Lodges And Chapter Of Instructions.

man , L . Cohen , E . H . Bury , T . Simpson , Arnold Weiss , J . Cohen , H . Chetham , R Hirsch , B . Cohen . C Gilbert . J . Paul , II . Braham , S . Wasserberg , T . VV . Moore , J . Standford , N . Bloomfield , A . Kosminski , and others . This being the first annual meeting to commemorate the starting of this lodge of instruction , the only business transacted vvas the election of Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary for the ensuing year in accordance vvith the bye-laws . The brethren therefore

adjourned , as foon as the necessary elections had taken place , to the Alpha Room , where an excellent dinner was provided , to which about 40 members sat down . Bro . Hills , the W . M . of the mother lodge , after giving the usual loyal and Masonic leasts , which were heartily responded to , referred to the satisfactory progress that the lodge of instruction had tnade during the short period of its existence , and also spoke as to the excellent work that was being carried out in connection vvith it , the number of members on the books being 91 , and the average attendance a trifle over 14 .

In reply to the toast of "The Treasurer , " Bro . J . Eisenmann , in happy terms , referred to the tact that according to the bye-laws vvhen the sum of £ 8 Ss . was in the Treasurer's hands , that a sum of £ 5 5 s ., to enable some brother to become a Life Sub . scriber to one of the Masonic Charities , was to be balloted for amongst those brethren who had attended two-fifths of the meetings of the lodge cf instruction . That sum had been reached that evening , and at the next meeting the ballot would be taken , and so good had the attendance been that there was quite a large number of brethren who were entitled to participate in the ballot .

During the evening an excellent programme of music was rendered under the leadership of Bro . F . Stephens .

PERCY LODGE , No . 19 S . This favourite lodge in the north of London held its usual meeting on Saturday evening-last , the 31 st ult ., at the Jolly Farmers Tavern , Southgate-road , N ., where it has held its meetings ever since its resuscitation some 20 odd years since , and those who were present enjoyed a Masonic treat , as the occasion was that of the Fifteen Sections being worked by the brethren of the New Concord Lodgeof Instruction by special invite of the Percy , under the able Mastership of Bro . H . G . Gush , P . M . 1541 , who was well supported by Bros . J . A . Powell , 1 S 6 , S . W . ; J . H . Gaskin , P . M . 1 S 97 j . W . ; ] . P .

, Cohen , P . M . 205 , I . P . M . ; F . Stallard , P . M . 1603 , Sec . ; VV . T . Oakley , S . D ., I . G . ; G . A . Peters , E . Hill , J . H . Wood , W . Fitch , E . Glass , F . N . Bishop , VV . L . Barker , R . Heslop , L . Cohen , E . Williams , J . Carter , Jos . J acobs , R . Bescoby , T . R . Jones , A . Watkins , S . Carlton , H . J . Galley , T . Matthews , B . B . Acton . J . Robinson , T . W . Alderman , J . Coulthard , J . Wyman , R . P . VValkden , John Moule , G . W . Moore , VV . H . Recknell , C W . Payne , H . Dean , T . Aulay . S . H . Russell , H . Hill , A . H . Stanley , H . Park , T . Cull , A . VV . Fenner , and several others .

The lodge having been opened , the W . M . worked the various Sections , assisted by the following brethren—First Lecture—ist Section , Bro . J . H . Wood , P . M . 145 ; 2 nd , Bro . J . P . Cohen , P . M . 205 j 3 rd , Bro . J . H . Gaskin , P . M . 1 S 97 ; 4 th , Bro . H . Park , I . W . 1327 ; 5 th , Bro . G . A . Peters , VV . M . 1227 ; fith , Bro . T . Cull , P . M . Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Lodge ; and 7 th , R . Bescoby , 12 S 7 . Second Lecture—ist Section , Bro . T . Matthews , 15 S 5 ; 2 nd , Bro . J . A . Powell , iS < 5 ; 3 rd , H . Hill , P . M . ; 4 th , J . A . Powell , iSC ; and 5 th , Bro . F . Stallard , P . M . 1603 . Third Lecture—ist Section , Bro . R . Heslop , P . M . 1695 ; 2 nd , Bro . T . Aulay , I . W . 177 ; and 3 rd , Bro . R . P .

Walden , P . M . 1366 . We need hardly say lhat the whole of the Sections were worked in a very perfect manner , the chief amongst them being the beautiful rendering by Bros . J . A . Powell , G . A . Peters , T . Cull , R . Bescoby , H . Park , and H . Hill , and in truth it may be said that the whole of the workers were applauded ; why then say more , except to note that it reflects great credit on the Preceptor's teaching . A very hearty vote of thanks was awarded Bro . H . G . Gush , as also to those brethren who so ably assisted

him in his arduous duty . Bros . J . Jacobs , 205 ; A . Watkins , 933 ; J . Robinson , and J . Wyman , iSS , were duly proposed and elected members . After vvhich the lodge was closed , and the meeting adjourned . The lodge has been of infinite use to the Craft , as the rule is that if any brother particularly wishes to rehearse the ceremonies opportunity is afforded him so to do , and we know many brethren who have benefited by this concession . May the lodge go on and prosper !

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . 53 S . A meeting vvas held on Wednesday , the 30 th ultimo , at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxiord-street , W ., when there were present Bros . H . C . Parker , W . M , ; j . Goldstein , S . VV . ; A . Zeppenfeld , J . W . ; J . Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Hill , P . M ., Trea =. j T . W . Smale , Asst . Sec . j T . Pringle , S . D . j Genese , J . D . j T . L . Bowden , I . G . j VV . Proctor , Tyler ; J . Leather , G . A . Sturgess , E . Bissell , M . Beedle , and J . Mason .

Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bio . J . Leather . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sturgess being the candidate . The 4 th Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . J . Leather . The W . M . rose for the first and second times , and Bro . Genese , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge vvas then closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., on Friday , the 30 th ult . Present : Comps . G . Benedetti , M . E . Z . ; C . Plant , H . ; VV . Wills , J . j J . H . Cureton , P . Z ., acting Preceptorj C . H . Stone , P . Z ., S E . ; G . Lewis , S . N . ; Stone , P . S . ; Hardman , Drinkvvater , Hinton , and Beecroft .

The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Hardman personating the candidate . Comp . C . L . Plant , H ., vvas elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and , the business ot the chapter being ended , it was closed .

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St . Magdalen Chapter , No . 242 . The monthly meeting of this chapter vvas held in the Masonic Rooms , Nether Hall , Doncaster , on Friday , the 30 th ultimo . Present : Comps . J . Constable , M . E . Z . ; F . Rand , P . Z ., acting H . j S . Pegler , P . Z ., acting J . j J . Fitzgerald , S . E . j H . Foster , S . N . j H . A . Fenton , P . S . ; R . Brew , ist A . S . ; F . J . Forth , Treas . ; C H . Woodhouse , J . H . Pawson , and VV . Mason , Janitor . Comp . R . Alcock , 458 , was a visitor . Bro . E . Hirst was duly exalted to the Sublime Degree of a R . A . Mason h y the M . E . Z ., Comp . Pegler explaining the signs . The companions afterwards partook of light refreshment in the ante-room .

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BRO . CAPTAIN ] . P . OUGHAM . We regret to record the death , at his residence , West Cliff-road , Whitstableon-Sea , of Bro . Capt . J . P . Ougham , of Lodge 1915 , at the early age of 42 . The sad event occunedon Fritlay , the 23 rd ult ., after a prolonged and exceedingly painful illness , borne with great fortitude and cheerfulness . This illness was brought about under somewhat singular circumstances . About 12 months since the deceased was steering his vessel , when , through over exertion , he sustained injury

to the valves of the heart , to which his death is primarily attributed . Quite a g loom was cast over the town , especially among shipping circles , where the deceased vvas well-known and highly lespected . Bro . Captain Ougham was for it ; years master of the brigantine Sela , originally owned by Mr . F . W . Fairbrass , and now belonging to the Whitstable Shipping Company , Limited . The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon , the 28 th ult ., the first portion of the service —conducted by the Rev . W . Blissard , assisted by the Rev . 1 . M , Whitehead—

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being held in Seasalter Church , where the hymn " Thy will be done was sung vvith much feeling by the large number of friends who attended . The mournfu l cortege then proceeded to Whitstable Churchyard , where the interment took place . Amongst those present to pay the last mark of respect , besides the immediate relatives , we noticed Bro . N . K . Daniels , who , in the absence of Bro .

Captain J . R . Daniels , represented the Whitstable Shipping Company , several Freemasons and Foresters , to both of which Societies the deceased belonged Bros . F . Southwell , H . L , Daly , A . Nicholls , F . Gibbs , and A . Wakefield ( Station Master L . C . D . R . ) , his brother , Mr , C , H . Ougham , and many others . The coffin was carried to the grave by six captains , friends of the deceased ( by their special desire ) , and was covered with exquisite flowers ,

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BRO . EDMUND ROBERT BARTLEY DENNISS , whose installation as Worshipful Master of the Willesden Lodge , No . 2489 , is recorded in another column , was born in the midst of the Crimea War , his grandfather being Maj .-General Sir Robert Bartley , K . C . B . He was Captain of the Grove House Rugby Football Club ; thence passed high in the Civil Service ; and was in the Legacy and Succession Duty Department of the Inland Revenue

He left there for Hertford College , Oxford , to read for the Indian Civil Service , and obtained the highest marks in th it examination for English Language and Literature , and was second in English , History of Laws and Constitution , andin Composition ; he took , £ 100 a year Scholarship at Sidney Sussex College , Cambridge , in Electricity , Magnetism , and Botany . In 1876 he entered the chambers of Lord Justice A . L . Smith to read for the Bar , and remained there three and a half years . He vvas called in 1879 , and has since enjoyed an all-round practice , principally in

the Queen's Bench Division and in matters relating to ] Municipal and Local Government , and has acted as Counsel to many local authorities j was for three years Chairman of the Hendon Local Board ; and elected County Councillor for Harrow-on-the-Hill . Our brother was initiated in the Thames Valley Lodge , No . 1460 , about 10 years ago , and has been through the chair in that lodge ; he was founder and the first Master , for two years in succession—1895 and 1896 , — of the Herga Lodge , No . 2548 ; he is also a founder of the Willesden Lodge , of

which , as before mentioned , he is the W . M . —by dispensation ; he was founder and first J . of the Willesden Chapter ; and is also an officer of the Royal Middle , sex Chapter ; in 1895 he was P . G . Steward Middx j and he is now P . J . G . Warden in the same province ; he has served as Steward for the " Boys , " and he took up for the " Old People" the large sum of . £ 200 . In conclusion , we beg to tender our hearty congratulations to the members of the Willesden Lodge upon their good fortune in securing the-services of so eloquent , so conscientious , and so industrious a Worshipful Master .

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