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for their reception of the toast , but also the W . M . for the very kind manner in which he had referred to his work , and the approbation with which those remarks had been received . It could not fail to be a pleasure to any VV . M . who had gone through the work to look back and think he had met with approbation , and it was also a satisfaction to know that during his year the lodge over which he had

presided had prospered , and altogether was all the better for his having occupied the chair . Those were his feelings that night , for he looked back with satisfaction to the work he had had the honour to do . On one occasion he had five candidates , on the next four candidates and one joining member , and now he had advanced another'brother that evening , whom he was told had already made himself

competent to perform any duty in the Craft , from l . G . to W . M . It was not only in numbers that a lodg-e prospered , but also from the characters of the men in it . He had reason to be proud of the fact that during his year he had had the honour of advancing so distinguished a Mason as Bro . Frederick West . For two years as a Provincial Grand Officer in the Craft and

Arch it had been his duty and great pleasure to serve under Bro . West , and of course it was quite a new experience for him to be the W . M . and Bro . West the candidate . They had every reason to congratulate themselves on having that brother in their lodge , for if he had gone to what he might term " swell" lodges they would have received him with open arms , but it was a great satisfaction to them that

Bro . West chose a lodg-e meeting in the town where he lived , where he was so well known , and , therefore , where he was most respected . He ( the I . P . M . ) had received many favours from the lodge , for in October last they nominated him Grand Steward ; in March they voted him a jewel , which he should always wear with pleasure , and which would remind him how cordially he had been received , and

that day they had appointed him Steward to represent them at the next Festival of the Mark Benevolent Fund . Several brethren had joined together and given him five guineas , and he had no doubt others would assist . He highly valued all those honours , and most of all because he knew they were the outcome of that kindness and fraternal regard which it was his great pleasure to know they felt towards him . Bro . Green , P . P . G . O ., returned thanks on behalf of

"The Visitors , " and "The Treasurer and Secretary " and " The Officers " having been honoured , Bro . F . West , S . W ., replying for the latter , the Tyler ' s toast closed a pleasant gathering . Bro . John Rhodes , P . P . G . O ., ably presided at the pianoforte , and rendered a new piece of his own composition" Idylle " —which was highly appreciated by those present both for its tasteful melody and the ability with which it was executed .

TWICKENHAM . Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 181 ) . — This lodge met at the Albany Hotel , on the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . ) . Porter , W . M . ; H . Higgins , P . M ., acting S . W . ; J . T . Briggs , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., acting J . W . ; E . VV . Davies , M . O . ; Woodruff , S . O . ; Von Joel , P . G . S ., J . O . ; Capt . Walls , P . G . S . B ., P . M .,

Sec . ; Bonny , J . D . ; W . W . Westley , l . G . ; C . H . Kohler , P . M . ; Bailey , P . M . ; and others . C Bro . Geo . Gardner , P . M . 2012 , was a visitor . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . D . D . Robinson , Rose of Denmark Lodge , for advancement , but from unavoidable circumstances he was prevented from attending . The Secretary ' s notice of motion to vote £ 5 5 s .

to the Mark Benevolent Fund , per Bro . Bailey , P . M ., was unanimously confirmed . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . Simmonds , S . W . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., Treas . ; George Everett , R . of M . ; VV . H . Baker , and others . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . The usual toasts followed .

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CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the Sth inst ., at Tupp ' s Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . G . Lewis Kennaby , W . M . ; VV . Baker , S . W . ; R . Fendick , J . W . ; W . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; C . E . Bulling , Treas . ; VV . Freemantle , Sec ; H . S . Wellcome , S . D . ; F . Mason , J . D . ; H . A .

Saunders , l . G . ; H . G . Cubitt , J . H . Pasmore , H . T . Sykes , R . Home , G . H . Spilling , D . G . " Imlay , C . Hurst , and Dr . J . Thompson . Visitor : Bro . P . J . Rutland . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Imlay offering himself as candidate , was then examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree ,

and the ceremony of passing rehearsed in an eminently masterly way and the tracing board explained by Bro . Kennaby . Bro . P . J . Rutland was proposed and seconded as a joining member . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded Bro . G . L . Kennaby for officiating in the perfect way he had , and it was remarked that the evening had proved not

only pleasant , but full of instruction and benefit to the brethren . A VV . M . having been elected for the next Thursday , and the officers appointed , it was announced that the third ceremony would be rehearsed on that occasion . The lodge was then closed down , and an eminently agreeable and satisfactory evening brought to a finish .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting was held on the 9 th inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . D . T . Haylock , W . M . ; D . S . Long , S . W . ; A . Williams , J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . H . Williams , S . D . ; J . Snooks , J . D . ; H . Blackman , I . G . ; H . Dyne , T . Jobson , R . Reid , J . Pattison , and F . Craggs . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the

previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Dyne acting as candidate . The 4 th Section of the Lecture was worked by the S . W ., and the 2 nd by the J . W ., under the direction of the Preceptor . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . Long was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . A cordial vote of thanks was given to the W . M . for his able services for the first time in this lodge of instruction , Lodge was then closed ,

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EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Mona Hotel , Henrietta-street , Covent Garden , W . C , on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., when there were present Bros . J . D . Graham , W . M . ; G . E . Grimes , S . W . ; VV . Hoggins , J . W . ; J . H . Price , Treasurer and Acting Preceptor ; G . F . Swan , Sec . ; W . B . Fendick , S . D . ; R . W . Bowers , J . D . ; R . Raymond ,

I . G . ; W . O . Welsford , E . J . D . Bromley , R . Kirk , and VV . H . Rice . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . A resolution suspending the by-law relating to the working on the first Tuesday in the month was carried , whereupon the W . M . opened the lodge in the Second Degree , and Bro . Welsford

offered himself as a candidate for raising , and having answered the usual questions satisfactorily , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of raising , with Bro . Welsford as the candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees respectively . The S . W ., Bro . Grimes , was elected W . M . for the 20 th inst ., and appointed his

officers in rotation . Bro . Grimes , as Secretary of the Supper Committee , announced the gratifying intelligence that he had a balance in hand of £ 1 6 s . Gd . after payment of all expenses . Bro . Berry proposed , and Bro . Price , the W . M . of the mother lodge , who presided on that occasion , seconded , a proposition that the £ 1 6 s . Gd . should be handed

over to the lodge of instruction funds , which was carried unanimously . A vote of thanks was passed , to be recorded upon the minutes , to the executive , by whose energetic exertions such happy results had been achieved . Bros . Graham , Price , Grimes , and Berry responded . The lodge was then closed .

ROYAL ARTHUR LOD 3 E ( No . 1360 ) . — The usual weekly meeting' was held at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Wimbledon , on Thursday , the 15 th inst . Present : Bros . Holmes , W . M . ; Salter , S . W . ; Cooke , J . W . ; Wade , S . D . ; Bond , J . D . ; Kneller , l . G . ; Wingfield , P . M . ; O'Connell , P . M ., P . G . O . Surrey ; Shelley , P . M . ; Rayner , and Snatchell .

The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Snatchell being candidate . Bro . Shelley answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was

opened in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Shelley being candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Salter was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting- was held on Monday , the 12 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . J . C . Conway , J . W . 1891 , W . M . ; H . Campbell , S . W . ; J . Sims , P . M . S 34 , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Asst . Preceptor ; J . R . Allman , P . M . 1425 , Sec ; E . F . Ferris , P . M . 1543 , S . D . ; J . V . Woodman , l . G . ;

and Rosenberg , 1425 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and resumed to the First . Bro . Rosenberg was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed . to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of

passing rehearsed , Bro . Rosenberg candidate . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Campbell was unananimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . The officers to be in rotation . The W . M . rose for the first , second , and third times , and after " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , 13 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . H . Moore , W . M . ; A . Wolter , S . W . ; C G . Gray , J . W . ; VV . Scott-Young , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , Sec ; J . Duncan , S . D . ; C . Horst , J . D . ; F . Brendel , I . G . ; and F . M . Sutter .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Sutter being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Coxon , when the lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Moore 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 . Moore being the candidate . 'Ihe lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees , when Bro . Moore again occupied the chair . Bro . F . Brendel was unanimously elected a member of the lodge . Bro . Wolter was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A cordial vote of thanks was

unanimously passed to the VV . M . for his services in the chair for the lirst time . The lodge was then closed . COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the Sth inst ., when there were present Bros . C . O . Burgess , W . M . ; E . J . D . Bromley , S . W . ; G . H . Foan , J . W . ; VV . Brindley , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and

Sec ; T . C . Seary , Org . ; F . M . Noakes , S . D . ; VV . Hoggins , J . D . ; E . Jessurun , l . G . ; T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; James Woodward , J . Rowe , J . Vilain , F . Jackson , F . W . Buxton , J . Berry , A . Cogliati , A . Bullen , F . -Kedge , J . Rotter , R . Kirk , G . A . Bergholz , G . H . Reynolds , K . li . Bennett , C . Grassi , J . D . Mella , and VV . Hancock . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . A . Cogliati having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . F . Kedge offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The VV . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . with the charge . Ihe lodge was opened in the Third Degree . The lodge was closed in the Third and

then the Second Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . A . Vilain , 2191 , was unanimously elected a joining member of this lodge of instruction ; also Bro . J . D . Mella , 1559 . On rising for the second time , it was proposed and carried unanimously that Bro . E . J . D . Bromley , S . W ., be elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The W . M . elect appointed his officers in rotation , and announced his intention of working the Second and Third Degrees . On rising for the third time thq Preceptor proposed " That a hearty and

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cordial vote of tbanks be accorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . C O . Burgess , VV . M ., for the very admirable manner in which he had not only occupied the chair for the first time , but also for the splendid manner in which he had worked the First and Second Degrees with the charge , seldom given . " The details were perfect , and the W . M . must have worked very hard to attain such perfection , and he richly deserves this small acknowledgment .

Seconded by Bro . G . H . Reynolds , and carried unanimously . The S . W ., in putting the proposition to the lodge , said it was a great pleasure to do so , and he endorsed all that had fallen from the lips of their worthy Preceptor . The W . M . 's working was perfect . The W . M . made a suitable reply , thanking the Preceptor and the brethren for the great compliment they had paid him . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodsre was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . i 642 ) .-A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 16 th inst ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill . Present : Bros . J . C . Conway , W . M . ; G . Gardner , S . W . ; J . H . Tavlor , J . W . ; G . Davis , P . M ., Preceptor ; E . Rogers , P . M ., G . S ., Treas . ; W . J . Mason , Sec ; R . H . Broom , S . D . ; VV . R . Hatton , J . D . ; J . Powell

l . G . ; J . Gilhngham , P . M . ; J . M . Chapman , VV . M . 907 ; M . Rosenberg , C . Bye , and H . Armfield . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . C . Bye having answered the questions leading to the Third Desrree , was duly entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third

Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . C . being the candidate . 'The W . M . gave the traditional history in a very impressive manner . The Preceptor worked the 3 rd Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . Bro . G . Gardner , was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodsre was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) .-A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 30 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . W . Hillier , W . M . ; J . R . Hubbard , S . W . ; J . R . Roberts , J . W . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec ; C . Woods , S . D . ; G . A . Knight , J . D . ; C E . Betts , I . G . ; J . B . Cory , D . Boyce , A . G . Talbot , H . Wake , S . Sidders . T . Jobson , G . Swann .

VV . Fayers , and James Sims , P . M . The lodge having been opened in due form , the minutes of the last meeting were read and cenfirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Talbot offered himself as a candidate for raising , and was examined and

entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in an impressive manner , inclusive of the traditional history . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Williams acted as Preceptor . Bro . Hubbard was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 9 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . VV . C Williams , Z . elect 733 , M . E . Z . ; G . March , H . elect 733 , H . ; VV . H . Chalfont , J- 975 , J-J H . Dehane , P . Z . S 90 , S . E . ; G . Swann , 1 st A . S . 733 , S . N . ; J . Cruttenden , 770 , P . S . ; VV .

Hillier , S 34 , tst A . S . ; J . C . Tilt , S 62 ; T . VV . Heath , 1 st A . S . 19 ; and O . VV . Battley , 2206 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Tilt being candidate ! Communications were read from Comps . John Davies and Gregory regretting their inability to be present . After "Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) .-The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held at the Stirling Castle , Camberwell , on Friday , the 16 th inst ., when among those present were Comps . G . L . Moore , P . Z . 169 , M . E . Z . ; F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , S . N . 172 , H . and Preceptor ; G . Powell , P . Z . and M . E . Z . 11 S 5 , J . ; C H . Stone , 1275 , S . E . ; Newlarid , S . N . ; Goodwin , P . S . ; Addington , P . Z . 1275 ; Dale ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 ; Capt . Stokoe , P . Z . 1329 ; arid

R . C . Davis , 1329 . The chapter having been opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , with Comp . Dale as candidate . Comp . Newla ' nd was elected a joining member . Comp . G . Powell , P . Z ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . It was announced that ' the Preceptor would rehearse the exaltation and three install lation ceremonies on the 30 th inst .

Whitsuntide Holiday Arrangements.

WHITSUNTIDE HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS .

LONDON AND NORTH-WESTKRN RAILWAY . : : Tickets for all principal places on the London and Northwestern system , available from either Euston or Kensington ( Addison-road ) , and dated to suit the convenience of passengers , can be obtained at the principal Town Receiving Offices of the Company , and at Messrs . Gaze and Son ' s

Office , 142 , Strand , W . C , as well as at the Railway Stations . On Friday , May 23 rd , special express trains will leave Euston Station at 1 . 10 p . m . for Bolton , Blackburn , Fleetwood , Lancaster , Morecambe , Carnforth , Kendal , anil Windermere , and at G . 25 p . m . for Holyhead and Ireland . On Saturday , May 24 th special express trains will leave

Euston Station at 1 . 10 p . m . for Blackburn , Meetwood , Lancaster , Morecambe , Carnforth , Kendal , and Windermere , at 2 . 35 p . m . for Northampton , Rugby , and Trent Valley Stations , and at 4 . 25 p . m . and 6 . 55 p . m . for Coventry and Birmingham . Special express trains will also leave Birmingham ( New-street ) on this date at 2 . 5 p . m . and 4 . 1

p . m . for Northampton , calling at Stechford , Coventry , and Rugby , the ordinary trains leaving Birmingham at 2 . 0 p . m . and 4 . 0 p . m . on May 24 th will not convey passengers for these places . On Whit Monday , May 26 th , numerous residential trains will not be run . For full particulars see the Company ' s time books , bills , and notices .

Bro . Alderman Sir R . N . Fowler , Bart ., M . P ., presided at Exeter Hall on Wednesday over the forty-seventh annual meeting of the British Society for the Propagation of the Gospel among the Jews ,