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The W . M . gave "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and said that most of the Grand Officers did great work in the Craft , and should have the support of all members . They were honoured that evening with the presence of his very old friend , Bro . E . C . Mulvey , P . G . Purst ., who was well-known as a very ardent wor ker in Freemasonry , and he had much pleasure in associating his nime with the toast . Bro . Mulvey , P . G . Purst ., on rising to respond had a hearty reception . HJ stated that it was always a pleasure to acknowledge the toast , but more so at the St . Ambrose Lodge in which he had miay dear and old friends . Their good VV . M ., Bro . Dr . Ivor

Davis , had well commenced his reign by having three initiates , and he had performed that duty in a very almirable manner , and the members should be proud of him . The I . P . M ., Bro . Spicer , had installed his successor in a wiy which must hive given satisfaction to them all . He referred to the P . Ms , each by nime , and the great things they had done forthe lodge and the Craft ; and if that important body stuck to the lodge it would continue to be a success . He had attended the lodge on several occasions , but that was his first visit as a Grand Officer , and he appreciated their kind reception , and , in conclusion , he said the Grand Officers did their best to uphold the dignity of their high office and the Craft .

Bro . G . B . Spicer , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis , " stated that he would gladly give him all assistance , and he wished him every happiness and success during his year of office , and the members would rally round him . On rising to respond , Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis received an ovation . He thanked them very much for the cordial way they had received the toast , and said it was a pleasure to him to know that he had the good feeling and best wishes of the members , and their reception had mide him more comfortable . H : wis proud of his position as Master of the St . Ambrose Lodge , but he had a good example in those who

had gone before him . A year ago he was not so proficient , but he had worked hird , and , with the kind assistance of BM . Mulvey , P . G . P ., he was now able to take the chair with some comfort . He would not be an autocrat , as he did not wish to rule the Iodge with an iron hand ; but he would consult with the Past Masters and officers during his term , and he hoped his year would be a great success . They had had music in the lodge room that evening , which he thought gave emphasis to the ceremonies , and he

trusted to have much music during the time he occupied the chair . He had had his photograph taken , and he proposed to present each of them with a copy , and if they would all give him theirs in return he would place them in an album , which would be a splendid souvenir to him of his year of office . He hoped the officers would attend punctually each Iodge meeting , and that they would visit lodges of instruction , and qualify themselves for higher office ; and he trusted to live for many years to enjoy the remembrance of that evening .

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER . In giving "The Initiates " the W . M . stated that he thought they would agree with him that it was a toast that should have precedence of all toasts , as they could not do without new blood . He felt the initiates would cast new lustre on the lodge , and he would not be surprised if they aspired to high honours , and it would be very gratifying to him to see them , his first initiates , some day installed into the chair of tha t , their mother lodge j and they would be a good trio .

In response , Bro . A . R . Godrich said that he was very much impressed with the beautiful ceremony of initiation , and he wis gratified to b : a Mason , which was the ambition of his life , and he hoped to go on and do everything for the lodge and the Craft , and he thanked them for the great honour of miking him one of them . He hid never enjoyed such a dinner before because he had to rise so many times , but he hoped some day to have the right to do to others what had been done to him that night at their festive board .

Bro . D . T . Davies also responded , observing that he had realis ; d some of the great mysteries of the Craft , and he had reached his ambition in becoming a Freemason . Bro . R . H . Willis thanked them most sincerely for admitting him as a member , and he hoped as years rolled on to become a better man and a good Mason , and that they would never have cause to regret receiving him in the St . Ambrose Lodge . The W . M . Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis , stated that it gave him extreme pleasure to submit the toast of "The Installing and Immediate Past Master , Bro . G . B . Spicer . "

They were all agreed that he was a very excellent fellow , and had made his mark in the lodge , and he had worked hard to perfect himself in the ritual . He had had a most successful year ot office , and had introduced many initiates , and was courteous to them all . He ( the VV . M . ) took that opportunity to present him , on behalf of the lodge , with a Past Master's jewel , as a slight return for his great and valued services , which were very much appreciated . Bro . G . B . Spicer , I . P . M ., on rising to acknowledge the toast , was enthusiastically

received . In thanking the W . M . for his very flittering remarks , which , he said , he did not deserve , observed that the work he had done while Master of the lodge was only his duty , but he had tried hard to do his very best . The jewel , which he honoured , would ever remind him of the many happy meetings of the lodge he had attended , and he had not missed one since he had been a member of the Iodge , and during that time he had received nothing but kindness from them all , for which he expressed his heartfelt thanks .

The W . M . gave " The Visitors , " whom he cordially welcomed . They were honoured that evening with a goodly number , many of whom were well-known and distinguished in the Craft ; and might he say that the lodge was renowned for the way they received and treated their guests . He was especially pleased to see a large contingent from the Fulham Lodge , and as he ( the W . M . ) was a Fulham man , it was very gratifying to him that they should have been present at his installation . If it had not been for Hro . Ferry , who had a splendid Miscnic library , he should not have aspired for lhe chair , but he was a very old friend , and he had urged him on , with the result that he was there a Master of a good lodge . The W . M . joined with the toast the

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names of Bros . T . H . Nesbitt , P . D . P . G . M . Isle of Man ; B . Ferry , P . M . 1743 ; Tom Green , P . M . 2512 ; and R . T . West , 1744 . Bro . T . H . Nesbitt responded , and said that he was delighted with the work of the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis , and from what he had seen that night he thought their Master would have a grand year of office , and he was gild that he was going up as Steward for the Girls' Institution .

Bro . Ferry , P . M ., also acknowledged the toist , thinking the W . M . for a most enjoyable evening , both in the lodge room and at the banqueting table , and he was glad to have had the honour of seeing him installed in such an excellent lodge ; and the modest library to which the W . M . had referred was always at his service . He need hardly say that Bro . Ivor Divis was a good min , a good doctor , and a good Mason , and consequently must make them a good Worshipful Master , and the way he had conducted the business that evening was a good augury for the lodge during the next 12

months . Bro . R . T . West also responded . The other toasts were " The Past Masters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers , " and , at a very late hour , the Tyler ' s toast ended a most enjoyable and memorable evening , and one thit will lon » be remembered by those who hid th ; good fortune to bi present .

The excellent musical arrangements were carried out un-icr the able direction of Bros . Percy Buxton and H . Sydney Scott , assisted by Miss Margaret Cooper , Bros . Biggs , Porter , McLees , Ward , McLean , and Mr . Philip Godrich . Bro . W . McCutcheon was toastmaster . The VV . M ., Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis , is of pure Welsh descent , and was born near Abergavenny , Monmouthshire , on 14 th May , 1 S 57 , where his ancestors had lived for some hundred years . He was educated as a boy at Dowlais and Merthyr-Tydvil

Grammar Schools . At the age of 16 he passed the Hospital Entrance Examination at the London University , where he was articled to Dr . Biddle , of Merthyr-Tydvil , and subsequently matriculated at Edinburgh and Glasgow Universities . He was on the point of entering as a student at the Bristol General Hospital , when his brother was ordered to Australia by his medical attendant , and by his friend ' s wish he accompanied him , and they sailed from Plymouth in December , 1 S 77 , but his brother died on the voyage , and was buried at sea . When he arrived in Australia , instead of returning , as

his friends wished , he stayed there for about two years , during which time he travelled over a great portion of the Continent . Being fond of reiding , while there he took first class honours in examinations in Botany , Chemistry , and Pharmacy at Melbourne . He returned to this country to continue his medical studies , and took the degree of A . P . S ., and then entered Middlesex Hospital as a ' student in 1 SS 0 , where he took honours in Chemistry , Physics , and other subjects , and also passed the intermediate examinations of the Royal College of Physicians , London . He left the

Middlesex Hospital to go into residence at Durham University , where he took the Degree of Bachelor of Medicine . He was finally qualified in iS 36 , when he married and settled in Fulham in General Practice , and since he his taken the Degrees of B . S . and M . D . Durham , in 1 S 90 , and in the same year he obtained the D . P . M ( Diplomite in Public Health ; at the Royal College of Surgeons , Ireland . He has always been an athlete , and played for his hospital in cricket and football ( Rugby ) mitches . Our brother was initiated in the St . Ambrose Lodge in iSgt , in which he was introduced by the late Bro . Holland , P . M ., and by Bro . F . W . Buxton , P . M . and he obtained his

, knowledge of Masonry from the Eclectic , Emblematic , and St . Luke ' s Lodges of Instruction , and he has filled all the pjsitio is in his mother Iolge up to the chair . As a member of the Craft he possesses a sound knowledge of his duties , perfection in the ritual , an impressive style , geniality of manner , and readiness of speech , which mark him as one of the successes in the annals of the St . Ambrose Lodge . We have had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Dr . Ivor Divis for some years , and we beg to tender him our hearty congratulations on the high position he has attained in the lodge .

Acacia Lodge , No . 2321-The regular monthly meeting of this Iodge was held on Thursday , the ist inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Rawson-square , Bradford , when there were present Bros . James B . Fearnley . VV . M . ; J . Morton , l . P . M . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M . ; S . Robinson , P . M . ; C H . Ellis , P . M . ; T . P . Sykes , S . W . ; VVm . Docksey , J . W . ; John Bland . Treas . ; I . S .

Medley , b . U . ; Ihos . W . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; J . L . Turner , Wm . H . Barton , and VV . H . Townend , Stwds . ; J . R . Markham , J . Ledgard , R . S . Hird , John Harland , Josiah Lee , and others . Visitors : Bros . James Tilley , W . M . 2680 ; Joseph Taylor , Chap . 2 GGg ; A . J . Taylor , O .-g . 26 G 9 ; Rev . J . W . Clough , Org ., 2330 ; Edwd . Haley , Sec . 275 ; M . Sowden , 164 S ; and Fred Hall , 439 .

After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . _ Rowland Alex . Hinchliffe , which proved in his favour and being in attendance , he was initiated into the mysteries of Misonry by Bro . Fearnley . VV . M . ; the charge was given by Bro . Sykes , S . W ., and the working tools explained by Bro . Docksey , J . W . On the motion ot the VV . M . a resolution was passed expressing sympathy with Bro . Alfred Stephenson , P . P . G . D ., the senior P . M . of the lodge , who had met with an accident and seriously injured one of his eyes which had invalided him for a few weeks . Bro . _ Robert M . Town , 61 , was proposed as a joininj member , and a gentleman nominated for initiation at a future meeting .

After "Hearty good wishes" from the visitors ths loije wis closed , and the brethren having done justice to a well-served supper , spent a pleasint evening enlivened with speeches and songs .

Brondesbury Lodge , No . 2698 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Earl Derby , High-street , Kilburn , when there were present Bros . R . T . Campbell , P . M ., P . Z ., VV . M . ; A . F . Hardyment , S . W . ; C . W . Paine , actmg J . W . ; J . Britton , acting Org . j George Coxen , Treas . ; E . George , P . M ., Sec . ; A . H . Oldrey , P . M ., S . D ., acting J . D . ; J . M . G > odwin , D . C . ; Wm . G . Coxen , acting I . G . ; F . Crook . Stwd . ; J . VV . Smith , P . M ., Tyler ; G . Wheeler , J . G . Palmer , A . G . R . Greaves , H . Coxen , E . G . Line , J . Aylett , F . Crocker , F . C . Fleming , T . F . PinnT . Battrum

, , G . R . H . Stringer , and others . Visitors : Bros . Francis Buck , 1 S 91 ; W . Constant , 753 ; R . Haylor , 23 G 1 ; S . A . Pardoe , 1585 ; J . S . Goldstein , J . W . 2285 ; P . Davis , 15 S 5 ; D . Redfern , W . M . 753 ; G . D . Fraser , 2310 ; J . T . Matthews , 144 ; J . H . Clemens , W . M . 1 S 3 ; G . Holmes , 9 SS ; S . A . Marks , 1563 ; T . C . Andrews , 1 G 32 ; W . Parsons , P . M . 753 j Harry Willsmer , 1 ^ 67 j C A . Popput , 1624 j and H . Leavers , iSr .

The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , five brethren were raised to the D .-gree of F . C . Bro . S . A . Mirks , 1563 , was balloted for as a joining memb'r , the same bjinj uninimjus in his favour . The company afterwards adjourned to an excellent banquet provided in Bro . Wm . G . Coxen ' s best style , the arrangements generally being highly appreciated by the members and visitors .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were interspersed with vocal and instrumental contributions by Bros . A . F . Hardyment , Fleming , Fraser , Poppitt , Greaves , and J . Britton at the piano . The funds of the lodge are in a very satisfactory condition and the prospects generally arp exceedingly flourishing , the present W . M . having had in the four meetings 12 initiates and six joining members .

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Pythagoras Chapter , No . 88 . The half-yearly convocation of this chapter was held at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge , on Friday , the iGth inst ., and was attended by the M . E . Grand Superintendent of Cambridgeshire , Comp . Colonel R . Townley Caldwell . About 30 companions were present , the visitors being Comps . T . W . Allsop , Walter Bringsand G . R . Barnes .

, The chapter was opened by Comps . B . Chennell , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . j J . Gordon Chenn-ll , P . O . Std . Br ., H . ; and A . E . Chaplin , P . P . G . Treas ., J . ; and the minutes ot the previous convocation being read and confirmed , Comp . B . Chennell installed his son , Comp . Gordon Chennell , in the chair of M . E . Z ., in succession to Comp . Rev . L . R . Tuttiett . Comp . Frank . . Piggott , P . Z ., P . G . H ., next installed Comp . A . E ,

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The W . M . gave "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " and said that most of the Grand Officers did great work in the Craft , and should have the support of all members . They were honoured that evening with the presence of his very old friend , Bro . E . C . Mulvey , P . G . Purst ., who was well-known as a very ardent wor ker in Freemasonry , and he had much pleasure in associating his nime with the toast . Bro . Mulvey , P . G . Purst ., on rising to respond had a hearty reception . HJ stated that it was always a pleasure to acknowledge the toast , but more so at the St . Ambrose Lodge in which he had miay dear and old friends . Their good VV . M ., Bro . Dr . Ivor

Davis , had well commenced his reign by having three initiates , and he had performed that duty in a very almirable manner , and the members should be proud of him . The I . P . M ., Bro . Spicer , had installed his successor in a wiy which must hive given satisfaction to them all . He referred to the P . Ms , each by nime , and the great things they had done forthe lodge and the Craft ; and if that important body stuck to the lodge it would continue to be a success . He had attended the lodge on several occasions , but that was his first visit as a Grand Officer , and he appreciated their kind reception , and , in conclusion , he said the Grand Officers did their best to uphold the dignity of their high office and the Craft .

Bro . G . B . Spicer , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis , " stated that he would gladly give him all assistance , and he wished him every happiness and success during his year of office , and the members would rally round him . On rising to respond , Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis received an ovation . He thanked them very much for the cordial way they had received the toast , and said it was a pleasure to him to know that he had the good feeling and best wishes of the members , and their reception had mide him more comfortable . H : wis proud of his position as Master of the St . Ambrose Lodge , but he had a good example in those who

had gone before him . A year ago he was not so proficient , but he had worked hird , and , with the kind assistance of BM . Mulvey , P . G . P ., he was now able to take the chair with some comfort . He would not be an autocrat , as he did not wish to rule the Iodge with an iron hand ; but he would consult with the Past Masters and officers during his term , and he hoped his year would be a great success . They had had music in the lodge room that evening , which he thought gave emphasis to the ceremonies , and he

trusted to have much music during the time he occupied the chair . He had had his photograph taken , and he proposed to present each of them with a copy , and if they would all give him theirs in return he would place them in an album , which would be a splendid souvenir to him of his year of office . He hoped the officers would attend punctually each Iodge meeting , and that they would visit lodges of instruction , and qualify themselves for higher office ; and he trusted to live for many years to enjoy the remembrance of that evening .

THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER . In giving "The Initiates " the W . M . stated that he thought they would agree with him that it was a toast that should have precedence of all toasts , as they could not do without new blood . He felt the initiates would cast new lustre on the lodge , and he would not be surprised if they aspired to high honours , and it would be very gratifying to him to see them , his first initiates , some day installed into the chair of tha t , their mother lodge j and they would be a good trio .

In response , Bro . A . R . Godrich said that he was very much impressed with the beautiful ceremony of initiation , and he wis gratified to b : a Mason , which was the ambition of his life , and he hoped to go on and do everything for the lodge and the Craft , and he thanked them for the great honour of miking him one of them . He hid never enjoyed such a dinner before because he had to rise so many times , but he hoped some day to have the right to do to others what had been done to him that night at their festive board .

Bro . D . T . Davies also responded , observing that he had realis ; d some of the great mysteries of the Craft , and he had reached his ambition in becoming a Freemason . Bro . R . H . Willis thanked them most sincerely for admitting him as a member , and he hoped as years rolled on to become a better man and a good Mason , and that they would never have cause to regret receiving him in the St . Ambrose Lodge . The W . M . Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis , stated that it gave him extreme pleasure to submit the toast of "The Installing and Immediate Past Master , Bro . G . B . Spicer . "

They were all agreed that he was a very excellent fellow , and had made his mark in the lodge , and he had worked hard to perfect himself in the ritual . He had had a most successful year ot office , and had introduced many initiates , and was courteous to them all . He ( the VV . M . ) took that opportunity to present him , on behalf of the lodge , with a Past Master's jewel , as a slight return for his great and valued services , which were very much appreciated . Bro . G . B . Spicer , I . P . M ., on rising to acknowledge the toast , was enthusiastically

received . In thanking the W . M . for his very flittering remarks , which , he said , he did not deserve , observed that the work he had done while Master of the lodge was only his duty , but he had tried hard to do his very best . The jewel , which he honoured , would ever remind him of the many happy meetings of the lodge he had attended , and he had not missed one since he had been a member of the Iodge , and during that time he had received nothing but kindness from them all , for which he expressed his heartfelt thanks .

The W . M . gave " The Visitors , " whom he cordially welcomed . They were honoured that evening with a goodly number , many of whom were well-known and distinguished in the Craft ; and might he say that the lodge was renowned for the way they received and treated their guests . He was especially pleased to see a large contingent from the Fulham Lodge , and as he ( the W . M . ) was a Fulham man , it was very gratifying to him that they should have been present at his installation . If it had not been for Hro . Ferry , who had a splendid Miscnic library , he should not have aspired for lhe chair , but he was a very old friend , and he had urged him on , with the result that he was there a Master of a good lodge . The W . M . joined with the toast the

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names of Bros . T . H . Nesbitt , P . D . P . G . M . Isle of Man ; B . Ferry , P . M . 1743 ; Tom Green , P . M . 2512 ; and R . T . West , 1744 . Bro . T . H . Nesbitt responded , and said that he was delighted with the work of the W . M ., Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis , and from what he had seen that night he thought their Master would have a grand year of office , and he was gild that he was going up as Steward for the Girls' Institution .

Bro . Ferry , P . M ., also acknowledged the toist , thinking the W . M . for a most enjoyable evening , both in the lodge room and at the banqueting table , and he was glad to have had the honour of seeing him installed in such an excellent lodge ; and the modest library to which the W . M . had referred was always at his service . He need hardly say that Bro . Ivor Divis was a good min , a good doctor , and a good Mason , and consequently must make them a good Worshipful Master , and the way he had conducted the business that evening was a good augury for the lodge during the next 12

months . Bro . R . T . West also responded . The other toasts were " The Past Masters , " " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and " The Officers , " and , at a very late hour , the Tyler ' s toast ended a most enjoyable and memorable evening , and one thit will lon » be remembered by those who hid th ; good fortune to bi present .

The excellent musical arrangements were carried out un-icr the able direction of Bros . Percy Buxton and H . Sydney Scott , assisted by Miss Margaret Cooper , Bros . Biggs , Porter , McLees , Ward , McLean , and Mr . Philip Godrich . Bro . W . McCutcheon was toastmaster . The VV . M ., Bro . Dr . Ivor Davis , is of pure Welsh descent , and was born near Abergavenny , Monmouthshire , on 14 th May , 1 S 57 , where his ancestors had lived for some hundred years . He was educated as a boy at Dowlais and Merthyr-Tydvil

Grammar Schools . At the age of 16 he passed the Hospital Entrance Examination at the London University , where he was articled to Dr . Biddle , of Merthyr-Tydvil , and subsequently matriculated at Edinburgh and Glasgow Universities . He was on the point of entering as a student at the Bristol General Hospital , when his brother was ordered to Australia by his medical attendant , and by his friend ' s wish he accompanied him , and they sailed from Plymouth in December , 1 S 77 , but his brother died on the voyage , and was buried at sea . When he arrived in Australia , instead of returning , as

his friends wished , he stayed there for about two years , during which time he travelled over a great portion of the Continent . Being fond of reiding , while there he took first class honours in examinations in Botany , Chemistry , and Pharmacy at Melbourne . He returned to this country to continue his medical studies , and took the degree of A . P . S ., and then entered Middlesex Hospital as a ' student in 1 SS 0 , where he took honours in Chemistry , Physics , and other subjects , and also passed the intermediate examinations of the Royal College of Physicians , London . He left the

Middlesex Hospital to go into residence at Durham University , where he took the Degree of Bachelor of Medicine . He was finally qualified in iS 36 , when he married and settled in Fulham in General Practice , and since he his taken the Degrees of B . S . and M . D . Durham , in 1 S 90 , and in the same year he obtained the D . P . M ( Diplomite in Public Health ; at the Royal College of Surgeons , Ireland . He has always been an athlete , and played for his hospital in cricket and football ( Rugby ) mitches . Our brother was initiated in the St . Ambrose Lodge in iSgt , in which he was introduced by the late Bro . Holland , P . M ., and by Bro . F . W . Buxton , P . M . and he obtained his

, knowledge of Masonry from the Eclectic , Emblematic , and St . Luke ' s Lodges of Instruction , and he has filled all the pjsitio is in his mother Iolge up to the chair . As a member of the Craft he possesses a sound knowledge of his duties , perfection in the ritual , an impressive style , geniality of manner , and readiness of speech , which mark him as one of the successes in the annals of the St . Ambrose Lodge . We have had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Dr . Ivor Divis for some years , and we beg to tender him our hearty congratulations on the high position he has attained in the lodge .

Acacia Lodge , No . 2321-The regular monthly meeting of this Iodge was held on Thursday , the ist inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Rawson-square , Bradford , when there were present Bros . James B . Fearnley . VV . M . ; J . Morton , l . P . M . ; S . A . Bailey , P . M . ; S . Robinson , P . M . ; C H . Ellis , P . M . ; T . P . Sykes , S . W . ; VVm . Docksey , J . W . ; John Bland . Treas . ; I . S .

Medley , b . U . ; Ihos . W . Holmes , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., Org . ; J . L . Turner , Wm . H . Barton , and VV . H . Townend , Stwds . ; J . R . Markham , J . Ledgard , R . S . Hird , John Harland , Josiah Lee , and others . Visitors : Bros . James Tilley , W . M . 2680 ; Joseph Taylor , Chap . 2 GGg ; A . J . Taylor , O .-g . 26 G 9 ; Rev . J . W . Clough , Org ., 2330 ; Edwd . Haley , Sec . 275 ; M . Sowden , 164 S ; and Fred Hall , 439 .

After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . _ Rowland Alex . Hinchliffe , which proved in his favour and being in attendance , he was initiated into the mysteries of Misonry by Bro . Fearnley . VV . M . ; the charge was given by Bro . Sykes , S . W ., and the working tools explained by Bro . Docksey , J . W . On the motion ot the VV . M . a resolution was passed expressing sympathy with Bro . Alfred Stephenson , P . P . G . D ., the senior P . M . of the lodge , who had met with an accident and seriously injured one of his eyes which had invalided him for a few weeks . Bro . _ Robert M . Town , 61 , was proposed as a joininj member , and a gentleman nominated for initiation at a future meeting .

After "Hearty good wishes" from the visitors ths loije wis closed , and the brethren having done justice to a well-served supper , spent a pleasint evening enlivened with speeches and songs .

Brondesbury Lodge , No . 2698 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Earl Derby , High-street , Kilburn , when there were present Bros . R . T . Campbell , P . M ., P . Z ., VV . M . ; A . F . Hardyment , S . W . ; C . W . Paine , actmg J . W . ; J . Britton , acting Org . j George Coxen , Treas . ; E . George , P . M ., Sec . ; A . H . Oldrey , P . M ., S . D ., acting J . D . ; J . M . G > odwin , D . C . ; Wm . G . Coxen , acting I . G . ; F . Crook . Stwd . ; J . VV . Smith , P . M ., Tyler ; G . Wheeler , J . G . Palmer , A . G . R . Greaves , H . Coxen , E . G . Line , J . Aylett , F . Crocker , F . C . Fleming , T . F . PinnT . Battrum

, , G . R . H . Stringer , and others . Visitors : Bros . Francis Buck , 1 S 91 ; W . Constant , 753 ; R . Haylor , 23 G 1 ; S . A . Pardoe , 1585 ; J . S . Goldstein , J . W . 2285 ; P . Davis , 15 S 5 ; D . Redfern , W . M . 753 ; G . D . Fraser , 2310 ; J . T . Matthews , 144 ; J . H . Clemens , W . M . 1 S 3 ; G . Holmes , 9 SS ; S . A . Marks , 1563 ; T . C . Andrews , 1 G 32 ; W . Parsons , P . M . 753 j Harry Willsmer , 1 ^ 67 j C A . Popput , 1624 j and H . Leavers , iSr .

The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , five brethren were raised to the D .-gree of F . C . Bro . S . A . Mirks , 1563 , was balloted for as a joining memb'r , the same bjinj uninimjus in his favour . The company afterwards adjourned to an excellent banquet provided in Bro . Wm . G . Coxen ' s best style , the arrangements generally being highly appreciated by the members and visitors .

The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were interspersed with vocal and instrumental contributions by Bros . A . F . Hardyment , Fleming , Fraser , Poppitt , Greaves , and J . Britton at the piano . The funds of the lodge are in a very satisfactory condition and the prospects generally arp exceedingly flourishing , the present W . M . having had in the four meetings 12 initiates and six joining members .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

Pythagoras Chapter , No . 88 . The half-yearly convocation of this chapter was held at the Lion Hotel , Cambridge , on Friday , the iGth inst ., and was attended by the M . E . Grand Superintendent of Cambridgeshire , Comp . Colonel R . Townley Caldwell . About 30 companions were present , the visitors being Comps . T . W . Allsop , Walter Bringsand G . R . Barnes .

, The chapter was opened by Comps . B . Chennell , P . Z ., P . P . G . H . j J . Gordon Chenn-ll , P . O . Std . Br ., H . ; and A . E . Chaplin , P . P . G . Treas ., J . ; and the minutes ot the previous convocation being read and confirmed , Comp . B . Chennell installed his son , Comp . Gordon Chennell , in the chair of M . E . Z ., in succession to Comp . Rev . L . R . Tuttiett . Comp . Frank . . Piggott , P . Z ., P . G . H ., next installed Comp . A . E ,

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