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was an absence of business on tho agenda paper ; the attendance of brethren was , therefore , not numerous . The following filled their accustomed places : —Bros . J . B . Walker W . M ., W . J . Huntley S . W ., J . J . Holland J . W ., John Frost Sec , F . W . Wardroper S . D ., and

A . A . Denham I . G . There were also present P . M . 's Bros . George Howick , J . G . Carter , and E . II . Boddy ; aud the following members of the Lodge : —Bros . G . Mitchell , F . Knipler , W . Springett , R . Neal , F . Tucker , and H . J . Nowens . Bro . W . A . Blackmore was a visitor , from Lodge 1485 . Tho " refreshment after labour " followed .

Rowley Lodge , No . 1051 . —A meeting was held on Mouday , 1 st Nov ., afc the Masonio Rooms , AthenEoum , Lancaster . Present : — Bros . Geo . Taylor W . M ., J . Aldous S . W ., J . Vince J . W ., J . E . Hannah Treas ., H . Longman Prov . G . S . of W . Sec , J . Cntts S . D ., J . Stanley as J . D ., A . W . Kershaw I . G ., A . K . Allinson Tyler ; A . Stanley , H . C . Moore E . A . Visitors—Bros . J . Atkinson J . W . 281 , A . MoRaith

281 , W . H . Murray 993 , Capt . F . 0 . Turner 278 . Lodge was opened in due form and with solemn prayer ; tbe minntes of last regular meeting were read , confirmed and signed . Bro . H . C . Moore , a candidate for passing , having passed a satisfactory examination , was entrusted and he retired . Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , when Bro . Moore was readmitted and passed by the W . M ., the working tools being presented by the S . W . The Fellow-Craft Lodge was closed ,

and the W . M . gavo the lecture on the first tracing-board . Brother Longman feelingly alluded to the serious illness of Bro . Dr . Moore ; he was sure the Lodge would desire to express their sympathy with him in his sufferings , and Bro . H . C . Moore promised to convey the kind message to his brother . The proclamations elicited hearty good wishes from the representatives of the various Lodges present , and it was closed in love , peace , and harmony , and with solemn prayer .

Earl of Zetland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1364 . — The second meting of the above , since its removal to the convenient room ifc at present occupies , at Bro . Richardson ' s , the Royal Edward , Triangle , Mare-sfcreefc , Hackney , was held on Saturday , 23 rd ult ., Bro . R . A . Wright P . M ., in the chair , assisted by Bros . Pope and Lorkin as S . W . and ] J . W ., Fieldwick Preceptor , and numerous others . Tho

Lodgo was opened at seven o clock , and the minutes were read and confirmed . Bro . McMillan answered the questions ; tbe Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed in the first degree , when it was decided the future meetings should be held every Saturday , between the hours of seven and nine , from October to April inclusive , except the third Saturday in each month . It was further agreed that the first

ceremony and lecture should be worked on the first Saturday , the second ceremony and lecture on the second Saturday , the third ceremony and lecture on the fourth Saturday , and that should there be a fifth Saturday in any of the months mentioned , the ceremony of installation should be rehearsed . In furtherance of this arrangement Bro . Fieldwick undertook to rehearse the ceremony of installation on the 30 th nit ., on which occasion there was a large attendance of the brethren .

Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 . —At

Bro . Stevenson ' s , Mitford Tavern , Sandringham-road , Dalston , en Monday , 25 th October . Present—Bros . W . McDonald W . M ., Myers P . M . S . W . and Preceptor , Macgregor J . W ., Seymour-Clarke Sec , Goddard , Partridge , Kimbell , Robson , Smith , Cohen , Rayner , and Loring . Lodge having been opened in the three degrees , was resamed in the first , when the sections were worked by the W . M ., assisted by the following brethren : —1 st , Partridge ; 2 nd , Macgregor ;

3 rd , Seymour-Clarke ; 4 th , Myers ; 5 th , McDonald ; 6 th , Myers ; 7 th , McDonald . Lodge was resumed in the second degree , and the sections worked by Bros . Kimbell , Myers , McDonald , Myers , McDonald . Lodge was resumed in first degree , when Bro . J . E . Cohen , No . 1556 , was elected a member . A vote of thanks was then passed for the excellent manner in which Bros . McDonald and Myers had worked their sections .

Islington Lodge of Instruction , No . 1471 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 2 nd November , at The Moorgate , Finsbury Pavement . Present : —Bros . Cuthbertson W . M ., Hepburn S . W . Orme J . W ., J . L . Mather Preceptor , 0 . G . Sparrow Sec , Pitt S . D . Thompson J . D ., Kern I . G ., and several brethren . Visitor , Bro . Taylor . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were

read and confirmed . The ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Conchman candidate . Bro . Cuthbertson vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Sparrow , who rehearsed the ceremony of passing . The full explanation of the working tools was also given by Bro . S parrow . Bro . Buck , 1702 , was elected a member . Bro . Hepburn was duly elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Lodge closed and adjourned .

Sir Hugh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602-—Held at the Crown and Woolpack , St . John-street-road , on Tuesday the 19 th ultimo . Present—Bros . Weston W . M ., Forge S . W ., Gibbs J . W ., Pearcy Preceptor , Osborn Sec , Croger S . D ., Jacobs J . D . Greene I . G ., and about thirty other brethren . The usual ceremonials were duly observed , nnd Lodge was advanced a degree , when Bro . Pearcy took the chair and rehearsed the ceremony of installation

Bro . Payn acting as W . M . elect . Lodge was called off and on ; Bro . Weston having resumed the chair , the principal business of the evening was proceeded with , by his presenting Bro . R . Pearcy , the esteemed Preceptor , in the name of the brethren of this flourishino-Lodge of Instruction , with a handsome clock in black marble case together with an inscription engraved on a plate in front , testify ing their appreciation of his services almost from the formation of the Lodge . In presenting tho gift , Bro . Weston said it was with great

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pleasure he added his testimony to tho urbanity and kindness of feeling always exhibited by Bro . Pearcy in discharging his duties ; ho hoped ho might live for many years to look upon tho clock as a mark of the esteem of the brethren . Bro . Pearcy replied in a

graceful speech , and concluded by th inking tho brethren , aud assuring them that this mark of their approbation would stimulate him to renewed exertions in tho future . Bros . J . Winters of tho High Cross Lodge No . 751 and H . W . Alford of the United Strength Lodgo 228 wero elected members , after which Lodge was closed .

West Middlesex Lodge of Instruction , No . 1612 . —Afc the Feathers' Hotel , Ealing , on Thursday , 28 th October . Present : — Bros . Alex . Jones W . M ., E . C . Porter S . W ., J . Green J . W , E . Mnrch S . D .. J . Wells J . D ., Johnson I . G .. H . E . Tucker Preceptor , E . Woodbridge and J . J . Clarke . The Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of previous meeting were read , confirmed and signed . Bro .

H . E . Tucker answered the questions leading to 2 nd degree , and the Lodge having been advanced , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with the same brother as candidate . The W . M . gave the charge in a very impressive manner . Bro . Preceptor Tucker delivered tho lecture on the tracing board of the second degree . Bro . E . C . Porter was appointed W . M . for the next meeting . Lodge was then closed .

Beaconsfield Lodge of Instruction , No . 1662 . —A meeting was held on 27 th October , at tho Chequers Hotel , Marshstreet , Walthamstow . Present—Bros . F . Hallows W . M ., W . G . Hallows S . W ., 0 . B . Carter J . W ., T . Upward S . D ., G . Clark J . D ., J . Edwards I . G . ; P . M . Bro . Pinder ; also Bros . Franklin , Mustart ,

Webster , and Reed . The Lodge opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Mustart candidate . The nsual questions wero put to Bro . Webster , who offered himself as candidate for the third degree ; he was entrusted , and the ceremony of raising ably rehearsed , Lodge closed in form .

Kings Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 1732 . —There was a numerous attendance of members and visitors on 24 th nit ., afc Bro . Devine ' s , the Bine Posts , Charlotte-street , Fitzroy-square , to work the Fifteen Sections . The chair was occupied by Bro . Hemming , the acting Preceptor , whose able assistance to the various brethren deserves praise . Bro . Cleghorn J . D . 1348 occupied the

S . W . chair , Burgess J . W ., L . Solomons Secretary , L . Jacobs S . D ., Birrell J . D ., B . Kanfl ' mann I . G ., Koester as P . M . The Lodge of Instruction was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . The Sections were then worked : —First Lecture : Bros . Kauffmann , L . Jacobs , Vallentine , Birrell , Koester , Panl , Cleghorn . Second Lecture : Bros . F . Silvester , Burgess , Koester , Cleghorn , Paul . Third Lecture :

Bros . Pierdon , J . C Smith , Sillis . Bro . Lambourn 87 , G . Miller 177 , Ruysnares 1348 , C J . Scales I . P . M . 1507 , and G . W . Knight 1507 , were elected members . Bro . Cleghorn S . W . will occupy the chair at the next meeting . Bro . Koester proposed a vote of thanks , to be recorded on the minutes , for the able manner in which Bro . Hemming

had performed the duties of Preceptor , not only on this , but on many other occasions . This was seconded and carried unanimously . Bro . Cleghorn was elected an honorary member . A vote of thanks was also accorded to the brethren who had worked the Sections . The meeting was then adjonrned to tho following week afc the hour of seven .

The annual meeting of the Brunswick Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 48 , was held on Wednesday , 20 th Oct ., afc the Ebringfcon Masonic Hall , Stonehouse , when the W . M . elect was installed b y W . Bro . J . H . Stephens P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., assisted by a Board of Installed Masters , amongst whom were W . Bros . E . A . Davies P . M .

P . P . G . J . D ., J . Austin P . M . P . G . S . D . England , S . Jew P . M . P . P . G . M . O ., E . J . Knight P . P . G . S . D ., H . Miller P . M . P . P . G . S . Works , F . Littleton P . P . G . J . D ., T . Searle P . P . G . A . D . C , A . R . Lethbridge P . P . G . M . O ., W . Amery P . M ., R . Lose P . M ., & c . The Officers appointed or elected were—Bros . J . W . Trevan sen . S . W ., H . MacMillen J . W ., C . A .

Nicholson M . O ., C . Marshall S . O ., H . Warren J . O ., F . Littleton Treas ., J . H . Stephens Sec , J . Master R . of M ., R . H . Carter S . D ., S . Chubb J . D ., G . Sonthey 0 ., J . Griffiths I . G ., T . Worledge S ., James Bartlett Tyler . At refreshment after , in the room appropriated for thafc purpose , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to .

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