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to seek change of scene and air at Weymouth , and we trust that no long timo hence he may be able to resume his duties at the Lod ^ o . There was , as usual , in the intervals between tho speeches some excellent singing , and regret was generally felt when the honr for separation arrived . We append the names of some of the Visitors : — Bros . P . W . Dnnville 1479 , S . Tryon 1950 , C . Miakin W . M . 1479

P . G . S . D . Herts , 0 . R . Holt S . W . 1479 . G . W . Brnmell P . M . 1507 F . J . Dunsfora 186 , W . C . Child 1298 , W . P . Willson P . M . 403 , W . C Beaumont P . M . 26 P . G . S . P . G . S . W . Surrey , James Kay 1708 , C Hunt P . M . 194 , E . R . Crawford 1708 . DUKE OF CONN AUGHT LODGE . No . 1524 .

IT is an acknowledged axiom that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy , and it has been as frequently urged that hard work seldom kills . We are not , however , called upon on the present occasion to discuss these knotty points , but to record the doinss of the brethren of this popular Lodge at its anniversary meeting , whioh was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on 31 st ult . For those who

are fond of work , there was an abundance . The agenda contained the names of four candidates for initiation , three for passing , and two for raising . In addition , there was the incoming Master to be installed . Lodge was opened soon after half . past two , by the W . M ., Bro . Charles Lorkin , who was supported during the day by his Past Masters , Officers , and several well-known and influential Visitors .

After the minutes of the last regular meeting had been read and put for confirmation , the Report of the Audit Committee was received . The ballot was next taken for the following candidates for initiation : —Mr . Frank Smith and Mr . Philip Webb Rogers , who were proposed by Bro . Smyth W . M . elect , seconded by Bro . Lorkin W . M . ; for Mr . Esmond John Turnbull , proposed by Bro . Munro , seconded by

Bro . Brand P . M . Treasnrer ; for Mr . William Milford , proposed by Bro . Lee P . M . Secretary , seconded by Bro . Brand P . M . Treasurer ; and for Mr . William Parsons , proposed by Bro . Dallas , seoonded by Bro . Smyth W . M . elect . The result was in favour of each of these candidates . Bros . Dodd and Stokes were then raised by the W . M ., who afterwards passed Bros . Caperoe and East to the degree of

Fellow Craft . The W . M . elect , Bro . Charles W . Smyth , was then introduced , and regularly installed in the ohair of King Solomon . The following were the Officers invested : —Bros . J . L . Payne S . W ., A . Ferrar J . W ., W . H . Brand P . M . Treasurer , W . H . Lee P . M . Seoretary , R . Polak S . D ., G . Ferrar J . D ., A . R . Olley I . G ., W . Beasley M . C , A . Leoffler and J . H . Rioh Stewards , J . Marsh Tyler .

The next business was to initiate the four candidates named above . This duty devolved upon the new Master , who proved himself an adept , performing the ceremony in a careful and impressive manner . Routine work next received attention , and after hearty good wishes had been tendered , Lodge was olosed . After a liberally-Bupplied banquet , the W . M . proceeded to give the toast list consideration . It

was a long one , liberally interspersed with songs , duets , ballads , and pianoforte BOIOS . The usual toasts were severally and worthily proposed and received , Bros . F . Wood , Alfred Alderton , and Miss M . Lorkin happily filling np the intervals between with songs and music . The same may be said of Miss L . Smyth , who favoured the brethren with a conple of ballads . Master Snow also assisted

to vary and make the proceedings enjoyable by his singing . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Dr . J . F . Haakins , who proved his fitness for the task he ban undertaken . The health of tho Worshipful Master was drank with great heartiness , as was that of the Installing Master , Bro . Charles Lorkin I . P . M . The W . M . had given evidence of his qualifications

during the work of the Lodge , and the brethren felt that in Brother Smyth they had got a worthy successor to Bro . Lorkin . The latter brother was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , proof sufficient that he had discharged his duties to the satisfaction of the Lodge . It could scarcely have been otherwise , for Bro . Lorkin is a good

worker , and he gave a further proof of his skill by the admirable way in which he installed his successor . Several other toasts followed , including that of the Visitors * , which was duly honoured and responded to . The proceedings were brought to a conclusion with the Tyler's toast , but not until all the necessary and usual courtesies had been shown .

Leopold Lodge, No. 1775, Church, Lancashire.

LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 1775 , CHURCH , LANCASHIRE .

ON Wednesday , 30 th January , the installation of W . M . and Festival of St . John the Evangelist was celebrated in the Lodgerooms , at the Commercial Hotel , Church . A goodly muster of brethren assembled from Accrington , Darwen , Clayton-le-Moors , and Ramsbottom . Bros . Grime and Almond , P . P . G . Officers , were present from Darwen . The ceremony of Installation was ably

performed by Bro . J . Wardley P . M . 381 , Darwen , while the W . M . showed his ability in the investiture of Officers . The following were the brethren appointed : —Bros . Rd . Anderton W . M ., Jas . Grime I . P . M ., E . Walsh S . W ., W . Lloyd J . W ., J . Pickles Secretary , T . Briggs S . D ., S . Ridehalgh J . D ., J . Brown Org ., R . Gastall I . G ., J . Bullock O . G .

aud Tyler , W . H . Gastall aud Wm . Bury Stewards . The final address was given by Bro . E . Knowles of Lodge 145 , Accrington . After the installation , the Festival of St . John tho Evangelist was held in the Hotel , and a most sumptuous dinner was served np by Bro . Kitchen , the proprietor , the proceedings were conducted in a quiet unostentatious manner , aud closed a little before eleven o ' clock .

HOLLOWAY ' PILLS . —Tlio changes of temperature and weather frccraontly npset persons who are moat cautions of their health , and moat particular in their diets . These corrective , purifying , and gentle aperient Pills are the host remedy for all defective actions of the digestive organs ; they augment tlie appetite , strengthen the stomach , correct biliousness , and cany off all that is noxious from the system . Holloway ' s Pills are composed of rare balsams , unmixed with baser matter , and on that account aro peculiarly well adapfed for the young , delicate , and aged . As this peerless medicine has gained fame m the past , so will it preserve it in the future by its renovating and invigorating qualities , and its incapacity of doing harm .

Leopold Lodge, No. 1775, Church, Lancashire.

Prosperity Lodere of Instruction , No . 65 . —A meetwas held on Tuesday , 5 th instant , at Brother Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall Street . Present—Bros . Walker ( Seorotary ) W . M ., Rich S . W ., Sainte J . W ., Valentine S . D .. Haynes J . D ., Buggins I . G ., Moss Preceptor ; also Bros . Roberts , Schadler , Weil , Pasooe , Bourne .

Tho ceremonies of initiation and passim ? were rehearsed , Brother Schadler candidate in the first , and Bro . Weil in the latter . Lodge was olosed in the third and second degrees . Entry drill was rehearsed . Bro . Moss worked the third section in the first degree , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Rich was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further offering , Lodge was olosed and adjourned .

Faith Lodge of Instruction , No . 141 . —The weekly meeting of the Lodge was held on Tnesday , the 5 th instant . Lodge waa opened by Bro . Eastgate W . M ., assisted by Bros . Masefield S . W ., Mount J . W ., Tonkin S . D ., Lovegrovo J . D ., Chapman I . G ., Bassington Treasurer , Cross Secretary , Hunt , Cobhara , Skinner , Collens , Dairy , Bottle , Goffin , Von Joel , G . F . Edwards , & o . The minutes of the

previous meeting were read and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Orpe being candidate . Bro . James Chapman then took the chair of W . M ., and rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Mason candidate . Bro . Eastgate resumed his position , and opened the Lodge in the third degree . Bro . Goffin was unanimously

eleoted a member . The S . W . was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minutes to the W . M ., for the able manner in which he had carried out his duties for the first time in the Lodge . The Preceptor , Bro . Cottebrune , was unable to be present through illness . AH Masonio business being ended , Lodge was closed .

At a meeting of the Masonio Charities' Association , held immediately afterwards , a ballot was taken for a Life Subscribership in one of the Masonic Charities . Bro . Chapman waa the sncoessf u \ member . Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —At the Jolly Farmers ' , Southgate-road , N ., on 26 th ult . Bros . Liebman W . M .,

Gellen S . W ., Cross J . W ., Woolveridge S . D ., Payne J . D ., Turner I . G ., Powell acting Preceptor , Galer Secretary ; also Bros . Ashton , O'Donnell , Weeden , Leber , Hitterich and Jone 3 . Lodge was opened in due form , and , all formalities observed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Asher candidate . Bro . Powell worked the third seotion of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Gellen

was nnanimonsly eleoted W . M . for the ensuing week . Nothing further having offered for the good of Freemasonry , Lodge was olosed in ancient form , and adjourned to Saturday , 2 nd February . Lodge was closed earlier than usual on account of its being the monthly meeting night of the Masonic Association . On Saturday , 2 nd inst . Present—Bros . Gillen W . M ., Gribbell

S . W ., Bullock J . W ., O'Donnell S . D ., Turner J . D ., Woolveridge I . G ., Fenner Preceptor , and Galer Seoretary ; also Bros . Payne , Ashton , Musto , Christmas , Maokay , Ferrar , and Powell . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Ashton candidate . Bro . Gillen worked the first , second , and third sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Woolveridge answered the questions

leading to the seoond , but was not entrusted . Lodge resumed to the first degree . Bro . Christmas , of the Egyptian Lodge , No . 27 , was elected a member . Bro . Gribbell was unanimously appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . A . letter was ordered to he sent to Bro . R . Pearcy , sympathising with him in his illness . Nothing further having offered for the good of Freemasonry , Lodge was olosed in ancient form , and adjourned to Saturday , 9 th February .

Euphrates Lodge of Instruction , No . 212 . —Held at the " Mother Red Cap , " High Street , Camden Town , N ., on Monday , 4 th inst . Bros . Finch W . M ., Ricknell S . W ., May J . W ., Collier S . D ., Halsey J . D ., Boyden I . G ., Galer Preceptor , Shepperd Sec , also Bros . Gregory P . M ., and Carter . This Lodge of Instruction meets every Monday at 8 o ' clock , and , being centrally situated , offers good opportunities to brethren who are anxious to learn the ritual of Freemasonry .

New Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1695 . —At the weekly meeting on Tuesday , the 29 th ult ., there were present Bros . Larchin W . M ., Davies Preceptor , Cborley S . W ., Russell J . W ., Berry Secretary , Jennings S . D ., Haynes J . D ., Bolt I . G . ; Knight , Hubbard , Eldridge , Shaokell , Hale , Fenner , A . Good , Oldis , Moon , and Oxley . After the opening of the Lodge and the reading and con .

firmation of the minutes of the previous meeting , the first section of the third lecture was worked by Bro . Fenner . Bro . Moon , a candidate for raising , answered the questions and was entrusted . Lodge opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The second and third sections of the third lecture were worked by Bro . Fenner . Lodge resumed in the first degree , and Bro .

Shackell having been elected a member , and Bro . Chorley appointed W . M . for next meeting , the Lodge was closed and adjourned . On Tuesday , the 5 th instant , Bros . Chorley W . M ., Gush as Preceptor , Russell S . W ., Mercer J . W ., Berry Secretary , Hildreth S . D ., Hayne 3 J . D ., Moon I . G . ; also Bros . Oldis , Hall , Larchin , Giller , Snelling , Webb , Thompson , ancl Frampton . After preliminaries , the

first and second sections of the first lecture were worked by Bros . Larchiu and Snelling . Bro . Oldis offered himself as candidate , and the ceremony of initiation wa 3 rehearsed . The third and fourth sections of the first lecture were then worked by Bros . Larchin and Gush . Bro . Webb was elected a member , ancl Bro . Rns 3 ell appointed W . M . for the next meeting . All business being ended , Lodge was closed and adjourned to Tnesday evening next .

The Hevised Book of Constitutions ; Critically Considered and Compared with , the Old Edition . London : Simpkin , Marshall & Co ., 4 Stationers' Hall Court , E . C . Sent on receipt of stamps . One Shilling , by \ V . W . Morgan , Freemason ' s Chronicle Office , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville .