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The toast was replied to in appreciative terms by Comp . Stone , P . Z ., S . E ., on behalf of himself and of Comp . W . Williams , P . Z ., Treas ., who was obliged to leave on account of other important business . The toast of "The Officers" was given by the M . E . Z . in terms of eulogium , and ably responded to by Comps . Witty , S . N ; P . H . Garner , P . S . ; W . Smith , P . S . N . ; and CogFati . The lanitor ' s toast closed a very happy and enjoyable meeting .

The musical arrangements were under the direction of Comp . G . S . Graham , P . Z ., P . Prov . G . Org . Middx . and Surrey , assisted by the Court Part Singers , Bros . Arthur Carlyle and Dyved Lewys , and Comps . Ed . Delavanti and Hy . Prenton . Comps . Graham and Delavanti ably presided at the piano . The jewel was manufactured by Comps . George Kenning and Son , Little Britain , London .

Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Prince of Wales Lodge , No . 4 . The election meeting was held in Mark Masons' Hall on the 23 rd ultimo . Bro . A . Love presided , and was supported by Bros . J . R . Keep , W . M . 234 , S . W . ; C . J . Axford , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . Smith , P . G . S . ; H . Lovegrove , P . G . Inspector of Works , Tteas . ; C . Pulman . P . G . I . G ., Sec ; J . Campbell Johnstone , J . W . j and others . Bro . John Robertson Reep was unanimously elected W . M . ; Bro . H . Lovcgrovc , Treasurer : and Bro . E . J . Mills , Tyler .

Nene Lodge , No . 427 . The installation meeting was held at the Bridge Hotel , Sutton Bridge , on Wednesday evening , the 25 th ult ., when Bro . Harry Healey , P . P . G . Org ., was installed as W . M . by Bro . C . E . Ward , P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . Charity Steward , over two-thirds of the members bring present . Bro . Healey appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . H . Aldham , iS , P . ov . G . M . O ., I . P . M . ; Wm . Fletcher , P . P . G . I . G , S . W . ; Chas . Winlove Smith , iS , Prov . G . Std . Be , j . W . ; Rev . Matthew Benson , P . P . G . C ,

M . O . ; G . W . Whitehead , S . O . ; J . Robinson , J . O . ; J . R . Clarke , iS , P . P . G . M . O ., Treas . ; C E . Ward , P . P . S . G . W ., Sec . ; T . H . Hodd , Prov . G . Stwd ., Org . ; C Bonner , R . of M . ; T . J . H . Brogden , S . D . ; A . G . Russell , J . D . ; J . S . B . Glasier , 18 , P . P . G . M . O ., D . C ; H . G . Brown , I . G . ; John Hardy Carter and R . Crawley , Stewards ; and David Oliver , Tyler . The Auditors' report , showing a satisfactory financial position , was accepted . Bro . C . E . Ward was elected to represent the lodge on the Committee of the Yarborough Mark Benevolent Fund .

Letters were read from the newly-appointed D . P . G . M ., Bro . the Re > -. E . Mitford Weigall , P . G . C Eng . ( who was unanimously elected an honorary member ) , regretting his inability to be present . After the Iodge was closed , the brethren sat down to banquet , served in good style by Host Smith . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and a most successful meeting closed .

Instruction.

Instruction .

TEMPLE LODGE , No . 101 . A highly instructive and intellectual treat was afforded by Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., in rehearsing the ceremonies of consecration and installation and launching the above at the Upland Hotel , East Dulwich , on the 10 th ult . He was ably supported by Bros . Walter Martin , P . G . P . ; E . Lardner , P . M . 101 , P . G . Std . ; C . Plant , P . M . 101 , as I . P . M ., B . Dowsett , P . M . 101 , as S . W . ; H . Cornford , W . M . 1 9 22 , as J . W . ; W . Pottinger , P . Prov . G . S . B . Bucks , as D . C ; H . Eyre , W . M . elect

101 , as J . D . ; W . J . Gregory , P . M . 73 , as I . G . ; J . Omer , P . M . 1259 , Sec ; and G . Searfe , Org . 1572 , as Org . ; and a long list of brethren to the number of nearly 70 , Bro . B . Dowsett was installed into the chair of K . S .. Votes of thanks were accorded Bro . James Terry for his great kindness in rehearsing the ceremonies and he most ably responded ; to Bio . Wal Martin Sor allowing the use of the consecrating vessels which he was ever ready to do j to Bro . J . F . Shepherd for presenting the lodge with the furniture ; and to Bro . Hy . Cornford , W . M . 1922 , for presenting the

ledge with the rcugh and perfect ashlars beautifully worked , liros . lerry , Wal Martin , Rev . Cohen , as Chaplain , and II . Pottinger were elected honorary members . The officers of the lodge of instruction are Bros . C . Plant , P . M . 101 , Preceptor ; J . G . Shepherd , 172 , Treas . ; G . Searle ; 1572 , Org . ; and J . Omer , P . M . 1259 , Sec . Ledge meets every Thursday atS o'clock at the above address . ' Hie sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted from the lodge funds to the R . M . B . I . and duly acknowledged by Bro . James Terry , the respected Secretary of that Institution .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held on Friday , the 27 th ult ., at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Churchstreet , Camberwell , S . E . Present : Comps . J . H . Cureton , M . E . Z . ; T . Grummant , H . ; H . Cornford , J . ; Thomas Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , P . Z ., Scribe E . ; Latham , Scribe N . ; Stone , P . S . ; C . L . Plant , P . II . Garner , and T . R . Cass . . . _

The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Latham personating the candidate . Comp . C . L . Plant , M . E . Z . 101 , was elected M . E . Z . for to-day ( Friday ) . The chapter was p laced at the disposal of the M . E . Z . of the Sterndale Bennett Chapter on the 10 th instant . The business of convocation ended , the chapter was closed .

1 VV LODGE , No . 1441 . This Iodge of instruction , which has rendered good service for years past amongst brethren in South London , has taken anew lease of life since its recent removal to the Half Moon and French Horn Hotel , St . John's-hill , S . W . The brethren of the immediate locality will , doubtless , appreciate this opportunity of acquiring a knowledge of the ritual , and they cannot but admire the energy and enterprise of the genial host , Bro . Mayes , of the Domatic Lodge , No . 177 , who has provided a commodious and con-

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venient room , with suitable furniture , and made every arrangement possible for their comfort . The instruction is given in a kind and courteous manner by the Preceptor , Bro . Chandler . The meeting held on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., was well attended . Bro . West occupied the chair of W . M ., and was supported by Bros . Chandler , Preceptor ; Pike , S . W . ; Stafford , J . W . ; Clark , S . D . ; Marrabel , J . D . ; Marchbank , I . G . j Clarke , Crane , Somerville , Moore , and many others .

After the opening of the lodge , and the confirmation of the minutes , the Third Degree was rehearsed , and was followed by a capital rendering of the Second Degree . This | being the usual night for the election of officers , this duty was next proceeded with , and resulted as follows : Bros . Chandler , Preceptor ; Rinbolt , Asst . Preceptor ; Hugh James , Treas .: and West , Sec . Votes of thanks were accorded the officers for past

services , and Bro . Lee having been elected a joining member , on the proposition of Bro . Mayes , seconded by Bro . Marchbank , the lodge was closed . The lodge meets every Thursday , at eight o ' clock , when any prospective members or visitors will be gladly and fraternally welcomed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 1471 . The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 31 st ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . V . J . R . Longman , W . M . ; F . H . Johnson , S . W . ; C . Nicole , J . W . ; W . Hancock , P . M ., Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; C . Isler , S . D . ; H . R . Bower , J . D . ; E . H . Yexley , " I . G . ; A . Oliver , P . M . ; F . H . Palmer , S . Cload , E . J . Haccison , and R . Loomes , P . M .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . Th : ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Isler as M . elect . The addresses having been given , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Johnson was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed , j

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . THOMAS HASTINGS . We regret to have to record the death and burial of Bro . Thomas Hastings , who died on the 17 th and was buried on the 22 nd ult ., at . Crurlton Cemetery , in the presence of a large number of his brethren and companions in Masonry , and of the municipal bodies of the town and neighbourhood , of which latter he was , as in Masonry , an esteemed and energetic member . Bro . the Rev . Caseley ,

Chaplain to the Licensed Victuallers Asylum , officiated , and on the completion of the beautiful service the body of our good friend and brother was laid to rest . Among the brethren present were Bros . Sydney Gore , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P . Kent , W . Moulder , P . M . and Sec , P . P . A . G . P . Kent , Jas . Seaton , P . M ., P . P . A . G . P Kent , J . Farrier , P . M ., G . Kennedy , P . M ., R . Hanson , P . M ., W . Jorgenson , W . M ., H . Syer , J . P ., P . M . 13 , S . W ., W . Bull , J . W ., T . Coombes , W .

Arnold , G . Davies , P . M . ( Hon . ) , S . Messer , A . Chapman , D . Mackay , ] . Cook , W . Eveleigh , F . Mark , J . Daniels , J . Broughton , W . Scott , G . West , W . G Fletcher , G . Fletcher , and W . Chick , all of 829 ; G . F . Mitchell , P . M 615 P . P . G . D . C . Kent ; A . McQueen , W . M ., T . Hutton , P . M ., L . Chasteaneuf ] P . M ., W . J . Barnes , P . M ., F . Dickenson , Sec , W . ] . Crowdy , J . D ., J . Everson , G . Warnock , W . Skinner , A . Wagg , H . Staples , H . Grant , J . Harper , A .

Vincent , and R . Hoar , all of 13 ; H . Tufnell , P . M ., G . Porter , P . M ., S . Southgate , P . M ., J . Church , A . Sanders , C . Peiry , and J . Plume , all of 700- H . Mason , S . W . 706 ; E . M . Taylor , S . W ., W . Lomax , H . Pryce , H . Hall , J . Taylor , G . Laurance , ] . Stratton , and A . Wallis , of 913 ; C . Jolly , P . M 1472 & c , & c ., See . ; Capt . G . T . Spinks , P . M . and Treas . 1536 , P . P . S . G . W . Kent- w ! Moulds , P . M . 1536 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; and F . Reynolds , 75 . There were

some 20 beautiful wreaths sent from both lodges and private friends , the one sent by the High Cross Chapter held at Dartford , being much admired . Bro . Hastings was a Past Master and Treasurer of the Sydney Lodge , and a P . P . A . G . P . of the Province of Kent , P . M . 13 , P . Z . of the High Cross Chapter , and P . P . A . G . S . E . Kent . He was also a Life Govenor of the three Institutions , and was respected and beloved by all who knew him .

BRO . EDWIN T . TAYLOR , P . M ., P . P . G . S . OF W . MIDDX . It is with very sincere regret we have to announce the death of another wellknown brother—Bro . Edwin Thomas Taylor , P . M . 1567—who died suddenly at his residence at Bexhill-on-Sea , where he had very recently gone to reside . He was initiated in the Elliot Lodge , No . 1567 , on 17 th March , 1883 , and became a P . M . in 18 91 , and was made Prov . G . S . of Works of Middlesex in 1 S 95 . He was exalted in the Mount Lebanon Chapter , No . 73 , in 18 S 4 , and was M . E . Z . in 1893 of the Chanties

He was a good supporter , having served five Stewardshi ps , and Jlrs . Taylor had also served in that capacity on two occasions , and he had made his children Life Governors of the various Institutions . The funeral took place on Wednesday , the 25 th ult . at Kensal Green Cemetery , and as many brethren as could attend at short notice did so , dropping the acacia—the usual emblem—into the grave . This is the second Past Master of the Elliot Lodge buried within three weeks , and , of course , has caused great sadness to fall on all the members at the loss of two such valuable members .

BRO . HENRY MUGGERIDGE . The funeral of Bro . H . Muggeridge took place at Abney Park Cemetery on Saturday last in the presence of a large number of brethren and friends . A full report will appear in our next issue .

LORD AND LADY AUNUTON arrived at Alington House , South Audley-street on Saturday last from Bournemouth . His lordship ' s general health has improved and the operation on his eye was pei formed on Tuesday . '

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