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in the Third Degree , Bro . W . H . Myers , P . M ., alluded to the recent sad loss the country and Craft had sustained through the early death of H . R . H . the late Prince Leopold , Duke of Albany ( tVis being the urstioogc which YiaiUYie honour of using his name , and permission to use his koyal Arms upon its banner ) , and proposed that a vote of condolence be foi warded to the Grand Secretary for presentation to the Grand MasterH . R . H . the Prince of Wales ,

, and that the same be entered on the minutes of the lodge . This was supported by Bro . J . A . Robson , S . W ., and ¦ unanimously carried . ... , ,-The W . M ., Bro . McDonald , then in his usual first-class style raised Bros . Bryant , West , Haviland , and King to the degree of M . M . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . DominyCoates , Wilkinson , and Barnes , candidates for

, admission to the ancient privileges of Freemasonry , who were unanimously elected , and being in attendance were admitted and initiated by the W . M . in his usual able and excellent manner . The name of a candidate for initiation at the next meeting being handed in , the lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to an excellent supper , admirably provided by Bro . East .

MOZART LODGE ( No . 1929 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held at Harewood House , Croydon , on the 3 rd inst . Present : Bros . T . T . Phillips , W . M . ; T . Tremere , S . W . ; E . Moss , 1 . P . M . ; E . M . Lott , P . M ., Sec . ; W . Aynsley , S . D . ; R . P . Thomas , J . D . ; H . J . Lardner , I . G . ; C . Y . Iloldgate , Stwd . ; H . P . Jones , J . \ V . Jolly , John C . Cross , F . D . Topham , Hediey Cams , E . J . Dixon , W . Lake , Egbert Roberts , C . Tichiaz ,

H . E . Francis , and J . Rhodes . Visitors : Bros . J . F . Rumball , 1623 ; E . Eagle , 1901 ; T . Simpson , 1745 ; J . H . Gaskin , 1 S 97 ; W . Farr , 1677 ; T . Walls , P . M . 1603 ; B . H . Ridge , P . M . 4 G 3 ; F . J . Laughlin , 13 G 5 : G . Festa , W . M . 1900 ; G . Edmunds , W . M . 1695 ; G . C . Chatwin , 1623 ; H . Evill , 9 69 ; H . Pritchard , 1415 ; H . D . Martin , 1309 ; John Bennett , 1415 ; T . Lane , ISO ; and F . T . Bennett , 33 ' .

The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and the W . M . raised Bros . J . Jolly , Hediey Cams , and F . D . Topham to the Sibhme Degree of M . M . ; also passing Bro . C . Tichiaz to the Degree of F . C . The . ballot having proved unanimous in favour of Messrs . A . Briscoe , Arthur C . Weston , C . E . Aveling , G . Moravia , R . Gerbert , W . Shacman , jun ., and M . Glavan , candidates for initiation , and the first four named being in attendance , they were

initiated . The whole of the above ceremonies were most faultlessl y and impressively rendered by the W . M ., ably assisted by his officers ( Bro . T . Walls , P . M . 1603 , acting as J . W . in the absence of Bro . ) . King ) . Bro . W . E . Glazier , of Lodge 704 , was also balloted for and admitted unanimously as a joining member . The names of three candidates and joining member were ordered to be placed on the next summons .

Before closing the lodge the W . M . on behalf of the brethren presented , in the name of the Mozart Lodge , and in very fueling terms , the full and undress clothing of a Grand Lodge officer to W . Bro . F .. M . Lott , P . M . and Sec , on his appointment by H . R . H . the Giand Master as Grand Organist . Bro . Lott replied in a few suitable words expressing the gratitude and pleasure with which the gift inspired him . Bro . Lott proposed , and Bro . Lardner seconded , that a

vote of condolence should be forwarded to the widow of the late-esteemed Bro . and first I . P . M . of the Mozart Lodge , Donald M . Dewar , which was carried . The W . M . then rose for the third time , and after having received the "Hearty good wishes" of the brethren , trie lodge was closed with solemn prayer . Refreshment was then served , after which a most

enjoyable evening was spent , interspersed by vocal and instrumental musir , amongst which wc may notice a song written for Bro . Egbert Roberts by Bro . I ' . dwin M . Lott , "Old Sailors , " given with great effect by Bro . Roberts ; " The last Watch" ( Pinsuti ) , sung by Bro . Arthur Weston ; "True to the last , " by Bro . Tremere ; _ piano solo , by Uro . C . Moravia ; also songs by Bros . C . E . Aveling , T . Lane , and others . ———

BLACKBURN . —Lodge of Perseverance ( No . 345 ) . — The regular monthly meeting was held at the Old Bull Hotel on the 17 th ult . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . W . II . Cottorn , nominated at last meeting , who having been declared July elected was initiated by Bro . Goldstone , P . M . The other business , which was of a routine character , having been disposed of , Bro . Thomas , P . M ., rose , and in a few

appropriate remarks proposed that addresses of condolence be forwarded from the lodge to her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen and to H . R . H . the Duchess of Albany respectively ' on the occasion of the death of H . R . H . Prince Leopold , the Duke of Albany . The motion was seconded by Bro . Goldstone , P . M ., and carried unanimously . This concluded the business of the meeting , and the lodge having been closed the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

PLUMSTEAD . —Pattison Lodge ( No . 913 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge was held on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., at the High School for Boys , Brook Hill , Bro . R . Edmonds , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers and others : Bros . C . Coupland , P . M ., P . P . G . J . W . Kent , Treas . ; E . Denton , P . M ., Prov . G . J . D . Kent , Sec . ; J . McDougall , P . M . ; A . Penfold , P . M ., D . C ; II . J . Butter , P . M ., P . P . G . R . Kent ,

W . S . ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . ; W . B . Lloyd , P . M . ; R . J . Cook , P . M . ; H . Mason , I . P . M . ; VV . Rees , S . W . ; E . Palmer , J . W . ; G . H . Lctton , S . D . ; T . R . Richardson , J . D . ; C " . H . Lawson , I . G . ; W . B . Ledger , Org . ; F . Johnson , Stwd . ; W . Larder , Tyler ; G . Spinks , P . M . 53 » J- Morton , 1536 ; A . McQueen , 13 ; and C . jolly . Thelodge was in deep mourning for H . R . H . the Duke of Albany , and the only business before it was the raising of

Bro . J . Farrier , which was performed with full musical ritual , the choir being composed of Bros . Ledger , F . H . Johnson , W . Sanders , C . Lawson , and G . Lloyd . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren partook of refreshments , after which the customary toasts were given from the chair , and met with hearty reception . Special reference

was made to the fact that on the preceding evening the esteemed D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , had received from the hands of the Pro Grand Master the collar of Grand Deacon , an honour which was a great compliment to the Province of Kent , while at the festival that foilowcd the work of Grand Lodge , the Pro / . Grand Master , Lord Holmesdale , presided .

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RIVERHEAD . —Amherst Lodge ( No . 1223 ) . — This lodge , celebrated for its hospitality , was even more honoured than usual with visitors on the 3 rd inst ., on the occasion of the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . Clias . Edward Birch . The lod ge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which Bro . S . Hall , who had been initiated at the previous meeting , was passed

to the Second Degree , and Bro . E . J . Dodd , on behalf of Bro . C . E . Birch , the J . W . and W . M . elect , presented to Bro . T . J . Baker , the presiding Master , a very handsome collar and chain for the acceptance of the lodge . Bro . Baker in a few suitable words accepted the same , and trusted the incoming Master would enjoy health to wear it during his year of office , and that it would be handed down

as a heirloom to many generations of Masters . Bro . A . W . Duret , P . M ., then occupied the chair as Installing Master ; and it being announced that the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Viscount Holmesdale , was without the door of the lodge , he was admitted with duehonours and saluted in thecustomary manner . Bro . C . E . Birch having been presented by Bro . E . J . Dodd , and havingassented to the ancient charges , was inducted into

the chair of K . S ., and having been saluted and proclaimed in the usual manner , appointed the following as his officers : Bros . T . J . Baker , I . P . M . ; C . ( . Craig , S . W . ; E . S . Strange , J . W . ; R . Durtnell , P . M ., Prov . G . S ., Treas . ; J . II . Jewell , P . M ., P . P . G . O , Sec ; J . j . Birch , S . D . ; W . Sparrowhawlr , J . D . ; P . Hanmer , I . G . ; H . E . Lee , D . C . ; A . Ross , Org . ; J . Hamlin and C . Monier Williams ,

Stwds . ; and W . South , Tyler . The very efficient manner in which the Installing Master performed the ceremony won the encomiums of all present . Two gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the lodge was closed after very complimentary congratulations from the visiting brethren . The banquet which followed took place in the adjoining

schoolroom , which was tastefully decorated for the occasion . The Worshipful Master gave the usual toasts in a terse and pleasant manner , and to that of "The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . Spencer , Prov . Grand Secretary responded . He had never witnessed the work of the lodge and especially the installation better performed . He complimented Bro . Jewell , the Secretary , who ( Bro .

Spencer said ) was most prompt and correct in all his returns and correspondence , and he must congratulate the lodge upon possessing so excellent an officer . The Worshipful Master in proposing "The Health of the I . P . M . " said it was a pleasant duty for him to perform in presenting to Bro . Baker a Past Master ' s jewel from the officers and brethren of the lodge in acknowledgment of

Ins services as W . M . during the past year . Bro . Baker responded in a very appropriate speech . The other toasts were given and responded to in a suitable manner and the Tyler ' s toast brought the meeting to a close . The pleasures of the evening were much enhanced by the vocal efforts of Bros . W . F . Parker and | . Cantlc , P . M .

Amongst the visiting brethren at the banquet we observed Bros . Alfred Spencer , P . M ., Prov . Grand Sec ; William larvis , P . M ., P . P . G . S . North Wales ; E . I . Dodd , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Kent ; J . 11 . Jewell , P . M ., P . P . G . O . Kent ; R . Durtnell . P . M ., P . G . S . Kent ; Walter Jardine , P . M . 329 , Cape Town ; J . T . Gibson , P . M . 1420 : F . D . Vine , W . M . 173 ; J . J . Cantlc , P . M . 1441 j T . Walker Cooper ,

P . M . 53 S ; W . II . Cronk , P . M . 1414 ; Stephen A . Cooper , P . M . 1 G 37 ; Edward Harvey . S . W . 1314 ; W . J . Collins , W . M . 7 G 6 ; J . G . Cahvary , W . M . 1 G 19 ; T . Durrans , J . D . U 05 ; S ydney Clarke , P . M . 706 ; Henry Glenn , P . M . 19 ; T . F . T y ler , S . 1 G 85 5 G . Graham Bell , 144 ; W . ft . Barber , H . M . Hammond , 569 ; W . II . Catcs , 1 579 ; R . Edwards , W . M . 913 ; T . J . Woods , 1475 ; W . F . Packer , 1571 ; G . B . Bolton , 1314 ; and many others .

ELLAND . — Saville Lodge ( No . 1231 ) .-This lodge met on the 1 st inst . There were present Bros . L . Saville , W . M . ; Farncll , S . W . ; Emslcy , | . W . ; S . Dyson , I . D . ; Dr . Hoyle , I . G . ; G . II . Smithes , Sec ; S . W . North , Org . ; Walker , P . M . ; Dodson , I . P . M . ; Normin ; . ; - ton , P . M . ; Rhodes , Buckland , and other members . Visitors : Bros . Sinkcnson , 258 ; Halliday , G 03 ; Pickles , P . M .

25 S ; Mills , Steward ; and Dr . Whallcy . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Whallcy was next regularly invested by the W . M . as Director of Ceremonies , and received the jewel and collar of his office . Bro . J . Rhodes and J . Buckland were raised to the sublime degree of

M . M ., the ceremony being rendered in a very solemn and impressive manner by the W . M . The lodge was closed in peace and harmony , and the brethren adjourned to supper , after which a pleasant hour was passed with songs , glees , and recitals , kindly rendered by Bros . Buckland , Pickles , Sinkcnson , Walker , Noith , and Dr . Whalley .

TEDDINGTON . —Sir Charles Bright Lodge ( No . 1793 ) . —This prosperous lodge held a meeting at the Clarence Hotel on the 30 th ult . Among those present were Bros . Stevens , W . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., S . W . ; W . G . Collin , J . W . ; 11 . Handel , Treas . ; Forge ) P . G . S ., Sec . ; E . Warner , S . D . ; Hickinbotham , J . D . ; J . Finch , l . G . j F . P . HillD . C . ; PorterOrg . ;

Good-, , child , P . M . ; Piller , P . M . ; and Gilbert , Tyler . The visitors were Bros . Vincent , Prov . G . S . B . Middx . ; Cr ° y > ' . ' 57 ; E- Lamb , 1999 ; and Sapsworth , 2032 . I he minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . Windeatt and Bennett were impressively raised to the degree of M . M . in a manner that left little to be desired ; in fact , the W . M . and his officers are to

be congratulated upon their almost perfect working . Bro . Handel , who was prevented from attending the last meeting in consequence of indisposition , was invested by the W . M . with the collar of Treasurer . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . U pon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts followed . The toast of "The Provincial Grand

Officers was coupled with the names of Bros . Walls and Vincent , who responded . The toast of " The W . M . " was given by the I . P . M ., who in the course of his speech congratulated him upon the excellent manner in which he had conducted the proceedings that day . The W . M . having responded , then gave " The Visitors . " This toast having

been acknowledged b y Bros . Sapsworth and Lamb , the p ledge of " 1 he Past Masters " followed . The toast was replied to by Bros . Goodchild and Piller . " The Masonic Chanties , coupled with the name of Bro . Forge , Steward for the Girls' School at the next Festival , and " The Officers , with the name of Bro . Walls , terminated the proceedings .

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HAMPTON COURT . — Raymond Thrupp Lodge ( No . 2024 ) . —The regular meeting- of this lodge was held on Monday , 5 th inst ., at the Mitre Hotel . The lodge was duly opened by the W . M ., Bro . C . Graham , assisted by Bros . R . H . Thrupp , I . P . M ., Treas . ; M . Mildred , S . W . ; J . Sadler Wood , J . W . ; R . Faussett , Chap . ; Tate , S . B . ; G . Tosley , I . G . ; Baldwin , Sec ; and A . Young , Tyler .

the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and several proposals for initiation and joining were put and unanimously carried . Bro . Herbert Thrupp of this lodge , and Bro . Herbert Brine of 1540 , were passed to the Second Degree , the ceremony by all concerned being very impressively and correctly rendered . The explanation of the tracing board by the W . M . was much appreciated

and listened to with great interest by all present . Several matters of business being disposed of the lodge was duly closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , which as usual was admirably served under the superintendence of Bro . Sadler . The following visitors were present : Rros . W . Williams , W . M . St . John ' s Lodge ; A . T . Webster , 27 ; and VV . A . Austin , 1900 .

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WESTBOURNE LODGE ( No . 733 ) .-A meeting was held on the 25 th ult ., at Lords Hotel , St . John ' s Wood . Present : Bros . B . Kershaw , P . M ., W . M . ; R . Strachan , S . W . ; C . R . Wickens , J . W . ; W . T . Allen , Sec ; J . VV . Curtis , S . D . ; G . March , I . G . ; and VV . Durdle . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of

initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Durdle as candidate . The questions leading to the Second Degree were then answered , and lodge was opened in the Second Degree when the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Durdle candidate . Lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Durdle was unanimously elected a member . Bro . Strachan was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

EARL OF LATHOM LODGE ( No . 1922 ) . — The weekly meeting of this lodge was held on the 7 th inst ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New-road , when there present Bros . Parkhouse , W . M . ; Sims , I . P . M . ; Eidmans , S . W . ; Spencer , j . W . ; Paton , Sec ; Lecquire , Smith , Mattock , Lane , Beale , Sutton , Youens , Gardner , and Mackie .

I he lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . I ^ anc acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second , and afterwaids resumed in the Fust Degree , and the questions leading to the Second Degree were put to and answered by Bro . Youens , who having answered the same in a satisfactory manner

, was entrusted and retired . The lodge was resumed in the Sccoml Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Youtns acting as candidate . The questions leading to the Third Degree were put to and answered by Bros . Mackie and Lane . The W . M . rose for the first time , and Uro . Youens was elected a joining member . The W . M .

rose for the second time , and Bro . Kidmans , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded the W . M . for his able working . Nothing further offering for the good of Masonry , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

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Royal Arch .

ALDERSGATE CHAPTER ( No . 1657 ) . —The May meeting of the above chapter was held on Monday last , at theCastle and Falcon Hotel . The companions present were Comps . ) ohn Derb y Allcroft , Past Grand Treas ., / .. ; Rev . Dr . P . 11 . Ernest Brettc , II . ; Alfred Brookman , 1 . ; I-rcderick Crockford , S . E . ; Samuel White , S . N . ; K . Y . Jolliffe , P . S . ; M . R . Webb , . st A . S . ; Horace Brooks Mar-hall , Grand'Treas . ; RawlinsonHudsonJL .

, , . Mather , SailUrd , Dr . GreatRex , and Alderman Staples . The minutes ot the last convocation were read and confirmed . A ballot was taken for Bro . Alderman Staples , W . M . St . Butolph ' s Lodge , and it being unanimously in his favour he was dul y exalted to the Royal Arch Degree . This being election night the following companions were elected for the ensuing year : Comps . Rev . Dr . P . II . Ernest

Brettc , M . !• ,. £ . ; Alfred Brookman , 11 . ; Frederick Crockford , J . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , S . E . ; Samuel White , S . N . ; M . R . Webb , P . S . ; and George Ktnning , re-elected Treasurer . Comps . Hudson and Rawlinson were elected on the Audit Committee . It was proposed by Comp . Rev . Dr . P . II . Ernest Brettc , II . ; and seconded by Comp . Alfred Brookman , J . ; that a gold jewel be presented to Comp . John

Derby Allcroft , Past Grand Treas ., on his vacating the chair of the first M . E . Z . of the chapter ; it was proposed by Comp . J . U . Allcroft , and seconded by Comp . Rev . Dr . P . II . E . Brette , that Comps . Dr . GreatRex and J . L . Mather be elected honorary members . Both propositions were carried unanimously . The companions afterwards dined together .

SUNDERLAND . —De Lambton Chapter ( No . p 4 ) - —The annual convocation of this chapter was held on Tuesday night , the 29 th ult ., at the Freemasons' Hall , Queen-street , when Comp . M . Frampton installed Comps . W . Brandt , Z . ; J . Hudson , H . ; and J . R . Smart , J . The other officers were invested as follows : Comps . T . Henderson , P . / ., S . E . ; J . A . Rainbow , S . N . ; M . Frampton .

P . Z ., Ireas . ; J . C . Moor , P . S . ; T . G . Garrick , Asst . S . ; and J . VV . Brown , Janitor . Among others present were Comps . J . J . Clay , P . Z . ; J . S . Pearson , P . Z . ; J . R . Riseborough , , P . Z . ; ' M . Douglass , P . Z . ; R . Kinmond , Z . ; F . Maddison , P . Z . ; A . T . Munro , H . 80 ; G . Porteous , Z . ; C . McNamara , I . ; J . G . Kirtley , P . S . p 7 ; H . E . Chrisp , S . E . So ; and W . H . Craven , P . S . E . 80 ! The annual banquet was held in the evenino- . Como . Brandt

in the chair , and Comp . Moor in the vice-chair . 'The toast of "The Three Principals" was abl y proposed by Comp . M . Frampton , and Comps . Brandt , Hudson , and Smart responded . I he Chairman proposed " The Visitors , " and Comps . Kinmond , Porteous , and . Douglass replied . 'The Chairman next gave " The Health of Comp . M . Frampton , the Installing Principal , " which was duly honoured , and the proceedings afterwards terminated .