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KOBERT BURNS LODGE ( No . 25 ) . —A meeting was l , » ld on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at Frascati ' s , 30 , Oxfordrfreet W . Present : Bros . W . Truman , W . M . ; L . Henson . S . W . ; L . Conradi , J . W . ; F . Bonham , P . M ., ccc ; F . Hewson , S . D . ; F . S . Jarvis , J . D . ; M . Myers , IG . ; F- Marx , Deputy Preceptor ; J . Swift , J . Cizzio , 1 ' 1 Dixon , C . D . Lindsay , and M . M . Taylor .

The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . J . Cizzio being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Jarvis . Bro . Swift answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third

Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Swift being the candidate . The W . M . then re-occupied tbe chair , and resumed the lodge in the First Degree . Bro . L . Henson , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing fortnight ( the annual dinner taking place on the 20 th ) . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

EGYPTIAN LODGE ( No . 27 ) . —A meeting was held at the Salutation Tavern , Newgate-street , E . C ., on Tuesday , the 13 th inst , when there were present Bros . A . E . Todd , W . M . j and Treasurer ; Brendle , S . W . ; Johnson , J . W . ; lames Thorn , P . M ., Preceptor ; Robert Douglas Smith , Sec . ; John Thorn , S . D . ; Tom Hughes , J . D . ; T . Welham , I . G . ; John Bennett , Tegetmeier , Lecquire , Dunford

Shubrook , Hills , T . Maidwell , R . J . Ham , W . Winn , J . A . Allatt , Aikman , Jenkins , Geo . Briggs , Crutchett W . Brett , Geo . Griffiths , Clayson , T . Wallman , H . Saunion , J . Davidson , F . J . Eedle , J . Edle , J . Hill , T . C . Edmonds , Hall , and A . B . Norman . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Shubrook being the candidate . The lodge was called off and on .

Bro . Hill , P M ., assisted by the brethren , worked the 4 th Section of the Lecture . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and at the fouth time of rising the candidature or Bro . W . M . Stiles was very strongly brought to the notice of the brethren by the Preceptor , which was cordially taken up by all after several of the brethren had spoken in his favour . The lodge was then closed .

ST . LUKE'S LODGE ( No . 144 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Monday , the 19 th inst ., at the Victoria Tavern , Gertrude-street , Chelsea , when there were present Bros . Saunders , P . M ., W . M . ; H . A . Brook , S . W . ; Tucker , P . M ., J . W . ; Carlstrom , Preceptor ; Stutfield , Sec . ; Ingram , S . D . ; Beauchamp , J . D . ; Holland , P . M ., I . G . ; Royle , Winsborrow , Bates , P . M .: and

Thomas . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Royle being candidate . Bros . Royle and Winsborrow answered the questions leading to the Second Degree . The 1 st and

2 nd Sections of the First Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for the ( irsttime , and the dues weit collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Brook was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . rose for the third time , and the lodge was closed .

ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE ( No . 211 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at the Norland Arms , Addison-road North , W . Present : Bros . R . H . Catling , W . M . j G . Cockrell . Treas ., S . W . ; G . Copley , J . W . ; G . E . Higginson , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . Lindfield , ' P . M ., Sec . ; A . G . Wedmore , S . D . ; W . Wood , J . D . ; L . P . L . Cordes , I . G . ; G . Kirkham , T . Rayner , R . N . Larter , Dr . Harrison , H . R . Elkin , C . C . Barber , and J . Campbell . Visitor : Bro . W . G . Jennings .

_ the lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The initiation ceremony was then rehearsed , with Bro . Campbell acting as the candidate . The lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and the 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Cockrell was elected to / ill the chair at the next meeting , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting of this lod ge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present Bros . Fowles , P . M ., W . M . ; G . Hill , P . M ., rreas ., S . W . ; Terry , J . W . j Paul , P . M ., Preceptor ; Willby , P . M ., Sec . ; Augspurg , S . D . ; Sandland , J . D . ; Iidy , I . G . ; Osborne , P . M . ; Thorn , P . M . ; Hemming ,

TL' ' ^ ross ' Mason , Kraus , and Parker . The lod ge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The 1 st Section of the Lecture was worked by the W . M . The lodge being resumed in the First Degree , Bro . Cross was examined and entrusted , and in due course the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Cross being ths candidate . The 3 rd Section

was worked by Bro . Hemming , P . M ., and the 4 th section by Bro . Fowles , W . M . The W . M . rose for the 'iL Vi ' wncn ^ ro Parker was elected a joining member . i ur , M > rose for the second time - when Bro - Hill > p M 3 . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and ? if- j - ted n ! s officers in rotation . On the W . M . rising the third time , Bro . G . Griffiths was invited to work the installation ceremony on the second Wednesday in March . All masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 ) .-A meeting of this lodge was ; held on Friday , the gth inst ., at the Earl Russell , 2 , lancras-road , N . W ., when thcra were present Bros . i ' u ; ps ? . ' W-M . ; Parish , S . W . ; Heatherington , M / i '! M „ rice S"D- > Swift , J . D . ; Rutherford , I . G . ; Mulvey , P . M ., Preceptor ; G . Smith , G . Griffiths , W . Curry , and Austin . ti , i 1 ' . ffe was opened in due form , and the minutes of th *» 1 1- — - » » VIH . U 111 UUL IUIIII , tfim LIIC jiiiiiuica ui ¦ re last

meeting were read and confirmed . The ccreeimTA . lm , lation was rehearsed , Bro . Smith acting as » n tS c ro- Curry answered the questions leading ODPH A 1 ? COnd De 8 ree ' and was entrusted . The lodge was imr ^ u '" 1 . Second Degree , and the ceremony of passlX . renearsed Bro . Curry acting as candidate . The for *? r t esunJed t 0 the First Degree . The W . M . rose tne n rst and second times , and it was proposed and

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seconded that the S . W ., Bro . Parish , be elected W . M . for the ensuing week—carried unanimously . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . FINSBURY LODGE ( No . S 61 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Bell Hotel , Old Bailey , E . C ., when there were present Bros . E .

Greiner , W . M . ; A . Bayfield , S . W . ; C . Jones , J . W . ; W . Pratt , S . D . ; M . Krellwitz , J . D . ; W . Jones , I G . ; H . Whitney , C . Bloxam , J . Knight , G . Greiner , J . Moss , W . Partridge , H . Ball , H . Robertson , W . Becroft and H . Groome . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , Bro .

Whitney worked the 1 st Section of the Lecture , Bro . Knight worked the 2 nd Section of the Lecture , and Bro . Moss worked the 3 rd Section of the Lecture . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Bloxham being candidate . Bro . Ball worked the 4 th Section of the Lecture and Bro . Knight worked the 5 th Section of the

Lecture . The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . Bro . Robertson was duly elected a joining member . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Bayfield was elected to occupy the chair at the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the iCth inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . H . Foreman , W . M . 1275 , W . M . ; Joseph Cox , S . W . ; H . Scharien , J . W . ; A . Williams , ' W . M . S 34 , Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; T . J obson , S . D . ; W . Hinds , J . D . ; F . Blackmore , I . G . ; James Banks ; Robert Reid ; Edward

Fox ; R . Josey , P . M . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c ; W . Hide , and H . Blackman . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Tbe lodge was then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Reid having offered himself as a candidate for raising , was examined

and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . R . H . Williams acting as candidate . Bro . Cox was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the I idge was closed .

EBURY LODGE ( No . 134 S ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 17 th inst ., at the Grapes Tavern , 123 , Borough High-street , S . E ., when there were present Bros . H . Bullpitt , W . M . ; Jacobs , P . M ., S . W . ; Morley , J . W . ; Jas . O'Dea , Preceptor ; S . Woodbury , Treas . ; J . Osmond , Sec . ; Bordman , S . D . j Featherstone , J . D . ; Barnard , I . G . ; Dunher , Tyler ; Ware , G . Hammond , Sullivan , Atkin , Botterell , E . Roberts , Layton , E .

Hattersley , Cook , Zucker , and Butcher . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Botterell having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Botterell being the candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and then closed .

METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 )—A meeting was held at the Moorgate , 15 , Finsbury Pavement , on Monday , the 12 th inst ., when there were present : Bros . Kllenger , W . M . ; Rice , S . W . ; Saunders J . W . j Hore , S . D . ; Barry , J . D . ; Custracht , I . G . ; Scales , P . M ., Treas . ; Lewis , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; Johnson , Asst . Sec ; Griffiths , P . M . ; Douglas , P . M . ; Smith , P . M . ; Edmunds ,

P . M . ; Witham , Rosenberg , and Pongeton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . The lodge then opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Witham , having answered the questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Bro . Witham was then raised to the Degree of M . M . in a most admirable and perfect manner by the

W . M ., Bro . Ellenger . The lodge was then resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . then initiated Bro . Pogeton , thus giving further proof of his great skill and study in Masonry . The Master then rose the first time , when the dues were collected . The W . M . rose the second time , and Bro . Rice , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The W . M . then rose for the third time . Bro .

Scales , P . M ., Treas ., then proposed that Bro . 1 . Charles Edmunds should become an honorary member , observing that Bro . Edmunds was one of the oldest members , and had always rendered the greatest service to the lodge of instruction , ever kind and courteous , and always ready to

advise and instruct the younger members who were anxious to improve in the Masonic ritual . This proposition having been carried unanimously , Bro . Edmunds in a few well chosen words very earnestly thanked Bro . Scales and the brethren for their very great kindness to him . The lodge was then closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , S . E ., on Tuesday , the 20 th inst . Present : Bros . J . O'Dea , W . M . ; J . Osmond , S . W . ; Boardman , J . W .: H . Bullpitt , S . D . ; Featherstone , J . D . ; Bate , P . M ., I . G . ; W . Roots , Preceptor ; W . H . Bird , Sec . ; Baumann . H . Ball , Eades , and Boussande .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . 'Die lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and afterwards resumed in the Second . Bro . Baumann was entrusted . The lodge was resumed in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Baumann acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First

Degree . Bro . O'Dea vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Baumann , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . O'Dea acting as candidate . Bro . O'Dea resumed the chair , and the lodge was resumed in the Second Degree . Bro . Roots rehearsed the 3 rd Section of the Lecture . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . The W . M . rose

for the first time , and Bro . Osmond was unanimously elected W . M . for the 6 th prox . Bro . Osmond returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was accorded Bro . Baumann for working the initiation ceremony . The lodge was then closed . The annual supper takes place on Tuesday , the 13 th prox ., at the Old White Hotel , Borough .

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KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 17 O 7 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 20 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , when there were present Bros . J . J . Mackay . W . M . 17 G 7 , W . M . ; A . Williams , W . M . S 34 , S . W . ; J . J . Rumbal , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., & c , Dep . Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; W . B . Neville . S . D . ; James Clark , J . D .: J . G . Bean ,

I . G . ; J . E . Gentle , J . H . Neville , E . J . Hiscock , and W . H . Dresden , P . M . The lodge was duly opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Gentle acting as candidate . Bro .

J . H . Neville having offered himself as a candidate for passing , he was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to t e First Degree . Bro . A . Williams was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the Sth inst ., at the Bush Hotel , Shepherd's Bush , when there were present Bros . John Davies , P . M ., W . M . ; J . D . Phillips , S . W . ; T . Kington , J . W . ; R . Josey , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ( pro tern . ); R . 11 . Catling , S . D . ; G . Milford , J . D . ; C . Smith , I . G . ; W . G . Jennings , G . W .

T . Kirkham , and C . J . Jacobs . The Iadge was opened according to ancient custom . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Jennings offering himself as a candidate for raising , he was examined in the usual way , and entrusted . The lodge was opened in

the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Third Degree . The 1 st Section of the Second Lecture was worked by the W . M ., assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Phillips was duly elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A convocation was held at the Prince of Wales Hotel , corner of Eastbourne-terrace and Bishop ' s-road , Paddington , W ., on the 16 th inst ., when there were present Comps . J . Bailey , I . P . Z . 1602 , M . E . Z . ; W . Hillier , S 14 , H . ; W . R . Flack , 1642 , J . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; T . Dutton , M . D ., 38 , S . N . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , P . S . ; A . J . Turner , S . N . 1196 , istA . S . ; W . J . Ferguson , P . Z . 1056 ; J . R . Roberts ,

H . 1196 ; H . Armheld , 1642 ; W . R . Hatton , 1642 : and J . Pickett , M . D ., 419 . The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Pickett being the candidate . Comp . Ferguson , as an old P . Z ., expressed himself highly gratified at the way the work had been done . The M . E . Z . having risen the usual number of time's , " Hearty good wishes " were accorded , and the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of the above was held at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Friday , the iCth inst ., when there were present : Comps . Bannister , M . F Z . ; Grummant , H . ; G . L . Moore , J . ; F . Hilton , P . Z ., Preceptor ; R . J . Voisey , P . Z ., Treas . ; C . H . Stone , S . E . ; Barr , S . N . ; Lewis , P . S . ; Coombs , Cureton , Hill , North , Salmon , Dawson , Mayo , H . G . Martin , and

EI R - . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Cureton personating the candidate . Comp . Grummant , H ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . Comp . R . J . Voisey , P . Z ., thanked the companions lor their further mark of confidence in re-electing him as Treasurer for the ensuing year . The chapter was then closed .

Annual Ball Of The Duke Of Edinburgh Lodge, No. 1182.

ANNUAL BALL OF THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH LODGE , No . 1182 .

During an existence of about 27 years , the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , No . 1182 , has done very much to aid Masonic Charitable Institutions in the Province of West Lancashire , and one of the most helpful schemes

in this direction has been an annual ball , organised and carried out by the members . The 23 rd of the series of these pleasant festivals , again in aid of the West Lancashire , Hamer , andAlpass Charities , took place on Thursday evening , the 15 th inst ., at the Adelphi Hotel , Liverpool , where there was a gathering numbering

nearl y 200 ladies and gentlemen . Bro- R . Tunnicliffe , W . M ., was indefatigable in his efforts to make the social function enjoyable and successful , and his efforts were ably seconded by Bro . I . Grace , jun ., Hon . Secretary and Treasurer ; Bros . H , M . Molyneux , P . P . G . D . C , and W \ Rawsthorne , P . M .,

M . C . ' s ; Bro . D . Lowthian , Captain of the Stewards , who included Bros . T . Rawsthorne , D . Robertson , T . Holme , R . Johnston , G . Edwards , T . R . Olver , Walter Allinson , R . Wright , T . Wri ght , H . Pennell , j . N , Chffe , H . Smith , J . R . Williams , ] . Cormack . W . J . Smyth , T . Mills , H . Brooks , F . Werner , L . Mackay ,

H . Mackay , W . Dodgson , W . I . Davidson , and W . B . Breakell . The catering , under Bro . Mercanton ' s supervision , was carried out in the best style . Bro . E . Clayton ' s band supplied the music lor the 20 dances on the programme .

I he Prince of Wales , by command of the Queen , held the first Levee of the season , on her Majesty V behalf , at St . James ' s Palace on Monday . The Duke ot Connaughr , the Grand Duke oi Hesse , the Duke of Fife , and Prince Louisuf Battenberg were present , while in attendance on the Prince were Bros , the Marquis of llrcadalbane ( Lr . rd Steward ) , Lord Carrington ( Lord Chamberlain ) , and other High

officers of State and members of the household . ' 1 Tie diplomatic and general circles were numerously attended , and a large number of presentations , chielly of officers of the Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces , was made . The Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms were on duty under the command of Capt . Lord Vernon , and the Yeomen of the Guard also , under that of Bro . Lord Kensington ( Ciptain ) .