from asking the brethren to confer that distinction upon him , but was obliged to be content with

moving that their best thanks be given , and recorded on the minutes , for the able , impressive , and instructive way in which he had entertained them that evening , which , being duly seconded , we need hardly say was carried unanimously . Bro . Sadler brielly responded . Several new members were then proposed , and , after the lodge was closed , many of the brethren oll ' ered their thanks personally to Bro . Sadler for his very interesting lecture .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , 24 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . W . G . Coat , W . M . ; C . Hopkins , S . W . ; T . Stonnill , J . W . j D . S . Long , Sec . ; D . Stroud , S . D . ; and E . Fox , I . G . The lodge was opened iu due form , and the minntes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehea-sed , Bro . Fox being the candidate . The ist , 2 nd , and 4 th Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Secretary . The usual formalities being observed , Bro . Hopkins was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge was closed .

UPTON LODGE ( No . 1227 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at the Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , E ., in the commodious lodge room , which was kindly placed at their disposal by Mr . Glover , the genial manager of the hotel . The lodge was opened by Bro . I . P . Cohen , who was ably supported by Bros . H . J . Kirk , S . W . j R . VV . Galer , I . W . j A . VV . Fenner , LP . M . ; C . J . Free , VV . M . of the parent lodge , Treas . ; VV . Hayward , Sec . ; Richardson , S . D . ; and G .

I-I . Clark , LG . Thsre was a good attendance of brethren , among whom we may mention Bros . C . Gieseke , C . Schmidt , A . Taylor , T . Taylor , . ] . A . Powell , A . Cohen , A , j . Dixie , F . Ashton , J . Brown , B . Dancyger , A . Dancyger , H . G . Yates , L . Simmons , B . J . W . Loue , H . E . Case , L . Da Costa , Francklin , J . Joseph , Ansell , " Phillips , Grosse , J . Lichten , G . Lichten , S . Lichten , Thompson , Flack , Whitby , Garritt , L . Solomon , S . Toye , Kramm , and others . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and resumed to the

First Degree , when the following brethren assisted the VV . M . to work the Fifteen Sections : First Lecture—Bros . H . G . Yates , L . Da Costa , L . Simmons , B . J . VV . Loue , A . J . Dixie , H . E . Case , and Richardson ; Second Lecture—Bros . J . Brown , Richardson , L . Solomon , H . J . Kirk , and A . VV . Fenner ; and Third Lecture—Bros . R . VV . Galer , A , J . Dixie , and J . A . Powell ; at the conclusion of which several brethren were proposed and elected members . On the proposition of Bro . Fenner ( the Preceptor of the lodge of

instruction ) , a very cordial vote of thanks vvas awarded to Bro . I . P . Cohen for the excellent manner in which he had discharged his duties as VV . M . ; also to the Wardens ; to which was added the distinctive honour of honorary membership of the lodge to each of those brethren , for which they returned thanks in a very graceful manner , and all expressed the hope that they might ' have the pleasure of assisting the Upton Lodge of Instruction on future occasions . The VV . M . ihen proposed that a vote of thanks should

be recorded on the minutes to those brethren who had so ably assisted him in working the Sections , which was carried unanimously . Bro . J . A . Powell responded for the brethren in a very excellent manner , after which some routine business was transacted , and the lodge was closed , after a very pleasant and instructive evening . The lodge meets every Monday evening throughout the year at 8 p . m ., and the Executive—Bros . Fenner , Free , and Hayward—will be glad to welcome any brother who is in want of instruction .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . C . Conwav , VV . M . ; | . R . Allman , S . VV . 1425 , S . VV . ; VV . J . Mason , J . VV . ; G . Read , P . M . Sir , 1767 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1343 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec . ; R . E . Cursons , S . D . -, VV . Death , J . D . ; ] . Stagg , I . G . ; O . VV . Battley , Stwd . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1423 ; J . Corric , S . Barrow , and J . Smilli .

Bro . H . VV . Eastwood , 733 , was a visitor . The lodge was op-uied 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 ist and 4 th Sections were worked by Bro . Read , and the 3 rd by Bro . Cursons , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Eastwood was elected a member .

Bro . Allman was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . On the proposal of Bro . Dehane , the sum of c 6 ' io ios . out of the funds of the lodge of instruction was voted to the R . M . B . I . to go on Bro . Read ' s list . The brethren also expressed the hope that all endeavours would be made by the members of the lodge of instruction to secure Bro . Barfield's election as Grand Treasurer . 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 . Church , VV . M . ; Kilsby , S . W . ; Cox , J . W . ; Noakes , S . D . ; Loomes , J . D . ; Duncan , I . G . ; Hancock , Preceptor ; Reynolds , acting Sec . ; Petch , Scarlett , Simmonds , and Clarke . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Scarlett candidate . Lodge called off and on .

Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Simmonds offering himself as a candidate to bc raised to the Third Degree , was duly ( juestioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge closed in the Third Degree , and afterwards in thc Second Degree . Bro . Kilsby was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and

appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks , proposed by Bro . W . Hancock , Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . Petch , vvas unanimously voted to Bro . Church , VV . M ., to be recorded on the minutes , for the admirable manner in which hc had carried out the duties for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Nothing further offering for thc good of Freemasonrv , tlie lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i 4 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge uf instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 2310 ul' -i when there were present Bros . G . H . Reynolds , VV . M . ; F . VV . Cash , S . W . ; J . D . Graham , J . W . ; J . G . Wynn , S . D . ; VV . Hancock , J . D . ; F . M . Noakes , I . G . ; VV . Brindley , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; VV . Honeyball , G . N . Haseldine , J . H . Meyer , J . Grey , H . Martin , A . Clark , C . A . Itter , G . P . Bertini , G . S , Peachey , R , li . Cursons , and G . Grooves .

Instruction.

The lodge was opened in due torm , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . Hancock worked tlic ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . VV . Honeyball havinir offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed tlic ceremony . Bro . VV . Honeyball answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree . Bro . R . E . Cursons offered himself as a candidate to he passed to the Second Degree ; hc was duly qnestimed , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second

Decree . The VV . M . rehearsed the F . C . Degree . Lodge closed down On rising for thc second time . Bio . VV . Brindley proposed that Bro F . VV . Cash he elected VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded bv the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect appointed his ollicers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . ( J , Reynolds , Sec , in the name of the members cf the Covent Gardeij Lod

ge of Instruction , presented Bro . G . P . Bertini , manager ofthe Criterion , with an illuminated vote of thanks for the kindness and courtesy he had always shown towards them since they had met at the Criterion on Thursday evenings . Bro . G . P . Bertini , in a few kind words , thanked the brethren for the handsome present , which he should always value . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1 J 67 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . Keene , W . M . ; R . H . Williams ' S . VV . ; Cl . ve . J . W . s Hubbard , Sec ; Weekes , S . D . ; Dresden J . D . ; and Read , P . M ., Preceptor . ' The lodge was opened , anil the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . R . H . Williams was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . i ^ il .-A meeting was held on Thursday , thc 23 rd ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk . road , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . H . Moss , W . M . * Jennings , S . VV . ; Cross , J . VV . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H Chalfont , P . AI ., Sec . ; G . B . Johnston , S . D . ; Ridgley , J . D .-Martincau , I . G . ; Cavers , Stwil . ; John Davies , Preceptor ; s ' Cochrane , P . M . ; T . VVood , P . M . ; Cubitt , P . M . ; Purdue , P . M . j Higginson , Arnott , Burbrook , Augsberg , L . CoxF . Craggs

, , Mander , and Cotton . Bro . E . Moore , 1671 , was a visitor . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes vvere read and confirmed , The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . and brethren requested Bro . J . Davies , Preceptor , to occupy the chair , and , that brother having done so , the lodge was resumed to thc First Degree , and the ceremony of passing was to be rehearsed , Bro . Higginson answered the usual questions , and was entrusted .

The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony completed . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Moss candidate . A ballot for lodge attendances of the brethren took place , which resulted in favour of Bro . G . B . Johnston . Bro . E . Moore was elected a joining member , 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 , VVest Kensington , on Monday , the ayth ult . Present : Bros . J . Collings , P . M ., W . M . ; J . Davies , S . W . j S . Cochrane , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; H . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; D . S . Long , S . D . ; G . Swann , J . D . j Worth , I . G . ; H . Purdue , P . M . ; E . Austin , P . M . ; Wood , P . M . ; King , P . M . ; J . VV . Morley , W . C . Williams , Gilbert , I „ Cox , Woodard , Cotton , Payers , Hunt , Barnikel , Moss , H . F , Williams , Skar , VV . E . Purdue , Higginson , W . E . Smith , Stonnill , and Craib .

The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and resumed to the Second Degree . Thc Sections of the Lecture were worked by the following brethren : Bros . G . E . Higginson , D , S . Long , H . F . VVilliams , J . Davies , and F . Craggs . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the Sections in that Lecture were worked by Bros . H . F . VVilliams , Ii . Purdue , P . M ., and L > . S . Long . Votes of ( hanks were given and recorded to the VV . M ., S . W ., J . VV ., and Section workers . Bro . J . Davies was elected VV . M . for hext meeting . The lodge will in future be opened at S o'clock , instead of 7 . 43 as heretofore .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . aoiaJ . —A meeting was held al the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 23 th ult . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; E . Aslete , S . VV . ; R . H . Wimpey , J . W . ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec . j C . Hopkins , S . D . ; J . Wood , J . D . ; J . Sims , P . M ., I . G . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; VV . Cartnol , P * M . ; F . Craggs , J . Brown , J . Worth , and D . Cartnol , P . M . Victoria Lodge . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . C . Hopkins worked the 3 rd Section of the Lecture , under the direction of the VV . M Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and tlie 2 nd Section of the Lecture worked by the brethren , under the direction of the VV . M . The VV . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . G . Gardner , P . M ., who opened the lodge in the Third Degree . The VV . M ., returning to the chair , resumed the lodge to the Second Degree . Bro . J . Worth offering himself as a candidate for raising , vvas

examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Worth being candidate . The VV . M . rendered the traditional history . The lodge was resumed tothe First Degree , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and the W . M . was elected for next meeting . Bro . D . Cartnol , P . M . Victoria Lodge , British Columbia , was elected a member of the lodge . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , after "Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 203 o ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the King ' s Anus , Buckingham Palace-road , S . VV . Present : Bros . Piper , W . M . J Harvey , S . VV . ; Evans , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Coleman , S . D . ; Blades , J . D . ; Hume , I . G . ; Badderiey , and Hobbs . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , The ceremony of initiation vvas

rehearsed , Bro . Badderiey being the candidate . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . The VV . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Gibson , Bro . Hobbs , 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 rehearsed , Bro . Hobbs being the candidate .

The iodge was re 3 umed to the First Degree , and the VV . M . reoccupied the chair . Bro . Badderiey was unanimously elected a joining member . A vote of thanks was unanimously voted , to be recorded on the minutes , to the VV . M . for the very able and ellicient manner in which he had worked the initiation ceremony . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

LOUGH BOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & U . R . ) , "" Monday , ihe 27 th ult . Present : Bros . J , Wright , W . M . j Partridge , S . W . j Steele , J . VV . ; Gibbs , S . D . ; Folkard , J . D . ; M' - ' t , : * - ;* . Westley , Preceptor ; Andrews , Sec ; Esling , Hudson , Ha ** . Phillips , Wood , Kerry , Livett , Beavin , Green , Russell , and Sandals . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last i

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony ot pa » " >» being announced , Bro . Wood offered himself as candidate , anu , having answered the usual questions in a satisfactory manner , wa entrusted . Lodge was opened in tlie Second Degree , and uw ceremony of passing rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Wow < - candidate . Bro . VVright vacated thc chair in favour of ««>• Westley , who resumed the lodge to the First Degree , and \ von «* the ceremony of initiation , with Bro . Phillips as candidate . !» " Wright took the chair , and resumed the lodge fo the Second V . & Z ± Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and then closed in » Third and Second Degrees . The ist Section of the I ; « t , ir ^ , worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren , the vv . 1 ^ rose for the first time , the dues were collected . The >" ' A' « for the second time , and Bro . Partridge , S . W ., was elected vv . » for the ensuing week . Bro . Partridge thanked the brethren , *• appointed thc officers in rotation . The VV , M , rose for the in »