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brethren present , amongst whom he recognised many eminent anq distinguished Masons . Thirteen new members were enrolled , and although the Lodge has scarcely been in existence four months , it now numbers nearly sixty members , and gives every promise of

becoming a flourishing Lodge of Instruction . The Lodge room placed afc the disposal of the Lodge by the worthy proprietor of the hotel , Bro . Shannaw , 975 , is without exception one of the most spacious , convenient , and comfortable Lodge rooms in the south of London .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —On 24 th ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , N . Bros . Weeden W . M ., Parkes S . W ., Stockhall J . W ., Collingridge Secretary , Jones S . D ., Woodman Acting Preceptor , and several others . After preliminaries , Bro . Turner , as candidate for raising , answered the questions . Lodge was opened in the third degree , and fc he ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge was closed iu the three degrees , aud adjourned .

Chiswick Lodge of Instruction , No . 2012 . —On Saturday , 29 tb ult ., at the Hampshire Hog , King-street-west , Hammersmith , Bros . Wing W . M ., Walters P . M . S . W ., Wood J . W ., Johnson P . M . Secretary , Gardner ( Treasurer ) S . D ., Craggs J . D ., Meir I . G ., Weeks Tyler , Ayling P . M . Preceptor . Bros . Laundy , Stroud , Coward , Bishop , Burton , Tipper , Mulvay 179 , & o . The Preceptor

worked the second section of the first lecture , with the assistance of the brethren , after which the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , in a very efficient manner , Bro . Mulvay being the candidate . Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees , and closed to the first . Tbe S . W . was then elected to fill the office of W . M . on the ensuing Saturday evening . Bro . Gardner proposed , and succeeded

in establishing a Benevolent Association , to be attached to the Lodge , a Committee being formed of the members present to draw np the rules . This is another step in the right direction , and will tend to a regular and large attendance afc this successful Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Mulvay was duly proposed as a member , and was elected unanimously .

A Convocation of the North London Chapter of Improvement was hell on Thursday , at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St . Paul's Road , Canonbury , N . Comps .

Radcliffe M . E . Z ., Bird H ., Dehane J ., Sheffield S . E ., Edmonds S . N ., Storr P . S . The Companions attended in goodly numbers , and the ritual was ably rendered . A most profitable evening was spent .

We are pleased in being able to offer our congratulations to Brother John G . Horsey , P . P . G . D . of 0 . Surrey , on the award of a silver medal by the Council of the Inventions Exhibition to Horsey's Patent Broom and Brush

Manufacturing Co ., Limited , of which Brother Horsey is the Managing Director . This silver medal was awarded to the Company for their exhibit of brooms and brushes , in recognition of their great durability over other brooms and

brushes , for their heat-resisting qualities , and for the superiority of their finish . This award must be a source of gratification to our esteemed brother , following as it

does honours gained at the Paris Exhibition of 1878 , the National Fisheries Exhibition , and the Plymouth Industrial Exhibition of 1881 .

Amongst the many improvements thai ; have recently been made in the City , unquestionably that of the widening of Queen . street , Cbeapside , may be reckoned in the foremost place ; and , taking advantage of the transition now in progress there , we notice that the old and historical restaurant , "Ye Golden Fleece , " has under .

gone a complete and most satisfactory change . Many of the brethren of the " mystic tie " are familiar with the noted vegetarian restaurant , " the Arcadian , " which is attached to the house named ; aud , although the enterprise has scarcely hitherto come np to the anticipations that were formed of it , yet in connection with the

opening up of this important thoroughfare , and the infusion of " new blood" into the business , the Golden Fleece promises to retrieve its former popularity as a resort for City men . Under the arrangements which are now in progress by the new proprietor , Bro . E . Smith , vast alterations and improvements are contemplated , and already the

hotel and adjoining restaurant present an air of improved patronage and success . By a diligent study of the various tastes of the customers , and a careful supurvision of tho catering in all departments , the Golden Fleece , under its new management , will rank amongst the most favourite resorts in the metropolis . The re-decoration of

the interior has been skilfully carried out by Bro . Snow , of- Kingsland , and no expense has been spared in developing the culinary arrangements , and those appliances which will conduce to the comfort and convenience of visitors to this old-established and wellknown house . Tho " shades " on the basement are being entirel y

renovated and improved , and will be stocked with wines and spirits from the leading shippers , and transformed into a commodious and well-appointed smoking room . We understand that in a few days the re-opening of the Golden Fleece under its new regime will be inaugurated by a dinner and social evening , at which a large number ° f gentlemen engaged iu the City have promised to attend ,

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