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the ist Section ; Bro . Cursons worked ' the Fifth Section ; the Preceptor worked the Sixth Section ; and the W . M . worked the Seventh Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bros . Dodson , Leatherby , and Bolton , 16 S 1 , were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge . On rising for the second time , Bro . Brander . S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and
appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . Hazlett proposed " That a hearty vote of thanks be given to their worthy Preceptor , Bro . Ernest Farwig , for his " handsome present of a large tin box in which to keep the working tools of the lodge of instruction . It was a most graceful and kind act . The vote to be recorded
on the minutes "; seconded by Bro . Curson , and carried unanimously , to which the Preceptor replied , thanking the brethren for the kind support he had always received , and hoping that the brethren would be happy and the lodge of instruction prosperous in their new home at the St . James ' Restaurant . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed and adjourned .
JOPPA LODGE ( No . iSS ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 4 th iust ., at the Manchester Hotel , Aldersgate-street , E . C . Present : Bros . Emanuel , VV . M . ; Liscombe , S . W . ; Samuel , J . W . ; S . Dancygcr , Preceptor ; H . Saqui , Sec ; Frank , S . D . ; Lys , J . D . ;
Rosenberg , I . G . ; Cohen , and A . Botibol . 'The lodge was opened , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cohen being candidate . Bro . Emanuel was assisted by the brethren to work the 1 st and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . Bro . Liscombe was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge was closed .
CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this new and prosperous lodge of instruction was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . VV . Rowley , P . M . 1924 , W . M . ; Fendick , S . W . ; Corp , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; Freemantle , Sec ; ' Sykes , S . D . ; Spilling , J . D . ; Imley , I . G . ; and other
brethren , making in all an attendance of about 20 . The lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which the ceremony of passing was rehearsed in a most able and correct manner by the W . M ., Bro . Bulling acting as candidate . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Second Lecture were then
worked by Bros . Sadler , P . M ., and Kirby , Preceptor , respectively . Bros . Henry S . Wellcome and J . W . Drysdale were unanimously elected as joining members . The VV . M . for the ensuing week being elected , appointed his officers in rotation , and announced that the work would be a rehearsal of the Third ceremony at the next meeting .
PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . W . J . Stratton , Treas ., W . M . ; A . Pozzati , S . W . ; R . H . ' Dillon , P . M . 1567 , J . W . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; S . W . Manktelow . Sec . pro tern . ; J . Reed , S . D . ; VV . T . Dillon , J . D . ; R . J . Rogers , I . G . ; A . G . Boswell , P . M .
1339 ; C . J . Biorn , 733 ; R . S . Cursons , J . Griffin , W . ' happle , j . R . Hill , and A . E . Carter . Visitors : Bros . Reed , 1 9 , and O . L . Ogilly , 4 6 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Carter was examined and entrusted . The lodge was next opened
in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Carter candidate . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation rehearsed by the Preceptor , Bro . G . Wood , who duly installed Bro . Stratton into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The brethren having saluted the VV . M . in the three Degrees , the VV . M . appointed and invested his officers , after which the Preceptor impressively delivered the three
addresses . Bros . Reed and Ogilly were elected joining members . The S . W ., Bro . Pozzati , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously passed and entered on the minutes to Bro . G . Wood , the Preceptor , for rehearsing the ceremony of installation for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . G . Wood suitably responded . Nothing further offering tor the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .
RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . — A meeting was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . VV . G . Coat , VV . M . ; T . Jobson , S . W . ; H . Wade , J . W . ; D . S . Long , Sec , acting Preceptor ; R . Reid , S . D . ; A . Williams , J . TJ . ; G . H . Webb , I . G . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; and G . Fox .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . H . Williams offering himself as a candidate for passing , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony reheaised . Bro . Reid having given proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed
in the W . M . ' s usual able and efficient manner . The brethren expressing a wish that the ceremony of installation should be rehearsed , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Long . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Coat duly presented , and took the obligation as W . M . elect . 'The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and Bro . Coat resumed the chair . Lodge was resumed to
the Second and First Degrees respectively , Bro . Long actingas Installing Officer , and rendering the addresses in a very able and perfect manner , Bro . R . D . Williams acting as D . of C . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . Jobson was elected VV . M . for the secomi Friday in February , the next and following being the Preceptor ' s and officers of the mother lodge night . Bro . D . Stroud , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . A .
Williams , W . M . 2090 , seconded , a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Long for his able and efficient services as Installing Master for the first ime , especially being called upon unexpectedly to do so , and also for the perfect and impressive manner in which he rendered the addresses—carried unanimously . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
A meeting of the above was also held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at the same place , when there were present Bros . J . Sims , P . M ., W . M . ; E . Lucas , S . W . ; T . Jobson , J . W . ; IX S . Long , Sec ; J . Davies , S . D . ; A . Williams , " ] . D . ; J . Woods / l . C ; R . ' H . Williams , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; H , P . Gilbert , C . J . C . Walker , and H . Tatlow .
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Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . 'The First Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren under the direction of Bro . Davies . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Lucas was presented as W . M . elect and duly obligated . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Lucas installed . Lodge was resumed in the
Second and First Degree respectively , Bro . J . Suns , P . M ., acting as Installing Master , Bro . Lucas investing the officers in a very able and efficient manner , Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., rendering the addresses in his usual able and impressive manner . The VV . M . having risen , the Secretary informed the VV . M . that the next meeting would be officers of the
mother lodge evening . Bro . Stroud proposed and Bro . T . Jobson seconded " 'That a very hearty vote of thanks be g iven to the Preceptor and the W . M . of the evening for his very able services as Installing Master , and for the very able manner he had rendered the addresses , " which was carried unanimously . After " Hearty good wishes " were given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . R . Allman , l . P . M . 1425 , W . M . ; 1 . Cruttenden , S VV . ; J . H . Belchamber , J . W . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Sec . { pro tern . ); J . H . Taylor , S . D . ; E . Coleman , I D . ; W . J . Stratton , I . G . ; J . C Conway , Steward ; HakimP . M . ; Whitehead , P . M . ; Wetzlar , W . M . 141 ;
, Northcroft , Campbell , Windeatt , HUher , and Chaundler . 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 . Chaundler being the candidate . Bro . Chaundler then retired . The lodge was then opened in the Second'Degree , and the ceremony of passthe candidate The
in"" was rehearsed , Bro . Hillier being . lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Cruttenden was elected W . M . for next meeting . It was unanimously agreed that a letter of sympathy be sent to Bro . Dehane upon his illness , with a sincere wish that he might be speedily restored to his usual good health . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., when there were present Bros . R . E . Cursons , VV . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; VV . Hoggins , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , Asst . Sec ; 1 . 1 ) . Bromley , S . D . ; H . Evenden , J . D . ; J .
Rowe , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; Charles Lambert , Cater , A . Bergholz , VV . Hancock , J . Woodward , and C . O . Burgess . 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 Degree , and the VV . M . worked the ist Section of the Lecture . The lodge having been
resumed to the First Degree , Bro . Luff offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The Preceptor then worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture , and the Deputy Preceptor the 3 rd Section of the Lecture . The lodge was then closed in the Second Degree . On rising
for the second time , it was proposed and earned unanimously that Bro . G . H . Foan , S . W ., be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . On rising for the third time , Bro . Brindley saM he thought the time had arrived when some substantial recognition should be made to Bro . G . Reynolds ,
their esteemed Secretary and Treasurer , for the eminent service rendered to the lodge for a period of over seven yeurs . He therefore proposed that a committee be formed to carry out the arrangements . This was seconded by Bro . | . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor , and carried unanimously . There being no further business the lodge was closed .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1643 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill . Present : Bros . G . Davis , W . M . ; W . Cleghorn , S . W . ; E . Rogers , J . W . ; VV . J . Mason , Sec . ; J . C . Conway , S . D . ; J . Powell , J . D . ; H . D . Smith , I . G . ; F . L . Chandler , P . M . ; R . C . Green , P . M . ; D . Behnfante ,
C . Breitbart , P . M . ; J . Bartlett , W . Middleweek , j . H . Taylor , Treadwell , H . Armfield , G . Gardner , M . Rosenberg , G . Inglish , E . Connell , R . H . Broom , H . H . Burrington , A . F . Scholding , M . J . R . Dundas , S . Ransom , E . T . Edwards , C . Webster , A . B . Northcroft , H . Ihskctt , VV . J . Millington , and E . T . Notcutt . Visitors : Bros . Dr . Loane , P . M . 1412 ; F . T . Hallet , 907 ; L . Ascot ,
P . M . 733 ; Ransford , W . M . 1512 ; and J . Jevvis , 1425 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Fourteen out of the 15 Sections were then worked by the following brethren : First Lecture : ist Section , Bro . F . L . Chandler , P . M . 16 5 6 ; 2 nd , Bro . VV . Cleghorn , P . M . 1287 ; 3 rd , Bro . R . H . Broom , 155 S ; 4 th , Bro . C . Breitbart , P . M . 1 S 2 S ; 5 th ,
Bro . A . F . Scholding , J . W . 1512 ; Oth , Bro . E . Rogers , P . M . 123 S ; and 7 th , Bro . G . Davies , P . M . 167 . Second Lecture : 1 st Section , Bro . J . C . Conway , J . W . 1 S 91 ; 2 nd , Bro . VV . J . Mason , S . W . 2246 ; 3 rd , Bro . C . Webster , P . M . 16 37 ; 4 th , Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M . 12 S 7 ; and 5 th , Bro . H . D . Smith , S . D . 2045 . Third Lecture : 2 nd Section , Bro . G . Gardner , 1642 ; and 3 rd , Bro . H . Foskett , 1642 .
The following brethren were elected members : Bros . L . Ascot , P . M . 733 ; Dr . Loane , P . M . 1421 ; V . J . Hallet , 917 ; and J . Jervis , 1425 . It was proposed by Bro . C . Breitbart , P . M ., seconded by Bro . R . C . Green , P . M ., and carried unanimously— " 'That a cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the VV . M ., Bro . G . Davis , for the excellent manner in which he had discharged the duties of Section Master that evening . " It was proposed by the
W . M ., seconded by Bro . W . Middleweek , and carried unanimously— " That a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the brethren who had worked the Lectures . " And the W . M . called upon the S . and J . Wardens to respond for those brethren , which was done in a suitable manner . The officers for the ensuing week were already appointed . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) .- -A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . F . A . Barth , VV . M . ; VV . Hillier , S . W . ; G . A . Knig ht , J . W . ; James Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro
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tern ); R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . F . Craggs , Sec . ; C . Woods , S . D . ' ; VV . T . Marsh , J . D . ; N . Foley , I . G . ; G . Swann , j . H . Morrish , A . Harris , VV . Dresden , George Read , P . M ., Preceptor , The lodge was opened in due form . Bro . Barth vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hillier , and the lodge was opened in the second Degree . Bro . Morrish offered himself as a candidate for raising , and proving proficient on examination ,
was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in a very commendable manner , inclusive of the traditional history . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , and the Second Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Sims , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Barth resumed the position of VV . M . Bro . Knight was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . John Davies , W . M . 1 C 9 , W . M . ; H . D . Gilbert , W . M . 1 S 2 S , S . W . ; B . Browne , J . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; C . J . Walker , S . D . ; J . Arnott , J . D . ; VV . G . Jennings , I . G . ; J . Stevens ,
Stwd . ; James Sims , P . M . ; | . B . Colwill , P . M . ; E . Fountain , P . M . ; E . Child , P . M . ; Geo . Davis , P . M . ; R . H . Rogers , P . M . ; Manning , Stanley , Higginson , Cotton , Woodard , Larter , Phillips , Love , Jobson , Hillier , Dusterwald , andSansom . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist
Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Higginson candidate . The lodge was then called off and on . The 2 nd Section was worked by Bro . Geo . Davis , P . M ., assisted by the brethren . The lodge was then closed . Bro . Fountain , P . M ., was already elected W . M . for the next meeting .
ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington . Present : Bros . F . Thomas , W . M . ; J . Morrish , S . W . ; ^ G . McCrow , J . W . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; W . Payers , S . D . ; L . Nathan , J . D . ; Joseph Cox , I . G . ; James Sims , P . M . ; R . Ambler , P . M . ; and others .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very praiseworthy manner , Bro . Ambler acting as candidate . The 3 rd and 4 th Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The 5 th Section was worked by Bro .
Collings , the questions being put by Bro . Sims . Bro . Morrish was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . 'Thomas for the able manner in which he had conducted the duties of VV . M . for the first time in this lodge of instruction . 'The lodge was then closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the ist inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; W . Hillier , S . W . ; T . W . Biggs , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; J . Brown , Sec . ; J . Davies , S . D . ; T . Jobson , J . D . ; H . Clark , I . G . ; M . Speigle , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; Gilbert , F . Dusterwald ,
Hiscock , Pyne , and VViJJcox . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and I bird Degrees . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . F . Dusterwald candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . The ist Section of this Lecture was
worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Davies . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . On the usual rising Bro . Hillier was unanimously elected W . M . for the 15 th inst . Next Saturday being officers ' night , the W . M . of the mother lodge is expected to take the chair . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , when there were present Bros . Gibson , P . M ., VV . M . ; Badderly , S . W . ; Piper , J . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Harvey , S . D . ; Holland , J . D . ; Smith , I . G . ; Green , Molony , Turner , Edwards , Stutfield , Holland , J .
Haylock , Hobbs , Jas . Haylock , Shaw , and Fort . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Turner , 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 . Turner being the candidate . Bro . Fort , a
candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Fort being the candidate . The lodge was closed down . Bros . John and Jas . Haylock , 1624 , were unanimously elected joining members . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .
ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Comps . J . Davies , M . E . Z . ; H . Purdue , H . ; VV . Hillier , J . ; Jas . Sims , M . E . / .. 834 , S . E . ; H . P . Gilbert , S . N . ; VV . VV . Williams ,
P . S . ; and J . H . Wood , A . S . The chapter having been opened , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , and after the customary business had been transacted , the convocation was adjourned until the 12 th inst .
STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., when there were present Comps . F . Hilton , M . E . Z . and Preceptor ; Addington , H . ; Hill , J . ; Stone , S . E . ; Bannister , S . N . ; A . C Wood , P . S ; H . Martin , and 1 . Grummant , P . Z .
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , with Comp . Addington as candidate . Comp . Addington was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . It was resolved— "That the chapter has decided to regularly take the Freemason , I and appreciates the great interest Comp . Kenning has taken in the welfare of the chapter . "
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the ist Section ; Bro . Cursons worked ' the Fifth Section ; the Preceptor worked the Sixth Section ; and the W . M . worked the Seventh Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bros . Dodson , Leatherby , and Bolton , 16 S 1 , were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge . On rising for the second time , Bro . Brander . S . W ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and
appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . Hazlett proposed " That a hearty vote of thanks be given to their worthy Preceptor , Bro . Ernest Farwig , for his " handsome present of a large tin box in which to keep the working tools of the lodge of instruction . It was a most graceful and kind act . The vote to be recorded
on the minutes "; seconded by Bro . Curson , and carried unanimously , to which the Preceptor replied , thanking the brethren for the kind support he had always received , and hoping that the brethren would be happy and the lodge of instruction prosperous in their new home at the St . James ' Restaurant . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the lodge was closed and adjourned .
JOPPA LODGE ( No . iSS ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 4 th iust ., at the Manchester Hotel , Aldersgate-street , E . C . Present : Bros . Emanuel , VV . M . ; Liscombe , S . W . ; Samuel , J . W . ; S . Dancygcr , Preceptor ; H . Saqui , Sec ; Frank , S . D . ; Lys , J . D . ;
Rosenberg , I . G . ; Cohen , and A . Botibol . 'The lodge was opened , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cohen being candidate . Bro . Emanuel was assisted by the brethren to work the 1 st and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture . Bro . Liscombe was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the lodge was closed .
CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this new and prosperous lodge of instruction was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . VV . Rowley , P . M . 1924 , W . M . ; Fendick , S . W . ; Corp , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; Freemantle , Sec ; ' Sykes , S . D . ; Spilling , J . D . ; Imley , I . G . ; and other
brethren , making in all an attendance of about 20 . The lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after which the ceremony of passing was rehearsed in a most able and correct manner by the W . M ., Bro . Bulling acting as candidate . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Second Lecture were then
worked by Bros . Sadler , P . M ., and Kirby , Preceptor , respectively . Bros . Henry S . Wellcome and J . W . Drysdale were unanimously elected as joining members . The VV . M . for the ensuing week being elected , appointed his officers in rotation , and announced that the work would be a rehearsal of the Third ceremony at the next meeting .
PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 2 Sth ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . W . J . Stratton , Treas ., W . M . ; A . Pozzati , S . W . ; R . H . ' Dillon , P . M . 1567 , J . W . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; S . W . Manktelow . Sec . pro tern . ; J . Reed , S . D . ; VV . T . Dillon , J . D . ; R . J . Rogers , I . G . ; A . G . Boswell , P . M .
1339 ; C . J . Biorn , 733 ; R . S . Cursons , J . Griffin , W . ' happle , j . R . Hill , and A . E . Carter . Visitors : Bros . Reed , 1 9 , and O . L . Ogilly , 4 6 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Carter was examined and entrusted . The lodge was next opened
in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Carter candidate . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation rehearsed by the Preceptor , Bro . G . Wood , who duly installed Bro . Stratton into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The brethren having saluted the VV . M . in the three Degrees , the VV . M . appointed and invested his officers , after which the Preceptor impressively delivered the three
addresses . Bros . Reed and Ogilly were elected joining members . The S . W ., Bro . Pozzati , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously passed and entered on the minutes to Bro . G . Wood , the Preceptor , for rehearsing the ceremony of installation for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . G . Wood suitably responded . Nothing further offering tor the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .
RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . — A meeting was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . VV . G . Coat , VV . M . ; T . Jobson , S . W . ; H . Wade , J . W . ; D . S . Long , Sec , acting Preceptor ; R . Reid , S . D . ; A . Williams , J . TJ . ; G . H . Webb , I . G . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; and G . Fox .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . R . H . Williams offering himself as a candidate for passing , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony reheaised . Bro . Reid having given proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed
in the W . M . ' s usual able and efficient manner . The brethren expressing a wish that the ceremony of installation should be rehearsed , the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Long . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Coat duly presented , and took the obligation as W . M . elect . 'The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and Bro . Coat resumed the chair . Lodge was resumed to
the Second and First Degrees respectively , Bro . Long actingas Installing Officer , and rendering the addresses in a very able and perfect manner , Bro . R . D . Williams acting as D . of C . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . Jobson was elected VV . M . for the secomi Friday in February , the next and following being the Preceptor ' s and officers of the mother lodge night . Bro . D . Stroud , P . M ., proposed , and Bro . A .
Williams , W . M . 2090 , seconded , a hearty vote of thanks to Bro . Long for his able and efficient services as Installing Master for the first ime , especially being called upon unexpectedly to do so , and also for the perfect and impressive manner in which he rendered the addresses—carried unanimously . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
A meeting of the above was also held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at the same place , when there were present Bros . J . Sims , P . M ., W . M . ; E . Lucas , S . W . ; T . Jobson , J . W . ; IX S . Long , Sec ; J . Davies , S . D . ; A . Williams , " ] . D . ; J . Woods / l . C ; R . ' H . Williams , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; H , P . Gilbert , C . J . C . Walker , and H . Tatlow .
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Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . 'The First Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren under the direction of Bro . Davies . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Lucas was presented as W . M . elect and duly obligated . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Lucas installed . Lodge was resumed in the
Second and First Degree respectively , Bro . J . Suns , P . M ., acting as Installing Master , Bro . Lucas investing the officers in a very able and efficient manner , Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., rendering the addresses in his usual able and impressive manner . The VV . M . having risen , the Secretary informed the VV . M . that the next meeting would be officers of the
mother lodge evening . Bro . Stroud proposed and Bro . T . Jobson seconded " 'That a very hearty vote of thanks be g iven to the Preceptor and the W . M . of the evening for his very able services as Installing Master , and for the very able manner he had rendered the addresses , " which was carried unanimously . After " Hearty good wishes " were given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . J . R . Allman , l . P . M . 1425 , W . M . ; 1 . Cruttenden , S VV . ; J . H . Belchamber , J . W . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Sec . { pro tern . ); J . H . Taylor , S . D . ; E . Coleman , I D . ; W . J . Stratton , I . G . ; J . C Conway , Steward ; HakimP . M . ; Whitehead , P . M . ; Wetzlar , W . M . 141 ;
, Northcroft , Campbell , Windeatt , HUher , and Chaundler . 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 . Chaundler being the candidate . Bro . Chaundler then retired . The lodge was then opened in the Second'Degree , and the ceremony of passthe candidate The
in"" was rehearsed , Bro . Hillier being . lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Cruttenden was elected W . M . for next meeting . It was unanimously agreed that a letter of sympathy be sent to Bro . Dehane upon his illness , with a sincere wish that he might be speedily restored to his usual good health . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., when there were present Bros . R . E . Cursons , VV . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; VV . Hoggins , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , Asst . Sec ; 1 . 1 ) . Bromley , S . D . ; H . Evenden , J . D . ; J .
Rowe , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; Charles Lambert , Cater , A . Bergholz , VV . Hancock , J . Woodward , and C . O . Burgess . 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 Degree , and the VV . M . worked the ist Section of the Lecture . The lodge having been
resumed to the First Degree , Bro . Luff offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The Preceptor then worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture , and the Deputy Preceptor the 3 rd Section of the Lecture . The lodge was then closed in the Second Degree . On rising
for the second time , it was proposed and earned unanimously that Bro . G . H . Foan , S . W ., be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . On rising for the third time , Bro . Brindley saM he thought the time had arrived when some substantial recognition should be made to Bro . G . Reynolds ,
their esteemed Secretary and Treasurer , for the eminent service rendered to the lodge for a period of over seven yeurs . He therefore proposed that a committee be formed to carry out the arrangements . This was seconded by Bro . | . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor , and carried unanimously . There being no further business the lodge was closed .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1643 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill . Present : Bros . G . Davis , W . M . ; W . Cleghorn , S . W . ; E . Rogers , J . W . ; VV . J . Mason , Sec . ; J . C . Conway , S . D . ; J . Powell , J . D . ; H . D . Smith , I . G . ; F . L . Chandler , P . M . ; R . C . Green , P . M . ; D . Behnfante ,
C . Breitbart , P . M . ; J . Bartlett , W . Middleweek , j . H . Taylor , Treadwell , H . Armfield , G . Gardner , M . Rosenberg , G . Inglish , E . Connell , R . H . Broom , H . H . Burrington , A . F . Scholding , M . J . R . Dundas , S . Ransom , E . T . Edwards , C . Webster , A . B . Northcroft , H . Ihskctt , VV . J . Millington , and E . T . Notcutt . Visitors : Bros . Dr . Loane , P . M . 1412 ; F . T . Hallet , 907 ; L . Ascot ,
P . M . 733 ; Ransford , W . M . 1512 ; and J . Jevvis , 1425 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Fourteen out of the 15 Sections were then worked by the following brethren : First Lecture : ist Section , Bro . F . L . Chandler , P . M . 16 5 6 ; 2 nd , Bro . VV . Cleghorn , P . M . 1287 ; 3 rd , Bro . R . H . Broom , 155 S ; 4 th , Bro . C . Breitbart , P . M . 1 S 2 S ; 5 th ,
Bro . A . F . Scholding , J . W . 1512 ; Oth , Bro . E . Rogers , P . M . 123 S ; and 7 th , Bro . G . Davies , P . M . 167 . Second Lecture : 1 st Section , Bro . J . C . Conway , J . W . 1 S 91 ; 2 nd , Bro . VV . J . Mason , S . W . 2246 ; 3 rd , Bro . C . Webster , P . M . 16 37 ; 4 th , Bro . W . Cleghorn , P . M . 12 S 7 ; and 5 th , Bro . H . D . Smith , S . D . 2045 . Third Lecture : 2 nd Section , Bro . G . Gardner , 1642 ; and 3 rd , Bro . H . Foskett , 1642 .
The following brethren were elected members : Bros . L . Ascot , P . M . 733 ; Dr . Loane , P . M . 1421 ; V . J . Hallet , 917 ; and J . Jervis , 1425 . It was proposed by Bro . C . Breitbart , P . M ., seconded by Bro . R . C . Green , P . M ., and carried unanimously— " 'That a cordial vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the VV . M ., Bro . G . Davis , for the excellent manner in which he had discharged the duties of Section Master that evening . " It was proposed by the
W . M ., seconded by Bro . W . Middleweek , and carried unanimously— " That a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the brethren who had worked the Lectures . " And the W . M . called upon the S . and J . Wardens to respond for those brethren , which was done in a suitable manner . The officers for the ensuing week were already appointed . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) .- -A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . F . A . Barth , VV . M . ; VV . Hillier , S . W . ; G . A . Knig ht , J . W . ; James Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro
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tern ); R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . F . Craggs , Sec . ; C . Woods , S . D . ' ; VV . T . Marsh , J . D . ; N . Foley , I . G . ; G . Swann , j . H . Morrish , A . Harris , VV . Dresden , George Read , P . M ., Preceptor , The lodge was opened in due form . Bro . Barth vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hillier , and the lodge was opened in the second Degree . Bro . Morrish offered himself as a candidate for raising , and proving proficient on examination ,
was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in a very commendable manner , inclusive of the traditional history . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree , and the Second Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Sims , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Barth resumed the position of VV . M . Bro . Knight was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . John Davies , W . M . 1 C 9 , W . M . ; H . D . Gilbert , W . M . 1 S 2 S , S . W . ; B . Browne , J . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; C . J . Walker , S . D . ; J . Arnott , J . D . ; VV . G . Jennings , I . G . ; J . Stevens ,
Stwd . ; James Sims , P . M . ; | . B . Colwill , P . M . ; E . Fountain , P . M . ; E . Child , P . M . ; Geo . Davis , P . M . ; R . H . Rogers , P . M . ; Manning , Stanley , Higginson , Cotton , Woodard , Larter , Phillips , Love , Jobson , Hillier , Dusterwald , andSansom . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist
Section of the First Lecture was worked by Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Higginson candidate . The lodge was then called off and on . The 2 nd Section was worked by Bro . Geo . Davis , P . M ., assisted by the brethren . The lodge was then closed . Bro . Fountain , P . M ., was already elected W . M . for the next meeting .
ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., at the Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington . Present : Bros . F . Thomas , W . M . ; J . Morrish , S . W . ; ^ G . McCrow , J . W . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; W . Payers , S . D . ; L . Nathan , J . D . ; Joseph Cox , I . G . ; James Sims , P . M . ; R . Ambler , P . M . ; and others .
The lodge was opened in due form , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very praiseworthy manner , Bro . Ambler acting as candidate . The 3 rd and 4 th Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The 5 th Section was worked by Bro .
Collings , the questions being put by Bro . Sims . Bro . Morrish was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . 'Thomas for the able manner in which he had conducted the duties of VV . M . for the first time in this lodge of instruction . 'The lodge was then closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the ist inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . A . Williams , W . M . ; W . Hillier , S . W . ; T . W . Biggs , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; J . Brown , Sec . ; J . Davies , S . D . ; T . Jobson , J . D . ; H . Clark , I . G . ; M . Speigle , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; Gilbert , F . Dusterwald ,
Hiscock , Pyne , and VViJJcox . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and I bird Degrees . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . F . Dusterwald candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . The ist Section of this Lecture was
worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Davies . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . On the usual rising Bro . Hillier was unanimously elected W . M . for the 15 th inst . Next Saturday being officers ' night , the W . M . of the mother lodge is expected to take the chair . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , when there were present Bros . Gibson , P . M ., VV . M . ; Badderly , S . W . ; Piper , J . W . ; Brindley , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Harvey , S . D . ; Holland , J . D . ; Smith , I . G . ; Green , Molony , Turner , Edwards , Stutfield , Holland , J .
Haylock , Hobbs , Jas . Haylock , Shaw , and Fort . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Turner , 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 . Turner being the candidate . Bro . Fort , a
candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Fort being the candidate . The lodge was closed down . Bros . John and Jas . Haylock , 1624 , were unanimously elected joining members . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .
ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Comps . J . Davies , M . E . Z . ; H . Purdue , H . ; VV . Hillier , J . ; Jas . Sims , M . E . / .. 834 , S . E . ; H . P . Gilbert , S . N . ; VV . VV . Williams ,
P . S . ; and J . H . Wood , A . S . The chapter having been opened , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , and after the customary business had been transacted , the convocation was adjourned until the 12 th inst .
STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 31 st ult ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., when there were present Comps . F . Hilton , M . E . Z . and Preceptor ; Addington , H . ; Hill , J . ; Stone , S . E . ; Bannister , S . N . ; A . C Wood , P . S ; H . Martin , and 1 . Grummant , P . Z .
The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 'The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , with Comp . Addington as candidate . Comp . Addington was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . It was resolved— "That the chapter has decided to regularly take the Freemason , I and appreciates the great interest Comp . Kenning has taken in the welfare of the chapter . "