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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Knight , 1185 ; S . Horsnail , J . W . 1790 ; W . H . Gates , 463 ; W . E . Fenn , W . M . 538 ; J . Kilvington , W . M . 1790 ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , after vvhich Bro . Dr . J . Wayte was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . F . Cambridge , P . P . G . Org ., vvas next presented as W . M . elect , and duly installed into the

chair by Bro . J . S . Fraser , I . P . M . The ofhcers _ vvere appointed as follows , the investiture of those unavoidably absent being deferred : Bros . W . G . Goode , S . W . ; E . C Holdsvvorth , J . W . ? Rev . E . D . Lennox Harvey , M . A ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; H . M . Hobbs , P . M ., Treas . ; J . D . Langton , P . M ., Sec ; J . C . Leaver , S . D . ; F . VV . Leaver , LD . ; C Holden , I . G . j E . C Leaver , D . C ; F . T .

Ridpath , P . M ., Stwd . ; and Lane , Tyler . ihegaddresses having been effectively rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . Fraser , I . P . M ., and routine business transacted , the lodge was closed . A substantial banquet followed , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere honoured . The W . M . said he had very much pleasure in submitting

the toastof "The Prov . G . Master for Surrey ig charge , and the Prov . G . Officers , " as Bro . Frederick West vvas not only one of his best fiiends in Croydon , but vvas also his introducer into Freemasonry , having proposed him and acted as J . D . at his initiation . He ( the W . M . ) was sorry Bro . West was not present , but that brother having been slightly indisposed had gone away for the good of his

health . Having the honour to be a Prov . G . Officer , he felt diffident about speaking of them . Bro . Hugh M . Hobbs , Prov . J . G . W ., after returning thanks , said [ he vvas quite sure they all regretted Bro . West was unable to be present , and that brother had told him how sorry he vvas to be absent , having been present at the consecration and at every installation meeting

since . He regretted that the brother who had arrived ( Bro . Dr . Lott , P . G . Org . ) was not present when the preceding toast vvas proposed , for he vvould no doubt have told them that the members of Grand Lodge took the deepest interest in everything connected with the prosperity and success of the lodges , and they in the provinces vvere equally delighted to do all they could for the same object ,

and in visiting lodges and seeing that the work was carried out as in that lodge . He would say a word as to the success of their lodge . They had every reason to congratulate themselves on what they had done in the past , and to look forward with hope to the future . It was always a pleasure to see a brother installed , but it vvas a special pleasure when they saw one of their own members a Prov .

G . Officer , and one who was deservedly respected in the province . Bro . Cambridge , the W . M ., was not only a Past Prov . G . Officer , but was also a past and the present Prov . G . Org . of the Prov . G . Chapter . They congratulated him on attaining the dignity of the chair , and wished him health and success , and prosperity to the lodge under his rule .

Bro . J . S . Fraser , I . P . M ., said the duty he had to perform for the first time in that Iodge was to propose " The Health of the W . M . " Bro . Cambridge had been a member since the commencement of the Iodf . e , and was a first class member of it . After the remarks made by Bro . Hobbs he would simply ask the brethren to drink the toast .

Bro . F , Cambridge , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for the manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . He was quite aware that he had a difficult task to perform in filling the chair that had been so well filled since the formation of the lodge by the four P . M . 's , who were all excellent workers—in fact , some of the best workers he had ever heard . It was a very difficult

matter to follow the I . P . M ., but he trusted that , with the help of the P . M . 's , and the sympathy of the brethren , not to discredit the reputation of the lodge . "The Health of the I . P . M . " was well given by the W . Master , who observed that they had not all had an opportunity of seeing Bro . Fraser , I . P . M ., perform a good deal of work , but , having seen him work in another lodge , he

was quite sure that if there had been more work he vvould have proved his ability to do it . He had the pleasure of presenting the I . P . M . with a P . M . ' s jewel , and hoped he would be spared many years to wear it . Bro . J . S . Fraser , I . P . M ., responded , and said he felt that during his year he had not done that for the lodge which he ought to have done . The fact vvas he had been

some years in the Craft in another Iodge , and all his old friends had gone into that lodge , and therefore he had , unfortunately , been unable to introduce any fresh blood . If , however , he had the chance in the future , this lodge would have the first opportunity . He had to thank them for the jewel they had been kind enough to present to him . He did not know if he had deserved it , but he had done

his best for the Iodge , and hoped to do better in the future . The W . M . then proposed " The Visitors , " cordially welcoming the visiting brethren , and expressing his regret that there vvas not a larger number , which vvas owing to their meeting falling on the eve of the Whitsuntide holidays . He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Fenn , W . M . 538 ; Stevens , S . W . 306 ; and W . W .

Lee , 1 S 97 , vvho returned thanks for the hospitality they had received , and paid a high tribute to the working and efficiency of the lodge . Bro . Ridpath , P . G . Stwd ., P . M ., replied for "The Past Masters , " and said there was little he could say in their behalf that had not already been said in that Iodge . Those vvho had preceded their esteemed W . M . vvere well

known , and it was therefore unnecessary for him to recapitulate their merits . The principal point he would like to mention was the practice which had been carried out in their lodge of the P . M . ' s representing the lodge for the Masonic Charities . He did not think they vvould find in the province any Iodge which had in so short a time taken up to the various Charities such large amounts . Without

mentioning the names and amounts , he thought the total amount exceeded £ noo in four years . He hoped their future W . M . ' s vvould see that this line which had been laid down was carried out to the benefit of the Charities , vvhich vvas the principal feature of Masonry . "The Treasurer and Secretary" vvas next given , and Bro . Hugh M . Hobbs , P . M ., Treas ., having replied ,

Bro . J . D . Langton , P . P . J . G . W ., Secretary , responded , and said that having been the first W . M . of the lodge he was glad to be the Secretary . He bad received other honours , but he felt none greater than having been tbe first W . M . of the George Price Lodge . He vvas followed by Bro . Hobbs , who had shown he was appreciated by having received Provincial Grand Honours as Prov .

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J . G . W ., vvhich he most richly deserved . Reference had been made to the contributions coming from their lodge towards the Masonic Charities , and he was sure nobody was more delighted than he that they had been prominent in taking up gocd lists . There was one Charity vvhich had during the past few months been greatly discussed , namely , the Boys' School , and , as perhaps most of the

brethren vvere aware , a Provisional Committee had been appointed to carry on the management of that Institution . He had the honour to be the Hon . Sec . of that Committee , and he attended a meeting on the previous day , when the feeling was expressed that the great desire of that Committee was that the utmost should he done for the benefit of the boys , and he was sure , speaking in the presence of

Subscribers and Governors , that they would join in the earnest endeavour to make the coming Festival a success . While they might entertain certain feelings as to the past management , still they must not forget that the interests of everybody ought to be the benefit of the Institution . He trusted that those who could become Stewards would come forward , and those who had not become Subscribers vvould subscribe , for if any Institution required support at this

moment , it was the Boys' School . He felt rather deeply on this subject , and would not detain them further , except to thank them for the manner in vvhich the toast had been received . " The Officers " and the Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings . The musical arrangements vvere under the direction of Bro . H . L . Balfour , assisted by Bros . F . C . Atkinson and C . J . Balfour , and Mr . Harry Gent .

EAST MOLESEY . —Cyclist Lodge ( No . 2246 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the Sth inst . ln the absence of the VV . M ., Bro . E . C . Mulvey took the chair , and there were also present Bros . VV . j . Mason . S . W . ; C . A . Itter , J . VV . ; T . Clarke , S . D . ; J . K . R . Cama , W . R . Hatton , O . Enderline , S . Parkhouse , N . Goodchild , C Sheppard , W . T . Millington , A .

S . Lyons , and D . P . Cama , P . G . T . and P . S . G . W . Visitors : Bros . J . Mayo and VV . Wentrope . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , and Bro . Millington was passed to the Degree of F . C It was proposed by the S . W ., and seconded by Bro . Lyons , that the summer outing take place on the second Saturday in September , and that

the W . M ., P . M . 's , and Wardens be the Committee to arrange the same . The acting W . M . read a letter received from the P . G . Secretary of the Province of Surrey of the death of the G . M . for the province . Bro . D . P . Cama proposed , and the S . W . seconded , that a vote of deep regret be recorded on the minutes . Bro . Mulvey read a letter received from the VV . M ., Bro . H . Holmes , informing the lodge of the death of Bro . R . Trunie , and proposed

that a letter of condolence be written to the widow of the heartfelt sympathy of the brethren of the Cyclist Lodge in her bereavement , which was seconded by Bro . Mason . Bros . D . P . Cama and Parkhouse supported the same , and expressed deep regret . Bro . Mulvey proposed , and Bro . N . Goodchild seconded , that a R . A . chapter be attached to this lodge , vvhich was carried unanimously . Bro . Wiclcess tendered nis resignation , which was accepted with regret . AU business being ended the lodge vvas closed .

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INSTRUCTION .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the Jth inst ., at the Six Bella Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith It being " officers' night , " there was a goodly muster of the brethren — all members of the mother lodge — under the able guidance of the W . M ., Bro . W . J . Coplestone , assisted by the esteemed Preceptor , Bro . lames Sims , P . M .

The lodge having been opened , the ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed in a very perfect and impressive manner , to the credit and satisfaction of all present . Bro . Arthur Williams was elected W . M . for the next meeting . It is pleasing to note that the Benevolent Fund attached to this ledge of Instruction is being well supported by its members .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 16 : 4 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the Oth inst ., when there were present Bros . F . Buxton , W . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; W . ight Barringer , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; J . D . Graham , acting as Sec ; A . Bullen , S . D . ; E . D . F . Rymer , J . D . ; F . lackson , I . G . ; T . C . Seary , Org . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; R . E . Cursons , W . Hancock , E . Morrison , W . Hoggins , G . H . Reynolds ,

F . W . Cash , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting vvere read and conlirmed . Bro . F . Buxton vacated the chair in favour of Bro . A . Clark , W . M . 2191 , who rehearsed the Ceremony of installation , with the charges , installing into the chair Bro . F . Kedge , W . M . elect 2191 , who appointed and invested his officers , both brethren performing the work in a most admirable manner . Bro . F . Buxton resumed the chair as W . M . Bro . W .

Brindley , Preceptor , worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . H . Foan , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . W . Brindley proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . A . Clark , W . M . 2191 , for the able way in which he had worked the ceremony of installation—seconded by Bro . Wright

Barringer , and carried unanimously . Bro . A . Clark made a suitable reply . Bro . W . Brindley expressed the pleasure of seeing the Deputy Preceptor , Bro . J . Greenway , present after his long and serious illness , and hoped that he would be able to be amongst them again regularly , in which he felt sure the brethren concurred . To which Bro . J . Greenway replied . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at tne Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , W . Present : Bros . E . Rogers , W . M . W . R . Hatton , S . W . ; J . Powell , J . W . j G . Davis , Preceptor ; W . J . Mason , Sec . ; J . Bartlett , S . D . ; J . H . Taylor , J . D . ; I . C . Con-wav , I . G . ; G . Gardner , J . Neville , M . Peters , j . French , R . H . Broom , and H . Foskett . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . R . H . Broom answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony oE passing rehearsed , Bro . Broom b : ing candidate . Bro . Broom answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . Bro . G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor , worked the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Second Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . W . R . Hatton vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . 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 , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . R . H . Williams , P . M ., W . M . ; Knight , S . W . ; Wiggins , J . W . ; Hubbard , Sec ; Payers , S . D . ; Woods , J . D . ; Swann , I . G . ; Dresden , Turner , Neville , Marsh , Boyce , Mornce , and Blott . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas

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rehearsed , Bro . Dresden being candidate Bro . Neville answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lod ge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lectv . re on the tracing board was given bv the W . M . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree . * Bro Knight was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers ' were appointed in rotation . A letter was received from Bro . H , (• Rayner in reply to a letter of condolence sent from this lod ge to him on the death of his father , and was ordered to be entered on the minutes . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held en Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . G . E . Higainson " W . M . ; F . Woodard , S . W . ; T . Jobson , J . W . ; John Davie "' Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tem ) ' . ' L . Cox , S . D . ; P . Bick , J . D . ; Jennings , LG . ; lames SimV P . M . ; R . H . Rogers , P . M . ; E . Child , P . M . ; H . D . Aslett , \ v ' Hillier , T . J . Head , A . Cavers , H . Nash , and H . Cotton . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Hillier offered himself as a candidate for raising , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in a very clear and impressive manner . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by the Preceptor assisted by the brethren . Bro . H . D . Aslett was elected a joining member . Bro . Woodard was elected W . M . for the next meetim ; The lodge vvas then closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BOLTON . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 221 ) . —The installation meeting ot this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Comps . W . Duncan , M . D ., P . G . Treas ., M . E Z John Barrett , H . ; T . B . Tong , J . ; VV . H . Brown ' S . E . ; ] . Walker , S . N . ; E . G . Harwood , Prov . G . S . N J . H . Greenhalgh , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . W . Taylor , P . p '

G . Org . ; C Crompton , J . Dickinson , J . Miles , and G . H . Whittaker . Also as visitors Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P Z 645 , Prov . G . H . ; J . Newton , P . Z . 37 ; Prov . A . G . S . E .-and VV . Forrest , S . N . 37 . The chapter was opened and the minutes read and confirmed , and a ballot was taken for Bros . D . W . Stevenson W . Townsend , and Joshua Orrell as candidates for

exaltation , and being unanimously elected , they were admitted and exalted to the R . A . Degree , the M . E . Z ., Comp . Duncan , performing his duties in an admirable manner , whilst the duty of P . S . was ably fulfilled by Comp . Dickinson . The M . E . Z . ' s chair was then taken by Comp . J . H , Sillitoe , Prov . G . H ., who , in his usual excellent style , proceeded to install the Principals and officers elect , viz .:

Comps . John Barrett , ( Mayor of Bolton ) , Z . ; T . B . Tong , H . ; J . Walker , J . ; VV . H . Brown , S . E . ; Dr . Cosgrave , S . N . ; J . Dickinson , P . S . ; C Crompton , ist A . S . ; G . H . Whittaker , 2 nd A . S . ; J . H . Greenhalgh , Treas . ; John Miles , Org . ; and T . Higson , Janitor . A hearty vote of thanks was given to Comp . Sillitoe for his kind attendance and valuable services . The congratulations of the chapter were tendered to Comp . E . G . Harwood , Prov . G . S . N ., and Comp . VV . Duncan , Prov . G .

Treas ., on their recent preferment to those offices in Prov . G . Chapter . A grant of £ 5 was made from the chapter funds towards the cost of furnishing the Freemasons ' HaU . Comp . Sillitoe , Prov . G . H ., congratulated the chapter on the admirable way in which the ceremony of exaltation had been carried out that evening , which reflected great credit on the officers , particularly Comps . Duncan and Dickinson . "Hearty good wishes" vvere expressed by the visiting companions , and the chapter was then closed .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE . —A meeting of this conclave was held at 16 a , Great Queen-street , W . C , on Monday , the 3 rd inst . The members present included Sir Knights H . J . Lardner , M . P . S . ; W . Lake , V . E . ; H . C . Heard , J . G . ; Thos . Cubitt , Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . S , acting Recorder ; Nelson Prower , Prefect ; C . E .

Keyser , Std . Br . ; H . H . Shirley , P . S . ; J . G . Marsh , P . S . ; Jno . Purrott , R . Steele , W . A . Scurrah , W . W . Codd , and Harrison , Sentinel . Visitors : Sir Knights G . J . McKay , P . G . H . P . ; and VV . W . Lee . The conclave having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Ballot was successfully taken for Bro . J-

Fry , P . M ., and he was impressively installed into the Order by the M . P . S ., the historical lecture being excellently well rendered by Sir Knight Shirley , P . S . Sir Knig ht \ V . Lake was next enthroned as M . P . S ., and Sir Knight Heard consecrated as V . E ., the ceremonies being impressively rendered by Sir Knights Lardner , I . P . S ., ano

Shirley , P . S . Owing to the unavoidable absence of the Recorder , Sir Knight John Mason , through illness , and the absence of the minute book , the following appointments were made on the understanding that mistakes in seniority , if any , vvould be rectified at the next meeting : Sir Knights W-

Carter , S . G . ; Nelson Prower , J . G . ; Thos . Cubitt , P-S--Treas ., * John Mason , Recorder ; Captain T . C . Walls-P . S ., Asst . Recorder ; C . E . Keyser , Prelate ; E . A .-Harris , Prefect ; J . J . Pakes and E . Storr , Heralds ; JPurrott , S . B . ; G . Gray , Std . Br . ; and Harrison , Sentinel . Sir Knight W . Lake , M . P . S ., said it was an devolv

excellent arrangement that the most pleasing duty - ing upon anew occupant of the chair was to P resel j ' , j his predecessor a token of the esteem in vvhich they new him , and a mark of their appreciation of the manner i " which he had carried out the duties during the past year-On this occasion it was particularly pleasing to the si vyn inu utvujiuu ii . iiuj j / tii Li ^ uiaii V L / ica ^ mg •¦ •** 1 excel

knights , as they had had in Sir Knight Lardner an - lent Sovereign , and it was vvith more than ordinary p'ea 5 ur that he invested the I . P . S . vvith a P . S . ' s jewel , as ' c S he could say would add to the estimation in which " - * ¦ Knight Lardner was held . . j Sir Kniht LardnerIPSin returning thanks , "

g , ..., the jewel would remind him of many pleasant eve ? "j 5 if He had done the best he could , and if he had merited ttiei satisfaction he was gratified . , The acting Recorder vvas instructed to forvvara letter to Sii Knight John Mason , expressing the symP"' £ of the sir knis-nts with him in his illness , and vvisni-s

him a speedy recovery . _ . The conclave was formally closed , and the sir knig ^ adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern , where an excel Ien . ary past was enjoyed , the usual toasts and comp lin 1611 speeches following .

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Knight , 1185 ; S . Horsnail , J . W . 1790 ; W . H . Gates , 463 ; W . E . Fenn , W . M . 538 ; J . Kilvington , W . M . 1790 ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , after vvhich Bro . Dr . J . Wayte was passed to the Second Degree . Bro . F . Cambridge , P . P . G . Org ., vvas next presented as W . M . elect , and duly installed into the

chair by Bro . J . S . Fraser , I . P . M . The ofhcers _ vvere appointed as follows , the investiture of those unavoidably absent being deferred : Bros . W . G . Goode , S . W . ; E . C Holdsvvorth , J . W . ? Rev . E . D . Lennox Harvey , M . A ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; H . M . Hobbs , P . M ., Treas . ; J . D . Langton , P . M ., Sec ; J . C . Leaver , S . D . ; F . VV . Leaver , LD . ; C Holden , I . G . j E . C Leaver , D . C ; F . T .

Ridpath , P . M ., Stwd . ; and Lane , Tyler . ihegaddresses having been effectively rendered by the Installing Master , Bro . Fraser , I . P . M ., and routine business transacted , the lodge was closed . A substantial banquet followed , at the conclusion of which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts vvere honoured . The W . M . said he had very much pleasure in submitting

the toastof "The Prov . G . Master for Surrey ig charge , and the Prov . G . Officers , " as Bro . Frederick West vvas not only one of his best fiiends in Croydon , but vvas also his introducer into Freemasonry , having proposed him and acted as J . D . at his initiation . He ( the W . M . ) was sorry Bro . West was not present , but that brother having been slightly indisposed had gone away for the good of his

health . Having the honour to be a Prov . G . Officer , he felt diffident about speaking of them . Bro . Hugh M . Hobbs , Prov . J . G . W ., after returning thanks , said [ he vvas quite sure they all regretted Bro . West was unable to be present , and that brother had told him how sorry he vvas to be absent , having been present at the consecration and at every installation meeting

since . He regretted that the brother who had arrived ( Bro . Dr . Lott , P . G . Org . ) was not present when the preceding toast vvas proposed , for he vvould no doubt have told them that the members of Grand Lodge took the deepest interest in everything connected with the prosperity and success of the lodges , and they in the provinces vvere equally delighted to do all they could for the same object ,

and in visiting lodges and seeing that the work was carried out as in that lodge . He would say a word as to the success of their lodge . They had every reason to congratulate themselves on what they had done in the past , and to look forward with hope to the future . It was always a pleasure to see a brother installed , but it vvas a special pleasure when they saw one of their own members a Prov .

G . Officer , and one who was deservedly respected in the province . Bro . Cambridge , the W . M ., was not only a Past Prov . G . Officer , but was also a past and the present Prov . G . Org . of the Prov . G . Chapter . They congratulated him on attaining the dignity of the chair , and wished him health and success , and prosperity to the lodge under his rule .

Bro . J . S . Fraser , I . P . M ., said the duty he had to perform for the first time in that Iodge was to propose " The Health of the W . M . " Bro . Cambridge had been a member since the commencement of the Iodf . e , and was a first class member of it . After the remarks made by Bro . Hobbs he would simply ask the brethren to drink the toast .

Bro . F , Cambridge , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . and brethren for the manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . He was quite aware that he had a difficult task to perform in filling the chair that had been so well filled since the formation of the lodge by the four P . M . 's , who were all excellent workers—in fact , some of the best workers he had ever heard . It was a very difficult

matter to follow the I . P . M ., but he trusted that , with the help of the P . M . 's , and the sympathy of the brethren , not to discredit the reputation of the lodge . "The Health of the I . P . M . " was well given by the W . Master , who observed that they had not all had an opportunity of seeing Bro . Fraser , I . P . M ., perform a good deal of work , but , having seen him work in another lodge , he

was quite sure that if there had been more work he vvould have proved his ability to do it . He had the pleasure of presenting the I . P . M . with a P . M . ' s jewel , and hoped he would be spared many years to wear it . Bro . J . S . Fraser , I . P . M ., responded , and said he felt that during his year he had not done that for the lodge which he ought to have done . The fact vvas he had been

some years in the Craft in another Iodge , and all his old friends had gone into that lodge , and therefore he had , unfortunately , been unable to introduce any fresh blood . If , however , he had the chance in the future , this lodge would have the first opportunity . He had to thank them for the jewel they had been kind enough to present to him . He did not know if he had deserved it , but he had done

his best for the Iodge , and hoped to do better in the future . The W . M . then proposed " The Visitors , " cordially welcoming the visiting brethren , and expressing his regret that there vvas not a larger number , which vvas owing to their meeting falling on the eve of the Whitsuntide holidays . He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Fenn , W . M . 538 ; Stevens , S . W . 306 ; and W . W .

Lee , 1 S 97 , vvho returned thanks for the hospitality they had received , and paid a high tribute to the working and efficiency of the lodge . Bro . Ridpath , P . G . Stwd ., P . M ., replied for "The Past Masters , " and said there was little he could say in their behalf that had not already been said in that Iodge . Those vvho had preceded their esteemed W . M . vvere well

known , and it was therefore unnecessary for him to recapitulate their merits . The principal point he would like to mention was the practice which had been carried out in their lodge of the P . M . ' s representing the lodge for the Masonic Charities . He did not think they vvould find in the province any Iodge which had in so short a time taken up to the various Charities such large amounts . Without

mentioning the names and amounts , he thought the total amount exceeded £ noo in four years . He hoped their future W . M . ' s vvould see that this line which had been laid down was carried out to the benefit of the Charities , vvhich vvas the principal feature of Masonry . "The Treasurer and Secretary" vvas next given , and Bro . Hugh M . Hobbs , P . M ., Treas ., having replied ,

Bro . J . D . Langton , P . P . J . G . W ., Secretary , responded , and said that having been the first W . M . of the lodge he was glad to be the Secretary . He bad received other honours , but he felt none greater than having been tbe first W . M . of the George Price Lodge . He vvas followed by Bro . Hobbs , who had shown he was appreciated by having received Provincial Grand Honours as Prov .

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J . G . W ., vvhich he most richly deserved . Reference had been made to the contributions coming from their lodge towards the Masonic Charities , and he was sure nobody was more delighted than he that they had been prominent in taking up gocd lists . There was one Charity vvhich had during the past few months been greatly discussed , namely , the Boys' School , and , as perhaps most of the

brethren vvere aware , a Provisional Committee had been appointed to carry on the management of that Institution . He had the honour to be the Hon . Sec . of that Committee , and he attended a meeting on the previous day , when the feeling was expressed that the great desire of that Committee was that the utmost should he done for the benefit of the boys , and he was sure , speaking in the presence of

Subscribers and Governors , that they would join in the earnest endeavour to make the coming Festival a success . While they might entertain certain feelings as to the past management , still they must not forget that the interests of everybody ought to be the benefit of the Institution . He trusted that those who could become Stewards would come forward , and those who had not become Subscribers vvould subscribe , for if any Institution required support at this

moment , it was the Boys' School . He felt rather deeply on this subject , and would not detain them further , except to thank them for the manner in vvhich the toast had been received . " The Officers " and the Tyler's toast concluded the proceedings . The musical arrangements vvere under the direction of Bro . H . L . Balfour , assisted by Bros . F . C . Atkinson and C . J . Balfour , and Mr . Harry Gent .

EAST MOLESEY . —Cyclist Lodge ( No . 2246 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the Sth inst . ln the absence of the VV . M ., Bro . E . C . Mulvey took the chair , and there were also present Bros . VV . j . Mason . S . W . ; C . A . Itter , J . VV . ; T . Clarke , S . D . ; J . K . R . Cama , W . R . Hatton , O . Enderline , S . Parkhouse , N . Goodchild , C Sheppard , W . T . Millington , A .

S . Lyons , and D . P . Cama , P . G . T . and P . S . G . W . Visitors : Bros . J . Mayo and VV . Wentrope . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed , and Bro . Millington was passed to the Degree of F . C It was proposed by the S . W ., and seconded by Bro . Lyons , that the summer outing take place on the second Saturday in September , and that

the W . M ., P . M . 's , and Wardens be the Committee to arrange the same . The acting W . M . read a letter received from the P . G . Secretary of the Province of Surrey of the death of the G . M . for the province . Bro . D . P . Cama proposed , and the S . W . seconded , that a vote of deep regret be recorded on the minutes . Bro . Mulvey read a letter received from the VV . M ., Bro . H . Holmes , informing the lodge of the death of Bro . R . Trunie , and proposed

that a letter of condolence be written to the widow of the heartfelt sympathy of the brethren of the Cyclist Lodge in her bereavement , which was seconded by Bro . Mason . Bros . D . P . Cama and Parkhouse supported the same , and expressed deep regret . Bro . Mulvey proposed , and Bro . N . Goodchild seconded , that a R . A . chapter be attached to this lodge , vvhich was carried unanimously . Bro . Wiclcess tendered nis resignation , which was accepted with regret . AU business being ended the lodge vvas closed .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the Jth inst ., at the Six Bella Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith It being " officers' night , " there was a goodly muster of the brethren — all members of the mother lodge — under the able guidance of the W . M ., Bro . W . J . Coplestone , assisted by the esteemed Preceptor , Bro . lames Sims , P . M .

The lodge having been opened , the ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed in a very perfect and impressive manner , to the credit and satisfaction of all present . Bro . Arthur Williams was elected W . M . for the next meeting . It is pleasing to note that the Benevolent Fund attached to this ledge of Instruction is being well supported by its members .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 16 : 4 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the Oth inst ., when there were present Bros . F . Buxton , W . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . W . ; W . ight Barringer , J . W . ; W . Brindley , Preceptor ; J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; J . D . Graham , acting as Sec ; A . Bullen , S . D . ; E . D . F . Rymer , J . D . ; F . lackson , I . G . ; T . C . Seary , Org . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; R . E . Cursons , W . Hancock , E . Morrison , W . Hoggins , G . H . Reynolds ,

F . W . Cash , and others . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of thc last meeting vvere read and conlirmed . Bro . F . Buxton vacated the chair in favour of Bro . A . Clark , W . M . 2191 , who rehearsed the Ceremony of installation , with the charges , installing into the chair Bro . F . Kedge , W . M . elect 2191 , who appointed and invested his officers , both brethren performing the work in a most admirable manner . Bro . F . Buxton resumed the chair as W . M . Bro . W .

Brindley , Preceptor , worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . H . Foan , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . W . Brindley proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . A . Clark , W . M . 2191 , for the able way in which he had worked the ceremony of installation—seconded by Bro . Wright

Barringer , and carried unanimously . Bro . A . Clark made a suitable reply . Bro . W . Brindley expressed the pleasure of seeing the Deputy Preceptor , Bro . J . Greenway , present after his long and serious illness , and hoped that he would be able to be amongst them again regularly , in which he felt sure the brethren concurred . To which Bro . J . Greenway replied . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at tne Earl of Lonsdale Hotel , Archer-street , Bayswater , W . Present : Bros . E . Rogers , W . M . W . R . Hatton , S . W . ; J . Powell , J . W . j G . Davis , Preceptor ; W . J . Mason , Sec . ; J . Bartlett , S . D . ; J . H . Taylor , J . D . ; I . C . Con-wav , I . G . ; G . Gardner , J . Neville , M . Peters , j . French , R . H . Broom , and H . Foskett . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and conlirmed . Bro . R . H . Broom answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony oE passing rehearsed , Bro . Broom b : ing candidate . Bro . Broom answered the questions leading to the Third Degree . Bro . G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor , worked the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Second Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . W . R . Hatton vvas unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . 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 , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . R . H . Williams , P . M ., W . M . ; Knight , S . W . ; Wiggins , J . W . ; Hubbard , Sec ; Payers , S . D . ; Woods , J . D . ; Swann , I . G . ; Dresden , Turner , Neville , Marsh , Boyce , Mornce , and Blott . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas

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rehearsed , Bro . Dresden being candidate Bro . Neville answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lod ge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lectv . re on the tracing board was given bv the W . M . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree . * Bro Knight was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers ' were appointed in rotation . A letter was received from Bro . H , (• Rayner in reply to a letter of condolence sent from this lod ge to him on the death of his father , and was ordered to be entered on the minutes . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held en Thursday , the 6 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . G . E . Higainson " W . M . ; F . Woodard , S . W . ; T . Jobson , J . W . ; John Davie "' Preceptor ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tem ) ' . ' L . Cox , S . D . ; P . Bick , J . D . ; Jennings , LG . ; lames SimV P . M . ; R . H . Rogers , P . M . ; E . Child , P . M . ; H . D . Aslett , \ v ' Hillier , T . J . Head , A . Cavers , H . Nash , and H . Cotton . The lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Hillier offered himself as a candidate for raising , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in a very clear and impressive manner . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by the Preceptor assisted by the brethren . Bro . H . D . Aslett was elected a joining member . Bro . Woodard was elected W . M . for the next meetim ; The lodge vvas then closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

BOLTON . —St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 221 ) . —The installation meeting ot this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 5 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , when there were present Comps . W . Duncan , M . D ., P . G . Treas ., M . E Z John Barrett , H . ; T . B . Tong , J . ; VV . H . Brown ' S . E . ; ] . Walker , S . N . ; E . G . Harwood , Prov . G . S . N J . H . Greenhalgh , P . P . G . Treas . ; J . W . Taylor , P . p '

G . Org . ; C Crompton , J . Dickinson , J . Miles , and G . H . Whittaker . Also as visitors Comps . J . H . Sillitoe , P Z 645 , Prov . G . H . ; J . Newton , P . Z . 37 ; Prov . A . G . S . E .-and VV . Forrest , S . N . 37 . The chapter was opened and the minutes read and confirmed , and a ballot was taken for Bros . D . W . Stevenson W . Townsend , and Joshua Orrell as candidates for

exaltation , and being unanimously elected , they were admitted and exalted to the R . A . Degree , the M . E . Z ., Comp . Duncan , performing his duties in an admirable manner , whilst the duty of P . S . was ably fulfilled by Comp . Dickinson . The M . E . Z . ' s chair was then taken by Comp . J . H , Sillitoe , Prov . G . H ., who , in his usual excellent style , proceeded to install the Principals and officers elect , viz .:

Comps . John Barrett , ( Mayor of Bolton ) , Z . ; T . B . Tong , H . ; J . Walker , J . ; VV . H . Brown , S . E . ; Dr . Cosgrave , S . N . ; J . Dickinson , P . S . ; C Crompton , ist A . S . ; G . H . Whittaker , 2 nd A . S . ; J . H . Greenhalgh , Treas . ; John Miles , Org . ; and T . Higson , Janitor . A hearty vote of thanks was given to Comp . Sillitoe for his kind attendance and valuable services . The congratulations of the chapter were tendered to Comp . E . G . Harwood , Prov . G . S . N ., and Comp . VV . Duncan , Prov . G .

Treas ., on their recent preferment to those offices in Prov . G . Chapter . A grant of £ 5 was made from the chapter funds towards the cost of furnishing the Freemasons ' HaU . Comp . Sillitoe , Prov . G . H ., congratulated the chapter on the admirable way in which the ceremony of exaltation had been carried out that evening , which reflected great credit on the officers , particularly Comps . Duncan and Dickinson . "Hearty good wishes" vvere expressed by the visiting companions , and the chapter was then closed .

Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.

Red Cross of Rome & Constantine .

PREMIER CONCLAVE . —A meeting of this conclave was held at 16 a , Great Queen-street , W . C , on Monday , the 3 rd inst . The members present included Sir Knights H . J . Lardner , M . P . S . ; W . Lake , V . E . ; H . C . Heard , J . G . ; Thos . Cubitt , Treas . ; Capt . T . C . Walls , P . S , acting Recorder ; Nelson Prower , Prefect ; C . E .

Keyser , Std . Br . ; H . H . Shirley , P . S . ; J . G . Marsh , P . S . ; Jno . Purrott , R . Steele , W . A . Scurrah , W . W . Codd , and Harrison , Sentinel . Visitors : Sir Knights G . J . McKay , P . G . H . P . ; and VV . W . Lee . The conclave having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Ballot was successfully taken for Bro . J-

Fry , P . M ., and he was impressively installed into the Order by the M . P . S ., the historical lecture being excellently well rendered by Sir Knight Shirley , P . S . Sir Knig ht \ V . Lake was next enthroned as M . P . S ., and Sir Knight Heard consecrated as V . E ., the ceremonies being impressively rendered by Sir Knights Lardner , I . P . S ., ano

Shirley , P . S . Owing to the unavoidable absence of the Recorder , Sir Knight John Mason , through illness , and the absence of the minute book , the following appointments were made on the understanding that mistakes in seniority , if any , vvould be rectified at the next meeting : Sir Knights W-

Carter , S . G . ; Nelson Prower , J . G . ; Thos . Cubitt , P-S--Treas ., * John Mason , Recorder ; Captain T . C . Walls-P . S ., Asst . Recorder ; C . E . Keyser , Prelate ; E . A .-Harris , Prefect ; J . J . Pakes and E . Storr , Heralds ; JPurrott , S . B . ; G . Gray , Std . Br . ; and Harrison , Sentinel . Sir Knight W . Lake , M . P . S ., said it was an devolv

excellent arrangement that the most pleasing duty - ing upon anew occupant of the chair was to P resel j ' , j his predecessor a token of the esteem in vvhich they new him , and a mark of their appreciation of the manner i " which he had carried out the duties during the past year-On this occasion it was particularly pleasing to the si vyn inu utvujiuu ii . iiuj j / tii Li ^ uiaii V L / ica ^ mg •¦ •** 1 excel

knights , as they had had in Sir Knight Lardner an - lent Sovereign , and it was vvith more than ordinary p'ea 5 ur that he invested the I . P . S . vvith a P . S . ' s jewel , as ' c S he could say would add to the estimation in which " - * ¦ Knight Lardner was held . . j Sir Kniht LardnerIPSin returning thanks , "

g , ..., the jewel would remind him of many pleasant eve ? "j 5 if He had done the best he could , and if he had merited ttiei satisfaction he was gratified . , The acting Recorder vvas instructed to forvvara letter to Sii Knight John Mason , expressing the symP"' £ of the sir knis-nts with him in his illness , and vvisni-s

him a speedy recovery . _ . The conclave was formally closed , and the sir knig ^ adjourned to Freemasons' Tavern , where an excel Ien . ary past was enjoyed , the usual toasts and comp lin 1611 speeches following .

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