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muster of the brethren of the Island , the three lodges , meeting in the Masonic Temple , always acting very har-. Lninuslv together , as it is right that Masons should . S Bichard , P . P . G . S . of W . Jersey , P . M . 1 S 09 , vvas Installing Ma-ter , and essayed the difficult task of performing the most important , and perhaps most imposing , ^^ mrTnv in the Craft , Bro . Palmer assisted as D . C .

The following vvere appointed to office : Bros . VV . Newbury , I . P . M . ; T . Hayward , S . W . ; W . Entwistle , J . W . ; W Stranger , S . D . ; Dr . Cormellan , J . D . ; Le Ray , P . M ., Treas . ; T . M . Bichard , P . M ., Sec ; P . H . Davey , n . C ; and J . H . Garland , Stwd . The ceremony vvas not concluded till half-past ten ,

when the usual substantial repast vvas spread in the banquet room below the lodge , and the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to , and several brethren lent their voices to assist in the harmony 0 f the evening . A very agreeable evening was spent , and the brethren separated at a late hour .

HAMPTON COURT . —Cama Lodge ( No . 2 I 0 j )_ _ A , meeting was held on Wednesday , ist inst ., at the Mitre Hotel , vvhen there vvere present Bros . John Read , p P . G . Org . Middx ., W . M . ; C . J . Axford , as I . P . M . ; Maior Geary , as S . VV . ; Dharwar , J . VV . ; T . Poore , P . M . U Sec . ; S . Hague , M . D ., S . D . j C . B . Cooper , W . M . 449 as J . D . j J . K . R . Cama , D . C . j F . A . Granville , I . G . ;

, Caron , Stwd . ; Harrisson , Tyler ; Gillham , Stuart , and Postans . Visitors : Bros . C . J . Axford , P . M . 204 S , P . P . G . D . C . Middx . ; C . B . Cooper , W . M . 449 ; and W . Warren , 14 S . The lodge vvas opened in ample form , and a ballot was taken for Messrs . Birkin and Manlove , vvhich proving favourable , those gentlemen vvere regularly initiated into the Order by the W . M . Bros . Stuart , Gillham and

Postans being in attendance , were passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft . Two names vvere afterwards submitted for initiation at the next meeting . The lodge vvas then closed and the brethren adjourned for refreshments , served by Bro . Sadler in his usual superior manner , at vvhich the W . M . presided . A short but very agreeable meeting vvas brought to a close .

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ZETLAND LODGE ( No . tu ) . —A meeting was held at the York and Albany , Regent's Park , on Monday , the 6 th inst ., vvhen there were present Bros . J . K . R . Cama , W . M . ; Hill , S . W . j Ha'el , I . W . ; VV . Easton , S . D . ; J . B . Smith , J . D . ; H . Bangs , I . G . j E . C . Mulvev , Preceptor ; C . ' Sheppard , P . M ., Sec ; C . W . Rex , J . D . Keech , T . Casely , G . Wood , W . D . Grey , F . J . Holden , G . S . " Russell , and H . Palmer , 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 . Grey candidate . Bro . Wood worked the 4 th Section of the Lecture . Bro . Rex answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Smales candidate . The lodge resumed to the First Degree . It vvas proposed , seconded , nnd carried unanimously , that the S . VV . be VV . M . f » r the ensuing week . Thc officers were appointed in rotation . The Iodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . H 3 ) . —A meeiing vvas held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the l-. agle tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . C . J . Biorn , VV . M . ; A . G . Boswell , S . W . j G . Coleman , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . and Preceptor ; W . J . Stiatton , Sec . ( pro tern . ); R . T . Redfearn , S . D . j J . VV . BeUiam , J . D . j J . VV . Manktelow , l . G . ; C . Stailibrass , Stwd . ; H . VVard , 1 .. H . Nerwich , and VV . Chappie . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . invested his officers , after vvhich the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , liro . Chappie candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Nerwich having answered thequestionsleading to theThird Degree , was dulv entrusted . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ' ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Nerwich candidate . The lodge vvas then closed down , and Bro . Boswell elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Heartv good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

CLAPTON LODGE (\' o . 1365 ) . —A meeting vvas held 011 Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Lord Stanley , Sandringham-n . ad , Amherstroad , Hackney , when there vvere present Bros . Von Holt"p , W . M . ; Bunker , S . VV . ; Sawer , J . VV . ; Margeits , S . D . ; Corddl , J . D . ; Bukenham , l . G . ; Finch , acting Preceptor ; Church , Hon . --lee . ; Fairclough , Hunt , Bott , W . Brookman , Bennett , Duncan , Hopwood , Draper , and Campbell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the Isst

mcetingduiy confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bennett acting as candidate . Bio . Bennett was afterwards interrogated and entrusted . The W . M . opened the lodge in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree , vvhen Bro . Duncan , 1524 , was unanimously elected a member , being proposed by Bro . Bunker , and seconded by Bro . Finch . The Preceptor proposed that Bro . Bunker , S . W ., should occupy the chair at the next

meetingseconded by Bro . Sawer , | . W ., and carried . The officers to be in rotation . A hearty vote of thanks vvas ordered to be recorded on the minutes for the very excellent way in vvhich the W . M . carried out thc ceremonies for the first time in the lodge . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . Bro . Fairclough rendered the musical part of the ceremony . After the lodge was closed the monthly meeting ot thc Third Clapton Masonic Benevolent Association took place .

HIGHGATE LODGE ( No . 1366 ) . —A meeting vvas held on Ihursday , the 2 nd inst ., at ihe Bull and Gate , Kentish Town , when there were present Bros . Hill , VV . M . ; Fraser , S . W . ; Hahn , . l-VV . j Nash , S . D . j Wheeler , J . D . j Watts , I . G . ; Frost , P . M ., ' receptor ; Scattergood , Sec . ; Trinder , Giddings , Mulvey , Finch , tJnartly , Rawlinson , Limebeer , and Dodd , •The lod ge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Qnartly having offered himself

as a candidate , the ceremony ot initiation vvas ably rehearsed . The ist and th Sections vvere worked . Bros . Wheeler , Ur g . 2206 , and Rawlinson , 3168 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Frost , P . M ., vvas re-elected Preceptor ; and Bro . Unman was elected Treasurer , in lien of Bro . Limebeer , P . M ., " ¦ " •signed , A . cordial vote of thanks was tendered them for their valuable services . Bro . Fraser vvas elected W . M . for the ensuing jyi ' ? * ' le was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . Ail "lasonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on ™ ° nday , the 6 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , 'eveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present T ° f J . C . Conway , VV . M . ; J . R . Allman , S . W . j H . Moss , ¦ -W . j G . Read , f . M . sir , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; ¦ ii iV . -Wood , P . M . 16 . 12 , S . D .- C . Powell , P . M . 1425 , j . D . ; T . "iiUdlewcek , I . G . j O . VV . Battley , Stwd . j Capt . A . Nicols , P . M .

™? ? -D-G . S . of W . Punjab ; Dr . Ingleby Mackenzie , P . M l / Vn l b - - " > P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; VV . H . Challont , P . M . 142 * 1 j" V •, rris ' W . M . 1543 ; T . C . Thomson , W . M . 16 97 j T . Grant , torT u ¦ W * Windeatt , R . E . Cursons , and A . Cornwall . Visia , 8 jE ^ . ° s-H . Guntrip , 511 ; and Rev . VV . Radcliffe , 47 ( S . C . J , The i 0 ll ge was opened . n due forn )) and the minutes 0 £ tne ] asl * - " ng were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation

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vvas rehearsed , Bro . Ferris being candidate . Bro . Cursons was examined and entrusted , and tlie lodge opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bros . Guntrip and Radcliffe vvere elected members . Bro . Al man was elected VV . M . ( or the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . The proposed alteration to by-law No . 7 vvas read , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge vvas closed .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —A meeting was held at ihe Masons' Hall Tavern , Masons ' -avenue , Coleman-street , E . G ., on Thursday , the 2 nd inst . Present : Bros . J . L . Barrett , W . M . ; T . Owens , S . W . ; J . Tattersall , J . W . ; F . T . Smith , S . D . j Gomme , J . D . ; Lazarus , I . G . j | ames Stevens , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . K . Pitt , P . M ., Asst . Preceptor ; W . Paddle , P . M ., Treas . ; W . ' J . Ball , Sec . ; Belchamber , Berry , Rush , May , and others .

The lodge having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the VV . M ., Bro . Barrett , retry ably rehen-sed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Belchamber acting as candidate and answering as to proficiency . On the second time of rising , Bro . T . Owens vvas elected VV . M . for the ensuing week ; and the members present resolved themselves into a full Committee for the purpose of comleting the necessary arrangements for the smoking concert to be

p given bv the lodge on the 23 rd inst ,, and vvhich promises to be a most successful entertainment . The lodge hiving been- closed , the Benevolent Association in connection therewith held a meeting , at which two ballots for Life-Subscriberships to the Masonic Institutions vvere taken . These vvere declared in favour respectively of Bros . Lazarus and Tattersall . The brethren then separated .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 14 J 1 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . A . Cox , W . M . j G . Reynolds , S . VV . ; Napper , J . W . j Hancock , Preceptor ; Petch , Treas . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; Noakes , J . D . ; Duncan , I . G . ; Holness , P . M . ; Brookman , Clarke , Kilsby , Snelling , Tickle , and Laws . The lodge was opened in the First , Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to thc First Degree , when the minutes ot the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Clarke candidate , the W . M . giving the charge in an excellent manner . The VV . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Petch , VV . M . elect of the mother lodge , who invested officers . The W . M . again took the chair , resumed the lodge to the Third Degree , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . W . T . Laws was unanimously elected a member , being proposed by Bro . Tickle , P . M ., P . G . Reg . Middx ., ani seconded by Bro . Kilsby . Bro . G . Reynolds vvas unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . A hearty vote of thanks vvas

accorded to the W . M . for his services in the chair for the first time in this lodge of instruction , and the same ordered to he entered on the minutes . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed . This being the first Tuesday in the month , subscriptions vvere received for the Second Islington Masonic Charities Association , ' the ballot for a Life-Governorship was postponed until the next meeiing of the Association—March 6 th , Bro . D . P . Holness , President , expressing the hope that there might be two ballots on that occasion . The business then terminated .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . i-ftr } . —The usual weekly meeting of this flourishing lodge of instruction was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., atthe Blackwall Railway Hotel , London-street , Fenchurchstreet , EX ., vvhen there were present Bros . Smith , VV . M . ; Tichiaz , S . W . j Dormer , j . W . ; Ives , P . M ., S . D . ; Gaskell , | . D . j Tavlor , I . G . j Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor ; Lewis , P . M ., Treas . ; Colley , Hon . Sec . ; Juniper , P . M . ; Gregory , McGee , Arnott , Button , Black , Butcher , Lambert , Willsmer , and Joyce . *

The lodge was opened in due form , andthe minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , liro . Button candidate . The VV . M . rose for the lirst time , and Bros . C . Tichiaz , J . W . 917 , H . Button , 2184 , and G . R . Lambert , A . D . C . 228 , vvere unanimously elected joining members , and returned thanks . The dues vvere collected . The VV . M . rose fnr the second time , when it vvas proposed by Bro . Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor , seconded by Bro . Dormer , J . VV ., and carried unanimously .

that liro . 1 'ii . hiaz , S . VV ., occupy the chair at the ensuing meeting . Bro . Tichiaz returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and no further Masonic business offering , the lodge vvas clo .-ed . The first ballot of the Charitable Association of thc iodge was then taken , and Bro . 1 ichiaz vvas the fortunate member . The brethren then adjourned and held their first annual supper , under the able catering of Bro . Lewis , Bro . Smith , VV . M . elect 238 ,

presiding . After the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts vvere given , and in proposing "Continued Prosperity to the Leopold Lodge of Instruction" the W . M . coupled with it the name ot the Preceptor , Bro . Duffield , P . M ., and paid him a high tribute for his zeal in conducting the lod « e . Bro . Duffield , P . M ., in replying , stated that he should—so long as he vvas able and the brethren elected hi into that office—continue the Preceptorship in ihe way vvhich it appeared was so satisfactory

to the brethren . The toasts of "The W . M ., Bro . Smith , " and " The Hon . Sec , Bro . Colley , " vvere given , and replied Co respectively . During the evening Bros . Taylor , Gaskell , Tichiaz , Lewis , Gregory , Duffield , and Colley contributed harmony , and a pleasant evening ct-sed with a vote of thanks to the host . The Fifteen Sections will be worked at tne lodge on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., at 7 p . m ., and brethren are cordially invited .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction vvas held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . H . G . Marsden , W . M . ; E . C . Mnlvey , S . W . ; F . M . Noakes , J . W . j A . Prondfoot , S . D . ; G . H . Reynolds , J . D . j J . D . Graham , I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; F . W . Cash , W . Hancock , J . G . WynnVV . BrindlevA . Clark , E . V . A . Gullin , VV . C . Ginder ,

, , F . Hill , G . Coleman , ' C , Lambert , G . Grooves , E . Arbitt , L . B . Sery , J . S . Henry , G . F . Swan , J . Skinner , J . Woodward , R . E . Cursons , S . Moss , T . A . Dickson , and R . J . Harnell . The lodge vvas opened in due torm , and the minutes of the last meeting vvere read and confirmed . Bro . R . E . Cursons having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . W . Hancock offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third

Degree , vvas duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . On rising for the second time , Bio . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . E . C . Mulvey be elected W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the ] . W ., and earned unanimously . The VV . M . elect appointed his officers in rotati m . On rising for the third time , ihe Auditors ' report ( Bros . H . G . Marsden , W . Hancock , and K . J . Harnell ) vvas read , whereupon Bro . C . Lambert proposed that the same be

received and adjpted—seconded by Bro , E , C . Mulvey , and carried unanimously . From thc report it appears that during the year 1 S 87 the lodge cf instruction vvas attended by 1007 brethren . The lodge vvas opened in the First Degree 51 times , Second Degree 49 times , and Third Degree 38 times . The First Lecture wilh its Sections was worked 60 times , Second Lecture 24 times , and Third Lecture 11 times . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed 35 times , passing 29 times , raising 33 times , installation , with parts of

same , 6 times , and Fifteen Sections once . The lodge vvas resumed from one Degree to another 4 8 times , closed down 6 times , called off and on 3 times , and votes of thanks have been recorded 22 times . New members , 34 . One supp : r and one summer outing have taken place . A ballot for a Subscribcrship to one of the Royal Masonic Charities has been drawn . One letter of condolence

and one of thanks has been sent , and a Second Charitable Association in connection with the lodge of instruction has been formed . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . The first meeting of the Second Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction Charitable Association was then held , particulars of vvhich will be found in another column .

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KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Scarsdaie Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . J . R . Huhbard , W . M . j S . Cochrane , P . M ., S . VV . ; A . VV . Weeks , P . M ., J . W . j G . Read , P . M ., Preceptorj F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern , ' ; Keen , S . D . ; Wilton , J . D . j Wiggins , I . G . j J . Sims , P . M . j VV . C . Williams , Dresden , Pellatt , aud Neville . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were

read and confirmed . Bro . Dresden having satisfactorily answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Dresden being the candidate . Bro . Neville then answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge vvas opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremonv of

raising vvas rehearsed , Bro . Neville being candidate . The lodge vvas resumed to the First Degree . Bro . S . Cochrane , P . M ., was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , vvhen the ceremony of installation will be rehearsed , and those brethren vvho desire a Masonic treat , and know Bro . Cochrane ' s working , will do well to attend as early as possible .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Gotuhawk . road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . E . Austin , W . M . J . B . Colwill , S . W . ; C . R . Cross , J . W . j John Davies , Preceptor ; ' F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ); A . Wolter , S . D . ; Moss , J . D . ; J . J . Cantle , P . M ., D . C . j A . Lavers , I . G . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; Josey , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; R . H . Rogers , P . M . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; D , Stroud , T . J . Head , G . E . Higginson , L . Cox , Larter Jennings ,

Nash , Johnston , Sansom , Arnott , and Cotton . The lodge vvas opened in the First and Second Degrees . The ceremony of instalUtiun was rehearsed by the W . M . in its entiretythe brethren below the rank of Installed Master having retired at the necessary time . Bro . Colwill , being VV . M . elect , appointed his officers in due form , Bro . Cantle acting as D . C . Tlie ceremony of initiation vvas rehearsed by Bro . Colwill , Bro . Cochrane being the candidate . Bro . C . R . Cross vvas elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting vvas held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 4 th inst . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , VV . M . ; | . H . Wood , S . VV . ; J . Brown , J . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Wil ' liams , Sec ; R . H . Wimpey , S . D . j F . Walden , J . D . ; F . C . Hughes , LG . ; Speigel , P . M . 185 ; F . Craggs , C . Hopkins , Cotton , Woodard , Clark , Wilson , D . Stroud , W . VV . Williams , and J . Worth . Bro . Anderson was a visitor . The lodge vvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read anu confirmed . Lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . J . Worth , offering himself as candidate for raising , vvas examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , aud the ceremony uf raising rehearsed , Bro . J . Worth candidate , the W . M . rendering the traditional history . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bros . Wimpey and Gardner offering themselves as candidates for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony . Alter the usual formalities , the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . VV . Present : Brus . Harvey , VV . M . ; Hume , S . VV . ; Blades . J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , Sec ; Evans , S . D . j Arnold , J . D . ; Abbott , l . G . ; Mason , P . M .,- Green , sen ., P . M . ; Green . ' jun ., P . M . ; Coleman , and Edwards . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gibson being the candidate . Bro , Coleman , a candidate to be passed lo the Second Degree , answered the usual questijns , and was entrusted . The ceremony of passing was re . hearsed , Bro . Coleman being the candidate . The lodge was re-nmed to the First Degree , and a vote of thanks vvas unanimously voted , to be recorded on ihe minutes , to the VV . M . for the very

able and efficient manner in which he had discharged the duties of VV . M . for the first time ; this compliment vvas richly deserved , for he worked the initiation and passing in splendid style . Bro . Hume vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge vvas Closed . A meeting of the Charitable Association in connection vvith the lodge vvas afterwards held , and a ballot taken , which proved favourable to Bros . Hambling , Newman , and Dexter .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . R . i , on Monday , the 6 th inst . Present : Bros . Folkard , VV . M . ; Partridge , S . VV . ; Hill , J . VV . ; Wright , S . D . j Beavan , J . D . j Russell , l . G . ; Westley , Preceptor ; Andrews , Sec . ; Hudson , Heathcote , Evans , B . Perkins , Esling , Livett , and Green . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The and Section of the Lecture

was worked by Bro , Andrews , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by Bro . Folkard in a very careful manner . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . VVesilcy , Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . Brus . Hudson , 1657 , and H . Williams , t 686 , were elected joining members . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Partridge , S . VV ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Partridge suitably replied , and appointed the officers in rotation . The vV . M . rose for the third

time , and the Secretary announced that , in accordance with the by-laws , theceremonyof instabation would be worked on the fourth Monday in Fenruary . The annual supper vvas arranged for the second Monday in March . A ballot was taken for £ 5 5 s . to one of tlie Charities , vvhich resulted in favour of Bro . lis , ing . The President of the Benevolent Association informed the members that the first ballot of this recently formed but already flourishing Association vvould take place at the next meeting . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

DARTFORD . —EMULATION LODGE ( No . 299 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., at the Bull Hotel . Present : Bros , Chas . Hind , Sec , W . M . ; C . D . Mears , S . VV . ; N . Martin , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D ., J . W .,- VV . J . Light , P . M ., Preceptor ; E . T . Lan . caster , S . D . j P . Jones , P . M . 1837 , J-D . J C . C . Potter , P . M . 1343 , P . G . S . B ., 1 . Ci . ; and Carter , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . G . B . Chapman , P . M . 290 ; and Green , 1076 , Past Grand Steward .

ihe lodge vvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Potter being the candidate . The charge vvas afterwards given . The VV . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , vvhen the Preceptor proposed , and Bro . Potter seconded , that Bro . C . D . Mears occupy the " chair at the next meet , ing—carried . Bro . Mears returned thanks . After " Hea-ty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 6 th instant . Present : Bros . J . Sims , P . M ., W . M . j Skar , S . W .: H . Harris , P . M ., J . W . J J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptorj F . Craggs , sec ( pro tem . ) ; Oliver , I . G . j Foakes , P . M . ; and others . Several resolutions vvere carried in connection vvitn the working of the lodge , and Bro . Skar vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The Fifteen Sections will be worked on Mondays , the 20 th and 27 th instant .

* The Sonth Australian Freemason for the month cf January is a well written monthly , with sound articles and an excellent budget of news . As this is only the second number of the journal , and as it promises so well , ive take the opportunity of expressing to it our hearty good

wishes , and trust it may have before it a long and prosperous career . It speaks in justly complimentary terms of Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Master , whose reception by the South Australian brethren vvas most flattering , and must have pleased his lordship mightily . .