Looges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Looges and Chapters of Instruction .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at th * Frascati Restau-ant , Oxford-street , W ., the occasion being specially marked by the working of the Fifteen Sections under the presidency of Bro . Wm . Hoggins , W . AI . 1 he brethren present ir . rluded Bros . J . Hemming , P . M ., S . W . ; Thos . Smale , P . AL , J . VV . ; J . Paul , P . AL ,

Preceptor ; J . Thom , P . AL , Asst . Preceptor ; Geo . Hill , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . E . Willby , P . AL , Sec ; R . Sandland , S . D . ; G . A . Sturgess , l . D . ; ] abez Mason , LG . ; G . J . Read , P . M . ; S . T . Hill , P . M . ; W . Fowles , P . M . ; p . W . Buxton , P . M . ; XV . F . Bates , P . M . ; Stephen Cooper , P . M . ; E . S . Beny , P . AL ; W . J . Burgess , P . M . ; F . G . Evans , H . Whitney , E . Parker , C Robinson ,

H . J . Keen , B . Dukes , S . A . Rothschild , li . Kraus , H . Rich , C . G . Wright , Wm . Brett , N . Dukas , A . Carlstrom , VV . B . Fendick , F . G . Evans , Stuart Walker , H . C . Parker , | . Aloss , F . Henderson , T . A . Tidy , W . Digby Ovens , U . Pain Walkden , L . Boehme , Alfred Terry , H . Smith , E . L . Genese , J . T . Barron , John Camming , A . Gibelli , and F . E . Whicher .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Lectures were worked in the following order : ist Section , Bro . E . S . Berry : 2 nd , Bro . S . Hill ; 3 rd , Bro . Alfred Terry ; th , Bro . H . Whitney ; 5 th , Bro . XV . E . Willby ; ( 5 th , Bro . R . Sandland ; 7 th , Bro . W . Fowles ; Sth , Bro . J . Mason ; gth , Bro . J . Thom ; 10 th , Bro . R . ' . Pain Walkden ; nthBro . JBishop 12 thBro . 1 .

, . ; , Paul ; 13 th , Bro . E . Kraus ; 14 th , Bro . George Hill ; and 15 th , Bro . j . Hemming . The W . M . having risen for the first time , 17 of the brethren above named were elected joining members . After the second and third rising , a vote of thanks passed to Bro . Wm . Hoggins , Section Master

for the ability he had displayed in that capacity , and as a compliment he was declared an honorary member . Bro . Hoggins suitably replied , and a vote of thanks to the Seclion workers having been passed , the lodge was closed amid congratulations and general satisfaction at the large attendance and exceptional working .

HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 754 ) . —The 900 th meeting of this lodge was held at the Coach and Horses , High-road , Tottenham , on Thursday , the 19 th ult ., when the Seven Sections of the First Lecture were worked by members of the Lewis Lodge of Instruction , No . 11 S 5 , and the following brethren were present : Bros . C . J . Fallot , W . M . ; J . T . Davies , S . W . j J . Thom , I . W . j 1 . Driscoll , P . M .,

Preceptor ; J . Garrcd , P . AL , Treas . ; B . Stocker , Sec . ; R . Ii . Harvey , S . D . ; E . C . Flood , J . D . ; F . Ruthven , LG . ; VV . Fraser , W . F . Broadberry , L . Ii . Wilson , P . AL ; J . H . Thompson , P . M . ; A . G . Fidler , P . M . * , li . VV . Gange , J . Al . Alart , Ii . D . Godfray , T . Lewis , G . Vears , H . Fowler , 11 . R . Ewens , J . S . Fountain , A . E . Broadberry , J . Randall , J . Howlett , J . II . Thompson , iun .. H . Woodlev . H . Ii .

lirown , W . Reynolds , J . L . Driscoll , W . H . Skinner , S . Parsons , P . M . ; M . Barnes , H . Wilkinson , A . Reeves , H . U . Stephens , and R . C . Courtman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'The First Lecture was worked in an exceptional manner , the questions being answered in the ist Section by

Bro . E . C . Flood , 2426 ; the 2 nd by Bro . R . E . Harvey , 2426 ; the 3 rd by Bro . G . Vears , I . G . 145 ; the 4 th by Bro . J . Thom , 2331 ; the 5 th by Bro . W . Hroadberry , 1950 ; the Cth by Bro . C J . Pallor , 1003 ; and the 7 th by Bro . J . T . Davi ? s , W . AL 2426 . The VV . AL rose for the first time and the following brethren were elected joining members : Bros . G . VV . Gange , H . Fowler

W . F . Broadberry , J . Randall , J . H . Thompson , jun ., and A . Ii . Broadberry , who suitably replied . The VV . AL rose for the second time . Bro . Driscoll , P . AL , proposed in an able speech " That the best and cordial thanks of the brethren of this lodge of instruction be given to Bro . C . J . Pallot and his colleagues of the Lewis Lodge of Instruction for their kindness in attending and instructing us so ably in the Seven Sections of the First Lecture and that this

resolution be entered on the minutes , " which was seconded j > v Bro . J . H . Thompson , P . M ., and supported by Bros , •idler , P . AL ; Garrod , P . M . ; and L . Ii . Wilson , P . AI . "ro . L . E . Wilson , P . AL , then put the resolution to the loJge , which was carried unanimously . Bro . C ) . Fallot suitabl y replied and thanked the brethren on beha'f of the members of the Lewis Lodge for the most cordial reception they had received . The VV . AL rose for the third time , and after " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . I 76 ) .-A meeting was "eld on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , tuwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present "ros . W . B . Neville , W . AL ; Lewis Beale , S . W . ; I . J . Mackay , W . M . 17 C 7 , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., &< -.., "epu ' y Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; J . J . Rumba , S . D . ; ) ames Clark , J . D . ; [ . G . Bean , I . G . ; VV . filler , w . M . 13 CG , and 2090 ; T . ' T . Gething , and J . H .

. the iodge was opened in due form , and thc ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gething acting as candidate , lhe lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . gething having offered himself as a candidate for raising ; ** examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened m the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was if ?/ ^ lodge was resume < l t ) t e First Degree , * "i < l Bro . Beale wasduly elected W . M . for the next meeting .

Ladies' Evening Of The Britannic Lodge, No. 33.

LADIES' EVENING OF THE BRITANNIC LODGE , No . 33 .

Keeping abreast with the times , and foil wing a Practice happily becoming common , this old lodge A } , ladie !> ' evening un Alay day . An admirably , / ved dinner at the " 'M . iscati " formed a prelude 10 1

ey ening of song an critertninrnenr , w ' : ich gave the of ' ' l ' ! J * savisfaction to "' I present . A charming party tt ? ,. ~ the Mcisterin Voc . ilists—were engaged l . y ' <•' W . AI to afford enjoyment to the guests , in which j ' *> " 'ul ' y succeeded . These consist of Aldllc-s . Janet ki . 1 o > ' * '< !*' ' Hild ' A-nistroiig , Amy Fanell , wi ' * Ronalds , Bessie Eliiot , and Aladame Lovenez , '* - Aliss Blanche Walker as mandolinist and pianist .

Ladies' Evening Of The Britannic Lodge, No. 33.

Several part songs were admirably rendered , and each of the party contributed solos , all being so good it is difficult to select any , but reference may be made to the contributions of Miss Howard-Reynolds and Mdlle . Lovenez . Perhaps the most striking item was a duet , " Hark to the Mandolin , " in which Miss Ronald's sympathetic contralto told with much advantage . The

mandolin obbligato , as well as a subsequent solo by Miss Walker , afforded much pleasure . Bro . Lawler accompanied in his well-known style . In addition to the Meisterin Vocalists , songs were given by Miss Bertha Colnaghi ( " Valley by the sea " and " Come to me " ) , who was in splendid voice , and by Miss Shoulbridge , Bro . F . A . Jewson ably accompanying , and by

Bro . Barry , who sang " The Diver " and " The Pedlar . " Bro . Graham gave much pleasure by his clever whistling and piano selections from " II Trovatore " and a capitil song , " Are they the same at home . " Two clever daughters of the J . D ., the AlissesTamburini , gave recitations in admirable style , and the W . M ,

afforded a novel change by giving two short exhibitions of lime-light views , on a large sheet , of the Tower Bridge and Venice . Altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent , which passed all too quickly , and concluded with a cordial vote of thanks , carried by acclamation , to the W . M . for closing his year of office in so pleasant a manner .

Annual Banquet Of The Henley Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1472.

ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE HENLEY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1472 .

The annual banquet of the above lodge of instruction was held at the Three Crowns Hotel , North Woolwich , on Tuesday evening , the 24 th ult . Bro . J . Geading , W . M . 1472 , presided , and was supported by

Bros . A . J . Ives , P . M . 1472 , Preceptor ; C . Jolly , P . M . 1472 ; A . Knight , P . M . ; B . C . Curtis , P . M . 1472 , Sec . ; T . Reeves , S . W . 1472 ; W . Turvey , S . D . 1472 , Asst . Sec . ; C . Barwick , J . D . 1472 ; J . Palmer , I . G . 1472 ; R . Alabaster , H . Carter , W . Baker , J . Howe , H . Chaplin , C . Carter , E . J . D . Vallon , R .

Alurray , G . Richardson , A . Wren , W . H . Turvey , W . J . Barnes , W . W . Ives , W . G . Smith , T . H . Lait , Hiscock , Hood , ] . W . Pettit , J . Ward , E . Alorgan , D . Ross , P . Quin , W . Martin , H . J . Oliver , E . F . Rodwell , G . H . Porter , J . Baldie , and W . E . Richardson . The visitors were represented by Bros . John Warner ,

P . AL , Preceptor 700 ; G . Davis . P . AL , Preceptor 13 ; J . H . Roberts , P . AI . 700 ; VV . Lawson , W . AI . 700 ; Tufnell , S . W . 700 ; Dr . Tees , 700 ; A . Ingram . 227 S and 45 ; Vincer , 615 : R . F . Franklin , SgS ; Herbert King , P . AL , 615 , P . G . P . Kent ; AL S .

Goodman , 700 ; Dowsett , 700 ; G . Stevens , 19 ; and A . Oaley , 913 . The dinner was excellent , and some good vocal and instrumental music interspersed the toasts , loyal , Alasonic , and personal .

Annual Banquet Of The St. Helen's Lodge Of Instruction, No. 531.

ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE ST . HELEN'S LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 531 .

The annual banquet of the above lodge of instruction was held at the King's Head Hotel , Liverpool , on the 3 rd inst . The large company included Bros . T . J . Johnson , P . AL , P . S . G . D ., Preceptor ; C . T . Watson ,

W . AL ; E . Nixey , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . and P . G . H . j J . Vickers , P . AI . ; H . C . Alarston , P . M . ; H . Hockaday , P . AL ; and J . Carter . The first three toasts were given by the PRECEPTOR , and others who proposed toasts were Bros . H . C .

MAKSTON , C . T . WATSON , J . VICKERS , and E . NIXEY . Bro . T . MCCARTHY responded to the toast of " The Visitors . " The harmony of the evening was contributed to by Bros . Thompson , Fowling , H . C . Maston , J . Vickers , and others .

Second Annual Festival Of The General Lodge Of Instruction, No. 587 .

SECOND ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE GENERAL LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 587 .

The second annual festival in connection with this lodge of instruction ( established 1848 ) was held at the Masonic Hall , New-street , Birmingham , on Friday , the

27 th ult . The lodge having been opened , the following were the acting officers : Bros . J . Freedman . W . AL ; R . C . Sudlow , P . G . Std . Br . Eng ., LP . AL ; ' W . H . Rollason , S . W . ; W . S . ' Stevens , J . W . ; W . O . Dingley , S . D . ; C . M . Wrighton , J . D . ; H . J . Collins , I . G . ; and there were about 70 brethren present ,

including Bros . J . T . Collins , P . G . S . B . Eng ., D . P . G . M . ; F . G . Swinden , Prov . J . G . W . ; Matthew Jones , Prov . A . G . D . C ; A . W . Adams , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; Felix Jones , P . P . G . D . ; VV . Hillman , P . P . G . D . ; R . B . Morgan , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . A . Parker , W . M . 739 ; H . Graff . W . M . 938 ; W . P . Hoskins , I . P . M . 74 ; J .

Attwood , W . M . 564 ; N . H . Turner , P . AL 2000 ; and many other visitors and members . The minntes ot the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , and signed , the lodge was afterwards opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed in the Second Degree . Bro . Gittings , a candidate for the Third Degree , was

entrusted , and retired to be prepared for the ceremony of raising . The Iodge was resumed in the Third Degree , and Bro . Gittings was re admitted , and raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Alason . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and was then called off and on , after which Bro . W . G . Smith took the chair , and appointed . Bros . Graff , S . W . ; Turner , J . W . ; and

Second Annual Festival Of The General Lodge Of Instruction, No. 587 .

Hillman , I . G . The ceremony of installation was then rehearsed , Bro . Breedman being the candidate . The excluded brethren having been re-admitted , the usual greetings were given , after which the Installing Master gave the addresses to the officers and brethren . The usual enquiries were then made , and the Iodge was closed .

The brethren afterwards partook of a banquet in the adjoining room . Bro . J . T . Collins , D . P . G . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . R . C . Sudlow , N . H . Turner , J . F . Pepper , A . W . Adams , and other wellknown Preceptors of the Emulation " working . " A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Sudlow for his great kindness in assisting the lodge so much ,

that being the third time he had ree ntly visited the Iodge . Bro . SUDLOW suitably replied , and said that he hoped to be present at the next festival—a sentiment which the brethren most cordially endorsed . After the usual Alasonic toasts , the brethren separated , having spent a very pleasant and instructive evening .

The lodge is now in a very nourishing condition , for which thanks are chiefly du-i to Bros . Collins and Sudlow , who have done all in their power to render the working as near perfection as possible since it was adopted as the standard working for the province , and the smooth way the work went showed that Bro . Sudlow ' s previous visits had been carefully remembered , and his working strictly adhered to by all the brethren of the Iodge .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

The first meeting of the Board of Stewards for the Boys' School Festival was held on Thursday last , when Bro . AIcLeod had a most satisfactory report to make as the result of the appeal which he has been so energetically making during the past few months . The officers of the Board appointed were as follows Honorary Presidenls—The Marquis of Zetland ,

P . G . AI . for N . and E . Yorkshire ; the Earl of Euston , P . G . M . Norths and Hunts ; and Thos . W . Tew , Esq ., P . P . G . M . West Yorkshire . President—Henry Smith , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . West Yorks . Acting Presidents—Chas . E . Keyser , P . G . D ., Treasurer and Patron of Institution , and George Everett , P . G . Treas ., Vice-Patron of Institution .

Hon . Treasurer—James Willing , jun ., Vice-Patron of Institution . Hon . Secretary—J . Morrison McLeod , Secretary of Institution . The several claims of the Crystal Palace and Brighton were stoutly advanced and advocated ; but , by a large majority , it was decided to hold the Festival at Brighton , on the same lines as the successful ones of 1891 and 18 93 .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . THOMAS LAMB SMITH . Bro . Thomas Lamb Smith , of the city of Worcester , a well-known Freemason , died on the 2 nd instant . He was initiated in 1 S 64 in the Worcester Lodge , No . 280 , and has filled all the offices with credit and renown . In 1 S 66 he was exalted to the Royal Arch in the St . Wulstan ' s Chapter , No . 280 , where he likewise filled

all the offices . In Mark Masonry , he especially distinguished himself in the Lechmere Lodge , No . 59 . He had also taken the Degrees of Knights Templar , Red Cross , Ark Alariner , St . Lawrence , Knight of Constantinople , Babylon , and H . P . ; also Rose Croix , ib ° , Royal Order of Scotland , and the 30 . Bro . Lane Smith worked in all Degrees with zeal , and

retained office till death , really dying " in harness . " The Province of Worcestershire had bestowed upon him the high rank of Grand Warden several years ago . He was Life Governor of each of the Masonic Institutions . Besides his Masonic position , he was a busy citizen of Worcester , being a member of the City Council , having served the offices of City Chamberlain , Guardian

for the Poor , & c , and was also a Director of the Gas Company , and held many other public appointments . He was buried at Norwood Cemetery by the side of his wife , who had pre-deceased him . Alany brethren being unable lo go to London to pay their last sad mark of respect , attended a special memorial service at Hol y Trinity Church , Worcester , at the hour fixed for the funeral . The Mayor of Worcester ( Bro . G . H .

Williamson ) was present , with other members of the Corporation . Bro . Rev . G . F . Hough , the Vicar of Holy Trinity ( the W . M . of the Worcester Lodge ) , conducted the service in such a way as to leave , 1 lasting impression on those who were present . The music was specially solemn . Bro . Lamb Smith had endeared himself to all the brethren , so that his loss will be severely felt .

BRO . BATEMAN S . LIDDELL . VVe regret to announce the death of Bro . Bateman S . Liddell , which occurred at his residence , VVest Drayton , on the Sth inst . He had been a member of the Strong Alan Lodge , No . 45 , for 32 years , and for the last four

years its Treasurer . His lour sons are also members of No . 45 , one of whom has passed the chair . Bro . Liddell was much respected both in Masonic and other circles , and his loss will be much felt . He was 62 years of age .