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Hotel , Chester . Present — Bros . F . A . Dickson AV . M ., John McHattio P . M . as S . AV ., James Knox J . W ., AV . C . Hnnfc P . M . Sec ., E . Minshell Treas ., E . Cnznor P . M . Organist , A . Smith S . D ., J . Pyc J . D ., Samuel Spencer T . G ., David Baynes Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . J . Taylor , J . Salmon , L . Gilbert , J . 0 . Bobinson , T . M . AVilcock , B . Banks , AVm . Masters ; also Bros . Slanhopo Bull , John Mills ,
Jas . I . Stevenson , S . AV . Bamsden , AV . M . Lightfoot , G . AV . Marplo . Visitors—J . AV . Arrowsniith 321 , II . J . Lloyd 721 , S . M . Davies , FKEEAIASOX ' S CnitoxicT . K . Tho usnal routine business having been disposed of , tho Lodgo was advanced to the third degree . Bro . Jas . I . Stevenson having answered the preliminary questions properly , Avas raised to the snblimo degreo of a Master Mason . Although
AV . Bro . Dickson has all the talent and feeling requisite to mako a competent and successful Master of a Lodge , it was a very painfnl ordeal to Avitnoss tho strain put upon his nervons system on this occasion . Considering that Bro . Dickson [ had been confined to bis room for moro than a Aveek , through severe indisposition , and taking into account tho difficult ritual ho had to perform , in a cramped and
badly ventilated room , which from its proximity to the street reverberated tho rattle of passing vehicles , tho clatter of horses' hoofs , and tho din and tramp of pedestrians , it is strange that ho undertook , and astonishing that ho succeeded in discharging his duties so well . To any brother accustomed to visit many Lodges in various Provinces , it would appear inexplicable that the brethren
of No . 425 should , under any circumstances , allow tho Lodge to bo held whore exist so many disadvantages , especially in a city where thoro is , no doubt , far better accommodation , and if not , should bo provided by tho brethren of Chester unitedly , as they muster two Blue Lodges , two Chapters , ono Mark Lodge , and a Preceptory . It is to be hoped that a move will bo made in tho right direction , as it is
evident to all intelligent Masons that anything which has a tendency to mar the harmony of a Lodge , or interfere with tho proper Avorking of our snblimo ritual , does discredit to our glorious Order . Doubtless we shall see erected in Chester a Masonic Hall worthy of our beloved Craft , and in keeping with a Cathedral city , particularly as Bro . Gilbert advocates ( if tho policy be not too narrow-minded ) tho
principle of "Provincialising and Localising" Freemasonry . It is sincerely and fraternally suggested to Bro . Gilbert to consider deeply whether it is advisable or consistent to advocate bnilding a Chinese AVall round tho province of Cheshire . The following notices were brought before tho Lodge : —By Bro . Taylor I . P . M ., Thafc at tho next Lodgo meeting he should propose , aa tho AV . M . and Bro .
Salmon P . M . and P . P . S . G . D . had undertaken to represent tho Lodgo as Stewards afc the next Anniversary of tho E . M . I . for Boys , tho sum often guineas each bo presented by them , in the name and from the funds of tho Lodge . By Bro . Salmon P . M ., that he shonld at the next Lodgo meeting propose , as Bro . Taylor I . P . M . had undertaken
to represent tho Lodgo as Steward at the next Anniversary of tho R . M . I , for Girls , the sum of ten guineas bo presented by lvim , in the namo and from tho funds of tho Lodge . These notices provoked a rather lengthy discussion , which detained tho brethren , tho Lodgo nofc being closed till 7 . 30 , after which tho membera adjourned to refreshment .
La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction , Mb . 538 . —Nearly forty members of this Lodgo attended on AVcdnesday evening to hoar the Fifteen Sections Avorked under tho able presidency of tho veteran Bro . T . A . Adams P . G . P . Bros . F . G . Baker S . AV ., AV . J . Ferguson J . AV ., Pratt S . D ., T . James J . D ., E . Child I . G ., Smallpeice P . M ., C . Davis Troas ., J . Hurdell Sec . Tho sections were worked as follows : —FIRST LECTURE . —1 st , S . A . Cooper D . C . 382 ; 2 nd , E .
Child S . D . 538 ; 3 rd , S . A . Cooper D . C . 382 ; 4 th , J . Hurdell D . C . 1348 ; 5 th , Docker S . D . 1 G 87 ; Oth , E . Farwig S . W . ISO ; 7 th , F . G . Baker P . M . 753 . SECOND LECTURE . —1 st , A . Ginger J . W . 901 ; 2 nd , W . J . Ferguson P . M . 177 ; 3 rd , J . Hnrdell D . C . 1348 ; 4 th , J . L . Coulton P . M . 382 ; J . Long P . M . 733 . THIRD LECTURE . —1 st , 0 . J . AV . Davis P . M . 382 ; 2 nd , D . M . Belfrago S . AV . 179 ; 3 rd , Koester P . M . 435 . Tho sections wero all well worked , aud a hearty voto of thanks Avas accorded to Bro . Adams .
United Lodge Mb . 697 . —The annual installation meeting of this Lodgo Avas held at the Town Hall , Colchester , on AVednesday afternoon , when thoro Avas a largo attendance of members of tho Lodgo and visitors . Tho ceremony of installing tho AV . M . elect—Bro . Georgo Harvey—was impressively performed by tho V . AV . Bro . Fred . A . Philbriek , Q . C , Recorder of Colchester , Past Grand Deacon ,
and at its close the now AV . M . appointed and invested his Officers as follow . —AV . Bros , the Eov . Eustace H . Crate P . M . I . P . M ., tho Eev . T . C . Brettingham Chaplain , tho Eov . J . P . Britton S . W ., Henry J . Everitfc J . YV ., Thomas Enstaco P . M . Treasurer , Thomas Eix P . M . Secretary , F . Evelyn Morris S . D ., John W . Smith J . D ., William Harlow D . C , George Gtiiver Organist , W . Chapman I . G ., S . Munson
Tyler , G . Eustace and AV . Jelloy Stewards . Afc tho close of tho Lodgo business a cordial vote of thanks was passed to A . AV . Bro . F . A . Philbriek for his kind attendance , nt some personal inconvenience . A banquet took placo at the George Hotel in tho evening , served in sumptuous stylo by Bro . Guivcr . Tho W . M . presided , and
Avas supported , amongst others , by A . AV . Bro . F . A . Philbriek , the Mayor of Colchester ( Bro . Thos . Moy ) , AV . Bros . Joseph Burton P . G . Treas ., Thos . J . Balling P . G . See ., S . Chaplin P . M . 51 P . P . S . G . AV ., Fred . A . Colo P . M . 51 P . P . G . B ., Chas . Cobb P . M . 51 P . P . S . G . D ., Alfred Welch P . M . 51 P . P . G . J . U ., & e .
Panmure Lodgo , Mo . 720 . — A regular meeting of this Lodgo was held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , S . AV ., on Monday , tho 15 th inst ., when wero present , Bros . D . Truster AV . M ., C P . McKay S . W ., W . Sheadd J . W ., AV . Smith S . D ., E . Mitchell I . G ., M . Spiegel D . C , Lambert Steward , James Stevens P . M ., Thomas Poorc P . M . and Sec , W . Payne P . M ., O . Palman P . M ., AV . Steedman Tyler , and Bros . G , Lilley , Brenner , Ash , Gunner , Pascall , Medley ,
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Syer , Treves , Huntley , Glenister , Sanders , Lavers , and others . Apologies from several P . M . ' s and members were read . Lodgo was opened in tho three degrees and worked down . Bro . Lavers was passed to tho degree of F . C . Candidates for initiation not being present the ballot for approval Avas deferred . Tho election of W . M . for the ensuing year resulted in an unanimous voto in favour of tho
S . W . Bro . McKay . Bro . Thomas Pooro Past Master was re-olocted Treasurer , and Bro . AV . Steedman Tyler . It was resolved that to mark the appreciation of tho Lodgo for a second year ' s service as AV . M . by Bro . Trnsler , tho P . M . jewel voted to him at tho expiration of his first year of office should be provided with a suitable bar
and inscription , and thafc a farther recognition shonld bo mado by tho presentation of an article of value to bo selected by himself . Bros . Gunner and Syer Avero elected on tho audit committee . Tho Lodge having been closed , tho brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent tho remainder of a very agrooablo evening in harmonious intercourse .
William Preston Lodge of Instruction , Mo . 766 . — This Lodge held its usual meeting on Friday , tho 19 th of April , at tho Feathers Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgwaro-road . Present —Bros . S . Godden AV . M ., Tribbel S . W ., Hill J . AV ., Braun Secretary , Bndderforth Preceptor , Hayes S . D ., Cloghorn J . D ., Evans Tyler ; aud Bros . Kinnavd , March , Webster , AVallis , Harris , AVest , Jteid , Moore ,
Sec . Lodgo was opened in duo form and tho minutes wero read and confirmed . Bro . Cloghorn answered tho questions , and tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Tho samo candidate then answered tho questions for raising , and that ceremony was likewise rehearsed by tho W . M . Bro . Godden . After tho Avorking of several sections tho Lodgo was closed down . Bro . Kndderforth was elected AV . M . for tho
ensuing Friday , on which occasion fifteen brethren of tho Doric Lodgo of Instruction havo kindly consented to work the sections in this Lodgo . Tho Secretary also announced to tho brethren that an invitation had boon received for brethren of tho AVilliam Preston Lodgo to work tho Fifteen Sections at tho Upper Norwood Lodge of Instruction , on Monday , tho Gth of May next , Bro . H . E . Frances to preside . This invitation was unanimously accepted .
Dalhousio Lodgo of Instruction , Mb . 860 . —Hold its weekly meeting on Tuesday last , afc Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . M . Christian AV . M ., J . Lorkin S . W ., Wardell J . AV ., Slaiter S . D ., Carr J . D ., BroAvn I . G ., AVallington P . M . Preceptor , Dallas Sec ., Smyth Troas . ; and Bros . Polak , Smith , Wyman , & c . The Lodgo was opened , and tho minutes of last
meeting road and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Weige candidate . Lodgo was called off , and on resuming opened in the second and third degrees , and regularly closed down to tho first . Bro . Dallas Avorked the first , and Bro . Smith the second sections of tho lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . J . Lorkin waa elected AV . M . for tho ensuing week .
"Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 . —On AVednesday evening , 17 th inst ., the last meeting for tho session was hold at tho Spread Eaglo Hotel , AVandsworth . Bro . II . R . Jones AV . M . presided . There Avero also present the following Officers and members : —Bros . AV . A . Morgan S . W ., A . N . Newens J . W ., II . AVilson Treasurer , J . Frosfc Secretary , A . B . Walker S . D ., AV . J . Huntley J . D ., J . J . Holland I . G .,
J . AVardroper Steward , S . Steed Tyler ; P . M . ' s E . H . Boddy , P . Cooke , F . H . Newens , J . G . Carter ; F . Reed , J . Stirk , E . AValker , II . J . Newens , G . W . Smith , G . Fortescue , AV . Springott , Percy Den . ham , and A . A . Denham . Tho following visitors honoured the Lodgo with their presence : —Bros . AA ildey AVright ( tho well-known barrister ) , E . it . Smith , A . B . Morgan , M . Halford , and E . Carter . A
good feature in Freemasonry—as showing its liberty and universality —was the presence of Bro . Halford ( a coloured brother from a New York Lodge ) , Avho is now studying in England for one of the learned professions . The chief business of tho evening was to initiate Mr . T . J . Tucker , pass Bro . Percy Denham , and raise Bro . J . Novvons , which was faultlessly done by tho AV . M . Bro . H . E . Jones , assisted
by his Officers . Tho Treasurer and Tyler wero re-elected , and Bro , AV . A . Morgan Avas chosen as AV . M . for tho ensuing year . Bro . Jones , tho retiring W . M ., was unanimously voted a jewel for the ability ho had shown as president of the Lodgo . A banqnot fol - loAA-ed , which was served in the best stylo by Bro . Dougherty . The
customary toasts wero given , together with those of tho AV . M . Elect aud the Retiring AV . M ., both of which were enthusiastically drunk and replied to . Tho Visitors was eloquently replied to by Bros . AVildey AVright , Halford and others . The proceedings soon after terminated .
Grey Friars Lodge , Wo . 1101 , Reading . —On AVednesday , 10 th April . Present—Bros . A . AVelch W . M ., J . E . Banks J . AV ., Honey Chaplain , Stransom Treas ., Forgnson S . D ., Blackwell J . D ., Newman D . C . acting Sec ., E . Dowsett I . G . ; P . M . ' s . Bros . Hut-Icy , Margrett , Brown acting S . AV . ; Bros . Bailey , Pulley , Creed , Hunt , Herbert , Hickie , & c . The Lodgo was opened , and all preliminaries being
daly observed , the candidate for the second degreo answered tho nsual questions aud was passed . The AV . M . read the communication from tho Grand Secretary containing tho resolutions of Grand Lodgo , Avith regard to the action of the Grand Orient of France in ignoring the namo of T . G . A . O . T . U . in their ceremonies . Tho AV . M . announced that the Committees of the two Eeading Lodges had met
to consider the subject of rental to be paid for the use of the Hall ; that of 414 suggested an increase . A discussion ensued , in which Bros . Bailey , Brown , Danks , Hurley , Honey and tho AV . M . took part . Bro . Margrett P . M . moved , " That this Lodge having taken into consideration the question of an increased rent of tho Lodge room , & c , is of opinion that the sum now paid is an adeqnato rent . " Bro . Bailey seconded the motion . Bro . Brown P . M ., moved
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Hotel , Chester . Present — Bros . F . A . Dickson AV . M ., John McHattio P . M . as S . AV ., James Knox J . W ., AV . C . Hnnfc P . M . Sec ., E . Minshell Treas ., E . Cnznor P . M . Organist , A . Smith S . D ., J . Pyc J . D ., Samuel Spencer T . G ., David Baynes Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . J . Taylor , J . Salmon , L . Gilbert , J . 0 . Bobinson , T . M . AVilcock , B . Banks , AVm . Masters ; also Bros . Slanhopo Bull , John Mills ,
Jas . I . Stevenson , S . AV . Bamsden , AV . M . Lightfoot , G . AV . Marplo . Visitors—J . AV . Arrowsniith 321 , II . J . Lloyd 721 , S . M . Davies , FKEEAIASOX ' S CnitoxicT . K . Tho usnal routine business having been disposed of , tho Lodgo was advanced to the third degree . Bro . Jas . I . Stevenson having answered the preliminary questions properly , Avas raised to the snblimo degreo of a Master Mason . Although
AV . Bro . Dickson has all the talent and feeling requisite to mako a competent and successful Master of a Lodge , it was a very painfnl ordeal to Avitnoss tho strain put upon his nervons system on this occasion . Considering that Bro . Dickson [ had been confined to bis room for moro than a Aveek , through severe indisposition , and taking into account tho difficult ritual ho had to perform , in a cramped and
badly ventilated room , which from its proximity to the street reverberated tho rattle of passing vehicles , tho clatter of horses' hoofs , and tho din and tramp of pedestrians , it is strange that ho undertook , and astonishing that ho succeeded in discharging his duties so well . To any brother accustomed to visit many Lodges in various Provinces , it would appear inexplicable that the brethren
of No . 425 should , under any circumstances , allow tho Lodge to bo held whore exist so many disadvantages , especially in a city where thoro is , no doubt , far better accommodation , and if not , should bo provided by tho brethren of Chester unitedly , as they muster two Blue Lodges , two Chapters , ono Mark Lodge , and a Preceptory . It is to be hoped that a move will bo made in tho right direction , as it is
evident to all intelligent Masons that anything which has a tendency to mar the harmony of a Lodge , or interfere with tho proper Avorking of our snblimo ritual , does discredit to our glorious Order . Doubtless we shall see erected in Chester a Masonic Hall worthy of our beloved Craft , and in keeping with a Cathedral city , particularly as Bro . Gilbert advocates ( if tho policy be not too narrow-minded ) tho
principle of "Provincialising and Localising" Freemasonry . It is sincerely and fraternally suggested to Bro . Gilbert to consider deeply whether it is advisable or consistent to advocate bnilding a Chinese AVall round tho province of Cheshire . The following notices were brought before tho Lodge : —By Bro . Taylor I . P . M ., Thafc at tho next Lodgo meeting he should propose , aa tho AV . M . and Bro .
Salmon P . M . and P . P . S . G . D . had undertaken to represent tho Lodgo as Stewards afc the next Anniversary of tho E . M . I . for Boys , tho sum often guineas each bo presented by them , in the name and from the funds of tho Lodge . By Bro . Salmon P . M ., that he shonld at the next Lodgo meeting propose , as Bro . Taylor I . P . M . had undertaken
to represent tho Lodgo as Steward at the next Anniversary of tho R . M . I , for Girls , the sum of ten guineas bo presented by lvim , in the namo and from tho funds of tho Lodge . These notices provoked a rather lengthy discussion , which detained tho brethren , tho Lodgo nofc being closed till 7 . 30 , after which tho membera adjourned to refreshment .
La Tolerance Lodge of Instruction , Mb . 538 . —Nearly forty members of this Lodgo attended on AVcdnesday evening to hoar the Fifteen Sections Avorked under tho able presidency of tho veteran Bro . T . A . Adams P . G . P . Bros . F . G . Baker S . AV ., AV . J . Ferguson J . AV ., Pratt S . D ., T . James J . D ., E . Child I . G ., Smallpeice P . M ., C . Davis Troas ., J . Hurdell Sec . Tho sections were worked as follows : —FIRST LECTURE . —1 st , S . A . Cooper D . C . 382 ; 2 nd , E .
Child S . D . 538 ; 3 rd , S . A . Cooper D . C . 382 ; 4 th , J . Hurdell D . C . 1348 ; 5 th , Docker S . D . 1 G 87 ; Oth , E . Farwig S . W . ISO ; 7 th , F . G . Baker P . M . 753 . SECOND LECTURE . —1 st , A . Ginger J . W . 901 ; 2 nd , W . J . Ferguson P . M . 177 ; 3 rd , J . Hnrdell D . C . 1348 ; 4 th , J . L . Coulton P . M . 382 ; J . Long P . M . 733 . THIRD LECTURE . —1 st , 0 . J . AV . Davis P . M . 382 ; 2 nd , D . M . Belfrago S . AV . 179 ; 3 rd , Koester P . M . 435 . Tho sections wero all well worked , aud a hearty voto of thanks Avas accorded to Bro . Adams .
United Lodge Mb . 697 . —The annual installation meeting of this Lodgo Avas held at the Town Hall , Colchester , on AVednesday afternoon , when thoro Avas a largo attendance of members of tho Lodgo and visitors . Tho ceremony of installing tho AV . M . elect—Bro . Georgo Harvey—was impressively performed by tho V . AV . Bro . Fred . A . Philbriek , Q . C , Recorder of Colchester , Past Grand Deacon ,
and at its close the now AV . M . appointed and invested his Officers as follow . —AV . Bros , the Eov . Eustace H . Crate P . M . I . P . M ., tho Eev . T . C . Brettingham Chaplain , tho Eov . J . P . Britton S . W ., Henry J . Everitfc J . YV ., Thomas Enstaco P . M . Treasurer , Thomas Eix P . M . Secretary , F . Evelyn Morris S . D ., John W . Smith J . D ., William Harlow D . C , George Gtiiver Organist , W . Chapman I . G ., S . Munson
Tyler , G . Eustace and AV . Jelloy Stewards . Afc tho close of tho Lodgo business a cordial vote of thanks was passed to A . AV . Bro . F . A . Philbriek for his kind attendance , nt some personal inconvenience . A banquet took placo at the George Hotel in tho evening , served in sumptuous stylo by Bro . Guivcr . Tho W . M . presided , and
Avas supported , amongst others , by A . AV . Bro . F . A . Philbriek , the Mayor of Colchester ( Bro . Thos . Moy ) , AV . Bros . Joseph Burton P . G . Treas ., Thos . J . Balling P . G . See ., S . Chaplin P . M . 51 P . P . S . G . AV ., Fred . A . Colo P . M . 51 P . P . G . B ., Chas . Cobb P . M . 51 P . P . S . G . D ., Alfred Welch P . M . 51 P . P . G . J . U ., & e .
Panmure Lodgo , Mo . 720 . — A regular meeting of this Lodgo was held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , S . AV ., on Monday , tho 15 th inst ., when wero present , Bros . D . Truster AV . M ., C P . McKay S . W ., W . Sheadd J . W ., AV . Smith S . D ., E . Mitchell I . G ., M . Spiegel D . C , Lambert Steward , James Stevens P . M ., Thomas Poorc P . M . and Sec , W . Payne P . M ., O . Palman P . M ., AV . Steedman Tyler , and Bros . G , Lilley , Brenner , Ash , Gunner , Pascall , Medley ,
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Syer , Treves , Huntley , Glenister , Sanders , Lavers , and others . Apologies from several P . M . ' s and members were read . Lodgo was opened in tho three degrees and worked down . Bro . Lavers was passed to tho degree of F . C . Candidates for initiation not being present the ballot for approval Avas deferred . Tho election of W . M . for the ensuing year resulted in an unanimous voto in favour of tho
S . W . Bro . McKay . Bro . Thomas Pooro Past Master was re-olocted Treasurer , and Bro . AV . Steedman Tyler . It was resolved that to mark the appreciation of tho Lodgo for a second year ' s service as AV . M . by Bro . Trnsler , tho P . M . jewel voted to him at tho expiration of his first year of office should be provided with a suitable bar
and inscription , and thafc a farther recognition shonld bo mado by tho presentation of an article of value to bo selected by himself . Bros . Gunner and Syer Avero elected on tho audit committee . Tho Lodge having been closed , tho brethren adjourned to refreshment , and spent tho remainder of a very agrooablo evening in harmonious intercourse .
William Preston Lodge of Instruction , Mo . 766 . — This Lodge held its usual meeting on Friday , tho 19 th of April , at tho Feathers Tavern , Upper George-street , Edgwaro-road . Present —Bros . S . Godden AV . M ., Tribbel S . W ., Hill J . AV ., Braun Secretary , Bndderforth Preceptor , Hayes S . D ., Cloghorn J . D ., Evans Tyler ; aud Bros . Kinnavd , March , Webster , AVallis , Harris , AVest , Jteid , Moore ,
Sec . Lodgo was opened in duo form and tho minutes wero read and confirmed . Bro . Cloghorn answered tho questions , and tho ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Tho samo candidate then answered tho questions for raising , and that ceremony was likewise rehearsed by tho W . M . Bro . Godden . After tho Avorking of several sections tho Lodgo was closed down . Bro . Kndderforth was elected AV . M . for tho
ensuing Friday , on which occasion fifteen brethren of tho Doric Lodgo of Instruction havo kindly consented to work the sections in this Lodgo . Tho Secretary also announced to tho brethren that an invitation had boon received for brethren of tho AVilliam Preston Lodgo to work tho Fifteen Sections at tho Upper Norwood Lodge of Instruction , on Monday , tho Gth of May next , Bro . H . E . Frances to preside . This invitation was unanimously accepted .
Dalhousio Lodgo of Instruction , Mb . 860 . —Hold its weekly meeting on Tuesday last , afc Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston . Bros . M . Christian AV . M ., J . Lorkin S . W ., Wardell J . AV ., Slaiter S . D ., Carr J . D ., BroAvn I . G ., AVallington P . M . Preceptor , Dallas Sec ., Smyth Troas . ; and Bros . Polak , Smith , Wyman , & c . The Lodgo was opened , and tho minutes of last
meeting road and confirmed . Tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Weige candidate . Lodgo was called off , and on resuming opened in the second and third degrees , and regularly closed down to tho first . Bro . Dallas Avorked the first , and Bro . Smith the second sections of tho lecture , assisted by tho brethren . Bro . J . Lorkin waa elected AV . M . for tho ensuing week .
"Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 . —On AVednesday evening , 17 th inst ., the last meeting for tho session was hold at tho Spread Eaglo Hotel , AVandsworth . Bro . II . R . Jones AV . M . presided . There Avero also present the following Officers and members : —Bros . AV . A . Morgan S . W ., A . N . Newens J . W ., II . AVilson Treasurer , J . Frosfc Secretary , A . B . Walker S . D ., AV . J . Huntley J . D ., J . J . Holland I . G .,
J . AVardroper Steward , S . Steed Tyler ; P . M . ' s E . H . Boddy , P . Cooke , F . H . Newens , J . G . Carter ; F . Reed , J . Stirk , E . AValker , II . J . Newens , G . W . Smith , G . Fortescue , AV . Springott , Percy Den . ham , and A . A . Denham . Tho following visitors honoured the Lodgo with their presence : —Bros . AA ildey AVright ( tho well-known barrister ) , E . it . Smith , A . B . Morgan , M . Halford , and E . Carter . A
good feature in Freemasonry—as showing its liberty and universality —was the presence of Bro . Halford ( a coloured brother from a New York Lodge ) , Avho is now studying in England for one of the learned professions . The chief business of tho evening was to initiate Mr . T . J . Tucker , pass Bro . Percy Denham , and raise Bro . J . Novvons , which was faultlessly done by tho AV . M . Bro . H . E . Jones , assisted
by his Officers . Tho Treasurer and Tyler wero re-elected , and Bro , AV . A . Morgan Avas chosen as AV . M . for tho ensuing year . Bro . Jones , tho retiring W . M ., was unanimously voted a jewel for the ability ho had shown as president of the Lodgo . A banqnot fol - loAA-ed , which was served in the best stylo by Bro . Dougherty . The
customary toasts wero given , together with those of tho AV . M . Elect aud the Retiring AV . M ., both of which were enthusiastically drunk and replied to . Tho Visitors was eloquently replied to by Bros . AVildey AVright , Halford and others . The proceedings soon after terminated .
Grey Friars Lodge , Wo . 1101 , Reading . —On AVednesday , 10 th April . Present—Bros . A . AVelch W . M ., J . E . Banks J . AV ., Honey Chaplain , Stransom Treas ., Forgnson S . D ., Blackwell J . D ., Newman D . C . acting Sec ., E . Dowsett I . G . ; P . M . ' s . Bros . Hut-Icy , Margrett , Brown acting S . AV . ; Bros . Bailey , Pulley , Creed , Hunt , Herbert , Hickie , & c . The Lodgo was opened , and all preliminaries being
daly observed , the candidate for the second degreo answered tho nsual questions aud was passed . The AV . M . read the communication from tho Grand Secretary containing tho resolutions of Grand Lodgo , Avith regard to the action of the Grand Orient of France in ignoring the namo of T . G . A . O . T . U . in their ceremonies . Tho AV . M . announced that the Committees of the two Eeading Lodges had met
to consider the subject of rental to be paid for the use of the Hall ; that of 414 suggested an increase . A discussion ensued , in which Bros . Bailey , Brown , Danks , Hurley , Honey and tho AV . M . took part . Bro . Margrett P . M . moved , " That this Lodge having taken into consideration the question of an increased rent of tho Lodge room , & c , is of opinion that the sum now paid is an adeqnato rent . " Bro . Bailey seconded the motion . Bro . Brown P . M ., moved