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TERRIERS LODGE , No . 2184 . ON Wednesday , at the Sir Sidney Smith Tavern , Chester Street , Kennington , Bro . C . Wetton W . M . 2087 occupied the chair as W . M ., and was assisted by Bros . B . Cohen S . W ., F . Holden Treasurer J . W ., A . Darch P . M . Preceptor , E . Sinclair P . M . Secretary , J . W . Mark S . D ., Almayo J . D ., T . Holland I . G ., C . H . Randall , E . Castle , Jesse Burton , P . White , E . Horton P . M ., N . Herch , B . Whitehead , J . Wynman , and D . White .

The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . B . Whitehead candidate . The same Brother answered the questions leading to the second degree . The Preceptor worked the first section of the lecture , after which the W . M . informed the Brethren of his intention of rehearsing the second degree , for which Bro . D . White offered himself as candidate . He was examined and entrusted and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . D . White answered the questions leading to the third degree .

Bro . B . Whitehead and D . White were elected members , and Bro . B , Cohen chosen as W . M . for Wednesday next , when the Lodge will be opened at thr 6 e o'clock .

HUGH OWEN LODGE , No . 2593 . AT the Frascati , Oxford Street , on Friday , 17 th inst ., Bro . Webster W . M ., Marks S . W ., Bamsbottom J . W ., Barnett S . D ., Bev . Greenwood J . D ., Boberts I . G ., Holland P . M . Preceptor , Kobelt acting Secretary , Bidgway , and Willis . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Bidgway acting as the candidate . Bro . Kobelt was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . The W . M . closed the Lodge in the second degree , and Bro . Marks was unanimously elected to occupy the chair at the next meeting .

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DALHOUSIE LODGE , No . 865 . THE members of this prosperous Lodge , composed principally of Kensington residents , held its meeting on the 15 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court , the majority of the Brethren travelling down in a well-appointed brake . Among the company were Bro . W . Essex W . M ., Dyer Acting S . W ., and Cox acting J . W .

It speaks well for the prosperity of the Lodge that , although four of the Officers were absent through illness and other causes , the W . M . was ably assisted by his temporary Officers to raise two Brothers and pass one , in a most excellent manner , being a proof that the working taught to the Brethren at the Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , held in Kensington , is of a most efficient character .

URMSTON LODGE , No . 1730 . A BEGULAB meeting was held at the . Victoria Hotel , Urmston , on Monday , 13 th inst ., Bro . George Griffiths Mends W . M . Among those who attended were Bros . James Ormrod S . W ., James S . Whitley J . W ., Edward L . Littler P . M . P . P . G . P . Treasurer , George B . Lloyd P . M . P . P . G . Treasurer Secretary , Hedley Jones S . D ., G . A . Myers P . M . P . P . G . D . C . D . C , J . Bowers P . M . P . G . P . Organist , W . H . Ashworth I . G ., John Slyman P . M . P . P . S . G . D ., B . Swindells P . M ., and Walter Bowers P . M .

The Treasurer was warmly welcomed upon his return to the Lodge after a severe illness , which had called forth a letter of sympathy from the members , in which the deepest regret was expressed on account of his indisposition , with a hope for his early restoration to health . Being no business of special importance , the Lodge was closed at an early hour , and the remainder of the evening was spent in a pleasant and social manner .

LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 581 . rriHE annual re-union of tho members of this Lodge took place at the Old I Boar ' s Head Hotel , Whithy Grove , Manchester , on Thursday , 9 th inst . Since the previous meeting , in June , the Lodge has sustained a severe loss by the death of Bro . James William Abbott P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Preceptor , as

recently recorded in our columns , copies of which issue were forwarded to the members . On the present occasion the ordinary proceedings having been closed , over fifty Brethren sat down to a substantial tea provided by Bro . James Beardmore P . M . P . P . G . D . C , the new host , whose initial catering was very favourably commented upon .

We must not omit to state that on the proposition of Bro . Godfrey Hig ham P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C . acting Preceptor , seconded by Bro . H . H . Warburton P . M . P . P . G . S . D . ( who had left a sick bed specially to perform this act of duty to his successor in the Preceptorship ) , and warmly supported by others , Bro . Alfred Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . D . C . Secretary was instructed

to forward a letter of condolence to Mrs . Abbott and her family , regretting her recent bereavement . A very handsomely framed portrait of Bro . Abbott , one issued from our office with the account of his installation as W . M . in the Egerton Lodge , No . 1030 , last October , was presented to the Instruction Lodge by Bro . Hebden , who made some very touching references to the work and character of the late Preceptor .

Bro . Hebden also proposed the health of Bro . Higham , thanking the latter for so generously stepping into the breach caused by Bro . Abbott ' s death , and hoping he would continue his activity among them . Before Bro . Higham accepted the Preceptorship , which , having done , he occupied for a period of twenty years , the position was a paid one , he himself electing to work without emolument . Bro . Higham was followed by Bro . H . H . Warburton , who retained it for twelve years , he in turn being succeeded by Bro . Abbott , both the latter acting on similar lines .

Bro . John Westall proposed the health of Bro . Hebden Secretary , that of Bro . George T . Lenard P . M . Treasurer being placed in the hands of Bro . William Bee P . M . P . P . G . A . D . O ., all the speakers incidentally referring to the death of Bro . Abbott . The Treasurer , who replied in his usual characteristically humorous manlier , reminded tbo Brethren that the election of Officers will take place at tb « first of the December meetings , viz ., 9 th December .

Bro . Joseph Selby P . M . P . G . D . C . arrived late at the meeting , having been a visitor to the Duke of York Lodge . In his necessarily curtailed remarks he informed the audience that whatever progress he might have made in the ritual of Freemasonry , and whatever position he might have attained

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in the Craft , was due entirely to his connection with the Lodge of Instruction . Letters of sympathy were received from Bro . John Chadwick P . M . P . P . G . Secretary and others , and many telegrams of apology for nonattendance were also forwarded and read to the meeting . The harmony of the evening was contributed to by Bros . Buckley Carr P . M . P . P . G . D . C , Alfred Hebden P . M ., & c , Henry Norris , Mark Steel , J . Townley Trotter , John Westall , B . Stevenson , and others , Bro . Cuthberb Howard presiding at the pianoforte .

Besides those mentioned above there were present Bros . G . W . Davies P . M ., George Parker P . M ., E . Loebell P . M ., A . Eichholz P . M ., J . J . Dean , W . Dewhurst , A . Longworth , C Virgo , James Bobertshaw , & o . Visitors Bros . T . H . Hall P . M ., G . Taylor P . M ., and others .

The meetings of the Royal Victorian Jubilee Lodge of Instruction , No . 2184 , are now held at the Sir Sidney Smith , Chester Street , Kennington , on Tuesday evenings , at 8 o ' clock . Bro . Wise P . M . 1158 is the Preceptor , and Bro . T . S . Consisbee the Secretary .

Ihe annual dinner of the King Harold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1327 , will take place on Saturday , 9 th October , at the JFj & ur Swans Hotel , Waltbatn Cross , where the Lodge meets n ' ebch

Saturday evening , at 7 o ' clock , from the first Saturday in September to the Saturday before Good Friday . Visiting Brethren are cordially invited , and may be sure of receiving a hearty welcome .

Bro . Sam Richards , a Mason well known to a large number of Brethren , has recently taken possession of the Falstaff , Catherine Street , Strand , where he will be pleased to see his old

friends , and also accord a hearty welcome to new acquaintances . He assures us his endeavour will be to give satisfaction , by providing articles of the best quality , and on those lines we hope he will command success .

The Bobert Burns Instruction Lodge will resume its working on Tuesday next , at 8 o ' clock , at its usual place of meeting , the Frascati , Oxford Street , W ., where , with such a comfortable and

central place of assembly , it should be one of the most nourishing Instruction Lodges in London . Bro . B . C . Mulvey P . M . Grand Pursuivant , who is well-known for his perfect working , is the Preceptor , and Bro . T . Casely P . M . the Secretary .

The weekly meetings of the Citadel Lodge of Instruction , No . 1897 , were to be resumed yesterday ( Friday ) evening , at Bro . D . J . Witte ' s , Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Road , Stoke Newington ( near West Hackney Church , and Rectory Road

Station G . E . R ) , where Lodge will be opened each Friday during the season at 8 o ' clock . The Citadel Charities Association meets the last Friday in each month . The Officers of the Lodge are : Bro . Fred Dunstan P . M . Preceptor , Bro . T . I . Bird P . M . Treasurer , and Bro . Harry Willsmer Secretary .

The Spaten Restaurant , 33 Newgate Street , B . C ., has lately changed hands , and is now presided over by Bro . Charles J . Riemann , who is a well known member of our Craft . The house is now in the hands of the decorator , Bro . H . Campbell P . M . 734

being entrusted with the work , and we believe his well known aptitude for artistic decoration is to be allowed full scope . The extensive alterations decided upon will not interfere with the

continuance of the business , but we hope ere long to be able to announce that Bro . Riemann has the place in perfect order'for the sale of the celebrated Spaten Beer .

LAST EXCURSIONS OF THE SEASON . rriHE Great Northern Company announce their final trips of the season to I the Provinces , to start from Kings Cross and other London Stations on Saturday next , 2 nd October , and available for three or six days . Tickets by this excursion will he issued to the principal towns served by the system ,

including the busy centres of Durham , Lancashire , Yorkshire , Nottinghamshire , Derbyshire , Norfolk and Cambridgeshire , one of the special features being in association with the annual Goose Fair at Nottingham , as passengers can extend their stay there until Friday , 8 th or Saturday , 9 th October , upon payment of a small extra fee at the London Boad Station of that town .

Garriok . —The management are to be congratulated on possessing so capable an understudy as Miss Maud Boyd , who , owing to the sudden indisposition of Miss Florence St . John on Saturday afternoon last , at very short notice played " La Perichole , " and with such success that she was not only heartily applauded by the audience for her rendering of the part , but at the final fall of the curtain received loud applause and congratulations from the members of the company assembled on the stage . Miss St . John ' s indisposition was fortunately only of a temporary nature , and she was able to resume her part the same evening .