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WOODROW LODGE , No . 1708 . ON Monday , at 3 p . m ., at Bro . Rudderforth ' s , 24 Panton Street , Haymarket , S . W ., Bros . F . F . Strutt W . M ., W . Hann S . W ., S . E . Firminger J . W ., C Woodrow P . M . Preceptor , C . E . Wetton P . M . Assistant Prec , J . W .

Simeons W . M . Secretary , T . Burgess S . D ., P . Page J . D ., Spice P . M . 193 , F . Walker P . M . 1627 . W . H . G . Rudderforth P . M . Treasurer , E . J . Davey P . M . 193 , J . H . Warwick P . M . 765 , R . Cawley P . M . 172 , W . West , G . Yeowell , J . W . Ollingtnn , A . Menn , G . T . Baker , J . Morant , and others .

Bro . Warwick , acting as candidate for passing , answered the usual questions and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . W . West answered the questions leading to the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , the W . M . giving the traditional history and tracing boards .

The Lodge was honoured by the presence of Brother James Stephens P . D . G . D . C , who stayed during the ceremonies , and complimented the W . M . on his able working . . Next Monday being Preceptor ' s day the ceremony of installation will be rehearsed .

CHISWICK LODGE , No . 2012 . ON Saturday , 10 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , W ., Bros . C Howard W . M ., J . Ornstein S . W ., R . Reid J . W ., F . Craggs P . M . Treas ., R . Josey P . M . Sec , Arthur Williams P . M . Preceptor , J . H . Gumming P . M . 8 . D .. W . T . Ridgway J . D ., T . G . Meek I . G ., H . J . Cousens P . M ., G . Kirkham P . M ., E . Hayes , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Cousens candidate . Bro . Hayes having answered the usual questions was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was gone through . It was decided to replace some of the furniture of the Lodge that was much the worse for wear , and the woithy Preceptor promptly promised that he would see to tho same being done without delay .

We are glad to note how well this Lodge of Instruction is attended ; the number of Past Masters who rarely miss a meeting should be an incentive to young aspirants in the Craft to attend regularly .

ON Saturday , 17 th , Bros . J . Ornstein W . M ., R . Reid P . M . S . W ., J . H . Cumming P . M . J . W ., R . Josey P . M . Sec , F . Craggs P . M . Treas ., Arthur Williams P . M . Preceptor , G . T . Meek S . D ., E . Hayes J . D ., E . Woolfers I . G ., H . J . Cousens , W . Handover , L . Powell , K . M . Ross , E . H . Wilkins , J . Lucas ,

Hayward Harrington , W . Jeffries , and others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Harrington candidate . Bros . Powell and Handover having been examined in the second degree were entrusted and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed .

Bro . Reid was elected as W . M . for next meeting , and Bro . Ornstein was voted the thanks of the Lodge for presiding at its meeting for the first time .

HAMMERSMITH LODGE , No . 2090 . ON Wednesday , 7 th inst ., at 263 Hammersmith Road , Bros . E . W . Scolding W . M ., F . Cave S . W ., J . Bratt J . W ., W . Hillier P . M . Preceptor , H . Warren Treas ., T . G . Hodgson Sec , W . G . Cave S . D ., J . Barnett J . D ., W . H . Cave I . G ., Arthur Williams P . M ., Beale , Pomeroy , Symons , G . T . Meek , Gale , Hayes , Payne , Johnston , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Beale candidate . Bro . Arthur Williams worked the second section of the Lecture . Bro . F . Cave was elected to act as W . M . at the next meeting .

ON Wednesday , 14 th , Bros . F . Cave W . M ., J . Barnett S . W ., H . Warren J . W ., W . Hillier P . M . Preceptor , E . W . Scolding acting Sec , T . Beale S . D ., W . H . Cave J . D ., Woods I . G ., Barton-Jones P . M ., John H . Gumming P . M ., G . W . Turner , Johnston , Hunt , W . Atkinson , and several others . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Meek as the candidate

The W . M . gave the charge in a splendid manner and was heartily congratulated by the Brethren , after which Lodge was called off and on . Bro . Atkinson proved his efficiency , was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed .

The Secretary read a letter from the Royal Savoy Lodge of Instruction , a < cepting an invitation to visit the Hammersmith Lodge of Instruction on the 28 th inst ., when the Visitors will occupy the Officers' positions and a very numerous assemblage of Brethren residing in the district is expected .

ROYAL VICTORIAN JUBILEE LODGE , No . 2184 . ( LATE TERHIEBS . ) ON Wednesday afternoon , at three o'clock , at the Dover Castle Hotel , Westminster Bridge Road , Bros . W . Newton W . M ., B . Cohen S . W ., P . Page J . W ., C Wetton P . M . Dep . Prec , W . J . Newstead Secretary acting S . D ., J . Wynman J . D ., Percy Gayer I . G ., E . Sinclair P . M ., W . Dillon , and others .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . J . Dillon candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . B . Cohen , who went through the second ceremony . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bro .

Newton again assumed command . Bros . Percy Gayer 1679 and W . J . Dillon P . M . 1567 were elected members , while Bro . E . Sinclair , late Secretary of the Lodge , was chosen to preside on Wednesday next .

WARNER LODGE , No . 2256 . AT the Royal Forest Hotel , Chinglord , on Friday , 9 th inst ., Bros . W . Fortescuc W . M . 2374 W . M ., J . P . Watts S . W ., T . J . Parkins J . W ., S . C . Rhodes Preceptor , 0 . T . Papworth Sec . J . Ives P . M . S . D ., J . Mason J . D ., J . Inkpen I . G ., W . Hales W . M .-eleot 1446 .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , and the W . M . then kindly gave way to Bro . Hales , who occupied the chair , opened the Lodge in the second degree , and rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Fortescue acting as candidate . The investiture of Officers was then rehearsed .

Bro . Mason was elected a member , and Bro . Watts W . M . for the next meeting . o o o BRONDESBURY LODGE , No . 2698 . A T the Earl Derby , High Rond , Kilburn , on Monday , 12 th inst ., Bros . A . J \_ F . Hardymcnt Preceptor W . M ., H . de L . Wood S . W ., H . Dunaway

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J . W ., R . J . Campbell P . M . P . Z . Treasurer Asst . Preceptor , H . Willsmer Sec , Cutfcs S . D ., M . Spiegel P . M . J . D ., F . 0 . Oldrey I . G ., Line , Emery , Horstead , Aylett , & c . The Lodge was opened and called off and on . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Horstead acting as candidate . The W . M .

delivered the ancient charge in a very impressive manner . Bro . J . Aylett was examined and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Bro . Hardyment delivered the three addresses in the ceremony of Installation , Bro . R . J . Campbell occupying the chair . Bro . Hardyment resumed the chair and the Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees and closed down . Bro . Horstead was elected a member , and Bro . H . de L . Woods W . M . for the next meeting .

EARLS COURT LODGE , No . 2765 . KNOWING the high reputation of the members of the Mother Lodge , we looked forward with considerable gratification to a visit to this new Instruction Lodge , which held its second meeting on Wednesday , at Bro . Joel Davis ' s , the Greyhound , Kensington Square . We were agreeably impressed with the comfortable accommodation provided for Masonic meetings , and the excellent gathering on that occasion .

Bro . T . 0 . Dyer S . W . of the Dalhousie Lodge , No . 865 , presided as W . M ., with Bros . P . Howard S . W ., H . Webster J . W ., J . Worth P . M . Prec , J . Cox P . P . J . G . W . Dep . Prec , J . W . Faoey P . M . Treas ., Albert J . Taylor Sec , J . H . King S . D ., J . Harris J . D ., H . G . Cox I . G ., Joel Davis Steward , E . Johnson , W . James , T . Leete , R . Dixon , R . P . Young , H . J . Cousens , F . W . Smethurst , J . Kench , R . Fleming , J . Wynman , and several others .

The Lodge was opened to the third degree and resumed to the first . Bro . Johnson was examined as a candidate for passing , and that ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Fleming was examined and entrusted , and the ceremony of raising gone through . Bros . H . J . Cousens I . P . M . 172 , F . W . Smethurst 834 , R . P . Young 2765 , and John Kench 865 were elected members , while the compliment of honorary membership was conferred on Bro . J . Wynman .

A letter was read by the Secretary from Grand Lodge , indicating that the Earls Court Lodge of Instruction was duly entered on the Register . ( Are we rightly informed here ? We should like to know that a Register of Lodges of Instruction is really kept , and if so how it is that a Lodge remains on the list in Grand Lodge Calendar six or eight years after its recorded house of meeting has ceased to exist . The Belgrave , No . 749 , as a case in point . —Ed . F . C . )

It was proposed that a Benevolent Association should be formed ia con-, nectionwith the Lodge , and the proposal was unanimously agreed to , whereupon the following Officers were elected to act as the Committee . Bros . J . Worth P . M . Preceptor , J . Cox P . M . Dep . Prec , J . W . Facey P . M . Treas ., Albert J . Taylor Sec . The Treasurer fully explained the working of the Fund , whereby a weekly subscription entitled the members to the right to participate in ballots for Life Subscriberships of the three Institutions , and as a result several of the Brethren gave in their names as members .

Bro . J . Worth Preceptor informed the Brethren he would attend the Festival of the Benevolent Institution next Tuesday , and was glad to say he bad a nice little sum to hand over , an announcement that was most heartily applauded . The W . M . announced that the annual supper of the Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 865 , would take place shortly , and asked the members of the Earls Court Lodge of Instruction to co-operate , so as to make the gathering a successful one .

It was proposed by Bro . Facey that the sum of £ 2 should be voted to Bro . J . Cox , for the ornamental covers to pedestals which he had provided . It was necessary that some Brother should interest himself in the work , and that Bro . Cox had done . With the assistance of his wife and daughter he had produced the splendid effect they saw that evening . The members must appreciate the large amount of valuable time and skill that had been expended

on them , and they would feel that the sum very inadequately represented the amount of care and skill Bro . Cox had devoted to their production . This was seconded by Bro . Worth and c irried unanimously , and a hearty vote of thanks extended to Bro . Cox for his great kindness in the preparation of these " truly Masonic ornaments . " Bro . P . Howard was elected W . M . for Wedngsday next .

Brethren of the district seeking Masonic knowledge can hardly do better than pay this Lodge a visit . The Preceptor Bro . Worth is capable , and we are convinced he will do everything in his power to impart a knowledge of the ritual to any Brother who places himself under his instruction . The Lodge meets every Wednesday evening , at 8 o'clock .

KENTISH CLUB OF INSTRUCTION . THE usual weekly meeting was held on Monday , at the Assembly , Kentish Town Road , when there were present : Bros . A . Cocks W . M ., S . J . Suter S . W ., E . Gatfield J . W ., E . A . Wass S . D ., W . F . Coney J . D ., W . Scott I . G ., Viney Tyler , C . F . Quicke P . M . Precentor , H . Pickett P . M . Dep . Prec , J . Dawson Sec , J . Strong , J . Baron , ' Geo . Procter , R . Dingle , Lake , and others , including Bros . T . Mills and W . Busby , both happily in good health again .

Tue ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Procter candidate . Bro . Busby answered the questions , was entrusted , and the Lodge being opened in the second degree the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony . Bro . Suter was elected W . M . for Monday next . The eighth Annual Festival of this Club will be held at the Frascati

Restaurant , Oxford Street , W ., on Friday , 2 nd March , at 7 . 30 p . m .. when the chair will be occupied by Bro . C . F . Quicke G . Supt . of Works Kent . There will be an excellent musical programme for the delectation of the Brethren and their non-Masonic friends . Tickets , 7 s Gd each , may be had from Bro . W . F . Coney , 309 Camden Road , N . W .

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PROVINCIAL .

DUKE OF YORK LODGE , No . 2449 . THE regular meeting was held at the Albion Hotel , Manchester , on Thursday , 8 th inst ., Bro . A . G . Bryoe W . M . Following the reading and confirmation of minutes , a successful ballot was taken for Mr . Robert Brownridge , Provision Merchant , Moss Side , Manchester , and he was initiated into Ancient Freemasonry by the W . M . This was succeeded by the raising of Bro . Win . Frcdk . Smith to the sublime degree , this ceremony also being performed by the W . M .