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RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting was held on the 18 th inst . at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . W . G . Coat , W . M . ; VV . C . Williams , S . W . ; W . T . Coplestone , J . W .,- D . S . Long , Sec . ; A . Williams , S . D . ; C . Hopkins , J . D . ; P . Craggs , l . G . ; R . H . Williams , P . M . j A . C . Alais , P . M . ; Mitchell , and D . Stroud . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Mitchell offering himself

as a candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Alais having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed , Bro . Alais being the candidate . The lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by the brethren . The lodge resumed to tlie First Degree , and Bro . W . C . Williams was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Tlie lodge was then closed .

THE GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 ) . —A meeting was held at Masons' Hall , Masons' -avenue , Coleman-street , E . G ., on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Bellchamber , W . M . ; ] . K . Pitt , S . W . ; J . Eisenmann , J . W . j Rosenfeldt , S . D . ; Lazarus , J . D . ; Gomme , I . G . j lames Stevens , P . M ., Preceptor ; W . Paddle , P . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Ball , Sec . ; W . Baber , P . M . ; Whitehouse , Barrett , Munday , Rush , and others . The lodge was openedand the minutes of the last meeting were

, confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was worked , Bro . Whitehouse acting as candidate ' , and the questions for proficiency were dulv put and answered . Lodge was passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Whitehouse proved proficiency as F . C . Lodge was opened in M . M . Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The M . M . and F . C . lodges were then closed with full ceremony . A very hearty vote of thanks was given to Bro .

Bellchamber for his most able and efficient working as W . M ., and , after election of Bro . Pitt as W . M . for the ensuing week , the lodge was closed . The Benevolent Fund of this lodge of instruction is making vigorous progress , and brethren are cordially invited to join . All information concerning this Fund can be obtained from Bro . W . J . Ball , Hon . Sec , ' * Cothelstone , " Darenth-road , Stamford-hill .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 1471 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present : Bros . J . Petch , W . M . ; J . G . Cobb , S . W . ; J . M . Scarlett , J . W . ; W . Hancock , Preceptor ; CM . Coxon , Sec . ; S . Napper , S . D . j T . W . Smith , J . D . ; H . B . Harding , I . G . ; A . C . Halestrap , P . M . ; f . Duncan , Loomes , G . Reynolds , F . M . Noakes , and J . VV . Clarke . 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 the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Loomes candidate . The lodge was then opened in tlie Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . G . Reynolds candidate . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree , and Bros . F . M . Noakes and J . W . Clarke were unanimously elected joining members . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CHAUCER LODGE ( No . 1540 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Old White Hart Hotel , Borough , on Tnesday , the 22 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . Walter Wingham , W . M . j W . Steele , S . W . ; ] . Hattersley , J . W . j W . Roots , Preceptorj F . H . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; S . Renaut , S . D . ; A . Austin , J . D . j Wright , l . G . ; Grace , Chapman , and Pullen . 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 . Grace acting as candidate . The lodge was

opened in the Second Degree . Bros . Austin and Grace having answered the usual questions , were entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bros . Austin and Grace as candidates . The lodge resumed to the First Degree , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and announced that the W . M . for the ensuing week was elected . The W . M . rose for the third time , and 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 17 th inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Clark , W . M . j W . Proudfoot , S . W . ; H . G . Marsden , J . W . ; I . R . Harnell , S . D . ; J . D . Graham , J . D . j F . M . Noakes , I . G . j W . C . Smith , Preceptnr ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; T . E . Weeks , Tylerj W . Lincoln , W . Brindley , J . Rowe , R . J . Harnell , Vernon Smith , T . A . Seary , J . Martin , G . H . Reynolds , and J . Woodward .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . J . Rowe having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Bro . W . Brindley offering himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Lodge opened in the Third Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree

of M . M ., with the traditional history . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . James Martin , 201 , was unanimously elected a member , being propo .-ed by Bro . R . J . Harnell , and seconded by Bro . W . Proudfoot . On rising for the second time , Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . W . Proudfoot , S . VV ., be elected W . M . for the ensuing week—seconded by the j . W ., and carried unanimously . The W . M . elect appointee ! his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , Bro . R . J . Harnell proposed

that the Fifteen sections be worked by the brethren of this lodge of instruction on the third Thursday in December—seconded by Bro . F . M . Noakes , and carried unanimously ; whereupon Bro . W . C . Smith proposed that Bro . VV . Brindley , P . M ., be invited to take the chair , and act as Section Master on that occasion —seconded by Bro . R . I . Harnell , and carried unanimously . The W . M .. Bro .

A . Clark , brought forward his motion that a Charitable Association be started , at the beginning of the year 1888 , in connection with this lodge of instruction—seconded by Brn . G . H . Reynolds , and carried unanimously ; and Bro . F . M . Noakes was appointed Sec . ( pro rem . ) This is the second Charitable Association that has been formed in connection with this lodge of instruction . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasanry . the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 17 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . S . Cochrane , P . M . W . M . j C . R . Cross , S . W . ; Jennings , J . W . ; E . Austin , Treas . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; G . Higginson , S . D . ; Woodard , J . D ; Cotton , l . G . ; Cavers , Stwd , ; Child , P . M . j R . H . Rogers , P . M * . L . Cox , Walker , Stanley , Johnston , Hardinge , Larter , Sansom ! Head , and Stroud , W . M . 204 $ . The lodge was opened , and the minutes were read , also the balance sheetwhich

, was adopted , and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of raising was announced to be rehearsed , and Bro . Johnston answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge opened in the Third Degree and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ist and 2 nd Sections were worked by Bro . G . Higginson , assisted by the brethren . A vote of thanks was recorded to Bro . G . Higginson for his working of the ist and 2 nd Sections for the first time . Bro . Cross was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 189 O .-A meeting was held at the Barons Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday the "ist instant . Present : Bros . J . W . Morley , W . M . j Skar SW •" J Davies , J . W . ; J . Codings , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . J . Foakes ' . Sec ( pro rem . ); Conway , S . D . ; Bolt , J . D . j Barni ' kel , IG' l ' Sims , P . M . W . C . Williams , Miller ' , and Craggs . ' The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the ceremony of

initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Williams being the candidate The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . The ist Section ' of the Lecture was worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren The lodge having been resumed to the First Degree , the ist Section of this Lecture was worked in the same manner . Bro Skar was duly elected W . M . for the next meeting . WaS

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CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the igth inst . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . j C . Hopkins , S . VV . ; D . Stroud , J . W . ; Sims , acting Preceptorj G . Gardner , Treas . ; A . Williams , Sec j Wimpey , S . D . ; W . G . Coat , J . D . ; J . Biown , l . G . ; Speigel , J . Davies , Cronin , F . Craggs , and Smithers . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by the brethren , under the direction of the W . M . Bro . J . Davies offering himselt as a candidate for raising , was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . J . Davies candidate , the W . M . rendering the traditional history . " Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and , on the second rising , Bro . Hopkins was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . A sum of X ' l 17 s . was

presented by the Benevolent Association to the lodge towards a subscribership in one of the Charities . Bro . Cronin was unanimously elected a member of the lodge , and a ballot was then held of the accrued funds , which resulted in favour of Bro . Ayling , Preceptor , to the gratification of the brethren . After " Hearty gjod wishes " were given and acknowledged , the lodge was closed . A meeting of the Benevolent Association was then held , and , there being sufficient funds , four ballots took place , resulting in favour of Bros . Dowling , Wilson , Clowse , and A . Williams . The third series was then started , which brethren are cordially invited to

join . ABBEY LODGE ( No . 2030 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , 18 th inst ., at the King ' s Arms , Buckingham Palace-road , S . VV . Present : Bros . Dottrell , W . M . j Mann , S . W . j Green , P . M ., J . W . j Boulton , P . M ., Preceptorj Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Coughlan , P . M ., Sec . ; Blades , S . D . ; Richards , J . D . ; Hobbs , l . G . ; Green , P . M . ; Harvey , Brandon , 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 . Gibson being the candidate . Tlie lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Brandon , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Brandon being the

candidate . The lodge was resumed to tlie First Degree . This being the night appointed for the election of officers , Bros . Boulton , P . M ., Gibson , P . M ., and Coughlan , P . M ., were unanimously re-elected as Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary respectively . Bros . Green , jun ., Blades , and Mann were elected Auditors . Bro . Mann was unanimously elected VV . M . for the 9 th prox . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

KINGSTON-ON-THAMES .-BROWNRUIU LODGE ( No . 1638 ) . —A meeting was held at the Alexandra Hotel , Kingston-hill , on Tuesday , the 22 nd inst ., when there was an attendance of some 40 members and visitors to hear a lecture from Bro . James Stevens , P . M ., P . Z ., who is so well-known in tlie Order as a deeply-read authority on all matters of ritual . For just over two hours Bro . Stevens kept the close attention of all . After some general remarks by way of introduction , Bro . Stevens took up the ceremony oi

opening the lodge , and showed how , in his opinion ( whrch he was prepared to back up by reference to old MSS . ) , this should be done . Passing on , then , to tlie initiation of a candidate , which was pretty tally given , a running fire of critical comment was kept up , and the usages of various provinces touched upon . The doings at Bristol were held up as an " awful example" in certain respects , and Leicester working did not escape notice . Tlie object of the lecturer was , however , to show the desirabilty of unrformity in working throughout the Order . The hints thrown out by Bro .

Stevens , especially as to " calling off" and closing lodge , were very valuable , and will afford much food for relhction to those who take a real interest in Masonry and its beautiful ritual . At the close of the address a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Stevens on the motion of Bro . J . Drewett , P . M . 1638 , supported by Bros . G . Moorman , W . M . 16 3 ' n , and W . Lane , P . M . 1638 . All testified to the instruction conveyed in what they had heard . Bros . Stevens , and Morgan , P . M . 211 , were entertained at supper by the lodge , and so closed a pleasant and profitable evening .

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ORPHEUS CHAPTER ( No . 1706 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was held at the Holborn Restaurant on Saturday , the 19 th inst . Present : Comps . J . Shirley Hodson , M . E . Z . ; H . M . Imbert Terry , H . ; Rev . Dr . Stainer , J . ; J . Blyth , P . Z . ; R . Eve , G . Treas . ; G . Cooper , A . G . Soj . ; Dr . Walmsley Little , G . Cowell , F . W . Imbert Terry , H . Bullock , P . H . Waterlow , C

Beckett , W . A . Frost , McLaughlin , W . G . Devey , N . Turner , H . Lavies , H . Houndle ; and Comp . F . B . Page , J . 214 , as a visitor . The chapter having been duly opened , the S . E . announced the death of one of the companions since the last meeting . Comp . Cooper then took the Z . 's chair , and ably exalted Bro . J . Miller into Royal Arch Masonry . The installations

then took place . Comp . Hodson impressively installed Comp . H . M . Imbert Terry as Z ., whilst Comp . Cooper performed a similar office , tor Comps . Stainer as H ., and Walmsley Little , as J . The following officers were then invested : Comps . G . Cowell , S . E . ; W . G . Devey , S . N . ; Richard Eve , Treas . ; McLaughlin , P . S . ; F . W . Imbert Terry , ist Asst . Soj . ; H . Bullock , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Frost , Org . ; and Potter , Janitor . The first pleasing duty of the

M . E . Z . was to present a P . Z . ' s jewel to Comp . Hodson , who very eloquently returned his thanks . Comp . Cowell expressed his intention of standing as a Steward for the Girls' School . The companions adjourned to an excellent banquet , where ihe musical arrangements were under the direction of Comp . Frost , and a great treat was experienced . The jewel was manufactured by Comp . George Kenning .

COLCHESTER . —Patriotic Chapter ( No . 51 ) . —The annual meeting of the above chapter took place on Thursday , the 10 th inst ., and passed oft with great eclat . The chief business of the evening was the installation of the Principals—Comps . R . Clowes , asZ . ; G . Harrison , as H . ; and T . G . Mills , as J . —and the ceremony was most ably performed by the retiring M . E . Z ., Comp . Jno . J . C

lurner , P . P . G . O . The officers of the chapter were invested as under : Comps . John J . C . Turner , P . P . G . O ., I . P . Z . ; T . J . Railing , P . Z ., P . G . Swd . Br . Eng ., Prov . G . S . E ., S . E . ; A . S . B . Sparling , S . N . ; W . P . Lewis , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . T . Bailey , P . S . ; Poppleton and Osmond , Asst . Soj . ' s ; and Munson , Janitor . At the close a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Turner for the ability

he had displayed in performing a most difficult ceremony ; and a suggestion of the M . E . Z . that he should be presented by subscription with a P . Z . ' s jewel was cordially agreed to . Comp . Turner suitably acknowledged the compliment . At the close of the business , between 30 and 40 companions dined together at the Three Cups Hotel , under the

genial presidency of the M . E . Z ., who said he should , in proposing the toasts , set an example of short speeches , which he trustedthose who responded would follow , in order that the companions mi ght enjoy the musical programme . This was carried out , and a most charming selection of vocal and instrumental music was rendered by Miss Louisa Distin , Madame Helen Heath , Bio . Henry Taylor , Comp .

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Theodore Distin , Mr . Theodore J . Distin , and Comp . G . F Smith . Amongst the companions present , besides those alread y mentioned , were Comps . P . Z . ' s : Jas . Terry , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ; A . Welch , P . P . G . J . ; E . H . Crate , P . P . G . S . N . ; W . Sowman , P . P . A . G . S . ; T . Rix , P . P . G . Swd . Br . ; E . Hennemeyer , and J . Street ; Comps . J . Stewart , W . M . Jones , R . Little , F . Quilter , H . I . Skinsley , I . Ashdown ,

J . G . Renshaw , J . Dean , R . H . Ives , F . Horsman , J . G . Potton , W . H . Wykes ; and the following visitors : Comps . C . O . G . Becker , P . Z . 51 ; j . P . Britton , H . 1 S 37 ; G . F . Smith , l . P . Z . 1 S 39 ; and Theodore Distin , 742 . Letters expressing regret at their inability to attend were received from the G . Supt . of the province , Comp . F . A . Philbrick , O . C . ; the G . Supt . of Suffolk , Comp . the Rev . C . J . Martyn ; Comps . N . lracy , P . G . S . E . Suffolk ; A . H . Moyes , B . Chennell , J . P . Lewin , and others .

GLOUCESTER . — Royal Gloucestershire Chapter ( No . 839 ) . —The installation festival of this chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Bell Hotel , on Friday , the iSth instant , when Comps . J . Bruton , J . A . Roberts , and j . L . Bretherton were installed M . E . Z ., H ., and J . respectively . The retiring M . E . Z ., Comp . Bryan , performed the ceremony of installation to the first two

chairs ; Comp . Roberts installed his successor in the third chair . The other officers invested were Comps . K . W . White , Scribe E . ; Stephens , Scribe N . ; Campbell , Prin . Soj . ; David , ist Asst . S . ; and Sumner , 2 nd Asst . S . The ceremonies of installation , as also that of exalting Bro . E . L . Rowe , were excellently rendered . A resolution altering the day of meeting from the third Friday to the

third I uesday in the usual months was unanimously copfirmed . Among those present were Comos . G . Norman , M . E . Z . 82 , Prov . G . S . B . ; S . Moss , M . E . Z ^; H . Jeffs , P . Z . S 2 , 493 , P . P . G . J . ; Fisher , P . Z . 493 ; J . A . Matthews , P . Z . 493 , P . P . G . D . of C ; G . Pike , P . Z . ; W . Coren , and others . ¦ WELLS . —Avalon Chapter ( No . 445 ) . —On

Tuesday , the 15 th inst ., the annual festival of the above chapter was held , by dispensation , at the Star Hotel , and was attended by a goodly number of companions . The chapter was opened by Comp . Perkins , P . Z ., P . P . G . Soj . of Eng ., and the ordinary business of the chapter having been transacted , the chair of Z . was resigned to Comp . S . G . Homfray , P . G . Std . Br ., who proceeded to install Comp .

Atkins , the Z . elect , and Comps . Bright , P . Z ., as H ., and A . L . Wade , as J . The M . E . Z . subsequently invested his officers for the ensuing year . The companions at the close of the business repaired to the dining room , where an excellent repast , well served by the Misses Bown , was partaken of , under the presidency of Comp . Atkins , Z ., and a most enjoyable evening was spent .

EAST STONEHOUSE . —St . George ' s Chapter ( No . 2025 ) . —The annual meeting of this chapter was held on Thursday , the 17 th instant , at St . George ' s Hall , to instal the Principals for the year ensuing ; Comp . J . Gifford , as Z . ; Comp . W . Odam , as H . ; and Comp . j . S . Sloggett , as J . The Installing Principals were Comps . J . R . Lord , P . Z . 70 ; H . Gidley , P . Z .

1205 , 2025 ; W . Allsford , P . Z . 202 ; and Comp . Rev . T . W . Lemon , M . A ., P . Z . 1 S 9 , Prov . Third Grand Principal ; assisted by the following Board of Installed Principals Ex-Comps . J . Griffon , P . Z . 70 ; G . R . Barrett , P . Z . 1255 , 2025 ; E . A . Davies , P . Z . 159 , 2025 ; J . Gourley , P . Z . 1205 ; A . H . Widdun , Z . 202 ; R . Pike , P . Z . 230 ; G . Horswill , J . 105 ; and H . Langmead , J . 202 . Theofficers

were invested as follows : Comp . J . Griffin , l . P . Z . ; Cornps . C . G . Withel , S . E . ; J . T . Bond , S . N . ; W . Cann , P . Soj . ; L . Wells , ist . Asst . Soj . ; W . J . Pengeliey , 2 nd Asst . Soj . ; Comp . G . R . Barrett , P . Z ,, Treas . ; Comp . VV . Mussell , D . C ; and Comp . J . Gidley , Janitor . Previous to the installations four

candidates were duly advanced to this bubhme Degree . At the close of the chapter the companions , to the number of 20 , adjourned to Kisdon ' s Restaurant , where an excellent supper was laid , and under the presidency of Comp . J . Gilford , Z ., a pleasant and enjoyable eveningjwas passed .

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PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE ( No . 238 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at Anderton's Hotel Fleet-street , on the 15 th instant , when there present , among others , Bros . T . O . Harding , M . A ., VV . M-. ; T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., acting S . W . ; Codd , J . W . ; N . Prower , M . A ., M . O . ; R . Harris , S . D . ; Chauffrier , J . D . ; Richards , l . G . ; i . R . Kichnell , P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex and Surrey ,

P . M . Treasurer ; Allred lisley , P . A . G . D . C , P . M . Secretary ; F . Farrington , P . P . J . G . O ., P . M . ; W . E . Farrington , P . P . G . M . O ., and others . Bros . C . F . Matier ; P . G . W ., and R . Berridge , P . G . M . O ., were visitors . The minutes of ihe previous meeting were read and confirmed . A proposition for advancement at the next meeting having been handed in , apologies for

non-attendance were read Irom absent members , and the lodge was duly closed . ' Ihe brethren then adjourned to the banquet under the presidency of Bro . Harding , who gave the usual toasts pertinently but cummendably brief . tJro . C . F . Matier responued on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and Bro . R . Berridge lor " 'The Visitors . " The proceedings terminated at an early hour .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Lodge ( No . 1 S 1 ) . —This highly successful lodge met at the Albany Hotel on the 10 th instant . Amongst those in attendance were Bros . H . Higgins , W . M . ; C H . Kohler , b . W . i Bailey , j . W . ; Porter , M . O . ; Simmonds , S . O . ; Thomas , J . U . ; W . Fisher , P . M ., P . G . S . Middlesex and Surrey , Treasurer ; T . C Walls , P . M ., P . P . G . W . Middlesex and

Surrey , P . G . S . B ., Secretary ; Woodruffe , S . D . ; Davis , J . D . ; J . T . Briggs , I . P . M . ; E . Hopwood , P . M ., P P-GSupt . of Works , Middlesex and Surrey ; Harrison , 'lylefj and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been reao

and confirmed , the election of W . M . resulted unanimously in favour ot Bro . C . H . Kohler . Bro . W . Fisher was unanimously re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . Harrison , Tyler . A Past Master's jewel having been voted to the out-going W . M ,, Bro . W . Fisher was unanimously electea as a Steward to the Mark Benevolent Festival , 1 S 88 , a »