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leading to the Second Degree . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture were then worked by the Preceptor , . assisted by the brethren . The lodge was called off and resumed . The 3 rd Section of the First Lecture was then worked . The VV . M . rose for the first and second times .
It was proposed by Bro . Witts , seconded by Bro . Tucker , and unanimously agreed , that a letter of condolence be sent to the family of Bro . P . Kirkc , P . M . 144 , who recently died . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .
CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., at Tupp's Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . C . F . Cox , W . M . ; H . H . Nuding , S . W . ; J . W . Drysdale , J . W .,- VV . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; D . C lmlay , acting Sec ; H . Leighton , S . D . ; H . Neville , I . D . ; D . ' Carter , I . G . j H . Sadler , F . Oviedo , and
Freemantle . Visitors : Bros . Price , 21 S 2 , and Fraser . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Alison Lister , 1905 , which was unanimous in his favour . Bro . Freemantle having offered to act as candidate , he was examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree .
The candidate returned , and the ceremony of passing was very ably rehearsed by Bro . Cox . The explanation of the second tracing board was given by Bro . H . H . Nuding . Bro . H . Sadler , Grand Tyler , then worked the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture , and Bro . Kirby the 5 th Section of the same Lecture . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Price was proposed as a joining member .
This being the first occasion on which Bro . ( -ox had occupied the chair of W . M ., Bro . Kirby proposed that a congratulatory vote of thanks be accorded him for the able manner in which he had worked the ceremony and pres'ded over the lodge that evening , and that the same be recorded on
the minutes of the meeting . This was unanimously carried , and Bro . Cox responded in suitable terms . Bro . H . H . Nuding , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers , and announced that the work would be the third ceremony and the 6 th Section of the First Lecture .. The lodge was then closed .
RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 )—A meeting was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . R . Reid , W . M .: T . Jobson , S . W . ; A . Williams , I . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; Phillips , S . D . ; Hyde , J . D . ; Bone , I . G . ; F . Craggs , M . Speigel , j . Banks , W . Blackman , and J . Davies , P . M . 1 C 9 . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the
previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Banks offering himself as candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the Lecture was then worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . ] . Davies . Bro . T . Jobson was elected W . M . for the next meeting-, and the lodge was closed .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop's-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . J . C . Conway , W . M . j J . Bartlett , S . W . ; VV . L . Crowe , J . W . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . Davies , P . M . 169 , S . D . ; E . F .
Ginder , J . D . ; M . Rosenberg , I . G . ; H . Campbell , Stwd . ; F . C . Watts , P . M . 91 ; and M . J . R . Dundas . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dundas being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of passing
was rehearsed , Bro . Campbell candidate . The lodge was opened in the ' 1 hird Degree and resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren , worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . A vote of thanks to Bro . Conway was passed for the admirable manner he had
rehearsed the duties of W . M ., which compliment was duly acknowledged . Bro . Bartlett was elected W . M . for the 10 th inst . A letter from Bro . Jubal Webb was read , thanking the brethren for their congratulations on the occasion of his only daughter ' s marriage . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) .-At the usual meeting of this _ lodge , held at the City Arms Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , E . C , on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., there were present Bros . Hill , P . M ., VV . M . ; Emden , S . W . ; Ives , P . M ., J . W . ; Pitt , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tern . ) ; Colley , Hon . Treas . and Sec ; Williams , Asst . Sec ; Relf , S . D .: Gaskell , P . M ., J . D . ; Carlton , I . G . ; VV . SmithTyler ;
, Dormer , Eades , Andrews , Stafford , Miller , and Wildbore . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Williams then answered the usual questions leading to Ihe Third Degree , and was entrusted , and retired . The lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , Bro . Williams was raised to Ihe Degree of
M . M ., the W . M . giving Ihe full ceremony in an able manner . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees respectively , and the ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture were worked by ihe VV . M ., assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Hill and Andrews were unanimously elected joining members , and returned thanks . The dues were collected . The
W . M . having risen for the second time , Bro . Emden was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and returned thanks , and appointed officers in rotation . Upon the W . M . rising for the third time , a hearty and unanimous vote of thanks was accorded the VV . M . for the able work he had performed during the evening , and nothing further offering for ( he gcod of Freemasonry , ( he lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this ' lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., when there were present Bros . T . VV . Ilambly , W . M . ; W . Hoggins , S . W . j J . H . Warwick , J . W . ; C H . Foan , Asst Pre ' ceptor ; C Reynolds , Treasurer and Secretary ; A . Schwerze , S . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . D . ; J . Wise , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; Daniel J . Avery , P . M . 411 , Chicago ,
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U . S . A ., D . D . G . M . 2 nd Division , Illinois , U . S . A . ; C . Corby , and R . Kirk . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . G . Reynolds having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . I . Wise offering himself as
a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . Hoggins was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , the
Secretary proposed that Bro . Daniel J . Avery , P . M . 411 , Chicago , D . D . G . M . 2 nd Div ., Illinois , U . S . A ., be elected an honorary member of this lodge , and , in doing so , regretted that he had not known of Bro . Avery being in London , or otherwise he would , on behalf of the Anglo-American Lodge , have given him a welcome on the previous Tuesday , when he would have met the P . G . M . of Tennessee , U . S . A . Seconded by Bro . G . H . Reynolds , J . D .,
and carried unanimously . Bro . D . J . Avery thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him , and should take back with him to America the remembrance of a pleasant evening in the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Avery gave a most interesting account of how Masonry was carried out in the United States of America , and the great assistance given the brethren in Chicago at the great fire in that city . Nothing further offering foi the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Joseph Cox , W . M . ; J . R . Hubbard , W . M . 463 ,. S . W . ; James Wiggins , J . W . ; George Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 , Sec . ; J . H . Morrish , S . D . ; E . J . Green , J . D . ; H . Wake ,
I . G . j VV . C Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; G . Swann , P . M . ; P . J . Davies , W . M . S 65 ; C . E . Betts , S . Sidders , A . C . Brown , and H . F . Williams . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . A brother offered himself as a candidate for raising , and having been duly examined ,
was enti listed . Ihe lodge was opened in the I hird Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees respectively . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor ; assisted by the brethren . Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A communication from Bro . Danby having been read , the lodge was closed .
ST . AMBROSE . LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 20 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . Joseph Cox , W . M . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., S . W . ; B . H . Davies , J . W . ; G . Swann , P . M ., l . P . M . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; C . Woods , S . D . ; J . B . Cory , J . D . ; T . C Dyer , I . G . ; C . C Barber , P . J . Davies , W . M . SG 5 ;
and VV . G . I'oster , The lodge having been opened in due form , was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Bather offered himself as a candidate for raising , and he was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the
ceremony rehearsed , inclusive of the traditional history . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree . 1 he ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked by Bro . Collings , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Davies was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 25 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , VV ., when there were present Bros . W . S . Whiteley , W . M . ; Powell , S . W . ; T . W . Biggs , J . W . ; James Sims , P . M . Deputy Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ) ; John Davies , P . M ., S . D . ; M . Speigel , P . M ., J . D . ; J . N . Baxter , I . G . j S . Cochrane , P . M . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; R . Reid , and W . F . Harbord .
Lodge was opened in due form . Bro . Cochrane offered himself as a candidate for passing , and proving proficient on examination , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Powell was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
WARNER LODGE ( No . 2 i 2 ) . ~ The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on the 20 th ult ., at Bridge Chambers , Hoe-street , Walthamstow , when there were present Bros . P . Trickett , VV . M . ; C J . Westfield , S . W . ; W . VV . Cook , J . W . ; Wm . Shurmur , Prov . G . Treas ., Preceptor ; N . Fortescue , Treas . ; W . P . Allen , Sec ;
J . Ives , P . M ., S . D . ; C H . Bestow , J . D . ; T . H . Lloyd , I . G . j J . Collett , Steward ; T . W . Stacey , Org . j Dr . Dunbar , R . Jeremy , VV . J . Short , T . How , VV . Smith , VV . T . Lewis , J . Clark , A . H . Wilson , S . C . Bateman , Baillie , F . Taylor , W . F . Stauffer , C . Horst , J . Wilson , P . M . ; W . Gculding , G . W . Knight , P . M . j J . King , J . Pinder , P . M . ; C . MacCalla , J . Kempthorne , and G . McGowan , P . M .
1 he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Oakden having offered himself as candidate , answered the questions leading from the First to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . T he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lod ge was called off , and having been cluly tailed en , Bro . C H . Bestow
occupied the chair , and Bro . Clark answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Clark raised " to the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Westfield was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the
ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . A very hearty and cordial votes of thanks was passed , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes , for the very excellent way in which Bro . Trickett had worked the second ceremony for the first time . There being no further Masonic business , after "Heartygood wishes " the lodge was closed .
The yachting season proper at Cowes opened on Monday , and the pretty little town has been lookirg its best and t rightest during the week .
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NEWPORT . Ivor Hael Chapter ( No . 34 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday the 29 th ult ., when the members of the Supreme Council held a meeting in the 30 . The members present were III . Bros . H . D . Sandeman , 33 , G . Secretary General - Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Chancellor ; F . Richardson '
G . Treasurer General ; Col . IT . S . Somerville Burney , G . Marshal ; together with 111 . Bro . James H . Matthews , 33 ° G . D . of C , and Inspector-General of the South-Eastern District . These brethren conferred the Degree upon the following brethren : Bros . Alfred Taylor , Charles Callum , W . G . Flanders , J . H . Taylor , L . W . Paynter , Robert Lock , John
James , J . Morrison McLeod , J . M . Gerhold , F . R . Tidd Pratt , and Arthur IT . Roberts . The ceremony was performed by III . Bro . H . D . Sandeman in an impressive manner . There were also present at the meeting Bros . T . G . Jones , George H . Llewellyn , Capt . S . G . Homirav 32 ; VV . H . Richards , F . E . Renfry , the Rev . W . I . Stradling , D . Rees , 30 , M . W . S . Perseverance ; Richard Price , VV . Anstice , A . P . Fabian , and several others .
Later in the afternoon a meeting of the Ivor Hael Chapter was opened by 111 . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Past M . W . S ., assisted by 111 . Bros . Sandeman , 33 ° , as Prelate : Capt . S . G . Homfray , as Marshal and Raphael ; and Col . T . Perkins , 32 . The following brethren were also present : Bros . Alfred Taylor , 30 ° ; T . G . Jones 30 ; G . H . Llewellyn , 30 ° ; W . G . Flanders , 30 ; Chas . 0 0
Callum , 30 ; Arthur Roberts , 30 ; L . W . Paynter , 30 ° ; Richard Price , 30 ; Wm . Austice , 30 ° ; A . B . Fabian , 30 ; C . H . Oliver , 30 ° ; F . A . Powell , J . J . Williams , J . Munday , George Hazell , Edward J . Whitley , G . F . Green , J . A . Miller , T . Kerman , F . Phillips , and A . Thornton , together with the following visitors : Bros . J . M . McLeod , F . R . Tidd Piatt , John James , Robert Lock , VV . H . Richards , 1 .
Renfry , J . H . Taylor , the Rev . W . L . Stradling , and Wm . Watkins , Baldwin Chapter , T . I . The minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for several candidates . Bros . Gardner , Thomas Jones , W . H . Williams , S . D . Churchill , H . P . Roberts , Alfred Freke , Henry Peach , and E . W . Evans being in attendance , were passed through the
intermediate Degree by III . Bro . Colonel Shadweli H . Clerke , 33 ° , who conferred upon them the 1 S in a most effective manner . Bro . T . G . Jones , 30 , M . W . S . elect , was then presented by III . Bro . Captain S . G . Homfray , and duly installed by 111 . Bro , Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke in a very able and impressive manner . The following officers were appointed : 111 . Bro . G . H . Llewellyn , 30 ° , as Prelate ; Bro .
G . Hazell , ist General ; 111 . Bros . Gerhold , 30 ° , 2 nd General ; S . G . Homfray , 32 , Treas . ; Bro . F . Phillips , Grand Marshal ; Bro . A . Thornton , Raphael ; 111 . Bro . Flanders , 30 ° , as D . C . ; Bro . Munday , Herald ; Bro . Miller , CG . ; 111 . Bro . C . H . Oliver , 30 ° , asOrganistj Bro . Shackell , asAlmonerj andBros . Fletcher and Richards as Outer Guards . The M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . Major T . G . Jones , then handed to 111 . Bro . Sandeman
the orders and fees of the 32 , on behalf of the lodges of the province , to invest 111 . Bro . Capt . S . G . Homfray on his preferment by the Supreme Council to the 32 . 111 . Bro . Homfray returned thanks for the great kindness shown him by the brethren of the lodges of the province , and assured them that he would continue to use every effort in the interest of the province , and hoped that he would be spared many
years to assist in that great work of Charity . 111 . Bro . Col . Thrale Perkins , 32 , then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Supreme Council for their presence , and named especially Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , 33 ° , for his past services as first M . W . S . of the chapter j also for
the able manner in which he bad performed the ceremonies , in perfecting the candidates , and installing the M . W . S . 111 . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke then suitably replied , and the chapter was closed . The brethren adjourned to the banquet at the Westgate Hotel , presided over by 111 . Bro . Major T . G . Jones , 30 .
WHITEHAVEN . Border Chapter ( No . 102 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , College-street , on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., when E . and P . Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , 1 S , M . W . S ., presided , supported by 111 . Bros . P . de E . Collin , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Prelate and Recorderj J . PatersoniS ° , S . G . j Rev . j . Anderson ,
, iS ° , J . G . j Geo . Starkey , iS ° , as G . M . ; Spencer Broadbent , iS ° , Capt . of Guard ; and J . Casson , D . G . The chapter was opened , and the minutes confirmed . The ballot was taken for M . W . S . and Treasurer , when E . and P . Bro . R . J . Nelson , 1 S , was unanimously elected M . W . S ., and 111 . Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , 31 , P . M . W . S ., Treas ., and Bros . Usher and Casson , O . G . ' s . Bro .
Starkey was presented with his Grand Council Certificate . The M . W . S . said since the last quarterly convocation 111 . Bro . Col . Sewell had received the Degree of 31 ° , and 111 . Bro . Collin , 30 ° , and he could not allow the opportunity to pass without moving that the hearty congratulations of the chapter be given to these worthy and distinguished brethren . It was a high honour , and one they all felt sure they highly
prized . Bro . Rev . James Anderson , iS ° , said it gave him much pleasure to support the motion made by the M . W . S ., as he considered it not only an honour to their illustrious brethren , but also to the chapter , and hoped they would be long spared to wear their badge of office . The motion was 0
put and carried with applause . 111 . Bro . Collin , 30 , being present , briefly replied on behalf of Col . Sewell and himself , and said he lelt much pleased at being a member of the 30 ° , and he should not fail to convey to Bro . Sewell the hearty good wishes of the Border Chapter . Two members were elected to audit the accounts , and the chapter was closed .
The Prince of Naples arrived at Plymouth on Friday , the 31 st ult ., and was received at the station by the Duke ol Edinburgh , Prince George of Wales , Prince Alfred 01 Edinburgh , and the chief naval and military officers . His Royal Highness , who was the guest of the Duke and
Duchess oi Edinburgh , dined at Admiralty House , and was afterwards present at a dance given by General Harrison . He returned to town on the following day , and on Sunday dined with the Duke and Duchess of 'leek at the White Ledge , Richmond Park . On Monday the Prince paid a second visit to the Oueen at Osborne .
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leading to the Second Degree . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture were then worked by the Preceptor , . assisted by the brethren . The lodge was called off and resumed . The 3 rd Section of the First Lecture was then worked . The VV . M . rose for the first and second times .
It was proposed by Bro . Witts , seconded by Bro . Tucker , and unanimously agreed , that a letter of condolence be sent to the family of Bro . P . Kirkc , P . M . 144 , who recently died . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .
CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 29 th ult ., at Tupp's Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . C . F . Cox , W . M . ; H . H . Nuding , S . W . ; J . W . Drysdale , J . W .,- VV . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; D . C lmlay , acting Sec ; H . Leighton , S . D . ; H . Neville , I . D . ; D . ' Carter , I . G . j H . Sadler , F . Oviedo , and
Freemantle . Visitors : Bros . Price , 21 S 2 , and Fraser . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Alison Lister , 1905 , which was unanimous in his favour . Bro . Freemantle having offered to act as candidate , he was examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree .
The candidate returned , and the ceremony of passing was very ably rehearsed by Bro . Cox . The explanation of the second tracing board was given by Bro . H . H . Nuding . Bro . H . Sadler , Grand Tyler , then worked the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture , and Bro . Kirby the 5 th Section of the same Lecture . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Price was proposed as a joining member .
This being the first occasion on which Bro . ( -ox had occupied the chair of W . M ., Bro . Kirby proposed that a congratulatory vote of thanks be accorded him for the able manner in which he had worked the ceremony and pres'ded over the lodge that evening , and that the same be recorded on
the minutes of the meeting . This was unanimously carried , and Bro . Cox responded in suitable terms . Bro . H . H . Nuding , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers , and announced that the work would be the third ceremony and the 6 th Section of the First Lecture .. The lodge was then closed .
RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 )—A meeting was held on Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queenstreet , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . R . Reid , W . M .: T . Jobson , S . W . ; A . Williams , I . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; Phillips , S . D . ; Hyde , J . D . ; Bone , I . G . ; F . Craggs , M . Speigel , j . Banks , W . Blackman , and J . Davies , P . M . 1 C 9 . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the
previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Banks offering himself as candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the 2 nd Section of the Lecture was then worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . ] . Davies . Bro . T . Jobson was elected W . M . for the next meeting-, and the lodge was closed .
HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop's-road , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . J . C . Conway , W . M . j J . Bartlett , S . W . ; VV . L . Crowe , J . W . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . Davies , P . M . 169 , S . D . ; E . F .
Ginder , J . D . ; M . Rosenberg , I . G . ; H . Campbell , Stwd . ; F . C . Watts , P . M . 91 ; and M . J . R . Dundas . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dundas being candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of passing
was rehearsed , Bro . Campbell candidate . The lodge was opened in the ' 1 hird Degree and resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Read , assisted by the brethren , worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture . A vote of thanks to Bro . Conway was passed for the admirable manner he had
rehearsed the duties of W . M ., which compliment was duly acknowledged . Bro . Bartlett was elected W . M . for the 10 th inst . A letter from Bro . Jubal Webb was read , thanking the brethren for their congratulations on the occasion of his only daughter ' s marriage . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) .-At the usual meeting of this _ lodge , held at the City Arms Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , E . C , on Thursday , the 30 th ult ., there were present Bros . Hill , P . M ., VV . M . ; Emden , S . W . ; Ives , P . M ., J . W . ; Pitt , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tern . ) ; Colley , Hon . Treas . and Sec ; Williams , Asst . Sec ; Relf , S . D .: Gaskell , P . M ., J . D . ; Carlton , I . G . ; VV . SmithTyler ;
, Dormer , Eades , Andrews , Stafford , Miller , and Wildbore . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Williams then answered the usual questions leading to Ihe Third Degree , and was entrusted , and retired . The lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , Bro . Williams was raised to Ihe Degree of
M . M ., the W . M . giving Ihe full ceremony in an able manner . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees respectively , and the ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture were worked by ihe VV . M ., assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Hill and Andrews were unanimously elected joining members , and returned thanks . The dues were collected . The
W . M . having risen for the second time , Bro . Emden was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and returned thanks , and appointed officers in rotation . Upon the W . M . rising for the third time , a hearty and unanimous vote of thanks was accorded the VV . M . for the able work he had performed during the evening , and nothing further offering for ( he gcod of Freemasonry , ( he lodge was closed .
COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this ' lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., when there were present Bros . T . VV . Ilambly , W . M . ; W . Hoggins , S . W . j J . H . Warwick , J . W . ; C H . Foan , Asst Pre ' ceptor ; C Reynolds , Treasurer and Secretary ; A . Schwerze , S . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . D . ; J . Wise , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; Daniel J . Avery , P . M . 411 , Chicago ,
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U . S . A ., D . D . G . M . 2 nd Division , Illinois , U . S . A . ; C . Corby , and R . Kirk . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . G . Reynolds having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . I . Wise offering himself as
a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . Hoggins was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , the
Secretary proposed that Bro . Daniel J . Avery , P . M . 411 , Chicago , D . D . G . M . 2 nd Div ., Illinois , U . S . A ., be elected an honorary member of this lodge , and , in doing so , regretted that he had not known of Bro . Avery being in London , or otherwise he would , on behalf of the Anglo-American Lodge , have given him a welcome on the previous Tuesday , when he would have met the P . G . M . of Tennessee , U . S . A . Seconded by Bro . G . H . Reynolds , J . D .,
and carried unanimously . Bro . D . J . Avery thanked the brethren for the honour they had conferred upon him , and should take back with him to America the remembrance of a pleasant evening in the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Avery gave a most interesting account of how Masonry was carried out in the United States of America , and the great assistance given the brethren in Chicago at the great fire in that city . Nothing further offering foi the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .
KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 21 st ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . Joseph Cox , W . M . ; J . R . Hubbard , W . M . 463 ,. S . W . ; James Wiggins , J . W . ; George Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , W . M . S 34 , Sec . ; J . H . Morrish , S . D . ; E . J . Green , J . D . ; H . Wake ,
I . G . j VV . C Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; G . Swann , P . M . ; P . J . Davies , W . M . S 65 ; C . E . Betts , S . Sidders , A . C . Brown , and H . F . Williams . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . A brother offered himself as a candidate for raising , and having been duly examined ,
was enti listed . Ihe lodge was opened in the I hird Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees respectively . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor ; assisted by the brethren . Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A communication from Bro . Danby having been read , the lodge was closed .
ST . AMBROSE . LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 20 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . Joseph Cox , W . M . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., S . W . ; B . H . Davies , J . W . ; G . Swann , P . M ., l . P . M . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; C . Woods , S . D . ; J . B . Cory , J . D . ; T . C Dyer , I . G . ; C . C Barber , P . J . Davies , W . M . SG 5 ;
and VV . G . I'oster , The lodge having been opened in due form , was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Bather offered himself as a candidate for raising , and he was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the
ceremony rehearsed , inclusive of the traditional history . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree . 1 he ist Section of the Second Lecture was worked by Bro . Collings , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Davies was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 25 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , VV ., when there were present Bros . W . S . Whiteley , W . M . ; Powell , S . W . ; T . W . Biggs , J . W . ; James Sims , P . M . Deputy Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ) ; John Davies , P . M ., S . D . ; M . Speigel , P . M ., J . D . ; J . N . Baxter , I . G . j S . Cochrane , P . M . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; R . Reid , and W . F . Harbord .
Lodge was opened in due form . Bro . Cochrane offered himself as a candidate for passing , and proving proficient on examination , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Powell was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
WARNER LODGE ( No . 2 i 2 ) . ~ The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on the 20 th ult ., at Bridge Chambers , Hoe-street , Walthamstow , when there were present Bros . P . Trickett , VV . M . ; C J . Westfield , S . W . ; W . VV . Cook , J . W . ; Wm . Shurmur , Prov . G . Treas ., Preceptor ; N . Fortescue , Treas . ; W . P . Allen , Sec ;
J . Ives , P . M ., S . D . ; C H . Bestow , J . D . ; T . H . Lloyd , I . G . j J . Collett , Steward ; T . W . Stacey , Org . j Dr . Dunbar , R . Jeremy , VV . J . Short , T . How , VV . Smith , VV . T . Lewis , J . Clark , A . H . Wilson , S . C . Bateman , Baillie , F . Taylor , W . F . Stauffer , C . Horst , J . Wilson , P . M . ; W . Gculding , G . W . Knight , P . M . j J . King , J . Pinder , P . M . ; C . MacCalla , J . Kempthorne , and G . McGowan , P . M .
1 he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Oakden having offered himself as candidate , answered the questions leading from the First to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . T he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lod ge was called off , and having been cluly tailed en , Bro . C H . Bestow
occupied the chair , and Bro . Clark answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . Clark raised " to the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Westfield was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the
ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . A very hearty and cordial votes of thanks was passed , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes , for the very excellent way in which Bro . Trickett had worked the second ceremony for the first time . There being no further Masonic business , after "Heartygood wishes " the lodge was closed .
The yachting season proper at Cowes opened on Monday , and the pretty little town has been lookirg its best and t rightest during the week .
Ancient And Accepted Rite.
Ancient and Accepted Rite .
NEWPORT . Ivor Hael Chapter ( No . 34 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday the 29 th ult ., when the members of the Supreme Council held a meeting in the 30 . The members present were III . Bros . H . D . Sandeman , 33 , G . Secretary General - Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Chancellor ; F . Richardson '
G . Treasurer General ; Col . IT . S . Somerville Burney , G . Marshal ; together with 111 . Bro . James H . Matthews , 33 ° G . D . of C , and Inspector-General of the South-Eastern District . These brethren conferred the Degree upon the following brethren : Bros . Alfred Taylor , Charles Callum , W . G . Flanders , J . H . Taylor , L . W . Paynter , Robert Lock , John
James , J . Morrison McLeod , J . M . Gerhold , F . R . Tidd Pratt , and Arthur IT . Roberts . The ceremony was performed by III . Bro . H . D . Sandeman in an impressive manner . There were also present at the meeting Bros . T . G . Jones , George H . Llewellyn , Capt . S . G . Homirav 32 ; VV . H . Richards , F . E . Renfry , the Rev . W . I . Stradling , D . Rees , 30 , M . W . S . Perseverance ; Richard Price , VV . Anstice , A . P . Fabian , and several others .
Later in the afternoon a meeting of the Ivor Hael Chapter was opened by 111 . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , Past M . W . S ., assisted by 111 . Bros . Sandeman , 33 ° , as Prelate : Capt . S . G . Homfray , as Marshal and Raphael ; and Col . T . Perkins , 32 . The following brethren were also present : Bros . Alfred Taylor , 30 ° ; T . G . Jones 30 ; G . H . Llewellyn , 30 ° ; W . G . Flanders , 30 ; Chas . 0 0
Callum , 30 ; Arthur Roberts , 30 ; L . W . Paynter , 30 ° ; Richard Price , 30 ; Wm . Austice , 30 ° ; A . B . Fabian , 30 ; C . H . Oliver , 30 ° ; F . A . Powell , J . J . Williams , J . Munday , George Hazell , Edward J . Whitley , G . F . Green , J . A . Miller , T . Kerman , F . Phillips , and A . Thornton , together with the following visitors : Bros . J . M . McLeod , F . R . Tidd Piatt , John James , Robert Lock , VV . H . Richards , 1 .
Renfry , J . H . Taylor , the Rev . W . L . Stradling , and Wm . Watkins , Baldwin Chapter , T . I . The minutes of the last chapter were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for several candidates . Bros . Gardner , Thomas Jones , W . H . Williams , S . D . Churchill , H . P . Roberts , Alfred Freke , Henry Peach , and E . W . Evans being in attendance , were passed through the
intermediate Degree by III . Bro . Colonel Shadweli H . Clerke , 33 ° , who conferred upon them the 1 S in a most effective manner . Bro . T . G . Jones , 30 , M . W . S . elect , was then presented by III . Bro . Captain S . G . Homfray , and duly installed by 111 . Bro , Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke in a very able and impressive manner . The following officers were appointed : 111 . Bro . G . H . Llewellyn , 30 ° , as Prelate ; Bro .
G . Hazell , ist General ; 111 . Bros . Gerhold , 30 ° , 2 nd General ; S . G . Homfray , 32 , Treas . ; Bro . F . Phillips , Grand Marshal ; Bro . A . Thornton , Raphael ; 111 . Bro . Flanders , 30 ° , as D . C . ; Bro . Munday , Herald ; Bro . Miller , CG . ; 111 . Bro . C . H . Oliver , 30 ° , asOrganistj Bro . Shackell , asAlmonerj andBros . Fletcher and Richards as Outer Guards . The M . W . S ., 111 . Bro . Major T . G . Jones , then handed to 111 . Bro . Sandeman
the orders and fees of the 32 , on behalf of the lodges of the province , to invest 111 . Bro . Capt . S . G . Homfray on his preferment by the Supreme Council to the 32 . 111 . Bro . Homfray returned thanks for the great kindness shown him by the brethren of the lodges of the province , and assured them that he would continue to use every effort in the interest of the province , and hoped that he would be spared many
years to assist in that great work of Charity . 111 . Bro . Col . Thrale Perkins , 32 , then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Supreme Council for their presence , and named especially Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , 33 ° , for his past services as first M . W . S . of the chapter j also for
the able manner in which he bad performed the ceremonies , in perfecting the candidates , and installing the M . W . S . 111 . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke then suitably replied , and the chapter was closed . The brethren adjourned to the banquet at the Westgate Hotel , presided over by 111 . Bro . Major T . G . Jones , 30 .
WHITEHAVEN . Border Chapter ( No . 102 ) . —The quarterly meeting of this chapter was held at the Freemasons' Hall , College-street , on Wednesday , the 29 th ult ., when E . and P . Bro . Geo . Dalrymple , 1 S , M . W . S ., presided , supported by 111 . Bros . P . de E . Collin , 30 , P . M . W . S ., Prelate and Recorderj J . PatersoniS ° , S . G . j Rev . j . Anderson ,
, iS ° , J . G . j Geo . Starkey , iS ° , as G . M . ; Spencer Broadbent , iS ° , Capt . of Guard ; and J . Casson , D . G . The chapter was opened , and the minutes confirmed . The ballot was taken for M . W . S . and Treasurer , when E . and P . Bro . R . J . Nelson , 1 S , was unanimously elected M . W . S ., and 111 . Bro . Col . F . R . Sewell , 31 , P . M . W . S ., Treas ., and Bros . Usher and Casson , O . G . ' s . Bro .
Starkey was presented with his Grand Council Certificate . The M . W . S . said since the last quarterly convocation 111 . Bro . Col . Sewell had received the Degree of 31 ° , and 111 . Bro . Collin , 30 ° , and he could not allow the opportunity to pass without moving that the hearty congratulations of the chapter be given to these worthy and distinguished brethren . It was a high honour , and one they all felt sure they highly
prized . Bro . Rev . James Anderson , iS ° , said it gave him much pleasure to support the motion made by the M . W . S ., as he considered it not only an honour to their illustrious brethren , but also to the chapter , and hoped they would be long spared to wear their badge of office . The motion was 0
put and carried with applause . 111 . Bro . Collin , 30 , being present , briefly replied on behalf of Col . Sewell and himself , and said he lelt much pleased at being a member of the 30 ° , and he should not fail to convey to Bro . Sewell the hearty good wishes of the Border Chapter . Two members were elected to audit the accounts , and the chapter was closed .
The Prince of Naples arrived at Plymouth on Friday , the 31 st ult ., and was received at the station by the Duke ol Edinburgh , Prince George of Wales , Prince Alfred 01 Edinburgh , and the chief naval and military officers . His Royal Highness , who was the guest of the Duke and
Duchess oi Edinburgh , dined at Admiralty House , and was afterwards present at a dance given by General Harrison . He returned to town on the following day , and on Sunday dined with the Duke and Duchess of 'leek at the White Ledge , Richmond Park . On Monday the Prince paid a second visit to the Oueen at Osborne .