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S . D ., Hewlett 141 J . D ., Andrews J . D . 1227 I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Turquand 1656 Preceptor , Armstrong 781 , Musto 1349 , Hogg 1349 , 1 . P . Cohen W . M . 205 , & c . Visitors—Bros . Thol 890 , Lambert 1556 , Delavelle 1662 , Simmonds 781 , Wolf 781 , Webb 781 , G . E . Enssell 781 , Emery 1625 , Hewlett 141 , Coleman 1306 , W . J . Smith 860 , Gehringer

1178 , L . Norden 205 , Omer 1259 , Harris 1076 , Cotter 554 . In addition , there were present over fifty members of the Lodgo . Ledge opened in due form with prayer , minutes read and confirmed . The Fifteen Sections were then most ably worked by the W . M . Bro . Ives , who , though only a young Mason , bids fair to be a perfect and skilful worker . The whole of the brethren who assisted worked

with precision , and nothing better conld be desired by the most fastidions . The W . M . rose , and it was proposed by Bro . Breden Seo ., seconded by Bro . Musto P . M . 1349 , that the Visitors named above be enrolled as members of this Lodge of Instruction . This was carried nnanimonsly . This evidenced how high in estimation the brethren in the East-end hold the working and Preceptorship of the

Merchant Navy Lodge of Instruction . It was then proposed by Bro . Turquand , seconded by Bro . Barnes P . M ., that Bro . Ives W . M . of the evening be made an hon . member . This was readily agreed to , and , iu returning thanks , Bro . Ives alluded to the assistance given to him , and many other brethren , by their esteemed Preceptor . He tendered his sincere thanks to Bro . Barnes and the brethren for the kind manner

in whioh they had come forward to support him . Bro . Barnes thanked the brethren . He was especially indebted to Bro . Scherboam , who laboured nnder two disadvantages ; first , he was an old Mason , and had to unlearn what he had already learned ; secondly , he was a foreigner , and could not speak tho English language without trouble and perseverance . However , ho thought this tbe greater reason why

he should be mere especially selected from tho rest of the brethren . Tho Lodge was then closed in duo form . The following are the names of those who assisted : —FIRST LECTURE—Bros . J . H . Pringle , L . Norden , A . Scheerboam , W . 0 . Livormore , C . H . Webb , J . Andrews , W . Musto . SECOND LECTURE—Bros . M . Clegg , S . Hewlett , Onld , W . Hogg , Ellis . THIRD LECTURE—W . Hallett , J . Taylor , I . P . Cohen .

New Concord Chapter , No . 813 . —A Convocation was hold on Thursday , the 24 th Jannarv , at tho Eosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton . Comps . J . R . Gallant M . E . Z ., W . Crawford H ., J . Wright J ., T . J . Cnsworth S . E ., W . H . Main S . N ., & c Minutes having been read and confirmed , Bros . Sinclair , Thomas , Chicken and Gabb , who

had been previously balloted for , were , by tho courtesy of the M . E . Z ., duly exalted into Royal Arch Masonry by Comp . W . Smeed P . Z . 946 , an honorary member of the Chapter , to whom thanks were accorded for his able rendering of the ceremony . The Companions afterwards partook of a banquet , provided by the now proprietor , Bro . A . Probyn .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —On Tuesday last , at Bro . Smyth's , the Sisters Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . 0 . Lorkin W . M ., Bonnor S . W ., Lovelock J . W ., M . Christian S . D ., Wardell J . D ., Weige I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Bros . J . Lorkin , McClean , Slater , Collins , Fenner , Lines , Carr , Caithness , and others . The ceremony of initiation was

rehearsed , Bro . Maclean candidate . Bro . Carr answered the necessary questions ; tho Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . On resuming , Bro . Fenner worked the second section of tbe Lecture . Bro . Caithness , of Lodge 299 was elected a member . Bro . Bonner was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . — Held its regular Meeting at Bros . Bolton and Lane's , the King and Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , the 25 th January . Present—Bros . Ellis W . M ., Lane S . W ., Hine J . W ., Townsend Sec , Simmonds S . D ., Campbell J . D ., Smith I . G . ; also Bros . Bolton , Hunter , Clarke , Posener jun ., Stroud , Saveas , & c . Lodgo was opened in due form , minutes of last Lodge meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation

was rehearsed , Bro . Hunter candidate . Bro . Smith answered the questions leading to the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Simmonds answered the questions leading to the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . All the ceremonies were worked by the W . M . in a most excellent manner . Lodge was resumed to the first degree . Bro . Hine was appointed W . M . for ensuing week . A vote of thanks was awarded to the W . M .

St . John of Wapping Lodge of Instruction , No . 1306 . —The members met at the Gun Hotel , High-street , Wapping , on Monday evening , at 8 o ' clock . Present—Bros . Baldwin W . M ., Jameison S . W ., Greeley J . W ., Mortlock P . M . J . D ., Brame Secretary , Elliott I . G ., and several others . The Ledge having been duly

opened , the minutes of the previous meeting were read and con firmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro Brame being candidate . The second and third sections of the lee . ture were worked by Bro . Mortlock P . M ., assisted by the brethren Bro . Jameison was appointed W . M . for ensuing week .

The Ehury Lodge , No . 1348 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , 22 nd inst ., at tho Morpeth Arms , Grosvenor-roail . Bro . A . J . Ireton W . M . presided , assisted by Bros . E . Jacobs S . W ., W . J . Edmnnds J . W ., J . Coutts P . G . P . P . M . Treas ., W . Bourne P . M . Sec , T . Farnell J . D ., G . Stacey P . M . Organist , Simeon Jacobs W . S ., W . H . Richardson I . G ., J . Verity P . M ., J . Elliall I . P . M ., J . Palmer P . G . S . W . Berks and Bucks , and abont

forty of tbe brethren . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . W . II Gnlliford W . M . Montefiore No . 1017 ; T . White P . M . 22 , J . Edgar 1287 , S . Harrison Organist 386 , R . Michell 1614 , Geo . Coleman 1614 , T . A . Dickson 1614 , and II . Moore 1329 . The Lodge having been opened , the minntes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . T . Frame , VV . 11 . Read , and R . H . Johnson , candidates for raising , answered the usual questions , were entrusted and retired .

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The Lodge was advanced , and the brethren named were raised , in a most faultless manner by the W . M ., who delivered the Traditionary History in a very impressive manner . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bros . VV . E . Thomson , J . H . Tilney , E . Moody , and E . D . Hook , candidates for passing , answered the questions , and in due course were passed . Tho W . M . explained the tracing board of

tho degree . A ballot took place for the following gentlemen : — Messrs . J . Stacey , W . C . Wig'ey , H . Fincham , and J . Chevin Hall , which being unanimous in their favour they were initiated into Ancient Freemasonry ; the W . M . delivered the ancient charge , in a faultless and impressive manner . Indeed , the excellent working of the W . M . deserves tho highest praise . A gentleman was then

proposed for initiation at the next meeting . The W . M . intimated his intention to represent the Lodge at the Festival of tho Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , and the Lodge voted £ 10 to his list . The Lodge was closed , and tho brethren retired for refreshment . The Queen and the Craft , tho M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , tho Pro G . M ., the D . G . M . toasts having been proposed , Bro . J . Coutts P . G . P . responded . Tho W . M . ' s health was proposed by tho I . P . M .,

who deservedly praiied him for his working during tie evening ; considering this was the first meeting since the installation , it showed how hard Bro . Ireton must have studied ; whoever succeeds him mnst look to their laurels . The Initiates , tho Visitors , the P . M . ' s , the Officers , were toasted in their turn , and some eloquent speeches were given in response . Altogether , ono of the most pleasant evenings we havo ever enjoyed was passed .

Hotspur Lodge No . 1626 . —The regular meeting of this young bnt flourishing Lodgo was hold on the 24 th , at tho Masonio Hall , Maple-street , Nowcastlo-on-Tyne . There were present Bros . T . J . Armstrong W . M ., J . Hopper I . P . M ., Dr . Luke Armstrong S . W ., J . Bell J . W ., R . L . Armstrong Treasurer , R . C . Simonds Secretary , Grist S . D ., Bolam J . D ., W . S . Hughes P . M . D . C , G . W . Lox Org .,

W . Smith I . G ., G . W . Sims Tyler . The Lodge being opened , and all formalities being disposed of , five gentlemen were initiated by Bro . W . S . Hughes P . M ., & c . Tho Lodge being closed , the brethren ad . journed to refreshment , when tho Loyal and Masonio toast were duly honoured . Amongst the visitors were Bros . I . Enon W . M . 481 . T . Halliday W . M . 406 , G . J . Dean W . M . 541 , Rev . S . H . Harris P . M . 406 , & c .

Earl Carnarvon Lodge of Instruction , No . 1642 . —On Friday , 25 th January , at the Mitre Hotel , Gonlborne-road , Netting . Hill . Present—Bros . Murlis P . M . W . W ., Peun S . W ., Adkins J . W ., Tettenborn S . D ., Spiegel J . D ., Smont sen . I . G . ; and Bros . Savage P . M . Preceptor ; Crabb , Wood , Hatton , Newland , Sutton , and others ,

The Lodgo was opened , and the minutes of tho previous meeting read and confirmed . The first and second [ sections were then worked by Bro . Savage , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Hatton being tho candidate . Bro . Sntton , of Exelsior Lodgo , No . 1 G 1 , Dublin , was elected a member . Bro . Penn was appointed W . M . for next meeting .

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