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Hampton , Shaw , Blundell , Hill , C J . Fisher , W . Hooker , H . Hibberd , C . W . Aldridge , G . Reed , Hill , Doncaster , C Evans , Webb , Whyman , " Tibbatts , Thompson , Powdrell , Allan , Rymer , Kirk , Dibley , Brownsword , Street , G . Wood , Richards , Matthews , Mason , Knight , W . Goss , Warwick , Greenway , and Cussens .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on the 10 th inst . at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road . There were present Bros . W . H . Kirby , W . M . j A . E . Barrett , S . W . j J . Corp , J . W . j D . G . Imlay , S . D . j H . Sadler , J . D . j F . Mason , I . G . j H . E . Jay , Neville , J . W . Drysdale , and W . Baker . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Drysdale having offered his services as candidate , was examined and entrusted . He then retired from the lodge , which was opened in the Second Degree , and the candidate was readmitted . The W . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of passing , gave an explanation of the tracing board , and , assisted by Bro . H . Sadler , worked the ist Section of the

First Lecture and the 2 nd Section of the Second Lecture , the charges after each being duly given and carried through by the brethren " to order . '' The lodge being closed in the Second Degree , the W . M . rose for the first time , and Bro . Neville was elected a joining member , and on the W . M . rising for the second and third times , Bro . Dr . A . E . Barrett

was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , aud he appointed his officers , and announced that the ceremony for rehearsal would be that of raising . " Hearty good wishes" having been tendered the W . M ., the lodge was closed , and a pleasant and thoroughly instructive evening brought to a happy finish .

CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Masonic Rooms adjoining the White Hart Hotel , 116 , High-street , Lewisham , S . E . Bro . H . R . Trant presided asW . M ., and was supported by Bros . R . W . Cartwright , S . W .: J . T . Axford , P . M ., J . W . j James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor j Walter Robin , Secj George Pickering , S . D . j S . Lancaster , P . M ., J . D . j

C Thomas , I . G . j W . Fieldson , P . M . j George Browne , H . D . White , Horace T . Bonner , A . Wimbush , E . Leaphard , and others . The lodge was worked in the First Degree , and considerable interest was taken in the endeavour of Bro . Trant , who was initiated into the Craft so recently only as the 3 rd May last , to rule the lodge and perform the initiation

ceremony in a perfect manner . It may be truthfully stated that he was most successful in such endeavour , and thoroughly deserved the cordial approbation of the brethren and their subsequent vote of thanks for his services for the first time as W . M . in this or any other lodge . Instead of Section-working , a period of the evening was devoted to the discussion of interesting points of ceremonial , in respect of

which the Preceptor answered the questionings of the brethren , and afforded much useful information . After the election of joining members , Bro . R . W . Cartwright was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . On the 17 th inst . the lodge will work in the M . M . Degree , on the 24 th the evening will be devoted to the Preceptor , and on the 31 st inst . the ceremony of installation will be rehearsed .

A meeting was also held at the above address on 1 hursday , the 10 th inst . Amongst those present were Bros . R . W . Cartwright , W . M . j G . A . Pickering , S . W . j S . Lancaster , P . M ., J . W . j J . Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor j Walter Robin , Secj C Thomas , S . D . j C G . Sheppard , J . D . j H . R . Trant , I . G .. j A . Wimbush , Richard

Tilling , P . M ., and others . The lodge was worked in the Second Degree , the ceremony being ably rehearsed by the W . M ., and the Preceptor worked the 2 nd Section in F . C . Bro . Pickering was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . On the 24 th inst . the Preceptor will work the lodge , and on the 31 st instant the installation ceremonv will be rehearsed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 4 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Oueen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . R . H . Williams , W . M . j H . Wake , S . W . j R . Reid , J . W . j J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor j D . S . Long , Sec . ; H . Blackman , S . D . ; H . Bright , J . D . ; H . Dyne , I . G . ; J . Cummings , P . M . ; W . J . Coplestone , P . M . ; D . Stroud , P . M . ; and

F . Craggs . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Coplestone acting as candidate , the VV . M . rendering the charge in his usual very able manner . Bro . Cummings offering himself as a candidate for passing , was questioned and entrusted . The lodge

was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , and the explanation of the tracing board rendered . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . having risen , the S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of condolence and sympathy was passed to the family of the late Pro G . M . The lodge was then closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 7 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster - place , Cleveland - square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . D . Gellion , P . M . 1425 , W . M . j W . Hillier , S . W . j J . Sims , P . M . S 34 , J . W . j H . Dehane , P . M . 1 543 , Secj John Davies , W . M . 16 9 , S . D . j J . Cruttenden , J . D . j W . J . Hakim , P . M . 141 ,

I . G . j J . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 j R . T . Godfrey , John Smith , and 0 . VV . Battley . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , 'lhe ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Godfrey being candidate . Bro . Allman worked the 4 th Section , and Bro . Davies the 5 th , both being assisted by the brethren . Bro . Hillier was elected W . M . for the next meeting- —the officers

to be in rotation . A vote of sympathy with Bro . Cruttenden on the occasion of the loss of his brother was unanimousl y passed , and very sympathetically expressed to that brother by the W . M . on behalf of the brethren , and duly acknowledged . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Bros . Allman and Davies for working the Sections , the compliment being acknowledged by both brethren . After " Hearty good wishes , " thelodge was closed .

A meeting was also held at the above address on the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . Davies , W . M . 169 , W . M . j J . Cruttenden , S . W . j J . C . Conway , J . VV . ; J . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 , acting Preceptorj H . Dehane

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P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; W . Jackman , S . D . ; J . Chaundler , J . D . ; J . N . Rosenberg , I . G . j H . Windeatt , Steward j J . Smith , and 0 . W . Battley . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Iodge was opened in the Second Degree , and after the usual preliminaries the ceremonv of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Chaundler being

the candidate . Bro . Davies worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Allman worked the 5 th Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Cruttenden was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . A letter was read from Lady

Carnarvon thanking the brethren for their condolence , also from Mr . Herbert expressing his thanks for the sympathy of the brethren , and one from Bro . March regretting his inability to be present . Votes of thanks to Bros . Davies and Allman were passed for working the Sections . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1571 ) . —This Iodge held its usual meeting at the City Arms Tavern , St . Mary Axe , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., when the following were present : Bros . Morgan , W . M . j Antunovich , S . W . j Miller , J . W . j Pitt , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tern . ) j Colley , Hon . Sec ; W . Beasley , S . D . j Ives , P . M ., J . D . j Carlton , I . G . j Gaskell , P . M . j Minett , Langford , Barrett , and Meadows .

The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Barrett personating the candidate . Bro . Langford having answered the usual questions leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted and retired . The Iodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Langford was passed to the Degree of a F . C Bro . Barrett

having answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , the lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . ' Pitt , P . M ., worked the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The Worshipful Master rose for the first time , and Bro . Beasley , W . M . 1524 , and Bro . Barrett , 21 S 4 , were unanimously

elected joining members , and returned thanks . Ihe VV . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Antunovich was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and returned thanks . The officers having been appointed in rotation , the W . M . rose for the third time , and nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the Iodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 10 th inst ., when there were present Bros . F . M . Noakes , W . M . j J . Cater , S . VV . j S . Moss , J . W . j J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptorj G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . j G . C . Rotter , S . D . j W . Hoggins , J . D . ; J . H . Thrussell , Org . ; F . VV . Buxton , I . G . ; T . Ii . Weeks ,

Tyler ; and R . Kirk . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Deputy Preceptor worked the ist and 2 nd Sections of the First Lecture . Bro . F . W . Buxton having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony .

On rising for the second time , Bro . J . Cater , P . M ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation , and announced his intention of working the third ceremony . On rising for the third time , nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 4 th inst ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill . Present : Bros . G . Davis , W . M . j J . R . Roberts , S . W . j A . F . Scholding , J . W . j R . C . Green , P . M ., Preceptor ( pro tern . ); W . j . Mason , Sec . j E . Rogers , S . D . j J . C . Conway , J . D . j H . Armfield , I . G . j F . L . Chandler ,

P . M . j J . Gillingham , P . M . j J . Powell , J . Wilson , and S . Ransom . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Iodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . S . Ransom having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the

Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Bro . S . Ransom being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . J . Powell being the candidate . The officers to be in rotation as appointed . A vote of condolence with the Countess of Carnarvon and family was passed . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 17 G 7 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . S . Cochrane , W . M . j W . Hillier , S . W . j W . G . Danby , J . W . j George Read , P . M ., Preceptorj R . II . Williams , P . M ., & c , Treas . j F . Craggs , Secj E . Clare , S . D . j C . G . Hatt , J . D . j II . Wake , I . G . j G . Swann

, A . Ellenden , J . H . Neville , and James Sims , P . M . The lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes of thc former meeting read and confirmed , the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Swann offered himself as a

candidate for raising and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Ellenden was elected a joining member , and Bro . Hillier was elected W . M . for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . Woodard , W . M . j Hillier , S . W . j Walker , J . W . j Austin , P . M ., Treas . j Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . j Cotton , S . D . j Higginson , J . D . j Jennings , I . G . j VV . Williams , P . M . 1791 j L . Cox , and F . Craggs .

1 he lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The 1 st Section was worked by Bro . Higginson , assisted by the brethren . The lodge resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Craggs having offered himself as a candidate , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of

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passing rehearsed . Lodge closed in Second Degree . Bro . Hillier was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed . A meeting was also held at the above address on Thursday , the 10 th inst . Amongst those present were Bros . W . Hillier , W . M . j H . Cotton , S . W . ; G . E . Higginson , J . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ..

F . Craggs , S . D . j L . Cox , J . D . j T . Stevens , I . G . j C R Cross , P . M . ; and W . Jennings . The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ist Section was worked by Bro . Higginson , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . F . Craggs being candidate . The lodge was closed . The Iodge ballot was then taken , which resulted in favour of Bro . Jobson .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 25 th ult ., at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , when there were present Bros . H . Bright , W . M . j Joseph Cox , S . W . j C Barber , J . W . j Jesse Coliings , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec ; J . N . Baxter , S . D . ; W . E . Macey , J . D . ; J . B . Cory , I . G . j F . A . Barth , S . Cochrane , P . M . j and others .

The lodge having been duly opened , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cochrane acting as candidate . Bro . Bright vacated the chair of W . M . in favour of Bro . Cochrane . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Barber vacated the chair of J . W . in favour of Bro . Bright , and offered himself as a candidate for raising . He

was examined , and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in Bro . Cochrane ' s well-known and impressive manner . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Cox was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Bright for his effort as W . M . for the first time in this lodge of instruction , and the Iodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the 5 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . T . W . Biggs , W . M . j J . H . Cummings , P . M ., S . W . j J . Cox , J . W . j James Sims , P . M ., Preceptorj G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Brown , Secj J . N . Baxter , S . D . j W . Hillier , J . D . j H . Bright , I . G . j T . Willcox , Steward j M . Speigel , P . M . j D . Stroud , P . M . j A . Williams , P . M . j

Stanley-Mansfield , C . Hatt , W . S . Whiteley , and Hiscock . Visitor Bro . W . F . Harbord , 1541 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Harbord answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Stanley-Mansfield as candidate . The W . M . rendered the

traditional history . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture was worked by the brethren , under the direction of Bro . J . Sims , P . M . Bro . J . H . Cummings , P . M ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A vote of sympathy and condolence with the family of the late Earl of Carnarvon , M . W . Pro Grand Master , in their bereavement was recorded on the minutes . After " Hearty good wishes , " lodge was closed .

WARNER LODGE ( No . 225 G ) . —The regular weekly meeting of this authoritative and excellent lodge was held at Hoe-street Chambers , Walthamstow , on Monday , the 7 th inst ., when there were present Bros . T . E . Horley , W . M . ; R . Kershaw , S . W . j Chas . Bestow , J . W . j W . Shurmur , P . M ., Preceptorj Walter Goulding , S . D . j F . Taylor , J . D . j W . P . Allen , I . G . j H . F . Bromhead , U . Smith

George Long , E . Gray , jun ., W . Alcock , J . Ives , P . M . j R . Jeremy , H . Wand , J . Speller , and others . The lodge was opened and closed in the I hree Degrees respectively , and the ceremonies of initiation and raising rehearsed in an efficient manner . Bro . Kershaw was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering- for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held at the above address on Monday , the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . R . Kershaw , W . M . j Charles H . Bestow , S . W . j G . W . Knight , P . M ., J . W . j William Shurmur , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptorj Urban Smith , S . D . j John Ives , P . M ., J . D . j George Long , I . G . j William P . Allen , Secj VV . Blenkinsop , Hon . Stwd . j Joseph Wilson , P . M . j J . Fenner , T . E . Horley , W . Alcock , J . Speller , H . Waud , N . Fortescue , and others .

After the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of initiation and raisings were rehearsed in an exceedingly able and impressive manner . Bros . Joseph Wilson and G . VV . Knight were unanimously elected joining members . Bro . C II . Bestow was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed oflicers in rotation . Nothing further offering , after " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed . We commend this lodge of instruction to such of our readers as desire to extend their researches into the hidden mysteries of Freemasonry

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on the 4 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . J . Cruttenden , 779 , M . E . Z . j W . H . Chalfont , J-975 , H . j G . Gregory , S 62 , J . j H . Dehane , P . Z . 890 , S . E . ; P . W . Biggs , 975 , S . N . ; J . C Tilt , SG 2 , P . S . ; C . E . Betts , 733 , 1 st Asst . Soj . j Charles Hatt , 733 j and John

Smith , S 90 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last two convocations were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Hatt being candidate . Comp . Chalfont was elected M . E . Z . for the ensuing two weeks . A vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes ,

was passed for the able manner Comp . Tilt had rehearsed the duties of P . S . for the first time in this or any other chapter of improvement , which compliment was duly acknowledged . A vote of condolence with Mr . and Mrs . Herbert , the landlord of the Porchester Hotel , was passed on account of the sudden death of his mother . After

Hearty good wishes , the chapter was closed . A meeting was also held at the above addresss on the nth inst ., when there were present Comps . W . H . Chalfont , J . 975 , M . E . Z . j J . Cruttenden , 779 , H . j G . March , H . 733 ; J- ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; T . W . Biggs , 975 , b . N . j J . C . Tilt , S 62 , P . S . j J . Smith , S 90 j and

O . W . Battley , 224 G . The chapter having been opened , the minutes of last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony 01 exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Dehane being candidate . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .