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Craft jfttasonrg . ISRAEL LODGE ( No . 205 ) . —The first meeting of the session of the above lodge was held on Tuesday last , at the Cannon-street Hotel . There were present Bros . Joseph Da Silva , VV . M . ; Chas . Fredk . Hogard , P . AI ., " P . G . S . W . Essex ; Cohen , P . AL , Treas . ; Harris ,

P . M . ; Cohen , P . M . ; William Littaur , P . AI . ; S . Samson ; George Kenning , P . AL 192 and 1 G 57 ; and other brethren . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The VV . M . passed Bro . S . Samson . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to dinner .

METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —A most successful meeting of this flourishing lodge took place on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , the occasion being the installation ot Bro . Henry Stiles as W . AL by his brother , the LP . AL , Bro . William Alason Stiles . A large number of members and visitors were present . Anions ; them we noticed Bros . Henry Stiles , S . W .,

W . AI . elect ; George Clark , jun ., J . W . ; J . J . Alichael , P . AI ., Sec . ; Henry Lovegrove , Past G . Supt . of Works Aliddlesex , S . D . ; George Edwards , J . D . ; G . VV . Knight , D . of C ; F . VV . Dimsdale , Org . ; T . C . Edmunds , Stwd . ; Thos . S . Raney , I . G . ; John Daley , Tyler ; Lewis Solomon , Jno . S . Steel , R . Fraser , F . Ashton , VV . Davey , Chas . Carter , R . J . Dormer , VV . Little , J . Barnard , C . T . Jaggers ,

At . J . Rowley , T . Rapson , T . AI . Ormiston , C . H . Everett , J . Burton , J . F . Sanders , James Mills ; and the following visitors : Bros . Rev . Ambrose VV . Hall , 259 , Past G . Chap . ; James Terry , P . AL 22 S , Past G . S . W . Herts , George A . Reid , P . AL 88 ( I . C ) , Past G . S . W . Antrim ; John Alason , 1567 , Past G . D . Aliddlesex , Collector Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution ; R . W . Peircy , W . AI . 1227 ; I . N .

Thompson , W . M . 1 O 95 ; R . Bord , I . P . M . 85 S ; James Purvis , 504 ; C . H . Phillips , 15 S 0 ; L . Noel , 12 ; Dickinson , 16 S 1 ; F . G . VV . Gwyer , J . D . 12 SS ; C . B . Putland , J . D . 1732 ; J- T . Briggs , P . M . 157 ; B . Kauffman , I . G . 1732 ; C . VV . Cunningham , 1612 ; Henry Dickey , 1744 ; J . B . Edwards , SO 1 ; VV . Cleghorn , W . AL 12 S 7 ; VV . Buckle , 1421 ; Edwin Storr , S . D . 1 O 7 J J . B . Clark , 1777 ; Francis Izant , 704 ; E . Alayes , 51 ; Wallace Wells , 1319 ; A .

Symes , 554 ; Jno . Green , 19 ; G . J . Vaughan , 193 ; J . VV . Smith , I . G . 1744 ; Fletcher , D . C . 1732 ; R . R . Johnstone , 1777 ; Leon Jacobs , J . VV . 1732 ; F . VV . Siliis , D . C . 1744 ; J . Bryan , 1744 ; James C . Smith , 1744 ; Chas . B . Carter , J . VV . 1 OO 2 ; J . Irvine , S 02 ; E . Hewlett , S . D . 134 ; Harry Jones , VV . M . designate VVadebridge Lodge ; and F . A . Kelly , 1524 { Freemason ) .

The lodge was opened punctually at four o clock by the VV . M ., Bro . VV . Al . Stiles , when the minutes of the meetings on Alarch 15 th and the 17 th of Alay were read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee having been read and adopted , ballot was taken for the admission of Bro . George Monk , 7 S ( S . C ) , as joining member , which being unanimous in his favour , that brother was duly

admitted . Bro . John Simpson Steel was then raised to the Degree of Alaster Alason , the ceremony being ably and impressively performed by Bro . VV . M . Stiles . The principal business of the evening was next proceeded with . Bro . Side having presented the W . AL elect , Bro . Henry Stiles , and the customary formalities having been observed , he was conducted , with all due rite and ceremony , into the

chair of K . S . in the presence of a Board of twenty Alasters . The ceremony was performed , and the addresses given , in a most efficient manner , securing for Bro . VV . AI . Stiles the commendation of all the brethren present . The newly-installed Alaster appointed the following brethren to office * . Bros . Geo . Clark , jun ., S . VV . ; Henry Lovegrove , J . VV . ; James Willing , jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Al . Stiles ,

I . P . M ., Sec ; G . Edward * , S . D . ; G . VV . Knight , J . D . ; T . C . Edmonds , I . G . ; F . VV . Dimsdale , Asst . D . of C . and Org . ; VV . Davey , Asst . D . of C . and Sec . ; F . J . Perks , W . S . ; VV . F . Bates , Asst . W . S . ; and John Daly , Tyler . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed by the lodge to the Installing Alaster , for the very able manner in which

he had installed his successor . Bro . VV . At . Stiles , was also the recipient of a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , presented to him as a mark of the esteem in which he is held by the lodge , and in recognition of the manner in which he had performed his duties during his year of office . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned

to a sumptuous banquet , exceedingly well served , under the personal supervision of the Bros . Clemow . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts followed , including that of "The Grand Officers , " acknowledged by Bro . Rev . Ambrose VV . Hall , Past G . Chap . " The W . AL , Bro . Henry Stiles , " was proposed in genial terms by his brother , William Alason Stiles . "The Alasonic Charities , " to which Bro . James Terry

replied , appealing in eloquent terms for a continuance ot the liberal support they had always received from the " Aletropolitan . " Bros . Stiles and J . J . Alichael replied on behalf of " The Past Alasters . " Bros . Reed , Thompson , Peircy , Cleghorn , Briggs , and Edwards replied for " The Visitors . " The Tyler ' s toast brought a most enjoyable meeting to a close .

CRIPPLEGATE LODGE ( No . 1613 ) . —The installation meeting of thc above young and flourishing lodge was held on Thursday , the 19 th inst ., at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . There was a large attendance of members and visitors , including Bros . Stevenson , W . AL ; VV . Aledwin , S . W . ; John Corke , Treasurer ; J . R . Foulger , P . AL , secretary ; II . Gustavus Buss , A . G . S . ;

J . L . Mather , P . AI . 1471 , P . G . D . G . Hertlordshire ; ' Benson , P . AI . ; George Abbott , P . M . and Secretary 192 ; W . T . Rickwood , P . M . 192 ; N . B . Headon , P . M . and Treasurer 142 O ; James Freeman , P . AI . 142 O ; J . B . Lemaitre , Alpetre , J . Bergmann , Cotton , Archer , U . Knell , Hubbard , Sparrow , F . H . Cosens , Spurgeon , Ashton , Dalzell , and George Kenning , P . AL 192 and 1057 , P . GD . Middlesex . The minutes of thc last meeting were read

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and confirmed . The W . AL passed and raised several brethren in a masterly style , liro . Stevenson , then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Benson , P . M ., for the purpose of installing the VV . M . elect , Bro . VV . Aledwin , which ceremony was well rendered , ably assisted by Bro . J . L . Mather , as Director of Ceremonies , the Board of Installed Alasters numbering over twenty . The VV . M . then invested

his officers for the ensuing year . The names of several gentlemen were proposed for initiation at the next meeting of the lodge . All business being ended , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a most sumptuous banquet , served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Jennings . The usual loyal toasts were proposed by the

W . AL , Bro . VV . Aledwin . Bro . H . Gustavus Buss responded for "The Grand Officers "in an able speech . Bios . Alather and Abbott responded for "The Visitors . " The company were delighted with some good singing by those well-known brethren , Bros . Cosens , Hubbard , Dalzell , and Ashton .

STUART LODGE ( No . 1632 ) . —The first regular meeting of this lodge ( since the installation in March last ) , was held on the 23 rd inst ., at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , the following brethren being present : Bros . George Lilley , W . AL , LP . AL ; Donald R . Clark , P . AI . and D . C . ; Stuart Bat ker , Thos . Poore , P . M . and Sec ; Geo . H . Gilham , jun ., S . VV . ; J . Walmsley , P . AL , acting

J . VV . ; Bessell , S . D . ; George H . Evans , J . D ., H . Baldwin , LG . Urg . ; J . Bannister , R . Barham , P . M . Steward ; Bowler , Tyler ; also Bros . Allen and Land , and several other brethren , including a visitor , Bro . Poer , 1949 . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the installation meeting were read and unanimously confirmed , together with several eulogistic remarks from the brethren as

to the very explicit and able manner in which the highly esteemed Secretary , Bro . Poore , had recorded the large amount of business transacted at the last meeting . A ballot was then taken for Air . Thomas Swash , a candidate for initiation , which proved unanimous in his favour , after which he was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Craft , according to ancient custom , in

a very able and impressive manner by the W . AL , his officers rendering very efficient aid to him throughout the interesting ceremony . After some formal business had been disposed of , the I . P . AL tendered a very handsome gift to the lodge—an album , large quarto size , very handsomely bound in green Russia leather—as a memento of his pleasant year of office as VV . M ., and as a grateful acknowledgment lor the

handsome Past Alasters jewel which the lodge had presented to him . It was received by the W . AL on behalf of the lodge in a very gracious manner , when an unanimous resolution was passed , that the best thanks of the lodge be tendered to Bro . Clark for his timely , handsome , and serviceable gift , and it was suggested that the portrait of our highly-esteemed

brother should occupy the position of honour on the front P age . Bro . Bannister , the Organist , very kindl y undertook to place a suitable illuminated inscription therein gratuitously , and Bro . Stuart-Barker , notified his intention of procuring a case to preserve it in . After some formal business had been disposed of , the W . AI . closed the lodge , and the brethren adjourned to an

excellent dinner , when all the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were duly honoured in very eloquent terms by the VV . M ., and were each received by the brethren with acclamation . The proceedings were interspersed and considerably enlivened by some good songs and recitations by the brethren . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a close .

NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE ( No . ' 695 ) . —The installation meeting of this rising lodge was held on Tuesday the 17 th inst ., atthe Holborn Viaduct Hotel . There were present Bros . Davies , W . AL ; Thompson , S . VV . ; Edmunds , J . W . ; Eldridge , P . M ., Treas . ; Berry , Sec ; Bastable , S . D . ; Speller , J . D . ; Hollis , P . AL , D . of C . ; Tibbits , I . G . ; Richmond

Steward ; Press , P . AL j Frampton , Twinyaid , barl , Perfect , Chutter , Ayden , Hawkes , E . Cattermole , VV . J . Cattermole , Lang , Lewin , Scott and Booth . The visitors were Bros . Rowe , P . AI . 1 O 7 j Fenner , 1227 , 1 O 93 J Oliver , 132 SJ Alullord , P . AL 12 SS J Follett , 45 j Butt , 907 ; Meekham , P . AL 128 S ; Pigot , P . AL 753 ; Forge , VV . M . 1950 ; Brown , Allen , Bond , Butt , Pierpoint , Matthews ,

Baker , Hoare , Wilkinson , Barber , Humphreys , Nunn , Side , and Fowler . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Booth was then passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Langand Lewin were raised to the Third Degree . The ceremony of installation was then most ably worked by Bro . Davies , the retiring W . AL , and Bro . Thompson , was duly inducted in the

chair of K . S . The following officers xvere then appointed by the W . AL : Bros . Edmunds , S . W . ; Bastable , J . W . ; Eldridge , P . AL , Treas . ; Frampton , Sec . ; Speller , S . D . ; Tibbits , J . D . ; Richmond , jun ., I . G . j Earl , Steward . All business being ended , the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet provided in the well known style of Alessrs . Spier and Pond , and a most enjoyable evening was passed , enlivened by the vocal abilities of several of thc brethren present .

DUKE OF CORNWALL LODGE ( No . 1839 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at Freemasons' Hall , on the 14 th inst . There was a very heavy agenda paper , which tested the capabilities of the neiv VV . M . The officers present were Bros . G . F . Smith , jun ., W . AL ; VV . G . Bott , LP . AL ; A . Stokes , S . W . ; ] . C Wilkins , J . VV . ; J . W . Brooke , P . M ., Sec ; J . W .

Dewsnap , S . D . and Ireas . ; G . b . Smith , J . D . ; A . Williams , I . G . ; H . S . Trego , Org . ; J . Da Silva , W . S . ; T . Bowler , Tyler ; and Bros . T . C . Corpe , P . AI . ; T . R . Ayres , J . Miller , A . Groves , E . J . Feilden , VV . B . Alarcus , C . H . Barstow , J . Bladon , S . J . Rossitter , T . VV . Williams , A . T . Baschinski , E . N . Ensworth , F . Gent , T . B . Grinsell ,

A . AI . Philps , C . H . Cox , VV . H . Foot , I ' . A . Darton , H . B . Garrett . T . G . Ayres , W . Holmes , H . Cruse , A . H . Jakins , J . VV . Hayton , VV . H . Lowry , T . J . Jackson , W . Wilson , H . Morrell , E . R . VV . Bennett ., and A . T . Dixie . Visitors : Bros . F . C . Dixie , 453 ; H . M . Appleton , J . W . 1381 ; R . VV . Bilby , 19 ; J . DaSilva , W . M . 205 ; H . Derry , 901 ; and L . Lazarus , P . AL 1 S 8 .

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After the confirmation of the minutes , Bros . J . VV . Fowler , 13 S 1 , and A . J . Dixie , 453 , were unanimously elected joining members . The work comprised the raising ot Bros . Baistow and Ayres to the Third Degree , the passing of Bros . VV ' illiams , Garrett , Rossitter , Foot , and Ensworth to the Second Degree , and the initiation of five candidates , viz , Messrs . VV . Wilson , H . Morrell , VV . H .

Lowry , T . J . Jackson , and E . R . W . Bennett , the whole of the work being performed by the new VV . M . in a most perfect and creditable manner . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the Tavern , to partake of well-earned refreshment . A very enjoyable evening was spent , Bros . Alarcus , Williams , Ensworth , Foot , Garrett , and Feilden each contributing their quota to the harmony of the evening .

RIFLE BRIGADE LODGE ( No . 1962 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 20 th inst , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . The following brethren were present : Bios . Neville Green , VV . M . ; Andrew AlcDowall , S . W . ; George C . Alatthams , J . W . ; AI . L . Levy , acting I . P . M . j VV . AlcDougall , lreas . j Walter C . Clarid-re . P . AL lOS ,. Sec .: A . HaiV-Rrnwn . I . D . : A . H .

Sandle , I . G . ; L . V . Walker , Steward ; J . Lackland , Tyler ; J . C Tilt , J . Geen , H . F . Bing , R . H . Tayton , J . AlcAIpin , G . Gregory , C G . Brown , S . VV . Fraser , C . Stein , VV . G . Lowe , H . L . Thomas , E . Beard , G . J . Staning , and VV . Tynell . Visitors : Bros . J . Berry , P . M . 554 ; John Hill , 140 and 1702 j A . Paterson , S . VV . 1597 ; Thos . H . Newell , 153 S ; and E . S . Hopper , 22 .

The lodge was opened in the customary manner , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Bros . Tilt , Geen , Tayton , and Gregory were raised to the Third Degree . and Bros . Lowe , Staning , Stein , Beard , and 1 nomas were passed to the Second Degree , after which the ballot was taken for Messrs . David AIcNish , Spencer , William Alorris , Richard Thomas Swinscow , George Libbis

Bokenham , and John Richard Chant , which being pronounced in their favour , and the first four gentlemen being in attendance , were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . A proposal for a joining member was then announced , and there being no further business , the lodge was closed in peace and harmony .

After partaking of supper , the usual toasts were proposed and responded to , including those of " The W . AL '' and " The Initiates , " who suitably acknowledged the same . During the evening some capital songs were sung , and the brethren separated , after having spent an enjoyable evening .

IPSWICH . —St . Luke's Lodge ( No . 225 ) . —The regular meeeting of this old and flourishing lodge was held at the New Masonic Hall , on the nth inst . when the W . AL , Bro . J . Talbot , assisted by the I . P . M ., Bro . Napier , opened the lodge in due form , there being present , among others , Bros . G . Abbott , S . VV . ; J . Brook , J . W . ; A . Barber , Sec , Prov . G . Swd . Br . ; VV . FiskS . D . ; A . W .

, Cook , J . D . ; H . Buckingham , I . G . ; J . Whitehead , P . AL ; P . Whitehead , P . M . ; T . Prentice , P . AL , P . Prov . G . P . ; VV . Daking , P . AL , Prov . G . Reg . Visitors : Bros . A . Cannon , VV . AI . 37 Oj J . King , J . D . 37 O ; J . Franks , I . G . 37 G ; 1 . Palmer , Mus . Bac , 114 ; Davies , and R . Alonck ; also Bros Sheppard , T . Turner , blomfield , R . Senton , Odium , Harvey , Morley , Holt , Spinks , and others .

The minutes ofthe previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for Air . George Vidall , and proving unanimous , the candidate was duly initiated into Freemasonry , Bro . VV . Daking performing the ceremony , Bro . J . Whitehead presenting the working tools , after which Bro . J . Napier gave the charge , the W . M ., assisted by Ero . P . Whitehead , completing the ceremony .

The Secretary gave notice that £ 3 3 s ., voted out at a previous meeting , had been paid to the widow of a late brother , who was lost overboard from his vessel at sea , and returned thanks for the widow for the welcome donation . The W . M . then closed the lodge in due form . The brethren , to the number of twenty-eight , sat down to an excellent supper , supplied by Bro . P . Harrisonof

, the Saracen's Head , which gave great satisfaction to the brethren present . At the conclusion of the repast , the cloth having been removed , the usual loyal and Alasonic toasts were given and honoured . " The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were responded to by Bros . Barber and Dakine * . for the present .

and Bros . Prentice and . ibbott , for the Past . " The Health of the Visitors " was proposed by the W . AL , and responded to by Bros . A . Cannon , J . King , Alonck , Davies , and others . The I . P . AI . proposed "The Alasonic Charities" in a very exhaustive speech , calling upon the members to continue their support and increase their donations in support

of these very excellent institutions , such as no other Order could boast of , and supported in such a way as to do credit to the fraternity . "The Health of the Initiate" was then given by the W . AI . and received as usual among Alasons . Bro . Vidall responding . The Past Masters received the rerrular thanks of the

VV . M . and brethren for their attendance and assistance in carrying out the work of the lodge . The I . P . M ., Bro . Napier , proposed "The Master ' s Health , " pointing out the steady progress the lodge was making , and the satisfaction it must be to the lodge to find the officers in such a state of proficiency . The W . AL replied in the style which is so common to

him , and secured the attention of his listeners , pointing out the dignity that is required to carry out the duties uf his important office , and trusting his actions had been in conformity with the laws ot the Craft and the wishes of the members of the lodge , which the brethren proved had been the case Irom the hearty reception they had accorded the W . M .

" The Officers of the Lodge " were toasted in a most hearty way , and responded to by Bro . G . Abbott , S . VV ., who made some very striking remarks on the advancement of this very flourishing . and prosperous lodge , which numbered over 100 members on the book , and commanded a good number of votes to the excellent landmarks of tiue

Masonry , the charities . The Tyler's toast brought a most successtul meeting toa close . During the evening Bros . Palmer and Holt presided at the piano , and many good vocalists being present , some excellent songs by Bros . J . L . Brook , G . Abbott , J . 'Talbot , Franks and Alonk , were thoroughly enjoyed .