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RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the nth inst ., at the Ctiterion , Piccadilly . Present : Bros . ] . G . Donca-tr-r , W . M . ; W . J . Coplestone , S . W . ; Edwin Lucas , J . W . ; H . Purdue , P . M ., Sec ; F . Craggs , S . D . : H . F . Williams , J D ; W . W . Williams . D . C . ; A . Williams , I . G . j E . New-Jand and Hans Schaiien , Stwds . ; H . Evenden , P . M .,

Tyler ; F . J Oliver , P . M . ; James Sims , P . M . ; George Read , P . M . ; 0 ) rt * right , Bank ~ , Boyes , Curtis , Jobson , Rice , Stokes , Morgan , Pi . nn , Wrlkins , Worth , Gerbert , Hardwick , Richards , Spooner , Spencer , Cliburn , Segar , Hewitt , Edward Lucas , May , and lnderwick . Visitors : Bros . Asher Barfi . Id , Grand Treasurer ; Fells , 1743 ;

Canning , 906 ; Rose , 189 , 1 j Rogers , 1 S 91 ; and Smith , S 57 . Bro . H . Stokes was raised , and Bro . T . Jobson passed . Mr . H . J . lnderwick was initiated . The lodge voted the sum of 10 guineas to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . Blake , I . P . M . The whole of the duties of the evening were very ably rendered by the W . M ., Bro . Doncaster .

ECLECTIC LODGE ( No . 1201 ) . —At the usual meeting of this lodge , held at Freemasons' Hall , on Fr day , the 14 th inst ., Bro . A . J . Foreman , W . M ., occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . J . Leach Barrett , S . W . ; C . Chauffourier , J . W ., and a large attendance of brethren . Mr . Frenlich was duly initiated into the mysteries of

the Order , and Bro . Reside was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The following officers were unanimously eleced for the coming year : Bros . J . Leach Barrett , as W . M . j J . Mander , as Treasurer ; and Potter , as Tyler . The deaths of Bros . Johnson and Higgs , also of the

daughter of the Secretary , Bro . Taylor , P . M ., having been a . nounced , letters of condolence and sympathy were voted , and the lodge resolved to go into Masonic mourning at the next meeting . A letter of sympathy was also sent to Bro . Gaul , P . M ., on his severe accident , which had necessitated the amputation of his leg .

ST . LEONARD LODGE ( No . 1766 ) .-The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Town Hall , Shoreditch , on Wednesday , the 12 th inst . Amongst the members present were Bros . Frank Matthews , W . M . ; Joseph Cox , S . W . ; Hy . J . Thrower , J . W . ; W . H . Brand , P . M . 1524 , Treas . ; Chas . F . Barham , P . M ., Sec ; L . A . Harrison , S . D . ; W . Beasley , J D . ; Hy . J .

Scott , D . C . ; J . W . Griffiths , I . G . ; S . Batcheler , Stwd . ; W . Shurmur , P . M . 1471 , Stwd . ; R . Drysdale , P . M . ; Elias Benjamin , P . M . ; G . T . Barr , P . M . ; J . Funston , P . M . ; E . Walker , P . M . ; Wm . Clarke , P . G . P . ; and F . Meriton . Visitors : Bros . H . Jones , 193 ; J . Smith , P . M . 193 ; S . Smither , W . M . elect 193 ; H . Busbridge , 1589 ; A . J . Budd , 1446 ; Jas . F . Haskins , Org . 1364 ;

E . Moffatt , 2266 ; J . Smith , P . M . 45 ; C . Elledge , 1524 ; W . Barn tt , J . Page , P . M . 1288 ; J . Chiihngwort , P . M . 12 , 18 ; J . A . Robson , P . M . 1445 ,- and W . W . Lee , 1897 Lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The Audit Committee ' s repoit was received and adopted . The principal business of the evening was then proceeded

with , Bro . Joseph Cox being presented as W . M . elect , and duly installed into the chair by his predecessor , Bro . Frank Matihews , I . P . M . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . H . J . Thrower , S . W . ; L . A . Harrison , J . W . ; W . H . Brand , P . M . 1524 , Treas . ; C . F . Barham , P . M ., Sec ; W . Beasley , S . D . ; J . W . Griffiths , J . D . ; H . J . Scott , I . G . ; S . Batcheler , D . C . ;

W . Shurmur , P . M . 147 1 , and F . Meriton , Stwds . j and J . Very , Tyler , Bro . Louie Stean delivered the 1 st and 3 rd addresses , and Bro . Clarke , P . G . P ., rendered the 2 nd . The W . Master , in presenting Bro . Frank Matthews , I . P . M ., with a handsome P . M . 's jewel , congratulated him upon having been the 10 th W . Master . The I . P . M . was one of the first initiates of the lodge who had worked up

to the position of the chair . The memhers were well content with the manner in which Bro . Matthews had carried out his work , and had done well in acknowledging his valuable services by presenting him with a jewel inscribed with the good wishes of the brethren . Bro . Matthews , I . P . M ., having briefly returned thanks for the gift , and there being no further business for transaction ,

the lodge was closed . After an excellent banquet , the usual toasts were duly h . noured . Bro . Wm . Clarke , P . G . P ., responded for "The Grand Officers , " and said he should be wanting in his duty if he did not do his best in replying for the toast . The Pro G . M . was one whom he was happy to say was always

received in the body of Masons with that pleasure they all felt towards the position he occupied , for lie was a working Mason , ever ready to study the welfare and best interests of the Craft . That day was * the birthday of the Earl of Lathom , which fact was an incentive to receive the toast in a very hearty manner . The Grand Officers would endeavour to uphold the prestige of Grand Lodge and

assist in the government of the Order . At the next Communication , they would have the honour of re-electing the M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and there was also another office for disposal—and he hoped always would be—that of the Grand Treasurer . He had taken a great interest since the first election for the latter office , and was one of the few Grand Officers who voted for the

change . He trusted he should be with them for many years , and should always do his best to assist the lodge , if possible . Bro . Frank Matthews , I . P . M ., said it was his privilege and pleasure to have to propose " 1 he Health of the W . Master . " Bro . J . Cox , W . M ., was so well known to the members and visitors , and so highly appreciated by all

that it requhed few words from him on the subject . The W . M . was an old Mason , of 18 or 19 years standing , who went into their lodge as a founder , and who had worked hard as the Secretary for many years . The services rendered by Bro . Cox , W . M ., had been so hithly spoken of in past years , that he ( the I . P . M . ) would simply wish him a successful term of office , and was convinced that the

members would-rally round him to ensure that success . Bro . Joseph Cox , W . M ,, said he had to acknowledge the kind manner in which the I . P . M . had proposed , and the brethren had received , the toast of his health . It was quite true , as the I . P . M . had observed , that he was not altogether a young Mason , and it was , perhaps , net to his credit that he had not reached the chair before . In the

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proper course , he ought to have arrived at hrs present position at a somewhat earlier period in his Masonic experience ; but , for variou * reasons , until this present lodge was formed , when he had the honour of being one of its founders , he did not work up for office . As the brethren of this lodge had been so kind as to place him in the chair he should like to sav that it would be his

desire to be able to conduct the business of the lodge in some approach to the manner in which it had been conducted by the array of Past Masters he saw on his left . Although he had not worked up to the chair until the pre-! -ent time , he had a great regard for the principles and doctrines of Freemasonry . It seemed to him that Masonry stood alone in some of its features , and certainly there was

one aspect that was very grateful to his mind , and he believed every Mason would agree with him , that they owed an allegiance to the Almighty Father , the G . A . O . T . U . That carried with it another idea , and that was that with a common Fatherhood there must , of necessity , be a strong bond of brotherhood among Masons . He supposed they were privileged in this respect , because when they were

gathered together , whatever opinions they heli they never allowed either the conflicting opinions of the political world or their various ideas in regard to their religious duties to mar the harmony of their gatherings . This was a great advantage , and if they carried out , as they should do , those great principles of piety and virtue on which the Order was founded , they were bound to be better menj their families

were bound to be better , and the community in which they moved and mankind at large must be the better for the true principles of Masonry . These things seemed worth y of mention on the present occasion , and he hoped that the members of their lodge , while he had the honour to hold the chair , would not la . il to observe those principles , and show kindly feeling to each other , and thus prove that

their professions were not mere words upon their lips , but that they also had a place in their hearts . He thanked the brethren for the honour done him in electing him W . M ., and trusted that his term of office would be a prosperous year in the history of their lodge . "The Installing Master , Bro . Matthews , I . P . M ., " was next given in felicitous terms by the Worshipful Master

and briefly acknowledged by the I . P . M ., after which the W . M . proposed " The Past Masters , " whom he characterised as the veterans who had borne the heat and burden of the day . The members were at all times pleased to give honour to brethren who had filled the chair and who by their experience were enabled to assist materially in conducting the affairs of the lodge . The I . P . M . was the

latest addition to the ranks , and at the head was Bro . Louis Stean , P . M ., the father of the lodge , whom they were pleased to see so hale and hearty a terso many years . Bro . Barr , P . M ., was one of the founders and an early P . M . who continued to lake a great interest in the lodge . Bro . Karham , P . M . and Sec , had not only passed the chair in their lodge but also in another lodge , and had

rendered valuable assistance . Bro . Benjamin , P . M ., was known as a good worker , and Bro . Funston , P . M ., had the honour of being the first initiate of the lodge who had worked up to the position of W . M . Bros . E . Walker , P . M ., and Drysdale . P . M ., were also esteemed P . M . 's , the latter being another initiate of the ludge . The members would heartily drink to the toast of the P . M . 's , wishing them

health and prosperity and many years to be present to asi-iat in the work . Bro . Stean , P . M ., in reply , said he felt proud as the first W . M . of the lodge to see the progress made and the assistance they had rendered to the Charities during the ten years it had been in existence . Bros . 1 . -Smith , P . M . 193 : rhillingworth , P . M . 1228 :

J . Smith , P . M . 42 , and other visning brethren responded for the toast of " The Visitors , " acknowledging the hospitable and hearty manner in which they had been rec-ived . "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers " having been duly given and responded to , the Tyler's toast closed the proceedings . Bro . Dr . Haskins presided at the pianoforte during the evening with his usual ability .

UNITED NORTHERN COUNTIES LODGE ( No . 2128 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., at the Inns of Court H . iiel , Bro . W . Masters , P . M ., W . M , in the chair . Bros . Leonard and Battey were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . by Bro . James Terry , P . M ., P . G . S B . Bro . G . J . Wood , P . M .. P . P . G . P . Derbyshire , was unat imously elected

W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . E . Carr , P . M ., was was unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the ensuing year . After the lodge was closed the brethren sat down to supper , when some very excellent music was rendered by the brethren and by the visitors , Bros . Weston and Matthews .

HENDON LODGE ( No . 2306 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge took place on Saturday , the 8 th inst ., at Warner ' s Old Welsh Harp . There were present Bros . J . Thorn , W . M . j W . A . Scurrah , P . P G . S . of W . Middlesex , I . P . M ., Sec . j Fraser , S . W . ; A . H . Scurrah , J . W . ; W . M . Stiles , P . M ., Treas . ; G . H . Lewis , S . D . j A . A . Nottingham , T . D . j W . Langley , I . G .: A . I .

Hearne , D . C ; E . W . Wheeler , Org . ; W . B . Parson and A . M . Parsons , Stewards j C H . Watts , A . D . C ; F . W . Hearne , Asst . Org . ; and a large number of brethren and visitors . The lodge was opened in due form , after which Bros . Laurance , Cronin , and Wright were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . in the W . M . 's well-known style . The

ballot was then taken for Messrs . Smith , Thomson , and Bintcliff , and found unanimously in their favour , and these gentlemen , being in attendance , were duly initiated into Freemasonry . The W . M . then announced that he had a most pleasing task to perform—that of presenting the portrait of the I . P . M . to the lodge , and said the I . P . M . was aware that the brethren of the lodge had decided to ask him to sit for

his portrait to be placed in the lodge . That had been done , but he regretted that he was unable to present the portrait on the last occasion of their meeting . That night , however , he had the honour , and he was very pleased indeed to say that it was a most handsome picture , ably executed , and an ornament to the lodge . He had to ask them to accept the picture , and to let it be placed on the walls of their lodge to commemorate his Mastership and the first year of the existence of their lodge , and , with their

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permission , he would hand it over to the Treasurer to take charge of on behalf of the lodge . Bro . Stiles , taking charge of the por > rait , sa'd he accepted wiih pleasure the very handsome portrait of their first W . M ., Bro . Scurrah . He agreed with their W . M . that it was a work of art , and beautifully executed . They

were much indebted to Bro . Scurrah for having so largely contrinuted to the success of their lodge , and they hop d to have him for many years as their guide , councillor , and friend . He thought they should give their thanks to those brethren resident in Hendon who inaugurated the idea of presenting the portrait , and they should also thank the

subscribers to the fund . Bro . Scurrah , in reply , said he did not know how to thank them sufficiently for the honour they had done him that evening . He felt that it was a token of brotherly affection and kindness from the members of the lodge . He could assure the brethren , for the many marks of respect and esteem they had shown him he should ever

feel grateful . He was exceedingly pleased with the picture , which reflected the greatest credit upon the artist , their dear old friend Bro . H . Stiles , P . M . 1507 . As a memento of this occasion , he would ask every member of the lodge to accept a cabinet copy of the picture , and he hoped when each brother looked at it he would feel that he had a staunch friend and brother in the first Master of the Hendon Lodge .

The W . M ., on behalf of the members , accepted Bro . Scurrah ' s kind offer . Bro . T . C Edmonds , P . M . 1507 , said he was sure that it was a great pleasure to the visitors to be present on that happy and interesting occasion , and on their behalf he expressed the hope that Bro . Scurah would long be with the members of the Hendon Lod ^ e ,

and that he would enjoy the confidence of the brethren in the future as he had in the past . Bro . Clarke , P . M . 1178 , bore testimony to the high esteem in which bro . Scu . rah was held in the Cralt g nerally , and hoped that the G . A . O . T . U . would spare the I . P . M . for many years to come .

Nothing further offering the lodge was closed . The brethren subsequently dined together . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duty honoured . Bro . Scurrah , in proposing " The Health of the W . M ., " said they had seen how he performed the ceremonies that day—letter perfect—which proved to them that their W . M . knew his work-thoroughly . He was a thoroughly

genial and kind-hearted brother , and meet him whenever or wherever they would , he was always the same , and he augured well for tiat lodge under his sway . I heWorshipful Master , in reply , thanked the I . P . M . most sincerely for the very happy way in which he had introduced tnat toast , and the brethren for the m-nner in which they had received it . He felt it a very great honour

to be their W . M . He had had plenty of woik to do that evening , and he . had done it with a willing heart . He said he would not introduce a long speech that night , and would conclude by saying that while he was their W . M . he would do everything in his power to forward the prosperity and uphold the dignity of the lodge . ' The I . P . M . " was given and responded to by Bro .

W . H . Scurrah , who r iterated his thanks for his portrait , and hoped the br thren would have a happy Chris . mas and a prosperous New Year . "The Initiates" were duly honoured , and responded . "The Visitors" were responded to by Bro-. Hindon , P . M . 1704 ; H . Stiles , P . VI . 1507 j Edmon Is , P M . 1507 ; Ha lett , 1901 ; ( Jenham , I . G . 1622 ; Pointer , Ore . 22021

and A . <~ ronin , 9 . "The Secretary " and "The Treasurer" were replied to by those Officers . The VV M ., in proposing " The Officers , " stated that he felt sure rhose brethren would do their work well and support him in the work of the loiige . Their S . W ., he said , was a Mason of some experience in ihe Gait . He was

also the secretary of their lodge of instruction , which was not a very thankful office . The time would , however , come when he would he rewarded for his labours , and when he occupied his ( the W M . ' s ) proud position , he would say he was repaid lor his trouble . Bro . A . Scurrah , their J . W ., carried out his duties to their satisfaction , and he was sure , when his turn came to be appo nted to a higher

pos tron , he wnuIJ perform his duties < qu illy well , rfros . Lewis and Nottingham , their S . D . and J . 0 ., did their duties well j and they had introduced goal men into the lodg-, and both were qualified for higher offices . He complimented the other officeis and the lodge choir upon the way in which they performed their respective duties , specially mentioning the labours of Bro . Wheeler in training the

lodge choir , of whioh Bro . F . W . Hearn is the leader . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which had throughout been most enjoyable . The speeches were interspersed with vocal and instrumental music , contributed to by Bros . Hudson , Mons in , A . M . Parsons , Dobbs , and F . W . Hearn . Bio . A . Cronin , a visitor , greatly amused the brethren by a humorous reading .

WOOLWICH . —Union Waterloo Lodge ( Mo . ' 3 ) - —The usual monthly meeting of the above ancient and prosperous lodge took place on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Bro . Lieut . W . Tailby , W . M ., in the chair , supported by the following Past Masters , officers , and visitors : Bros . J . G . Melbourne . , I . P . M . ; G . Davis , P . M . ; A . SmithP . M . ;

, W . Akers , P . M . ; W . Doddrell , P . M . ; A . Cleal , P . M . ; T . Hutton , P . M ., Treas . ; N . Brown , P . M ., Sec : H . Grice , S . W . ; J . Bell , J . W . ; L . Chasteaneuf , S . D . j W . Mattey , J . D , ; A . Deans , I . G . ; W . Brdgood , Org . ; J . J . West , P . M . 548 ; G . Spinks , P . M . 1536 , P . P . G . Std . Br . j J . H . Roberts , P . M . 700 ; J . Bagshaw , P . M . 158 ; R . Lidmor , W . M . 1815 ; J . Sanderson , P . M . 700 j

J . J . Gould , P . M . 1685 ; G . Wells , 1212 ; J . Taylor , 913 ; H . Roberts , 700 j J . Clarke , 142 S ; D . Gjfford , 213 ; E . Bryant , 548 ; W . Doddrell , jun ., and A . E . Doddrell , 615 ; J . McCollough , 700 ; H . Tufnell , 700 ; C Benstead , 700 j and C Jolly , P . M . 1472 ( Hon Mem . 13 . & c . ) The lodge having been opened , and the minutes

confirmed , the ballot was taken for a joining member , Bro . Vigeon , P . M . 3 , Manitoba , Canada ( not in the E . C . list , presumably of the C . C . ) Bro . Hill was passed , and Bros . Milbourn , Lowson , Bushby , Hayes , and Roberts , the latter of Lodge 700 , were raised . A discussion ensued as to the lodge removing to the new Masonic Hall , Plumstead , » but as a lodge under the banner of the Province of Kent 1 already holds its meetings there , grave doubts were ex-