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, . elected ); George Hogarth , S . D . ; Percy Hall , J . D . j fe L Balcombe , I . G .,- and J . Holden , Tyler . The other mViersof the lodge present were : Bros . Hugh Sandeman , SM Past District Grand Master of Bengal ; R . Tyndall [; ' J H . G . Hill , E . Mansell , Percy Clarke , G . Stanley rii £ / t M . D ., and T . Herbert Ashburner . The visitors Sd Bros . Fred . J . West , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . ; Fred .

i Philbrick , Gaand Reg ., D . P . G . M . fissex ; H . 1 . clmerville Burney , P . G . D . ; Percy Morrison , VV . M . 416 ; rfia Gill , E . E . Cooper , P . J . G . W . Middx . ; Joyce Murray , 1706 ; H . H . Bateman , P . M . 33 , IQ 73 J S . M . Se , 1872 j VV . Brown , P . M . 90 ; George Railing , 51 J W Cr ckmay , 170 ; P . G . Campbell , 1670 ; Fred . J . A . 162 Mahomet

Criidamore , 1387 ; J . Lyon , P . M . ; M . Eusoof , 1422 ; J . Llewellyn Jones , 1460 ; W . L . Webster , 5 M . 231 ; and Henry P . Fungst , No . 1 . ' Lodge having been closed in due form , the brethren adorned to the Railway Hotel , where the banquet was 1 ™« I After dinner "The Queen and Cralt" was drunk ~ £

serveu- . , . (( TL . with the usual loyalty , as was also the toast cf " The M VV . Grand Master . " The Worshipful Master then gave " The Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " coupling with the toast the mme of Bro . A . Philbrick , who , in the course of an earnest

speech , expressed his gladness that under the Grand Lod"e of England Masonry was progressing and flourish-, ' nV " owing to the good government of their Grand Master and his Deputies , Lord Carnarvon and Lord Lathom . 'lhanks to that fact , the position of Freemasonry was as areat as it had ever been ; and therefore there were two grcai OJ 4 rt

. ' . , ., c . u _ r- _ . things that those who administered the concerns of the Craft , whether in Grand Lodge or in private lodges , ought to bear in mind . One was that it was an honour for any man to rank himself amongst them ; the other that they ought therefore to be very careful whom they admitted to fellowship with them . Another thing was that the progress and

success of Freemasonry depended upon the unity of the Craft and the vitality they infused into the great principles upon which it was based . The VV . M ., in giving " The Health of the Prov . Grand Master of Surrey , General Brownrigg , " expressed the deep regret they all felt at the General ' s illness , which would ive zesthe said , to the heartiness with which they

g , drank his health . He then proposed " The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Pas ' , " to which Bro . West responded . He said the Caterham Lodge ranked very high in the province . It was established on a good foundation , and a hig h standard of discipline was required by its chief founder and first Master , Bro . Hugh Sandeman . Young

as the lodge was , they had had distinguisted Masters in the chair , and he could see that for the next two years , at least , the lodge was in safe hands with Bro . Street and Bro . Guimaraens . He trusted the tradition would be maintained , and that in the province generally anxious care would be exercised in the choice of initiates .

The VV . M . then , in happy terms , gave *• The Health of the I . P . M ., " who had , by his strict attention to his duties , done honour to the lodge . He then handed Bro . Eady the customary silver tankard , adding—may he live many long years to diink out of it at the annual banquet . He was reminded of some familiar lines , which , with a slight

alteration , he might apply to Bro . Eady—Fold thy hands together , Lay them on thy breast ; Thou hast done thy Craft-work , Enter into rest ! Bro . Eady responded in a very feeling speech . He said

he should prove the exception to the rule " out of the fulness of the heart the mouth speaketb , " for his heart was so full that his tongue refused to speak . He felt overwhelmed with gratitudefor the handsome token of their kindness which they had just given him , and which he felt he did not deserve . He could only say he was a poor

Mason who had tried to do his duty , and he could only attribute their compliments to the reflected light of those who had preceded him in the chair . One thing he could say—namel y , that he had never attended a lodge without having something to do , and that something he had always done himself . In conclusion , Bro . Eady proposed " The Health of the W . M ., " for whom he predicted a happy and

a successful year , and with such a Master of sweet sounds in the chair , there could not fail to be harmony in the lodge , The VV . M ., in response , said he should endeavour to iolioiv in ( he footsteps of the three excellent Masters who had preceded him in the chair . The toast of " The Visitors " was responded to by Bro . i 1 - Ii . Cooper for the large number of visiting brethren Present . s

in the course of the evening some excellent vocal music j » as given by Bros . John Hodges , Lawrence Frezer , T . "anson , and Robert Grice , the VV . M ., Bro . Street , accompanying . It should be added that Bro . Hugh Sandeman acted as ' 'h his accustomed ability .

EAST MOLESEY . —Frederick West Lodge U 0 , 2222 ) . — -The first meeting of this lodge since its conaeration in December last was held on the Sth instant , at Th 1 J Hotel Masonic Hall , Hampton Couit Station , sun \ AU t 00 m > w ! th the new and neat looking furniture ai , ? i IL y co George Kenning , was bright and cheerful , tne

) j , , . W . M . and his co-foundtrs ware congratulated of wif- L Sltln ^ brethren upon its elegant appearance , much am was ' ue tne attention given to the preparatory Brn r ? f ments fay Br ° - Mayo , the proprietor of the hotel , offir * . am -M- 20 I > 889 . W . M ., opened the lodge , the J p- „ P ^ nt being Bros . J . Hughes , P . M . 901 , S . W . ; W ' £ M- Sir John Bright Lodge ; J . VV . Pritchard , „ ' ? - '_ T . Weaver . P . M . SRn SP # -. I ) . Huo-hr ? . P . M .

V ' | ¦ '*• Lane , P . M . 1638 , I . G . ; F . Lockett , Stwd . ; « nfnrh ne \ V Ier- Br 0 - D . Hughes , P . M . 901 , J . D ., was The ¦? y absent through the effects of an accident . D rewer w \ r Bros - W - J- Foster ' - - W W - Oar- hrr M-S 89 i T . H . Styles , P . M . 8 S 9 ; R . Kerr , The 1 ri' H < Bultz ' 3 8 ; and F ' - Croaker > ' 9 - lion iv , « \ S of the voluminous minutes of the consecra-1 meetlni > - « , „ ,, CII J 1 Lii-. r „ A / r ITII : iuuuwcu oaiior inessia

_ josenh IW uy a . ror . cuingei , which „ y ? ' W . H . Coleson , desirous of initiation , K « u wer ° Ve unanimous for all . Bros . F . G . Tagg and R . tll ree ra „ j-j e ected joining members . Only one of the P'oceeoVi ' * ates Was ab , e to attend , and the W . M . at once Which cere enl' £ nten the second son of the worthy host , erno ny was performed in a very impressive manner .

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That is not to be wondered at in a lodge which was officered throughout by Past Masters all skilled in the Craft , and the lodge has a brilliant future as to working . After the transaction of some incidental business the brethren partook of refreshment , which Bro . Mayo ' s chef sent up in the best style . The customary toasts were all gone through . When "on his legs" for " The Prov . Grand Officers , "

Bro . Lane , P . P . G . S . B ., urged the necessity of organisation in the Province of Surrey for the Chaiitable Institutions , and mentioned that at the last election of boys the Province of Berks polled 1500 votes for the candidate adopted ; while Surrey could only put in 19 for the case to which the support of the province was announced to be given . Bro . Foster , speaking for" The Visitors , " congratulated the W . M . on the efficient officers he had to assist him .

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PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . IS 3 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Eagle 'tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Vale , VV . Present : Bros . J . J . Thomas , VV . M . ; S . J . Humfress , S . W . ; J . Page , J . W . ; F . G . Baker , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . J ., Stratton , Sec . ; C . | . Biorn , S . D . ; R . Dillon , J . D . ; R . T . Redfearn , I . G . ; C . Sta ' llibrass , Stwd . ; W . D . SI ; man , P . M . 75 - 3 ; H . Slyman , P . M . 753 ; C . R . Wickens , P . M . 733 ; and I . VV . Manktelow .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot the last meeUna were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bto . Manktelow candidate . Bro . Biorn having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Biorn candidate . The lodge was called

off and on . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed down . It was proposed and seconded that the S . W ., Bro . Humfress , be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week ; this was carried unanimously , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Nothing further altering for the good of Freemasonry , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No , 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the nth inst . at the Six Bella Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . VV . J . Coplestone , VV . M . ; A . Williams , S . W . ; C . J . C . Walker , J . W . ; D . S . Long , Sec . ; J . Davis , S . D . ; H . Cotton , J . D . ; W . G . Coat , I . G . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . Purdue , P . M . ; Ford , P . M . ; F . Wilkins , and F . Craggs . 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 . F . Wilkins being the candidate . The lodge

was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . F . Craggs having given proofs of proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , andjthe ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Wilkins , with the assistance of the Preceptor , Bro . J . Sims , worked the ist Section of this Lecture in a most able manner for the first time . The VV . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . A . Williams was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the ijth inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . J . Duncan , W . M . ; Wolters , S . W . ; Sheffield , J . W . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . and S . D . ; F . Simmonds , I . G . ; Kilsby , Ritchie , Scarlett , and Loomes . 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 . Ritchie candidate . The W . M . vacated the

chair in favour of Bro . Wolters , when Bro . Simmonds answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Simmo . ids candidate . Bro . Duncan again took the chair , and the lodge was resnn . ed to the First Degree . Bro . D . C . Ritchie was unanimously ejected a member . Bro .

Wolters was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the VV . M ., Bro . Duncan , for his services in the chair for the first time in this lodge . Nothing further ottering , the lodge was closed . The next meeting will be held on the 39 th inst ., in consequence of the holidais .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the ioth inst . Present : Bros . G . S . Russell , VV . M . ; F . Kedge , S . W . ; J . Woodward , J . W . ; A . Proudfoot , S . D . ; E . A . ULidwell , J . D . ; H . G . Marsden , I . G . j F . M . Noakes , acting as Sec . ; VV . Brindley , acting as Preceptor ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; A . Cogliati , J . Phillips , C . C . Shemmonds , E . Nice . W . Hancock , E . Willcox , J . Rowe , G . F . Swan , G . H .

Reynolds , A . Sammuelli , E . D . F . Rymer , J . Laurence , S . C . Foot , and C . Corby . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lo : lge opened in the Second Degree . Bro . C . C . Shemmonds answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , and retired . Bro . E . D . F . Rymer , offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the

Third Degree , and closed in the uhird and then the Second Degrees . Bros . VV . Brindley and G . F . Swan worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture respectively . On rising for the second time , Bio . VV . Brindley proposed that Bro . F . Kedge , S . W ., be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1567 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the ijth inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . R . H . Williams , W . M . ; Keene , S . W . ; Hubbard , J . W . ; WikUs , S . D . ; Danby , J . D . ; Sims , I . G . ; Cochrane , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Doggett , and King . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last

mteting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Doggett , having answered the . questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Tnird Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lod ^ e was closed down to the Second and First Degrees . Bro . Keene was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the VVheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . J . Davies , Preceptor , VV . M . ; H . Purdue , P . M ., S . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas ., J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; G . Higginson , S . D . ; L . Cox , J . D . ; VVImtell , I . U . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; Sims , P . M . ; Cochrane , P . M . ; Rogers , P . M . ; Stroud , P . M . ; Child , P . M . ; Jennings , Stonnill , Arnott , Martineau . Love , Johnston , Head , Sansom , Cotton , and

Craggs . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Martineau having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The 3 rd Section of the Lecture was worked by the W . M ., assisted by Bro . G . Higginson . Lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Purdue , P . M ., was elected VV . M , tor the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

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ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 14 th inst . Present : Bros . R . H . Williams , W . M . ; F . Craggs , Sec . andS . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; S . Cochrane , P . M ., I . G . ; and a numerous gathering of brethren . The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed in a very impressive manner , a very

distinguished member of the Craft being candidate , the traditional history being given in a manner highly appreciated by those present . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . A vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M ., it being the first time he had occupied that position in this lodge . Bro . Craggs was unanimously elected VV . M , for the next meeting , which will take place on the 28 th inst ., bank holiday intervening . " Hearty good wishes " were given and acknowledged , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 12 th instant . Present : Bros . Ayling , P . M . 97 $ , W . M . ; | . Davies , 169 , S . W . ; J . Sims , P . M . 834 , J . W . j J . H . Wood , P . M . 1642 , acting Preceptor ; G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec ; E . D . Aslett , J . D . ; F . W . Wilkins , I . G . ; D . Stroud , P . M . 204 $ ; Chalfont , P . M . ; Lingley , W . M . 1381 ; J . Higginson , 1791 ; W . VV . Williams , F . Craggs , and I . Walker .

Lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The First Lecture was then worked by the following brethren : — ist Section—Bro . F . VV . Wilkins , S 34 ; 2 nd—Bro . Lingley , W . M . 1381 ; 3 rd—Bro . Higginson , 1791 ; 4 th—Bro . VV . VV . Williams , D . C . 834 ; 5 th—Bro . D . Stroud , W . M . 2090 ; 6 th—Bro . J .

Davies , 169 ; 7 th—Bro . J . Sims , P . M . 834 . A hearty vote of thanks was given the Preceptor , Bros . Davies and Sims , and the rest of the Section workers for their skill and kindness . On the usual rising , the lodge was closed . The Second and Third Lectures will he worked in this lodge on the 19 th inst ., and the annual supper will take place on the 23 rd inst . at 8 o ' clock as above .

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE—The usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , the 14 th inst ., at the Gauden Hotel , Claphamroad Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros . Steele , VV . M . ; Folkard , S . W . ; Hill , J . W . ; Grover . S . D . ; Russell , J . D . ; Wood , I . G . ; Westley , Preceptor ; Andrews , Sec . ; Warren , Bate , Cols , Partridge , Hudson , Poole , Winny , Taylor , Alexander , Beavin , and Newton . Lodge was opened in due form , an . ' the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lectjre worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of passing announced . Bro . Winny answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , with Bro . Winny as candidate . Lodge was resumed to

the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , with Bro . Taylor as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Folkard was elected W . M , for the 2 Sth inst . Bro . Folkard returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and received the " Hearty good wishes" of the brethren , and the lodge was closed .

VENTNOR . —YARBOROUGH LODGE ( NO . JJi ) . —The last meeting for the present session was held on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Higb-street , with Bro . F . P . Ansle , the Preceptor , as W . M . This young and energetic lodge , which was started only last year , has given a great stimulus to Masonry in Ventnor . Mucn credit is due to the brethrtn who performed the different ceremonies on the closing night . In the First Degree Bro . Bidgood , a very young Mason , officiated as far as the entrusting in a surprisingly

able manner , Bro . Jurson finishing the ceremony very impressively . Bro . Sheppard—another young Mason—is to be commended for the svay in winch he delivered the charge . The VV . M ., Bro . F . P . Ansle , gave the lecture with admirable emphasis and flowing dictioa . The ceremony of passing ivas performed by Bro . Swane , the able Secretary of 551 , wirh much ability . The explanation of the second tracing board by Bro . Williams was recited very effectively , the emphasis throughout being remarkably good and well placed . Bro .

Williams again distinguished himself by the manner in which he went through the difficult ceremony ot the Third Degree up to investing , when Bro . Ansle resumed the chair and admirably finished the raising . The VV . M . having closed the lodge in the Second and Third Degrees , asked the usual questions , when Bro . F . Topham Jones , P . M . 551 , rose and said he could not let that opportunity escape without expressing his admiration for the way in which all ihe ceremonies had been carried out that evening . The members

of the lodge of instruction deserved the greatest credit for their perseverance , and the result of their labours would not only be for-the good of Freemasonry in general but for the Yarborough Lodge in particular . Tueir progress in so short a time had been surprising . He had no hesitation in saying that there was now a precision in their working which was entirely absent when he was a more active member of the Yarborough Lodge . He congratulated them heartily , Bro . Swane , from the S . W , 's chair , rose to propose a hearty vote of

thanks to Bro . Ansle , the Preceptor . Bro . Ansle had been untiring in his efforts on behalf of the lodge of instruction . They all , felt very grateful to him . The proposition having been seconded by Bro Hibberd , was carried unanimously . Bro . Ansle expressed his thanks for the kindness of the brethren in a few graceful words . The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a supper at Bro . Tolman ' s , when the usual Masonic toasts were given and a very pleasant evening spent , under the pasidency of the Preceptor ,

TORQUAY . — J ORDAN LODGE ( No . 1402 ) . —The regular meeting of this active and increasing lodge was held at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . J . Dodge , Preceptor ; VV . Hill , as W . M . ; S . Wills , S . W . ; Jno . Lane , as J . W . ; VV . Winget , S . D . ; W . H . Snell , I . G . j Juhn Taylor , Stc ; J . E . Newton , Tyler ; A . T . Blarney , T . Prust , G . West , V . Lanzell , and J . Risden . The lodge was opened ic the First Degree by the W . M ., and the

minutes were confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . West , acting as candidate , answered the questi > ns leading to the Third Degree . The lodge was opened in the 11 ird Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed by Bro . A . T . Blarney , the whole ceremony being worked by Bro . Blarney in an impressive manner . It was arranged to commence to work the lectures at the next meeting . After the usual questions , the lc Ige was cosed .

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HOPE AND UNITY CHAPTER ( No . 214 ) . —The above chapter held its installation meeting at the Royal Forest Hotel , Chingford , on Friday , the 4 th inst . It was resolved " That the sincere sympathy of the companions be given to Cornp . F . Adland on the irreparable loss he has sustained in the death of his wife . " The sum

of five guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . The companions then proceeded to elect the officers for the ensuing year as follows : Comps . F . VV . lmbert-Terry , M . E . Z . ; F . B . Page , H . ; Dr . Wiles , J . ; George Cooper , Past A . G . S ., S . E . ( 19 th year ); Rev . N . Bromley , S . N . j E . J . Barron , Past G . S . B ., Treas . ( 22 nd

year ); J . C . Quennell , P . S . ; H . G . Hobson , ist Asst . Soj . ; Dr . Gay ton , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; and J . Very , Janitor . The Principals were very ably installed , and the M . E . Z . invested the officers . The companions then adjourned to an excellent banquet provided by Messrs . Gordon and Co . . ,