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ness had been performed , Bro . Voisey installed Bro . J . Hill , S . W . and W . M . elect , as Master of the lodge . The following brethren were then invested as officers : Bros . Major Easterbrook , I . P . M . j W . Briant , S . W . ; C . W . Bird , M . U . ; C W . Davis , S . O . ; Mackway , J . O . ; Rev . W . R . Finlay , Chap . ; Col . Neville , Treas . ; W . Scott , R . M . ; Braik , Sec . ; Croxson , S . D . ; Keys , I . G . ; Major

G . H . N . Bridges , P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., & c , D . C ; Sidney Hill , Org . ; and Whiteman , Tyler . Bro . Dr . Adams was then advanced to the Degree of M . M . M . in a highly creditable manner . The W . M . next presented Bro . Easterbrook with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted by the lodge , after which the usual addresses were given in a very impressive manner by Bro .

Marshall , P . M . . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been proposed and received in an enthusiastic manner , Bro . Easterbrook said the next toast was one which would meet with the warmest response of the

biethren"The Health of the W . M . " The brethren , both in the Kintore and out of it , knew that their VV . M . was a brother most enthusiastic in Masonry , and most painstaking , and ready to do all in his power for the good of Freemasonry , and he could only say that if his ( the W . M . ' s ) health be spared the success of the Kintore Lodge would be assured during the ensuing year .

The W . M . said : I thank you for drinking my health , and I only hope I may enjoy that good health you all so cordially wish me to have . If 1 do I shall spend it in endeavouring to make you as happy as I possibly can while I preside over the lodge . My accession to the chair of the Kintore Lodge will serve still further to mark what is to me an interesting year of my life .

Bro . Neville , P . M . said : The next toast has been entrusted to me , and it is one which is always of interest in the Kintore Mark Lodge , his'The Installing Master . " All of you know how well the principal part of the ceremony was performed by Bro . Voisey , and all must have been greatly impressed by the eloquent manner in which the addresses were afterwards given by Bro . Marshall .

Bro . Voisey said : I am very much obliged to Bro . Neville for the kind things he has said about me for the services rendered by me to-night . I think it is about seven years ago you did methe honour of electing me an honorary member of the lodge , and I should be ungrateful , indeed , if I did not at any time my services were required give them most reely .

bro . Marshall also expressed his willingness as a P . M . to at any time perform any duty he was called upon to do . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of the Past Masters and Treasurer and Secretary , " adding that in the Kintore as in other lodges the Past Masters were whenever called upon ready to assist the officers in every possible way . Bro . Newington Bridges , in responding to the very

handsome way in which this toast had been proposed and received , said : I beg to thank you . I suppose Past Masters may be likened to the corner-stone of a building they have helped to bind the building together , and it is expected they will be the right stones in the right p lace . The VV . M . has been good enough to entrust me with what in Freemasonry we generally consider the toast of the evening— " The Health

of the Advancee , Bro . Dr . Adams . It is a source of very sincere regret to me that I was not present to see the ceremony of advancement , because I know that in the hands to which it was entrusted it would be thoroughly performed . Bro . Adams will find a great deal in this Degree to interest him , and I trust in due time he will work through the various offices to the position which our VV . M . occupies

tonight . Bro . Adams said : I thank you for the way in which you have responded to this toast . I am sure f have been very much impressed with the ceremony this evening , and I shall endeavour to follow the advice of Bro . N . Bridges and try to qualify myself for the various offices in the Degree .

'Ihe Worshipful Master here made a slight innovation by proposing "The Health of the VV . C . N . of the Royal Ark Mariners' Lodge and his Officers , " and spoke of the success which attended this Ark lodge , and the pleasure it had given the members to elevate at their last meeting two such distinguished brethren as Bros . Lieut .-Col . Bircham and Bowles , the Prov . G . Treas . and Sec . for Surrey .

In the absence of Bro . VV . Brandt , W . C . N ., who had been compelled to leave at an early hour , the toast was replied to by the Chaplain , Bro . Finlay , who said he had from time to time marvelled that the Degree should be so remote in the minds and desires of many Mark Masons , but hoped this would quickly become a thing of the past . All being well , on the 15 th July next , he hoped to lay the

foundation-stone of the new church , and as that would be an ark in its way , he was about to apply for dispensation - for thc use of Masonic clothing on that occasion , and cordially invited the members of the Kintore Lodge to be present . " The Visitors " was proposed by Bro . Marshall , who , in the name of the W . M ., extended a hearty welcome to the

brethren of the Southwark Lodge , with whom the Kintore Lodge had been so closely allied since its formation . Bro . Donaldson suitably responded . The W . M . then proposed the toast of "The Officers , " speaking in complimentary terms of the efficiency displayed by all . The toast was enthusiastically received .

Bro . N . Bridges , in replying , thanked the W . M . for the manner in which the toast had been proposed and received , and , as senior Past Master in the lodge , it was a matter of sincere gratification to him to see the lodge in its present nourishing condition . It had been the constant endeavour of the officers of the lodge to perform the ceremony in as perfect a manner as possible , and for this they were all

much indebted to Bro . Voisey , the Preceptor of the Kintore Mark Lodge of Instruction , for the valuable assistance he had rendered them . The Tyler's toast brought to a close a very enjoyable evening . 'Ihe musical arrangements were admirably carried out under the direction of Bro . Sidney Hill .

BRADFORD . Old 'Y ork Lodge ( T . I . )—The concluding meeting , prior to the recess of this old Time Immemorial Lodge , was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Salem-street , on Tuesday , April 25 th , Bro . T . H . Pattison , W . M ., presiding . There were also present Bros . T . E . Greenough ,

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S . W . ; F . D . Harrison , J . W . ; J . T . Last , M . O . ; Dr . M . Hayes , S . O . ; VV . Lacock , J . O . ; T . Norfolk , I . P . M i ; C . J . Schoff , P . P . J . G . W . ; S . Whiteley , P . P . G . D . yOrg . ; J . " Dewhirst , P . M . ; W . Moxon , Sec . ; G . Martin , S . D . ; R . H . Bonsor , J . D . ; J . Niven , I . G . ; J . Hill , Tyler ; S . A . Auty , Chap . ; Joseph Wilson , P . S . W . ; John Ingleby , R . H . Pullan , A . W . Pullin , Joseph Clifford , and George C . Gamble .

The minutes of the previous lodge were duly confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . Wittaker , 40 S , and Bro . C . Cromack , P . M . 2330 , which proved in their favour , and both being in attendance they were advanced to the Degree of a Mark Master by the Worshipful Master , assisted by Bros . Norfolk and Whiteley . The working

tools were explained by Bro . Greenough , S . W . The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : Bros . Greenough , S . W ., as W . M . ; G . Althorp , P . P . G . W ., as Treas . ( re-elected ); and Bro . John Hill , as Tyler . The lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a pleasant evening was spent .

BRENTWOOD . Brentwood Lodge ( No . 377 ) . —This lodge held its installation meeting on the nth ult . at the White Hart Hotel , when there were present Bros . J . C . Quennell , W . M . ; J . L . Nissen , S . W . ; F . H . Meggy , J . W . ; Imbert Terry , P . M . ; John Ramsey , P . M . ; G . Cooper , P . M .: F . Landon , E . C Wills , R . H . Lyon , and T .

Humphreys . Visitors : Bros . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., G . Sec . ; J . C . Bastone , Col . Burgess , and A . VV . Garrood . Ihe W . M . very ably advanced Bro . A . Darby into Mark Masonry , after which Bro . Matier assumed the chair , and in his usual faultless style installed Bro . J . L . Nissen into the chair , who appointed the following officers : Bros .

F . H . Meggy , S . W . ; E . C . Wills , J . W . ; H . G . Hobson , M . O . ; R . H . Lyon , S . O . ; Carlyon Hughes , J . O . ; G . Cooper , P . G . O ., Treas . ; F . Landon , Sec . ; T . Humphreys , Reg . ; Rev . VV . Ouennell , S . D . ; R . J . Symonds , J . D . ; and A . Darby , l . C . All business being ended , the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 181 ) . — This prosperous provincial lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the 17 th ult ., when there were present , among others : Bros . E . W . Davis , P . G . S ., W . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., acting S . W . ; C . H .. Kohler , P . M ., P . P . G . S ., acting J . W . ; George Everett , M . O . ; VV . Fisher , P . M .,

P . P . G . D . C , P . G . Stwd ., Treas . ; Capt . Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; W . VV . Westley , R . of M . j Pentelow , S . D . ; R . VV . Forge , J . D . ; VV . J . Porter , P . M . ; and Hanson , Tyler . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Apologies for non-attendance were read from Bros . Woodruff , S . W . ; H . Von Joel , J . W . ; VV . Thomas , I . P . M .,

P . G . J . O . ; A . J . R . Simmonds , P . M . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The W . M . presided most ably . Bro . VV . Fisher , P . G . Stwd ., responded on behalf of " The Grand Officers " in a neat little speech . The toast of " the Provincial Grand Officers , Present

and Past , " was coupled with the name of Bro . H . Higgins , who duly acknowledged the compliment . Bros . C . H . Kohler and VV . j . Porter replied on behalf of " The Past Masters , and Bro . George Everett made a characteristic speech in responding to the pledge of " The Officers . " The proceedings were not protracted .

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ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . E . C . Mulvey , P . M ., & c „ VV . M . j J . Cox , S . W . ; Olliver , J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Tucker , P . M ., Sec . and I . G . ; Thomas , S . D . ; and Kirke , J . D . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge

was opened in the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Kirke , who had previously answered the usual questions and been entrusted , being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree The ist Section of the Second Lecture was then worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and the lodge was closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting was held at the Yorkshire Grey , Woodstock-street , Oxfordstreet , W ., on Wednesday evening , the 24 th ult . Present : Bros . Crossingham , VV . M . ; Mason , S . W . ; Edy , J . W . j Willby , Sec . and I . G . j Hemming , P . M . j Thorn , P . M . ; Wood , P . M . ; and Milne . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd

Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Mason , and the 3 rd Section by Bro . Hemming , P . M . 'Ihe W . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . W . Wood , P . M . 193 , and G . U . Milne wcre unanimously elected joining members . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Mason was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 20 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . T . J obson , W . M . ; J . Banks , S . W . ; VV . Hide , J . W . ; A . Williams , VV . M . 834 , Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; R . Reid , S . D . ; H . Bone , J . D . ; E . Fox , I . G . j W . Hinds , R . H . Williams , P . M ., and others . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the

last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . R . II . Williams acting as candidate . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the brethren , under thc direction of the Preceptor . Bro . Banks was elected W . M . for the next meeting . It was resolved that a testimonial be presented to Bro . D . S . Long , P . M ., in appreciation of his long services as Secretary . The lodge was then closed .

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BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Milkwood Tavern Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the 29 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Hooper , VV . M . Niblett , S . W . ; Reilly , I . W . ; F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor ? C . H . Stone , Sec . ; A . C . Wood , Chabot , and Stocks . ' The minutes of the previous _ meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro

Chabot , who after having answered the usual questions was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Chabot raised in due form . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Hilton P . M ., assisted by the brethren . The lodge was regularl y closed to the First Degree . Bro . Rice was elected to occupy the chair of VV . M . at the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 29 th ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road Paddington , W ., when there were present Rros . D Gellion , P . M . 1425 , W . M . ; J . T . Haley , S . W . ; A . L Butters , J . W . ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane ' P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; L . J . Powell , S . D , ; D . F . Norrington '

, J . D . ; T . M . Lamble , I . G . ; G . Weaver , Stwd . ; [ . I Thomas , P . M . 753 ; R . T . Godfcey , S . Mann , and H . Campbell . Bro . W . C . James , 141 , was a visitor . 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 the ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed

Bro . Godfrey being candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . James was elected a member . Bro . Haley was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The brethren agreed to continue their support to Bros . G . Read , J . J . Thomas , and W . J . Mason for the Board of General Purpose , being well satisfied that they were proper brethren for the appointment . After "Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . G . T . Peall , W . M . ; R . Philip Upton , S . W . ; A . Oliver , J . W . ; VV . Hancock , Preceptor j J . Petch , P . P . G . S . B . Herts , Treas . ; C . M . Coxon and J . Duncan , Secretaries ; D . C . Ritchie , J . D . ; A . Ingram I . G . ; C . C .

Renaud , and R . W . Nicole . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Renaud being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second

Degree , when the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Coxon , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Hancock as VV . M . elect . Bro . Peall resumed the chair , and Bro . Hancock was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed and adjourned until the first Tuesday in September .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Jones , VV . M . ; Norrington , S . W . ; Willans , J . W . ; Foan , Preceptor ; Hoggins , Asst . Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . ; Keene , Sec . ; Shipton , S . D . ; Dukas , J . D . ; Morrell , I . G . j Walker , Org . ; Warren ,

Gehlen , Berry , Hamlyn , Cogliati , Ham , Watson , Forest , Sandland , Bradley , Dr . Nutt , Wise , Downes , Harris , Gibelli , Avergini , Rowc , Warwick , and Hancock . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ol the last meeting wcre read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the island 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . Bro . Cogliati having offering himself as a candidate for

initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . On rising for the first time , Bros . Forrester , 1 CS 1 , and Avanzini , 1559 , were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instruction . On rising for the second time , Bro . A . Norrington , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On

rising lor the third time , Bro . G . Reynolds proposed that a vote of condolence and sympathy be entered on the minutes to the widow and family of the late Bro . Davis , sec-nded by Bro . Foan , carried unanimously . The Secretary to write to the widow ot the late Bro . Davis . On thc motion of Bro . Foan , Bro . Stuart was unanimously elected Organist of that lodge of instruction and an honorary member . The lodge was then closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., at thc Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-squarc , Kensington , when there were prese " Bros . VV . B . Neville , W . M . ; H . R . Elkin , S . W . ; t . t . Geflowski , P . M ., J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., &< j ., Deputy Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec . ; C . G . Hatt , S . D . ; VV . Thwaitcs , I . D . s I . J . Rumbal , I . G . J A .

Williams , W . M . S 34 ; W . Hillier , John Ford , W . " White , J . H . Neville , R . Henderson , and H . W . Williams . The lodge was opened according to ancient custom , iw ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , [ Bro . Ford acting a candidate . Bro . White offered himself as a candidate tor passing , and having been proved and entrusted , the lodg was opened in the Second Degree , and the passing

ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the r » Degree . Bro . Elkin was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bros . R . Henderson and H . W . Williams were elected joining members , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was new on Saturday , the 27 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Mow , King-street , Hammersmith , W . Present : Bros . » ' <»' W . M . ; Hillier , S . W . ; Whiteley , J . W . ; M . SpieP * P . M ., Sec ; Reid , S . D . ; Larkham , J . D . ; PrachMcu . I . G . j A . William , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , I- " - ' Gumming , P . M . ; McDermott , R . I . Williams , and 10 ^ The lodge was opened in due form , and the m The of the last meeting were read and confirmed- olt ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Mcuc being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair

favour of Bro . A . William , P . M . Bro . Fox being * r r | l ( . didate for passing , was examined and en r ren ioiiy lodge was opened to the Second Degree , and the cer ^ ot passing was rehearsed . Bro . Hide re-occupied tnc ^ and the lodge was resumed to the First Degree . y > ^ ^ rose for the first and second times , and Bro . '"" , t | , e elected W . M . for next meeting . The W . M . rose w third time , and the lodge was closed in due form . STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . -The « ual * « et , meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , ^" J" wer « Camberwell , on Friday , thc 20 th ult ., when tnere