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PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the EagleTavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . S . Stretch , VV . M . ; R . Dillon , S . W . ; VV . T . Dillon , J . W . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; VV . J . Stratton , Treas . ; C . Coleman , S . D . ; W . Chappie , J . D . ; J . Gluckstein , I . G . ; C Stallibrass , Steward ; R . E . Cursons , A . Pozzati ,

M . Bash , R . S . Ogliby , R . J . Rogers , and J . R . Hill . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The 2 nd Section was worked by Bro . Cursons , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Rogers being the candidate .

Bro . Bash was then examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Bash being the candidate . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree . Bvo . R . Dillon was duly elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . It was proposed ,

seconded , and carried , that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Stretch for the efficient manner he had worked the ceremonies for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held at the above address on the 1 ith inst . Present : Bros . R . H . Dillon , P . M . 1567 , W . M . ; W . J . Stratton , Treas ., S . W . j E . T . Taylor , J . W . ; G . Wood , Preceptor ; J . J . Thomas , P . M ., Sec ; R . J . Rogers , S . D . ; J . " R . Hill , J . D . ; M . Bash , I . G . ; S . Stretch , Steward ; N . Turner , P . M . 72 ; J . Stephens , W . M . 2150 ; C . Hunt , P . M . 1425 ; R . E . Cursons , A . E .

Carter , G . Wood , W . T . Dillon , R . O . Ogilby , and W . Chappie . 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 Degree . Bro . Stretch having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree ,

and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Stretch being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of installation rehearsed . Bro . Stratton , the S . W ., was presented , and duly installed into the chair of K . S . according to ancient custom . The brethren saluted the W . M . in the Three Degrees , after

which the Installing Master delivered the addresses . The S . W ., Bro . Stratton , was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed the officers in rotation . The sum of £ 10 ios . was voted to be placed on the list of Bro . Stephens for the Girls' School . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , after "Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . F . Craggs , W . M . ; T . Jobson , S . W . ; A . Williams , W . M . 2090 , J . W . ; James Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . ] . Coplestone , W . M . 834 , 3 . D . ; J . Gumming , P . M ., j . D . ; C . Woods , I . G . ; E . Lucas , H . W . Dyne , F . Stonnill , and A .

Macchi . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Macchi acting as candidate . Bro . Dyne offered himself as a candidate for passing , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was

opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . Macchi answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Dyne was elected a joining member . Bro . Jobson was elected W . M . for the next meeting , ancl the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the ioth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV . Present : Bros . H . Windeatt , W . M . ; J . W . Curtice , S . W . ; H . Campbell , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , Asst . Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1 543 , Sec ; J . Cruttenden , S . D . ; J . R . Allman , I . P . M . 1425 , J . D . ' ; 0 . VV . Battley , I . G . j

J . VV . Belsham , Stwd . ; J . W . Cuff , P . M . 511 ; A . B . Northcroft , and J . C . Conway . The lodge , was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting w . ere read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cuff being candidate . Bro . Cruttenden , at the request of the W . M ., assumed the chair , and , after the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing

rehearsed , Bro . Belsham being candidate . Bro . Windeatt then re-assumed the chair , and resumed the lodge to the First . Degree . Bro . Curtice was elected VV . M . for next meeting—the officers to be in rotation . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bro . Windeatt forthe able manner he had rehearsed the duties of W . M . for the first time , which compliment was duly acknowledged . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . i i ) .-The regular weekly meeting was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbuvy , on Tuesday , nth inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Duncan , W . M . ; A . Wolter , S . W . j R . W . Nicole , J . W . ; J . Fetch , P . M ., Treas ., acting Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , Sec . ; J . Speller , S . D . j C G . Gray , J . D . j C Hiller , I . G . ; T . Williams , R . Loomes , E . C . Kilsby

, P . M . j E . J . Harrison , and Kibble . 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 . Williams being the candidate . Bro . Loomes answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . Tlie lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing

rehearsed , Bro . Loomes being the candidate . Bro . Coxon : answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and j was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third De- ' gree . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Wolter was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The lodge was then closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . , ) . _ The above lodge held its first meeting at the new quarters , the City Arms Restaurant , St . Mary Axe , on Thursday , the 6 th inst ., when the following brethren were present : Kemble , W . M . j Dormer , S . VV . ; Antunovich , J . W . ; Duffield , 1 . M ., Preceptor ; Colley , Hon . Sec ; Meadows , S . D . ;

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Graham , J . D . ; Gaskell , P . M ., I . G . j Ives Martin , P . M . Carlton , " Hole , Perrett , Watt , Burton , Williams , Jenkins , Stafford , Larter , and others . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Duffield , P . M ., Preceptor , assumed the position of W . M ., and worked the initiation ceremony in his well-known way , Bro . Jenkins ,

personating the candidate . Bro . Perrett answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Perrett was passed to the Degree of F . C . The questions leading to the Third Degree were answered by Bro . Burton , 'the lodge was resumed to the First Degree and Bro . Jenkins , W . M . SGo , was elected a joining member , and returned thanks . The dues were

collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Dorner was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and returned thanks . The officers were appointed in rotation , 'fhe W . M . having risen for the third time , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned . The new quarters of this lodge are comfortable and commodious , and any brother attending will receive a most hearty and fraternal welcome .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on Thursday , ' the Gth inst ., when there were present Bros . F . M . Noakes , W . M . ; W . Hoggins , S . W . ; J . D . Graham , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; James Greenwood . Deputy Preceptor ; W . Hancock , acting as Sec . ; H . Luff , S . D . ; J . D . Bromley , J . D . ; T .

C . Seary , Org . ; G . H . Foan , I . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; C . O . Burgess , W . Herbert , J . Gluckstein , C . W . Fromholtz , H . J . Dixon , C . J . Rotter , J . Rowe , E . L . Berry , J . S . Cater , C Lambert , G . A . Bergholz , E . Jessurun , and W . P . Walker . 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 Degree . The Preceptor worked

the ist Section of the Second Lecture . Bros . C . O . Burgess and Herbert having offered themselves as candidates to be raised to the Third Degree , were dul y examined , entrusted and retired . The lodge was opened m the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree , and resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bros . William

Herbert and W . M . Walker , of 19 S 7 , were unanimously elected joining members of this lodge of instvuction . On rising for the . second time , Bro . W . Hoggins , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation , and announced that he intended to work the ceremony of initiation . On rising for third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 27 th ult ., at the Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement , when there were present Bros . Morgan , W . M . ; Salter , S . W . ; Jonas , J . . ; M . Spiegel , P . M ., Preceptor ; Linley , S . D . ; and Smith , I . G .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections were then rehearsed by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , and after " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held on Thursday , the Gth inst ., at the above address , when there were present Bros . Salter , W . M . ; Jonas , S . W . ; S . S . Morgan , J . W . ; M . Speigel , P . M ., Preceptor ; Baldwin , S . D . ; Bohner , I . G . ; and others . Thelodge was duly opened , and minutes confirmed . The lodge then opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and

the ist Section of the Lecture worked by the Preceptor . The lodge then closed down to the Second and First Degrees respectively , and the ist , 2 nd , 3 rd , and 4 th Sections of the Lecture worked by the brethren . Bro . Jonas was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bro . Spiegel , Preceptor , informed the brethren that he received several communications from some old Masons approving of his remarks on a previous occasion that he will not stop any

experienced brother , who might be instructed by another Preceptor , in a somewhat different working . One brother Preceptorsaid it was sometimes painful to him when attending a lodge of instruction , a young Preceptor , correcting him in some trifling different expression he might use , with the remark "that his working is the correct one , and must insist that it be acknowledged , " when by my experience I am fully aware from whence he has obtained his knowledge . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill , W . Present : Bros . W . J . Mason , W . M . ; H . H . Burrington , S . W . ; A . F . Scholding , J . W . ; G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . Armfield , Sec . ( pro tem . ) ; R . H . Broom , S . D . ; H . D . Smith , J . D . ; J . Powell , I . G . ; E .

Rogers , P . M ., G . S . ; F . L . Chandler , P . M . ; J . C Conway , S . Ransom , M . Roxenberg , H . Foskett , T . Treadwell , and W . R . Hatton . 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 . S . Ransom being the candidate . The charge to the initiate was given by Bro . G .

Davis , P . M ., Preceptor . Part of the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , the Preceptor acting as Installing Master , and the VV . M . invested his officers . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and closed in the Third and Second Degrees respectively . The Preceptor gave a beautiful address at the closing of the lodge . The officers being already appointed , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . E . E . GeHowski , W . M . ; J . R . Hubbard , S . W . ; G . Swann , J . W . ; George Read , P . M . Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; F . Craggs

, Sec ; W . T . Marsh , S . D . ; G . A . Knight , J . D . ; VV . Hillier , I . G . ; Samuel Cochrane , P . M . ; and A . Harris . The lodge was opened with the usual formalities . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in an exemplary manner . Bro . Cochrane offering himself as a candidate for passing , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was

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opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Geflowski for his able conduct as W . M . for the first time in this lodge of instruction , and the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the Gth inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . E . Austin , P . M ., VV . M . ; Biggs , S . W . j F . Woodard , J . W . j John Davies , W . M . 1 G 9 , Preceptor ; Josey , P . M ., Sec . ( pro tem . ) ; Cox , S . D . ; Stanley , J . D . ; W . Jennings , I . G . ; Lathbury , P . M . ; Arnott , Higginson ,

jobson , Craggs , and Head . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ist Section was worked by Bro . Davies , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Higginson having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted , and the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing

rehearsed . Bro . Jobson answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . Thelodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First . Degree . Bro . Biggs was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The ceremony of installation will be worked by Bro . E . Austin , P . M ., on the first Thursday in April . The lodge was then closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the Sth inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor , W . M . ; T . Willcox , S . W . ; M . Speigel , P . M ., J . W . ; E . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Brown , Sec ; F . Craggs , S . D . ; J . Davis , J . D . ; W . Pine , I . G . ; R . J . Steel , Stwd . ; Dr .

Lawrance , P . M . ; F . Dusterwald , J . Cox , R . H . Wimpey , J . Harlidge , E . J . Hiscock . W . W . Williams , and J . Jobson . Visitors : Bros . G . Rowe , W . M ., and W . Beckett , P . M ., of 7 S 0 ; and J . H . Gumming , P . M . 534 . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees ,

and resumed to the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of installation in a very impressive manner . Bro . T . Willcox , acting as W . M . elect , was duly installed . The Installing Master rendered the three addresses . Bro . Willcox then vacated the chair in favour of the Preceptor , Bro . E . Ayling , P . M ., who presented to Bro . G . Gardner , P . M ., two pairs of very handsome candlesticks , subscribed for by the brethren of the lodge of instruction as a

recogtion of his valuable services as Treasurer of the lodge from its foundation , and also in congratulation to him on the occasion of his marriage . Bro . Gardner thanked the brethren for their magnificent gift , and assured them of his great interest in the lodge . On the usual rising , Bros . G . Rowe , W . M ., and W . Beckett , P . M ., of 7 S 0 , and J . H . Gumming , P . M . 534 , were unanimously elected joining members . After "Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the King's Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , when there were present Bros . Glover , W . M . ; Piper , S . W , ; Bonwick , J . VV . ; Gibson , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Badderley , S . D . j Smith , J . D . ; Hayler , I . G . ; Edwards , Stwd . ; Morgan , Budd , Doggett , Hobbs , E . T . Morgan , W . Greene , F . Smith , Fort , Stutfield , and

Hislop . 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 . Fort being candidate . Bro . Morgan , a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony

of passing rehearsed , Bro . Morgan being candidate . Bro . E . T . Morgan , a Fellow Craft , answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . The lodge was called off and on . Bro . Hislop , 6 4 ( LC ) , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Piper was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

TORQUAY . —J ORDAN LODGE ( NO . 1402 ) . —The annual meeting of this flourishing lodge was held in the Masonic Hall , on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., when there were present Bros . John Dodge , Preceptor ; John Chapman , Jno . Lane , T . Prust , T . H . Wills , W . Taylor , John Taylor , as W . M . ; E . J . Pratt , as S . VV . ; W . J . Nosworthy , as J . W . ; S . Wills , as S . D . ; C . Hill , as J . D . ; J . W . Beer , I . G . ; | .

E . Newton , Tyler ; Geo . West , W . C . Bubb , J . McKellar , R . Rickard , J . Risdon , VV . Winget , W . Hersey , T . Johnstone , V . Lauzel , W . Thomas , T . J . Grossman , and W . Worth . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . The audited balance sheet for the past year was presented and adopted ,

and considered a highly satisfactory one . It was resolved that a donation of five guineas be given to the " Devon Masonic Educational Fund , " in the nameof the "Jordan Lodge of Instruction . " Bro . John Dodge , was re-elected Preceptor for the ensuing year , all the brethren expressing their hi g h appreciation of the valuable services rendered by our genial Preceptor during the many years he has held that

position . Bros . John Lane and John Taylor were respectively re-elected Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . J . E . Newton was re-elected Tyler and specially thanked for his gratuitous services . After the Preceptor had passed in review the work of the evening and appointed the work and

officers for the next meeting , the lodge was closed . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet room , where the annual supper was provided by Bro . Risdon , the evening being most pleasantly spent in a sociable manner , interspersed with songs , recitations , and solos by Bros . Chapman , Dodge , Thomas , Pratt , and others .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . VV . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset , M . E . Z . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , H . ; G . March , H . elect 733 , J . ; J . Davies , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . 890 , S . E . ; W . H . Chalfont , J . 975 , S . N . ; R . D . Poppleton , P . S . 51 , P . S . ; and J . Smith , P . S . _ 8 go . j