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The W . M . resumed the chair and Bro . J . Myers having answered the questions leading to the third degree to the satisfaction of the W . M ., he was entrusted and retired . The Lodge was advanced , and in due course that Brother had the gratification of being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason .

The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and several communications were read by the Secretary . Amongst them was a letter from Bro . N . Goldman , expressing his inability to attend , on account of indisposition . A petition was signed by the Officers and Brethren on behalf of the widow of a late Brother . Bro . D . Moss i ' . P . G . Std . B . strongly and effectively recommended the case and

we were pleased to see the Brethren so readily answering his appeal . It is evident the members intend to keep the ball rolling and give their W . M . plenty of work during his year of Office , as several gentlemen were proposed for initiation , and a Brother as a joining member . After well earned hearty good wishes the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren retired to the magnificent banqueting

room where an excellent repast was provided , including the turtle soup for which the famous old establishment is so highly renowned . The dinner was a great credit to Bro . G . L . Meadows , the manager , and added " additional kudos to the famous Tavern . Bro . Edward Mayat looked after the comfort of the company with his usual skill and ability .

After the usual Loyal toasts had been honoured , and Bro . D . Moss P . P . G . St . B . had responded on behalf of the Grand Officers , the I . P . M . submitted the toast of the Worshipful Master , whom he complimented on me way in which he had performed his work in Lodge . It was something of a unique proceeding , and something to be proud of , for a father to initiate two of his sons during his term of Mastership . He felt sure the interesting event would make

an everlasting impression upon those principally concerned , and that in particular the initiates would remember that night After the experiences of the day there was no necessity to refer to the ability of the Worshipful Master to properly discharge his dutiesthe Brethren had had actual proof of what he was capable of , and would , he was sure , heartily honour the toast -of his health as a consequence . This was done .

The W . M . acknowledged the compliments paid him . No greater honour could have fallen upon him than to have the opportunity of initiating his sons , who bad long expressed a desire to join the Friars Lodge . He had , for a long time , hoped to be able to do this , and was particularly gratified now that he had performed the ceremony . Concerning his working ; he had to thank the Friars Lodg ;

of Instruction for the knowledge he had acquired . Three years ago he knew very little of the ritual , and now he had risen to the dignity of Master of the Lodge , and he regarded that position as one of the greatest honours ever conferred upon him . They told him he gave satisfaction—that was ample reward for all the trouble he had taken . He thanked them for the cordial way in which they had received the toast .

Bro . D . Moss proposed the toast of the initiates , whom he complimented on being admitted into the Craft under very favourable auspices . He urged them to attend Lodges of Instruction , as that was the only way in which they could learn to fully appreciate the beautiful lessons of Freemasonry ; but by all means they must not neglect their business for the purpose . They should further remember that Freemasonry was found , not in England alone , but

all over the world . He had had considerable experience as a traveller in different parts of the world , and felt he could congratulate the new members on having been initiated by one of the best Masters it was possible to have in the chair . On behalf of the Lodge he accorded the new members the most hearty of welcomes . Bro . John Crabb said he was very pleased he had been initiated in the Lodge , and hoped to rise to occupy the position his father filled at the present .

Bro . Michael Crabb was surprised at the impressive and excellent ceremonial which had had such an effect upon him as would ensure his never forgetting what he had gone through , or the obligation he had given his promise to . Bro . John Gaze tendered his especial thanks for the honour conferred upon him in being received as a member of the Friars Lodge .

Bro . Henry Durell expressed his delight with the ceremonies through which he had passed . He was very pleased indeed to have been received into the Craft , and thanked the W . M . and Brethren for havino- admitted him into their Lodge . Bro . H- Harris P . M . gave the toast of the visitors . He

considered he had a verv difficult task to perform , as he desired to tender to each of the guests the very hearty welcome the members of the Lodge -always desired to accord their visitors . He referred to each in turn and expressed the hope , on behalf of the Lodge , that all had enjoyed themselves and would desire to come again on an earlv opportunity .

Bro . Gaze responded , expressing thanks on behalf of the guests . He had been very pleased to see his brother initiated in that Lodge , because he recognised the working had been such as to make a most' beneficial impression upon him . Bro . Newman expressl y thanked the Brethren for their good wishesfor his safe return

, to his home in South Africa . His cordial reception in the Friars Lodge would make a lastine- impression upon him . He had had the pleasure of knowing Bro . Da Costa for upwards of twenty years and had spent a most delightful night in his company , and in admiring the excellent working of the various degrees of the Craft , which had really been most impressively rendered . J

Bro . Richmond complimented the W . M . on his working . He was Senior Warden in . his own Lodge and felt he could not do better than follow the excellent example set by the W . M . of the Friars Lodge when it came to his turn to occupy the chair . Bro . Andrews expressed heartfelt thanks for his reception . He had never visited an outside Lodge before , and was very agreeably surprised at the excellence of the working he had witnessed . He

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thanked the W . M . for his kind invitation , and the members generally for the heartiness of their welcome . He had enjoyed a most pleasant evening . Bro . D . Moss , by desire of the W . M ., proposed the toast of the Past Masters of the Lodge , to which Bro . Marks responded , and then the Tyler gave the concluding sentiment .

The musical entertainment provided was excellent , amongst those who contributed being Mrs . Phillips , Mr . Phillips , Bro . M . DaCosta P . M ., Bro . Toombs , and others . —A most successful meeting of a popular Lodge . **********

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INSTRUCTION .

— : o : — Royal Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 . ON Sunday , at Bro . W . J . Purcer's , the Green Dragon , Maddox Street , Regent Street , W ., Bros . W . Vicars W . M ., Leon Rolfe S . W ., T . Burgess J . W ., J . Goldstein P . M . acting Preceptor , Denny P . M . Treasurer , J . I . Moar P . M . Sec , J . Seaman S . D ., E . Haking J . D ., Lothian I . G ., A . Carlstrum , S . H . Lavington , J . Wynman , Cleghorn P . M .

The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , including the full explanation of the working tools , Bro . Lavington acting as candidate . Bro . Carlstrum was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was further advanced , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , including the traditional history . Both the ceremonies were perfectly rendered said highly appreciated by the Brethren . Bro . S . M . Lavington 1807 was elected a member , and Bro . Leon Rolfe was chosen W . M . "for to-morrow ( Sunday ) .

********** Confidence Lodge , No . 19 3 . AT the meeting on Wednesday , 6 th inst , the Brethren turned up in strong force , and being Officers night , the chair was occupied by Bro . Fells , who was supported by Bros . Davey S . W ., Bushell J . W ., Haughton S . D ., Hattersley J . D ., Done I . G ., Green Treasurer , J . K . Pitt Secretary , Davey P . M . and Colin W . M . 1668 acting Preceptors .

The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Nat . Wood being candidate . The ceremony ot raising was next gone through by the W . M ., Bro . Smith candidate . Lodge was called off and on . Hearty greetings were given to Bro . Fells on the occasion of his . birthday , and , in reply he stated that unfortunately his birthday only came once a year ; he was sorry he could not have two during his term of Office .

ON' the 13 th , there was again a large attendance , when Bro . Davey occupied the chair , supported by Bros . Mears P . M . S . W ., Cook J . W ., Green S . D ., Colin J . D ., Russ I . G ., Done Steward , Spice Preceptor , J . K . Pitt Secretary , Past Masters Sheppard , Stenner , Hill , Davey , & c .

The ceremonies of passing and raising were rehearsed in an admirable manner , Bros . Smith and Stenner P . M . being candidates . At the third rising Bro . Pitt proposed a vote of congratulation to Bro . Preceptor Spice , on his recovery from a long illness . This was seconded by Bro . Green , and supported by Bros . Mears , Baillie ,

and Done . Bro . Spice returned thanks in well chosen words , and expressed his pleasure at seeing so many old faces once more ; at the rapid growth of the Lodge of Instruction , and the progress made by the younger members . He also thanked Past Masters Mears , Latham , Stenner , Davey , and Colin for their services as acting Preceptors during his absence .

The W . M . announced that a ballot for one of the Masonic Charities would take place in a week or two , and he hoped the winner would place it on his list as Steward for the Old People .

********** New Concord Lodge , No . 813 . THE Brethren of this old school of Freemasonry , which is so well known for perfect working of the ritual under the able Preceptorship of the esteemed Bro . H . Gush P . M ., held their usual weekly meeting at the Farleigh Hotel , Stoke Newington , ' which commodious

establishment is under the personal supervision of a new host , Mr . Edwin Hartley . Those present included Bros . H . Parsons W . M ., W . E . Jeanes S . W . 548 S . W .., Vic . Smith J . W ., H . G . Gush P . M . Preceptor , T . A . Powell Treasurer , B . Barton Secretary , F . J . Chubb S . D ., A . Russell J . D ., W . Chittock I . G ., J . Howard W . M . of the Mother Lodge , T . Feistel P . M .. H . Reed , PL Biscoby , F . H Cole , F . Hemsley , J . Mathews , and J . Wynman .

Lodge was advanced to the second degree and Bro . Cole answered the questions leading to the third . He was entrusted and ,, the Lodge being further advanced , Bro . Powell Treasurer worked the first section of the lecture , Bro . Gush Preceptor assisting the Brethren with the answers when necessary . The ceremony of raising was proceeded with , after which the Lodge was closed down .

Bro . W . E . Jeanes was elected W . M . for Wednesday , 4 th December , next Wednesday being at the disposal of the principal Officers of the Mother Lodge . We cannot let the opportunity pass without adding our

congratulations to the compliments paid to the W . M . by the worthy Preceptor for the excellent working . Bro . Gush had quite an easy task , as the W . M . reauired vsry little prompting ; his working was a great credit to himself , and to the Preceptor of the Lodge from which he had acquired his knowledge .

********** Friars Lodge , No . 1349 . AT the Three Crowns , Stoke Newington , on Thursday , 14 th inst ., Bros . Crabb W . M ., Davis S . W ., D . Moss P . M . J . W ., L . A . Da Costa P . M . and a select number of Brethren . This being Officers' night the three ceremonies were rehearsed .