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the previous meeting were read and confirmed . I he W . M . worked the 2 nd and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Deaton as candidate . The lodge was opened and closed in the Third and Second Degrees respectively . Bro . Dr . Powdrell , W . M . 22 7 , was unanimously elected a joining member , and Bro .

Marx , P . M ., S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and he appointed the officers in rotation . It was unanimously carried that Bro . Wood , P . M ., _ be invited to work the Fifteen Sections on the second Tuesday in June ( instead of the first ) . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed . /

MANCHESTER LODGE ( No . 179 ) - —A meeting was held on the ioth inst ., at Tupp's Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , when there were present Bros . VVilson , VV . M . j Griffiths , S . VV . j Hosegood , J . VV . ; Greenway , Deputy Preceptor ; Mason , acting Sec ; Shales , S . D . ; Matthews , J . D . ; Marks , I . G . j Scheu , Edmunds , Kelly , and Harvey .

The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed . The ist Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Greenway , and the 2 nd Section by Bro . Hosegood . Bro . Scheu having offered himself as candidate , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . The VV . M . rose for the first time . Bro . Kelly , of the Harrow Lodge , was unanimously elected a

joining member . The VV . M . rose for the second time . Bro . Griffiths , S . VV ., was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week . The VV . M . rose for the third time . A vote of thanks was unanimously carried to the VV . M . for the very able manner in which he had occupied the chair in this lodge for the first time . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

CLARENCE LODGE ( No . 263 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at Tupp's Restaurant , S , Tottenham Court-road , The officers present were Bros . C W . Mapleton , W . M . j VV . Baker , S . VV . ; R . Horne , J . W . ; VV . H . Kirby , Preceptor ; C . E . Bulling , Treas . and I . G . ; D . G . Imlay , S . D . ; and Chas . Hurst , J . D .

The lodge being opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the candidate , Bro . Dr . Thompson , was examined and entrusted . After opening in the Third Degree , the candidate was carefully conducted through the ceremony of raising , which is practised at this lodge strictly on the lines laid down by the Emulation Lodge of Improvement . The W . M . performed the ceremony so satisfactorily

that the brethren accorded him a hearty vote of thanks for his services during the evening . A ballot was taken for Bro . Rutland , which was unanimous in favour of his becoming a joining member . The lodge was closed down in the I hree Degrees , and Bro . J . Corp , jun ., being elected VV . M . for the ensuing Thursday , the officers were appointed in rotation , and the work announced to be the first ceremony and the charge after initiation .

PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM LODGE ( No . 753 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 27 th inst ., at the Eagle Tavern , Clifton-road , Maida Hill . Present : Bros . J . Page , VV . M . ; S . Lichtenfeld , S . VV . ; R . J . Rogers , J . W . j G . Wood , Preceptor ; W . J . Stratton , Treas . ; A . Pozzatti , S . D . ; R . H . Dillon , J . D . ; R . T . Redfearn , I . G . ; and H . Williams , 4 G , Kearney , Nebraski ,

U . S . A . ( visitor ) . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Stratton was duly examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Stratton candidate . The lodge was resumed

to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed , Bro . Dillon candidate . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . S . Lichtenfeld , assisted by the brethren . Bro . S . Lichtenfeld was duly elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and the officers were appointed in rotation . After "Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

RANELAGH LODGE ( No . 834 ) - —A meeting was held on the 23 rd inst ., at the Six Bells Hotel , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Bros . E . Lucas , VV . M . ; E . Fox , S . VV . ; H . Dyne , J . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Preceptor ; D . S . Long , S . D . ; H . J . F . Williams , J . D . ; H . VVake , I . G . j A . Williams , P . M . ; T . Jobson

and 1 ' . Craggs . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Craggs offering himself as a candidate for passing , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . Bro . A . Williams offering himself as a

candidate for raising , was entrusted . Lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . I odge was resumed to the First Degree . The VV . M . havingrisen , Bro . E . Fox was elected VV . M . for the ensuing meeting . After "Hearty good wishes" had been given , the lodge was closed .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 19 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Bros . M . Rosenberg , VV . M . ; W . Hillier , S . VV . ; J . Cruttenden , J . VV . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; J . C . Conway , S . D . ; 0 . W . Battley , J . D . ; and J . R . Allman . P . M . 1425 , I . G .

I he lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and conlirmed . The lodge was called off and on . A communication was read from Bro . Campbell , expressing regret that he was unable to be present on account of indisposition . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Rosenberg for presiding as VV . M . for the first time . The lodge will not meet again until June 2 nd , when Bro . Hillier will be W . M ., and the officers to be appointed in 10 ation . After" Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE ( No . i i ) .-The usual weekly meeting was held at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Tuesday , 20 th inst ., when there were present Bros . A . Wo' . ter , VV . M . ; F . Brendel , S . VV . ; C . M . Coxon , Sec . ; E . H . Moore , S . D . ; C G . Gray , J . D . ; and F . M .

Sutter , I . G . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Coxon answered the questions leading to the Second Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second

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Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed , Bro . Coxon being the candidate . Bro . Sutter answered the questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Bro . Sutter being the candidate ,

the W . M . giving the traditional history . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . Bro . Hancock was elected VV . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , the lodge was closed , adjourned until the first Tuesday in September .

COVENT GARDEN LODGE ( No . 1614 ) . —The usual meeting of this lodge was held at the Criterion , Piccadilly , S . W ., on the 15 th inst ., when there were present Bros . E . J . D . Bromley , W . M . ; G . H . Foan , S . VV . ; VV . Hoggins , J . W . ; A . Bullen , acting as Preceptor ; F . M . Noakes , Asst . Sec ; J . Rowe , S . D . ; VV . Groves , J . D . : G . Rotter , I . G . ; T . K . Weeks , Tyler ; C . Lambert , and

F . VV . Buxton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . worked the ist and 2 nd Sections , and Bro . A . Bullen , acting Preceptor , the 3 rd Section of the First Lecture . Bro . F . VV . Buxton havinsr offered himself as a candidate for

initiation , the VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony . On rising for the second time , Bro . G . H . Foan was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , appointing his officers in rotation , and announced his intention of working the third ceremony . On rising for the third time nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 27 th inst ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , VV . Present : Bros . G . Swann , VV . M . ; A . J . Turner , S . VV . ; W . Dresden , J . VV . ; R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; E . Craggs , Sec ; P . ] . Davies , S . D . ; VV . Hillier , J . D . ; H . Wake , I . G . ; C . G . Hatt , J . H . Neville , X . jo ' bson , James Sims , P . M ., L . Nathan , and R . VV . Allison .

The lodge having been opened in due form , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , at the conclusion of which Bro . Turner gave the charge in the First Degree . Bro . Williams worked the 4 th Section of the First Lecture , the questions being put by Bro . Sims . The 2 nd Section was worked by Bro . Sims , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Turner was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bros . L . Nathan and R . W . Allison were elected joining members , and the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd ' s Bush , VV . Present : Bros . J . Brown , VV . M . ; L . Cox , S . W . ; F . Woodard , J . W . ; E . Austin , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M ., Sec . ; Lathbury , S . D . ; Cotton , J . D . ; Arnott , I . G . ; E . Ferris , P . M . ; R . H . Rogers , P . M . ; G . Higginson , and Sansom .

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees , and resumed to the First Degree . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Austin being the candidate . Bro . Ferris , P . M ., having offered himself as a candidate , was examined and entrusted . The lodge was resumed to to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing-

rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Ferris thanked the brethren for the support they had rendered to his father upon the R . M . B . I . election . A vote of thanks was recorded to the VV . M . for his working of two ceremonies for the first time in this lodge of instruction . Bro . Cox was elected W . M . for the next meeting , and " Hearty good wishes " having been given , the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , when there were present Bros . G . McCrow , W . M . j F . Craggs , S . W . j J . H . Morrish , J . W . j Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; P . P . Perry , S . D . ; Miller , J . D . ; Joseph Cox , I . G . ; and an unusual number of brethren .

The lodge was opened in due form . The first four Sections of the First Lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was opened and closed in the Second and Third Degrees respectively . Bro . Miller was unanimously elected Treasurer , in place of Bro . H . Harris , who resigned through ill-health . Bro . Craggs was elected W . M . for the next meeting . " Hearty good wishes " were given , and the lodge was closed .

CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held on Saturday , the ioth inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith . Present -. Bros . T . Willcox , VV . M . ; W . Hillier , S . VV . ; A . Williams , P . M ., J . VV . ; J . Sims , P . M ., Deputy Preceptor ; G . Gardner , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Brown , Sec ; T . VV . Biggs , S . D . ; H . Bright , J . D . ; F . Craggs , I . G . ; J . N . Baxter , VV . S .

Whiteley , L . Lee , and Di \ Stanley Mansheld . Visitor Bro . VV . H . Hanham , 2309 . 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 Degrees , and resumed . The VV . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing - , Bro . Stanley Mansfield candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation rehearsed .

Bro . L . Lee candidate . On the first rising-, Bro . Hanham was elected a joining member . On the second rising , Bro . Hillier was elected W . M . for the 24 th inst ., and Bro . Ayling , P . M ., Preceptor , was elected VV . M . for the next meeting to rehearse the ceremony of installation . On the third rising , Bros . A . Williams , P . M ., 'I ' . W . Biggs , and VV . Hillier were elected Auditors . The business of the evening being ended , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .

WARNER LODGE ( No . 225 G ) . —This lodge held its usual weekly meeting at the Railway Bridge Chambers , Hoe-street , Walthamstow , on the 12 th inst ., when there were present Bros . James Speller , W . M . ; T . Scoresby-Jackson , S . W . j Urban Smith , | . W . ; J . Ives , I . P . M . ; VV . P . Allen , Sec . and S . D . ; C . Hoist , J . D . ; F . Taylor , I . G . ; Wm . Alcock , H . F . Bromhead , W . Blenkinsop , VV . VV .

Cook , H . G . Elliott , Geo . I ' ry , VVm . Finch , G . Long , and H . G . Shaw . 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 and Third Degrees , and the ceremonies of passing and raising rehearsed . The lodge was closed in the Second and Third Degrees . Bro . Dr . Scoresby-

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Jackson was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . A cheque was ordered to be drawn for £ 2 10 s ., the amount unanimously voted at the last meeting for the Boys' School Pension Indemnity Fund . There being no further business , the lodge was closed .

ST . ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 14 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street West , Hammersmith . Present Comps . James Sims , M . E . Z . ; VV . H . Chalfont , H . ; David Stroud , J . ; VV . H . Causton , P . Z ., S . E . ( pro tem . ) ; H . D . Aslett , S . N . ; vV . C . Williams , P . S . ; T . VV . Biggs , VV . Hillier . John Davis , G . Swann , and W . VV .

Williams . The convocation was declared open by the M . E . Z . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed in a very impressive manner , Comp . Hillier acting as candidate . The three

Lectures were given by the Principals in their respective order . Comps . Chalfont , Biggs , and Swann were elected joining members . Comp . Davies gave notice of motion — " That the meetings be held weekly in future instead of bi-monthly as at present . "Hearty good wishes" were given , and the convocation adjourned until the 28 th inst .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the iGth inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland Gardens , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . VV . H . Dean , P . Z . TJ , P . P . G . R . Dorset , M . E . Z . ; VV . H . Chalfont , J . 975 , H . j J . C . Tilt , S 62 , J . j H . Dehane , P . Z . S 99 , S . E . ; G . Gregory , SG 2 , S . N . ; P . VV . Biggs , 975 , P . S . j J . Cruttenden , 779 ; and O . VV . Battley , 2246 . Visitors : Comps . T .

Jobson , 733 , and P . VV . Biggs , 975 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Jobson being candidate . Comps . Jobson and Biggs were elected members . Comp . Tilt received a vote of thanks for rehearsing the duties of J . for the first time . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .

STAR CHAPTER ( No . 1275 ) . —The usual weekly meeting of this chapter was held on Friday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Stirling Castle , Camberwell , when there were present Comps . G . Powell , P . Z ., M . E . Z . 1185 , M . E . Z . ; J . Hill , J . 1329 , H . ; F . Hilton , P . Z . 1275 , S . N . 172 , J . and Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , 1275 , S . E . ; North , 1275 , S . N . ;

Stone , P . S . ; Osterstock , A . S . 11 S 5 ; Towers , 1275 j and J . Addington , P . Z . 1275 . The minutes of the last meeting were read and conlimed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , with Comp . Osterstock as candidate . It was announced that Comp . Hilton would take the chair and rehearse the installation and exaltation ceremonies at the next meeting .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

YORK . Hilda Chapter ( No . 23 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held in Freemasons' Hall , St . Saviourgate , on Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., when there were present Bros . Donald Grant , 30 ° , M . VV . S . j Rev . VV . Valentine , H . P . ; Win . Brown , P . M . W . S ., as 1 st General ; C . E . L . Wright , as 2 nd General ; T . B . Whytehead , 30 , Recorder ;

M . Millington , P . M . W . S . ; H . C . Pickersgill , F . W . Halliwell , C . of G . ; and P . Pearson , Equerry . Bro . Tudor Trevor , 30 , was a visitor . A ballot having been taken for Bro . F . C Rudd , 1 G 11 , that brother , together with Bro . VV . H . Cooper , was perfected by the M . VV . S . After the close of the meeting the brethren dined together .

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Metropolitan Council ( T . I . ) —This old council met at the Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 23 rd inst ., when there were present , among others , Bros . Capt . VV . B . Williamson , J . P ., W . M . ; VV . Lemon , S . VV . ; J . Ramsey , acting J . W . ; Geo . Powell , Treas . ; Capt . T . C Walls , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , acting Sec . ; H . H . Shirley , M . A ., acting I . G . j Shepherd , Org . j Baron de

remeres , I . P . M . ; Mills , lyler ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the collar of Conductor was conferred upon Bro . H . J . Lardner in recognition of his three years ' services as Secretary to the council . Bro . Baron de Ferrieres , I . P . M ., gave a notice of motion as to amending the by-law respecting- life or compounding members . Communications from absent members and others were

received , viz .: Bros , the Right Hon . Lord Euston , G . M . j Augustus Harris , L . C . C , P . G . W . ; D . P . Cama , R . L . Loveland , J . P ., P . VI . ; N . Prower , M . A ., Sec ; A . McDowall , S . D . ; H . j . Lardner A . Godson , M . P ., Geo . Graveley , Major Dunbar , and others . The council was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a well served " grill " awaited them . A few toasts followed .

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Rosicrucian Society of England .

YORK . York Colleg ' 6 . —The quarterly meeting of this college was held at Richmond , on Wednesday , the 21 st inst . The members mustered from the northern and southern districts at Darlington Station about 11 a . m ., and were met by vehicles chartered by the Darlington fratres , in which they were conveyed to Fast Abbey , near

Richmond . Here they partook of an al fresco luncheon , and made a survey of the ruins of the old Pr ; emonstratensian Abbey of St . Agatha , which possesses some peculiar characteristics . Most of the party then walked along the picturesque banks of the river Swale , a noted trout stream , catching occasional glimpses on the way of the Castle of Richmond

with its noble keep dominating the ' old town . Arriving in Richmond , they made their way to the Masonic Hall , kindly placed at their disposal by the members of the Lennox Lodge , No . 123 , and here they formed the M . C , there being present Fratres J . J . Wilkes , Celebrant ; C . D . Hill Drury , Deputy ; VVm . Brown , Secretary ; VV . N . Cheeseman ,