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W . Best , A . Wilmot , W . Horton , and J . Davies . Visitors Bros . J . W . Baldwin , 1892 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . D . Langton , P . M . 2096 , P . P . J . G . W . ; Gordon Smith , VV . M . 2041 ; ] . VV . Tuscan , 14 ; F . Cambridge , 209 ( 3 , P . P . G . O . ; W . Pile , P . M . 1892 , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Burn , l . G . S 5 S ; A . T . Findlass , 879 ; and C . Cooke , l . G . 1851 . After the W . M . had disposed of the usual toasts of

" The Queen , " & c , the I . P . M ., Bro . Ranson , proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " and said he considered it an honour , for he had personally witnessed the very great interest which Bro . Hobbs displayed in the Old England , as in other lodges in Surrey , and in the progress of Freemasonry generally . The W . M . was a hard worker , and one who was determined to secure efficiency in details .

Personally he had to thank the W . M . for assistance and guidance in the position he himself had recently occupied . The toast was heartily accepted with honours . Bro . Hobbs , W . M ., thanked Bro . Ranson , I . P . M ., and brethren most sincerely for the way the toast had been received . The duties dicharged by him involved considerable pleasure , and they had been , he concluded , discharged to

the satisfaction of the lodge , from the kind feelings expressed on the occasion ; besides , his own opinion in this respect was strengthened from the fact that they had presented him that evening with a Jubilee jewel , which he had accepted as a two-fold distinction , as a memento of the past historical year , and as a mark of respect from each brother of Old England . He had derived much support from the

I . P . M ., W . M . 's , and officers , of whom all had fulfilled their respective duties efficiently and thoroughly , which had materially helped him . The W . M . proposed "The Visitors , " with which he coupled Bros . Langton ' s , Cambridge's , Baldwin ' s , and Gordon Smith ' s names . Bro . Langton , he said , had been and was then suffering from illness , and had attended greatly

against his personal comfort and convenience . He felt pleased also at seeing so many visitors present , holding high positions in the Craft . Bro . Cambridge thanked them for their hearty reception of the toast , and he felt pleased to hear that his assistance in the musical arrangements of the evening was to their satisfaction .

Bro . Gordon Smith said it was his first visit at Old England , and , from what he had observed , congratulated the W . M . in being surrounded with such attentive officers , and he moreover congratulated the lodge in having such a proficient and persevering W . M . Bro . Langton sincerely thanked the W . M . and brethren for their kind expressions , and although it was not his first

visit to Old England , he trusted it would not be his last , for he always felt at home at the meetings of this lodge owing to meeting so many of them elsewhere . Old England was a prosperous and worthy one , and was compelled to be so when it was headed by that enthusiastic father in Freemasonry , Bro . Foulsham , whose soul and life had been closely devoted to the Craft for over 40 years . He was

delighted in seeing the W . M . decorated with a Jubilee jewel , a proof positive of the appreciation in which he was held by the brethren . Personally , he was indebted to Bro . Hobbs for many kind acts when holding various offices in Freemasonry . Bro . Baldwin said he had enjoyed himself much at the lodge ' s meetings ; he should always look back with

pleasure on it , and hoped that on another occasion to be present . He was satisfied that the lodge possesed good officers , which was not surprising when they had such a good example to follow in their W . M . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Health of Bro . Ranson , I . P . M ., " which was drunk with customary

honours . Bro . Ranson , I . P . M ., thanked them for the kind words which had been uttered . The W . M ., as they already knew , was always saying words of kindness at their assemblies , and to him he was greatly indebted for assistance and encouragement in the progress he had attained in

Freemasonry . "The Treasurer and The Secretary" was next proposed by the W . M . In regard to their Treasurer , Bro . Foulsham , he was at a loss in being able to add to what they already knew of his great abilities and knowledge in Freemasonry . They , like himself , held him in high esteem and respect , ever ready to help forward the success of the lodge and assist those below the chair . Bro . Foulsham

was the founder of several English lodges and Old England was his youngest child , but how many more would he bring to existence no one could foretel , for his energy , love , and determination in Freemasonry were unbounded . With regard to their Secretary , Bro . Horsnail , he had most satisfactorily discharged his duties ; he considered he was the best Secretary the lodge had had , and hoped the lodge would be able to retain his services .

Bro . Foulsham , in reply , said that he had never experienced coldness in Freemasonry ; over 40 years his health had been similarly drunk many hundred times . When he reflected on the past 40 years which had been given to Freemasonry , he could not help feeling grateful to the G . A . O . T . U . in sparing his life so long to enable him to bestow that time , attention , and heart to so good a cause

as Freemasonry , and when looking around him now in seeing so many blooming young brethren performing their various offices , it reminded him with thankfulness of his younger years . He had found it , and he said it frankly , that Freemasons ought to be better than other men , but if they occasionally found one not to the normal standard , then that was his own fault , arising from the neglect of

those high and grand principles taught by Freemasonry . Bro . Foulsham concluded an eloquent speech on the Christian benefits derivable from the system of Freemasonry . Bro . Horsnail thanked the VV . M . and brethren for the very kind observations regarding himself , and was pleased to learn that the Secretarial duties which he had discharged were to their satisfaction .

The W . W . then proposed "The Officers" and "The Tyler , " and after referring to the good qualities of the officers , said that as it would be the last opportunity of being able to speak as the VV . M . of the lodge , he was desirous of specially mentioning how attentivel y Bro . Lane had discharged the Tyler ' s office . He was always and

punctually at his post , his duties were perfectl y performed with great credit to himself , and his faultless attention was not only noticeable at Old England , but at other lodges where he sometimes attended . He tendered him his own personal thanks and also those of the brethren of the lodge . Bro , Ridpath , testified to the universal satisfaction ex-

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perienced by the officers of Old England in having a W . M . such as they possessed , in whom a better example could not be secured for the officers to follow , and he hoped they would become all affected by that excellent work which he had performed in their presence and hearing .

At intervals during the evening Bros . Kilvington , Budd , and others sang several well selected songs , which were heartily applauded . Bro . Tarry provided the refreshments , which were , as usual , of good quality and variety .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 147 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the r 6 ih inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Dandridge , VV . M . ; Turpin , S . W . ; Sandford , J . W . j Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Whibley , S . D . ; H . G . Pitt , J . D . ; Jenkins , I . G . ; Ilutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Penrose , Leng , Hick , Emblin , and several others . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , after the confirmation ot the minutes , the usual questions leading to the Second Degree were well answered by Bro . Penrose . The lodge

was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge was called off , and , on resuming , the usual questions leading to the Third Degree were answered by Bro . Leng . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Turpin , S . W ., was elected VV . M . for the lirst Thursday in March , and appointed the officers in rotation . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

EBURY LODGE ( No . 1348 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., at " Heathlield , " Streatham . Present : Bros . J . Andrews , VV . M . ; Hardin , S . W . ; Bott , J . W . ; Bull , J . D . ; J . Warren , P . M ., Preceptor ; and several visitors . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and the Sections of the Lecture in the M . M . 's Degree were worked by Bro . I . Andrews , assisted by the brethren .

The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony ot passing rehearsed , Bro . Bott , acting as candidate . The lodge was resumed in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Several new members were elected , and Bro . T . E . Hardin was elected VV . Master for the next meeting . The lodge was then closed . Although this lodge is only a few months old , it has a goodly array of members , and n . eets every Thursday , at 8 . 30 , at " Heathfield" ( private house ) , near Streatham Railway Station .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 20 th inst ,, at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Porchester-terrace , Paddington , W . Present : Bros . O . W . Battley , W . M . ; J . Corrie , S . W . ; J . Stagg , J . W . j G . Read , P . M . 511 , 1707 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , Sec ; [ . H . Wood , P . M . 1642 , S . D . ; E . F . Ferris , W . M . 1543 , J . D . ; J . R . Allman , l . G . ; J . C . Conwav , Stwd . ; W H . Chaliont , P . M . 1425 ; Dr . Ingleby Mackenzie , P . M . 372 , 30

( S . C . ) , P . P . S . G . W . Devon ; D . Stroud , VV . M . 2043 ; J . Bailey , VV . M . 1803 ; W . J . atratton , H . Guntrip , and J . Smith . The lodge was opened in due lorm , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and , after the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Stroud Deing candidate . Bro . Stroud afterwards , at the request of the W . M ., rehearsed the

ceremony of consecration in a very able manner . A vote of sympathy with Bro . Mote was unanimously carried , he having met with a severe accident . Bro . Wood was elected W . M . for the next meeting if the VV . M . of the mother lodge should be unable to attend . The Fifteen Sections will be worked : the First Lecture on the afith March , and the Second and Third on the 9 th April , After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 21 st inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . Clarke , VV . M . ; Church , S . W . ; Noakes , J . VV . ; Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; A . Cox , S . D . ; Petch , J . D . ; Duncan , l . G . ; Reynolds , Simmonds , and H . Hunt . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes ot the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Reynolds candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Duncan answered the usual

questions leading from the Second to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Duncan candidate , the W . M . giving the traditional history in an excellent manner . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Fisher Simmonds was unanimously elected a member , being proposed by Bro . A . Cox , ana seconded by Bro . Hancock . Bro . Church was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further olFering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 1 S 71 ) . —The usual weekly meeting was held on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., at the Blackwail Railway Hotel , London-street , tenchurch-street , E . G ., when the following brethren were present : Bros . J . G . Milbourn , W . M . 13 , W . M . and Section Master ; E . Talbot , S . W . 63 and 1310 , S . W . ; Belchambcr , J . W . 115 S , J . W . ; Appleby , 13 , S . D . ; Dale , 879 , J . D . ; Ives , P . M . 1472 , l . G . ; Duliield , P . M . 1571 , Preceptor ; Lewis , P . M . 1472 , 2184 , Treasurer ; H . Colley , 1571 , Hon . dec . ; W . Smith , W . M .

228 ; Beadle , 2184 ; iichiaz , 917 ; Barnes , 2184 ; Penney , 2184 ; Blake , 1571 ; Greenwood , P . M . 1 J 71 ; Arnott , 2184 ; Gregory , 1571 ; Gaskell , P . M . 368 ; Taylor , 228 ; Webb , P . M . 174 ; Pummell , 1371 ; Lague , 1571 ; Martin , P . M . 879 ; Penney , P . M . 1371 ; C . J . Jones , 1472 ; J . D . Wilkinson , 879 ; F . J . Ma ) fleet , 700 ; Ball , P . M . 144 ; Borrett , 1559 ; Lazarus , S . D . 879 ; Stamp , P . M . 1178 ; Faulkner , 1559 ; and A . Phillips , 1 S 3 ' . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting

were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees respectively . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the Sections of the First Lecture were worked by Bros . Blake , Borrett , Lazarus , Duffield , Talbot , Maylleet , and Dale . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the Sections of the Second Lecture were worked by Bros . Appleby , Martin , Ball , Talbot , anil Belchamber . The lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and the Sections of the Third Lecture were

worked by Bros . Lazarus , Appleby , and Stamp . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and , on the W . M . rising for the first time , the following brethren were unanimously elected joining members : Bros . Maylleet , J .. D . Wilkinson , Webb , Faulkner , Borrett , Belchamber , Talbot , Lazarus , Pnillips , Dale , Appleby , Lague , and Pummell . The W . M . rose for the second ana third times . Upon the proposition of Bro , Duliield , P . M ., seconded by Bro . W . Smith , and unanimously carried , a hearty vote of thanks

was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Milbourn for the able and efficient manner in which he had acted as Section Master in this lodge for the lirst time , Bro . Milbourn , in returning thanks , expressed his willingness to again assist in the Lectures at a future time , an announcement much cheered by the brethren . Bro . Milbourn then proposed a vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , to those brethren who assisted him in the Lectures , which

being seconded by Bro . Colley , was carried unanimously . Bro . Talbot acknowledged the same , and expressed willingness , on behalf of the brethren , to give assistance on a future occasion . Bro . Milbourn was , upon the proposition of Bro Duliield , P . M ., seconded oy Bro . Smith , unanimously elected an honorary member of the lodge . The W . M . having received the hearty congratulations of those present , and , no further Masonic business olFering , the lodge was closed .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 16 th inst ., when there were present Bros , F . M . Noakes , VV . M . ; F , Kedge , S . W . ; G . 11 . Reynolds , J . W .

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VV . F . Cash , S . D . ; J . D . Graham , J . D . ; G . S . Peachey , l . G VV . C . Smith , Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E * Weeks , Tyler ; VV . Honeyball , A . Clark , W . Brindley , W . Han . cock , and A . Mella . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . VV . Brindley worked the 1 st Section of the First Lecture . Bro . VV . Honeyball having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . W . Honeyball answered the usual questions

leading to the Second Degree . Bro . W . C . Smith worked the 2 nd , and Bro . W . Brindley worked the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . On rising for the first time , Bro . G . H . Reynolds proposed that Bro . W . Honeyball , 1681 , be elected a joining member—seconded by Bro . G . H . Reynolds , and carried unanimously . On rising for the second time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that Bro . F . Kedge , S . W ., be elected W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded b y the J . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointed his

officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . VV . C . Smith proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . F . M , Noakes for the very able manner in which he had rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , and also for the efficient way in which he had carried out the duties of the chair for the lirst time in the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . He had never seen it excelled . Bro . W . Brindley , in seconding the proposition , said he endorsed all that had fallen from the lips of Bro . VV ,

C . Smith , and much admired Bro . Noakes ' steady , regular , and quiet delivery . His working that evening was a " pattern to all brethren who aspired to the high position of a VV . M . Carried unanimously . The W . M ., in reply , said he felt highly gratified at the kind remarks of both Bro . VV . C . Smith and Bro . W . Brindley . It was the first time he had ever occupied the chair in any lodge .

The kindness he always received from the brethren of this lodge encouraged him much in his work . He had made up his mind to work the initiation ceremony first in this lodge , where he had received so much instruction , although belonging to many other lodges of instruction , and he was glad to know he had given all present satisfaction . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held 011 Tuesday , the 2 rst inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . Weeks , VV . M . ; Wood , S . W . ; Keene , J . VV . ; Hubbard , Sec . ; Dresden , S . D . ; Neville , J . D . ; Heath , l . G . ; Cochrane , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Wildes , R . H . Williams , W . C . Williams , Clare , and Craggs . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Wildes having answered the questions

leading to the Second Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . VV . C . Williams having answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Wood was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the officers were appointed in rotation . Lodge was then closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goluhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . E . Child , P . M ., W . M . j Moss , S . W . ; Jennings , J . VV . ; E . Austin , Treas . ; Chalfunt , P . M ., Sec ; C . R . Cross , S . D . ; Woodard , J . D . ; Johnston , I . G . ; Cavers , Stwd . ; S . Cochrane , P . M . ; Josey , P . M . ; Rogers , P . M . ; Speigel , P . M . ; Whittell , L . Cox , Arnott , Martincau

Cockrill , Marsh , Head , and Sansom . Bro . Bridger was a visitor . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . S . Cochrane , P . M ., candidate . The charge after initiation was given by Bro , Cochrane , P . M . The ist , 2 nd , and 4 th Sections were worked . Bro . Bridger was elected a joining mdmber . Bro . Moss was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed ,

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 20 th instant . Present : Bros . J . Collings , P . M ., as W . M . and Preceptor ; J . Davies , S . W . ; S . Cochrane , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Sims , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ( pro tem . ); D . S . Long . S . D . ; Hopkins , J . D . ; J . Worth , l . G . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . ; VV . C . Williams , J . VV . Money , Gilbert , Wimpey , Fayers , Skar , Heath , E . Fox , and Greenham .

the lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Seven Sections of the Lecture were then worked in an admirable manner by Bros . W . C . Williams , S . Cochrane , Hopkins , D . S . Long , J . Davies , J . Collings , and J . Sims . Bro . J . W . Morley having resigned the office of Secretary , the members elected Bro . F . Craggs to that office , and a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Morley for past services . Ihe Sections of the Second and Third Lectures will be wurked in this lodge on Monday , the 27 th inst ,, by well-known brethren .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2013 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 18 th inst . Present : Bros . J . H . Wood , P . M ., W . M . ; D . 6 . Long , S . W . ; J . Brown , J . W . ; E . Ayling , Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec ; R . H . Wimpey , S . D . ; J . Sims , P . M ., J . D .: C . Hopkins , l . G . ; E . Aslete , Org . ; M . Speigel , P . M . ; VV . Cartnol , P'lVl . ; D . Stroud , F . Craggs , F . Clark , W . VV . Williams , and J . Worth . The lodge was opened in the First Degreeand the minutes of

, the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and resumed to the First' Degree . Bro . C , Hopkins worked the 3 rd Section of the Lecture , under the direction of the Preceptor . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and Bro . J . Sims , P . M ., offering to act as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the of rehearsed

ceremony raising , the W . M . rendering the traditional history . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M , rose for the second time , and Bro . D . S . Long was unanimously elected VV . M . for next meeting . The Preceptor announced his intention to work the ceremony of installation on the 17 th March next . The W . M . rose for the third time , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 203 o ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the 17 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Blades , VV . M . i Harvey , S . W . ; Mann , J . VV . ; Boulton , P . M ., Preceptor ; Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , Sec . ; Hume , S . D . ; Coleman , J . D . ; Arnold , jun ., l . G . ; Brandon , P . M . ; Arnold , sen ., Hayler , Robertson , Evans , and Edwards . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Hayler being the candidate . The VV . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Mann . The lodge was opened in the second Degree . Bro . Evans , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Uegree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Evans being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . re-occupied the chair . Bro . Harvey was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing fortnight . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed , |

LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham-road Station ( L . C . & D . K . ) , on Monday , the 20 th inst . Present : Bros . F . Hill , VV . M . ; J . Wright ) S . W . ; Partridge , J . VV . ; Steele , S . D . ; Gibbs , J . D . ; Green , IX > . i Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec ; FolkardJ B . Perkins , Coe , Sandals , and Stubbs . ( The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the lasmeeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the favour

Second and Third Degrees . Bro . Hill vacated the chair in of Bro . Andrews , who , resuming the lodge to the Second Degree , duly entrusted Bro . Foikard , who had answered the questtons in <^ perfect manner . Lodge was resumed to the Third Degree , and tn ceremony of raising rehearsed by Bro . Andrews , with Bro . t-0 ll " v as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and tn 2 nd Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted oy the brethren . Bro . Hill resumed the chair , and , on rising for " , lirst time , the- dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the seconw