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Woodrow Lodge , No . 2271 . ON Monday , . at 3 o ' clock , -at Bro . Rudderforth ' s , 24 Panton Street , Haymarket , Bros . J . E . Culverhouse W . M ., G . Coop S . W ., J . G . Lobb J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , W . Rudderforth P . M . Treas ., J . W . Simeons P . M . Sec , W . H . Making S . D ., F . A . Grille J . ., A . Elliott I . G ., T . F . Strutt I . P . M . 2664 , G . W . Lacy , S . E . Firminger W . M . 1559 , J . Williamson , J . Cunnington , Yeowell , H . J . CallarJ . WynmanJ . H . Francis , and others .

, , The minutes having been confirmed , Bro . Lacy answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Firminger W . M . 1559 ,. who resumed the Lodge to the first degree , and rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Williamson candidate .

The W . M . resumed the chair and Bros . J . H . Francis and H . J . Gallon ,, both of No . jzo , were elected members , while Bro . Coop was selected as W . M . for Monday .

West Srrssthfield Lodge , Mo . 1623 . KNOWING by experience the excellent work done , and the cordiality and true Masonic characteristics of the members Of the Mother Lodge and the Chapter attached thereto , we were by no means surprised to find the same manifestations at this Instruction Lodge , which we visited on Wednesday , at the house of Bro . J . R . L . Daish , the City Scotch Stores , 27 Knightrider Street , E . G .

The special feature of the meeting was the working of the Fifteen Sections , among those officiating being Bro . C . A . Barter W . M . of the Mother Lodge , whose action in thus taking a prominent part in the work of his Instruction Lodge is worthy of approval and might be generally imitated by other Masters similarly circumstanced . The Lodge was opened'at 6 . 30 p . m ., there being a large

attendance , including Bros . John Knight I . P . M . S 61 as W . M ., I . P . Wemel P . M . 1828 , the popular Preceptor of the Lodge as I . P . M ., H . Whitney P . M . 861 as S . W ., C . A . Baiter W . M . 1623 as J . W ., J . A . Hoffmann J . D . 1623 Sec , H . KingS . D .. W .. Harding J . D ., D . F . Weistel . G ., C . Williams , Dixon , Leon . Harris , J . Sherrington , G . Newnham , W .

Hayward , Bennett , S . Shervington , J . Kent , G . Henrich , Duncan , J . Daish , Lionel Killick , W . T . Pearce , C . Morris , W . Clark , G . Bushell , W . J . Lewis , W . Douglas Redfearn , T . Hellyar , W . Lewis , J . Hallam , T . E . Hill , C . Morgan , Fleet , J . Wynman , and others , the whole company numbering between fifty and sixty Brethren .

The Lodge being formed the minutes were confirmed and the First Degree Sections worked by Bros . C .. A . Barter W . M . 1623 , J . Paget 1623 , T . Powell W . M . 2182 , A . W . E . Harding 97 , H . Whitney P . M . 861 , Geo . Graham Canning 1623 , andH . Hill P . M . 1305 . The Lodge was opened in the second degree and the Sections were worked by Bros . J . Evans P . M . 1741 ; , N . P . Lardner P . M . 1745 , W . R . Witt P . M . 1745 , John Knight I . P . M . S 61 , and Geo .. Newnham J . W . 145 . . ; .-. ; ¦ ¦ hfv : ¦ .=:.: / . ' -.. ¦ ¦ ;¦ ¦ -

; . : The Lodge was opened in the third degree , and Bros . P . Waldvogel P . M . 1828 , P . K . Rotenberger 1623 , and Fred . Will . Trotter 2182 brought the Sections to a most successful conclusion . The whole of the work reflected the greatest credit on the Brethren who answered the questions , as well as on the worthy president Bro . John Knight ,

who did so much to ensure the success of the meeting , by . the ability he displayed in the chair . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree . Several new members were elected , and Bro . Redfearn P . M . acknowledged the compliment on behalf of himself and the others . He expressed himself highly delighted with the excellent working he had witnessed . that evening .

Bro . Weinel said he could not propose that the W . M . should become an Honorary Member of the Lodge as he already enjoyed that distinction , but it was just and fair ta propose that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the excellent manner in which he had presided . He was sure the Brethren had enjoyed the work done that evening .

Brother H . Hill P . M . in a few complimentary words had very much pleasure in seconding the proposition . Bro . H . Whitney P . M . S . W . said he was pleased to support , and in so doing congratulated the W . M . on his faultless working . He hoped Bro . Knight might be spared for many , many years , to go through the beautiful Sections again .

Brother Knight acknowledged the compliment paid him , and promised to do everything in his power for the benefit of the Lodge . He knew the Sections were appreciated by the Brethren ; they were beneficial for the Past Masters , and especially so for the younger members . The Section working had been neglected for a long time , but it should not occur again . He was delighted to see that the

Brethren who had entered their names to work the Sections had been present , without an exception , and they had clone their work without the slightest hitch ; it had been a credit to them all . He felt he must say . ai few special words concerning Bro . Whitney theS . W ., who had been an excellent supporter of the Lodge , ready and willing to assist

those who required it . He proposed that Bro . Whitney be elected an honorary member , for the great assistance he had rendered that evening . It had been a grand meeting , and for that thanks were due to Bro . Hoffmann , the Secretary , who was a hard working and enthusiastic Mason ; it was a pleasure to have such an able Secretary for the Lodge .

Bro . Wemel said he had much pleasure in seconding the proposition that Bro . Whitney should be elected an honorary member ; he knew it was a hard trial for him to attend , on account of his wife ' s illness , but they were pleased to see him that evening , and thanked him for his excellent assistance .

Bro . Hoffmann had much pleasure in supporting it , and also acknowledged the compliment paid himself . The proposition was agreed to . Bro . Whitney thanked the W . M . and Officers for having elecced him an honorary member , also for the sympathy expressed on hii

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wife ' s behalf . He was always willing to render any assistance that mig ht be required of him . As S . W . he was on the alert , but his iassistance had not been much required that evening . Bro . Weinel proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to the several Brethren for the able manner in which they had worked the different Sections , and that the following five Brethren be elected honorary members , having assisted in the working

of the Sections for the third time : Bros . N . P . Lardner P . M . 1745 , W . R . Witt P . M . 1745 , J . Evans 1745 , P . Waldvogel P . M . 1828 , and G . Newnham J . W . 145 . This was seconded and unanimously agreed to . The compliment was acknowledged by several of the Brethren : Communications were read by the Secretary , after which the Lodge was closed , but not before the Brethren had expressed their appreciation of the enjoyable evening .

The Lodge , meets every Wednesday , at 7 o ' clock , and Brethren seeking Masonic knowledge can hardly do better than pay it a visit . Bro . F . P . Weinel P . M . P . Z . is the Preceptor , J . J . Howes P . M . the Treasurer , and J . A . Hoffmann J . D . 1623 Secretary . Further particulars may be had of the last named , at 30 and 31 Queen Street , E . G .

Leopold Lodge , No . 1571 . ON Thursday , at 7 . 30 , at the Moorgate Tavern , Moorgate Street , E . G ., Bros . R . Lee W . M ., J . F . Harrison S . W ., M . Eagles J . W ., D . Harlow P . M . Preceptor , H . W . Meadows P . M . Sec , Joseph Durrel S . D ., H . V . Down J . D ., James Durrel I . G ., J . Brown , W . J . Allen , F . J . Moon , J . Piggott , L . Phillips , P . Leach W . M . 1571 , W . Rich , A .

E . Gooding , J . Wynman , H . Joyner , R . Blackree , J . Brown P . M ., & c . The W . M . commenced with the ceremony of initiation , for which Bro . Rich acted las candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Morgan P . M . ' , who advanced the Lodge to the second degree . Bro . Joyner answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was further advanced and the ceremony of raising was gone through .

The W . M . resumed the Lodge to the first degree . Bro . Harlow proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the able manner in which the W . M . had officiated for the first time in the Lodge . Bro . Brown , in seconding , said that if the W . M . would continue to do work as he had done that evening he would make an excellent Worshipful Master in his Mother Lodge . Bro . Harrison had much pleasure in supporting .

The W . M . acknowledged the compliment paid him , and thanked Bro . Harlow for the kind instruction he had received from him . Bro . Harlow also j > roposed that a hearty vote of thanks be passed for the very able manner Bro . Past Master Morgan had rehearsed the third degree . The W . M ., in announcing the same , also thanked the Brethren of the Lodge for their kindness .

Bro . Morgan in a few well chosen words acknowledged the com pliment . Bro . Harrison was elected W . M . for Thursday next .

# * * Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 . ON Monday , at the Globe Tavern and Restaurant , Finsbur . y Pavement , Moorgate Street , Bros . J . Webster W . M ., R . Hunt S . 'W „ A . J . Pidduck J . W ., J . F . Saunders Prec , Charles Johnson Sec , G . Ryan S . D ., F . H . Witheridge J . D ., E . Pidduck I . G ., J . Ward , G . W .-Collins , J . Wynman , R . D . Smith P . M ., H . W . Newman , J . W . Honniball , J . Kern , & c .

The Lodge being formed was opened to the second degree , when the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . C . Johnson Sec . who intimated his intention of rehearsing the third ceremony . Bro . Collins having offered himself as the candidate answered the usual questions . The Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremony of

raising was rehearsed , including the charge and explanation of the tracing board . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , Bro . Kern answered the questions leading to the second degree , and was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and the ceremony was gone through , including the full explanation of the working tools .

The W . M . having resumed the chair , Bro . E . Pidduck 1107 was elected a member , and Bro . R . Hunt W . M . for Monday . Bro . Johnson informed the W . M . that the Lodge had two votes for the Girls School , and he proposed they should be handed to Bro . Saunders Preceptor , which was carried unanimously and he returned thanks in a few suitable words .

Bro . Saunders proposed that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the able manner in which the W . M . had opened the Lodge in the first and second degrees for the first time . The Brethren must take into consideration the fact that the W . M . was only a young member ; it showed he persevered , and no doubt next time he would work one or two ceremonies . The W . M . thanked the Brethren for their indulgence , and would try to do much better on the next

occasion . Bro . Saunders had further pleasure in informing the Brethren that Bro . Johnson , their Secretary , had been elected W . M . of his Lodge . In the name of the Brethren he tendered him most hearty congratulations and wished him success in his career . He also proposed that the same be recorded on the minutes . Bro . Smith P . M . seconded the proposition , which was carried unanimously . Bro . Johnson in a few well chosen words acknowledged the compliment .

It is worthy of note that on this occasion " time was kept" by Bro . Charles Johnson's elegant watch which was presented to him at . the City of Westminster Lodge of Instruction , for valuable services rendered there as Deputy Preceptor . We wish him success in his coming Office as ruler of his Lodge , and long life in which to continue to enjoy the respect and esteem of his colleagues .

* * Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . AT the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall Street , on Wednesday . 6 th inst ., at 7 sharp . Bros . Metcalf BaiJiie W . M ,, W , Hattersiey S . W .,