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172 . 30 " ! ( S . C ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; , J . H . Wood , P . M . 1642 ; VV . G . Reynolds , P . M . 144 !; D . Stroud , P . M . ; J . Stagg , VV . Death , S . Barrow , R . E . Cursons , and VV . G . Coleman . Visitors : Bros . H . Sadler , Grand Tvler , P . M . 147 and 214 S ; Morris Moses , 203 ; N . Spyer , 43 ; L . ' Cox , 1791 ; G . E . Higginson , 1791 ; and H . Cotton , 1791 . Thelodge Was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the Sections of the Second Lecture were

worked by Bros . Dr . Mackenzie , W . G . Reynolds , VV . C . Williams , J . Davies , Preceptor 1791 ; and H . Sadler . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the Sections of the Third Lecture were worked by Bros . R . E . Cursons , J . H . Wood , and VV . C . Williams . The lodge was resumed to the " First Degree . In consequence of the lodge of instruction supper taking place on the 16 th inst ., the lodge will not meet until the 23 rd inst . Bros . Moses and Spyer were elected members . Several communications were read , and

also one from Bro , Mote , thanking the brethren for their letter of sympathy on the occasion of his accident . Bro . Dehane said hc had a proposition to make , which he had no doubt would be received with the unanimity which always characterised the proceedings of that lodge of instruction . They were favoured with a visit that evening by a brother who was not only a good worker , but a good Mason , as many of them could bear witness to . He was ahvavs ready to assist in the work of either a lodge or chapter

of instruction whenever his numerous engagements would admit of his attendance . He alluded to Bro . P . M . Sadler , Grand Tyler and Sub-Libtarian of the Grand Lodge , wbo was also the author of a most interesting work on Masonry , which had recently appeared under the title of "Masonic Facts and Fictions . " He would ask the brethren to mark their appreciation of Bro . Sadler's services to the Craft by electing him an honorary member . This proposition having been seconded by the S . VV ., the VV . M .

said the Secretary had to some ex'ent taken the wind out of his sails , as he intended to have said a few words himself before putting the proposition to the lodge . Bro . Dehane had so well expressed what he himself felt , that he would not detain the brethien with any further remarks . The proposition was then put , and carried unanimously . Bro . Sadler thanked the brethren for the distinction they had conferred upon him , which was quite

unexpected on his part , and he felt that it was also undeserved . He should therefore consider himself their debtor , and if at any time they should feel disposed to give him an opportunity of working olf the debt by the exhibition of any Masonic knowledge he might possess , he would be very happy to do so . A vote of thanks was passed to the brethren who had so ably worked the Sections that evening , and the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on the $ th inst . Present : Bros . A . E . Gladwell , W . M . ; F . Kedne , ' S . W . ; F . M . Noakes , J . W . ; G . H . Reynolds , S . D . ; J . Woodward , J . D . ; E . J . D . Bromley , I . G . ; VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; J . Laurence , T . C . Seary , VV . Honeyball , C . Tilhon , H . Amelot , A . Cogliati , H . C . Chevalier , W . Hancock , E .

D . F . Rymer , G . F . Swan , A . Clark , and VV . Brindley . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . C . Smith worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro . VV . Honeyball having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Bro . W . Honeyball answered the usual questions leading to the Third

Degree , and retired . Bro . C . Tilhon , offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge closed in the Third Degree , and then resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . C . Tilhon was unanimously elected a joining member . On rising for the second time , Bio . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . F . Kedge , S . VV ., be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded

by the J . VV ., and carried unanimously . TheW . M . elect appointed his oflicers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . A . E . Gladwell , VV . M ., for his excellent working of thc ritual . Bro . Gladwell was a P . M . and a good working Mason , and it had been a great pleasure to all to hear him that evening , Seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . Nothing further

offering for the good of Freemasonry , the Iodge was closed . A ballot then took place in connection wilh the Second Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction Charitable Association , under the presidency of Bro . A . Clark , assisted by Bros . Reynolds , Treas ., and F . M . Noakes . Sec Bros . G . H . Reynolds and W . Honeyball being elected tellers , the ballot was declared to be in favour of Bto , G . . Reynolds . This makes the fifth ballot since the starting of the Association in January last .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present Bros . Yates , VV . M . ; Petch , S . W . ; Duncan , J . W . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; Sheffield , S . D . ; Harding , J . D . ; Stevenson , I . G . ; Hiller , and Boyden . 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 . Hiller candidate . Bro . Hiller answered the

questions leading to the Second Degree , and retired . Bro . Boyden was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Boyden candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Fetch vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting , being proposed by Bro . Sheffield , and seconded by Bro . Duncan . The oliicers

were appointed in rotation . On the proposition of Bro . Sheffield , seconded by Bro . Duncan , a vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to the W . M . for his services in the chair for the first time . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Second Islington Masonic Charities' Association was then held , and subscriptions received .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . i . ' 4 o ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday , the ioth inst ., at the Old VVhite Hart Hotel , Boro ' , when there were present Bros . S . Renaut , VV . M . ; VV . Steele , S . VV . ; Wright , J . W . ; Walter Wingham , Preceptor ; Fred H , Williams , Hon . Sec , ; A . E . Austin , S . D . ; J . Hattersley , J . D . ; Holliday , I . G . ; VV . VV . Block , F . G . Cooper , H . J . Chapman , E . Fiillick , VV . Roots , and Bate . 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 . Austin candidate . Bro . Block having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Block candidate . Bro . Renaut vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Chapman . Thc 1 st Section was worked by Bro . Wingham . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second

time , when it was proposed by Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously , that the S . VV . be VV . M . for the ensuing week . Thc S . W . returned thanks , and appointed his officers . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed . . CREATON LODGE ( No . 179 O .-A meeting was held on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present ; Bros . J . B . ColwillW . Mj

, , C . R . Cross , S . VV . ; Wolter , J . VV . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; G . Higginson , S . D . j L , Cox , J . D . ; F . Craggs , I . G . ; A . Cavers , Stwd . ; J . Davies , Preceptor ; J . Sims , P . M . ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; Cubitt , P . M . ; T . VVood , P . M . ; Stroud , P . M . ; Stonnill , Moss , Benton , Bull , Gilbert , Arnott , Dresden , Martineau , Head , Cotton , and Augsperg . Bio . F . VV . Dines , 1445 , was a visitor .

The Iodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ceremony of raising was to be rehearsed . Bro . Moss having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . T , Head candidate . Bro . Cross was elected VV . M . forthe next meeting . Bro . Dines was elected a joining member , and the lodge was dosed .

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CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 7 th inst . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , VV . M . ; F . Craggs , S . VV .: D . Stroud , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; J . Worth , S . D . ; J . H . Wood , P . M ., J . D . ; Arlidge , I . G . ; A . Williams , Sec . ; and F . Wilkins . Ludge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture were then worked by the brethren under the direction

of the VV . M . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . A . Williams offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . F . Craggs was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2 ojo ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the 6 ; h inst ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Roberts , W . M . ; Robinson , S . W . ; Hayler , J . VV . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Hobbs , S . D . ; Hume , J . D . ; Moloney , I . G . ; Mason , P . M . ; Brindley , P . M . ; Coleman , Piper , Mann , Stutfield , Sutton , Newby , Abbott , Edwards , and Dottrili ; 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 . Newby being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Mann , 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 . Mann being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bros . Stutfield , 144 , and Deacon , 1644 , were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . Robinson was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

DARTFORD . —EMULATION LODGE ( NO . 299 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the loth inst ., at the Bull Ilotel . Present : Bros . VVm . Greig , VV . M . 299 , P . G . P ., W . M . ; F . Snowden , S . W . ; T . lenkins , J . VV . ; VV . J . Light , P . M ., Preceptor ; Chas . Hind , Sec ; E . T . Lancaster , J . D . ; F . Barton , I . G . ; C . Powling , Stwd . j and Carter , Tyler . Lodge opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of passing being about to be rehorsed , Bro . Powling offered himself as the candidate ; he was examined and entrusted . Lodge opened i . i the Second Degree , and the VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . in a most able manner . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . rose for the first and second times , and Bro . Snowden , S . VV ., was elected W . M . for the next meeting . There being no other business , the lodge was closed .

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INSTRUCTION HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 6 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , LeinstM-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV . Present : Comps . G . Read , P . Z . 19 and 834 , M . E . Z . ; J . Davies , 733 , H . ; T . C . Edmonds , S . N . 1507 , J . ; G . T . Mickelburg , P . Z . 733 , Treas . ; H . E . Dehane , H . S 90 , ist A . S . 863 , S . E . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . S . 075 , S . N . ; VV . C . Williams , P . S . 733 . P . S . ; G . March , 733 , ist A . S . ; G . N . Watts , Z . 1196 , 2 nd A . S . ; Rev . VV . Whittlev . P . G . A . S .,

P . Z . 156 ; W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset ; VV . Cleghorn , Z . 185 ; J . H . Cuff , P . Z . 862 ; J . Sims , | . 834 ; H . Sadler , P . Z . i 6 g , Grand Janitor ; VV . E . Jamieson , 176 ; and H . Brockelhurst , 862 , 1319 . Visitors : Comps . F . Brown , Z . 174 , P . Z . S 38 ; F . M . Noakes , 1624 ; G . F . Swan , 11 ; J . Corrie , 20 J ; G . Dickenson , 1507 ; J . K . R . Cama , 11 j ; H . VVinden , P . Z . 180 ; H . Mathews , 1479 J T . R . Beaufort , 1624 ; and C . A . Woods , 145 . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of lhe last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation

was rehearsed , Comp . J . Corriebeingthe candidate . The ceremony throughout was most effectively rendered , and at its termination elicited marks of approval . Comp . Sadler then delivered the lecture on '' The Banners and Ensigns of a Royal Arch Chapter . " This lecture , which is known to so few , and consequently very seldom heard , was listened to with all the attention us masterly delivery deserved , the only regret being that there was not more of it . The lecture was illustrated by a coloured diagram representini ;

the banners of the various tribes and their relative positions in the Israelitish camp . Should Comp . Sadler repeat his learned and interesting lecture , we should advise all R . A . Masons not to lose the opportunity of hearing it . A vote of thanks to Comp . Sadler for his very instructive lecture was proposed by Comp . Dehane , S . E ., and seconded by Comp . W . H . Dean , P . Z . Comp . Sadler , in reply , thanked the companions for the hearty vote of thanks they had just -passed , and said he was honoured by the presence of three eminent Preceptors of sister chapters of improvement , who had come

at considerable inconvenience . He should be pleased to come at any future time to deliver that or some other lecture . A ballot was then taken for the following companions as joining members , which proving unanimous , they were duly elected : —Comps . F . Brown , Z . 174 , P . Z . 538 ; F . M . Noakes , 1624 ; G . F . Swan , 11 ; | . Corrie , 20 S ; G . Dickinson , 1507 ; J . K . R . Cama , 115 ; H . VVinden , P . Z . 1 S 0 ; and T . R . Beaufort , 1624 . Comp . F . Brown briefly responded for the new members . Letters of apology were read from Comps . D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas . ; F . C . Levander . and Capt . Nicols .

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CONSECRATION OF THE TRUE FRIENDSHIP CONCLAVE , No . 4 . This Order , which has only been recently introduced into this country , appears to be making rapid strides , owing mainly , no doubt , to its intrinsic merits , but in no small degree to the energy and ability of the brethren forming the Grand Conclave , which is composed of many influential Masons , well known in other Degrees of Masonry .

On Saturday evening last , the True Friendship Conclave was inaugurated , and amongst those present were Bros Dr . Zacharie , G . S . R . ; Cui . Clerke , P . G . 5 . R . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . S . R . ; J . L . Thomas , D . R . O . ; W . J . Spratling , G . Rec ; F . Richardson , R . Berridge , C . H . Driver , and many others . The conclave was opened by the G . Recorderand the

, following brethren , who had been approved by the founders , having signed the necessary declaration , were admitted to the conclave and regularly inducted as Secret Monitors : Bros . Earl of Euston , Rev . H . Cummings , W . E . Stewart , A . Williams , Captain VV . B . Williamson , Major A . B .

Cook , B . R . Bryant , G . Graveley , and H . VVard . The chair was assumed by Col . Clerke , who , at the request of the G . R ,, and with the assistance of the G . O . ' s who were present , solemnly consecrated and dedicated the conclave , after which it was formally constituted bv the M . W . G . Ruler . '

The S . R . Designate was presented for installation , and after the brethren below the chair had retired , was enthroned in the chair of Jonathan , the secrets belonging to which were commuunicated by thc G . Ruler . Bro . C . F . Matier was elected Treasurer , and the S . R . invested his

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oliicers as follows : Bros . R . Berridge , C ; C . H . Driv * G . ; C . F . Matier , Treas . and Sec . ; Rev . H . Cum min „[ ist V . D . ; Earl of Euston , 2 nd V . D . ; A . William !' 3 rdV . D . ; Major Cook , th V . D . ; Capt . Williams ^' D . C ; W . E . Stewart , Guarder ; and E . J . Mills , Sentind ' On the motion of the S . R ., seconded by the C , a vote of thanks was passed to the brethren who had performed

the ceremonies , and who were asked to accept hon . mem bership , Bros . Dr . Zacharie , Col . Shadwell H . Gierke I * L . Thomas , and W . J . Spratling . ' ' The S . G . R . then conferred the rank of G . Guide on Bro Richardson , and invested him with the collar and jewel of that office .

On the motion of the SECRETARY , it was directed that a vote of thanks should be recorded on the minutes to the Alfred Meadows Conclave for the use of their furniture and clothing . The SECRETARY read several apologies for enforced absence , and the conclave was closed in due form . The brethren dined at the Freemasons' Tavern under the presidency of Bro . Frank Richardson , Supreme Ruler

ALFRED MEADOWS CONCLAVE ( No . i ) , _ On Tuesday evening this conclave met for the purpose of in stalling their new S . R ., Bro . Jas . Lewis Thomas , Deputy Ruler of the Order . The notice paper was , as usual , very full , there being five joining members and eight initiates The joining members included Bro . Capt . N . J . Philips ' 33 , whose powerful influence in Masonry will be of the

utmost service to the Order . The other joining members were Bros . Chas . M . Ohren , Henry Carman , R . vV . Brown and Henry Wright , of 1827 . It was reported that Bro ' Sir Francis Burdett and Bro . Richard Eve , Grand Treas . ' had bsen inducted during the recess , while the induction of Sir Morell Mackenzie , M . D ., and Sir H . J . Puleston M . P ., whose names vvere on thc notice paper , had to be postponed for reasons well known to the Craft . The other inductees

, Bro . J . Lardner , Bro . Deputy Inspector Ninnis M . D ., Bro . Frederick VVood , and Bro . Henry Penfold ' were present , but Bro . Dr . E . M . Lott , whose name was down , upon the nomination of Bro . Col . Shadwell Gierke , was unable to be present . There were present , besides the above brethren , Bros . Dr . Zacharie , G . S . R . ; Sir Robt . Harley , G . Std . Br . ; Col . Jas . Perry Godfrey , G . B . B . ; W . G . Lemon , G . T . ; Horatio Shirley , S . R . 5 and several other brethren .

The ceremony of induction was performed by Bro . VV , J . Spratling , Grand Recorder , in his usual style . Reference was made to the important consecration of the True Friendship Conclave , No . 4 , referred to in another column , which took place on Saturday last , when our well known and much respected Bro . Frank Richardson was installed into thc chair of S . R ., and received the distinguished Grand office

of Guide within the Grand Council , vacated by Bro . Gen , Randolph . The Iirst business of the evening was the adoption of the following resolution , referring to the lamented death of our late Bro . Edgar Bowyer , who held the office of G . B . B . in the Order . The S . K ., Bro . Dr . Zacharie , moved in fitting terms , and it was seconded by Bro . JLewis

. Thomas , Councillor , " That this conclave desires to place on record the expression of its sincere regret at the decease of Bro . Edgar Bowyer , member of the Grand Council and of this conclave , and to offer its sympathy and condolence with the bereaved members of his family . " The Secretary was ordered to forward a copy of this motion together with a suitable letter to the relatives of the

deceased brother . Letters of regret at enforced absence were read from Bros . Col . Shadwell Clerke , P . G . S . R . ; Philbrick , G . C . ; Sir J . H . Puleston , M . P . ; Webster Glynes , Major Lambert , G . C . ; C F . Matier , P . G . S . R . ; and other distinguished brethren of the Order . Certificates of membership of the Order were distributed . These have been executed by Bro . George Kenning , and were much admired .

The main business of the evening , after the installation of Bro . Thomas , was the presentation of a valuable piece of plate to the retiring S . R ., Bro . Dr . Zacharie , which followed the passing of the following resolution , proposed by the S . R ., and seconded ( in the absence of Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke ) by Bro . Capt . N . G . Philips— "That the best thanks of this conclave and of the whole Order are

due , and they are hereby tendered , to Bro . Dr . Zacharie , G . S . R ., I . P . S . R . of this conclave , for the courtesy , hospitality , zeal , and assiduity displayed by him during the past year in the interests of the Order in England , and that he be requested to accept the accompanying gift , marking the goodwill of his brethren , as a slight token of the esteem in which he is held by every brother S . M . " The

presentation of the plate , which was very handsome , having been made , Bro . Dr . Zacharie said he felt his heart too full to thank the brethren adequately , not so much for the very beautiful present they had been good enough to present to him , as for the kind expressions of goodwill with which he had been favoured . He ftlt that his poor merits fell far short of all

the kind things that had been said about him ; but assured the brethren that from the very bottom of his heart he could promise that his best efforts should be in future , as they had been in the past , entirely at the service of the Order . Had any one ventured to prophecy , only a year ago , that the grain of seed sown in the Bon Accord Mark Lodge in February , 1887 would within a year have grow "

, into a fine tree , like the present , he would have been ridiculed . The Alfred Meadows Conclave now numbered nearly So members , many of them the very cream of the Masonic world in England , 'lhe University of London Conclave , over which Bro . Philbrick presided , and which was restricted to University men , was flourishing exceedingly . The True Friendship Conclave , consecrated only

last Saturday , and restricted to Grand Officers in any Degree , already numbered among it members Bros . Lord Kuston , Williams , Major Cook , and Ward , as well as such names as those of Bros . Frank Richardson , G . G ., ' <• Berridge , C . H . Driver , and C F . Matier , P G . S . R- He had left till the last mention of the Horatio Shirley Conclave , No . s , the much respected S . R . of which was present that to

evening , and whose indefatigable exertions , joined those of Bro . Major P . Dunbar , had resulted in . » conclave , with himself as S . R ., Bros . George Kenning and E . C . Mulvey as C . and G ., and some thirty other brethren all well-known in Masonry . Further applications for conclaves were coming in from time to tiro Bro . Dorman of Northampton , Bro . Dr . Mackintosh , aw . Pakes , and others , had all bespoke warrants , and g ene a ' ? the vigour displayed within their ranks was such as mu