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the Lodge waa closed and adjourned to Wednesday , tho 19 th inst ., at 7 p . m .

Strong Man Lodge of Instruction , No . 45 . —Held at the Old Eodney ' s Head , No . 12 Old-street , Goswell-road , on Monday , the 10 th inst . Present—Bros . A . AV . Fenner W . M ., Isaac S . W ., Powell J . W ., Tolmie Preceptor , Halford S . D ., Gibbs J . D ., Pearcy I . G ., Christopher Tyler ; also Bros . Cook , Millward , Mayne , Trewinnard , & c . Lodge waa opened in due form and minutes of last meetinw confirmed . Lodge waa opened in 2 nd degree ; Bro . Tolmie

worked tho 1 st section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Locige was resumed to 1 st degree ; Bro . Millward answered tho questions , and was entrusted . Lodge resumed to the 2 nd degree ; tho ceremony of passing waa excellently rehearsed by tho W . M ., Bro . Millward candidate . Bro . Tolmie worked the 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th sections of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , and closed down . Bro . Isaac was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing week .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —Mot afc the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street , on Tuesday last . Present—Bros . West W . M ., Daniel S . W ., Sayer J . W ., Maidwell S . D ., Eraser J . D ., Forrest I . G ., Campbell , Eudderforth Preceptor , Hollands Secretary , Wharman , J . Posener , D . Posener , Walker , & o . The Lods * e was opened in due form . The minutes of the previous meeting read and

confirmed . The ceremony of initiation waa ably rehearsed by Bro . West , Bro . Posener candidate . Bro . West vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hollands . Bro . Wharman answered the questions leading to tbe 2 nd degree and was entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bro . Maidwell duly passed . Bro . Hollands vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Maidwell . Bro . West answered the questions leading to the 3 rd degree and was entrusted . The Lodge was opened

in the 3 rd degree , and Bro . West was raised to the sublime degree . The Lodge was closed in the 3 rd and 2 nd degrees . Bro . Daniel was elected W . M . for the ensuing Tuesday . Bro . West was congratulated on his excellent working . Brethren seeking Masonic knowledge will , in this Lodge of Instruction , have the opportunity of working in the position they occupy in their Mother Lodge . It is proposed that the ceremony of installation and the investiture of officers shall be rehearsed on the off Tuesday in the month .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —This Lodge held its regular weekly meeting on Saturday , the 8 th inst ., at the Jolly Farmer ' s , Southgate-road , corner of Chnroh-road , Islington . Present—Bros . A . W . Fenner W . M ., C . Lorking S . W ., J . A . Powell J . W ., Killick Sec , Halford Treas ., Stock S . D ., Brand J . D ., Gibbs I . G ., E . Pearcy

Prec . After preliminaries , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Elliston candidate ! Several sections were then worked by the W . M . and Preceptor . The sum of £ 10 was voted from the funds for the Eoyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . Killick W . M . 1693 . Bro . Thompson 1693 was elected a member . Bro . C . Lorkin will preside at the next meeting

East Surrey Lodge of Concord , No . 463 . —The first meeting after the recess was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on the 6 th inst . The W . M . ( Bro . W . Sharp ) was supported by his officers , John Close S . W ., George Yaxley J . W ., 0 . H . Woodward Sec , and the members of his Lodge to the number of over 40 . The ballot was taken for four gentlemen as candidates for initiation . Of these two were in

attendance , and received enlightenment as to the mysteries of the first degree . The third degree was conferred upon Bro . Silvester , in a manner that was most impressive . The W . M ., in a few well chosen remarks , proposed a vote of £ 1010 s from the Lodge funds in aid of the fund being raised for the sufferers from the dreadful famine in India . This was voted unanimously , the brethren feeling that they could not

do better than emulate the good example Grand Lodge set them the previous night . The petition of a widow of a brother who was one of the founders of this Lodge in 1839 ( to become an annuitant of the E . M . B . I . ) having been signed in open Lodge , the Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The evening was spent in harmony , and all left with the regret that the time had passed so rapidly .

Soaradale Lodge , No . 681 . —This Lodge held an emergency meeting on Tuesday , the 11 th of September , at the Masonic Hall , Saltergate , Chesterfield . Present—Bros . W . W . Jendwine W . M ., E . H . Eobinson S . W ., E . J . Smithson Sec , John Gould J . D ., H . W . Smith Tyler . Past Masters Bros . T . F . Hule , G . A . Booth , W . M . Hewitt , J . W . Fearn , S . Foulds , Geo . Haslehurst ; also Bros . W .

Knighton , J . G . Knighton , J . Humble , Eidgway , W . T . Jones , Wilde , and T . B . Eoss . The business consisted of the raising of Bro . T . B . Eoss to the degree of Master Mason . This was the first occasion of the members assembling in their new quarters in Saltergate . The Lodge room is a handsome apartment , 43 by 25 feet ; it forms part of a new building which is to be used as a Gentlemen ' s Club .

Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —Held its weekly meeting on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge . Present—Bros . W . Goss W . M ., W . Seward jun . S . W ., W . Gomm J . W ., H . C . Tucker Treas ., B . Blasby S . D . and Sec , H . C . Tucker J . D ., 0 . Costelow I . G ., J . C . Eoo Preceptor . Past Master

Bro . W . Gardiner * also Bros . Kyezor , Eand , & c . Visitors—Bros . Metcalf , Erwin , Dorey , Weare P . M . 279 , P . Z . 279 , P . P . G . J . D . Leicestershire and Eutland , & c . The Lodge was opened at 7 " 30 , with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed . Feelings of deep sympathy were expressed with Bro . Sec . Blasby on the recent losa of his wife . The Lodge was then advanced to the

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second and third degree , and resumed in the first . Bro . Gardiner offered himself as a candidate , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Bro . Tucker having replied to the necessary questions , the Lodge was resumed in the second degree , and Bro . Tucker was duly passed , tho members and visitors being unanimous in their

expression of satisfaction at the impressive and eloquent charges of Bro . W . Goss , who is W . M . elect of the Mother Lodge . Bro . Metcalf was duly elected a member . Lodge was resumed in tho third degree , and closed down . Bro . W . Seward jun . was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week , and , in acknowledging the compliment , expressed a hope that he might bo found worthy of the honour .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —At tho meeting on Tnesday , the 11 th inst ., at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , Bros . George Weige W . M ., Brown S . W ., 0 , Lorkina J . W ., Dallas Secretary , Smyth Treasurer , Sanders S . D ., J . Lorkina J . D . ; Bro . Wallington P . M . Preceptor j also Bros . Crouch , Christian , Defriez , Allen , Morgan , Perrin , Young , & o . The Lodgo was opened at 7 . 30 , and the minutes of last meeting duly received

confirmation . Bro . Christian offered himself as a candidate for the second degree , answered the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was then opened up to the second , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed in an effective manner by Bro . Weige . Lodge was opened in the third degree , aud closed down to the first , when the

second and third sections were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Brown was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A discussion ensued as to the time that would best suit the members for commencing the business , and this resulted in notice of motion being given that this Lodge of Instruction begin work in future at 7 . 30 .

Strawberry Hill Lodge , No . 946 . —An emergency meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday , 10 th inst ., at the Grotto Hotel , Cross Deep , Twickenham . Bros . Wolgemutb . W . M ., J . Gallant P . M . as S . W ., Kipling P . M . as J . W ., Johnson P . M . Treas ., W . Piatt P . M . Sec , Argyle J . D ., Skinner I . G ., P . M . W . Smeed P . P . G . J . W . Middlesex . The Lodge was opened , and Bro . Acker man , having

shown his proficiency , was , by the courtesy of the W . M ., raised to the third degree by Bro . W . Smeed . The W . M . then occupied the ohair and passed Bro . Boucher . Ballots were taken for the admission of Messrs . Withers , Bowyer and Bliss . The latter gentleman , being in attendance , was duly initiated into the Order . The Lodge was then

closed , and the brethren partook of a substantial repast , provided by Bro . Garwood . The W . M . gave the usual Loyal aud Masonio toasts , Bro . W . Smeed responded for the Prov . G . M . and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers . The toasts of the W . M ., Wardens and Officers were given . Bros . Gallant P . M . New Concord , and Scott Wolsey Lodge , responded for the visitors .

Perfect Ashlar Lodge , No . 1178 . —The election meeting was held on Thursday , the 6 th instant , at the Bridge House Hotel , Southwark . Bro . W . T . Lover W . M . presided . He in an able manner raised Bro . Edworthy , and passed Bro . E . Eobinson . The elections resulted in favour of Bro . F . Garbetfc J . W . being W . M ., F . H . Ebsworth Treasurer , and J . W . Laing being re-elected Tyler . The

usual five guinea jewel was voted from the Lodge funds to Bro . W . T . Lover for his efficient services . Two gentlemen were proposed for initation . The Lodge waa closed and adjourned to Thursday , 4 th October ( installation meeting ) , at 4 . 30 p . m . Thero being no banquet or refreshment , the brethren separated directly Lodge waa over . There were present during the evening , besides the brethren

named : —Bros . W . Batchelor S . AV ., Fred . Walters P . P . G . D . Middlesex P . M . Secretary , J . Stock S . D ., J . Porter J . D ., T . Simpson I . G ., J . A . Smith I . P . M ., and some dozen others . Amongst a large number of visitors we noticed Bro . John Hammond P . M . 201 , & c , C . W . Fox W . M . 1326 , L . Van Boolen 1275 , E . Mallett S . W . 141 , Stephens 1623 , & o .

Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 . —Met at Bros . Bolton and Lano ' s , King aud Queen , Norton Folgate , on Friday , 7 th inst . Present Bros . Kent W . M ., Townsend S . W ., Smith J . AV . Simmonds S . D ., Crouch J . D ., Lane I . G ., also Bros . Tatten , Hine , Fenner , Hogarth , Cleverley , Bolton , & c Lodge opened indue form ,

minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M . in an able manner , Bro . Tatten being candidate . The first , second and third sections of the lecture were worked by Bro . Fenner , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Townsend waa duly elected W . M . for the ensuing week ; after which Lodge was closed in form , and adjourned till next Friday , at 8 p . m .

Star Lodge , No . 1275 . —On Friday , 7 th September , the installation meeting was held at the Ship Hotel , Greenwich . Bro . H . J . Green W . M . raised three brethren to the third degree , and completed hia year of office by installing Captain E . AV . Williams S . W . and W . M . elect , for which he received a vote of thanks . His work was correctly described by two veteran Masons—the Treasurer and

Secretary—perfect . He afterwards had a Past Masters jewel given him , of the value of ten guineas ; part voted from Lodge funds , the remainder subscribed by a few of hia friends connected with the Lodge . The newly-installed Master soon proved his proficiency by the superior manner in which he initiated a gentleman into the mysteries of the Order . Some propositions were received for candidates for

initiation . The Lodge was closed and adjourned to Friday , 7 th December . The usual banquet followed , and a happy evening was agreeably spent . The officers for the ensuing year are Bros . C . W . Williams S . W ., W . Kipps J . W ., J . Smith P . G . P . P . M . Treasurer , F . Walters P . P . G . D . Middlesex Secretary , Major W . E . Williams S . D ., E . W . Chetwynd J . D ., A . Tisley I . G ., S . Marketia D . Q ., J . S . Leaper W . S ., Rev . G . Cells L . L . D , Chaplain , C , Maxr