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had to condole with the worthy host , Bro . Kennedy , who was suffering from the recent loss of his estimable wife , to whom he had been united for many years , and this evening they were informed , on their arrival , that ho himself was prostrated on abed of sickness almost beyond hope of recovery . Under the circumstances tho feeling of the brethren of the lodge was to postpone the meeting , but being informed that the intended postponement would have an hnrtful effect on the sufferer , the lodge was

opened . The AV . M . and all his officers were present . The visitors were Bros . Harris , AValters , and Bose , P . M . 's 73 ; Free , S . W . 73 , Grace . J . AV . 73 , and S . W . 1 , 178 ; Bartlett , J . AV . 147 ; Dr . Parker , P . M ., late of the Lodge of St . James ; Dr . Blakeley , P . M . 765 ; Haley , 862 ; and Smith , 902 . The minutes of the previous meeting of the lodge were read and confirmed . Bros . Jolley , Brimmer , Ireland , and Bishop were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . The AA' . M . then retired from the

chair , which was then assumed by Bro . Montague Scott , P . M ., and the AV . M . elect , Bro . E . P . Hooton , having- been presented , raceived the benefit of installation at Ins hands , the ceremony being most admirably performed . The Installing Master was warmly applauded and congratlated on concluding his arduous task . The report of the Audit Committee was then read , which showed the careful and satisfactory manner with which the monetary matters of the lodhad been handled during the past

ge year by the retiring AV . M ., Bro . Hyde . He succeeded to office Avith a very small balance , and after having handsomely provided for every emergency , he was now enabled to hand over a considerable sum to his successor . The finances of the lodge have never been in a sounder state , and Bro . Hyde ' s year of office has truly been one of credit to himself and advantage to the lodge . A handsome and valuable P . M . ' s jewel was placed on his breast in the course of the evening . The following are the officers

appointed and invested by the AA . M . for the ensuing year : —Bros . G . Hyde , I . P . M . ; Neville , S . AV . ; Jones , J . W . ; W . Jones , Treas . ; It . AVhite , P . M ., Sec . ; Chillis , S . D . ; McCallum , J . D . ; Jolley , I . G . ; aud Buckworth , W . S .

COSMOPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 917 . )—The last meeting of the season was held at the City Terminus Hotel , on Tuesday last , Avhen there were present : —Bros . Fabrin , W . M . ; Gibson , S . W . ; Harm . es , J . W . ; Stein , P . M ., Sec ; Jones , J . D . ; Keys , I . G . The lodge was opened in the second degree , when the W . M . examined and entrusted Bros . Taylor and Lewis , and the lodge being opened in the third degree , the AV . Bro . Stein in his usual correct style raised BrosTaylor and Lewis to the third

. degree . The lodge was then resumed by tho AV . M . to the first degree , aud closed in form , and with solemn prayer , and adjourned to October . The W . M ., and brethren then partook of a banquet . The only visitor present was the W . Bro . F . A es ] ier , P . M ., 95 , ISO , 181 , and founder of the Yarborough Lodge , 554

HERA-EY LODGE , ( NO . 1260 ) . —A meeting of the above flourishing lodge took place on Wednesday , 12 th inst ., at Bro . Burton ' s ,, the Swan , Walliam Green , in consequence of the Iron School now boing removed . The lodge was opened soon after 4 o ' clock by Bro . G . King , AA . M . ; P . II . Jones , S . AV . ; J . Way , J . W . ; G . King , Jun ., P . M . and Sec . ; AV . Wymore , S . D . ; A . Czavnecki , I . G . ; C . Thomas , W . J . ; llolliugswortb , Hyde , Ajar , Dr . Godrich , Davidson , Dawson , and others . Among the visitors we

noticed : Bro . T . Holland , W . M ., 172 ; Barnby , 4 ; E . Schubert , 186 ; Fubain , P . M . 487 ; AV . Bray , 511 ; S . Curtis and T . Farrell of 975 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last lodge confirmed . The ballot was then taken for three gentlemen for initiation and two brothers for joining , and was unanimous . Messrs . Bieknell and Morson only being present , they were initiated into Freemasonry according to ancient custom , each one taken separately . This being the evening for

installation , Bro . P . H . Jones , S . AV . and W . M . elect , was installed into tlie chair of K . S ., according to ancient custom , the whole of the ceremony being worked in a most faultless manner , by the AV . M ., Bro . King , The newly installed AA . M . appointed and invested for his officers : Bros . King , I . P . M . ; AVay , S . W . ; AVeymore , J . W . ; Ayshford , Treas . ; G . King , Jim ., P M ., See . ; Czarnecki , S . D . ; Thomas , J . D . ; Davidson , I . G . ; C . T . SpeihtTler . It was proposedsecondedand

g , y , , carried unanimously , that the future meetings of the lodge be held at Bro . Burton's , the Swan , after some propositions for initiation . The lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was supplied in a most recherche stylo by Bro . Burton . The I . P . M . Avas presented with a P . M . 's

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jewel , of a very chaste design , from the hands of Bro . Davis , of Clerkeuwell . The brethren then separated after spending a very pleasant evening , expressing wishes of continued prosperity to this good working lodge . EOYAL STANDARD LODGE ( NO . 1 , 298 ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the " Marquess , " Canonbury Street , on Tuesday , 4 th inst . Present Bros . E . Lee , P . M . 193 , W . M . ; H .

Ballantyne , P . M . 754 , acting S . AV ., in the unavoidable absence of our much respected Bro . John F . AVilson ; AA . J . AA oodman , J . W . ; R . Shackell , W . M . 30 , Hon . Sec ; H . Dudden , S . D . ; E . G . Modridge , J . D . ; F . M . Sweetland , D . C . acting I . G . ; F . Eafter , Organist ; Charles Woodman , W . H . Cohen , G . AV . Eutterford , S . T . Cleaver , H . AV . Cattlin , and AV . Jameson , Bros . E . Buller , P . M . of the Albion Lodge , No . 9 , and E . Hart , of the St . James's Union Lodge , No . 145 , were present as visitors . Mr .

Daniel James Woodman was initiated . Bros . Cleaver and Cohen were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The lodge was then closed in antient form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

LODGE OT ASATH , No . 1 , 319 , held its usual monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , on Monday , 3 rd inst . Present : —Bros . E . S . Jones , P . M ., W . M . ; Charles Coote , P . M ., S . W . ; J . M . Chamberlin , P . M ., J . AV . ; James Weaver , P . M ., P . G . O . Middlesex , S . D . ; Edwin Frewin , J . D . ; Charles Coote , Jun ., Treas . ; C . S . Jekyll , I . G . ; AV . A . Tinney , D . C ., AV . H . AVeston ; J . M . Ball ; AV . H . Stephen ; H . Sneiling ; J . Egerton ; H . Snyders ; H . J . Tinney ; H . Baker ; J . Baker ; John Straehan ; J . T . Carrodus ;

Thomas Edgar ; J . Boatwright ; 'AV . T . Maby ; and Edward Terry . Visitors : —Bros . Charles Hey wood , 189 ; Edward Swanborough , 188 . The lodge being opened , the ballot was taken for Messrs . AV . J . Castell , W . Graves , and L . Silberberg , and , being in attendence , were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bros . John Straehan and J . T . Barrodes , were passed to the second degree . Bro . Joseph Baker was raised to the degree of M . M . Tlie W . M . gave the charge to the initiates and

lanaexp tion of the tracing boards iu the three degrees . Bros . John Eoad , P . M ., 720 , Organist ; Edwin Swanborough , 188 ; and Charles AVellard , were proposed as joining members ; and Messrs . George Augustus Compton , Joseph Horton , and Charles AA ' right , for initiation . A distressed brother was relieved with the sum of £ 5 . The business being finished , the lodge was closed in due form Avith solemn prayer .

INSTEUCTION . STRONG MAN LODGE . —An excellent meeting of this old lodge of Insti-nction . took place last Monday Evening , at Bro . AVickens ' s , the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St . John ' s Gate , Clerkenwoll . Bro . James Terry , the preceptor , rehearsed the ceremonies of consecration and installation , aud had the gratification of finding that the capacities of the ancient hall were tested to the fullest extent ,

so great was Uie throng of visitors . No fewer than thirty-four fresh namos were added to the roll of members , and thanks were tendered to the Finsbury , Charterhouse , and Prince Eegent Clubs for their attendance on this occasion . Bro . Terry performed his allotted tasks to the admiration of all present ; and the musical ability of Bro . Bilby , of No . 861 , who presided at tha harmonium , afforded much pleasure to the assembled company .

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LANCASHIEE , ( AVEST ) . AVARRINGTON . —Lodge of Lights ( No . 14 S)—The brethren of this lodge met at the Masonic Eooms , Sankey Street , on the 27 th ult ., when there were present Bros . AV . Eichardson , AV . M . Mossop , AV . M . 1250 , as S . AV . ; D . Finney , P . M . 148 , as J . W . J . Harding , S . D . ; J . Bowes , P . M ., P . P . G . Beg .. Cumberland and Westmoreland ; W . CromptonI . G . H . SyredC . Wood

, ; , ; , T . M . Patterson , Org . ; T . Jones , P . Jones , S . Hunt , J . Shepherd , P . M . ; AV . S . Hawkins , Dr . Massingham , E . Eobertson , T . Morris , J . H . Gornall . J . S . Patten ; J . Pilling , P . M ., and aud 1 . Hannah , Tyler . The lodge AVHS then opened in due form with prayer , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was then taken for Mr . E . Howorth , and Mr . J . AV . Thorp , which proved favourable iu