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meeting , and this proved one of the most enjoyable features of the day . The artistes were Miss Rosabelle Beste , Miss Florence Crane , Bro . Harry Stubbs , and Bro . W . H . Webb , with Bro . Ernest E . Vinen , F . R . C . O ., P . P . G . O . Middx . at the piano ; he also having the direction of the music .

Left at the Hotel after the meeting an umbrella , with ivory handle , initialed "J . W . " If taken by mistake , kindly return to Bro . J . Wynman , 3 8 Hormead Road , Westbourne Park , W . ?{ H } fr JjtSjf SX-TjciJjiJf ijf v ( r

Woiseloy Lodge , Ne . 1993 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . JOSEPH GIBSON PITTAM

THE annual meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Saturday , 4 th ult ., Bro . Alfred Ogden W . M . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , Bro . J . G . Pittam S . W . was installed into the chair of K . S ., and the following Officers

were invested : Bros . Henry Holt S . W ., G . H . Consterdine J . W ., George Hargreaves P . M . Treas ., John Hatton P . M . Sec , W . W . Siddell P . M . P . r . G . A . D . C , Chas . Crovvther P . M . C . R ., Sam . Dearden S . D ., J . H . Wright J . D ., C . H . Thompson I . G ., George Ward Organist , J . Pogson , E . B . Siddell , H . Firth , J . T . Turner , N . T . Siddell Stewards .

A banquet followed these proceedings , when Loyal and Masonic toasts were pleasantlv relieved by songs and recitations , the following programme being submitted to a verv large gathering of Brethren and lady and gentlemen visitors , viz : Songs , " There's a land , " and " The Enchantress , " Miss Laura Whitehead ; Songs , " When the

heart is young , "Terence's Farewell , and As Id nothing else to do , " by Mrs . Whitehead ; Songs , "I trust you still , " & c , by Bro . W . Buckley ; Song , "The Colleen Bawn , " by Bro . F . W . Gatley ; Recitations , Bro . J . Sharrocks ; and Solo violin , " Rondo Russe " ( De Beriot ) by Bro . J . R . Booth .

In connection with the same Lodge an emergency meeting was held on Monday , 6 th ult ., to complete the Lodge business , namely , the initiation of Messrs . H . R . Wood and I . J . Wilcoxon , and the passing to the degree of F . C . of Bros . Fred Sutton and A . H . Smith .

Westbourne Lodge , No . 7 3 3 . ON Tuesday , at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North ,

********** METROPOLITAN : INSTRUCTION .

Harrow Road , Bros . H . W . Bagnall W . M ., W . H . Handover P . M . 1643 S . W ., E . W . Lindsay J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , G . D . Mogford P . M : Sec , W . Smith Rose S . D ., B . Robinson J . D ., E . Thomas I . G ., W . Busby W . M . 733 , W . Wieffenbach , G . Knight P . M ., Middleton , J . Wynman , and , , G . Weaver P . M . 733 .

The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Weaver acting as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and called off . Resuming , Bro . Robinson 55 was elected a member and Bro . Handover W . M . for Tuesday .

Bro . Dehane P . M . Preceptor proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the very able manner in which the W . M . had rehearsed the ceremony of raising , for the first time in that or any other Lodge . Bro . Bagnall acknowledged the compliment .

********** Ranelagh Lodge , No . 834 . THE Lodge Room at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , was well filled on Friday , 24 th ult ., amongst those present being Bros . H . G . Cox W . M ., J . Hallam S . W ., W . Atkinson J . W ., Arthur Williams P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Middx . Deputy Prec , F . Craggs P . M .

Sec , W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., G . White S . D ., H . Stokes J . D ., H . J- Cousens P . M . I . G ., John Doncaster P . M ., R . Reid P . M ., John H . Cumming P . M . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . R . H . Williams candidate . The chair having been vacated in favour of Bro . W . Atkinson , who is a well known satellite of the Star Lodge , No . 1275 , he

put the usual questions to Bro . Reid who , having answered them in a most satisfactory manner , was entrusted . The passing ceremony was gone through . The Lodge being reduced to the first degree Bro . H . G . Cox was informed that a vote of thanks had been ordered to be placed on the minutes for the excellent way he had carried out the duties of the chair for the first time in that or any other Lodge of Instruction .

> .. ********** Dalhousie Lodge , No . 865 . THIS old established Lodge of Instruction , which for many years met at Hounslow , was granted permission some three or four years ago to remove to Kensington , as most of the members resided at the west-end of London , and it has located itself at the beautifully

appointed Assembly Room of the Greyhound Hotel , Kensington Square . On Monday , 20 th ult ., Bro . B . Howard took the chair , and the Officers were Bros . Dyer S . W ., Sargent J . W ., John Worth P . M . Preceptor , J . J . Spring Secretary , W . Binfield S . D ., Thompson J . D ., M , Davis I . G ., with Bros . H . J . Cousens P . M ., Johnson ,

H . G . Cox , Peckham , Dr . Warne W . M .-elect of the Mother Lodge . The rehearsal of the initiation ceremony , with Bro . H . G . Cox as candidate , was well rendered , and Lodge called off and on . Lod ge was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Peckham offered as candidate and was examined and entrusted . The third ceremony was proceeded with . At the usual time congratulations were given to the W . M , of the evening for the way he had carried out his duties .

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Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . ON Monday , at the Globe Tavern and Restaurant , Moorgate Street , E . G ., Bros . Bradley W . M ., Webster S . W ., Ryon J . W ., Eraser r . M . acting Preceptor , Barry P . M . acting Sec , Strange S . D ., Witheridge J . D ., Johnson I . G ., J . Ward , Doubtfire , McKibbon , ThompsonScales P . M ., Zanders P . M ., J . Wynman , & c .

, The Lodge being formed , Bro . Bradley W . M . rose and said before commencing their duties he desired to say a few words upon the great loss the Lodge had sustained in the sad and sudden death of their dear Preceptor Past Master John Francis Saunders . It has pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to call him to the Grand Lodge

above ; and it was a great loss to the Brethren , who really loved him . He was so active , and apparently in such good health and spirits that it had paralysed them all to hear that he was dead . He proposed that a letter of the deepest sympathy and condolence be sent to the bereaved family .

Brother R . W . Fraser I . P . M . said it was with the deepest regret he learned of the sad bereavement the Lodge had sustained in the death of their dear friend Bro . Saunders . He had been associated with him for nearly twenty years'"in the various Office * of his Mother Lodge and Chapter , to which they both belonged . Although the suddeness of his departure to the great hereafter was

deplored by many of his survivors , they must rejoice that their dear Brother was saved the pain and anguish often connected with a long illness . He trusted that when the time came they might all show as good a record , and be as ready to meet the call as their departed Brother . It was with the deepest regret that the occasion arose to second the proposition of the W . M .

Bro . Thompson J . W . 1507 said he was present at the funeral , and with him were several members of the Mother Lodge , amongst others being Bros . W . M . Stiles P . G . Treasurer , H- Gerrard , J . H . Moggridge , F . Donaldson , James Speller P . M ., J . Bates P . M ., J . Genese , T . Honniball , D . and H . Brill , the Rev . S . J . Roco , G . W . Knight P . M ., Hess . He supported the motion , and introduced

Bro . John Ward , who had had charge of the funeral arrangements . Bro . J . Ward in supporting , expressed his sincere sympathy with the family in their bereavement . Having had the privilege of knowing Bro . Saunders for many years he had every satisfaction at being present to add his word to the sympathy expressed by the Brethren of the Lodge of Instruction .

Several other Brethren expressed their personal grief at the loss they had sustained , after which the Lodge was closed , as a mark of respect , and the Brethren retired in solemn silence .

********** West Smith-field Lodge , No . 1623 . THIS strong Lodge of Instruction had an exceptionally good meeting on Wednesday , 22 nd ult ., at' the City Scotch' Stores , Knightnder Street , E . C . Bro . F . P . Weinel P . M . Preceptor was W . M ., C . A . Barter I . P . M ., J . Hoffmann Secretary , C . J . Pratt

S . W ., C . Williams J . W ., A . Ellenden S . D ., S . Van Rogen J . D ., W . Sumner I . G ., H . Knight , G . Kenrich , -A . Metcalf , D . F . V / eister , Joshua Cohn W . M . Samson Lodge , J . F . Kistruck , R . Evans , Charles Riemann , W . Harding , H . King , G . Newnham , C . W . Fink , J . R . Daish , T . Powell W . M . 2182 , J . Wynman , C . E . Brooke , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Brother Eugene Kammer , who was initiated the previous Thursday at the Mother Lodge , acting as candidate and showing his early appreciation of Freemasonry . Bro . Weinel acting W . M . complimented the candidate on his perseverance , and said if he continued as he had begun he would make striking progress in the Craft .

The Lodge was opened in the second degree and Bro . Geo . Newnham answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree and Bro . C . J . Pratt S . W . was presented by Bro . C . A . Barter W . M . 1623 . Having assented to the ancient charge he took the obligation and was installed and saluted in the various degrees . Bro . Weinel continued with the addresses .

Bros . E . Kammer 1623 , G . J . Simonds LP ; Mi' 18 3 , R . Petheridge W . M . 2182 were elected as members . Bro . Weinel received well earned compliments from the members and visitors alike . Bro . Barter proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the faultless and impressive manner in which the W . M . had worked the two degrees , and the installation ceremony ; it was a real Masonic treat . Bro . Weinel , in ' short , but meek and eloquent speech , acknowledged the compliment .

Strand Lodge , No . 1987 . THE first re-union dinner of the Strand Lodge of Instruction was held last month at the Salisbury Hotel , Strand , when host Bro . Toosen put on the board a capital menu , which was much appreciated by the Brethren .

The chair was taken by Bro . Rapley Preceptor of the Lodge , and among those present were Bros . J . N . Hare , A . Hare , Nott , Thomas , Pastorelli , Soper , Goff , Pain , Edwards , Sparks , Lisle , Seaman , Muller , Thomas Treasurer , Kibblewhite Sec , and many other Brethren and friends . After dinner and the usual Loyal toasts , the Chairman proposed success to the Strand Lodge of Instruction .

This was responded to by Bro . Kibblewhite Secretary , wl >« commented on the satisfactory progress the Lodge had made during its eight months existence . Thirty-eight meetings had been held with an average attendance of over twelve , The Lodge numbered