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I . P . M ., Bro . Gilles , who received , the unanimous suffrages of the brethren in June last for the office of Grand Treasurer , than which no higher honour could be conferred . . Bro . W . C . Gilles , I . P . M ., said he was pleased , if in the fulfilment of his duties , he had been considered to have discharged them satisfactorily . It was a distinguished

honour to be placed in the chair of such a lodge as this , because it was the acme of Mark Masonry . Bro . G . Powell , P . M ., also responded , after which "The Visitors" was given in cordial terms , and thanks duly returned . Bro . Driver , S . W ., replied for "The Officers , " and the Tyler ' s toast closed a pleasant evening .

BELVEDERE . Saye and Sele Lodge ( No . 309 ) . —The installation of the above lodge took place at the Masonic Rooms on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., when Bro . T . Heaps , P . G . I . G ., S . W ., and W . M . elect , was installed VV . M . by Bro . A . H . Bateman , P . M ., P . G . M . O ., and Sec , in a most perfect manner ; Bro . F . Wood , P . M ., P . P . G . M . O .,

actino- as S . W . He appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros ; H . E . Russell , P . P . G . O ., I . P . M . ; C VV Blaxland , S . W . ( by proxy ); II . T . Crump , J . W . ; W . O . Robinson , P . M .,-P . P . G . D . C , 'Treas . ; A . H . Bateman , Sec . ; C . Jolly , P . P . G . O ., M . O . ; H . F . Greig , S . O . ; Dr . A . Greenaway , J . O . ; and H . VV . Church , S . D . The addresses having been given , and a cordial vote of thanks

passed to Bro . Bateman . Bro . Russell was presented with a Past Mark Master ' s jewel , and both those worthy brethren returned thanks . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a superb banquet served in the dining-room of the establishment , Bros . Dr . G . Mickley , P . G . D . Grand Mark Lodge , and VV . H . Thomas representing the visitors .

Bro . Mickley , in responding for the toast of "The Grand Officers Present and Past , " said so far as the Grand and Deputy Grand Masters were concerned it would ill become him to say one single word of praise , because their splendid work for Masonry , both in the Craft and . Mark , spoke for itself . So far as the rest of the Grand Officers went , he could only say that they were men of good position

in life , as well asm Masonry , and who had the interest of the Mark Degree at heart . Those who were at the present time in office would , as those who had preceded them had done , do their best for the Order , and then make way for others to take their place . He-thanked them for their kind invitation , and would always be pleased to attend a lodge where the Grand Officers were evidently so well esteemed .

The Worshipful Master then proposed the toast of " Bro . Robinson , Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Hayman Cummings , D . P . G . M ., and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said that lodge had received a number of favours from Prov . Grand Lodge . He was sorry that their Prov . Grand Master had not attended because at the late meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge at Tunbridge Wells

Bro . Robinson had promised to attend , but at the last moment was unable . He was sorry , because Bro . Robinson was a splendid installing officer . He , however , asked them to drink the toast heartily . Bro . Wood having briefly responded , Bro . Russell , - in suitable terms , proposed the toast of "The W . M ., " who , in response , said he was proud of the

position , and as Bro . Russell had set him so good an example , he should follow it . He hoped to have two or three good advancees during his year of office , and would endeavour to do the work to their satisfaction , although now that he was getting on for Co , they must not expect too much from him . Several other toasts followed , and the evening was in every respect a most delightful one .

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RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 5 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . E . Lucas , W . M . ; F . Craggs , S . VV . ; H . F . Williams , J . W . ; A . Williams , P . M ., S . D . ; R . Reid , J . D . j H . Blackman , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M . ; j . H . Wood , P . M ; H . Wake , and R . H . ' Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation wasreheaised . A brother having offered himself as a candidate for passing , proved his proficiency in the former Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of

passing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Sims , P . M ., was congratulated on his recovery from his sickness , and elected VV . M . for the next meeting , on which night the Fifteen Sections will be worked . The lodge was then closed . The annual supper of this lodge of instruction will take place on Friday , the 19 th inst ., at 7 . 30 p . m .

FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . 12 SS ) .-A meeting of the above lodge was held on Saturday , the 22 nd ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there was an unusually large attendance of members and visitors to hear a rehearsal of the Third Degree , with full musical accompaniment , assisted by an efficient choir . The interest in the proceedings was still further enhanced by the presence of

several Grand Officers . Bro . Dr . Lott , P . G . O ., presided at the organ . Among those present were Bros . H . Hill , P . M ., W . M . ; J . H . Cohen , P . M ., S . VV . ; Hodges , J . W . ; J . Oldis , P . M ., Treas . ; M . H . Hale , P . M ., Sec ; G . Reed , S . D . ; Macnamara , I . G . ; T . Williams , Tyler ; J . Terry , P . G . S . B . ; C F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . L . Mather , P . A . G . D . C ; J . M . McLeod , P . M ., Secretary ,

R . M . I . B . ; and over 100 members and visitors . The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , the VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . in a most faultless manner , which was rendered still more impressive by the beautiful musical accompaniment , which was most ably rendered by the following choir , Bros . H . Macfarlane , Org . ; W . T . Glaisher , V . Lee , H .

Reynolds , T . Powell , W . H . Pocklington , VV . Sicklemore , andE . Smith , which was most ttcntively listened to . Bros . Dr . Lott , P . G . O ., andJ . M . McLeod , P . M ., Sec . R . M . I . B ., were unanimously elected honorary members , and a hearty vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Dr . Lott for his great kindness in so efficiently presiding at the organ . These propositions having - been severally responded to ,

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the W . M . proceeded to give a short account of the aim and object they had in view in rehearsing these musical ceremonies , claiming that they were the first to introduce them into the London district . It was , he said , becoming more and more an admitted fact that the ceremonies which were very impressive in themselves , were rendered very much

more so by the addition of suitable music , such as they had just heard , and suggested the formation of a Masonic Musical Association to give concerts and entertainments for the benefit of the Charities . There being no further business the lodge was closed , and the brethren went away gratified at having had a unique Masonic treat .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W . - , on the 4 th inst ., when there were present Bros . G . A . Bergholz , VV . M . ; G . H . Reynolds , S . VV . ; E . J . D . Bromley , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; F . M . Noakes , S . D . ; F . S . Jarvis , J . D . ; T . C . Seary , Org . ;

A . Cogliati , I . G . j T . E . Weeks , Tyler j J . Rowe , A . Mulvey , VV . Hancock , D . Gall , and A . Cator . The lodge was opened in due form ,. and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Preceptor worked the 1 st Section , the Deputy Preceptor the 2 nd Section , and the Preceptor the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . James Burgess having offered himself as a

candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . H . Reynolds , S . VV ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , the Secretary proposed that the by-laws be

suspended on Thursday evening , the Sth January , 1 S 91 , that the VV . M . and the W . M . elect of the mother lodge may I have the opportunity of rehearsing the ceremony of installation ; seconded by the Deputy Preceptor , supported by the Preceptor , and carried unanimously . 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 5 th inst ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill , VV . Present : Bros . J . C . Conway , VV . M . ; E . Rogers , S . VV . ; F . L . Chandler , | . W . ; G . Davis , P . M . 16 7 , Preceptor ; W . J . Mason , " VV . M . 2246 , Sec ; H . Armfield , S . D . ; J . Powell , J . D . ; VV . H . Armfield , I . G . j G .

Gardner , H . Foskett , and E . J . Day . 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 . H . Foskett being the candidate . Bro . G . Gardner having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted .

I he lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . G . Gardner being the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . The S . VV ., Bro . E . Rogers , was elected VV . M . tor the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 179 O .-A meeting was held on Thursday , the 4 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . VV . Hillier , VV . M . ; VV . G . Jennings , S . VV . ; Alfred Love , J . W . ; John Davis , W . M . 16 9 , Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tern . ) ; John Arnott , S . D . ; T . S . Stevens , J . D . ; T . Kington , I . ' , .: ' C R .

Cross , P . M . ; H . P . Gilbert , P . M . ; J . H . Richardson , T . J . Head , T . Jobson , R . N . Larter , and T . Stonnill . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read , confirmed , and signed . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the VV . M ., assisted by the Preceptor and the brethren . Bro .

Head offered himself as a candidate for passing , and he was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and ceremony rehearsed . Bro . Richardson answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Jennings was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting of : this lodge was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., at the 'Town Hall , Westminster , when there were present Bros . R . White , VV . M . ; Chabot , S . VV . ; Saunders , J . W . j Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Treas . ; Budd , Sec ; Hobbs , S . D . ; Badderley , J . D . ; Hayler , I . G . ; Balchin , Stwd . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Green

, P . M . ; Dunstan , Barber , Piper , Wilson , Stutfield , Bonwick , and Edwards . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thelast meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Barber being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair , and Bro . Dunstan took the chair . 'The lodge was opened in the Second

Degree Bro . Hobbs , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Hobbs being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The

' VV . M . re-occupied the chair . Bro . Chabot was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of thanks was also unanimously recorded [ on the minutes for the able andefficient manner in which the W . M . had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . - The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held at the Stirling Castle , Camberwell , on the 5 th inst ., when there were present Comes . Kimpton , M . E . Z . ; Scott Young , H . ; Phillips , P . Z ., J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , 1275 , S . E . ; V . T . Murche , 1329 , S . N . ; Grummant , P . Z ., Treas . elect 1275 , P . S . ; Voisey , P . Z ., S . E . 1329 , Treas . ;

Goodwin ; G . Powell , P . Z . ; Benedetti , Z . elect 1275 ; Davis , 1329 ; H . Martin , A . S . elect 1275 ; North , J . elect 1275 ; F . H . Smith ; J . H . Price ; Axford ; C VV . Davis , 1216 ; T . C . Edmonds , P . Z . 1507 ; and J . J . White , 1329 . A conclave of Third Principals was formed , and Comp . Hilton , P . Z ., installed Comp . Phillips , P . Z ., into the third

chair . The minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . _ The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Goodwin personating the candidate . Comps , Davis , White , and Edmonds were elected joining members . Comp . Scott Young was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . It was unanimously resolved that the three installation ceremonies should be rehearsed on January gth , 1 S 91 .

Stockwell Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1339.

STOCKWELL LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1339 .

The annual banquet of the above was held at the White Hart , Abchurch-lane , Cannon-street , on Monday , the 24 th ult ., when the following members and visitors were present : Bros . C . G . Scott , P . M . 452 , W . M . ; F . H . Harvey , 1339 , S . W . ; W . D . T . Turnpenny , J . W . 749 , J . W . ; Herbert Moss , P . M ., P . Z . 1339 , Preceptor ; T . H .

Ellis , 1339 , Asst . Sec . ; A . W . Davis ; F . S . Smyth , S . W . 1982 ; E . Attenborough , A . L . Butters , S . W . Minns , C . H . Bryson , W . H . J . Alexander , S . G . Southcombe , C . R . Blyton , F . Blyton , J . W . Curtis , W . M . elect 733 ; A . G . Boswell , P . M ., Z . 1339 ; G . Anderson , P . G . S ., P . M . 60 : and J . H . Proff . Visitors : Bros . H . Darbyshire ,

P . M . 581 and 199 ; A . H . Barnard , S . D . 2024 ; E . H Rolfe , P . M . 125 and 2147 ; J . Pollard , P . M . 2147 , J . W . 1339 ; A . Jones , 1339 ; D . Hickson , 2147 ; and G Blyton , 2148 . After a sumptuous repast provided by the host , Bro , Anderson , the W . M . rose to propose the first toast .

" The Queen and the Craft , " and said this toast is one always received with heartiness and all honour that is due to it , and without further comment I will thank the brethren to rise and assist me in drinking it . After the National Anthem , the next toast being that of "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " the

W . M . said : Brethren this toast requires no commendation from me , it recommends itself to every member of the Craft . During the time he has been our M . W . G . M . Masonry has made unprecedented progress , and I hope our M . W . G . M . will long be spared to fill that high office . The toast haying been duly honoured , the

WORSHIPFUL MASTER rose to propose that of " The Deputy Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and said : This toast , brethren , is one that is always well received . It is very lamentable that we have had during the past year a loss that would be very difficult to replace , I refer to the

death of the Earl ot Carnarvon , our late Pro G . M . Most of us can bear witness to the assiduity with which he carried out his work , and to which all who have the privilege of attending Grand Lodge can testify . With regard to the Grand Officers , we cannot honour them too much for the manner in which they perform

their respective duties . It is good we can find such men to lead us . We have with us this evening a brother who is a Past Grand Steward—I mean Bro . Anderson , and although not a Grand Lodge Officer , I shall couple his name with this toast . The toast having been suitably acknowledged by

Bro . ANDERSON , Bro . BOSWELL , P . M ., roseandsaid : Worshipful Master , Wardens , and Brethren , —You are perfectly well aware of the reason I am in possession of the gavel , it is to propose the toast of " The Worshipful Master . " It is an easy task , for this reason , Ifeel quite sure that every word

of commendation from me will receive an echo in the heart of every brother present , and , certainly , every member of the Stockwell' Lodge of Instruction , and those who have known Bro . Scott longest can best appreciate his merit . We have many estimable Masons in this lodge of instruction , and we have in its Treasurer

( our W . M . this evening ) , a brother who is much esteemed . He has been a member from its foundation , being one of the few brethren who founded the lodge . He is also a most constant attendant , and has the welfare of the lodge at heart . It is not necessary for me to say more , and I feel perfectly sure that you will rise

with the greatest pleasure to assist me in the drinking of the toast . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER said : Bro . Boswell , P . M ., and Brethren , —I thank you for the very kind manner in which you have proposed my health , and you , brethren , for the way in which you have . received

it . . I can assure you that at all times it will be my very best endeavour to do what I can for this lodge of instruction . I am sure in looking round me we shall so build up the lodge as to make it second to none , and I feel confident the brethren will go hand in hand to make it a success .

The next toast being that of " The Visitors , " the WORSHIPFUL MASTER said : This is a toast always well received . There is no greater pleasure than to see our brother visitors . 1 trust they will all be with us next year , and hope we shall be able to enrol them as members of this' lodge of instruction , and I am sure they

will not have cause to regret the Masonic knowledge which our Preceptor is able to impart to them . The visitors who have honoured us with their presence this evening are numerous , and I have much pleasure in coupling the names of Bros . Darbyshire , Pollard , Rolfe , Barnard , and G . Blyton with this toast .

The visitors having replied , The WORSHIPFUL MASTER rose and proposed " The Stockwell Lodge of Instruction , Root and Branch , " and said ¦ You have heard how this lodge took its rise when a few of us met in a small room in St . Mary Axe . We began with the very humble number of four

members , now we have about 50 . It is an instance of what comes of very small beginnings . As a result of the instruction received we have many who can go through the ritual of the Three Degrees in a perfect manner . We are well aware that unless we have received some tuition how very small we feel , and with

what little confidence fill important offices . It is onl y in a lodge of instruction that we can gain the knowledge which is necessary . This lodge of instruction has always had in view the benefit of its members ; it is chiefl y . for that reason that those who are not alread y members should become so at an early opportunity . I trust . the lodge will still continue to increase in num . -