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firmed . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , with the traditional history , Bro . Reid acting as candidate . Tho W . M . worked the 1 st and 3 rd sections of the lecture . Bro . Gibbs was appointed W . M . for the evening week .

Jordan Lodge of Instruction , No . 201 . —The usual weekly meeting took place on Tuesday last , at the Devonshire Arms , Devonshire-street , Bro . Albert Marvin in the chair , Bros . Ockenden S . W . and Secretary , Errington J . W ., Eeed S . D ., Hiscox J . D . and Treasurer , Fox I . G ., and other brethren . Tho Lodge was opened in the three degrees , and closed down to the 1 st . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Emmanuel being candidate . Bro .

Wood worked the 1 st and 2 nd sections of tho 1 st lecture assisted by the brethren . Bro . Marvin ( who was only initiated some three months since ) was rewarded with a hearty vote of thanks for the very efficient manner in which he had performed tho ceremony and filled the chair , and the same was ordered to bo recorded on the minutes . Bro . Ockenden was elected W . M . for tho next meeting . The supper proposed for tho 26 th inst . has been postponed . This Lodge meets every Tuesday , at 8 p . m .

The Frederick Lodge of Unity , No . 452 . —Among the numerous Lodges it is our privilege , and likewise our pleasure to visit , there is not one where a more cordial reception is given us than at tho Frederick Lodge of Unity . In this Lodge the Past Masters ever take a most active part in the conduct of affairs , and any candidate for the Master ' s chair well knows that his chance is but a poor one

unless he is prepared to exhibit a thorough knowledge of the Kitnal , and has given assurance that his duties will be carried out thoroughly and efficiently . Tuesday last was appointed for the installation of the W . M . for the year 1877-78 , and though it is customary on these occasions to do as little work as possible , tho agenda paper was an exceptionally heavy one . It comprised three raisings , two passings ,

one initiation , and the installation of the W . M . j in addition , also , there were several questions to be discussed . The chair was taken by Bro . John Walter Sugg , who was supported by Bros . George Wright S . W ., A . T . Jeffery J . W ., P . M . ' s Magnus Ohren and James Robins Secretary and Treasurer respectively , whilst Bros . Edmands and Pawley were the Deacons . After the Lodge had been regularly

opened and the minutes read and confirmed , the W . M . proceeded to raise Bros . Cousins , Pugh and Scott . The ceremony of passing followed , the candidates for the second degree being Bros . Hunter and Brattle . The ballot was then taken for Mr . Daniel Richard Wiso , and it being declared in that gentleman's favour , he was initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry . All these ceremonies

were capitally performed by Bro . John Walter Sugg . The ballot was then taken for the admission , as joining members , of Bros , the Eev . James Amos , Lodgo of Unions , No . 256 , and William George Batohelor , J . D . Wellington Lodge , No . 548 . It proved successful , and it was notified to those brethren that they had been elected members . Bro . P . M . Masterman , . acting as Director of the Ceremonies , then

introduced the Junior Warden , Bro . Arthur Thomas Jeffery , as W . M . elect , and Bro . Sugg completed the duties of his year of office by installing his successor , performing the task in a highly satisfactory and impressive manner . On the re-admission of the brethren , the customary salutations were given mid the W . M . invested his officers : George Wright S . W ., Charles Henry Edmands J . W ., Magnus Ohren

¦• P . M . Sec , Jas . Eobins P . M . Treas ., Charles Pawley S . D ., Edwin H . Sugg J . D . and Organist , John Walter Sugg P . M . D . C ., George Bobins and J . C . F . W . Rogers Stewards , Frederick A . Manning I . G ., C . F . Speight Tyler . After the delivery of the customary addresses , Bro . J . W . Sugg referred to the intimation , made in an earlier part of the evening , bv Bro . H . E . Frances , that , owing to that brother ' s

other engagements clashing with the days fixed for the meetings of the Frederick of Unity , he should be compelled , reluctantly , to sever his connection with that Lodge . Bro . Sugg spoke iu terms of praise of the services rendered by Bro . Frances to the brethren , and concluded a highly eulogistic speech by proposing that Bro . H . E . Fiances be elected an honorary member . This was seconded b y

Bro . Magnus Ohren , put to the Lodge , and unanimously assented to . The Auditors' report showed the funds of tho LodgD were in a flourishing condition , and that there was a goodly balance in hand . A notice of motion was given that the Joining Fee be increased to £ 5 5 s . An elegant jewel was presented to Bro . John Walter Sugg , ¦ whose services in tho chair dnring the past year were spoken of in

the most flattering terms . After a reply from Bro . Sugg , terse and well to the point , a letter was read from Bro . Baber , regretting that illness prevented his attending Lodge . A sum of £ 5 5 s was voted to the fund for presenting a testimonial to Bro . Charles Greenwood P . M ., Prov . G . Sec . for Surrey . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a capital banquet , provided by

Bro . J . P . Budden . After ample justice had been done to the good hings provided , tho W . M ., Bro . A . T . Jeffery , gave the customary toyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Magnus Ohren responded for Tho Eig ht Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the Provincial Grand Officers Present aud Past .

He said it was a pleasure to all who attended Provincial Grand Lodge to see how well the duties were performed . Lieut .-Guneral J . S . Brownrigg , tho Provincial Grand Master , has many cases to inquire into , and to adjudicate upon , both in reference to Lodges and individuals . He invariabl y exhibits the capabilities of a thorough man of business . He had stated that he wished the brethren of his

Province to understand ho could not make them all Wardens , and under these circumstances he hoped they would consider all appointments as of value . Bro . Ohren urged that in proof of this , their esteemed Prov . Grand Master had placed one of his own sons in a subordinate position . Their Lod go was well represented among Past Prov . Grand Officers , and he thanked all present for the hearty way in which the toast had been received , Bro . Wise , in replying to the toast of tho Initiate , remarked that ke had come amongst them as a

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stranger ; the reception he had met with had gratified him . Though he could not add any new lustre to the Craft , he would never do anything to dim its glory . The W . M ., in speaking to the toast of the Visitors , gave them , on behalf of the Lodge , a hearty greeting . Thoy had seen the working of the I . P . M . He ( Bro . Jeffery ) hoped to tread in his footsteps , and so keep up the character of the

Lodge . Bro . Spooner , on behalf of the Visitors , acknowledged the compliment . The health of the W . M . was given in an excellent speech by Bro . J . W . Sugg , aud acknowledged by Bro . Jeffery . The other toasts comprised the P . M . ' s , the Joining Members , the Secretary and Treasurer , and the Officers of the Lodge , to each of which responses wero made . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings of the day to a close . Amongst the Visitors we noticed Bros . Bull ,

Jekyll , Spooner , Thomas Hunter , W . W . Morgan , Leaper , H . Massey , & c , while the P . M . ' s of the Lodge , in addition to those we have already mentioned , were represented by Bros . William Sugg and Arthur J . Dickinson . During the evening some capital songs were given by Bros . Magnus Ohren , W . Sugg , G . Robins , Methven and C . M . Ohren . Bro . E . H . Sugg , as accompanyist , rendered excellent service ; while the talents of Bro . Jekyll were also impressed , to the advantage of all who listened to his performance .

Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 800 . —This Lodge held its weekly meeting on Tuesday , the 19 th June , at Bro . Allen ' s , Royal Edward , Triangle , Hackney . Present—Bros . W . J . Smith W . M ., Dallas S . W ., Johnson J . W ., E . T . Worsley Sec , Saunders S . D ., Davies J . D ., Wallington P . M . Preceptor , Christian I . G . Bros . Lorkin , Dandy , Barker , Allen , Perry , Webster , Saunders 860 , & c . The Lodgo

was opened with solemn prayer . The minutes read and confirmed . The Lodge was opened in the 2 nd degree . Bro . Dandy having answered the necessary questions , the Lodge was opened in the 3 rd degree , when the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Dandy acting as candidate . Bro . Wallington gave the traditional history . Bro . Allen worked the 1 st section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . James of Lodge 193 was unanimously elected a member .

Bro . Dallas was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation ; this will be the first time of his taking the chair . We were pleased to hear him say that he had worked himself up , and intended to do the first ceremony . We hope ho will be supported by his old friends ; with the assistance of the able Preceptor of this Lodge of Instruction , they will have a pleasant evening ; tho officers who will assist , are well up in Masonry , so that nothing will be wanting to make things agreeable .

Eose of Denmark Lodge , No . 975 . —This Lodge held its regular meeting on Friday , the 15 th of June , at the White Hart Hotel , Barnes , Surrey . Present—Bros . W . H . Lee P . M . 1524 W . M ., W . E . Phillips S . W ., G . Wrigglesworth J . W ., C . A . Smith P . M . Treaa ., James Garner S . D ., F . A . Riches J . D ., John Noble I . G ., J , Gilbert Tyler . Past Masters Bros . J . H . Tyler , G . I . Edmonds , and E . W .

Clarke ; Bro . Buss Asst . Grand Sec . ( honorary member ) . Visitors—Bros . Somers I . P . M . 1602 , Winslow 859 . The Lodge haviugbeen opened in due form , and the minutes of the preceding meeting read and confirmed , ballot was taken for three candidates for initiation . These proved favourable , and Messrs . Matthews and Perigal , being in attendance , were initiated into Freemasonry . The W . M ., having undertaken

to represent the Lodge at the ensuing Festival of the Boys School , made an appeal to tho brethren for their support . Five guineas was placed on his list , iu the name of the Lodge . All Masonic bnsiness being ended , the Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to a cold collation , after which the usual Loyal and Masonio

toasts were given and responded to . In the course of the evening Bro . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary , was warmly congratulated on his recent promotion . Bro . Somers P . M . 1602 responded for the Visitors , Bro . Smith for the P . M . ' s , and Bro . Phillips S . W . for tho Officers . The Tyler ' s toast brought a very pleasant evening to a closo .

Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , tho 13 th of June , at the Masonic Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . Edward Margrett W . M ., A . Welch S . W ., T . Newman Steward acting J . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Secretary , J . T . Stransom Treasurer , J . Early Danks S . D ., W . Ferguson J . D ., E . J . Blackwell I . G ., W . Hemmings Tyler ; P . M . Bro . R . C . Hurley ;

and Bros . Hilder , Hukins , Hammett , Pulley , Ehind , Hawkes , Pricket , and Hunt . Visitor—Bro . C . E . Hawkes 414 . Bnsiness—The Lodge was opened in the 1 st degree . The minutes of the last regular Lodgo were read and confirmed . The election took place for a Worshipfnl Master for the ensuing year . Bro . Arthur Welch S . W . was declared to be elected , the announcement calling forth the

acclamations of all tho brethren present . The S . W . thanked the brethren for the hononr which they had done him , in raising him to the position of Worshipful Master elect . He should endeavour , during his year of office , to discharge his duties in such a manner , as that he hoped the tradition of the Grey Friars Lodge would not greatly suffer . With regard to the Ritual , he was sure that it would bo tho

ambition of them all to perform the ceremonies fluently , accurately , and impressively . He ( tho W . M . elect ) was afraid that in the ceremonial portion he should compare very unfavourably with his predecessor , and should bo considered a far less advanced Masonic Ritualist . ( Laughter . ) As to the Masonic Charities , it had been the pride and the privilege of the Grey Friars Lodge to render substantial aid to

those Institutions , and he felt convinced that the members of tho Lodge would not be less generous in the future than they had been in the past . Furthermore ( and this was the point which ho considered the most important of all ) , he was sure that the members of the Lodge would cultivate and maintain a thorough Masonio spirit , a genuine sentiment of fraternal regard tho one for the other . Unless that spirit and sentiment continued to prevail ia tho Lodge ,