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H . Wheatley , W . M . 1512 ; C . J . Pettit , 889 ; R . T . Elsam , P . P . G . D . C ; P . Colron , J . W . SSg ; A . Wilson , W . M . 2146 ; J . Youldon , I . P . M . 1981 ; H . J . Shelley , J . W . 19 S 1 ; W . G . Jordon , isSo ; E . J . Williams , W . M . 1539 ; Jno . Hodges , P . M . 1706 ; C . Greenwood , Prov . G . Sec ; Frederick Binckes , P . G . S . B . ; A . Kenningham , Gilby , Stanley Smith , W . W . Morgan , P . M . 211 ; W . W . Lee ,

1897 ; and others . Lodge was formally opened , and the minutes read and confirmed , after which the Auditors' report , showing an improved balance , was received and adopted . Bros . Dorey and Bugler were passed to the Second Degree , and Bros . Woodhouse and Clay raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The installation ceremony was next proceeded with , and

Bro . Henry Willard Humphreys having been presented as W . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair as W . M . for the ensuing year . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . W . Drewett , P . G . S ., S . W . ; Montague , J . W . ; Oldridge , P . P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Laurence , P . P . S . G . D ., Sec ; Willis , S . D . ; Home , J . D . ; Hunt , P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; Taylor , I . G . ; Rumblow , D . of C . ;

Treverton and Bultz , Stewards ; and Lane , Tyler . The usual addresses were delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . Moorman , I . P . M . The W . M . presented Bro . Moorman , I . P . M ., with a P . M . ' s jewel , in recognition of his valuable services rendered to the lodge . He said that no effort had been spared by Bro . Moorman to keep the lodge in its state of prosperity , and the members hoped he would continue in the future to give the lodge the benefit of his

services . ^ Bro . Moorman , I . P . M ., briefly returned thanks for the kindly gift . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Ratcliffe for his courtesy and kindness in placing his spacious room at the disposal of the lodge . Other routine business having been transacted , the lodge was closed . •The brethren then adjourned to the Sun Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided . The usual Masonic toasts subsequently received due

notice . •In response to "The M . W . Grand Master , Pro G . M ., Dep . G . M ., and Grand _ Officers , " Bro . F . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., said the exceptional combination of the toast rendered his task very difficult , whilst under ordinary circumstances it would have been easy . With reference to the M . W . G . M ., he need hardly say that no one had a right

to take upon himself the right to return thanks for H . R . H . All they could do was to congratulate themselves on having at the head of the administration of the finest Society in the world , the Heir Apparent . They all knew the progress made under his wise rule . He might be permitted on behalf of the Pro G . M . and Dep . G . M . to return thanks . They were two noblemen whose names were well-known

and highly-honoured , and to mention them was to evoke a kindly reception for the services they render in assisting the M . W . G . M . in ruling the Order . This was only understood by those who from time to time watched the assistance they gave to the M . W . G . M . in the discharge of his duties , and also as the Prov . G . M . ' s of two important provinces , they had for a series of years earned the highest

tribute of praise , esteem , and respect . The G . Officers were a numerous body , and he had no doubt the names of many were familiar in the Province of Surrey . He hoped the services they had rendered were acknowledged , and that there was no feeling of envy amongst those who had not obtained preferment . He trusted their services in past years had justified the choice of the M . W . G . M . They all

knew the difficulty of selection was extreme , and that there were many not yet honoured who deserved distinction . There was an old French proverb , " Everything comes to him who waits , " and if they waited long enough lie had no doubt there were some amongst the brethren present who would be numbered with the Grand Officers . With reference to the responsibilities of those who held high

office , down to the youngest initiate , he would say that from the highest to the lowest there was one obligation resting upon them—to do all in their power in the best interests of their magnificent Order . He felt complimented that night , the first time he had had the pleasure of _ visiting their lodge , to have his name associated with this toast . He regretted that circumstances over which

he had no control prevented his attendance to witness the working of the I . P . M ., which he was sure had been to the satisfaction of himself and advantage to the lodge . On behalf of the distinguished body of Grand Officers , he congratulated the W . M . on his installation , and wished him health , strength , happiness , and prosperity for a successful year of office .

The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Prov . G . M ., Dep . Prov . G . M ., and Prov . G . Officers , " and said that those included in the toast did their work well , and afforded the brethren instruction to enable them to walk in the right path . The Prov . G . M . had been frequentl y toasted in their lodge , and his name had been handed down with reverence . The Deputy Prov . G . M . visited them a year

ago , and there were many Prov . G . Officers present that evening . They had with them the Prov . G . Secretary , whom thebrethren would receive with the greatest cordiality . Bro . Chas . Greenwood , Prov . G . Sec , in responding , said it would doubtless interest the brethren to know that their beloved Prov . G . M ., whom , as they were aware , had been indisposed , was recovering very rapidly , and , he

hoped , would soon be amongst them again . The interest taken by the Prov . G . M . was proverbial , and for him to be absent from the performance of his duties was a matter of the deepest possible regret . On behalf of the province , he felt he should express his thanks to this lodge for the very great strides it had made in that which was the duty of every Mason—the exercise of Charity . This

lodge had expended no less than one-sixth of its income in Masonic Charity , and he thought Bro . Binckes , who gave his whole life to the furtherance of Charity , would agree that this was a very satisfactory state of affairs . They had much to be proud of in the progress made in Masonry by this lodge . It had had good men in it , and had still , and he felt sure that if the same spirit of

Masonic work he saw evinced that afternoon by the W . M . and I . P . M . was followed out , that Brownrigg Lodge would be second to none in the province . He congratulated them on having such an able W . M . to preside , and congratulated Bro . Humphreys on having such an able I . P . M . on whom

to lean in the arduous duties he would be called upon to fulfil . It would be his privilege and duty to report to the Prov . G . M . the progress made by this lod ge , the very satisfactory state of its finances , and the general tout ensemble . On behalf of the Prov . G . Officers and himself , he thanked the lodge not only for the reception of the

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toast , but for the good it was doing in furthering the interests of Masonry in the Province of Surrey . Bro . Moorman , I . P . M ., said that for the first time he had the pleasure of proposing "The Health of the W . Master . " Bro . Humphreys , W . M ., had given them a taste of his quality that evening , and he was certain they would have a good W . Master during the next year . From

the manner in which he had carried out the investiture of his officers , it was evident he was not lacking in those qualities which constituted a good and efficient Master of a lodge . Bro . H . W . Humphreys , W . M ., thanked the I . P . M . and brethren most heartily . Nothing he could do towards maintaining the honour and reputation of the lodge would

be wanting on his part . He was deeply sensible of the honour conferred upon him , especially as it came unexpectedly . He trusted that 12 months hence the brethren would be able to say the lodge was even in a better state than it was that day . He could only say he thanked them sincerely for the manner in which they had received him , and he trusted , with them , that he should enjoy

good health to carry on the work of Masonry in their lodge . In giving "The Visitors" the W . M ., in the name of the lodge , tendered the visiting brethren a hearty greeting and said the members would continue to do all they could to offer them a cordial welcome whenever they visited the lodge . He coupled with the toast the names of Bros .

Elsam , Wheatley , Wilson , and Croker . Bro . Elsam , P . P . G . D . C , in response , said it was not the first time he had visited them . Although the W . M . might have called upon a brother who would have replied more eloquently there were none who could respond with greater cordiality , than he could . Bros . Wheatley , W . M . 1512 , Wilson , W . M . 2146 , and

Croker also replied . "The Masonic Charities " was next given in appropriate terms by the W . M ., and Bro . F . Binckes , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , replied with his accustomed ability . "The Installing Master and P . M . ' s" and "The

Officers having been duly honoured , the Tyler s toast closed the proceedings . A beautiful selection of music was provided , under the direction of Bro . J . Hodges , P . M . 1706 , and it is needless to add was rendered in a manner that delighted all present . He was assisted by Bros . Alfred Kenningham , Gilby , Stanley Smith , and F . J . Hunt , P . P . G . O .

HAMPTON COURT .-Cama Lodge ( No . 2105 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Mitre Hotel , when there were present Bros . John Read , P . P . G . Org ., W . M . ; R . N . Fracis , P . M . 255 , S . W . ; J . K . Cama , W . M . 2202 , as T . W . j W . R . Palmer , P . M ., Treas . j T . Poore , P . M . 720 ,

Secj S . Hague , M . D ., S . D . j A . Quicke , J . D . ; Granville , I . G . ; Caron , Stwd . ; Harrison , Tyler ; D . P . Cama , Past Grand Treasurer , P . S . G . W . Surrey , P . M . ; Postans , and Manlove . Visitor : Bro . Postans , P . M . 34 . The lodge having been opened , a ballot was taken for Mr . W . R . Peck with a favourable result , and that gentleman was subsequently initiated into the Craft by the

W . M . No other business being before the lodge , it was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and cordially received .

Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas ., responded for " The Grand Officers , " Bro . Postans , P . M ., for "The Visitors , " and Bro . W . R . Peck , as the initiate , returned thanks in very suitable terms . A very pleasant and successful meeting was brought to a close at S . 30 p . m .

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INSTRUCTION .

JUSTICE LODGE ( No . 14 )) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford , when there were present Bros . Penrose , VV . M . ; Faulkner , S . W . ; Whibley , J . W . ; Uutchings , P . M ., Preceptor ; Speight , P . M ., Sec . ; Prior , S . D . ; Jackson , J . D . ; Borrett , I . G . ; Bartiett , P . M . ; Thomas , PM . j W . T . Hunt , jun ., P . M . ; J . B . Williams , Emblin , J . H . Morgan , Newell , Dandridge , dodd , Millington ,

Dixon , Leng , Wilson , and Amos . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and , after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , was advanced to the Second Degree , when Bro . Newell answered the usual questions . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed . The lodge was called off , and ,

on resuming , the brethren saluted the W . M . in the Three Degrees . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Leng personating the candidate . Bro . Faulkner , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the second Thursday in October , and appointed the officers in rotation . All business being ended , the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . 14 J 1 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 25 th inst ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury . Present Bros . j . G . Cobb , W . M . j J . Petch , S . W . ; J . M . Scarlett , J . W . ; W . Hancock , Preceptor ; C . M . Coxon , Sec ; J . W . Clarke , S . D . j J . C . Yates , J . D . ; C . H . Stevenson , I . G . ; J . Duncan , A . Wolter , D . C . Ritchie , and C . Hillier . 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 . Duncan candidate . Bro . Wolter having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly questioned and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Wolter candidate . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . J . Petch was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed the officers in rotation . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

DUKE OF CONNAUGHT LODGE ( No . 1524 ) . —The second meeting after the recess of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Royal Edward , Mare-street , Hackney . Present : Bros . Samuel Smither , W . M . ; Campbell , S . W . ; West , J . W . ; Walker , S . D . ; Ames , J . D . ; and Dignam , Sec .

The lodge was duly opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Walker oll ' ering himself as a candidate . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and then closed .

After the lodge was closed , Bro . S . Smither presented to Bro . Dignam , Secretary , a splendid diamond scarf pin as a slight token of regard from the members of the Masonic Charitable Association , which had beeen brought to a successful termination , Bro . E . Dignam , P . M . 1524 , having acted as Hon . Secretary . In a few well chosen words , Bro . Smither trusted he might live long to wear it . The lodge meets every Wednesday evening at the Royal Edward , Mare-street , Hackney , at 8 p . m ., sharp .

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CHAUCER LODGE ( No . i & o ) . —The usual weekly meetin was held on Tuesday , the 25 th inst ., at the Old White Hart Hotef Borough , when there were present Bros . Herbert Brine , \ V M Holliday , S . W . ; W . Steele , J . W . ; W . Wingham , Precentor Fred . H . Williams , Hon . Sec . ; H . G . Douglass , S . D . •C jr ' WMiams , J . D . ; M . E . Stokes , I . G . ; S . Renaut , Wright ' R White ; Harper , C . R . Williams , and Roots . ' * The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmedThe of initiation

were . ceremony was rehearsed , with Bro . S . Renaut as candidate . Bro . Brine vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . Wingham . Bro . White having answered the usual questions , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed with Bro . White as candidate . The 2 nd Section was worked bv Bro . W . Roots . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The W . M . rose for the secondand third times , and the lodge was closed

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1891 ) . —A meeting was held at the Baron's Court Hotel , West Kensington , on Monday , the 21 th inst . Present : Bros . J . Collings , P . M ., W . M . ; G . Read , P . M S . W . ; A . Williams , J . W . ; J . Davies , I . P . M . ; H . Harris P . M ' Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., S . D . ; L W Morley , W . M . 1891 , J . D . ; C . Woods , I . G . ; j . H . Wood , P . M ' James Sims , P . M . ; A . Wiggins , W . Dresden , Hubbard , Rice ' Fuelling , Miller , T . J . Head , Higginson , L . Cox , Worth , Walker * Coplestone , Hunt , Brown , Payers , Barnikel , and Chadwick . '

The lodge was opened in due form in each Degree , and the Fifteen Sections were worked in the most perfect manner by the following brethren : Bros . W . Dresden , A . Williams , W . H . Chalfont , P . M . ; G . E . Higginson , J . Davies , J . Codings , P . M . ; Geo Read , P . M . ; J . W . Morley , W . M . 1891 ; James Sims , P . M .- F " Craggs , and J . H . Wood , P . M . Bros . G . Read and A . Williams were elected honorary members . Votes of thanks were passed to the Preceptor and the Section workers for the admirable manner in which they had carried out their duties . The lodge was then closed . Bro . P . Skar is the W . M . elect for the next meeting .

THE ABBEY ( WESTMINSTER ) LODGE ( No . 203 o ) .-A meeting was held on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at the King's Arms Buckingham Palace-road , S . W . Present : Bros . Piper , W . M .-Harvey , S . W . ; Roberts , J . W . ; Boulton , Preceptor ; Coughlan ! Sec ; Badilerley , S . D . ; Mann , J . D . ; Molony , I . G . ; Brindley P . M . ; Brandon , P . M . ; Coleman , P . M . ; Green , P . M . ; Minims Dottrel , Lewis , Chabot , Wombwell , Ray , Stutlield , Wake , and Gollin .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Coughlan , P . M . Bro . Mimms was presented for installation , and took the obligation of W . M . elect . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . A Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . Mimms was placed in the chair

of K . S . according t >> ancient custom . Bro . Mimms vacated the chair , which was taken by Bro . Mann . The W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the Three Degrees , and the addresses to Master , Wardens , and brethren given . The W . M . also appointed and invested the officers . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Stutfield candidate . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed .

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CROYDON . —Mozart Chapter ( No . 1929 ) . — This chapter met at the Greyhound Hotel on the 17 th inst . Among those present were Comps . T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj . Middx ., M . E . Z . ; H . H . Shirley , P . A . G . Soj . Surrey , & c , acting H . ; E . J . Hoare , J . ; and H . J . Lardner , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Treas . Comp . Weiss , No . 2 , was

a visitor . The minutes of the , previous convocation were read and confirmed . The acting Scribe E . reported that the Provincial Grand Chapter of Surrey had met under the banner of the Mozart Chapter at Carshalton , and that the acting P . G . Supt . had thanked the chapter for the excellence and success of its arrangements . A resolution of

congratulation was then passed by the members of the chapter to Comp . H . H . Shirley , M . A ., upon his appointment as P . G . ist Asst . Soj . of Surrey . Comp . Shirley having replied , communications regretting inability to attend were received from Comps . Dr . Lott , Mus . Doc , P . Z ., & c , and R . Palmer Thomas , H . The chapter was then closed , and the companions adjourned to the banquet . A few toasts followed .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 127 s ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 21 st inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Church-street , Camberwell . There were present Comps . F . Hilton , P . Z . I 2 JJ , M . E . Z . and Preceptor ; T . Grummant , P . Z . 127 s , H . ; Briant , | . j J . S . Latham , S . E . ; C . Wilson , S . N . ; J . Hill , P . S . 1329 , P . S . ; H . Martin , A . S . ; Wingham , 2 $ ; and C . Woods .

The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Latham personating candidate . Comp . T . Grummant , P . Z ., H „ was unanimously elected to occupy the chair of M . E . Z . at the next meeting . Comp . Grummant returned thanks , and appointed his officers in rotation . Comp . Grummant apologised for the unavoidable absence of Comp . Stone , S . E . The chapter was then closed .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . GEORGE PEET . On the 19 th inst . the remains of Bro . George Peet were buried at Anfield Cemetery , Liverpool . Bro . Peet for a number of years was a member of the city council . He was one of the most successful as well as one of the most respected tradesmen in Liverpool , and the interest he had in the welfare of the citv of his adoption was displayed in

his close connection with its prominent institutions and by his zealous participation in every useful undertaking . , the assemblage that gathered around his grave expression was given to the large and representative character of tne friendships he had made in the course of his busy we "j Liverpool . Leaving the late residence of the decease brother about half-past eleven , the cortege , consisting ° r about 16 carriages , arrived at the cemetery shortly at '

noon . The interment took place in the Church of En 8 ' ?" portion of the cemetery , the officiating clergymen being the Ven . Archdeacon Lefroy and the Rev . H . Carso The coffin bore the inscription , " George Peet , died 1 ° " ' September , 1 SS 8 , aged 56 years . " Numerous wrea » covered the coffin , the senders including the Mayor , Aio man J . Hughes , Mr . Stanley Huntington , Miss P ° " *> " Conservative Associations of Lime-street Ward and ore George Ward , and the deceased ' s employes .

At a meeting of the Inverness lown Council Friday , the 21 st inst ., it was unanimously agreed to V fl £ sent the freedom of the borough to Bro . the M arqui ^ Hartington , M . P ., and the presentation will be mau < = Wednesday next , the 3 rd October .