Mark Masonry.

Mark Masonry .

Grand Master's Lodge . —This distinguished and prosperous lodge met at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , on the ist inst . Among those present were Bros . T . Cubitt , D . M . ; Lord Cremorne , S . VV . ; C H . Driver , l . W . ; George Cooper , M . O . ; S . B . Wilson , S . O . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , J . O . ; Rev . T . Robinson , Chap .: C . F . Matier , P . M ., P . G . W ., Sec ; H . J .

Lardner , J . D . ; Frank Richardson , G . R ., D . C ; C . L . Shepherd and VV . S . Webster , Stwds . ; E . Mills , Tyler ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , P . M ., P . G . W . ; W . Roebuck , P . M . ; Alfred Williams , P . M . ; C . Belton , A . R . Carter , Thomas Fenn , Baron de Ferrieres , W . G . Lemon , J . IT Matthews , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Col . A . B . Cook , President General Board ; Capt . Robinson ,

R . N ., Dr . Cockburn , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . Lord Cremorne was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing ; Bro . R . Berridge re-elected Treasurer ; Bros . T . Fenn and F . Richardson elected Auditors ; and E . Mills re-elected Tyler . The ballot was then taken , as joining members , for Bros . Viscount

Dungarvan , S . G . W . ; the Rt . Hon . Sir H . A . Isaacs ( Lord Mayor ) , J . G . W . ; A . Woodiwiss , G . M . O . ; Col A . B . Cook , P . G . M . O ., P . G . B . ; H . Faija , P . G . Treas . ; and H . Saillard , G . S . The announcement that Bro . R . Berridge , G . D . C , Treas ., was confined to his house through illness was received by the members with great regret . Bro . C . H . Driver gave a notice of motion that the sum of 10

guineas be voted to the Raymond Portal memorial organ . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros , the Rt . Hon . the Earl of Euston , D . G . M ., VV . M . ; R . Berridge , G . D . C ; Major G . Lambert , F . S . A . ; and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where the banquet was held . Bro . T . Cubitt , D . M ., presided . The usual toasts were duly honoured .

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CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , 8 , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . VV . Rowley , W . M . ; C . F . Cox , SAV . ; R . Home , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; VV . Freemantle , Sec . ; T . Stallabrass , S . D . ; H . Neville , J . D . ; W . Baker , I . G . ; J . Corp , D . D . West , F . Mason , andH . Tatlow . Visitor :

Bro . J . T . Laing , Ancient City Lodge , Albany , N . Y . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Mason having volunteered as candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a most able manner by the W . M ., who also delivered the charge . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was then worked by Bro . Kirby , assisted by

the assembled brethren . A ballot was taken , which proved unanimous in the election to membership of Bro . Parker , to whom a hearty welcome was extended . The brethren were called off , and immediately returned to duty . The VV . M . having rose the usual times , Bro . Baker was [ unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation , and announced the work for that occasion . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held on Ihursday , the 2 nd inst ., at the above address , when there were present Bros . H . IT . Nuding , W . M . ; C F . Cox , S . W . ; T . Stallabrass , J . W . ; VV . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; W . Baker , acting Sec . ; IT . Neville , S . D . ; J . VV . Drysdale , J . D . ; T . Corpe . I . G . j Elliott , F . Mason , H . S . Wellcome , IT . Sadler , D . D . West , J . Jeffery , E . Barrett , F . W . Hurst , IT . Tatlow , and J . T . Ashby .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . J . T . Laing , which proved unanimous in his favour as a joining member . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Tatlow kindly lending his services as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . H . Sadler then rehearsed the

ceremony of passing , Bro . Nuding being candidate . Bro . Nuding then resumed the W . M . 's chair , and conducted the lodge through the routine business , during which Bro . Baker was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . He appointed his officers in rotation , and announced that the work would be a rehearsal of the second ceremony , an

explanation of the tracing board , and two Sections from the Lectures . The meetings of this lodge , although only instituted in the early part of this year , prove so successful and seem so highly appreciated that the Committee entertain every hope of a series of excellent and numerously attended meetings during the winter season . The lodge is opened promptly every Thursday evening at 7 . 30 .

CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 ) . — 'The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the I . ewisham Masonic Rooms , adjoining the White Hart Hotel , 11 G , High-street , Lewisham , on Thursday , the 18 th ult . In the unavoidable absence of the W . M . elect , Bro . Walter Robin , the Preceptor , Bro . James Stevens , occupied the chair of K . S ., and the lodge was worked in the Third Degree , the brethren

remaining beyond the usual hour of closing to discuss several important points in connection with the ceremony to the advantage of all present . A meeting of the above lodge was also held on the 25 th ult ., when Bro . Robin presided , and Sections and ceremonial of the First Degree were very effectively worked . There

were present Bros . J . La Feuillade , S . VV . ; C . G . Sheppard , l . W . ; J ames Stevens , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Gleave , S . D . ; T . White , J . D . ; S . Lancaster , P . M ., I . G . j James , Clarke , and others . Bro . La Feuillade was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and after the election of a new member , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held at the above address on 'Thursday , the 2 nd instant , when there were present Bros . La Feuillade , W . M . ; C G . Sheppard . S . W . ; T . White , J . W . ; James Stevens , P . M ., Preceptor ; Walter Robin , Sec ; George Pickering , S . D . ; C . Thomas J . D . ; Catt , I . G . j S . Lancaster , P . M . ; Wimbush , and others . The lodge was worked in the First Degree , the brethren assisting Bro . Pickering in responses to the ist Section ,

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and the VV . M . rehearsing the ceremony . Subsequently Bro . Catt practised the ceremonial of investing newly-appointed officers . Bro . Sheppard was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) - —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . R . E . Cursons , W . M ; E . S . White , S . W . ; W . Chappie , f . W . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; W . J . Stratton , W . M . 753 , Treas . ; J . J . Thomas , P . M ., Sec . ; S . W . Manktelow , S . D . ; A . Pozzati , T . D . ; F . Devin , I . G . j R . H . Dillon ,

P . M . 156 7 ; J . W . Cuff , VV . M . 511 , P . M . 1 C 0 S ; S . Stretch , jun ., VV . M . 1950 ; R . ] . Rogers , H . J . Thomas , J . Hall , W . T . Dillon , C . Coleman , j . Hutchings , and J . R . Hill . Visitors : Bros . VV . H . Reddrop , 753 , and VV . Mathews , VV . M . 2029 . The lodge was opened in due form , and . the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M .

worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . VV . T . Dillon was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . VV . T . Dillon candidate . Bro . Cursons vacated the chair in favour of Bro . R . H . Dillon , who rehearsed the ceremony of installation . Bro . Stratton was duly presented and obligated . The lodge was

then opened in the Third Degree , and brethren who were not Installed Masters retired . A Board of Installed Masters was then opened , and Bro . Stratton duly installed into the chair of K . S . The Board of Installed Masters was then closed , and the brethren re-admitted . 'The VV . M . was saluted in the Three Degrees . The Installing Master

delivered the three addresses in a very impressive manner . Bros . Mathews and Reddrop were elected joining members . Bro . E . S . White was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Bros . ) . VV . Belsham , W . M . ; J . H . Taylor , S . VV . ; H . Campbell , J . W . ; VV . H . Cha ' lfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . C Conway , S . D . ; VV . R . Hatton , J . D . ; T .

Middleweek , I . G . ; VV . j . Millington , Stwd . ; j . Davies , VV . M . 1 G 9 ; J . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 ; Jas . Sims , P . M S 34 ; T . Jobson , C . A . Milnes , M . Rosenberg , 0 . W . Battley , J . W . Curtis , IT . Windeatt , J . Cruttenden , F . Craggs , and Ernest Webb , 2045 ( visitor ) . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . 1 he

ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Milnes being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and closed down to the First Degree , after which Bro . Davies worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Webb was elected a member , and acknowledged the

compliment . Bro . Campbell was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , the officers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks to Bro . Belsham was unanimously carried , and ordered to be entered on the minutes , for the able manner he had rehearsed the duties of VV . M . for the first time , which compliment was duly acknowledged . The lodge was then closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , the 30 th ultimo , when there were present Bros . R . Loonies , VV . M . ; R . VV . Nicole , S . W . ; C Horst , J . W . ; Walter Hancock , Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , Sec ; E . H . Moore , S . D . ; H . B . Harding , J . D . ; D . C . Ritchie , I . G . ; S . Napper , G . T . Chretien , A . Wolter , J . Duncan , and

IT . J . Kimbell . 'The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Wolter being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , when Bro . Duncan answered the questions leading

the Third Degree , and was entrusted . 'The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Duncan being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . Nicole was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on the 2 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . G . Foan , VV . M . j F . VV . Buxton , S . W . j F . M . Noakes , J . W . and Asst . Sec ; R . Kirk , S . D . ; R . E . Cursons , J . D . ; G . A . Bergholz , I . G . j and T . E . Weeks , Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . G . A . Bergholz acting as candidate . The Deputy Preceptor worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture , and Bro . R . E . Cursons the 5 th Section . Bro . F . VV . Buxton , S . VV ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Netting Hill , VV . Present : Bros . J . Bartlett , W . M . j M . J . R . Dundas , S . VV . j VV . R . Hatton , J . W . ; G . Davis , P . M . 167 , Preceptor ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . ; VV . J . Mason , W . M . 224 C , Sec ; F . A . Barth , S . D . ; J . T .

Haly . J . D . ; H . Armfield , I . G . j F . L . Chandler , P . M . 16 5 6 , P . G . P . ; J . VV . Curtis , J . Powell , G . Gardner , R . H . Broom , and VV . H . Armfield . 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 . VV . H .

Armheld being the candidate . I he charge to the initiate was given by the S . VV ., Bro . Dundas . The Preceptor worked the 6 th and 7 th Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The S . VV ., Bro . M . J . R . Dundas , was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 30 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . J . R . Hubbard , W . M . ; G . A . Knight , S . VV .: VV .

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G . Danby , J . W . ; George Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; J . H . Neville , S . D . ; VV . G . Vassie , J . D . j A . Ellenden , I . G . j W . C . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . j J . Wakeham , VV . HiHier , VV . Payers , F . A . Barth , IT . Wake , VV . Dresden , J . Spraggs , G . Swann , W . M . S 65 ; T . Haynes , S . Sidders , " VV . J . Rendall , L . Natham , and

J . J . Moore . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Hillier offered himself as a candidate for passing , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was

resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Hubbard vacated the chair of VV . M . in favour of Bro . Swann , who proceeded to rehearse the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Spraggs acting as candidate . Bro . VV . J . Rendall was elected a joining member . Bro . Knight was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held at the above address on Tuesday , the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . A . Knight , VV . M . j VV . Payers , S . W . j C Woods , J . W . j R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec ; J . R . Roberts , S . D . ; VV . G . Vassie , J . D . ; VV . G . Danby , I . G . ; A . Ellenden , S . Sidders , J . R . Hubbard , C . E . Betts , E . J . Green , VV . J . Rendall , D . Stroud , P . M . j

James Sims , P . M . ; Joseph Cox , Robert Kew , VV . C . Williams , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . j and G . Swann , VV . M . S 65 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a very commendable manner , Bro . Sidders acting as candidate . The questions

leading to the Second Degree were put , and answered by three E . A . ' s . Bro . Stroud offered himself as a candidate for passing , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Kew was elected a joining member . Bro . Payers was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the ist inst ., at the Joiners ' Arms , Denmark Hill , when there were present Bros . Eidmann , VV . M . ; Axford , S . W . ; Britten , j . W . ; Cobham , Preceptor ; J . Sims , Hon . Sec ; Ward , S . D . ; Stafford , J . D . j Stanley , I . G . ; Peters , Davidson , Bick , Wheeler , Brotheridge , and Bate .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bro . Cobham , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Davidson as candidate . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Axford , S 90 ; Davidson , S 7 J Brotheridge , 16 94 ; Ward , 144 ,- and Peters , 1475

, were elected joining members , all of whom returned thanks , and promised frequent attendance . The dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Axford was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . He returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 4 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , VV . Present : Bros . T . Willco . x , W . M . j T . W . Biggs , S . VV . j H . Bright , J . W . j A . Williams , P . M ., acting Preceptor j J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptorj G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . j J . Brown , Sec . j J . Cox , S . D . j Whiteley , J . D . j W . F . Harbord , I . G . ; Barth , Stwd . ;

M . Speigel , P . M . ; J . Baxter , F . Walden , E . Wavill , J . VV . Allison , J . Arlidge , and E . Macey . Visitors : Bros . Swan , VV . M . S 60 , and Ellison , of the Smithfield Lodge . '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 Third Degrees . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Walden

candidate . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , the questions being asked by Bro . M . Speigel , P . M . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On the first rising , Bros . Swan and Ellison were elected members . The S . VV . was elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

IT-IE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst ., at the 'Town Hall , Westminster , when there were present Bros . Badderly , VV . M . ; J . E . Smith , S . W . ; Holland , J . W . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Hobb , Asst . Sec ; Molony , S . D . ; Poole , J . D . ; Hayler , I . G . ; Balchin , Stwd . j Stutfield , Green ,

P . M . j Roberts , Morgan , Bristow , Dottrel ! , Jeffries , Saunders , Piper , Geisel , Budd , Leeke , and Cocks . ^ . '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 . Roberts being candidate . Bro . Green , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The

lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Green being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bros . Jeffries , 2030 ; Saunders , 144 ; and Leete , 2030 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Smith was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

WARNER LODGE ( No . 2192 ) . —The regular weekly meeting of this lodge was held at Bridge Chambers , Hoestreet , VValthamstow , on Monday , the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Urban Smith , VV . M . ; Chas . H . Bestow , S . VV . ; Richard Kershaw , J . W . ; W . Shurmur , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor ; Wm . P . Allen , Sec ; C G . Cutchey , P . M ., S . D . ; VV . VV . Cook , J . D . j VV . F .

Stauffer , I . G . j VV . Blenkinsop , Hon . Stwd . ; VV . D . Church , VV . M . 13 G 5 ; James Pinder , P . M ., P . Z . ; G . I . Westfield , P . M . ; P . D . Parsons , G . VV . Fenner , Fred . Taylor , VV . Alcock , Geo . Long , G . VV . Fry , B . Nicholson , J . Ives , P . M . ; C . Horst , James Speller , N . Fortescue , IT . F . Bromhead , J . J . Briginshaw , C Day , and R . Sandall .

After the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the First and Second Degrees , and the ceremonies of initiation and passing were rehearsed . The lod ge was closed in the Second Degree , and Bro . C H . Bestow was unanimously