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After the lodge had been closed about 40 brethren adjourned to the banquet room and partook of a very excellent banquet , supplied by Bro , A . T . DartnaU . During the evening theW . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts .

ISLE OF WIGHT . —Ryde Lodge ( No . 698 ) . — On Friday , the 3 rd inst ., the installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall . Among the members of the lodge and visitors present were Bros . Alfred Dashwood , W . M . ; Capt . G . F . Laity , J . W ., W . M . elect ; the Rev . J . N . Palmer , Grand Chaplain ; W . H . Riddett , Sec : Francis Newman , P . M ., D . C ; Capt . W .

Menzies , R . N ., P . M ., I . G . ; Miah Willis . I . G . ; Major VV . P . Monckton , Charles Sweetman , 175 ; Jas . Conner , P . M . ; J . W ., tS 6 g ; Charles Carter , W . M . 175 ; G . A . Brannon , J . D . ist ; and W . Watts , 173 . I he ceremony of installing Bro . Capt . Menzies as W M , for the ensuing year was impressively performed by Bro . Newman , and the other officers were then invested as

follows : Bros . W . H . Riddett , S . W . ; Major Monckton , J . W . ; the Rev . J . N . Palmer , G . Chap ., Chap . ; Capt . " Menzies , R . N ., P . M ., Treasurer ; Dr . A . Woodward , Sec : Latimer H . Saunders . P . M ., S . D . j Dr . Turner , J . D . ; George Pack , P . M ., I . G . ; Miah Willis , Tyler . After the lod * re was closed most of the brethren assembled at Yelf's Hotel , where a dinner was served and a pleasant evening spent

¦ LIVERPOOL—Neptune Lodge ( No . 1264 ) . — The annml installation meeting of the members of the above lodge took place on the 6 * -h inst ., at the Masonic Hall , where there was a large attendance . The chair at the opening was occupied by Bro . J . Ashworth , the retiring W . M ., and amongst his chief supporters were Bros . J . Tickle , I . P . M . ; C . Fothergill , P . M ; J . Pemberton , P . P .

G . S . of W ., P . M . ; A . Cotter , P . M . ; and H . Williams , P . P . G . D . ; ., P . M . The visitors included Bro ? . H . Ellis , P . M , 721 ; T . B . Hughes , VV . M . 1276 ; B . Hol-ate , W . M . 1356 ; T . H . Bareful , P . M . 823 ; A . Samuels , P . P . G . D . ; J . Grierson , P . M . 1756 ; and A . Bucknall , P . M . ( 3 67 . Bro . William Fish was installed Worshipful Master for

1887-8 S by Bro . A . C . Wylie , P . P . G . R . ana the officers invested were Bros . J . Ashworth , I . P . M . ; S . Fraser . S . W . ; W . Jones J . W . ; W . K 6 hn , Sec ; A . Cotter , P . M ., Trea-urer ; J . Tickle , P . M . ; J . J . Harley , S . D . ; E . B . Ironside , J . D . ; Robert Hamer , I . G . ; W . F . Pemberton , S . S . ; E . Edwards , J S . ; and J . Harrison , A . S . At the conclusion of the business thebrethren adjourned

to a banquet provided by Bo . Casey . The most interesting portion of the after-dinner proceedings was ihe presentation of an electro-plated tea and coffee service and silver salver to Bro . P . B . Gee , in recognition of his very valuable labours to the Neptune Lodge for a long series of years . The service and salver weie supplied by Messrs . Elkington and Co ., Church . street , and

on the salver was the following inscription : " Presented , together with a tea and coffee service , by the members of the Neptune I . odge , No . 1264 , to Bro . Peter Berriman Gee , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., as a mark of esteem on his retirement from the Treasurership of the Iodge after a service of ten years . Liverpool , June Cth , 1 S 87 . " Bro . C . Fothergill , P . M ., in making the presentation ,

referred in very sympathetic terms to the illness which prevented Bro . Gee from being present that evening , and spoke of him as one of the founders of the lodge , as an invaluable Treasurer for ten years , and a worthy preceptor of the lodgp of instruction for a considerable period . The

handsome gift was received and acknowledged , on Bro . Gee ' s behalf , by his successor to the Treasurership ( Bro . Cotter ) . A valuable P . M . ' s jewel was also presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Ashworth , and in the course of the evening songs were given by a number of members and visitors .

HAMPTON COURT . —Campbell Lodge ( No . 1415 J . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the nth inst ., atthe Mitre Hotel , when there were present Bros . H . Pritchard , W . M . ; J . W . J . Oswald , M . D ., S . W . ; R . M . Jones , P . M ., P . S . G . D . " Middx ., as J . VV . ; Rev . W . S . Moses , M . A ., Chap . ; T . Cubitt , Treas . ; F . W . Levander , Sec ; J . Hutchison , S . D . ; W . Hicklin ,

J . D . ; A , Hicklin , I . G . ; J . Gilbert , Tyler ; E . M . Lott , Mus . Doc , I . P . M . ; J . VV . Lambert , P . M . ; J . L . Thomas , P . M . ; C . j . Wallis , P . M . ; W . J . Morris , J . T . Wiight , G . Sawyer , and J . H . G . Buckley . Visitors : Bros . R . C . Sudlow , K . A . Hose , H . Salamans , H . R . Duke , J . S . Wood , A . Combes , and J . Kift . Certain alterations in the by-laws were discussed and

adopted , after which Bro . Wright was most impressively raised to the Third Degree , the solemnity of the ritual being much enhanced by the musical performances of Bro . Dr . Lott , P . G . O . Ihe ballot for W . M . for the ensuing year resulted in the election of Bro . Oswald , S . D . Bro . T . Cubitt , P . G . P ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and

Bro . ) . Gilbert , Tyler . A P . M . jewel was voted to Bro . Pritchard , who has shown so much zeal and ability in all he has undertaken , and by his excellent working and uniform kindness to all has won golden opinions . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .

PLUMSTEAD . —United Military Lodge ( No . 153 6 ) . —The election meeting of this lodge took place on Friday , the ioth inst ., at the Assembly Rooms , Lord Raglan , Burrage-road , Bro . W . Maule , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren Bros . W . A . Weston , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; Capt . D . Deeves ,

P . M ., P . D . D . C . Natal ; G . Kenneday , P . M . ; W . Moulds , l . P . M . j C . Jolly , P . M . ; R . Gooding , S . W . ; Lieut . T . Cooper , J . W . ; Jas . Gee , Treas . j A . Ware , Sec ; A . Murdock , S . D . ; R . F . Rohettson , J . D . ; Arnold , Org . ; T . Mills and W . Seager , Stwds . The lodge having been opened and the minutes

confirmmed , the ballot was taken for two candidates—Quartermaster Uankin and Sergeant Clark , R . A ., and proving successful they were initiated in ancient form . Bro . Capt . A . C . Hansard , H . A ., and W . C . Haley , 17 S 9 , were passed , and Bru . Wheeler raised , the whole of lhe work being splendidly performed by the W . M . and his officers . The ballot was then taken for W . M ., and Bro . Gooding was unanimously elected . Bro . Gee was also unanimously

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re-elected Trea-:., and Bro . Lackland , Tyler . Bros . Wheeler , Mills , Lee , and Griffiths were elected to serve on the Audit Committee . It was then unanimously resolvtd that a Past Master ' s jewel of the value of ten guineas should be presented to Bro . Maule , for the able manner in vvhich he had carried out the duties of W . M . during the year , and as a mark of the esteem of the brethren . Bro .

Maule having suitably returned thanks , Bro . Weston proposed , and Bro . Spinks seconded , that a li-tter of condolence be sent to our esteemed Deputy Prov . Grand Master , Bro . J . S . Eastes , on the great b < -reavement he has iust sustained in the loss of his beloved wife . This was carried " nem . con ., " universal regret being expressed for Bro . Eastes , who is , as he deserves , very popular in

this section of the province . Th- ; lodge was then closed , and the brethren supped together , and on re-assembling around the social board the usual loyal , Grand Lodge , and provincial toists were honoured . An especial toast was given to Bro Oiopsr , who nas that day gazetted Lieutenant and Quartermaster Royal Artillery . It was drunk with much

heaitiness , and he was warmly congratulated on receiving her Majesty ' s commission . "The Health of Ihe VV . M . elect" was also drunk with enthusiasm , and Bros . Cooper and Gooding having severaWv and respectively responded , theTykv ' s toast

concluded the proceedings . Among the visitors were Bros . T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas 13 ; W . Tailhv , J . W . 13 ; E . Jordan , 17 S 9 ; G . Bishop 13 ; W . H . Keo . ble , 13 ; G . VV . Kenneday , S 29 ; H Pettifer , 700 ; F . J . Marfleet , 700 ; T . Fill , 160 ; W Hunt , i 6 oj and W . Davis , 1331 .

BRIGHTON .-Stanford Lodge ( No . 1947 ) . — The members of this lodge held their usual monthly meeting at the Town Hall , Hove , on Wednesday , the Sth in ; t . The principal feature of the evening was Ihe working of the sections of the Second Lecture , uhirh was successful ) }' carried out , the VV . M ., Bio . L . R . Styer , acting as Preceptor , and the following members of the lodge dividing

the wmk between them , viz .: Bros . J . H . Glassington , J D ., acting S . VV . ; F . Willard , acting J . W . ; J . W . Stride , P . M . 315 , Treasurer ; T . Bullen , Stwd ., acting J . D . ; and A . F . Lemette acting I . G . As at the previous meeting when the sections of the First Lecture were worked there was a larg * e attendance of visitors , who were highly gratified at the opportunity afforded them of witnessing so

interesting a ceremony . At the conclusion of the work , Mr . Walter Potter was initiated into the Order , the ceremony being ably performed by the W . M ., Bro . Stride , Treasurer , giving the charge in a very impressive manner . The lodge beina duly closed , the brethren adjourned , and

exhausted nature having been recruited , ( he remainder of the evening was devoted to music and recitations , Bro . W . Norman Roe , P . P . G . O ., accompanying . The next meeting of the lodge will take place on the second Wednesday in October , when the sections of the 1 hird Degree will be worked .

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JUSTICE I . ODGE ( No . 14 )) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the oth inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . I . eng , W . M . ; Dandridge , S . W . ; Vatckv , J . W . ; S . R . Speight , P . M ., Sec ; Morgan , S . D . ; Faulkner , J . D . ; Turpin , I . G . j Walters , Hicks , Balsdou , Botrett , and Bellchamber , The ludge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Borrett personating the candidate .

The lodge was then called off , and , on resuming , thc usual questions leading to the Second Degree were duly answered by Bro . Bellchamber . The lodge was opened iu the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The usual questions leading to tlie Third Degree were then answered by the brethren and afterwards bv Bro . Hicks . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Dandridge was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

PERCY LODGE ( No . 19 S ) . —A meeting was held at Uro . Langdale's , the Jolly Farmers , Snuthgate-rrad . N ., on Saturdav , the nth instant . Present : Bros . Hodges , W . M ., Lone , S . W * . j Oldis , J . W . ; Cohen , Preceptor ; Galer , Sec ; A . W . Fenner , Treas . ; Yates , S . D . ; Powell , J . D . ; Brett , I . G . j Imlay , Milder , Born , Langdale , B . -a lam , Park , Peatt , Reed , B . Da Costa , Harris , Stadard , and Barnett . The lodge was opened with the usual formalities , and the minutes

01 the last meeting were read ana confirmed . Bro . Imlay kindly acting as candidate for passing , gave proofs of his proficiency , and was entrusted . Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed by the W . M . in a very excellent manner . Bro . Fenner worked the 1 st , and Bro . Cohen lhe 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 U 1 , and 5 th Sections of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge being resumed to

the hirst Degree , Bros . A . Miiller , 141 , and W . Boru , 1744 , were proposed and duly elected members . Bro . Lone was elected VV . M . for the next fortnight , as the brethren of the Queen ' s Westmins'er and St . Maryleb ne Lodge of Instruction will work the Fifteen Sections on Saturday , the 18 th inst , by spec al invite of this lodge , Loiite opens at 6 . 30 . Lodge was then closed .

FITZ ROY LODGE ( No . 569 ) . —A most successful working of the Fifteen Sections was performed at this lodge on the Sth inst ., under the presidency o £ Bro . Jas . Boulton , P . M . 28 and 1036 , who had been invited to undertake the task on the occasion of the opening of the lodge of instruction in connection with the mother lodge . A large and appreciative gathering of the brethren met on thc occasion , who expressed themselves much delighted at the intellectual treat afforded them .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 142 J ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the Gth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . Rev . K . ) . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., W . M . j J . Bailey , S . W . ; 0 . VV . Battley " , J . W . ; H . Dehane , P . S . G . D . Essex , P . M . 1 S 43 , Sec ; J . R . Allman . S . D . ; A . Hardy , W . M . 201 , J . D . ; Capt . A . Nicols ; P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab , P . M . 1974 , D . C ; C . S . Mote , I . G . ; VV . Death , Stwd . ; !• . J . Day , Org . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M .

1425 ; C . Powell , P . M . 1425 ; G . Davis , P . M . 167 ; Dr . Ingleby-Mackenzie , 30 ° ( S . C . ; , P . P . S . G . W . Devon , P . M . 372 ; VV . Chappie , VV . J . Mason , M . Rosenberg , C . Baxter , E . F . Ferris , C . A . Bond , K . Alexander , C . VV . Francis , H . Lindlield , E . J . Seymour , II . Mathews , W . Seaman , VV . G . Parnell , and J . Smith . Visitors Bros . Capt . P . j . Davies , 1769 ; G . Cockerell , 211 ; J . H . Hughes , 404 ; and F . A . KusseJJ , 1996 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . After the usual preliminaries , thc W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of consecration in a very able manner , the brethren bcint > s *> pleased lhat a cordial vote of thanks was recorded on thc minute-, and the honorary membership of the lodge was also con'ernd . Which compliments the , W . brother acknow . edged in verv felicitous terms , promising to visit the lodge

of instruction again . On the new tracing boards being handed to him , in thr . absence of 15 o . Thomas , who will present thrm to the lodge on his next visit , Bro . Siatpsnn Wis pleased t r say they were complete worKs of art , and worthy of the lodge of instruction . Bros . Capt . Davies and Cockerell were elected members , After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

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A meeting was also held on Monday , the 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Bailey , W . M . ; E . F . Ferris , S . VV , ; 1 r . Allman , ( . VV . ; H . * Drhane , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , P . M ., Sec . ¦ o * VV . Battley , S . D . ; M . Rosenberg , J . D . ; C . S . Mote , I . G . ; Cant ' A . Nicols , P . D . G . S . of VV . Punjab , P . M . 1974 ; Dr . IngkhY Mackenzie , 30 ° ( S . C ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon , P . M . 372 ; the Ri ft- . Rev . L < ird Bishop of New Westminster , P . G . (* hap . Manitoba-J . H . Wood , P . M . 1642 ; and D . * - * trond , VV . M . 2045 .

I he lodge was opened , and the minutes ot the last meeting were read and confirmed . Alter the usual preliminaries , the ccrenv-ny of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Rosenb * . rg candidate . I he honorary membership was conferred on the Riitht Rev . Bro . the Bishop who acknowledged the compliment in very felicitous terns ' congratulating the brethren on th- excellent manner the work was dane , especially in the details , which were so essential to the proper rendering of the ritual and such an aid to rellection . Bro . Ferris was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the oflicers were appointed in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lod ge was clo-cd .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . is 4 ° ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meet ng at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tuesday , 14 th inst ., when tln-re were present Bros . Lndds , W . M S . Renaut , S . W . ; Steng , J . W . ; VV . Wingham , Preceptor ; F . H * Williams , Hon . Sec ; VV * . Roots , S . D . ; J . Hattersley , I . G . ; j [ Osmond , F . \ V . Stephens , E . Fullick , Arrowsmitb , and Chapman ] The lodge was opened in due form , and the minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremom * of initiation was

rehearsed , with Bro . Stephens as candidate . Bro . Fullick , having answered tlie questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , with Hro . Fullick as candidate . Ihe lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time .

when Bro . Wingham , Preceptor , proposed , and the J . W . seconded , that the S . W . he W . M . fnr the next meeting—carried unanimously . The S . W . returned thanks . The VV . M . rose for the third time , when it was proposed by B ** o . Wingh -m . Preceptor , and seconded by Bro . Routs , that the lodge be adj urned until Tuesday weekcarried unanimously . The lodge was then closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . i 6 i 4 ) .-The usual weekl y meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccatiillv , S . VV ., on the 9 th inst ., when therewere present Bros , VV . Wingham , VV . M . ; A . Hul ' er ,, S . W . j F . G . Swan , J . W .-( . D . Graham , S . D . ; E . F . Debenham , ( . D . ; F . Al . Noakes ! I . G . ; W . C . Smith , Preceptor ; (' .. Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; F . Kedge , G . Cumbcrpatch , L . Gunzell , VV . Proudfoot , H . ( . Weise , VV . | . Forscutt , C . Lambert , R . Kirk ,

H . Marsden , A , Clatk . T , A . Dickson , F . Dnsterwatd , and A . J , Ray . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro , G . VV . Cumberpatch having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . was pleased to rehearse the ceremony . Bro . G . VV . Cumberpatch answered the usual ques'ions leading to the St cond Degree . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . C . Lambert , offering himself

as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , ana retired . I . odge opened in the Third Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . Lodge resumed to the First Degree On rising for the lirst time , Bro . Forscutt proposed that Bro . Alfred John Ray , 144 , become a joining member of this lodge of instruction ; seconded by B-o . G . F . Swan . Bro . G . Reynolds , Sec , proposed th 't Bro . G . VV . Cumberpatch , 21 9 1 , also become a joining member of this lodge of

instruction ; seconded by Bro . F . Keelge . Both br ; tnrcn were unanimously elected . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . A . Bullen be W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The VV . M . elect was pleased to appoint his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed th t a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . VV . Wingham for the very able and efficient manner in which he had carried out the duties of W . M . in this

lodge of instruction for the first time . B'o . VV . Wingh im was well known in the south , and that night he had given great proof that he was a good and careful worker . His working had given great pleasure to aM the brethren present , and he hoped that liro . VV . Wingham would be often amongst them . It is well known that the W . M . is a very efficient worker , and everyone was gratified , and he hoped that Bro . VV . Wingham would accept this vote of thanks as a small recognition of his abilities . Seconded by Bra . T . A . Dickson , and carried unanimously . The W . M ., in

reply , said he thanked their wortln Preceptor for the very kind and flattering remarks he had made with respect to himself . He had always had a great wish to be amongst them , and it was to Bro , G . Reynolds he owed his introduction . All connected with the lodge of instruction worked amicably together . He certainly must say the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction was w ^ nhy of every snecess , and he would endeavour to be among-t them often and render what assistance he could . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed and adjourned .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on the 14 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . Hubbard , VV . M . ; W . C . Williams , S . VV . ; Dresden , J . W . ; J . H . Neville , S . D . ; Swanson , J . D . ; C . Woods , I . G . ; Keene , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Wildes , Dimsdale , Grelech , Wood , P . M . ; and P . J . Davies . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Wildes answered the

questions leading lo the Second Degree , and was entrusted . Lodge » as opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Hubbard vacated the chair of VV . M . in favour of Bro . VV . C . Williams , who worked the ceiemony of initiation , Bro . Hubbard being candidate . Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting , antl the oflicers werc app tinted in rotatio . i . It was proposed , and carried , that tlie meeting be adjourned until Tnesdav , the 2 ith inst . Lodge was then closed .

UBIQUE LODGE No . ( 1789 J . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 10 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . VV . Present : Bros . Mason , P . M ., VV . M . ; Green , jun ., W . M ., S . VV . ; Brandon , W . M ., J . W . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec ; Green , P . M ., S . D . ; Purnell , J . D . ; and Coleman , W . M ., I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Coughlan being thc candidate . The VV . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Coleman . Bro . Mason , 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 tht ceiemony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Coughlan being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Uro . Green , jnn ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the nth instant . Present : Bros . J . Davies , W . M .,- J . Brown , S . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M ., J . W . ; E . Avling , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; Cotton , S . D . ; J . H . Wood , J . D , ; D . S . Long , I . G . ; H . Purdue , P . M . 834 ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Woodard , P . J . Davies , W . VV . Williams , and F . Craugs . t

. .. . _ The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of the * " . » ' Bro . Woodard offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed that ceremony . The 3 rd Scctio 1 of the ' -f- '"' was then worked by the breth . cn , under the direction of the VV . M . Defries

The VV . M . rose for the first time , and Bros . Mann , 172 , , 2012 , and Woodard , 1791 , were unanimously elected members or the lodge . Bio . Gardner presented the report and accounts ot the testimonial and supper lund which , after paying all expenses , showed a small balance , which was voted to the lodge funds , tiro . J . H . VVood was ehcted VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lotige was closed .