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PROVINCIAL . CHESHIRE — RUNCORN—ELLESMERE LODGE—NO . 758 . —The
annual installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Masonic Rooms , Runcorn , on the 17 th inst ., when Bro . George Summeriield , the AV . M ., ably installed his successor ( Bro . A . Linater ) into the Chair of K . S .. as AV . M . for the ensuing year . The following were invested with tho collars of their respective offices : —Bros . J . Cooper , S . AV . ; J . Littler . J . AV .: 0 . AV . Phillips . S . D . ; T . S . Burgess ,
J . D .: AV . Ilankinson . I . G . : AV . R . AVass , P . M ., treas .: T . Sharrock . sec . ; AV . E . Lancaster , org . ; J . Le Contour , almoner : and G . Hayes , tyler . At the close of the lodge the brethren adjourned to a banquet , when the usual masonic toasts were duly honoured , and subsequently a ^ Past Master ' s jewel Avas presntcd to Bro . Geo . Summer - field for his services during his term of office , and also a life governorship on the Cheshire Masonic Education institution .
DEA ON—EAST STONEHOUSE—THE AVESTERX DISTRICT UNITED LODGE—^ 0 . 2 ' 2 ' ) S . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Caroline Place , Stonehouse , on the 17 th inst ., when Bro . Col . J . Philips , CIS ., was installed as AV . M . for the year ensuing by his predecessor , AV . Bro . Major M . Tracy . 11 . A ., P . G . S . AV ., assisted by AV . Bro . Powell , P . M ., and a Board of Installed Masters
amongst whom were AV . Bros . S . Jew . P . M .. P . P . G . T . : D . Cross P . M .: H . S . Best . P . M . : E . Binding . P . M .: G . S . Strodes Lowe . AV . M 1855 : the Rev . T . AV . Lemon . M . A ., P . J . G . AV . ; C . II . Cooper , P . M P . P . G . D . ; Thos . Gibbons . P . P . G ., org . - . E . Aitken-Davies . P . P . G . S AVks . ; AV . Alls ford . R , Dickson . H . E . Sitters , R . Selmon , AV . Bar tram . A . Trout . AV . II . Lister . R . C . AVyatt . S . J . Daniels . AV . II
Hamlyn . and James Gidley . The officers invested by the AV . M . were Bros . Serg .-Major A . Rcvill , S . AV . ; Major N . Page . J . AV . : Rev . J . Black . M . A ., chaplain ; D . Cross , P . M ., treas . ; AV . Powell , P . M ., sec . ; Major C . B . G . Dick , S . D . ; Lieut , and Quartermaster AV . E . Donohue , J . D . ; Lieut . Bowman , I . G . ; Quartern ! aster-Sergt . A . Jones , D . C . ; Captain and Adjutant J . H . Swanton , A . D . C . ;
Bandmaster C . F . H . Froehnert . org . ; Lieut , and Quartermaster T . Reynolds , Lieut . H . M . C . AV . Graham , and Lieut , J . H . E . Allen , stewards ; and James Gidley , P . M ., acting tyler . AV . Bro . S . Jew , P . M ., P . P . G . T .. was elected representative on committee of petitions . Prior to the closing of the lodge three gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation , and a brother as a joining member . The
installation banquet was served at the Farley Hotel , Plymouth , under the presidency of the AV . M ., Bro . J . Philips , C . H ., and a very enjoyable evening was passed , the usual loj r al and masonic toasts being given and heartily responded to . Several songs were rendered by Bros . Kennedy . Hadley , Revill , and others , and during the evening excellent music was provided l > y Bros . Sergeants Lidiard
and P . Elford , Miller , and other members of tho Royal Marine Band . Among the brethren present , in addition to those above named , were Bros . Captain Skipworth . 2258 ; Captain Geldard . ioo ; Captain Hadley . 2258 : Captain Kelly . 2258 : AV . Bro . E . Littleton , P . M . 230 Bros . J . H . AVilliams , 1217 ; J . Holland , 1205 ; T . Lillicrap . 223 : J , Hayes . 1205 ; C . Coombes , 951 ; and H . T . AVorth . 951 .
DURHAM . —DEDICATION OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT CROOK . —On AVednesday , the 7 th inst ., Bro . Babington Boulton , No . Ill , Restoration Lodge , P . P . G . T . and Acting-Deputy Master , in the unavoidable absence of Sir Hedworth AA illiamson , Bart ., Provincial Grand Master for the province of Durham , in a most impressive
manner solemnly consecrated and dedicated a handsome building in Church Street , Crook , to the services of Freemasonry . The Crook Lodge , No . 2019 , of which Bro . E . Milburn is AV . M ., is in a very prosperous and thriving state , there being now a membership of over sixty since its formation seven years ago . A sumptuous banquet was afterwards partaken of .
ESSEN . —ROMIORD . —The Francis AVhite Chapter , No . 1137 , held a convocation at the Golden Lion Hotel , Romford , on tho 18 th inst ., Ex-Comp . II . Mason , M . E . Z ., presiding . Ex-Comp . the Rev . Thomas Cochrane , P . G . C . Eng ., was unanimously elected M . E . Z . for the ensuing year . Bro . James Wild was exalted to the supreme degree , and after routine business the chapter was closed until October .
GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND HEREFORD . —PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE . —The annual meeting of this Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Green Dragon Hotel , Hereford , under the banner of the St . Ethelbert Lodge , No . 213 , Baron de Ferrieres , Prov . G . M . Master , presiding . Amongst the brethren present were the Deputy P . G . M . M ., Bros . O . Shellard : AV . Forth .
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P . D . P . G . M . ; R . V . Vassar-Smith , P . P . S . G . AV . ; J . Balcomb , P . P . J . G . AV . ; AV . C . Heane . P . P . J . G . AV . : AV . R . Porcher , P . P . G . M . O . ; Geo . Norman . P . G . Sec . ; Dr . E . Gregory : G . Caldwell : J . L . Butler . P . P . G . Pur . ; E . Lea . P . P . G . J . D . 1 T . Milligan . P . P . G . S . O . ; AV . O . Ferris . P . P . G . M . O . ; Blinkhorn , Chance , Norton , and others . Prov . Grand Lodge having- been opened , the minutes read and
confirmed , and the accounts of the treasurer and other reports adopted , Bro . J . Balcom , P . M . No . 10 . was unanimously elected P . G . Treasurer for the ensuing year , in place of Bro . Bain , who retires owing to ill-health . A vote of thanks was given to Bro . Bain for his long services . Bro . Henry Phillips was appointed Tvler . The roll of lodges was called , and the brethren responded for
their respective lodges . The following officers were appointed and invested : —Bros . M . F . Carter , P . S . G . AV . ; AV . R . Porcher , P . G . M . O . ; R . T . Hughes . P . G .. I . O . ; J . Balcom , P . G . Treas . ; J . Owner . P . G . S . D . ; AV . R . Feiton . P . G . D . C .: Charles Roberts . P . G . Std . B . ; Edward George , P . G . Std . : John Naysmith , P . J . G . M . ; II . Clark , P . G . S . O . ; Rev . Dr . Lynes , P . G . Chaplain ; George Norman , P . G . Sec , R . of Mks . : J .
Barns . P . G . J . D . : J . Davies . P . G . Swd . B . ; C . Caldicott , P . G . Org . ; T . G . ' Chance , P . G . P .: and Henry Phillips , Tyler . Letters of apology and telegrams for non-attendance were read from the P . G . Chaplain and others , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed . In the evening an excellent banquet was capitally served in the dining room , and was presided over by the R . AV . P . G . M . M . ( Baron
de Ferrieres ) . The toast list was interspersed with songs and recitations , and the brethren separated after spending a most enjoyable evening . SOMERSETSHIRE—AVESTON . NEAR BATH . —ROYAL ALBERT EDWARD LODGE—No . 000 . —On the 10 th inst . the Dep . G . M . of the
Province of Somersetshire , the V . AV . Bro . R . C . Else , installed Bro Arthur AVadoux into the chair of K . S ., in succession to AV . Bro George Henry Bartlett , P . P . J . G . AV ., who as I . P . M . was presented by the members of his lodge with a portrait of himself in recognition of his valuable masonic services .
SUFFOLK . —SOUTHWOLD . —MARTYN LODGE , No . 1983 . On the 12 th inst . the Installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Town Hall Southwold . The' D . P . G . M ., Bro . the Rev . 0 . J . Martyn , P . G . Chap . ( Eng . ) , assisted by Bro . P . M . Canova , P . M . 388 , performed the installation ceremony , placing Bro . Thos . Sargeant in the chair of K . S . as AV . M . for the ensuing year . The following brethren
were present : —Bros . E . M . U . Adnams . AV . M . ; AV . J . Brown , I . P . M . ; AV . J . Griffiths , J . AV . : J . M . Canova , P . M . 388 , 1983 , P . P . G . S . AV ., Treas . : T . II . Jellicoe . P . M .. Sec ; O . G . Backhaul , J . D . ; R . Barker . P . P . G ., ' Asst . D . of C . : the Rev . Proby L . Cautley , P . P . G . O : AV . Porter , Tyler ; AV . G . Jackson , G . E . U . Adnams , J . Jarvis . D . R . Gooding , and the following visiting brethren : —
Bros . S . J . AVoodward . P . P . G . S .: AV . J . Lee . 1777 ; Bro . H . F . Martyn . 1221 ; N . Tracy . 370 , P . G . Sec . ; and II . S . Strange , D . C , 1223 . ' the AV . M . invested his officers as follows : —Bros . AV . T . Griffiths . S . AV . ; AV . H . Elmy . J . AV . ; J . M . Canova , Treas . ; T . II . Jellicoe . Sec . : O . G . Rackham , S . D . ; R . J . Allen . J . D . ; AV . J . Browne ' . P . M .. D . of C . ; W . G . Jackson , I . G . ; AV . Porter , Tyler .
After the installation the brethren proceeded to the Centre Cliff Hotel , where they were photographed in a group . A banquet followed at G . 30 . Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn responded for " The Grand and the Prov . Grand Officers , " and proposed the health of the W . M .. Bro . Sergeant . " The Masonic Charities " was proposed
by Bro . AV . J . Brown , and responded to by Bro . N . Tracy . " The A ^ isitors " was responded to by Bros . AVoodward . II . R . Stanford , H . F . Martyn , Lee and Strange ; ' The Officers of the Lodge " by Bros . Cautley . Chap ., and O . G . Rackham , S . D . ; and "The Ladies " by Bros . W . Gooding and AV . Smith .
YORKSHIRE ( AVEST)—THORNE—S T . NICHOLAS LODGE—No . 2259 . —The installation of Bro . A . L . Pearce as AV . M . of this lodge took place at Peace Hall , on the 17 th inst ., AV . Bro . Gardner , P . P . G . D . C , inducting that worthy brother into the chair of K . S . with perfect ceremonial . Subsequently the newly installed AV . M . presided at a dinner at the Town Hall in honour of the occasion .
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BROMLEY ST . LEONARD—No . 1805 . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place at the Bromley A estry Hall , Bow Road , E ., on Tuesday , July 10 th , at 8 . 30 a . m . Business of a formal character having been soon disposed of , the brethren , with their ladies and non-masonic friends proceeded in saloon carriages attached to the 10 . 25 express to the quaint old town of Arundel . Banquet had been ordered for 2 . 30 , and opportunity was taken to visit St . Philip ' s R . C . church , the old parish church , the quiet dales of Arundel Park ,
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Metropolitan Lodge and Chapter Meetings for the Current Week .
" All Lodges held within Ten Miles of FREEMASONS' HALL , LONDON , are LONDON LODGES . " —General Laws and Regulations . No . of NAME OF LODGE AND CHAPTER PLACE OP MEETING . T 1 ? I ™ NAME OF LODGE AND CHAPTER . PLACE OP MEETING . Lodge . Lodge .
( THIS DAY ) ( lth ) THURSDAY , JULY 25 th . G-KSEl' . AL COMMITTEE , GIRLS' SCHOOL-, AT < i . 1 G 23 AVest Smithfield P . M . II . Mark . ' i : i Hiram Greyhound Hot ., Richmond
( lth ) FRIDAY , JULY 2 Gth . QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT , BOYS' SCHOOL , AT 4 . 760 | ltoyal Alfred | Star and Garter Hot ., Kew Bridge
( lth ) SATURDAY , JULY 27 th . QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT , GIRLS' SCHOOL , AT 12 . 1-207 I West Kent I Crystal Palace , Sydenham 15-11 [ Alexandra Palace I Imperial Hot ., Holborn Viaduct , K . C .
( 5 th ) MONDAY , JULY 29 th . Nil .
( 5 th ) TUESDAY , JULY 30 th . Nil . ( 5 th ) WEDNESDAY , JULY 31 st .
80 S Tempcraneo-in-tlie-East ... 6 , Newby Place , Poplar , E . R . A . C . | 13 Union AVaterloo \ M . IL , AVilliam St ., AVoolwich ( 1 st ) THURSDAY , AUGUST 1 st . 173 ) | Old England | M . II ., New Thornton H'tlyn-. Croydon
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Reports Of Lodges, &C.
Reports of Lodges , & c .
PROVINCIAL . CHESHIRE — RUNCORN—ELLESMERE LODGE—NO . 758 . —The
annual installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Masonic Rooms , Runcorn , on the 17 th inst ., when Bro . George Summeriield , the AV . M ., ably installed his successor ( Bro . A . Linater ) into the Chair of K . S .. as AV . M . for the ensuing year . The following were invested with tho collars of their respective offices : —Bros . J . Cooper , S . AV . ; J . Littler . J . AV .: 0 . AV . Phillips . S . D . ; T . S . Burgess ,
J . D .: AV . Ilankinson . I . G . : AV . R . AVass , P . M ., treas .: T . Sharrock . sec . ; AV . E . Lancaster , org . ; J . Le Contour , almoner : and G . Hayes , tyler . At the close of the lodge the brethren adjourned to a banquet , when the usual masonic toasts were duly honoured , and subsequently a ^ Past Master ' s jewel Avas presntcd to Bro . Geo . Summer - field for his services during his term of office , and also a life governorship on the Cheshire Masonic Education institution .
DEA ON—EAST STONEHOUSE—THE AVESTERX DISTRICT UNITED LODGE—^ 0 . 2 ' 2 ' ) S . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Caroline Place , Stonehouse , on the 17 th inst ., when Bro . Col . J . Philips , CIS ., was installed as AV . M . for the year ensuing by his predecessor , AV . Bro . Major M . Tracy . 11 . A ., P . G . S . AV ., assisted by AV . Bro . Powell , P . M ., and a Board of Installed Masters
amongst whom were AV . Bros . S . Jew . P . M .. P . P . G . T . : D . Cross P . M .: H . S . Best . P . M . : E . Binding . P . M .: G . S . Strodes Lowe . AV . M 1855 : the Rev . T . AV . Lemon . M . A ., P . J . G . AV . ; C . II . Cooper , P . M P . P . G . D . ; Thos . Gibbons . P . P . G ., org . - . E . Aitken-Davies . P . P . G . S AVks . ; AV . Alls ford . R , Dickson . H . E . Sitters , R . Selmon , AV . Bar tram . A . Trout . AV . II . Lister . R . C . AVyatt . S . J . Daniels . AV . II
Hamlyn . and James Gidley . The officers invested by the AV . M . were Bros . Serg .-Major A . Rcvill , S . AV . ; Major N . Page . J . AV . : Rev . J . Black . M . A ., chaplain ; D . Cross , P . M ., treas . ; AV . Powell , P . M ., sec . ; Major C . B . G . Dick , S . D . ; Lieut , and Quartermaster AV . E . Donohue , J . D . ; Lieut . Bowman , I . G . ; Quartern ! aster-Sergt . A . Jones , D . C . ; Captain and Adjutant J . H . Swanton , A . D . C . ;
Bandmaster C . F . H . Froehnert . org . ; Lieut , and Quartermaster T . Reynolds , Lieut . H . M . C . AV . Graham , and Lieut , J . H . E . Allen , stewards ; and James Gidley , P . M ., acting tyler . AV . Bro . S . Jew , P . M ., P . P . G . T .. was elected representative on committee of petitions . Prior to the closing of the lodge three gentlemen were proposed as candidates for initiation , and a brother as a joining member . The
installation banquet was served at the Farley Hotel , Plymouth , under the presidency of the AV . M ., Bro . J . Philips , C . H ., and a very enjoyable evening was passed , the usual loj r al and masonic toasts being given and heartily responded to . Several songs were rendered by Bros . Kennedy . Hadley , Revill , and others , and during the evening excellent music was provided l > y Bros . Sergeants Lidiard
and P . Elford , Miller , and other members of tho Royal Marine Band . Among the brethren present , in addition to those above named , were Bros . Captain Skipworth . 2258 ; Captain Geldard . ioo ; Captain Hadley . 2258 : Captain Kelly . 2258 : AV . Bro . E . Littleton , P . M . 230 Bros . J . H . AVilliams , 1217 ; J . Holland , 1205 ; T . Lillicrap . 223 : J , Hayes . 1205 ; C . Coombes , 951 ; and H . T . AVorth . 951 .
DURHAM . —DEDICATION OF A NEW MASONIC HALL AT CROOK . —On AVednesday , the 7 th inst ., Bro . Babington Boulton , No . Ill , Restoration Lodge , P . P . G . T . and Acting-Deputy Master , in the unavoidable absence of Sir Hedworth AA illiamson , Bart ., Provincial Grand Master for the province of Durham , in a most impressive
manner solemnly consecrated and dedicated a handsome building in Church Street , Crook , to the services of Freemasonry . The Crook Lodge , No . 2019 , of which Bro . E . Milburn is AV . M ., is in a very prosperous and thriving state , there being now a membership of over sixty since its formation seven years ago . A sumptuous banquet was afterwards partaken of .
ESSEN . —ROMIORD . —The Francis AVhite Chapter , No . 1137 , held a convocation at the Golden Lion Hotel , Romford , on tho 18 th inst ., Ex-Comp . II . Mason , M . E . Z ., presiding . Ex-Comp . the Rev . Thomas Cochrane , P . G . C . Eng ., was unanimously elected M . E . Z . for the ensuing year . Bro . James Wild was exalted to the supreme degree , and after routine business the chapter was closed until October .
GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND HEREFORD . —PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE . —The annual meeting of this Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Green Dragon Hotel , Hereford , under the banner of the St . Ethelbert Lodge , No . 213 , Baron de Ferrieres , Prov . G . M . Master , presiding . Amongst the brethren present were the Deputy P . G . M . M ., Bros . O . Shellard : AV . Forth .
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P . D . P . G . M . ; R . V . Vassar-Smith , P . P . S . G . AV . ; J . Balcomb , P . P . J . G . AV . ; AV . C . Heane . P . P . J . G . AV . : AV . R . Porcher , P . P . G . M . O . ; Geo . Norman . P . G . Sec . ; Dr . E . Gregory : G . Caldwell : J . L . Butler . P . P . G . Pur . ; E . Lea . P . P . G . J . D . 1 T . Milligan . P . P . G . S . O . ; AV . O . Ferris . P . P . G . M . O . ; Blinkhorn , Chance , Norton , and others . Prov . Grand Lodge having- been opened , the minutes read and
confirmed , and the accounts of the treasurer and other reports adopted , Bro . J . Balcom , P . M . No . 10 . was unanimously elected P . G . Treasurer for the ensuing year , in place of Bro . Bain , who retires owing to ill-health . A vote of thanks was given to Bro . Bain for his long services . Bro . Henry Phillips was appointed Tvler . The roll of lodges was called , and the brethren responded for
their respective lodges . The following officers were appointed and invested : —Bros . M . F . Carter , P . S . G . AV . ; AV . R . Porcher , P . G . M . O . ; R . T . Hughes . P . G .. I . O . ; J . Balcom , P . G . Treas . ; J . Owner . P . G . S . D . ; AV . R . Feiton . P . G . D . C .: Charles Roberts . P . G . Std . B . ; Edward George , P . G . Std . : John Naysmith , P . J . G . M . ; II . Clark , P . G . S . O . ; Rev . Dr . Lynes , P . G . Chaplain ; George Norman , P . G . Sec , R . of Mks . : J .
Barns . P . G . J . D . : J . Davies . P . G . Swd . B . ; C . Caldicott , P . G . Org . ; T . G . ' Chance , P . G . P .: and Henry Phillips , Tyler . Letters of apology and telegrams for non-attendance were read from the P . G . Chaplain and others , and the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed . In the evening an excellent banquet was capitally served in the dining room , and was presided over by the R . AV . P . G . M . M . ( Baron
de Ferrieres ) . The toast list was interspersed with songs and recitations , and the brethren separated after spending a most enjoyable evening . SOMERSETSHIRE—AVESTON . NEAR BATH . —ROYAL ALBERT EDWARD LODGE—No . 000 . —On the 10 th inst . the Dep . G . M . of the
Province of Somersetshire , the V . AV . Bro . R . C . Else , installed Bro Arthur AVadoux into the chair of K . S ., in succession to AV . Bro George Henry Bartlett , P . P . J . G . AV ., who as I . P . M . was presented by the members of his lodge with a portrait of himself in recognition of his valuable masonic services .
SUFFOLK . —SOUTHWOLD . —MARTYN LODGE , No . 1983 . On the 12 th inst . the Installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Town Hall Southwold . The' D . P . G . M ., Bro . the Rev . 0 . J . Martyn , P . G . Chap . ( Eng . ) , assisted by Bro . P . M . Canova , P . M . 388 , performed the installation ceremony , placing Bro . Thos . Sargeant in the chair of K . S . as AV . M . for the ensuing year . The following brethren
were present : —Bros . E . M . U . Adnams . AV . M . ; AV . J . Brown , I . P . M . ; AV . J . Griffiths , J . AV . : J . M . Canova , P . M . 388 , 1983 , P . P . G . S . AV ., Treas . : T . II . Jellicoe . P . M .. Sec ; O . G . Backhaul , J . D . ; R . Barker . P . P . G ., ' Asst . D . of C . : the Rev . Proby L . Cautley , P . P . G . O : AV . Porter , Tyler ; AV . G . Jackson , G . E . U . Adnams , J . Jarvis . D . R . Gooding , and the following visiting brethren : —
Bros . S . J . AVoodward . P . P . G . S .: AV . J . Lee . 1777 ; Bro . H . F . Martyn . 1221 ; N . Tracy . 370 , P . G . Sec . ; and II . S . Strange , D . C , 1223 . ' the AV . M . invested his officers as follows : —Bros . AV . T . Griffiths . S . AV . ; AV . H . Elmy . J . AV . ; J . M . Canova , Treas . ; T . II . Jellicoe . Sec . : O . G . Rackham , S . D . ; R . J . Allen . J . D . ; AV . J . Browne ' . P . M .. D . of C . ; W . G . Jackson , I . G . ; AV . Porter , Tyler .
After the installation the brethren proceeded to the Centre Cliff Hotel , where they were photographed in a group . A banquet followed at G . 30 . Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn responded for " The Grand and the Prov . Grand Officers , " and proposed the health of the W . M .. Bro . Sergeant . " The Masonic Charities " was proposed
by Bro . AV . J . Brown , and responded to by Bro . N . Tracy . " The A ^ isitors " was responded to by Bros . AVoodward . II . R . Stanford , H . F . Martyn , Lee and Strange ; ' The Officers of the Lodge " by Bros . Cautley . Chap ., and O . G . Rackham , S . D . ; and "The Ladies " by Bros . W . Gooding and AV . Smith .
YORKSHIRE ( AVEST)—THORNE—S T . NICHOLAS LODGE—No . 2259 . —The installation of Bro . A . L . Pearce as AV . M . of this lodge took place at Peace Hall , on the 17 th inst ., AV . Bro . Gardner , P . P . G . D . C , inducting that worthy brother into the chair of K . S . with perfect ceremonial . Subsequently the newly installed AV . M . presided at a dinner at the Town Hall in honour of the occasion .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
BROMLEY ST . LEONARD—No . 1805 . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place at the Bromley A estry Hall , Bow Road , E ., on Tuesday , July 10 th , at 8 . 30 a . m . Business of a formal character having been soon disposed of , the brethren , with their ladies and non-masonic friends proceeded in saloon carriages attached to the 10 . 25 express to the quaint old town of Arundel . Banquet had been ordered for 2 . 30 , and opportunity was taken to visit St . Philip ' s R . C . church , the old parish church , the quiet dales of Arundel Park ,
Metropolitan Lodge And Chapter Meetings For The Current Week.
Metropolitan Lodge and Chapter Meetings for the Current Week .
" All Lodges held within Ten Miles of FREEMASONS' HALL , LONDON , are LONDON LODGES . " —General Laws and Regulations . No . of NAME OF LODGE AND CHAPTER PLACE OP MEETING . T 1 ? I ™ NAME OF LODGE AND CHAPTER . PLACE OP MEETING . Lodge . Lodge .
( THIS DAY ) ( lth ) THURSDAY , JULY 25 th . G-KSEl' . AL COMMITTEE , GIRLS' SCHOOL-, AT < i . 1 G 23 AVest Smithfield P . M . II . Mark . ' i : i Hiram Greyhound Hot ., Richmond
( lth ) FRIDAY , JULY 2 Gth . QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT , BOYS' SCHOOL , AT 4 . 760 | ltoyal Alfred | Star and Garter Hot ., Kew Bridge
( lth ) SATURDAY , JULY 27 th . QUARTERLY GENERAL COURT , GIRLS' SCHOOL , AT 12 . 1-207 I West Kent I Crystal Palace , Sydenham 15-11 [ Alexandra Palace I Imperial Hot ., Holborn Viaduct , K . C .
( 5 th ) MONDAY , JULY 29 th . Nil .
( 5 th ) TUESDAY , JULY 30 th . Nil . ( 5 th ) WEDNESDAY , JULY 31 st .
80 S Tempcraneo-in-tlie-East ... 6 , Newby Place , Poplar , E . R . A . C . | 13 Union AVaterloo \ M . IL , AVilliam St ., AVoolwich ( 1 st ) THURSDAY , AUGUST 1 st . 173 ) | Old England | M . II ., New Thornton H'tlyn-. Croydon