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might pass Bro . VV . D . Gaby to the Degree of F . C , after which Bro . Barton resumed his seat and solemnly installed his successor , Bro . the Rev . W . N . C Wheeler , M . A ., S . W . and W . M . elect , in the chair of K . S . The following were appointed as officers for the year , viz .: Bros . S . C . Little , S . VV . ; C . VV . B . Bryant , J . W . ; the Hon . and Rev . S . Meade , Chap . ; Col . Magrath , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Barton ,

I . P . M ., Sec ; A . Wallington , S . D . ; H . Friend , J . D . ; A . Scarmell , l . G . ; and T . Moore , Tyler . The lodge having been closed , the brethren made a move to the Swan Hotel , where the usual banquet , provided by Bro . H . A . Norris , was served . In the course of the evening a handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . J .

Sparks , P . M ., in recognition of his long and valuable services to the Craft in Bradford . Among the visitors present were Bros . VV . Saunders , P . M . 4 64 ; J . H . Foley , W . M . 632 ; T . S . Hill , P . M . 632 , P . G . S . B . ; A . Parrey , P . M . C 32 ; H . Mtindy , 632 ; F . S . Hancock , W . M . 6 ( 3 . 3 ; H . Simpson , P . M . 1002 ; and E . S . Mackrell , 147 S , P . P . G . O . There was a large attendance of the members .

SEACOMBE . —Warren Lodge ( No . 1276 ) . — The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Seacombe Hotel , on Tuesday , the 19 th ult ., Bro . R . Jones , W . M ., presided , and in due course Bro . Thos . B . Hughes was installed in the chair , the ceremony being very ably carried out by Bro . H . Mathews , P . P . G . S . The following were invested as officers for the year , namely : Bros . R . Jones , I . P . M . ; R . Luke , S . W . ; A . Fry , J . VV . ; J . G .

Parker , P . M ., Treas . ; R . D . Parry , Sec ; D . B . Risk , S . D . ; VV . Clover , J . D . ; J . Day , l . G . ; W . J . Peacock , Org . ; J . Prince , T . Maddocks , VV . VV . Miller , and VV . Miller , Stwds . ; and Holloway , Tyler . Dinner followed , and during the evening toasts , songs , and recitations were given , the I . P . M ., Bro . R . Jones , during an interval in the proceedings being presented with a handsome P . M . 's jewel in recognition of his services .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1503 ) . —This lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the 13 th ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . J . T . Briggs , P . G . S . Middx ., W . M . ; VV . Spearing , W . M . 1512 , acting S . W . ; Gurney , J . W . ; Jenkins , S . D . ; the Rev . L . D'Orsey , M . A ., Past Prov . Grand Chaplain Middx ., Chap . ; the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , M . A .,

P . P . G . Chap . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., Sec ; Tuulmin , acting l . G . ; Lieut .-Colonel Cuming , and others . The minutes of the previous convocation having been read and confirmed , the election of W . M . resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . Gurney , J . VV . Bro . the Rev . S . T . H . Saunders was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Harrison , Tyler . Bros . Toulmin and Col . Cuming were elected

Auditors . A P . M . s jewel having been voted to the W . M . for his valuable services during the past year , letters from Bros . \ V . Taylor , P . M . ; T . R . Richnell , Cama , Bunn , and others were read . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was genially presided over by the W . M ., who gave the customary toasts briefly , but pertinently .

HAMPTON . —Hemming Lodge ( No . 1512 ) . — This lodge met at the Ned Lion Hotel on the 21 st ult . Among those present were Bros . VV . Spearing , W . M . ; Wh .-atby , S . W . ; Eales , J . VV . ; J . C Jessett , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; T . C Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M ., Sec . ; Ransford , S . D . ; Davies , J . D . ; Clark , l . G . ; Shol . ling , A . W . S . ; Culverwell , A . D . C : H . Jones , I . P . M . ;

F . Honeywell , P . P . G . O . Middx ., Hun . Or , r . ; Gilbert , Tyler ; and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Briggs , P . G . S . Middx ., W . M . 1503 ; Littlcjohns , 7 S 0 ; Gibbett , 173 . 1 ; Fisk , ' 73 . 5 ; and Price , 1795 . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . VV . Moss was raised to the Third Degree , and Bros . R . Kent and W . S . Piper passed as F . C ; both ceremonies being well performed . The ballot

was taken on behalf of Bro . William Procter , 12 SS , as a joining member , and it proved to be unanimous . Bro . Masters gave notice of motion "Ihat a lodge of instruction be heid in connection with the lodge , and to meet at the Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . " Letters from Bros . R . H . Thrupp , D . P . G . M ., Proctor , and others were read pleading inability to attend . The lodge was then duly closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts followed .

CARSHALTON . —Wallington Lodge ( No . 1 S 92 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Public Hall , when there were present Bros . A . Bishop , W . M . ; F . Carter , S . VV . ; VV . Pile , P . M ., P . G . S . B . Surrey , J . VV . ; Bassett , acting Chap . ; VV . R . Crowe , P . M ., Treas . ; L . A . Mesrouze , Sec ; Filmer , S . D . ; Aslett , J . D . ; Rewcastle , Org . ; J . A . Taylor ,

I . G . ; A . Rowley , Tyler ; J . W . Baldwin , I . P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Surrey ; E . Dickmnn , P . M . ; J . Edwards , R . II . Ward , Ranson , Norton , Maspero , Verdon , Tite , and Manlev . Visitors : Cooper , W . M . Ivy Lodge ; and H . E . ' Vickers , S . W . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . T . Lockwood Heward which proving unanimous , he was initiated , the

ceremony being performed in excellent style . A vote of condolence to the family of the late Bro . Charlf s Greenwood , D . P . G . M . Surrey , and Hon . Member of the lodge , was proposed by Ihe W . M . in feeling terms , seconded by Bro . W . Pile , P . M ., and carried unanimously . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to Bro . Verdon ' s , Greyhound Hotel , where dinner was served , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . I . , 'Vhe W . M . proposed " The P . G . M ., and P . G . Officers of Surrey . Present and Past , " which was responded to by Bros . Pile and Baldwin . "The Visitors " was responded to by Bros . Cooper and Vickers , both praising the work and hospitality of the Wallington Lodge on all occasions . Songs were contributed by Bros . Rewcastle , Maniey , Ward , Vickers , Taylor , and others .

MANCHESTER . —Arthur Sullivan Lodge ( No . 215 * 5 ) . —The usual meeting of this increasingly popular lodge was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., in the Masonic Rooms , King-street , when there were present Bros . N . Dumville , W . M . ; A . II . Williams , S . W . ; A . Avison , J . W . ; E . L . Irving , P . M ., Treas . ; B . Brierley ,

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Sec ; C Reynolds , S . D . ; F . Gordon , J . D . ; W . Dumville , P . M ., D . C . ; Joseph Gaggs , l . G . ; Walter Pettitt . Org . ; Seymour Jackson and Oliver Gaggs , Stwds . ; H . Sedgwick , R . R . Lisenden , John Huline , Herbert Owles , W . H . Collier , T . Matthews , John C . Massey , A . Harrop , E . Henry , C . Blacon , and N . Jones , Tyler . Visitors Bros . VV . J .-Cunliffe , P . M . and Treas . 317 , P . G . S . D . ; Dr .

Royle , P . P . G . S . D . ; Dr . J . St . Patrick Riley , I . P . M . S 15 ; J . E . Ashton , Org . 1147 ; Stephen Jupp , S . D . 1140 ; J . E . Towel ! , 105 G and 163 ; XV . Ramsden , W . M . 1166 ; and J . Barlow , 1219 . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bros . Gladney and Collier were passed—Bro . Gladney to the Fellow Craft Degree by the W . M ., and then , by permission of the

W . M ., Bro . R . R . Lisenden occupied the chair of K . S ., and passed Bro . Collier to the Second Degree . The working tools were presented and explained by Bro . E . L . Irving , P . M . and Treas ., to both candidates . Bro . Thos . Matthews was subsequently raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . Charles Turner , P . M . ion , in a very efficient manner . Bro . Turner also delivered the

traditional history to Bro . Matthews , and two other brethren and Bro . Irving presented the working tools . Bro . Walter Pettitt performed the duties of S . D . in a highly satisfactory manner . At the usual time for such business , the W . M . proposed a vote of thanks lo Bro . Harrop for his kindness in making and presenting \ o the lodge a very handsome frame for the warrant , which was seconded , and carried

unanimously . There being no further business , " Hearty good wishes " were expressed by the visitors , and the lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards sat down to a substantial tea " ; i la fourchette , " prepared by "Sister Gaggs , " which gave great satisfaction . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and Bro . Seymour Jackson proposed "The Healths of the

newlypassed Brethren , " which was heartily drunk . Bro . Collier responded to the toast . Bro . Oliver Gaggs proposed "The Health of Bro . Tom Matthews , " the newly-raised brother , in eulogistic terms . Bro . Matthews returned thanks in a few appropriate sentences . The toast of "The Visiting Brethren " was well received , and Bros . Dr . Royle , P . P . G . D ., J . Ashton , 1147 , and

Barlow , 1219 , replied . The musical contributions were indeed a treat to listen to . The chorus " Comrades in arms" was rendered by Bros . Seymour Jackson , N . and VV . Dumville , Fred Gordon , J . Whittaker , C . Turner , J . C . Massey , and Blacon , and the - se brethreu also sang " In cloud-capped towers . " Bros . A . Avison and Oliver Gaggs performed solos on the flute and violincello most artistically , accompanied by Bro . Pettitt on the piano , and a most enjoyable time was spent .

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FIDELITY LODGE ( No . 3 ) . —At the meeting held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Alfred Tavern , Roman-road , Batnsbury , a large number of members assemb ed to hear the brethren < . f the Royal Standard Lotige of Instruction work the Fifteen Sections . llro . T . Cull , P . M . 144 G , occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . II . Jenkins , S . D . S 60 , as S . W . j II . E . Cooper , P . M . J 29 S , as J . W " . ; G . Gregory , as S . D . ; H . Wright , as J . D . ; Ament , l . G . ; Ferguson , Preceptor ; Dimsdale , Secretary ; Silvester , Treasurer ; and others . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . Cult worked tlie First Lecture , assisted by Hros .

VV . Airev , 1 j }; H . M . Bleaklev , 12 S 7 ; II . C . Turner , | . D . 16 93 ; G . H . Hunter , P . M . 129 S ; J . VV . Wright , P . M . 1298 ; A . Fcnner , P . M . 1227 ; and II . Airey , S . W . 1298 . Lodge was then called oil and on , after which llro . (' nil worked the Second and Third Lectures , assisted by Bros . R . VV . Edglev , | . \ V . 14411 ; P . Dickinson , P . M . 129 S ; II . lenkins , S . D . 860 ; W . S . Lee , S . VV . 1768 ; A . l- ' enn . r , P . M . 1227 1 II . K . Cooper , P . M . . 2 9 8 ; and R . W . Galer , W . M . 1368 , the latter brother working the two last Sections in the Third . Several brethren having been unanimously elected joining members , lodge was closed , after a very pleasant and instructive evening .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Portland Arms Motel , Great Portlandstreet , when there were present Bios . Steingraher , W . M . ; Rogers , S . W . ; Grove , I . W . ; Crrbv , S . D . j Blum , P . M ., | . D , ; lihindell , P . M ., l . G . ; Baker , P . M ., Preceptor ; and Deatun , Secretary . Tlie lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting

having b ; en read and co dinned , Bro . Deaton answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Tnc lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Deaton candidate . The lotige having been resumed to the First Degree , the 1 st and 3 rd Sections of the First Lecture were worked . llro . Rogers having been chosen as W . M . for the ensuing week , with oilicers in rotation , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 . 0 . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . ] os . llailey , W . M . ; J . Cruttenden , S . VV . ; I . R . Allman , J . W . : * G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehaiie , P . M . JJ 43 , Sec . ; " A . llardv , S . D . ; VV . | . Mason , J . D . ; O . VV . liattlev , l . G . ; VV . C . Williams , Stwd . ; Charles Powell , W . M . 142 S ; j . H . Wood , W . M . elect 1642 ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 1974 ; II . Purdue , P . M . 834 ; VV . E . lameson , W . M . 1584 ; W . II . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 ;

| . C . Conway " , S . Bullen , VV . Chappie , E . G . Van Tromp , VV . J . Potts , ami C . S . Mote . Visitors : tiros . S . Cochrane , 3 , 10511 , and | ohn Tapp , 1425 O The lotige having been opened , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Jameson being candidate , the W . M . giving the charge . The 4 th anil 7 th Sections were worked by Bro . Read , assisted by Bros . Cruttenden and Hardy . Bros . Cochrane and Tapp were elected members . Bro . Crultenden was elected VV .. M

for the next meeting . Bros . Read and Dehane were nnmimously re-elected Treasurer and Secretary for the ensuing 12 months , and Bros , Mason , Allman , and VV'il iams were appointed Audit Committee . A vote of condolence with the family of the late Bro . lames Flood , 1642 , was passed . A vole of thanks , to be entered on the minutes WHS unanimously adopted for the services rendered by Bros . Read and Dehane . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

METROPOLITAN LODGIi ( No . 1507 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , Ihe 25 th ult ., at Ihe Moorgate , Finsbnry-pavement , Present : Hros . McKay , P . M ., W . M . ; G . W . Knight , S . VV . ; Thorn , J . W . ; Wace , S . D . ; Sharpe , J . D . j Lewis , l . G . ; E . Storr , Sec . ; J . Saunders , Asst . Sec . ; C . ) . Scales , Treas . ; and several others . ' The lodge having been opened , Ihe minutes of the previous meeting were read and conlirmtd . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Lewis having answered the questions

leading to the Third Degree , was resumed to the First , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , I ' m . Coste candidate . The W . M . gave the charge , and Bros . E . Storr , P . M ., and Thorn worked the 1 st and 4 th Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . G . W . Knight , W . M . of the parent lodge , was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , when arrangements were to he made for working the Fifteen Sections , and _ several ballots would take place , after work was over , in connection with the Moorgate Benevolent Association ,

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ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE ( No . 1585 ) . —A meeting was held at the Railway Hotel , Putnev , on Monday , the 1 st inst . Present : Bros . Bugler , VV . M . ; Thompson , S . W . ; Harling , J . VV . ; Bund , Treas ., S . D . ; Sapsworlh , J . D . ; Grnndv , Sec . ; Taylor , P . M ., Preceptor ; Cutbill , I . G . ; Carter , P . M . ' ; Collick , Gompertz , Goodem , Willis , and Featherstone . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of tlie last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Willis candidate . The charge of the First Degree was given by Bro . Gompertz . The Preceptor worked the

1 st and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture , the brethren answered . Bro . Harling was elected VV . iM . for the ensuing week . Bro Marling returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Taylor , P . M ., Preceptor , proposed , Bro . Bond , Treasurer , seconded " , that a vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Featherstone for his services as Treasurer during the iast two years , and such vote be entered on the minutes of the loiige—carried unanimously , Bro . Featherstone suitably responded , and with " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed . On Monday , the Sth inst ., the ceremony of passing will be rehearsed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 27 th ult ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Minims , W . M . ; Holmes , S . VV . ; Rav , J . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Evan ' s , S . D . -, Goodc , J . D . Badderly , l . G . ; Weekes , Tyler ; Coughlan , P . M . ; Arduino , Adams , Saunders , Salter , Womhell , Houlden , Baker , P . M . ; Clarkson , Pngh , and Holland .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Houlden being the candidate . Bro . Arduino , a candidate to be passed to tile Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ce-emony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Arduino being the candidate . ' Bro . Holmes was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meetint ; of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , VV ., on the 2 Sth tilt ., when there were present Bros . H . G . Marsden , W . M . ; H . Sammons , S . W . ; Henrv Crookes , J . VV . ; Charles Lambert , S . D . ; J . Grieves , J . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; ' G . Remolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; VV . Bellamv , E . J . D . Bromlev , W . Winnett , F . Dustcnvald , E . Mi Is , E . Batema ' n , E . C . Mulvev , VV . F . B . McOueen , VV . S . Hoyte , R . VV . Willi ms , J . D . Graham , John

Mitchell , J . Rayner , Frank Gulliford , E . Fnrwig , J . Davis , R . J . Harnell , James Rowe , Carto Grassi , T . A . Dickson * G . P . Bertini , J . H . Meyer , and Janus Woodward . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro . C . Grassi having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Lodge was called off and resumed . Bro . R . VV . Williams offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duiy entrusted , and retired . Lodge opene-i in

the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . William Bellamy , 1627 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction , bci"g proposed by Bro . G . Reynolds , and seconded by Bro . G . H . Reynolds . On rising for the' second time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . Howard Sammons be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

TREDEGAR LODGE ( No . 162 $ ) . —At the weekly meeting held at tlie Wellington Arms , Wellington-road , Bow , on the 281 I 1 ult ., there was a go dly attendance of the brethren , it being the ffrst night of the Masonic Association which' has just been inaugurated . It had long heen felt by the brethren that a Masonic Association should be formed , and thanks to the efforts of Bro . D . Moss , P . M . 1275 , who undertook to give his experience , he being an old Secretary to a Masonic Association which has been wound up , he has whipped up the brethren of the various lodges in the East and been

successful in getting nearly 50 members . After the usual business of the evening , which consisted of the VV . M ., Bro . Carey , working the ceremony of initiation , the lodge was closed for the purpose of proceeding with the ballot . Bro . W , Musto , P . M ., who was elect President , supported by Bro . Stewart , VV . M . 1278 , Vice-President , and the Committee , including Bro . C . N . Fox , who was elected Secretpty , tht n proceeded to ballot for the lirst Life-Governorship , which fell to Bro . Fox , Secretary , * ho , we

are pleased to sav , fully deserves it , as he has not only undertaken the arduous duties of Secretary , but has aken 110 less than live shares of the Association . Brethren are cordially invited to join , it being a good opportunity for brethren to obtain Life-Governor , ships without feeling the loss of their money . Any information that may be required will be readily given by the Secretary . The lodge meets every Thursday evening at 7 . 30 , when brethren will be cordially welcomed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 17 G 7 ) . —A meeting was held on the 2 nd inst ,, at the Courtlield Hotel , Earl ' s Court , S . W . Present : Bros . Woo . ) , W . M . ; Hnhbard , S . VV . ; Aslett , J . W . ; Hubbard , Sec ; R . H . Williams , S . D . ; Keene , J . D . ; Heath , l . G . ; Read , P . M . ; Daniel Huiihcs , P . M . ; Locke , Taylor , Cochrane , Woods , Craggs , Simtns , Kenyon , VV . C . Williams , David Hughes , Gardner , Tucker , Rayner , Wilds , and Dimsdale . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Kenyon answered the

questions leading to the Second Degree . 'Ihe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremonv of installation was rehearsed by Bro . Tavlor , P . M . Bro . Locke installed his officers . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . A vote of thanks was carried to Bro . Woods for the able manner in which he had carried out the duties ut W . M . for the first lime in this lodge . Bru . Hub-bird was elected VV . M , fur next meeting , and the oilicers were appointed in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 29 th ult ., at the Crown and Anchor , 79 , Ebury-street , S . VV . Present : Bros . G . Mason , VV . M . ; J . Wade , P . M ., S . W . ; Arnold , junr ., J . VV . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; [ . Gibsun , P . M ., Treas . ; P . Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Coleman , S . D . ; Roberts , J . D . ; Wombell , l . G . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Christian , Chill ' , Forscutt , Robertson , Arnold , senr ., Abbott , and Nice . 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 . Abbott being the candidate . Bro . Abbott , an E . A ., answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and retired ;

Bro . Green was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bio . Green being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to ihe First Degree . Bro . Arnold , senr ., 13 , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Wade was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . It was unanimously resolved ihat the annual supper take place on this day month , and that Bros . Wade , Gibson , Boulton , Brindley , and Mason he the Committee for making the necessary arrangements . It was also unanimously carried Ihat the last meeting in the month he at the disposal of the W . M . and officers of the mother lodge . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 28 H 1 ult ., at the Whealsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . John Davies , VV . M . J | es e Col . ings , P . M ., S . W . ; Sims , P . M ., J . W . ; Chalfont , P . M ., ' Sec ; Purdue , P . M ., S . D . ; Cochrane , | . D . ; Craggs , l . G . ; Past Marsters Bros . Speigel , Child , Corston , Cubitt , Hanson , Gillingham , Josey , Reynolds , G . Davis , and J . 1 . Cantie ; R . II . Williams , II . ' F . Williams , A . Williams , Ward , Jennings , Thompson , Barrow , Breilbart , Cavers , Whittle , Marsh , Mander , Hardy , I . indlield , Chatwin , Garratt , Gowan ( Va ' entine Wing ) , Rogers , Stonnil , Austin , Love , Long , VV . VV . Williams , Stroud , Head , Cross , and Murrell .