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TUNBRIDGE WELLS—THE PANTILES LODGE . —No . 2200 . —In stallation meeting on Wednesday , the 7 th inst .. at the Pump Rooms Present : Bro . W . C . Cripps , W . M . Bros . Sydney Willmot , I . P . M . ; R . Stevenson . S . W . ; T . Baker , J . W . ; T . Potter , Treasurer : E . S Strange . P . M .. Secretary ; Tom Ryder , S . D . ; N . GruniAvell , J . D . ; N Strange , I . G . ; Josiah Willmot , SteAvard ; A . W . Duret . P . P . G . S . D .
A . T . Simpson , P . M . ; Colls , Allen , Boyce , EdA \ -ards , Gallard , GroA-er , Wiseman . Lascells , Embrey . Tupper , Corfield , Burslem . Soman , Brabv . Fletcher , J . Waller " and E . State . Visitors : S . W . ShaAv , P . G . J . W . ; J . Burton . P . G . R . ; R . Durtnell , P . P .: G . Sup . Works , J . II . JeAvell , P . P . G . R . ; J . G . Cahvay , P . P . G . A . P .: W . B . Hughes . P . M . ; C . Braed , P . M . ; W . T . Hammond , P . M . ; H . King . W . M .
615 : F . Bulloch . W . M . 158 ( 1 ; W . C . Stidolph . S . W . 1078 ; H . Harris , S . D . 874 ; W . Roper , J . D . 871 ; H . Sharwell , ' J . F . White , W . Luck , E . Durrent , R . Clemans and others . The proceedings partook of a someAvhat special character , there being seA eral complimentary presentations . The first Avas from Bro . II . C . Colls , Avho presented a set of Avorking tools ; Bro . S . W . Allen four dozen firing glasses ;
Bro . Duret a special gift of frv-e guineas to the Fund of BeneA-olence The lodge Avas opened in the three degrees , and Bro . Cripps , in a very impressive manner , installed Bro . Rufus SteA-enson as his successor . The officers Avere iirvested as folloAvs : —Bros . T . Baker , S . AV . ; T . Ryder , J . W . ; T . Potter , Treasurer : E . S . Strange , P . M ., Secretary ; N . GruniAvell , S . D . ; N . Strange , J . D . ; J . Willmot , J . G . ;
E . State , D . C . ; B . C . Colls , A . D . C . ; M . EdAvards and C . J . Gallard , SteAvards ; J . Boulter , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel Avas presented to Bro . Cripps . The founder of the lodge also presented him Avith a A-ery handsome gilt frame , enclosing their portraits in Masonic clothing , beautifully coloured , the Avork of Bro . Walter Luck , the portrait of the W . M . forming the centre of the picture . A similar
presentation Avas made Bro . Strange , in recognition of his valuable services as secretary , in furthering the establishment of the lodge . At the banquet , the usual masonic toasts Avere heartily received and duly responded to ; the pleasures of the e \ -ening Avere much enhanced by the admirable singing of Bros . N . Strange , Oliver , GrtiniAvell , E . Starte , Gallard , Willmott and Braed , the latter acting as accompanist .
THE LEOPOLD LODGE—No . 1571 . —On Thursday , the 8 th inst ., this lodge held its first annual meeting for the year at the BlackAvall Raihvay Hotel , London Street , Fenchurch Street , E . G ., Avhen the folloAving brethren Avere present : Bro . Barter , W . M . ; Gaskel , P . M ., S . W . ; Williams , J . W . ; Joyce . S . D . ; Lambert , J . D . ; Ives , P . M ., I . G . ; P . M . Duffield , Preceptor ; Colley , Hon . Sec . ; Casey , W . Smith , R . D . Smith , Davey , P . M . Pitt , Lague , Taylor , Antmiovich ,
Wudbore , Presland , and Button . Bros . Knight and Kettle visitors . The report of the Hon . Sec . and Auditors of the lodge and charitable association funds having been presented and received , adjournment Avas made to the supper room , the chair being then taken by Bro . Carey , W . M . of the mother lodge , and the vice-chair by Bro . W . Smith , W . M . of the United Strength Lodge , No . 228 , and a very enjoyable evening Avas passed in social harmony .
LODGE PRUDENCE—NO . 2069—LEEDS . —On Saturday afternoon last the installation of the fifth Master of this Lodge , W . Bro . William Watson , P . M ., took place . The W . M . Bro . Tudor Trevor presented to Bro . S . Scott Young a handsome secretary ' s jeAvel subscribed for by the members of the lodge on his resignation of membership in consequence of removal to London , and then handed
his gavel to P . M . the Rev . Bro . Dr . Smyth , P . G . and Chaplain of Eng ., by Avhom the neAV W . M . ( Bro . Watson ) Avas duly installed . The folloAving Avere the neAV officers invested : Bros . Charles Middleton , S . W . ; John James FretAvell , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Evans , Chaplain : Robert Abbott . Treas . ; Tom Atkinson , Sec . ; Robert Craig , P . M . 301 , P . P . G . D .. Preceptor ; Arthur Buttenvorth , S . D . ; Benjamin Sykes Bailey , J . D . ; Tudor Trevor , I . P . M ., D . C . ; Lewis
HoAvarth , I . G . ; R . A . Smithson , Asst . Sec . ; Chas . Cryer , StAvd . ; Edward Bentley , Asst . StAvd . ; Harris Begbie Abbott . Asst . StAvd . & Mus . Librarian : G eorge W . Pratt , Organist ; and Samuel Barrand , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jeAvel , Avith suitable inscription , the gift of the lodge , Avas presented to W . Bro . Tudor Trevor , the retiring W . M . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the supper room and enjoyed a most pleasant evening .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE—NO . 142 ( 3 . —Regular meeting , Saturday , the 10 th inst . Present : Bros . John Seex , W . M . ; AV . Cook , S . W . ; C . T . Smith , J . W . ; N . B . Headon , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Baber , Sec . ; G . W . Robson , D . C . ; D . T . Keene , I . G . ; J . K . Gwyn , 1 st SteAvard ; R . Brookman , 2 nd Steward ; R . Potter , Tyler ; Past Masters Robert Greening , G . W . Blackie , James Stevens , Robert Fendick , R . Stamvay , and W . F . Kibble ; also , Bros . J . T . Jolliffe , G . M . Fraser .
W . F . Bertram , H . J . Bertram , F . Ricards , T . OAVBUS , T . J . Hale , F . E . Bailey , J . R . Hartley , Julian Hartley ; and visitor , J . MacNamara , Finsbury Park , 1288 . With the exception of the adoption of the yearly balance sheet , there Avas no other business before the meeting , and . the lodge Avas closed . Subsequently the great majority of the brethren spent a convivial hour together , and offered congratulations to their W . M ., Bro . John Seex , AVIIO had , on the previous day , been elected Mayor of Reigate .
DERWENT , HASTINGS—No . 40 . —The meeting of this lodge took place at the Castle Hotel on Monday , and there were present Bro . MarkAvick , W . M . ; Bros . Glenister , P . G . Std . B ., acting S . W . ; Allen , J . W . ; F . Rossiter , P . P . S . D .. Treasurer ; J . Pearce , P . M ., Secretary ; Edwards , S . D . ; Randell , J . D . ; R . Walmsley , I . G . ; F . PloAvman , acting LP . M . ; Robinson , P . M . ; Duke , P . P . S . W . ; Bottey ,
P . M . ; Glenister , Wilson , Beck , Johnson , Bennett , Gaze , Reinmann , Veness , Edmed , Wood and Boyce . Visitor—Bro . J . J . Whitehouse , Camden , 704 . Bro . Bennett was passed , and Mr . J . Taylor Avas elected and initiated . The W . M . mentioned that Bro . Russell was Avilling to again undertake the duties of secretary to masonic ball , if the lodge Avould support it , and the proceeds to go to the charities . It Avas also stated that a son of a late brother Avas likely to become
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a candidate for the R . M . T . B ., and e \ ery effort Avould have to be made to secure his election . It Avas unanimously agreed to support the ball , and the boy Lewis ' s election . ASAPH LODGE—No . 1319 . —The installation meeting Avas held in the Zetland Rooms , Freemasons' Hall , on the 6 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . L . B . Wooldridge ( W . Lestocq ) installed Bro . G . E . Fairchild ,
into the chair of K . S ., Avho appointed as his officers Bros . J . D . Beveridge , S . W . ; J . De BrunnoAv Holmes , J . W . ; C . J . Wellard , Treasurer ; J . M . Chamberlin , P . M .. Secretary ; A . Tinney , P . M ., D . C . ; II . M . Edsall , S . D . ; Alfred Bishop , J . D . ; W . S . Penley , I . G . ; Henry Tinney , P . M ., Org . ; J . E . Hambleton and F . H . Macklin , SteAvards ; and Gilbert , Tyler .
STRAND LODGE—No . 1987 . —The monthly meeting was held at the Criterion—Bro . W . J . Madge . W . M . Mr . Bakhvin , aeronaut , was initiated . In the course of the CA-ening the W . M . said he hoped Professor Bakhvin Avould make as good a Mason as he Avas an aeronaut , to Avhich Bro . BaldAvin replied in suitable terms as to his intention to " rise" in the Order as far as opportunities might permit .
LODGE CHARITY—No . 223—193 , UNION STREET , PLYMOUTH . — The W . M . of this lodge , Bro . P . H . Bridgman , entertained his officers , past masters and several distinguished brethren of other lodges at dinner , on Tuesday eA-ening , the 6 th inst ., previous to his leav-ing the Master ' s chair in December . Amongst those present were Bro . W . J . C . Hannaford , LP . M . ; F . R . Goodyear . P . M ., Treas . ;
Win . BroAvning . P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ., Sec . ; W . Stenlake . S . AV . ; J . A . Lavers , J / W . ; H . Earl , S . D . ; G . Payne , J . D . ; H . Rogers , I . G . ; Rev . T . AV . Lennon , M . A .. Prov . G . I . AV . ; I . Neno , P . M ., C . S . ; J . Hayten . P . M . ; J . AV . Cornish . P . P . G . T . ; J . M . Hipley , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; J . P . Phillips . P . P . G . D . C .: T . C . Lewarn . Prov . G . J . D . ; J . Lavers
P . M . ; AV . Lavers . P . M . ; S . JCAV . P . P . G . Treas . ; C . Cooper . P . P . G . J . D . ; J . R . Lord , Prov . G . Treas . ; B . Elliott , P . M . ; A . R . Lethbridge , P . P . G . S . AV .: AV . Hutchings . D . C . ; J . A . Court , A . D . C . ; C . B . Gale , O . ; ' P . Hannaford , S . S . ; S . Yeoman , G . S . ; AA . Biscombe and S . AV . Sanders , Asst . StAvds . ; C . H . Loper , M . D . A most enjoyable evening was spent .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE—No . 1426 . —On Thursday , the 8 th inst ., at Masons' Hall TaA'ern . E . G . Present : Bros . D . Hills , AA . M . ; J . H . Gaskin , S . AA . ; H . J . AVhitehouse , J . AV . ; J . L . Barrett , S . D . ; J . R . Keene , J . D .: J . K . Pitt . I . G . ; T . Hodges , Acting Preceptor ; AV . J . Ball . Sec . ; AV . Howard Paddle , F . T . Smith , Surridge , and others . The ceremony of initiation Avas rehearsed , Bro . Surridge as candidate . Lodge Avas opened in the second and third degrees and closed in each . The fifteen sections will be Avorked on November
22 nd . Brethren are cordially invited to be present ; time 6 . 30 p . m
sharp . THE NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE—No . 1 ( 595 . — On Tuesday , the fith inst ., at Hornsey AVood Tavern . —Bro . HopAvood , AV . M , ; Bros . Jenkins , Asst . Preceptor : McNamara . S . AV . ; ThroAver , J . AV . ; Berry , Sec . ; Trinder , S . D . ; Reed , J . D . ; AA right , I . G . ; and Bros . Hodges
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION .
Kearney , Snelling , Duff , Hildreth , SaAver , Porter , AVebb , Syckelmore , Young , Frampton , Bouts , Oldis , Cross , Hill , Hanten , S . Goode , Macfarlane and Partington . The first and second sections Avere Avorked , and the ceremony of initiation Avas rehearsed , Bro . SaAver candidate . The third section was also Avorked . Bro . Macfarlane Avas elected AV . M . for ensuing Aveek .
RAVENSBOURNE—No . 1601 . —On AVednesday . the 7 th inst ., at the George Inn , Catford , at eight p . m . —Bro . J . Joyce , AV . M . —Bros . A . A . Drew . P . M ., S . AV . ; J . Clark , J . AV . ; G . AV . Calt . S . D .: G . Pickering , J . D . ; 0 . Thomas , I . G . ; H . Shaw , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . Atkins , Sec . ; Hardy Smith , J . Noyes , AV . Reminton . J . T . Axford , James Stevens
P . M . ; A . Norris , and others . Initiation rehearsed , Bro . H . Smith candidate . Secretary reported a return of £ 2 4 s . Id . to the Lodge , being part of the donation voted to Bro . AndreAvs' testimonial fund , and Avhich , in consequence of that brother ' s lamented decease had not been applied as intended . Four ballots for life subscriber .
ships to the masonic charities Avere 'drawn respectively by Bros A \ right . Wimbush . Blake and C . Sheath . Lodge was opened in the
third degree , and " entry drill practised . ALEXANDRA PALACE—No . 1541 . —On the 10 th inst ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New Road , S . E . Present : Bro . Hooper , W . M . ; Bros . Tilling , S . AV . ; Hampton , J . AV . ; Stacey , Preceptor ; Stunt , Secretary ; Esling , S . D . ; Shappel , J . D . ; King well , I . G . ; Dickson , AV . M . 1572 ; AVhitaker , P . M . 1572 ; Knight , EdAvards , AVood ,
AVestley , Bellcroft , Knights , Jenkins , J . Bond , & c . The 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd sections of the first lecture Avere Avorked , after Avhich the ceremony of passing Avas rehearsed , Bro . Jenkins candidate . Bro . Knights Avas elected a joining member . A vote of thanks Avas accorded the AV . M ., and Bro . Tilling , S . AV ., Avas duly elected W . M . for next meeting .
NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT—No . 1471 . —On the 8 th inst ., at Northampton House , St . Paul ' s Road , Canonbury , N . Present : Companions Russell , M . E . Z . ; McLaren , H . ; AV . Radcliffe , J . ; Sheffield , S . E . ; CusAvorth , S . N . ; AV . BroAvn Kidder , P . S . ; Salmon and several others . The ceremony of exaltation Avas rehearsed , Comp . Salmon candidate . Thanks Avere voted to the acting M . E . Z . ; the same companions Avere requested to officiate at the next meeting , and consented to do so .
AVHITTINGTON LODGE—No . 862 . —On the 7 th inst ., at the Red Lion , Poppin ' s Court , Fleet Street , E . G . —Bro . Pauncefort , AV . M . ; Bro . LcAvis , S . AV . ; Geen , J . AV . ; Long , Preceptor ; Tilt , Secretary ; Kelly , S . D . ; Upton , J . D . ; Lee , I . G . ; Gregory , Behrand , Day and others . The ceremony of initiation Avas rehearsed , Bro . Behrand candidate . The first , second and third sections of the first lecture Avere respectively worked by the A \ . M ., J . AV ., and Bro . Tilt . Bro . LeAvis , S . AV ., Avas elected AV . M . for the ensuing meeting .
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Reports Of Lodge & Chapter Meetings.
Reports of Lodge & Chapter Meetings .
TUNBRIDGE WELLS—THE PANTILES LODGE . —No . 2200 . —In stallation meeting on Wednesday , the 7 th inst .. at the Pump Rooms Present : Bro . W . C . Cripps , W . M . Bros . Sydney Willmot , I . P . M . ; R . Stevenson . S . W . ; T . Baker , J . W . ; T . Potter , Treasurer : E . S Strange . P . M .. Secretary ; Tom Ryder , S . D . ; N . GruniAvell , J . D . ; N Strange , I . G . ; Josiah Willmot , SteAvard ; A . W . Duret . P . P . G . S . D .
A . T . Simpson , P . M . ; Colls , Allen , Boyce , EdA \ -ards , Gallard , GroA-er , Wiseman . Lascells , Embrey . Tupper , Corfield , Burslem . Soman , Brabv . Fletcher , J . Waller " and E . State . Visitors : S . W . ShaAv , P . G . J . W . ; J . Burton . P . G . R . ; R . Durtnell , P . P .: G . Sup . Works , J . II . JeAvell , P . P . G . R . ; J . G . Cahvay , P . P . G . A . P .: W . B . Hughes . P . M . ; C . Braed , P . M . ; W . T . Hammond , P . M . ; H . King . W . M .
615 : F . Bulloch . W . M . 158 ( 1 ; W . C . Stidolph . S . W . 1078 ; H . Harris , S . D . 874 ; W . Roper , J . D . 871 ; H . Sharwell , ' J . F . White , W . Luck , E . Durrent , R . Clemans and others . The proceedings partook of a someAvhat special character , there being seA eral complimentary presentations . The first Avas from Bro . II . C . Colls , Avho presented a set of Avorking tools ; Bro . S . W . Allen four dozen firing glasses ;
Bro . Duret a special gift of frv-e guineas to the Fund of BeneA-olence The lodge Avas opened in the three degrees , and Bro . Cripps , in a very impressive manner , installed Bro . Rufus SteA-enson as his successor . The officers Avere iirvested as folloAvs : —Bros . T . Baker , S . AV . ; T . Ryder , J . W . ; T . Potter , Treasurer : E . S . Strange , P . M ., Secretary ; N . GruniAvell , S . D . ; N . Strange , J . D . ; J . Willmot , J . G . ;
E . State , D . C . ; B . C . Colls , A . D . C . ; M . EdAvards and C . J . Gallard , SteAvards ; J . Boulter , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel Avas presented to Bro . Cripps . The founder of the lodge also presented him Avith a A-ery handsome gilt frame , enclosing their portraits in Masonic clothing , beautifully coloured , the Avork of Bro . Walter Luck , the portrait of the W . M . forming the centre of the picture . A similar
presentation Avas made Bro . Strange , in recognition of his valuable services as secretary , in furthering the establishment of the lodge . At the banquet , the usual masonic toasts Avere heartily received and duly responded to ; the pleasures of the e \ -ening Avere much enhanced by the admirable singing of Bros . N . Strange , Oliver , GrtiniAvell , E . Starte , Gallard , Willmott and Braed , the latter acting as accompanist .
THE LEOPOLD LODGE—No . 1571 . —On Thursday , the 8 th inst ., this lodge held its first annual meeting for the year at the BlackAvall Raihvay Hotel , London Street , Fenchurch Street , E . G ., Avhen the folloAving brethren Avere present : Bro . Barter , W . M . ; Gaskel , P . M ., S . W . ; Williams , J . W . ; Joyce . S . D . ; Lambert , J . D . ; Ives , P . M ., I . G . ; P . M . Duffield , Preceptor ; Colley , Hon . Sec . ; Casey , W . Smith , R . D . Smith , Davey , P . M . Pitt , Lague , Taylor , Antmiovich ,
Wudbore , Presland , and Button . Bros . Knight and Kettle visitors . The report of the Hon . Sec . and Auditors of the lodge and charitable association funds having been presented and received , adjournment Avas made to the supper room , the chair being then taken by Bro . Carey , W . M . of the mother lodge , and the vice-chair by Bro . W . Smith , W . M . of the United Strength Lodge , No . 228 , and a very enjoyable evening Avas passed in social harmony .
LODGE PRUDENCE—NO . 2069—LEEDS . —On Saturday afternoon last the installation of the fifth Master of this Lodge , W . Bro . William Watson , P . M ., took place . The W . M . Bro . Tudor Trevor presented to Bro . S . Scott Young a handsome secretary ' s jeAvel subscribed for by the members of the lodge on his resignation of membership in consequence of removal to London , and then handed
his gavel to P . M . the Rev . Bro . Dr . Smyth , P . G . and Chaplain of Eng ., by Avhom the neAV W . M . ( Bro . Watson ) Avas duly installed . The folloAving Avere the neAV officers invested : Bros . Charles Middleton , S . W . ; John James FretAvell , J . W . ; Rev . J . H . Evans , Chaplain : Robert Abbott . Treas . ; Tom Atkinson , Sec . ; Robert Craig , P . M . 301 , P . P . G . D .. Preceptor ; Arthur Buttenvorth , S . D . ; Benjamin Sykes Bailey , J . D . ; Tudor Trevor , I . P . M ., D . C . ; Lewis
HoAvarth , I . G . ; R . A . Smithson , Asst . Sec . ; Chas . Cryer , StAvd . ; Edward Bentley , Asst . StAvd . ; Harris Begbie Abbott . Asst . StAvd . & Mus . Librarian : G eorge W . Pratt , Organist ; and Samuel Barrand , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jeAvel , Avith suitable inscription , the gift of the lodge , Avas presented to W . Bro . Tudor Trevor , the retiring W . M . The brethren afterwards adjourned to the supper room and enjoyed a most pleasant evening .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE—NO . 142 ( 3 . —Regular meeting , Saturday , the 10 th inst . Present : Bros . John Seex , W . M . ; AV . Cook , S . W . ; C . T . Smith , J . W . ; N . B . Headon , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Baber , Sec . ; G . W . Robson , D . C . ; D . T . Keene , I . G . ; J . K . Gwyn , 1 st SteAvard ; R . Brookman , 2 nd Steward ; R . Potter , Tyler ; Past Masters Robert Greening , G . W . Blackie , James Stevens , Robert Fendick , R . Stamvay , and W . F . Kibble ; also , Bros . J . T . Jolliffe , G . M . Fraser .
W . F . Bertram , H . J . Bertram , F . Ricards , T . OAVBUS , T . J . Hale , F . E . Bailey , J . R . Hartley , Julian Hartley ; and visitor , J . MacNamara , Finsbury Park , 1288 . With the exception of the adoption of the yearly balance sheet , there Avas no other business before the meeting , and . the lodge Avas closed . Subsequently the great majority of the brethren spent a convivial hour together , and offered congratulations to their W . M ., Bro . John Seex , AVIIO had , on the previous day , been elected Mayor of Reigate .
DERWENT , HASTINGS—No . 40 . —The meeting of this lodge took place at the Castle Hotel on Monday , and there were present Bro . MarkAvick , W . M . ; Bros . Glenister , P . G . Std . B ., acting S . W . ; Allen , J . W . ; F . Rossiter , P . P . S . D .. Treasurer ; J . Pearce , P . M ., Secretary ; Edwards , S . D . ; Randell , J . D . ; R . Walmsley , I . G . ; F . PloAvman , acting LP . M . ; Robinson , P . M . ; Duke , P . P . S . W . ; Bottey ,
P . M . ; Glenister , Wilson , Beck , Johnson , Bennett , Gaze , Reinmann , Veness , Edmed , Wood and Boyce . Visitor—Bro . J . J . Whitehouse , Camden , 704 . Bro . Bennett was passed , and Mr . J . Taylor Avas elected and initiated . The W . M . mentioned that Bro . Russell was Avilling to again undertake the duties of secretary to masonic ball , if the lodge Avould support it , and the proceeds to go to the charities . It Avas also stated that a son of a late brother Avas likely to become
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a candidate for the R . M . T . B ., and e \ ery effort Avould have to be made to secure his election . It Avas unanimously agreed to support the ball , and the boy Lewis ' s election . ASAPH LODGE—No . 1319 . —The installation meeting Avas held in the Zetland Rooms , Freemasons' Hall , on the 6 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . L . B . Wooldridge ( W . Lestocq ) installed Bro . G . E . Fairchild ,
into the chair of K . S ., Avho appointed as his officers Bros . J . D . Beveridge , S . W . ; J . De BrunnoAv Holmes , J . W . ; C . J . Wellard , Treasurer ; J . M . Chamberlin , P . M .. Secretary ; A . Tinney , P . M ., D . C . ; II . M . Edsall , S . D . ; Alfred Bishop , J . D . ; W . S . Penley , I . G . ; Henry Tinney , P . M ., Org . ; J . E . Hambleton and F . H . Macklin , SteAvards ; and Gilbert , Tyler .
STRAND LODGE—No . 1987 . —The monthly meeting was held at the Criterion—Bro . W . J . Madge . W . M . Mr . Bakhvin , aeronaut , was initiated . In the course of the CA-ening the W . M . said he hoped Professor Bakhvin Avould make as good a Mason as he Avas an aeronaut , to Avhich Bro . BaldAvin replied in suitable terms as to his intention to " rise" in the Order as far as opportunities might permit .
LODGE CHARITY—No . 223—193 , UNION STREET , PLYMOUTH . — The W . M . of this lodge , Bro . P . H . Bridgman , entertained his officers , past masters and several distinguished brethren of other lodges at dinner , on Tuesday eA-ening , the 6 th inst ., previous to his leav-ing the Master ' s chair in December . Amongst those present were Bro . W . J . C . Hannaford , LP . M . ; F . R . Goodyear . P . M ., Treas . ;
Win . BroAvning . P . M ., P . P . G . D . C ., Sec . ; W . Stenlake . S . AV . ; J . A . Lavers , J / W . ; H . Earl , S . D . ; G . Payne , J . D . ; H . Rogers , I . G . ; Rev . T . AV . Lennon , M . A .. Prov . G . I . AV . ; I . Neno , P . M ., C . S . ; J . Hayten . P . M . ; J . AV . Cornish . P . P . G . T . ; J . M . Hipley , P . P . G . A . D . C . ; J . P . Phillips . P . P . G . D . C .: T . C . Lewarn . Prov . G . J . D . ; J . Lavers
P . M . ; AV . Lavers . P . M . ; S . JCAV . P . P . G . Treas . ; C . Cooper . P . P . G . J . D . ; J . R . Lord , Prov . G . Treas . ; B . Elliott , P . M . ; A . R . Lethbridge , P . P . G . S . AV .: AV . Hutchings . D . C . ; J . A . Court , A . D . C . ; C . B . Gale , O . ; ' P . Hannaford , S . S . ; S . Yeoman , G . S . ; AA . Biscombe and S . AV . Sanders , Asst . StAvds . ; C . H . Loper , M . D . A most enjoyable evening was spent .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE—No . 1426 . —On Thursday , the 8 th inst ., at Masons' Hall TaA'ern . E . G . Present : Bros . D . Hills , AA . M . ; J . H . Gaskin , S . AA . ; H . J . AVhitehouse , J . AV . ; J . L . Barrett , S . D . ; J . R . Keene , J . D .: J . K . Pitt . I . G . ; T . Hodges , Acting Preceptor ; AV . J . Ball . Sec . ; AV . Howard Paddle , F . T . Smith , Surridge , and others . The ceremony of initiation Avas rehearsed , Bro . Surridge as candidate . Lodge Avas opened in the second and third degrees and closed in each . The fifteen sections will be Avorked on November
22 nd . Brethren are cordially invited to be present ; time 6 . 30 p . m
sharp . THE NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE—No . 1 ( 595 . — On Tuesday , the fith inst ., at Hornsey AVood Tavern . —Bro . HopAvood , AV . M , ; Bros . Jenkins , Asst . Preceptor : McNamara . S . AV . ; ThroAver , J . AV . ; Berry , Sec . ; Trinder , S . D . ; Reed , J . D . ; AA right , I . G . ; and Bros . Hodges
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION .
Kearney , Snelling , Duff , Hildreth , SaAver , Porter , AVebb , Syckelmore , Young , Frampton , Bouts , Oldis , Cross , Hill , Hanten , S . Goode , Macfarlane and Partington . The first and second sections Avere Avorked , and the ceremony of initiation Avas rehearsed , Bro . SaAver candidate . The third section was also Avorked . Bro . Macfarlane Avas elected AV . M . for ensuing Aveek .
RAVENSBOURNE—No . 1601 . —On AVednesday . the 7 th inst ., at the George Inn , Catford , at eight p . m . —Bro . J . Joyce , AV . M . —Bros . A . A . Drew . P . M ., S . AV . ; J . Clark , J . AV . ; G . AV . Calt . S . D .: G . Pickering , J . D . ; 0 . Thomas , I . G . ; H . Shaw , P . M ., Preceptor ; C . Atkins , Sec . ; Hardy Smith , J . Noyes , AV . Reminton . J . T . Axford , James Stevens
P . M . ; A . Norris , and others . Initiation rehearsed , Bro . H . Smith candidate . Secretary reported a return of £ 2 4 s . Id . to the Lodge , being part of the donation voted to Bro . AndreAvs' testimonial fund , and Avhich , in consequence of that brother ' s lamented decease had not been applied as intended . Four ballots for life subscriber .
ships to the masonic charities Avere 'drawn respectively by Bros A \ right . Wimbush . Blake and C . Sheath . Lodge was opened in the
third degree , and " entry drill practised . ALEXANDRA PALACE—No . 1541 . —On the 10 th inst ., at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New Road , S . E . Present : Bro . Hooper , W . M . ; Bros . Tilling , S . AV . ; Hampton , J . AV . ; Stacey , Preceptor ; Stunt , Secretary ; Esling , S . D . ; Shappel , J . D . ; King well , I . G . ; Dickson , AV . M . 1572 ; AVhitaker , P . M . 1572 ; Knight , EdAvards , AVood ,
AVestley , Bellcroft , Knights , Jenkins , J . Bond , & c . The 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd sections of the first lecture Avere Avorked , after Avhich the ceremony of passing Avas rehearsed , Bro . Jenkins candidate . Bro . Knights Avas elected a joining member . A vote of thanks Avas accorded the AV . M ., and Bro . Tilling , S . AV ., Avas duly elected W . M . for next meeting .
NORTH LONDON CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT—No . 1471 . —On the 8 th inst ., at Northampton House , St . Paul ' s Road , Canonbury , N . Present : Companions Russell , M . E . Z . ; McLaren , H . ; AV . Radcliffe , J . ; Sheffield , S . E . ; CusAvorth , S . N . ; AV . BroAvn Kidder , P . S . ; Salmon and several others . The ceremony of exaltation Avas rehearsed , Comp . Salmon candidate . Thanks Avere voted to the acting M . E . Z . ; the same companions Avere requested to officiate at the next meeting , and consented to do so .
AVHITTINGTON LODGE—No . 862 . —On the 7 th inst ., at the Red Lion , Poppin ' s Court , Fleet Street , E . G . —Bro . Pauncefort , AV . M . ; Bro . LcAvis , S . AV . ; Geen , J . AV . ; Long , Preceptor ; Tilt , Secretary ; Kelly , S . D . ; Upton , J . D . ; Lee , I . G . ; Gregory , Behrand , Day and others . The ceremony of initiation Avas rehearsed , Bro . Behrand candidate . The first , second and third sections of the first lecture Avere respectively worked by the A \ . M ., J . AV ., and Bro . Tilt . Bro . LeAvis , S . AV ., Avas elected AV . M . for the ensuing meeting .