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A . T . Shepherd , I . T . Bennett , and J . Stadler , Stwds . ; and Geo . Gould , Tyler . Bro . A . A . Bennett , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., was appointed Representative to the Prov . Charity Board . The usual banquet followed , when appropriate toasts were enthusiastically honoured . During the evening , on the initiation of Bro . John White , one of the oldest members in the Province of Suffolk , a subscription was made in aid of the widows and orphans of our troops in the Transvaal , this amounting , with a grant of £ 10 ios . from the lodge , to about £

33-Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , No . 1259 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Three Nuns Hotel , Aldgate , E . C , on the 7 th instant . There were present Bros . Henry Warner , W . M . ; R . O . Hinderwell , S . W . ; C . W . Chandler , J . W . ; C . Wakefield , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Parrett , P . M ., Sec ; J . Wilson , S . D . ; T . Smeeting , J . D . ; D . Gower , I . G . ; D . G . Lusty , D . of C . ; R . J . Court , C . Wakefield , jun ., and C . R . Warde , Stwds . ; J . Coote , P . M . ; Frank Adams , P . M . ; J . R . Omer , P . M . ; R . Atkins , P . M . ; W . T . Trappitt , P . M . ;

and a numerous assemblage of brethren and visitors . The lodge was opened by Bro . Frank Adams , P . M ., and- the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation ( after election ) of Messrs . Sidney Clements and John W . Flood was then performed by Bro . Geo . Parrett , P . M ., who also passed Bro . Davies to the Second Degree , Bro . J . Whittaker being raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by Bro . Frank Adams , P . M . Bro . R . O . Hinderwelt . W . M . electwas next presented to the Installing Master , and dulv installed W . M .

The following brethren received their collars at the hands of the Installing Master : Bros . C W . Chandler , S . W . ; J . Wilson , J . W . ; C . Wakefield , P . M ., Treas . ; G . Parrett , P . M ., Sec .- ; T . Smeeting , S . D . ; D . Gower , J . D . ; D . G . Lusty , I . G . ; R . J . Court , D . C ; C . Wakefield , inn ., C . R . Warde , and G . J . Banner , Stwds . ; and T . F . Noakes , Org . The ceremony was worked in a manner worthy of the very best traditions of the lodge , and Bro . Frank Adams cannot be too highly complimented for the skill and ability shown on this memorable occasion . A proposition from the worthy Secretary , Bro . G . Parrett , was next proceeded with , " That the sum of 25 guineas be given to the Princess of Wales ' s Widows' and Orphans '

Fund , " meeting with unanimous support . The lodge business being ended , the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall to do ample justice to a repast served in Bro . G . A . Roberts' well-known style and taste . During this function the W . M . invested the l . P . M . ( Bro . H . Warren ) with the customary collar and jewel in recognition of past invaluable services . It is to be regretted that the recipient was too indisposed to attend the lodge meeting , kence the presentation at the banquet . A very excellent programme of vocal music was then capitally rendered by Bros . Geo . Parrett , P . M ., and F . W . Stephens ; the Misses Mabel Rowe and Edith Payne , on' Mr . Harrv Hudson ( the humorousV .

The customary toasts were duly honoured , and a most pleasant function closed at a late hour . The whole of the arrangements were carried out . with duly-appreciated excellence by Bro . Thos . F . Noakes , Organist of the lodge .

St . Audrey Lodge , No . 2727 . The first anniversary of this lodge was held at Ely , on the Sth inst ., when Bro . Henry Kempton was installed in the chair of K . S . There was previously an initiation . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . J . M . Harvey , P . P . S . G . W . Suffolk , the first W . M . of the lodge , to whom a Past Master ' s jewel was afterwards presented . The charges were delivered by Bros . J . Kempton , P . M . ( London ) , and J . H . Moyes , P . M . ( Cambridge ) . The sum of five guineas was voted to the fund for assisting the wives and families of reservists called out to the war . The following are the officers for the year :

Bros . H . Kempton , W . M . ; J . M . Harvey , P . P . S . G . W . Suffolk , l . P . M . ; T . A . Guyatt , S . W . ; W . G . Dunwoody , M . D ., J . W . ; Rev . W . T . R . Crookham , Chap . ; C . Uceby , Treas . ; 1 . Read , P . M ., Sec . ; J . C . Laxton , S . D . ; J . S . Barrifett , J . D . j O . Papworth , P . P . S . G . W ., D . C . ; A . Burton , P . G . P ., | I . G . ; H . S . Boyden , Org . ; A . J . Davis and P . S . Allen , Stwds . ; and J . Lewis , Tyler . At the banquet , held at the Bell Hotel , Bro . Frank Piggott , P . J . G . W ., responded

for "The Provincial Grand Officers . " Bro . J . M . Harvey mentioned that there had been 13 initiates during his year of office , and he expressed the belief that they would all become sturdy and efficient Masons . He was glad to see clergymen coming into the Craft . Bro . Oliver Papworth , P . G . Sec , mentioned that Provincial Grand Lodge would be held at Wisbech , on Monday , the 27 th inst .

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PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 65 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the Sth inst ., at the Whittington , 5 and 7 , Moorlane , E . C . Present : Bros . W . H . Hillman , W . M . ; T . Stokes , S . W . ; H . A . Baxter , J . W . ; William Baker , P . M ., Treas . ; H . T . Meadows , P . M ., ; Sec ; H . Saunion , S . D . ; J . Collins , J . D . ; W . G . Read , LG . ; Hawkins , P . M . ; J ames Brown , P . M .: James . Smith , P . M . ; Barker , P . M . ; C . Butcher , P . M . ; C . Enever , S . Enever . A . R . Rcche . W . H . M . Gernon , R . E . Ferry , B . T . Mills , and I . G .

Robeson . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . B . T . Mills answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and Bro . B . T . Mills was raised to the Degree of M . M . The lodge was then resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Gernon acting as candidate . The beauty of the

ceremony was greatly enhanced by musical accompaniments on an American organ , which were well rendered by Bro . Barker , P . M . 1607 , who , for his services in aiding the Committee of the lodge to secure this beautiful instrument , was unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge . This lodge is to be heartily congratulated on Tving up to its name " Prosperity , " by adding this further attraction to its weekly meetings , to which the mother lodge , Prosperity , No . 63 , and the Lion and Lamb Lodge , No . 192 , each made a handsome donation of five guineas from their respective funds . On the motion of Bro . J . G . Robeson , W . M . 192 , seconded by Bro . J . Brown , P . '

hearty vote of thanks was tendered to the Organ Committee , Bros . J . L . I . Meadows , P . M . 1571 ; James Smith , P . M . 192 ; and J . Huckell , J . W . 65 , for the great trouble they had taken to secure this instrument , and the same ordered to be recorded on the minutes . It was incidentally mentioned during the evening that this is one of the oldest of the City lodges of instruction . having been consecrated as far back as 1826 . Bro . Stokes , S . W . 192 , was unanimously elected to occupy the chair of W . M . on Wednesday evening next at seven . The brethren were reminded that the annual supper of this lodge is to take p lace en the 29 th instant , when it is hoped they wilt form up strongly . There being no further business the lodge was closed .

^ ^^ am HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . ' A meeting was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne-terrace , Bishop's-road , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . L . J . Powell , W . M . j P . S . Wallis , S . W . ; H . G . Blackmore , W . M . 2410 , J . W . ; G . Read ,

P . G . S . B . Eng ., Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec . ; J . Chubb , S . D . ; H . Aimfield , J . D . ; H . C Martin , I . G . ; J . H . Beasdon , Stwd . ; W . J . Ferguton , D . Preceptor ; T . M . Lamble , P . M . 1681 j J . Bartlett , P . M . 26 37 ; C . Rinnan , W . H . Smith , F . Mills , and W . C . Franklin . Bro . G . F . Ridge , 890 , was a visitor .

The ledge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees as required . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Ridge acting as candidate . The lodge was tidied off and on , after which the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro , Bartlett

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acting as candidate , The officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : Bros . G . Read , P . G . S . B ., Treas . and Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1541 , Sec ; W . J . Ferguson , Dep . Preceptor ; and Blackmore , Wallis , and Franklin , Auditors . Bro . Ridge was elected a member . All of these brethren acknowledged the compliment paid them in suitable terms . The W . M . rose the usual number of times . A communication from Bro . J . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B ., was read , and after ' •' Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

WHITTINGTON LODGE , No . 862 . A meeting was held on the 1 st inst ., at the Red Lion , Poppin ' s-court , Fleet-street , when there were present Bros . Alex . Clarkson , W . M . ; Alfred Collins , S . W . ; S . N . Lavington , j . W . ; H . Kemp , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Henry Thos . Kobelt ,

Sec ; Fredk . W . Berry , J . D . ; and J . Scarlett , I . G . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Scarlett acting as the candidate . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of investiture . The W . M . opened and closed the lodga in the Three Degrees . The lodge was then closed .

CITADEL LODGE , No . 1 S 97 . The usual weekly meeting of the above lodge was held on Friday , the 27 th ult ., at Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst-road , when some 20 brethren were present , including Bros . F . Dunstan , P . M ., Preceptor ; Geo . Clark , P . M . ; Feistal , Wallace , Revill , Rusby , P . M . ; Newman , F . W . Bishop , Abrahams , Leber , Wigginton , Ashton , and others , supported Bro . M . B . Ladler as W . M . After some ceremonial work a meeting ofthe Masonic Charities Association took place , when six ballots for £ 5 5 s . were taken , resulting in favour of Bros . M . B . Ladler , H . J . Galley , F . Dunstan , S . A . Weeden , S . Pardoe , and H . E . Wallis .

HUGH OWEN LODGE , No . 2593 . A meeting was held on Friday , the 27 th ult . at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxfordstreet , when there were present Bros . R . Allingham , W . M . ; J . B . Schrader , S . VV . ; C . G . Ridgway , J . W . ; R . H . Nicholls , P . M ., Treas ., acting Preceptor ; Henry Thos . Kobelt . Sec : H . C . Wootton . S . D . : W . G . Read . I . D . •R . Nichnlk . 1 n ¦

H . Ramsbottom , Jas . Barnett , W . Spencer , and David Bevendge . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . Ramsbottom acting as the candidate . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed by Bro . Barnett , Bro . Allingham acting as candidate . The Third Degree was also rehearsed with the same candidate . The lodge was then closed .

LA FRANCE LODGE , No . 2060 . A most successful and brotherly gathering was the banquet of the above lodge of instruction , held at the Cafe Royal on Thursday last , Bro . Capt . H . Mondehare , W . M ., being in the chair , Bros . Dr . Crawford McLearn , 216 S , and H . Garrard , i 83 , b-ing respectively S . W . and J . W . To show both the internation d and brotherly chara cter there were brethren of English , French , German , Russian , Danish , and Finnish nationalities who sat down—altogether about 30 members and visitors—in . the

beautifully decorated banqueting hall . After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honoured many interesting speeches were delivered by the visitors , amongst whom Bros . Thomas Bolton , 16 S 7 and 2712 ; R . VV . Hogg , D . F . Heywood , H . Szumouski , 2650 ; R . Williams , S 20 ; Davis , 201 ; and L . Joseph , 177 , who congratulated the Lodge of Instruction La France upon its successful career after only such a short existence , and wishing it further prosperity .-

The Misses Louise Bue ( sister of Bro . H . Bue . P . G . Std . Br . ) , Lulu Barlet ( daughter of Bro . L . Barlet , P . M . 2060 ) , and Nellie Crimson subsequently entertained the company with their charming music , both vocal and instrumental . It may be mentioned here that the Lodge of Instruction La France meets every Thursday night , at 8 . 30 p . m ., at the Regent Masoni : Temple , Cafe Royal , Regentstreet , W . The work h ? s been arranged as following , viz ., first Thursday of the week

First Degree ; second Thursday , Second Degree ; and third Thursdiy , Third D-gree ; whilst the fouith Thursday is to be fixed by the Secretary . Exceptionally , the Thursdays preceding the obligatory meetings of the mother lodge in November , January , March , May , and September are being reserved for the W . M . The Secretary ot the lodge of instruction , Bro . D . Bril , 11 , Abchurch-lane , E . C , will be pleased to supply further information , and all communications should be addressed to him .

BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 269 S . A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 30 th ultimo , at the Earl Derby Hotel , High-road , Kilburn , when there were present Bros . H . Coxen , W . M . ; H . Dunnaway , S . W . ; H . de L . Woods , J . W . ; A . F . Hardyment , Preceptor ; Harry Willsmer , Sec ; J . Campbell , P . M ., P . Z ., Treas . ; J . M . Goodwin , S . D . ; J . Buck , J . D . ; I . E . Curtis , I . G . ; A . E . Horstead , Org . ; H . Leavers , G . D . Fraser , onuuii

a . roweu , j . vv . , -. m . ; m . opcigei , r . m . ; granger , n . Lines , j . Aylett , V . G . Palmer , T . Golby , G . Coxen , Evans , Emery , and W . G . Coxen . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , the lodge was called off and on . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The lodge was closed down . Bro . H . Coxen vacated the chair in favour of Bro . T . Golby , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . G . D . Fraser acting as candidate . The W . M . gave the charge . Bro . Evans was elerfed

a joining member . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . H . Coxen—it being the first time he had occupied the chair . Bro . H . Dunnaway was elected W . M . for the next meeting . It was decided to invite the Duke of Connaught Lodge of Instruction from Hackney to visit the lodge at a date to be fixed . £ 1 55 . 6 d . was received on behalf of the widows and orphans of our soldiers engaged in South Africa . As it was suggested by a brother that it was probable that the Freemason would open a similar fund to the Daily Telegraph , the amount will be kept in hand until the 6 th inst .

Interesting Presentation At Bournemouth.

INTERESTING PRESENTATION AT BOURNEMOUTH .

There was a deeply interesting and unique ceremony at the regular meetof the Lodge of Hengist , No . 195 , on Thursday , the and inst . The ordinary work of the lodge was suspended for a short time , and the lads , who , as Lewises , carried the volume of the Sacred Law at the recent Masonic ceremonies at Boscombe Hospital and St . Andrew ' s Church , were presented with handsomely-bound Bibles bearing suitable inscriptions .

The five Lewises were C . C . Hodges , son of Bro . R . Hodges , P . M , and D . C . of 195 ; E . Humphry , son of Bro . W . Humphry , P . M . 195 ; H . S . Knight , son of Bro . H . G . Knight , l . P . M . 2208 / H . H . Streat , son of Bro . W . J . Streat , Stwd . 2208 ; and F . P . Brazier , son of Bro . J . J . Brazier , P . M . and Sec . 2208 .

After the lads had been introduced into the lodge a psalm was sung by the brethren and some passages of scripture read by the Chaplain , Bro . H . J . Atkins . The boys were then presented to the W . M . b y Bro . C . T . Miles

as the sons of Masons who had distinguished themselves by their devotion to the Craft . Bro . W . MATTOCKS , W . M ., addressing the lads , said ; It very rarely happens that any but regularly initiated brethren are admitted within the