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and Freemasonry , " ) recommending the brethren to secure copies , as the work would well repay a careful perusal . Bro . | , Taylor also presented to the lodge the following' neatly fruiied engravings , on behalf of Bro . W . J . Hughan , pG . D . England : H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , K . G . j S [ r Watkin VVilliams-Wynn , Bart ., P . G . M . North Wales ind Shropshire j Robert Freke Gould , P . S . G . D . England ;

Major George S . Tudor , P . G . M . Staffordshire ; and A Curious Engraving of a Mason , engraved and printed in 1 S 01 , and re-engraved by F . Compton Price , 1 SS 9 . A cordial vote was passed to Bro . Hughan for his gifts , and directed to be entered upon the minutes . After "Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed .

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PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the ]< Vlc Tavern , Clifton Park , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . R . f-I . Dillon , W . M . j V . Shaw , S . VV . j W . J . Stratton , l \ V . J G . Wood , Preceptor j Stratton , Treas . j J . J . Thomas , Sec . j S . B . Ni g htingale , S . D . j J . R . Hill , J . D . ; A . E . Carter , I . G . j C . Stallibrass , Steward j VV . D .

Slyman , P . M . 753 j N . Turner , P . M . 72 j E . C . Mulvey , P M . 2246 , P . G . S . j W . Death , W . M . 511 j C . A . Bond , W . M . 1425 J E . Wehrle , A . Pozzati , W . J . Mason , J . W . Curtis , R . E . Curzons , W . T . Dillon , J . Hutchings , VV . Chappie , M . Friedlander , J . Tapping , T . W . Monktelow , and L . H . Nerwich . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was called off and on . An American brother , who was nearly blind , applied for relief , which was granted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Mason was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Mason

being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . ' The Preceptor , Bro . G . Wood , was elected an honorary member . Bro . Shaw was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 30 th ult ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . E . Lucas , W . M . j H . J . F . Williams , S . W . j Jobson , J . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor j Coplestone , S . D . j Davis , J . D . j W . W . Williams , l . G . j D . Stroud , P . M . j and A . Williams . The lodge ' 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 , and resumed to the First . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . VV . Williams being the candidate . The 1 st and 2 nd Sections were worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to the Third Decree , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The

W . M . having risen , and " Hearty good wishes" having been given , the lodge was closed . A meeting was also held at the above address on Friday , the ( 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . Lucas , VV . M . ; H . J . F . Williams , S . VV . j Jobson , J . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor j W . J . Coplestone , S . D . j J . Davies , J . D . j W . W . Williams , l . G . j D . Stroud , P . M . ; and

F . Craggs . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ist and 2 nd Sections of the

Lecture were worked by the brethren , under the direction of the Preceptor . The lodge was resumed to the Third pegree , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M . having risen , Bro . H . J . F . Williams was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The regular weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , when there were present iros . G . T . Chretien , W . M . j R . Loomes , S . W . j A . Wolter , J . W . j CM . Coxon , D . j C . G . Gray , l . G . j and others .. Ihe lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of tne previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Harrison acting as candidate . Bro . Harrison answered the questions leading w the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Harrison candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . E . J . Harrison was

unanimousl y elected a member of the lodge . Bro . R . Lupines was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the ° Hicers were appointed in rotation . A vote of thanks Was accorded to Bro . Chretien , and the same ordered to be entered on the minutes , for his services in the chair for the rst '" ne in this lodge . Nothing further offering , the lodge * as then closed .

KENSINGTO N LODGE ( No . 1767 ) .- ^ meeting was Hi ° - Tuesday , the I 0 'h ' nst , > at the Scarsdale Arms ° tel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W ., when there were ! sent Bros . W . Hillier , W . M . ; J . B . Cory , S . W . ; 'V . )•1 inner , J . W . ; George Read , P . M ., Preceptor j F . y ? p , Sec . j T . W . Heath , S . D . j J . Cox , J . D . j S . bidders I . G . ; James Sims , P . M . ; W . C . ' Williams , •M-, P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; David Stroud , P . M . j W . J : Neville , C . E . Betts , G . Swann , F . Thomas , and C . Woods .

th I S was opened in due form , and the minutes of 2111 S meet ' 8 ' were read and confirmed . The ist and a ' ' f J tlons of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , ( . ' an ' r I y t , le Dretnren - Bro - Thomas offered himself as a ivas 6 ' 4 was exam ' ned and entrusted . The lodge 'die ° ? ? ?^ in the Second Degree , and the ceremony Sllm a ' , ln a commendable manner . The lodge was re"sual n ° tlle First De = ree > 'The W . M . having risen as in < . ' , - Cory was elected W . M . for the ensuing meet-»> and the lodge was closed . on Tl , EA ON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held hawl- , ^ 5 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Gold-VVM a , , ' Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . Jolly , J . Si ™ £ ellier > S . W . j Nash , J . W . j J . Davies , Preceptor ; 01 ms , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor j Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; j

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Biggs , S . D . j Cory , J . D . j Jopson , I . G . j Cubitt , P . M . j J . H . Wood , P . M . ; Stonnill , Cotton , Woodard , Cross , W . M . 1791 j Woods , Grade , T . Barth , F . Barth , Cox , Higginson , Dusterwall , Head , Browne , and Craggs . The lod . ge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cross being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The

1 st Section of the Third Lecture was worked by Bro Davies , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The brethren were instructed in entry drill . The ist Section was worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . A vote of thanks was passed to the W . M . for his excellent working in the chair for the first time . Bro . Hellier was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . iSyi ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 9 th inst ., at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington . Present : Bros . J . B . Cory , W . M . j J . Davies , S . VV . j T . Jobson . J . W . j J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor j F . Craggs , Sec . j VV . H . Boult , S . D . j C . Woods , J . D . j C . E . Everett , I . G . j M . R . Rice , Stwd . j James S ' ims , P . M . j David Stroud , P . M . j F . A . Barth ,

and others . The lodge having been opened in due form , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in a praiseworthy manner , Bro . Rice acting as candidate . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the 2 nd , 3 rd , and 5 th Sections of

the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by Bro . Sims , P . M ., and the brethren . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Cory for his excellent working as W . M . for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . J . Davies was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 7 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . Aslett , W . M . j J . Davies , S . W . j D . S . Long , J . W . j Ayling , Preceptor j G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . j A . Williams , S . D . j Hillier , J . D . j Jobson , I . G . j J . Sims , P . M . j Coat , Biggs , Hiscock , Barth , Arledge , Craggs , and W . W .

Williams . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Coat offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed ,

Bro . Coat being candidate . Bro . Biggs offering himself as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Biggs being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . J . Davis was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 9 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . and D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Elson , W . M . j Cochrane , S . W . j Steele , J . W . j Westley , Preceptor j J . Andrews , Sec . j Windsor , S . D . j Livett , J . D . ; King , I . G . j Lyell , F . Hill , W . Hill , Smith , Bate , Evans , Beavin , Poole ,

Williams , Griffiths , Folkard , Hudson , and Weeks , Tyler . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Beavin answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Westley , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of passing was

rehearsed , with Bro . Beavin as candidate . Bro . Williams answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , with Bro . Williams as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Elson vacated the chair in favour of

Bro . Smith , who appointed and invested his officers . Bro . Elson resumed the chair , and rose for the first time , and dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Steele was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Steele returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

HULL . —HUMBEK . INSTALLED MASTERS' LODGE . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 6 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Osborne-street , when Bro . W . Tesseyman , W . M ., was in the chair . The Secretary , Bro . M . C . Peck , P . M ., introduced the interesting paper read by Bro . W . Speth before the Lodge Quatuor Coronati upon the " Foundation of Modern Freemasonry , "

in which reference is made to Hogarth ' s celebrated picture of Night , wherein the Craft is satirised . Bro . Peck , agreeing with the judicious remarks of Bro . Speth upon the engraving , entered at some length upon the subject of Hogarth's connection with the Order , mentioning that he possessed a jewel said to have been designed by him for the Grand Stewards' Lodge , and pointing out that

the frontispiece used for the old Engraved Lists of Lodges was designed by Hogarth's father-in-law , Sir James Thornhill . Bro . Peck exhibited large copies of Hogarth ' s original plates , in which portraits of several'distinguished brethren appear , such as Dr . Desaguliers , the philosopher , Pine , the eminent engraver , & c . j also showing Hogarth ' s curious " Mystery of Masonry brought to light by the Gormogons , "

in which an undoubted Masonic portrait occurs . Bro . Peck also referred generally to other artists of the last century who had selected the Craft as a subject for ridicule , from many of whose productions much interesting information upon old manners and customs may be derived . A general discussion ensued , which was both entertaining and instructive .

TORQUAY . —J ORDAN LODGE ( NO . 1402 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , when there were present Bros . T . P . Wills , as W . M . j G . West , S . VV . j S . Wills , J . W . j John Dodge , Preceptor j John Taylor , Sec . j E . J . Pratt , S . D . j E . Henley , J . D . j W . Hersey , I . G . j J . E . Newton , Tyler j J . Lane , J . Nosworthy , and V . Lauzell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting- were read and confirmed . Bro . Nosworthy offering himself as a candidate for the Degree of F . C , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ,

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and Bro . Nosworthy passed to the Dgreee of F . C . by the W . M . in an efficient manner . The lodge was opened and closed down . Apologies for absence having been tendered , the work and officers for the next meeting were appointed , and the lodge was closed .

ISRAEL CHAPTER ( No . 205 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 9 th inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , W ., when there were present Comps . J . A . Gartley , M . E . Z . j S . Pollitzer , H . ; S . Lichtenfeld , J . ; H . J . Phillips , S . E . and Preceptor j J . VV . Harvey , Treas . j R . J . Harnell , acting S . N . j N . P . Vallentine , P . S . ; E .

Blaiberg , A . S . j S . V . Abraham , and G . Deaton . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Abrahams acting as candidate . Comp . Blaiberg was elected a joining member . The chapter was then closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meetingof this chapter was held on Friday , the 6 th inst , at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell , S . E ., when there were present Comps . F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , M . E . Z . and Preceptor j T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 , H . j Warren , Z . 134 S , J . j Stone , 1275 , S . E . j C . N . M . North , 1275 , S . N . j C . H . Stone , P . S . j Woods , A . S . 1275 , - Addington , Z .

1275 j Patrick j Murche , A . S . 1329 ; Towers , 1275 j H . Martin , 1375 ; and George Powell , P . Z ., Z . 11 S 5 . The minutes of the convocation of May 31 st were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Patrick personating candidate . The M . E . Z . rose for the first time , and Comp . James Warren , Z . 134 S , was

elected a member . The dues were then collected . The M . E . Z . rose for the second time , and Comp . Grummant , P . Z ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . The M . E . Z . rose for the third time , and all business beingended , the chapter was regularly closed . Apologies for absence were received from several companions , including the M . E . Z . elect , Comp . Moore , Z . 160 .

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Craft GLASGOW . Lodge St . John ( No . 3 . ) . —On Tuesday , the 3 rd inst ., a regular meeting of this lodge was held in the hall , Buchanan-street . Bro . J . R . Paton , R . W . M ., presided . Bros . James Taylor , S . VV ., and Hugh S . Cameron , J . W ., occupied their respective places . There was a large attendance of brethren , among whom were Bros . Walker

, P . M ., James M'MhTan , P . M ., Jamieson , and Gordon , of No . 4 . Several candidates were in waiting , and the Three Degrees were conferred on those who were respectively prepared for them . The lodge fortnightly meetings have now been resumed for the winter season .

Clyde Lodge ( No . 408 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Friday , the 6 th instant , Bro . J . M'Naught Campbell , R . W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . John Simpson , S . W . j D . Davidson , acting J . W . j and other officebearers . There was a large attendance of brethren . Nine applications for admission to the Order were passed , and of these seven were present and duly admitted . Clydesdale Lodge ( No . 556 ) . —A monster meeting of the above lodge was held on the evening of the 4 th inst . at their hall , Adelphi-terrace , for initiation and harmony . Bro . George C . H . M'Naught presided , while the Senior and Junior Wardens' chairs were occupied by Bros . R . Gardner and W . Phillips respectively . There were

six candidates admitted for initiation , the ceremony being performed by Bro . J . Thompson , assisted by the R . W . M . and the I . P . M ., Bro . John B . M'Naught . In response to a circular from the Prov . Grand Secretary , the office bearers were formed into a Committee , with instructions to make arrangements for the lodge taking part in the procession on the 21 st inst ., when the Prov . G . M . will lay the memorial

stone of the Camlachie Institute . Deputations were then received from Lodges Nos . 275 , 419 , 592 , and headed by their respective R . W . M . 's . A large influx of brethren followed , till the large room was literall y packed . Among those present were Bros . J . Wilson , A . Dickie , Emile Berger , D . Reid , Ferguson , W . Mackie , A . Cochrane , D . Cunningham , and others .

An interesting part of the evening ' s entertainment was the formal handing over of the " Pearce " and Jubilee Cups , won by Bro . George C . H . M'Naught ' s rink in the recent bowling competition . The cups were filled and sent round and duly honoured .

Albert Edward Lodge ( No . 592 ) . —The bi-monthly meetings of this lodge , which extend till next May , were commenced on the 5 th instant with harmony . Bro . William Mackie , R . W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . A . Livingstone , S . W ., and Henry Burnham , acting J . W . The business for consideration included the Grand Lodge Annuity Fund scheme and the procession in

Glasgow Province this month . It was resolved to give all possible assistance to the former j and the laying of the memorial-stone of the Camlachie Institute being the first public function Bro . John Graham , Prov . Grand Master , had been called upon to perform , the' R . W . M . expressed the hope that the members would turn out in large numbers .

Deputations from Lodges Nos . 413 , 419 , and others were present . There was a large meeting , and among those present were Bros . A . Brown , G . U . Miller , 219 j A . Cochrane , 419 J D . Crofts , 413 j James Cunningham , 129 . James Cook , 177 ; William O'Brien , 413 j John Fraser , S 7 ; James Houston , Gunn , and others .

Gael Lodge ( No . 609 ) . —An emergency meeting of the brethren of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope-street , on Saturday , the 7 th instant , which was presided overby Bro . J . M'Clure , R . W . M . Dr . Alexander M'Gregor , late of Helmsdale , was admitted a member of the lodge . The initiation was performed by Bros . J . M'lnnes and D . Davidson .

Lodge Montefiore ( No . 753 ) - —A regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 2 nd inst ., in the St . John ' s Hall , Buchanan-street . Bro . Bailie M . Simons , R . W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . H . Humphreys , S . VV . j J . Brode , D . M . . acting J . W . ; and others .