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NEPTUNE LODGE ( No . 22 ) . —A meeting was held on Alonday , the 20 th ult ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham . Present : Bros . J . Mitchell , W . M . ; T . Nettleship , S . W . ; janau , J . W . ; VV . VV . Westley , Preceptor ; J . Andrew ? , Sec . ; I . Gilbert , S . D . ; ] .- Harvey , J . D . ; Windsor , l . G . ; Weeks , Tyler ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Beavon , P . M . ; Russell . P . AL ; H . Mitchell , E . Lyall , King , C Woods ,

Foikard , and Langdmi . Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last lodge read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . J . Harvey , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . J . Harvey raised to

the- Degree of a M . M . Lodge was resumed to th-. Second Degree , and Bro . Andrews installed Bro . J . Mitchell , who appointed and invested his officers . The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Nettleship was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

ROBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 2 . sth ult ., at the " Frascati , " 30 , Oxfordstreet , VV ., when there wi-re present Bros . VV . Truman , W . AL ; A . Backer , S . VV . ; F . Klein , J . VV . ; E . C . Alulvey , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . 1 . Bonham , Sec ; F . Hews"n , S . D . ; C D . Lindsay , J . D . ; O . Bruster , I . G . ; J . Alason , and W . Shales .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Shales answered the quest-ons leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Shales being candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . 'The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,

Bro . Hewson being cand dite . Bro . A . Becker was unanimously elected W . AL for the next meeting , and was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed . HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 754 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Coach and Horses , High-road , Tottenham , when the following

brethren were present : Bros . Ruthven , W . AI . ; J . L . Driscoll , S . VV . ; Broughton , J . VV . ; Binnie , P . AL , Preceptor ; Garrod , P . AL , Treas . ; B . Stocker , Sec ; Everdell , P . AL , S . D . ; Dexter , J . D . ; Reeves , l . G . ; Brown , and Barnes . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Ilro . Brown being the candidate .

The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the Second 1 egrec . The lodge was called off and on . Bro . J . L . Driscoll , S . VV ., was elected VV . AI . forthe ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Ruthven for the very able and intelligent manner in which he had presided and rehearsed the ceremnnies for the lirst time in this lodge . After " Hearty gcod wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . R 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 24 th ult , at the Six Bolls Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . G . E . Stafford , VV . M . ; VV . Hide , S . VV . ; VV . Hinds , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; A . Williams . Tr-as . ; D . S . Long , Sec ; J . Banks , S . D . ; R . 11 . VVilliams , J . D . ; F . Craggs , l . G . ; and F . Nash .

Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and ennfirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degree . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . A . VVilliams offering himself a candidate for passing , was questioned and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and

the ceremony rehearsed , the W . AL giving the explanation of the tracing board . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . A . VVilliams , and the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections under the direction of Bro . Sims . The VV . AI . having risen , the S . VV . was unanimously elected W . AL for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

Bt'PGOYNE LODGE ( No . 902 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the King ' s Arms , John-street , W . C , when there were present Bros . V . Reeves . W . AL ; VV . R . Barr , S . W . ; S . Rashleigh , J . VV . ; J . Andrews , J . D . ; A . VV . Humphreys , l . G . ; and H . Baldwin , P . M . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last lodge read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was thm reheaised , Bro . Humphreys candidate , the charge

being given by the W . AL I he ist Section of the Ltcture was worked by the W . AL , and the 2 nd Seeth 11 by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Humphreys was proposed as a joining member . Bro . Reeves gave notice ol motion for the following addition to by-laws : * ' That any member who shall have introduced 12 new joining membe . s shall be considered to have rendered signal service to the lodge , and shall hi-come an honorary life member . " The lodge was then closed .

STANHOPE LODGE ( No . 1269 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on the 4 th inst ., at the Fox and Hounds Htiti-I , Putney , when there were present Bros . VV . Tucker , W . AL ; Bond , S . W . ; Spooner , J . W . ; luhy , S . D . j Hunt , J . D . ; Thompson , I . G . ; VV . C . Page . P-M ., Preceptor ; Allied Giant , Sec . ; Collins , Pyke , Hoggett , Radfoid , Chumley , Carter , Nicholson , and K . T . West .

T he c < r < mony o ! initiation was rehearsed by Bro . Tucker , Bro . Chumley litirg the candidate . 'Ihe W . AI . vacated tie chair in favour uf Bro . Bond , who again rehi-arsed the ceremony , Bro . Hoggett being the candidate . The lodge was then called olf and on . Bro . Hoggett , 14 G 1 , was

unanim-usly elected a joining member . Bro . Bond was elected W . AL for the ensuing week . The lodge was only re-opentd in the early part ofthe year , and it now musters over 50 members , which speaks well for the tuition rendered by the Preceptor , Bro . VV . C Page , P . AL

BLACKHEATH LODGE ( No . 1320 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Alilkwood Tavern , Milkwood-road , Loughborough Junction , on Monday , the Gth inst ., when there were present Bros . Rice , W . M . ; Hooper , S . W . ; Telling , J . W . ; F . Hilton , P . M ., Preceptor : T . R . Cass , Treas . ; C . II . Stone , Sec ; Pack . S . D . j Niblett , j . D . j Turner , I . G . j Salmon , II .

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G . Martin , Plant , AIcAlilan , Fairer , Sly , Baldwin , Hill , and Hobley . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and -ronfirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . AlcMilan being candidate . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Hilton , P . M ., assisted by Bro . Hooper , P . M . The 3 rd Section was worked by Bro . Hilton , P . AL ,

assisted by Bro . Hill . The Gth Section was worked by Bro , Hilton , assisted by Bro . Salmon . Hro . AIcMilan , 1320 , and Bro . Fairer , " 1 5 , were elected members . Bro . Hooper , S . VV ., was elected VV . M . for Alonday next . The ^ Sections will be rehearsed on Alonday , the 27 th inst ., under the able President , Bro . F . Hilton , P . AL , Preceptor , commencing at 7 p . m . sharp .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the 28 th ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present Bros . R . Philip Uoton , W . M . ; G . T . Peall , S . VV . ; \ . XV Clarke , J . W . ; J . Petch . P . P . G . S . B . Herts , Treas ., acting Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , Sec ; C . Smith , S . D . ; D . C . Ritchie , J . D . ; I . Amand , l . G . -, J . Duncan , P . M . ; H . B . Harding , P . M . ; E . J . Harrison , D . AL Forbes , E .

G . Young , A . Olirer , R . Loomes , and T . E . Newman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Harri-on answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third

Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Harrison being the candidate ,. Bro . Clarke giving the traditional history . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Peall was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Bro . Duncan , P . AL , was unanimously elected joint Secretary of the lodge . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on Thursday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . Jones , VV . AI . ; Dukas , S . W . ; Bond , J . W . ; Foan , Preceptor ; Hoggins , Asst . Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . ; Keen , Sec . ; S . Walker , Org . ; Newell , S . D . ; Harris , J . D . ; Morrell , I . G . j Chapman , Kirk , Swan , Norrington , Warren , Nice , Osborne , Webb , Burgess ,

Buxton , Sandland , Warwick , Robinson , Plowes , Bray , Harbert , and others . 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 . Bro . Norrington having offering himself as a candida-e to be raised to the Third I ) egree , and having answered the usual questions satisfactorily , was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened

in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree 01 M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the lirst time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members of the lodge of instruction : Bros . Webb , 1 745 ; Osborne , 12 S 7 ; Plowes , 1 S 61 ; and Bray , 134 S . On rising for the second time , Bro . Dukas was unanimously elected W . AI . for the ensuing week , and appointed his ofiicers in rotation . On rising

for the third time , Bro . Sandland ( one of the Auditors ) read the Auditor ' s report for 1 S 92 , which showed that all accounts for the year having been paid there remained a balance of £ _ _ s . for a ballot for one of the Subscriberships of the Royal Alasonic Charities , which fell to Bro . J . Wise . The attendance of members had been good during the past year , giving an average of little over iG at each meeting . On the proposition of Bro . Bond , J . VV ., seconded by Bro , Dukas , S . VV ., the report was unanimously

approved and adopted . Ihe W . AL proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bros . Hoggins , G . Reynolds , Keene , and G . II . Reynolds for their kindness and the manner in which they had acted as Scrutineers . Seconded by the Preceptor , and carried unanimously . The several brethren returned thanks , saying that it had been a most pleasurable duty . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 17 G 7 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the jSth ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . F . A . Baith , W . AL ; VV . B . Neville , S . W . ; C . G . Halt , J . W . ; George Read , P . AL , Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . AL , & c , Ireas . ; F . Craggs , P . AL , Sec ; T . Kington , S . D . ; VV . Thwaites , J . D . j H . R . Elkin , I . G . ; E . E . Gellowski , P . AL ; Lewis Beale , G . VV . T . Kirkham , R . II . Catling , and I . H . Neville .

The lodge was opened according to ancient custom , and the ceremonies of initiation and passing were duly rehearsed . Ihe ist Section of the first Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the- brethren . Bro . Catling was elect'd a joining member , and liro . VV . B . Neville was elected W . AL for the next meeting . The ballot for a Life Subscribership of one of the Masonic Charities was taken , and resulted in favour of Bro . Thwaites . The lodge was then closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on Alonday , the 27 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . T . VV . Blott , W . AL ; C . G . Halt , S . VV . ; I * . C . Dyer , J . VV . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs . P . AL , Sec ; C . C . Barber , S . D . ; Joseph Cox , J D . j Philip Howard , I . G . j J . II . Alornsh , A . Williams , P . AL , and others . The lodge having been duly opened , the ceremony of

inmation was Rehearsed , Bro . Alorrish acting as candidate . A brother offered himself as a candidate for passing , and having been duly examined , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Ihe 1 st --eciion of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Jesse Collings , Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The 2 nd Section was worked in like manner . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Halt was elected W . AL for the next meeting . The lodge was then elided .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Kine-street , Hammersmith , W . Present : Bros . R . ] . Williams , W . AL ; Hyde , S . W . j Whiteley , J . W . j A . Williams , P . M ., Preceptorj Al . Spiegel , P . AL , Sec . j Hillier , S . D . ; Pinchbeck , J . D . ; AlclJennott , l . G . j J . Sims , P . M . ; Barth , Powell , Edelstein , Reid , Bone , and Kirkham . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro .

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Barth being a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Edelstein being a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted , and the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Bro . Hyde was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHICHESTER—LODGE OI * UNION ( No . 38 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Dolphin Hotel , on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., when there were present Bros . A . J . Raven , W . AL ; D . Waddington , S . W . ; H . H . Aloore , J . W . ; J . St . Clair , P . AL 38 , 172 G , W . AI . 3 S , P . P . J . G . W . Sussex . Preceptor ; Edward King , Sec . ; G . Fielder , S . D . j S . Baker , J . D . j C . R . B . Knight , I . G . ; R . E . Browne , C . Brassfield , C . F . Charge , P . M . 38 , and others .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Apologies from several brethren for non-attendance , in consequence of the prevailing epidemic—influenza—were received . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Brassfield personating the candidate . The W . M . explained the working tools in this Degree . The lodge was closed to the First Degree . The

W . M . rose for the first and second times . Bro . Aloore proposed " That a sum be given from the lodge funds to the R . M . L for Boys , and placed on the list of Bro . Geo . Fielder , who has accepted a Stewardship for the next Anniversary Festival , in the name of Bro . J . St . Clair . Bro . Fielder thanked the brethren . Bro . Waddington was

unanimously elected VV . M . for the next lodge meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , the Treasurer proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Raven for his excellent working , which was duly acknowledged , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 8 o ) .-A meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' sroad , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . J . Cruttenden , 779 , M . E . Z . ; J . Bailey , M . E . Z . 1 G 02 , H . ; R . Roberts , J . 119-1 , J . ; * H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; G . Gregory , P . S . S 62 , S . N . ; A . J . Turner , 1196 , P . S . ; A . C . Durrant , Al . E . Z . 12 , H . 27 G 1 st Asst . S . ;

, AL Speigel , Al . E . Z . 155 G ; and J . C . Tilt , N . SO 2 . Comp . C . J . Powell , P . S . 12 , was a visitor . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Powell being the candidate . A vote of thanks congratulating Comp . Cochrane ,

G . Treas . of England , on the honour conlerred upon him by the Craft was unanimously passed . Comp . Powell was elected a member and acknowledged the compliment . The ceremony of installation of First Principal was rehearsed by Comp . Speigel . The Al . E . Z . having risen the usual number of times , " Hearty good wishes" were accorded , and the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 127 s ) . — The usual weekly meeting was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., when there were present Comps . Grummant , Al . E . Z . ; Ingle , H . ; Salmon , J . j 1 * . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor , ; C . H . Stone , S . E . j lhompson , S . N . ; Plant , P . S . ; Rice , Barr , Lewis , Dunn , North , Addington , Hill , and G . L . Aloore . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of the last

convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . . Dunn personating the candidate . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Comp . Salmon , J ., for so ably performing his duties , it being , the first time . Comp . Ingle , H ., was elected Al . E . Z . for the next meeting , when an installation will be rehearsed . Comp . Hilton , Preceptor , announced that he hoped to rehearse the installation ceremonies on Friday , the 24 th inst .

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Grand Master ' s Council ( No . i ) . —This distinguished council met at Alark Alasons' Hall , on the 24 th ult ., when there were present , among others , Comps . b . K . Bryant , P . M ., Grdiid Lecturer , Thrice Illustrious AIaster ; Edwin Storr , D . AI . j George Powell , P . .. of Wks . ; George Giaveley , P . T . I . AL , lieas . j Capt . Walls , P . I . I . M ., P . D . G . M ., Kecorderj H . H . Shiiley . M . A .,

C . of C ; Robert Roy , ALA . j Lieut .-Col . Vansitiart , . . ; , ¦ r , ffBS ' * - ** stevens , Dr . Ezard , J . Aloore -mith , J . Smith Nelson Prower , ALA ., and others . "The minutes of the previous council having been read and confirmed , the election of Thrice Illustrious Master for the enuing year was unanimously in favour of Comp . E . Storr j Comp . G . Graveley was re-elected Treasurer ;

and Comp . Ii . ALUs , O . Sentinel . A vote of thanks was passed with acclamation to Comp . B . R . Bryant , T . I . M ., and ordered to be entered on the minutes . A similar compliment was passed to the Recorder . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Comps . the Right Honourable Lord Euston , G . Al . j Ur . W . Lemon , D . D ., P . G . Chanlain : I ' lriit .-Cnl . r * . I amhpri .

F . S . A ., P . D . G . Al . j liaron de Ferrierers , P . D . G . Al . j Alajor VV . B . Williamson , J . P . j Major Penrose Dunbar , Dr . Pocock , H . J . Lardner , P . T . I . M . ; J . J . Thomas , and many others . The resignations of Comps . bturlevant , Cattersin , and T . Cubitt , P . T . I . M ., were received with great regret . The last-named was unanimously elected as honorary member .

The council was then closed in the Degree of Select Alasters , and the companions adjournad to the Holborn Retaurant to dine . The Thrice Illustrious AIaster made several eloquent speeches . 1 he proceedings terminated at an early hour .

~^ - ¦ --The 14 th annual general meeting of the Irving Amateur Dramatic Club was held , by the kind permission of Bro . Henry Irving , at the Ljc u n Theatre on Tuesday afternoon . The chair was occupied by Air . Charles Fry , and on his motion , duly seconded , the report was adopted . Bro . living , who is President of the Club , was among tnosc present , and made an eloquent speech , which was very greatly appreciated by the m-inbers , and in tne course of whfen he pi unused the Club should have all the assistance it was in his power to give .