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The box is of hard and hig hly polished wood ( in black ) , with white mountings , and bears on it a representation of the floral emblem of the lodge—a marguerite . Later in the evening the box was passed round , and received its "baptism of fire" in the form of a volley of coins , which the Treasurer dexterously extracted from its trunk , and valued at £ 2 3 s . 6 d . AJTi tt I _ I __ . _ . L .. « . _ . _ . _] ...: _ . ! . _ ... _¦! , __ . InArea ... oc _ -l _~ tcoH fi n rl ttieec wianw iwj ^^^«

" neany guuu , m >_ . g ^ >» " . > . J « , .. . the brethren took train for Hampton Court , at the noted house in which place yclept the Mitre , refreshment awaited them . When it is said that Bro . Sadler sent up one of his far-famed banquets , more need not be said upon the point . Whether out of compliment to the name of the worthy W . M . or not , this deponent sayeth not ; but the Piper was excellent , and the special cuvee of Perrier Jouet , enclosed

in a kind of " Woolwich Infant" ( of glass ) , seemed to have a magnetic influence . A very enjoyable repast was followed by two hours sociality , in which music ( with the accomplished Secretary at the piano ) played a prominent part . The usual toasts were given , but no long speeches were indulged in .

In responding for " The D . P . G . M . of the Province , ' Bro . West said he was sure that all regretted to hear of the continued indisposition of Bro . General Brownrigg , whom they hoped vvould soon be restored to health again . Speaking of the St . Margaret ' s Lodge , Bro . West said that the lodges in Surrey were noted for their good working , and he had proof that that lodge was able to hold its own in that respect . He congratulated the W . M . upon his successful

and pleasant term of office so far , and trusted the present happy state of affairs might continue . The hospitality of the lodge to neighbouring lodges vvas fully acknowledged by their representatives ; but it must not be omitted to be said that the I . P . M . gave " The Health of the W . M . " with the utmost cordiality , and his call for St . Margaret ' s fire was well responded to . Just before 11 o ' clock the party broke up , alljhoping to meet again in October next .

HOVE . —Stanford Lodge ( No . 1947 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Town Hall , when there were present Bros . James Eberall , P . M . 315 , 1636 , P . P . G . P ., W . M . ; C Nye , P . M . 732 , S . W . ; E . S . Medcalf , J . W . ; J . W . Stride , P . M . 315 , 1947 , P . P . J . G . W ., Treas . ; H . Endacott , Sec ; J . H . Glassington , S . D . ; A . F . Lamette , J . D .: A . Du Pont , D . C ; | . J . Clark

I . G . ; John Crapps , Org . ; H . H . Hughes , Tyler ; L . R . Styer , I . P . M . ; V . F . Benett Stanford , P . P . S . G . W . Dorset , P . M . ; W . Potter , T . Dudney , E . L . Voysey , J . Sayers , J . Dudney , Henry Booth , C E . Graveley , and others . Visitors : Bros . V . P . Freeman , P . G . D ., Prov . G . Sec . ; Capt . A . Nicols , P . M . 732 , 1974 , P . D . G . S . of W . Punjab ; H . S . Gates , P . M . 1636 , P . P . G . Org . ; W . N .

Roe , P . M . 16 3 6 , P . P . G . Org . ; H . E . Price , P . M . 1466 , Prov . J . G . W . ; G . Cole , P . M . 1636 ; B . Burfield , P . M . 1821 , Prov . A . G . Sec ; W . Nell , P . M . 732 ; H . W . Bedford , 1 S 29 ; W . B . Isvvorth , 163 G ; F . E . Sawyer , 16 3 6 ; B . Boam , 247 ; H . Nye , 732 ; A . Upton , 16 3 6 ; F . W . Holhnds , 1636 ; E . Mitchell , 1636 ; and R . Nicholson , 315 .

The lodge was opened by the W . M . and his officers in the presence of a numerous muster of the members and a goodly array of visitors of note in the county of Sussex . The minutes of the last regular meeting having been read and confirmed , and the correspondence disposed of , a ballot was taken for Bro . Charles F . Goode , M . D ., as a joining member , also for Messrs . II . Booth and C E . Gravely as

candidates for initiation , which proved to be unanimous in in favour of each . The W . M . then proceeded with the raising of Bro . E . L . Voysey , which ceremony , with the assistance of the principal officers , he performed with all the care and precision of ritual which invariably marks his work as that of an earnest and facile speaker , and must have made a profound impression on the mind of the

candidate . The W . M . next initiated Mr . Henry Booth into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry and then vacated the chair in favour ot the I . P . M ., who is also well known as a master of the art , and he initiated the second candidate . The charge in this Degree ( as well as that in the Third ) was ably and pleasingly delivered by Bro . Stride , P . M . of many county lodges . The W . M . resumed

the chair , and addressing the lodge said , that out of a hearty feeling of personal regard for Bro . A . Du Pont , and in acknowledgment of his many services as Director of Ceremonies since the formation of the lodge , the brethren had resolved to present him with a testimonial engrossed on vellum on that his Silver Wedding Day . The necessary funds were liberally subscribed and with the balance a

suitable souvenir had been purchased and sent to Mrs . Du Pont . The announcement was received with applause and the presentation formerly made by the W . M ., in the name of the lodge . Bro . Du Pont returned thanks in suitable terms on behalf of his wife and himself for those marks of the brethren's esteem and friendship . At that period of the evening Bro . V . F . B . Stanford , founder and

first Master of the lodge , begged leave to retire , he having just heard by telegram of the sudden death of a relative . This concluded the business of the evening , and thelodge being closed , the W . M . and his Wardens " put by their jewels" and , with the members and visitors , adjourned to the dining hall , where an excellent banquet was served . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M . propounded the

rule that , without undue haste or hurrying through the toast list , all speeches must that evening be short and to the point , thereby aff jrding more time for music and social conversation—an excellent rule , which was strictly obeyed , and the advantages of it proved in the keen wit and humour , unadulterated with verbosity , which characterise most replies . Of course , we can never hope to be entirely free from those post-prandial bores who , being young fledgings

in the mysteries of the Craft , assume the position of mentors to their seniors , and , by the aid of a few hap-hazard paragraphs of the ritual , dilate upon the moral advantages of Freemasonry , and eagerly grasp the opportunity of sketching out their own future career of glory , making us wonder how vve have managed to exist so long neglectful of the precious gem before us . After a pleasant and musical evening the brethren separated to their respective homes .

HAMPTON COURT .-Cama Lodge ( No . 2105 ) . —A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at the Mitre Hotel . Present : Bros . John Read . P . M ., P . P . G . Organist , W . M . ; N . D . Fracis , S . W . j Shirley , P . M . 1491 , as J . W . ; Palmer , P . M ., Treas . ; T , Poore , P . M . 720 , Sec ; S . Hague , M . D ., S . D . ; F . A ,

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Granville , I . G . ; T . E . Caron , Stwd . ; Harrison , Tyler ; Gillham , Manlove , Norrington , Smart , and Saunders . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Manlove vvas raised to the Degree of M . M ., ar . d Bros . Norrington and Smart were passed to the K . C . Degree . A letter was read from Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas ., and enclosing receipt

from the Secretary of the Girls School , conferring a Life Governorship on the lodge for that Institution . Whereupon the W . M . proposed that he be empowered to write to Bro . D . P . Cama , thanking him on behalf of the members of the lodge , for his kind and generous gift . This was seconded by the I . P . M ., Bro . Palmer , and carried with acclamation . Bro . D . P . Cama has previously to this made

the Cama Lodge a Life Subscriber to the Boys' School , and also to the Benevolent Fund ( Widows ) . He was also a founder and first W . M . of the lodge . Nothing further offering the lodge vvas closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , served in Bro . Sadler ' s usual first rate style , and the brethren separated after a most enjoyable and agreeable meeting .

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RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) . —A meeting vvas held on the 22 nd inst . at the Six Bells Hotel , Oueen-street , Hammersmith . Present : Bros . J . Foul , P . M ., W . M . ; C . J . C . Walker , S . W . ; G . E . Higginson , [ . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , Sec ; P . Burton , " P . M ., S . D . ; T . W . Woodard , J . D . j H . Cotton , I . G . ; Purdue , P . M . ; Dobson , P . M . j W . C . " Williams , P . M . ; F . Craggs , A . Williams , M . R . Rice , W . W . Williams , W . G . Coat , F . Gilbert , and Doncaster . The lodge was opened in due £ orm , and the minutes of the last

meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge vvas opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Rice , having given proofs of his proliciency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The VV . M . having risen , Bro . Walker was unanimously elected VV . M . for the next meeting . A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously given to the W . M . for the very able manner in which he had performed the duties of the chair for the first time . The lodge vvas then closed .

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting on Tuesday , the iQth inst ., at the Red Lion , York-street , St . James's-square , when there vvere present Bros . Esling , W . M . ; Noakes , S . VV . ; Hunter , J . VV . ; Brindley , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; Swan , P . M ., Sec . ; Evenden , S . D . ; Morrison , J . D . ; Fort , l . G . ; White , Buxton , and Kirk . The lodge was opentd , and the minutes vvere read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the .-econd Degree , and Bro . White ,

having given proofs of his proficiency , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . VVhite candidate , the VV . M . giving the traditional history . The lodge having been resumed to the First- Degree , Bro . H . Evenden , P . M . 549 , vvas elected a joining member . Bro . Noakes , S . VV ., vvas elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and

appointed his oliicers in rotation . The Secretary read a letter he had received from Bro . \ V . C . Smith , P . M ., tendering his resignation as Preceptor , in consequence of being abont to leave London , which was received by the brethren with great regret , he having held the position for thc last seven years with very great success . All busiruss being ended the lodge was closed ,

EBURY LODG ' . ( No . 1348 ) . —A meeting was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Streatham , un Thursdav , the ztst inst ., when there were present Bros . H . R . Hobbs . ' W . M . ; Bull , S . VV . ; Ingram , J . VV . ; J . Warren , Preceptor ; Thompson , Sec . ; Bevan , S . D . ; Wimble , ' J . D . ; Varrel , I . G . j Stevens , Hart Davis , Greggs , and Harrison . 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 . Hait Davis personating the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favonr of Bro . Warren . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Thc ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Bull , S . VV ., was duly installed , and the officers were appointed . The lodge being resumed to the First Degree , the ist and 2 nd Sections of the Lecture were worked by Bros .

Hobbs and Wimble respectively , each assisted by the brethren . The W . M . rose for the Iirst time , when the dues were collected . Bros . D . Varrel , njs , and Hart Davis , 1433 , were elected joining members . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Bull , S . W ., vvas elected W . M . for the next meeting . The VV . M . rose for the third time , and , after receiving " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

WANDERERS LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on the 20 th inst ., at the Victoria Mansions Restaurant . Present-Bros . VV . C . Smith , VV . M . ; E . Farwig , S . VV . ; T . Woods , J . W . j W . Brindley , P . M ., Preceptor ; J . Gibson , P . M ., Treas . ; Clarkson , Sec . j Holland , S . D . ; Smales , | . D . ; Smales , I . G . ; Goldfinch , Asst . I . G . ; F . Wray , P . M . j G . Boulton , P . M . ; Flatteley P . M . ; T . Bull , P . M . j C . Taylor , P . M . ; Musson , Holden , Goode , Hirschorn , Mimms , Ridpath , Saunders , Balchin Beasley ,

Burgess , J . Ray , Hobbs , Brooking , Kirk , Pellatt , Edwards , D'Avaux , Dotteiil , Wing , Hiel , Greenway , Grist , Rymer , Watkins , Wilson , Corby , Ludwig , and Pope . Visitors : Bros . F . J . Smyth , T . Squire , Ham , Graham , Butler , Cursons , Wildbore , Cordery , Hampton , Wakley , Bridge , Burgess , Hemming , . Bellis , V . Smith , Rowe , Spyer , Cleghorn , Stephens , Cawley , Cousens , Maidment , E . Brooking , Kinsley , Angel , Lee , Hart , Gill , Collard , Wilcox , Whalen , Swan , Grove , Andrews , Harnell , F . Holmes , Fort , Sage , and others .

lhe Fifteen Sections were worked as follows : First Lectureist Section—Bro . Ham , J . D . 858 ; 2 nd—Bro . Flatteley , P . M . 1624 ; 3 rd—Bro . Harnell , 2031 j 4 th—Bro . Curson , J . D . 16 S 1 j 5 th—Bro . Kirk , i 6 Si ; 6 th—Bro . Woods , P . M . 145 ; 7 th—Bro . E . Farwig , P . M . 180 . Second Lecture—ist Section—Bro . Burgess , P . M . 1472 ; 2 nd—Bro . Greenway , 1310 ; 3 rd—Bro . J . Hemming , S . W . 1287 ; 4 th—Bro . Corby , P . M . 957 ; Jth—Bro . J . Hemming , 12 S 7 . Third Lecture—ist Section—Bro . Brindley , P . M . 1604 j 2 nd—Bro Cleghurn , P . M . is & j ; 3 rd—Bro . G . F . Swan , P . M . 1321 .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge of instruction was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . VV ., on the 21 st inst . Present : Bros . G . F Swan W . M . ; J . D . Graham , S . W . ; F . M . Noakes , J . W . ; J . D . Bromley , S . D . j C . B . Shemmonds , J . D . ; E . A . Morrison , I . G . W . Brindley , acting as Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec ' T . E . Weeks , Tyler ; J . Laurence , A . E . Gladwell , C . Lambert ! G . H . Reynolds , A . Clark , and W . Hancock .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The W . M . worked the rst Section of the First Lecture . Bro . C . Lambert , having offered himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree was duly questioned , entrusted , and retired . Ledge opened in the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Lodge resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the first time , Bro . E . Buxton , 1891 , was unanimously elected a member . On rising for the second time , Bro . J . D . Graham , S . VV ., was elected VV . M . for

the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the third time , it was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that Bro . W . Brindley be asked to give his assistance as Preceptor ( pro tern . ) , in consequence of the retirement of their Preceptor , Bro . W . C . Smith . Bro . W . Brindley , in reply , said he should be most happy to render all the assistance he could to the lodge until a successor vvas elected to succeed their worthy Preceptor , Bro . W , C . Smith , who had resigned on account of leaving London ,

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LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —The usual weekly meetine w held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at theJGauden Hotel , Clapha road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , when there were present Bros Pn 1 " W . M . j Folkard , S . W . ; Hill , J . W . ; Russell , S . D ¦ J 0 n e ' J . D . j Hudson , I . G . j Westley , ' Preceptor ; J . Andrews Sec . ' Boyce , and Green . ' *» Lodge vvas opened in due form , and the minutes of the ] a meeting vvere read and confirmed . The 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of tvf Lecture were worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . Th cetevnmw of vw \ t \» Unr _ was rehearsed . \\_ Uh Rrn . RY __ W _ P-U .... _ . _ ..

date . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues we collected . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Folkar ? S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Folka 1 returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W M rose for the third time , and Bro . Green announced that wou'd ' h his last visit to the lodge , as he vvas about to return to Durban South Africa . A cordial expression of bon voyage and success ' in thai distant country was accorded to Bro . Green , who snitahl responded . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge w »« closed . Two ballots were afterwards taken for the Benevolent Associa tion , which proved favourable to Bros . Tones and Livett .

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PLYMOUTH . —Dundas Chapter ( No . 1255 ) .-. The annual meeting of this chapter vvas held on Friday the 22 nd inst ., at the Huyshe Temple . The Princi pals elect vvere Comps . J . Wallis , Z . ; George Lee , H . ; and G . Dimier , J . The Installing Officers were Comps . J . R .

Lord , 70 , P . P . G . T . ; J . Gidley , 1205 and 202 s ; Rev T . W . Lemon , M . A ., 1 S 9 , P . P . G . P . S ., P . P . G . J . ; with the following Board of Past Principals : Comps . S . J , Hearle and J . Hammond , 1255 ; S . Jew , 105 , P . P . G . T , ' E . Aitken-Davies , 159 , 1099 , 2025 , P . P . G . Reg . ; and f . ' Goodall , 954 , P . P . G . O . The officers invested were Comps ! John Hammond , S . E . ; F . J . Piper , S . N . ; S . J . Daniel "

Principal So ] . ; G . W . S . Townsend , ist Asst . Soj . ; R . M . Parker , 2 nd Asst . Soj . j S . J . Hearle , Treas . ; and W . H . Phillips , Janitor . At the close of the business the companions adjourned to the Freemasons' Club , Princess-square , where the annual banquet vvas held , Comp . J . Wallis presided . Bro . Symons ' s catering , as usual , fully maintained the character of the club , and a very pleasant evening was passed .

TWICKENHAM . —Sir Francis Burdett Chapter ( No . 1503 J . —This prosperous chapter met at the Albany Hotel on the 19 th instant , when there vvere present , among others , Comps . J . L . Smiles , P . P . G . R ., M . E . Z . j J . F . H . Woodward , P . G . S . E . ( Hon . Member ) , acting H . ; Rev . S . T . H . Saunders , P . P . G . J ., P . Z ., acting J . ; Dunkley ,

P . G . Org ., J . elect ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . P . Soj ., S . E . ; E . W . Jenkins , P . S . ; H . Jenkins , ist Asst . S . ; and others . The minutes of the previous convocation being read and confirmed , Comp . Rev . S . T . H . Saunders impressively installed Comp . Dunkley as Third Principal . It was

proposed by Comp . Walls and seconded by Comp . Saunders ; " That the sum of five guineas be voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Boys and placed on the list of Comp . E . W . Jenkins as Steward to that Institution . " This was carried unanimously . The S . E . read a letter from Comp . D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas ., stating that he had made

the Chapter a Governor of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls . A vote of thanks vvas accordingly passed to Comp . Cama for his generous gift . Apologies vvere received from Comps . R . H . Thrupp , D . P . Cama , W . Taylor , and others . The chapter vvas then closed . The usual banquet followed , and the toasts were duly

honoured . Comp . Woodward responded on behalf of "The Grand Officers , " and Comp . Rev . S . T . H . Saunders for "The Provincial Grand Officers . "

CROYDON . —Mozart Chapter ( No . 1929 ) .-This chapter met at the Greyhound Hotel on the iSth inst . Among those present were Comps . H . J . Lardner , P . G . Std . Br ., M . E . Z . ; T . C . Walls , j P . P . G . Prin , Soj . Middx ., H ., M . E . Z . elect ; R . P . Thomas , J ., H , elect ; E . Hoare , S . N ., J . elect ; H . H . Shirley , M . A .,

S . N . elect j and others . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and confirmed . Comp . H . J . Lardner then impressively installed Comps . Walls , as M . E . Z . j R . P . Thomas , as H . i and Hoare . as I . Como . Shirlev vvas invested as S . N .,

and Comp . H . J . Lardner , as Treas . The other invest ments stood over . The M . E . Z . announced that the Prov . Grand Chapter of Surrey would be held on the 18 th prox ., at the Public Hall , Carshalton , under the banner of the Mozart Chapter , when he trusted that the members would attend in force . He then presented the I . P . Z . with a very handsome Past Principal ' s jewel . The chapter regretted to hear of the indisposition of Comp . Lott , Mus . Doc ,

P . Z . . , The chapter vvas then closed , and ths companions aa journed to the banquet . The customary toasts vvere duly . honoured .

CROYDON . —George Price Chapter ( No . 209 6 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter vvas held at tne Greyhound Hotel on Saturday , the 16 th inst ., when there vvere present Comps . H . M . Hobbs , P . P . A . G . D . C ., &•> J . D . Langton , P . A . G . S ., H . j and J . S . Fraser , , P . f- ' G . S . Middlesex and Essex , J . , ... j Ths chapter having been opened and companions admitte ,

the minutes of the last convocation vvere read ana c firmed . The ballot was then taken for Bro . William r e , P . M . and Sec . 1892 , P . P . G . Std . Br ., and he vvas duy exalted . The next business vvas the installation ot rn pals , Comp . J . D . Langton being installed Z . ; Com p . JS . Fraser , H . ; and Comp . M . H . Dicker , J . T . Sy _ . ing companions were invested : Comps . M . L » .. JL Scribe N . ; A . Stewart Brown , Scribe E . ; Arthur Adam * Treas . ; F . Cambridge , P . G . Org ., P . S . ; 9 ordon , ^ or j »

ist A . S . ; R . W . Wilson , Stwd . ; and W . Lane , » The remaining officers , elected at the last convocau" > Comp . C . H . Wood « ard , Prov . G . J ., ^ . p ^ n ^ ing Holdsworth being unavoidably absent . ltie r mDS 0-members of the chapter vvere also present : oony , Holden , G . S . Horsnail , J . C . Leaver , F . VV . L * % [' , s . W . Gunner . Visitors : Comps . C . H . Webb , ™ . £ Middlesex ; C . Daniel , P . Z . 65 ; and G . H . ' * d 1194 . The Treasurer , Comp . Arthur Adams , c ° "f Xpter the companions on the financial position or we