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Keeble to assist the widow of a late brother , who was a member . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree by Bro . Battley . After the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , llro Chandler being candidate . Bros . Huntley and Warfield were unanimously elected members . Bro . Mote was elected W . M . for next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . It was then

noti'ie ' that Bro . James Terry , Secretary R . M . B . I ., had kindly consented to rehearse the ceremonies of consecration and installation at the first meeting in June—viz ., the 6 th , at 8 p . m . A vote of thanks was recorded to Bro . Keeble for acting as Preceptor in the unavoidable absence of Bro . G . Read . After" Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 142 G ) . —A meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at Masons' Hall , Masons ' -avenue , Iiasing hail-street , E . C , on Thursday , the 2 ist ult . Bro . D . Hills , ,, W M ., opened the lodge , supported by Bros . J . L . Barrett , S . W . j A S . Josling , J . VV . ; | . Tattersall , S . D . ; F . Rush , J . D . ; J . II . Raskin , I . G . ; James Stevens , P . M . and Preceptor ; W . Paddle , l

P . M ., Treas . j W . J . Ball , bee . j . | . l \ . Pitt , > . j . smitn , m . Spiegel , and others . The work comprised tlie opening in the three respective Degrees , the ist Section and ceremony in M . M . Degree , and the closing ceremonies . A very satisfactory evening's instruction was afforded to all present .

On Thursday , the 28 th ult ,, Bro . James Stevens , _ Preceptor , rehearsed the ceremony of installation of W . M ., placing Bro . A . losling in the chair of K . S ., who invested , with appropriate addresses , ' Kros . | . K . Pitt , S . W . ; F . Rush , J . W . ; J . Fogden , S . D . j J . L . Barrett , J . D . ; J . Gaskin , l . G . ; W . H . Paddle , P . M ., Treas . j ' and XV . J . Ball , Sec . The other brethren present included Bros . M . Spiegel , who acted as P . M . and D . C . throughout the installation ceremony , H . Whitehouse , F . J . Smith , F . Bailey , and others .

The Audit report was produced and read at this meeting , and a favourable balance was shown in the treasury . It is intended to ncrease the attractive character of this lodge of instruction by the purchase of additional Masonic regalia , and also to constitute a second Charitable Association in aid of the Masonic Charities on the lines of that lately closed , and which was so eminently successful , Tlie agenda of work for the remainder of the present session is

arranged as follows : May 12 th—Ceremony in Second Degree , and 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of Lecture ; 19 th—Ceremony in Third Degree , and 3 rd Section of Lecture ; 26 th—Fifteen Sections . June 2 nd—Ceremony in First Degree , and 6 th and Jth Sections of Lecture ; otli—Ceremony in Second Degree , and 4 th and jth Sections of Lecture ; 16 th—Ceremony in Third Degree , and address by Preceptor ; 2 ) rd—Resume ol the foregoing work in all Degrees ; 301 b—Preceptor ' s night : entry drill , social board , and close of season . Members of other lodges will be heartily welcomed at these meetings .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meet . ng at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Austin , W . M . j Ladd , S . W . ; J . Block , J . W . j Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec ; Steng , S . D . j Pnllen , J . D . ; Hurl , I . G . j C . R . Williams , E . Fnilkk , A . Arrowsmith , \ V . Roots , J . Hattersley , Harry Kedgley , P . M . ; and George Emblyn .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conrirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Fullick candidate . The lodge was called off . Ballot was taken for live allotments of £$ Js . e ^ ch in conneciion with the Chaucer Charitable Association . The lodge was called on . The 2 nd Seclion was worked by Bro . W . Roots . The W . M .

rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , and seconded by the J . W ., that the S . W . be W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The S . VV . returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Restaurant , 1 , Victoria Mansions , Victoria-street , S . W . Present : Bros . Coleman , W . M . ; Lane , S . VV . j Ogg , J . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., acting Preceptorj Musson , Sec ; Green , ' jun ., S . D . ; Wynn , j . D . ; Spon , l . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Coughlan , P . M . ; Smales , Mimms , Whitehead , Haseldine , Thorburn , Falcolner , Corby , Goode , Hershorn , Holden , Sutton , Grafton , and Evans .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report was given by Bro . Mimms and adopted . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Corby being the candidate . Bro . Goode answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Goode duly

passed to the Degree of a F . C . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Whitchad , who rehearsed the ceremony of investiture of officers . Bro . Corby gave the three addrsses . Bro . Fako . ner was elected a member . The S . W . was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadmv , S . W ., on the 28 th ult ., when there were present Bros . J . D . Graham , W . M . j F . W . Cash , S . W . j H . Crookes J . VV . ; G . H . Reynolds , S . D . ; A . Bul . ' er ., . J . D . ; G . F . Swan , l . G . ; E . Chamberlain , acting as Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; A . Cogliati , A . Clark , and J . Woodward . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . G . H . Reynolds having oifcred himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . G . F . Swan . The W . M . worked the ist Section of the l'irst Lecture . Bro . A . Bullen , having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Bro . J . D . Graham resumed the

Jhair , and Bro . G . F . Swan that of I . * G . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . E . Chamberlain Kopostd that Bro . F . W . Cash , S . W ., be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect was pleased " to appcint his officers in rotation . On rising for 'he third time , Bro . E . Chamberlain proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . J . D ,

uraiiam , W . M ., for the excellent manner in which he had occupied the chair in the lodge for the first time . He had carried piit the duties most satisfactorily , and had worked the ceremony of initiation in a clear and precise manner—seconded by tile S . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . made a suitable reply , "othing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 156 )) . —A meeting was held on tne 3 rd inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , . ' J ; Present : Bros . Neville , W . M . j Hubbard , S . W . ; W . C . Williams , J . W . j Woods , S . D . ; Dresden , J . D . ; Keene , I . G . ; i-nclirane , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Wills ! Dimsdale , R , H . " Mams , Sims , P . J . Davies , Craggs , and Strond . ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last nceting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Wills being candidate . The lodge was opened in "le lhree Degrees , and the ceremony of installation was rehearsed ,, ' ° R . H . Williams . Lodge being resumed to the First Degree , {*?• Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting , the officers toR * P ° intei 1 in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was carried . ? ° ' Neville for the very able manner in which he had carried oat me , \„ t . es f , WjM > for th ( , first time m t | lis l 0 ( 1 lh ( , j . '" en closed .

t vP QUE LODGE ( No . 1789 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , v « e 29 th nit at tne King ' s Arms > Buckingham Palace-road , S . W , Rr , T . Bros . Taylor , W . M . j Glover , S . W . ; Wombell , J . W . J Hill 1 iA " PrecePtor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Coleman . ' S . D . ; , ' J- ' ! Brindley , P . M ., I . G . j Green , jun ., Jamieson , Clarkson , am > Green , p , M .

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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 . Jamieson being the candidate . Bro . Green , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Green being the candidate . Bro . Jamieson , a F . C , answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed to the First

Degree . Bro . Brindley , assisted by the brethren , worked tlie ist Section of this Lecture . It was proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried , that Bro . Wake , 2030 , be elected a joining member of this lodge . It was also unanimously carried that Bro . Glover be elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed . CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 28 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel ,

Goldhawfcroad , Shepherds Bush , VV . Present : Bros . Smyth , W . M . ; Child , P . M ., S . W . ; Jennings , J . VV . ; E . Austin , Treas . ; Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; Wood . ' S . D . ; Cross , J . D . j Stonnill , l . G . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; Stroud , P . M . ; Cockerill , Benton , Cotton , Craggs , and Higginson . the lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes were read anil confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The crremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Benton candidate . The

lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cotton candidate . The ist and 4 th Sections were worked by Bro . D-ivies , assisted by the brethren . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . for his occupying the chair for the first time . Bro . Child was elected VV . M . for next meeting . Tlie lodge was then closed . ____— -. CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday ,

the 30 th inst . Present : Bros . E . Ayling , P . M ., W . M . j G . Gardner , P . M ., S . W . ; J . Wood , J . W . ; A . Williams , Sec . ; J . Davies , S . D . j W . G . Coat , J . D . ; C . Hopkins , I . G . j J . Sims , P . M . ; Spiegle , P . M . j D . S . Long , E . Aslett , F . Craggs , W . VV . Williams , D . Stroud , and P . J . Davies . Bro . Cotton 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 resumed to the Second Degree .

Bro . Cotton , offering hrmself as a candrdate for raisrng , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by the W . M . in such a manner as to gain the high commendation of the brethren , Bro . Cotton candidate . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of the W . M . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under tlie direction of Bro . J . Davies . Bro . Cotton waselecteda member , and the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Mnndav , the 2 nd inst . Present : Bros . Steele , W . M . ; Wright , S . W . ; ' Glover , J . W . ; Beavan , S . D . ; Boulton , J . D . ; Gibbs . I . G . j Johnson , Preceptor ; Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec . j Coe , Partridge , Coates , Ruffle , Heathcote , Wood , Cole , Burnett , Rowe , Stubhs , and Lissimore . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read ai-. d confirmed . The 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros . Andrews , Ruffle , and Lissimore , respectively , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed bv the W . M ., with Bro . Wood as candidate . The W . M . roseforthe lirst time , and the dues were collected . Bro . Burnet : proposed , and Br . ) . Westley seconded , Bro . Cole , 1 744 , as a joining member . Carried unanimously . Bro . Cole thanked the brethren , and hoped to be present as often as possible . The

VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Wright , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Wright returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . Tlie W . M . rose for the third time , and the Secretary announced the working of the Firteen Sections at the Southern Star Lodge of Instruction on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Sir Sydney Smith , Chester-street , Kennington ; when the respected Treasurer of the lodge , Bro . Westley , would be J . W . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CROYDON . —EAST SURREV LODUE OV CONCORD ( No . 4 63 ) . —A meeting was held at the King's Arms Hotel , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Bros . Ridpath , W . M . j Fenn , S . W . ; Budd , J . W . j Chamberlain , S . D . j Cambridge , J . D . j Salter , I . G . j Hobbs , Preceptor ; and Homes , Sec . 1 here was a good attendance , and amongst the visitors Bro . Hopekirk , A . G . P . Lodge was opened in dne form . Bro . Dr . Matthey being candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , and the VV . M . gave

the charge . Bro . Hopekirk was unanimously elected a member of the lodge , and observed what great advantages were to be obtained from attending lodges of instruction . This being the last night of the session , a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Hobbs , P . S . G . D . Surrey , the Preceptor , and to the Secretary for their services during the session , and after the W . M . had risen and nothing further offering for the good of Masonry , the lodge was closed in due form , and the meeting was adjourned until Tuesday , the Gth September next , This lodge has had a very successful session .

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STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual convocation of this flourishing chapter was held at the Ship , Greenwich , on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., at which were present Comps . Hilton , M . E . Z . ; Grummant , P . Z ., acting H . ; Addington , J . ; C . W . Williams , P . Z ., S . E . ; North , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; Beneditti , 2 nd A . S . ; W . Cowley , P . Z . ; Ramsey , P . Z . ; Crook , Fry , Meirhoff ,

Fleck , Dr . Makeman , Foes , and Charlie Woods . Visitors : Comps . Taylor , P . Z . 22 , 217 ; Douglas , 126 9 ; Vickery , 126 9 ; Eckersall , Sg ; and W . Vail , 169 . The chapter being opened , the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was then taken for the following brethren : Bros . A . E . Austin , 619 ; George H . Foes , 172 ; and Dr . Makeman , 1559 ; and

proving unanimous in favour of the three , the M . E . Z ., with the assistance of the other Principals and officers , proceeded to exalt the last two , who were present , to the Degree of Royal Arch Masons . The ceremony was performed in a very impressive manner , the ritual being perfect in every respect . The delivery of the addresses by the M . E . Z ., Comp . Hilton ; the acting H ., Comp .

Grummant ; andthatof J . by Comp . Taylor , P . Z ., was of such a character as to call forth eulogiums from everyone present ; while the work of P . S . was performed in a very masterly manner by Comp . Stone . Apologies for absence having been read , and all business being ended , the chapter was closed in due form . At the banquet which followed , the whole of the

abovenamed companions attended , and spent a most enjoyable evening . In proposing the toast of "The Queen" ( coupled with Royal Arch Masonry ) , the M . E . Z . said that Royal Arch Masons were always loyal subjects . In this Jubilee year they were ready to show their loyalty still more , if possible , to her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Vicioria , who hat ruled over this country with such marked success , and with

such beneficial results to her people . He was sure the companions would drink her health with extreme pleasure , and hope for a long continuance ot her happy reign . This toast was duly honoured , as was that of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . EG . Z . ; " to this followed the toasts of "The Pro Grand Z ., " "The Grand H ., " and "The Grand J ., " with the rest of the Grand Officers present and past .

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In proposing " | The M . E . Z ., " Comp . Cowley , P . Z ., spoke most highly of Comp . Hilton . He said that the M . E . Z . not only performed his duties of First Principal in a perfect manner , but he was always ready to do everything for the good of the chapter . He never tired of aimingto keep up the honour , prosperity , and prestige of the Star Chapter . In reply , Comp . Hilton , M . E . Z ., said that he was always

happy to perform any Masonic duties , but when he was called upon to fill the place of honour in such a prosperous concern as the Star Chapter , it would be impossible for him to do otherwise than throw his whole heart into the work . He felt the difficulty he would have in amply fulfilling his duties , but he would do his very best to deserve the good words that had been said of him .

The toast of "The Exaltees" was proposed by the M . E . Z ., who said he was very glad to welcome Comps . Foes and Dr . Makeman among them . They both brought with them such high recommendations that it would be useless for him to try to enlarge upon their many merits . There was no doubt that this was the most important toast of the evening .

Both companions replied in short , pithy speeches , in which they said how deeply impressed they had been with the ceremony , and expressed their determination to pursue their Masonic enquiries with increased zeal . The M . E . Z . said that the companions ot the Star Chapter always felt highly honoured when they had a goodly assembly of visitors . On this occasion they were

parficularly happy in being- joined at the festive board by so many companions who were such hard workers in Masonry . Comp . Taylor , P . Z ., had been particularly kind in delivering the address of j . in such an impressive manner , and that without the least notice . On behalf of those present he welcomed the whole of the visitors . No doubt , as the chapter increased in numbers , the number of their visitors

would also increase . Comp . Taylor , P . Z . 22 and 217 , in reply , said that h ; had visited many chapters , but he could honestly say that he had never seen better working than that of the Star Chapter . The work of M . E . Z ., H ., and P . S . had been performed in a manner that reflected the very highest credit upon all concerned . The working was very similar to that

of his own chapter , and he had been able to follow it , and could sincerely say that he believed every word had been correctly placed . He was exceedingly pleased with every thing he had seen , and was glad to meet such congenial companions . He thanked those present very much . Comp . Douglas , 126 9 , said he had received much pleasure from his visit . Comp . Hilton , M . E . Z ., was a

member of his old lodge , and he also met there many who were old friends . He also wished to reiterate all that had been said by Comp . Taylor about the perfect working of the Star Chapter . He had been deeply impressed . Comp . Eckersall , S 9 , felt very highly honoured in beingtheir guest on that evening . He had often said that there was no place where a happy evening could be better spent

than in a Masonic lodge . He felt he should now qualify that statement by the addition of " unless it be a Koyal Arch Chapter . " Certainly the ceremony of exaltation had been most impressive , and all the compliments that had been paid the M . E . Z , and his officers were fully deserved . He was particularly pleased with his friend Comp . Stone , and was certain that no one could do the P . S . work better .

Comp . Vail , 16 9 , said he would endorse all that the previous speakers had said . It gave him great pleasure to witness the flourishing condition of the chapter . He wished it increased prosperity . Comp . Vicary , 1269 , said he was [ there for the first time , but he hoped it would not be the last by a very great number . He would always feel it a pleasure to be in a

chapter where such good work was being done . The M . E . Z . said that the toast of "The P . Z . 's" was a very important one indeed . The Star Chapter could boast of some very highly honoured Past Principals . Comp . Williams , P . Z ., Treasurer , was absent in the South of France . He had passed through the trying ordeal of the recent earthquake , and , although he had been much

unnerved , his health was good . He had sent home to say that the state of those who had suffered from that visitation of the Great Supreme Ruler was past comprehension . Comp . Ramsey , P . Z ., had left to catch the train . He was always ready to do all that he could for the chapter . Comp . C . W . Williams , P . Z ., Sec , had also left . He was certainly very highly esteemed by all those present , and deserved all

the good wishes he obtained . Comp . Cowley , P . Z ., never slacked his efforls to promote the prosperity of the chapter . Comp . Grummant , P . Z , was a host in himself . He had undertaken the office of H . that evening , and also been at hand to give the M . E . Z . a word during the evening , in the absence of Comp . Bumstead . In reply , Comp . Cowley , P . Z ., said that he would not

make a long speech , for he should spoil Comp . Grummant ' s chance . He was glad to witness the prosperity of the chapter , and would always do his best to promote and increase that prosperity . Comp . Grummant , P . Z ., said he was only an Entered Apprentice as a P . Z ., or rather a Fellow Craft . When he became a Past Master in the Craft he thought he had

done a grand thing , but now he was a P . Z ., and especially a P . Z . of the Star Chapter , he felt that he had done a much grander thing . In tracing the history of the chapter , he referred to the founders . Some were now members , some were abroad , and some had been called to the Grand Chapter above . From the very beginning they had met with steady progress—not rapid , but very happy progress .

Never had one unpleasant event occurred , and now they were in a very proud position . In proposing " The Officers , " the M . E . Z . expressed the same satisfaction as the visitors had already done with their work . The S . E . and S . N . had done their work well , and he wondered where they would get anyone to supply the place of Comp . North , P . S ., when he should leave that

office which he filled so perfectly . Comp . North , S . N ., said that with such excellent Principals it was impossible for the officers to do their work badly . They caught the spirit and " couldn't help it . " Comp . Stone , P . S ., said he was delighted to do his best , and was very glad he had succeeded in giving satislaction . He should always try to perform any duties that might fall

to him in as perfect a manner as possible . Masonic work was to him the highest pleasure . Comp . Beneditti , 2 nd A . S ., also replied . During the evening harmony prevailed . Songs were sung by Comps . Addington , Stone , North , Taylor , Woods , and Vail , and recitations were given by _ Comps . Douglas and Meirhoff .