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Bro . Railing , who was received with great enthusiasm , responded to the toast of "The D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " In a few well chosen remarks he congratulated the Brooke Lodge on its rapid development . When last he visited the lodge it might be described as a bantling , it now gave evidenceof the strength and robustnessof early manhood . He

trusted it would continue to grow and thrive until it attained to a full and vigorous maturity . He referred to the rapid progress made in the province generally during the Prov . Grand Mastership of Lord Brooke , M . P ., after whom the lodge was named , and whose arms it was privileged to bear . He ascribed that to the deep and genuine interest his lordship took in the administration of the business of the

province , the ready tact he displayed on all occasions , and last , but not least , to the geniality of his government . The distinguished brother thanked the brethren for the hearty reception recorded to him . It was not his fault that he had not been able to visit them more frequently—he hoped to do so in future . After assuring the W . M . and brethren of the deep interest he took in the development and prosperity of

the Brooke Lodge , he resumed his seat amidst hearty applause . The Worshipful Master then proposed "The D . P . G . M ., Bro . Philbrick , Q . C , G . Reg ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He did so with peculiar pleasure , as this was the first meeting since the last Prov .

Grand Lodge , when the Prov . G . M . was pleased to confer the collar of the P . G . Org . on their esteemed Organist , Bro . C . J . Dale . Bro . Dale ever since his joining the Craft had devoted his distinguished musical talents unreservedly to the service of the Brooke Lodge . They were much indebted to him . On his own behalf and that of hisbrethren he

congratulated him , and asked him to accept , in an informal way , a set of Provincial Grand clothing appertaining to his new dignity as a slight mark of the love and esteem in which the brethren held him , and as an expression of the unqualified gratification the appointment had afforded to every member of the lodge . Bro . Dale appropriately responded to the toast , and

acknowledged with evident feeling the very practical way in which the brethren had testified their pleasure at the honour he had received from Provincial Grand Lodge . The appointment came to him as a surprise , and although he could not but regard the honour chiefly as one conferred on the lodge , he none the less appreciated it personally . He trusted he might be spared for many years to render his

best services to his mother lodge . A capital programme of music was provided during the evening by Bro . Dale , who was assisted by Bros . B . Hoddinott , B . A ., J . W ., Strugnell , Crump , and Bailey . Bro . J . Van Essen , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D ., gave a choice selection of music on the violin , and Miss Emily Davies , R . A . M ., contributed much delight to the brethren by her talented and artistic rendering of several songs .

GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE . Industry Lodge ( No . 48 ) . —The first meeting of this lodge after the summer vacation was held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . W . F . Raeburn , who was supported by Bros . Wm . Brown , I . P . M . ; W . Dalrymple , P . M . ; Robert Whitfield , P . M . ; M . Corbitt , P . M ., Treas . ; T . R . Jobson , as S . W . ;

M . R . Wright , J . W . ; W . J . Jobson , Sec . ; W . H . Denton , as S . D . ; Thos . Stafford , J . D . ; T . Chegwidden , as I . G . ; R . Ferry , Organist ; T . W . Bagnall and H . Jackson , Stwds . ; Joshua Curry , Tyler ; G . C . Potts , J . J . Bowman , B . Grice , W . J . Campbell , and Wm . Towers . Amongst the visitors present were Bros . Joseph Cook , P . M . 4 S 1 ; T . R . Short , S . W . 424 ; James Shaw , J . W . 424 ; Charles Kempson , I . G . 424 ; T . R . Jobson , S . W . 1664 ; C . P .

Laedler , I . G . 1664 ; lorn Spedding , P . M . 16 43 ; A . Lane , 10 S 5 ; T . Brookes , 1342 ; R . Fletcher , 1342 ; William M . Lyon , P . M . 406 ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . Ben . Grice was passed to the Second Degree , the acting S . W . explaining the working tools and giving the charge incidental to the Degree . A proposition for initiation was made , and the proceedings having terminated , the brethren adjourned to the refreshment room .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . iooo ) . —An emergency meeting was held on Saturday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Middleton Hotel , when there were present Bros . W . E . Bridgland , P . M . 933 , Prov . G . S . B ., W . M . ; T . Hood , S . W . ; B . Thomas , J . W . ; Rev . T . W . Herbert , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec ; A . Vandervord , S . D . ; C .

W . Barnard , J . D . ; F . J . Cumine , I . G . ; E . J . Bowmaker and C . H . Bowmaker , Stwds . ; A . W . Martin , Prov . G . T ., Tyler ; G . J . Glasscock , P . M . 1817 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . W . Harris , P . P . A . G . D . C ; Captain E . E . Phillips , J . P ., P . M . 379 , P . P . G . D . ; Dr . G . F . Jones , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . Berry ; W . D . Merritt , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . R . Dawson , P . P . G . D . ; J . F . Harrington , P . M . 160 , P . P . G . P . ; C . Floyd , P . M .

1817 , P . P . A . G . P . ; H . Luker , W . M . Peacey , G . F . Vandervord , B . Fearnside , L . Warren , A . Baker , G . E . Underwood , F . Cantor , J . A . Hobday , W . Tyler , C . J . Dobson , W . Wallis , and J Pritchard . Visitors : Bros . Colonel the Hon . D . G . Lambert , P . M . 1460 ; W . Langham , P . M ., and J . Taylor , 276 ; C . Walton , 160 ; G . Thomas , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Hall and C . Spalding , 1 S 17 ; ] . A .

Brown , Rev . H . Hayes , W . J . Chigwell , andT . Walker , Asst . Tyler , of 160 . The following resolution was unanimously agreed to : "That the brethren assembled at this lodge of emergency , summoned in consequence of the deeply regretted death of Bro . T . F . Barrett , P . M ., P . G . R . of the Province of Essex , take this opportunity of showing their sense of the loss which they have sustained , and whilst

they _ desire to place on record their grateful remembrance of his long services to Freemasonry , the high esteem in which he was held , his kind and courteous manner to all with whom he came in contact , and their appreciation of the high character whicli ever distinguished him in every walk of life ; they also beg to offer to Mrs . Barrett and her family their heartfelt sympathy and condolence in the

irreparable bereavement with which it has pleased the Great Architect of the Universe to afflict them . " After having resolved that the above be recorded on the minutes and a copy sent to the family , the lodge was closed , and the brethren attended the funeral of our late respected brother . Before leaving , each one dropped a white glove and a sprig of acacia in the grave ,

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YORK . York Lodge ( No . 236 ) . — A meeting of the members of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Duncombe-place , on the iSth inst ., Bro . Border , I . P . M ., P . G . R ., presiding . The lodge was opened and Bros . f . R . Dodd and J . Kemp Turner were raised

to the Degree of M . M ., the tools being presented by Bro . T . S . Brogden , S . W . The Secretary , Bro . Foster , stated that he had , in accordance with the resolution passed by the lodge , forwarded a letter of condolence to the representatives of the late Bro . R . W . Hollon , and he had received a note of acknowledgment . The lodge was shortly afterwards closed .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

TORQUAY . St . John ' s Chapter ( No . 328 ) . —A regular convocation of this chapter was held in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., when there were present Comps . John Chapman , P . Z ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., Z . ; T . W . Morgan , P . P . G . O ., H . ; J . Dodge , P . Z ., P . P . G . D . C , as I . ; lohn Lane , I . P . Z ., as S . N . ; W . Taylor , P . Z ., P . P .

G . Treas . ; John Taylor , S . E . ; T . J . Grossman , Treas . ; R . L . Mugford , P . S . ; T . H . Wills , as ist A . S . ; S . Wills , D . C , as 2 nd A . S . ; T . Brooks , Org . ; T . Beckett , J . E . Newton , J . W . McKellar , J . W . Beer , W . H . Rowland , J . Whiteway , E . J . Pratt , and G . Burt , Janitor . The minutes of last regular chapter were read . Successful ballots were then taken for Bros . Beer , Whiteway , and

Rowland , and they being in attendance were exalted to the Degree of R . A . by the M . E . Z ., Comp . John Lane , I . P . Z ., delivering the lecture with his usual eloquence , Comp . John Taylor , S . E ., taking the duties of P . S . Feeling reference was made by the M . E . Z . to the great loss R . A . Masonry had sustained through the much lamented death of the Right

Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . Z ., and he also spoke in sympathetic terms of the loss the chapter had sustained in the unexpected death of its Third Principal , Comp . Thomas Prust , and moved that a letter of condolence be sent to his widow . The report of the By-laws Committee and other general business then occupied some time , after which the chapter was closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

CAMDEN LODGE ( No . 704 )> T -The weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Lewisham Masonic Rooms , adjoining the White Hart Hotel , 116 / High-street , Lewisham , on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., and was presided over by iBro . G .. A . 1 Pickering , as W . M . ; and amongst the brethren present were Bros . J . A . Shelton , S . W . ; C . G . Sheppard , J . W . j James Stevens , P . M . and Preceptor j

Walter Robin , Sec . ; C . Thomas , S . D . ; S . Lancaster , P . M ., J . D . ; James Clark , I . G . j A . A . Drew , P . M . j Wimbush , Bedford , and others . The lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , the W . M . rehearsed in perfect manner the ceremony of raising , delivering the traditional history , and closing the M . M .

and F . F . C lodges . After an interval , the brethren assisted the Preceptor in working the 2 nd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . Bedford was elected a member . A very instructive evening afforded full satisfaction to all present . Bro . Shelton was elected W . M . for the 4 th prox ., the 28 th inst . being " Preceptor's night . "

EMBLEMATIC LODGE ( No . 1321 ) . — The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held at the Mona Hotel , Henrietta-street , Covent Garden , W . C , on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., when , there were present Bros . W . O . Welsford , W . M . ; J . D . Graham , S . W . ; E . D . F . Rymer , J . W . ; J . Greenway , Preceptor ; G . F . Swan , Sec . ; C . Weedon , S . D . ; W . Hoggins , J . D . ; A . J . Bailey , I . G . j H . S .

Hunter , P . M . ; E . L . Berry , W . Williams , and T . Mogford . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Berry having offered himself as a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was

opened in the Third Degree . The ist Section of the Third Lecture was worked by Bro . Greenway , Preceptor , the brethren answering the questions in rotation . The VV . M rehearsed the ceremony of raising , with Bro . Berry as the candidate . The Preceptor , Bro . Greenway , then

worked the 3 rd Section of the Third Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The S . VV ., Bro . J . D . Graham , P . M ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 25 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Bros . W . Hillier , W . M . ; John Davies , W . M . 169 , S . W . j W . Chappie , J . W . j W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; G . Read , P . M . 511 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; C . G . Wetzlar ,

W . M . 141 , S . D . ; W . R . Hatton , J . D . ; R . T . Godfrey , I . G . j Edmund Coleman , Stwd . ; W . J . Hakim , I . P . M . 141 ; J . R . Allman , P . M . 1 425 ; J . Cruttenden , H . Campbell , J . C . Conway , J . Smith , and O . W . Battley . Visitor : Bro . Edward Stone , 723 . 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 and Third Deg-rees , and after

the usual preliminaries , the ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed , Bros . Stone and Campbell being candidates respectively . The 3 rd Section of the Third Lecture was worked by Bro . Read , assisted by Bro . Davies . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Stone was elected a member . Bro . Davies was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual meetingof this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . W . P . Fendick , W . M . ; R . E . Cursons , S . W . j W . Hoggins , J . W . j J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptorj W . Williams , S . D . ; C . T . Smales , J . D . ; C . Cater , I . G . j T . C . Weeks , Tyler ; G . A . Bergholz , and R . Kirk .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . W . Williams having offered himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . W . Williams answered the necessary questions leading to the Second Degree . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree . Bro . G . A . Bergholz offered himself as a candidate

to be raised to the Third Degree , and was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the Degree of M . M . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . R . E . Cursons , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . On rising for the

third time , Bro . G . Reynolds Secretary , said he felt sure that every member of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction would be grieved to hear of the sad and serious illness of their worthy Preceptor , Bro . W . Brindley , P . M . of the Wanderers Lodge , and he proposed that a vote of condolence and sympathy be sent from the lodge of instruction to Bro . W . Brindley , sympathising with him in the

serious illness with which he is suffering , and praying that T . G . A . O . T . U . will support him , that He in his goodness will soon restore Bro . Brindley to health , and that the brethren may soon see him again amongst them j seconded by Bro . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor , and carried unanimously . The Secretary promised to send the vote of sympathy . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

A meeting was also held at the above address on the 21 st inst ., when there were present Bros . R . E . Cursons , VV . M . ; C . Cater , S . D . j G . H . Foan , J . D . j J . Greenway , Dep . Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , Treas . and Sec . ; F . S . larvis , S . D . ; R . Kirk , J . D . ; G . A . Bergholz , I . G . j T . E . Weeks , Tyler j and J . C Edmonds . 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 . The W . M . worked the ist Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The W . M . worked the ist Section of the First Lecture . Bro . R . Kirk offering himself as a candidate to be passed to the Second Degree , was duly examined , entrusted , and retired . The lodge was resumed

to the Second Degree . The W . M . rehearsed the Degree of F . C . Bro . R . Kirk , J . D ., worked the 5 th Section of the Second Lecture . Bro . C . Cater , S . W ., worked the ' 4 th Section of the Second Lecture . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . On rising for the second time , Bro . C . Cater , S . W ., was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation

announcing his intention of working the Third Degree . On rising for the third time , Bro . J . Greenway , Deputy Preceptor , said it gave him great pleasure to inform the brethren of the Covent Garden Lodge , of Instruction that their worthy Preceptor , Bro . VV . Brindley , was slightly better , and he desired him "to ask the members of this lodge of instruction to convey their hearty congratulations to the

mother lodge on the successful launching of the Royal Arch chapter in connection with the lodge . To him , who knew so many members of the Covent Garden and other lodges it was gratifying , and also to know and feel that the chapter had emanated from the mother lodge . He wished the chapter every success . " Bro . J . Greenway said he endorsed all the kind sentiments expressed by their worthy Preceptor , Bro . W . Brindley , and would ask their Secretary

( Bro . G . Reynolds ) and the Scribe E . to the chapter to convey all their good wishes both to the lodge and the chapter , to which Bro . G . Reynolds replied , thanking both the Preceptors and the brethren for their good wishes , and he felt sure that the lodge and the chapter would be pleased to hear the kind wishes expressed that evening . Nothing further offering for the goodof Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 26 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present Bros . G . A . Knight , W . M . j W . Hillier , S . W . ; J . R . Hubbard , J . W . ; George Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; F . Craggs , Sec . ; J . H . Morrish , S . D . ; T . W . Heath , J . D . ; F . A . Barth , I . G . j G . Swann , A . J . Turner , J . B . Cory , H . Wake , J . Spra ' ggs , C . Woods , W . Dresden , James Sims , P . M . j and W . G . Danby .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Swann acting as candidate . Bro . Wake then offered himself as a candidate for passing , and having given the necessary proofs , was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Second Degree . Bro . Hillier was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 21 st inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , W . Present : Bros . F . Woodard , W . M . ; VV . Hillier , S . W . ; F . Bick , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec ; G . E . Higginson , S . D . j F . Stanley , J . D . ; W . J . Jennings , I . G . j D . Stroud , W . M . 1637 ; Redfern Hollings , Leonard Cox , F . Craggs , and H . Cotton .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting ( were read and confirmed . Bro . Hollins offered himself as a candidate for passing , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge

was opened in the 1 bird Degree . The ist and 2 nd Sections of the Third Lecture were worked by Bro . Higginson , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Hillier was elected VV . M . for the next meeting , and the lodge was closed .

WARNER LODGE ( No . 2192 ) . —The usual weekl y meeting of this lodge was held at Bridge Chambers , Hoestreet , Walthamstow , on Monday , the 25 th inst ., when there were present Bros . T . Scoresby-Jackson , Prov . S . G . D . Essex , W . M . ; Chas . H . Bestow , S . W . j J . H . Wildash , P . M ., J . W . j William Shurmur , P . M ., P . Z ., Preceptor ;